Alumni News
Fall 2009 Web Extras
Homecoming 2009 Alumni Awards Campus Kitchen—Youth Philanthropy Award Admission Possible Students… more >
A Colombian Auggie in Europe — Paola Murcia ’99
By Betsey Norgard How did a Latin American Auggie from Colombia end up in Belgium via Minneapolis and Costa Rica? Paola Murcia has lived in Antwerp, Belgium, for three years… more >
Welcome home, Old Main bell
Augsburg’s first Old Main building opened in 1874, and until it was razed to build Sverdrup Hall, its bell called the campus community to meals and events. This bell… more >
Experience the beauty and culture of Norway
Join Augsburg’s Center for Leadership Studies for an educational and cultural tour to Norway, June 5–15, 2010. This specially-designed tour includes visits to Oslo, Kongsberg, Geilo, Bergen… more >
The Augsburg Choir Legacy Recordings
Continuing the Augsburg Choir’s 75th anniversary celebration, Augsburg is proud to announce that CD versions of the Augsburg Choir recordings from 1949-1979 will soon be available. These re… more >
Journey to the Emerald Isle of Ireland
Join friends from the Augsburg College community for an in-depth journey through Ireland. Explore centuries of heroic history, visiting archaeological sites dating to 9,000 BC. Experience the intense… more >
Our ‘Uniquely Augsburg’ faculty add a special touch to alumni events
Have you ever wondered if those costumes at the Renaissance Festival are really accurate? Did you have any idea how the government’s stimulus bill would affect you? Ever considered… more >
Homecoming 2009
September 28–October 4 Despite the rains and chilly weather, spirits were high at the 2009 Auggie Adventure, as hundreds of alumni, students, faculty/staff, and friends celebrated Homecoming. Queen… more >
From the Alumni Board president
By Daniel Hickle ’95, Alumni Board President As I write this article, we are passing into autumn, and every year this brings a palpable sense of nostalgia and reflection… more >
Alumni profile—Lewis Nelson ’00
When Lewis Nelson graduated in 2000 he intended to become a high school history teacher. Instead, he spent the next seven years in the middle of history being made. Reading… more >
Meet Pat Grans — Augsburg’s volunteer coordinator
For Pat Grans, volunteering is a passion. As the new volunteer coordinator for the Office of Alumni and Constituent Relations, she helps Augsburg alumni and friends find opportunities that spark… more >
Young alumni—we are your voice!
The Young Alumni Council, representing grads from 1999-2009, was formed to advise the Office of Alumni and Constituent Relations. The council has met monthly to provide a collective voice… more >
Eye-Opener Breakfast series
The new Eye-Opener Breakfast series, co-sponsored by the Offices of Corporate and Foundation Relations and Alumni and Constituent Relations, has been a big hit among the College’s… more >
From the Alumni Board president …
The 2009-2010 Alumni Board (L to R) Bottom-row 1: Joyce Miller ’02, ’05 MAN; Daniel Hickle ’95, president; row 2: Nancy Nordlund ’91, ’07 MAL, secretary; Buffie Blesi… more >
Project IGNITE set to launch
Discover Italy with fellow Auggies “WAS IT IN SHORT, EVER TO BE ELSEWHERE WHEN ONE COULD BE IN ITALY” —EDITH WHARTON You are invited to join the fellowship of other… more >