My Auggie Experience
Taking research on the road
Augsburg student travels 900 miles in search of answersThe last thing studio arts major Indra Ramassamy ’17 thought she’d get out of her course, Women and Art, was a life-changing trip and lasting friendship with an… more >
Auggies have food and cooking down to a science
Unique course makes science approachable for all studentsCeviche is a South and Central American favorite that’s also been popularized in the United States. It’s a bright and flavorful seafood dish that’s not raw, but… more >
Meet Kuoth Wiel
She’s an actress. A model. A humanitarian. An Auggie.And, if you ask this Augsburg College alumna about her past few years, she’d likely add to the list of descriptors, “a person blessed by an enormous leap of… more >
The Heart of Minneapolis
Since 1872, Augsburg—and many Auggies—have called Minneapolis home. The history of the College is interwoven tightly with that of Mill City and its vibrant Cedar-Riverside neighborhood. These… more >
Augsburg shifts student’s dream into high gear
Trevor Rodriguez-Sotelo ’13 was the kid who was fascinated by anything with a steering wheel and motor. From a young age, instead of playing with Matchbox cars or Tonka… more >
Janice Murphy Gladden—an Auggie All-Star
BY WENDI WHEELER ’06 AND STEPHANIE WEISS When it came time for Janice Murphy Gladden ’14 to think about returning to college, she found herself taking advice from her college… more >
My Auggie experience: Mike Good ’71
Have a dream. Focus on key priorities. Recognize the importance of the team. Never give up. These are the four life lessons Mike Good ’71 shared with Augsburg alumni at… more >
Helping a new Auggie get started
BY WENDI WHEELER ’06 On the first Saturday of the 2012 Weekend and Evening College (WEC) fall term, Tina Prchal seemed as excited and nervous about returning to college… more >
Posts from the road: Summer travel 2012
By Wendi Wheeler ’06 The Augsburg students teaching English in Thailand pose outside of the Wat Benchamabophit, a temple in Bangkok. The Augsburg Choir U.S. Tour The Augsburg… more >
Beating the odds
By Wendi Wheeler ’06 After completing her PhD from Yale in 2009, Chandra Erdman ’02 was in high demand. She was recruited for tenure track teaching positions at several… more >
This is what an Auggie looks like: Dr. Amit Ghosh ’12 MBA
By Wendi Wheeler ’06 At first glance, it might seem surprising that an accomplished physician and educator, one whose office walls are lined with plaques highlighting his achievements, would… more >
Ali Rapp ’11: Floating on the social media bubble
By WENDI WHEELER ’06 If you’re a friend of Ali Rapp ’11 and weren’t a frequent visitor to the communication and film studies office… more >
Like father, like daughter — Katie and Karsten Nelson
By Wendi Wheeler ’06 For Katie Nelson ’14, the Augsburg experience is just beginning. But for her dad, Rev. Karsten Nelson ’83, it is simply continuing. When it came… more >
A pilgrimage to find my college mentor: Professor F. Mark Davis
“Who in your life do you consider your mentors?” Oregon author George Wright’s inquiry to me came from his own experience of locating a long-lost store manager who… more >