Growing up, Nou Chang never imagined she would spend three months studying in another country. As a Hmong woman, studying abroad was not culturally accepted, nor was it financially feasible for her family. Despite these obstacles, Nou is “in a dream” in Seoul, South Korea where she is studying for a semester at Yonsei University on a Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) program. She applied for and was awarded the Gilman International Scholarship Program, which offers grants for undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies abroad. Continue reading “An Asian American perspective of South Korea”
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The 2008-2009 Vocatio Chapel Series, “Faith and the Imagination: The Call to the Arts” continues on Oct. 15 with pastor and potter David Greenlund of Peace Lutheran Church in Lauderdale, Minn. He has started an arts ministry at his congregation called the Artists Way. Continue reading “Pastor and potter at Oct. 15 vocatio chapel” The Augsburg College Board of Regents will gather Friday and Saturday for its fall meeting, welcoming five new members. These members were elected to four-year terms on the at the annual meeting of the Augsburg Corporation Governing Board in September. Eustis has a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a master’s degree in healthcare administration from the University of Minnesota. He is active in national and local healthcare-related organizations and community non-profits. Gonzalez graduated from Augsburg in 1990 with a bachelor’s degree in business administration–marketing/economics. He currently is president of the board at La Oportunidad. Continue reading “New regents elected to board” In September, Augsburg Dining began composting in the Commons cafeteria, the main dining hall for residents and faculty and staff. All leftover food and paper products from diners is placed in special composting containers rather than into the garbage receptacle. Continue reading “A'viands helps Augsburg get greener” 2008 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees Greg Chmelik ’87 Wrestling, Football Mike Colehour ’78 Hockey Julie Hanson ’93 Basketball, Softball Continue reading “Augsburg honors alumni” This is the ninth annual series incorporating long-standing endowed and special programs of Augsburg College. The first convocation of the year is the Bernhard M. Christensen Symposium with lectures on October 6 and 7. The speaker is Martha E. Stortz, author and professor of historical theology and ethics at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary/The Graduate Theological Union. Stortz will speak on “Costly Discipleship: Forgiveness as a Practice” and “Costly Citizenship: Regarding the Other in a Culture of Fear.” Continue reading “Christensen Symposium focuses on citizenship and discipleship” The garden began as part of the Campus Kitchens Project, Augsburg’s program that recycles leftover food and serves meals at places of need. The initial purpose was to grow food for Campus Kitchens. Also, the garden would host Community Health Originates in Creating Environmental Sustainability (Project CHOICES) to teach urban students about food production and nutrition. These students would grow produce and learn how to cook healthy meals. Continue reading “Community garden bears much fruit…and veggies” Mohamed Sallam, director of Pan-Afrikan Student Services, will present on Eid ul-Fitr and Barbara Lehmann, associate professor of Social Work, will present on Rosh Hashanah. Both will be assisted by students. Traditional holiday food will be available for sampling. Small group sessions will allow for discussions about individual religious backgrounds. Individuals from a variety of religions are being encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Ross Murray at murray@augsburg.edu. Inter-Religious Dialog October 1, 7 p.m. East Commons, Christensen Center Elisabeth, a social work major from Winona, Minn., was very involved in marching band and pep band in high school and wanted to continue the activity in college. Augsburg had neither, so Elisabeth settled for playing her flute in the concert band. “I didn’t have enough contacts my first year to start a pep band,” she said, but when she returned to campus in July to work as an orientation leader, she started making calls. Continue reading “The leader of the band”
Pastor and potter at Oct. 15 vocatio chapel
The Art has always been a part of personal faith lives. From religious icons, to hymns of praise, worshippers have used art as a tool to pray and praise. Songs and hymns give praise to God. Paintings and sculptures depict stories from scripture to let the worshipper understand the story in a new way. Dramas have brought sacred stories to life.Globalizing women's studies
For the past 28 years, Augsburg’s Center for Global Education (CGE) has offered Women’s Studies courses in Mexico as a way to internationalize class curriculum by crossing international borders and expanding learning experiences. This past July, CGE offered a faculty development program in Cuernavaca, Mexico for women’s studies faculty who were interested in globalizing their courses. During the seminar, professors from several disciplines had the opportunity to meet with many Mexican women who have had significant influences in the Mexican academic world. Continue reading “Globalizing women's studies” New regents elected to board
Mark A. Eustis is president and CEO of Fairview Health Services. He has previously held administrative positions in health care in St. Louis and taught healthcare administration at Washington University.
Alexander J. Gonzalez ’90 is a senior financial advisor at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and is a member of the Stonebridge Group, a values-based team with a non-commissioned structure. He has received several awards in the financial industry for his service and expertise.A'viands helps Augsburg get greener
Since they came to campus this summer, Augsburg’s new dining service provider has made a few changes. Walls were removed, countertops were replaced, and spaces were renamed. But the changes have been more than cosmetic. A’viands is working closely with the College to reduce its environmental footprint through a composting program, the “Trayless Tuesday” initiative, and the replacement of dishware with environmentally friendly products.Augsburg honors alumni
Augsburg honored several alumni during last week’s Homecoming festivities including the men’s soccer MIAC championship team from 1973 (pictured with current men’s soccer coach Greg Holker, athletic director Jeff Swenson, and President Pribbenow), nine new inductees into the Athletic Hall of Fame, two first decade awardees, and two distinguished alumni. Congratulations to all!Christensen Symposium focuses on citizenship and discipleship
What power can an individual have in a world of 6.5 billion people? Augsburg College encourages us all to consider the power of vision in a world of tension. The 2008-2009 convocation series offers an opportunity to hear today’s outstanding leaders and visionaries who engage us in conversations that contribute to making the world a safer place for future generations.Community garden bears much fruit…and veggies
The Augsburg Community Garden started as a small seed and has sprouted into a beautiful space on campus. The garden has gathered much attention and promises even more action for the next year. In order to celebrate the garden’s achievements, a Harvest Garden Party will be held on Thursday, October 2 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the Community Garden on the west edge of campus behind parking Lot G.Inter-religious dialog Oct. 1
The first Inter-Religious Dialog of the academic year will focus on Eid ul-Fitr and Rosh Hashanah at 7 p.m. on Oct. 1 in the East Commons, Christensen Center. Students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to hear about these two important holidays for Muslims and Jews, respectively.The leader of the band
When she arrived at Augsburg last fall, Elisabeth Clemans was disappointed there wasn’t a pep band. So she did what any entrepreneurial Auggie would do–she started one herself.