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Fall 1997, Vol. 60, No. 1

Inauguration set for Homecoming Weekend

Music and Sociology plan special events for students and alums

Homecoming 1997 brings double celebration this year, as the inauguration of President William V. Frame and Homecoming share a gala weekend, Oct. 9-12.

The Inauguration Ceremony is set for Saturday, Oct. 11, at 4:30 p.m. in Melby Hall. The celebration continues in Christensen Center with informal receptions and then into the evening with music and dancing in the park.

Everyone is invited to the ceremony and celebration as guests of the College. Your response is requested on the envelope in the insert enclosed in the Now. If you did not receive an insert, please call (612) 330-1526 to respond or ask questions.

The Distinguished Alumni Convocation will be held at 10:15 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 10 to honor Carolyn (Lower) Bliss ('56), the Rev. Leslie Brandt ('41, B.Th. '45), Kinney Johnson ('65) and the Rev. Morris Vaagenes ('51, B.Th. '54).

Reunions on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 10-11, will honor the Classes of 1947, 1957, 1972 and 1987.

An Inauguration Worship Service with Trinity Lutheran Congregation will take place in Hoversten Chapel on Sunday, Oct. 12, at 11 a.m., with Bishop Mark Hanson ('68) preaching. A reception and Homecoming Brunch follow.

Library tours
Tours of the new Lindell Library will be given at the following times:

Fri., Oct. 10-9 a.m., 1:30 and 3 p.m.
Sat., Oct. 11-11 a.m., noon, 1, 2 and 3 p.m.
Sun., Oct. 12-12:30 and 2 p.m.

The Associates' Fall Luncheon
The Associates' Fall Luncheon, Thursday, Oct. 9, noon, at Midland Hills Country Club, features a program with Anne Frame, wife of Augsburg's new president. The boutique opens at 9:45 a.m. Call Shar Hauer, (612) 330-1183, for information and reservations.

Give the music dept. a hand
The music department has two special concerts on Saturday to celebrate the history and future of Augsburg's piano program and to initiate fundraising to finish refurbishing and acquiring pianos.

At 2 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 11, in Hoversten Chapel, former Professor of Music Jim Johnson will play a "Tschaikovsky Extravaganza," including all three piano concerti.

At 8:30 p.m., in Sateren Auditorium, a "Zero-to-Eight Hands Concert" will feature a collaborative effort by some of Augsburg's outstanding pianists, in music ranging from Bach to John Cage.

Sociology dept. celebrates 50 years
A celebration of 50 years since the establishment of the sociology department and 30 years of the Metro-Urban Studies program will take place on Sat., Oct. 11, 9-11 a.m., in the Marshall Room. Join Professor Emeritus Joel Torstenson and current faculty for the festivities.

Call or e-mail the alumni office with any questions about Homecoming, (612) 330-1178, alumni@augsburg.edu, or the Inauguration information line, (612) 330-1526.