Three Auggies were recognized for outstanding work as filmmakers at the 2012 Student Film Festival hosted by the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC). Carly (Lassegard) Johnson ’11 won Best of Show for her film Angel. She earned her…
Three Auggies were recognized for outstanding work as filmmakers at the 2012 Student Film Festival hosted by the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC). Carly (Lassegard) Johnson ’11 won Best of Show for her film Angel. She earned her…
The Humanities and Fine Arts Convocation in November featured Dan Phillips, a designer and builder of recycled housing. Phillips also is founder of the Phoenix Commotion, a building initiative that was created to demonstrate that salvaged materials can be and…
Augsburg College hosted Norwegian parliamentarian Marianne Aasen on her first trip to Minnesota. Augsburg President Paul C. Pribbenow invited Aasen to visit the College to further her understanding of U.S. higher education and to explore topics central to her vocation.…
[Editor's note: The Spring 2013 issue of the Augsburg Now noted that Augsburg has had five Milken Awardees. This article has been updated to include two additional alumni, bringing the total to seven who have received the award since 1998.]…
Backstage magazine’s 2012 Fall College Guide listed Augsburg College among the top five U.S. institutions for theater majors who wish to continue their studies professionally. “In our Theater Arts Department, students connect with professional artists in the city while they…
The Clair and Gladys Strommen Executive Speaker Series at Augsburg College, which brings local business leaders to campus to share insights and expertise, kicked off in November with Sally Smith, president and CEO of Buffalo Wild Wings. Smith, who joined…
During February, McNair Scholars Charles Olson ’13 and Roseanna Benser ’13 represented Augsburg at the Minnesota Private College Scholars at the Capitol research poster session. Olson, a biopsychology major, presented the research he conducted with biology assistant professor David Crowe…
Campus is still buzzing with excitement about the generous $10 million donation that will support the Center for Science, Business, and Religion. This unprecedented gift profoundly honors the important work we do at Augsburg College, and it builds on a…
BY LAURA SWANSON Augsburg offered Patrick Bayle ’12 more than an education—the College gave him confidence to meet and later exceed his goals. “I woke up at 44 years old with a chronic addiction issue, no marketable job skills, and…