Alumni Class Notes, Winter 2025

1980s

1984

Anne-Marie Erickson ’84 is the author of a book of essays, “In the Evening, We’ll Dance,” published by Holy Cow! Press in August. Minnesota author Will Weaver describes the book as “startingly good … powered by grief, memory, and married love. Poetic, literary, yet always accessible.” The work explores mythology and fairy tales, scientific research, theology, poetry, music, and art in an effort to wrest meaning out of the experience of dementia.

2000s

2004

Kylie (Grunzke) Rieke ’04 has coauthored a book with her husband. “A More Brilliant Life: Rise Above Expectations. Discover Who You Are. Reclaim Your Future” was released on September 16.

2006

“In Wells’ Time” by David Nash ’06 was a 2025 Minnesota Book Award Finalist.

2009

“Supernatural Parables: Book One—Into Darkness” is the first of a two-part anthology of parables that includes writing by Amanda Symes ’09, MFA ’15. The book includes stories by 11 authors in genres such as horror, crime, noir, science fiction, fantasy, and magical realism. It was released on Halloween by Dead Birds Publishing, which is run and edited by Symes and fellow Augsburg alum Jayne Carlson MFA ’16.

2010s

2012

Katrin Klutho ’12 is the author of “Witch Hunt: Birth by Flame,” published by Beaver’s Pond Press. “Witch Hunt” is her first book.

2013

Tyler Heaps ’13, the youngest sporting director in Major League Soccer, was profiled in the June 13 Star Tribune story “MLS surprise San Diego FC comes to Allianz Field with a Minnesotan helping point the way.”

2016

Nick Brundy ’16 has been named the head of sport performance and Deno Fitness Center manager at Macalester College. Previously, he worked six years at Augsburg, first as assistant strength and conditioning coach and, for the past three years, as head strength and conditioning coach. He was also an adjunct professor in the Health and Science Department at Augsburg.

Sarah Buckner ’16 will be serving as a linesperson at the 2026 Winter Olympics women’s hockey competition. She has been a referee and linesperson in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, in the Professional Women’s Hockey League, and in other collegiate and women’s professional leagues. She has worked as a linesperson in both national and international events.

2020s

2024

Nathaniel Koch MAT ’24 is working at Enishi International School in Nagoya, Japan.