Daily Archives: July 21, 2015
Auggie Matt McGinn ’13 finds innovative ways to serve an old favorite
Matt McGinn ’13 has accomplished more in his 27 years than most. He overcame alcohol dependence to graduate from Augsburg College and its StepUP ® program and then went on to… more >
Honoring 12 retiring faculty
Pauline Abraham Assistant Professor and Director of BSN Program, Nursing, Rochester Joined the College — 2005 Augsburg allows the students and faculty to become who they want to be as individuals… more >
Celebrating student success
Students participate in Zyzzogeton 2015 Zyzzogeton Research Festival is an opportunity for the Augsburg College community to hear about the exciting scholarship happening on campus. This year, more than 80… more >
On the spot
In the discipline of art history it’s common to discuss the visual representation of saints and sinners, kings and queens, and maybe even a Viking or two. At Augsburg… more >
Making space for a new academic building
On May 1, the campaign for the Center for Science, Business, and Religion surpassed its $50 million fundraising goal. To make room for the construction of this new academic building… more >
Acclaimed artist creates painting for chapel
This spring, Augsburg’s Campus Ministry welcomed the Rev. Paul Oman—a professional watercolorist whose artistic work draws inspiration from his experiences, travels, and Lutheran faith—to take part in… more >
Renovations occurring across campus
Renovations are underway on a number of spaces on the Augsburg campus in Minneapolis, including the Sateren Auditorium in the Anderson Music Hall. The space will return to service this… more >
(Re)name the magazine?
What do you think?Last summer, Augsburg College participated in a national higher education magazine survey developed by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. This survey allowed more than 600 people to… more >
From Augsburg’s Campus Kitchen to the community table
Unique program expands its reachThe Campus Kitchen program at Augsburg College works to make healthy food accessible to all people living in and near the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood in Minneapolis. The program also provides… more >
A teacher’s influence never ends
Each year, the Augsburg College faculty recognizes select colleagues with Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning awards—acknowledging those who have demonstrated outstanding support for students through teaching, advising, and… more >
Soup for the heart and soul of Augsburg’s neighbors
Alumnus launches community meal programFive days a week, Minneapolis community members convene at Bethany Lutheran Church to dine on gourmet fare prepared as part of the Soup for You! Café—a program the Star… more >
Minnesota Urban Debate League adds first-ever Somali Debate Initiative
The Minnesota Urban Debate League—a program of Augsburg College—sponsored the first debate in the state among Somali youth. The Somali Debate Initiative serves middle- and high-school students… more >
Putting Minneapolis in the spotlight
This spring, hundreds of prospective Augsburg College students and their families visited campus as part of “Destination: Augsburg,” an event designed to offer a glimpse into on-campus life. The… more >
Commencement memories
Augsburg College held back-to-back Commencement ceremonies May 2-3. The College welcomed nearly 4,000 people to campus who celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2015, gathered… more >
