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Yearly Archives: 2024

Compelled, equipped, and empowered

Compelled, equipped, and empowered

Anchored by the Christensen Center for Vocation, vocational discernment remains at the heart of the Augsburg experience.

Jeanette Clark McCormick ’07 embraces the idea that vocation is when one’s calling from God meets the world’s needs. It’s not a theory, but a practice… more >

A life changed through the arts

A life changed through the arts

Augsburg’s new Schwartz School of the Arts embodies the belief that the arts are for everyone.
A storied past, a bright future

A storied past, a bright future

Augsburg celebrates 100 years of athletic excellence.

Countless individual threads have formed a tapestry of 100 years of Augsburg Athletics. 1926: Olaf Hoff ’27 fires a pass to a cutting Luther Sletten ’29, the ensuing basket earning… more >

Notes from President Pribbenow: A life well-led

Notes from President Pribbenow: A life well-led

Sometimes the life of one graduate reflects a university’s highest aspirations for its students. Such is the case with our dear friend John Schwartz ’67, whose generosity and legacy… more >

A professional foundation

A professional foundation

Career readiness is woven into the fabric of an Augsburg education.
In Memoriam, Fall 2024

In Memoriam, Fall 2024

1940s Mary (Kuhn) Schmidt ’48, Spencer, Iowa, age 98, on December 28, 2023 David Felland ’49, Colfax, Wisconsin, age 96, on December 30, 2023 1950s Paul Konsterlie ’50, Bridgeport, Connecticut… more >

Alumni Class Notes, Fall 2024

Alumni Class Notes, Fall 2024

1950s 1956 Richard Thorud ’56 has published his 14th book, a 28-page thesis titled, “Scientific Proof that God Exists.” It is available for $5 (cash or check… more >

Alumni spotlight: A global peacemaker

Alumni spotlight: A global peacemaker

Kristen Opalinski’s career journey blends faith, art, international relations, and a love of community she found at Augsburg.

Kristen Opalinski ’03 came to Augsburg because she wanted to play hockey, she was drawn to the studio art space in Old Main, and she felt “radically welcomed” on her… more >