Auggies Connect

Auggies in Nation’s Capital Begin Series of Alumni Gatherings

Last October, a group of Augsburg alumni gathered in Arlington, Virginia, for a dinner and reception hosted by Jeff Peterson ’63. At the end of the gathering, Jessica Spanswick ’10… more >

Give to the Max 2020

Auggies, what program do you want to lift up for Give to the Max Day 2020?

Give to the Max Day 2019 was a huge success for programs across campus! $421,000 raised 1,656 donors Auggie passion is the fuel that drives strong donations on… more >

Take a limited-edition campus tour

Two walking tours are available on campus this year: “Augsburg Nooks and Crannies” and “Augsburg Campus: Past and Present.” Led by Kristin Anderson, university archivist, each tour lasts one hour… more >

Alumni Class Notes

You chimed in: favorite faculty in focus

Augsburg Now staff asked the university’s Facebook followers for their most memorable professors. Here are a few of their responses, edited for length and clarity.

“Mary Lowe—I had a lot of memorable professors, most of them dear to me, but she and I worked so closely together in my last years of my degree… more >

Create inclusive and engaging experiences for fellow Auggies

Serve on Augsburg’s Alumni Board

The Alumni Board is the governing body of the Augsburg Alumni Association. The board exists to guide the Office of Alumni and Constituent Relations in serving the valued alumni, parents… more >

Sesquicentennial heritage trips

In honor of Augsburg’s 150th anniversary, three trips hosted by expert faculty guides will celebrate the university’s heritage in Germany and Norway.

NORWAY ARTS AND CULTURE May 8–18, 2020 $4,800 Hosted by Theater Professor Darcey Engen ’88 and Luverne Seifert ’85   GERMANY July 15–26, 2020 $5,300 Hosted… more >

Augsburg’s first all-school reunion

Mark your calendar for the All-School Reunion during Homecoming: September 26, 2020. 

Editor’s note: The All-School Reunion has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (updated October 13, 2020) More than 150 enthusiastic Sesquicentennial Stewards have committed to… more >

In memoriam

Gladys I. (Boxrud) Strommen ’46, Edina, Minnesota, age 93, on May 27. Omar N. Gjerness ’47, Fergus Falls, Minnesota, age 97, on July 19. Prudence V. (Hokanson) Nystuen ’47, Lakeville… more >

Remembering Auggies

Merton Strommen ’42 and Gladys Strommen ’46

Merton Strommen ’42 and Gladys Strommen ’46 were a part of a family legacy at Augsburg that has spanned generations. The Strommens have widely shared their gifts and talents with… more >