Daily Archives: April 22, 2019
The new age of artisans
During an economic downturn, a resurgence of skill-savvy craftspeople revived centuries-old traditions of making high-quality goods in small quantities, harnessing the power of modern technology and local communities.More than a decade ago, Americans plunged into the Great Recession. A wave of new and seasoned workers alike struggled to navigate the economic uncertainty of fewer jobs and growing… more >
Learning across abilities
The Center for Learning and Accessible Student Services champions students with a broad range of disabilities on the path to academic success.Since second grade, Maura Gunter ’19 relied on accommodations for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and a word processing disorder. So when she started college, Gunter knew the drill. But on… more >
Auggie friendships: A photo essay
Scenes from Augsburg’s campus
All in the family
Augsburg athletes enjoy competing alongside siblings
A year of celebration to honor 150
A preview of Augsburg’s sesquicentennial plans: September 27, 2019, to September 26, 2020
Commencement 2019
A new venue, a grand scaleAugsburg University will host this year’s commencement ceremony May 10 at U.S. Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis… more >
Notes from President Pribbenow
Augsburg at 150It is indeed remarkable for any of us today to stand in the shadows of an institution that has existed for 150 years. Institutions such as Augsburg University—no matter… more >
Auggies win 13th national wrestling title
In March, the Augsburg University wrestling team claimed its 13th NCAA Division III national championship, winning all four of its individual national title bouts. Seven Auggies earned All-American honors… more >
On the spot
Gwen Walz is still surprised to be addressed as first lady“I sometimes walk right past people or don’t turn around when someone says it because I just don’t hear it like I hear ‘Gwen,’” said Walz, whose husband… more >
The Augsburg Podcast: Season 2
After a popular first season of the Augsburg Podcast, season 2 kicked off with President Paul Pribbenow, Campus Pastor Rev. Sonja Hagander, and Professor of English Doug Green [pictured], among… more >
The Golden Night gleams; students groove
The Augsburg Student Activities Council treated Auggies to a formal, Roaring ’20s-inspired event that added zest to campus following a stretch of bitter cold winter weather… more >
Honoring retiring faculty
Two faculty members are retiring this spring following years of dedicated service to Augsburg University. Augsburg is grateful for their commitment to advancing the university’s mission and supporting student… more >
New program launches: Master of Arts in Education
Augsburg University is accepting applications for a new Master of Arts in Education program that offers a non-licensure track for teachers and educators looking to enhance their skills within… more >
Fostering fuzzy feelings
At the Ed Saugestad Rink, pucks glide across the ice and stuffed animals fly through the air. In January, Augsburg students on the women’s hockey team and in the… more >