Around the Quad
Scholars at the Capitol
During February, McNair Scholars Charles Olson ’13 and Roseanna Benser ’13 represented Augsburg at the Minnesota Private College Scholars at the Capitol research poster session. Olson, a biopsychology major, presented… more >
Doing the work
Campus is still buzzing with excitement about the generous $10 million donation that will support the Center for Science, Business, and Religion. This unprecedented gift profoundly honors the important work… more >
National Society for Experiential Education award
Augsburg College’s commitment to experiential education was recognized for the third time in as many years on October 5 when the National Society for Experiential Education (NSEE) presented President… more >
Upholstery project supports local economy
At first glance, the choice to refurbish the chairs in Hoversten Chapel is just good financial management. The move to refresh versus replace the chairs saved the College more than… more >
Regents elect Harpstead as chair
Jodi Harpstead, chief executive officer of Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, was elected chair of the Augsburg College Board of Regents at its May 2012 meeting and began her term… more >
New program accelerates path to MBA
Traditional undergraduate students will be able to earn a bachelor of arts in business and a Master of Business Administration in just five years beginning in the fall of 2013… more >
Dual MBA/MAL program meets needs of senior-level employees
The work world is an ever-evolving place, and Augsburg College continually seeks ways to meet the ongoing needs of students who strive to advance their careers. One new example… more >
Physics faculty receive awards from National Science Foundation
Mark Engebretson, physics professor, was awarded $243,000 to study Earth’s space environment, known as the magnetosphere. The award, Number 1142045 from the National Science Foundation (NSF), brings to… more >
Convocation series 2012-13
The Convocation series kicked off during September with the Bernhard M. Christensen Symposium. Eboo Patel, president and founder of Interfaith Youth Core, spoke about the holiness of common ground and… more >
Sociology professor honored by peers
Sociology professor Diane Pike was named co-recipient of the Distinguished Contributions to Teaching Award at the 2012 meeting of the American Sociological Association (ASA). Pike, who received her PhD… more >