Stephan Clark, assistant professor of English, was quoted in the January/February 2014 edition of Scientific American Mind, a leading source of science, technology, and policy information. In “How to Be a Better Artist,” Clark explained how travel abroad boosts creativity. Clark is the author of the forthcoming novel, Sweetness #9, and he teaches creative writing at Augsburg. Read the article online.
Center for Global Education recognized for work in South Africa
A recent Steamboat Today article described the involvement of Augsburg College’s Center for Global Education in helping Colorado Mountain College students explore South Africa’s social and cultural aspects through an experiential learning opportunity. Read “CMC class trades essays and finals for trip to South Africa” on the newspaper website.
Harry Boyte writes for Huffington Post
Harry Boyte, co-director of Augsburg College’s Center for Democracy Citizenship, recently published the article “Beyond Mandela — South Africa’s Lesson for the World” on the Huffington Post. Read the story online.
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama delivers keynote speech at Nobel Peace Prize Forum
March 1 presentation to deliver messages on faith, peace, human values
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet on March 1 will deliver the keynote speech at the Nobel Peace Prize Forum. His Holiness, the spiritual leader of Tibetans and Buddhists worldwide, will speak on topics of faith, peace and human values.
“At the heart of Augsburg’s mission are our commitments to educating informed global citizens and to embracing the links between faith and learning,” said Augsburg College President Paul Pribbenow. “The opportunity to host His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama at the Nobel Peace Prize Forum offers our students an inspiring example of someone who has lived out his faith to make peace and to make a difference.”
His Holiness was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989 in honor of his opposition to the use of violence and advocacy of peaceful solutions founded upon tolerance and mutual respect. The strategies used by His Holiness, who at the time served as the religious and political leader of the Tibetan people, were undertaken to allow preservation of the historical and cultural heritage of his people. His constructive solutions extend beyond human rights advocacy to include global environmental problems. Continue reading “His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama delivers keynote speech at Nobel Peace Prize Forum”
Jeanne Boeh appears on WCCO-TV
Professor of Economics Jeanne Boeh recently appeared in a WCCO television story about the holiday shopping season, which is shortened this year due to Thanksgiving’s late date. Visit the WCCO website to watch Boeh’s contribution to the story, “Holiday shopping advice: Don’t shop on weekends.”
Auggie begins service through Lutheran Volunteer Corps
Augsburg College alumna Helena Kruger ’13 is one of 138 volunteers from across the United States to commit to a year of service through Lutheran Volunteer Corps (LVC).
Kruger, who studied international relations and economics at Augsburg, began work as the Northwest Volunteer Coordinator for Bread for the City in Washington, D.C.
LVC is a national service-leadership program that unites people to work for peace with justice. Volunteers live together in intentional community, practice simple and sustainable living, and work full-time with social justice organizations.
Success story: Nicolas Adducci ’15 featured by Everyday Health
For Nicolas Adducci ’15, studying at Augsburg College has meant finding resources to meet the challenges he faces as a student diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
In the Everyday Health article, “ADHD and College Success: Nicolas’ Story,” Adducci discusses how the support he receives from Augsburg’s Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS) allows him to double major in business management and psychology with minors in economics and political science.
During his time at Augsburg, Adducci has made the dean’s list with a 4.0 grade-point average and has shed much of the stigma associated with having a learning disability.
CLASS specialists guide students to appropriate accommodations such as extended time for exams, note takers in classes, and recorded or electronic books, and help with time management and organizational skills, learning strategies, and compensatory techniques.
These accommodations, Adducci said in the Everyday Health article, make all the difference when paired with a helpful staff and faculty networks. He has gained confidence and learned how to communicate his needs with Augsburg professors.
Adducci also was featured in the summer 2012 Augsburg Now article, “A new approach to learning.”
Congratulations to Auggies named to Spring Trimester Dean’s List
Nearly 200 Augsburg students were named to the Spring 2013 Trimester Dean’s List. Students named to the list achieved a grade-point average of 3.50 or better.
Spring 2013 Trimester Dean’s List PDF
Students who wish to notify their hometown newspapers of their achievement can do so at their discretion.
Augsburg hosts ‘Book of Honors and Tributes’ to honor Nelson Mandela beginning July 17
MINNEAPOLIS – Members of the public are invited to sign the “Book of Honors and Tributes” to celebrate the birthday and legacy of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and former President of South Africa Nelson Mandela, and as a kick off to Nelson Mandela International Day events.
South Africa Consul Political Fransie Cooper will sign the book in a public opening ceremony at 3 p.m., July 17, in Augsburg College’s Oren Gateway Center. Cooper will be joined by the Honorable LaJune Thomas Lange ’75, who serves as Honorary Consul for the Republic of South Africa for the State of Minnesota and is sponsoring the Book. Minnesota state lawmakers, Augsburg College leaders and others also will be at the signing. Continue reading “Augsburg hosts ‘Book of Honors and Tributes’ to honor Nelson Mandela beginning July 17”
Congratulations to Auggies named to Spring Semester Dean’s List
More than 600 Augsburg students were named to the Spring 2013 Semester Dean’s List. Students named to the list achieved a grade-point average of 3.50 or better.
Spring 2013 Semester Dean’s List PDF
Students who wish to notify their hometown newspapers of their achievement can do so at their discretion. View the hometown news announcement.