Around the Quad
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 >
Honoring Luther’s legacy
A season of reformation celebrationsTo mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Augsburg is hosting a series of events this fall. In September, Augsburg will welcome the fourth presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran… more >
Nobel Peace Prize Forum: Sept. 15-16
Tickets on saleEach year, the Nobel Peace Prize Forum offers opportunities to learn from the world’s most celebrated, innovative, and dedicated peacemakers. Hosted and presented by Augsburg, the Forum invites attendees… more >
Celebrating student success
Augsburg students earned a range of prestigious accolades during the 2016-17 academic year, including the following: Elise Linna ’18 receives Rossing Physics Scholarship Mike Alves ’17 is… more >
Augsburg’s 150th anniversary celebration
Share your ideasAlumni, parents, friends, faculty, and staff are invited to celebrate Augsburg’s 150th anniversary in 2019. What aspect of your Augsburg experience would you like to highlight during the sesquicentennial… more >
Auggies advocate at state capitol
Augsburg partners with Minnesota Private College CouncilAugsburg College students recently visited the Minnesota State Capitol to participate in advocacy events hosted by the Minnesota Private College Council. First, in February, two of Augsburg’s TRIO McNair… more >
Fuel for the finish
Auggies share #MaroonMilestones from academic yearThere is, perhaps, no greater cure for stress than taking a moment to acknowledge the good. As Augsburg students soldiered through the last week of classes this spring—turning in… more >
Field of dreams
Auggies play doubleheaders at U.S. Bank StadiumWho’s on first? Auggies are! This spring, the Augsburg baseball team kicked off its season at U.S. Bank Stadium, competing in four nonconference doubleheaders. The new Minnesota Vikings… more >
New academic building scales heights
The Norman and Evangeline Hagfors Center for Science, Business, and Religion is on track to open for classes in January 2018. In the six months since the April 29 groundbreaking… more >
Governor declares ‘Augsburg College Equity Day’
Gov. Mark Dayton declared Aug. 29, 2016, “Augsburg College Equity Day” in recognition of the College’s commitment to equity and justice, and its efforts to close the opportunity gap… more >
Notes from President Pribbenow
On the gifts who are our studentsLast spring, a small group of Regents, faculty, staff, and alumni were charged by the Board of Regents with exploring long-term strategy for Augsburg, especially in light of shifting… more >
Board of Regents welcomes new chair and members
Jeffrey Nodland ’77, president and chief executive officer of KIK Custom Products, was elected chair of the Augsburg College Board of Regents at its April 2016 meeting and began his… more >