A special choral concert in honor of Leland B. Sateren ’35, on what would have been his 100th birthday, took place on October 13 at Normandale Lutheran Church in Edina, Minn.

Sateren taught at Augsburg from 1946 through 1979, during which time he also served as chair of the Music Department. More than 180 Augsburg choir alumni, spanning four decades and coming from all over the U.S., participated in the concert, which was directed by several of Sateren’s former students, many of whom now serve as choral directors across the country.

Football
Current Record
Overall: 4 – 4
Conference: 3 – 4

Men’s Hockey
Current Record
Overall: 2 – 0
Conference:  

Men’s Soccer
Current Record
Overall: 10 – 7 – 1
Conference: 5 – 5

Volleyball

Current Record
Overall: 28 – 3
Conference: 10 – 1

Women’s Soccer
Current Record
Overall: 10 – 3 – 5
Conference: 6 – 3 – 2

Women’s Swimming and Diving
Hannah Thiry set a school record in the one-meter diving competition (more: click here).

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The U.S. Department of State recently announced the complete list of colleges and universities that produced the most 2013-2014 Fulbright U.S. Students.  The Fulbright Program is the U.S. government’s flagship international educational exchange program.  The success of the top-producing institutions is highlighted in the October 28 edition of The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Three students from Augsburg won Fulbright awards for 2013-2014. As a result, Augsburg was ranked number 11 among Master’s institutions nationwide receiving Fulbright Awards for 2013-2014. Since 2007, the College has produced 17 Fulbright award winners.

Over 1,800 U.S. students, artists and young professionals in more than 100 different fields of study have been offered Fulbright Program grants to study, teach English, and conduct research in over 140 countries throughout the world beginning this fall.  Lists of Fulbright recipients are available at: https://us.fulbrightonline.org/alumni/grantee-directory.

Since its inception in 1946, the Fulbright Program has provided more than 325,000 participants—chosen for their academic merit and leadership potential—with the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research, exchange ideas and contribute to finding solutions to shared international concerns.  In the past 67 years, more than 44,000 students from the United States have benefited from the Fulbright experience.

The Fulbright Program is sponsored by the United States Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.  The primary source of funding for the Fulbright Program is an annual appropriation made by the United States Congress to the Department of State. Participating governments and host institutions, corporations and foundations in foreign countries and in the United States also provide direct and indirect support.  The J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, composed of 12 educational and public leaders appointed by the President of the United States, formulates policies for the administration of the Fulbright Program, establishes criteria for the selection of candidates, and approves candidates nominated for awards.

In the United States, the Institute of International Education administers and coordinates the activities relevant to the U.S. Student Program on behalf of the U.S. Department of State, including conducting an annual competition for the scholarships.

The Fulbright Program also awards grants to U.S. teachers and faculty to conduct research and teach overseas.  In addition, some 4,000 new foreign Fulbright students and scholars come to the United States annually to study for graduate degrees, conduct research and teach at U.S. universities, colleges and secondary schools.

For more information about the Fulbright Program, visit http://eca.state.gov/fulbright.

On Friday, September 27,  the Augsburg community gathered to dedicate the Charles S. Anderson Music Hall in honor of Augsburg’s 8^th president, Charles Anderson, who served as president for 17 years, from 1980 to 1997.

President Pribbenow welcomed the guests and stated that “the legacy of Charles Anderson is very much the foundation for the College’s work today and in the future. We are honored to recognize him by naming the Charles S. Anderson Music Hall.”

College Pastor Sonja Hagander and Associate Pastor Justin Lind-Ayres led family, colleagues, alumni and friends in the blessing of the building.  Members of the Augsburg choir and band joined the celebration.

Roz Nordaune ’77, Regent Emerita, and Jeff Swenson ’79, Athletic Director, paid tribute to Chuck.  Jeff described Chuck as a “student-first decision maker and a competitor, who was a confident and compassionate leader.”

Roz, who knew Chuck both as a student and a Regent, said, “His qualities of accessibility, inclusion of Augsburg’s constituencies, always open to discussion and debate and a wonderful sense of humor were always evident to me as my involvement with my alma mater evolved over many years.”

Kathy Tunheim, Regent Emerita Chair during the tenure of President Anderson, sent a letter and shared, “Chuck was so proud of Augsburg.  He believed in the importance of the College’s work–for its students and for the world they will serve.  He had such confidence in the people who were committed to Augsburg’s future.  He was truly a willing servant leader.”

Kristin Anderson, Augsburg Art Professor and daughter of Charles Anderson, remarked that the naming of the Music Hall in honor of her father is especially fitting as music was important to him throughout his life. “He understood the many important roles this space could play – not just for music majors, but for people like him, who were deeply committed to music but who pursued other gifts and professions,” said Kristin.