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Promising Futures:
A Celebration Gala
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Join us for Promising Futures: A Celebration Gala!

This special event will celebrate the leadership and legacy of President Paul C. Pribbenow, raise support for the Promising Futures: Faithful and Relevant campaign, and build community and momentum for Augsburg’s future!

 

Friday, October 2, 2026
The Depot Minneapolis
225 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Tentative Schedule
5:00 p.m. Social
6:30 p.m. Dinner and Program

Sponsorships and Table Hosts will be invited to support the event beginning in fall 2025. We anticipate this event to sell out and ask you to add it to your calendar and stay tuned for more information. To inquire about the event directly, please contact Sarah Erkkinen at erkkinen@augsburg.edu or by calling 612-330-1185.

Sponsorship Opportunities

 

Our goal is to raise $400,000 through pre-event sponsorships, hosted tables, and ticket sales. Secure your spot today and join us in creating an unforgettable evening of impact.

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Thank you to our Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Thank you to our Sponsors

Silver Sponsors—

Mark and Margie Eustis
Daniel R. Johnson ‘75
The El-Hibri Family
Jodi Harpstead
David and Muffy Tiede

Maroon Sponsors—

Old National Bank
Mark and Margie Eustis
Nick ’86 and Ingrid Gangestad
Kenneth ’74 and Linda ’74 Holmen
Karolynn Lestrud ’68
Dean ’91 and Amy Sundquist
Jean Taylor ’85

Wine Sponsors—

Community Sponsors—

Paul ’63 and LaVonne ’63 Batalden
Laurie ’79 Carlson and Bill Voedisch
Ecumen
Ted ’76 and Michele Grindal
Diane and Paul Jacobson
Ruth Johnson ’74 and Phil Quanbeck, II
Honorable LaJune Lange ’75 and Thomas Lange
Pam ’79 and Mark ’79 Moksnes
Tad and Cindy Piper

Table Sponsors—

James Agre '72 and Brenda Gauvin-Chadwick
Augsburg Alumni Board
Augsburg Women Engaged
Augsburg's Center for Global Education
Clifton Larson Allen, LLP
Bruce ’70 and Nancy Brekke
Scott Cooper ‘14 and Craig Spano
Central Lutheran Church
Cheryl and Kelly Chatman
David '76 and Lorna Halaas
Mark Hanson ’68
Lisa Hawks ’85
Pahoua Yang Hoffman
Tom ’72 and Karen Howev
Chris ’83 and Lora Johnson
Mark Johnson ’75
Ethelind Kaba
Linda ’92 and Bob Klas
Anne Mollison Klus '76 and George Klus
Terry ’73 and Jan Lindstrom
Max ’03 and Jessica Marcy
Donnie McCarthy ’09 and Julia Forbess
Dennis ’78 and Bev ’78 Meyer
Lori Moline ’82
Paul ’84 and Nancy ’85 Mueller
Ron ’82 and Helen Munkittrick
Ann Nagendran ’92
Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities
Jeff Nodland ’77 and Becky Bjella-Nodland ’79
Norma Noonan
Paula O’Loughlin
Paul and Abigail Pribbenow
Prairie Island Indian Community
Minnesota Humanities Center
MN Vikings
Mark Raabe ’53
Tom and Molly Rothstein
Earl ’68 and Lis Sethre
Bev and Tom Stratton
Peter ‘69 and Norma Jean Strommen ‘69
Bob and Jill Thomas
Brynn ’89 and Timothy Watson
Cody Warren ’09 and Michael Marcotte
Keneeshia Williams ’03
Infinity Systems

Thank you to the members of the Celebration Gala planning committee!

Volunteer Committee Members: Pam ‘79 and Mark ‘79 Moksnes (co-chairs), Kjell Bergh, Eddie Blaylark ’94, Laurie Carlson ‘79, Stacy Frost ’99, Nick ‘86 and Ingrid Gangestad, Mike Good ‘71, Norm Hagfors, Mark Hanson ‘68, Linda Holmen ‘74, Eric Jolly, Ethelind Kaba, LaJune Thomas Lange ‘75, Dennis ‘78 and Bev ‘78 Meyer, Nancy ‘85 and Paul ‘84 Mueller, Jeff Nodland ‘77 and Becky Bjella-Nodland ‘79, Abigail Pribbenow, Catherine Reid Day, Jessica Spanswick ‘10, David Tiede, Norm ‘76 and Kathy ‘76 Wahl, Brandon Williams ‘19.

Faculty and Staff Committee Members: Amy Alkire, Leif Anderson, Cyndi Berg MAL ’21, Sarah Erkkinen, Jessica Hall Burns, Cara Johnson, Douachee Lee, Shannon Obey, Tim Pippert
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Building on a vibrant reputation

Augsburg’s most distinctive programs have been born out of our abiding belief that everyone has a vocation. We embrace all students by a caring community through faith formation, mentoring, and thoughtful instruction.

These core programs propel Augsburg toward national significance.

  • Campus Ministry brings together students, faculty, staff, and neighbors to focus on faith development and service to the world.
  • Augsburg’s Interfaith Institute and its commitment to interreligious partnerships encourages bridge building in a polarized world through authentic relationships and learning.
  • The Christensen Center for Vocation equips the campus and our church partners to discover together how we are called to serve through our Christian faith.
  • The Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship puts passion into practice through skill-building and pragmatic preparation for a life of active civic engagement.

Securing the Future

Augsburg has always led with innovation, creativity, and courage. From its earliest founding, the people of Augsburg acted from the “necessity of resourcefulness,” grounded in a pragmatic approach. Numerous external pressures now require bold moves, and we are claiming three main paths to financial stability.

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