| From
the Alumni Board president's desk...
 Two
decades ago, I entered my senior year at Augsburg. I remember the
fall of 1983 as a transforming time for me. I vividly recall the
brilliant colors of that autumn, the crisp yet sunny weather, the
Quad covered with fallen leaves, my classes, my friends, and especially
my housemates (not to mention the camaraderie and the social gatherings
that living in one of the houses afforded). Indeed, it was during
this period that many of my closest friendships were made and when
I met my wife (Nancy Mackey Mueller ’85). I give thanks and
praise for Augsburg, as it has touched and enriched my life every
day for more than 20 years!
For the last several years, I have served on the board of directors
of the Augsburg Alumni Association. The changes that have occurred
over the past 20 years at Augsburg are truly astonishing. New curricula
challenge students in relevant and practical ways. The student body
has grown dramatically. A myriad of programs and classes are offered
to non-traditional students. In addition, the campus itself has
also changed dramatically: the houses are gone, and in their place
new buildings have been erected. Despite these changes, however,
Augsburg has retained its character as an academically rigorous
college that encourages students to pursue their vocation in a world
with numerous and daunting needs.
The Augsburg Alumni Association exists to represent you and to serve
the College. Our motto is "Building Connections." All
Augsburg alumni are members of the association. Members are encouraged
to support Augsburg with their time, talents, and financial gifts.
The Alumni Board consists of more than 20 alumni who serve one or
two three-year terms. We work closely with the Office of Alumni/Parent
Relations, and we meet regularly at the College. In addition, several
Alumni Board committees meet regularly. These committees include
the Events
Committee, which sponsors activities such as the State
Fair booth and the "Auggie Hour" gatherings; the Connections
Committee, which assists with the Class Agent Program
and establishes connections between current students, alumni, faculty,
staff, and others; the Communications
Committee, which coordinates alumni award programs, provides
input for the Augsburg
Now and alumni Web pages, and develops new ways of staying
in touch with alumni.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
• Contact
us. We want to hear from you! Let us know what you are
doing and how you would like to be involved with the College and
fellow alumni. We can be reached through the Office of Alumni/Parent
Relations by phone at 612-330-1178 or
1-800-260-6590, by e-mail at alumni@augsburg.edu,
or in writing (Campus Box 146, 2211 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis,
MN 55454).
• Attend
Augsburg events. The College offers many enriching and
entertaining activities that are available to alumni. These activities
include music and drama productions, athletic events, holiday events,
Homecoming, alumni gatherings, conferences, and more.
• Visit
the campus. Look up former professors and mentors, shop
at the bookstore, and see the dramatic changes that have occurred
over the last several decades.
• Keep
Augsburg and its students, faculty, and staff in your prayers.
—Paul
S. Mueller ’84, MD
President, Alumni Board |
ALUMNI
PROFILES:
Ronald J. Graham ’61:
Class assignment opens
door to 40-year career
|
The Augsburg
Alumni Association invites you to enjoy the fellowship, comfort,
and learning opportunities of traveling with a group of alumni and
friends to Germany and Eastern Europe in early fall 2004.