Yearly Archives: 2015
James E. Ericksen ’72
James E. Ericksen ’72, whose life was marked by his commitment to faith and passion for the arts, passed away in January at age 68, leaving Augsburg an unexpected and… more >
Auggies win 12th national wrestling title
The Augsburg College wrestling team claimed its record 12th NCAA Division III national championship, winning two individual national crowns and earning six All-Americans in the finals of the national… more >
Cultural travel with Auggies
Augsburg organizes international tours for the College’s alumni, parents, families, and friends. Each customized trip is led by Augsburg faculty members whose distinction and expertise adds to a uniquely… more >
Auggies find leadership in Sisterhood
Minneapolis shoppers can find a little Auggie Pride in an unexpected location—a secondhand clothing store that is an active illustration of Augsburg College’s mission, which includes collaborating with… more >
Behind the music
Auggie backup band’s role helps bridge cultures and generationsAugsburg College students, alumni, and faculty have helped bring a cutting-edge musical partnership to life by performing alongside the rising voices of the Somali music scene and even some… more >
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 >