Yearly Archives: 2010
Ladies of the links lift the team
By Jeff Shelman There was a time not all that long ago when simply getting enough players to field a complete team was a challenge for the Augsburg women’s… 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 >
The student phonathon – dialing for Augsburg dollars
On any given night, alumni and friends of Augsburg might receive a call from a student who is working to secure donations to The Augsburg Fund. We asked some of… more >
Coach Holker becomes an Auggie
Greg Holker knows that his class ring from Gustavus Adolphus College is in a box at his house. And he’s pretty sure he knows where his diploma is. But… more >
The Sabo Symposium: Understanding healthcare reform
By Betsey Norgard On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. It’s complex, difficult- to-understand legislation and is the product… more >
Celebrating our success
By Wendi Wheeler ’06 At Augsburg College, we don’t have a lot of traditions. Sure, we have Homecoming every year, and we’ve marked the holiday season with… more >
She loves being an Auggie: Meet Martha Stortz
By Wendi Wheeler ’06 Shortly after she settled into her new home in Minneapolis, Martha Stortz (she prefers to be called Marty) did four things: she became a member… more >
Welcome home to Augsburg!
By Paul C. Pribbenow We celebrated Homecoming this year in grand fashion, welcoming more than 1,000 alumni, families, and friends at events during the week. I am mindful of… more >
Exploring Our Gifts — looking back over 8 years
In 2002 Augsburg received a $2 million grant from the Lilly Endowment to integrate a theological understanding of vocation into the life of the College over a five-year period… more >
StepUP® parents are grateful for support to students and families
When Maureen and Harold Thompson realized their daughter Anne was not going to graduate from high school with her friends, they were devastated but not surprised. They knew that something… more >