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Yearly Archives: 2017

Notes from President Pribbenow

Notes from President Pribbenow

On celebration

Augsburg’s ninth president, Bill Frame, was fond of pointing out our “militant modesty,” the tendency to avoid touting our accomplishments for fear that we might be accused of boasting… more >

Another five years of serving scholars

Another five years of serving scholars

Every year, more than two dozen undergraduate students participate in Augsburg’s McNair Scholars Program, an intensive 21 months of graduate school preparation that opens doors to some of the… more >

Looking back: decades of Augsburg’s history

Looking back: decades of Augsburg’s history

1857: 160 Years Ago Fifteen years before Augsburg moved in next door, Edward Murphy donated land for the first city park in Minneapolis—what is now Murphy Square. For years… more >

Where faith and public life meet

Where faith and public life meet

It is no secret that the gap between young adults and Christian congregations is widening. The good news, though, is that young people are not rejecting faith or religion; many… more >

On the spot

On the spot

Communications expert describes history and peril of “fake news”

While the term “fake news” is relatively new, the phenomenon, of course, is not. People throughout time have been motivated to share false information in ways that give it the… more >

An occasion to celebrate

An occasion to celebrate

Augsburg event series honors Reformation anniversary

Augsburg held a series of events this fall marking the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. To kick off the series, Augsburg was honored to host ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth… more >

An Auggie throwback

An Auggie throwback

Melissa Lee ’04, Augsburg’s head softball coach, threw out a ceremonial first pitch before an August Minnesota Twins game at Target Field as part of the team’s annual… more >

Alumni class notes

Alumni class notes

1950-1959 | 1960-1969 | 1970-1979 | 1980-1989 | 1990-1999 | 2000-2009 | 2010-2015 | Graduate Programs Submit a Class Note 1950 Carl Vaagenes ’50, a retired pastor, helped to translate… more >

In memoriam

In memoriam

Alfred W. Walck ’40, Urbandale, Iowa, age 96, on April 27. Addell L. (Halverson) Dahlen ’43, Minneapolis, age 96, on June 2. Carl G. Gilbertson ’43, Battle Lake, Minnesota, age… more >

Gift expands marine aquarium facility for study of biological diversity

Gift expands marine aquarium facility for study of biological diversity

When the Norman and Evangeline Hagfors Center for Science, Business, and Religion opens for classes in January 2018, the new building will feature a state-of-the-art marine aquarium… more >