Yearly Archives: 2017
In memoriam
Remembering AuggiesThe “In memoriam” listings in this publication include notifications received before March 15. Helen M. (Anderson) Johnson ’40, Hallock, Minnesota, age 96, on September 4. Eleanor C. (Christenson) Kline ’44… more >
A gift for Augsburg in Rochester
Louise and Regent Emeritus Leland “Lee” Sundet will help Augsburg’s Rochester site grow thanks to a generous $1.5 million gift. The Rochester location attracts more than 350 working… more >
Tips for the reluctant networker
Augsburg College alumna Jenni Lilledahl ’87 was a featured speaker at the Auggie Networking Experience in February. As co-owner of the sketch and improvisational comedy theater Brave New Workshop… more >
Summer alumni events
Minnesota United Soccer Night June 21 | 7 p.m. Republic 420 SE 23rd Ave., Minneapolis Meet for an alumni reception at Republic from 4:30–6:30 p.m. before… more >
Notes from the Alumni Board
Dear alumni and friends, As my second year as Alumni Board President comes to a close, I look back on the past several months with gratitude for what the Alumni… more >
Join the Young Alumni Council
Auggies who have graduated from any Augsburg degree program in the past 10 years are invited to join the Young Alumni Council and help plan year-round activities for recent… more >
Urban arboretum
Join the Alumni Board to sponsor a treeYou can help transform Augsburg into an urban arboretum that serves as an educational and community resource in harmony with the environment. Join the Alumni Board’s effort to sponsor… more >
Steve Wozniak inspires Auggies
Apple, Inc. co-founder Steve Wozniak engaged the Augsburg community in a conversation that emphasized the importance of creativity, education, and innovation in an increasingly connected world. Wozniak launched Apple… more >
Commencement 2017
Augsburg celebrates last commencement as a college on April 29The Augsburg community celebrated the Class of 2017 on Saturday, April 29. In a morning ceremony, 503 traditional undergraduate students were conferred their degrees. In the afternoon, the school recognized… more >
On the spot: Kaycee Rogers
Education expert describes how an inclusive, agile K-12 model can help Minnesota classrooms make the gradeIt’s simple math: Fewer people are entering the teaching profession, more are leaving it, and many educators lack the qualifications required to teach Minnesota’s increasingly diverse student… more >
Notes from President Pribbenow
On the power of both/andI am writing these notes on commencement weekend when we have just sent the final graduates of Augsburg College into the world, full of promise and aspiration—as has been… more >
Outstanding educators
Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning honoreesEach year, Augsburg recognizes individuals who have made exemplary contributions to creating an engaging academic learning environment. The 2017 recipients of the Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning awards are… more >
Honoring retiring faculty
{Several faculty members retired following years of dedicated service to Augsburg College. Ralph Butkowski | Assistant Professor, Department of Biology—with the College since 2001 Cass Dalglish | Professor, Department of English… more >
New starts and new finishes
Hagfors Center construction continuesAn Auggie passes by the first art installation in the Norman and Evangeline Hagfors Center for Science, Business, and Religion. This new academic building, which will open in January 2018… more >
Friendship on ice … and off
Minasie Theophilos has cared for Augsburg’s athletic facilities—most notably the ice arena—during his more than 25 years of service on the College’s custodial staff. Theophilos and… more >