Augsburg College will host King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway on October 16 when Their Majesties attend a student worship service, peace pole dedication, and reception with Norwegian students from Augsburg and throughout the region.
“We are honored to have Their Majesties visit Augsburg College, given our Norwegian heritage and our deep commitment to peacemaking and global citizenship,” said College President Paul C. Pribbenow.
Nearly 300 Norwegian students from Augsburg, sister colleges and state universities will attend the invitation-only student worship service with Their Majesties at 11 a.m. in Hoversten Chapel. Rev. Anne Loyning of Norwegian Seamen’s Church will preside. Continue reading “King, Queen of Norway hosted Oct. 16 by Augsburg College”
Augsburg College was one of six institutions in the nation to receive the Higher Education Civic Engagement Award for its commitment to public service and community involvement. The award, from The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars, was presented Oct. 3 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.