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AUGSBURG NOW
A
PUBLICATION
Winter
2000-01
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AUGSBURG
COLLEGE
ALUMNI
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FRIENDS
Vol. 63, No. 2
About the new Now ...
he new, New, New, NEW Now arrived
in Lhe mail today and , if you don't
mind , I have a sugges tion to make . Do it
again and again and again . Hooray.
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Show more AUGSBURG NOW A PUBLICATION Winter 2000-01 FOR AUGSBURG COLLEGE ALUMNI & FRIENDS Vol. 63, No. 2 About the new Now ... he new, New, New, NEW Now arrived in Lhe mail today and , if you don't mind , I have a sugges tion to make . Do it again and again and again . Hooray. Finally got a real alumni magazine. And this is a won der ful premiere issue . Good for you and the others who helped make Lhis come to pass. It is so attractive. It will be fun to see all of the good stories , features, artwork , etc. that you can fit into it. An enjo yable ch allenge, I am sure. My best wishes to you and your team . T -T om Benson '56 I j ust wanted to let you know how WO DERFUL the Aug burg Now looks! Its great! I found myself actually READING the entire publi cation. Nice work! -R enee Dubs '82 ongratul ations on the Now's new loo k. Its wond erful. I hope you are hearing that over and over again . -Paul Daniels 79 C ust received my co py of Lhe magazine with iLS"new loo k." It's a real knockou t gra phi c design , the ph otos are a pe rfect compl ement to the articles, and the thematic appro ach and sup erb writing are add ed bonuses . Writing in th e alum publi caLions has always been the high est quality, but you folks have really outdone yourselves with this issue. The articles about Old Main and several of the Auggie families broug ht smiles to my lips and tears to my eyes. Can't wait for the next issue. Keep up the good wo rk. J ongratulations and than ks for the new format of the Aug burg Now received recent ly. The contents brou ght back so many memori es from the 11 years I spent as an !academy, college, and semin ary! stud ent on the Augsbur g campu s and four years as a staff person . The article on "Rememb ering MainOld and New" was of special interest to me since all of my classes , social function s, chapel, ph ysical edu cation , showers, etc. were spent in this buildi ng during my stud ent days. I lived in North Hall, a thr ee-story men's dorm . Personally, I am grateful for Old Main and Lhe service it has rend ered for nearly 100 years to the life and developm ent of Augsbur g. The edu cation and training I received within th ese walls has been of specia l blessing to me ph ysically, socially, and spiritu ally. It was in the theological room that God called me int o the mini stry in wh i h I have now served for 6 1 years. To have witnessed th e transformati on of the Augsbur g campu s from one squ are block with four or five old buildin gs, a stude nt body of 200-300 to the present campu s of more than 25 acres, 20 or more mode m bu ildin gs, parkin g lots, tenni s cour LS, athletic field , and a stud ent body of 3 ,000 is trul y a miracle and som eth ing I never th ought I would see in my lifetime! - Cliff M. Johnson '34 C We welcome your letters! Please wn le Lo: Editor Augsburg Now 22 11 Rive15ideAve., CBl4 5 Minneapolis, MN 55454 E-mml: now@augsburg.edu Fax: (6 I 2) 330- 1780 Phone: (6 12) 330- 118 I Le11e15for publica11on mus1 be signed and include your name. class year, and daytime telephone number. They may be edned for length, clanty, and style. -Co raly n Bryan '62, '92 WEC Correction The an,cle ,n the Summer 2000 ,ssue about Augsburg student RyanCobians Goldwater Scholat5h1pstated that the $7,500 scholarship would cover the cost or tuition, fees, books, and room and board. It should have stated that the schola15h1pwould apply toward these costs. A correction ... Augsburg student Becky Stensvaag '01 was inadvertently omitted from the photo in the fall issue w ith her grandfather, Clair Strommen '46 . Becky is pictured at left above , with her sister, Kirsten , on the right . AUGSBURG NOW A PUBLICATION FOR AUGSBURG COLLEGE ALUMNI & FRIENDS Winter 2000-01 Vol . 63 , No . 2 Features Augsburg Now is publ ished qu an erly b y Augsbur g Co llege , 2211 Riverside Ave., Minn eapo lis, Minn eso ta 554 54 . Betsey Norgard Engaging Research-Stud ent and Professor One-on-One Editor by Lynn Mena Lynn Mena AssisLam Ediwr Meet several Augsbu,·g studenrs who spent thei,· summer working closely with their faculty mentors on research projecrs. Kathy Rumpza 1 Graphi c Designer William V. Frame President Dan Jorgensen Director of Publi c Relations and Communi caLion Nancy Toedt '94 Directo r orAlumm and Parem 6 Relations O pinion s ex pressed in Augsburg Now do nm necessarily reflect ISSN I 05 8-1 545 Postm aster: Send co rrespond ence , name chan ges , and addr ess correc tion s to : Augsburg Now, O ffice of Public Relations and 6 Communication , 22 11 Riverside 15 Ave ., Minn eapolis, MN 55454 . Augsburg College, as affirmed or disability in ifs education policies, admissi ons policies, scholarshipand loan programs, atliletic and/or school adminisr ered prngrams, except in those instan ces where religion is a bonafide occupational qualification.Augsburg College is commiu ed to providing reasonab le accommodations lo its employees a nd ir.sstudents. www.augsburg.edu Smiley's Point Returns to Augsbur g Crui sin' at Camp Snoopy Departments 2 in its mis sion, does not discriminar e on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orien tati on, mariral stat-us, statu s with regard to public assistance, by Lenore Franzen Four Augsbu,·g women set their sighrs on dreams andfounded businessesthat fulfill their special passions. o fficial College poli cy. E-mail: n ow@augsbur g.edu Teleph one : (6 12) 33 0-11 8 1 Fax: (6 12) 33 0- 1780 Passions , Dreams, and Hard Work Around the Quad Chape ltalk Sports 21 26 32 Alumni News inside back cover Calendar Class Notes Auggie Thoughts 50 percent recycled paper (10 percent post-consumer waste) On the cover: Assistant Professor). AmbroseWolf Oeft) and senior Tal,er Omar collaborated to design and build the equipment needed for their research in thin magneticfilms. Photo by Mike Habermann. Augsburg ranks again in top tier In Lhe U. . cw & WorldReport2000 ratings of colleges and universities , Augsburg again ranks in the top tier of regional liberal ans colleges. The rankings are measured by categories such as academic reputation , graduation and retention rates, faculty resources, student selectivity, financial resources, and alumni giving. Augsburg ha improved from 1999 in measures of freshmen in the top 25 % of Lheir high schoo l class and percentage of full-Lime faculty. light improvement was also shown in freshman retention, graduation rate, and alumni giving. President Frame visits China President Frame and his wife, Anne , joined oLher Minnesota private college presidents on an eight-day trip to China , ho ted by China's linistry of Education . Several local college board members and business leaders accompanied Lhe group. The trip aimed to assist in Lhe development of a private college/univer sity sector in the People's Republic of China, to increase the number of undergraduate student exchanges , and to expand understanding of Chinese cultur e, education , and economics . Psychology professor Norman Ferguson retires Professor onnan Ferguson , who came to Augsburg m 1972 , reti red earlier this year and was granted emeritu s status by the Board of RegenLS.Over the years, he taught psychology in the day, weekend , and MAL programs, supervi sed the department 's internships , and was part of the Honors Program faculty. "What I miss most about Augsburg is the in-class discussion with students, " says Ferguson . "I cou ld never tell in advance how a group of sLUdenLSwould respond to a reading assignment, so each class session was different and exciting. " Ferguson and his wife recently built a house in Taos, N.M. In addition to mentoring high schoo l studenLS, he teaches a comm unity edu cation course . 2 A-UGSBURG NOW Two churches •share• a painting A n article in the Septemb er issue of The orscman, Lhe magazine of Nord mann 's Forbund et in Oslo, recoun LS the history of Lhe painting that hangs in Lhe comer of Hoversten Chapel. In "'And there he prayed ': A tale of two paintings, " writer Harry T. Cleven tells of Norwegian artist larcus Grnnvo ld , who was comm issioned in Lhe 1890s to paint a large altar paintin g for Lhe new St. John's Churc h in Bergen . Based on the text of Mark 1:35, it po rtrays a solitary Jesus Christ at prayer. When Melchior Falk Gjertsen , pasto r of the (then) new Trinity LuLheran Chu rch in Minneapo lis, visited Bergen , he was deep ly impressed by the work of art. His remarks abou t wishi ng for a paint ing as beautiful for his new church led to a request to Gr0nvold to copy the painti ng. \i iLhshipping paid for by the t. John 's congregation , Lhe work was sent to Minneapolis in 1902 . Sixty years later, when Trinity church was razed to make way for the freeway, Lhe painting was placed in storage. It now hangs in Hoversten Chape l, home to Lhe Trinity Lmhera n congregation. ~ Kelly Chapman '04 receives CocaCoca Scholarship Freshman Kelly Chapma n is the first recipient at Augsburg of a Coca-Coca First Generation Scholarship, given to stude nts who are first in their families to attend a college or university. he is a pre-med major who plans to beco me involved in the Link student commu nity service organization and play baske tball and intramu ral volleyball. One stude nt from each of the 16 Minn esota private colleges received a $5 ,000 renewab le scholarship from the Coca-Coca Foun datio n . Chapm an , from Mahtomed i, Minn ., was honored with the other recipienLSat a luncheon at the Governor's Mansion in September. The painting by Norwegian artist Marcus Grsnvold , copied from a Bergen church and given to Trinity Lutheran Church, offers an inspirational setting in Hoversten Chapel for speakers . Pictured above is Jean Vanier, humanitarian and founder of the L'Arche Communities, who spoke at Augsburg in October . A history of the Andersons' era The Anderson Chronicles:An Intimate Portrait of Augsburg College, 1963-97 By Dave Wood and Richard C. Nelson Two fonner professors chronicle the 35 years of the Oscar Anderson and Charles Anderson admi nistrations, \vith comments on future opportunities from current President William Frame. For information on obtainin g co pies (some autograp hed), call th e pu blic relations office, (6 12) 330- 1180 . Winter 2000-01 Matt Klatt receives national recognition for research S 12 enior physics major Matt Klan was OuLStandin g chosen for one of the Stud ent Paper awards for a poster presentation he made at the sprin g meeting of the American Geophysical Union (AGU). He was the only und ergradu ate selected for this honor. Klatts presenta,ion grew out of research in space ph ysics with Professor Mark EngebreLSon . Klatt came to Augsbur g, in fact, because of research opp ortuniti es the College offeredsomethin g he had first observe d when his older broth er, Eric, was at Augsbur g. Klatt's paper was titled "Und er Wh at Conditi ons do Solar Wind Compressions Stimulat e Pc 1-2 Pulsations in the Out er Dayside Magnetosphere?" "I was stud ying how the solar wind presses against the earth s atmosph ere and then wha t effect that has," Klan exp lained. "Matts study gave real quantit ative inform ation abo ut how this activity works and at the same tim e eliminated any puzzlement abo ut what is going on ," said Engebretson. He ad ded that Klatt also wrote some of the compu ter so ftware used to display the research data. Klatt said he plans to contin ue with the research . "My next goal is to help complete a paper about the work (along with Engebretson and four others) that can be publi shed . After gradu ation , I'd like to go on to graduat e scho ol in electrical engineering ." Also receiving an out standing presentation awa rd was Lars Dyrud '97 , now a gradu ate student at Boston University, for research that build s on work he did while at Augsbu rg. Freeman, Styrlund named regents ichael 0 . Freeman and Philip R. Styrlund '79 were elected to six-year terms on the Board of Regents at Augsbur g's annu al meeting in Octo ber. Freeman , a partn er in the law firm of Lindquist & Vennum , PL.LP., is a certified trial specialist and has a broad range of litigation ell. 7Jerience representin g clienLS M before regu latory and governm ent bodies . He M ichael O. Freeman Philip R. Styrlund '79 served as Henn epin Count y attorn ey from 199 1-99 and argued a case before the U.S. Supreme Cou rt in 1993 . His political background includ es two terms in the Minnesota Senate and end orse ment as the DFLJLabor candid ate for govern or in 1998 . Freeman serves on the boards of several edu cation organizations and is an adjun ct faculty memb er at Winona State University and the Hubert Humph rey Institute of Public Affairs. He is a graduate of Rutgers University and the University of Minnesota Schoo l of Law. He and his wife, Terry, have two daughters and a son . Philip R. Styrlund '79 is group vice president of sales for ADC Broadband . Prior to joining ADC, he held management positions for 17 years at US West. Styrlund gradu ated with a dou ble majo r in bu siness adm inistration and finance. He subsequently earn ed an M.S. in telecommuni cations science and an M.A. in bu siness management from St. Marys College. Styrlund serves on the board of Urban Ventur es Leadership Foun dation , Church Metro, and the Management Assistance Program (MAP). He also is co-leader and leader for the Colin Powell Youth Leadership Center in Minneapolis and the Carmelite Monastery in Lake Elmo, Minn ., respectively. He is married to Jul ia (Davis) Styr lun d '79; they have two daughters. Winter 2000-01 Edwards, Gingerich are new associate deans Barbara A. Edwards Orval J. Gingerich wo new associate deans have been named to Augsburgs Academic and Leamin g Services division . Barbara A. Edwards was named associate dean for faculty affairs, while Orval j. Gingerich will serve as associate dean for international programs. Edwards, who most recently served as academic dean at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa., began in August. She earned her bachelor's degree from the College of Saint Benedict, and M.B.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota. Her responsibilities include wo rking closely ,vith both faculty and stud ents on issues in academic affairs. She also oversees programs includin g the summ er school, academic advising, professional developm ent , and the Center for Service, Work, and Learn ing. Gingerich is directo r of cross-cultu ral programs and associate professo r of edu cation at Eastern Menno nite University in Harrisonbur g, Va. He has begun his new duties at Augsbur g on a consultin g basis and will arrive full time next su mmer. Gingerich began his work in international edu cation serving for three years with the Teachers Abroad program in Nigeria from 1968-7 1. He will coo rdin ate the activities of the Center for Global Edu cation , interna tional stud ent advising, and the Interna tional Partn ers programs. -Augsb urg ews Service T A-UGSBURG NOW 3 Around the Quad Feeling welcomed as an Auggie he opening convocation was no t wha t I expected, on any level. It was an extremely pleasant surprise to be treated with so much admiration, given so muc h support, and be welcomed with so muc h enthusiasm and warmth . I can vividly relive, ,vith every one of my senses , the su rroundings I encountered the morning of eptember 6. Waiting in Murph ys Park , with close to 300 of my T Augsburg College at 2000 Da Weekend Graduate College umber or stud ents 1,665 1,178 127 Average age 21 5 34.5 36.8 0 . or states reeresented 32 4 4 o. or foreign counlri es 36 n/a n/a 28.8 71 2 94 90.6 Gender (%) Male Female 48.8 51.2 Race/ethnic group (%) Whne 73.6 76.4 12.0 Students of 10 .1 color 5.6 .3 Foreign 11.3 (M1Ssin~info. 10.5 /refuse ) Residency (%) Resident 52.5 Commuter 47 5 84.3 9.5 1.6 47 .l 99.9 1.6 98.4 Graduate programs (%) Master of Arts in Leadership Master of Ans in Nursing Master of Social Work 27.6 19.7 52.8 fellow classma tes before the convocation , the "bu uerflies" of anxie ty in my stom ach were overw helming. I had no idea what to expec t or really what I was doing here. That nervous ness was soo n replaced ,vith feelings of relief and acco mplishment , even though the on ly thing I had do ne thu s far was show up . The faculty's app lause welcome d me into these new surr oundin gs and gave me a short preview of all the love and suppo rt I wou ld receive in the fut ure from everyone on this campu s, and in this community . Before I had entered the chapel , I already knew I was in for a lot more than I had plann ed. Little did I know I wou ld find out very shortly j ust how many opportuni ties and experie nces were lying there before me. Dean Kimball's speech uncovere d some of those possib ilities for me . I enrolled at Augsburg most ly for the academic end of things. The fact that it is a Lutheran school also ap pealed to me; however , that was simp ly an added incentive of the College . In the dean 's speech , which emphasized freedom on a political, persona l, and social level, I realized how much of my college career the religious aspect of Augsbu rg would be. Th e sta tement that "the trut h of Jesus and the cross set us free" really moved me. Over by Becky Michaelson '04 the last couple of years, I have become stron ger in my faith to God , and I was concern ed that I might lose that at school. In actuality, I now know that my belief can only grow stronger by being at Augsburg , surround ed by people who also aim to keep God as the center of their lives. Dean Kimball also said "a large part of freedom is prot ecting others' freedom" and that "freedom is depend ent up on a community ." Th ese statements revealed to me that an Augsbur g edu cation ,viii not only get me a degree to teach, but also provid e me with an environm ent in which I am able to be myself, worship my God , and be encomp assed by others who baule the same qu estions and concern s as I do everyday-in my faith , my schoolwork , and every other aspect of my daily life. The openin g convocation last Wed nesday showed me what being an Auggie is all about , and that everyone here, although each person has his or her own reasons for choosing this school, is also here for the sense of love and su pp ort this place offers, whether they kno w it or not. Th e deans speech and the convocation , as a whole, helped me realize this fact and served as a warm welcome into the Augsbur g commun ity. • Largest major s Day Business Adm1mstrauon Educauon Psychology Music Biology Weekend College Education Business Administration Nursing Computer Science MIS Students in the Class of 2004 were welcomed by facu lty and staff at the opening celebration . 4 ,4 uGSBURG NOW Winter 2000-01 Chapeltalk by Mark Engebretson , Professor of Physics Text: Exodus 35:30--36:1 his week Augsburg began its convocation series for the year, with a focus on the dialog between science and religion . You have heard somethin g of the long hisLOryof this dialog-il goes back al least 400 years, and il has become especially confusing and has engaged man y more people in this past centu ry. For some of you , the fact that there is any contact between science and religion al allwheth er that contact is friendly or not so friendly-ma y be a new idea . But for many OLhersit's been serious business , and a mauer of ongoing concern, or of strenuous or even biller deba te. We al Augsburg hope not only that science and religion can be in dialog , but Lhal by discussing them LOg ether we might find some clarity rather than conf usion , and be beuer equipped Lo deal with the comp lexities of our world. It's also consistent with our Lutheran roots, a Christian tradition born in a university, that they can and should be discussed LOgether. It's in that spiri t, of helpin g Lo prepare T was natural , and God called them Lo work the land and Lo use its resources. Walking with God meant living and work ing in the wor ld of Lime and mauer. Our text tells the sLOryof two craftsmen , Bezalel and Aholiab , who were filled ,vith God 's spirit so that they could design and build the tabernacle . It's significant that this is the firsl instance in the Bible in which God is said LOhave filled persons ,vith his sp irit. 0l Moses, the greal leader of Israel, but Bezalel and Aholiab , two craftsmen . ow later on in the Old Testa melll various proph ets and judges , and even ,vise King Solomon, were said LOhave received God's spirit-but it's notabl e that in the Bible, God's spirit isn't divided or specialized in the way our cu ltur e seems LOwant Lo divide it-into chur chly thin gs vs. secu lar or worldly thin gs. Creativity and leadership-in whatever field-are gifts from God . Much later, the prophet Joel used these word s Lo describe what wou ld happen after the coming of the 4essiah: "Everyone who is deeply involved in his or her earthly task, who is skill~d in the craft and wisdom of his or her particular work, brings about something real that they offer to humanity, and to God." ours elves for the important but thorn y issues related to this dialog , that I have gone back Lo what might seem an unlik ely source for a Lexl for this chap el Lalk-a tiny snipp et from the book of Exodu s. The Old Testament bears no record of ack nowledging the role of scientisL-il was the Greeks , not the Hebrews , who were famous for their curio sity about the world . The Hebrews seem , rath er, LOhave borrowed their science from their neighbor s. Bul they did acknowledge the importance of craftsmen , and of scholars. They weren't scared of natur e-far from il. Moumain s, trees, oceans, clouds , sun and moon , gold and silver, wood and sLOnesthey were jus t that-n ot the deities or spirits, or even monst ers, that their neighbor s feared . They , ere under God's control , and on ly God was to be feared , respe ted , and tru sted. As a result , natur e Winter 2000--01 Uoel 2:28-29 ) "After thi s I will pour out my spirit on all people. Your sons and your daughters sha ll proph esy, your old men shall dr eam dreams , and your young men see visions . Even on the slaves, men and women , ,viii I pou r ou t my spiril in those days." In fact, the Lutheran traditi on insists that the call of God-th e call lo serve God-i s not limited Loa special class of Chri stians who by the supp osed holiness of their lives have placed themselves closer Lo their Creator. Instead , God calls all peop le LOvocations , which are focused precisely in and on thi s world . God indeed pour s out his spirit on all of us , and we serve God by serving each OLherin thi s wor ld. Luther and others, in fact, reacted against a strictly religious view of vocation that said only monks and other professional religious folks (o f both gend ers) had vocations. Luther said no: farmers , business people , laborers, stud ems, parems, childr en , all have equa lly imp ortalll vocatio ns. Lutheran can agree with those who say that hristianit y is really the most materialistic of all religions : it does not imp el us Loescape the world , but LOcare for it and fix it; we are not called LOescape from other people and their concerns, but Lo work with them. We can also agree that our vocations are informed by ou r faith. Vocations are the prin cipa l means by which the love of Christ, and the righteousness of God, make their way into the world , LOuphold it and to tran sform iL Vocation is our way of serving our neighbor , and taking care of our world . Everyone who is deep ly involved in his or her earthl y Lask , who is skilled in the craft and ,visdo m of his or her particular work , brings about something real that they offer to hum anity, and to God. o, why thin k abo ut science and religion? Wh y discuss the natural world in a chapel talk) We might as well ask why go Lo school at all! Because it is our calling, as persons freed and empowered by od , to use God 's spirit , the gift of creativity, Lo serve others and glorify him . • The above i excerptedfrom Professor Engebretson's homilyof September27, 2000. For the entire talh, visit the ow Online , at <111W1 v.augsburg.cdu/110111> . A-UGSBURGNOW 5 Opening day in 1947 at the Smiley's Point confectionary Dick Pautz '37 busy behind the counter. was a crowded occasion and kept proprietor Community officials, friends , and family partook in the fest ivities, as pictured in the front row (L to R): Lawrence Quist, Pautz's brother -in-law; Ray Myhre , Southside Insurance Co.; Clyde Jorgenson , president of the Fourth Northwestern Bank ; and Elmer Berdahl, a Minneapolis businessman . Among the Augsburg students who crowded Into the shop on opening day were George '46 and Jean (Christenson) '49 Sverdrup , shown in the second row , second and third from the left . Please contact us if you recognize yourself or your classmates ,4 UGSBURG NOW in the crowd! Winter 2000-01 The build ing across Riverside Avenue where many Augsburg students gathered during the 1950s is now hom e to the 27-person staff of Augsburg's institutional ac!vancement division . The College leased the building from FairviewUniversity Medical Center in order to bring the division 's three depart mentsdevelopment, alum nVparent relations , and public relations and communication - togeth er at one location . From its construction in 1899 , the Smiley's Point building served for over 60 years as an apothecary, initially found ed by Norwegian immig rant Johan Vedeler. The Svane Apotek (Swan Pharmacy) served the largely Norwegian area of the Cedar-Riverside neighbor-hood near streets named Bjornson and Sverdrup , and next lo the Norwegian Hospital, now Fairview-University Because of its shape and architectural detail, it was the most prominent building of the several that inhabited the land surrounded by Riverside Ave., Sixth St., and 23rd Ave.After Vedeler's death in 1934 , another pharmacist bought the building and gradually added features for students , such as a post office. The owner's personality and customer service were not panicularly endearing to the students, however, and the place became known as "Grumpy's place." Winter 2000--01 In 1947, Dick Pautz '37 was working Decemb er. The developm ent team has in Augsburg 's public relations office. When offices on both floors, while alumn Vparent an opportunity came to buy the business , relations and public relations are upstairs. he was talked into it by friend s in the The office of the division 's vice Seward and Southside Businessmen's president is located upstairs in the rounded Association . bay \vindow on the point , in the room that "I took it as a sideline, and didn 't Fairview Hospita l preserved in its original intend to run the bu siness," says Pautz . "I state and called the Victorian Room. The tried to figure out how to change the Vedeler family lived on the second floor place's char acter." above their pham1acy for a time, and this Pautz sought to create a place for office shows the beautifu l original students to go after chape l, an d expand ed woodwork and detail of the building . Augsburg students have also lived upstairs the scope of the busin ess. Flowers were added to also serve hospital visitors. Drugs at different times . were eliminated, and the place became a "We're very pleased with our new offices, the opportunity to continue the confectionary, serving ice cream and sweets. Kelly Roth, nickname d "Smiley," tradition of Smiley's Point , and the ability to work more effectively as a division ," says was hired as manager. In order to nam e the bu siness, Pautz Augsburg regent and interim vice president Allen Housh . launched a contest. The winnin g entry, "We hope to see many alumni and from a neighb orhood child , was "Smiley's friends here at Smiley's and hear memories Point ," wh ich appealed to Pautz as an they may have from their time at antid ote to the former nickna me. In 1953 , Pautz sold the bu siness, and Augsbur g," he continu es. the build ing was hom e to coffeehouses and other establishments before Fairview Hospital pu chased it. Until this year, the hospit al has housed several of its clinics and offices in the building and continued to use the Smiley's Point name. Two adjoining bu ildin gs have been connected to the original triangu lar bui lding. The alumnV parent relations and the development offices moved to Smiley's last summ er, while the publ ic relations and communication office The institut ional advancement division recently hung their shingle across Riverside Ave. at Smiley 's Point. a familiar j oins them in landmark and gathering place for many students in the 1950s . • ,4 uGS BURGNOW 7 Sports Playing hard-for Multi-sport studentathletes excel both on the field and in the classroom enio r Brend a Selander has virtua lly Severy minut e or her lire plann ed . Wake Eat a nutritious meal. Go Work a rew hours . Go Lo practice . Eal a nutritious meal. Study. Sleep . And it's all wriuen down in her planner , typical for a college stud entath lete who participates in one sport . However, elander participat es in threesoccer, hockey, and sofrball. "I'm the type or person who has a lot or energy, and I need to have something to do all the Lime to release that energy," Seland er said . "I have good timemanagement skills. I don 't procrastin ate at all, or else I'd be stressed out. Everybod y thinks I'm crazy for playing three sports, but I'm a liule ball foll or energy. I need to express that energy." While Selande r is the only Augsbu rg athlete in three varsity sports , ther e are numerous Auggies, among the more than 400 in varsity athletics, who engage in multiple sports . Athletes who have excelled at multip le sports say they prerer competing at a Division Ill college, where the y can continue participating in more than one activity. At many scholarship Divis ion I and II colleges, coaches limit athletes LOju st one spo rt. "I was oITered a socce r scholarship at Mankato State University, but I wanted to go to a place where I cou ld be in both up. Go LO classes. LO classes. games and grades was ju st 20 minut es from my parents ' house, and they're a hu ge supp ort for me. I needed them LO be close Lo me here." eland er has earned all-conrerence honor s and has been Augsburg's leading soccer scorer during her entire career; plus , she was a third-line forward on the women's hockey Learn. specialist for Augsburg's track and Held team , he has also been a key memb er of Augsburg's six-time national champ ion wrestling team. A heavyweight, Bauer earned his first trip to the NCM Division III wrestling tournament in 1999, then returned LO the meet last season and won the individual title. Ang ie Rieger '01 (on right) Brenda Selander '01 (on right) ,,,_ti-, ..-r l~ .l f .. _,) "',. ·-,;.' ,..) -1," / 8 ,4UG SBURG NOW .. ; .. !\ ' . .·-- Ben Bauer '01 Desman Oakley '01 Last spring , she decided Lo put sortball back into her plann er. Despite missing the sofrball team's first month or practice and spring games in Florida , du e to the At the 1999 MLACou tdoor track and Held meet, he became the first compe titor ever to earn top-eight honors in three weight events-s hot put , discus, and hamm er throw. "The thin gs that have helped me the most are spending a lot or time in the weight room and staying organized, " Bauer said. "The stron ger you get, the further you can go. Plus you have to stay organized to be in two sport s, going Loclass at this time , working ou t at this Lime, going to bed at this time. "The work ethic I've learned in wrestling has worked well for me in track, too . The track program here is small, so "[At Augsburg], you can do so many things and you have to focus on academics, too . If you only did one thing in your life, what kind of life would you have?" -Angie Rieger '01 soccer and hockey," Selande r said . "Plus, my brothe r goes to Ham line, and my family is really close. I'm a family-oriented person; Sunda y is the time 10 go hom e and have a dinn er with my parents . "My parents co me LO every game. They never miss anythin g I do . O ne or the key reasons why I chose Augsburg was that it byDonStoner women 's hockey team 's national co mpetition, Seland er still excelled , becoming the team's startin g centerHelder. enior Ben Baue r found that comp eting S in two sports has helped him Lo excel in both . A multipl e all-conrerence weights Winter 2000-01 there aren 't enough people LOreally push you forward . You have to have that work ethic to excel. " enior Desman Oakley has also excelled in track and field , "~nning the MlAC ind oor 55- meter hurd les in 1999 and being a multipl e all-conference comp etitor in the spri nts and hurdle evenLS. He has also been the second leading receiver for th e Auggie football team the lasLtwo seaso ns. "I don 't remember wh y, buL origina lly I wasn 't recruited to play football her e," Oak ley said . "But while I was talking Lo th e track and field people , I asked th em about playing footba ll. I miss ouL on the track type fall conditioning to play football , but they let me do it." Oak ley also credit s being organized LO his success in bot h sports. "ILhelps you get inLOa set sched ule," Oak ley said . "When you 're doing the same thing every day, like practicing from 3 LO5 [p.m .]. you get inLOthe same panern and it he lps you keep organized ." A side benefit for Oakley was Lhe fact that he was able LOsta rt his college experience early, since the football team starts practice two weeks before th e schoo l year begins . "Before I sta rted schoo l [in 1997]. I already kn ew 80 peop le. It helped me adjust Lobeing in college." S or Angie Rieger, playing in just wome n's ho ckey and volleyball was a redu ction from the five sports she played in high school. "I look at life as a cha llenge. I love my life busy. I can 't stand being bored ," she said . "I have LOlive my life this way, always on the go." Going into her senior season , Rieger has set virtually every Augsburg women 's hockey career and single-season scorin g record , earning All-America hon ors thr ee times. She was named MIAC Player of th e Year last season in wome n's hockey , leadi ng th e Auggies to th e Division 111nation al finals. In volleyball, Rieger has banl ed injuri es through out her career, but still earned AII-MIAC first-team honors in her j unior season . She has led th e Auggies in kills per gam e and au ack percentage for F Winter 2000-01 most o f her career. "My secret is to always come into practice kn o,ving there's somethin g you can impro ve," Rieger said . "You have LOgo 100 percent every day. Wh en you push your self in prac tice, it shows in how you play in games." And she did all this whil e maint aining a 3.8 grad e point average \viLh an int ernation al bu siness maj or and wo rking as the commi ssioner of the Augsbur g stud ent newspaper. "God blessed me ,vith a brain for acad emics," she said . "In high schoo l, I didn 't have to stud y at all. It came naturall y, so my focus was on sports. Here, it's different. You definitely have LOstud y." grades actu ally improve d after she decided Lo take up softball. Oak ley aid footba ll stud y groups , along ,vith an increased focus on graduati ng this year, helped him imp rove his grades. Bauer' grades have steadily risen , averaging 3 .85 th e past th ree semesters. Last year, he earned ational Wrestling Coaches Associatio n cholar AllAmerica honors. "Di,~sion I athletes get s holarships and th at's all they do , j ust their span," Rieger said . "There's no academic focus . Here, you can do so many th ings and you have Lo focus on academics, too. If you only did one th ing m your life, what kind of life would you have? You have LOhave variety." II th e athlete s affirn1ed that being in athletics helped them improv e their grade s. Seland er said in her junior year her Don Stoner is sports inf ormalion coordinator. A • Center court to honor Ernie Anderson Augsbur g College ~II honor longtim e athletic dir ector and men's baske tball coac h Ernie Anderson by nam ing th e recentl y renovated center coun at Melby Hall in his honor , College officials announ ced recentl y. A dedication ceremony will be held on Jan . 29 duri ng the men's basketba ll game against Hamline. Game Lime is 7:30 p.m. For information on the dedication event , contact Norm Okers trom , developm ent office, at (612) 330- 1616 . Anderson has been a member of the Augsburg com munit y since the 1930s , when he auended the Augsburg Academy. He played basketball and baseball al Augsburg , graduatin g with a histor y degree in 1937 . After recei\~ng his master 's degree from the University of Minnesma , he return ed Lo his alma mater in 1947 as athletic dir ecLOr, men's baske tball coach , and as an instru cLOr and director of health and physical ed ucation . During his 23-year basketball coaching career ( 1947 -70) , he compiled a 266 -239 overall record. The Auggies won MlAC crowns in 1963, 1964 , and 1965 , advancing LONAlA district compe LiLi on and the NAlA nationa l LOumament t,vice. He earned MlAC Coach of the Ernie Anderson '33, '37, as pictured in the Year honors each 1949 Homecoming of the conference football program Litle seasons. He served as athletic direcwr for 34 years. During that Lime, he was president of the NAlA in the 1970-71 school year, was named LOthe NAlA Hall of Fame in 1975 , and was induct ed into the Augsbur g Athletic Hall of Fame in 1975 . He also earned two Distinguish ed Service Awards from the Minneapolis Chamb er of Comm erce. He served on several NAlA commin ees and on the U.S. Olympi c Comm iuee from 1969 LO1973 . In 1984 , the College named iLS athletic field in honor of Anderson and longtime coach Edor Nelson . The field will be rededicated in Nelson's honor in the fall of 2001. Bolh the Anderson and Nelson evenLSare pan of a celebration of recent major improvem enLSin athletic facilities. A- UG 8 RG NOW 9 5~ ~ PIW'{t14D~ lD,N,-t,~-o,N, by Lynn Mena • photos by Mike Habermann 1.5icsmajorTaber Omar, computer science student ltlad on to learn about their explorations in designing and mlilg children's Legos into computer robots , and in 10 A- UGSBURG NOW Winter 2000--01 n the short time since assistant proressor J. Ambro se Wolr j oined the ph ysics faculty in August 1999, he has won great favor among his stud ent s, and his research has attracted both corpora te and intellectual interest. Previously at rlie University or Missouri -Columbi a, Wolr brin gs to Augsbur g ideas, hopes, and dreams to develop his specialization in experiment al cond ensed matter ph ysics. He began by establishin g a Thin Magnetic Film Research Laborato ry earlier this year. From the start , Wolr kn ew that he wanted stud ents to be involved in the lab's set-up and ensuin g research . So, in Janu ary, he recruit ed two stud ents, seniors Taher Om ar and Marc Tollds on , with an eye toward expandin g their involvement int o rull-tim e summ er research . "Ambrose brok e us in very slowly," says Omar, a ph ysics major. "He held a weekly seminar to discuss meth ods or research and certain topi cs th at we would be dealing with in the lab . Then we did literatur e research and present ed our findin gs to him ." The seminar allowed Omar and Tollefson to become familiar with the material, so that when they entered the lab , says Woir, they could "hit the floor dancing." "My aim is to get this on a continu ous cycle and start out two or three stud ents every year, get their reet wet in the seminar, and then get them into the lab ," says Wolf. , Winter 2000-01 By summ er, Wotr determin ed that Omar and Tollefson were ready to begin research and start maki ng thin magnetic films. These are essentially th in layers of magne tic materials, curr ently being used for read/w rite heads in comput er drives. "Both Honeywell and Seagate have prot otypes ror magnetic comput er RAM," says Wolf. "The RAM curr ently used in comput ers is fastworkin g, but when the comput er is turne d off, you lose infom, ation . With magnetic RAM, when you turn it back on , a second later you're right back where you left off. The appli cations that were open are still open , and the text you were edit ing in a word Physicssenior Tah Omar and assistant professorJ. Ambrose processing progra m is Wolf (L to R) wo ri<j together to design and build the still there." equipment need for their magnetic film research. In order to make Crucial to the chamber are the two these films, Wolf, with Omar and sma ll ovens located on the bottom . Tollefson's help , designed and buil t the Basically, the ovens are used to evaporate equipm ent. 'To start , we organized the lab , metals , which then condense on a found what we could use of what was subs trate to form a thin film. Each film already here, and how to use it most can be created with subatomic sensitivity, efficiently," says Wolf. "And th is chamber which can be made to the thinness of a [pictur ed above] is our first result. I single atomic layer. Omar and Tollefson designed thi s bott om part , which we each built one of the ovens , which had built at the followed a design used by Wolf during his University of post-doctora l research at the Naval Minn esota machin e Research Laboratory shop . The n Marc The three recently presented their designed a mirror research to the Augsbur g communit y and system that goes inside, guests from Honeywell and Northw estern and Taher designed a College, amon g others. shutter system that's Omar and Tollefson's research also inside ." '4UGSBURG NOW 11 participation was funded by a grant from NA A during the school year, and by a Bush Foundation Grant during the summer. Omars summer research was also funded by a McNair Scholars grant. In addition , Omar himselr wrote a Bush Foundation grant proposa l which was funded for the fall semester. "I had a lot of fun here this summ er," says Omar. ''I've never thought of myself as very mechanica l, but we've been able Loget this thing up an d running . You can relate this project LO so man y thingsgrantwriting , technical wri.,ti,_, . n=- ---comp uter science, mathematics, chemistry, physics, engin eering-it s a spid er web . I found something that I really like LO do. Hopefully come gradua te schoo l, I'll be able Lo focus on research , because I trul y enjoy it." Computer science senior Cameron Rowe constructed a navigat ion robot with Legos as part of NSF-funded research designed and overseen by Karen Sutherland (pictured with Rowe on page 10) and Charles Shaeffer, computer science faculty members . A ugsburg senior Camero n Rowe never thoug ht the Legos he played with as a child would reapp ear years later in college. But this past summ er, he used the brigh tly-colored plastic blocks as the foundation of a robot he created in a co mputer science research project. The projec t, entitl ed the Robo tic Navigation Project, was conceived and developed by Augsburg associate professor Karen Suth erland and assistant professo r Charles Shaeffer. Funded by a grant from the National Science Founda tion , this und ergradua te program involved eight stud ents from four schoo ls. Rowe , Maisian Xiong, Ryan Forsberg, and Abdu lrashid Salad were among the Augsbur g stud ents; the other four participants came from the 12 A-UGSBURGNOW College of St. Catherine, the University of Minn esota , and the Fond du Lac Tribal and Communit y College. "My partner [Daniel Curry from Fond du Lac] and l worked on usin g neur al networks as a contro l system for ou r robot 's navigation ," says Rowe. "Neura l netwo rks simul ate the wo rkin g of a hum an brain ." Rowe and Currys neural network was a software constru ct wriLten in a simpl e form of th e C progr ammin g language. "Our initial goal was Locreate a robot that wou ld be able LO navigate within the environm ent of the comput er science wing of Sverdrup Hall," says Rowe. "But after some researc h and testing , we found that our robot's contro l board wasn't capab le of handling that comp lex of a task . ln the end , we created a neura l network that would be capable of helpin g a robot learn how Lo drive in a straight line, whic h may Winter 2000-01 nol sound so imp ressive. Bul what a lot of people don 't think about is the fact that when the y were childr en they had Lolearn how to walk in a straight line, too. And the way th is robot is learnin g is very similar Lo the hum an brain ." The robot , nickn amed CB3 for Cataglyphis Bicolor 3-Wheeler , is about one foot in height , and is com posed of Lego blocks and thr ee Lego wheels, a Hand y Board control board (de veloped al MIT and sold in robo tics stores) , two different types of sensors, and thr ee Lego gear motors. Part of Rowe's research experie nce includ ed writing a tech nical report of the project. The 22-page do cum ent , which includ ed det ailed backgro und inform ation and instructions , pictur es, and diagrams, was a valuabl e compon ent of the program , allowing Rowe the opp ort unit y to develop advanced tech nical writing skills. "A lot of people don 't think of research as being something Lhal an und ergrad do es," says Rowe. 'This was a great op portunit y, and I really enjoyed gettin g into programmin g issues that I had never even considered before." Professor Sutherland agrees . "l think il's so important for und ergradu ates to have the opportunit y to get involved in a research experience. It's cen ainly a great benefit for the faculty, Loo, because it lets you stay active in your field . 1 also really like working with und ergraduat es-th ey have mor e interesting ideas , and they're not restricted to the set ideas they've read about. "Emplo yers and gradua te schools look for NSF-sponso red wo rk because they know that you wouldn 't gel this grant if il wasn't a quality proj ect," continu ed Sutherland . 'The NSF is very selective, and they don 't often give these grants Lo small schools; they more often go Lolarge research uni versities, so it was really nice to be able Lo do this research." Rowe recently began a paid internship with United Defense in Fridley, where his work involves modeling and simulation of the W inter 2000-01 Crusader Artillery System for the U.S. Army. He credi ts his robo tics research experience with landin g a higher-Lhennormal internship wage. In the future , Rowe says that he would love Lowork further with robotics, and has considered appl ying LOa robo tics gradu ate program. The NSF grant is a thr ee-year grant , and Suth erland hopes to continu e receiving il beyond this period . "The bo LLOmline is that what a student learns in the classroom has to work , it's not just abou t theory," says Suth erland . "A stud ent research op portunit y suc h as this really brin gs everything together." ~~ ol all research projects involve robots or ph ysics equa tions. This pasl summ er, senior Cassi Van Ausdall and associate professor Jacquelin e deVries teamed up for history research , which was funded by a faculty/student N research grant from Augsburg 's Cent er for Professional Developm ent. ·w e did a literature review and a summ ary draft based on the que stion of wheth er there is a Christian perspective on histor y," says Van Ausdall. "And if th ere is, should that perspective be present ed in the classroom? "A lot of the project was spurr ed on for me by the Augsburg 2004 docum ent that the College publi shed ," cont inu es Van Ausdall. "A big ques tion that this document asks is 'how do we integra te faith into the classroo m?' Th is project went hand-inhand with th at qu estion ." Accord ingly, the second pha se of the project, which is still in progres s, involves Lak ing beginning -level Augsburg classes and exp lori ng how these faith perspec tives cou ld be integrated into the classroom . "Also, in the course of ou r research, Cassi asked some really good questions about who these historians were and A-UGSBURGNOW 13 wha t faith tradi tions they came from," says de\lries . "It opened up a wh ole other line of inqu iry about di fferent kind s of churc h-related schools, and how Aug burg differs from a lennonit e college or a Calvinist college. I think in the process we bo th became mu ch mor e in mne with what Aug bur g is, and what its theological and con Lituency base is." an Ausdall points out that their research served more as a "re-opening , rather th an as an opening , of disc ussion concern ing the nature of Christian cholarship ." "One thin g we realized coming int o th is research was that this was not necessa rily original research ," says an Ausdall. "\ e knew that a lot of historia ns had tried to tackle this ques uon or had asked the qu estion 'how does my faith integrate into my scholarship ?' o we had wanted to go back into the discussions that the>' had ope ned up and present the different views we saw. From that, we were curious to see if we could discover a new perspective that's particularly appli cable to a place like Augsbur g." De ries, wh o appr oached Van Ausdall abou t the projec t as a result of the student 's performance in her history class, The haping of the Modem World , was thrill ed to have the chance to work together. "It's been extremely useful and reall qui te wond erful to work with Cassi," says de ries. "I think too often faculty lose sight of their audie nce. We do n't often have these kinds of disc ussions where we know what is really going on in stude nts' minds . This projec t opened up some of that , and I believe it helped me think more carefully abo ut what my role is as a professor.n After graduation , Van Ausdall hopes to go into yout h ministry. In addit ion to the history research projec t, she also held an interns hip ,vith the Fellowship of Christian Athletes over the summer where she helped organize their high schoo l ......... lnlDd 14 A-UG BURG NOW camps. She curr ently serves as presid ent of the FCA on campu s and volunteer s with a youth group at her chur ch . "I've always had a heart for kid s, especially the high school age group ," says Van Ausdall. "That's where my passion s are." She also believes that she gained a lot from her summ er research project with deVries. "Jacqui is such a knowledgeable person ; it was awesom e to be able to work ,vith a professor of such high caliber," says Van Ausdall. "I for one believe that faith should be integrated more int o the classroo m , and th is research has given me a chance Lo see that oth er people have asked these qu estions, too. Being able to take a look at the different perspectives has allowed me to develop my own. That 's one of the reaso ns why I'm a history major -l o see what other peopl e have gone th rough and writt en before me and appl y it to my own life." • deV'rles (L to RJ,1Nmecl up for 1'85Nrdlto Investigate the existence amn lwnlng. Winter 2000-01 Cruisin' at Camp Snoopy byBe t seyNorgard "B esi des the [Snoopy] characters, we're the only regular live entertainment at one of the biggest tourist attractions in the count ry " Augsburg senior Trevor Johnso n is talking about the part-tim e j ob that he and four classmates have shared for nearly a year. They're the "house band " at the Mall of America's Camp Snoopy, the largest indoor theme park in the largest shoppi ng center in the cou ntry, in Bloomington , Minn. The Snoopy Cruisers-t rumpet, trombone, sousap hone, snare drum , and bass drum - wander through the park on Saturd ay and Sund ay afternoons , playing a musical repertoire to please the oldest and youngest mall visitors. During the summe r months , they played six da,ysa week in Camp Snoopy. "We play whatever we think would be a cool amusement park song-i t's like a pep band for a basketball game," says junior Brendan Anderson , who plays snare drum. Their selections range from '50s tunes to action movie themes to kids' songs. Music department chair and band director Robert Stacke recruited the Cruisers from his band members when he received a call from the mall, inquiring after a group that could be built around these particular five instrum ents. The band members each have a name-Clum sy Cruiser, Cool Cruiser, Classy, Quirky, and Curly Cruiser. The names are natural, says Anderson. "Its not a matter of us playing to the names, its the names playing to us." Their costumes are seasonal; durin g October when Camp Snoopy became Camp Spooky, the Cruisers donned orange "Ghostbusters" jumpsuits. While its not a typical part-tim e stud ent j ob , the Cruisers all feel that playing has been a valuable extension of their Augsburg stud ies. Junior Sara Seekins is a music therapy major. In addition to improving her range and techniqu e on the tromb one, playing often and for this many people has given her more confidence on her horn. The Snoopy Cruisers entertain Mall of Anderson , a music compos ition major, has collaborat ed America visitors with their mixture of music. with fellow Cruiser, sophomor e sousaphoni st Ben Duane, to (L to R) Lindsay Bonner, Trevor Johnson, Sara arrange all the music for the grou p. "I now know how to write Seekins, Brendan Anderson, and Ben Duane. for trombone , trump et, and tuba inside and out, " says Anderson. "We have a good 25 songs in our repertoire, and you really learn how to do it. " John son , the trump et player, is a bu siness and economics major who j oined the j azz and concert band s for enjoyment . After performing with the Cruisers, however, his career aspirations are leaning toward a job in the mu sic indust ry, combinin g music and business experience. Juni or music major and bass drumm er Lindsay Bonner sings in the Augsburg Choir and is a vocalist with Gospel Praise. "Playing percussion is definitely stretc hing me musically, and that is exciting . Next, I get a cowbell, too," she quipp ed . In their wandering around Camp Snoopy, the Cruisers attract lots of attention, especially when the live Snoopy characters join them to dance. "That's really the best time we have- when we can get together, both the band and the characters. They dan ce and we play, and everybod y really gets into it," says Anderson . "One of the greatest things is seeing kids get excited about the music," says Bonner, who occasiona lly rums over her mallet for kids to beat the drum. The Snoopy Cruisers take all of this publi c exposure in stride. Seekins ponders , "I wonder how many home videos we're in." W inter 2000--01 A-UGSBURG NOW 15 Passions, Dreams, HardWork by Lenore Franzen • photos by Linda Cullen Four women - all graduates of the l 980sowe their entrepreneurial success to a combination of strong values and vision F our Augsburg alums-Jenni Lilledah l '87 , Kari (Eklund ) Logan '82, Lori Moline '82, and Sarah (Wojtowicz) Stehly '88-are pan of the entrep reneurial trend . They have joined the huge flux of women who now own their own business, an impressive 38 percent of all U.S. firms. Their dreams are as varied as they are. Lilledahl and her husband own and opera te the Brave New Workshop , a comedy theater. Logan runs C.E. L. Public Relations, Inc. with her business partner . Moline starte d an international travel tour company, CrossingBorders, with a long-time colleague . Stehly owns two related businesses, Constru ction Technology, Inc. and Simplex Construction Suppli es, Inc. As different as th eir professions are, these four women share a common profile, shaped as much by national trend s as by their persona l dreams and upb ringing . They embody the many strengt hs required to succeed in this high- stakes' ventur e. They have a vision th ey won't compromi se. They are guided by values of hard work, integrity, and service . Ultimately, they share a desire to make a difference in the world . Here are th eir sto ries. 16 A- UGSBURG NOW Winte r 200~1 AUGSBURG COLLEGE ANNUAL REPORT OF DONORS The Augsburg giving societies recognize donors who express their confidence Aug burg College bJ con tributing at ad in ignated level. A Li t of each giving society 's members is published once a year in an annua l r po,1, unle s the donor specifie a desire to remain anonymous . LIFETIME GIVING l egacy ociety Cumu lati gifts of ~00,000 or mor e 1869 ociety Cumulative gifts of 100,000--499,000 Benefacto, Cumul ati e gifts of r ,000-99 000 PLANNED GIVING Heritage ociety Member hip in th ug bu rg Coll g H ritag o i ty i extend d to all v ho have rem mbered Aug burg College in their e tare plan wi th a "plann d gift " that v ill pa to Aug burg at ome time in the futur . ANNUAL GIVING gnize all annu al gift f a h made w ithin Th e Aug burg gi ing Mar hall ou n ii 10,000 r mor Build r ' Club Founder · ircl e 5,000-9 ,999 entury Club Regen ' ircle 2,500--4,999 upp rting Le el lub 1,000-2, 99 Do nor recog ni zed f r th ir annu al gift ar Ii t d in th ~ a fl cal year at the following levels: 500-999 240--499 120-2 39 p to 119 llow ing categori • Alumni giv ing by cla year • Faculty and taff • Par ms and fri end non-alumni ) • hur he , corp rations, founda ti n , gov rnm ent, and other organizat io n l11is rcpon lislS gi fts made b ·1wce n June I , 1999 and May 3 1, 20 0. Every effon has been made 10 en ure thai all names are in lud ed and ,pc llecl orrectly. If yo u noti ce an error, please all uc All ard :ii (800) 273-06 17. Dea r alumni and friend s of Aug sbur g: Please accep t th i repo n of gifts and co ntributi o n to Au gsburg Coll ege d urin g the period Jun e l , 1999 throu gh May 31, 2000. To it , 1 acid th e gratitud e o f th e stud ent and emp loyees o f the Co ll ege for w hat yo u- all of yo u- have clone in our beha lf and in beha lf o f o u r herita ge and mi io n. A strong spirit o f renewa l and hop e now perm eates the camp us, and we are g rateful , ind eed , for yo ur enco ur agement of it. Thi s p ast eptemb er, we opened o ur 132nd year w ith a reco rd day choo l enro ll ment and stron g g row th in the extension o f o ur weekend pr ogra m to Roc hester. Durin g th e summ er, a batch of capit al proj ects we re co mp leted (o r at least we ll laun ched) . A new "o ne stop " stud ent service center now occ upi es th e fir st floo r in verclrup , w hi ch w ill be co nn ected to th e new li br a1y b y a kyw ay that is ex pected to ope n in wa refurni hed for di e Cla 1ove mb er; m ess of 2004 and its successors; ind oo r co un spo ns wi ll be played th i year o n a new floo r and w itn es eel from ne\v eatin g ; the exe rcise faci liti es in Willi am V. Frame Melby have been upgrad ed and th e bui lding itself g ive n a new face; the ice arena has been rehabilit ated ; and all o f us- stud ent raff , and facu lty-w ere g reeted in Sept emb er w ith new and ve1y we lc med in formation te hn olog y capabi li tie . Th e inspirati o n for thi s general rehab ilit ati o n and rev itali zatio n is th e new visio n fo rmul ated in A 1tgsb 11rg 20 04: Ex tendin g tbe Vis ion . Thi s doc um ent has brought new di stin cti on to Aug sbur g Co llege-in th e counu y and in the regi o n- and is guidin g o ur wo rk in program deve lo pm ent , curr icul ar refo rm , and mark eting . Thi s self-definin g im age : • enco ur ages voca tio nal develo pm ent , spark s the dial og ue of fait h wit h reaso n, and promo tes a div erse campu s cu ltur e as th e very co nditi o n o f edu catio nal ex cell ence; • helps all o f us here grow in mind , body , and spirit so as to actu all y reali ze the li fe o f servi ce to w hi ch each of u i call ed ; • fosters and rewa rd the exce ll ence of a faculty cleclicatecl to ex pert teachin g, in both subject and soc ialit y; • promi ses d istin gui bin g curri culum , featurin g hi gher leve l o f int egratio n of lib eral and pro fessio nal learnin g and o f expe rientia l with classroom w isdo m ; • in sures that stud ent fro m all eco no mi c and cul tura l backgroun I have access to the Aug sburg edu catio nand in faciliti e and atmo pher e app rop riate to di e purp ose. In pra ctical terms, yo ur g ift s provid e di e fu el for th e mo tio n imp arted by A 11 g sb11rg 2004. T hey help us keep the fir es of passion alive-for a "tran formin g " edu catio n th at makes us and o ur tud ents both useful wo rk ers and carin g citi zens. Th ank yo u for yo ur help and beli ef in o ur mi ssio n. ;;z·v ~ \ illi am Pre iclent . Frame O PERATI G B UDGET $38 ,503,5 4 6 \Jon ie in the operating b11dgetfi111d the ornra/1 work of the College,from facul()' and ta.!J alarie to tude11t financia l aid to paying the 11tilitie bill. 7be operating budget keep the College up and mnnin g, and is s11ppo11ed in pa,1 by und e ig11atedgift to the Aug b11rgF11nd. • • • • • • Tuitio n & Fees 80% O ther Source 5% Board 4% Room 7% Private Gifts 3% Government G rants 1% 1999- 2000 Revenues P T A ET et) $44,328,125 Plant a et de cribe the phy ical presence , or the place that i Augsb11rg. 7be newest addition to the phy icctlp la nt are the ew Re idence Hall, which opened in eptemb er 1999 and a link atrium conn ecting Lindell Library to the core ca mpu , comp leted in ovemb er 2000 . In addition, major renova tion work was unde11aken on verdntp Hall, Melby Hall, the ice are na , and rn e. Hall . E D0WMENT Market Value : $26,623,4 15 A strong end ow men t en ure Augsbu rg ' fitture treng th and grow th . 7be in terest and inv e tmen t income on the end ow ment principa l provide needed fi1 ndin g for studen t f inancia l aid . • • • • • Salary & Benefits 50% Othe r 14% Financia l A id 19% Utilities 4% Equip ment & apital Improvement 4% Student Salary 3% Debt Service 6% 1999-2000 Expenditures The e11dowme11tha s grow11 stead ily o ve r th e pa s t te11ye ar s. 11111 199 1 1992 I 93 1994 1995 1996 1997 ENDOWM ENT As ET May 3 1, 1999- May 31, 2000 1998 1999 2000 LIFETIMEGIVING Jo han Sverdrup I ean '62 & Barb.tr:t Begl inge r '63 Lar.on frl e 11ds of A11gs b11,-g w/Jo /Ja ve g e 11e ro11s /J1 And rew Erne-.s+ Philip & Dian e LJr,o n gi ve11a 111/11/mumof $25,000 lo t/Je Colleg e o ver Elsie Wi ldun g+ Harris '51 & J\laryon LcL' a lif e time. John & Eleano r Yackel A lph amae Lofgren+ '3 1 LEGACY SOCIETY BE EF CTOR Larry & ~larie ~le eff Cumul ative gifts of $500 ,000 or mor e Cumulati ve gifts o f $2 5,000- 99,000 Th eodo r ~lenzel+ Earl & Do ri> Bakk en Ernest & Helen A lne Ebe ~li chaelsen '3 1 Richard '74 & Ha11vig Robert ' 0 & Sue /viidn c , Tl:Je followir,g societi es r ecog11ize fllunmi a11d Larry Lokk en '60 ancy Co lv in nclcrson + Sp~ncer '66 & Gay J hn,o n '66 ,\l inear Juli an+ '30 & June+ Foss Ted & Ruth Arn eson Edw in & Barbara Gage Luth er+ '29 & O rv ill e+ '36 & Gertrude Lund '36 Hognande r Kennell , + & Doroth y Bailey Joel & Jeann e ~l ugge Ed+ & Phy lli s+ K:tvli Ad a Bakk en+ I laro lcl & Loui::,e Nk h e n Kinn ey John so n '65 Zane & Bmb ara Birky Edith E. Mi ll on '46 & Dorothy Lijsing '47 Kleven Roy '>9 & Ard b Bogen Lute '56 & Bobbi e O lson larette Jo renb)' '29 Arn old ancy Bloo mfi eld '63 Bouem ill er Jame, · 6 & Jean Lind ell Do nald & Elroy Stoc k '49 Roclnc )' & Barbara Burw e ll Clair '46 & G ladys Box rud ' 6 tro m men Carl Ian & Janel 1\ lontgomc ry 'orberg+ D nald '53 & Beverly I lall ing ·55 O ren Donald+ & Dagn)' Pad ill.t ·59 & Kathy Aaker '62 Ca, per;,on Glen Per on '47 1larvey '52 & Joann-.: Varner '52 Petc11iO n Fritjof Christensen '28 1869 OCIETY Jaff1es+ & - 1.h e r+ Crabtree Cum ulativ e gifts of $100 ,000-4 99 ,000 ~Ir, , Osc ir DeVo ld+ Th o ma~ Peterson C. A . L.+ & Esther J. E. A nderson A my Erick son ~l an in+ '29 & · ·th er+ Q u:inbeck C ha rles & Tracy El ftmann '8 1 Phili p '50 & Dor:i Frojc n •,19 Qu anbeck aLhe rine A nd e r o n liver & Jeannette Peter~on ·-o Leo n,, Rad mo n A nth olz+ '41 Phili p & La ve rne Fand re i Lulher Ro dvik '5 1 Paul '63 & LaVo nn e O bo n '63 Batalden Jerome '37 & W in ifred 1-telb nd ' 7 Formo O li ve Ro nho lm '47 arl Blegen+ Jack & Jo)•Ce Boss Ms. Dereninger+ Darrell '55 & Helga Egertson Emil Fos,a n + '30 ~lathild a Sageng '3 1 O laf Gaastjon + Clar.1 E. Sand er, + Do nald+ & Irene Grangadrd Kenneth Schmit + '38 Philli p Gro nseth '55 Huth chmidt '52 Raymond Erick,o n + 'SO Flo re nce H ~1asarud+ Lyall & Inez O lson Malco lm Estrem+ John 1-tan,o n + Rosemary Shafer Agne Sive r on+ '59 Schwarz kopf Clar3 Evju+ M r.+ & Jerry & Je,111Foss Lawre nce & Lois H au ge Glen & An na Skov holt Paul '42 & Max ine Frid lun d Ann :i Mae I tayden i\ lath ias R:iymo nd ·57 & Janice Grin de Loren Henderson i\luriel Sm ith+ '2 Frank li n & Carolyn roves No m, an & Evange line H :1gfors Jame & Kath leen 1-1 :ig lun d 1r .+ Rcucl D . Harmo n Do uglas & G race Fors, 'S I lerr Th elm a I less+ '32 hester '60 & Cleno ra Hove rsten leua+ Bo rger o lberg t:inl ey & Beuy Stake Roge r '5--t& Bo nni e . toc.km o d in Sto ric n + '28 Do nald '39 & Phylli s Ho lm Cheste r+ & Be rni ce H o ve rste n A llen & Jean Housh G:ir fi eld Hovcr, tc n 'SO Jean T:tylo r '85 & Roge r Griffith '8 I J:.une Jo hn on & M ax.inc Isaacs V incent '50 & J\ta rjorie H ov er!ltt!n Jack & P. Da" n Heil '78 Taylo r Roy Kro hn+ Will iam & Stephanie , aegele Joseph H ieh "6 1 Oscar+ & Pearl Loken Husby \'\lilli:.un & D onn a Teeter Richard & Barbara Tj o rnh o m '54 'eb o n Alfr ed Iver en L. Ocrni cc Th mp !,on + Ida Richard & ' :m clra Jacobso n Jo hn Thut+ Ruth Jo hn son+ '27 Joa n Vo lz '68 Ruth Jo hnso n '74 Richard & O liv~ Nilsen '5 1 Zo ller elso n+ ~lanh a ylander+ Jo hn l' aub on urtis & M arian :1mpson Bn1ce & Maren Kleven Paul & Lo re ne Stee n D av id & 13a rbara Kle ve n Ge nevieve Lo we ll ,~4 & Janice Kleven telberg+ onr:.ld unde + 'I ~ Leland & Louise un de t Helen Sverdm p + Di ck & Glend a I touston Norma KnutSon+ tildr ed Kro hn Dean & Su,a n Ko pp erud + Deceased PLANNED GIVING HERJT GE OCIETY Tbe Augs burg Colleg e He ritag e Soc iety r eco g 11i.zes th ose w ho ha ve arra,rged a d ef e rr ed g ijlf o ,· tb e College tbrougb a be qu est, life i11s 11rar, ce poUCJ'· a,muitJ ' ag ree ment, or a charitab le tn, s t. Tbese tbou gb tft ,I gifls e:d e11d s upp o rt to ge 11. e,·at io t1s of futur e s tud e nt s. Ernest & Helen Inc Harold Ahl bo rn ·47 harles & C:ttherine Anderson E. \\"i lliam And erson ·; 6 Ernest & largaret Ande rson Esther Anderson+ Gary & ~l.ir y Anderson 0 ar ·35 & Leola And erson \\" illi am . And erson • I. helby Gimse '56 Andr ess Vi ncem Andrew s+ ·50 Betty m old Robe rt & Carol Arn old Luther+ '29 Clarette Jorenby '29 mo ld Oscar+ ·4 & Doro thy Austad Earl & Doris Bakk en Andrew ·50 & Barl>ara Ko lden ·50 Balerud Mary Qua nbeck T Barber Glady s P~'"< lerson Barnes ·25 Warren & Elizabeth Bartz · 2 Abne r ·35 & Martha Batalden Tom '56 & Bernie Benson idney '5 & Lola Lidstro m '50 Berg Gary & Doro thy Borsgard '64 Berk land Birgi t Birk eland '58 Ann e Blegen+ Kendra Oonderud 78 Richard & ancy Borstad Donald & ancy Blomfi eld '63 13onemill er Bernard Bretheim • 8 'ancy Drow n Jeroy · 8 & Lorrain e Carlson Harold C:tsperson + · 2 I lerbert '5 & Corinn e Chilstro m Fntjo f E. hristensen '28 Judtth A . Christensen L. Gracia hristcnsen O lga Christo pherson Wi lli am E. hritto n+ Ai lene Cole George '72 & Janet Dahl man arrie Dau ner 7 1 Dallas Day '64 lli t hard '55 & Aud rey Dro nen Beverly Durk ee ll uben '45 & 111elma Egebc rg Tracy Elftmann '8 1 larencc + '35 & Th ora Eliason Avh Elli ngrod •r asper & Thelma '39 Emberson Denise Engebrets0n '82 Loren · 6 & Edn a Kastner '•2 Ericksen llaymo nd Erickso n+ '50 Du:ine Esterly · 5 M:ilcom J. Estrem Jo hn Evans '82 & Joan Molin e '83 All i · n Everett 78 orman & ll :ichel Ferguson Maud Forberg Jerome '3 & Winifred Hell and ·3 Forrno rdella F um ~- illi am & Ann e Frame Leola Dyrud '6 I Furman harle Gabriel · n Harry arlock+ '25 Do nald+ & Irene Grangaard Roger rifr.th • and Je:in Taylor '85 racia rindal "65 Raymond '5 & Janice Phillip Gro nseth ·55 Florence I laasarud+ rind e ary · I & Dallas Ah rens '69 Hagen James & Kathy Haglund David · 6 & Janet Olso n 9 Halaas Lo ren & Helen fork ' 2 Henderson Edward & hirl ey Hansen ynthio Han n "66 Erne t & Ann a · Ham, n lark '68 & lone Agrimson · Hanson L.1wren e & Lois Hauge Loren & Helen Mohn ' 2 Henderson ll bert '55 & Karin Herrn:in Mrs. 11 E. J-ljell e ig ' I & Helen Hjdm eland rvill e+ '36 & Gertrud e Lund '36 Merton M. '59 & Jo Ann D. Bjornson '58 John on Mimi Johnso n lluth Johnson '7 Walter+ '2 & Ruth+ '27 Johnson Kenneth & Carmen Jones Larry & Jennif er Abeln ' 8 K.ahlow Mary Kingl sey Ruth Kislingbury Glo ria Grant '5 Knob lauch orrnan & Gwen Johnso n '58 Krapf Roy Krohn+ LaJune Lange "68 Dave Lankinen '8 Marjorie Lankinen Erne t Larson+ '30 Luther '52 & Janice Bremseth '55 Larson Alan & Do rothy Lee Harris '5 & Maryon Lee Jayton & Virgini a LeFevere Ella Lindberg James ' 6 & Jean Lindell 0 . Herbert & Ilene Lindqui st Terry Lindstrom '73 Marion Liska Alph amae Lofgren+ '3 1 Arn e '46 & Jean ,vanson '52 Markl and Ronald & Donna Matthi as Th eodo r Menzel+ Daniel '65 & Mary Tildahl '61 Meyers Carol Mork '6 Ri hard Mo rk '66 Mark · 9 & Pamela Hanson '79 Moksnes Van & Mike Mueller Do nald G. Murphy '43 co rge el.sen+ ' 7 ll ogn:inder Kenneth · 4 & Linda Bail ey '7 Holmen Grace Peterson el.son+ '33 Kenneth & era elson Everett '55 & Ethel Ho lt Mildred el.son Richard & Barbara Tjornhom '54 el.son Robe rt ·9 & ll o e nn elson John Hoium All en & Jean I loush Merlin & Ruth H vden hester '60 & Jen r:, Ho versten klrencc I lovcrsten ' I arl1eld ll o versten '50 I.ester Hoversten Lorna ll ove rstcn '62 llobert Hoversten Th o m:is '56 & Loretta Hover ten lli h:ird & andr:1 J:i ob.so n Morris '57 & Beverly Jespersen Anna Johnso n Jerry & Bo nita Johnson Kinney Jo hnson '65 Mark '5 & Thelma Jo hnson Roger '52 & Marilyn el.son ivi an Jenkins cl.sen ll oselyn ord aune · 7 telle No rdine+ James '57 & hirl cy o rman Jonathan ye · 2 Terry ll . yganrd '70 Martha ylander+ Marvin Nystrom Arlen Oftt!dah l '64 Norm '85 & Kim Asle o n '84 Okerstrom Evelyn O lson+ Gord o n "63 & Janice Olson rvillc '52 & Yvonne Bagley '52 Olson Lute '56 & Bobbie O lson ·-s &: Donald ·53 & Bcve rl)' Hallin g '55 O ren Robert & Marianne ander Kenneth , ·endsen Kenneth & Lilli an Ystcboe '5 1 Ose Leland '35 & Pauli ne Ervin '56 & Sylvi a 1oe ·59 Ov erlund Donald+ & Dagny Padi lla Kenneth chmidt + '38 Johan b,·erd rup Doro thy w ard+ Ruth chmi dt '52 ~brg aret yrin g R bert '50 & Ruth Ann P"u l Roge r D. chw" rtz '62 Rosemary h:tfer Jack & P. Dawn I lcil '78 Tay lor n Richard '37 & Ge rtrude Erling '36 Pautz Gerald '39 & 13erni ce Person ateren lli-,on E, i:n - ary '80 & Deanna T:u1g" ,ill O liver+ & Elisabeth Th omp son idn ey+ ·36 Jo hn + & Ve ra+ Thut Harve)' Peter on '52 James '50 & Glady, Dahl berg '52 Peterson Rodney Sill ' 2 Jod '38 & Fm.n ee~ T r.-ite n..,on Arn o ld '48 & arol Skaar James Smith ·9,1 Jo hn & l\la rcia Th ornp',() 11 78 T urcott.: Roy Qu am+ '3 1 Russel '50 & Virginia T hompson '50 bmith ~to rris '5 I &. Bo nni e 13u .:ri '5-1 \ ,1.1gcni;:--, Eileen M. Qu anbeck '46 Paul G .+ 's2 & Evelyn onnack '43 Dollie ~orenson + ~lark '83 & Beth Voel ker Norman --5 and K:.n.hr yn Andcr,on '76 \X'ahl Robert & Joyce Engstro m '70 pector To m \'\'a rm e Douglas & Joyce Th elma nder, o n '65 Pfaff chrode r Preu::,se + '38 ~lart in + '29 & E>Lher Qu anbeck ancy Joubert '63 ll:ty mo nd Arth ur ·53 & Charlo uc Kleven '53 Jeanell e To llef,on ·2 I Kenneth '26 & O , ede1.1 Ton ,k John ~ . '.J6 and Esther \I. Steen Rim mc re id Donald Wichm an '89 Peder '49 & Ali ce Berg ''; I Wil cox Barbara Rod v ik Paul & Loren e O live Ronho lm '47 Odi n Sto rien + '28 Do nald '38 & Borghilcl Ronni ng Clair '46 & G lady s Boxrn d '46 Stro mmen Aud rey 1 ·5- Collen Kay Watson ·9 I & I.try ~lcDouga ll teven & N~lo mi C hristeru,e n '8 1 Staruch 1een Da rre ll & Laura lee I lowe '63 Ze nk Merto n '42 & Irene Huglen '43 Stro mmcn age l 'SI Sand er ANNUAL GIVING Alumni Giving by Class Year The Aug bu rg giv ing ocietie recog ni ze all annu al gifts of cash made w ithi n a fiscal year at the fo llowi ng level Aug bu rg Circl e 10,000 o r mo re Marshall Cou nci l 500-99 9 Foun ler ' Circl 5,000-9 ,999 Bui lders' Club 240--499 R gents' Circle 2,500--4,999 Century Club President's Club 1,000-2 ,499 Supp orting Level ClAS S OF 19 27 1 umbe r of Alumni : 9 Total amo unt of Gifts: 35 Part.ic ipatio n: J 1% PP RTING LEVEL Ali ce im o ns n Solberg REGENTS' CIRCLE Else ~li chaelsen CIASS OF 193 0 CE 'umb er o f Alumni : 1~1 UPPORTI 'G LEVEL Mo rris Jo renby+ To tal am uni of Gifts: 2 10,505 CIASS OF 192 8 A B RG Julian Fos. + umber of Alumni : P:trticipation: 2 1% B II.DEi ' L B Fritjof Chrbt en,e n RY CL 13 Part icipation : lumni : 13 T tJI amount o f Gi fb : 2_5 PRESIDE TS CLLIB SUPPO RTING LE EL Agne, Arno ld ~andb erg um be r o f A lumni : 13 Elsie Lokk en Lowe r Pa ni ipation : 7% CENT URY LUil Hamdr Bcn.,on ENTURY CL B Leo nard Froyen SUPPO RT! G LEVEL S PPO RTII\G LFVEL BUILDERS' L B ' PO RTING LE EL tella Pederson Eie rmann Tot:d amo unt of Gifts : 50 largit Orni ng T roge + ~I. CIASS OF 19 33 N umbe r of A lumni : 10 Toi.II amo unt of G,fLs: 200 ClASS OF 193 1 RY CLUB lenclo ra Dueland Charle.., Rctrum BUILDEH~ Llll3 Cliff ord Johnson CIASS OF 1932 Particip:itio n: 15% En · 29'lo 'cs,; ClASS OF 1929 um be r o f JJ9 CIAS S OF I 934 Number of Alum ni 2 1 TotJI .uno unt o f G ift, 1,915 IR LE Total amo unt o f Gif b : 250 Parti ipatio n: 25% n· Re ube n 120-2 39 p to Pa rticip ation : 30'4:> N um be r o f Alun1ni: 16 Tot:tl amoun t f Gi fts: 2,827 Pan i ipa1i n: 25% UPPO RTING LEVEL o lveig Bergh inceni Ke n:,t~tcl Al be n Knu ,..,en I Id en Lee L 1r,en Norm~m Lar,.,en \X'. DonJ ld O lsen Borghi Id Dro 1mL1d O lson+ f-!Jrold \t<mcll Glady, Ouda l \\ 'ooh on Joel Torsten ·on ClASS OF 1935 Inez Hinr ichs Sullivan Roger Tho mpson Number of Alumni : 20 Total amou nt of Gif t : 3 -0 Participation : 2- % ENT RY L B Abn er Batalden Leland ateren ENTURY CLUB Else Bjo rnstad ~alome Eidnes annelin D nnld Ro nnin g Ethel inner Shebeck Leland teen UPPORTI G LEVEL Laura Leigh Jore nby Cliff ord Kent Carl Iberg UPPORTI G LEVEL aroline ageng Brown na Lee Kru se retha Halvo n Loken Edor 'elson ClASS OF 19 36 Numbe r of Alumni: 2; Total amou nt of Gifts: 2, 1-0 Panicip aLio n: 3 Eric Paul on PRESIDENT CLUB phia Iverson Gjerde MARSHALL CO CIL Gertmde Lund Hognander UPPORll G LEVEL igne Berg Halverson Roselyn Ekberg lhl ing Viola 'ydah l Dagmar Dahl Quanbeck Elisabeth Thompson ' idney Ann Kveen veom OAS ,235 BUJLDERS' CL B Ernest Anderson Jerome Formo Winifred Helland Formo Forre t Monso n CEl'ITURY CL B Wilbert Bbke Richard Pautz E. Margaret PRESIDENrS CL B Philip Rowberg BUJLDERS' CL B Fern Han o n Gudme tad Leno re Ga rvue 1-fa lverso n Richard Jacobson Mabel elson Kingstad Th elm a ydnes Mo nson Helen Helm Mork 5 ateren Trautwein SUPPORTI G LEVEL Carl Chri lock Palmer Henrickso n Conrad Jergenson Phyllis Kennedy Ruth Schubert Williams Robe rt Girod igvald lljclmel and E. David Mickelsen H. Alfred Weltzin CIASS OF 1938 umb er o f Alumni : 3 Total amount o f Gifts : 2,845 Participati on: 32% PRESIDENrS CL B Oscar Ander son 13 ILD ERS' CL 13 E. Irene Nescth Hannah Mehus Stcnsvaag Ad rian Tindcr holt El'IT RY L 13 Marion Lund Lowrie UPPORTI G LEVEL Robert halmers Gordon Korsrno Vivien TI1 mp n Paulson Gerald Person Alfred vig Wendell Tj n Hazel Willand Palmer Wold CIAS OF 19 0 umber o f Alum ni: 56 Tmal amount of ifts: 3,085 Participati on: 1% B ILDERS' L B Russel Helleckson Florence Retrum Hov land Earl Lanes Erling Tun gseth CENT RY LUD Margaret Chri lock arl Overvo ld ENT RY L B Helen R wberg Dr-ake CIASS OF 19 43 umber of Alumn i: 85 Total amount o f Gifts : $17,162 Participati on: 32% AUGSBURG CIRCLE LuVerne elson PRESID ENl" S CLUB Glo ria Burntv edt Nelson A. Irene Huglen Stro mmen ~ aldema r Fram stacl A G BUR JR LE D nald Ho lm B ILDERS' CL B Ruth Aune Lester Dahlen Luther tromm en CENTURY CL B Lynn Hanson Luthard Gertrude Erling Pautz OF193 Numbe r of Alumni : 26 Total amount o f Gifts : Participation : ClASS OF 1939 umber of Alumni : 5 Total amo unt of Gifts : 11, Parti ip atio n: J I% CIASS OF 1941 umb er of Alumni : 70 Total amount o f Gifts: $3,438 Particip atio n: 32% Elma Haaland Frykman Florence Borstad Hi epler Verlind a 0 1 on Huus Kenneth Jacobson Donald Lundberg Sigfrid Aadland Lybeck Elaine O lson eal Magdalene Gronseth Stolee Everald trom ii eth SUPP RTI G LEVEL Wanda everson Ben n Henry hapman Valbo rg Gilscth hrisloc k Dori s Han n urrens Roy o rd n Lucius li eu ser Floyd Lien Alben O lson Robert Pear n Ruth Kveen Ryd qui st Law ren e ll ydqui st PP RTI 'G LEVEL En in Chell ila Erickson+ Reynold Erickson Edward Evenso n Elm er Frykman Vincent Hawk inson Claren e Hoversten Louise Froiland Johnson Roy Jo hnson Karl Krohn Theodo re Nelson Le lie Nelson Edmund trand 0 . Tang Irene leuen Thore sen Ruth udim Wold ClASS OF 19 2 umber o f Alumni : 72 To tal amou nt o f Gifts : 5, 80 Panicipati n: 3 1% PRESIDENl" L 13 Philip Helland Men n trommen B ILDERS' CLUB Hildur Anderso n Bretheim Carl Gilbertson O rloue Gisselqui st Alto n Halverson Do rothy Herman Lane harlone And erson Rasmussen CENTURY CLUB Borghild Estness Harry Johnson Martin Larsen lo ne Chalgren Manin Arno Martin Wayn e Peterson Evelyn Arnund on o nna k leone Bolslll d Tang UPPORTI G LEVEL Add ell Halverson Dahlen Clarence Gault Herrnan Holten Arnold Huus Emil Martin son Donald Murphy tanforcl Nel on Esther Paulson Henry taub Ruth Framstad teen Marshall teen Gerald Thorso n E rtJ RY LEVEL D rothy Anderso n Ashley Archie Buseth J. Maurice Erickson Mary Eye Helleckson Viet r Mill er Louis Smith Harry renson Royal teen Morris Irin g CIAS S OF 19 44 Number of Alumni : 79 Total amount of Gifts : Particip ation: 2 1% UPPORTING LEVEL Hazel Lanes Ange ll he ter Br oks Ebba Jo hnson Broo ks Myrtle Durman Carson Roy Erickso n M<1r garet :tr lstedt Preclrickson BUILDERS' LUB Burton Fosse Peggy Lou Zlgne igo Fo e Lw ill e Henjum L~rson V:irdon Quanbeck , 75 PRESfDEl'IT ' LUB hester Hoversten MAR HALL COU CIL Marvin ulzclo rf CE m.JRY CL B Kenneth Gille Edwi n Jo hn on Iver Sonna k ll oben Warren S PPORTI G LEVEL H arriet H alvorso n Barwi n Ar lene O lson Borge ndale O laf Ensrud Herman Hofstad David Lar o n Phyll i · Berg chmidt Micke lson Marjorie Kleve n Quam Helen Nichols Quanbeck Go rdo n Rhylander Ord Rishovd Stee n VPPO RTING LEVEL Jeanell e leb erg Boxrud Do nald Carlson Eunice Tande Langhaug Marcella Solheim Nelson Valdemar X avie r AUGSBURG CIRCLE Do roth y Lijsing Kleven Numb er of Alumni : 58 Total amou nt of Gifts: s ,345 Panicipa ti o n: 3 1% O live Ro nho lm PRESIDENT 'S CLUB Vera Th orson Benzel DERS' CIRCLE CENT URY CLUB Mildr ed Serstock Box rud Muri el Ruud Frosch Marguerite G regu on Larsen Hjalmar And erson+ Lo rraine G imm estad Clyne Esther Bakk en Crosby amille ivensen Forness Harland Halvorso n Gerhard Karlstad Richard Ko plitz Catherin e Mo rk Ko rdahl Duane Lindgren Marilynn Peterson O lson PRESIDE !T'S CLUB Haro ld Ah lborn Lois Black Ah lbo m Glen Per on Mary Kuhn Schm idt Arn e Simengaa rd Ruben Egeberg BUILD ERS' CLUB John Parbst Joyce Opse th Schwa nz mith MA R HALL COU CIL Margery Manger To rgerso n Ray Skone Arlin e Stapel Th omas Erik Tro mborg Kenneth Walsh \Xlillis W'essman Marie Gjenvick Kn ap hus l'vlaria Ga lin Berryman Erm a Chin ander Bo rghil d Rholl Gabri elson Lowe ll Larso n aro l Ystebo r Lindsay Maril yn Rykk en Mic haelson Semore elson Roald No k leberg Herm an O lson Gu ilf o rd Parson Edith Dr eyer Reesnes Sylvia Brand t Sateren Jo hn Th omp so n CL\SS OF 1948 Clair umber of Alumni: 107 Tota l amount of Gi fts: 8,970 Pani cipati on: 35% Lro mm e n PRESIDENT' CL 8 Mario n My rvik Buska PRESIDE !T'S CLUB Jero y Carlson Ar n Id Skaar Mary Schind ler T ho mpso n B ILDER ' CL B O rdelle Aaker MARSHALL CO NCIL Ro na Q uanbeck Emerson G ladys Boxrnd tromme n 'orm a Sa1eren A nde rson CENTU RY L B B l LDERS' CL B J. Bernh ard Bretheim Ge rh3rd Bretheim Alto n Knutson Eil een Q uanbeck Jo hn teen fargaret 'elso n Fos Gerald Ryan Ge orge Sverdrup Fabi an Carlson D avid Christenson Beve rley Law rence Co nway Am os D yrucl Lee Fee ro John Gi el Will ard Glade Lorene McGinnis Han en Carol fanin Hanson Eve ly n G ree n H arris M 3)'11~1rd Kr3gtho rpe H arrien Hau ge n Loc kre m Jea nette Jacobso n Ma rtinson Jo hn Jl.lidtling Th eodo re Nystuen Anna Strand O lson Ly la O lson Ralph Pearson D onald Peterson Lo rrain e Lund h Qu a! Jo hn Qu aff1 Particip alio n: 34% A GSBURG Clll CLE E. Milton Kleven James Linde ll Anhur Berv ig Carol Jo hnson Logan PRESIDENT'S LUB El ic Ro nholm Ko ivula John Werk et -o SUPPO RTING LEVEL Emil Bagley irginia igue Bakken Karl Berg Jack Berry Nlento r Larsen SUPPO RTING LEVEL Norman Bakken Delph a Rand klev Berg Num ber of Alumni : Total amount of Gift s: 34 ,749 Doro thy Th orberg hm idt Ru ell o lhcim Conni e Rho ll \\"agonc r Peder~ ii ox umb er of Alumni : 160 Total amount of Gif lS: 23,585 Pani cip ation: 40%, SUPPORTING LEVEL Roben Barstad O liver Dahl Esther Aadland Hofstad CL\SS OF 1946 Caro l Brekk en Rinenhouse CL\SS OF 19 49 FO DERS' IRCLE Dora Frojen Qu anbeck Ruth \Xfehzin Swanson Lyla b rson Jystad JO)'Ce D reye r eset Harry Krieg BUILD ERS' CLUB Agn es Valvik Larson Roy R. Roth CE !TURY CL B J. Verno n Jensen Pnidence Hoka n on Ny tuen Elin Johnson Lappegaard Irene Ppedahl Lovaas Carol T)'VOll 'okl eberg Mamie Opsa l OI ·o n L. Buesin g Opgra nd 8 . Rando lph Q uanbeck Ruth Chrisloc k ever o n Grace G i d qu1!'1 t Jo hnson M arv in Jo hru,o n PPO iff l 1G LEVEL Numb er of Al umn i: 72 Tota l amo unt of Gifts: 129,568 Pani cip atio n: 33% FO Llew ellyn RusLad Roben Th arp CL\SS OF 1947 CL\SS OF 194 5 CE !T RY CLUB ·n, eodo re And erso n Barba ra Ekse Carlson DoroLhy Quanbe ck John o n Laverne Moe Ol son Edman aland+ MARSHALL O NCIL Henry Roufs Sheldo n Torgerson Donald ateren Do rothy Solheim Schalk Doroth y Shaleen BUI LDERS' CLUB Rob en Andersen Jeanell And erson Ray And erson Lo is Warner Bergeland Luther Bergeland Ir is Johnson Brustad Geo rge Dahl Do nald Emb retson Shirl ey Geo rge Poster Arn old Henjum Esther Tun gscth Hinschberger Loui sa Jo hnson 1argretta Ramale)1 Knu lSon Jea n Christenson Sverdrup D onald Swee n Lillian H anson St:1delman Calvin Larson Phy ll is Erickson Qu anbeck A lmin a Nelson Ringdahl E J'U RY CLUB John Alm q ui t Helen Bergeland Bennett Roben Carlson James arl on Ruth lsaa o n Corn ell Richard Th o rvig CL\SS OF 1950 N umb e r o f Alu m ni : 231 Tota l amount o f G ifts: 42,294 Panicip ation: 31% A UG BURG Roy Boge n IR LE FOU 1D ERS' CIRCLE Robe n Paul son Philip Q uanbeck REGENTS' IR LE Edwa rd Alb erg Frank Ario Geo rge tte Lanes Ari o PRESIDENT' L B Kerm it 1-loven, ten Bc nil andbc rg 'o nnan Dahle o kl eberg Betsy Town s FramsLad BUILDERS' LUB Ethel An derson Andersen Erling Hell and Barbara Ko lden Balerud Harold Dall and Andrew Balerud Erling Carlsen Alfred Forsell ylvia Kleven H anson farj orie ~ ilberg Hauge Robert Howe lls Archie Lafon George L1ne Don ald Ol son+ Quentin Quanbeck Lyle haw Eunice ysruen rtland Harold Toll efson CENTURY LUB Lola Lidstrom Berg Gordon BerntSOn 'orma Westby Berntson Dorothy Gramling Ho mander Esther Johnson Oliver Johnson Torgney Jy 1ad+ Harvard Larson Roger Leak James Peterson Elizabeth Felland Ro nning Alfred annerud Margaret Moe Sannerud Angeline Rolland renson UPPO RTI G LEVEL Milo And erson Marilyn Vall Andros Elmer Anhalt Herman Aune Delphine Jensen Bakke LaVerne Olson Burnived1 George Capetz P. Carson Jr. Robe rt Ef1edahl Charlotte Forness Egeberg Vernon Elstad Donald Erickson Do lo res olan Fevig Marilyn Larson Forslund Raynard Hugl en LeRoy Jo hnson Delores Farm Jo hnson Everette Jo hnson William Knu lSOn Evelyn helstad Kriesel Caro l Schmidt Larson Corinn e hiell Leslie Marion Iverson Loges Mae Jo hnson Luhn Lynn Lundin Miriam Hoplin Lundin Rhonda Hek tner Lybeck La Vonne Wessman Lyons Robe rt Michelsen Gordon Obe rg Paul Olson Wayne Peterson Mario n Jacobsen hum acker John Shelstad Russel Smith Virgi nia 111omp son mit h Joan Fering mit h Ann Bucid e Spencer Do ro thy Twit o n Robert !saker Carl Vaagcnes David ~ asga11 OASS OF 1951 umber of Alumni : 167 T Lal amount f Gifts: 25,526 Participatio n: 33% FO Marolyn ~ illiam Halverson REGE ' CI RCLE Robe rt Odegard PRESID ENT CLUB Audrey agel ander Jenning Tho mpson B ILD ERS' L B Dou glas Augu Line Gertrud e e Berg TI1eodore Berkl and Mill o n Bru tad James Chri topherson hirl ey Larson Gop lerud Glo ria Jo hnson La~ ayne Morseth D. LaRhea Johnson Morseth Daniel Pearson C.1lvin tor ley RY CLUB Elizabeth Becken James Bergeland Doris Frojen Bretheim Trygve Dahle hirl ey Oden • rns Erickson Robe rt Hofnander Arvild Jacobson Merlin Jo hnson Arthu r Kuross Harl and elson Clarice TI1ingelstad Onsager Lillian Ys1eboe Ose Doro thy wanson Ryan Ho ward rtland Ali ce Berg ~ ilcox SUPPORTI G LEVEL Marvin Andr os Kerman Benson Do lo re Flaa Bjerga Al bert Bjerkestrand Robe rt Boxrud Ruby Helland Brown Anabelle Hanson Dalberg Haro ld Emerson Ellen Lenberg Erickson Kmhryn Th orsgard Erickson Porrest fraa sch John Garland Paul Green Ronald Guderian Hub ert Hanson Herbert Hanson Freda Bind er Helm I. Glen Hendr ickson Howard Hjelm Josep h Huhersirum lllean r Ewert Hutchinson John Jo hnson Joan Baxter Larson Caroli ne Borsheim Melhus Richard Myhre Eugene Nelson A. Pete Petersen Stanley Puelsto n ). Don larks Charles Lenvig Herbert vendsen Joel w iggum Mary Valtinson Vevle Robert Weeden David Westphal Ruth Fostervo ld Westpha l Lo ren Woo lson CLASS OF 1952 umb er of Alum ni : 168 Total amount of Gifts: 4 ,779 Participati on: 31% A UG BURG CIRCLE Ruth hmidt REGENTS' CIR LE Glen Gilbertson PRESIDENT CLUB Orville O lson Yvonne Bagley Olson Gordon Tho rpe MA I HALL COUNCIL Leroy yhus BUI LDERS' CL B Irene helstad Henjum Marjorie Danielson Jo hnson Morris Johnson William Kuross Luther L1rson Lloyd Lyngdal Irving Ringdahl David Ro kk e Leona Eng Ro kk e CENTURY CL B Eugene Anderso n Richard Howe lls Mill ard Knu dson James Kono m John Leak Donna Wang Leak Mildr ed Nelson Glady Dahlberg Peterson Harvey Peterson Joanne Varner Peterson Beverly Gryth Villwock Orlene Hjell e Waller SUPPORTING LEVEL LeRoy Anenson James Armstrong No rma Arn eson Norman Backstrom Lauri e Balzer Elroy Blomqui st henn:111Bohn eli a Manson Burk David hristcn en Leonard Dalberg LeVon Paulson Di mer June Johns n Enge1 Robert Gordo n Edith Sorem Gudim Marian Halvo rson Elmer Hanson M. Joyce Tall man Han on Mildr ed Heiager Anna Marie Sabo Huesers Lloyd Huesers TI1eodore Hustoft Axel Kordahl Elwood Larson Benjamin Larson John Madsen Lola Nel on Nebel Roger Nelson Elwood estvold Gordo n Odegaard Arnold Paulson Richard Perry Dorothy ko nnord Petersen Marlo Petersen Vera Peterson Rachuy Do navon Roberts Laton Schwartz Mae ess parby Aly ce Larson Th ureen OASSOF 1953 umbe r of Alumni : 161 Total amo unt of Gifts : 22,400 Participati o n: 32% FOUNDERS' CI RCLE Donald Oren Mark Raabe PRESIDENT CLUB Ruth Aaskov Gloria Parizek Th orpe MARSHALL COUNCIL Marly Ringdahl Gunderso n Joan Jo hnson Kuder Betty Munson Nyhus Arthu r Rimmereid B ILDER ' CLUB Wilgard Johnson Ruth Ring tad Larson Thomas Oh no David Rykke n Allan ortland ENTURY CLUB Do rothy Stromme n Christopherson J sep h Cleary Eleanor Baker Dahle Herman Egeberg Maril yn Elness Froil and Clarence Hansen Do nova n Lundee n Beverly Ny tuen Carl en Wilm er Oudal Richard Pear on Edmun d Youngqui st UPPORTING LEVEL Beny Ho kanson Acker Helen Lodahl Amabi le Elizabeth Manger Anderson Ll1Von Moderow Belanger Torrey Berge Rudo lph Bern lSOn + Du ane Chri tensen H. Danielson Faith Carlstedt Di ppo ld Jero me Engseth Leland Fairbanks Cun is Fox Carol Handahl Grender Ma rvin Hagen 'orman Johnson igrunn Kvam me M arvin Larson Jo hn Lingen Harri et Dup slaff Luehrs Jack Lundb erg David Lunde Duane My rin How ard Pearson Haro ld Peterson Donald Reim er . Arthur Shult z am kogsbcrgh fa rjorie Th one milh Vernon Stenoien Phyllis Vik wam,on Corinne Re1hwill Ti egs Harold Werts Wi lli am White Helen Larsen Wi n CIASS OF 195 4 'um ber o f Alumni : I 4 Total amount of G ifts : 11,510 Parti ip ation: 26% CIASS OF 1955 umbe r of Alunrni: 120 To tal amoun t of Gifts: 9,063 Participatio n: 2; % FOUN DERS' CIRCLE Beve rly Halling O ren REGENTS' CIRCLE Phill ip Gron eth •r•s MA RSHALL COUN IL Ethel No rdstrom hi ell PR !DENT' LUB Low ell Kleve n IL B II.DER ' CL B Art hur And erson Lo ui s Becker Mark L. Johnson Richard John o n Colette Peter o n Lyngdal Ali ce Jensen I ob le Janice And erson Rykk en Roger Stoc km o ENT URY L B r.,d And erson Flo rence Hell and Bo rman Low ell Brow n O rp ha Hushagen lsemin ger Leroy lseminger fav is Kyll onen Robert Langseth Mary Peterson Lc:1k Be erly Jacob sen Lundee n Ruth Pousi O llil a PPORT I G LEVEi. Betry Carl o n Bate o n ~ ill ord Botk Roge r Carlson Valborg Ky llo Ell ing ·o n Duane We tfi eld CL\S OF 19 56 umber of Alum ni: 144 Total amount of G ifts: I 1,605 Particip ati on: 33% FO NDE llS' CIRCLE R. Luther Ison PRESIDENT'S CLUB Delo ris And erson MA RSHA LL O NCI L Mark Thorp e 13U1 Ll ERS' LUB I. Shelb y Gim e And re Lloyd Grind e W,inda Warnes 0 1 on Ervin verlund i\lerl in \Xlhite Robc:r1 T w ito n IDE CL B Pl Darrell Egertson REGENTS' IR LE Herbert Chil stro m MARSHA LL CO James Shi ell George Fisher hi dey andq uist Fragale Esther O leson Freund James Geisendo rfer Eil een Jo hn on Hanson Erli ng 1-fuglen Alan ·Iathiason larlys Back lund Iorland Ar lene Larson Nel o n Karl 'estvold Edward Nyhus Winifr e I y tuen yhus Ard i · I) rr Nystuen Glenn O lson Lloyd Peter o n Horace Porte n Ardell e kov ho lt Q uanbe k D onna Erickson Reimer Mary ls Mark man Schmidt John eaver Allan Th or on B I I.DER ' L B Agnes Th o mpson Becker Richard Dro nen Arvin Halve rs n Jani e Bremseth Larson Richard Mahre Beverly O mdahl Ne) on Phil ip 'elso n CE rru RY CLUB Gr::iceLarson Anderson Jo hn Ben o n Maxi ne Dahlin Chr ist Richard Hage tuen Wenona Strand lie Lund PPO RTI G LEVEL Wil lard Burk Elain e F ss Erick o n Ja q uelyn Bagley Hanson Wallace Hanson R bert Herman Ervin Johnson LaVonne oderbe rg J hnson Ralph Martinsen Aud rey Larson lill er Clari ce Carl o n a, by Diane elson Beverly Jorge nsen O lander lyde Peterson Jo hn Peterson Kenneth West CENT RY CLUB Do rot hy Flo i iad Benson Carol yn Lo wer Bliss Hans Dump y Jo hn Haynes Stanley Ludvik sen Chri slin e Mu nson !Vlain Ronald Mai n James Pederson Harold Stoa Elizabeth ~lo rtensen Sw anson SUPPORT! 'G LEVEL fargaret Hermanson Barnes Gerald Baxter Leland Erickson Faro lyn Johnson Gehring Shirley Iulen Graus Glen Hanggi James Haugen Th omas H vcrstcn Charles Howard Marg~iret Helgaas Linco ln Robert Lockw oo d Harvey Lund in Robert o rby Luther O lson Roger O e Jame Pearson Robert Roos Laur:1yne Helgerson Solbe rg Richard Th o 11.1 d CIAS S OF 195 7 Num ber of Alumn i: I 76 To tal amo unt o f G ifts: 3,759 13 11.DERS ' LLIB Ald emar John. n Hagen Gloria rant Kn blau ch Gerald Min l11.1m Barbara Tj mh o m I elson Mayn ard Nelson Bill Zinn RY L B rmsu-ong Sidney Berg Dennes Borman CE I Jame A nne lie:,c l..:1idig Haynes Th omas Hoffi ancler Roger ~lackey Erw in i\loe Orv al ~Ioren James No m1an David ystue n Richard Vevle SUPPO RT! 'G LEVEL David Freedlan d Doro th y Burke Freedl and Virg Gehrin g Bruce G ib:,on Peggy or en o n Gr:1ble Gi ll ert Graus Do ris Rovick Hanson Jean Mangu ·o n I l icks Everett Ho lt i\ Iorris Jespersen Ralph Jo hnson Wayne Jo hnso n Ronald Jo hnson Leo n Kaltv ed Alfred Kaupin s David Ncl on Os ar O lson Elain e Kroshus rvo lcl Robert Oslund Jarncs Plumeclahl Lawrence Prall Daulat Billawa la Ramamoo nh y Neal Sni der Judy Sather SuLher Marlys Ho lm Th o rsgaard Lesli e Tin eth Gordo n Trebt :id Jo hn Welc kl e Ro nald Welde CL\SS OF 19 58 Number o f Alumni: 159 Total amount of Gif ts: 21,775 Panicipmi on: 25% Participatio n: 28% AUG SB RG cm LE Mabeth aure ylbtr om A GSB RG CIRCLE Raymo nd rinde Harris Lee PRESII E r' S LUB Jo Ann 0 . Bjornson Jo hnson Joanne tiles Laird PRESIDENT'S CL 13 tanley Baker De,i n Ho lmes ~IARSHALL CIL Birgit Birke land Lila Oga w a Fun1kaw a Ann a Hov land Hanson MA RSHALL Paul Ny hus 'CIL 13 ILDER ' LUB Che ter Dy11.1d Kenneth Hagen Ben Johnson Hass endell hiell Wesley ideen Grace Kemmer Sulerud ENTURY LUB Pau l Almqui st Mary 1\vi ton Bosben ndi a Christensen Loi Anderson Go lie rlene elander Hill Rodn ey Hill Ruth Thorsgard Homme Hany Horne Shirl ey ordi ne Kehrberg Carolyn Westph al ~ E ITTJRY CLUB James lmqu ist Robe rt Bagley Conrad Fristedt Hugh Gilmore Byro n G lie Jero me Kleven SUPPORTING LEVEL Lois Rid, ter Agrim n Jean Knutso n A nderson Jo hn And erson orma n Anderson aro l Myrvik Berg+ UPPORTING LEVEL Elyce Lundq uist ANidso n De nnis B:irnaal Gudwre n Elli ngson Belk ho lm Elaine 'elson Bernards Env in Christenson Janet 'iederlo h hri teson Glen n Davidso n Lois fackey Davis Le Ro i Elias Sonja Jo hnson Enstad David Harris Phil ip Heide Carl HeUzen C. Leroy Jo hnson Joy Hutzell Johnson Gwen Johnson Krapf Margaret Peterson Langne Alice Lindell Lindgren Mary Erickson Lockwood Jo n Matala Jo hn Miskowi ec Donald lyrvik Rhoda Dahl Myrvik Phyll is Knudson Seim Ro nald tave LaVo ne tud licn Lowell Tornqu ist Ard en Wahlberg CLASS OF 1959 1 umber of Alumni : 176 Total amount o f Gi fts: Participati on: 30% PRESID E S CL B Carl Casperson Denn is Gibso n Merto n Jo hnson John Martinsen Eugene Peterson Manin abo Inez O lson Schwar, ko pf MARSHA LL CO Tho mas Moen Kay Lcmmerman Gilmore Donald Homme Clayton Paulson Paul Tho mpsen Lowell Ziemann CIL B ILDERS' CL B Lois Madson Al len John Berg Patricia Eld ridge Law rence Lystig Joseph ystucn Sylvia Moc Ove rlund tanl ey Q uanbeck David Ringstad Bonnie Martinson Storlcy Janet Cooke Zitzcw itz ,6 8 PPORTI G LEV.EL o rman Berg Denn is Bur reson Paul hristensen Delores Grupp hri lio n o n Charles Feri ng Jame Gulclseth Do nald Hagestuen Jame Han n Jomes Horn Rhoda Monseth Huglen Ro nald Ja obso n Donald Jorenby I.any Junk ermeier Harold Kamb3k Gory Lange ~lonroe Larson Gordon Lindgren Walter Lundeen Robe rt lefTert Ronald lisko, ice Harold eilsen Hubert elson Reidu n Hartmark e, qui st Richard Overby ,cki ko r Pearson Ruth Hojem Peterson David Quanl>e k o rmon Quanl>eck Ri hard Robinso n Luther R mo Do nald alien K. kurd al nja ather kurd al Gale To rstenson Cl.AS OF 19 6 0 uml>er f Alumni: 19 1 Total amo unt o f Gif ts: 12,655 Partici patio n: 20% rne BO)'Um Ge rge ruy Barbara O lson Denle Freel Engelmann Ruth Borchardt Engelstad ancy arlancl Erickson Barbara Mill ar Evenso n Phyll is Dahlmeier Fering Arden Platen Do nald ilberg Kennell , Hall ancl Gerald Hendr icks Ri hard Ho lte La o nne G r.:tvgaarcl Iverson Del Lind Mary Lundqui t Meffen leve loo re Jr. Paul Myhre Cli fi rd Myhre Loren ielsen James ol le Rull, Carlson O lson D ight Pederson Barbara Rie berg Peterson Harold R~dden+ Byro n hmid Ramona Pedersen energren Go rdon yverso n Lany Th omp n Kermit Valleen haro n Groclt West hi rl~y Harms ~ ilsey B ILDEHS' L 13 Che tcr Hoversten David Nordlie Darrell Wiese CENT RY L B aro l Jo hnson "s person Bn ,cc Cunning UPPO RTING LEV.EL Gayle Arvi dson Theodo re Boll en David Buchk osky Lois Burm eister Lawrence Gallagher Curtis Haney James Ho lden Audrey Halvo rson Hov land Patricia Swanso n Kreuz ige r Co nnie Bute Langager Keith Leiseth George Lundquist Julie Magnuson Marineau Karen Erickson McCull ough Cedric O lson Christian Osw ood Sharon Raivo Remmen Myron Rew Marie Gjerde chlin k Terrance chlin k Judy Fosse nider Delo ris O lson tinson Gary Terrio Karen Ege dal Trelstacl E. ~ ikelius Wil son Cl.ASS OF 1962 umbe r o f Alumn i: 2l3 Total amount of Gifts: 8,305 P~ni cipatio n: 23% REGE J ' CIRCLE ann Eliason Am un dso n PRESIDENT' CLUB Kall1leen Aaker Casperso n Euni ce Kyllo Roberts P:1nicipation: 2 1% Arne ather FO Dl!R ' lR LE Joseph Hsieh MA.R HALL COUNCIL Kay Hanenburg Madson E rs· JR LE Bruce Am undson MARSHA LL N IL Ruth Carlsen Moen even Score Bruce Westphal CLASS OF 1961 umber o f Alumni : 198 Total amount of Gifts: 15,670 Rio PRESIDENT S LUB Barbara Milne Go rdo n Lawrence Lokken Do nald Olsen CENTURY CLUB Harri Bendix Leola Dyrucl Furman George Jo hnso n Geo rge Larso n Arden Norum James Redeske B ILD ER ' L 8 Marilyn Ellin g o n Akerman o nia Overmoen Gulli ck PRESIDENT' CLUB Roger Go rdon Kenneth elson LL MA RSHALL 0 Gregory Madson Mary Tild:, hl Meyers 13 11 . DBRS' L B Kenneth Akerman Maril yn :,ur~ Breckenridge I aniel arlson D~nnls Jo hnson aro l Oversvce Jo hnson o nstancc ildseth Spang~nberg Lorna Hoversten Judy Jo hnson O livi a Gordo n Lorents Jack Osberg Ron con ENT RY L B Wendell Brown Jennelle John on Cunn ing Bruce Gilclseth Paul G rover Jo hn Hugo Phillip Mattison Roger Sci" artz Lew is Sundqui st, II All an 1\ •eite Mary Ann rensen rban Kenneth Erickso n Juli a Ose rose Jerelyn Hov land Cobb ~ illi am Eri k o n fary a hristensen Farrell Donald Gjesfjeld Lola Nel o n Graf, tro m Bradl ey Hoh ·irolyn Jo hn n Jud ith Hess Larsen Juli e Medbery Andre 'el on Russell O sterberg Glenn Peterson Lois Mahlum H agen Janel Eve n o n Potratz !l oc k Helgeson Wanda And erson l·krn e Lynne 'iclean Junke rmeier Charles Kin g Jr. Barbar-J Cook Krueger Lloy d Raymo nd Nancy Joubert Ray mond James Roback Tru dy Jo hn n chohen Arvid Schroeder Lois Knu tson Larsen Bonn ie Carlson Pehrson James Pom merenke Paul She rvey Th omas \Vadsw o rth SUPPORTI 'G LEVEL Kri ti And erson no e Marie o rdi n Anderso n Twy lah Tjon Ayarbe Jo hn Bostad bir e Hell and Buettner Jo hn Chri stensen herman Co ltvet John Sorenso n Moril yn Heide ~ aller Linda To llefson Zenk CIASS OF 1963 CIASS OF 1964 'umb er of Alum ni : 23 Total amouni o f G ifi,,: 5 1,884 Number of Alumn i: 250 Total amo unt of Gifts: 17,779 Particip atio n: 2 1% Participation: 20% A UG BURG CIR LE LaVonne O lson Bat" lden Paul Bataldcn REGE T ' JR LE Joyce Leifgren Yo ung REGENTS' CIRCLE ancy Bloo mfi eld Bouemill er All en Hove rsten PRF !DE NT' CL B MAil HAL L CO ~larie Hali e ~b Andr e,v Berg UPPOllTI N LE EL Bradfo rd Aamod t Sharo n Bate. Erick,o n Barry Fo land Ro nald ro ff ~largery Kyv ig Haaland Robert Hans n Ann Tja len Jensen Roge r J hn on David Johnson Verli e Bloc k Jorenby Ellen Paulson Keiter haro n w an o n Knutson Bruce L, ngager Mary Lindgren Karla Krogsrud 1\l iley Donald ~lill er David Stce nson B ILOERS' LUB Linda arl tedt D:•wicl Proctor Han andbo All en Sauer 1rom rdean Torsten:: ,on Robert Tuff o rd Christo pher Wagner Jo hn ~ anner Lauralee Howe Zenk Diane Petrik Ziemann ENT Ull Y CLUB n. hark Anderso n Ro nald Beckm an Lanncll F:i.rmer f\lary Lower Farmer Helen Anderson Gil dseth Maril yn Peterson Hau, Doris Wilkin s J hns n Jud ith Lille. t I Karen Tangen ~fanison David 1lonrnd Clari ce Staff PPO llTI NG LEVEL Charles Arndt !o rris Bjurli n Karen LeMere 8 ~moe R ger I3o moc Wendell Carls n loria bu s n ~larilyn 'iel..,en Jean Ami .ind Berg Arvid Berg Mary nn Ho lland Berg Loi Harp Bjorngaard ~lary Cogcl ow Euni ce Bergman Di etrich Th om:is Eberhart Judy Th mp on Eiler Gary Ell is Dale Engel Sharo n Kun ze Erick n M:iril ynn nos. Fall trom D o nald Francb Ani ta Sato ru Sudo h Michael \Xtalgren ndcn,o n Judith Ka~in An enson Patri i~1 SLrecker Pederson Le·ley chw:i rten Schmid Lind a H am ilto n Sem:i Jame:, piess 'all y Mi h3e l ~Llrcy D ivin Peterso n Charlotte Ge rclee n Osw oocl
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Show more Mai Fest 2000 April 28 - May 10 Celebrating our Scandinavian heritage See J»9f' 11 ror \(hec:iulP Spring 2000 • Vol. 62 • No . 3 Augsburg College, Minneapolis .. · . ..··· • ...- ·.. . ' ···.... ••• 11111111111 .. ..·.·· ..·,...·•··... .(........ ······.....:• i . "•·•. •.·· ··. ~ ····•..... ..•········~· ... ·. . ~ • l!... • ,. .•·· "' ··... ..•·· . ''! 1111, .,, Ill.. ... --- .. A publication for Augsburg College alumni and friends Spring 2000 • Vol. 62 • No. 3 Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN McNair program 'demystifies' grad school for selected students By Lynn Mena Las! year, Augsburg received a four-year grant of $760,000 from the Ronald E. McNair Poslbaccalaureale Achievement Program of the U.S. Department of Education. One of three institutions in Minneso1a 10 receive the grant, it funds Augsburg's new McNair Scholars Program, which was officially launched in October. The purpose of !he national program, as defined by the U.S. Departmenl of Education, is 10 " prepare participants for doctoral st udies through involvement in research and other scholarl y activities." Its goal i to "increase graduate degree at1ainment of students from underreprese n1ed segments of society." A further purpose of 1he program is 10 encourage 1hese s1udents to become college professors. " I'm excited about the progran1:' says Vic1oria M. Littlefield, program director and Augsburg assislant professor of psychology. "It's really a chance 10 level the playing field for people who just didn't have graduate school within their world view - a chance 10 change their world view. h 's the kind of program I wish had been around when I was an undergrad. For people from non-traditional groups - group that don'! typically go on to gradua1e school - they gel there sort of accidentally. You know, a professor will stop them in the hallway and say 'Oh, have you thought about grad school?' One of the things we wan! to help assure is that this stuff happens sys1ematically." Chad Uran, in1erim assistan t direc1or of the program, agrees with Littlefield. "To mosl s1uden ts, and nea rl y all people, graduate school is a mys1ery;' says Uran. "They don't know wha1 it is, what goes on or what ii takes. The McNair Scholars Program is about gelling these students to seriously consider graduate school and to enter graduale school fully conscious of th e challenges and expectations in front of 1hem. " I would say tha1 in the past, student went to graduale school more by accident than design, or were ushered in by professors, family members or some other outside force," continues Uran. uSuch a system of recruitment is by its very nature exclusive. It is this type of system the McNair Scholars Program subverts'.' Eligible students are currenl Augsburg sophomores, juniors or seniors who demons1rate strong academic polential, and who are I) low income and firstgeneration college students, or 2) members of groups underrepresented in graduate education (e.g., African American, C hicano/ Latino or American Indian/ Alaskan Native). f.· ·-::r ,,. ' ,, ' - -.... , _ ) · .. ' I I - If : ' •, ·- ' ,. i' ) . .-,, \t •'.. ~ ~· - - ' ,, Augsburg 's McNa ir Scholars Grant supports students traditionally underrepre- sented in graduate school to achieve graduate degrees. (L to R, front) tennl "The Buth, Leyden Slreed, Pam Ferg us, (back) Myron Sherva, Vicki Aman, Taher program Omar, Dawn Premo, William Nyariki and Brandon Hofstedt. (See page 3 for a immedia1ely complete list of the McNair Scholars.) enhances the for th e stud enls to ge1 in10 1he program prestige of the College," says Li11lelield. - and jusl by virlue of the fuci thal "There are only abou1 154 in 1he they're in the program, thal already coun try, and it's a very competitive says a 101 abou1 1hem." program." The o lher 1wo Minnesota recipients are the College of SI. McNair cholars have already Scholastica and the University of d emo nstrated success al Augsburg Minneso1a. College. The program prepares 1hem 10 " It's a way of attracting high-ability s1udents 10 1he College, and a way of rewarding a subsel of 1hem once 1hey ge1 here," continues Li11Jefield. "Students have 10 meel the eligibility criteria in order to even be invited to apply. We had aboul 135 Augsburg students who were eligible to par1icipa1e; ou1 of those we have chosen 18. So it' very competitive con1inue thal uccess al the graduale level. This includes preparation for th e Graduale Records Examina1ion or an equivalenl enlrance exam for their field, and academic and career counseling wi1h assistance in identifying and applying to Ph.D. programs and seeking financial aid. continued on page 3 Wrestlers dominate to win record sixth NCAA national title By Don Stoner Augsburg ended the year with eighl AllAmerican , tlie second-mos! for an Auggic squad ever (1ying I 997's eigh1 AIJAmericans, second 10 I 998's nine). Al the NCAA Division Ill na1ional wrestling tournament, Augsburg head coach Jeff wenson rarely smiles. wenson, hi coaching staff and his Auggie wrestler are all busine . In addi1ion 10 the dominance on the wrestling mal, th e Auggie.s were also dominant in the classroom. Augsburg placed second overall in 1he ational Wrestling Coaches Associa1ion's academic national slandings wi1h a 3.40 learn grade-poinl average, second to Wabash (Ind.) with a 3.48. In the three years 1he NWCA has awarded team academic nalional 1itles, Augsburg has won 1he title once ( 1999) and finished second twice ( 1998, 2000). Bui when the 2000 championships came to an end - after Augsburg had won its AA-record sixth national champion hip, crowned a record four individual national titlis1s and achieved one of th e most dominating performance in the history of college wrestling - you could finally see a smile appear on wenson' fuce. h was a small one at first, but it was soon a beaming grin for wenson, a he wa1ched Auggie after Auggie ascend the champion hip podium and finally, when the entire team took the stand with the g Id national champion hip trophy. "To be hon t, we felt a lot of pressure with where we were and what we we.~ coming from," w nson said after the m..,t. The coach was referring to last season, when the Auggi lo I the national chan1pionship 10 rival Wartburg College b • a slim m3.rgin. This }'ear the Auggies dominated the entire season and thoroughly swept the Di,-ision [[I national championship bdd al Ohio , ' rthem l'rmnsity in Ada.Ohio. SPRIN G 2000 conUnued on page I l Augsburg College wrestlers show how many national titles the school has won after claiming the 2000 NCAA DMsion Ill national championship. The domination of the regular season almost made the national tournament anticlimactic. But the Auggies gave their fans - seYeral hundred made the trip to Ohio 10 watch the action March 3-4 plenty to ch~r abou1 as the Auggies made his1ory by becoming the first Divi ion Ill team ever to win six team national championships. Augsburg won the national title with I 36 points, the second-most points in the history of the national champion.ships. The margin of ,oiaory ovier second-placr Wartburg - 48 poinu ( 136 to 88) - was al.so the second-highest in 'CAA history. Augsburg's four individual national titles tied a rec.ord for the most by a single school in a championship m~L Senior Josh Cagle won the individual national title at 149 pounds and became just the second Auggie ever to go through a season unbeaten, with a 40--0 6nal rec.ord to earn Outstanding Wrestler of the Meet honors by national toumamen1 coaches. Sophomore ick lack followed up Cagle's unbeaten accomplish.ment with an unbeaten season of his own, going 31--0 to win the 174-pound national title. Senior Josh OaU5eD and junior Ben Bauer won the other two national titles for the Auggies, What's Inside Campus news page2 page6 Development news •shopmg Faith and Values• page l page II Calendar page 12 page 13 page 14 Sports Alumnillt'WJ Closs notes On the Cover ... look po<t IM C/IIS! atop Foss Cfflltr bnngs IM Wf.J<ds of Augsburg~ m,won >IOI-I """'· "s/lopffJ by IM lo,rh and ......, ol tM Chn>t,on Church, {and/ by IM contot of O v,tol mftropo/Jtan Jril,ng • A CD!lff dn,gn by /ii Gurh. AUGSBURG NOW 2 • CAMPUS NEWS The Deans' Convocation on May 2 Around the Quad Augsburg receives national recognition for civic work and /earning Augsburg College was recognized in the fall 1999 issue of Peer Review for "the remarkable depth of its commitment to civic work," and to service programs such as AmeriCorps. Among others recognized with Augsburg are Stanford University and the University of Pennsylvania. Peace Prize Forum 2000 focuses on Ireland More than 90 students, faculty and staff from Augsburg attended the 12th Annual Peace Prize Forum at St. Olaf College, Feb. 18-19. The forum, "Strivi ng for Peace: Risk and Reconciliation," honored the 1998 Nobel Peace Prize winners, David Trimble and John Hume, who have fo ug ht for peace in Northern Ireland. Recent grants Sl 43,000 from the Teagle Foundation fo r second yea r funding (total S350,000 over three years) to support the strategic plan, which includes an interdisci plinary initiative concerning "the relationship of liberal with professional studies and faith with reason." SS,000 from the Rhodes Consultation for an Institutional Renewal Grant, "Strengthening Community through Peer Mi nistry." The purpose is to train faculty, staff and students in skills for commun ication and improving interpersonal relationships to create "an environment that is safe, welcoming and conducive to aca dem ic growth for all students." S64,000 from the U.S. Dept. of Education to t he Center for Global Education for a Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad g rant to send 11 area teachers to Namibia for a five-week study trip in July. Augsburg 's exhibit to be part of Dietrich Bonhoeffer celebration Augsburg is collaborating with Aid Association for Luthera ns {AAL) to help publicize the television movie, " Bonhoeffer: Agent of Change," about the German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who was executed in 1945 for his op positio n to Hitler's regime. AAL co-produced the movie with Germa n, Canadian and American films companies. It won top honors at the Monte Carlo Television Festival and will be broadcast natio nwide on public television in June. Augsburg's pictorial exhibit portraying the hie and legacy of Bonhoeffer, prepared in 1994 when Bonhoeffer was the subject of the Christensen Symposium, will be on d is play at several locations during May and June, including the German Information Service and Metropolitan Synod of the ELCA, both in New York; and at the AAL home office in Appleton, Wis. Providing research and creative direction to the exhibit since its inception have been retired Augsburg faculty members Ortoue Gisselquist, Philip Thompson, Robert Friederichsen, with help from Rev. Jonathan Sorum. Sheila Tobias, noted science educator, will speak Ea rl Alto n, interim d ea n o f th e college, and Ma rie McNeff, aca demic m aster plann er and former d ea n, will m ark their retirement this May with a Deans' Convocation, their gift to th e Augsburg communi ty. Sheila Tobias, n oted author and science edu ca ti on consult ant, will speak at the co nvocation o n May 2, at 3:30 p.m . in Hoversten C hapel. "Sheila represe nts, for us, an educa tor who speaks to both science and educatio n, which are interests o f bo th o f us;• said McNeff. "She also has d o ne resea rch and wr iting in the fi eld o f femin ism and wo men's issues, agai n interests o f bo th o f us." McNeff continued , " Early o n in our careers we both became interested in Sheila's work when we read her book, Th ey're not D11mb, TTiey're Different: Stalking the Second Tier, and Breaking tlie Science Barrier," which focuses on facto rs that acco unt for the difficulties or unwillingness of college students to study m ath and science. McNeff and Alton retire after serving Augsburg as both fa cul ty members in educatio n and chemistry, respectively, and adm inistrators fo r a combined 72 years. "11 seemed appropriate at this point in time in the h istory of Augsburg College as we focus on the co nstruction o f a science building, co upled with th e need for an informed and literate ociety in the field o f science, that heila co me to help us think abo ut the topic o f cien ce and education," McNeff explained. Tobias is a consultan t to U. . h igher educatio n on issues of science manpo wer and national utilization of science professionals, and teac hes o n gender issues in education. A receptio n to ho nor Alton and Mc eff will follow the co nvoca tion. Study finds that Augsburg day students overestimate alcohol and drug use on campus What students believe can shape their own behavior By Nancy Guilbeault T he "Augsb urg College Core Drug and Alco ho l Su rvey [Summary Report]: 1993, 1994, 1996, 1998;' supported by a grant from the Fund for th e Impro vement o f Pos t Secondary Education (FIPSE), provides the first lo ng- term data o n th e n ature, scope and co nsequ ences of d ay student usage of alco hol an d o th er drugs with co mpariso ns to n ati o nal data. T he study finds that Au gsburg students' alco ho l co nsumption pattern s are similar to th ose repo rted in natio nal d ata. As summ arized in the repo rt, "alco ho l and to bacco are the m ost frequ ently used drugs at Augsburg College." And, also like n atio nal patterns, a mo re important find in g is that Au gsburg day stud ents ove restim ate the use of alcohol and other drugs o n campus. T his is significant since resea rch has shown th at these m ispercep tions can sha pe th e beh avio rs o f students in making d ecisions co nce rnin g th eir own alco ho l and drug use. Resear ch also shows th at students co m e to campus with these misperce ptio ns in place and that campus culture reinforces them. In o rder to grapple with this, a number o f college campuses h ave ado pted th e relatively- new "social no rms strategy" of beh av ior change. This a pproach focuses o n the reality o f the more mod erate drinking behavio rs with the intentio n of reducing frequent drinking behaviors and preventing negative co nsequences related to alcoho l and other d rug use. Healthy behaviors are docum ented and reinforced, while problem behavio rs are de -emphasized. "The good news is th at Augsburg stud ents are similar 10 others across th e U.S.;' says Ann Garvey, associate dean for stud ent affairs. " However, that also mea ns that, like o th er colleges, we must wo rk with studen ts to reinforce positive behaviors and minimize the negative behaviors. "The social norming strategy is a way to get out the good news about students and their choices, and to use that positive message to reinforce good choices:• Augsburg's application of this strategy can be seen in a recent ca mpus ca mpaign to prevent DWI (drinking while intoxicated ). The message on posters across campus, supported by the Core Survey d ata, is that " most Augsburg students choose to prevent DWI." This ca mpaign was funded by a grant fro m the Minnesota Department o f Public Safety for the work of the Preventio n Collaboration, a group of several private colleges and universities in St. Paul and Minneapolis formed to provide cooperative alcoh ol and drug prevention services. T he group is coordinated by Casey McGuire, a health educato r in Au gsburg's Center for Counseling an d Health Promotion (CCHP ). i :, t I J - Nancy G11ilbea11lt is director of the Center for Co11nseling and Health Promotion. She can be reached at (612) 330- 1707 or <g11ilbea11@a11gsburg.edu>. AUGSBURG Now Spring 2000 • Vol. 62, No. 3 Augsburg N<YW b published by Augsburg College, 2211 Riveoide Avenue, •. Minneapolis, Minnesota 5545 Betsey Norg a rd Editor, Director of Publications Ly nn M en a Staff Writer, Alumni Notes Editor Ang ela Joseph Design and Production Assistance D an Benson News Service/ Media Relations Director Don Stoner Sports Information Coordinator Wi lliam V. Frame President of Augsburg College Donna Mclean Director of Alumni/Parent Relations and Augsburg Fund 1993. 1994, 1996, 1998 sdf-r~porud u~ c=:::J 1993, 1994, 1996, 1998 pttUNtd USl' 80 OpintOl'\S expressed in Augsburg Now (1SSN 1058-1545) do not nec~rily reflect official coflege policy. Send correspondence, name changes and address corrections to: AugsbUtg Now, Office of Public RetabOOS and Com.muniution, Campus Box 1 5, Augsburg College. 2211 Riverside Avenue, MinneapotiJ, MN 554>4. Telephone: (612) 330.1180. E-maik -cnow@aug,bu,g.<d11>. • 60 40 AugsbUtg Now b not copyright.od. Unlou o<herw,se noted, ar1lde, may be repnnt<d w,lhout p<rmi>sion as k>ng as app,opnate cndit l:s 9f'lefl to the writer and to AugSburg College. 20 0 Th e Core Survey report, also supported by PIPSE, was written by Victoria Littlefield , Depanment of Psychology. Barbara N agle Director of Public Relations and Communication Actual vs. Perceived Drug Use 100 The Core Survey will be used for research-based alcohol and drug prevention programming by CCHP. The survey will also be utilized by the recently-created Alcohol and Other Drug Training Team, an Augsburg committee, that is chaired by Garvey and charged with developing a campus-wide alcohol and drug preventio n plan. :g i j ~ I I ~ ~ u Postmaster: tf undefrve-able .s addres.sed. please s,nd change ro: Augsbury Now, Office al Pubic Relations and CClf'Nl'U'liation, umpu:s Box 145. AugSburg College. ZZ11 ~ A..,..._ Minneapofu, MN SS-454. A ~ ol rht &on1Jtkd ~ Oudt ., ~ ~ 1 1 a n ffl'JOl & t . i a C . c r t . ~ ~ Black bars show the actual alcohol and other drug use reported by students, while the white bars indicate the amount or alcohol and other drug use they believe other students use. AUGSBURG NOW www.aug.sburg.edu/ now MINNEAPOLIS, MN CAMPUS NEWS • 3 McNair Program continued from poge 1 Scholars also participa te in an intensive student-fac ulty research project (which pays a $2,800 stipend ) wi th op portunities fo r confe rence travel and professio nal presentati o n of students' origi nal research. Seniors take part in a studentfac ulty teaching collabo rati on to prepare th em fo r graduate teaching assistantships. All Scholars attend social and cultural activities to enrich th eir academic perspectives. process, and to help th em make an info rmed decision about how to succeed and best reach thei r goals. "We've go t a really good grou p of students, and they're all so differen t," says Uran. " But they all have the same interest and drive. We're here to help demystify the whole graduate sch ool " o many peo ple look at graduate school and only see the expense, but I ee it in terms of self-worth, identity and selfrespect," continues Ura n, who recei"ed a B.A. in anthropology and American Indian studies at the University o f Minneso ta and ,vas recently accepted into the Ph. D. program in anthropology at the Univer ity of Iowa. "Edu cation is abo ut your relationship with the world, how you under land that world and wh at you do ,vith that knowled ge 10 improve the wo rld for yourself, your family and your communi ty." The 1999-2000 Augsburg McNair Scholars Dornlsha Adams '00, Sociology and Secondary Education William Nyariki 'O1, Monagement Information Systems Vicki Amon 'O1, English Toher Omar '02, Physia Ben Burgess 'O1, American Indian Studies Dawn Premo '00, Elementary Education Jennifer But h 'O1, English and Secondary Education Sara Quigley ' 00, History and Religion Pam Fergus 'O1, Psychology Rozenla Fuller 'O1, Youth and Family Ministry Brandon Hofstedt ' 02, Sociology ond Communication Dwayne Lowman '00, Political Science and Urban Studies M ichael Sa ble '00, Political Science Darryl Sellers '02, Communication Cassandra Shelton '02, History and English M yron Sherva 'O1, Elementary Education Leyden Streed 'O1, Spanish and Secondary Education Stephen •Gabe• Gabrielsen, professor of music and College organist, hod an unexpected experience on Jan. 23 when he was selected from the 7,000 attendees at the High Mass in St. Peter's Basilica in Rome to read the second scripture lesson. He and music therapy professor Roberta Kagin taught the course Sights and Sounds of Europe during January Interim. While in Rome, they and the group of 30 students and S adults were at High Mass at St. Peter's when Gabe was asked to read. (Apparently one foreign speaker is invited to participate each Sunday.) Launching REFormation 2000: Improving registration, enrollment and financial services As a culminatio n of study and wo rk over the past 14 months, Vice Presiden t Rick mi th anno un ced the fir t of several reforms to take place th at will d ram atically improve and streamline the registration, enrollment and fin ancial (REF) services for students. The fir t floor renovation of verdrup Hall will result in new and expanded space for the Enrollment and Financial Services Center (EF C), more than doubling the sen ~ce counters available to studen ts, and providing more comfortable, attractive and private space. The renovation will also include a lounge and reception area for students Read the Now Online at < www.augsburg.edu , noW>. SPRING 2 000 at EFSC o r who are on a break from studying in Lindell Library. Capital improvements bring other changes to campus The Board o f Regents in Jan uary approved a seri es of capital projects that will bring significant improvements lo campus: Sverdrup Hall will undergo majo r renovatio n of th e first floor beginning in April; the Link connecting verd ru p Hall to Lindell Library will be built in May. Melby Hall will receive new windows, a new gym fl oor, bleachers and ai r onditioning, beginning in March. The Ice Arena is slated fo r face- uplifting to include roof wo rk, painting and new Aoors, starting in April. T he U.S. Congress provided fundin g fo r the McNair program in m emory o f D r. Ro nald E. McNair, a nationallyrecognized expert in laser phys ics who died in 1he US Challenge r pace Shuttle acciden t in January 1986. To fi nd out more abo ut th e McNair Scholars Program , visit <www. augsburg.edu/ mcnair>. Nicole Warner wins first place in vocal music competition Nicole Warn er, a j unio r music perfo rm ance majo r, is the first Augsburg student to win a to p honor at the annu al competition spo nso red by th e National Association of Teachers of Singing. Her vocal performance last fa ll at Sr. John's University in Collegeville, Minn., ea rn ed her a first place in Divisio n SA, fo r younger, college-aged women. Warner is a vocal perfo rma.nce majo r, who is "a tro ng, dedicated and focused stu dent," according to her vo ice instru ctor, Susan Druck. Warner also sings in th e Masterwo rks Cho rale of Augsburg College. Miss Minnesota draws on Augsburg experience for speaking engagements Miss Minneso ta 1999, Augsburg senior Natalie Lund, blends her communicati on major and theatre interests with a strong co mmitment to service as she travels around the stale speaking to schools, bus inesses, civic gro ups an d at events o n behalf of the Miss Min nesota Scholarship Program. Vo lunteerism was her speaking 'platfo rm' at th e Miss America competition last September. At Augsburg, she has represented the College on the West Bank Community Coalitio n and was co-chair of Augsburg's ln tergenerational Committee. The proceeds fro m her speaking engagements go toward scholarship fun ds fo r Miss America and Mjss Min nesota participants. For information, call (6 12) 593-5213 or e-mail <missminncsota@mindspring.com> . Keeping track of faculty, staff and students Publkatlons ANN GARVlY, student afhiln, • eases Help Oeftne Free Speech on Campuses,• In the lanwiry edition ol the Association for College Unions International publlcatlon, The Bulletin. BILL GREEN, history, "lesse, Race and the Guy Who Doesn't Do Sunshine,· In the November Issue of Minnesota 1oum1l of Law & Politics, describing Green's experience being interviewed by Gov. lesse Ventura for a cabinet position. Exhibits/ Performances BOYD KOEHLER, llbrarlan, directed the Camphor Methodist adult choir at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., birthday celebration at the Basilica of St. Mary, Minneapolis. NORMAN HOLEN, art, exhibited "Running Chicken,• a welded steel sculpture, at the Foot ,n the Door group show of Minnesota artists at the Minneapolls Institute of Arts, a show in which the size of art is limited lo one cubic fool of gallery space. PHIL THOMPSON, art emeritus, displayed pieces In Calllgraphy, an exhibit al Livingston's coffee shop, Minneapolis, In February. Papers/ Presentations During the fall, LARRY COPES, m ath em atics, spoke at or consulted with the Key Curriculum Press in California, SclMath Minnesota, the Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Michigan Technological University, Ripon College in Wisconsin, Mai nland High Schoo l in Florida and the annual meeting of the Mathematical Association of America. Also, a collection of 1 3 puu les fro m old editions of A-mail (and its predecessors) and Augarlthms, was published in Math Ho ri zons, a nallonal journal fo r co llege m ath students. CASS DALCUSH, English; BOYD KOEHLER, librarian; and Earcie Alien, presented "The Co lor of lV News" lo the Twin Cities Research Gro up al the Minneapolis Urban Coalition on Dec. 9, summarizing national research o n media perlormance in the area of crime reporting and shari ng the findings of Augsburg's three-year study of local lV performance In reporting news. Last summer, BILL GREEN, history, spoke al the Humphrey Fo ru m o n race relati ons and abolitionism in Minnesota during the Civil War. In early October he was a panelist at the S4th Annual Confe rence of the Association for the Study of AlricanAmerican Life and History, Detro,L CARRY HESSER, soclology and urb.ln studies, presented "Theory and Re<eardl Supporting Expenenual Education Across the Curriculum,• a faculty development wo rkshop 1n November at Gustavus Adolphus College. ANN KLAMER. residence llfe, copresented a program, "Opening a New Hall: Beyond ComtlUCtlon, • and facilitaoted a discussion on "Student Leaming: A Seamless Eduulion," at Concordia UnlwBity-SL Paul. AUGSBURG NOW 4 • CAMPUS NEWS Keeping track, continued PATTY MURPHY, health education, presented "Adolescent Sexuality and Sex Education" at the 20th a nnua l Minnesota School Health Confe re nce in Bloomington in Fe brua ry. She also m et in Fe brua ry with 20 high school adm inistrators fro m Russia invited by Connect: Russia, in Minne apol is. BEVERLY NILSSON, nursing, coprese nted "Culture Care Diversity and Unive rsality: An Educational Response for the 21st Century" a t the a nnual m eet ing of th e Tra nscultural Nursing Socie ty, Salt Lake Ci ty. She lectured at North Mem orial Med ical Ce nter, Robbinsdale, Mi nn ., o n " Sm a ll Group Communication." In November, she prese nted "The Cruci ble of Accountabi lity" at the an nu al Ethics Workshop, Rosev ille Eth ics Commission . She was also selected to serve as a me m ber of the Editorial Review Board fo r The Journ al of Pastoral Care. CURT PAULSEN, social work and Catherine Paulsen, p resented "App lication of Aristote li an/ Galilea n Thinking and Newtonia n/ Quantum Theori es To Teachin g a nd Learning" at the annua l m eeti ng of the Inte rnational Society for Exploring Teaching Alternatives, Te mpe, Ariz., in October. They also p resented "Enchanting Family Therapy: Quantum Theory, Postmodernism a nd Spirituality" at the a nnual meeting of the Nationa l Council o n Fa mily Relation s, Irvine, Calif., in Nove mber. DIANE PIKE, sociology, led a curriculum develo pme nt faculty workshop for Wa rtb urg Colle g e in November. JENNIFER POSCH, p hy sics, led the Space Physics Semin a r at th e Univ. of Minnesota's School o f Physics and Astronomy in Decembe r, with the presentation " Studies of long-p e riod ULF Pulsations at Hig h a nd Midd le Latitudes during GEM Storm Inte rva ls in 1997 and 1998." SHARON ROLENC, information tech n ology, prese nted "Supporting the Dive rse Needs of a Li be ra l Arts Campus" at the Blackboard Le aming '99 Conference in Washi ng to n D.C., in December. MILO SCH IELD, b u si n ess administration, presented "Sta tistical Literacy" at the nationa l meeti ng of the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC). KAT HRYN SWANSON, English , copresented a pre-conference wo rksh op for department chairs at the Collaboration for the Advancem en t of Teaching and Learning Confe rence, November. She also presented "When Theory Meets Reality in the Writing Classroom," with English student Mary Beth Gruis and Nicole Lindemyer '99, Univ. of Minnesota law student. Honors/ Awards KEELY BLUMENTRITT, a senior social work and religion major, was selected to represent Augsburg at the Young Leaders annual conference in Cleveland in March, sponsored by Lutheran Services in America and Wheat Ridge Ministries. Bill GREEN, history, received a Minnesota Histoncal Society Research Fellowship for the completion of his book on the history of civil rights in Minnesota, currently titled The PKU/iar Imbalance· Race, Culture and C,Yi/ Rights in Minnesota. 184 9- 1911 . AUGSBURG NOW Editor's note: News/medio director Don Benson and I were fortunate to accompany two of the Interim travel classes in January-Dan went with a class on a bus tour through the U.S. South, visiting places of historic importance to the civil rights movement. I traveled to Cuernavaca, Mexico, with a Center for Global Education course. Seeing through their eyes ... By Betsey Norga rd Twenty Weekend College students, coinstructor Don Christense n and I set off from snowy Minnesota for Mexico - not ror a week or fun-in-the-sun , but to study Religion 366, Mexico: The Church and Social Change in Latin America. It was a chance to briefly encounter a culture with which we were unfamiliar, or knew o n]y as tourists. Already on the first mo rning th ere, our immersion began. For an assignment called the Cuernavaca Quest, we were sent into th e cit-y, in gro ups of three, without translators or guides, to visi t the main plaza, the cathed ral and the central market. We had to purchase a kilo of frijoles and check ou t the prices of several common house hold items. Upon returning to Casa CEMAL, Augsburg's study center and our home for the week, we were asked to list words describing what we saw, heard and smelled in the city. Ou r week's act ivities included visits to historical site , lectures o n Mexican history, a visit to a convent to hear th e story or the Vi rgin or Guadalupe and discussion of liberation theology, th e Catholic movement or the 1960s and '70s that put social and th eological focus on th e pli ght of the poor in Latin Am erica. The rea] learning durin g the wee.k, however, came from the people we met and the stories and experiences they shared. We met women strugglin g to co nfro nt the social norms that have limited their roles to being mothers and housewives. We saw the strength they've found in the small, neighbo rhood Base Christian Community groups that grew out of liberation theology, giving them dign ity and voice to seek education and work. In the small indigenous town or Tepotzl:ln, we met members of a women's cooperative who successfull y led a three-year struggle with the government (at times violent) to prevent the building of a go lr cou rse and country club that would usurp their crop land and pollute the environment. But by the end of the week, we discovered that the real lesso n was with in ou rselves we had to learn to see Mexican culture through their eyes in order to truly understand. In looking back on the initial Cuernavaca Quest assignment, we realized tha t we saw, heard and felt the city from our ow n cu]tural perspectives, by allowing our own past experiences to influence what we saw and felt. " I imposed my own cult ure instead of taking their culture into myself," said one student. Another added , "We all had our lists - gotta do this, gotta do that. That's how we approached the q uest, like North America ns." And this speaks directly to the goals or the Ce nter for Global Education's travel seminars and cou rses - that by gaining Historian Armando Lopez's lessons at the ruins of Xochicalco brought to life the eighth-century indigenous culture and ceremony. Center for Global Education intern Stacie Steinbock (center, with hat) translates for the group. better understanding of social issues locally and globally, we can make more informed decisions within ourselves and our communities relating to social justice. Jon Sobrino, the author of our class text on liberation theology, co ncluded a seminar once by sayi ng, "Let the people in Lati n America keep moving you when you return home." Patricia Hume, our Mexican co-instructor, brough t it home for us " Keep the images of this week in your hearts, like the pictures yo u took." .. . and walking in their shoes By Dan Benson Twenty- three Augsburg stud ents became immer ed in civil rights history during the Interim course Civil Rights Immersion. Following two weeks of study, the stud ents embarked on a I 0-day bus trip to the South, stopping in cities where historic civil rights events happened. Leading the tour were the course instructors, sociology proressor Garry Hesser and Pan-Afrikan enter director Joe Young. In Little Rock, Ark., the jou rney's lirst stop, studen ts met Elizabe th Eckford , one or " The Little Rock 9," who in September 1957 faced an angry mob as she and eight other African -American students walked to Central Hi gh School to integrate it. Meeting Eckford was th e most memorable part of the trip for freshman Sop hi a Thompson. " [Listeni ng to Eckford! made me rea] ize that the past can' t go away," Thompson said. " It's gonna always hurt. It's always gonna be there, but you have to grow from it. You can't erase it, you can' t forget it. You just have to take it as a learning experience and learn from it and keep moving on." In Memphis, Tenn., the students toured the ational Ci,•il Rights luseum at the Lo rraine Motel, where Manin Luther King, Jr., was assa inated in April 1968. " randing and looking at the spot where Martin Luther King died had the most impact." said sophomore Nekesha May. " I just couldn' t believe that I was actually there at the hotel where he was shot, looking at where he la)' after he was dead." While many or the tour tops emphasized hi to ry, the uthern Poverty law Center in lontgome ry, Ala., offered perspective on current eve.nts. Internationally known for its tolerance education program and the tracking and prosecuting of hate groups, the center raised questions for sophomore Amanda Hasz from Mitchell, S.D. " I noticed on the m ap that in South Dakota there weren' t any hate groups listed;' Hasz said, "but then I realized that there is so much raci sm there, but it is aU real subtle and undercover. I sta rted th inking, ' is it worse to have hate groups and know the people who hate you, or is it worse to not know if people hate you, or to not know what they a re thinking?'" Some sites prompted students to try to place themselves in the historical events. Senior Matt Lang imagined walking over the Edmund Pettu s Bridge ( elma, Al a.) wi th thousands of peo ple in a 1965 m arch for voting rights. " I was envisioning th e troops , just expect ~ in g them to be there , si tting there waiting for us to come over the bridge," said Lang, "and it kind of made me think sadness, anger, just trying to put myselr in that si tuati on." In Atla nta, students toured the Martin Luther King, Jr., Center for Non-Violence and King's boyhood home and wo rshipped at Ebenezer Baptist Church, where King, like his father a nd grandfather, served as pastor. Other stops included Nashville and Chicago. Offering this course was important in the context of Augsburg's mission and com• mitment to intentional diversity, Hesser explained. " I think its importance was captured by one of the students, who said that what made the course especially valuable was having two instructors - one wh.ite and one black - work together in a way that Augsbu rg students on the civil rights tour stop to pose for a photo at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala. mirrored what was being taught in the course; Hesser said. "This student said seeing how Joe and I enjoyed teaching this course together - making use of and affirmi ng our differences - brought more meaning and a deeper understanding of the issues we were studying, and set the stage for our travels together.• Young said he hopes the class will ha,-e an impact on furthering race relations at Augsburg. • we wanted the immersion experience to address issues of race relations, and to particularly address the issue of relations between African-Americans and European-Americans," Young said, • because race relations in its greatest form is a black-and-white issue, with struggles that date back to the beginning of slavery." Photos from the tour can be viewed online at < www.augsburg.edu/civilrights>. MINNEAPOLIS, MN CAMPUS NEWS • 5 FA CUL TY PERSPECTIVES Kttplng trade, continued CiAIIRY HUSER, sociology and Faculty advising doesn't end with graduation By Betsey Norgard Tony Bibus, associate professor of social work and director of the bachelor of social work program, understands how difficult it can be for a social worker in the field to connect with a licensed supervisor with whom they must work if seeking licensure. So, in add ition to his teac hing and advising current students, he volunteers his time to an Augsbu rg alum who needs a licensed dinical superviso r. j In addition to the specifics of certain cases, their discussion also includes how larger ethical issues transfer to other cases. They constantly exchange interesting articles, and update each other on new training and changes to the law. The supervision includes a set of objectives and goals that the two update annually. i Bibus finds that his supervisory ~ relationships are mutually beneficial and help to keep his social work Associate Professor Tony Bibus (left) volunteers as clinical curriculum tied to the field. '"It's so supervisor for Iris Burlock '94 MSW, who works for Henn epin For nearly three years, Bibus and important for us as faculty memIris Burlock, a 1994 master of social County and is seeking licensure in social work. bers to keep fairly formal connecwo rk graduate, have met regularly While Burlock has an administrative and tions with our alums and other in a formalized supervisory relationship. clinical supervisor in her county agency, practitioners in the field:' he says. For Burlock is a child service worker for example, during Interim, when Bibus Bibus offers a perspective that is "outside Hennepin County who is voluntarily taught a course in child welfare and the the agency box." He is an adviser with seeking licensure as a social worker. law, he drew on Burlock's experience and whom Burlock can discuss issues that Burlock currently carries 31 cases (high resources at Hennepin County. arise in her cases. er than the prescribed caseload of 20-25) Keeping in to uch with alums also "Our supervision tends to focus on some o f children with severe fam ily problems expands the network of Augsburg graduof the dilem mas tha t a practitioner can - abuse, neglect, egregious harm, etc. ates in the fi eld who can prov ide superface in an agency setting, where there are Her role is to provide for the spiritual, vision and practicum or fi eld work rules and regulations - yet it's really educational, medical and other needs of experience to current students. important to be able to think through, the child in the best fashion . In almost Bibus was recently appointed by Gov. ' How can we carry out our code of all cases, this involves locating a new, Jesse Ventura to a fo ur-yea r term on the ethics within agency capacities for permane nt home, while often still trying Minnesota Board of Social Wo rk, which to maintain ties with the biological famichildren and families>"' asks Bibus, "and oversees licensure of social workers and ly. She works in collaboration with other also re main within the protocol, as regulates their professional co nduct. county service agencies and the cour ts. prescribed by the county;' adds Burlock. wbln studla, - selKted to an the Nalianll ~ llolld for the Scholarship of Engagement. developing lfflUn! Ind promotion ailffll based upon the WOfk of the Camegle Foundation 1nd Emest Lyton_ NORMAN HOLEN, 1rt, won an award of excellence for his graphite drawing, •Bitter Melons,· at the Extremely Minnesota Exhibition, sponsored by the Hennepin Artists of the Robbin Gallery. JAY PHINNEY, registrar's office, and DEB HUTTERER, public relatlons and communication, were each named as Augsburg's Employees of the Year at a staff reception In February. JEFF STAFFORD, student affairs, was appointed treasurer-elect for the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) Upper Midwest Region. IRENE STEENSON, men's athletlcs/ A-Club, was honored for her years ol work in support of Auggie student athletes with a "KARE-11 Kare Package" in November, given to "everyday folks" who do outstanding work on their jobs. Newsnotes Men's basketball coach BRIAN AMMANN was a guest on WCCO Radio's "Sports to the Max" show on Feb. 1. JEANNE BOEH, economics, joined Scandinavian music collection accessible worldwide By Deborah Hutterer Augsburg's rare collection of Scandinavian music, contai ni ng approximately 1,400 compositions and over 500 recordi ngs, is now accessible onli ne to researchers everywhere. For the past 33 years, the collection has been available only to Augsburg library patrons, cataloged on 3x5 cards. In 1966 Augsburg was given the Scandinavian collection as a donation from tl1e Ame rican-Scandinavian Foundation (see story in the Augsburg Now, Spring I 999). Botl1 the library and music staff were interested in making tl1is collection more widely available and invited Professor Dag Schjelderup-Ebbe, a noted musicologist from the University of Oslo, to evaluate the music. His determination that the collection has great value and includes one-of-a-kind pieces encouraged the College to seek funding for cataloging. A grant from Aid Association for Lutherans (AAL) allowed the library staff to send the catalog cards to the Online Computer Library Center (O CLC) in Ohio, where they were converted into machine readable files that can be loaded into CL!Cnet, the library's online catalog. Outsourcing the conversion project to O CLC was advantageo us primarily because OCLC has staff with exper tise in cata loging music and non- English language materials. As a result, the project was completed much faster there than it could have been done at Augsburg. Cataloging records in an online format allows patrons to search them locally in CL!Cnet and makes them available to scholars and =archers aro und the wo rld_ "Th= musical scores have been distinguished as a solid, core collection of well-known and lesser known ndinavian composers, gh'lllg it depth SPRING 2000 as well as breadth," says librarian and professor Kare n Mateer. At least 70 percent of the collection, according to Schjelderup-Ebbe, is essential for scholars interested in Nordic music. Residence Life staff members LIZ CARLSON, NANCY HOLMBLAD, THOMAS HOWARD AND ANN KLAMER attended UMR-ACHUO, a regional housing conference In Sioux Falls, S.D. "This resource will be a tool to understand our Nonvegian musical heritage and build a link to contemporary Nordic culture;' explains music professor Merilee Klemp. Several events during Mai Fest 2000 will feature music from the Scandinavian collection. For the schedule of Mai Fest events, see tl1e Calendar on page 11. Deborah Hutterer is a commrmicario11s specialist in rhe Public Relario,,s a11d Comn11micario11 Office. Dave Dahl, Federal Reserve Bank, and Erica Whittlinger, KNOW radio and Whittlinger Capital Management, at an American Women in Radio and Television conference on Nov. 18; their topic was "2000 Economic Outlook." NANCY GRUNDAHL, music, was pictured in the Variety section of the Star Tribune on Dec. 12 with a group of Norwegian friends who gather annually to make rull (a Norwegian delicacy). Augsburg's collection of Scandinavian music, boxed in the library basem ent for 33 years, is now available online to scholars and researchers worldwide. Music profe.ssors Robert Karlen (left) and M erilee Klemp (center), with libra rian Karen Mateer (right), exa mine one of the music scores. junior wrestler JOHN MARCHETTE was the subject of a feature story on Midwest Sports Channel's "Sports Connection" in December. Augsburg students, BROOK-LYNNE MAYNE ('02) and LAURA WALDON ('01 ), were interviewed on Newsnlght Minnesota (KTCA-Ch. 2) on Feb. 2 about their experiences on the Civil Rights immersion Interim dass tour. Women's hockey player junior ANGIE RIEGER was the subJect of a feature, • Augsburg's Rieger earns a big rep; by Ray Richardson in the St. Paul Pioneer Press on Dec. 7 Wrestling head coach JEFF SWENSON was the subject of a feature on Midwest Sports Channel on Jan. 4 . He was also ,nterv,ewed on WCCO Radio's "Sports to the Max" show on WCCO Radio on Jan. 6 . On March 2, IO Augsburg students celebrated Dr. Suess 's birthday with students at Edison PPL Elementary School in Minneapolis, as port al •Reod Across America • Day. The students enjoyed birthday coke and a reoding of The Cat in the Hat by Augsburg~ America Reods program axxdinaror, Katie Flater, who wos dressed as the baoH namesake. Fourteen Augsburg students volunteer between six to eighr hours per week during the year in the America Reads program as reading rutor, far the Book Oub al Edison PPL School. An additional seven students serve os tutors far the Moth Oub (grades 5-7) os port of the America Counts program. j. AMBROSE WOLF, physics, was selected as one of 68 jun,or physics faculty members from research universities and four-year colleges nationwide to participate in a fourday New Faculty Workshop in College Park, Md., in November, sponsored by the American Association of Physics Teachert CAAl'T) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). AUGSBURG N OW 6 • DEVELOPMENT NEWS Augsburg 2000 funding project tops $9 million With slightly more tha n nine months to go in the Augsburg 2000, " Pride in Place and Purpose" initiaLivc, Ida Simon, vice president for institutional adva ncement and comm unit y relations, reports the effort has raised $9,530,453. The goal of Augsburg 2000 is $20 million. Since June I , 1999, the start of the current fiscal year, the number of donors has increased over the same period last year by 13 percent, and contributions have increased from all donor groups, including regents, regents emeriti, alumn i, parents, fac ulty, staff, corporations and foundations. "We are excited about the many new donors who have chosen to support our students and their academic pursuits with their financia l gifts." Simon said. " I also believe the increase in contributions reflects a growing aware ness of and confidence in the direction Augsburg is taking. I think all of our donors, new and continu ing, are touched by the vi ion of the future we have defined for the College. We thank them for their contributions and their confidence in Augsburg." Recent major gifts targeted toward capitol improvements Committee, and Roger Griffith '84 have contributed SI0,000. The Augsbu rg 2000 initiative includes $8 million targeted to capital and technology improvements of campus facilities. The overall project includes residence halls, athletic faci lities, classrooms and science laboratories. In addition, the renovation of the first floor of Sverdrup Hall will create a new Enrollment and Financial Services Center. This one•stop" service center will consolidate the fun ctions of three different divisions - enrollment, financial aid and academic advising to more efficiently and effectively serve Augsburg's 3,000-plus students. Tracy Elftmann '8 I, member of the Board of Regents and vice-chair of the Development Committee, has contributed $22,000. 0 Recent gifts (as of March I 5) in support of capital improvements include: Regent James and Kathy Haglund have earmarked a recent commitment of $ 100,000 for current renovations. The Glen A. Taylor Foundation has pledged $200,000 designated for the new Enrollment and Financial Services Center. Jea n Taylor '85, member of the Board of Regents and chai r of the Marketing Ruth A. Schmidt '52 has contributed $50,000 to establish the Anne Pederson Women's Resource Center in honor of her former professor and mentor (see story below). "We deeply appreciate the significant contributions recently made by regents and friends of the College;• said Kathy Tunheim, chair of the Augsburg Board of Regents. "Between now and the end of June, we are seeking to raise $2 million for the most critical and immediate of Augsburg's capital projects. These gifts no t only provide major support, but also encourage us as we continue our efforts. " I am grateful to the board for their leadership and commitment during this period in the Augsburg 2000 fundraising initiative. And, I thank all of our donors whose generous support is so instrumental in moving Augsburg fonvard:' Maroon & Silver Society supports scholarships for Augsburg's finest students The Maroon & Silver Society was established in 1999 to recognize donors whose annual support provides opportuni ties for the finest students to receive an education. The Maroon & Silver Society is open to all alumni, parents and friends of Augsburg who make ann ual gifts of $1,000 or more to sponsor a student and pledge their commitment for four yea rs. With more limn 85 percent of Augsburg students receiving some form of financial aid, Maroon & Silver Society members help keep an Augsburg education affordable for a broad range of students in a diverse student body. "Members of the Maroon & Silver Society are co mmitted to a very special level of generosity. Their commitm ent enables Augsburg to attract and retain fut ure generations of bright students;' said Donna McLean, director of The Augsb urg Fund. President's Scholars ($ 10,000 ann ually) are students who rank in the top 15 percent of their high school class and are selected competiti vely. Four levels of support provide scholarship assis tance: Maroon & Silver Society members are invited to the president's dinner at the annual Adven t Vespers, receive regu lar updates on the strategic plan and vision of the College and meet students who benefit from thei r support at an annual spring event. The Augsburg Grant ($ 1,000 gift annually) is awa rded to students who qualify and demonstrate need. These gifts make a significant contribution toward the education of many traditional day and weekend students. Regents' Scholars ($2,500 annually) are first-year students who rank in the top 30 percent of their high school class. For more information about the Maroon & Silver Society, call Donna McLean, director of The Augsburg Fund, (6 12) 330- 1I 79 or (800) 260-6590, or send e-mail to <mclean@augsburg.edu> . Legacy Scholars ($4,000 annually) are qualified family members of Augsburg alumni, current students or ELCA pastors. Spring Phonathon tops annual goal "The Spring Phonathon elfort began in February, and with two months ID go I am veryoptlmiatic that thil wlD be a RCOrd setting )Ur for Aupbarg:' reports Amy Hero, manager of telemarketing and dlnct 1114 "To elate, we line niNCl owr $117,000, which swpasses the pl set for the year. Thia is an increlile of over $19,000 from last yar, uid 11111 are extremely grateful ID all phonathon c1onora.• Anne Pederson Women's Resource Center is dedicated Anne Pederson is fondly remembered as a teacher, scholar, friend, adviser, gardener, quilter and reader of poetry. At Augsburg, she is now formally remembered with the dedication of the new Women's Resource Center in her name on April 13. After her graduation from Augsburg in I932, Pederson began teaching English at the College. Over the next 40 years, she ta ught freshman English, Greek tragedies, Shakespeare and modern poetry. It is through the generosity of Ruth A. Schmidt, Class of 1952, that the Anne Pederson Women's Resource Center will honor her former professor, mentor and friend. Schmidt has contributed $50,000 to establish the Center. After graduating from Augsburg, Schmidt went on to earn a doctorate in Spanish at the University of Illinois, Urbana. She taught at Mary Baldwin College in Virginia; served as dean of tate University of New York, Albany; and was provost at Wheaton College, orton, Mass. She The Women's Resource Center, in Sverdrup Hall, is dedicated to Professor Emerita Anne Pederson through the generosity of Ruth A. Schmidt '52. AUGSBURG NOW More than 80 Augsburg alumni and employees of 3M attended a luncheon gathering at company headquarte". Ron Nelson '68 (left), vice president and controller at 3M and an Augsburg regent, accepted a plaque from President Frame commemorating the longstanding partne,.hip between the College and 3M. Remember matching gifts In addition to many employers, both Lutheran Brotherhood and the Aid Association for Lutherans ,viii match the charitable contributions made by their policyholders. Both AAL and Lutheran Brotherhood ,viii match a policyholder's donation to a Luthe.ran college of more than S25, dollar for dollar, up to 100, once a year. Matching gifts can provide additional funding for scholarships, endowments, capital projects and other critical nttds. For more information or the ma tching gift form, contact EUa Howell at (612) 330-1651, or (800) 273-0617, or <howelle@augsburg.edu>. MINNEAPOLIS, MN " .. ... ~. - ,... ' ,·! j~ -. ;~.~ . .. . '~' .... ... ·. .· , Ii;I i ~,.,.i,.,} ✓ ,(, ~ . ,,, - 'I ',/.,' .;, ~ • ... ' .. ;_, ....-~ \ .. ~Ll' "41.r, .,· ,~,.· Q~ I • Y. ·. , ·\• -Jh . .• ' .J ~ .;,., ~ .:. ~~- , ,; . Shaping Faith & Values A n Augsburg education ... exploring values, learning to appreciate and serve others, discovering a vocation that answers a call from within. Over its 13 1 years, the College has been shaped by the rich heritage and history of the Lutheran church. At Augsburg students are nourished in spiritual growth, are challenged to learn through experience, and leave ready to touch the fives of those with whom they live, work and worship. On the next several pages, we explore the many ways in which spiritual growth is integral to an Augsburg education. Living and nurturing faith in daily life By Lenore Franzen A new electronic carillon o n top of Chr is tensen Center rings hymn tunes each day as a reminder of Chapel time. Beyond directing attention to this daily activity in Hoversten Chapel, the carillon also symbolizes the presence of spiritual life campuswide - in classroom discussions of faith issues, in lunchtime conversations studen ts have with the campus pastors, in basketball tournaments with area church groups. David Wold, campus pastor and director of ministries, explains the role of campus ministry. "The founders believed that education should take place in a holistic environment." he said. "The spiritual piece is an important component." Wold and Sonj a Hagander, associate pastor for outreach, provide pastoral care and a supportive, advisory role to student-led programs. "We're on call to the Augsburg community constantly and get involved in the lives of hundreds of students," affirms Wold. Core to campus ministry are the daily chapel services and th e Wednesday night communion service. "They keep Augsburg students connected to word and sacram ent and to the wider church," said Hagander. Under Wold and Haga nder's direction, students have initiated an impressive campus ministry program. From recreational activities to yo uth leadership summits to music festivals, these activities have attracted a growing number of students, community members and congregations. Hagander came to Augsburg in I 998 to help expand campus ministry outreacl1 and inreach activities. "We're the only Lutheran college within a half hour of more th an 300 ELCA congregations;' she said. "We have an opportunity to show what life is like in a city and to be good stewards of it." The real leaders within campus ministry, according to Wold and Hagander, are the students. Ross Murray, a senior majo rin g in youth and family ministry, is co-head coordinator of th e tudent Leadership Team. The team acts as a kind of "church council," directing and supporting campus ministry efforts. " I like the variety campus ministry offers," Murray said. "Each time we try something different, we draw new people in. It's impo rtant for students, the community and congregations to recognize each other's presence." Kir<ten Arveson (left) and Erin Moore (righ t) are among students involved in campus ministry programs. They are pictured here in the chapel balcony with associate campus pastor Sonja Hagander. For years, o utreach has been a foc us of campus ministry through community programs, service projects and food programs. Clowning teams go to hospitals, nursing homes, unday schools and congregations. "These teams allow students to try out music they've written, leadership skills, devo tion al storytelling, peer ministry, even preaching," said Hagander. Campus Pastor Dave Wold takes a momen t after chapel to share storiei with freshman Nathan Erickson and senior Rozenia Fuller. Sports and recreation have also attracted a number of students. Junio r Arn1i e Osberg, a women's varsity hockey player who also plays intramural volleyball and softball, joined the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) as a freshman. " FCA offered me ano ther way lo grow spiritu ally," said Osberg, who plans lo be a church youth direc tor. " I've always been a strong Christian," she added, " but getting involved in FCA has give n me a better perspective on how fa ith and sports relate." An example of how campus ministry partners with athletics is the involvement of Wold as anno un cer and chaplain for Augsburg's men's athletics. He also initiated a basketball league among area EL A congregations. " ixtysome tea ms and hundred of player are involved in this evangelistic effort, and the growth potential is great," sa id Wold. "Augsburg is a catalyst because of its location and the talen ts of our students as coaches, referees and spiritual guides." In 1999, a student experi enced in outdoor act ivities started Faith Adventures. "Students stretch themselves physically and incorporate devotional materials into the challenge," said Hagande r. Hagander has also encouraged a number of inreach programs, which bring students, th e community and congregations to Augsburg. Last fall saw the first Youth Leadership Summit, a weekend for ninth- through I 2th· grade rs. Another recent addition to campus ministry events is th e AuggieFesl, first held in May 1999. "It'• a music festival with five o r six hristian bands, open to the communi ty:' aid Rachel elle, a junior biology major who organized 1he all-day event in Mu rphy Park. Hagander offered the first-ever Weekend College women's retreat in February. "We're trying to connect with women who are extremely busy," he said. The retrea l included stress management techniques, music, devotions, journaling and a spa. C1mpus ministry also works with other groups at Augsbu rg. "We partner wi th th e music departm ent t provide the annua l Advent Vespers services at Central Lutheran Church invo lving hundreds of students and nearly 12,000 auendees," said Wold. Ray Makeever, a local m us ician who plays with the group Bread fo r the Journey, assists with campus worship, especiall y the Wednesday night service. He has helped attract more student leaders. "First, we need 10 take care of people's personal spirituali ty," said Wold. "Out of their faith will come the activi ties and outreach." Lenore Franzet1 is n freelance writer who lives in t. Pa11/. A dual master's degree to serve both social and spiritual needs This year Aug burg College and Luther minary launched a pilot program offering a dual degree in social work (M . .\ .) and ministry (M.A. or M.Div.). The dual degree focuses on meeting the educational interests of people planning to serve the spiritu al and social needs of families, individual and communities in both rural and urban settings. Rosemary Link, professor of social work and dual degree program coordinator at Aug burg, tates, • 1n d,-·eloping this dual degree"~ are having dialogue SPRING 2000 across disciplines and institutions. Together we are learning ways to help students: to recognize the role of spirituality in finding meaning in people's lives, to support the expansion of faith-based human services and to equip students with the skills 10 pursue pirituaJ conversations. The objectives of the dual degree are: a. To educate practitioner in social work and ministry who can combine the values, kills and knowledge of both theology and social work to serve people in more holistic ways. b. To generate the partnerships necessary 10 serve the complex needs of communities and people experiencing transition in their lives, including the change of government support for those in poverty. c. To prepare practitioners to seek the strengths of interdisciplinary teams in the human service and pastoral settings. of the two disciplines and institutions. " It's exactly what we need to be about in the life of the church and community. In the dual degree program in social work and mini try we are establishing a relationshi p where we s« ourselves not as competitors but colleagues in mini cring to the whole person." Students must be accepted into both Augsburg and Luther Seminary. Approximately IO students have applied to date. Paul Berge, coordinator of the program at Luther Seminary, lauds the collaboration AUGSBURG NOW 8 • SHAPING FAITH & VALUES .. . ~. • .,. '~- ~ a. -·.. · ~.~ .. ' ' ',; ~ • . .. ~ ~ ,,,,~;;': ✓ ' • -~ .,_ _ ~✓• . .. \ ,~,,., .,·' ...,!l Q'4'4i - f, ..~r. ~" ~ -~ .., ~ ,· ~ ~,t ~• ~ • •• ~ ~- ~ I I · .. , I When Augsburg ca me over to St. Paul, the Augsburg Seminary tradition came in the form of teachers and students. John Stensvaag, professor of Old Testament at Augsburg Seminary, and Bernhard M. Christensen, president of Augsburg and professor of theology, came across the ri ve r to teach, Some years later they were followed by Paul G, Sonnack, Jr,, in the Church Hfatory Department. Their contributions to the life and though t of both Luther Seminary and the ALC left at Luther a legacy, which continues to live in the pastors and professo rs whom they educated, Their co mmi tme nt to a hearty Lutheran piety of both head and heart attracted students who still remember them with fondn ess. The intellectual legacy of Augsburg Seminary, one of free and living Christians in free and living congregations, has had a more difficult time in the Lutheran Church because it has go ne o ut of fashion with Lutherans. At the same time, any growi ng church knows instinctively wha t Georg Sverdrup, the intellectual giant at the head o f the Augsburg movement, knew: that in Ameri ca hrist's work would be done most effecti vely if it was done t_ '}~,,~,_..I~. ~- , thro ugh the laity. Sverdrup, a professor of Old Testament, was never ordain ed, and would frequently address his audience as uwe laym en." Sverdrup's wo rk as a builder lives on in many institutions of the church today. His interest in the life and ministry of ~~ ~.~ ,;. ' .,,- • Augsburg and Luther Seminaries ties that bind ByGraciaGrindal '65 When Augsburg Seminary merged with Luther Seminary in 1963, it extended the fo unding date o f Luther Seminary back another seven years because it was the oldest of the six seminaries that me rged to form Luther Seminary. ., . I , . +. women led him to include women as voting delegates at the annual meetings of the Lutheran Free Church, He helped to establish the Lutheran Deaconess Hospital in Minneapolis, which not only had a healing ministry in the city, but also educated Lutheran women to be deaconesses who served around the wo rld in ministries of teaching and healing, His concern for mission, especially the mission in Madagascar, caused him to devote some years to the editing of a magazine, "Gasseren;' (The T h e Lega cy ofA ugsburg Seminary August Weenaas, foun<ler of Augsburg Seminary, spoke of the 'ambitious plans' for an expanded educational program at Augsburg brought by the younger theological professors who joined the faculty in 1873-74, Their goal, Weenaas suggested, was to bl1ng about a significant refonn of theological educatiOn which would affect not only Nolweglan-American church IHe but also the patterns of church ltte In No!way. tt cannot be claimed that Augsburg Seminary achieved such lolly goals. tt did, however, make valuable contributions to Norwegian-American Lutheranism. tt also represented ideals which continue to be of importance to the broader Lutheran fellowship. In the final issue of The Lutheran Messenger, the official organ of the lfC, Bernhard ChriStensen spoke of the possibility of the lfC raallzlng Its Ideals In the larger fellowship of the American Lutheran Church, He maintained that as long as Lutheranism exists In America there will be need for upholding the ideal of the free coogregal/on, struggling to build a wifnessing congmgalion In which every believer finds ways ID share the faith, and the ongoing need for educated Christian leadership. These were Ideals to which Augsburg Seminary committed itseH and Christensen was convinced that tt was a legacy r' ... • . - worth sharing with the broader Luthenln fellowship, During Its 93-year hlsto!y, Augsburg Seminary graduated 710 men, an avarage of seven ID eight each year, Although the numbels may not be large, their aintrtbutlons were not without aff8ct Most of them 88Mld as Lutheran paslln, missionaries, chaplains 1111d professors. Augsburg Seminary ended Its separal8 8ldst8nc:e shortly alter what Sydney E. Ahlslrom called 'the Placid Decade" [the 19505]. Throughout a good deal of its history, Augsburg had functioned with a sense of being distinctive, even unique. By 1963, it was ready ID aintrtbute its tradition ID the heritage of Luther Seminary. In doing so, the school, which its early supportaq had proudly called, 'the oldest Narw9Qlall seml11B1Y In America,• was In asense ~ elements from which tt had been estranged many years earlier. . -•~~ -~•J ,•..... ' • &-2 ., .~-t) .,; ... If • Malagasy) in which he published sermons on mission that still stand the test of time. The connections between Augsburg and Luther Seminary are being renewed in these present days through several persons and programs. Peter Hendrickson '76 and I have worked on several musical projects which bring both the interesting Augsburg tradition of musical excellence together with the profoundly evangelical work of the seminary: the operas Captive and Free, and Noyes Fludde. Charles Anderson, once a professor and dean at Luther Seminary, who served as dean and president at Augsburg College, has returned for a brief tour of duty as acting dean . Now the new Master of Social Work program reconnects the two in stitutions, plus St. Thomas, With its concern to retu rn social wo rk to its original religious foundations, the program continues much of the vocational concerns of both Augsbu rg College and the Lutheran theology of vocation. Augsburg's president, William Frame, has renewed this theological connection with his hearty endorsement of Luther's theology of vocation as he has moved to establish the work of Augsburg College as one of training students for a life of service. As one who knows both traditions well, I applaud this, with prayer that new things will continue to spring forth from this recommitment to some of the major values of both Augsburg College and Luther Seminary. Gracia Grindal '65 is professor of rhetoric at Lutl,er Seminary. Sharing t he faith with inner-city kids ~,,.<.-_-JL-,,--., By Betsey No rgard Augsburg youth and family ministry senior Ross Murray filled out a visitor ca rd at entral Luthera n Church in Mi nneapolis o ne Sunday morning and ended up with an internship. On kind of a gutsy whim, and anticipating the 100hour internship his study required, he wrote "internship?" on the card - and to his pleasant surprise, they took him up o n the suggestion . Since September, he has met on Wednesday evening with a group of senior high youth at Central, working with them on community service projects. On unday mornings, Murray is part o f the ninth- and 10th-grade education hour, and trains 10th-graders in peer mini try. In addition, he participate in the va rious retreats and activities with the youth. About hnlf of the 80- 100 youth at entral are not children of congregation members. They are neighborhood kids, many non-white and non- hristian , who find enrral to be a safe place where they can do fun thing with their friends, "We end a bu around to pick up the kids," Murray explained , and said that others are beginning to come once they AUGSBURG NO W see their friends leave on the bus. " It's really good outreach for us." The youth and family ministry major, begun in 1996, partners the religion department with Augsburg's Youth and Family Institute. The major is designed to train people who seek leadership roles in their churches, but not necessarily as ordained ministers. "The youth and family ministry major is practical; a religion major gives you the knowledge in theology, but doesn't necessarily teach you how to share it_ wi th others;' said Murray, "The special classes we have teach us to go into a congregation, to share our fa ith, and to relay the knowledge we've learned." In May, Murray will be part of the first four-year graduating class of you th and family ministry majors. Augsburg is the only school in Minnesota and one of the few ELCA colleges to offer this program, Augburg's Youth and Family Institute national peer ministry director Lyle Griner meets regularl y with Murray and the other youth and family ministry majors who share the youth and family outreach floor hou e in Anderson Hall. Senior Ross Murray (back, center) works with ninth- and 10th-grade groups_at Central u rior Lutheran Church. last fall, the ninth-graders went on a retreat to Camp Am1con, near S pe , " Lyle teaches us stuff we haven't l""!"'ed in class, and shares the resources hes coUected," said Murray. The internship at Central Lutheran has given Murray e.xperience and a c?mfort level working in a context very different from his tiny home congregation in Littlefork, Minn. " I'm excited about Central, because of what a large and diverse church it is, and abou t working with inner-city kids," he said, "It's an urban experience I didn't have before," Currently serving as a volunteer, Murray has been hired for the summer, after he graduates. In August he begins a yearlong 1.our with Youth Encounter, a Christian outreach group. After that, Murray plans to enter Luther Se'?inary for a master's degree, in preparaaon for congregational work in program and activities planning. M INNEAPOLIS, MN SHAPING FAITH & VALUES • 9 :... -~ '43 I ,~·, 0~ .J' , . ··.• , ,_ ..... . - . ~ ~~ ' ~ ' ✓ i .... ~. -~ ,. ,... . - ,:. j~,~~·~ , . I•~• 1 !f•,i1 , 'I l , ,• 1 I .. .,, , ✓ , • • .., ·> ... I• • .,_ ,~.,._- J, -"Y. .,·' .. ~ ~ Q"4'1, ~ ~-~ \ .• ,t ~ - : -. ' l are personally institution? Engebretson. At Augsburg, th at difference is best understood through the co urse Issues in Science and Religion, designed and taught by Mark Engebretson, physics professor, and John Benson, professor of religion, who retired from full -time teaching in January. "The course course moved "In a secular institution, this course might not exis t:• said Engebretson. "Augsburg enco urages students to connect their faith with their intellectual pursuits in all aspects of campus life." The CoUege also requires students to take three religio n courses, and Issues in Science and Religion fit into this requirement. Yet students who sign up for the course do so for large r reasons. " It allows th em to connect to iss ues that also helps students see the inconsistencies in both fields," added Benson. into the regular term and has been taught eve ry yea r since. The course's final project, designing a lohn Benson, religion utopi an civilization in space, allows students to integrate their learning. " It force students to ask questions about the ro le of religion and their Christian faith in society:• said Benson, "and it helps them see that human ecology is an in tricate web of life that developed over a long time." Benson and Engebretson first offered the course dur- In 1995, they received a Templeton Foundation Mark Engebret.son, physics Award, given The Youth and Family Institute at Augsburg has been receiving both national and international attention, praise and bookings fo r its Child in Our Hands conference series. The two-day conference "presents a vision for effectively passing on the fai th to th e next generations and strengthens congregations to move from vision to actio n, from being church to doing church." Al its core is th e guiding principle that th e home and the congregation are bo th partners in teaching and nurturing the faith. Recently, congrega tions in Australia asked fo r conferences, as well as for YFI to train thei r congregational leaders with th e conference's follow-up program, Hand-in- Hand. This yea r the conference will also travel to sites in more th an I 0 states from coast to coast. In addition to increas ingly becoming nationally known in the ELCA and the Missouri Synod, the conference is also being booked by other denominations, which take the conference and adapt it to their own denominational setting. 11 That's an important point - as we enter th e 2 1st century, it's clear to us at the institute th at the ministry of the church needs to be a cooperative ministry. To oppose each o th er sends o ut such a negative message," says David Anderson, YFI program directo r. The conference was developed from a model created by Anderson with Dick Hardel, YPI executive director, and 10 faculty worldwide who promote intellectual discourse connecting science and reli gio n. In 1997, they were recognized with a second Templeton honor for continuing to offer the course. Had such a course existed when Engebretson and Benson were college stu - Receiving acclaim for 'The Child in Our Hands' -~J~· ',.,,,,:7~ ,, _I ~ , J 'I I ./ ~~; ;:., • • ing the 1980 Interim. In 1997, th e important," said ✓ (. .:: ~I.~/-- Science and religion converge in teaching at Augsburg What makes teaching in a Lutheran college different from teach ing in a secular I BylenoreFranzen dents, they likely would have t3ken it. Both have lifelong interests in ien and religion. Engebretson was ordained a a Lutheran pastor before ttling o n a career in physics. Benson' aCJdemic area systematic theology and the philosophy of religion - puts him on the border between the seculnr world and the church. During the 2000-200 I n ademic yea r, Augsburg will expand the conversation around ciencc and religio n thro ugh three lectureships. The hristen en Symposium will focu on pirituality and academia. The verdrup Visiting dentist Progra m will addre th e religious aspects of extraterrestri al life, and th e Augsburg eminar in Applied Eth i will exa mine th e ethics of patenting life. Lenore Franzen is a frce lnuce wr;,e, aud lives iu t. Paul. By lynnMena Roland Martinson, YFI senior associate and Luther Seminary professor. congrega ti on and th e mini tr y of th e home. "For various reasons o n the part o f all three of us, we came to a common juncture in our understand ing of th e life of the church," says Anderson. "So we brought together our three perspectives and expe riences in congregati onal ministry and put together a model that includes eight strategies to partner home and congregation. What emerged from that are five principles o ut of which the Child in our Hands lives and breathes: 3. The ho me is chur h too, where is present in faith. I. Faith is formed thro ugh personal trusted relationships, and often those relationships are in our own homes. hris1 4. The Christian faith is caught more th an it i taught. 5. If we want faithful children and youth, we need faithful adults/parents. "It' been very fulfilling and gratifying lo see how this is growing," says Anderson . "T he challenge is keeping up with it: • T he Youth and Family Institute was fo und ed in 1987 by Merton trommen '42 in memory of his son, David Huglen Strommen. 2. The church is a living partnership between the ministry of th e Lyle Griner is honored with the 'Little Red Wagon' An1crica's Promise: The Alliance for Youth, headed by Gen. Colin Powell, has awarded its " Little Red Wagon" to Lyle Griner, national peer ministry director at the Youth and Family Institute, fo r the commitment of the peer ministry program to the strengthening and developing of f.tith and values among youth. "I = 't imagine a more effective and rewarding way to make a difference in youth's lives. Having the support of Americ:J's Promise will open a number of new doors for us to train and support peer ministers," Griner said of the honor. Over the next five years, YFl's peer ministry program will train adult facilitators who, in turn, will train youth to be peer ministers. By practicing caring skills and modeling their fuith and values, peer ministers will be positive role models to at- risk and other youth. Griner teaches peer mini try on campus as part of the youth and family ministry major. The class i open to all tudents and is quickly becoming popular. America' Promise is a national organization dedicated to involving individuals and organizations in activities to achieve a significant increase in positive youth developmenL The wagon was chosen as a fitting symbol for the America's Promise commitment to child~n. Gen. Powell wrote, "The little red wagon. A symbol of childhood. It could be filled with a child' hopes and dreams or weighed down with their burdens. Millions of American childttn need our help to pull that wagon along. Let's all pull together.• SPRING 2000 Richard A. Hardel (left), director of Augiburg ·, Youth and family lnililule, and Merlan P. Strommen '4Z, a reiearch p1ychologi11 and founder of rhe Youth ond Family lnititute, 1igned copiei of their book, A Radical New Model for Youth and Family Ministry. Looking on (L to R) are ,enior Kiriten Arveion, religion profellor Philip Quanbeck II and ienior Roll Murray. The book, a texl for youth ond family miniitry, ii a guide for eitabliihing new kind, of partnerihipl between porenll and congregalioni in nurturing and developing tht family life that build! ilrong faith. AUGSBURG NOW 10 • SHAPING FAITH & VALUES '§~~- . ''# , v-' ,;,,_. ~.~- ..• . \4 --~ ' ~'"' .. '•,.p / ....... ..., .. '• . . .,., J .... ~ -~ ,~·:7~~~ . .,-. . ;/ ~/~ · / - ~''I-·••~',:.;/-'} , -•~-· ' ~ ·.. · ' . . . ',,'"'#Ii, ' ; • ... Augsburg's Lutheran Free Church legacy ... ' g ....,, • ., ~-~ ,.·- \ I• • . " q,.., .~ J -d ., .,• -~~. . r'. ' I . ; I, , :· ii/i ,~,, ·. ' f . A training ground for service and leadership By Le no re Franze n By Lenore Franzen Given his fa mil y's nea rl y ce ntury- lo ng co nn ection with Augsb urg College, Philip Q uan beck Sr. '50, pro fesso r em eritus o f religion , un d ersta nds well th e Co llege's ties to the Luthera n Free Ch urch . "Augsburg bega n in 1869 as a th eological semin ary for th e Sca nd inavia n commun ity, especia ll y the No rwegia n community;' Qua n beck explai ned . "A di spute in th e 1890s a bo ut th e role o f th e prepa rato ry depa rt ment a nd th e n ature o f se min ary educa tio n led th e lead ers of Augsburg to separa te fro m th e United C hu rc h, th e chu rch body with whi ch it had bee n assoc iated." These lead ers fo rm ed a gro up called the " Friends of Augsburg," wh ich in 1897 beca m e the Luth era n Free C hurch. While ch urch bod ies typicall y fo und educa- tional institutions, in th e case of Augsbu rg, the reverse was tru e. In its beginning, Augsburg T heologica l Sem ina ry foc used o n ed ucating pasto rs. T he Co llege, wh ich b ega n as a prepara tory school fo r th e sem in a ry, sha red th at concern. However, responding to the needs of bo th stud ents a nd society, the College h as b roadened its curric ulum a nd areas of co m peten ce. " In 1963, t he Lutheran Free C hu rch m erged with the America n Lutheran C hu rch, a nd the semina ry m erged with Luther Semin a ry in St. Pa ul;' said Q ua nbec k. Des p ite these m any cha nges, Augsb urg has always emph asized pe rsonal fai th as an important component to a student's edu cati o n . And Qua nbeck believes tha t h erit age, gro unded in the Luth era n Free hu rch , live o n at the College. Myrna Sheie, Augsburg Class of 1968, feels "superbly prepared" fo r her positio n as executive assistant to th e ELCA bishop. "Au gsburg still views religion co urses as a n integral pa rt of a student's edu catio n ," he said. Phili p Quan beck Sr. ' 50 ,cHowever, the life of fa ith is no t simply a n acad em ic exe rcise. The College h olds daily ch apel, a nd campus m inistry programs provide numerous opportunities to involve stude nts in a n active faith life. Also," he 1 continued, 'the current emphasis foste red by President Frame o n the dialogue between faith a nd reason is a contempo ra ry expression o f this t raditio n!' Q uanbeck's fathe r, a pastor in the Luthera n Free Church, graduated fro m Augsburg in 19 [4 , "The underlying ass umptio n for me a nd my five siblings was th at we would go to Augsburg as well;' h e said. All o f them did. Continuing the traditio n, Quanbeck's so n, Philip, teaches in th e religio n department. After graduating fro m college and seminary, Qua nbeck b ecam e a Lutheran Free C hurch pastor in Bagley, Minn. On a 1952 Luth era n Bro therhood scho larship he went to Princeton , where h e ea rned an M .T h . a nd Ph.D. befo re returning to teach at Augsburg College and Seminary. Startin g in 1993, Quanbeck b egan phased retirement. He co ntinues to teach one course in the spring and fall terms in Weekend College. When he co uld have returned to the parish o r go ne elsewhere, Quanbeck chose to teach at Augsburg. " Here I have do ne so m ething I was able to do," he said. " For that o pportun ity, I am grateful." Lenore Franzen is a freelance writer who lives in St. Palll. Yet even she admits, "Working fo r the church was not on my scree n during my college years." Some 30 years later, the gro unding experi ence Au gsburg gave her see ms the obvious training fo r her roles at the synod and national offices. For 11 yea rs Sheie served as assistant to two Saint Paul Area Synod bishops, Lowell Erdahl and Mark Hanson. In 1998, she moved to Chicago, where she is executive assistant to ELCA Bisho p H, George Anderson. In that capacity, she and two colleagues coo rdinate staff services on behalf of the bishop. Sheie is invol ved in planning, budge ting and preparing agendas for churchwid e assemblies and coun cils, and acts as liaiso n with a variety of boards and groups. Comparing her synod and national roles, Sheie said, " I work for the same church but with a different foc us. At the synod level, I was more connected with congregations, pas to rs and lay leaders. Here my focus is churchwide." Augsburg prepared her well. "With its urban location, Augsburg has always been oriented to service beyo nd its waUs;' said Sheie. "As an English and educati on major, I had direct experi ence with children in the neighborhood built into my training:' Mark Hanso n and Sheie were classmates at Augsburg. "When Mark became Saint Paul Area Synod bishop in 1995;' said Sheie, "our long co nnection strengthened our working relatio nship." Sheie also acknowledges the many leaders Augsburg has nurtured, Hanson amo ng them . Sheie herself was active in campus leadership roles during college. Dail y, Sheie sees Augsburg's mission for its students played o ut in her life. " My liberal arts education at Augsburg gave me a broad base to move from ," she said. " I was Myrna Shele '68 encouraged to engage in both critical and creative th inking. Yes, we had to learn the material, but in new and fresh ways, so that we could embed th at learnin g into our lives and m inds." From her current perspective, Sheie understands the critical role Augsburg and other ELCA colleges play. " Unlike schools in so me other denominations, Lutheran colleges have maintained a stron g co nn ection to the church," said Sheie. "The ELCA secs its colleges as valuable resources. The chu rch's link strengthens the colleges and gives us a way to claim a mission in the world. "Graduates of Lutheran colleges also become tremendous reso urces to congregations because they continu e to be involved in the church, often as leaders," she added. For Sheie personall y, Augsburg holds a meaningful place in her life, She transferred her sophomore yea r so she could live at ho me following her father's death. After graduatio n, she lived one mil e from ca mpus for 14 yea rs. 11 I always had reaso n or desire to visit;' she said. She enj oyed th e a nnual Adve nt Vespers concert and has stayed in touch with college friends. In a sense, Sheie has never left Augsburg. By preparing her broadly and connectin g her with a community of leaders committed to service, she continues to live out what first grounded her. As she herself said, " I wandered o nto cam pus, loved it, and stayed." Lenore Franze,i is a freelance writer who lives in St. Paul. Perspectives on Augsl,urg as a Lutheran eolle,e... Members of the Augsburg community were invited to reflect and comment on the significance of Augsburg as a Lutheran college, and how it makes Augsburg special. Kathryn Swanson Professor and Choir, Dept. of English • in the tradition of Martin Luther, Augsburg College is a place where members of the community - staff, students and faculty - can plunge into bold and vigorous examination and discussion of issues central to personal and corporate faith and life in the world. That this activity is at once exhausting, invigorating and liberating is most certainly true!• The Rev. Oscar A. Andmon, Class of 1938 subordinated to this central core. The vigorous presence of the gospel will be the distinguishing marlc of Augsburg if it is to continue as a Lutheran church college. • " The Lutheran Church was bom in an academic community - Wittenburg, Germany - and has alwoj,s loolced ta our colleges for educated and committed leadership. We need our colleges more than ever as we emborlc on the advmture of a new millennium.• to Augsburg from another~ or university will mention how nice It is to be able to discuss rel1gion and pmonal faith issues in the c/ass,oom or lndMdua/ly within the college community. Sometimes ii takes an outside perspective to lffllind us of a benefit aU tao emy to talce for granted. I appreciate that Augsburg Terry Coolr, Class of 1991 MAL Dept of Soda/ Wort. College encowages discussion and open dialogue on rel1gion and religioln issues.• " The hallmarlc of the Lutheran Confession is the gospel of Jesus Christ capsulated in Co-chair, the words: grace alone, faith alone and the MAL Program Coonl/nator word alone. It is impottant that a college of the Lutheran Church be rededicated " king Lutheton allows us to acknowledge a heritage that invites itlllOMtnent of both to vigorous ocodemic pursuits and to an unapologetic openness in welcoming, studying and proclaiming this gospel. Policy, proctice. piety and polity are alhers. Discussions in dasses am ocknawledgr the spiritual side of individuab, and the added dimension semces and haw the Aug,butg CCll7l'IU1IB as a w#Jolt, ans for each ollllr ew,y dait' TM Rev. Charles s. Andtnon Pmldent of AllgllHlrg, JN0-1991 Jay Phinney. Class of 1919 The Rev. Herbert Chllstrom, Class of 1954 Associate Reglsttar Former Pm/ding Bishop of the ELCA •on occasion, students who transfmed Pm/dent of Augsburg, 1963- 1980 AUGSBURG NOW provides a wonderful aspect not allowed or discouraged in public institutions. Augsburg reflects its heritage.• ICtisten Opa11nst1, arm a1 2003 · 1 ~ that the strong l.ulheran heritage ~n,,amthemipis lle herr« Augs1up. You mn fm the ltM and nurtJn htff lhmugh mlpiS IIIRltJ1' dailychap.t "Being a Lutheran sdlaal llMWIS thar Augsburg can bean actlVlt serwnl ito ,,..,._fa cnratbl which Is the gift ala IM!gQll4 and alll ~ atlNr5, In God, in unselfish setvia to al. Oll"flltlm do not diminish the nobafyotC11WClllt nar Ille wonder al forgifflrm.. Joel S. Torstalsaff,. CJraa al 1931 l'nlftmoralsadologrEINftia "For any llital insbluCbl to Jllllllllriy Sffl!l' 0 major pa,t olbliisrmqj /dfntlrt SftfflS ro ,- a wry llpimlfllit. #lotllng JPffll. mmt al"'f- • a..,__, ptOlmarat~ ~ ,,,_ found ib hiJladc .....,...,, lhr L&ldwnln dudt tl * m a i n ~«(,.,_ thall ~ rodlrrillll,.as a 11,en,/ alt amdl!mlc .......... MINNEAPOLIS, MN CALENDAR• 11 Augsburg Events for Alumni and Friends - Spring 2000 Theatre May 10 For information on any of these events, call the Fine Arts Hotline, (612) 330- 1448. Student Actors Showcase Mal Fest art exhibition 5:30 p.m. - Tjomhom- elson Theatre Gage Gallery, Lindell Library April 28-May 10 May 10 May 5-21 Mal Fest 2000 - See complete schedule below. Senior Projects Augsburg Juried Student Art Exhibition 7 p.m. - Tjomhom-Nelson Theatre Alumni Galleri•, April 28 Opening night of A Little Night Music. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Hugh Wheeler. April 28-May 10 hristen en enter Opening reception , Ma 5, 4-6 p.m . May 11 Scenes from American Drama 7 p.m. - Tjornhom-Nelson T heatre Other Directed by Darcey Engen; music direction by Sonja Thompson Events May2 Musi Performances: Apr. 28, 29; May 4, 5, 6 at 7 p.m. Apr. 30, May 7 at 2 p.m. Deans' Convocation - guest speaker, Shella Tobias, science consultant C April 28-May 10 3:30 p.m ., Hoversten Christensen Center Mal Fest 2000 See complete schedule below. Tjornhom-Nelso n Theatre, Foss Center Set in turn -of-the -century Sweden and strongly influenced by Ingmar Bergman's Smiles of a Summer Night, this rom antic comedy captures th e imagi nation of the audience with its world of moonlit woods, fairy enchantment and amusing hum an foll y. May 20-21 May20 Commencement Weekend · Commencement Concert May 20 7:30 p.m ., Hove rsten C hapel, Foss Center Tickets: $8 general public; $7 ACTC faculty, staff and students; $2 Augsburg studen ts. Art and Exh bits May2 Artistic Concepts, A Little Night Music Darcel' Engen, directo r; Sonja Tho mpso n, music director; Michael Burden, set designer; Sand ra Schulte, costume designer hapel. Reception to follow in 5:30 p.m ., o mmencement Dinner, ommo ns, Christensen Center 7:30 p.m ., Commecement o n cert, Hoversten April 7-21 8:30 a.m., Eu chari st Service, Hoversten Graduating Seniors Exhibition 10:30 a.m ., Baccalaurea te, Hoversten Alumni Gallery, C hristense n Center I:30 p.m., Commencement Ceremo ny (tickets requi red , Melby Hall I:30 p.m ., Melby Hall Opening reception, April 7, 4-6 p.m . hapel May 21 hapel, hapel 3 p.111., Reception, Murphy qu are 11 :50 a.m.- 1:20 p.m . - Tjornhom-Nelson Theatre Aprll 28 May 10 all of Grieg's extant letters in the original ~nguages. WIWAM H. HALVERSON, associate dean emeritus at The Ohio State University, spedallzes in the translation of Norwegian musical scholarship and materials. Previous translations indude books by Professors Finn Benestad and Dag Schjelderup-Ebbe, NU, Augsburg College professor of organ. She wrote her doctoral thesis on the music cl Knut Nystedt at the Unlvenlly cl Mlnnasobl. All events for Mai Fest 2000 are on the Augsburg College campus. Events are lree unless otherwise noted. Visit the Web site at <www.augsburg.edu>. Fest<Oo bhlbltlon, April n - 111a, 10; ~ Gallery• ...,_ aa...y 0 April 28 - Ma., ,o A Little Night Music, lJo,nhom-Nolson ThutN. • OHfflltlons: (61Z) 3311-1257 Ap,11 a; 2', llla,4, 5, 6 at 7 p.na.: Ap,11 Ml llaJ 7 at Z p.m. S8 _.a; 17 ACTI: foculty, stllff, - - Augsburg Scandinavian Musk Collection - - . the -,11c of_,_, 4 SPRING 2000 p.m . AUGSBURG NOW 12 • SPORTS Athletic facilities receiving major renovations By Don Stoner Back in 196 1, Si Melby Hall was unveiled to rave reviews. An innovative, multipurpose facility which was used as a gym nasium, chapel, convocation center and concert hall. Porty years later, the building is getting its first majo r facelift. A new gymnasium floor is being installed for the fi rst time since the building's opening. New bleachers will be placed in the gymnasium , along with a complete HVAC (hea ti ng, ve ntilation, air conditioning) setup for the building. The lower-level fitn ess center is receiving its second expansion in a year. Lower-level athletic department and hea lth and physical new das her boards, bleachers and a new paint job in the main rink. "There's a lot of enth usiasm abo ut the scope of this project," said James Carey, Augsburg's director of at hletic facilities. "This is the biggest improvement made Lo Si Melby Hall in fo ur decades." Augsburg's athletic faci lities are constantly used, not only by the College's 17 varsity athletic teams, but also by a wide cross-section of the Augsburg and greater communities. More than 600 Augsburg students, faculty, staff and alumni participate in the College's intramural programs, noted Kris Kraft, the College's , intramural coordinator. educa tion departme nt offices are being moved and renovated. And the renova tion is not lim ited LO Melby Hall. The Augsburg Ice Arena, celebrating its 25th an niversary this school yea r, is also rece iving a major renovation , with A new heating/a ir cond itioni ng system is part of the M elby Hall renovatio n. yea r have used the Anderson-Nelson Field indoor ai r structure for youth and adult leagues or programs sponsored by the Minnesota Thunder pro soccer team . The Ice Arena is used year-round by local youth and adult hockey teams, along with hockey camps. "We're operati ng our facil.ities pretty much 365 days a year, serving not only our community but the greater community, too;• Carey said. "So many people have heard about Augsburg College because they've come here for you th soccer or yo uth hockey or our learn-to-skate programs. That's their first exposure to the College." Work began on the facilities in early March , when athletic department and health and physical education department offices were moved from Melby Hall into two portable trailers adjacent to the Ice Arena. Much of the work in Melby Hall is slated LO be completed by the time of the College's The Twin Cities Sports Connection, a regional adult athletic league, holds many of its programs in Melby Hall and AndersonNelson Field, drawing several hundred adults to the college during each sport season. As many as 1SO This year's athletic facility renovations are the first steps in a long-term plan to expand and improve athletic fac ilities at the College. The vision for the future includes ano ther expansion of Si Melby Hall and a new fieldhouse, to serve the increased needs for athletic faciliti es by the school's athletic teams, the greater Augsburg community and the entire soccer tea ms per regio n. Commencement exercises. Wrestlers continued from page 1 Over the past three yea rs, Aug burg is the only school to have placed in the top IO both academically and on the mat each year. "That's the foundation of our program, academics," Swenson said. "That's the cake, the base of everything we do in our program. The icing on the cake is our national title on the mat. If our guys weren't doing it well academically, getting the grades and getting good jobs after graduation, we wouldn't get the great crops of wrestlers we get. We do it right. These guys are the ideal of what a true student-athlete can be. They deserve all the credit." Augsburg also had IO NWCA Scholar All-Americans, matching its NCAA alldivisions record total of two seasons ago. Swenson earned the respect of his fellow coaches, being named NWCA Division UI National Coach of the Year for the fourth time (199 1, 1995, 1998, 2000). Swenson's assistants, all Augsburg alumni - Scott Whirley '79, Don Wichmann '89, Dan Lewandowski '97, John Pena '98, Wade Johnson '98, Jamie Hilya r '97 and Jim Peterson '99 - deserve a lion's share of the credit, he said. Only six schools in all NCAA divisions have ever won a seventh national title. The Auggies will lose eight seniors, including four All-Americans, but will return seven wrestlers with national tournament experience (six All-Americans) next yea r. Women's hockey repeats MIAC title; men are second in basketball By Don Stoner Women's hockey For the second yea r in a row, Augsburg's women's hockey team claimed the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference regular-season championship. And this yea r, the Auggies made more history in their fifth varsity season, qualifying fo r the fi rst-ever Division Ill national championships. Augsburg cruised through the MIAC campaign with a 12- 1- 1 conference mark, tying St. Mary's for the league title. In the MIAC playoffs, the Auggies swep t St. Benedict 3-0 and 7- 1 in the semifinals and swept perennial rival Gustavus 4-1 an d 2- 1 in the championshlp series to improve to 2 1-5- 1 overall, advancing to the AWCHA Division Ill national finals agains t ECAC champion Middlebury (Vt. ) in Boston, Mass. National title re ults will appear in the next issue. Angie Rieger (Jr., Courtland, Minn./New Ulm HS) earned M lAC Player of the Year honors by conference coaches. Rieger was a first-team AII-MIAC sele tion for the second yea r in a row, along with defender Emily Miller ( r., Blaine, Minn.) and goalie Meg chmidt (Sr., West St. Paul, Minn./Henry ibley HS). Fonvard Sarah Garrison also was named All-MIAC first team for the first time as an Auggie, along with fonvard Erica Johnson (Sr., Blaine, Minn.). Men 's hockey ugsburg' men's hockey team reached the LIAC playoffi; for the third season in a row, as a young squad continued to show signs of improvement throughout the year. The Auggies finished 10-13-4 overall and -5-3 in the MIAC, good for third place in a competitive league tandings. The AUGSBURG NOW Auggies faced eventual MIAC playoff champion Concordia- Moorhead in the playoff semifinals, but were swept by the Cobbers in two games in Moorhead. Freshman Jaroslav Cesky (Fr., Prague, Czech Republic) earned AII-MIAC honors by leading the team in scoring ( 14 goals, 19 assists, 33 points), as did senior captain Steve LaMere for the second yea r in a row ( 10 goals, 20 assists, 30 points). Goalie Rya n McIntosh (Jr., Calgary, Alberta/ Bishop Grandin HS) earned AllMlAC honors for the third straight yea r, with a sterling .904 save percentage and 3.24 goals-against-average. Men's basketball Augsbu rg didn't let the loss of NBA draft choice Devean Geo rge to graduation affect the squad in 1999-2000, as the team qualified for the MlAC playoffs for the fo urth straight season and finished second in the conference standings. The Auggies finished 16-8 overall and 15-5 in the MIAC, the fifth straight yea r the Auggies have won
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Show more Homecoming - S@ep'13 1ge 13 "Celebrati ng Old Main: 100 Years, 100 Memories " October 5-8, 2000 • Summer 2000 Vol. 62 • No. Augsburg College, Minneapolis COMMENCEMEN T A publication for Augsburg College alumni and friends Summer 2000 • Vol. 62 • No. 4 Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN Chris Kimball is named Augsburg's new dean of the College By BetseyNorgard Christopher W. Kimball, associate professor of history and chair of the department, was confirmed by the Board of Regents as the new vice president for academic and learning services and dean of the College, beginning June I. In this position, Kimball oversees all aspects of academic and student affairs, from classroom learning to residential life and student life beyond the classroom. A merger in 1997 of the academic affairs and student life offices created this combined division. Kimballhas servedon the FacultySenate for fiveyears,the last three yearsas its president,at a criticaltime in which the Collegehas begunstrategicplanning to implement theAugsburg2004vision document As a member of the qimmission exploringthe nature of Augsburg'sexperientialeducation and interdisciplinarystudies,Kimballadvocated the need for an academic"master planner;• a role he now assumesas dean. "Designating someone to think strategically about the entire curriculum is essential in making choices about our future: the relationship of majors to general education; the balance between graduate and undergraduate programs; the place of internships and servicelearning and the most effectiveacademic calendar, to name but a few,"Kimball wrote to the search committee. In commenting on the appointment, President William Frame mentioned that the searchcommittee members noted "a community-wide regardfor the depth and clarity of [Kimball's]understanding of the advantages of private, churchrelated higher education in an urban context, and for his ability to grasp the implications of these for the management of both student and faculty life.• Since coming to Augsburg in 1991, Kimball has tried to balance a commitment to teaching with participation in various areas of student life. 1\vice he has been selected by Augsburg graduating seniors as the honored faculty person in the soda! sciences division. Kimballserves as Augsburg's faculty athletics representative, a position in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) that provides faculty involvement on campus in programs that help address problems faced by student athletes. He has also served as coordinator of the Secondary Education Social Studies Teaching Licensure program and as internships coordinator for the history departm ent A native of the Boston area, Kimball earned an undergraduate degree in history from McGill University, and both master's and doctoral degrees from the University of Chicago. His dissertation Christopher W. Kimball centered on American reconstruction plans following World War I. Kimball's passion for baseball is well known on campus. He and art department chair Kristin Anderson, with grant money from the Minnesota Historical Society,are currently researching the growth of baseball as a pastime in the Twin Cities and the building of two ballparks as basis for exploring the development of urban identity (see article on page 6). The College bids farewell to the retiring academic deans By BetseyNorgard After a combined 72 yearsof serviceto AugsburgCollegeas both teachersand administraton, Marie McNeffand Earl Alton exchangedfarewellswith the Augsburgcommunity on May 2. HoverstenChapelwas filledthat afternoon for a Deans' Convocation, featuring Sheila Tobias,a noted national leader in science and mathematics education and gender issuesin higher education. This presentation, addressingissuesof vital interest to both Alton and McNeff,wasa gift to the Collegefrom them. Many collcaguesand friends stayedfor the followingreception in order to bestow tnl>uteson the miring deans. Inez Schwartzkopf'59, former Augsburg regent and friend of McNeff, spolceof the high standards that McNeffalways expectedof both colleaguesand students, and told her, "Youan: an educator, and )OU mp learning." John Hoium, profi:ssoremeritus of chemistry,whose friendship and teaching collaborationwith Alton began during undergraduate students days at SL Olaf College.recounted how both he and Alton were r=uited to Aup> urg by chemistry department chairCourtland Agre,their former teacher. In advocatingfor Alton, Hoium quoted AgR as sayingthat EarlAlton wasa "hard worm" and noted that this would not haMbeensaid lightly by Apo MarieQ McNdf cameto Aupburg's educationdepartment in 1968,after 1-:hing in one-roomruralschoolsin her naliYcNebraska andin li:YdsK-8.Over the yan, shetaught most of thecoursesin the educalion department. as wellas <DWSCS in~ Callqeandthe SUMMER 2000 "There an: two vital ideas that Augsburg has exemplified;'saysAlton."One is the insistanceon academicfreedom- our College sealproclaims'Through Truth to Freedom: [The] other is found in the first phrase of our mission statement.We send out educated citirens who willbe leaders exemplifyingserviceto church and society." I EariR. Alton Master of Arts in Leadership programs. In 1995 she succeededRyan laHurd as vice president for academic affairsand dean of the College.During the past year,she gave up this position in order to serveas Augsburg'sfirst academicmaster planner, devoting her time to creating a blueprint for implementingthe academicprovisions of Augsburg2004, the College's vision document Marie 0. McNefl Earl R. Alton taught 34 yearsin the chemistrydepartment before becoming associatedean for facultyaffairsin 1994. During that time, he helped secure certificationfrom the AmericanChemical Society for the bachelor of science chemistrymajor.At severaltimes, he taught chemistry at 3M to emplO)ftS seekingto finishundergraduate degr= at "You ore on educator, and you keep learning. "-Inez Schwartzkopf '59, speaking to Marie McNeff, retiring after 32 years at Augsburg Prmously, in 1m, McNdf masaw the merga-of the academicaflairsand student life divisions. "Oneof the goalsin bringing the faculty andstudentaffairs~ is to iml'l'O\'e boththe instructional productivityand learningqualityforstudents,movingus '-M the'campus-widelearning amununity';'shewrotr in heracademic master planrqx,rt. Augsburg. Thispast yearhe became interim vice presidentfor academicand learningsaviccs anddeanof the Collqie, whileMcNdf serw:dasacademicmaster planner. During1996-97,Altoncoordinated McNeffrefersto the vision contained in Augsburg2004."Within this context;•she says,"AugsburgCollegehas not only had the freedom,but has, indeed, acted on that freedom,to explore new ventures.While changeswilland should occur at Augsburg,it is important to safeguardthe soul of Augsburg,the spirit of venture, of risk and of the unorthodox." Ouistopher W. Kimball,chairof the history department, succeedsAlton,and previouslyMcNeff,as academicdean. What's Inside Campusnews Commencement2000 Developmentnews Sporn Alumninews Gan notes page2 page7 page 10 page 11 page 12 page 13 On the Cover..• c.ommmumm, 2000 •••,~. from uppa /di) lnumotional studtntJ /md 1M groduata' pn,anion to Mdby Hall. Pmklffll WliliamFram,, cangratulotaRip. Augsburg's most recentaa:reditation al reviewand- cu-audiorof the self-study Maron 01a,, Sabo on uwocawon AugJburg~ finl honoratytkgrtt. Dwayne prq,an!dfor thatprocaL LDooman ~ 1M day with a ""1Vr to 1MmmtnJ. l'hotos by I.Indac..dlot. Whenasbd rordlect011.Auglbwg's missionandstJmgtbs. bothAltooand McNeffspeakaboutfreedom. AUGSBURG NOW 2 • CAMPUSNEWS We're Changing This summer issue you are readin g is the last newspaper tabloid issue of th e AugsburgNow. In September you'll receive the inaugural issue of the Augsburg Now magazine-the look will be differe nt , but we'll continue to bring you th e stories of Augsburg and its extended family. The Auggie campus- refreshed, revitalized, and getting ready for its 132nd year Major renovations on campus this summer will give students returningfrom summer vacations and alumni and friendscoming back for Homecominglots of reasons to believe in Augsburg'scurrentfundraisingtheme, "Pridein Place and Purpose." Watch for this new issue, an d please let us know how you like it. Augsburg's Web site- a new look! www.augsburg.edu Visit Augsburg's Web site to see a new look for the College an d learn about news, events, athletics, and academic programs. Also, please visit: www.augsbur g.edu /2 004A special place for new students to chat before coming to Augsburg www.augsburg.edu/cal-Lea rn about events on tampus on the Web calendar Mailing list changes? Is your address listed incorre ctly on the Augsbur g Now label? Do you receive du plicate copies in your household? We would ap preciate your help in keep ing our database up to date. Please send your corrections to Sue Allard, CB 142, Augsbu rg College, Office of Instit ut iona l Advancement, 2211 Riverside Ave., Mi nn eapoli s, MN 55454 or via e-mail to <allard@augsburg.edu >. A UGSBURG Now Summer 2000 • Vol. 62, No. 4 Au95buryNow is published by Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota SS4S4. Betsey Nor gard Editor, Director of Publications Lynn Mena Staff Writer, Alumni Notes Editor Kat hy Rumpza Graphic Designer Don Sto ner Sports Information Coordinator Wi lliam V. Frame President of Augsburg College Daniel F. Jorge n se n Director of Public Relations and Communication Nancy Toe dt Director of Alum ni Relations 1) Melby Hall Renomloff--Th e Class of 2000 were awarded their d egrees and given a college send-off in a gymnasium sporting a brand new floor, new cushioned bleach ers trimmed in Auggie maroon, new and b right er lighting, and air--conditio ning. This first major renovation of the 40 -year-old building also included expansion of the Fitness Center, new champagne-co lored glass windows across the front fa~de replacing the blue panels, and new offices for athletic faculty and staff. 2) The Ubra,y Un/r......(:onstruction began in May to build the link connecting Lindell Library to Sverdrup and Memorial Halls. Students will be able to go from Urness and Mortensen residence halls to the library without having to face the outside weather. 4) Enrollment and Flnandal xmca Cente, (USC}-A complete renovation of Sverdrup Hall's first floor has created a new service center to make it easier for students to take care of their enrollment., registration, and financial needs. In addition to new physical space, implementation of new state-of-the-art financial aid software will more efficiently serve student needs and provide additional online capability. In addition to the EFSC,the first floor of Sverdrup Hall will house the registrar's office and academic advising. 5) Umeu ffall--l ncoming first-year students will enjoy brand-new furniture and improved bathroom facilities when they move In over Labor Day weekend. 3) Ice Areno--Skaters and hockey players will notice new paint, dasher boards, bleachers, and floors in the double-rink arena, as well as a new roof o n the building. Opinions oxpn,ssed In Augsburg Now (ISSN 1058-1545) do not neceuarily reflect official college policy. Send com,spondence, name change.,and -ress con.c-. to: Augsburg Now, Office of Public Relations and Communication, C.mpus Box 145, Augsburg College, 2211 Riffl>ide Avenue. Mlnneapol',s, MN 55454. Telephone : (612) 330-1180. En\lil: <n<>w9aug,burg.edu,.. A&.<gsbury Now Is not copyrighted. Unies> othefwlse noted. articles may be n,printed without permission IS long as approprilte credit Is g!Yonto the wrikf and to Augsburg College. Postmaster. ff undol.,...ble os addresse<I. plNse send changes to: Al.!PIJurg -• Office at P\lblic Relations and Communlaition, c.mpus Box 145 , Augsburg Colege. 2211 Riffl>ideAvenue.MiMNpolls, MN 55454. •....,.., ...,_,,.... _ °"""' .._ ~ b.., _ _.........,_._ www.augsburg.edu/now Dick Adamson.vice president for finance and administJation. led a tour in May for Augsburg faculty, staff and regents to see renovaoons and reconstruction around campus. the AUGSBURGNOW MINNEAPOLIS, MN CAMPUSNEWS • 3 Faculty books make marks in the ir fields beginning researchon a book that furthtt investigatessome of the themes from WhoisMy Neighborr"The working title of my new book is Someof My Bt:stFriend$ An. .. ; saysVelaMcC.onnell."I'm interestedin looking at friendshipswhich cross Vela-McC.onnell, socially-constructed associatesociology socialboundaries,such as professor,was recently friendshipsbetween men nominated for a and women, between C. Wright Mills Awardfor JamesVela-McConnell Kathy Schwalbe different races,sexualities, his book, WhoisMy nationalities,classes,cultural ethics,etc." Neighbor.SocialAffinity in a ModernWorld KathySchwalbe,associate professorof (State Universityof New YorkPress).The Schwalbeis cumntly writing Web-based businessadministration/accounting/MIS, award, sponsored by the Societyfor the coursesabout project management had a hard time finding good books for Study of SocialProblems,is one of the top softwarefor her book's publishing her project management courses,so in awardsgivenfor a book in the fieldof company,and hopes to write more books 1998 she set to work on writing one socialproblems. in the future."I was surprised at how herself.The resultingbook, Information much I likedwriting the book,"she says. Technology ProjectManagement Although he contributed to the book "UsuallyI like to be around people (International Thomson What'sLeft?:RadicalPoliticsin the Publishing/CourseTechnology),published more-writing is so solitary-but I found Postcommunist Era(Universityof it very satisfyingand creative." just one yearlater,is the first project MassachusettsPress),this is Velamanagement book that focusesexclusively McC.onnell'sfirst full-lengthbook. Whois on information technologyprojects. My Neighborrexploreswhat he terms "socialaffinity,'a concept "bridging As a result of her book, classicalnotions of socialcohesion with Schwalbehas been contemporary socialpsychology."The contacted byother book ultimatelydemonstrateshow "social publishersseekingher affinityand the meaning our valueshave expertisefor various for us are shaped byour sociallocation projects, and the University and the self-interestwhich permeates our of Minoesota recruited her culture." to teach a project management course in their "I reallyenjoy the writing process,"says engineeringschool Vela-McC.onnell"For me, one of the most rewardingaspects of publishing a book Both Vela-McConnelland was the sense of accomplishmentand the Schwalbeare working on new feelingthat I had actuallycontributed writing projects.Vela-McC.onnell is something differentto the field" • Junior Ryan Cobian wins Goldwater Scholarship Junior physics and mathematics major Ryan Cobian was one of309 undergraduate students nationwide in the fields of mathematics, science and engineering to win a prestigious Goldwater scholarship for the 2000-2001 academic year. The $7,500 scholarship Aroundthe Quad Recentgrants ByLynn Mena Lastfall,two Augsburg farulty members cdebrated the publication of their first books. Since that time, both Kathy Schwalbeand JamesVelaMcC.onnellhave attracted critical acclaimand attention for their literary contributions. will cover the cost of tuition, fees,books, and room and board. At Augsburg, Cobian has participated in two international space physics conferences, making an oral presentation at one and a poster presentation at another. In addition, he is the second author of an academic paper published this summer in the Journal of Geophysical Research. After graduation, next year, Cobian plans to pursue a graduate degree in electrical engineering, leading to a research and development career in either magnetic recording technology or microelectronics. He said he was attracted to Augsburg by the strong reputation of Augsburg's physics department and the research opportunities he knew he would have as an undergraduate. Cobian is the fourth Augsburg Goldwater scholar in the last five years and is one of 13 recipients from Minnesota colleges and universities. The scholarship winners are selected by the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellencein Education Foundations from among I, 100 nominees by college and university faculties. Goldwater scholarships are considered the premier undergraduate awards of their kinds in these fields. scie1a b tine ,-s from theNallonll Sclencie S123,82Sto~ Foundation (NSF) to supportsummer unclerglDllte~"'-Uglting robot navigation using~ landmlllcs. Sl00,816 to computer sciencefor three from NSI'to support joint l'l!Selrch with the I.Jnillffllty of Utah to gll'leflte an accurate sense of deplh and size usingcomputer graphics. ,-s $6,000 ID lhe AugsburgCollegeof the Third h;Jefrom the Minnesota HumanitiesCommission,In cooperation with the National Endowmentfor the Humanitiesandthe MinnesotaState t.eglslatu~ to supportliberalans learningfor older adults et four sitesin lhe lwln Cities. The Collegeof lhe Third h;Jeis one of 12 Leamingin Retirement Networl<(URN) programsselectedfor the year 2000 in Minnesotathat promote older adult laming In the humanities. $925,000 TwinCitiesPublicTelevlslon ('ll'T), the RichardR. Glftl'I Instituteand AugsburgCollegeto use current and emergingmedia technologyto draw attention to the best practicesof teaching and learningand to dellelop a CommunityOil5$roomlaboratoty schoolproject The LeamingParle projectwill use televlslon, newspapers, digitallyenhanced bmadcasts, the Internet and the telephone ID bring infonnationabout criticaleducational issues,opportunities and methods to TwinOtles residents. Augsburgis participatingIn a S740,000 grant from the Departmentof Educationto Teacheis In Educatlonal Services (TIES)in Rosevillefor "Preparing Tomorrow'sTeachffl to Use Technology.• Augsburgeducation students, facultyand K-12 teacherl will build a model of technology-richpreservice teacher education at the College. Facultytenureand promotions-as of Sept. 1, 2000 F...ity tenured: WilliamC. Caprnan, biology JUIA. Dawe,muJk: JacquelineR.deVries,history Gretchen KranzIrvine,education SusanE. O'Connor, educaUon ParyPezechkian-Welnbefg, modem languages (French) MichaelD. Schodc, social\Wl1' Promoted to auodate profes-. PIIA.l>av.<e,music Jacqueline R.de'Mes, history Susan E.O'Connor,education ParyPazechkian-Weinberg, modem languages Rochester program AuJsbu,9ConcertBanddireclorRobfflStade '71 conductsbdott a full houseat the elegantHeardMuseumIn in_,,, -- l'floenilr, Atiz. TheAugsbu,gChoirand ConcettBand SouthwestTourtook them to performancesin Arizonaand NewMoico spring. Duringspringtrimester 125 51lldents were enrolledin Rochester. Augsburg received a favorable report from the North CentralAssociationof Schools and Coleges for establishment al a branch campus In Rochester, and .awaib the final notification.The Rochester programoffen ~ degr9!S In nuning and computer ICience, and c.ounesIn liberalarts and bulir,m admnstlation. New majors offered ~ i5ane ol thft p,lvat2 c.ollllgs to offer a full majorIn marlcetlng. ralher thin a ~ COlll'..ellbatio,, widw, busine5. (- IIOr)' onp.10). Emotionala,d behavioral disabllti&A,_ 111:-12 lacher liansLre major In 'ltlmll!nd CG1egereponds to ldlOOI clllrict rwms for~ 1nthl! .. o1 special nation. SUMM ER 2000 AUGSBURG NOW 4 • CAMPUSNEWS Keeping track of faculty, staff, and students Faculty and staff members retire from active teaching and service Publications By Lynn Mena LARRYCOPES,mathematics, "Messy Four faculty members, three of whom have more than 30 years of teaching at Augsburg, and two staff members retired from active teaching and service at the end of this academic year. All four faculty members were granted emeritus/emerita status by the Board of Regents. Monk Mathematics,• in the April Issue of Mathematics Teacher. He was also a co-presenter at the annual meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics in Chicago In April. CASS DALGLISH,English, "The Textual Dance: Allusionin the Oldest and Newest Poetry," an electronic essay, was included in the published proceedings of the 1998-99 Red River Conference on World Literature. Senior Spanish major ANNALISA FREJ'sarticle, "Undocumented Women and Abuse,• was published in LaJomada,a Mexican newspaper. She wrote the article as part of an internship at an independent human rights organization in Cuernavaca, Mexico during her semester abroad. DOUGLASGREEN,English, has recent and. forthcoming articles about gender and sexuality in Shakespeare's A MidsummerNight's Dream published In the Garland Shakespeare volume of the play. He also has three poems appearing in the fall issue of Rag Mag. Green presented a seminar paper, "My Own Private Italy: Zeffirelli, Shakespeare, and Hollywood,• at the annual Shakespeare Association of America meeting in Montreal, April 6-9. BEVSTRATTON,religion, wrote a series of recent columns on the "women of Genesis" in Lutheran WomanToday,the magazine of the women of the ELCA. Exhibits/Performa nces SUSANDRUCKand BARBARA LUNDERVOLD, music, perfonned in April in Caracas, Venezuela, with the Minnesota Chorale, one of two choirs invited to represent the United States at the America Cantat Ill, an international choral festival. NORMANHOLEN,art, exhibited "Desiree• in The Figure Show at Minnetonka Center for the Arts; he also exhibited •corn Bale" in the national juried art exhibition, Arts in Hannony 2000, at the Sherburne County Government Center in Elk River,and at the Northern Lights 2000 exhibition at Century College in White Bear Lake. Papers/Presentations Augsburg students VICKIAMAN, REBECCABAINVILLE, ANDREA COBERY,and c.J. MACE,presented papers on their research of poets and novelists Including WilliamBlake, Daniel Defoe, and Charlotte Perlans Gilman at the ACTCEnglish Majors Conference at Macalester College. The CENTERFOR GLOBAL EDUCATIONcoordinated a community forum in Namibia, Africa, on HIV/AIDSas a gender issue. in March. BRIDGETDOAK, music therapy, presented "Bringing the Arts to Students with Behavioral Disorders,• at a video teleconference in February. She also helped AnokaCounty write a S10,000 grant from Medtronics to get music therapy sefVices at BellCenter Day Treatment in Coon Rapids.BRIAN SATTERUE '98 was hin!d as music therapistfor that program. AUGSBURGNOW Palmer's retirement plans begin with a summer trip to Europe with her husband and the Alumni Association. Later,she hopes to work part time and find volunteer opportunities. "But I will miss the students- I reallyenjoyedworking with students and their families,"says Palmer. RICHARD C. NELSON JOHN E. BENSON '55 John Benson, profeswr of religion, returned to his alma mater in 1963to begin his 37-year teaching career. "Amongthe words one might use to describe the work and activity of John are comprehensive,expansive,methodical, and thorough,"saysPhilip Quanbeck Sr. '50, profeswr emeritus of religion."It has been a privilegeto know and to work with John and I am sure he has left his academic imprint on a variety of students." Along with some part-time teaching, Benson plans to spend most of his time working on severalwriting projects. He says,looking back over the past 37 years, "Teachinghere at Augsburg has beenfor me very much a 'family' type of experience.In large part this is probably due to its cultural and religious heritage, but it has alsobeen due to those particular individuals who have investedtheir lives in this place." DEIDRE MIDDLETON '88 Deidre Middleton, academic adviser, began in I 988 as enrollment coordinator for WeekendCollege,moved to associate program coordinator and then academic advisor for weekend students. In 1995she began advising both day and weekend students. "The things I will remember the most about Deidre is that she would alwaysdo the little extra things to make life a little more pleasant,"says Benjamin Kent, director of academic advising."For example, she alwayshad a full candy jar, she took the time to see how you were doing, and she let you know what was going on in her life." Middleton's plans include writing, volunteer work, and perhaps starting a cottage industry, but "right now I am pretty much caught up in trying to develop my backyard into a myriad of flower beds and walking paths,"she says. "Augsburg has beena significant part of my life since the '70s; many members of my familyhave gone to school here, and I hope someday my grandchildrenwill attend." JOCFJ YN PAL\IER Jocdyn Palmer retired as student accounts receivablecoordinator (for both day and weekend programs). She came to Augsburg in 1985as an accounts manager in the Weekend Collegeoffice from teaching business courses. "I've had the privilegeof hiring a number of people mer the yearsbut one of the bestwas Jocdyn Palmer,"saysHerald Johnson '68, director of financialaid. "Students wereso well treated by her that many ashd for her by name, always knowingthat she would'find a -/ for them to meet Ihm obligations and)1!I: comply withCollegerequirements. • Richard Nelson, profeswr of history, began at Augsburg in 1968as assistant profeswr. "Rick Nelson is why I came to Augsburg," saysChris Kimball,vice president for academic and learning services and former associateprofeswr and chair of the history departmenL "He hiredme, guided me, and helped me to understand what Augsburgwas about. He will never be replaced." Nelson and his wife plan to traveland take time to read, especiallyabout U.S.history. He has fond memories of his many years at Augsburg."Over 30 yearsof teaching yields a range of memories... all mostly good memories. As a professor,I will miss students and the opportunity to teach. I suspect no one gets over the desire to teach and to be taughL" EDWARDM. SABELLA Edward Sabella,profeswr of economics, came to Augsburg in 1967as assistant professor. Teaching the bottom line in the Czech Republic By Betsey Norgard Associatepromir Stu Stolleris accustomed to ~nding to callsfrom localbusinessesand corporations.His AugsburgBusinessCenter linksAugsburgbusiness studmts with local companieswherethey gainexperienceby helpingthe businesses solveproblemsor implement projects. In the fall of 1998,however,the "call" came not from a Twin Cities business,but from a universitycenter in the Cuch Republic, and led to a six-month, backand-forth consultation during fall 1999. Stollerwasinvitedto serveas a business consultantin a project 5P<>nso red by the Centre for InterculturalStudiesat Palacky University.They knew of his work in 1995 in neighboringPoland, they knewabout the Augsburg BusinessCenter, and they hoped he could help them incubatebusinessesin Olomouc,the country's third largestcity, wherePalackyUnivmity is located. The universitycenter had secured European Union funding to help former Soviet Union countries applying for EU membership whose inherited economies faced huge issuesof privatization and globalizationin striving to compete economicallyin the new Europe. "Professor Sabellais deeply committed to the field of economics," saysJeanne Boeh, associateprofessor and chair of the economics departmenL "He strongly believesin the value of an economics degree as a way of helping students reach their true potential. His expression of these core values servedto motivate many students, during his career,to study economics at both the undergraduate and graduate level." While many Western businessesrush into the economic vacuum in Central Europe, the PalackyUniversitycenterproject striv<sto build and dewlop Cuch industry. Sabella'sretirement plans are "pretty much open-ended" as of now. In addition to writing, he hopes to keep his hand in academia and is alsointerested in volunteering his time to tutor underprivileged students. Sabellasayshe will missthe group of colleaguesthat came to Augsburg with him in 1967."I will miss their academic acumen and their friendships. I will also missthosestudents who are hungry to learn.• "It's amazing to me, the many everyday things we takefor granted•.. They don't have the knowledgebase to know where to get the information," saysStoller. "Everydaymetaphors in our conversation that come from business arc unknown to them, for instance when we ask 'What's the MARYLOU WILLIAMS Mary Lou Williams,assistant professor of social work and former Augsburg regent, joined the social work laculty in 1984as an instructor. "She has inspired all of us to care and makea difference,"saysTony Bibus, associateprofessor of social work. "She taught me that we have an ethical obligation to be the bestteachers of the strengths inherent in diversity,and we must comey the knowledgeand skills needed to address oppremon and fflJrk for justice" Williams'plans for retirement are to "catch up on rest"and her madiDg.Shealso plam to spend time with her grandsonsand be open to whatrwercomes along. "I I,a.., especiallyenjoyedwatchingstudm1S disa:MrIhm own capabilities, smng studmts suaa:d at somethingtheydid themsdvacapableof achieving,-saysWilliams. not~ Stoller was able to provide assistancewith basic,yet vital, services for nascent businesses,e.g. developingquestionnaires to request the kinds of information needed to make judgements about business needs and for businessesto know what they must have in place. bottom line?'"' In addition to advising the business center, Stoller also gavea lecture series on the history of free enterprise in theU.S."It was very interesting,"he says,"and made me look at U.S.history in different ways, based on their questions." StoDer'svisits to the Cuch Rq,ublic opened the door for coMections between Augsburgand PalackyUniversity.lwo students, chosen by Stolla, will come to Augsburg nm year.And, nm January,an AugsburgInterimclasswillbe offmd at PalackyUniversity,studying the social and cultural impaa of the country's emerging free market economy. Stoller also hopes to involYethe Ang:sburg BusinessCenter in partnerships~ Minnesota and Cuch businesse5---lor instana, promoting a Minnesota import and"'JIOrl company intaated in doing business in c.entral Europe. Stolla continues to collaborau, will, the c-hs and will ldum this smnJD<I' to tradl a-,bbop.As.Aug,bmg's bminas department seeb to globameils amimlum, Stollds ties will prorideadditional opportuDitiesfor mead, and~ MINNEAPOLIS, MN CAMPUSNEWS • 5 A beloved theatre family honors Ailene Cole Keeping tradr, continum By LenoreFranzen When Professor Emerita Ailene Cole spoke to a room full of admirers at a dinner in her honor in April, she addressed them as "my beloved theatre family." speak for all the 38 students who attended the dinner in Cole's honor. "Ailene's presence in our lives affected how we see the world, how we understand the impact of theatre on our human journey, how we wrestle with the big questions of life, how we treat one another, and how we love theatre." Indeed they were. Cole herself was hired in 1955 to create and parent a theatre department. Her students, whom she taught much more than drama, Prof. Emerita Ailene Cole's "beloved theatre family" gathered to pay tribute and honor in April. were like her children. Many of the process we learned we had to come For her part, Cole is pleased with the them came from as far away as Los through," she said. "We got along with Angelesand Orlando to speak of her family she helped to nurture. "The what we had." current theatre activities at Augsburg are continuing influence on their lives. As theatre program director until she in good hands;' she said, citing the Former colleaguesgave similar retired in I 985, Cole also faced the more efforts of Julie Bohon, Michael Burden, testimony. predictable challengesof a director and Darcey Engen, Martha Johnson, Sandra Julie Bolton, theatre professor who professor."Always,we wanted to do Schulte and Sandra Agustin. worked alongside Cole for ten years, good plays,"she said. "Then as now, we Ever the dynamo, Cole seems to have perhaps said it best. "Ailenehas an wanted to keep the degree programs maintained her high energy even in enormous capacity for love,"she said. rigorous so we could attract good "When I think of her, 1think of retirement. "I volunteer every Tuesdayat students:• the College,"she said. Cole also belongs devotion and commitmenL" Over the years Cole was guided by a to a book club and makes quilts with a These gifts were sorely needed when strong directorial ethic. "I'm strict," she group at her church. She enjoys Cole first came to Augsburg.According admitted. "I expected students to attend gardening and walking her dog. "Ailene'spresence in our lives affected how we see the world, how we understand the impact of theatre on our human journey, how we wrestle with the big questions of life, how we treat one another, and how we love theatre. "-Assistant professor Darcey Engen to Bolton, Cole was a one-woman dynamo. "She did everything except act. She directed, built sets, designed and hung lights, even made costumes." "My first year, I announced we'd do fall and spring plays and a Lenten drama," Cole recalled."Then I learned that up to that point, the acting class did one play a year." Not discouraged, Cole announced "Skin of Our Teeth,"which became an irony in itself when she had to scrape together a cast. Thetheatre's first home wasthe old music building. "I had to negotiate with organ students to use the space for dress rehearsals and performances,"she said. What little scenery existed lay on the basement floor and often got weL From these humble beginnings, Cole developed the departmenL "Through rehearsals and know their lines."Cole also planned the action on stage before rehearsal "It gave the cast a starting point," she said. LenoreFranzen is a freelance writer who lives in St. Paul. A faculty member in the English department once performed under Cole's direction. He described her style as being able to evoke from the performers, their roles, never telling them how to read a line. 'Iwo of her former students now teach in the theatre department , Darcey Engen, assistant professor,and Michael Burden, associate professor. l!ngen's words ~ ~~ r While these details may fade for some of Cole's "theatre family;' to a person they look forward to her annual Christmas message.As much a signature as her pony tail, the letter keeps everyone connected with a year's worth of Cole's inspiring observations. And alwaysshe ends with the benediction befitting a beloved family:"Blessyou." I : . Fonner student Lisa (Pestka) Anderson '86 enjoys a moment with Prof. Emerita Allene Cole. ~ ~ '~ ~,,-. -' -.; •. ., : .. · • . ' -~n- . [u(t] On Apti I 3, Mbm!n's Resoun:~Cent~ directorand historyprofmorJacqueline DeVriesthanked Ruth Schmidt 'SZ, whosegift ptrwid«I ~ fund',ngto dedicat~ ~ ant~ in honorof former Augsbu,yEnglish profmorAnnePedenon.{Right] Family members and frifflds of Annr Prdman Wl!re on hand as ~ Women's llesaun:eCent~ was dediwt ed. [L to R, bad row] Juanita and Homer l'l!derson,Joya and ~ l'l!derson,Gary Prdman. [Frontrow] Ruth Schmidt 'SZ, Corl Tollman, Pro/. &nfflta Ruth Aaskav '53. SUMMER 2000 SU DOR{E,mathematics, NANCY GUILBEAULT, counseling and health promotion, senior ROSSMURRAY, BEVSTRATTON, religion, and Faith KirkhamHawkinspresented "Educating Whole Persons:Renewing the Courage to Teach and Learn• at the conference SustainingInnovation: Content and Pedagogyfor a New Century. GRACEDYRUD,psychology and ERINDOOLEY'99, presented "Perception of Chance, Self-talk,and Gambling Behavior," a poster that was researched and compiled by Dyrud, Dooley,and BridgitRobinson-Rieglerat the Midwestern PsychologicalAssociation meeting, In Chicago In May. MARKENGEBRETSON, physics, presented a technical lecture, "Space Weather: PlasmaAstrophysicsas EnvironmentalScience,• and a public lecture, "The Power of Metaphors: How Inventions, ScientificIdeas, and Current EventsHave Influenced ChristianWorldviews,"at Luther College, Iowa, In March. Seven Augsburg psychology students (DANNIELLE FLADTEN, MELISSA GREGORY, KARLAHASSLEMAN, TAMARAIERDE,ANDREANEVIN, DEBORAHNIMZ.and STACY WATERMAN) presented their original research at the Minnesota undergraduate Psychology Conference at MacalesterCollege In April. GARRYHESSER,sociology and urban studies, conducted a faculty workshop, "Community-based Leaming and Service-Leaming,•for the annual convention of the Texas Community College Teachers AssociationIn Austin, March 4. CHRISKIMBALL, academic dean, and KRISTINANDERSON,art, presented "Designing NorwegianAmerican Identity: Church BuildingIn the TwinCities, 1BS4-1930,'' at the Minnesota HistoryCenter. HEATHER KLEMPP '99 was copresenter with NANCYSTEBLAY, psychology, presented a research paper at the American Psychologylaw Society 2000 Blennlal Conference in New Orleans, "Memory for pretrial publicityand juror decision making.• Steblay also presented the work of SARAH GINKEL'99, "Ameta-analytictest of underlying assumptions for anatomically-detalleddoll use in child abuse Investigations.• LEIEUNELOCKETand ANN LUTTERMAN-AGUILAR, Center for Global Education, presented a workshop, "ExperientialApproaches to Issuesof DiversityIn Study Abroad Programs in Mexico,• at the Associationof Academic Programs In LatinAmerica and the Caribbean Conference In Oaxaca, Mexico,In February. REGINAMcGOFF,Center for Global Education, presented a workshop, International Familiesand the Dil=mas They Face: A Simulation,at the InternationalWomen'sDay Conference in SL Paul in March. JOSEPHUNDERHILL-CADY, polltlcal science, and junior English major ANDREACOBERY,co-presented "The Throat d War: Ewllvlng AmericanJustificationsfor Death in Battle at the Endd the Cold War," at the International StudiesAssociation Annual Meeting in Im Angeles in March. AUGSBURG NOW 6 • CAMPUSNEWS "Take Me Out to the Ballpark" Keepingtradr,continued Researching baseball as urban history KATHY SCHWALIE, .,.__ admlnlstntlon/MIS, prma1leda keynote- "TheMagical InformationSystemsProject Management:Revullngthe Masten' Secrets,• at the ProjectManagement InstituteInformationSystemsSpecial lnlen!St GIOup(PMI-ISSIG) 41h AnllllllProfessional o-lopment SeminarIn OrlandoIn May. She also spolre at lhe 16th Annual Computer lnfonnatlonSystems(CIS) Confelenc:e In EiluOalre, Wis., as wellas at a nationalconference. bothIn Mardi. By Lenore Franzen ~ rooted in a pre-industrial American past. i j Like many progressives of his era, j Jones was concerned with designing a :i: capitalist society that didn't feed already l e growing class tensions. ~ Kimball, an urban historian with a l~~ iaiii "'"'::' ~ passion for baseball, described the uniqueness of their research. "We're 11 In 1912, the MinneapolisMiller>rebuilt and expanded NicolletPart<,their home that was replaced later by Metropolitan Stadium. What does baseball have to do with urban identity? As two Augsburg professors are discovering, quite a bit. Christopher W. Kimball, academic dean and associate professor in the history department , has teamed with Kristin Anderson, art department chair, on a research project that will draw out these connections. They are well on their way to breaking new ground on a very old pastime. "Last fall we received a grant from the Minnesota Historical Society to write an article," said Anderson. "In it we plan to use Nicollet Park in Minneapolis and Lexington Park in St. Paul as lenses through which to view the construction of urban identities in the Twin Cities. We'll describe the ways ballparks attempted to blur class lines and mediate class conflict while promoting the identity of each city." Nicollet Park, located at Nicollet Avenue and 31st Street, was home to the American Association Minneapolis Millers from 1896 to 1955. The American Association St. Paul Saints played at Lexington Park, on the corner of University and Lexington Avenues, from 1897 to 1903 and 1910 to 1956. Today, both spaces are commercial ly developed. Anderson and Kimball's research goes well beyond the ties these parks have with Augsburg College. "During the 1940s, the College's baseball and football teams played at the parks on occasion:' said Anderson. connecting several fields-sports history, urban history and architectural designthat scholars haven't fully add ressed before," he said. He and Anderson's shared interest in the designed environment has led to other collaborative work, notab ly the history of Norwegian-America n churches in the Twin Cities. DAVIDWASHINGTON, business/MIS,presentedat the NallonalO,ganizltionof Social SecurityClaimants'Representatives ConferenceIn N- Orleanslastfall. Honon/Awards For their article, they have relied on a number of primary sou rces archived at local libraries and history museums. Because the New York Giants purchased the Millers and the Los Angeles Dodgers bought the Saints, Kimball and Given their common history, the parks make a natural research pairing. They share nearly identical life spans, from the 1890s to 1950s, with renovations in the 1910s. Nicollet Park -· and Lexington Park differed from the symmetrica l automobile-oriented suburban stadia built in the 1950s and 1960s. Both were located on the edge of an urban core and along major streetcar lines. As Kimball and Anderson note, the appearan ce, location, and access to the The St Paul Saints played at LexingtonPart<at Universityand parks mirror LexingtonAves.until 19S6. professional baseball's search for a more middle-class audience Anderson have also gathered source and the transportation technologies of material from the Giamatti Research the time. Center of the National Baseball Hall of Their article promises to fascinate local Fame in Coopers town, N. Y. baseball history buffs and urban Anderson and Kimball hope their article historians equally. In 1912, for example, will appear in the Minnesota Historical the Millers hired local architect Harry Society's quarterly, MinnesotaHistory. Wild Jones (designer of Butler Square "Our long-range goal is to write a book and the Lakewood Cemetery Chapel) to on ballparks and urban culture in the create a new entrance gate an d ticket Twin Cities," said Kimball. office. Jones chose a charming village look to reflect baseball's claim to be LenoreFranzenis a freelancewriterwho livesin St. Paul. :f Recent survey proves the value of Lutheran education Findings from a recent survey commissioned by the Lutheran Educational Conference of North America (LECNA) prove that a four-year education at a Lutheran liberal arts college or university has distinct benefits over education in public institutions. Lutheran college graduates enjoy an education in which they were more involved in campus life through student activities, in which they found opportunity for leadership roles, and in which they were more likely to develop friendships for life. Graduates of Lutheran colleges, when compared to graduates of flagship public universities, reported the following: Specifically, Lutheran college graduates are more likely to: • they expressedgreater satisfaction with the overoll quality of their education and ~t better prepared for graduate school and their firstjobs; • they repomd similar levels of advan~ education and income; and • they wa-esignificantly more lilcdy to complete their degttt in four years. The survey compiled the telephone responses of 2,400 college and university alumni from the ynrs 1958-93 to a series of questions about their college experience and wort life since graduation. The responses show that AUGSBURGNOW • graduate in four years; • be committed to social values and social justice; and • be actively invoi-1 in their churches and communities. The report, "Reclaiming Lutheran Students," al.socompiles responses of parents of Lutheran 9th- and 10th-grade students, and Lutheran "thought leaders," people working in the Lutheran Church. The report found that Lutheran parmts expect the kinds of benefits and outcomes documented by Lutheran college alumni, but believe that public institutions are equally capable of producing them, and place higher value on the reputation and facilities offered by public schools. Lutheran parents understand the cost of attending Lutheran colleges, but underestimate the extent of financial aid available. The parents are generally not familiar with individual Lutheran higher education institutions. Most people working in the Lutheran Church do not believe that Lutheran colleges prepare their students any differently than public institutions. They, too, do not understand the financial support available to students at Lutheran colleges. Only five percent of all Lutheran high school graduates attend a Lutheran college or university. With the results of this research, LECNA hopes to inaease that number. They have created a special Web page to present the research findings and help parmts make choices about colleges with their tecnagen. VISit <www.collegevalue.com> . NANCYGRUNDAHl.music,has been honored by the Mayflower Chun:h (UCC) for 20 yurs as director of the MayflowerChoir. BILLMONSMA, phy,la. iecelYedI Templeton Course Pnlglamawa'd, and Is lhe fifth Augsbulgf1C1111r member to be recognlad by Iha Templeton Foundation for telehlng in the area of science 111dllllglon. HOWARD OLSON, regent emetltus and retired development officer. received the Reuel Harmon lttiard , an annual recognition al exemplary semce to parllland trailsin Minnesota by the Pmlil11111 ll'alls Council of Minnesota . Junior NICOLE WARNER '01 won second place In the ThuBday Music.alcompetition In Maldl. Newsnotes IEANNEBOEH,~W quoted In the Star lHbune lltldt "What Could Bring on Recasslan.• Sunday, Feb. 27. MARKENGEBRETSON, phylla. provided Information on the Northern lights fo, the winier 19'9 issue of Boundary"'1tm Joutr,ol. an.-fatunld NORMAN HOLEN. In the April 26 Issue al the SunCulffllt Central. M excerpt fnlm the anicle says,""-sketches rftWII Holen for lhe artist he Is, a man with an eye for lhe ordinary and the talent to make It~-- HERALDIOHNSON,EFSC,WIS elected president-elect of lhe Minnesota Associationof Flnlndll Aid Administrators (MAFAA) . He attended the 2000 Natlonal Ladershlp Confen!nce by die National Assodltion of Rnnlll Aid Administrators(NASFM)Mlldl 5-7. DAVIDlARSON, load of ..... was named chairman al JoinHindi Day,• -. nationalllnllllthe connecling ~ and adulls in nelghbolhoodVlllunlenmNOIIMA NOONAN.palllal sdenc.. - 1n1er,rie111ed on WCCOAM radio~ about tanner Soviet Un1anpresidentMllhlll Golbachev's recent ¥islt to Mlnnesata . DIAN£ PIKE,soclologJ. aindudld an eldemill ~ __,lllr thedlpatmentals«lalogJ•'college. FOUllTUN AUGSBURGSTUDENTS andASTAFFMEMBYdelegates to lhis yam's24th Annull hn-NrbnSIUdl!ntl.Mdmhip Comnnce. MINNEAPOLIS , MN COMMENCEMENT 2 000 • 7 AugsburgColkge • Augsburg College • Augsburg College • Augsburg College • Augsburg College • Augsburg College • Augsburg College COMMENCEMENT 2 0 0 0 THECLASS OF2000 - TAKINGTHENEXTSTEP Abby Mildbrand wins Alberg Five Augsburg gra duates reflect on their Augsburg education and the next steps in their learning journey. Leadership Award Student ActivitiesCouncil, a planning member for the Annual Seminar in Applied Ethics,and as house manager for the pre-health house in Anderson Hall. Michelle Basham B.AJcommunication, Weekend College Activities/Awards (while student): Founder, executive director and registered lobbyist for Project Foundation, serving homeless youth; policy fellow for the Humphrey Institute Policy Forum; founder and president of Minneapolis 35th/36th Russell Avenue North BloclcClub; co-chair and cofounder of Minnesota Homeless Youth Coalition; 1999 Minneapolis chapter president of the Minnesota DFL Feminist Caucus; 1997 Woman of the Year Award, Skyway Business and Professional Women's Association; City of Minneapolis Award for community service in 1996; and current candidate for the Minnesota state legislature. Future Plans/Dreams: "My immediate goal is to be elected state representative ultimately I'd love to be a U.S.senator. I'm also planning to attend graduate school to work on a master's in public administration." Activities/Awards (while student): Vice president of student body as a junior; Honors Program graduate; internships with the U.S. Congress (working for Congressman BillLuther) and the White House. Future Plans/Dreams: "I am attending the divinity school at the University of Chicago this fall, and I think I've received a really solid foundation here for future graduate work. I know that I will be taking the values of the College with me as I pursue my Master of Divinity degree." StephanieLein B.A./theatre arts Activities/Awards (while student): Internship at the Guthrie Theatre; Honors Program graduate; Augsburg College Augsburgian commissioner; numerous theatre productionsincluding assistant director of The Misanthrope, stage manager for Antigone, Rosalind in As You Like It and Masha in The Thru Sisters. Future Plans/Dreams: "I would like to go to grad school to study directing and eventually be a director in the Twin Cities - maybe even teach. I think Augsburg has a fabulous theatre p mm - lt"i thebb t ln the Twin Oties for private colleges.Once you have completed your major you reallyappreciate and realizewhat an excellentprogram this is." Sher!YMyers Master of Arts in Leadership Intended use of degree: "I have been able to apply much of what I have learned [at Augsburg] in my capacity as board president of a statewide non-profit Working with other master's candidates and the professors has allowed me to develop critical thinking skillsthat I did not have before, and apply this to both my volunteer activities and my work life. My intention for acquiring this degree was to broaden the way I thought about the world around me, and this has certainly been accomplished." Mildbrand is also a student-athlete on the soccer and softball teams. One of her nominators stated, "Abby's natural ability to think about involving a variety of people in the programs she coordinates is a true breath of fresh air." Abby Mildbrand, a sophomo re &om Greenwood, Wis., is the 2000 recipient of the Linda Schrempp Alberg Leadership Award. Mildbrand is a pre-physician assistant studies major. She has been active in student campus activitiesand student life as an orientation leader,as issues and ideas chairperson in the Augsburg The award was established by the family, colleagues,alumni and friends of Linda Schrempp Alberg in recognition of her 19 years at Augsburg as director of residence life and associate dean of student affairs and her commitment and leadership in the field of student affairs. She died on June 13, 1996,at the age of 44. The Leadership Award is given annually to an Augsburg undergraduate student who reflects the qualities of leadership and commitment to enhancing college life that distinguished the professional life of Alberg. Students are nominated by members of the campus community. Seniors choose honored faculty and staff The 2000 graduating class chose the following faculty and staff members (one from each division) to honor and represent them at the Commencement ceremony: JanelleBussert, assistant professor of religion, Division of Humanities Larry Ragland, professor of computer science, Division of Natural Science and Mathematics Curt Paulsen, associate professor of social work, Division of Professional Studies RichardC. Nelson, professor of history, Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences David T. Wold, director of ministries and campus pastor The honored faculty and staff are chosen for academic excellenceand skill in teaching, for guidance and assistance to students in personal advancement outside the classroom environment and for being an ambassador for and contributor to the values and ideals of Augsburg. Pan Asian student awards given The Pan-Asian Student Services program recognized 55 students for academic excellenceand achievement at the second annual recognition awards banquet. Twenty-six students with grade point averagesof 3.5 and higher received Academic Excellenceawards, and 29 students with grade point averages between 3.0 and 3.4 receivedAcademic Achievement awards. Three special awards were given: The Community ServiceAward, to Youa Yang;the Leadership Award to Emily Chen; and the Special Distinction Award to Akiko Ito. Chiho Okuizumi B.SJ music therapy Activities/Awards (while studen t): JazzBand, Riverside Singers,Concert Band, brass ensembles, guitar quartet, euphonium soloist at her own Commencement ceremonies, Hognander Scholar; music therapy dioical internship in Tallahasee,Fla. for Leon County, working with people &om one to 90 years old. FuturePlans/Dreams:"I was aaq,ted intn the graduate program [in music therapy/music performance)at Montclair State Unnoasity in New Jersey.My 'dream' future would be ID practice music therapyduringthe dayand performat night- maybein a big orchestrapit or on Broadwayor in a jazzsetting." SUMMER2000 ~ ..... accepts honors"""' EarlAllon. dean al the Colege. at the as LarryClod:eU, inlaim .mociale dean for '-1.«y lllbin, loab on. <:on,,ocation, AUGSBURGNOW 8 • COMMENCEMENT2000 Martin Sabo receives Augsburg's first honorary degree U.S. Rep. Martin Olav Sabo '59 was awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters (Honoris Causal at the 2000 Commencement ceremony on May 21 - the first honorary degree given by Augsburg College. AugsburgCollege• AugsburgCollege• AugsburgCollege• the degree. Sabo was introduced by sociology professor Gordon Nelson. "To the College, I thank you. I thank you for the education you gave me, for the experience you gave me, for teachers like Carl Chrislock," Sabo repsonded. Sabo's remarkable life of public service exemplifies the dedication of Augsburg College to stewardship and vocation. In his 11th term representing Minnesota's Fifth Congressional District, has served in the House of Representatives since 1978. He currently serves on the Appropriations, Standards of Official Conduct and Democratic Policy committees. Prior to his election to Congress, Sabo served in the Minnesota Legislature (1961-78), including spending six years as Speaker of the House and four years as Minority Leader. Sabo also served for 12 years on Augsburg's Board of Regents. History Professor Emeritus Carl Chrislock, one of Sabo's most respected teachers from undergraduate days, assisted President Frame in bestowing Dr. James Ford, retiring chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives, spoke to the Augsburg community. VickiAman reflects on the experience of Weekend Collegestudents in reaching their educational goals. PresidentFramecongratulatesRep. Martin Sabo'59 upon receivinghis honorarydegree. Marina Christensen Justice Award to Dwayne Lowman Dwayne Lowman, a senior urban studies and political science major, was selected as the 2000 recipient of the Marina Christensen Justice Award. This award is given each year to the graduating senior whose communityservice work best illustrates Augsburg's motto, "Education for Service" - itself brilliantly displayed in Marina Christensen Justice's personal and professional dedication to the vitalization of urban communities. the Minneapolis Consortium of Community Developers, and worked assiduously with Augsburg's CLASS office, the Writing Lab and as a volunteer tutor. In 1999 he won the Pan Afrikan Student Leader Award, and has also received the Martin Sabo Public and Community Services Scholarship. "My short-term goals are to stay involved with the West Bank Community Coalition and to study in Augsburg international students led the Classof 2000 processionInto Melby Hallfor commencement "[Dwayne] has devoted himself to serving others, both within the Augsburg and wider Cedar-Riverside communiti es." -Augsburg faculty member During his time at Augsburg, Lowman has served as president and chair of the West Bank Community Coalition, a community organization of which Augsburg is part. Lowman was also president of the freshmen class, vice president of the student body and chair of the Student Senate. Over the entire span of his four years, he served the Wednesday Night Out program as a volunteer, organized the 1999 Night Out Celebration for the Cedar-Riverside community, worked with the FANS program at the Brian Coyle Community Center, interned at Germany by way of the Rotary Scholar program," said Lowman. "After two years I would like to study public administratio n at the Humphrey Institute. I have long-term goals in two areas, the first being public service and the second being teaching:' The respect and affection Lowman has won from his colleagues are reflected in the words an Augsburg faculty member, "More than any student I have observed at Augsburg in the past 23 years, he has devoted himself to serving others, both within the Augsburg and wider CedarRiverside communities." Newty-graduatedJared Trostand his familysharilsome lighb!rrncinmm • 1lle commencementreception. AUGSBURG Dwayne Lowman (right) receiwd the Marina Christensen Justiceaward Imm President Frame forbestexemplifyingAugsburg',motto, "Educationfor SeMCe.• AUGSBURGNOW Augsburg College • Augsburg College • Augsburg College • AugsbW MINNEAPOLIS,MN ~e COMMENCEMENT 2000 • 9 • Augsburg College• Augsburg College• AugsburgCollege• AugsburgCollege• Augsburg College• AugsburgCollege• AugsburgCollege COMMEN C EMEN T 2 000 Boardof Regents chairperson KathyTunheim congratulates Carol Piepenburg as she receivesher diploma. Professoremeritus of history Cari Chrislock'37, President Frame and commencement speaker Rev.James Ford led the administration, regents, and faculty from Melby Hall. A parkfilledwith proud parents, fammesand friends await.Ithe Oau of 2000 as they leave the commencement ceremony for the rec~tion. Chw of 2000 graduates Jenn~orReruenbrinkand Adam Roeschcelebrate the day. The golden anniversaryClau of 19SOproceued with the Classof 2000, marking their own anniversaryand welcoming the new graduates to the alumni family. DwayneLowrNn turns and waves to the camera a he headsout of ceremony. CO MMENCEMENT 589 2000 Candidates for gnuluationAupburg's largestgraduating class 339 Day students 166 Weekend College studmts M Graduate students (Masta of Arts in Leadership, Muter of Arts in Edacatioa-Lndaship, Master of Social Work) Mlsle' ol Sodlf WDlt gradiaa (L to R) MP/ He,Ur. SondyHammiln, andi..,., Larsonpo,,r lat I last time as dalsm11e bofore,..-.g Ila dlgrwe. HONORARY DEGREE AWARDED: Doctor of Humane Ldten-M.artin 0. Sabo '59 • Augsburg College • Augsburg College • Augsburg College • Augsburg College • Augsburg Col/eye • Augsburg College • Augsburg Coll 9 SUMMER2000 AUGSBURGNOW 8 • COMMENCEMENT 2000 Martin Sabo receives Augsburg's first honorary degree U.S. Rep. Martin Olav Sabo '59 was awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters (Honoris Causa) at the 2000 Commencement ceremony on May 21 - the first honorary degree given by Augsburg College. AugsburgCollege• AugsburgCollege• AugsburgCollege• the degree.Sabo was introduced by sociology professor Gordon Nelson. "To the College, I thank you. I thank you for the education you gave me, for the experience you gave me, for teachers like Carl Chrislock," Sabo repsonded. Sabo's remarkable life of public service exemplifies the dedication of Augsburg College to stewardship and vocation. In his 11th term representing Minnesota's Fifth Congressional District, has served in the House of Representatives since 1978. He currently serves on the Appropriations, Standards of Official Condu ct and Democratic Policy committees. Prior to his election to Congress, Sabo served in the Minnesota Legislature (1961-78), including spendin g six years as Speaker of the House and four years as Minority Leader. Sabo also served for 12 years on Augsburg's Board of Regents. History Professor Emeritus Carl Chrislock, one of Sabo's most respected teachers from undergraduate days, assisted President Frame in bestowing Dr. James Ford, retiring chaplain of the U.S.Howe of Representatives, spoke to the Augsburg community. VickiAman reflectson the experience of WeekendCollege students in reaching their educational goals. President Frame congratulates Rep. Martin Sabo '59 upon receiving his honorary degree. Marina Christensen Justice Award to Dwayne Lowman Dwayne Lowman, a senior urban studies and political science major, was selected as the 2000 recipient of the Marina Christensen Justice Award. This award is given each year lo the graduating senior whose communityservice work best illustrates Augsburg's motto, "Education for Service" - itself brilliantly displayed in Marina Christensen Justice's personal and professional dedication lo the vitalization of urban communities. the Minneapolis Consortium of Community Developers, and worked assiduously with Augsburg's CLASS office, the Writing Lab and as a volunteer tutor. In 1999 he won the Pan Afrikan Student Leader Award, and has also received the Marlin Sabo Public and Comm unity Services Scholarship. "My short-term goals are lo stay involved with the West Bank Community Coalition and to study in Aug,burg international students led the Class of 2000 procession into Melby Hallfor commencement. "[Dwayne] has devoted himself to serving others, both within the Augsburg and wider Cedar-Riverside communitie s. " - Augsburg faculty member During his time al Augsburg, Lowman has served as president and chair of the West Bank Community Coalition, a community organization of which Augsburg is part, Lowman was also president of the freshmen class, vice president of the student body and chair of the Student Senate. Over the entire span of his four years, he served the Wednesday Night Out program as a volunteer, organized the 1999 Night Out Celebration for the Cedar-Riverside community, worked with the FANS program at the Brian Coyle Community Center, interned at Germany by way of the Rotary Scholar program:' said Lowman. "After two years I would like to study public administration at the Humphrey Institute. I have long-term goals in two areas, the first being public service and the second being teaching ." The respect and affection Lowman has won from his colleagues are reflected in the words an Augsburg faculty member, "More than any student I have observed al Augsburg in the past 23 years,he has devoted himself to serving others, both within the Augsburg and wider CedarRiverside communities. • • -·» ' \ II Ille M.JGSBURG - Dw•yne LowmArl(right) receivedthe Marina Christensen)usticl! award from Pmident Frame for best exemplifying Augsburg'• motto, "Education for SeMce.• AUGSBURGNOW Newly-graduatedJaredTrostand his family shartl,ome r,gi-m, .commencement reception. AugsburgCollege• Augsburg College• AugsburgCollege• Au! MINNEAPOLIS, MN COMMENCEMENT2000 • 9 • Augsburg Co//• • Augsburg College • AugsburgCollege• AugslJllrgCollege• AugsburgCollege• AugsburgCollege• AugsburgCollege COMMENCEMENT 2000 Boardof Regents chairperson Kathy Tunheim congratulatesCarol Piepenburg as she receives her diploma. Professoremeritus of history Carl Chrislock'37, President Frameand commencement speaker Rev.James Ford led the administration,regents, and facultyfrom Melby Hall. A parl<filledwith proud parents, familiesand friends awaits the Cfall of 2000 as they leavethe commencement ceremony for the reception. Classof 2000 graduates JennfferRensenbrinkand Adam Roeschcelebrate the day. The golden anniversaryClassof 1950 proceued with the Classof 2000, marking their own anniversaryand welcoming the new graduates to the alumni family. Dwayne Lowmanturns and waves to the camera • he hNds out of ceremony. COMMENCEM ENT 2000 589 Candidatesfor graduationAugsburg'slargestgraduatingdass 339 Day stuclen ts 166 WeekendCollege students 84 Graduate students (Master of Arts in Leadership, Master of Arts in Education-Leadership. Master of Social Work) Mosler of Social11\atigraduates (L to R)Mry Hera. s.llfy Hlmmin . aild ~ I.arsonpose for a lauttime as classmo~ befo<e~ Ila degree . HONORARY DEGREEAWARDED: Doctor of Humane Lettel'5-Martin 0. Sebo 'S9 IW!rge • Augsburg College • Augsburg College • Augsburg College • Augsburg College • Augsburg College • Augsburg College • Augsburg SUMMER2000 AUGSBURGNOW liege 10 • DEVELOPMENTNEWS Lutheran Brotherhood and Strommen family gifts establish a marketing major at Augsburg a the future."saysLori Lohman,associate j professorof businessadministration and New major includesteaming about people 1t coordinator of the major. j Collegesare accustomedto receivinggifts from their alumni-indeed , they depend on it In one case, Aul!liburghas been fortunate to benefit from a substantialgift givenby the employerof an Augsburg alumnus in honor of his exemplary service. Included in the marketing major, and rather unique in the field,is an aspect of training that Clair Strommen recommends with great conviction from his experiencein the insurance field-that ofleaming interpersonal skills. Interpersonal skillsare needed whether a person is a 'doctor, lawyer,men:hant, or chief, believesStrommen. "The people who have reallysucceededare the ones who have the technicalskill,but then they also know how to deal with people:• saysStrommen. "To the best of my knowledge,there's not one school that deals with people knowledge, i.e. developingpeople relationships." The course that includes the Wilson training, BuildingInterpersonalWorking Relationships, is requiredfor all marketing majors, and is open to other students as an elective. "There isn't a fieldat Aug.iburgthat wouldn't benefit [from the Wilson Learning training], whether it be coaching or teaching,"saysStrommen. In I 994, Clair Strommen '46 retired from Lutheran Brotherhood as chair of its board of directors.He had servedthe fraternalorganization since I980 as president and CEO, andboard chair since 1987. In fact, his ties to the company date back to 1956, when he first joined LB as a field agent, before establishinghis own insurance agency. The Strommen FamilyBusiness Endowment enables Augsburgto establish a major in marketing for both day and weekendstudents, beginning in the fall To date, students have only been able to study marketing as a concentration within the businesscurriculum. Augsburgbecomes one of three private collegesin Minnesota to offer a marketing major. 2000 Goal: $20 milhm,J,,0.... 2000 ,Ii is in keepingwith Aug.iburg'svision for By BetseyNorgard Upon his retirement, and in honor of his long and remarkable service, the Lutheran Brotherhood board designateda gift of $250,000 in his name. Strommen and his wife,Gladys(Boxrud) '46, and family, decided to giveit to AugsburgCollege, This sum has been matched with the intent to support businesseducation and fullyendow a chair in the future. REACHINOTHE GOAL AUGSBURG Thirty years ago, Strommen's insurance agency,Strommen and Associates,was invited by the Wilson Learning Corporation to participate in the same kind of sales training Wdson provided for major national corporations. The effecton Strommen's company,in his view,was remarkable. "It literallychanged the business that we were in, and it changed our corporation dramatically,"he says. He subsequently introduced the same training to Lutheran Brotherhood agents,with the same results. Instead of focusingsolelyon closingthe sale of a product, the Wilson program trains salespeopleto focus on understanding and meeting the needs and objectivesof their customers. "Sellingis not pitching a product; sellingis helping people solve their problems. The most powerful salespeople are the people who spend time helping you find out your objectivesand sharing possiblesolutions," comments Strommen. This approach lits well within an Aul!liburgeducation."Given the strong economy and the need for employeeswho understand what marketing is about, we see this major as the perfect opportunity to provide our students with an education that will help them to succeedin their careers.Such an education blends both the liberalarts and professionalstudies, and it Clair Strommen is a Distinguished Alumnus, a former regent,anda member of the AthleticHall of Fame. He has receivedhonorary doctoral degreesfrom Wittenberg Universityand St Olaf College.In 1982 he was honored by the insurance industry with the G. Bennet SerrillAward,the highest given to a member of that profession in Minnesota In I 992 he receivedthe Wittenberg Award from the Luther Institute for outstanding serviceto church and society. GladysStrommen has servedtwo terms on the Board of Regents.In 1982 she was a co-founder of the AugsburgAssociatesand remains an activemember. The Strommen FamilyBusiness Endowment includes the Sttommens' two children and their families,Nancy (Strommen) '71 and John-Mark Stensvaag '69, and Robert '74 and Andrea (Johnson) Strommen '75. Homecoming 2000 "CelebratingOld Main; 100 Years,100 Memories" October 5-8, 2000 Celebrate theclassreunions-Classesof 1950, 1960, 1975, 1990 ..~ -~"'~ Aa ol Mud. 31, 2000, Slo.7 I(,- -LI W..udonnatiom million .._. ti.. Aupl,a-, 2000 pn,joct, ..JIti.. <>Ht...dlmtlhdlanal Adat (612>330-1613• (BOO)273-0617. Au.i,... V1111 ti..~ Wei,,-pal <www...,.i,......lu>, THE AUGSBURG FuNo• Goal:12million L, Deeeml.r2000 S1,ooo,ooo to A. al~31, 30), .l.8milliaa •inclucl.J in tl.aAu,,lnus 2000 tot.I Spring Phonathon goes over the top The 1999-2000Phonathon IDppldIts goalof $110,000early in die aprina, and reacheda total of $120,096-• increase of 209(, 0ffl' ... JI& A dozen students spent -'f 650 houn callingAup acblmnga pledge rate of 34'11,1111d iDdudins., new donon, repor11Alllf Hem, diRctor of telemublinglllddlNd mail programs.Porty-a ,-:mt '11 donors wereableto matchtheirpfta throughanplopasor other pn,pma Monies nlledthrough thePhonalhon suppon The Augsburg FuDd,the IJIDual,wuatrided funding(I/ the CoUep. Senior communication and theatre arts major Trena Bolden spoke on behalf ol students in thanksfor scholarships and financial aid they receM at ~ thank-you celelxation at Aa,g,burg Home. More than 200 donon attended this annual ewnL Digging the link. ..The link sl,;ywa y gets an officialgroundbreaking. bringing together~ team colllborating to conM<t Undell l.lbraryw,'th Svedrup Hall And ~ Quad. (I. to R) Bert Sandberg '50, (en,y Carlson '48, Did<Adamson (via! president for finance) , I.any b&nch, President F,tohn Pllubon, And Rick Thoni (director ol Rochester Program). AUGSBURGNOW We apologize.••The foUowingpeople were inadvertently omitted or listed incomcdy in the Annual Report of Donors 1998-99publishedin the spring. We apologizr for the errors. JohnN. Schwartz'(;I, Presidmt's Qub; KyleAnderson '84, ManhallCouncil; William Anderson'86, President's Oub; Kari 8a£US'88, c.aitnry Oub MINNEAPOLIS, MN SPORTS• 11 Four named Augsburg Honor Athletes By Don Stoner Four Aug.,burgCollegesenior studentathlms who have cxalled in both the cwsroom and the athletic fieldswere named Honor AlbJdes by the Allgsburg men's and women'sathletic coachesin early May.It is the highest honor Aug.,burg gift$ to its senior student-athletes, Josh Cagle (Sr., Faribault, Minn.) and Jake Kem (Sr., Faribault, Minn.) were named men's Honor Athletes, and Carrie Lind (Sr., Coon Valley,Wis.) and Jodi Soule (Sr., Cannon Falls, Minn.) were named women's Honor Athletes. In addition, the men's athletic department honored Kevin Van Rossum (Sr., Green Bay,WIS.)as the second Male Athlete of the Yearfor his achievements for the Auggie men's basketball and men's golf teams. HONORATHLETES Josh Cagle earned AU-Americahonors three times for the Auggie wrestling team, which won the Division Ill national championship three times and finished second once during Cagle's tenure. Cagle finished fourth In the nation at 142 pounds In 1998and second in the nation at 149 pounds in 1999.This season, en route to winning the national championship at 149 pounds, Cagle became just the second Auggie In school history to go through a single season unbeaten, finishing 40-0. His 139-17 career record places him seventh in school history In career wins. JakeKem,a freesafetyfor the Auggie footballteam, oorralled12 interceptionsin his four-yearcareerat Augg>wg.the thirdhighest total in schoolhistory. He also finished his career with 221 tackles,leading the team in tackleshis last two seasons.In the classroom,Kem carrieda 3.75 gradepoint averagewith a physicsmajor. Carrie Lind transferred to Augsburg from Wisconsin-LaCrosse before her junior season and made an immediate impact on the women's track and field team, earning second-place honors in the nation in the indoor 20-pound weight throw in both the 1999and 2000 seasons. She set the school's record for the weight throw in her first collegiate meet, and continued to build on the mark until reaching a then-MIAC-reoord 57-feet, 10-1/4-inch effort last season. In the classroom, Lind carries a 3.85 gradepoint average with majors of youth and family ministry and psychology. Jodi Soule played women's basketball at Augsburg for three seasons, after playing at the College of St. Benedict In her freshman year. A starting guard as a senior, Soule led the Auggiesin scoring. averaging 12.2 points per game, while also contributing 28 steals and 41 assists, as Augsburg doubled its win totals from a season ago. Soule scored in double figures in I 8 of her 25 games her senior season, including nine of her last 10 games. A communication major with a 3.73 grade-point average,Soule will graduate with departmental honors in communication this spring. AUGSBURGMALE ATHLETE OF THE \'UR Kevin Van Rossum excelledin both men's basketball and men's golf at Augsburg. In basketball,Van Rossum finished his career I 5th on Augsburg's career scoring list with 1,025points, part of Auggie teams that won the MIAC title and advanced to the NCAA Division Ill national playoffstwice and to the MIAC playoffsall four years of his tenure. Van Rossum set Augsburg's career record for three-point field goals with 239, the second-most three-pointers ever by any MIAC player. In men's golf, Van Rossum became the fourth Auggie golfer to earn medalist honors at the MIAC championships, and this spring, he became the first Auggie since I 997 to qualify for the NCAA Division III national championships, finishing 39th overall. Augsburg women's hockey team accomplishes another 'first' with national tournament berth By Don Stoner JoshCagle JakeKem CarrieLind Jodi Soule KevinVanRossum Spring 2000 Sports Reviews By Don Stoner MEN'SAND WOMEN'SOUTDOOR TRACICANDFll!I.D Augsburg' s softball team finished the year with an 11-11 mark in the MIAC anda 15-23 overall mark. Included were imprasiw doublc:headersweq,s of ConcordiaMoorhead, Bethel,SL Catherine and Macalc:sterIn MIAC play. The RUOn washighlighted by the playof third basemanTully Kaiser (Sr., Minaeapolil,Minn.), who set a newMinnesotacollegiate (all divisions)careerstolc:nbase remrd, with 108.The total also put KaiserIn sixth place in NCAADivision 111 biltory for stolen buts. She becamejust the sca,ad pJaya-in Mianaota softballhistory to mxird at llut 100 hill, runs and stolen basesIn I career. She finished her calftl' with 1C1moJ NCOrdsfor base hill ( 162), runs (129), and stolc:abases(108). ..... ,. Dllple I poor6-29 CMl'lll mx>nl, iDcludinga 2-18 mark In the MIAC, tbme_llill _. bright spo11 andbapa for the future for the Rea>rd-settingperformancescontinued to pile up, as Auggieteams combined to set 20 new school marksduring the 2000 indoor and outdoor seasons. Augsburg's Carrie Lind (Sr., Coon Valley,WIS.) qualified for her fourth NCAADivision Ill national championships berth, her third as an Auggie,in the women's hammer throw. A three-time All-American, Lind has finished second In the nation twice in the indoor 20-pound weight throw (I 999, 2000) and fourth in the hammer throw (1998). Augsburg's other All-MIACoutdoor performance came from Desman Oakley (Jr., Indianola, Iowa), who provisionally qualified for the NCAA championships with a third-place, 14.n-second finish In the men's 110meter hurdles. MEN'SGOLf Thespringhalf of the Aug,burg men's golf seasonwashighlightedbytheteam's lint enlnnt In the NCAADivisionm NationalClwnpionships In three -,u-senior ltcvin VanRossum (Sr.,Gftai Bay,WIL). VanRos5wn finished 39dlovaallal thechunpion slupl.bdd in BaaleOmc. Mich. MIiii& QW among lhem wasthe play"'junior dalgnated hitwloudillder llidl Storbolm (Jr., Mmnapalil. MinnJSL LouisPut HS). wbo arned AII-MIAChoaon widia 41omimntpaformanclr at the plale dm-. He bit .447 widl highsol 33 RBI, 132 doubles aDdthrft ho- runs.Storilolmbad. tpUlding.753 sluging perceaiaee and .490 mHIDf pen:mtage. SUMMER2000 WOMEN'S GOLF Auglburg"swomm's golftam took in thespring halfof the IDOlber..., -IDbuildaqualilypfpn,gnm. Drawing_. albletesfrom other fall and winter spores. Auglburg was able to fidd a team for the spring half ol the seuon, thoughpoor -th er mnditions limited Augsburg to just one a,mpeti tioo. Augsburg's women's hockey team has been the subject of plenty of "firsts" in its five-yearhistory. The first varsity women's hockey team established at a Minnesota oollegeor university.Part of the first college women's hockey game to draw more than 6,000 fans. The first Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference regular-season championship. The first MIAC playoff title. Add to that another first this season, with Augsburg's first-ever appearance in the American Women's College Hockey Alliance Division 111national tournament, held in Boston, Mass. But one "first"- the first-= Division Ill national title - eluded the Auggies. Middlebury College(VL),the most dominant team In small-collegehockey, dismantled the Auggiesin the twogame/mlnigame series in Boston,winning the first game 5-1 and the second 8-1. "You see what you need to beat," said Augsburg head coach Jill Pohtilla, who has been with the Auggieprogram since its inception. "Middlebury has been the team to beat for years. Hopefully,in the West,we'll be the team to beat next year, and we will go into next year with the [the national tournament) as a goal." Regardlessof the outcome of the national tournament, Augsburg's women's hockey team was still proud of the experience of competing for the first-ever national title, along with being part of a strong representation of how the sport has grown in Minnesota. having won 95 games in a row in five years over their league opponents in the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) small-college division. Middebury outscored its opponents 147-18 this season. Middlebury controlled the action during the tournament from start to finish, outshooting the Auggiesby a 90-23 margin in the two games. Auggie goalie Meg Schmidt (Sr., West St. Paul, Minn.) earned a spot on the All-Tournament Team by being tested often, making 77 saves on the weekend. AngieRieger(Ir., Courtland, Minn.), the MIAC'sPlayerof the Yearin 1999-2000, scored the lone goal for the Auggicsin the first game, on a blast from Sarah Garrison (So.,West Des Moines,Iowa) with eight seconds remaining in the first period. Garrison, who earned MIAC Player of the Yearhonors at Gustavus last season before transferring to Augsburg this year, had the lone goal for the Auggiesin the second contest, a power-play goal on assists from Rieger and Erica Johnson (Sr., Blaine, Minn.), midway through the first period. Garrison was also named to the All-Tournament Team. The series marked the end of the career for five Auggie seniors, the first five seniors to play four seasons in the Augsburg women's hockey program Schmidt, Johnson, Annie Simons (Sr., South SL Paul, Minn.), Cindy Drum (Sr., Milwaukee,WIS.) and Emily Miller (Sr., Blaine, Minn.). of Minnesota and Minnesota-Duluth on the Division J kvel and Aug.,burgat the Division Ill lc:Yd- wac represented in Boston during the national championships, with the Gophers winning the Division I national title:. "The most positive thing about thil tournament is the group of women that we have with Augsburg women'• hocuy,"Pohtilla said dur ing the postgame press conference after the second contest. "There', no lock.erroom I'd rather hr in than this one, win or lose. They're great students, great athleta, great citizms, the beltgroup of people I've ever been around." At the Division Ill lrvd, Augsburg entered the national tournament after dispatching SL Benedict and rival Gustavus Adolphus in the MIAC playoffs.But Middlebury entered the tournament on an even bigger roll, Augsburg finished 21-7-1 O\'ttall and 12-1-1 in the MIAC. one win away from the school', single-season record for wins (22 in 1996-97).Over the five-year history of Augsburg', women'• hocuy program, the Auggiesare 83...f0-5. Three Minnesota teams - the UDMnity AUGSBURGNOW 12 • ALUMNI NEWS Peter Agre elected to National Academy of Sciences Peter Agre,M.D. '70 is among the 60 new members elected lo the National Academy of Sciencesat their 137th annual meeting in May. This membership is considered one of the highest honors a scientist can receive. Agre is professor of medicine and biological chemistry, and director of the MarkeyGraduate Program in Cellular and Molecular Medicine al Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, in Baltimore, MD. He has been recognized internationally for his discovery and research on aquaporins, a family of molecular water channels, that have direct implications for treatment of water balance disorders, such as kidney disease. Agre is a Distinguished Alumnus of Augsburg. His researchwas featured in the spring 2000 issue of the AugsburgNow. New faces and new jobs in the alumni office As of June I, the Alumn i and Parent Relations Office has named new staff and made organizational changes to better serve alumni , parents and friends. Nancy Toed! '94 is the new director of alumni and parent relations. A Weekend College graduate, she has been on staff in the alumni office for nine years,most recently as assistant director. She will serve as the liaison to the Alumni Board and will have responsibility for alumni and parent programs. Jeff Krengel '93 joined the alumni office staff as the new assistant director of alumni and parent relations. At Augsburg he majored in religion with a youth and family work emphasis. Prior lo joining the Augsburg staff he worked at Western lllinois University and St. Olaf College. Sharon (Holt) Garland '74 also joined the staff as administrative assistant. She was a political science major al Augsburg. Donna McLean, former alumni and parent relations director, is now director of The Augsburg Fund and responsible for the College's unrestricted ann ual giving program. Masterwork s Chorale first European tour Forty-five members of the Masterworks Chorale performed in Munich, Salzburg, Prague, and Dresden in June under the direction of Peter Hendrickson 76, director of choral activities. The tour ended in Leipzig.Germany, with their performance in the Amcriam Choral Festival,which Hendrickson has served as artistic director for five years. AUGSBU RG NOW Nancy Fogelberg receives business award Nancy Fogelberg '71 was named Minnesota's Small Business Person of the Year in May by the U.S. Small Business Association. She is president of American Artstone in New Ulm, Minn., a company that makes pre-cast architectural stone panels. Fogelberg's award was due to the progress made since Fogelberg took over the company in 1993. Sales are up nearly 300%, the staff has increased, and a new plant was built and opened two years ago. An article in the Minnesota Star Tribune on recounts the challenges faced by Fogelberg in trying to realize the vision she knewthe 70-year-old company could bring about with a new plant, updated equipment, and a nurturing management. "It was never a question of talent," Fogelberg was quoted as saying, "it was facility and equipment ." Fogelberg came to this position with experience in sales of commercial and industrial building materials. She had led her father's company, and she had experience in sales and marketing training. She was also quoted as saying that she feels the best trainin g she brought to her new position was the 11 years she taught fifth grade, and the management skills she needed to keep her class motivated and productive. www.augsburg.edu A New Look ALUMNI PROFILE ' Janice Aune, life-long learner ByLenore Franzen Janice Aune, Classof 1988, graduated with more than a degree In finance and business managment. "Augsburg instilledIn me that every day of my life I am in a Janice Aline ' 88 learningmode," she said. Aune's 30-year career at U S WEST exeplifiesthis attitude. From an entry level posiUonin 1970 Aune has moved through various areas of the company. Recentlyshe was named president of U S WESTlnterprise Networking, the fastest-growing, high-tech side of the business. In Aune's new position, learning is constant. "One of my responsibilities is to oversee the innovation, development and implementation of new products and sevicesinvolving data networking," she said. Yet her degree was nontechnical. How did she make that leap? "My coursework in business management trained me to look at business cases from a financial perspective," Aune explained. • 1also learned to read earnings and analyst reports.• Allof which comes to bear when considering a product's feasibility in a highly competitive market and how it will impact the business. Evenas a student in Augsburg's Weekend College, Aune found ways to connect what she was learning with her work. She started at U S WESTto earn money for college so she could go back to school. Along the way, Aune realizedshe wanted to do both-<:ontinue working and earn her degree. "I liked what I was doing, but I realized that without a college degree, I was at a disadvantage for formal opportunities within the company" she said. "I knew my education was going to be pivotal." And it was. Aune worked long hours at U S WESTand took classesin the Weekend College. •1 was really happy at Augsburg,• she said, despite the often grueling balancing act of working and being a student. "Almost everything I learned I was able to bring back to the work environment.• Aune, with a general business background, has demonstrated tremendous success in a cutting-edge field because of her skillsin both areas. Much of her technical training she's learned on the job. "But to be a leader, you need to have operations management skillsand people skills,• she said, both of which she acquired from her business management courses. While the industry's emphasis is on innovative products and services,Aune sees the individualas its most valued resource. "Currently there aren't enough people who have technical training," she said. For anyone choosing a technical area of focus, she offers the same advice that has sustained her own career. "Balanceyour technical training with business management skillsif you want to contribute at a leadership level." LenoreFranzenil a freelancewriter who livesIn St. Paul. Sviggum brothers decide to hang up their whistle By Donny Henn • PostBulletin Thefollowi11g is excerpted from an artide that appearedMarch16 in tirePost Bulletin,Rochester,Minn., and is reprintedwith permission. For the last couple of decades high school basketball coaches in southeast Minnesota had an understandin g: if any combination of the three Sviggurn brothers was officiating their game, they'd better play it clean. Jim and Dick worked their last game together in the Section One, Class AA championship between Rochester Lourdes and Wmona Cotter last Thursday at Mayo Civic Center Arena. Steve, who is better known as House Speaker of the Minnesota state legislature, has been cutting back on his officiating for the last couple of years. The Kenyon natives have been calling games together as an independent crew, unaffiliated with any officials association, since they were in their mid-20s. Dick, who entered the occupation first, is 46. Steve is 47. The three brothers went to nearby college, Dick and Jim to Augsburg, and Steve to St. Olaf, all coming home with math degrees in education . While Steve and Jim each spent more than a half-dozen years in teaching and in junior high coaching, Dick returned din,ctly to the family farm. 4S-50 games each winter, which kept them busy four to five nights each week. "We all love high school basketball, and this was a way to stay close to it," Dick said. The Sviggum brothers all decided to retire at once, largdy for family considerations. Now the Sviggum brothers are farming partners, working 1,100 acres and raising about 70 beef cattle from their three separate farmsteads. Jimand his wife,Sandy have two ITWASAJOB At the height of their officiating careers, before marriage and children, the Sviggurn broth ers worked as many as children, Peder, 6, and Siri, 4. Dick and his wife, Ann, have a son, Connor, who just turned 3. Dick said that he and his brothers will probably still get certified in the years ahead, to fill in in an emergency when a blizzard or something else might keep other crews away from a game. BROTHERS AND PARTNERS As siblings go, you don't get much closer than the Sviggum brothers. The oldest of Peder and &wrly's five children-the boys have two younger sisters, Beth in Oakland, Calif.,and Melissain Cannon Falb-Steve, Jim, and Dick all played football, basketball, and baseball together at Kenyon High School at the tail end of the I 960s and the beginningof the 70s. Jim'75 (left) and Dick SYiggum '7 6 decided to than 20 ye.uson the courts. from bastettJaA officialing~ matt MINNEAPOI.IS , MN ALUM NOTES • 13 ALUMNI Class PROFILE A journey from divinity to disasters BySusieGilhoi •---- .~~ Some people follow their dreams, while othen, like Bob (Erickson)Warren, '"6, follow disasters. Actually, Warren combines the two as a Red Cross mental health volunteer. ll'· ~,' •1 think I'm just one coune and one disaster away from being promoted to coordinator for the disaster mental health team," he said with some eagerness. Robert (Erickson) Warm, ' 46 Thisis not to say that he revelsIn d"ISilSten ; quite the contrary,he's eagerto help others and put his counselingand ministerialskillsto work. He's helped those strickenby a hunicane in Mississippi, floodsIn NorthDakota, and tornadoes in Ohio.Warrenalso workswith a localstress team on an on-callbasis. In his work and life, Warren strivesto fulfillSt. Francisof Assisi's admonition: •Preach Christ all the time, and only as a last resort use words.• He admits, however, that it's a challenge for such a wordy person. Warren'sjourney from divinityto disasters began at Augsburg and continued at Augustana Seminary (Ill .). He served several parishes around Moose Lake, Minn., then became missiondeveloper and first pastor of All Saints Lutheran in Glen Lake,Minn. He earned his master's degree In counseling psychologyat AttredAdler Institute; worked at a sliding-feescale cllnlc;proposed a counseling center and became a counseling minister at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church in Eden Prairie. Alter retiring from all that, he joined the Red Cross. In recounting his Augsburg days, Warren recallsthese words from a plaque In Old Main: •1 am a part of everything that I experience.• "Those words kind of confirmed my feeling that I wanted to be a pastor," he said. "But more than that, they really helped me on my spiritual journey, moving from being a biblical literalist to learning to question and go on to a greater truth. That's been very important to me.• Augsburg's urban campus was also an important Influence, causing him to realize that •we are here to serve people, not to be off in an ivory tower someplace. We're here to make a difference in the wor1d.• Warren and his wife, Mary,a registered nune, have worked to make positive differencesIn many ways. They were long-term volunteen at a local teen clinic, at a food shett and with Mealson-Wheels. Through St. Andrew'sthey initiated clothing donation drives, have worked with a youth service team In Appalachia and last year served on a mission service team in Jamaica. Warren hasn't always been successfulIn making a difference. He strongly regrets not pressing his church council to support the Southern Poverty Law Center during the CivilRights Movement. "Martin Luther King,Jr.'s death shocked me into realizingthat I'd been a real sissyin facing controveny in what I believed. He got killed,and I wouldn't even take a little chance about getting into trouble [with the council). I preached a sermon about this the next week, and promised the congregation that I wouldn't ever do that again. That was the beginning of getting into a lot of trouble, and It was worth It.• Though he doesn't get into much trouble anymore, he still gets into the thick of things. Alter all, where disaster goes, Bob Warren and St. Francis's words follow. SusieGi/hoi is a former staff member in the PublicRelationsand Communk ation Officeand Is Bob Wam,n~ step-daughter. HOMECOMING 2000 "100 years, 100 Memories,, Oc:aober 6-8, 2000 Friday, Oct. 6 1941 Helen (Rowbe,g)Drake, Minne.apolis,is retired.Her husband, Curtis, passedaway in January 1999.She ra:mdy moved from her south Minneapolishome to the Ebeneur Park Apartments in Minneapolis. 194S Carol (Tyvoll) Noldeberg, Duluth, Minn., and her husband, Roald '47, have been retired for many years. Carol was a school nurse in the Duluth school system and Roald was a teacher, coach, and principal. Doris JC.(I.anon) Walen, Alamo, N.D., and her husband, David, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversaryin March 1999. 19 S1 Ted Berldand, Grantsburg, Wis., recently published the book We Are GueslS,which features narrative and poetry related to the Crex Meadows Wildlife Area located near his home. He is retired and serves as president of the Wild Rivers affiliate of Habitat for Humanity in Burnett and northern Polle County, Wis. Freda M. (Binder) Helm, Minot, N.D., is enjoying her three grandchildren: Garrett (6), Brandon (21 months), and Ashley (2 months). Merlin A. Johnson, Grantsburg, Wis., was elected to his 5th term as county board supervisor, where he serves as vice-chairman. Joan (Baxter) I.anon, Ely,Minn.,was the featured choral clinician at an annual choir workshop at EvangelicalFree Church in Bemidji. She taught public school music for 31 years, retiring from Minnetonka High School in 1994after teaching there for 18 years. She currently teaches private piano and voice in Ely, and directsat Ely Baptist Church. Ruth (Fostervold) Westphal, Cranberry Isles, Maine, retired from nursing in 1997and is currently working part time as director of the Great Cranberry Library. 19S2 Anna Marie (Sabo) Huesers , New Hope, Minn., moved to New Hope from Minot, N.D., in April; she is looking forward to attending her SO-year reunion in 2002. Jean (Swanson) Markland and her husband, Arne '49, moved from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Scottsdale,Ariz., this summer. Arne serves as a historian aboard cruise ships, which has kept them busy on more than 100 cruises. C-elebrating OldMain Hipllprs indllllc Thunday,Oct. s Notes Athletic Fall of Fame Banquet • 5:30 P.M. 19S3 Homecoming Chapel and Community Tune 10-.20.ui. Quent Goodrich , Port Ludlow,Wash., was elected to his local school board for a fourth consecutive term and subsequently elected to represent Olympic Peninsula school board members on the Washington State Directors Association board of directors. In addition, he suves as president of his county mental health center and is term as assistant completing a three-year district governor of Rotary District 5020. He is also an active member of Community United Methodist Church, serving as chair of the congregation's staff parish relations committee for eight years and on the district superintendency committee. 19S6 Dorothy (Floistad) Benson and her husband, John'55, professoremeritus of religion, Minneapolis,moved to an apartment near Augsburg after spending 35 years in Southeast Minne.apolis.A retired teacher,she enjoystutoring adults in reading,and in October she cdebrated the publication of her book, None AmericanCmtmnial Daughtm, a history of an organization in St. Paul. Robert Lockwood, Hopkins, Minn., and his wife, Mary, are both enjoying their retirements from teaching and coaching. 19S7 The Rev,Bruce A. Engebret son , Hopkins, Minn., and his wife, Mary, are both enjoying their retirements from teaching and coaching. 19S8 KennethHagen, Lake Mills, Wis., retired after 33 years at Marquette University where he was a Lutheran theolo~ian, scholar, and church historian. Has specialty was Luther studies in a Catholic context. Kenneth has written six books, edited 20 others, and written several chapters in books. He is the recipient of numerous honors and grants, including fellowshipsfrom Harvard, Rockefeller, Newberry Library,and more. 1968 Lynn Gunderson, Coon Rapids, Minn., recently retired from a hockey coaching career that spanned five decades in Coon Rapids. Wayne N. Hansen, Cheyenne, Wyo., retired in April I999 after 30 years in the U.S.Air Force. He is currently employed as director of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum in Cheyenne. His wife, Lois (Batalden) '69, is a legal secretary at Holland and Hart. 1970 MarkS. Francis,Phoenix, Ariz.,just completed his fourth year as founder and c:ucutive director of the Arizona School for the Arts. H-,,.1 ,- 11na Goldm AnniwnAry Cllw of J9SO_, die 2000 DutmpiJ/wd Alumni: Oscar A. Anderson '18, David Cherwein '79 Ellen (Stenberg) Eridllon 's l .M.Annette (Hvftrsten) Hanson '68 ' Saturday, Oct. 7 Millennium Oioir Songfest (for all dioir alumni) 8:30-noon Homecmnlng FootballGame YL University of St. Thomas • 1 P.W. Homecoming Dinner • 5:30 P.M. Horoori,,Idie Dimnpisltal Al-11i, Golmll Ammwrary Class, First Deaule ...,_,s,irito/Allpnlrf-"ra:ipia,ls Celebntc with the Golden Annmnuy mebrations of 1960, 1975,and 1990. a.. of 1950 and join the mmion Lookfar mmplek Hom«nming details in the faDA11pbu,rNow. Spedalaie:Aaput.l* c 111 dmefOld.._ __ lDliafta..U ladadedlcmladlc ........... ·12- tcori (Bdund) .._ ClfffflCAuglbutg ~-Mlty l.alglNold U.W- Mohn IO hap out in Uptown Minnelpalls in May. Logln's ....- -., f'nl, C.E.L -tho studonls' i.erlb in tho .wt af-lO kldi aff Wmle ffee ftidl)'lfor tho .._..,, o1_....,_ow..._,ae-__..,_._..,.11iat_C1111 - P\Jblc _,,, UplOwn- .. _~IOtap who - SUMMER2000 Into my-momarlosaf a....-- acting a, I-.• Auglbutg __ -"' _ _, __, said Login. AUGSBURGNOW 14 • ALUM NOTES Notes Class 1985 LaRhaeKnatterud,St. Paul, received the Dutch Kastenbaum Award for Outstanding Achievement in Gerontological Practice in April. LaRhae, a Minnesota Department of Human Services employee, is nationally known for her work as the director of Project 2030, which identified the impacts of the aging baby boomer population and Minnesota's ability to provide services. L Craig Estrem, Mound, Minn., was promoted to chief operating officer of Madison Marquette Realty Services,a Minneapolis-based national property management company. 1 9 71 Thomas Arthur Haas, Minneapolis, has worked at the Minnesota Department of Economic Security for 26 years as a job service representative. He and his wife, Nancy, celebrated the recent marriage of their daughter, Heidi. David C. Siedlar, Carlisle, Mass., and his wife, Donna, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in May. 1972 Timothy K. Brady,Grand Junction, Colo., is a chiropractor and clinic director; he recently became president of the board of directors at the Museum of Western Colorado. 19 7 J Janet (Schurr) Bru bak, St. Paul, is in her 6th year as a pre-school teacher at Central Lutheran grade school in St. Paul. She and her hu
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Show more F 5 T]GSBT] E El E E F /lIlll:IlI Spring 20Ol n fl qÇ åt. ffiH E H E B E E * rlF n @ H B {Þ\-- * J*' H Í n ry il ¿Z E! ¡ g E æ¡ ffi ffi G E N r Ë æg F x ffi WîMA ü E E ru tr FJ f, ,i .Y- llF ¡¡ ¡a Letters to the editor Learning by doing rrr A t the very core of an Augsburg education Ìs the belief that learning takes many forms and happens in many places outsicle ol the classroom. Lealning through experience teaches us that there rs lransformative power in walklng the path of a person in another culture or in trying out a job instead o[ "book learning" how to do it. In thÌs issue, we feature three courses that take students out of the classroom. fwo are travel courses held cluringJanuary lnterim; the third is an education course, funcled by a national grant, that trains future teachers to incorporate new lechnology in their students' learning. All three classes involved both day and Weekend College siudents, whose jobs and family commitments of[en prevent them from taking part in travel or experiential More comments on the new Augshurg Now M ay I add my word o[ apprecratron for the new Now It is not only the fine new format, yor-r and your staff are doing very well with the editorial conlent. Much could be saicl. May I express appreciation lor two features. I like very much the "Chapeltalk" page. I trust yorl intend that as a regular feature. I c1o not think you will have difficr-rlty findlng good selections for each issue. This leaLure gives yoLr a good opportunity to lntroduce new laculty members. f hor-rgh not an Augsbr-rrg alum, I've the last two of your Augsburg I r.". to linity Lutheìan Church as the new office secretary there. Compliments to you on both of them-which l've lound interesting and well done-so much so that thls non-Auggie has reacl lhem cover to cover. The photos (even of groups) are clear and well-captioned (so one knows what's being shown). The layout is very attractive. I like the mix of current happenings, alumni focus, campus histor¡ and the thematic thread of focus on Augsburg as a church school. Nor,vs aclclressed Gisselquist, -Orloue ProJessor Em¿ritus oJ History -lune Prange learning. Whether these students are in Cuba, France, or Minneapolis, their stories describe \ the learning that engages them and pushes them beyond their cultural and educational comfort levels to new insÌghts. The Auggìe Thoughts page also crosses cultural boundaries. PresÌdent Frame reflects on dÌscussions he and other Minnesota private college presidents had with Chinese higher educatÌon offÌcials when the Minnesota delegation traveled to China last fa11. We hope you enjoy these glimpses into Augsburg learning. As always, we welcome and encourage your comments. Ww Betsey Norgard Editor We welcome your letters! Please write to: Editor AugsburgNow 2211 Riverside Ave., CB 145 Minneapolis, MN 55454 E¡nail: norv@augsburg.edu Fax: ó12-330-1780 Phone: 612-330-I181 Letters lor publication must be signed and include your name, class year, and daytime telephone number. They may be edited for length, claritl', and style. Lindell Library is now connected to Sverdrup Hall (left) via new skyway link. See page 3. a I At¿csBuRG Now Vol.63, No.3 Spring 200f Features Augsburg Now is published quarterþ by Augsburg College, 22lI Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454. Editor Experiencing CubaMeeting the People, Tracking the Numbers Lynn Mena compiled by Cass Dalglish ,{ssistant Editor -[wenty-one journalism students spent 10 days in Betsey Norgard Kathy Rumpza Cuba, interviewing Cuban gowrnment and cultural Graphic Designer Ieaders, researching statistical data, and meeting the people. President Dan Jorgensen Director of Public Relations and Communication Nancy Toedt '94 Director of Alumni and Parent Têaching the Teachers Technology Relations Opinions expressed in Augsburg Now do not necessarily reflect by Dan Jorgensen official College policy Education students øre Learning ways to incorporate technology into curricula to englge students in actiye learning. rssN 1058-1545 Postmaster: Send correspondence, name changes, and address corrections to: Augsburg N ow, Office of Public Relations and Communication, 221 I Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454. E-mail: now@augsburg.edu Telephone: (612) 330-1 lBl Fax: (6I2) 330-1780 Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, does not discriminate on the basis oJ race, color, creeil, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, stdtus with regard to public assistønce, or disøbility in its education p oli cie s, admissions p olicie s, scholar ship anil lo øn pr o gr ams, athletic anill or scho ol administereil pro gram1 except in those instances where religion is a bona fide occupdtional qualiJication. Augsburg C ollege is committed to pro\tiding r e as onable accommo d ation s to its employees and its students. Family Ministry around the World 14 Departments 2 nt"Artist's Book: Provence to Paris Around the Quad Faculty Notes Sports 19 Alumni News 21 Class Notes 28 Auggie Thoughts inside back cover Calendar On the cover: Eze, a picturesque, medieval village in Provence, has charmed artists and tourists and provided inspir ation www.augsburg.edu for Augsburg students. See story on pdge 14. Photo by 50 percent recycled paper (10 percent post-cot'rsumer waste) Heather Sweeney'02. NE@Eil! Jeanne Boeh, economics, serves on the ln print Introduction to Critical Thinking By Bruce Reichenbach, philosophy McGraw-Hill, 2000 Bruce Reichenbach, Board of Economists for the Minneapolis Star kibune. The panel meets periodically to discuss economic trends and make philosophy, decided to take matters into his own hands when he couldn't fìnd a book that forecasts. Professor Ragnhild Collin-Hansen, from Sør Tiøndelag College in Tiondheim, Norway, co-taught an Interim social work course with Tony Bibus. There are currentþ l0 students from Norway studying in the undergraduate social work program, and two in the M.S.\M program. Also from Tiondheim is education professor Br¡t Hauger, who is teaching at Augsburg this spring while Augsburg professor Susan O'Connor teaches at Sør Tiøndelag College. Garry Hesser, sociology and merrourban studies, was chosen by the American Association for Higher Education and Campus Compact to serve as a consultant to institutions across the country interested in service leaming and social and civic engagement. He was noted as a "pioneer" in service leaming. Norman Holen, art, created a L2foot stainless steel sculpture titled 'Arbor Image" for the new Kirchbak Sculpture Garden complemented the critical thinking Bruce R. Reichenbach with comprehension and aheady Nin By Cass Dalglish, English Spinsters Ink, 2000 Cass Dalglish is fascinated by the oldest and ne\Mest forms of writing. In her translations of Sumerian cuneiform Holen also won Best of Show for his graphite drawing, "Winter I," in the Extremely Minnesota competition, sponsored by the Hennepin Artists of Robbin Gallery in Robbinsdale. "Arbor lmage" writing ftom2350 BCE, she finds that Nin, by Cass Dalglish three-year term on the Council of the American Sociological Association Section on Undergraduate Education. 4 ,4UGSBURG Now possess the sophisticated critical thinking skills the texts are designed to enhance," he said. Reichenbach includes numerous exercises in his book, taken from media sources, such as newspapers. magazines, and advertisements. to be dedicated in the spring. sociology, was elected to a class offered at Augsburg College. Last summer, McGraw-Hill publlshed his Introductíon to Cntical Thinhing. The book is designed for the critical thinking class that all Augsburg freshmen must take if they cannot pass the entry level skills test in this subject. Reichenbach said he tried using several different books in the course, but found that they did not address the students at their level. "The writing level and approach of many of the critical thinking books available presuppose readers who can read in Richfield, Minn., Diane Pike, Dalglish's second novel, Niir, provides a connection for the reader to this ancient she uses many of the same metaphors and comparisons as she does when discussing and teaching the newest language environment-hypertext. Both require "reading" in a way that sorts through layers of text and jumps from image to understanding. world of women who wrote four millennia ago. Nin is a mystical, mythical, magical fable set in the high-tech, modern-day world of air travel, telephones, computers, and the World Wide Web. Nin Creed is a feminist poet who sets off to recover the lost writings of her mother, who died the day she was born. On the way, she encounters a legion of women writers who lived and wrote centuries ago and whose work, too, was lost to future generations of writers and readers. When Children Pay: U.S. Welfare Reform and its lmplications for U.K. Policy By RosemaryJ. Link and Anthony A. Bibus, social work Child Poverty Action Group (London), 2000 For a number of years the Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG), a British agency similar to the U.S. Children's Defense Fund, has paid a great deal of attention to the lmpact of welfare reform initiatives in the U.S. and whether similar reforms could be adapted as policy in the U.K. In their book, When Children Pay, social work professors Rosemary Link and Anthony Bibus study some of the American policies that have influenced British poiicy and the lmplications for chlldren in poverty The authors seek a critical understanding of the ways countries exchange pollcy ideas and the dangers as well as the opportunities of such transplanting. The book is a policy analysis which also helps students to understand the useful insighrs into domestic policies which come with international comparisons. The book reaches members of the British Parliament as parr of the Child Poverty Action Group's legislative package. Link and Bibus' combined inrerests in issues related to child poverty stem from rheir longtime work in the field-Link was Spring 2O0t worker, and Bibus served for many years as a child protection a school social worker. Ave Eva: A Norwegian Tragedy By Edvard Hoem; translated by Frankie Shackelford, modern languages Xenos Books,2000 Aye Eva: A Nor'wegian kagedy, an award-winning novei from 20thcentury Norwegian writer Edvard Hoem, is now Frankie Shackelford available to the English-speaking community in the translatlon by Frankie Shackelford, professor of Norwegian. The novel, descrlbed on its bookjacket as "powerful", "dark", and "brooding" is charactertzed by Shackelford as "a complex murder mystery/intertextual dialogue with Milton's Paradise Lost.'' Despite its complexity, she says, it has recently captivated readers as diverse as an B6-yearo1d Wisconsin birdwatcher and a23-yearold actress from Zimbabwe. The novel's hero returns to his ancestral farm ancl finds culturai, economic, and political changes. His struggles to confronl the resulting difficulties echo the universal theme of regaining paradise. The translation was commissioned by the National Endowment for the Arts and supported by the Office for NorwegÌan Literature Abroad. Presenti n g/Pe rform in g Dan Hanson, speech, communication, and theatre arts, wrote a chapter in the book, 12 Step Wisdom atWorh, released by Hazelden and Kogan Page. Norm Holen, art, has two sculpted pieces-a terra cotta figure titled "Bethe" and a glazed guinea hen-featured in a book on contemporary artísts, Mahing Ceramic Sculpture, by Raul Acero. Bradley Holt, religion, wrote a chapter, "The Twentieth Century" in the book, The Story oJ Chnstian Spirituality, by Gordon Mursell, published by Fortress Press. Rolf Jacobsoñ, religion, published "The Costly Loss of Praise" in the October 2000 issue of Theology Today. Janet Gottschall Fried and Bradley Greenwald, musì.c, played leading roles in the re-staging of the Theatre de la Jeune Lune's production of The Magtc Flute. Greenwald played the character Papageno, whlle Fried was the Queen of the Night. Doug Green, English, delivered the closing lecture on "Shakespeare in Love: Sexuality, Cinema, and the Literature Classroom," at the Carleton-St. Olaf College undergraduate Shakespeare conference. His essay, "Preposterous Pleasures: Queer Theories and'A Midsummer Night's Dream'," has just been re-released in A Midsummer Night's Dream: Cñtical Essays, edited by Dorothea Kehler and published Ann Lutterman-Aguilar, Center for Global Education/Cuernavaca, Mexico, facilitated workshops on cross-cultural and experiential learning at a conference "Pedagogy and Theatre of the Oppressed," at the University of St. Thomas, and at the Annual International Conference of the Association of Academic Programs in Latin America and the Caribbean. She also presented a paper on the Mexican Virgin of Guadalupe at the IV International Congress of the Americas in Cholula, Mexico, and a paper, "Violence within Protestanl Churches and Theological concepts that Foment Voilence agalnst Women," at the Catholics for Free Choice meeting in Mexico City by Routledge. Kathy Schwalbe, Steven LaFave, business administration/Mls, presented "Supplemental lnstruction and Academrc Outcomes in a Second Accounting Principles Course" at the annual meeting ol the North American Accounting Society. Dallas Liddle, English, presented "in one Guise or Another: Voice, Profession, and the Dilemma of the Victorian Woman journaiist" at the North American Conference on British Studies. Spring 2001 business administration/MIs, gave a kep-rote talk, "The Magic of lS Project Management: Revealing the Masters' Secrets," to the Project Management Institute's lnformation Systems Specific Interest Group (PMlISSIG). She is also editor of the quarterly Newsletter, "ISSIG Review," and member of a team to develop a new certificatron exam for people managing technology projects. Mark Tranvik, religion, presented a paper, "Seventy Time Seven? Preachrng Forgiveness in the Lutheran Reformatron," Merilee Klemp and Jill Dawe, music, area featured performers on a new CD of chamber music by Stephen Paulus, A Chamber Fantasy, on the Innova label. Esther G. McLaughlin, biology, collaborated with David J. Mclaughlin and PA. Lemke to edit an extensive volume, The Mycota, vol. 7: Systematics and Evolution, that is part of an encyclopedic series on different aspects of fungal biology. Bev Stratton, religion, published "Ideologr" in the Handbook of Postmodem Biblical Interpretation to the American Society of Church History meeting. Joe Young, Pan-Afrikan Student Serwices, and Garry Hesser, sociology and metrourban studies, presented a workshop, "A Civil Rights Immersion: Experiencing and Learning from History" at the National Society for Expenential Education. Also presenting at that same conference were Ann Lutterman-Agu¡lar and Mary Laurel True about the Center for Global Education, and Tim Pippert, socÌology, and Garry Hessef on service learning. ,4ucssunc fr¡ow 5 The "Ernie Anderson Couftrr is dedicated by Don Stoner !r'nìe Anclerson csehcwcd pclsonaì L Instcad. he cclcbrntecl his gi[t: glory. through the accomplishments of the students who learned under his guidance and the athletes r.vho showcased their talents on the basketball conrt. So it was fitting that, when Andelson was asked to speak at a luncheon in his honor, alter the College that was so much part ol his lile nrmed thcu gymnrsiunr floor for him, his response was simple. "l really should just say 'thanks' and 'Amen.' That would be appropriate," said Anderson at the Feb. 17 luncheon, lvhere more than 150 former players, lellow coaches, and friends gathered to celebrate Augsburg's dedication ol the Melby Ha11 christened as AndersonNelson Field. The tielcl will be rededlcated in Nelson's honor -õ in lali 2001. U Several former a "Ernie had ø way of nnhhry us feel confident andpreparecl to play our gantes." Meyers '65 -Dan players returned to camprls to join in the celebration of Anderson's accomplÌshments, ancl most said their lives were changed from the lessons learned on the court from the gentle r:oar:h. 'Ernie had r way of making us feel confident and prepared to play our games," sard Dan Meyers A plaque honoring Ernie Anderson's long service to Augsburg will hang in Melby Hall. (L to R) Ed Saugestad '59, professor emeritus and retired men's hockey coach; President Frame; Ernie Anderson '37; Edor Nelson '38, professor emeritus and retired football coach '65, who played for Ar-rderson's teams from 1961-65. "Ernie made learning the game fr-rn and easy I center court in hls honor. Later that allernoon, during the halftrme of the men's basketball game against Gustavus Adolphus College, the court was officially dedicated as the "Ernie \ùl Anderson never heard harsh or cruel words from Ernie. He has been a Christian example of living life in a quiet wa;r He does not bring Court." the greatest players in school history, said that his coach was a true role model and mentor. Ernie Anderson has been a member of the Augsburg community since the 1930s, when he attended the Augsburg Academy âs a prep student. He played basketball and baseball at Augsburg, graduating lrom the College with a history degree in 1937. Mariþ Florian'76, women's athletic director, said that as a young coach early in her career, Anderson gave her a chance to retum to her alma mater. Florian served the College as volleyball coach for 18 "l need to thank all ofyou and remember all the wonderful things these young men did while they were here," said Anderson, deflecting the honors from himself to his players. However, others were quick ro point out the true man of honor in the celebration. "This College stands today on the shoulders of giants, and those shoulders include yours," said President William Frarne at the luncheon. Anclerson served the College as men's basketball coach for 23 seasons and as athletic director for 34 years, in addition to teaching in the heaith and physical educatÌon department lor nearll' four decades. The College originalll, honored Anclerson, along with fellou, athletic clepartrlent legend Edor Nelson, in 1984, u'hen the outdoor athletic held rnas 6 ,+UGSBURG NOW attention to himself." Dan Anderson '65, considered one of seasons. "Emie role-modeled leadership, integrity, commitment, and caring. He had a long-lasting influence on Augsburg stuclents, faculty, and staff," Florian said. "l have a personal thank-1'eu to gi\¡e Ernie," said Florian. Jr¡,enty-one )¡ears ago, in her seconcl year teaching and coaching, Anclerson called to encourage her to apply for LaVonne (Mrs. Pete) Peterson's position when she retired. "Without that call," Florian sald, "I wouldn't be here today" Chris Kimball, vice president for academic and learning services, noted that of the many reflections on the impact Anderson had on the College and its community, records and accomplishments are rarely mentioned. "This has not been about wins and Iosses," Kimball said. "But it's about values, commitment, and personal integritythings that make Augsburg such a wonderful place and have made Ernie a wonderful example to all the people who have been aflected by him. Ás for Anderson, after the numerous standing ovations in his honor were concluded, with his family and friends surrounding him, his thank-yous were as simple and direct as his lifetime of service to Augsburg College. "I would just say thank you. I appreciate what has been said, and I hope I can live the rest ol my life as an example to others," he saicl. I Don Stoner is sports irformatiort coordinator. Spring 2001 Augsburg to host the Lutheran Music program Lutheran World lrom June 24 Lhrough July 22, more I than 220 high school students lrom Federation. will take up residence on Augsburg's campus. They wiil be joined by across the U.S. an additional 60 faculty and staff members. This national gathering, Lutheran Summer Music (LSM), will be hosted for the first time by Augsburg College. LSM is a four-week summer camp for student musicians in grades 8-12. Founded by a group of visionary Lutheran educators and musicians in 1982, LSM has been hosted by seven Lutheran colleges or universities. It is a program committed to excellence in music. "LSM encourages youth of high school age to develop their God-given talents. The goal of LSM is to extend the Christian tradition of fine musical performance in worship," explained the Rev Dr. Victor E. Gebauer, LSM executive director. Even though this is the first time LSM has been to Augsburg, the program has an Augsburg connection in Melissa Olson, director of admissions and financial aid. Olson, a 1989 Augsburg graduate with a degree in English and communication, began at LSM in 1996 alter working for Augsburg Fortress Publishing and serving in Switzerland and Ethiopia with the Olson credits her career choices and service to the church to Augsburg. "Augsburg literally opened the world to me," she said. "It Melissa Olson '89 exposed me to ideas and an environment I never knew existed. I have enormous respect for small, Lutheran liberal arts colleges." ln talking with LSM students, Olson is quick to point out Augsburg's advantagesthe best of both worlds, offering a tight- knit community within aLarge metropolitan area. This Ìs echoed by Ruth Hook'03, a current Augsburg student and LSM alum from 1996-99, who described Augsburg as a hometown in a big citli This is the first time LSM will be ln a major metropolitan area, and ú will benefit from the Twin Cities' extraordinary culture for the fine arts. Such an atmosphere is the perfect setting for the more than 50 concerts and recitals that LSM will produce during iLs lour-week duration. It is this aspect of the summer camp that most excites Augsburg music professor and former LSM faculty member (198294) Merilee Klemp. "LSM will bring a vibrant, comprehensive, musical community during ¡þs 5¡mrn¿¡-not just to Augsburg, but to the whole West Bank community," Klemp said. However, the most important part of LSM is not the musical knowledge, Iocal culture, or outstanding facult¡ but the close spiritual community that LSM and Augsburg will foster. The daily schedule includes morning and evening prayer; it is this characteristic that most defines LSM and is what Hook and many other LSM alumni most remember. For more information regarding Lutheran Summer Music 2001 or for a listing of LSM 2001 concerts and recitals, call toll free, 1-888-635-6583, or visit LSM's Web site at <LMP@lutheranmusic program.org>. For admission and financial aid information, contact Melissa Olson at the above number or Web site. 'Little Auggies' take center court Æ ;ïJ,ffi ::i::,ffff î:,nåîi" -. and visiting teams that are introduced, but a third team as well-the Little Auggies. Girls'basketball teams in the Twin Cities are invited to come to an Auggies' home game and get some special lreatment from the women hoopsters. Before the game begins, the Little Auggies sit on the team bench and listen to advice from Lauri Ludeman, Augsburg's women's team coach. Then the women Auggies line up, and each ol the Little Auggies, as they are introduced, runs through the line, getting "high-fives" along the wa;r During the halftime, the Little Auggies take over the Spring 2001 fioor and show their stuff for the home-team crowd. One basketball team that signed up as Little Auggies is a slxth- and seventh-grade traveling team from South St. Paul High School, coached by Augsburg junior Kelly Manly, an elementary education major. "They thought it was really cool, going into the locker room and getting to play on the g;.'m floor," saÌd Manly about her team's visit as Little Auggies. Each of the visiting girls received team photo; and then, Manly said, a rush was on to get autographs the lrom the Auggie women. Women's basketball coach Lauri Ludeman gives advice to the Little Auggies, from South St. Paul, with their coach, Augsburg junior Kelly Manly (back), looking on. ,4ucsnunc ruow 7 FAMILY MINISTRYARoUN by Betsey Norgard Rev Thor Somrlerscth, pastor ln resiclence, from Bergen, Nolway. "The messrgc rs tlrat il you want to make a church, yor,r l-rave to malie it in every family, not only in a chapei," said Sommersetl-r. "[The T:il:',i'j'.i:.îiîï;åli,Läi'äLi' and Family lnstitute (YFl) have taken it to evely state in the U.S. and norv are literaLly taking it around the u.orlcl. During the past year, Dick Harclel, cxecuiive director, and David Anderson, clilector of laith formation education, have travelecl to Canacla, Norway, and Alrstraha. institntel research Tanzanía, ancl U gancla. A message and a paradigm What the Youth and Family lnstitute olfers and what chnrches across denominations and around tl-Le lvorld are seeking is a vision and r.vorkable modeis l'or a nelv paradigrn in ministry with chrlclren, yor-rtlr, and thcir [ar¡jlics. YFI's message was ar[iculated recently to the Augsbr"rrg commnni[y rn chapel by t1-re influence of laith comes from lami1les." Around that conccpt YFI has cleveloped a range of Lesources- Jn Canacla a1one, the rnstitr-rte's activities have inclucled two r.vorkshops, lbr-rr bÌshops' theological conferences, and plans lor l'our more trlps. Both Harclel ancl Anderson wili retnrn Lo Ausiralla lor three weel<s in the spring to present r.vorkshops ancl train church lcaders. Ancl, ìn Lhe summer, Hardel will lead a group, as part ol a new lamily wellbeing program, to Poland, East German¡ and the Czech Republic. This is not to mention the service reqllests tha¡ YFI has received from church leaders in Malaysia, India, South Afrlca, shor,vs tl-rat consultations, wolkshops, prlniecl materials, a peer mÌnistry program, internships for the youth and family ministry rnajor at the College, ancl a sLlmmer leadershÌp conference. Specialties to Norway Augsburg's Youth and Family lnstitute provides resources for congregations, organizations, and individuals to help strengthen faith Iife in the home. (Front row) Sarah Gustafson, Ross Murray, Marilyn Sharpe, and Regina Pekarek, (Back row) Richard Jefferson, David Anderson, Steve Lundell Not pictured are Dick Hardel and Lyle Griner. Sommerseth's r,rsit to Augsbr-rrg is part of a special reiationship that has developed over the past eight years between YFI ancl the Chr,rrch of Norway In 1999, Anderson and Hardel enjoyed a rare opporiunrty to leac1 a tr.vo-day conference in Oslo with more than 100 c1-rurch leaclers in the Lutheran and other Christian communities. Each year, Anderson teaches a course al the Norwegran Têacher Acaclemy in Bergen for Augsburg students, and YFI is now exploring a partnership witl-r this academy to help them begin trainrng Norwegian students in youth and lamrly mrnlstry. Begrnnrng in the fal1, Kari Burke, an Ar-rgsburg stndent graduating wìth a double major in youth and family ministry and Norwegian, r,vill begin youth ministry r.vork with Sonrmerseth xl lwo e ongregsl ions in Bergen. Tripp Trapp, tl-ie Chulc}r of Norway's sr-rbscription series of resources for the home, became the model lor YFI's Fairhlile in rhe Home resource guide ancl cenler. Offering materials from more than 50 publishÌng sollrcres, the guide makes available books, Bibles, CDs, Augsburg senior Kari Burke (left) and the Rev. Thor Sommerseth (right), YFI'S pastor in residence, begin planning Burke's youth and family ministry in Bergen, Norway, with his congregation, 8 ,+UGSBURG NoW WöRLD vrcleos, games, puzzles, ancl toys to lamilies in passing the falth rom gcncratiurì lo P,cncmti()n. assrst f Resources and conferences Resource centers have been placed ln over 200 churches across Lhe country; and many ol these churcl-res have established partnerships with the institr¡te and provide internships for the nlore than 40 Ar-rgsburg studen[s majonng in youth and family ministry YFI's popular Child in Our Hands tlvoday conference series has also traveled around the world. In acldition to the three conferences that Hardel and Anderson will lead in Australia, 11 are scheduled arouncl the U.S. during 2001. The ecumenical and internatÌonal Summer Leadership Conference brings together pastors, youth directors, Chrlstian educators, and church leaders lrom around the world, The fourth annual conference, "Worship and the Spiritual Life," lvill take place on the Augsburg campus lrom July 3O-August 3, 200f , and feature Dr. Martin Marty among others. The Youth and Family Institute rvas louncled rn 1987 by Mertoll S¡rommen '42, in memory of his son, David '83. Over its 14 years, the insLitute has provtcled the spark lor lxany new progrellts ìn c1-rurch groups ancl congregations. "We've created a vision of horv to crcate a new paracligm to pass on the liit1-r," Harclel said. "You can't own a visiclt't-;,ott have ttl give it ar,vay," I Spring 2001 EXPERI Photos by students in the class -J NÁI ;gÅ PULAR IDIR P,. MeETING THE PEOPLE, TRACKING nûl THE NUMBERS uring Interin-r 2001, Augsburg clay and lveekencl stnclents u'hcr enrolled in Quantrtatn,e Journalism left their complÌters behind ancl spent l0 clays handllng data and stories in Cr,rba. They interviewed people in schools and cloctors'offices, in hospitals and orphanages, in cigar factories and on farms, in homes, community centers and churches-Ìn spaces that reminded them of the 1950s and bore little resemblance to the cyber-age classroom they lelt behrnd in Lindell Library. The Cuba journallsm course was built on a drearn of going to Cuba that began lor me in 1968, when I was a Peace Corps volunteer, living in a cement-block house rn a slum-clearance project halfway down the erodrng edges of a Colombian hill. Often, in the evening wher-r I linished teaching a literacy class or came back lrom a neighborhood meeting, I turned on my short r.vave radio ancl sat down to read one o[ the Hernlngway stories that came in my governmeni-issued book locker'. Most of the trme, rhe only freqr,rency I coulcl pull in was Radio Havana and the only voÌce .that came droning across the rnountains into my house was that ol Fic1e1, I've never been able to lorget that souncl, Fidel's voice used to question my rntent: What was I dorng-a Yankee velun¡ss¡-in Augsburg's Quantitative Journalism class poses in front of the Cuban National Assembly. Colombra? Drcln't I know how Cuba was dorng thrngs? From that ûloment on, I've rvanted to travel to Cuba, to see it for myself, but l1'avel restrictions made it almost rrnpossible. So, when I realized Augsbr-rrg's Center for Global Edncation cor-rld help turn the Cuba dream into reality for me ancl lor my students, I began working witl-r the center on a cor-lrse that would give day and weeliend journalism sluclents a chance to learn about a place lvl-rerc few U.S. citizens havc been able to stuciy Or-rl goals were thc same as tl-rey ah.vays are for QuantiLative Journalism: to evaluate ancl analyze inf orn'ratior-r botl-r nr,rmerìcally ancl verball;', to communlcate ql-rantltatirre clala, ancl to r,vrite reaclable storlcs that Y Professor Cass Dalglish says good-bye at an orphanage for special needs children in Havana, Spring 2001 demonstratc an ability to gatl-rer, l-rarrdle , ancl present quantitative inlorrnatron. Once in Cuba, the studenl journalists' observations tilted easì1y to the quantitatrve sic1e, as they rnterviervecl economists, met government officials, travelecl to co-op larms and country chr-rrchcs, ancl spent tirne wlth doctols and teachers. They spoke wlth an adviser to the Cr-rban National Assembl¡ the equivalent of a Cuban Congress, and with cliplomats in the U.S. lnterests Section, the equivalent of a consulate. They talked and sang ancl dancecl rvith mernbers of the Commlttee for the Delense of tl-re Revolution and ll-re Women's Fecleration ol Cul¡a. All the whÌ1e thcy were learning about the Cuban economy ancl tl-re gains and challenges politics have brought to Cuban people. What dicl rhc srudents lind? ln some cases, the student journalists observecl what they cxpectecl. In some cascs, they came bacl< to the U.S. surpnsed by what t1-Lc data sho,,vecl. hr many ceses, the stuclent jor-rrnalists learned whai Malia Lopcz Vigiì prcclictcc'l in the booli we usccl es oLrr tcxt: Cttbu wcts N¿i¿hcr Ilc¿¿v¿r Nor Hcll. lnlcrspersecl here with pl-rotogr:ap1-rs ol the Ar,rgsburg stuclcnts arrcl the peoplc they met in Cuba are samples ol thr: stuclents' writing. ¿¿ss¿rci¿rlc -Cuss Dalglish. profirssor ry' English ,4ucsnuRc n¡ow 9 EDUCATION Sara Thedinga '01 is a day student whose report compares literacy rates and student teacher ratios in Cuba and Minneapolis. Th. teacher rold us that it is hard for them to find basic I school supplies like maps, paper, pens, and pencils. Although these supplies are scarce, teachers always find way to get by a also r,rsited the School of the Arts, which is a school devoted to music, theater, art, and creative writlng. Students from seven schools come here one day a week to learn the arts. ... The enthusÌasm of the students and teachers makes it apparent that they do not feel deprived in any way ... Parents are highly J I A grant from the Student Coalition for Action in Literacy Education, provided a focus on literacy in the Quantitative Joumalìsm course. While in Cuba, the students studied literacy rates, leamed about human elements of literacy, and visited the National Literacy Museum. Mary Laurel True and Merrie Benasutti, from Augsburg's Center for Service, Work, and Learning, joined the students on this trip. Two other English courses will also include service-learning components around literacy In the "Share a Story with Me" project, children at the Cedar-Riverside Community School will write down family stories with the help of Augsburg English student tuiors and then share them with the larger community 10 ,4ucssunc f{ow involved with the school. They help make costumes and plan and attend fiestas at the school. ... Some students sat down to talk to us. They told me about their dreams to become lawyers, singers, interpreters, science researchers, and biolech nìcians. These elementary school students are obviously proud ol their abllÌties and excited about their education. ln the school hangs a banner which reads, "Those who say educate also say love." It is obvious that the children are very loved by their lamilies and teachers, and they are encouraged to use their intellectual talents to help other peopie. (¡ Sen¡ TH¡orNcR Luisa Campos, director of the National Literacy Museum, the only such museum in the world, tells of Fidel's sending 100,000 young people into the countryside to teach €ubans to read and write. -J- h. most impressive I purt of Cuban education is the special attention each student recelves due to small ciass size. In Cuba, there is one teacher for every 10 students. This is the best student-teacher ratÌo in the world." "Those who say educate also say love," Students at the School of the Arts are now corresponding with students ât Adams School in St. Paul. Spring 2001 AGRICT]LTURE Kellen Bredesen '03 is a c1a;, rr ho rlitl íì c()nìpaì¡'al ive studclli study ef lamring ar.rcl tl're cooperative moveûÌelll rn cuba nncl \\'isconsin . KrllpN Bn¡orsrN uhas plivnLizccl c(roperative larmtng \,vas part of agrarian reform lcgishLion prssecl ln 1994 to revive a chokecl cconomy. ... The là11 ol tl-ie Communist block in 1989 ancl the ensuing rencging of Soviet slrppolt lelt tl-rc islancl natiorr with only two percent olits lormer fueL sr-rpply, l5 pcrcenl olits raw materiais, ar-rcl 25 percenl ol its fc¡od. .. . Cubans have a name lol thcii time o[ dilfrculty: the SpcclaÌ Perioc]. f \--, l-hc Spccirl Pcriocl has forcecl far-nrs througl-rout Cr,rba to beccrme more fuelI clf i.iurrr lncì cxplon rllr'r'nrt iv,'llrnrirrg mul lrod5. Tllc Nitcto Pr'tiz L,,-r,¡r A Cuban woman makes cigars by hand in the factory at Piñar del Rio, Travelers to Cuba on a state department license (like this class) are allowed to bring 25 Cuban cigars back to the U.S. is runnrr-rg at 70 perccnt of iis lormer luel consumption. Teams of orcn clo somc ol tl-re plowing these days. GonzaÌcz saicl, "We har.e used worms in the plocluctron ol humus ancl we also nsc companion plantrng-the association ol crops. ... We mix corn with a 1ot ol cliflèrcnt crops, liÌ<c squash and beans and sweet potatoes." E E 'J"lrt Rcr. HLuììlì('r't() AlgLttlrrr. l)iì>l{rt ()[ tr thc l\4rrrgt I Pt ntUt osl.ìl LlrLUi ll in (J Puclto Esperanza along CuLrr's wcstcrn :Ã i his palisl-rioncrs. "Thc r,verlthicst jn Cuba toclay arc tl-rc pcasants-Lhc oncs who livc lvith thc llcst conclitions." l-rc saicl. coest, says hc is ¡r lirmcl ancl so arc all ol Ê4 Kellen Bredesen 'O3 visited the Niceto Perez Cooperative Farm, about an hour outside of Havana and spoke with Carlos Enrique Gonzalez, the head of production. Spring 200f ,4r;csguRc luow 11 POVERTY Camilo Power '03 is a day student u,ho c1ic1 a comparati\¡e str-rdy of povelty in Nìcaragua and Cuba. He said he comparecl "srnall facts" about the tu'o colrntries ancl found that in Nlcaragua, the life expectancy ¿rt bìrth is 68.4 ¿rncl in Cuba it is 7ó.1. The mortaliry rate for clrilclren under live in Nicar:rgua Ìs 47 per 1,000 ancl in Cuba it rs 8 per 1,000. There are 7.4 pl-r1'sicians per 10,000 people in Nicaragua, 52.9 per 10,000 ir-r Cuba. in Nicnrgr-ra, bnt I r.rou.go to school at Augsburg College. I participatecl in a trip tcr citizens, ancl onl;'a fen'l-racl lteen to ¿r Thircl \\/orld colìntr): \'h' IìrsL reaction uùen I got to Cr-Ìira \\'as orle ol snr¡trise , ltccause ol the level ol ccluc¡ttiot-t of t"t'ti-rsL oltire peopÌc n.ith n'htrm l spoke. ... lt nas anrazir.rg The ltovertr' lcvcl tl'rat I san'ir-r Cuba uas rlot corrl)aråble to thc l)overt)'fr¡nncl u.r the stlcets of ì\'lanagua, thc ca¡rital ol NrcaragurL. I clicl r.rot scc a singlc chìlcl bcggir-rg lol fìrocl rn thc silccts ol-Har'¿rr¿l, r-rnlikc thc lhousancls LhaL cach clar, in to sluvivc rn thc strccts o1 \,lanagua. u'rrs lrlsecl f ICubr u'rth thc grrrul) that n'as macle r-rp olrnostl;'U.S. TOI]RISM Clvnlo Pow¡n INDT]STRY Kathy Kayser is a Weehend Collcgc studcnt wl-lo wrote about tourism and prostilLltlon rn Cuba. Knruy Keyssn -fI Jill Mintz 'O1 joins the musicians in a square in OId Havana. hose ir-rvoivcrl in the tourism business who get tippecl ln clollars rrc clchniLcly bcLLer off than the people whose incorne is strlctly in pesos. ... An example ol the economic schism ls seen thlough an exan-rple of a basl<et ol one pound ol pork chops, rice ancl black beans, two pounds of tomatoes, three limes and one heacl ol garlic, The bashet cost 43 40 pesos in Havana rn August 2000. It wourld take the economist 3.8 days to pay fbr thrs basliet, a cloctor 1.9 clays, and a prostitr-rte who teceives $20 U.S. a clay,2.3 hours. Where is the incentivc to spencl long years str,rclyìng to malie a low salary in dillìcult conclitions r,vhen a person coulcl easily go into thc tor-rlism lrusiness ancl makc casy moncy? -T- hr )¡olìrlgcr gùrlcr.ìrior1 ihat has r.ìot had to make agonizing saclilices for the re\¡olLltion, 1llie their parielÌts, erc the most encouragecl by lilcstylc of th.-'tollrists. Stuclcnts have bcen clropping out olschool Lo talic.jobs surror-rncling lourism. Belwcen 1990 ancl 1998,46 percent of stuclents clropped ont ol seconclary schools ancl from those who continuecl thcit stuclies, belweeu l9Bg ancl 1998, 28 percenl I Lhc of gracluate stuclcnts lelt therr stuches. 12 ,4UCSSUnC fr¡OW Spring 2O01 RACE AND CLASS -Þ Desman Oakley '01 is a day stuclent who rvrote about hou' he found life in a country witir a majorit)' o[ -t".0 .u.. people (Cuba), r'ersus his experiences in a country u'ith a wl-rite majority (USA). Ë (j s Ë A I ca r. Eduar.do Hernandez, a Cuban politician, said classification oI racial rnnketrp is not in the traclition ol his counlr;: Both bhcl<s olcl rrhitcs strugglecì together for nationalism and a strong bor-rd stemmecl fiorn ¡he f-\ IJ ir-rclepenclence figl-rt " I -'.tj- Drsnnx ORxlsv ! il E Economist Gladys Hernandez stands in front of the Martin Luther King Center in Havana, a partner with the Center for Global Education where the class stayed, \ T /hcn rshccl rl r.acial separation hacl anything to do wrth a class VV ,yr,.,.r. cconoi¡jst Giedys Llernanclez qr-rickly answerecl, "No, t-to .rvay. Tl-rc rcvolutrorr was crealecl lor social justìcc. Dlffercnt races harrc their own cultulcs ancl tcnclencics, but iL doesn't mattcr, it's thc rcvolution." Ms. Hcmanclcz also spokc ol some raciaL stcreotypes about blacli Cubans tl-rat lccl nre to bclievc I was gciting thc runarouncl. ccansc of thls, I clecicled to hit thc strcet,looking krr somcone who cor-rld best breali it clor,rm for nlc. ... My ncw lricncl Jose Antonlo, a clcfiniLe "blacli" Cuban ancl an Amcrican-influcncecl onc, bcgan to ask mc aboLrt }rip-hop music. . .. J tmmecliately stertccl lhc Llr,ìcstionlllg frLrecss B Desman Oakley '01 visits the prehistoric mural in Viñales Valley, designed by Leovigildo Gonzalez, a Cuban artist who was a pupil of Diego Rivera. In f 959, Cuban farmers hanging from parachute harnesses eight hours a day completed the painting of the mural. The mural depicts the "pre-history" of Cuba. whcrc l-ris mr-rslcal ir-rfLuenccs camc lrom. "From lricncls," hc saicl. lìrom blecli lricncls? I askecL. "Ycah, fron-r blacl< lricncls, fron-r whrtc liiends, firom all ol rrry l'rienc1s." . I askecl, "Do yor-r have problems hcrc becausc ol thc color of yor-rr sliin?" ,Josc pu1lccl clown the headphones ancl snicl<erecl. "Llh, no. No, r.vc clo not hn,c e colllltry likc yor-us. I hcar it in your music, hor.v l¡rcl iL is. We havc a cliflerent l'rÌstor;r thar.r you. In yor-tr colÌntry, you arc blach. ancl that ls bacl. lìere, you arc t1-Lc pcrlcct color. Yolt are a pelfect While in Cuba, the ciass met with Ann Cuban." Havana since last June. esliir.rg Spring 2001 AUGGIES IN CUBA Gabrielson '84. She is a foreign service officer r,vith the U.S. Departrnent of State and has been posted to the U.S. Interesis Section in ,4ucssuRc ^Iow 13 T'S BOOK: to Provence Paris An interdisciplinary course in art and French For three weeks in January, 15 Augsburg students and 10 students from other Upper Midwest campuses traveled through France with Augsburg professors Tara Christopherson and Pary Pezechkian. They followed the paths of six masters from the last century: Matisse, Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, Cezanne, and Picasso, visiting studios, sites, sources of inspiration, and museum collections from to Provence Paris. An exhibition of the resulting artists' books was installed in Lindell Library during February documenting those incredible sensory experiences in words and images. Excerpts from the books and photos are published here with permission of the artists. N Õ "õ' q L s E EZE Enchanting, Cobbiestone Winding, Medieval, Village Blankets of fog biilow down, HOBBIT Art professor Tara Christopherson (second from left) and French professor Pary Pezechkian (right) look through the artists' books on display with Augsburg students Ariann Russ'04 (left) and Michael Murray '02 (second from right). 1q ,Aucsnunc now Gustavus -Wendy Adolphus Bryanr, College The quaint village of Eze, France, attracts tourists and inspires artists. Spring 2001 -''E*¡såSsåcwtu* I left my solid foundation at home, and now I am losing my footing. It's my trip ... my time to explore the world ... But as the homesickness sets in, I find that the only thing that comforts me is your smile, which is what I see whenever I close my eyes ... -Heather Top left: Adam Vorderbruggen, Weekend College. Above: Each student created a book, documenting their inspiration in text and images. Michael Murray's book is pictured here. Right: A watercolor sketch by Ariann Russ '04. Bottom right: Lydia Noggle'01 and Heather Sweeney'02. Let it Go ... Words can not express how much I have grown, we have grown. F s Õ i have learned to relax, "chill" and "let it go" but most important enjoy EVERYTH]NG -Michael Spring 2001 Murray'02 Sweeney'02 MruE@ .Joseph Ericksor-r ancl l-iis collcagr-rcs in Augsbr-rrg College's Echrcatron Departmcnt ¿ìre on a missior-l lo changc how stuclcnls are preparecl to become teacl-rers in Minnesota's schools. "We need to lrain tomorrow's teachers not only how to effcctively r-rse technology but so that they go into the classroom For hids today, computer rvanting to do so, and not having to be dragged klcking and screarning inLo the technologt is a natural; but for process," the Augsbr"rrg associate prolessor remarked. "To stay current, teachers need their teachers, technology in the to both understand the 'big picture' of technology use in schools and how to think creatively abor-rt new ways things can classroom can be unfamiliar be done ln their classrooms." Erìckson said his department recognizes that it's going to be vely hard to change the profession because most and daunting. inherently slow abont adapting to new ideas. "l hate to say ir, but the process is sort of like trylng to change a tire while the car ls still rolling." sc1-Lools are A new program at Augsburg is training its education faculty and its students-future teacher s-how to incorp or ate new, high-tech learning into their classrooms. The aim is to engctge children in hands-on learning with computers, digital cclmeras, video equipment, and other media, rathet" than letting them passively watch their teachers use them. 16 ,4ucs¡uRc lr¡ow And, he aclcled, "Wl-ule 1-Lardly anyone thinks we shonlcln't be doing this, the brg question is holv? Many teachers and parents lavor trying new thlngs 'br-lt not with my chilclren.' They clon't r.vanl theit kids to be the 'expeliment.'We need lo engage in a discussion on what lve think teaching and learnÌng rs al1 about and embrace the possibilities that technolog;' provides; lo think creatively about neu' ways lhal things can be done in our the tcachrng lvorlcl. The Ar,rgsburg program-Millennium Teachers Technology proJect (MT2, lor short)-features a r-tnique collaboratron ol the College, a number of urban pr-rb1ic and charter schools, ancl private technology businesses lbcused on cleveloplng a model lor technology training for teachers. The prolect is being directed by a team made up of project leacler Sonla Schmieder; Education Department faculty mernbers Erickson ancl Gretchen lrvine; ancl Bili Bierclen, a technology specialist , ancl acl.lunct professor. Schmieder came over to run the project lrom a nonplolit school chslrict cooperative ca11ec1 TIES (Têchnology and Inlonnation Educational Services), a consortium of 36 school districts headquartered in Roseville, Minn., that rvas created to aid edlttcators in infusing techr-Lology into therr schools and into lnstruction. TiES firsr approached Augsburg about taking or-r this project and helped secure a pilot planning grant to explore the leasibilrty of such an ambitious proJect. "Augsburg has clevelopecl a repr-rtation classrooms." Torvard that encl, the Augsburg Eclucetion Department has receivecl a three-year, $,750,000 grant from the U.S. Departmeni of EclucatÌon's "Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use lechnology" (or PT3) program to immerse rts faculty members and stuclents rr-r both learning ancl applyìng "cr-rtting edge" technology to Spring 2001 U \ B -l both innovative and as a center for teacher education. We are among the largest teacher education programs in the state (more than 500 students are currently seeking licensure)," Erlckson said. "But, even though the College is'big' in that regard, it also has the reputation of being 'small' in terms of the close relationships between faculty and as students-something we thought would be important if this was going to succeed." Augsburg also has a reputation of being an advocate for all teacher programs in the state. Toward that end, the College is planning to sponsor an event for prospective teachers and their faculties from all of Minnesota's teacher preparation institutions sometime yet this spring. Schmieder said it was is a natural thing to do. "We must think beyond our Education professor Joe Erickson and Jade Wanzeck '02 work together on a new computer program in the education lab. being to train and deepen the skill level of the education department's faculty By the end of the first semester, each faculty member had learned how to develop his or her own Web page and had taken training "A teacher of the 27st cuttury mustbe well enough prepared so that they are not intimidated or oyerwhelmedby new technologlt." -Karla M. Juetten, Weehend College student own grant and look for ways to present a united voice to insure that we prepare technology-proficient [uture teachers," she sald. Erickson noted that much of the credit for securing the grant also goes to the College's lnstitutional Technology (IT) Department, which had been staying on top of the newest technologÌcal trends and investing in a campus-wide network to glve faculty and students something to which to connect. The lT Department also has been actively involved in helping put a new high-powered, yet sn-rall, laboratory in place where the students enrolled in teacher education will have the opportunity to experiment with the latest equÌpment-ranglng from laptop computers to digital scanners, computers, and digital cameras. The project got underway at [he start of the academic year with the lirst step Spring 2001 on use of other technology as well. Step two this semester involves rntensive work with 20 teacher education students, recruited advocate with their professors in their own training. We see Augsburg as a learning community and we want this to go both ways with the students belng both supported and supportive." Karla M. Juetten, Plymouth, a Weekend College student, said she volunteered to be one of the 20 students because, "A teacher of the 2lst century must be well enough prepared so that they are not intimldated or overwhelmed by new technology The tools available to the classroom teacher are changing at such a fast pace that we honestly can't know what from both the clay and weekend (J s "\J ¡ programs. "We will take what we learn with these 20 studentswhom we're calling Student Technology Advocates-and spread it across all the students in our program during years two and three," Erickson said. "We want to have them not only learn for themselves but also to Bill Bierden, a technology specialist with the Augsburg's Millennium Teachers Technology (MT2) project, discusses a class assignment Weekend College student Karla Juetten. 4ucssuRc with Now 17 will be posslble five years from now. We to enhance and communicate wrth people need to consider technology a lifelong subject and work to prepare teachers to be open to the changes ahead." Once the students are comfortable wlth this new model, they will do their community "service learning" in one of the "partner" schools where they wlll be given the opportunity to both teach and help implement the use of technology wherever possible. Eventually, it is hoped that in addition to an ever-growing number of in their community about what they are doing in the classroom. Others might use digital still or video cameras. "And, we definitely want to geÍ away U '\s -r from the o1d model where students are taught about technology by taking a course on the subject. Our goal is to embed technology across the curriculum. We don't teach students how to use chalk. They just see how it works by watching how others use it and then use it curriculum. We don't teach students how to use chalh. They just see how it works by watchinghow others use it and then use it themselves." Joseph Erichson, associate professor of education "OLLr goal is to embed technologt across the - teachers trained ln this manner, these schools can serve as models for other schools in the state and beyond. "If you think of technology as a 'tool' it that can be used in many dlfferent ways, becomes a new way of thinking," Erickson noted. "And, technology is more than just computers. It's any advance in materials and information that helps accomplish a task. It's a continuum from spoken/written language to the use of satellites. Some kids, for example, might use fax machines themselves. The same needs to be true for technology-on an advanced level. We want teachers to avoid the trap of everybody having to do the same thing, the same way, af the same time; avoid the standard way of thinking and embrace the possibilities. "Some students might be using computers, others digitai cameras, and others VCRs-all at the same t¡me-as they use different methods to solve a Sonja Schmiedel MT2 project leadet came to Augsburg from TIES, a 36-school consortium aimed at helping teachers infuse technology into their classrooms. problem or accomplish a meaningful learning task. That's why we need to get past the o1d way of thinking and think creatively about new ways things can be done. "And, of course, it'IÌ be an evermoving target, because as technology grows and deveLops, so musl our training and how it is used in educatlon." I Education students Ryan Dehnel '02 (left) and Shannon Moen-Fjeld'01 (right) experiment with the possibilities on a digital camera. 18 ,4UCSBUnC ruOW Spring 2001 I A / ll I - From the Alumni Board president's desk ,¡, Fl o you remember what the Augsburg lJ.u*pu, was like when you *-u" ustudent? I was a student from 1966 to 1970, and I recall being quite proud of our new facilities: the College Center [now Christensen Centerl and Urness Tower. Before that, students used to hang out in the basement of Memorial Hall, where the cafeteria was located. The bookstore was in the basement of Sverdrup Hall, and there was a Fort Knox-tpe arca for paying tuition and seeing the registrar. Chapel was held in Melby Hall. Football games were played in downtown Minneapolis at Parade Stadium. Hockey was played at various arenas around the Twin Cities. Many students, like myself, lived in the older houses around campus. On the average, we were all pretty similar looking: white, Anglo-Saxon (if not Norwegian), Lutheran kids, fresh from Luther Leagues all over Minnesota. Augsburg was an enclave in the midst of the big city of Minneapolis. Well, it isn't that way any more. The Augsburg campus has been improved many times over and continues to get better each year. A wide variety of students now attend our College: young people, adults, working people, nonLutherans (even non-Norwegians!), and a great cross-section of nationalities, ethnicities, and cultural backgrounds. The physical facilities continue to improve, with the latest addition being a skyway link between the new Lindell Library and Sverdrup Hall. At one end of the link is the newly remodeled Enrollment Center, a one-stop visit for students with financial needs and registrar questions. I realize that many of our alumni live in other parts of the country and can't get back to Augsburg to see these changes. Not to worry Soon you will be able to log onto the Internet, go to <www.augsburg.edu>, and get an online campus tour (on the welcome page). While you are on our Web site, go to the alumni page, click on "keeping in touch," and give us your latest news. The best way to keep track of what's going on is right before your eyes-the AugsburgNow. Your news will be listed in this magazine and readby thousands of interested alumni. One of the roles of the Alumni Board is to find \Mays to keep Auggies connected to each other and to the school. We are trying many different ways of doing this, from Internet news to alumni chapter meetings. Keeping you in touch, in the know, and in the spirit of Augsburg College-you'll be surprised at what we can do togetherl Qrrr,,eWþL, Paul Mikelson'70 President, Alumni Board Alumni chapter program establ¡shed I I t used to be that the only way non-local aiumni couici remain active with the College and fellow Auggies was to plan a special visit to attend Homecoming or other events. But now, thanks to a program established by the Alumni Association, it's possible to keep ties from anywhere in the world. The Alumni Chapter Program was developed to encourage alumni to organize themselves, either around a geographic basis or an emplo;'rnent basis, to reestablish ties, promote the interests of the College, and to be of service to its alumni. Spring 2001 "Historically, the Augsburg Alumni Association has counted on local involvement," says Paul Mikelson'70, president of the A.lumni Board. "If you lived in other places, it was difficult to remain actively involved." But Mikelson the chapter program as a new, important extension of the Alumni Association, enabling alumni to stay sees connected. Alumni chapters are beneficial ro the College in many ways, such as career networking, event plannin g and/ or publicit¡ resource development, keeping track of Auggies, and studenr recruitmenr. Chapters can be established with any number of interested people. It is expected that the chapters be self-governing and operate without ongoing assistance from the College. The Alumni Board suggests that chapters have volunteer leadership identified and that an annual plan of chapter activity is developed and communicated to the board. For more information about alumni chapters, please contact the AlumniÆarent Relations Office at I-800-260-6590, or e-mail <alumni@augsburg. edu>. .Æucssunc Now t9 Alumni news Two Auggies at the longest-running wedding in town byBerseyNorsard I J anet Paone '83 was the mother o[ the Uria. for five and a half years, and heard her daughter say "I do" 1,785 times. She was one of the original cast members of Tony n'Tina'sWedding, a comedy at the Hey City Theater in Minneapolis that set records as the city's longest-running theatrical production before finally closing inJanuary. Augsburg senior Kathn¡n Koch also had a hand in the nuptials. She joined the crew in 1998, and then became stage manager last October-all while still a full-time student. During that time, she was a swing caterer and trained ne\¡/ actors into the show. Paone, a theater major and music minor at Augsburg, came to the production from a stage career in opera and musicals, including the New York City Opera, the Minnesota Opera, and two years in Nunsense. To clinch the role as Tina's mother, Paone had to return for callbacks that included improvisational skills and interacting with "audiences." It was just these qualities that Paone believes made Tony n'Tina so appealingit was interactive and pailicipatory depending on the comfort level of the audìence. The play's run came to an end amid sold-out performances. Koch describes how difficult the farewells were amongst crew members, and says it felt like graduation with everyone then going off on their own. Koch, a theater major and music minor who will graduate from Augsburg next year, will stay on as stage manager for the next production. "l'm committed to Hey City Theater," Koch says. "It's an amazingcompany to work with, and they have taught me a lot." Paone had no time off as she immediately began rehearsals for S¿r¿ef Scene af The Minnesota Opera. Since 1984, she has also been the theater director at Irondale High School and does voice-over work. And, she has not been to a real wedding since before Tony n' Tina. Janet Paone '83 (right) is shown here as mother-of-the-bride Josephine Vitale in the long-running musical Tony n'TinaT WeddÍng at the Hey City Theater. Senior Kathryn Koch (left) was stage manager. Alumni Gatherings fo RSVP and get directions, please call I the AlumniÆarent Relations Oflice at 1-800-260-6590. First alumni job fair planned n April, Augsburg will host its first alumni job fair in an effort to bring together Augsburg alumni (and their employers) with Augsburg seniors and I recent grads. Sponsored by the Augsburg College Alumni Board of Directors, the AlumniÆarent Relations Office, and the Center for Service, Work, and Learning, the goal of the job fair is to match the talents and experience ofAugsburg graduates with the needs of employers. "I think it's often the case that Augsburg students dont really realize how many successful alumni are out there," says Colleen Watson '91, past president of 20 4ucsnuncruow the Alumni Board. "The job fair will allow students to meet and connect with these alums. It's good for students to see that their education has value-it's a chance for alumni and their firms to say'we have hiring needs, you're good, we \Mant you, and we value your Augsburg education."' The AlumniJob Fair takes place on April 10, 5-8 p.m., in the Christensen Center. For more information or to reserye table space for your firm, call the alumni office at 6I2-330-IL7B or send an e-mail to <alumni@augsburg.edu>. Los Angeles, California March 29, 5:30-7 p.m. Hilton Universal City and Töwers Sierra Suite, Mezzanine level 555 Universal Terrace Parkway Universal City, Califomia DeKalb, illinois April4, 7:30 p.m. Augsburg Choi.r performance ; alumni reception following First Lutheran Church 324 North 3rd Street Dekalb,Illinois Chicago, Illinois April5, 5:30-7 p.m. Rivers restaurant 30 South Wacker, Mercantile Exchange Chicago, Illinois Spring 2O0l ) ¡¡ o (t 1945 1957 1 Marguerite (Greguson) Beverly (Olson) Flanigan, Larry Scholla, Willmar, Minn., Larsen, Fargo, N.Dak., and her husband, the Rev. Mart¡n D. Larsen '43, celebrated their 50th Athens, Ohio, has taught linguistics and English as a second language at Ohio Universiry since 1980. She received her M.A. from Saint Louis University and her Ph.D. from Indiana University She has one son, Patrick, who is an IT consultant in Europe. retired from teaching math; he is self-employed as a carpenter. His wedding anniversary in October. Both enjoy spending the winter months in Mesa, Ariz. 1954 Erling Huglen, Roseau, Minn., r 959 and his wife, Rhoda (Monseth) '59, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary in October. served Moe Lutheran Church Roseau for 35 years. in 1956 John Thompson, Benson, Minn., was ¡e-elected in November for a third teûn on the Swift County Board of Commissioners. This election was his ninth consecutive election to local public office. 1964 M granddaughter, Mara. ike Walgren, Plymouth, Minn., became chief operating officer of the Children's Hospital Foundation. Pa., was elected to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies. He is medical director of the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation in New York. 1970 Nikki Rajala, Rockville, Minn., celebrated the publication ofher first book, Some Lìhe it Hot The Sauna, its Lore and Stones. To complete it, she intewiewed Sergei Khrushchev (son of Nikita) about his basement "banya"; a Finnish general whose NATO troops built saunas in Kosovo; Tucson community mourns w¡th Lute Olson ;jjäï¡:r::',,ï"i"X,1il'".T:fi:lìii:lflfï:; of Arizona Basketball"' died of cancer on Jan, 1,2OO1. her coach since 1983. She accompanied husband on nearly all road trips and speaking engagements, and was populai u-orlg th" t.ã- "No. I wit'e , No' 7 mother, and No. grandmother-always No.,1 ." 1 Bobbi Olson was also active in the Tucson community Her two-hour memorial sen'rce was broadcast ovet Fox Sports Network there, demonstrating the popularity respect, and affection rn Arizona for this family in remembering his grandmother. "She died today, grandmother-always No. 1," he sald. The Anzona Datly Star quotes Olson's grandson, Mattherv Brase, Spring 2OO1 mother, and No. Rob Engelson, Clinton, Iowa, returned to Augsburg in October as one of the guest conductors at the millennium choir reunion during Homecoming 2000. He also recently wrote an article, 'J.S. Bach's Final Joumey to St. Thomas," which was published in the November issue of The Choral Journal (the official publication of the American Cho¡al Directors Association). Jim Grossman, B¡ainerd, Minn., is director o[ Hidden Mountain Center, LLC, which he owns with his wife. The organization provides spirituaì direction and corporate and individual development. He is also assistant. editor of the Braínerd Daily Dispatch newspaper, and writes for spiritual publications such as Cistercian Quarteþ. In addition, he completed course work on a master's degree in theology with a certificate in spiritual direction from the College of St. Catherine. olish - E ast G er man Relations 1 9 4 5 1962 (Westview Press). After a two-year leave from Miami P Lute Olson '56, with his arm around his wife, Bobbi, Bobbi olson acrivery shared inherhusband,s career and became known as the "first lady of NCAA men's basketball national championship ¡n 1997, Bobbi Olson, affectionately known as the "First Lady Arizona basketball" where Olson has been a I contributions ( 1-800-476-8599) Sheldon Anderson, grandchildren. wife, No. anecdotes for a second book, and welcomes Minneapolis, published his second book, .A ColdWar ín the Soyiet Bloc: The Olsons were married in 1953, while Lute was a sophomore at Augsburg. They have five chlldren and 14 0l/0V01-No. t to collect 1973 Unlversity of Arizona men's basketball coach Lute Olson '56 lost his wife of 47 years, 'Bobbi, to cancer onJan. l. playersandrecruirs. she is continuing 1972 966 Donald Mattison, Pittsburgh, Rev. Joe Nystuen, Richmond, Minn., and his wife, Nancy, were the subject of an article in the 5t. Cloud Times newspaper. The article profiled rhe couple and rheir decision to tum their longtime cabin into a rustic lakehome after they retired in August 1999. Joe is a retired Lutheran minister; Nancy is a retired registered nurse. Erling, a retired ELCA pastor, wife, Muriel (Berg) '67, is a Title I instructor fo¡ Willmar Public Schools. They both enjoy spending time with their first 1 and dozens of other enthusiasts. The process was so much fun that 965 I University (Ohio) (during which time he filled in for Professor Emeritus Richard Nelson in the Augsburg history department), he is retuming to his tenured position at Miami, where he is associate professor of history 1976 Larry Morgañ, Denver, Colo., moved to Denver to assume the role ol director oI compensation and benefits for J.D. Edwards and ,4ucssuRc t¡ow 21 Class Notes Compan¡ an eCommerce organization. He lives near the foothills of the RockÍe Mountains with his wife, Beth, and their two children. 1977 splits his time between the High Sierras and the central coast of CaÌifornia. When he's in the mountains, he does personal fitness training and massage therapy. When he's on the coast, he enjoys surfing at Pismo Beach. Ron Housley, Arnold, Calif., 198.2 Diane (Peterson) Kachel, Woodbury Minn., started a company in Woodbury called Wood Wonders, which specializes in fine woodworking/furnishings. She co-owns the business with her husband, Jim, who has been ffi working in the buiìding and cabinetry industry for more than 20 years. 1 983 Roy Carlton, Bumsville, Minn., was promoted to the rank of major in the Army Reserves. He is also a full-time accountant with Ban-Koe Systems in Bloomington. He and his wife, Mary have a 4-year-old son, Bryan. Jim Bernstein: Joining the "body politic" Christopher W. Nelson, Woodbury Minn., was named by Maggie Weller'01 associate managing partner for the LeNeave Group, part of New England Financial. Augsburg graduate Jim Bernstein '78 traded a c leeÍ in the private sector for one in the political arena, and is now commissioner of the Mlnnesota Department of Commerce in Governor Jesse Ventura's cabinet. 1984 Nila Neumiller, Minnetonka, According to Bernstein, becoming commissioner was "sort of an accident," because he actually "started off as deputy commissioner in a department that no longer exists." Now he is commissioner of a department which "is the chief regulating agency in the areas of telecommunicatrons, energy, and financial services." He first became involved with Ventura's cabinet in March 1999 when friend and colleague Steve Minn asked Bernstein to serve as deputy commissioner of the Departmenr of Public Service. At the time, Minn was serving as the department's commissioner. Minn., is the founder and executive director of Reaching Jim Bernstein '78 was appointed commissioner of Bernsteln accepted Minn's offer because, "I supported the governor, and I the Minnesota Department thought the idea of working for him was very appealing." Bernstein also of Commerce by Governor admltted that he thought working for Ventura was going to be "quite a ride." Jesse Ventura. He served as deputy commissioner until September 1999, when the department was merged into the Minnesota Department of Commerce. Then, when the Minnesota Senate failed to confirm Steve Minn as commissioner of the newly merged department, Bernstein was asked to stay on as the acting commissioner. He served in that capacity until last July when he was appointed commissioner. "Augsburg extended nry yision andhorizons in away Ihad never imaglned." PrÌor to his involvement in public service, Bernsteln spent most of his career in marketing, public relations, and advertising. Most recently, he was vice president and research manager at Colle 6c McVoy Advertising and Public Relations. Bernstein admits he sometimes misses his former career and coworkers. However, he said, "I thought not do rhis, I would spend the rest of my career in advertising, public relations, and marketing." il I did Staying in one career for his entire working life was something he wanted to avoid. "Too many people settle into their career and wish to do other things and just do not do it," he said. Bernstein attributes much of his success to what he calls the wonderful education he recerved al Augsburg. In fact, he said, "The Air Force taught me confidence and made me grow up; Augsburg extended my vision and honzons in a way I had never imagined." The education and experience Bernstein received at Augsburg have kept him involved with the College as a member of the Augsburg College Alumnl Board. "I wish more alums would do that. I strongly believe you need to serve youÍ community, and I also think you have an ethical obligatlon to give something back to your col1ege," he said. Bernstein graduated lrom Augsburg wlth a B.A. in political science. He is a program advisor for St. Cloud Têchnical College, a member of the Minnesota State College and UniversÌty Trustee Candidate Council, and has served on the State Board of TechnÌcal Colleges. Arms International, an international adoption agency and ministry outreach located in New Hope, Minn. To date, Reaching Arms has placed nearly 400 children in loving homes. Last April her agency opened an orphanage in Kieg Ukraine, called Cradle of Children's Hope. The first privately-run orphanage in Ukraine, the facility is currently home to eight toddlers, and will soon be able to accommodate up to'10 children. Neumiller became an ordained minister in 1997 and was recently honored as one of three recipients for the 2000 Women of Achievement by Trin West Chamber of Commerce. 1987 Patricia A. Lee, Minneapolis, was accepted into the master of divinity progrâm at Luther Seminary in St. Paul last fall. She also serves as a medical social worke¡ for Fairview University Medical Center and Minneapolis Children's Hospital. 1989 Devoney Looser, Tempe, Ariz. celebrated the publication of her new book, Bntish Women Witers andtheWitingoJ History I 67 0-1820, by Johns Hopkins University Press. Looser 22 ,4UCSrunCruOW Spring 2OOf ) Paul last fall. She also serves as an events strategist at Augsburg. tflanll¡rmrz E DISCOVER NORWEGIAN TREASURES AND HERITAGE a Karen Schachtschneider, Sarasota, Fla., was promoted to Join PresÌdent and Mrs. William V Frame and Professor Frankie Shackelford on a journey through Norway rn the summer of 2002 senior marketing speciallst at Speedcom Wireless CorporatÍon. 2000 Norway tour information meeting Guest speaker: Frankie Shackelford, associate professor of modern languages Christiaan Simmons, Brookþ, "The New Norway" N.Y., is a production coordinator at Thomas Publishing in Manhattan; his fiance, Susan Spector'00, is an editorial assistant at Dennis Publishing (also in Manhattan). Sunday, Apr|I22, at 2 p.m. Marshall Room, Christensen Center, Augsburg College byAprll 20 to the alumni office: 612-330-Il78 or 1-800-260-6590 RSVP This l2-day tour program features five nights on the world-famous Norwegian coastal voyage, sailing south from the "top of Norway" to Bergen. If you are unable to attend the information meeting, call the alurnni offlce to be included on a special mailing list with fi-rrther tour details. ù 1992 Larry John Anderson, W N MNI¡ ffi Star Ttibune, the Pioneer Press, and the Ci¿y Pages {or his production of Eagan, Minn., completed his master's degree in biblical studies at Andersonville Baptist Seminary where he is now enroÌled in a doctorate program. Noya J. Woodrich, ('94 MSW), MinneapoÌis, was appointed executive director of the Division of Indian Work in Minneapolis. She has been on the staff since I991, serving most recently The Elephant Man, Cedar Riverside Peopleb Center in Minneapolis. The Star Ttlbune wrote that "Curtis directs with restraint, pace, and a fine understanding of the mirth of lthe author'sl language." Hutchinson, lady Mary Wortley Montagu, Charlotte Lennox, Catharine Macaulay, Hester L1,nch Piozzi, andJane Austen, and shows how "each o[ their contributions to historical discourse differed greatly as a result of political, historical, religlous, class, and generic affiliations. Adding their contributions to accounts of earþ modem writing refutes the assumption that historiography was an exclusive men's club and that fiction was the only prose genre open to women." Looser is a visiting assistant professor of EnglÍsh at Anzona State University She is the editor o[ Jane Austen and Díscourses oJ Feminísm and coeditor of G eneratíons: Academic F emínists in Dialogue. member for social work at. Metropolitan State University 1 993 Stottler, 1 Valley, Minn., is a chaplain assistant in the Army stationed in Heidelberg, Germany 1 996 Football game vs. Macalaster CollegeSaturday, October 13 Reunion celebrationsClasses of 1951, 1961, 1976,1991, and 1996 998 Minn., completed her master's degree in special education at Bethel College inJanuary She ffi teaches special education to grades 7, B, and 9 in Prior l¿ke, Minn. 1 A gifi from the Augsburg Bookstore goes to Helen 999 Gordon R. Flanders, Inver Grove Amy Covington, Heights, Minn., became a new grandfather to twin boys, Derek Calif., moved to San Diego last (Nichols) Quanbeck'44 and Phrl Helland'42, who both correcrly identified rhe ice Aprii, where she work at Academic skaters pictr-rred and Jarrod. Press and writes for several 1997 newspapers. archlve photo ln the winter issuc as Dick McCuigan '45 and Laville (Henjr"rm) Larson'44. Zach Curtis, Minneapolis, received glowing reviews from the Spring 2001 dinner- Amy Michele Reid, Savage, 995 Gary Munson, Apple Forest Buchanan, Smith & FrederÍck, PA., as an associate attome)¿ He pians to concentrate his practice in the area of business law. 1 October 11-14 Saturday, October 13 l¿ke, Minn., joined the law firm Fryberger, Robert Berg, St. Paul, gor married in September. HOMECOMING 2OO1: AUGSBURG ON PARADE Homecoming Travis D. as also sen'es as a community faculty tiI.rùtl{-'.rùt¡Iùr.-rlraÍ which ran November 3O-December 16 at the associate executive director. She investigates the careers of Lucy Christopher N. Wahl, Indianapolis, Ind., married Kelly Harley in Chicago in November. Wahl is a law student at Indiana University San Diego, Deb Hutterer, Hudson, Wis., was accepted into the master of divinity program at Luther Seminary in St. ln the ,4ucs¡unc ruow 23 Class Notes ffi Lessons in culture program rn hrgher education administration. He completed the program in one year and one by Lynn Mena summer. Amid the sunny tourist destination Having passed through Key West once before, he relished the rhought of its easy-going personality It seemed the perfect place to lay low and observe humanity The region, which attracts visitors of diverse faiths, cuÌtures, and ethnic backgrounds, Matt Milless in fascinated Mil1ess. graduated from immediarely upon beaches of Key West, F1a., Matt Milless tended bar and fished in the wann, lroprcal waters. He had fled to the popr,rlar Augsburg in 1998 1999, "Culture plays such a huge role in Milless (right) with a coworker in Key West, FIa., my life," he says. "I've always had where he lived for one year after completing his a desire to learn and understand master's degree in 1999 at Ball State University, other cultures." He found himsell picklng up bits and pieces o[ sense of accomplishment." He helped raise several languages-Spanish, German, thousands of dollars to bring in such French, and more. The experience served as nationâl figures as Chuck D, activist and a real-1ife extension of Milless's academic member of rap group Public Enemy, and studies in multicult ural al^lairs. actlvist Jane E11iott. receiving hrs master's degree at with a student- designed B.A. in Ball State University in Muncle, ind. multicultural studies. "I lived in Key West for a year," says Mi11ess. "First I worked as a cook for Marrlott Hotels, but a couple monrhs later I left to work a[ a locaì restaurant as a waiter, "My major at Augsburg was a self-designed major in multicultural studies, with an emphasis ln sociolog¡" says Mi1less. "My degree alìowed me the opporlunrty lo bartender, and occasional cook." He also helped a friend open a coffee and sandwich shop. explore other ideas and different cultures." The jor"rrney south serued as a much-needed hiaius from acaciemia. After receiving his bachelor's degree from Augsburg in 1998, he was accepted into Ball State's graduate "I've I Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Milless chose Augsbr-rrg because it was one of very few sma1l, private colleges situated in a major metropolitan alwøys^had a desire to learn and area. "I'm Augsburg's biggest fan," he says. under stand other cultures. " "Augsburg recognizes the value of il BF ffi H E ffi m þrui I E¡l H ü ã Ë w HË 24 4UCSSUnC NOW ü ffi Milless (bottom right) poses with a local youth and a group of orientation students at Union College in Schenectady, N.Y,, where he is assistant director of student activites. the value of its location in an urban area. I walked away appreciating my education; 1t provlded me with a great foundalion to enter grad school and the professional G E multiculturalism and wor1d." While an undergrad at Augsburg, Milless co-chairecl the first [wo annual Diverslty Weeks. "It was a li[eshaping experience," he says. "I rea11y felt a In addition, while attending Ball State, he worked as a grad assistant in the college's multicultural affairs office. He also compieted an internship at Butler University in lndianapohs as an advisor in the office of student activilies. Today, Mllless is assistant director of student activities at Union Co11ege, a smal1, pdvate, nondenominational college in Schenectady, N.Y. 'lt's great to be working on a small campus. Because ol my experience at Augsburg, i knew that I wanted to lind a iob at a similar college," he says. He accepted the position last August, feeling the itch to bid farewell to Key West and return to academia. "I advise students and support their ideas and programming. It's really been a good experience, with opportunities to meet interesting students of diflerent backgrounds. Right now I'm developing Respect Day, and putting together a commitlee of students to wnte a stâtement or 'code of respect' for students to sign and support." Ultinately, Milless would llke to get his Ph.D. and become a dean of students at smal1, private college-somewhere like a Augsburg. "Mrnneapolis and Augsburg are where I have felt most at home-I loved it there." Spring 20Ol ) Births Karin (Sabo) '86, and Nicholas Mantor, Burnsville, Minn.-a John Bjorn, inJanuary son, He joins sister, Emily, and brother, Thomas Kimberly (Kopitski) '86 and David Spoerner, Lake in the Hills, Ill.-a daughter, Lauren Nicole, in August. Marc McElyea '92 and his wife, Jenny, Shoreview, Minn.a daughter, lsabelle Marie, ìn August. She joìns sister, Elizabeth. Molly (Fochtman) '92 and Greg The Alumni/Parent Relations Office invites you Schnagl'91, to become an act¡ve member of the Alumni Assocation! For information about Blaine, opportunities, contact the the alumni office at Minn.a daughter, Megan, in August. She joins brother Thomas, 3. Greg received his master's degree in education from the University o[ St. Mary's; he is teaching 4th grade 1-8OO-26G659O or e-mail <alumni@augsburg.edu>. Pictured (clockwise from top) is Laura Cichocke (administrative assistant), Jeff Krengel '93 (assistant director), and Nancy (Carlson) Ioedt '94 (director). Julie Sabo'88 and her father, Martin Olav Sabo'59, were both sworn in as legislators on the same day in January-but 1,500 miles apart. Julie is serving her first term in the Minnesota Senate representing part of south Minneapolis, and Martin began his f2th term representing Minnesota's Fifth District in the U.5. House of Representatives. at Rice Lake Elementary in the CentenniaÌ School District. Terry Okonek '93 and his wife, Angeia, Woodbury Minn.-a boy, Ryan, in October. Terry is an engineer for 3M. Julie Lynn (Holmquist)'93 and Ted Sellers, Hamel, a daughter, Mirr.- Katie Lynn, in September. Tiffany (Crawford) '94 and Chris Klett, Apple Valley, á son, Minn.- Jordan Christopher, in October. Stacy (Harmon)'95 and Christian Johnson, Pll.mouth, Minn.-a boy, Benjamin Emory, in October. Daniel Lideen '96 and his wife, Jessrca, Dundas, Minn.-a son, Wesley Daniel, in October. Jim South '96 and his wrfe, Robin, Cottage Grove, daughter, Minn.-a Holly Lynn. Jennifer Ringeisen '97 and Mau Berg, Inver Grove Heights, Minn.-a boy, in September. Noah Matthew, AN AUGGIE WEDDING Sarah Ginkel '99 and Damion Spilman were married in December in New Ulm, Minn., where there was no shortage of Auggies in attendance! to R) ROW I (front): Erica Bryan 'o1, Sarah (Ginkel) Spilman '99, Damion Spilman. ROW 2: Sara Luce '01, Meg Schmidt'01, Mark Peterson '01, Jason wegner'ol, Robyn Kahle ,99, Adrianne Rieger 'OO Katie Kolles '01. ROW 3: Jason Van Houten '0Q Lee Sprouts 'O1, Erin Peterson '00, Carrie Blau. Row 4: Todd Boerboom '01, Jim Peterson '99, cassi van Ausdall 'ol. Row 5 (back): scott (L Hvistendahl '99, Angie Rieger'01, Mary Carlson ,00. SprinE 2O01 ,4ucssuRc ñtow 2s I Gerald Thorson, alumnus and former English professo[ dies at 79 erald Thorson, a former English professor G '43 from the 1957 Augsburgian and chair of both the English and humanities departments, died in January of congestive heart failure at his daughter's home in Knoxville, Ti:nn. Thorson graduated from Augsburg in 1943 and returned ín1946 to teach English. He played an important role in building the Augsburg English department, and served as department chair from 1952 ro 1964.In 1959, he was named chair of the humanities division, Geratd Thorson where he became a leader in broadening programs in foreign languages, drama, and arr. He resigned in 1964 and finished his career at St. Olaf College, where in addition to heading the English department, he chaired the language and literature division and was acting chairman of the German department. He retired in 1986. Rick Smith, vice president of admissions and enrollment services at Augsburg, remembers fondly the courses he took from Thorson as an undergaduate English student at St. Olaf. "Professor Thorson was rigorous in his expectations of students, but he was also a kind, thoughtful, and gentle soul who provided that addi.tionai word of encouragement and support you sometimes needed," says Smith. "He will be deeply missed by many, not just me," continues Smith. "But, more importantl¡ I hope his legacy as a scholar, teacher, supporter, and friend will continue to serve us ali as an example of what involvement in Lutheran higher education should always be about." Thorson also published over 125 reviews, poems, articles, and translations. ' He had just completed an English translation of the Norwegian book, Thø Saloonheeper\ Daughter, to be published by Johns Hopkins Press later this year. M¡m¡ Johnson, who encouraged seniors to continue to learh, dies at age 74 by Kavita Kumar, Star Ttibune staff writer (reprinted by permission of the Star l?ibune) or 25 years, F thousands of senior citizens have gathered in churches and community centers to discuss topics ranging from Minnesota politics Mary Elizabeth to stained glass as (,,Mimi,,) Johnson part of an Augsburg College outreach program. That's because of Mary Elizabeth (Mimi) Johnson's vision. Johnson, of Plymouth, founder of Augsburg's College of the Third Age and professor emerita of modern languages, died of liver cancer [January 23rd] at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale. She was 74. She was a strong believer that even in a person's "third age," the retirement years, the learning should not stop. "Everyone talks about lifelong education, but no one does much about it," said her son, Eric Johnson of Eden Prairie. But "she really tried to keep people 26 ,,,IUCS¡UnC ruOW active and learning." A New York native, Johnson was the dean of \Momen at Luther College in Decorah, lowa, before comìng to Augsburg in 1962. She taught French and was an international student adviser at Augsburg. It was during a sabbatical in the early 1970s at the University of Toulouse in France thatJohnson came upon the idea Today there are almost 250 liberal arts programs a year in the College of the Third Age in Twin Cities neighborhoods. An enthusiastic traveler, Johnson organized many trips abroad for senior for the education program for seniors. She met a sociologist there who studied the desire of the elderþ to leam. With a group of graduate students he helped create a curriculum for them at the university Johnson took this idea back with her to .{ugsburg and within a few years had a similar program in Minneapolis, one of the firsr of its kind in the area. "lt was always Mimi's and my belief that people who keep learning put back many hours into the community through service," said Karen Lindesmith, director of the College of the Third Age. "It makes people more alive and alert ... keeping the mind supple and excited about living." lifelong student," Lindesmith said. "She had such a wonder at the world and a desire to keep learning." Johnson retired from teaching about a decade ago, but "retired badl¡" Eric Johnson said. She continued to stay involved in the school and related programs before her death. In addition to her son, survivors include three grandchildren. Editor\ note: Mimi Johnson was preceded in deathby her husband oJ 47 years, Einar citizens through a local credit union. She also was heavily involved in Minnesota's Elderhostel, which offers short-term learning programs for senior citizens. "She was a teacher, but she was also a Johnson, proJessor ementus oJ education. Both Mimi and Einar are deeply míssed by the Augsburg communíty. Spring 2001 John Harold Luther Hanson schoÌarship. The scholarshiP '33, Golden Valley, Minn., died in April 2000; he was BB. A retired established in their name was the largest gh'en in bÌology and is awarded annually to a biology buyer/merchandiser, he was a 43year employee of Gamble Skogmo. He sen ed four years in the Air Force during WWII. In I989, he was inducted into the Augsburg College Athletic Hall of Fame. student, preferably studying plant pathology. Fridlund was honored by Augsburg as a Distinguished Alumnus in 1980. Marvin C. Sulzdorf '44, Ariz., died inJanuary; he was 78. died in December at LyngbÌomsten Care Center. She was a missionary teacher in Madagascar for 32 years. He was a teacher and a coach before joining 3M, where he worked for 32 years. included a number of opportunitìes in international work as a consultant in horticuÌture, with research Send us your news J. Augustine'51, Sandstone, Minn., died in December after a brief battle with cancer; he was 72. After being ordained in 1955, he served parishes in St. Hilaire, with genuine ca¡e and patience. unexpectedly in February of apparent heart failure; she was 75. She was a great friend o[ the College, her husband Milt Kleven's ('46) alma mater. She was a member of the Augsburg Associates and was a generous supporter of the College. She is survived by her husband, lour chiÌdren, eight grandchildren, and many other loved ones. Other deaths: Doris (Howe) Hartwig'45, Shell Lake, Wis., died in August. Stan R. Magnuson'67, Burnsville, Minn., died in November; he was 56. He spent 32 years with the Burnsville School District, where he spent most o[ those years as a counselor and retired as dean of students at Burnsvìlle High School. Evanelle (Johnson) Lackie '46, Richfield, Minn., died in October; she was 75. Frank Edward Petersen'50, Wayz^ta, Minn., died in December. Robert S. Carlson, Edina, Minn., Thomas C. Grindberg'79, He also served as a missionary wrth the Lutheran Church in Tanzania, East Africa. Upon his retirement in 1987, he embarked on a new career with his son, died in December. He was a football coach at Augsburg Ín 1940,'4I, and'46, and later at the University of Wichita. Blaine, Minn., died in November; he was 43. Full name PLease tell us aboul the news in your 1i[e, your new job, move, marriage, and births. Don't forget to send photos! Street address Maiden name ls State this a new address? n Yes n ls spouse also a died in ocrober. year or last year attended zip No Home telephone Employer Cla¡on Sordahl Class city For news ol a derth, wrillcn n( )li( c ls recluired, e.g. an obituar¡ funeral a Minn., died Monticeilo, and Sandstone, Minn. and photos! nolice, or program from memorial service. Anchorage, Ore. He touched lives of alÌ ages company unril his retirement in 1986 as manager of the broadcast transmitting equipment department. The Rev. Douglas The Rev. Bruce Alan Engebretson'65, centered around the prevention and treatment o[ viral dÍseases in deciduous fruit trees. In 1987 he retired from the graduate faculty at the Research and Extension Center at Washington State University. In 1999, Fridiund and his wrfe, Maxine, helped the Augsburg biology department build a plant sciences program by creating a laboratory in his name dedicated to that area of study, and through an endowed products company in Eden Prairie, Minn. He had a passion for music and was involved in numerous bands and an orchestra in Minnesota and Arizona. Alaska, died in December at his home of cardiac arrest; he was 57. He moved to Alaska in 1967 and served as pastor in seven Lutheran churches; he also served at Bethseda Lutheran ln Eugene, Verne Mattison'46, Berqm, Pa., died in October; he was 76. In I95I he joined RCA in New Jersey and remained with the (Lijsing) Kleven, Edina, Augustine Medical lnc., a medical Peoria, Evelyn R. Lovaas'40, St. Paul, Paul R. Fridlund '41, Prosser, Wash., died in November. His distinguished career in research Dorothy Marie Scott, co-inventing and developlng several medical products. He also co-founded Position graduate of Augsburg College? E-mail Work telephone n Yes n No lf yes, class year_ Send your news items, photos, or change of acldress by ma11 to: AugsburgNow Class Notes, Augsburg College, CB 146, 221I Rlverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN, 55454, or e-ma11 to <alumm@au gsbr-rrg. edu>. Spouse name Maiden name Your news: We want you to stay connected to Augsburg! Spring 200f 4ucs¡unc ruow 27 I A o o ¡- o O Thoughts from China ñ, by President William V. Frame de\egation of Minnesota private college !{prr,ornts, Doara mem*ers, ana rocaL business leaders traveled to China last eight days, hostedby the Chinese Ministry of Education, aiming to strengthen relations b etw een higher e ducatíon systems in both countnes. November for November 7,2000 I write the morning of election day in the U.S., and the day after our most extensive conversation with the Ministry of Education concerning the utility of America's version of private higher education for China. At the moment, our hosts doubt the relevance of our tradition to their situation, but they are fascinated by our description of it and wish to continue the interchange. Part of the reason for their skepticism is revealed, I think, by our difficulty in explaining how one founds or starts a private college of the sort we represent. They want to know what economic interest in our kind of education "lthas President Frame confers with Haidian University president Fu Zhengtai (right), who will visit Augsburg this year. forces is hard to articulate, let alone discuss. November 8, 2000 The ancient artifacts lat the archeological museum of the imperial regime in Xianxi are stunning for their refinement in form and proportion, and the narrat-ive arrangement of them indicate the grand trends in cultural development. dfficult for us to explain the dedication of our institutions to the training of men ond women for life in a free society ..." been WilliamV Frame, speahing about díscussion at a meeting of Minnesota private -President college presidents and Chinese higher education fficials is strong enough to draw investors who require an attractive return and how the government can make sure that such institutions can help keep economic development moving. It has been difflcult for us to explaln the dedication of our institutions to the training of men and women for life in a free society; to the preservation and cultivation of particular cultural This great museum does no better than any other we've visited in pointing out the grand ideas that reorient society The 5,000 years of Chinese history are presented without reference to anything like the trial of Socrates, the Enlightenment, the Reformation, or even the founding of the Communist Party of China. I wonder if our current moment is as utterly disconnected from our past as it appears to be here? The private colleges and unlversities Íhar arc springing up across the country are faulted for the quality of thelr faculties, facilities, and the size of their enroilments-but admired for their popularity, iheir success in attractÍng investors, and (perhaps) feared for their potential ability to move forward wlthout the need of official control. The one check against this latter possibllity appears to be accreditation. Only one of the proprietary institutions has lreceived] the right to grant four-year B.A. and B.S. degrees; all the others grant associate or three-year diplomas. Even as the largest and oldest of the private institutions await the ultimate level of accreditation, they claim that their graduates are winning immedj.ate and rewarding employment. The management both of the proprietary institutions with whom we have met and of the provincial and city governments overseeing higher education express strong lnterest in continuing the conversation which has been occurring with us over the past week. I think we should continue our interest in it; we are, after all, in touch at very high levels with perhaps the greatest educational challenge ever faced in the modern period. We might be able to help, and we will certainly learn new things about our owrr challenge in the process. Toda¡ we are off to the tomb of Chin Shih Huang Ti. Tomorrow Shanghai. I dispensations even as students are prepared for full participation in the proloundly pl ural istic society. The oldest proprietary university in China is entirely focused on workforce conslderations, and lts misslon is entirely determined by industrial trends and employment demand. The institution seems to be in service to social forces rather than to the liberation of the student; the idea of education correcting social 28 ,AUCS¡URC nOW Spring 2001 ¡¡ tt I a, tt Music Theatre For more inJormation on any of these eyents, call 612-330-1265 For theatre tíchet reservations call 612-330,1257 Apr. 3-B Ap r. 2A-29 g Augsburg Choir Midwest Tour, "lmages" Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Visiting Scientist Lecture: "From Antarctica to Mars and Europa: The Search for Life" Dr. Christopher McKay, planetary scientist, Space Science Division, 2001 Sverdrup Iowa, Minnesota NW Apr. B Augsburg Choir Tour home concert 7 PM., Hoversten Chapel Apr.20 "Trout Quintet" by Franz Schubert Jill Dawe and Paul Ousley perform with members of the Audubon String Quartet 7:30 cH¡., Sal"eren Auditorium May I Jazz Ensemble Concert 7 eu., Hoversten Chapel lB-22 June Theatre Arts Summer lnstitute Darcey Engen at 612-330-1549 to'r Gage Family Gallery hours: Mon.-Fn. 9 Sat. 9 e.v.-6 p.l¿.,Sun. p.ttt. Chamber Music Recital 4 nv., Sateren Auditorium and Foss May 19-20 ll COMMENCEMENT WEEKEND May 19 Concert Band Tour Kickoff Concert 7 PM., Central Lutheran Church May 2l-June 5 Other Events April 10 For i.nformation call 612-330-1178 .Atrium Concert Band Tour Ireland and England May L2 "Eye to the Future" Conference Alumni Job Fair 5-B ervr., Christensen Center B Mav 19 For information, call 612-330-r lB0 For information, call 612-330-155I Hoversten Chapel Commencement Concert 7:30 pv., Hoversten Chapel Chapel April l0-Noon talk, Hoversten Chapel For gallery information call 612-330-1524 noon-7) May p.v., Public Lecture, Hoversten Exhibits Masterworks Chorale concert May Center Apri19-8 8 ¿.tvt.-12:30 nr,r. Young women have the opportunÍty to try different math and science careers and work closely with professionals on related activities. Ca11 more information t.u.-10 en., p.tr¿., NA.SA Ames Research The Conference of the Birds ByJean-Claude Carrière and Peter Brook, based on the poem of Farid Uddi Attar Directed by Darcey Engen Performances: April 20, 2I,26,27,28 at 7 r.u.; April 22 and 29 at 2 p.x,t . Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, Foss Center May 6 7 Seminars, Lectures, and Films Commencement Dinner 5:30 nv., Christensen Center Mar. 23-May 20 "Textiles from the Silk Road" Explore the exotic world of the Silk Road through the colorful textiles of its people. Gage Family Galler¡ Lindell Library Opening reception, March 23, 6-9 ev. l\/[n', At-L\) la\ Lv Lay Augsburg All Students Juried Art Exhibition Alumni Gallery, Christensen Center Opening reception, May 4,4-6 ev. Commencement Concert 7:30 eu., Hoversten Chapel lr{ay 20 Baccalaureate Service 10 nlr¿., Hoversten Chapel Commencement Ceremony 1:30 p.tu., Si Melby Hall Seating begins at 12:30 err¿. Tlckets required President's Reception 3 r.u. Murphy Square \? 4. 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Show more A P U B L I C AT I O N F O R A U G S B U R G C O L L E G E A L U M N I Summer 2006 & F R I E N D S Vol. 68, No. 4 A SMOOTH TRANSITION page 2 FEATURES 17 The Frame years— a journey toward vision by Betsey Norgard 22 Augsburg’s original MBAs: The Class of 2006 by Bethany Bierman 27 On tour with the Augsburg Choir by Judy Petree 30 Those Lutheran Ladies by Betsey Norgard DEPARTMENTS 2 Around the Quad 7 Sports 8 Commencement 2006 12 Sixth Annual International Programs Photo Contest 14 Supporting Augsburg Access to Excellence: The Campaign for Augsburg College 35 Alumni news 37 Class notes TABLE OF CONTENTS 40 Auggie Thoughts Summer 2006 Vol 68, No. 4 A college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Augsburg College is an equal education/employment institution. Editor Betsey Norgard norgard@augsburg.edu Graphic Designer Kathy Rumpza rumpza@augsburg edu Staff Writer Bethany Bierman bierman@augsburg.edu Staff Photographer Stephen Geffre geffre@augsburg.edu Media Relations Manager Judy Petree petree@augsburg.edu Sports Information Director Don Stoner stoner@augsburg.edu Director of Marketing and Communications Christopher Moquist moquist@augsburg.edu Director of Alumni Relations Heidi Breen breen@augsburg.edu www.augsburg.edu On the cover: Augsburg Now is published quarterly by Augsburg Augsburg President William Frame (right) and President-elect Paul Pribbenow (left) have enthusiastically worked together for a smooth administrative transition. College, 2211 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454. Opinions expressed in Augsburg Now do not necessarily reflect official College policy. ISSN 1058–1545 Send address corrections to: Advancement Services Augsburg College, CB 142 2211 Riverside Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55454 healyk@augsburg.edu E-mail: now@augsburg.edu Telephone: 612-330-1181 Fax: 612-330-1780 50 percent recycled paper (10 percent post-consumer waste) AROUND QUAD Around THE the Quad From one president to the next— in smooth transition I n what President William Frame calls a rather remarkable and unusual occurrence in higher education, both he and President-elect Paul Pribbenow jointly spoke to the spring gathering of faculty and staff in March. Frame explained what he understands as a complex relationship between continuity and change, as both he and the incoming president individually and jointly continue to increase the “clarity of the College’s self-definition” as well as “the speed at which it is being realized” during the transition period. (In a gesture to ease at least the visual transition, Frame turned just before introducing Pribbenow and donned a bow tie, calling reference to the incoming president’s signature accessory.) Pribbenow lauded and affirmed the defining work that has been carried out by the Augsburg community in articulating its vision. “I would not be here,” he commented, “if I did not find your aspirations inspiring and compelling.” Pribbenow takes office on July 1, and his inauguration has been set for Oct. 20. The next issue of Augsburg Now will outline his administration’s priorities and introduce his leadership team. William Frame donned a bow tie to signal his “profound regard” for his successor. Both retiring president William Frame (left) and incoming president Paul Pribbenow (right) spoke to faculty and staff in March. Chris Kimball will be chief academic officer at California Lutheran University C hristopher Kimball, provost and vice president for academic affairs, left Augsburg May 31 to assume the same position at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, Calif., beginning in July. Kimball, a member of the history faculty since 1991, was appointed dean in 2000 and provost in 2004 when that position was created. His impact at Augsburg is seen in the areas of curricular reform, calendar changes, teaching loads, several new programs, and the “internationalization” of the campus. “I have been blessed to work at Augsburg during a time of great change, 2 especially in the articulation of our mission and vision,” said Kimball. “California Lutheran University, located in an economically vibrant and culturally diverse region, offers a wonderful opportunity to continue that work.” President William Frame stated, “… Chris’ gifts, some of which were shaped in the process of giving our College new vitality and sharp direction, have been acknowledged by a fine institution in current need of them.” In May, the Department of Business Administration presented Kimball with a plaque recognizing his support of business studies and his “entrepreneurial spirit.” Summer 2006 Farewell to the Frames—a ‘gentle roast’ and a proper tribute 1 2 3 O n April 21, more than 300 faculty and staff gathered to honor and show appreciation to Bill and Anne Frame, and to entertain them with some ‘gentle’ roasting. Augsburg’s Gospel Praise provided music, with returning special guest artist Jennifer Grimm ’99. Gift presentations were made and the Frames offered an Augsburg rendition of Woody Guthrie’s song, “So Long, It’s Been Good to Know You.” Frame reflected on his time at Augsburg. “These years have been a great gift to us … because they’ve given us the possibility for growth … And new understanding about this great business of education—where it comes from, what it changes, why it’s crucial for the salvation of humankind. … “This place gave us a chance to think through [a great calling] more deeply and better than ever we would have had a chance to do otherwise. So, we’re grateful. We’re grateful to you and we’re grateful to Summer 2006 this place and its great lineage in history.” When asked by Augsburg Echo about his plans for retirement, he mentioned one specific project—an old boat with “at least a year’s worth of work before it’s ready for the water.” On April 30, a more proper “Celebration of Music and Worship for the Presidency of Bill and Anne Frame at Augsburg College” was held at Central Lutheran Church. ELCA presiding bishop Mark Hanson ’68 presented the keynote address. Three music groups—Augsburg’s Gospel Praise, Masterworks Chorale, and the Augsburg Centennial Singers—each sang several pieces. Campus pastor David Wold read a series of tributes received honoring the Frames, including an ode written by Wartburg College president Jack Ohle and his wife, Kristy, and a proclamation from the City of Minneapolis declaring this day to be “Bill and Anne Frame Day.” 4 1 Bill and Anne Frame enjoy some of the lighter minutes of the “roast” in their honor. 2 Campus pastor David Wold reads the proclamation from Mayor R.T. Rybak declaring April 30 “Bill and Anne Frame Day” in the City of Minneapolis. 3 President Frame picked up his guitar to join Gospel Praise in “I Saw the Light” at Central Lutheran Church. 4 Assistant director of alumni relations and former football coach Jack Osberg ’62 leans in close to extend his greetings above the jazz and gospel music. 3 Campus News Honors for distinguished teaching and learning Association, and the American Association of School Administrators. Selection to the network, part of ECS’ National Center for Learning and Citizenship (NCLC), commits its members to further service to promote civic engagement for all students. Erickson serves as chair of the Minneapolis School Board. Hannah Dietrich’s research paper wins national award Dietrich visited the sex offender treatment program at the Lino Lakes Correctional Facility and learned about the pre-release transition program. She became interested in finding out if offenders really understood the registration process and if they became more compliant and submitted better verification after completing the program. Together with Steblay, she crafted a research plan that became her senior honors project. Dietrich is now in the master’s program in experimental psychology at the University of Colorado-Colorado Springs. Orientation leaders receive awards Congratulations to the faculty and staff who received awards for Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning from the Center for Teaching and Learning and the Office of the Provost and Dean of the College: Teaching—Phil Adamo (standing, left), history Mentoring—Dixie Shafer (seated, center), Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO) Service to Students—Heather Feehan (standing, right), Chris Pegg (seated, right), Scott Krajewski (seated, left), Robert Bill (standing, center)—all from Information Technology. Joe Erickson selected for national network Joseph Erickson, education, has been named to the “100 District Leaders for Citizenship and Service-Learning Network.” The network includes school board members and district superintendents across the country selected by a panel representing the Education Commission of the States (ECS), the National School Boards 4 Hannah Dietrich’s honor project research with Professor Nancy Steblay was named Best Undergraduate Paper. Hannah Dietrich, a 2005 psychology graduate, has received the American Psychology-Law Society’s 2006 Award for Best Undergraduate Paper. She presented her research and received the award at the AP-LS meeting in March in St. Petersburg, Fla. Her paper, “Predatory Sexual Offenders: Post-Treatment Registration Compliance and Recidivism” is the result of research she did in collaboration with psychology professor Nancy Steblay. Dietrich became interested in studying disorders after taking an abnormal psychology class. She landed an internship at the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, working in the Predatory Offender Registration Unit, and connected with a supervisor who included her in many areas of the work. Augsburg’s student orientation leaders participated in the National Orientation Directors Association Regional Conference in Minneapolis. In the Undergraduate Case Study competition, Greg Hildebrandt ’08 won the Best Problem Solving Award, and Sarah Black ’09 received the Best Communication Award. Student Activities director Marc Skjervem presented on the changing culture of college students using online communities and the consequences students face with the misuse of websites. Wrestlers are second in nation in academics For the ninth year in a row, Augsburg finished in the top 10 in the National Wrestling Coaches Association’s Scholar All-America team program, finishing second among more than 100 NCAA Division III wrestling institutions, with a 3.42 team grade point average. The top team, Messiah College (Pa.), had a team GPA of 3.47. Augsburg is the only school in NCAA Division III wrestling to finish in the top 10 both in competition on the mat and in the academic team competition in each of the nine years that the NWCA has awarded an academic team national championship. ■ Summer 2006 ‘Zyzzogeton’— the last word A ugsburg launched a new tradition this year with “Zyzzogeton,” a four-day celebration of student and faculty work—from artistic performances to student research posters. Taking its name from the last entry in Webster’s Third New International dictionary, the celebration is meant to wrap up and highlight the breadth and depth of scholarship at Augsburg. Art exhibits, faculty and student recitals, faculty research roundtables, student research posters, film projects, theatre productions, museum installations, and more filled the calendar of events. (In the dictionary, “zyzzogeton” is defined as a genus of South American leaf hoppers.) Visitors to campus during this time included high school students who came on Drama Day to learn more about the theatre arts program, and middle school students with developmental disabilities and peers taking part in the annual Metro Arts Festival with Augsburg’s music therapy students. A lighter highlight of the celebration was a vigorous debate, Lefse vs. Lutefisk, in which four scholars—President Frame (political science), Lori Brandt Hale (religion), Joan Griffin (English), and Ken Kaminsky (mathematics)—took sides to argue and defend the Norwegian delicacies from the viewpoints of their academic disciplines. The judges were Norwegian bunad-clad members of the Augsburg Associates, and guests were treated to the delicacies of each, including their aromas. (And, yes, the lutefisk side was declared the winner.) Top left: The spring theatre production, Metamorphoses, by Mary Zimmerman, uses contemporary language and imagery to explore ancient myths. Center: Biology major Ben Sonquist explains his research to physics professor Ben Stottrup. Bottom left: Physics professor Mark Engebretson shared his research on geomagnetic pulsations in Earth’s space environment. Summer 2006 5 Larry Ragland retires after 21 years P rofessor Larry Ragland was one of the founding members of the Computer Science Department and retired in May after 21 years teaching in both that department and mathematics. He has stayed at Augsburg, he says, for the same reason he tells prospective students they should come—to be in a supportive environment where students and faculty work closely together. While computing has changed greatly over two Professor Larry Ragland served as one of the founding decades, he says, the discipline faculty of the computer science department and retired of computer science has not. after 21 years at Augsburg. “When I started, we showed students the ‘on’ switch and unmanned flights. how to use a mouse … We operated in Ragland recalls his first assignment at an entirely different way then,” Ragland Augsburg as chair of the Academic says. Now, with a comprehensive campus Computing Committee, with a goal to network and the global Internet, “we hire a full-time academic computing have changed how we relate to the director. That finally happened in 1990. world.” At Ragland’ s retirement celebration, Ragland reflects on the fact that he Professor Karen Sutherland said the has spent his entire career working in a department will miss his “advice, cool discipline that didn’t exist when he went ideas, ability to keep them calm, and to college. His first degrees were in sense of humor.” Junior Cory Nathan mathematics, and he started out teaching spoke for students, thanking Ragland for in public schools. “putting up with us and teaching us a His interest in computer science thing or two along the way.” developed while he worked in the Apollo Ragland has no definite plans yet for Space Program in Houston. During the retirement. He says he has room for one period in which the manned program big “yes” for a project, but has no idea recovered from its tragic fire, Ragland yet of what that project will be. worked on computer displays for Joy Bartlett leaves Education Department E ducation professor Joy Bartlett retired from Augsburg in December 2005 and moved to Las Vegas. Since 2001 she has taught orientation to education, reading methods, and technology in the classroom. 6 She fondly recalls the warmth of the Augsburg community and the enthusiasm of her students. Also, she enjoyed helping students in the McNair program and the Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity office with their research. Sandi Lallak leaves Augsburg for Arizona A fter 23 years at Augsburg working with students in the CLASS program, Sandi Lallak retired in May and moved with her husband to Mesa, Ariz. When Lallak began working in the Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS), she recalls, CLASS had one computer, little technology, and mostly provided advocacy for students with disabilities—about 10 of them. An endowment from the Groves Family in 1988 enabled the program to grow and make the commitment to become a premier program. Lallak researched the field to learn about available adaptive technology, traveled to visit programs, and helped create a small lab on campus. She and colleague Sadie Curtis began to tape textbooks. Within three years, the program grew to provide services and accommodations to over 100 students. Lallak and Curtis spent nearly a decade developing the systems, databases, and procedures for CLASS as it is today, including its student workers. “I’m so honored to have been able to make this happen,” she says. With new technology, Lallak says, “students are reading better, retaining, and comprehending better.” Lallak became the first accommodations specialist she knows about; Curtis is now a physical disabilities specialist in the ACCESS program. While CLASS currently serves about 190 students, past students remain an important part of Lallak’s life. A double bulletin board jammed with photos of past students—weddings, babies, vacations— covered a corner of her office. Lallak has no definite plans in retirement, but many ideas for volunteer opportunities in Arizona. Summer 2006 Sports For current sports information, scores, and schedules go to <www.augsburg.edu/athletics>. Carol Enke retires from coaching by Don Stoner I “ ’ve never looked at any part of my job as a ‘job’,” said Carol Enke, who has coached Augsburg’s softball team for 21 seasons and taught in the Health and Physical Education Department for 19 years. “I always say that I’m going to ‘school.’ I never say that I’m going to ‘work.’ “I’ve looked at this as fun. I get paid to come in here and do this—interact with students and interact with studentathletes.” Enke left her coaching position at the end of the 2006 season, while continuing to work in the HPE department. In 21 seasons at Augsburg, Enke has compiled 302 career victories, while coaching six players who have earned National Fastpitch Coaches Association Division III All-American honors and 28 players who have earned all-region honors (entering the 2006 season). Along the way, Enke has touched the lives of hundreds of softball players, along with hundreds of HPE majors who are continuing her legacy in classrooms all over the region. In 2001, the senior class selected her as one of three Honored Faculty. “I’ve enjoyed watching the students grow,” Enke said. “I have them in a 200level class in their first or second years, and I ask myself, ‘Are they really going to make it in the teaching profession?’ Then when they are in the 300-level classes their junior and senior years, you see that these kids have made a lot of progress and they’ll be OK.” Enke was a standout athlete in multiple sports in her hometown of Janesville, Wis.—she was inducted into her hometown’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 1995—and played collegiate softball at the University of Minnesota. She coached for three seasons, two as head coach, at Minneapolis Roosevelt High School before coaching her first season at Augsburg in 1986. Enke initially worked part time at Augsburg, while completing her master’s degree at Minnesota. And in her early Summer 2006 Softball coach Carol Enke, flanked by players (left to right) Sarah Mueller ’09, Sarah Green ’09, and Katie Johnson ’08, cheers on the team in her last game as coach after 21 seasons. Enke will continue teaching in the health and physical education department. years, she felt that Division III Augsburg would be just a step in her career to bigger goals. “Way back when, I thought that someday I’d move up to coach Division II or Division I softball. Then, it happened that I started to teach more courses in the [HPE] major and I really enjoyed that along with coaching. After that, I never thought about moving up to Division II or Division I.” Do I remember very many games? Heck, no. Do I remember the fun we had? Absolutely. —Carol Enke, softball coach Enke has developed a close-knit, family atmosphere with her softball teams, encouraging the players’ families to be active in the program during the short spring season. In the past, she has taken the players on off-season adventures and team-building activities, such as crosscountry skiing, winter camping, snow tubing, and rock climbing. She has also encouraged her studentathletes to be active in multiple activities on campus. Several of her players compete in multiple sports at Augsburg, while also serving as members of clubs and organizations on campus. “With the softball teams, our athletes aren’t one-dimensional,” Enke said. “We’ve got them going in all directions, more than ever before. That’s just how well-rounded they are, and we encourage that. We tell them that they have four years here, and they should ‘bite off as much as they can chew.’ If you want to play two or three sports, do it. If you want to be active in campus activities, do it. Take advantage of what you’re getting for your tuition.” There have been many changes in college softball during the 21 years of Enke’s tenure, including in bat technology. “When I started here, a bat was $29.95. Now bats can cost over $200,” she said. But what hasn’t changed with Enke’s Auggie teams is the fun atmosphere she encourages, along with the life skills she teaches, both in the classroom and on the softball diamond. “It keeps me young,” she said. “Just the relationships with the students and student-athletes, getting involved in their lives. Letting them know that you are someone they can come to. I really like that, and I like to watch them grow in all areas of their lives—not just as student, not just as an athlete, but as the person as a whole. “I’ve loved the people, the teammates and the coaches, all the relationships we’ve had. Do I remember very many games? Heck, no. Do I remember the fun we had? Absolutely.” ■ 7 COMMENCEMENT 2006 The 137TH YEAR of Augsburg College PAUL CUMINGS RECEIVES MARINA CHRISTENSEN JUSTICE AWARD Faculty and students grab one more farewell in Augsburg’s longtime tradition of faculty cheering on their students as they process to the ceremony. Libby Henslin, admissions and operations coordinator for Augsburg’s Rochester program, graduated with a major in religion and shared the day’s excitement with her daughter, Rebecca, who earned a degree in social work. Paul Cumings, an international relations major and student body president, was selected as the 2006 recipient of the Marina Christensen Justice Award. Each year, this honor is presented to the graduating senior who best exemplifies Augsburg’s motto, “Education for Service.” Cumings came to Augsburg from AmeriCorps, serving at the Brian Coyle Center on the West Bank in Minneapolis. He worked two years in the college readiness program, helping junior high and high school students first consider going to college and then helping them prepare the skills to gain acceptance. On campus he served in numerous service and leadership roles—as resident adviser, as director of food and clothing drives, as a co-sponsor of the “get out the vote” efforts, and as a leader in neighborhood Somali programs. As a Sabo Scholar, Cumings helped Augsburg make connections between public policy and service, laying groundwork for future Sabo Scholars. The award recipient must have demonstrated a dedication to community involvement as characterized by the personal and professional life of Marina Christensen Justice, who reached out to disadvantaged people and communities. President William Frame congratulates student body president and Sabo Scholar Paul Cumings, who was awarded the 2006 Marina Christensen Justice Award. 8 Summer 2006 EXCERPTS FROM THE COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS “An Augsburg Education: Vocation and the Social Good” —Peter Agre ’70, M.D. I would like to use this occasion to reflect on my life and share some of the lessons I have learned. While an Augsburg student I became a die-hard advocate for the liberal arts tradition … Proud chemistry professor Arlin Gyberg (left) straightens the hood of his former student, Dr. Peter Agre ’70, who was the Commencement speaker and received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree. The accolade was read by Dr. Paul Mueller ’84, a student of Agre’s at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. The Honorable Walter F. Mondale reads the accolade for the honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree awarded to James A. Johnson, former executive assistant to Mondale and CEO of Fannie Mae. Lisa Prytula ’04, ’06 MAN, who completed a bachelor’s degree in nursing and finished a master’s degree, spoke on behalf of the graduate students. I was a student here in the 1960s—an era notable for extreme turmoil in our country. During my years in high school and as an undergraduate, I lived through the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., and Robert Kennedy. My years here coincided with unprecedented social disturbances resulting from conflicts between white supremacists and civil rights workers, between supporters of the war in Vietnam and antiwar protesters. Despite the consternation experienced elsewhere, those of us at Augsburg enjoyed an island of tranquility where issues and events such as these could be discussed with respect and civility. Augsburg College has never been a school for privileged members of the establishment. Augsburg recognized the importance of inclusion at a very early time and has long been a leader in providing educational opportunities for the Native Americans and other ethnic minorities. Augsburg’s commitment to students with physical disabilities had just begun in the 1960s. Similar to previous generations of Augsburg students, many of my classmates were from the working class, often the first members of their families to attend college. … But this is not the tradition prevailing at the so-called “prestige” colleges and universities in the United States where it is rare to have first generation students or students with parents holding blue-collar jobs. Clearly the working class of America is being excluded from many institutions of higher education. This makes me even prouder of the modest roots of Augsburg students, for as the late Kirby Puckett reflected, “It doesn’t matter where you come from. It only matters how you play the game.” And I always felt that my classmates at Augsburg learned to play the game extremely well. This was due in part to the splendid Augsburg faculty—perhaps most outspoken among them was my father, Courtland Agre, whose unbridled enthusiasm and exuberant encouragement directed many of us into professional and graduate schools. … While my generation, the “Baby Boomers,” has achieved unprecedented prosperity, I sincerely feel that we have failed to improve the world to a state better than it was when we received it from our parents. In fact, I fear that the world is in worse shape now. If this continues, we will be the first generation in memory to fail in such an important endeavor. We all know what the problems are: damage to the environment, continued war, prevalence of famine and untreated disease in the developing world, violent crime and poverty in our inner cities, the epidemic of drug abuse, failure to provide adequate health care to all Americans, and the staggering $9 trillion national debt which will fall on your generation. Education has never been more important than in the current time of growing antiintellectualism in America. It is really shocking when you think that less than half of all Americans read a single book last year. As Mark Twain informed us, “The man who doesn’t read good books has no advantage over the man who can’t read them.” I fear the emphasis in our country has now become one of fixing the blame rather than fixing the problem. The polarized special interests have caused gridlock in our national government where the two major parties can seemingly agree on nothing. Let me suggest that the hour is late and we must stop the face-slapping and join hands and concentrate all of our attention on fixing the problems. It is often said that “the genius of this immigrant nation is that we have always found our center,” and I believe that we need to do so urgently. … Thank you and congratulations. The full Commencement Address is at <www.augsburg.edu/president/commencement06.html>. Summer 2006 9 COMMENCEMENT 2006 BACCALAUREATE HOMILY (EXCERPTS) WILLIAM V. FRAME, PRESIDENT Physician assistant graduate Tara Rick is the center of attention as she receives her master's hood from PA director Dawn Ludwig. “Separating Together” [I]n John’s Gospel and the Book of Acts, Jesus is preparing the disciples for their new assignment—dispersal, one by one, each on his own, into the world for the sake of the great commission. He suggests that they can sustain themselves in the midst of their independence only if they remember before leaving that they were transformed from a motley crew of fishermen, tax collectors, and other workaday professionals into a “community.” But this recollection will strengthen them for the independent journeys just ahead only if they repair the terrible rip in the fabric of their collegium caused by Judas’ betrayal. Hence, before the reprise of community can be undertaken, Judas’ empty position must be filled. And it is, by one Mattias, who is called up from the apostolic bench (which appears to have been deeper than that of the Timberwolves) by a drawing of lots. … You and I are separating—together—and the good news is that we’re separating from a place that gave each of us something to be separated from. … [from] a community of learning, in which ideas of the transforming kind, experiences (sometimes of the embarrassing kind—some, entailing success, and some, failure and frustration), gave us new life and, therefore, identity. … Like us, in the hands of the College, the disciples had been molded into something new by their particular course of study, faculty, and classmates. Their capstone course culminated in the resurrection. Yours came to a more conventional conclusion a week ago. But neither we now, nor the disciples then, are yet prepared for separation. Until we recognize that we were transformed by our time together; until we confess that each of us is now becoming someone—not the realization of some persona prescribed at or even before birth—but a self created by a million incidents of concourse, a thousand recollections of experience, a hundred moments of revelation. Until we begin becoming ourselves, we shall lack the independence of the world that vocation requires. To stand in the midst of the life each of us is about to undertake—either of a job search, employment, or retirement—and to render service to our neighbor, we must know who we are and how we got that way. That knowledge is of identity; it constitutes the protective suit, even though not fully woven, that allows us to live in and serve the world without being wholly fused with it. … But what we have learned here—about ourselves, the world, and God; what the disciples learned about themselves—remains beyond our grasp and theirs without the great final examination known as saying goodbye! Until we address our separation—seriously; until we face the fact that we are leaving people who have meant the world to us—teachers, friends, 10 Sunny Olise receives his master’s hood from director Robert Kramarczuk in Augsburg’s first MBA class. parents (that you now realize you didn’t leave four years ago but are now, finally going to leave—today!)—we are not tempered for the new immersion in the world. Until we know who and what we have become, we cannot maintain our independence in the world when we are out there in it, on our own. Goodbyes force us each to meet ourselves face to face, as Achilles did in The Iliad. That means that we have put our affairs in order—so that they may be abandoned; we have to repair the rents in the fabric we knit in the College cocoon in order that we might be released from it—a beautiful butterfly capable of flying into the maelstrom of life without danger to bring a glimpse of beauty to a dour and broken world. … And so—let us, to each other, both now and this afternoon, say, “Goodbye!” And in so doing, we shall each bear the College with us, out into the world—a shield and a buckler of the vocational life that fulfills the requirements of the great commission in the kingdom on the left. That last great goodbye gives us the capacity and even the need for reunion. If done right, it allows us to soon again say—here, at the intersection of Riverside and 22nd—“Hello! It’s good to see you. I’ve missed you!” To read the full Baccalaureate Homily, go to <www.augsburg.edu/president/baccalaureate06.html>. Summer 2006 THE AUGSBURG COLLEGE CLASS OF 2006 3,420 Attended the ceremony 3,600 Cookies and petit fours served at the reception 752 Class of 2006—346 traditional day students, 162 weekend students, 39 students in the Rochester program, 13 from United Hospital, 1 from 3M; and 191 graduate students in six programs 580 Graduates marching 490 Enjoyed Commencement Brunch 350 Attended Commencement Dinner 125 Faculty marching in the procession 58 Age of the oldest graduate 20 Age of the youngest graduates 14 Flags representing countries of international graduates 2 Honorary degrees conferred 1 Retiring presidential couple—many thanks to Bill and Anne! countless Smiles and tears of happiness, gratitude, and appreciation Audra Johnson, a studio art graduate, has a jubilant smile on graduation day. The sociology department faculty take a moment to get photos of their graduates. Summer 2006 11 SIXTH ANNUAL International Programs Photo Contest 1 2 3 7 1 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT AUGSBURG, second place. “Melting Pot.” Kamilla T. Fossem, Norway. 2 PEOPLE PORTRAITS, first place. “Yo confío.” Kathryn Jones ’08. San Salvador, El Salvador. 3 PEOPLE PORTRAITS, third place. “Begging Musicians.” Richard Garnett ’08. Cuernavaca, Mexico. 4 5 LOCAL PEOPLE, second place. “Video Games vs. the Acropolis.” Katharine Mahon ’06. Athens, Greece. LOCAL PEOPLE, third place. “A Journey through an African Desert.” Therese DeMay ’06. Swakopmund, Namibia. 12 8 6 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT AUGSBURG, first place. “The Old and the New Minneapolis.” Martin Garnes, Norway. 7 CITYSCAPES, third place. “Untitled.” Britta Boyum ’06. Lofoten Islands, Norway. 9 8 LOCAL PEOPLE, first place. “Bearing the Load.” Kelsey Nolan ’06. Sontule, Nicaragua. 9 PEOPLE PORTRAITS, second place. “Familia.” Megan L. Schiller ’06. Nicaragua. 10 CITYSCAPES, second place. “Cusco by Night.” Joelle Bickel ’07. Cusco, Peru. 11 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AT AUGSBURG, third place. “A Frozen Falls.” Martin Garnes, Norway. 12 CITYSCAPES, first place. “Fishing Industry.” Britta Boyum ’06. Harstad, Norway. 13 BEST OF SHOW. “Waca Wasi Wardrobe.” Joelle Bickel ’07. Waca Wasi, Peru. Summer 2006 4 5 6 10 11 12 Summer 2006 13 13 Supporting Augsburg Gift of $4 million gives green light to Gateway by Betsey Norgard A $4 million naming gift from Donald ’53 and Beverly (Halling) Oren ’55 has provided the funding needed for Augsburg to proceed with the $18.5 million Gateway Building. On May 5 the Augsburg Board of Regents granted approval for the College to pursue the financing needed to begin construction this summer. A ceremonial groundbreaking is scheduled for Sept. 8, with building completion in fall 2007. Donald Oren ’53, an Augsburg regent emeritus, is chairman of the board of Dart Transit Company, founded by his father in 1934. The trucking and logistics company ranks 53rd of the Top 100 Carriers nationwide. Beverly (Halling) Oren ’55 has taught school and worked as vice president of human resources at Dart Transit. She remains a principal and adviser to the company, and currently serves on Augsburg’s Board of Regents. Three of their children are involved with Dart Transit—David, president; Daniel, vice president; and Bradley, general manager. Daughter Angela Anderson is mother to one-year-old Samuel. “We are pleased and honored to participate in Augsburg’s growth by being part of the Gateway project,” says Beverly Oren. “The business school is of special interest as it offers an opportunity for students to experience the entrepreneurial Donald ’53 and Beverly (Halling) Oren ’55 spirit. Also, Augsburg’s commitment to promoting vocation provides a very worthy goal.” The Gateway Building will be Augsburg’s link to its surrounding community and city, and a distinctive “front door” on Riverside Ave. It will easily connect the College with the CedarRiverside area, the University of Minnesota’s West Bank, and the FairviewUniversity Medical Center across the street. The building is a four-story combined administrative, commercial, and residential center. It will provide new homes for the Alumni Conference Center, the StepUP Program, the Master of Business Administration program, the Gage Family Art Gallery, and offices for Institutional Advancement. Community residents and organizations will be encouraged to use meeting space in the new Gateway. On the first floor, retail stores such as Barnes and Noble will serve not only the campus community, but staff and patients of the hospital across the street and the West Bank and Cedar-Riverside communities as well. The top three floors will provide student housing—upperclass students on the second floor and StepUP students on floors three and four. From Riverside Ave., a central Gateway plaza welcomes visitors to campus. Circling the plaza are Hoversten Chapel, Lindell Library, and the Gateway Building, representing the College's commitments to faith, reason, and service. For Augsburg’s StepUP program, which provides students in addiction recovery the support and skills they need to succeed in college, the Gateway Building will centralize their office, counseling, and residential space. It’s about “having a home where we’re all together,” says StepUP director Patrice Salmeri, and will give students who complete the program the “ability to stay longer and mentor younger students.” In eight years, StepUP has grown to over 50 students, and they have maintained an 83% abstinence rate while in the program and a grade point average of 3.0. Augsburg is a national leader in the recovery school movement; Salmeri currently serves as president of the national organization. The Augsburg MBA program, which after only two years is now the state’s third largest, will gain much needed and more suitable classroom, technology, and study space in Gateway for its small-class learning. Save the date! GATEWAY BUILDING CEREMONIAL GROUNDBREAKING Friday, September 8 Noon 14 Summer 2006 Gateway’s ground floor will welcome alumni and visitors, and provide a gathering space to meet over coffee and enjoy exhibits in the Gage Family Art Gallery, which will move from Lindell Library to a more accessible location in the new building. “[T]he connection to the wider community will be greater than ever before,” says Kerry Morgan, coordinator of galleries and exhibits. “The easy access from Riverside will be welcoming to off-campus visitors; and Augsburg students, staff, and faculty will continue to find inspiring and thought-provoking art where they work, live, and study.” Planning for the Gateway Building has been carried out in conjunction with the Riverside Corridor Project development, funded partially with an early campaign gift from James A. Johnson, former banking administrator and public servant. The project brings together West Bank partners—the Cedar-Riverside Business Association, the West Bank Community Development Corporation, the University of Minnesota, Augsburg, Fairview-University Medical Center, and others—to envision a thriving urban village that links to the light rail system. The City of Minneapolis has begun to develop a small area plan for the entire Cedar-Riverside neighborhood. “One issue the plan will consider is how to make Riverside more comfortable for pedestrians and bicyclists,” says Beth Elliott, principal city planner. “More retail stores and outdoor seating opportunities will also help in adding vibrancy to that section of the corridor.” She says the Gateway Building can be “an example that others can follow if they are thinking about redevelopment.” Honoring a graduate by honoring the College A s a nontraditional student past the usual graduation age, Matt Van Zant seemed just a bit too old for the traditional card with a money pocket. So Frank McKinney, a close family friend, Matt Van Zant ’06 called Augsburg and asked how he could make a gift to the College instead, in honor of Van Zant. Van Zant came to know McKinney, a corporate lawyer, in Ohio where Van Zant grew up. “He encouraged me and stressed the importance of ethics,” Summer 2006 Van Zant says. “[He] is a believer in education and encouraged me to remain in school and do well.” McKinney said he was proud of Van Zant, that after many years he would return to school for his degree. Van Zant works as an operations analyst in the healthcare field. He enrolled in Weekend College in fall 2001 to begin a major in management information systems (MIS). One of the common themes he found in his classes fits right in with what he remembers learning from McKinney. “People who work with data, who manage sensitive and confidential information,” says Van Zant, “are and should be held to higher standards of performance and integrity.” Juggling full-time employment with full-time study was difficult, and Van Zant says he tried to take it just one term at a time. “It helped to work on coursework almost every day and try to remain current with the material.” His strategy worked, so much so that he will begin an MBA degree in the fall, looking forward to “the opportunity to develop strategic decision-making skills.” McKinney says he enjoyed making the gift to Augsburg in Van Zant’s name and that Van Zant also enjoyed it. To McKinney, “it just seemed the appropriate thing to do.” He says now he’ll just wait for Van Zant’s master’s degree. 15 Construction begins on Melby Hall addition by Betsey Norgard n a chilly, cloudy May 5, a crowd gathered on the south side of Melby O Hall to ceremonially mark the groundbreaking for the $6.1 million new south wing, named the Kennedy Sports and Recreation Complex. Augsburg regent and emcee Mike Freeman, in describing the expansion, called it “lots of much-needed space to show our Auggie pride.” He drew attention to the efforts that had made the project possible, especially noting that every coach had put together a plan to reach former students and athletes. He read a statement from lead naming donors Dean ’75 and Terry Kennedy, who Kennedys. “Your gift is exciting, and we so appreciate it.” The Kennedy Sports and Recreation Complex includes the Alan and Gloria Rice Wrestling Center and the James and Katherine Haglund Fitness and Recreation Center, as well as other named spaces: the Lavonne (Johnson) Peterson ’50 Conference Suite; Lute Olson ’56 Hall of Champions; “Doc” Johnson ’52 A-Club Office; and the Gamma House Hospitality/Classroom. Work has already begun on the new south wing; construction is expected to be completed in spring 2007, with the official opening in fall 2007. weren’t able to be in attendance, saying that their “family is proud and excited to be part of this [project].” Kennedy was an All-American wrestler and, as co-captain of the team, led Augsburg to a runner-up spot at the NAIA national finals, marking the beginning of Augsburg’s longtime dominance in small-college wrestling. President William Frame drew attention to Augsburg student-athletes and the leadership they bring to the life of the campus. Football linebacker Michael Matson ’06, speaking on behalf of studentathletes, directed his remarks to lead donors Alan Rice, Jim Haglund, and the Front row (L to R): Major gifts director Donna McLean; regent and lead donor Jim Haglund; Board of Regents chair Jean Taylor '85; assistant dean and head wrestling coach Jeff Swenson ’79; lead donor Alan Rice; regent Mike Freeman; and President William Frame. Melby groundbreaking—twice! When Rev. Clifford M. Johnson, ’34 (’30 Acad, ’39 Sem) received his invitation to attend the May 5 ceremonial groundbreaking for the expansion of Melby Hall, he remembered that he still 16 had a 46-year-old photo from the day he held a shovel to break ground for the new Melby Hall. Johnson, age 95, has been part of the Augsburg community since 1926 when he entered the Augsburg Academy. He has been a fundraising leader, a regent and board chair, and a director of development over the years. In 1993 he was honored as a Distinguished Alumnus. He recalls the excitement in 1960 of constructing the first athletic facility for Augsburg. Until then, he says, the basketball team played on the court in the basement of Old Main. He also remembers that the invocation that day was given by Lutheran Free Church president Rev. T. O. Burntvedt ’12. Johnson was thrilled to be part of this new excitement this year and to see that earlier photo at the ceremony, enlarged to poster size and sitting on an easel. Just announced … $1 million gift has been received A from Norman and Vangie Hagfors for the renovation of the chapel in Old Main and the creation of a home for Augsburg’s Center for Faith and Learning. Read more in the next issue. Summer 2006 The FRAME years a journey toward vision BY BETSEY NORGARD W William Frame, the 10th president of Augsburg, is not typical of his nine predecessors. He is not a Midwesterner, nor is he of Norwegian background or an ordained Lutheran minister. From his nine-year tenure, he leaves a long litany of new programs, partnerships, and much-needed capital improvements. But, much more significant is that he leaves an Augsburg that has renewed its self-identity, and that has crafted and refined a vision representing the deepest thinking any college could undertake about its own mission or “institutional vocation.” In the foreword to Augsburg’s revised vision document, The Augsburg Vocation: Access and Excellence, Frame describes this vision not as his, but as “drawn from the soul of the College.” It is an idea—vocation—that “has been calling Augsburg to its work since the founding.” Frame points to his time at Augsburg as the continuation of a vocational journey that began as a young instructor at Kenyon College, that immersed him in the urban life of corporate banking and finance, and then took him back into academia. All along, the work he did served to shape, nurture, and refine a strong, personal sense of vocation. At Pacific Lutheran University, he came to understand Martin Luther’s two-dimensional world of faith and reason, one in which students explored vocation as both learning through faith to understand themselves and learning through reason to prepare for careers and service in the world. Top, left: President Frame (right) and ELCA presiding bishop Mark Hanson ’68 (left) find a moment for conversation at Commencement. Staff photo Middle, left: Bill and Anne Frame enjoy talking with passersby at Augsburg’s State Fair booth. Staff photo Bottom, left: President Frame occasionally joins the Augsburg Jazz Ensemble with his guitar. Summer 2006 17 At Augsburg Frame discovered the theology of Luther’s close colleague, Philip Melancthon, who authored the Augsburg Confession and advocated the participation of Christians in civic affairs. This German theological duo became the basis for Frame’s model of education and the hallmarks of Augsburg’s vision: vocation, service, civility, diversity, and community. Remarkably, in retrospect, the agenda for the Frame years seemed set even before he became president. In summer 1997, shortly before taking office, he was interviewed for Augsburg Now, and was asked to identify the three most important agenda items for Augsburg College as it prepared for the 21st century. Nine years later, his responses at that time seemed predestined: 1. finding “communal clarity about our purpose”—who we are and what we do; 2. determining “how we adapt what we’re up to, to what properly serves the world” … i.e., what we must do to carry out our mission; 3. figuring out “how we do all that” … finding “a form of life on campus that allows us to do all this thinking in a fully civil, candid, ingenious, participative way.” Clarifying the vision In the first two years of Frame’s presidency the entire campus engaged itself in a highly collaborative process, which included commissions charged with producing working papers around issues that would form the groundwork for a vision document. English professor Joan Griffin, describes that period: “When Bill Frame became president of Augsburg, the College suddenly became Lutheran. I’m exaggerating, of course, but despite the required religion courses and daily chapel, our Lutheran identity was something that we took for granted: we did not always connect it with how we go about doing our work. 18 “But then Bill arrived, and even the least theologically sophisticated among us became familiar with the kingdom on the right and the kingdom on the left, freedom, paradox, and of course, most of all, vocation. Bill changed the Augsburg lexicon.” Griffin and physics professor Mark Engebretson were charged with shaping the 250 pages of discussion into the College’s first vision document, Augsburg 2004: Extending the Vision, approved by the Board of Regents in 1999. Five years later, as 2004 approached, Frame again called the campus community into discussion about updates to the vision. Again, Griffin and Engebretson compiled a revised vision document, The Augsburg Vocation: Access and Excellence, that succeeds in bringing vision and practice closer together. Tracy Elftmann ’81, vice president for institutional advancement and former regent, commented, “The leadership Bill brought to our visioning work is nothing short of extraordinary. The clarity of purpose in Augsburg’s vision provides balance, meaning, and motivation to our daily work. We know who we are and what we are here to do. “Let’s be clear,” she continued, “this is not Bill’s vision for Augsburg—it’s our vision. We wrote it, we work it, we live it. The collaborative effort to bring this work to full fruition was laborious but well worth the effort.” Tom Morgan, vice president for planning and market development, added additional context. “Through Bill’s leadership we have rediscovered who we are and clarified where we need to go. More than simply words on a page, we have been inspired to rededicate ourselves to a course that was charted at the time of the College’s founding.” Carrying out the vision The most significant result of the revisioning process was the launching of a new general education curriculum to imprint the core values of the vision. Griffin led a faculty team that crafted a new Core Curriculum. Combined with the depth of study in a major, this would prepare students for careers and service in the world. Ideas of vocation, citizenship, and engagement are reflected in the signature elements of the Core Curriculum— Search for Meaning courses to explore vocation; the first-year program that Summer 2006 Staff photo The LEGACY of WILLIAM FRAME’S YEARS at AUGSBURG (1997-2006) New programs • New general education—Core Curriculum • Scholastic/Corporate Connections • New master’s degrees—education, nursing, physician assistant, and business administration • Youth and family ministry major • Finalizing and naming first endowed chair—Christensen Chair in Religion • Growth of StepUP program • Degree programs in Rochester Community partnerships/collaborations: • Nursing degree programs at United Hospital and Rochester • Augsburg-Capella innovative“brick-click” courses • Faith in the City—plus the spin-off Augsburg Academy for Health Careers • Clinical Lab Science program with Fairview Capital buildings/improvements: • New Hall—apartment-style residence hall • Groundbreaking for Melby Hall expansion includes learning about and connecting with the city; experience gained through internships, research, community service, and global study; and a keystone summative seminar. Combined with a liberal arts foundation and skills development, students prepare to become effective, informed, and ethical citizens. Important to Augsburg’s vision are a number of new programs that provide access to education for students who lack it for various reasons: Scholastic Connections, a scholarship program that matches students of color with alumni of color in mentoring relationships; StepUP, a nationally-recognized program that provides support to students in addiction recovery to help them succeed academically; and graduate programs to help students understand the world through a lens of vocation. Augsburg’s vision has taken the College into many new and innovative partnerships. A program in Rochester now serves 300 students, mostly from Mayo Clinic and IBM, who wish to complete baccalaureate and some graduate degrees. An unusual partnership with Capella University involves Augsburg faculty developing and teaching online courses. One of Frame’s key leadership roles was helping to found Faith in the City, a collaboration of seven urban Lutheran institutions in Minneapolis that together seek to improve the quality of life in the community. Included is the year-old Augsburg Academy for Health • Link between Library and Sverdrup/Memorial— Sverdrup renovation, new atrium • Christensen Center renovation—welcome and gathering area, coffee shop, gallery space • Purchase and renovation of Augsburg House • New signage on Mortensen Hall and on I-94 • Upgrading of residence halls • Replacement of Edor Nelson Field turf • Overall beautification of grounds • Sale of Ice Arena to gain lease-back arrangement and capital • Added two new parking lots and upgraded security • Purchased additional perimeter properties around campus Administrative • Creation of Enrollment Center as one-stop shop • Creation/consolidation of Center for Service, Work, and Learning • Creation of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO) from McNair program Awards/Recognition • 2006—Augsburg Medal Left: President Frame poses for a moment with the directors of the ethnic programs at the annual Scholastic Connections dinner in October 2005. (L to R) Bao Thao, Cindy Peterson, Frame, Emiliano Chagil, and Trena Bolden Fields. • 2006—award from Lutheran Educational Council of North America Top: First-year students hear from the president on City Service Projects day during their Augsburg Seminar. • 2004-05 chair of Minnesota Private College Council Summer 2006 • Project director for Council of Independent Colleges’ 19 Presidential Vocation and Institutional Mission seminars • 2006—Toby LaBelle award from StepUP to Anne and Bill Frame • 2003-04 president of the ELCA Council of College Presidents Careers, a joint charter school with Fairview Health Services that prepares high school students for careers and vocations in health care. Augsburg, under Frame’s leadership, has gained considerable recognition for its visioning work. Elftmann stated, “College presidents across the country consistently ask Bill how Augsburg was able to capture its essence, its purpose, its wholeness so well. Bill’s contributions have established Augsburg as a national leader in terms of strategic direction and future focus. “ The College was recognized by The Princeton Review and Campus Compact as a “college with a conscience.” It consistently ranks high for service-learning programs and is one of 12 colleges selected for excellence in first-year programs. Frame has served as president of the ELCA Council of College Presidents, as chair of the Minnesota Private College Council (MPCC), and as project director for the Council on Independent Colleges (CIC) seminars reflecting on vocation and institutional mission. He also has received awards from the Lutheran Educational Conference of North America (LECNA) and Augsburg’s StepUP program, who selected Anne and Bill Frame for the 2006 Toby LaBelle Award for support of its ideals. Changing the culture Frame’s third agenda item from his 1997 interview was the creation of a campus culture that would support and model the mission and vision. His first task was confronting what he called “militant modesty,” the difficulty of the College to “toot its own horn.” He immediately put a great deal of attention on both tangible improvements—fixing up and painting residence halls, landscaping, new facilities—and more deep-seated changes, such as making Augsburg salaries more competitive. Griffin says that Frame has been able to get Augsburg to “think big about ourselves”—in both small ways, like the campus improvements, as well as bigger ways, with new programs and initiatives. “I think we’re becoming more willing to 20 embrace our complexity—and also our promise,” she said. The Frame presidency has been one very much shared by both Bill and Anne Frame. Anne has been active in a number of Augsburg programs, contributing her business expertise, hospitality, and much volunteer time. She told faculty and staff that after long consideration of how to describe her role at Augsburg, she had recently been introduced in a way that seemed very comfortable to her—“this is Anne Frame, she’s a member of the Augsburg community and happens to be married to our president.” Hospitality, from the theological sense to a simple friendly welcome, has become a hallmark of the vision—and one in which Anne has played a significant role. Their sharing of Augsburg House as a center for college hospitality has opened new dimensions in how community members relate to each other. In March Bill Frame articulated Augsburg’s vision of hospitality: “[Our college] welcomes the stranger as a gift to a learning community composed of students, many in the guise of faculty and staff colleagues, who cannot proceed in their own quests for vitality and hope without constant contact with a diverse array of learning styles and even learning capacities, each one at least beginning to feel that deep and absorbing hunger to know.” In an interview with Augsburg Echo, Frame recently reflected on what he considers his proudest moment—“having our envisioning work recognized as distinctive by candidates and their sponsors for the 11th presidency of the College.” And, indeed, President-elect Paul Pribbenow told faculty and staff in March, “I would not be here if I did not find your aspirations inspiring and compelling.” Griffin offered an Augsburg community perspective: “I think at least part of the excitement of the approaching Pribbenow era is that Bill brought us to a point where we can imagine how much farther we can go.” Since February, when Pribbenow was chosen by Augsburg regents, an unusual The Frame years in print William Frame has published a collection of writings and speeches from his years as president at Augsburg College. He says it intends to both “provide a record of the principal stops on the faith and reason journey on which I was sent when elected as Augsburg’s 10th president,” and to share his connection with Martin Luther and Philip Melanchthon. The book’s preface was written by the Rev. Mark Hanson ’68, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Published by Lutheran University Press in Minneapolis, the book is available in bookstores, online, and at <www. lutheranUpress.org>. Proceeds from sales of the book will be donated to Augsburg’s annual fund. collaboration has developed. Frame invited Pribbenow to share the podium with him in March at the College’s all-faculty and all-staff meeting. Mark Hanson ’68, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), summarizes the impact of the Frame years, “… Bill draws upon the great themes of the Lutheran Reformation and weaves them into the mission of a Lutheran urban college in the 21st century. When Bill Frame speaks, I want to ask him to stop after each sentence so that we can ponder the depth of his wisdom.” In every way, the Frame presidency has been one of introspection and distinction, even to his legendary eloquence and penchant to speak long. Quipped student body president Paul Cumings, “He will be missed. Even his dry humor and lengthy lectures.” ■ Summer 2006 At Augsburg House—since 1998 Frequency of events: about twice a week Events held: 430 In 1998, the Augsburg Board of Regents authorized the purchase of a house for the home of the president and a gathering place for campus events. In January 2006 Anne Frame talked to the Board of Regents about hospitality at Augsburg House. Following are excerpts of her talk. People who have attended: 8,600 Catering by Augsburg-Sodexho staff (as of January 2006) Staff photo HOSPITALITY and the House BY ANNE FRAME I I’ve been asked to think about some of the ways my work with Augsburg is applied to implementing the idea of hospitality. The Augsburg Vocation, our vision document, talks about community and intentional diversity– language that conceived of this College as a welcoming place, where persons are accepted, perhaps because of their differences, and where a community is developed that contributes to the learning for all of us. Much of my work takes place away from this Riverside campus. From the beginning, Bill and I—ironically, as the newcomers—took as our job helping the various constituents of the campus feel at home here. We have visited alumni and friends of the College in many locations to let them know what is going on now at Augsburg, and specifically to emphasize that they are welcome here. That they, as a part of Augsburg’s history, therefore have a place in its present. And, as we have learned much from their stories and memories, we hope they have strengthened or rekindled their bonds to this place. We have been privileged both to live at Augsburg House and to use it frequently for College events. A plaque in the entry hall—carved by a Norwegian in Iowa—states our purpose: In this place we extend to our guests the friendship and hospitality of the Augsburg Community in loving memory of Adeline Marie Rasmussen Johnson ’31 and through the Summer 2006 generosity of James and Kathleen Haglund and Milton and Dorothy Kleven. So we are acting for the community and have practiced that hospitality to student groups, to faculty and staff, to the regents, the parents and alumni and friends of the College, to neighborhood and community groups who may not know Augsburg well. We have done this in as many different forms as we can think of: with receptions, breakfasts, lunches, dinners, conversations. We bring these groups together for food and fellowship, for study and discussions. We feel that getting to know each other better, spending time together, and talking about the College together helps us to be a stronger community. Frequent remarks I hear as people learn how many groups and events are at Augsburg House each year come in one of two forms, the first being, “You must get really tired of having so many people at your house.” (The answer is a very clear “no.”) The other comment is, “You must really be a party person!” I don't think that’s quite the case, either. But these two questions have caused me to try to express what it is that I do like about using Augsburg House in this way. What do I get out of it? The answer is … getting to know the wide and diverse constituency that is Augsburg—learning histories and connections, hearing staff and faculty speak across their areas of expertise, and listening and discussing ideas with each other. Bill and Anne Frame welcome the community to Augsburg House. What a rare privilege this is. It has given me an appreciation of this place that is deeper than I could have discovered elsewhere. It has widened my horizons, expanded my understandings, and has made this College house truly “home” to me. What we do at the house is intentional, and I believe it’s consistent with trying to build our community, as stated in The Augsburg Vocation, “the development of a sense of connectedness that leads to lasting relationships.” The author of the Book of Hebrews exhorts his readers: “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it.” And I’m convinced there are at least a few angels hanging around Augsburg. 21 Augsburg’s original MBAs The Class of 2006 BY BETHANY BIERMAN 22 Summer 2006 The AUGSBURG MBA Nathan Appel joined the army right out of high school in Colorado and spent several years in the service. He eventually came to Minnesota to attend the university but “became tired of rollerblading from Timbuktu to a class where another student taught us.” So he transferred to another college, taking evening classes to finish his undergraduate degree in management. His campus? A hotel conference room in the suburbs. His cohort? Number 327. Later, with his career at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage well underway, Appel decided to return to school for his Master of Business Administration degree. He was about to choose another program when he received an MBA postcard from Augsburg. He came to an information session and was sold. His new campus? A small, fully functioning campus in the heart of Minneapolis. His cohort? Number 1. “It’s kind of cool … We are the original,” Appel says. A JUMP-START LAUNCH This May, Augsburg graduated the first four sections, or cohorts, of its new Master of Business Administration program—a total of 84 students. The 20-month program evolved from eight years of discussion, research, and planning by members of the business department, with Professor David Schwain serving as the chief designer. “In the feasibility study, our researcher found that our business program ranked third best business program in the state by those students taking the GMAT,” says John Cerrito, chair of the Department of Business Administration. “Of course, we did not have a grad program at that time, which the two programs that ranked higher did, so we felt we’d have good acceptance in the market. When we introduced the MBA, we met with instant success.” In fact, recruiting one group to start the program doubled into two, as 44 students responded by the time the MBA began in fall 2004. The initial goal of four cohorts by the end of three years was met within four months of launching the program. It was these students who became Augsburg’s first MBAs in May. THE CAPTAIN Since its launch 20 months ago, under the direction of Robert Kramarczuk, the MBA program has grown to over 300 students. Kramarczuk’s international career had included teaching at the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Switzerland, running several successful businesses, and starting up six other graduate educational programs. He was already enjoying retirement, but the Augsburg call was too good to pass up. He was attracted to Augsburg’s commitment to service-learning, Top: MBA director Robert Kramarczuk places a hood on Kristen Schell, one of 84 in the first class of MBA graduates. Bottom: Sarah Anton offers a comment to her classmates in Cohort 3. Summer 2006 23 “In the real world, you don’t function on your own. You rely upon other people.” —CHRISTINE WAGGONER ’97, ’06 MBA which became an integral component in the MBA. “The program reflects very well Augsburg’s mission—service to others,” Kramarczuk says. “It’s a hallmark of our program.” One group of MBA students spends time in the Somali community. All are involved in field projects where, as a team, students work with an organization for 10 to 11 months. Kramarczuk says that these sorts of experiences put Augsburg’s MBA students “ten levels above” those in other programs. “The other key factor is that we consider really good leaders to differ from others by being able to think critically … That’s woven into the entire program.” Even with six other successful program starts, Kramarczuk considers Augsburg’s unique. “We look at it from a different perspective. We look at it as your life’s purpose or vocation, with the MBA being a critical leg in this life’s journey… We tell our students, ‘After you get this MBA, you’ll say this is probably one of the most important decisions you’ve made in your life.’” Jamie Schiller, MBA coordinator, and graduate As a requirement for Christine Waggoner pause from the action of an MBA admission to the program, each softball game. applicant must personally interview with Kramarczuk. “It’s humbling to hear them share and discuss THE CURRICULUM their goals and aspirations and how the The intense curriculum includes finance MBA fits into this process. … I consider and economics, local and global issues, myself almost like a peer. I love my organizational management, and students, and I think they kind of like leadership ethics. Through application me.” and research, students learn to Like him they do, and at a recent implement ideas and communicate vital event they presented Kramarczuk with an statistical, financial, and other critical award. Accolades include these words business-related data in an evolving work from Babette Blumenauer of Cohort 4: environment. “He has started this program that will The required field project, which change my life course. … I am not just a serves as the thesis for the MBA, often number or an obscure student here. Dr. responds to real-world requests that Kramarczuk … gives me time, shows he come to the program from business and cares, and he knows my name. And that industry. has meant a lot to me.” “Book learning is very different from Announcing • • • • • • NEW MBA GRADUATE CERTIFICATES Finance Financial planning Human resource management International business Marketing management Music business management Graduate certificates provide applied, practical, graduate-level training to enhance skills and advance careers. In addition, they can later be applied toward a master’s degree. Certificates can be earned in as few as six months with courses meeting one evening per week for seven weeks. Cohorts will form beginning this fall. For information, call 612-330-1390. 24 real-life experience,” says Christine Waggoner of Cohort 2. “It’s that real-life experience that is discussed and studied in this program.” Waggoner earned her bachelor’s degree from Augsburg in 1997. “Given my positive experience as an undergraduate, I cannot tell you how excited I was when I received the postcard announcing that Augsburg was starting an MBA program,” she says. “At Augsburg, the professors know you. They tailor their teaching methods to the students in their class. They share their personal stories … [and] successes and failures they’ve gone through.” “When you finish, you will be at a higher level of leadership and decisionmaking,” Kramarczuk says. Additionally, because of the liberal arts background, an Summer 2006 Augsburg MBA graduate will be more of a “cosmopolitan” thinker. Waggoner confirms this. “I have a new outlook on the way I view myself and my career. I have a lot more confidence in my ability to lead, manage, and make strategic business decisions.” A significant number of students have been offered new jobs and promotions as a result of what they have taken away from the MBA program. LIFE IN THE COHORT The cohort model has been critical to the success of the program. It allows students to build relationships and become almost like family to each other as they travel together through the sequence of courses. “Taking classes as a member of a cohort has really enriched my learning experience,” says Waggoner. “Classes are sequentially ordered so that students build upon learned skills, and those skills are continually reinforced throughout the program. The program is organized so students can focus on learning.” This even includes providing a warm meal before each evening class. “[Students] have an opportunity to sit together,” says Kramarczuk. “They are from different professions, different parts of the Twin Cities. They sit down to really communicate about class work, personal life, professional life.” “In the real world, you don’t function on your own,” Waggoner says. “You rely upon other people.” “You learn a lot from the students, too,” adds Appel. “There are people of diverse backgrounds—professional backgrounds, cultural backgrounds, age groups…” This group atmosphere extends beyond the classroom to social events and celebrations. Appel formed and managed a softball team with players representing multiple cohorts. They ordered Augsburg caps and jerseys and even won a game. “We were beyond awful, but we had a lot of spirit!” Waggoner says. “When Cohorts 3 and 4 came on board, we had a little party at Kramarczuk’s Deli,” reminisces Appel. “Bob [Kramarczuk] wrote a ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ song and made them sing it.” The parody was titled “Auggie, the Adult Professional.” These kick-off dinners have become a tradition, with older cohorts welcoming new ones. Other social events have included the students’ families, giving them a chance to meet classmates and professors. Already, a graduation celebration is in the planning, where awards will be handed out and, in line with tradition, Kramarczuk’s musical parodies will probably be sung. THE CAMPUS MBA director Bob Kramarczuk (left) and Auggie Eagle (right) lead Cohorts 3 and 4 in their “initiation” song. The opportunity to study on a “real” campus also attracts students to the program. “Here, you come to school,” Appel says. “There’s people with laptops, people studying, there’s the bookstore… When I meet my cohort outside of class to study, we meet at the library. You feel like you “[My classmates are] people I respect… very smart people. Just like family.” —SUNNY OLISE ’06 MBA MBA graduate Nathan Appel, originator of the MBA softball team, strikes a pose. Summer 2006 Nigerian-born Sunny Olise came to the U.S. to study business and appreciates the small-group atmosphere in Augsburg's MBA program. 25 are in school… Now, actually coming to campus just feels more like I’m at an institution of higher learning and all that goes along with that.” Nigerian-born Sunny Olise began studying in Lindell Library while he was an undergraduate business student at another school because he found it to be a more calming and productive place for him to work. So when he heard the ad for Augsburg’s new MBA program on the radio, he said to himself, “Yeah, it’s a good school.” Olise called Kramarczuk and told him the story of how he woke up one day after working for the Nigerian government for 21 years wanting to “try something new.” The two later met in the coffee center of Christensen Center. At the end of their visit, Kramarczuk said, “Congratulations, Sunny. You’re in!” “I didn’t even know he was interviewing me,” Olise says, laughing. From there, Kramarczuk took Olise to the bookstore to purchase his books. Less than two years later, Olise is one of the Cohort 4 graduates. He describes his group as “people I respect… very smart people. Just like family.” “In addition to the knowledge you get from the MBA program, there’s a lot of prestige attached to it,” says Olise. “I work full time, I have a full-time family, I attended school, and I’m a chess addict… I have no regrets whatsoever. None.” COMING OF AGE Kramarczuk considers the number of students pretty close to the maximum the College can currently support, although he sees a huge potential for growth. In response to a particular need, Augsburg now offers the full MBA program at Thrivent Financial’s corporate center in downtown Minneapolis. Several students have transferred in from nearby programs, and Kramarczuk anticipates an eventual 100 students at the Thrivent location alone. Augsburg also launched its first MBA cohort in Rochester in fall 2005, its second last winter, and will add its third this fall. 26 “Augsburg is a very traditional institution, while the MBA is a very entrepreneurial effort. There’s continual adjustment that’s had to happen on both ends,” Kramarczuk says. “It’s seems to be progressing well.” “We want to continue to develop graduate business programs geared toward executives. We are also developing MBA programs in specific concentration areas such as international business,” says Cerrito. Putting their MBA “It’s kind of scary being the first class of MBAs, but Augsburg’s reputation in the metro and in the region is solid,” Appel says. “The undergraduate business program has a really good reputation. Hopefully we’ll piggyback off of that. … I’m banking on Augsburg’s reputation carrying weight. I think it will.” ■ For more information about the MBA program, go to <www.augsburg.edu/mba>. (L to R): Derek Zielin, Max Boller, David Sandvig, Matthew Barrett, Sarah Anton, Scott Kretzschmar TO WORK Many MBA students seek out the program to help them advance in their current positions. For some students in Cohort 3, however, the program provided the foundation for a new business venture. One particular group of students began talking during breaks, after class, and, of course, over the pre-class dinners. At these dinners, student Sarah Anton says, “We learn about our families, our goals, our plans for the future.” These discussions led to the creation of Minnesota Business Consultants, LLP (MBC), a group of five men and Anton. “Each member brings a different expertise to the group that comes out of our diverse career paths,” she says. MBC specializes in strategic planning and profit maximization for small- to medium-size businesses. “Guiding businesses that might wish to re-evaluate their current financial picture” is the mission, according to Anton. “We see using the contacts we’ve gained from Augsburg to develop a client base and to develop a niche in an industry where small businesses are struggling. We believe small businesses are an important part of our Minnesota culture.” MBC is starting out in rental office space, and each consultant will maintain his or her current job until MBC is able to support them fully. “It’s a natural progression of the excellent talent pool that Kramarczuk puts together,” says Anton. “It would surprise me if there aren’t more businesses formed out of the MBA cohorts.” Summer 2006 on tour with the AUGSBURG Choir STORY AND PHOTOS BY JUDY PETREE HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW WROTE, “Music is the universal language of mankind.” As the Augsburg Choir set out on its European concert tour they would come to understand the meaning of Longfellow’s words. From May 8-21, under the direction of Peter Hendrickson ’76, the choir toured Budapest, Hungary; Prague and Kutna Hora, Czech Republic; and Dresden and Leipzig, Germany, where the tour ended at the American Choral Festival. The 66-voice choir sang in basilicas that took their breaths away, in churches that dated back to the 1300s, and in one of the finest concert halls in Europe. Their audiences included U. S. citizens living in Europe as well as people who could speak little or no English. The choir learned that it wasn’t the words they sang, but rather the music they made that touched hearts and brought smiles—and sometimes even tears—to the people who came to hear them. They also learned how music is indeed a universal language, and that experiences like these also create bonds among themselves that last across continents and time. On the return trip home, tenor Hayes Kaufman ’09 said when he joined the choir his dad expressed his hope that someday he, Hayes, would come to appreciate the opportunity he was being given. “I think I already have,” Kaufman told his fellow choir members. “Thanks to everyone for this great trip, the memories, and opportunity.” H U N G A R Y, Summer 2006 C Z E C H R E P U B L I C , A N D G E R M A N Y 27 B U D A P E S T , K U T N A H O R A , P R A G U E , D R E S D E N , L E I P Z I G (1) The concert tour began at St. Stephen’s Basilica in Budapest, Hungary, the city’s largest church. Not only its beauty and magnificence awed the choir, but also the sound of their voices. Tenor Tony Wallin ’08 said he couldn’t believe that “we, the Augsburg Choir, would ever have the opportunity to sing in such a place.” (2) In the small Czech town of Kutna Hora, once famous for its silver mines, the choir sang at St. Barbara’s Cathedral. Here, a few choir members take a break at intermission to catch a view of the town at night. (Front row, L to R) Aleah Tebben, Mike Schmit, Colin Callander, Kathryn Goerges (Back row, L to R) Stacey Zeutenhorst, Miranda Nelson, Eric Anderson, Adam Krumwiede, Tom Robinson and Kent Bodurtha. 1 In Prague, the choir sang at St. Ignatius, an active church run by Jesuit monks that was begun in 1665 and completed in 1671. 2 3 4 28 (3) At a stop in Krabcice, another small Czech town, the choir performed for an audience of senior citizens, most of whom knew no English. A highlight of the tour for many of the students was a song they sang in the Czech language, for which they received a standing ovation and compliments on their pronunciation. “This by far has been the best part of the tour for me,” said soprano Molly Shortall ’07, who enjoyed talking with one of the senior citizens after the concert. “It was better than the larger concerts because you could just feel that it meant so much to these people. These are people who had their culture taken away from them for so many years, and now you can see how much it must mean to them to get it back.” (4) The audience was sparse but very appreciative at Annen Kirche in Dresden, Germany, one of the only churches there to escape bombing during World War II. A woman in the front row was so clearly moved by the choir’s singing, she would direct along with Peter and, at times, smile broadly and cry quietly. Summer 2006 B U D A P E S T , K U T N A H O R A , K R A B C I C E , D R E S D E N , L E I P Z I G “It doesn’t always matter how many people are in the audience, said bass Dave Czepa ’06. He spoke for many of the choir members as he said, “that one lady and what this obviously meant to her made the whole concert worth it.” (5) In Leipzig, Germany—home to such famous composers as Bach and Handel—the choir visited St. Thomaskirche, where Johann Sebastian Bach was a cantor and where he is buried. They also toured St. Nicholaskirche, founded in 1165. 6 (6) The choir teamed up with the Northwestern College Choir of St. Paul to perform at the Gewandhaus in Leipzig for the American Choral Festival. They sang several songs as a massed choir, plus each choir performed on its own. Joining the choir was Augsburg alumna Nicole (Warner) Simml ’01. Simml now lives in Germany teaching voice and performing frequently. Performing solos are (L to R) Nicole (Warner) Simml; Krista Costin, Augsburg; Nathan Bird, Northwestern; and Dave Czepa, Augsburg. Directing is Northwestern choir director Timothy Sawyer, with Augsburg director Peter Hendrickson on piano. What was the most memorable part of the trip— the beautiful churches; the scenery; experiencing different cultures, food, and languages? Not according to many of the students. What they will remember most are the bonds and friendships they made with each other. Although the choir has been singing together all year, they found that sometimes it takes an experience such as this to get to know each other really well. Alto Kellin Pray ’08 said she really enjoyed being with others who enjoy the same thing. The sad part, she added, is now saying goodbye to the seniors whom they were just starting to really know. 7 5 8 (7) (L to R) Kellin Pray, Bri’Ann Wright, and Micah Erickson. (8) (L to R) Emily Denstad, Emma Stensvaag, and Adena Berg. (9) Mother’s Day greetings from Prague were sent home by Brian Halaas and Kari Aanestad. 9 Summer 2006 29 E very week more than 2,000 people fill the Plymouth Playhouse in the Twin Cities’ suburb for an afternoon or evening of laughter, sharing the lives of four women and their pastor in the church basement of the East Cornucopia Lutheran Church. The play, Church Basement Ladies, pays homage to the stalwart women who cooked for and served every church congregation. And it strikes a chord with anyone who grew up in the 1950s and ’60s across the Midwest, whether they be Lutheran, Methodist, or Presbyterian—it was all part of their own experience. Church Basement Ladies is based on the Scandinavian humor books of Janet Letnes Martin and Suzann (Johnson) Nelson, both 1968 Augsburg graduates. On stage the role of the church’s matriarch, Mrs. Lars Snustad, is played by Janet Paone ’83. For all three of them, their Augsburg experiences play big. Martin and Nelson came to Augsburg in 1964 as freshmen, each attracted to the big city and driven by the desire to escape a future as a farm wife. When they arrived, Augsburg was in the midst of great change, reflecting new college direction and leadership—the College had just merged into the American Lutheran Church after the demise of the Lutheran Free Church, and Oscar Anderson had just become president. Students were pushed to explore and understand the social and racial issues of the city around them, forever changing their worldviews. Nelson aspired to be a home economics teacher, but by the end of her “God knew that if there were going to be growing, self-sustaining, active Lutheran Churches in America, he would have to create a special species of people, so He created the Lutheran Church Basement Women.” —Growing Up Lutheran, Janet Letnes Martin and Suzann (Johnson) Nelson, 1997 first semester had switched to political science, and then in her sophomore year to Scandinavian studies when the new major was announced. She studied Norwegian and was active in the Norwegian Club, which led to many opportunities, such as meeting the visiting King Olav V of Norway. Both Martin and Nelson felt comfortable at Augsburg. They loved the big city around them, but appreciated the small-town comfort of the campus. What they discovered was that smalltown Scandinavian Lutheran life was the same everywhere. Nelson recalls the many nights she and classmates from small towns across the Upper Midwest sat around in Gerda Mortensen Hall and talked about their common backgrounds. “We all grew up the same way,” Martin confirms. Students not from rural small towns were commuter students, and Nelson remembers stunning her city roommates by talking about eating cream on bread. So much so that she and others went shopping and demonstrated how it was made and eaten. Paone arrived at Augsburg 15 years later. By then Augsburg was less THOSE Lutheran ladies BY BETSEY NORGARD 30 Summer 2006 Top: Janet Letnes Martin ’68 began writing down her experiences growing up in rural North Dakota and calls herself a “NorwegianLutheran farm girl humorist.” Suzann (Johnson) Nelson ’68 used her Scandinavian studies to inspire the characters of rural Norwegian Minnesota in her books. Janet Paone ’83 has made a career in acting and voiceover work, and brings her Augsburg experience to the stage in Church Basement Ladies Bottom: From The Augsburgian, 1968. Bottom: From The Augsburgian, 1968. Bottom: From The Augsburgian, 1981. obviously Norwegian Lutheran and far more diverse, but it was because of the Lutheran church that Paone chose it. Her mother was Lutheran and her father was Catholic. She was raised in Abiding Savior Lutheran Church, but within her family she felt the stigma of being the child of a parent who “turned,” i.e., married outside the Lutheran faith. She feels her father’s family never really accepted her Lutheran mother. After applying to music schools in New York, she decided to stay home for college and chose Augsburg because she had always respected and enjoyed the Augsburg students who were counselors at Lake Wapogassett Lutheran Bible Camp. She had also considered the ministry, but she ended up in the theatre program. “There was definitely a Norwegian Lutheran influence at Augsburg,” Paone says. “There was a Scandinavian studies major, and most people’s names ended in –son, -sen, -gard, or –dal.” She also remembers the aesthetic influence of the “good” dinnerware with Scandinavian design used for special dinners. Martin and Nelson graduated in 1968, but neither returned to her small town. On a Norwegian Club trip to Decorah, Iowa, Nelson had met Ronald E. Nelson ’67; in March 1967 they were married in Mindekirken, the Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church in Minneapolis. She studied Scandinavian literature in graduate school and for 10 summers directed Skogfjorden, the Norwegian Language Village. Martin married shortly after college and began raising a family. More than a decade later, in 1983, while helping her mother-in-law research family history, she became frustrated at not finding much information about life in rural communities and decided to begin writing down what it was like growing up. Together with Allen Todnem ’64, also an Augsburg graduate, she co-authored Cream and Bread, and then Second Helpings of Cream and Bread. Martin and Nelson remained close friends. In 1994, on a whim, Martin suggested that Nelson should write a book with her, and Nelson quit her job the same day. Sitting around the kitchen table in their flannel nightgowns enjoying Summer 2006 31 REMEMBERING those Lutheran ladies BY DAVE WOOD IT WAS THE MID-1980S. I had recently been appointed book review editor of the Minneapolis Star Tribune after a lengthy stint as English teacher at Augsburg and feature writer for the old Tribune. “Dave,” said the receptionist, “There’s an author out here in the lobby who wants to see you.” Wow. My first author. Who would it be? I trotted down to the lobby to discover a woman who looked like a pert middle-aged housewife from Hastings, Minn., which, in fact, she was. “Hi,” she said, thrusting an enormous layer cake into my paws. “I’m Janet Martin. I went to Augsburg back in the ’60s. I’ve written a book and if you’ll review it the cake is yours.” Looking back, I sincerely hope I wasn’t too condescending when I explained to Janet Letnes Martin that Star Tribune policy prohibited my taking gifts, blah blah blah. “OK,” she said, unflappable. “I’ll take back the cake. You take the book.” So there I was with Janet Letnes Martin’s first literary effort, Cream on Bread. I gave it a whirl. It was wonderful. As a minor ethnician of the times, I had read lots of this stuff, like Howard Mohr’s work, and I think I knew what was good. Janet Martin’s was excellent. No cheap shots. There were no big yuks in Cream on Bread, just lots of little ones. That’s because Janet Martin was smart enough to know that there aren’t a lot of big yuks in Lutherandom, but lots and lots of little ones. That’s why she became one of Lutheran humor’s most honest purveyors. Was I surprised? Yes. But I shouldn’t have been. I had taught for 10 years at Augsburg, not too many years after she had graduated. I had taught at four other schools before my arrival there and was continually surprised at the little college’s vitality and intellectuality. Sure, there was a streak of inferiority feeling running through the student body. The University of Minnesota students across Riverside Ave. called Augsburg “God’s Little Acre.” We had great music, science, art, and poetry, but the steam heat system in Old Main on a cold day sounded like the last 15 minutes before the H.M.S. Titanic went down. Nevertheless we had great 32 Dave Wood is a past vice-president of the National Book Critics Circle and former book review editor of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. He taught English and journalism at Augsburg from 1969 to 1981. poetry readings, students went off to good graduate schools. Best, we all had lots of fun, parked right in the middle of a seedy old section of Minneapolis. But back to Janet Letnes Martin. Her first book was a success followed by many more, including one of my favorites, which involved Hastings housewife/detective Shirley Holmquist, a direct steal from Arthur Conan Doyle. In 1994, her Auggie classmate, Suzann Nelson of Grand Rapids, Minn., joined her and their books tumbled out, books like their monumental theological tract about Lutherans and Roman Catholics entitled They Glorified Mary … We Glorified Rice. They also performed two-woman shows, filling church basements across the Midwest. Ever since the Martin/Nelson success, I’ve been a bit jealous. I’ve tried my hand with ethnic humor. Like Martin and Nelson I grew up in a little Norwegian Lutheran town. But my stuff never lit any fires. Why did theirs? I’ve come to think that Augsburg College had a lot to do with it. Augsburg was traditionally on the outer fringe of the Lutheran establishment. Its supporting synod, the Lutheran Free Church, was always suspicious of clericalism, authority, big shots. An immigrant church, it had to survive by its wits. (Janet Letnes Martin, you see, didn’t actually think her layer cake would persuade me to review her book. It was just a way of tweaking my self-satisfaction, cutting me and the Star Tribune down to size.) And so the two pious girls from small farm towns came to God’s Little Acre in the heart of the Sinful City and found out one could love one’s church and have some fun with it, too. I look back more than a quarter century at the students like Martin and Nelson and wonder at their successes, many of which have just a bit of orneriness in common. It’s a wonderful tradition and the women who made church basements famous are definitely part of it. And so now the girls are moving out onto the national scene. Martin and Nelson are no longer girls, but I can’t help thinking of them in that way, for their girlish glee and for poking a little fun at the basements where they both spent hundreds of hours learning that certain concepts were “most certainly true.” I have only one bit of advice and that’s for Janet Letnes Martin. If and when you get to New York City, don’t bring a layer cake to the offices of the New York Times Book Review. The editor won’t get it. Summer 2006 copious amounts of both coffee and laughter, the two women began to capture recollections and memories as they spilled out. Nelson has said that it’s her job to jog people’s memories and their job to laugh. Their intention is never to make fun of anyone or anything. “There’s a fine line between making fun of something and having fun with it,” Martin told an interviewer. “Hopefully we’ll never cross it.” Three books came within the first six months. So far, they’ve written nine books together, the most popular being Growing Up Lutheran: What Does This Mean?, which won a Minnesota Book Award for humor. Requests for speaking engagements also started coming, and for several years Martin and Nelson crisscrossed each others’ paths as they spoke to church groups, women’s groups, and local organizations. Then they devised a comedy routine and began appearing together as “Those Lutheran Ladies”— nothing more than sharing their own backgrounds. An idea for a play came about when TroupeAmerica’s president and executive producer-director, Curt Wollan, hired Those Lutheran Ladies to perform for three weeks at the Medora Musical in North Dakota. Wollan invited a playwright-couple, Jim Stowell and Jessica Zuehlke, to pen the script. Wollan, who had grown up as “Lutherans attending a Lutheran college in the ’50s and ’60s did not have to prepare themselves for any big culture shock. Some of them even shared the same last name— but were not related.” —Growing Up Lutheran, Janet Letnes Martin and Suzann (Johnson) Nelson, 1997 president of his Luther League and the son of a dedicated church basement lady, encouraged Paone to take the part of matronly Vivian Snustad, the unequivocal and uncompromising queen of the church basement ladies in his fictional East Cornucopia Lutheran Church. Paone, a veteran character actress seen in Tony ’n Tina’s Wedding, pushed for revisions to the script through a workshop process in order to engage Mrs. Snustad more with the audience. This character is a curmudgeon, but works through her issues and begins to understand why things must eventually change—beginning with her consternation over the hymnals changing from black to red. Church Basement Ladies previewed at several locations before settling into its long run at the Plymouth Playhouse. Paone recalls opening in Fargo, where the cast was extremely nervous about how it would go over. Once the audience started laughing and didn’t stop, Paone remembers the “neat moment” between acts when the cast suddenly realized that “this thing is going to be huge.” Audiences react differently to the play, Paone says, and she can tell by what they laugh at whether the crowd (often comprised of large church groups) is Lutheran or Catholic. And, if they react most vividly to the physical comedy aspect, they probably aren’t churchconnected at all. Even if someone is not well versed in the ways of Martin Luther, she says, the play is still very accessible. “It’s about a [small] country church … it’s the social center, with many different layers.” Paone would love to pull more material from Martin and Nelson’s books for the stage, and Martin and Nelson would love to have the current actors stay involved with the East Cornucopia Lutheran Church. What’s next for Those Lutheran Ladies? When asked about it, Martin quickly replies, “Oh, ya, there’s lots more in it.” When they get together and start laughing, she says, “We just run with it … and sometimes we just blurt out the same thing.” And, to quote Martin Luther and the church basement ladies, “This is most certainly true.” ■ “If Scandinavian Lutherans could add one more feast day to the church calendar, it would be the feast of fish and flatbread … Unlike the Catholics who had to eat fish every Friday, Scandinavian Lutherans were only morally obligated to eat it once a year, and that was at the annual Lutefisk supper.” —Growing Up Lutheran, Janet Letnes Martin and Suzann (Johnson) Nelson, 1997 Summer 2006 33 CHURCH Basement Troupe America, Inc. Ladies —you bet it’s a big hit! The cast of Church Basement Ladies (L to R): Janet Paone ’83 (Mrs. Lars Snustad—Vivian), Greta Grosch (Mrs. Gilmer Gilmerson—Mavis), Tim Drake (Pastor E. L. Gunderson), Dorian Chalmers (Mrs. Elroy Engelson-Karin) and Ruthie Baker (Signe Engelson—Karin’s daughter). BY ANY MEASURE, Church Basement Ladies is a monster hit. It has been running for more than 35 weeks at Plymouth Playhouse (scheduled through the end of 2006) at 101% occupancy. It now has a double cast and offers 10 or 11 shows per week. Curt Wollan, producer and director, found inspiration for the play in his own mother. After she died, Wollan was asked if the gift she left the church could be used for their greatest need, a new stove for the kitchen. He agreed, and it was named Lorraine in her honor, a seemingly fitting legacy. “We’re honoring people who are never honored … and who are under-appreciated,” says Wollan. “The play has been hugely popular with women who have worked in church basements, and with their daughters and granddaughters, who are remembering mom and grandmother.” He remembers being a Luther Leaguer in his own church when they’d sing, “Come out, dear ladies, come out, come out” so the women could be recognized, and they were always bashful about it. “They were the unsung heroes of the church—they kept it clean and fed, and the coffee going.” He says the play is universal—it doesn’t matter where or what church you’re in—every church has its basement ladies. The show just happens to be Norwegian Lutheran because it’s based on Nelson and Martin’s book, Growing Up Lutheran. The play is important, he says, because this part of church life is dying. “As women have started to work, there are fewer basement ladies and there is more catering,” says Wollan. “This 34 celebrates the past and its heritage.” Church Basement Ladies is preparing to embark on a ninestate, 50-city tour from January-March 2007, in mostly small towns throughout the Upper Midwest, but reaching as far as New Mexico, Colorado, and Montana. Then, they’ll wait a ye
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Show more 705384_CATALOG:705384_CATALOG 11/20/07 7:19 PM Page 1 Augsburg Now SUMMER ACTIVITIES P. 12 IMMERSED IN BOLCOM P. 18 SOCIAL WORK FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE P. 24 A P U B L I C AT I O N F O R AUGSBURG COLLEGE ALUMNI & FRIENDS FA L L 2 0 0 7 VOL. 70, NO. 1 Making orchids more affordable page 14 705384_CATALOG:705384_CATALOG 11/20/07 7:19 PM Page 2 Editor Notes from President Pribbenow on… Collaborating with our sister colleges and universities Y ou’ll read in this issue about a special program organized last spring to celebrate the musical legacy of the American composer, William Bolcom. The program, called “Illuminating Bolcom,” is a fine example of the sorts of remarkable opportunities our students enjoy as a result of our collaborative relationship with sister colleges and universities in the Twin Cities. Organized with our partners in the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC)— Augsburg, the College of St. Catherine, Hamline University, Macalester College, and the University of St. Thomas—this special program gave our students and faculty unprecedented access to performances, master classes, and informal experiences with a world-class musical talent. What a privilege it has been for me to experience the many collegial and genuinely collaborative relationships that exist between Augsburg and its sister colleges and universities. Surely it is a sign of abundance that we can partner with higher education institutions that perhaps once were seen primarily as competition for students. Today, I believe these same institutions are modeling the sort of collaborative efforts that lead to innovation, a careful use of important resources, and a perspective on life in the world that eschews the sort of scarcity thinking and living that our culture promotes. We care deeply at Augsburg about living with a sense of abundance, and here are several collaborations I would like to lift up. We participate with the other 27 colleges and universities of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) in regular gatherings for administration and faculty members. In addition, many of the ELCA institutions participate together in insurance partnerships, tuition savings programs for parents, and tuition exchange programs for faculty and staff. Our partnerships also are sources of good ideas and best practices for our institutions, even as we celebrate our common links to the Lutheran church and its abiding commitment to vocation and education. We are proud charter members of the Minnesota Private College Council (MPCC), which serves as an advocacy, fundraising, and public affairs partnership for 17 private colleges and universities in Minnesota. Together we have a significant impact on creating awareness of, and access to, higher education in our state. ACTC is an innovative partnership begun more than 35 years ago that allows our students to register for courses on all five campuses; that organizes joint programs like the “Illuminating Bolcom” series; and that has created administrative partnerships that save our schools more than $2 million annually on supplies and services. Our athletic conference, the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC), is one of the premier small college conferences in the country and includes 13 of Minnesota’s private colleges and universities. There are several other national organizations in which we proudly participate: Campus Compact, which brings together colleges and universities dedicated to the public and civic role of our institutions; the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC), to which we turn for best practices in teaching, learning, and administration, and tuition exchange opportunities for our faculty and staff; the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU), our lobbying consortium in Washington, DC; and the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), working with us to promote the continuing relevance of liberal arts education in the 21st century. Surely these various partnerships and collaborative relationships point to the remarkable opportunities we have to enhance the Augsburg experience for all of our students and to model a way of working together, across institutional boundaries, to serve the public good. Betsey Norgard norgard@augsburg.edu Staff Writer Bethany Bierman bierman@augsburg.edu Creative Director Kathy Rumpza rumpza@augsburg.edu Class Notes Designer Signe Peterson petersos@augsburg.edu Photographer Stephen Geffre geffre@augsburg.edu Media Relations Manager Judy Petree petree@augsburg.edu Sports Information Director Don Stoner stoner@augsburg.edu Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Communication David Warch warch@augsburg.edu Director of Alumni Relations Heidi Breen breen@augsburg.edu www.augsburg.edu Augsburg Now is published quarterly by Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, Minn., 55454. Opinions expressed in Augsburg Now do not necessarily reflect official College policy. ISSN 1058-1545 Send address corrections to: Advancement Services, CB 142 Augsburg College 2211 Riverside Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55454 healyk@augsburg.edu E-mail: now@augsburg.edu Telephone: 612-330-1181 Fax: 612-330-1780 Paul C. Pribbenow, president 705384_CATALOG:705384_CATALOG 11/20/07 7:19 PM Page 3 10 Fall 2007 Contents Features 12 Summer activities Faculty and students take advantage of their summer time to pursue diverse activities on and off campus. 18 Immersed in Bolcom by Betsey Norgard A two-week festival gave Augsburg musicians extraordinary access to a renowned American composer. 22 Faith, vision, and a call to Guyana by Betsey Norgard Ruth Singh responded to a call 13 years ago to help the people in her homeland. 24 Social work for social justice by Holley Locher, with Michele Braley and Nils Dybvig 18 A couple gives up their Twin Cities jobs to become peacemakers amidst violence. © 2006 Katryn Conlin for VocalEssence Departments On the Cover: Chemistry major Caryn Quist experiments with chemical compounds, seeking less-expensive ways to grow orchids. 2 Around the Quad 8 Sports 11 Supporting Augsburg 27 Alumni News 29 Class Notes 32 Views All photos by Stephen Geffre unless otherwise indicated. 705384_CATALOG:705384_CATALOG 11/20/07 7:19 PM Page 4 AROUND THE QUAD Teaching and learning awards The Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning Awards honor significant contributions to teaching and learning at Augsburg by faculty and staff in the areas of teaching, mentoring and advising, and services to students. The 2007 awards went to: Doug Green, professor of English, for teaching; to Susan O’Connor (center), associate professor of education, for mentoring and advising; and to Lois Olson (left), director of the Center for Service, Work, and Learning, for service to students. Congratulations, faculty! Tenure granted Keith Gilsdorf, economics Tenure granted and promotion to associate professor Phillip Adamo, history Lori Brandt Hale, religion Stella Hofrenning, economics Barbara Lehmann, social work David Matz, psychology Scholarships awarded for 2007-08 by the ELCA Foundation. Junior Reid Larson was named a first alternate and received $3,000 for academic expenses. The Rossing Physics Scholarships were established by gifts from Dr. Thomas D. Rossing, who taught at Northern Illinois University and St. Olaf College. They seek to encourage top physics students to attend ELCA colleges and universities, to help ELCA schools recruit top physics students, and to encourage students at ELCA schools to consider majoring in physics. This is the third year they have been awarded by the ELCA Foundation. Two students participate in international music program Meghan Sherer, who graduated in May, and senior Krista Costin were accepted to the Festivalensemble Stuttgart, a choir that is part of the Internationale Bachakademie Stuttgart, founded and directed by conductor and artistic director Helmuth Rilling. They spent a month in Germany from Aug. 17-Sept. 13, with all expenses paid, together with a worldwide group of about 100 selected musicians. The performances included Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem, and Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 5.The first two weeks, the choir rehearsed in southern Germany and then traveled for two weeks, performing in various festivals. In addition to the European Music Festival Stuttgart, they sang in the Rheingau Music Festival, Beethovenfest Bonn, and in Dresden, Halle, and Berlin. For several years, Augsburg has been one of the 24 audition sites around the world, and this is the first time that any Augsburg students have been accepted. Sherer performed with Augsburg’s Gospel Praise, and was a soloist with the group at the June Commencement. She graduated cum laude in May with a Bachelor of Music degree in music performance. Costin toured with the Augsburg Choir last year to Germany and the Czech Republic, and was a soloist at their Leipzig concert. 2 AUGSBURG NOW Darcey Engen leads “The Mother Project” A collaborative theatre project, staged at the Open Eye Figure Theatre in August, told the stories of six mothers from different ethnic backgrounds and traditions, across generations, who all tried to juggle their identities as care-giver, teacher, parent, worker, and leader. Darcey Engen ’88, assistant professor of theatre arts, led the collaboration of mothers—Jeany Parks, Nanci Olesen, Maria Asp, Sonny Case, Erin Carlson Sutton ’03, and herself—who created the work through writing exercises, recounting their individual journeys through motherhood. According to Engen, the women were drawn to “The Mother Project’ because each had grown restless seeking a place where their experiences could be told, and not finding it in literature, television, drama, or cinema. Kent Bodurtha receives Rossing Physics Scholarship Senior physics major Kent Bodurtha was awarded one of the two new $10,000 Rossing Physics Theatre arts professor Darcey Engen ‘88 worked with five colleagues to stage a presentation about their journeys and experiences of being mothers. Meghan Sherer ’07 Krista Costin ’08 ELCA News Service NOTEWORTHY 705384_CATALOG:705384_CATALOG 11/20/07 7:19 PM Page 5 Physician assistants celebrate 10 years Augsburg’s Physician Assistant Studies program celebrated the 10th anniversary of its first graduating class at a reception and dinner on Sept. 15. Members of the graduating Class of 1997 attended, along with other graduates and faculty. “It was truly special to have so many classmates and original faculty join us to celebrate,” said David Barlow, a graduate of the Class of 1997 and current assistant professor in the program. “We’re fortunate to be part of a fabulous profession that makes a difference in so many lives.” One of the program’s early faculty members who couldn’t attend wrote, “In general terms, [the 1997] class most likely recently passed the one million mark in patients seen.” The 1997 physician assistant class, shown here as they graduated from Augsburg’s new program, reunited for a 10th-anniversary celebration in September, after treating probably more than one million patients during the decade. ELCA News Service Mark Hanson re-elected presiding bishop Rev. Mark Hanson ’68 was solidly re-elected presiding bishop of the ELCA for a second six-year term on Aug. 7, at the 2007 ELCA Churchwide Assembly in Chicago. He is the third presiding bishop of the ELCA, is the second to be reelected, and is the second Augsburg graduate to serve in the ELCA’s highest elected office. “Six years ago I said that I do not view this as an election won but a call received,” Hanson told the assembly. “I view what you have done today [as] the affirming of that call to which I continue to hold with great humility and deep gratitude.” Prior to his election as presiding bishop in 2001, he and his wife, Ione (Agrimson) ’68, lived in the Twin Cities where he was bishop of the Saint Paul Area Synod. Several of their children have attended Augsburg. tration. She also served on the Institutional Review Board and was its chair for over a number of years. Sharon Patten, social work, is mourned The Augsburg community mourns the death of Sharon Patten, associate professor of social work at Augsburg for 16 years, who died from cancer in hospice care on Aug. 25. She was instrumental in the development of the Master of Social Work program, particularly in creating the Program Development, Policy, and Administration concen- Sharon Patten Bishop Mark Hanson ‘68 FALL 2007 3 705384_CATALOG:705384_CATALOG 11/20/07 7:19 PM Page 6 AROUND THE QUAD Star Tribune/Minneapolis-St. Paul 2007 Dan Schueller ’83 Coping with the bridge collapse Dan Schueller ’83 was on his normal bike commute from work along West River Parkway on August 1, when fate placed him as one of the first persons on the scene of the monumental collapse of the I-35W bridge over the Mississippi River, just a mile from Augsburg’s campus. Tragically, Sherry Engebretsen, who worked for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and is the mother of Augsburg first-year student Jessica Engebretsen, was one of the 13 people killed in the bridge collapse. Several Augsburg staff were near the bridge when it fell, and at least one of them helped rescuers with victims on the wreckage. In the week that followed, Augsburg provided space on campus for the American Red Cross to set up a Family Courtesy photo After hearing a crack and seeing a cloud of dust in front of him, from the rubble he began to hear crying and moaning. “That’s what kicked me into gear,” he told the Star Tribune in an audio slide show. “I knew I had to climb up there and see if I could help somebody.” He left his bike, and was able to assist a number of people out of their cars and onto safe ground. One of the first persons on the scene of the bridge collapse, Dan Schueller ’83 helped people out of their cars to safe ground. Assistance Center, in partnership with the City of Minneapolis, for families and friends waiting for news about their loved ones. During that same week, a public meeting of area and neighborhood business owners, with state, local, and federal officials was held at Augsburg to discuss how to help the local businesses cope with the effects of restricted traffic and detours. Retirees gave more than a century of teaching years Three long-time Augsburg faculty members, whose combined years of service amount to more than a century and a decade, retired in June. All of them have served under four Augsburg presidents, and two of them spent virtually their entire classroom careers at Augsburg. Robert S. Herforth, biology professor, set a high example for his students of the importance and quality of research. 4 AUGSBURG NOW Robert S. Herforth, professor of biology, came to Augsburg in 1967, from graduate work at the University of Nebraska. His research there focused on hereditary disease in fruit flies. Discoveries that he made The effects of the bridge collapse will endure long beyond the clearing of the wreckage spanning the river. Schueller said that when he attended a meeting of the weekly support group of bridge survivors, he was “very saddened to see so many people with bad backs and still having a hard time dealing with what happened.” — Betsey Norgard pointed out errors by leading scientists in existing scholarship, for which he received university honors. Over the years, Herforth taught animal physiology, developmental biology, genetics, and molecular biology; and he always stressed research. As a freshman at Augsburg, associate biology professor Dale Pederson ’70 was in Herforth’s classes. At Herforth’s retirement celebration, Pederson recalled Herforth’s fly lab, especially noting the quality of the technical drawings done by art professor Phil Thompson. Pederson called Herforth’s scholarship “exemplary.” Courtesy photo 705384_CATALOG:705384_CATALOG 11/20/07 Retired colleague Esther McLaughlin spoke about teamteaching general biology with Herforth and remarked about his patience. For enjoyment in his retirement, Herforth’s colleagues and friends presented him with an iPod filled with recordings of bird songs. 7:19 PM Page 7 how one should be in the world.” Griffin ascribed an “epic quality” to Kingsley’s career, and noted that Augsburg presidents have sometimes recognized her as quite an “adversary.” Colleague Don Steinmetz mentioned that Al Kloppen, health and physical education, connected with students both in the classroom and on the playing field as a football coach. Mary A. Kingsley retired after 43 years of teaching Spanish and sharing her passion for social justice issues. Mary A. Kingsley, associate professor of modern languages, came to Augsburg in 1964 and has taught Spanish here since. She served many terms as department chair, taking occasional breaks when it was held by a colleague. Former English faculty professor Joan Griffin commented on Kingsley's “passion for justice, especially if it’s an underdog that has been wronged.” She said that Kingsley “has engaged generations of students about department faculty have always preferred to have Kingsley on their side. In the early days of the Center for Global Education, Kingsley and her husband donated a house in Cuernavaca, Mexico, to Augsburg, which was used as the center’s base of operation for some time. Kingsley is enjoying her time in retirement at their cabin in the Apostle Islands. Alvin L. Kloppen, assistant professor of health and physical education, came to Augsburg in 1976 from Augustana College in Rock Island, Ill., where he had been defensive football coordinator. He served both as Augsburg’s head football coach and HPE faculty member for 10 seasons. He later served as an assistant football coach while still teaching. Assistant athletic director Paul Grauer commented on Kloppen’s tenure at Augsburg. “Al Kloppen had a ready smile and a funny story for everyone he encountered during his days at Augsburg. As a coach, Al was a tireless worker who always looked for innovative strategies and techniques which would give his team the greatest chance for success. In 1977, he was named Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) “Co-Coach of the Year” when the Auggies finished the season with an upset win over powerful Concordia College (Moorhead). “In the classroom, Al had an engaging approach which enabled him to connect with his students. He was there to give support and encouragement to all his students and especially to those who may have taken ‘the road less traveled’.” FALL 2007 5 705384_CATALOG:705384_CATALOG 11/20/07 7:20 PM Page 8 Medieval Minnesota: Summer camp at Augsburg College This summer, from August 5 to 11, 10 students from across the country flocked to Augsburg to learn about and, above all, experience the Middle Ages. They came for Medieval Minnesota, the weeklong summer camp for students ages 14 to 17 that encourages them to reimagine medieval life. For seven days, students worked and played together, learning everything from swordsmanship to Renaissance dancing, from calligraphy to bookbinding, from period music to storytelling. By the end of the week, they had researched and created medieval characters and built period costumes that they wore to a graduation performance at the famed Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Edward Peterson, 14, a student from Wilmington, Del., performed the rousing “Saint Crispin’s Day” soliloquy from Shakespeare’s Henry V. Other students, coached by music professor Merilee Klemp, performed a French love song about Robin Hood and Maid Marian, written by the 13th century troubadour Adam de la Halle. With the help of theatre professor Darcey Engen, the entire group wrote and performed in its own version of a Robin Hood play. The students also got a taste of college life. In addition to many of the classes being taught by Augsburg professors, they stayed in Urness Hall, were guided in research by Lindell reference librarian Bill Wittenbreer, and ate all their meals in the cafeteria. 6 AUGSBURG NOW Photos courtesy of Phil Adamo AROUND THE QUAD Every day they went to classes and workshops, from eight in the morning until eight at night. Just before bed they would unwind playing medieval board games— not Dungeons and Dragons, but Hnefatafl, a strategy game played by the Vikings! They also watched Augsburg’s first-ever Robin Hood Film Festival. Medieval Minnesota was recently featured in Renaissance magazine (vol.12 #2, issue 54), a national publication that features articles on history, as well as news from Renaissance festivals across the country. The story brought students to the camp from a number of states, including Delaware, Kentucky, Wisconsin, and Iowa. Two of the students who attended the 2006 camp are now enrolled as first-year students at Augsburg. Even the youngest students at this year’s camp have Augsburg on their list of possible colleges for the future. “The camp is meant to be educational and fun, in and of itself. But it’s also part of our recruitment plan for the major here at Augsburg,” said Phil Adamo, associate professor of history and director of the College’s Medieval Studies program. “We hope to have more students at the camp next year. Some of these will be returning students, and others will be their friends,” Adamo said. Medieval Minnesota held a soldout benefit on October 5 to From around the country, 10 high school students spent a week at Augsburg immersed in the history, culture, and customs of the Middle Ages—all part of Augsburg’s Medieval Studies program. (Back row, L to R) Joe Piper, Jack Randleman, Edward Peterson. (Middle row, L to R) Alyssa Perra, Kelly Ryan, Ben Davidson, Liz Ryan, Cambria Rosales. (Seated, L to R) Kayla Fratt, Jessica Larson. provide scholarships for the camp. That’s when former Monty Python member Terry Jones, who is also a well-respected medieval scholar, presented “Medieval Lives.” His presentation attempts to combat the image of the Middle Ages as a time of ignorance, misery, and superstition. Jones’ talk surprises and provokes, and makes you think, and leaves you smiling. At the end of the “medieval camp,” e-mail addresses were exchanged, as well as hugs. The students had only one question for each other: “Are you coming back next year?” There may be new students next year, and different students, but Medieval Minnesota will still inspire them in their love of history. For information on Medieval Minnesota, go to www.augsburg. edu/medievalstudies — Bethany Locke ’11 Bethany Locke is a Medieval Minnesota alumna, assistant counselor, and now is a first-year Medieval Studies major. 705384_CATALOG:705384_CATALOG 7:20 PM Page 9 Photos courtesy of Phil Adamo Second-year physician assistant . a 11/20/07 studies student Kate McKenzie spent time with a couple at Augustana Apartments as part of a graduate course that trains physician assistants, social workers, and nurses to become better skilled in meeting the various needs of older adults. Preparing for the ‘age wave’ In a new five-week summer course, Augsburg physician assistant (PA) students explored issues of aging in preparation for the anticipated needs of the nation’s baby boomers as they become senior citizens. The new course, Multidisciplinary Perspectives on Aging, focuses on building geriatric skills for professional social workers, nurses, and physician assistants. The goal is for older adults to be cared for by teams of healthcare providers working collaboratively to address needs comprehensively and holistically. Meeting one-on-one with older adults to learn about their needs has been part of the PA study curriculum for several years, but this course is the first to consider aging from an interdisciplinary approach. In the future the course will also include graduate social work and nursing students, and upper division psychology students. To shape the program, physician assistant studies professor Beth Alexander and social work professor Christina Erickson partnered with Augustana Apartments and Health Care Center, a nearby community of senior apartments, assisted living, and long-term care. Together with Augsburg alumna Patty Crawford, director of resident services at Augustana, Alexander and Erickson set up three sessions at Augustana where students could learn by directly interacting with residents. At a preliminary session, an interdisciplinary panel broadly looked at issues to offer an appreciation of the diversity of older adults’ lives. At the second session, the PA students spent the morning oneon-one with Augustana residents who are living independently. The students developed interviewing, listening, and relationship-building skills by asking open-ended questions to assess the residents’ social, psychological, spiritual, and medical needs. Second-year PA student Kate McKenzie met with a couple begining to deal with health issues. “This has been very challenging … for the couple,” says McKenzie. “Fortunately [they} have wonderful and supportive children who visit often and help out a lot.” In their final visit to Augustana, students examined specific cases of long-term care residents, reviewing their medical charts and discussing their needs. For McKenzie the class made an impact. “Combining social work, nursing, and physician assistant perspectives on older adult care has helped create a balanced picture of what geriatric care is truly all about,” she says. “There is so much more than meets the eye!” The course began as part of a three-year, $50 million project on gerontology funded by the Hartford Foundation with the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Augsburg is one of 72 social work programs across the country selected to prepare social workers to improve the care and well-being of older adults and their families. adults and the growing need for more specialized skills. Augsburg added the interdisciplinary collaboration as part of the College’s initiative to build bridges across programs. The opportunity to partner with Augustana, within a mile of campus, also engages these programs with its neighbors in the community. “The course has changed my opinion of geriatric care altogether,“ McKenzie says. And, meeting the residents of Augustana was something that will remain dear to her. — Betsey Norgard Alexander also recognized the need to better train physician assistant students in this area. She also recognized how often PAs, social workers, and nurses work together in caring for older Elizabeth Baker interviewed a resident to help understand how the role of a physician assistant fits into a multidisciplinary team of health providers caring for older adults. FALL 2007 7 705384_CATALOG:705384_CATALOG 11/20/07 7:20 PM Page 10 AROUND THE QUAD 2 A SPORTS Augsburg College names 2006-07 Senior Honor Athletes, athletic award winners Seven Auggies earned Senior Honor Athlete designation, the highest honor the College gives its senior student-athletes for accomplishment, leadership, and character on the playing field and in the classroom. Three Auggie student-athletes were named Senior Athletes of the Year. The awards were voted on by coaches in Augsburg’s men’s and women’s athletic departments. 2006-07 Senior Honor Athletes Emily Anderson, a biology major and chemistry minor with a 3.39 grade-point average, finished her career as one of the top forwards in Augsburg women’s soccer history. She earned All-MIAC first-team honors in her sophomore and junior seasons. Anderson earned ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District third-team honors in 2005 and was an Academic All-MIAC honoree in 2004. She has been a Dean’s List honoree and was a member of the Tri-Beta national biology honor society. 8 AUGSBURG NOW Jared Evans, a health and physical education major with a 3.27 grade-point average, earned All-American honors three times as a 149-pound wrestler at Augsburg, finishing seventh his sophomore season, fourth his junior season, and fourth in his senior season. He was a part of Augsburg teams that won national titles in 2004-05 and 2006-07. He earned National Wrestling Coaches Association Scholar All-America honors in his sophomore, junior, and senior seasons. Erik Helgerson, an accounting and finance major with a 3.51 grade-point average, was a key member of an Augsburg men’s golf program that showed tremendous growth during his four seasons. Helgerson cut his stroke average nearly five points from his freshman to his senior campaigns and earned All-MIAC honors with top-10 finishes in the league meet three times. Andrew Johnson, a business administration and economics major with a 3.72 grade-point average, was another key member of the Augsburg men’s golf program. He cut his stroke average almost four points from his freshman to his senior campaigns. He earned All-MIAC honors this season, finishing fourth at the 2006 conference meet. He was also a Cleveland Golf All-America Scholar last season. Christopher (Critter) Nagurski, a business management major with a 3.30 grade-point average, was one of the top scoring hockey forwards in the MIAC throughout his career, Nagurski earned AllMIAC first-team honors his sophomore, junior, and senior seasons. In 2006-07, Nagurski finished second on the team in scoring with 40 points, as the Auggies returned to the conference’s postseason playoffs after a three-year absence. He also earned Preseason All-USCHO honors from U.S. College Hockey Online twice. Andrew Neumann, an elementary education major with a 3.46 grade-point average, shined in both football and wrestling. In football, he was named to the AllMIAC first team in both 2005 and 2006 and was an all-region selection by D3Football.com and Football Gazette. In wrestling, he competed twice at the NCAA Division III national tournament as a heavyweight, earning AllAmerican honors, among others. He received National Wrestling Coaches Association Scholar AllAmerican honors in both 2006 and 2007. Shannon Olson, a marketing and communications major (public relations/advertising emphasis) with a 3.66 grade-point average, was a defender of an Augsburg women’s soccer team that qualified for the MIAC postseason playoffs three straight seasons. Olson earned All-MIAC first-team honors her senior season and Academic All-MIAC honors in 2005 and 2006. She was a multiple Dean’s List honoree. A p o A H t j s t t s N C h n D t H M p o h H 11/20/07 2006-07 Senior Athletes of the Year 7:20 PM Page 11 wrestler to win four individual national championships and the second college wrestler (with Cael Sanderson at Iowa State) to finish his career unbeaten and untied, with a 155-0 career record. He also played parts of two seasons of football at Augsburg as a quarterback, and in 2004 he set all of the school’s single-season rushing records. Betsey Norgard 705384_CATALOG:705384_CATALOG y d Aaron Johnson, a health and physical education major, was one of the top forwards in Augsburg men’s hockey history. He earned All-American honors twice, as a first-team selection his junior and senior campaigns. This season, he earned MIAC Player of the Year honors and was one of two NCAA Division III players selected to compete in the 2007 NCAA Pontiac Frozen Four Skills Challenge at the Division I men’s hockey Frozen Four. He was also named a Preseason All-USCHO Division III West Region honoree this season by U.S. College Hockey Online. On Sept. 8, the football jersey of Scott Hvistendahl ’98 was formally retired. He is pictured here with the Gagliardi Trophy as outstanding NCAA Division III player in 1998, and shown with Jostens representative John Abel [left] and coach Mike Matson was one of the top linebackers in the MIAC during his football career, earning AllMIAC second-team honors in 2005 and first-team honors in 2006, while also earning AllMIAC Sportsmanship Team honors his senior campaign. In 2006 he was named to the Preseason All-Division III first team by Lindy’s National College Football Preview magazine, and in both 2006 and 2007 he earned D3Football.com and Football Gazette honors. For more about Auggie athletics go to www.augsburg.edu/ athletics. Scott Hvistendahl’s jersey is retired Jack Osberg [right]. At a halftime ceremony on Sept. 8 during the game against Northwestern College (Roseville, Minn.), the No. 30 football jersey of Scott Hvistendahl ’98 was formally retired. Hvistendahl is one of the top Division III receivers in history, having won, among many honors, the Gagliardi Trophy in 1998 as the division’s outstanding player. In the last game of his career, he broke NFL legend Jerry Rice’s record for receiving yardage with 285 passes for 4,696 yards received. The ceremony marks the 10th anniversary of the 1997-98 football season in which the Auggies captured the conference championship and reached the second round of the NCAA Division III playoffs. Hvistendahl’s honor was held during this Northwestern game because he serves as an assistant coach at the school. The Auggies went on to win the game, 31-26. — Don Stoner n Marcus LeVesseur, a health and physical education major, was one of the top competitors in the history of small-college wrestling. He became the first Division III FALL 2007 9 705384_CATALOG:705384_CATALOG 11/20/07 7:20 PM Page 12 AROUND THE QUAD Augsburg men’s soccer team has the trip of a lifetime in Argentina The soccer players trained at the CEFAR Academy (Centro Entrenamiento Futbol Alto Rendimiento/Center for High Performance Football Training), a private training facility. In addition, the Augsburg group toured the city of Buenos Aires, The Augsburg and CEFAR teams pose for a photo after the teamʼs first game in Argentina. experience gained from the trip was invaluable for the squad. “This experience will be one that will last a lifetime,” said Augsburg head coach Greg Holker. “Our guys played some of the best The team also attended two professional soccer matches in Buenos Aires and experienced the passion that Argentines hold for the sport. They were lucky to have the unique opportunity to tour the training facilities of Boca Juniors, one of the top teams in Argentine professional soccer. “Every day in Argentina is about soccer—it is not just a way of life, but a way to make a life,” Holker said. “Generally speaking, if a young boy growing up in Buenos Aires does not make it in a club, he is likely to fall victim to a life of delinquency. When they play, they are not only playing for passion, but for their lives.” To view daily stories from the trip, along with student-athlete diaries and more than 1,200 photos from the trip, go to www.augsburg.edu/athletics/msoc cer/2007argentina/index.html. Former Argentine professional soccer player and coach Jorge “Coqui” Rafflo coaches the Auggie players. Rafflo is the director of the CEFAR Academy, where the Auggies stayed during their trip to Argentina. often termed as the “Paris of South America.” The Auggies played four games against strong club competition, and though the team only scored one goal in the four contests, the 10 AUGSBURG NOW soccer they have ever played, and faced opponents with qualities they are unlikely to see again. On top of this, they experienced a culture that is not all that different from our own in the United States, with the exception of its incredibly strong sporting passion.” James See (9) brings the ball forward during Augsburg’s game against a River Plate reserve team. David Long (6) trails the play. — Don Stoner Photos by Don Stoner Andrew Seidel plays the ball during an Augsburg scrimmage against a CEFAR squad. Judy Petree The Augsburg College men’s soccer team had the experience of a lifetime in August, traveling to Buenos Aires, Argentina, for an 11-day training and competition trip. Twenty-seven players, along with five Augsburg staff members and several parents and family members, made the trip to Argentina. 705384_CATALOG:705384_CATALOG 11/20/07 7:20 PM Page 13 Making a gift to Augsburg It’s easy to make a donation to Augsburg College. All donations are tax-deductible. SUPPORTING AUGSBURG Putting your IRA to work for Augsburg Vera (Thorson) Benzel ’45 had decided to establish a family scholarship through her estate— until she learned of the advantage of gifting a portion of her IRA now. She and her late husband, Jerold ’51, met at Augsburg. After she graduated with a major in English, Augsburg offered her a job teaching secretarial studies in its business department. After raising her family, she also taught at the Minnesota School of Business. At Augsburg she graduated with a minor in music, and for many years enjoyed her time directing church choirs. Bob and their son, Loren, were both photographers who chronicled the life and culture of Nordic cultures, both in the five nations and among their descendents in Minnesota. In business together for many years, they were the official photographers for at least two Norwegian royal visits. They were also known for the colorful calendar they produced annually in Norwegian, Swedish, and Finnish versions. Gifts online Go to www.augsburg.edu/giving to make a secure credit card donation. You can use the form to make a one-time donation or to set up recurring gifts. Gifts by phone To make a donation by phone, call Kevin Healy, director of advancement services, at 612-330-1619 or 1-800-273-0617. Gifts by mail You can mail your gift to: Development Office, CB 142 Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454 Matching Gifts Many employers and organizations have matching gift programs, and if you are a Thrivent Financial for Lutherans member, you are eligible for additional matching opportunities through the GivingPlus program. For complete information about making a gift, including the types of giving and giving programs, go to www.augsburg.edu/giving. After Loren’s death in November 2006, they established a fund in loving memory of him for students who are art majors studying graphic arts and design. In addition, they established a second endowed scholarship in Bob’s name to assist art students interested in photography. end of this calendar year. The law allows individuals aged 70 1⁄2 or older to make immediate gifts to qualified charitable organizations, including Augsburg, from funds they transferred directly from an IRA. Making a gift using your IRA The Pension Protection Act of 2006 presents a special giving opportunity—but only until the If you are interested in making a gift like this, you will not have to pay taxes on the amounts transferred. You can transfer any amount up to $100,000 on or before Dec. 31, 2007. The transfer counts toward your minimum required distribution as long as you have not yet received your 2007 distribution. The transfer generates neither taxable income nor a tax deduction, so you will receive the benefit even if you do not itemize your tax deductions. The best part of a gift from an IRA transfer is that you can witness the difference your philanthropic dollars make now for students at Augsburg College. Judy Petree The recently established Benzel Family Scholarship honors Jerold and Vera and their children, David ’71 and Ann (Benzel) ’78 Rieck, who both attended Augsburg. Since all of their careers have included business, their new scholarship will assist students who are studying business. Robert ’50 and Ruth Ann Paulson decided to use an IRA to fund a new endowed scholarship, which will provide encouragement and financial assistance to students in graphic design and photography. For information, call the Development Office at 612-330-1613 or 1-800-273-0617. — Betsey Norgard David Benzel ‘71 and Ann (Benzel) ‘78 Rieck (pictured here when they visited campus in September) together with their mother, Vera (Thorson) ‘45 Benzel, have established an endowed scholarship honoring their family from the transfer of funds from an IRA. President Pribbenow enjoyed talking with Robert ‘50 and Ruth Ann Paulson, as they established two endowed scholarships, one that is in memory of their son, Loren. FALL 2007 11 705384_CATALOG:705384_CATALOG 11/20/07 7:21 PM Page 14 Courtesy photo SUMMER activities During the summer, students and faculty can be found in interesting and varied activities—research, internships, travel, summer jobs, and more... . Here are just a few examples of where Auggies spent their summer days this year. 12 AUGSBURG NOW 705384_CATALOG:705384_CATALOG 11/20/07 7:21 PM Page 15 Courtesy photo COOKING UP an internship Senior Emily Johnson used her summer job at camp as an internship to learn about the business side of running a camp and understanding the importance of leadership skills. This year she returned as head cook, and everything just fell into place. For a number of summers, Grand Rapids, Minn., native Emily Johnson and her friends spent time at Camp Hiawatha, a Voyageurs Lutheran Ministry (VLM) camp in northern Minnesota. After high school, she found a way to keep returning to camp while earning money for college—working as an assistant in the camp kitchen. Last year, when spring came around, she received a call asking if she would consider taking over as head cook at Camp Vermilion, VLM’s other camp, following the retirement of the longtime cook. She accepted … with trepidation. Johnson is a business management and economics major, set to graduate next May. She plans to use her management experience, combined with a love for the outdoors, to own and manage her own resort some day. After “ “I made all the mistakes there were,” Johnson says, as she talks about what she encountered in figuring out what to serve, how to make it, and how much food to order each week. It was good for me to take what I’ve learned in my classes and apply that knowledge… ” graduation she intends to seek a job at a resort in the Pacific Northwest. She'll bring added expertise in scheduling events from her student work on campus in the Event Services office. Johnson decided to shape this summer’s camp experience into formal learning to fulfill her required internship. She learned and wrote about aspects of business management in her work—how the camp runs as a business; how she could avoid unnecessary costs in ordering food; and how the kitchen staff manage and communicate important camper issues, like food allergies. “It was good for me to take what I’ve learned in my classes and apply that knowledge … away from school,” Johnson says. “It’s amazing how much of it comes into view when you’re in the midst of it. … I also learned how difficult being a good manager is.” Her work involved long hours and a lot of planning to feed campers who vary in age from kindergarten to ninth grade at nearly a dozen different sessions all summer. She was usually in the kitchen by 6:30 each morning, enjoying a brief calm before the day’s routine began. Figuring out what foods the campers would relish, and how much to make were among Johnson’s greatest challenges. Once she figured out some of the tricks to adapt and multiply recipes, she enjoyed borrowing some of her mother’s recipes to try out on the campers. Most of the time they worked well. What she learned included leadership training—values such as patience, compassion, and standing up for yourself— as well as business savvy. “I even felt I was able to contribute to conversations about business matters,” Johnson concludes. “That was a good feeling.” –— Betsey Norgard FALL 2007 13 705384_CATALOG:705384_CATALOG 11/20/07 7:21 PM Page 16 OBSERVING Orchids Chemistry major Caryn Quist partnered with a local supplier to obtain the orchid stems needed to study chemical reactions that would help her understand how the costs of growing orchids might be reduced. With a national wholesale value of $100 million, potted orchids are second in popularity only to poinsettias, and the wholesale value is much greater. Thus, discovering how to best propagate low-cost orchids is big business. of phenols (a class of chemical compounds) produced in vitro under varying light and temperature conditions by phalaenopsis, a genus of approximately 60 species of “ The orchid breeder of Orchids Unlimited in Apple Valley thought so as well, so when junior chemistry major Caryn Quist approached him about sponsoring her summer research project, he jumped on board. In the initial stages of her project, beginning in January, Orchids Unlimited was the sole provider of orchid stems for research. Quist’s research focused on determining the total content It’s really exciting, taking this risk and knowing I could make a contribution. ” orchids. Other student researchers included Steve Eichten, studying adjustments with light quality in orchid propagation, and Nick Nelson, researching ways to manipulate the germination process of Ladyslippers. Mark Strefeler, associate professor and department chair of biology, led the research team. “Research is about going into the unknown,” Quist says. “It’s really exciting, taking this risk and knowing I could make a contribution. … It has certainly begun to change the way I observe and formulate questions about the natural world around me, and has given me a chance to see a slightly different side of academia. I feel really fortunate to have had this research opportunity.” While the summer research didn’t uncover any great discoveries, Quist considers it time well spent. “I learned how to do tissue cultures, and learning the process itself took a lot of time. We also ran into contamination issues, which slowed things down. … This fall, I expect more results.” Quist will continue her research through the coming year and eventually pass it on to a younger student. Through its Summer Research Program, Augsburg’s Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO) students are given opportunities to explore theoretical and practical questions in depth under the mentorship of Augsburg faculty. For more information on summer research projects and URGO, go to www.augsburg.edu/urgo/. — Bethany Bierman 14 AUGSBURG NOW 705384_CATALOG:705384_CATALOG 11/20/07 7:21 PM Page 17 MUSIC to help the brain heal Senior music therapy major Holly Tapani studied the importance of multidisciplinary support for students with brain injuries to give them the best college experience. inadequate to treat the increasing numbers of survivors in rehab centers. And not many colleges are prepared to support brain injury survivors who want to pursue higher education. Last semester, in one of Holly Tapani’s music therapy courses, music and movement were incorporated into the learning of two Augsburg students who are survivors of traumatic brain injury. She immediately saw the benefits of music therapy to their learning, and she began imagining ways to also improve their overall college experience. “ Tapani understands the urgency of this work. More and more young people are recovering from brain injury, which is coming to be known as the “signature” injury of the Iraq War. The holistic therapies designed to go beyond the medical needs and address the social, emotional, cognitive, and physical aspects of brain injury are totally This is just the small beginnings of the program ” Tapani sought funding through Augsburg’s Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (URGO) program to formally study the activities of the music and movement class—an opportunity to carry out needed research that can help future students. She interviewed the two braininjured students who participated in the class—both of whom have been successful academically despite their impairments from brain injury. Tapani asked them about the various types and levels of support they’ve received from campus resources, as well as from families and friends. The students reported general satisfaction in addressing their physical and cognitive needs, but they felt they lacked many of the social and emotional experiences typical of college students. Tapani proposed a program that pairs student survivors oneon-one with a student mentor who can manage the multiple aspects of support, beyond classroom tutors, for the survivors and help to make their college experience more normal. “This is just the small beginnings of the program,” Tapani says, but it will help colleges understand a need to develop the staff and knowledge to offer broader support to this growing population of students. In order to launch the mentor program, a benefit concert in September featured the trendy pop-rock band, The Abdomen. Next year, Tapani will complete a six-month internship, hopefully at a rehabilitation center, and graduate. Her long-term goal is to specialize in neurologic music therapy, further pursuing her interest and research in working with brain injury survivors. — Betsey Norgard FALL 2007 15 11/20/07 7:21 PM Page 18 AUGGIES at AMNICON Courtesy photo 705384_CATALOG:705384_CATALOG (L to R) 2007 grads Erik Hinderlie, Ted Fabel, Brett Cease, and senior David DeBlock spent the summer as canoe and backpacking guides at Camp Amnicon. Three recent Augsburg graduates and one senior spent their summer working as guides for canoe and backpacking trips around the heartland of Northern Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin. “ adventure trips—kayaking, backpacking, Voyageurcanoeing—and retreat programs for youth and adults. “What makes Amnicon so foster agency programs,” says Cease. “Many of these kids have never had the opportunity to spend a week of their lives outside before. … I have never seen such profound change and positive growth come out of a week of a young person’s life than the work I get to take part in at Amnicon,” Cease continued. Many of these kids have never had the opportunity to spend a week of their lives outside before … Erik Hinderlie ’07, Ted Fabel ’07, Brett Cease ’07, and David DeBlock ’08 were guides at Camp Amnicon, an outreach of Central Lutheran Church in downtown Minneapolis. For 40 years, Amnicon has offered both ” unique is its strong commitment to getting the majority of its campers from at-risk groups throughout the state, whether from inner-city, reservation, or The groups visit areas including Lake Superior, the Brule and Namekagon Rivers, the Sylvania Wilderness, and the Apostle Islands. On some trips, campers paddle as a team in 34-foot Voyageur canoes on Lake Superior or in Voyageurs National Park. “Being canoe guides is undoubtedly one of the most inspirational havens in our lives,” says Cease of the experience he and the others have had. “It is because of places like Amnicon that I am continually reminded of the importance of building an intentional and caring, supportive community, like that which was modeled at Augsburg.” To read more about Camp Amnicon, go to www.amnicon.org. — Bethany Bierman 16 AUGSBURG NOW 705384_CATALOG:705384_CATALOG 11/20/07 7:21 PM Page 19 ADVENTURES IN HAITIAN MUSIC After teaching for years about work songs in various cultures, Stacke traveled into the Haitian hills and recorded sugar Bob Stacke cane workers playing a This was Bob Stacke’s fifth summer trip to Haiti as a volunteer band director and music teacher, but this year’s adventure he calls one of the most spectacular things he’s ever done. For Stacke, Augsburg’s band director, associate professor, and music department chair, one big difference in this year’s sojourn was the chance to spend the first two weeks there with his photographer daughter, Sarah Stacke, who is a staff photographer for the Minnesota House of Representatives. Another was that being with her also made it easier for him to pursue his own hobby, which also happens to be photography. Their first adventure, and Sarah’s assignment, was a week in Port Salut, where she shot photos for a non- governmental organization providing health care in southwestern Haiti. Bob’s highlight was traveling into the hills there and listening to the call-and-response work “ I think I learned more than they did. ” songs of the sugar cane workers. He says for years he’s been teaching about the cultural role of work songs in marking rhythm and giving structure to tedious work, but this was the first time he’s heard it live in the field. He documented the workers, their instruments, and songs in both photos and recordings. variety of homemade instruments. Sarah’s second assignment was photographing projects of Yéle Haiti, an organization started several years ago by GrammyAward winning Haitian recording artist Wyclef Jean. His foundation provides resources and inspiration targeted at Haitian youth, with music infused throughout. Yéle Haiti’s programs include food distribution, health care, education scholarships, films, sports, and music programs, which involve thousands of people and reach far into the poorest and most violent Haitian neighborhoods. But Bob’s primary reason for being in Haiti was to teach band and percussion at the Holy Trinity Episcopal School summer music program in Portau-Prince. Professional musicians and music students keep returning as volunteers to teach in this summer program, working with Haitians ranging in age from elementary kids to young people well into their twenties. “This experience was so much fun,” Bob says. “I teach them Western music all day, and all night they teach me how to play their music. I think I learned more than they did.” He describes their music as incredibly complex and driving, with meters that defy barlines, and with countermelodies and melodies laid on top. Next year he’ll likely return to Haiti. But before that, he’ll lead a two-week study trip for Augsburg students to Jamaica to reconnect with the second of his three favorite Caribbean music traditions—Haitian, Jamaican, and Cuban. ■ — Betsey Norgard FALL 2007 17 705384_CATALOG:705384_CATALOG 11/20/07 7:21 PM Page 20 © 2006 lEssence for Voca Conlin Kathryn Immersed in Bolcom by Betsey Norgard Augsburg students Kristen Lueck and Bri’Ann Wright struggled for weeks to feel comfortable with the four-hand piano piece they would play in concert, with the composer in the audience. Little did they know it would be a world premiere. For several weeks in the spring, music students and faculty in the five Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC)—Augsburg, Hamline, Macalester, St. Catherine, and St. Thomas—enjoyed a rare experience to explore and absorb the musical genius of a single composer, William Bolcom, winner of a Pulitzer Prize and four Grammy awards. Through master classes, concerts, and coaching, they interacted collectively and one-on-one with this most interesting and eclectic composer. It was all part of the “Illuminating Bolcom” festival, organized by 18 AUGSBURG NOW Brian 11/20/07 7:21 PM Page 21 n tt Holma Brian Sco The centerpiece of the Bolcom festival was a huge, multimedia concert, including video images of William Blake’s illustrations for his poems, showing here “The Tyger.” Bolcom’s popularity is often attributed to the accessibility and variety of his music, often an eclectic borrowing across musical genres. Songs of Innocence and of Experience, for example, includes a country western rendition of “The Shepherd,” and ends with a raucous, Bob Marley-reggae interpretation of “A Divine Image.” Beyond composing, Bolcom keeps a busy performance schedule accompanying his wife, Joan Morris, a versatile mezzo-soprano cabaret singer. (Minnesotans may be surprised to discover that Bolcom wrote “Lime Jell-O Marshmallow Cottage Cheese Surprise,” a cabaret tune made popular by Morris and often played in the context of Minnesota local culture.) Ragtime music is another of Bolcom’s musical passions, and the recordings he made in the 1970s of Scott Joplin’s music are often considered the force behind the revival of ragtime music and the inspiration for the rags that Bolcom himself composed. Exploringgenius It was all part of the “Illuminataing Bolcom” festival, organized by Philip Brunelle and his Twin Cities ensemble, VocalEssence, and involving many of the area’s top performing arts organizations. Star Tribune music critic Michael Anthony predicted that this festival might prove to be the Twin Cities’ ACTC faculty and music students enjoyed more than a dozen opportunities to connect with William Bolcom in lectures, coaching sessions, and performances. For his consideration, they prepared selections of his works for voice or instrument, for solo performance or in ensembles, as in the following highlights: “classical event of the year.” Courtesy photo s 705384_CATALOG:705384_CATALOG Versatilecreativity William Bolcom is a down-to-earth pianist, teacher, and composer—and clearly was grateful and completely engaged in the two-week attention to his work. A child prodigy pianist by age 5, he began studying music at the University of Washington at age 11, and went on to study with composers Darius Milhaud and Olivier Messiaen. Since 1973, he has taught at the University of Michigan. “Illuminating Bolcom” presented a diversity of his gospel, chamber, classical, and stage music. The festival centerpiece was a multimedia concert at Orchestra Hall, “Songs of Innocence and of Experience,” presenting the 46 poems of William Blake’s collection of the same name, set to music by Bolcom. The 2005 recording of this work won four Grammy awards. May music graduate Bri’Ann Wright (right) and music therapy major Kristen Lueck (left) played a 30-year-old piano piece by Bolcom (center) that turned out to be a historic performance. FALL 2007 19 705384_CATALOG:705384_CATALOG 11/20/07 7:21 PM Page 22 Lecture/Recital—At the University of St. Thomas, Bolcom The music has been called “monumental”—46 numbers, with lectured about his own process for composing the music in sound ranging from classical to ballad to gospel to country Blake’s Songs of Innocence and of Experience. The evening western. Stacke, associate professor and chair of the music recital, which he attended, focused on performances of the department, called it “about the hardest music he had ever same Blake poems set to music by a variety of other composers, played, but just amazing.” and included performances by Augsburg students—sopranos Meghan Sherer, Kaila Frymire, and Evelyn Tsen; and tenors Surprisepremiere Andrew Kane and Brian Halaas; accompanied by Kirsten Bar Schubert Club Courtroom Concert—Wright and classmate (oboe), Melody Buhl (clarinet), and Jerusha Sunde (piano). The Kristen Lueck had an even more amazing personal Bolcom program also included faculty soprano Janet Gottshall Fried, experience when they played in the concert sponsored by the and Sonja Thompson, who provided accompaniments. Schubert Club, featuring ACTC students. Student Composer Master Class/Band Rehearsal—Senior music For that concert, they had been given a four-hand Bolcom performance pianist Bri’Ann Wright was a student in Carol piece, called “Abendmusik,” which he had written for his piano Barnett’s music composition class that Bolcom visited. She and teacher, married to an astronomer. classmate Adrian Moravec were writing and preparing a piano film score accompaniment to the 1920s German silent film, “It’s a cosmic, ethereal piece; very slow, with chords appearing Pandora’s Box, being shown on campus. The task was all over the piano, out of the air,” says Wright. It’s also “very daunting—to compose, play, and improvise music to fit the film. difficult, obscure, and abstract,” she continues, “and you can't Playing their score for Bolcom proved invaluable, as he gave wrap your ears around it easily.” them tips for how to use the piano more effectively with film. Lueck says that in practicing it, they counted for months just to Faculty Chamber Music Concert—At Hamline University, in a get the rhythm and timing in their brains. Only a few weeks concert titled “A Little Night (Chamber) Music,” faculty from all before the coaching session with Bolcom preceding the five ACTC colleges, including Augsburg faculty Merilee Klemp concert, she says, the piece had “just begun to gel in our (oboe), Jill Dawe (piano), and Angela Wyatt (saxophone), minds and fingers.” performed a series of Bolcom’s chamber works all containing night themes. Rebroadcasts of portions of this concert on At the coaching session, Lueck says, Bolcom was very laid Minnesota Public Radio extended its listening audience. back. He made some random remarks and confirmed their dynamics for portions of the piece. He also made a passing Lecture in Music History Class—Just as Klemp’s music history comment that in 30 years he hadn’t seen that piece again nor class was completing a study of 20th-century music, they had a heard it played. visit from Bolcom, one of the composers they had been studying. Roberta Kagin, associate professor of music and Wright and Lueck opened the concert with “Abendmusik.” director of the music therapy program, attended the class and When Bolcom was asked to explain the piece to the audience, observed that “Students opened their music history textbooks he mentioned that it had never been performed. and were reading about him, as he stood in front of them.” “So,” declared emcee Randall Davidson, Augsburg’s fine arts “Songs of Innocence and of Experience”—Three Augsburg manager, “this is a world premiere!” Wright and Lueck were faculty members—Klemp (oboe), Bob Stacke (percussion), and then brought back on stage for accolades and hugs. Matt Barber (percussion)—played for “Songs of Innocence and of Experience,” the centerpiece concert at Orchestra Hall. “It was an huge, overwhelming honor,” Lueck said of the Faculty member Steve Lund was the orchestra contractor. It was performance, “and a privilege to work with Bri and [Bolcom]. a gigantic performance, illuminating in vivid sight and sound the … Playing for him was an affirmation of our work.” And a very poetry of William Blake, with 13 soloists and three choirs, lucky day for two unsuspecting college music students. supported by an orchestra of 95 players. All through the concert, striking video images based on Blake’s own illustrations Students Tammy Smith (flute) and Nikki Lemire (harp) also for his poems were projected on a huge screen. played in that concert, performing two selections from Bolcom’s “Celestial Dinner Music.” 20 AUGSBURG NOW 705384_CATALOG:705384_CATALOG 11/20/07 7:21 PM Page 23 Kathryn Conlin for VocalEssence Courtesy photo Senior Tammy Smith received coaching from Bolcom, along with recent grad Nikki Lemire on harp, for his piece they would play in concert. May music graduate Bri’Ann Wright (left) and music therapy major Kristen Lueck (right) walked off stage to applause, not yet realizing they had just performed a world premiere by one of the country's leading composers. Learnerstogether A collaborative grant from ACTC, conceived by Davidson, Bolcom’s settings to the Blake poetry. At Augsburg, this included funded the various activities that aimed to involve faculty and students in the Honors Program and British literature course who students from at least three ACTC schools at each event. explored the poetry from the perspectives of the music. Klemp says that the ACTC collaboration afforded valuable Davidson was thrilled with the impact of the Bolcom festival. opportunities for everyone involved. Students and faculty were “Rarely has an American composer been celebrated like this,” learners together as they worked with a master teacher. he says. “The festival has given our students extraordinary access Students became music professionals as they worked side-by- to Bill Bolcom, and will remain an important point of reference in side with their own teachers to prepare Bolcom’s music for their lives for years to come; there is no substitute for first-person master classes and performance. And, student and faculty experiences. Augsburg’s participation helped build deep and from the five colleges collaborated to sample a wide variety of lasting partnerships within the Twin Cities’ world-class arts the musical genres that make up this composer’s life work. community and a premier fine arts program at the College.” ■ The Bolcom festival and the ACTC grant also encouraged To read more about the Bolcom festival, go to students and faculty in disciplines outside of music to examine www.illuminatingbolcom.org. FALL 2007 21 11/20/07 7:21 PM Page 24 Courtesy of Guyanese Outreach 705384_CATALOG:705384_CATALOG substitute taught at vocational and technical schools, eventually earning a bachelor’s degree in industrial technical education at the University of Minnesota and securing a full-time teaching position in apparel arts at Minneapolis Technical College. During this time, she began to dream of going back home to help the Guyanese people living in poverty, a vision she planned to follow in her retirement. Singh’s life changed, however, with auto accidents that left her with long-term disabilities, unable to continue teaching. In 1993 she felt compelled to address the vision and answer the call. She made plans to return to Guyana, together with two of her sons—John, who graduated from Augsburg in 1983, and Earl. “As long as this is what I am called to do, they would support me,” she says. Guyanese Outreach Singh tells of feeling fearful that she had nothing to offer the Guyanese officials, whose help she needed to secure resources and locations for her work. founder Ruth Singh helps a child learn to read. Faith, vision, and a call to Guyana by Betsey Norgard Ruth Singh’s story is about paying attention to a vision. It’s about answering a call. And it’s about how life can bring this about unexpectedly. For the past 13 years, Singh has been responding to a call she received from the Lord to return to her native Guyana to help her home country meet its basic needs in poverty. As she has traveled back and forth in these years, the vision has been transformed from strictly 22 AUGSBURG NOW providing humanitarian relief to creating programs that help people escape systemic poverty through education. Singh first came to the U.S. from Guyana in 1957 with her husband, who was studying on a scholarship. She studied home economics at Augsburg, and has fond memories of Dean Gerda Mortensen’s days on campus. The Singhs returned to Guyana in 1960, but stayed only three years. When they came back to the Twin Cities in 1963, Singh concentrated on raising her four sons. In 1979, the Singhs divorced, and Ruth decided to return to school. With good skills in sewing and embroidery, she studied and “Lord,” she recalls praying, “address my fears … you could let me help You [in Guyana] by helping me walk boldly into those [government] offices.” Three months later, she had plans to teach women to sew. It was clear that she would not move to Guyana but keep her house in the Twin Cities and travel back and forth, so that she could collect shipments of materials to help meet basic needs in her home country. In 1995, her fledgling organization, Guyanese Outreach (GO), sent its first container of relief items—clothing, toys, medical and dental supplies, and other basic necessities. She recruited women for her sewing classes, with the initial meetings taking place in Hindu temples, and began teaching and sharing the gospel with them —without electricity, on pedal sewing machines, and with many women who couldn’t read or understand to sew with patterns. h d r s n m 11/20/07 7:21 PM Back home, GO found a home base at Brooklyn Park Lutheran Church, and partnered with several other congregations, including Hope Lutheran Church, to collect the materials and money to begin expanding their work. In 1997, GO secured an old building in Guyana, without roof, windows, or doors. Several spaghetti dinners later in Minnesota, they had raised funds to help repair and rehabilitate it as a vocational center. In the past decade, the work of Guyanese Outreach has exceeded all expectations. Beginning with sewing and computer classes in the two rooms at this building, they have added after-school reading programs, additional sewing and crafts classes for all ages, Internet access for the community, and a library of more than 6,000 books. In addition to teaching out of their Vo-Tech building, they arrange for a number of after-school satellite locations, mostly in churches. Page 25 warm milk and some snacks when they arrive. The program also gives monthly basic food staples to the families of participating children. A second primary-level program, TOPS, targets children who were not able to pass the Grade 6 exam. GO teaches them sewing and crafts to build their vocational skills and self confidence for making a good living. A future plan for GO is to address the special needs of these TOPS students and return them back to the normal track to receive their school diplomas. Teams of GO volunteers travel to Guyana for short terms, and recently more mission trips are being arranged, mostly through STEM (Short Term Evangelical Missions). GO also partners in-country with NGOs, and is working with both VSO and Peace Corps volunteers to set up classes, train teachers, and provide some management. Ruth Singh’s vision doesn't end here. GO's space and resources are now stretched to the limits, and for several years they have been negotiating with the government and searching for a new location. GO’s ongoing Gateway Project proposes a new 17,000 sq. ft. architectdesigned center that offers space for classes as well as for mission groups, and is just waiting for sufficient physical and fiscal resources. Guyanese Outreach 705384_CATALOG:705384_CATALOG In the Twin Cities, Guyanese Outreach has a volunteer board, currently headed by Teacher Olivia Phillips’ after-school reading class at the Streams of Power Church John Olson. His first involvement always begins with a warm cup of milk. with GO was packing crates of supplies to send to Guyana. In the shift from humanitarian Computer classes teach the basics of Two years later, he joined the board, and relief to job training classes and teaching, now heads plans for the Gateway it is Singh's firm belief that “the way to help computer literacy to all ages, and Singh says there are few government offices there Project. On Oct. 7, a benefit concert this generation and future generations is that don't have workers who were past featuring Christian music group to help them through education.” students in GO’s computer classes. “downhere” was held. In 2005, after-school classes were One of GO’s newest programs teaches sex Singh continues to travel back and forth launched for primary students ages 6-11 education to teenagers, using the to Guyana, more and more frequently to build functional literacy through abstinence curriculum developed by Dr. dealing with various government offices reading, writing, and spelling. They focus James Dobson, in order to confront the high as their program expands—something on phonics, in cooperation with the local rates of HIV/AIDS, the highest in the Western that may now be easier than those first school system. The goal is to help students Hemisphere except for Haiti. offices she tried to boldly enter 13 succeed on the Grade 6 examination, years ago. thus enabling more children to enter the All of GO’s classes are offered at no cost to secondary level track rather than the participants, except for the higher level “We’re small,” she asserts, “but the fruits vocational education. So far the program computer classes, which have a very we yield are phenomenal.” ■ has served around 500 children, and modest fee. The only paid employees at continues to expand to other villages as GO are the local staff in Guyana. The funding becomes available. teachers, for the most part, are untrained in teaching. GO provides training in phonics, Since the children come at the end of reading, or their subject material, plus a their school day, often hungry, Singh small stipend. forged a partnership with Food for the Poor to provide the children a cup of FALL 2007 23 705384_CATALOG:705384_CATALOG 11/20/07 7:21 PM Page 26 SOCIAL WORK for by Holley Locher, together with Michele Braley ’96 MSW and Nils Dybvig ’96 MSW SOCIAL justice a uthor Thomas Friedman coined the phrase, “the world is flat,” to describe the process by which society has become global and interdependent. In this context, social workers are obligated to address social injustices at every level and be culturally competent and responsive to people from all corners of the world. Two Minneapolis social workers have traveled many miles to do this. In 1996, after graduating from Augsburgs Master of Social Work program, husband and wife Nils Dybvig and Michele Braley quit their jobs, moved to the State of Washington, and decided they would quit their jobs again in 10 years. So, in September 2006 they took a year’s leave from their jobs and left for Barrancabermeja, Colombia, in the Magdalena Medio region of oil production, mining, and agriculture. 24 AUGSBURG NOW y r 705384_CATALOG:705384_CATALOG 11/20/07 7:21 PM Page 27 They are volunteers with Christian Peacemaker Teams (CPT), an the role of U.S. tax dollars in Colombia and works through Congress organization that devotes the same amount of discipline and to convert this funding into social and economic development self-sacrifice to nonviolent peacemaking as armies devote to funding. In June the U.S. House of Representatives passed a war. CPT places violence-reduction teams in crisis situations and revision to Plan Colombia that reduces military aid and increases militarized areas around the world. To date, Braley and Dybvig development aid; similar actions occurred in the Senate. have been working primarily in rural areas with Colombians who have been threatened with violence and feel more comfortable Braley and Dybvig spend their days attending meetings and with an international presence. And violence is definitely visiting with people in rural areas. For instance, Braley tells of one something that Colombians have lived with every day—for at weekend that she and her husband spent in a small community least 40 years. on the Opón River. In the early 1960s, amidst a climate of great social and economic “This is a community that was violently forced off their land several inequality, two left-wing guerrilla groups (the FARC and the ELN) years ago,” she says. “CPT was invited to Colombia to assist this formed, partly in response to the struggle for access to land rights community in returning. Currently, a team from CPT takes the two- on behalf of poor farmers. In the 1980s, large landowners and hour canoe ride to the community every week to spend time with drug traffickers privately funded paramilitary groups (still in the people. Most of the time is spent in people’s homes, but we existence) that oppose the guerrilla groups. While these also stop to talk to any armed groups in the area to let them know paramilitary groups often work in concert with the Colombian who we are, and to ask them to respect the rights of the local military, they are not officially affiliated with the government and people.” are, therefore, able to use aggressive—often horrifically cruel and violent—tactics. The paramilitaries are responsible for 70% of the The goal for a visit Dybvig made to an indigenous community was human rights violations against civilians. “to make them [the people] more visible by publicizing their struggles in an area that has a strong presence of both the FARC It is sad to note that many of the casualties in Colombia's war are and the paramilitaries.” not members of any armed group, but civilians. Guerrilla groups accuse civilians of collaborating with the Colombian military and On an 11-day trip in April, Braley and Dybvig traveled to Mina paramilitaries and vice versa. It is a vicious cycle that claims the Caribe, a rural mining village to bring an international presence to lives of nearly 3,000 Colombians each year. In the last 20 years, a five-day leadership training school, followed by a general over 3.6 million people have been forcibly displaced by violence assembly of more than 100 miners and farmers. Dybvig wrote, “we or the threat of it-more than in any other country of the world took a bus for three hours, then a taxi, then traveled an hour by except Sudan. boat, then another taxi, then two hours by four-wheel-drive truck, and finally three more hours by mule.” , The United Nations now calls the situation in Colombia the worst humanitarian catastrophe in our hemisphere. Through Plan When Army soldiers showed up as the assembly was to start, Colombia the U.S. has sent $4.7 billion to Colombia since 2000, tension increased. The local residents had already been victims to 80% of that as military aid. CPT works to educate others about harassment and detentions; and a mining federation leader had FALL 2007 25 11/20/07 7:21 PM Page 28 Courtesy photos 705384_CATALOG:705384_CATALOG Much of Braley's time is spent getting to know community members and attending their meetings, which often focus on health and economic issues. Michele Braley and Nils Dybvig apply their social work and peacemaking skills to support rural communities in Colombia threatened by the military presence and illegal armed groups. been killed earlier by the same battalion. Several hours of many death threats that the government was forced to drive discussions that CPT and other organizations had with the Army her around in an armored vehicle for her protection, as a human sergeant, plus calls from the government’s human rights rights issue. ombudswoman to the battalion’s commanding officer, finally resulted in orders for the Army to leave town. Braley believes they are immersed in “what I think is some valuable social justice work where we are definitely challenged Braley and Dybvig have noted many similarities between the to use our social work skills. … We are lucky to partner with great work they do in Colombia and social work in the U.S. They assert Colombian organizations, and it is interesting to learn how they that while the violence in Colombia is motivated by different provide social services to a rural population plagued by violence reasons and while community organizers risk their lives nearly and the legacy of 40 years of an armed conflict in this country.” every day to bring about change in their communities, some of the outcomes and struggles are analogous to those in “The work of CPT is very much in line with our social work values; Minneapolis. In one instance, after speaking with several young we work in communities where we are invited, and our presence men engaged in illegal fishing, Braley says “… these men allows others to make changes in their lives.” Braley says. “We reminded me so much of the men dealing drugs in Minneapolis. don’t come in with answers. And, we work to change policies in [They have] limited education, attraction to easy money, and our own country that are impacting the situation here.” the idea that their life could end by violence at any time. So why bother to play by the rules?” Dybvig and Braley were back in Minnesota for two months during the summer, but decided to spend one more year with They also see similar practices among women’s organizations in CPT and returned to Colombia in early September. both Colombia and the U.S. that move people from poverty to self-sufficiency. According to Braley, “To walk into their offices or To follow their work, go to www.nilsandmichele.blogspot.com. talk with their staff, you could not tell the difference from one of our programs in the U.S., if it weren’t for the language.” That is, Holley Locher is program coordinator in the Master of Social until she says that the director of the organization received so Work program. Michele Braley has served as an adjunct professor in the Social Work Department. 26 AUGSBURG NOW 705384_CATALOG:705384_CATALOG 11/20/07 7:21 PM Page 29 ALUMNI NEWS From the Alumni Board president … Greetings fellow Auggies, There is something special about fall. While during summer we typically take time away from school and work, fall is when we return to our routines and reconnect with friends and colleagues. And so it is with the Augsburg Alumni Board. We enter fall with high aspirations for achieving our strategic goals, which are primarily centered on making connections with various campus and affinity alumni groups, participating in campus events, and ensuring that we tell the stories of our alumni. In order to achieve these goals, we need your help! • Become an Alumni Board volunteer for special projects or participate in alumni-sponsored events • Talk to your Augsburg friends and classmates about getting involved in the greater alumni association • Nominate special alumni or friends of the College for Distinguished Alumni, First Decade, or Spirit of Augsburg awards • Participate in the Career Networking event with current students • Sign up for Augsburg’s online community at www.augsburg.edu/alumni • Become a member of the alumni association The alumni association is not just a group of people who sit on the board. It is about providing an avenue for expression of our gifts and talents. It is about making a difference and conducting “real work.” And, finally, it is about you! So, are you interested in reconnecting with old friends and making new ones? Do you need more information about what we are doing and where we are going? If so, contact Heidi Breen, at breen@augsburg.edu. Welcome! New members join Alumni Board At the June meeting of the Augsburg Alumni Board, Buffie Blesi ’90, ’97 MAL, began her term as president. The other officers are: Joyce Miller ’02, vice president; Carolyn Spargo ’80, secretary; Chad Darr ’04, treasurer; and Barry Vornbrock ’96 MAL, past president. Three new members joined the Alumni Board at this meeting: Daniel Hickle ’95 graduated with a major in journalism and a minor in economics. At Augsburg, he wrote for the Echo and interned with the Career Services Office, where he worked on a monthly newsletter for graduating seniors. He also worked off campus with autistic adults and children to help them develop socialization skills. Hickle owns and operates Fortis Agency, a full service insurance brokerage, in Brooklyn Park. On the Alumni Board, he would like to help further Augsburg’s mission in the community. Jim Kline ’01 MAL, served as a student representative on the Graduate School Committee. He received his bachelor’s degree from Southwest College in Winfield, Kan.; he is a retired Marine Corps colonel, and has 35 years of leadership and management experience. Kline is vice president of operations at SICO America Inc. in Minneapolis, and is responsible for the operations of three factories and product development. He is serving on the Alumni Board to show his support for liberal arts education. Lee Anne (Hanson) Lack ’67 had double majors in German and English. While attending Augsburg, she wrote for the Echo, sang in the Women’s Choir, was involved in theatre, and helped plan many events, including the Honors Day Assembly, Religious Emphasis Week, and the Spring arts event. Known as having a knack for making people laugh, she values diversity, justice, and kindness. Lack is an assistant financial associate in charge of financial products and service sales at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans in Golden Valley. On the Alumni Board, she wants to remain connected in a meaningful way and make a significant contribution to the school she loves. The mission of the Alumni Board is to support and serve Augsburg College in its stated mission and to actively promote involvement of alumni and their giving of time and resources to the College and the Alumni Association. Buffie Blesi ’90, ’97 MAL President, Augsburg Alumni Board FALL 2007 27 705384_CATALOG:705384_CATALOG 11/20/07 7:22 PM Page 30 ALUMNI NEWS Experience Spain and Portugal—March 2008 Visit Greece and Turkey—October 2008 You are invited to join an Augsburg alumni group to visit Portugal, Morocco, and Spain, from March 27–April 6, 2008. Alumni and friends are invited to join religion professors Phil Quanbeck II, accompanied by his wife, Augsburg regent Dr. Ruth Johnson, and Mark Tranvik for educational travel in October to the cradle of western civilization and early Christianity, Greece and Turkey. The 11-day tour begins and ends in Lisbon, Portugal, and includes two nights in Lisbon, two nights in Madrid, two nights in Tangier, two nights in Seville, and one night in Granada. All along the way stops will be made for site visits. The land portion of this trip is $1499 each based on double occupancy. A few single supplements are available for an additional $319. Airfare is additional, and can be booked by you or arranged for you. Current airfare with Trafalgar Air is approximately $995. For further information and a brochure, contact the alumni office with your name and address at alumni@augsburg.edu. To reserve a place on the tour, a $200 deposit is required; if you choose Trafalgar Air for your round-trip airfare, an additional $100 is needed. Reservations must be made by December 10 and space is limited. This tour is sponsored by Augsburg A-Club, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Augsburg. The tour begins in Istanbul, the capital of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires and travels along the Aegean coastline to the port of Kusadasi. From there, a two-night cruise through the Greek islands of Patmos, Rhodes, and Santorini arrives in Athens. This study tour explores the history, culture, and legacy of the Greco-Roman world and cities associated with the Apostle Paul and the rise of early Christianity in the Greek and Roman context. The tour looks at the legacy of the Byzantine Empire and considers the rise of the Islamic empire of the Ottoman Turks, with some attention to modern Turkey. The tour concludes with Athens and Corinth, with a visit to the Parthenon on the Acropolis and Mars Hill. Granada, Spain Athens, Greece The tour includes visits to museums, open air archaeological sites, and modern cities, with expert local guides. The tour leaders provide lectures and insight from their previous travel in this region and their fields of study and expertise. For further information contact Phil Quanbeck II at 612-3301006 or quanbeck@augsburg.edu. Santorini, Greece 28 AUGSBURG NOW 705384_CATALOG:705384_CATALOG 11/20/07 7:22 PM Page 31 CLASS NOTES 1951 1981 1989 1994 Rev. Leonard E. Dalberg, Buellton, Calif., is a retired pastor and was named California’s Volunteer of the Year by the California Association of Homes and Services for the Aged. His wife, Annabelle (Hanson) ’52 continues to serve as church organist. She began playing the piano for Sunday School as a teenager 65 years ago. The photo shows them at Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis in August 2006. Karla (Morken) Thompson, Pine Island, Minn., is a physical therapist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. In June 2007 she was certified as a clinical specialist in orthopaedic physical therapy and celebrated 26 years at Mayo Clinic. Her son, Danny, is an Augsburg sophomore. Jody K. Johnson earned a master’s degree in community counseling at University of Wisconsin-River Falls and works as a child protection social worker. She and her husband, Mike, have four children, ages 7 to 14. The two youngest are adopted from India and Korea and have special needs. Carley (Miller) Stuber, and her husband, William, Shakopee, Minn., welcomed the birth of their daughter, Carolyn Sophie, on March 30, pictured here with big sister Kirsten, 23 months. 1968 Gretchen (Strom) Schmidt, Ventura, Calif., has retired and began an 18-month road trip in July with her husband in their “fifth wheel.” At the end of the trip, they’ll settle in South Carolina. 1978 Julie Anne (Johnson) Westlund, Duluth, Minn., has been director of career services at the University of MinnesotaDuluth since 1988. This year she received the John Tate Award for Excellence in Advising from the University of Minnesota. jwestlund@umm.edu 1982 Laura (Lam) Redding, Samois-sur-Seine, France, has published Late Blossom, a chronicle of wartime Viet Nam, and a memoir of life, loss, and love. She is a refugee from Viet Nam, who graduated with a degree in business administration. Princeton University has identified Late Blossom as required reading for a new graduate course on the Viet Nam war era, and a university in Japan is also interested in using the book in their Southeast Asian Studies Department. In Paris, several book clubs have selected it for reading, and a French translation is expected soon. 1992 Heather (Wagner) Rand, Duluth, Minn., was a candidate for the District 3 Duluth City Council seat. She works as Duluth planning commissioner and chair of the citizen committee that developed the Duluth Comprehensive Land Use Plan. She is also a Duluth heritage preservation commissioner and a higher education commissioner. 1997 Paul Cicmil, Minneapolis, began in July as one of two undergraduate representatives (recruiters) for DeVry University in the Twin Cities at its Edina Center. Read more about Laura and Late Blossom at her blog, http://lauraonvietnam.blogspot.com Join the Augsburg Online Community • Keep in touch with classmates • Find out what’s happening on campus • Change/update your address and e-mail www.augsburg.edu/alumni FALL 2007 29 705384_CATALOG:705384_CATALOG 11/20/07 7:22 PM Page 32 CLASS NOTES Carolyn Herman ’05 and Tessa Flynn ’05 1998 2004 Jamie Larkin married Kelli Leick on Jan. 27, 2006; they live in White Bear Lake, Minn. On April 18, they welcomed the birth of their son, Jack Thomas. Kerry Lynn (Keller) married Cole Patrick Bryan ’03 on Aug. 25, 2006; and they live in St. Michael, Minn. Cole is in purchasing and sales with RoadRite Truck Sales. klkeller82@yahoo.com Carolyn Herman and Tessa Flynn, were honored June 22 by Admission Possible as the AmeriCorps Members of the Year at Admission Possible. AmeriCorps volunteers work with this program to help economically disadvantaged students gain college admission. Minneapolis mayor R.T. Rybak proclaimed June 22 as Carolyn Herman Day in Minneapolis, and June 24 as Tessa Flynn Day, for serving the citizens of Minneapolis admirably, with passion, pride, and unending commitment to [their high schools] and to [their] students. Herman worked at Patrick Henry High School and helped 34 seniors gain admission to college, and helped them raise nearly $175,000 in scholarships. Currently she is at the University of Hyderabad in India as a Rotary Ambassador Scholar studying literature. Flynn, worked at North High School and also helped 34 seniors gain admission to college, with nearly $250,000 in scholarships awarded. 1999 Rebecca Welle ‘04 and Laura Olson ‘89 Trudy Marie (Kueker) married Michael Howard on May 26, 2006; they live in Woodbury, Minn. She is an RN, CCRN for Healthways and Healtheast. tmhoward@mm.com 2000 Rev. Melissa (Moyle) Pohlman, Minneapolis, was one of the presiding ministers at the daily worship on Aug. 7 at the ELCA Churchwide Assembly in Chicago. She is the presiding minister at Christ English Church in Minneapolis. Rebecca Welle ’04 (left) and Laura (Henning) Olson ’89 (right) took a break from volunteering around the city with Meals-onWheels to visit the Auggieasaurus in Murphy Square. They both work at ING in downtown Minneapolis. Becky is also the women’s assistant cross country coach at Augsburg. 30 AUGSBURG NOW Harry Ford, Brooklyn Center, Minn., is director of Emerge Villages. Its program, Fathers and Children Together (FACT), which provides transitional housing for custodial fathers and their families, received a Family Strengthening Award from the United Neighborhood Centers of America/Annie E. Casey Foundation. A 2005 Y Sara Baufield ’05 married Justin Sorby on May 5 at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Wayzata, Minn. Sara is currently pursuing another bachelor’s degree in early childhood development at Minnesota State University-Mankato. Justin graduated in 2004 from North Dakota State University and works as a grain merchandiser for Archer Daniels Midland. They live in Mankato, Minn. 705384_CATALOG:705384_CATALOG 11/20/07 7:22 PM Page 33 2006 In Memoriam Emily Soeder, Washington, D.C., has been appointed an associate director in the White House Office of Presidential Speechwriting. For eight months, she worked for the assistant secretary in the Office of Legislation and Congressional Affairs at the U.S. Department of Education. During the summer she traveled to Haiti with a group working at an orphanage. Tungseth, Rev. Erling M. ’40, Cambridge, Minn., age 89, on July 21. Correction: In the summer issue’s note about Lauren Falk ’06 and her new business, Lauren B. Photography, her e-mail contact was omitted. You can reach her at laurenbfalk@aol.com. Waggoner, Sylvia (Haukeness) ’47, Seattle, Wash., on Oct. 3, 2006. Johnson, Wilgard “Will” ’57, Lexington, Ky., age 75, on July 25. Calderwood, David ’50, Birchwood, Minn., age 81, on Sept. 18, of cancer. SEND US YOUR NEWS AND PHOTOS Please tell us about the news in your life, your new job, move, marriage, and births. Don’t forget to send photos! For news of a death, printed notice is required, e.g. an obituary, funeral notice, or program from a memorial service. Send your news items, photos, or change of address by mail to: Augsburg Now Class Notes, Augsburg College, CB 146, 2211 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN, 55454, or e-mail to alumni@augsburg.edu. You can also submit news to the Augsburg Online Community at www.augsburg.edu/alumni. Full name Maiden name Schmidt, David Has ’85, Phoenix, Ariz, age 47, on Sept. 27. Class year or last year attended Street address City, State, Zip Is this a new address? ❑ Yes ❑ No Home telephone E-mail Okay to publish your e-mail address? ❑ Yes ❑ No Employer Position Work telephone Is spouse also a graduate of Augsburg College? ❑ Yes ❑ No If yes, class year Spouse’s name Maiden name Your news: “Auggie is an action verb” t-shirts were worn by all first-year students on City Service Day. FALL 2007 31 705384_CATALOG:705384_CATALOG 11/20/07 7:22 PM Page 34 VIEWS Auggie women who participated in sports prior to 1988, when athletic letters were first awarded to women, were honored with framed “A” letters at an event in September that celebrated 35 years of varsity women’s athletics at Augsburg. A maroon-letter day for Auggie women athletes by Augsburg News Service and Betsey Norgard September 28 was a special day for 78 Auggie women who competed in sports at Augsburg prior to 1988, the year in which the first athletic letters were awarded to women. They finally received their letters as well. The dinner that evening celebrated 35 years of varsity women’s athletics at Augsburg, as well as the rich history of women’s athletics prior to the Title IX era. In 1972 Augsburg’s varsity women’s basketball and volleyball teams were started, along with gymnastics and tennis. The celebration event started in the LaVonne Johnson Peterson Health and Physical Education Center, named for “Mrs. Pete,” the longtime instructor, women’s athletic director, and coach of the famed “Auggiettes” basketball team of the mid-1950s. Following dinner, current female student-athletes led a Parade of Champions from Kennedy Center to Hoversten Chapel, accompanied by a brass band. In a ceremony there, the alumnae received framed maroon A’s and a place in Augsburg’s sports history. Though the varsity era of Auggie women’s athletics began in 1972, there have been women’s College dating to the mid-1920s. From the 1940s to the 1970s, there were numerous intramural sports sponsored for women, including the Auggiettes basketball team. They competed in the Minneapolis Park Board league and compiled a 125-5 record in 15 seasons from 1950 to 1965. At Homecoming in October, the unbeaten Auggiettes team of 1956-57, celebrating its 50th anniversary, was honored with induction as a group into the Augsburg Athletic Hall of Fame. In an article printed in the Star Tribune following the celebration event, assistant athletic director Marilyn Florian ’76 recounted how, on her first day of classes at Augsburg, she asked then-athletic director Joyce Pfaff ’65 when volleyball practice would begin, assuming there was a team. Florian said Pfaff then started and coached a team, learning the sport as she went. “She knew we had talent and desire,” Florian said. “We just needed the opportunity and we’re all grateful we got it.” This was a sentiment echoed throughout the evening’s athletic festivities. For more about women’s athletics, go to www.augsburg.edu/athletics. Current female student-athletes led a Parade of Champions from Kennedy Center to Hoversten Chapel, where the alumnae athletes were honored and awarded athletic letters. 32 AUGSBURG NOW 705384_CATALOG:705384_CATALOG 11/20/07 7:22 PM Page 35 CALENDAR For music information, call 612-330-1265 For theatre ticket information, call 612-330-1257 For art gallery information, call 612-330-1524 February 22–April 4 Augsburg Art Department Faculty Exhibition NOVEMBER Gage Family Art Gallery, Oren Gateway Center Reception: Friday, Feb. 22, 5– 7 p.m. Artist talk: March, TBA November 30 Velkommen Jul Celebration 10:15 a.m.—Chapel Service, Hoversten Chapel 11 a.m.—Scandinavian treats and gifts, Christensen Center January 20 2008 Convocation Series 20th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation Ekwueme Michael Thelwell, “Visions of a Just Society: Dr. King’s Legacy” 1 p.m., Hoversten Chapel November 30–December 1 That All May Have Light 28th Annual Advent Vespers: A service of music and liturgy 5 and 8 p.m. each night Central Lutheran Church, Minneapolis For seating envelopes, 612-330-1265 JANUARY February 28-29 2008 Convocation Series FEBRUARY February 1-10 The Visit by Friedrich Durrenmatt; transl. by Maurice Valency Guest directed by Luverne Seifert ‘83 Feb. 1, 2, 7, 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. Feb. 3 and 10 at 2 p.m. Tjornhom-Nelson Theater January 11–February 22 Contemporary Native American Art Christensen Center Art Gallery Artist reception: Friday, Jan. 18 Artist presentation: TBA January 16–February 1 Augsburg Art Club Exhibition Student Art Gallery, Christensen Center February 29–April 4 Kelly Connole, Where the Sky Meets the Earth Ceramic installation Artist Reception: Friday, Feb. 29, 5:30–7:30 p.m. Artist Presentation: TBA (group show) Gage Family Art Gallery, Oren Gateway Center Reception: Friday, Jan. 18 Artist talk: TBA Barbara Harman: Prints, MixedMedia Drawings, and Artist Books Batalden Seminar in Applied Ethics “Reinhold Niebuhr for the 21st Century” Rev. Robin Lovin, Cary McGuire University Professor of Ethics, Southern Methodist University Feb. 28—7:30 p.m., Hoversten Chapel Feb. 29—10 a.m., Hoversten Chapel February 15-16 2008 Convocation Series Dr. Ned Hallowell Feb. 15, “Worry” 3:30 p.m., Hoversten Chapel Feb. 16, “CrazyBusy” Noon, Hoversten Chapel MARCH March 11-14 The Exception and the Rule by Bertolt Brecht, transl. by Eric Bentley Guest directed by Warren C. Bowles March 11, 12, 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. Foss Studio Theater FALL 2007 705384_CATALOG:705384_CATALOG 11/20/07 7:22 PM Page 36 Our college in the city Augsburg has gone through dramatic changes over the past three years, including new turf on the football field and the addition of the Kennedy and Oren Gateway Center buildings, which have given the College a new look from the air. Photograph by Stephe
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Show more T V .a The Magazine of Augsburg College English 111 Bishop Marl< Hanson Annual report Velkommen Jul sweets Homecoming 2009 Professor Lisa Jacl< 'J !., þ Ir possrible Editor Betsey Norgard norga rd@a ugsbu rg.ed u Creative Director Kathy Rumpza '05 MAL ru mpza@augsburg.edu from President Pribbenow Creative Associate-Editorial Wendi Wheeler'06 wheelerw@a ugsbu rg.ed u Creative Associate-Design Jen Nagorski'08 nagorski@augsburg.edu Photographer Stephen Geffre geff re@a ugsburg.edu . few years ago my good friend and predecessor as Augsburg's president, Bill Frame, introduced me to Burton Clark's work on the concept of saga as it relates to the distinctive character and identity of colleges and universities. A saga, according to Clark, is more than story-all of us a have stories. A saga is more of a mythology-a sense of history and purpose and direction that is told in vocabulary and narrative that accounts for a college's DNA, its essence even-and it abides in the people, programs, and values that define an institution. Clark contends that not every institution has a saga. Sometimes this is a function of not being true to founding values. At other times it can be occasioned by a change of location or core mission. Still other institutions have not found a way to link theìr pasts, presents, and futures in a coherent narrative. I believe firmly that Augsburg does have a saga, and it runs deep in the culture and meaning of our work here together. My exploration of Augsburg's rich history has surfaced several themes that are central to our saga. I think you will recognize them: founders who believed that education should be for all, no matter their circumstances, and that the quality of that education should be of the highest order because that is what God expects of those faithful servants who have been given the gift to teach. This is our distinctive gift for the world, an educational experience like no other available to those who might otherwise not have the opportunity. This is our distinctive gift for students from many different backgrounds and experiences. This is our distinctive gift to have a community in which access to education is celebrated and encouraged and, yes, even demanded. We dare not keep back any of the educational opportunity with which we have been entrusted because it is our distinctive gift from our You will read in the following rent students and alumni who have been welcomed at Augsburg and offered a demanding and relevant education that serves them for a lifetime. ln these stories I trust that you will find-as I have come to know in my experience here-that our saga, our DNA, our values, and character lead us to pursue the pursuit of freedom through a liberal arts approach to learning, by serving our neighbor and the world, and by the centrality of faith to our vision Augsburg experience available to all who will be formed by our college's rare and distinctive vision of education for lives of meaningful work and faithful of education. service. lt's a saga worth retelling and celebrating! Another central theme in our saga is powerfully illustrated in the articles in this issue of the Augsburg's high-quality education accessible to all learning, and service. Our commitment to an accessible education is a remarkable legacy from our Jeff Shelman shelman@a ugsbu rg.edu Sports lnformation Director Don Stoner stoner@augsburg.ed u l)irector of Alumni and Constituent Relations Kim Stone stonek@a ugsbu rg.ed u wwwaugsburg.edu I I Augsburg Nowis published by Augsburg College f I PAUL C. PRIBBENOW, PRESIDENT I i 221 1 Riverside Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55454 0pinions expressed in Augsburg Now do not necessarily reflect official College policy. lr I l ll I tssN 1058-1545 Send address corrections to Advancement Services cB t42 Augsburg College 2211 Riverside Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55454 hea lyk@a ugsb We believe deeply in making those who seek to learn at the intersections of faith, Director of l{ews and Media Services pages about cur- ever more avidly a commitment to making an /Vor.,r¡. barnesb@a ugsburg.ed u ancestors and our gracious and loving God. Augsburg is shaped by an immigrant sensibility, by Augsburg Webmaster//far 0nline Bryan Barnes u rg.ed u E-mail: now@augsburg.edu Telephone: 612-330-1 181 Fax:612-330-1780 fall 2009 Features English 111 compiled by Wendi Wheeler '06 Velkommen Jul's sweet traditions compiled by Betsey Norgard Finding perspective by Jeff Shel man Iliscovering joy in the challenges of leadership by Jeff Shelman Making Augsburg possible by Wendi Wheeler '06 Annual report to donors, 2008-09 ct) +, É -(¡) +) -O (J Depa rtments 4 Around the Ouad 6 Spotlight-Trip to Egypt I Auggies on the field g It takes an Auggie 12 Auggie voices 't3 Homecoming 2009 47 Alumni news 52 Class notes 56 My Auggie experience 0n the cover Juventino Meza Rodriguez arrived in St. Paul from Mexico at age 15 Through determination, hard work, and a lot of support, he's one of the many students helped into college by Admission Possible. 6 ffi ¡iFiw All photos by Stephen Geffre unless otherwise indicated. 6 (*, fi Wg First-year day students began their semester with City Service Day, spending an afternoon working on I prolects in the neighborhoods around Augsburg. ffiH ì llFrtar*-.- .l.<^?* oY 4 't &^t around the Augsburg keeps going green Sustainability Awareness Month September on campus not only included the beginning of fall classes, but a month-long series of events and activities designed to raise awareness and change habits related to sustai nabi I ity. Sustainability Awareness Month (SAM) was the brainchild of Augsburg students, several of whom participated in faculty-led study abroad programs, including Sustainable Cities in North America with Professors Lars Christiansen and Nancy Fischer in the summer of 2008. After students in the course worked with A'viands to create a composting program in Augsburg's dining facilities last year, their next step toward a more environmentally friendly and sus- r r¡ I f =l JæI trE æ E ßE ffi Ll mE E fl fl G Augsburg was the afternoon location of the West Bank Farmers Market each week, bringing fresh, locally-grown vegetables to the Augsburg community. tainable campus was a month of events. "We want this to bring the campus together," said senior Kjerstin Hagen, a leader on the project. "lt takes all of us to e make this happen." Each week was centered around a different theme, with tabling, information, activities, and speakers, including nationally known author and activist, Bill McKibben. The themes for SAM were waste reduction and management, alternative trans- portation, alternative energy and consumption, and connecting communitìes through food. Community Garden and Farmers Market Augsburg's community garden increased this summer as an additional area was turned into garden plots. A total of 40 plots grew produce and flowers for the Augsburg community and neighborhood residents and organizations. didn't grow their own vegetables in the commugarden, nity fresh produce was available each week on campus at the West Bank Farmers Market, a project of the Brian Coyle Augsburg students joined 5,000 groups around the world that marked the lnternati0nal Day of Climate Action sponsored by 350.0rg. The number signifies the highest safe level of carbon emissions in parts per million. For those who Center and Augsburg Campus Kitchen. Three farm families sold their locally-grown and eco-friendly vegetables and herbs during the summer and into the early cold fall at Brian Coyle Center in bring about action to reduce atmospheric carbon emissions to 350 ppm, deemed the highest safe level by NASA scientists. Auggie students led bikers to the State Capitol for a rally on the Capitol lawn, sponsored by the Will Steger Foundation, Oxfam, 1Sky, and Augsburg in support of global climate change action. Rep. Betty the morning and at Augsburg by Foss Center in the afternoon. McOollum and Rep. Keith Ellison, among other legislators, told those gathered to "keep your voices loud." 350 lnternational l)ay of Climate Action Augsburg students planned a full day on October 24 as part of the lnternational Day of Climate Action, the project of Bill The bikers arrived back on campus in time to join a crowd at halftime on the footballfield for a photo that was posted online at McKibben and 350.0rg. Activities around the world aimed to and Day Student Body Government. 4 www.350.org. The halftime event was sponsored by Campus Ministry Augsburg Now I 7- Mayor meets with students After returning from New Zealand last summer, Richmond Appleton '09 was so enthusiastic that he wrote a letter t0 Minneapolis mayor R.T. Rybak. Applelon was in l{ew Zealand lor five weeks with 25 students led by biology professor Brian Corner and political science professor loe Underhill to study Biodiversity and Environmental Politics. "tveryone is aware of the environment, of sustainability, of food production, and energy use. From the north island to the south island, everything is consistent." Appleton, a senior environmental studies maior, Ever Cat Fuels in lsanti, Minn., opened its plant t0 produce biodiesel from the Mcgyan process, which has student, faculty, and alumni r00ts at Augsburg. Ever Cat Fuels opens in lsanti Minneapolis. He contacted Rybak, a strong sup- What began as a student research project in a Science Hall laboratory made another step toward changing how fuel will be produced in the future when Ever porter of sustainability efforts, who welcomed Cat Fuels held a grand opening for its biodiesel plant in late September. wanted to bring ideas from l{ew Zealand back to such a meeting. Kjerstin Hagen'10, an American lndian studies major who studied urban sustainability last summer in Portland, 0re., and Vancouver, 8.C., joined The plant, located about 40 miles north of campus in lsanti, Minn., is expected to produce about 3 million gallons of biodiesel per year when fully operational. lt represents the first large-scale application of the Mcgyan process of making biodiesel. The Mcgyan process came out of research by Augsburg undergraduate and Appleton at the meeting. She was one of the stu- Rhodes scholar Brian Krohn'08 and creates biodiesel from waste oils. The process dents involved in implementing Augsburg's com- doesn't require food stock to work and doesn't create any waste products. The Mcgyan process-named for Ever Cat Fuels founder and Augsburg alumnus posting program and planning Sustainability Awareness Month. Ihe students shared their travel experiences with Rybak and told him about ongoing sustainability efforts at Augsburg, many of which were initiated by students. "Augsburg is doing exactly what I believe in," Rybak said. The three agreed that informing and educating the community is an important factor in promoting urban sustainability. Rybak encouraged Appleton Clayton McNeff '91, Augsburg chemistry professor Arlin Gyberg, and Ever Cat scientist Ben Yan-has certainly attracted a lot of attention. "When I see something like this, it's everythingthat we talk about in Washington," said U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who spoke at the grand opening. McNeff said Ever Cat Fuels is already planning to expand its facility in lsanti. ln addition, the company is licensing the Mcgyan process, and it is expected that other biodiesel facilities will be built across the country and the world. McNeff also said that a donation to Augsburg's planned Center for Science, Business, and Religion will be made for each gallon of biodiesel sold. and Hagen to sign up for one of the city's committees so that they could continue lheir work outside of Augsburg. 22nd Annual Nobel Peace Prize Forum Striving for Peace: A Question 0f Will March 5-6, 2010 at Augsburg College Honoring 2008 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Martti Ahtisaari lnternational peace negotialor and former president of Finland www.peaceprizeforum.org Sponsored by Augsburg College, Augustana College (Sioux Falls), Concordia College (Moorhead), luther College, and St. 0laf College Fall 2009 5 around the Augsburg's first travel to Egypt As a child, I spent most of my summers in Egypt. When I became language and culture. After learning about the history of Nubia and director of the Pan-Afrikan Center, I proposed taking students to Egypt so they could study in a country with both a rich history and current events of interest. After a year-and-a-half of planning and its relationship to Egypt, the students spent the day with a Nubian community located in Aswan. We later ventured to Hurghada, a city on the Red Sea located in the Eastern Desert. We drove over an hour to visit a Bedouin community with only 30 members. Due to the harsh nature of the desert, all of their water comes from a local well, and they raise the animals needed to survive. We shared a meal with this community, which allowed the students to experience the vast expanse and isolation of the desert. lt was eye-opening to see what it takes to survive there. 0ur trip to Egypt evoked a lot of thoughts and feelings within our students. They had to interact with people who speak different languages, practice different religions, and come from a very differ- collaborating with Professor Phil Adamo, who teaches ancient history at Augsburg, we arrived last May in Cairo wilh 22 students. We began our journey in Africa's largest city, a 1,OOO-year-old metropolis that is home to more than 20 million people. Beyond Cairo, our three-week excursion took us through Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan, and Hurghada. 0ur two courses covered Ethnicity and ldentity in Ancient and Modern Egypt, focusing on Egypt's ancient past and exploring its modern identity, including a discussion of religion. Although Egypt has an overwhelming Muslim majority there is also a significant Orthodox Christian community. As such, students visited some of the oldest lslamic mosques and Christian churches and monasteries in the world. 0ne stop was Al-Azhar University and mosque, which is one of the oldest higher education institutions in the world. We later went to the Hanging Church, one of the sites said to have been visited by Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Outside of Cairo, we visited St. Makarios Monastery, another monastery on the Holy Family's travels through Egypt. ln discussing Egypt's place in the ancient world, we acknowledged that ancìent Egyptian society is often over-romanti- cized, Ieading to a diff iculty in reconciling the past with the current state of affairs. To give context and help students understand the many changes Egypt has undergone, we explored Egypt's relations with its neighbors, both past and present. Our f irst stop, Abu Simbel, is an ancient temple built by the Egyptians, in an area then known as Nubia, to show Egypt's dominance in the region. Although Nubia is no longer a separate kingdom, the Nubian people have a distinct 6 Augsburg Now È ent worldview. We challenged stereotypes, explored history, and dug deep into what it means to be an American traveling overseas. cities, resorts, mountains, and deserts on our quest to learn more about Egypt. lt was a wonderful experience to take students to the place where my family originated, and I look forward to possibly going back. We traveled through MOHAMED SALLAM Director of the Pan-Afrikan Center and instructor in the Departments of Sociology and History a7- Two new regents elected to board The Augsburg Corporation, at its annual meeting in September, elected two new members to the Board of NEW Bt00MlNGIf)l{ CEI{TER-Augsburg students can now study toward an MBA or a Master of Arts in Leadership degree in Bloomingon at St. Stephen Regents and re-elected six lutheran Church, conveniently located near l-494 others. and France Ave. For graduates of nearby Elected to a four-year term on the Augsburg Board of Regents: Ann Ashton-Piper (above left) Ann Ashton-Piper is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and has worked extensively in the information technology field and is president of The Bridgie Group, a small lT consulting firm. She is active in her church, Peace Lutheran Church in Bloomington, where she recently chaired the Call Committee. She and her husband, Ken, who is an architect, are also active in theìr community, supporting local nonprofit and charitable organizations such as Lake Country School, Groves Academy, and the Children's Theater Company. They have five children and live in Bloomington. Normandale Community Gollege, a bachelor's degree completion program (AA to BA) i¡ communi- cation studies or business administration is planned at the new Bloomington Center. NEW S()ClAl- W0R|íMBA DUAL DEGREE-A new MSWMBA dual degree is specifically designed for MSW alumni who completed the Program I)evelop- ment, Policy, and Administration (PDPA) c0ncentra- tion; it will offer the knowledge, experience, and values necessary for success in both business and human services systems. Lisa Novotny'80 (above right) URBAII DEBATE IEAûUE AT AUûSBURG-llow part Lisa Novotny'80 is vice president, Human Resources at General Mills, and Augsburg's Sabo Genter for Citizenship and Learn- has responsibility for human resource strategy and leadership across the sup- ing, the Minnesota Urban Debate league (MNUI)L) ply chain and iechnology organization. Prior to General Mills, she held similar positions for Dain Bosworth and First Bank System. Novotny received her sponsors six high school programs and three junior Bachelor of Science degree in social work and Spanish from Augsburg College St. Paul, serving several hundred students, teach- ol high school debate programs in Minneapolis and in 1980 and a Master of Arts in industrial relations from the University of Min- ers, and coaches. lt is one ol the college-readiness nesota. She and her husband, Rev. lVìark Flaten, are members of Edina Community Lutheran Church. They have two daughters; one of them is a current partnerships Augsburg supp0rts t0 provide access to underserved and low-income high school stu- Augsburg sophomore. dents in the Twin Cities. Elected to a second, six-year term was: '65, chairman, Swenson Anderson Financial Group "LlVE l-lFE . Dan Anderson AT THE STRETï LEVEI"-Day student body president Sam Smith welcomed first-year Elected to second, four-year terms were: Hagfors, founder and president (retired), Norsen, lnc. . Jodi Harpstead, chief operating officer, Lutheran Social Service of lVìinnesota . Dean Kennedy'75, president, TFI Securities . Marie McNeff, academic dean (retired) and professor emerita of education, . Norman . Augsburg College Paul Mueller'84, physician and chair of internal medìcine, Mayo Clinic students at the opening convocation with a mes- sa!e: "At Augsburg my life and my learning have been enriched by the constant reminder thal the city and the community are the largest classrooms you can find. ... Where I currently live, on the l3th floor of Mortensen Hall, the view of downtown Minneapolis is both beautiful and intimidating. Up that high, it's impossible to make out faces or street signs. At street level, though, life in the .,ì.;i; .:iii:¡ l1 ;i;i ;,; i,,'r!i i ¡ f\l¡;:.;! "\'J l i, ; i ¡ r:r i i i, :.,i t r,' r' i ¡I I r,,. i: ¡i t I ;!'.¡iiì;:ì : (i,;:lt!l:,¡lllt t'i:0ìli:rlr j ;:r::rìrriûli: j:r, ii ii;ltilr, r'.,i1Ìr Cedar-Riverside and Seward neighborhoods ¡!{¡ 1' doesn'l seem as complicated, foreign, or hectic as it appears from the bedroom. My hope [is that I youJ will evenlually learn to live life in the city at iiq¡i'r'jr: i ;r,,1, slreet level." Fall 2009 7 r: fl H IIütrNrcNER Þ ru 'j" I 1 tl Þ t¡ ¿t I ,,,i it takes an Campus Kitchen wins youth philanthropy award {ugsburg's Campus Kitchen program was honored by the Association of Fundraising Professionals with the Outstanding Youth Award for 2009 at National Philanthropy Day in Minneapolis in November. Augsburg students were recognized for the program they largely plan and run that serves more than 1,700 meals each month to low-income and homeless persons, and communities in need in the Cedar-Riverside and Phillips neighborhoods. The student leadership team of 8-12 Augsburg student volunteers provides the essential component for the program-people power. Under direction of the staff coordinator and two student interns, the team coordinates other volunteers for three cooking shifts and six food deliveries each week. Meals are prepared, stored overnight, and delivered the following day. The students also gìve of their heart, providing conversation and offering companionship to the individuals they serve. The Campus Kitchen at Augsburg College was established in October 2003 and is one of only 15 Campus Kitchen organizations around the country. The program brings together the college dining service, local community groups, and individuals to plan, prepare, The Campus K¡tchen at Augsburg received the y0uth philanthr0py award, recognizing lhe work ol the students and volunteers who serve 1,700 meals per month in the neighborhoods around Augsburg. deliver, and serve meals. ln the past two years, Campus Kitchen has expanded its activities: . A'viands food service-From their arrival at Augsburg ìn June 2008, A'viands, a local food service provider, has embraced Campus Kitchen and provides access to food that would otherwise be thrown away. Donations also come from community food- . . Summer Garden and Nutrition Education Project-Augsburg students teach neighborhood youth from the Brian Coyle Community Center and Somali Confederation about health, nutrition, garden- banks and other institutions. . Communìty Supported Agriculture (CSA)-Campus Kitchen is the site coordinator for all Augsburg CSA shares and receìves six shares through Ploughshare Farm's Food for Folk Project. Community garden-Over three years, Augsburg's community garden has provided space for neighborhood residents, Augsburg employees, and community organizations to grow their own food. ing skills, and cooking nutritious meals. . West Bank Farmers Market-ln partnership with the Coyle Center, local farmers selltheir produce once a week during the summer in the morning at Coyle Center and in the afternoon at Augsburg-and often donate unsold food to Campus Kitchen. . Service-learning-Augsburg history students get hands-on learning about how resources are collected, distrìbuted, and controlled in the "living text" of Augsburg's Campus Kitchen. ln its six years, Campus Kitchen has been the recipient of three awards recognizing the program's outstanding service and achievements: Student Organization of the Year, given by Augsburg College; Harry Chapin Self-Reliance Award, given by World Hunger Year in 2OO4; and the Great ldea Award, given by America's Promise. Read more about Campus Kitchen at www. a ugsbu rg. ed u/cam puskitchen. BTTSEY NORGARD flr v View more photos and learn more about why Campus Kitchen was nominated for the youth philanthropy award at www.augsburg.edu/now Fall 2009 I t tr3 /,) il d a Å il ru ã E u Ê m Éì ø ry ffi N ruG E ffi ¡E il ¡i Ë I æl ry = E_f re Grerc ú dE FG ¡E re @t ¡ E M E E E r f a a ù o C E ul.umtlIl ttÈrunrarñt^EREEI ffi ffi ffi I ffi tr il !a Z ET H E¡ r) I n I il l¡ E f r'l ¡ ffi ffi ffi Hffifl m E $ ffi fl t7 E age 77, Herb Chilstrom '54 got an offer he couldn't refuse. The retired ELCA presiding bishop was invited to serve as interim director of the Linnaeus Arboretum at Gustavus Adolphus College while its director is overseas for ayear. The transition from Chilstrom's 50-plus years as pastor and bishop to administrative gardener, he AI tells his friends, was easy: "l'm going from tending flocks to tending phlox." Chilstrom gained an appreciation and love for gardening from his mother, a gardener ahead of her time who, along with her husband, pul organically grown food on their table. He pursued that interest in retirement when he studied to become a .fu1 * .t master gardener. "lt turned out to be one of the most enjoyable educational experiences l've ever had," he says. When the Chilstroms moved to a townhome in St. Peter, Minn., Herb volunteered his services to the arboretum. For seven years he nurtured flowerbeds back to blooming beauty and created a vegetable garden behind the restored settlers' cabin-which was a necessity for every settler, as well as his own family, During this time the arboretum began to restore more than 80 acres back to its native prairie. Now as interim director, he has enjoyed launching "The Linnaeus Order of Nasturtiums," a cadre of volunteers who tend the arboretum's flora. lVlostly retirees, the order has "taken off like gangbusters," Chilstrom says. Despite the initiation, that is, which requires each volunteer to eat a nasturtium blossom laced with cream cheese. "People are almost begging to get into the order," says Chilstrom. He has recruited 20 volunteers in two months, and all have passed the initiation. For Chilstrom, this second "calling" also has theological roots. He says that while Lutherans consider Christ's life, death, and resurrection in the Second Article of the Creed as the heart of Christian faith, "we may have emphasized it to the point where we don't appreciate as much as we should the First Article, about creation as the gift of God." "Being involved in a place like the arboretum," Chilstrom continues, "gives me a chance to create some balance, to be committed to making this place as beautiful as it can be in a world that is quite broken, where we don't appreciate the gifts of nature, and where there's so much desecration of the environment." It's also a chance for some historical reflection. Chilstrom recounts how so many settlers, including his great-grandparents, arrived in lVìinnesota penniless and began breaking up the prairie, with disregard for Native peoples and their land. "Now when we recapture part of that into native prairie, we are helping people step back and think about what it was like for Native Americans to live here, how they survived in that setting, and the beauty of the prairie," he says. ln sum, Chilstrom says, "lfeel that in my retirement I've been uniquely blessed to be located in a place like this where I can think about some of these good ihings that are important to us." ,i lì i r{)lì{'/\,li) /\ Í,tlow E ¡ \ I \ti \l \ I HfIMECOMING 2OO9 September 28-0ctober 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. 0ueen Jamie Krumenauer and King Kevin Khottavongsa presided at the football game halftime festivities and cheered the Auggies despite their loss to Hamline, 38-28. Alums sampled classes from Augsburg professors, met fellow alumni authors, enjoyed their reunions, and ended the weekend with a bang at the fireworks display. Fall 2009 13 'Ëff'{ itr'¿ i 1 2009 Augg¡e Adventure 14 Augsburg Now DISTINGUISHEIl ALUMNI FIRST ]lECA]lE AWARIl Tove Dahl'84 and Curt Rice'84 Tove Dah l-Associate Professor, Psychology, University of Tromsø, Norway Curt Rice-Director, Center for Advanced Study in Theoretical Linguistics, University Brenda Talarico, '99 PA Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Program, Augsburg Col lege of TromsØ, Norway SPIRIT fIF AUGSBURG AWARD Phebe Hanson '50 Poet, teacher, founding member of The Loft Literary Center James E. Haglund, Augsburg Regent Emeritus and Parent President and Owner, Central Contai ner Corporation ; Co-owner of Spectrum Screen Printing Joyce (Anderson) Pfaff '65 Professor Emerita of Health and Physical Education, Augsburg College 2flO9 ATHLETIC HALL flF FAME Bob Arvold '82, Wrestlìng Joel Engel '87, lvlen's Basketball Matt Farley'88, Baseball Dallas Miller'88, lvìen's Hockey Ruth 0lson '60, Women's Basketball Sonja Slack Payne '91, Softbatt, Tennis Drew Privette '89, Football, Men's Hockey Richard Thorud '56 Daniel Roff '82, Football Retired engineer, Toro Company Stefanie Lodermeier Strusz '98, women's Basketball @ For more aboul Homecoming and the alumni award winners, go to www.augsburg.edu/now Fall 2009 15 THE DESTINATION IS THE SAME: EARNING A COLLEGE DEGREE. BUT THE PATHS TO THAT CAN BE AS DIFFERENT AS DAY AND WEEKEND/EVENING. For many, Augsburg College is a traditional liberal arts college with 18- to 22-year-olds ENGLISH living on or near campus. lt's the place where they went just a few months after graduating from high school and spent the next four years. There is another side to Augsburg as well. lt's one where classes are held on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and some evenings. ln this evening and weekend program, students are older, they are more likely to have a full-time job, and they often juggle more family responsibilities than traditional day students. They study in both Rochester and lVinneapolis, at four locations. While the two groups are demographically different, the education they receive is as close to the same as possible. For example, business majors in the day program take the same courses as business majors in the evening and weekend program at all locations. Where the education differs has more to do with the life experiences students bring to the classroom. As one way to see this, we talked to students and faculty members in a day and weekend section of English 111. This class, Effective Writing, is one that nearly every Augsburg student takes. As seen in their favorite books and authors, the younger day students tend toward escape fantasy and horror fiction, exploring the dark and the macabre. The older weekend/evening students show more interest in philosophy, psychology, and spìrituality-perhaps seekìng more understanding, meaning, and comfort their lives. Enjoy "meeting" these Augsburg students. COMPILED BY WENDI WHEELER 16 Augsburg Now in by the numbers EVENINû/WËEKENI) UNI|ERGRADUATE PR0GRAM (Minneapolis Campus) DAY UNDERGRAI)UATE PR()GRAM Total students enrolled: 809 Total students enrolled: 2,01 3 Average age: 35 Average age: Male/female rat¡o: 37/63 21 Male/female ratio: 50/50 Students of color: l5% Students of color (total): 25% Students of color (first-year class): 42% Fall 2009 17 & H m M@m ffi isG Eil tr \\¡ 6 fl H *'å iÀ . r t J --J J ì I -¡ {Ulli lli E}l e.J J sweet trad¡t¡ons Velkommen Jul is one of Augsburg's most popular traditions, a Scandinavìan welcome to the holiday season. Augsburg alumni and friends look forward each year to the splendid banquet of sweets and treats provided by the Augsburg Associates. Enjoy these cookie recipes that come from the hands and hearts of the Associates. Some recipes date back generations to family members who attended Augsburg Seminary in the late 1800s. JOIN US AT VELKOMIVìEN JUL ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, BEGINNING WITH CHAPEL AT 10:15 A.M. COMPILED BY BETSEY NORGARD Fall 2009 19 { { Grandma Rand's Krumkake 1 pt. whipping cream 1 c. sugar l tsp. vanilla 2 c. f|our Pinch of salt 1 c. milk Whip cream until stiff . Add sugar gradually. Mix vanilla and add flour and salt, which have been sifted together. Add milk slowly, beating constantly. Bake in krumkake iron, a teaspoon- ful at a time (no more). Remove from iron and roll immediately. Makes about 10 dozen. Fattigmann Berliner Kranser Þ 6 6 6 2 6 egg yolks, 3 egg whites Tbl. sugar Tbl. cream Tbl. melted butter 2 hard cooked egg yolks Il2 c. sugar 2 raw egg yolks 1 c. butter f 2-712 c. flour (use less) fat for frying cardamom seeds lour salt van Beat egg yolks and whites together until illa thick and lemon colored. Add sugar and Mash cooked egg yolks with fork. Add sugar and continue beating; add cream and beat again; blend in butter. Crush cardamom seeds to powder and add with enough flour to make a dough f irm enough to roll work into a wet and pasty mixture. Add raw egg yolks and mix well. Add butter and mix. Add flour, salt, and vanilla. Take dough about the size of a walnut and roll into pencil shape about seven inches long. Form a ring, overlap ends (like a pret- Roll thin as paper, cut into diamond shapes about 5 x sprinkle with powdered sugar. * Augsburg Now inches. Deep-fry brown. Drain on absorbent paper and e, 20 2-Il2 in hot fat 2-3 minutes or until golden zel). Dip in raw egg white, then into crushed loaf sugar. Bake a|325 degrees until light brown. Mom's Rosettes 4,t I 1 1 I 2 eggs 1/4 tsp. salt 2 Tbl. sugar 3/4 c. milk (can use whole or skim) .# dü Il4 c. waler 1 tsp. vanilla 1 c. f lour canola or vegetable oil for deep frying Heat oil in a deepfryer to 375 degrees. (Be sure to have a thermometer in the oil as you fry the rosettes and maintain an average of 375.) Put the rosette iron in the oil as it heats-a hot iron and oil temperature are most important for crisp rosettes. Jule Spritz { 1 c. butter 1 tsp. almond extract 2-tl2 c. flour Batter: ln a deep bowl, lightly whip the eggs, salt, and sugar with a fork, just to mix. Don't overbeat it. Combine the milk, water, and vanilla. Alternately add 1/3 of the liquid and 1/3 of the flour to the egg mixture and repeat until all are mixed. lf the batter isn't smooth, put through a sieve to remove the lumps. 4 small egg yolks (or 3 large) 2/3 c. sugar 1/4 tsp. salt Cream sugar and butter, add almond extract and egg yolks and beat well. Add flour and salt. Put cookie dough in cookie press and press out cookies on cookie sheet. Decorate Lay out paper toweling on cookie sheets to cool the rosettes after frying. Have a bowl of sugar for dipping the hot rosette into after it comes off the iron. with red and green sugar. Bake about 12 minutes at 400 degrees. A couple of forks will be useful to remove the rosette from the iron. With hot oil and hot iron a|375 degrees, and absorbent cloth or several paper towels ready, quickly remove the rosette iron from the oil, quickly shake off any excess oil over the deepfryer, dab the iron on the paper towel, and quickly immerse the iron into the rosette batter-not going over the top edge of the rosette iron-and quickly return the iron to the deepfryer. After about 15-20 seconds in the oil for a light brown color, gently remove the rosette from the iron using a fork. Be sure to keep the iron in the oil heating as the rosette continues to brown; turn it with the forks to get uniform browning; and remove from the oil with the forks and place on paper toweling with the hollow side down to drain off any excess oil While warm, dip in sugar. Cool completely and store in large cookie tin in a cool place. Makes approximately 36 rosettes. Fall 2009 21 Ð perspective BY JEFF SHTLMAN I 22 Augsb s' Lisa Jack It was a summer of mood swings and wide-ranging emotions. ln May, Lisa Jack found herself on the cover of the los Angeles Times'Calendar section. The Augsburg psychology professor had a camera around her neck as is talk of a Paris showing of the photos "The majority of students, they enjoy being engaged and challenged," Jack said. "l love challenging them and to be that until two years ago were housed in a chal lenged. " basement box, Jack is far less interested than she was even this summer. That's because real life suddenly While Jack's photos have been seen across the globe and she has been inter- While the 36 photos of 0bama are now on display at Occidental, and there reappeared. 0n July 25, doctors told Jack's viewed by outlets ranging from The New York Times to the television show Exfra, Jack has never heard a word from mother that she has ovarian cancer. ln examining her family history, Jack and Obama or anyone at the White House. her sister were then told that they are ings with Obama in recent years, is all right with that. She understands the job he has to do and that the photos are from a long time ago. And she also has display at a hip West Hollywood art genetically predisposed for the disease. And because there isn't a way to screen for ovarian cancer, the only way for Jack to protect herself would be to have sur- gallery. gery herself. she sat cross-legged and dressed in black in the California sun. Her 1980 photographs of now-President Barack Obama-which were originally published in Time magazine-were about to go on She had become the photographer she wanted to be at the time she took those photos when they were both under- graduates at Occidental College. There was now enough buzz about her work for singer-songwriter Seal to check out the photos. Her photographs captured what she has described as Obama's youth and playfulness. And she knew she wanted some sort of platform." With Jack needing to help provide care for her mother in New York and planning for a significant medical procedure of her own, Jack was pictures. forced to adjust her teaching load at the last minute. Jack was not years. New camera in tow, she spent part of her summer in North Dakota shooting photos of professional rodeo cowboys and the livestock they ride. She began conversations about some photography projects. She was excited about rediscovering what she had once thought would be a career. "Once I purchased the camera, I went to practice at the IUniversity of able to teach an AugSem first-year seminar and is llmited to one psychology internship course for upperclass students. "l was adamant that I teach this semester," she said. "l have to have a life. I can't be all cancer all the time. And I love to teach. I have a class of seniors and I know them all. lt'll be fun." Because while Jack's love of photography was rekindled Minnesota'sl Raptor Center," Jack said. "When I put everything in my computer, I said, '0h my God.' I didn't lose any when she unearthed the nearly 3O-year-old photos of vision. " Obama, she still wants to All was great, right? Not so fast. Because that part of the summer seems so long ago. some new-fou nd perspective. "lt's an ugly, horrible, heinous disease," Jack said. "They call it the silent killer. I've done a U-turn into a cancer activist. But maybe it was the point in finding those photos, to have to continue telling stories through That's why Jack began taking photographs again for the first time in many Jack, who has had two chance meet- teach. With an extremely outgoing personality and non-stop professor energy, Jack loves the classroom setting. Fall 2009 23 Mafk HanSOn calls it a "kicking and screaming" calling. The son of a parìsh pastor, Hanson had no interest in follow- difficult times, ELCA presiding bishop Mark Hanson '68 finds great joy in his calling and seeks to stay focused 0n Ggd's w3rk in the world. Even through ing his father into mìnistrY. Sure, Hanson went to Union Theologi- cal Seminary after graduating in 1968 from Augsburg with his wife, lone (Agrimson) '68, but ihat was onlY because he received a scholarship to try it for a year. Even when he f inished up at Union, Hanson went as far as to stand in line to regìster to begin graduate school classes in psychology before he realized that wasn't what he wanted to do with his life. "l ended up going to therapy for six months to f igure out what was going on ìn my lìfe," Hanson says. "And it was only after sìx months of therapy that realized I was f ighting, for all the wrong I reasons, the call to ministrY." Now, nearly 40 years later, Hanson f inds himself as the presìding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America at one of the most challenging times since the Lutheran Church in America, the American Lutheran Church, and the Association of Evangelical Lutheran Churches merged to form the ELCA in the late 1980s. The nation's financial instability has led to a downturn in contributions to the church. The nation's changing demographics have left the ELCA as a graying organization with ìts strength in parts of the natìon that aren't growing. And, in the wake of votes taken at August's Churchwide Assembly on topics of human sexuality and homosexual clergy in committed relationships, there are many individuals and congregations pondering whether the ELCA is the place for them. And despite the current challenges "I think that ìn anxious times that have dimensions of conf lict in them, the temptation ìs to go into enclaves of likeminded people to both reinforce the convictions one holds with those likeminded people, and often to articulate that those whom you are not in agreement with are so wrong," Hanson says. "l have worked to be very connected relationally. "ln a culture that is so polarized, facing the ELCA, Hanson loves his job. "l f ind great joy in what I do," especially around issues of personal Hanson says, while sitting in his 11th- morality, and tends to be increasingly f loor off ice that overlooks Chicago's 0'Hare lnternational Airport. "I use joy very intentionally. Joy, for me, has its source in my faith. I literally f ind great joy in this call. I told a group of pastors that I have the best call in the church and what was fun was that a bunch of them lìned up to argue with me about why theirs is better. I liked that." But Hanson acknowledges that these times are challenging. And that's why Hanson has spent-and will be spend- ing-a signif icant amount of time engag- fractious, contentìous, and too often mean-spirited, can we exemplify in our witness another way to live-together and honoring our dìfferences, but in the context of our unity?" J im Arends, a I97 4 Augsburg gradu- ate and current bishop of the LaCrosse lWisc.l Area Synod, saYS one of Han- son's biggest strengths as presiding bishop is his ability to communicate in general and to listen in particular. "lt is going to help, it can't but help," Arends says. "He respects you. I don't ing in conversation, even if the actions think I've ever seen anything even close at the Minneapolis Convention Center to disrespectful. With his authority and height, he's still able to make people be make things a little awkward and u ncomf ortable. comfortable and relax around hìm. That's tough with the height of his collar and the big cross he needs to wear." How does he do it? Hanson saYS some of it is because of what he learned at Augsburg. Because while there are challenges within the church, there are far Discovering in the Challenges of leadership BY JEFF SHELMAN Fall 't 2009 25 1l more sign if icant issues-poverty, dis- ease in third-world countries, and health concerns among them-that the ELCA is trying to tackle. "The call for us as Christians is not to be turned inward in conf lict with each schools of higher education. We have great colleges and universities in the church, but I think Augsburg has really positioned itself where I would want to see a college of this church to be." for work about 80% of the time. "There are some days when I've gone to the airport where I've given the United desk my driver's license and said, 'l forgot to look, where am I going again?"' Hanson other and miss this moment to be engaged in God's work in the world; And as Hanson progressed from parish pastor to bishop of the Saint Paul Area Synod to, now, presiding bishop, Augsburg gave me that perspective," he Hanson sees a thread that goes back to says. "Augsburg always reminded me that whatever is going on with you, Augsburg. will have a lot to do with continuing com- "My whole life has been shaped by the intersection of intellectual curiosity, faith, and how faith and intellect shape one for a life in leadership," Hanson says. "The phrase I use for what I got from Augsburg and Union is an unquenchable curiosity of faith and life. I've never stopped being curious. I think Augsburg fostered that. I'm going to be free to ask questions and to serve my neighbor, particularly the one who is struggling with issues of justice and munications, building relationships, and leading a church that has members asking serious questions about the future. While the conversations and e-mails aren't always positive from individuals concerned about the ELCA's actions, Hanson remains within your family, within the church, there is a world that calls you." That was true in the mid-to-late 1960s when Hanson studied sociology, and it is true now as Hanson also watches Augsburg as a parent. Four of his six children have or currently are attending Augsburg. His daughter Alyssa, an alumna of the College, is also teaching math in the Weekend College program. "When lone and I were at Augsburg, we were invited, encouraged, challenged to immerse ourselves in the city, CedarRiverside, North Minneapolis, and that has not stopped," he says. "0ur daughter who is a senior there now has been to Central America twice. The immersion and context have grown from the immediate Cedar-Riverside neighborhood to now the world. "l'm all 26 over the world looking at Augsburg Now says with a laugh. "That's pretty bad. I'm prepared for where I'm going, but there's a lot of travel." That travel, in the upcoming months, upbeat. "l am proud to serve in leadership right "l lead 70 million Luther- now," he says. ans in the world and lead the largest Lutheran Church in the United States; around Lake Harriet for Chicago's Edge- that's just an amazing thing that I am called into that sort of leadership. lf the criticism begins to take a personal toll, then I can no longer be an effective leader. I think that the gospel is too good news for me to get so discouraged that I can't, with brook neighborhood, he's rarely there. It's tough to be at home when you travel great passion, proclaim the good news of Jesus. " poverty." And Hanson has plenty of opportunities to be curious as presiding bishop. While he and lone have traded the area "We have great colleges and universities in the church, but I think Augsburg has really pos¡t¡gned itself where I would want t0 see a college of this church t0 be." rl I ï H ffi \t'/ith more than 4,000 students in its undergraduate and graduate programs, Augsburg College strives to create an intentionally diverse and vibrant community by welcoming students of varied backgrounds and experiences. For many of the students who come to Augsburg, being an Auggie is a dream come true because at one time in their lives, the idea of going to college was nearly impossible to imagine. That's where Admission Possible comes in. This program, which was founded in Minnesota in 1999 to help low-income high school students get into college, has brought more than 100 students to Augsburg since its found- H ing. Ihis fall, 63 Admission Possible alumni joined the Augsburg community as first-year students-more than any other private college in the country. E tr Admission Possible made Augsburg possible for these students. Not only has this program enriched the lives of students and their families, it has also benefited the Augsburg community. Finding Admission Possible Juventino "Juve" Meza Rodriguez'11 came to the U.S. from Mexico when he was 15 years old. Unlike his parents or siblings, Meza Rodriguez had been fortunate to attend school beyond the sixth grade and, though he did not speak English, he was excited m H m about continuing his education in a Minnesota high school. "l come from a low-income working family; my parents and their parents didn't go to school. My mom made a big push for education for her children because she wanted us to do something she wasn't able to do," he says. Meza Rodriguez tested into the ninth grade and began classes at Arlington High School in St. Paul. ln his neighborhood and in his family, no one had gone to college. "As kids we always said we want to be this or that," he says, "but realistically I wasn't thinking that college would be a possibility for me. And my parents of course didn't think it was an option either." ln his sophomore year, he dropped out of school, following his friends who had started working and were making money. "l was out of school for one week, and I did not enjoy life," he says. He asked his parents to help him get back into school, and after that week he appreciated his education more than he had before "l knew I wanted something more, but I wasn't sure what that was and I didn't have people around me who had done it either." With a renewed enthusiasm for high school, Meza Rodriguez asked a guidance counselor about college. "She told me I couldn't go," he says, but she eventually found a program for him and suggested he apply. That program was Admission Possible. From the moment he was accepted into the program, Meza Rodriguez was on his way to college, but he was in unfamiliar 28 Augsburg Now q F n Ð territory. "When I told my parents that I wanted to go to college, theyasked how I wasgoingtodo it. I said,'l have no idea."' Because his parents were unable to support him f inancially and because they had no experience with higher education, lVleza Rodriguez says they left many of the decisions about school up to him. "They would always say, 'Tu sabes lo que haces,'(You know what you're doing). But I didn't know what I was doing." Getting to Augsburg l-lis Admission Possible coach did know what to do to navigate the complicated and sometimes intimidating landscape of college application. Twice weekly in his junìor and senior years, lVIeza Rodriguez met with his coach and other students. He prepared for the ACT and learned how to select a college that matched his interests, complete the admissions applications, and apply for financìal aid including scholarships. Admission Possible also encouraged lVeza Rodriguez to make connections at schools by going on campus visits and attending education fairs. At one such fair for Latino students, he met Carrìe Carroll, Augsburg's assistant vice president of admissions. "When I got to Carrie's booth, I told her I had heard about Augsburg and she started asking me questions. We talked for two hours," he recalls. "She was very welcoming and showed an interest in me that other schools didn't bother to show." After their meeting, Carroll e-mailed lVleza Rodriguez and encouraged him to apply to Augsburg. "I applied, and Carrie called my AP coach within six days and said I had been admitted. I was the flrst student in my AP class to apply and the first to get accepted." il I I Carroll says Admission Possible students are attracted to Augsburg because of the f inancial aid that helps make college possible for more than 90% of traditional day college students. Two programs-Augsburg College Access Program (ACAP) and the Augsburg Promise are aimed at assisting f irst-generation and low-income students. ACAP provides a four-year grant for students who have participaled in a college readiness program. The grant covers the cost of luition not met with federal or state grants for students who are Minnesota residents, have an ACT score of 20 or belter, and have cunrulative grade point average of at least 3.25. lVlore a importantly, Carroll says studenls come because ALrgsburg has made an institutional commitrnent to providing access for nrany different types of studenls, to creating an intenlionally diverse cam pus, and to engaging students in service to the conrmunity. All of these commitments connect closely to Admission Possible values. "At Augsburg, we are aware of the obstacles some students have faced and will continue to face. We value our students." As Fall 2009 in 29 Meza Rodriguez's case, Carroll says often a student will make the choice to come to Augsburg, even though they have been accepted elsewhere, simply because the Augsburg staff takes the time to get to know them personally. accessible to anyone, regardless of his or her background or circumstances. Beyond admission onto their campuses." lt has also helped colleges and universities address much of the stigma that is attached to low-income stu_ Meza Rodriguez says that Admission possible has also changed campus atmospheres by introducing students who might not have considered college in the past. ',Ap helps colleges get out of their comfort zone," he says, "by welcoming more and more diversity Once students are accepted and begin their college studies, they still encounter d many challenges that can make staying jn school iffic u lt. dents, challenging the notion that they are low-achieving or unpre_ pared. ln fact, while the fall 2009 first-year class includes 40% ln the past, a team of Admission posstble staffers did some tracking and outreach to their alumni after they had started college. Most of their assistance had been reactionary, however, and they were often brought in when a student was in the midst students of color, the average ACT score and class rank have of a crisis. pared for success and dedicated to making the most of their college This year, Admission Possible has developed a structured col_ remained consistent among Augsburg's incoming classes over the past four years. Carroll agrees, adding that Admission possible students are pre_ on their individual campuses. experience. "These are smart, capable students who work very hard to succeed. They just need to be taught how to do this.', Meza Rodriguez is just one example of the motivated and tal_ Ben Pierson is the college coach at Augsburg this year. Having an office on campus is important because for Admissjon possible ented students who find a fit at Augsburg through coilege readiness programs. He received a president,s Scholarship, which recognizes alumni, "AP" means "help." Students know they will find a caring adult in Pierson as well as a reliable source of information academic achievement and leadership potential, and he is an Honors program student. ln his three years at the College, he has and support. also been a senator in student government, helped found a Latino lege program with coaches who work one-on-one with students Pierson works with Augsburg's director of retention, the Enrollment and Financial Services staff, admission counselors, and with the other student support programs. His objective is to maintain contact with students and help them find the resources they need before they want or need to drop out. student organization, and conducted summer research with President Pribbenow as his mentor and adviser. This fall Meza Rodriguez is studying poverty, inequality, and social change in the Metro Urban Studies Term (MUST) through HECUA, the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs, and is doing an internship with the Citizens League in St. paul. He Making dreams poss¡ble has also organized a group at Augsburgto help connect the more than 100 Admission Possible alumni who are now enrolled at the College readiness programs like Admission possible are just one of College. When he participates in Commencement, Meza Rodriguez knows the many ways students find Augsburg and realize their dreams. But this program benefits more than the students who enroll and graduate. Meza Rodriguez and the other Admission possible alumni fea_ tured here set examples for their peers, siblings, and their commu_ nities. Their experiences demonstrate that a college education is @ 30 will be an inspiration not only to members of his community but to his younger siblings, ages 4 and g, whom he hopes will one day follow in his footsteps. "My siblings can see that college is pos_ sible. So many people around me can now see that it is possible.,, he also Learn about Adm ission possi ble at www.adm ission possi ble.org. Read more about the other Augsburg Admission possible students pictured here at wwuaugsburg.edu/now Augsburg Now lucky Dirie'13 Houa lor '13 Farrington Starnes'12 È! b¡ Fall 2009 31 DEAR FRIEI{tlS, As I write to report to you on the successful completion to a most extraordinary year of economic challenges, I remain filled with gratitude for your steadfast support to Augsburg College. While each week last fall brought more bitter news than the previous regarding our financial institutions, we maintained a watchful and cautious eye over our students, our revenues, and our gifts. I was so pleased and humbled that through these difficult months our enrollments remained high, our programs strong, and your giving constant. During this difficult year, your gifts made an Augsburg education possible for many students who would not have otherwise been able to continue theìr studies. At Augsburg, we are committed to providing the access for these students of differing faiths, cultures, and ethnicities to thrive and to become the next leaders in creating safe and sustainable communities. Together, we continue to learn how "We are called to serve our neìghbor. " Durìng this past year, as a teaching and learning community, WE ARE CALLEI} TO SERVE (lUR NEIGHB(lR we also explored in many ways what it means to live more sustainably in the city. I was so proud of our students, who pushed the College for changes that made us better stewards of our gifts and of God's creation. Augsburg is now a leader among educational institutions in the use of renewable energy, in support of alternative transportation practices, and in the adoption of a food composting program. As we move forward, I ask for your abiding and increased participation and support in the next years as we continue to work together for a stronger and more vibrant future for our college, and for our students. S incere ly, * L- ? PAUL C. PRIBBENOW PRTSIDENT 32 Augsburg Now \ Your annual fund gift helps to 1 .., retain talented faculty, like chemistry professor maintain Augsburg's low 2 ... l4:l Vivien Feng, and 4 ... keep Augsburg affordable by providing a portion of the academic scholarships and financial aid received by 90% of day students. studenUfaculty rati0. make it possible for curious and talented students to stay on campus 5 during the summer to engage in full{ime research with a faculty mentor. 3 ... provide up{o-date computers and technology services critical to ... fund student programs and co-curricular activities, like campus ministry, athletics, internships, and ethnic student services. 6 ... provide the special equipment, safety equipment, and supplies for our science laboratories. teaching and learning. È1. r,' ,ç $¡ "$,ft.., t{Ol\¡b^ GIVING IN ACTI(¡NWhat Students and Alumni Say Nate Johnson '11 Rossing Physics Scholar, StepUP program Ali Rapp '11 Honors student, "Homemade" blogger ln Augsburg's unique Honors program, Ali and her fellow students participate in deep discussions about controversial questions. "There's a degree of openness in Honors that you don't find in other classes," she says. Another way Ali expresses her- self is through her blog on Homemade, the site that gives current and future Auggies a sense of what life is really like for students at Augsburg. "We really get to the heart of issues, and I'm glad we have that kind of freedom to be ourselves and to be Junior Nate Johnson has an interest in how things work and was drawn to the problem-solving part of physics. This year he was named one of four Rossing Physics Scholars in the nation by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Johnson grew up in St. Croix Falls before entering substance abuse treatment in high school. At Augsburg, Johnson is in the StepUp pro, gram, a program that is much of the reason why he chose the College and where he f inds community, support, faith, and discipline. "When I was looking at colleges, every time I went to genuine." Augsburg, I felt excited about it," Johnson says, "... other college settings felt daunting." Your giving supp0rts personal growth in Augsburg's Your giving supp0rts paths to healthy lives in Augsburg's Honors program StepUP program re [vftÌÞfçIÌtillln iffi ffi u EÐ K ru@w E F H l ll I I I llll[l il I I¡l il fIrlI¡Eñ] Shonna Fulford'09 Myles Stenshoel Scholarship The Augsburg faculty did more than just teach Shonna Fulford, a 2OO9 graduate from Perham, Minn. "They are truly there to teach you what they know, to let you discover things you may never Annika Gunderson '11 have otherwise, and to help you President's Scholar, world traveler ln her three years as an Auggie, Annika Gunderson '1 t succeed in everything you want to do," she says. As the recipient of the endowed scholarship for students pursuing careers in political science, she also had the opportunity to get to know has almost spent more time away from Augsburg than on campus. This international relations and Spanish major from Winona, Minn., has studied abroad three times, spending five weeks in is named. This student orientation leader and Homecoming queen hopes to return to Augsburg some day, perhaps as a Cuernavaca, Mexico; a semester in Central America; and member of the administration. another semester in Brazil. Gunderson suggests that all students take advantage of the many study abroad opportunities Your giving supp0rts scholarships endowed to honor Professor Emeritus Myles Stenshoel, for whom the scholarship available to Augsburg students. "lt's important to be able to challenge yourself to go beyond, to experience something unfa- faculty careers and commitment miliar." Your giving supports life-changing experiences thr0ugh Augsburg's Genter for Global Education Michele Roulet '10 WEC Student Senate Michele Roulet found Augsburg at the State Fair. Returning to college after a two-year degree and full-time work, she enjoys working at her own pace for "a chance to figure out who I am." The studio art major has studied abroad in Central America and Europe. She has also found a niche in the Weekend Student Senate and has served as its president, making sure that Augsburg's weekend and graduate student voices are represented on campus. Your giving supports leadership in Student Government Fall 2009 35 GIVING IN ACTIflNSupporting Augsburg Chemistry Students: John and Marvel Yager John Yager '7 4 was not a typical Augsburg f reshman. Although born in Minnesota, he grew up traveling in a military family. He picked Augsburg because his parents were expected to retire in the Twin Cities; his uncle, Dr. 0. Lewis Zahrendt, was an Augsburg graduate; and Augsburg's admissions materials were the most appeal i ng. It was a good choice. Yager says he considers Augsburg "one of the most fortunate events of my life as far as my education was concerned." His goal was medical school and he majored in chemistry and biology. Yager credits his academic success to what he believes are still the hallmarks of Augsburg's chemistry department-high levels of integrity, dedication, and a commitment to achievement-as well as the dedication of the chemistry faculty-Courtland Agre, John Holum, Earl Alton, and Arlin Gyberg. Yager also credits his classmates, the "phenomenal group of very bright and hard-working students, who helped me work all the harder." But even more crucial to his college success was the support Yager received when his older brother, with whom he was living, was tragically killed in an accident. ln coping with grief and trying to decide whether to stay at Augsburg, Yager contacted Rick Thoni, the director of student advisers, who arranged for housing options that Yager needed to stay in school and supported him through the While his first job involved hands-on chemistry, his subsequent work has taken him into related fields and aspects of immuno- chemìstry-q ual ity assurance, regu latory affairs, cl in ical trials, and literature research and publications. He is a patent-holder on a medical device used in endoscopy. "l've had great opportunity to really apply chemistry," Yager says, "to apply the discipline of what I've learned over the years to a career that has been extremely rewarding personally." He notes that while he didn't pursue a medical career, his work has contìnually helped people through development of better medical products. Yager currently'works for a new company, Acist Medical Systems, which manufactures products that help physicians ing them reach out to me was something l've never forgotten," administer the contrast agent used in angiography. Yager has continually remained connected to the Chemistry Department and Augsburg. He has lectured in senior seminars, Yager says. served as a mentor to chemistry students, and coached students After graduation Yager took additional chemistry courses and worked as a pathology assistant at St. Mary's Hospital. While medical school did not become part of his future, in the pathology lab through the hurdles of f inding their first jobs. He enjoys maintain- crisis. "Feeling that connection and that bond to the College, and feel- he met Marvel, who also worked in the lab and later became his wife. Yager turned to industry and took a position with an immunodi- agnostics company, researching and manufacturing products that improve medical diagnostic testing. Thirty-f ive years later he has worked at all of the major immunochemistry companies in the Twin Cities and has been on the cutting edge of medical research in number of start-up companies. 36 Augsburg Now a ing this connection and being on campus once in a while. "l just feel at home," he says. John and Marvel Yager value education and have supported Augsburg chemistry students through the Augsburg College Chemistry Alumni Scholarship. At times, Yager has also been able to provide an employer match to their funds. "As my career has advanced and we've looked at our values as a family," Yager says, "the idea of giving back has been fundamental." Yager says that for them Augsburg is the natural place to give, and with the scholarship endowment, the gift keeps giving. T 2OO8.2OO9 FINAI{CIAt H¡ûHLIGHTS Where the Money Comes From Where the Money Goes 7o/o 3o/" Government grants 3o/o Equipment and capital improvement 2o/" Other sources Student salary 5% \ 3o/o Debt service \ Private gifts and grants .3o/o /utititi"t t2/" Room and board ffi m ffi $34.5 $33.7 $30.5 $26.6 $26.2 $24.8 2009 Endowment Market Value $23.2 Ï22.7 $23.3 May 31, 2009 $20.0 $26,211,136 As $r 6.4 of May 31, 2009, we have annual realized and unrealized losses of 2I.7% on our endowment. $r 4.2 $11.5 Our five-year average annual return on the endowment is .18%, and the lO-year average annual return is I.42%. We are committed to maintaining the value of the principal gifts and to provide support to the College in perpetuity. 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2ît7 2008 2009 Endowment Assets (in millions) June l, 1 995 - May 31, 2009 Fall 2009 31 llEAR FRIEI{llS, It is my distinct pleasure to share with you news about the many gifts and contributions made to Augsburg College between June 1, 2008, and May 31, 2009. I am filled with gratitude at the generosity of our thousands of alumni, parents, and friends who wholeheariedly supported the College during this past year of unprecedented economic challenges and uncertainty. Together, for the benefit of our students and community, we were able to witness many successes and end our year with an operating surplus. I'd like to highlight just a few examples. . We increased the number of donors who made gifts during the year to a total 4,75L This support went to The Augsburg Fund, student scholarships, capital projects, and fine arts, athletics, signature programs, and other important i n itiatives. of ¡ Perhaps most exciting, especially in a challenging economy, was the success of The Augsburg Fund, our fund for unrestricted gifts for the College. For the second year in a row, it reached its $1 million goal, surpassing last year's mark for a total of $1,003,210 from 3,400 donors. ¡ Also for the second year in a row, I am proud to tell you that we received 100% participation in The Augsburg Fund from the Augsburg Board of Regents, the Alumni Board of Directors, the President's Cabinet, and-for the first time-the staff of the lnstitutional Advancement Division. This was a gratifying sign of commitment from WE Lfl(lK BACK WITH GRATITUDE ANIl F(lRWARD WITH EXPECTATION F()R A YEAR OF CflNTINUED SUPPflRT FflR flUR STUDENTS these key groups of leaders. . Augsburg also received 619 gifts totaling $387,000 to new or existing scholarship funds. Scholarships are a primary source of financial aid for many students at Augsburg, and we are again grateful for the 334 generous individuals who chose to establish or con- tribute to these funds, this new academic year with the largest enrollment and greatest diversity of any incoming first-year class, we look back with gratitude and forward with expectation for a year of continued support for our students. I thank you for your continued, unfailing support. As we enter Sincerely, JIRTMY R. WELLS VICT PRESIDENT FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT 38 Augsburg Now t¡FEÏIME ûIVI}IG The following list recognizes alumni and friends of Augsburg College who have generously given a minimum 0f $100,000, including planned gifts, over a lifetime. We are immensely grateful for their examples of loyalty and commitment to the College. '68 and Tamra Nelson Ernest+ and Helen Alne Phillip+'55 and Lynne Gronseth George Donald '60 and Violet Anderson Carolyn and Franklin Groves Barbara Tjornhom Daniel '65 and Alice Anderson Norman and Evangeline Hagfors Robert'51+ and Carolyn Odegard R. Luther Olson '56 '54 Nelson and Richard Nelson Brian Anderson '82 and Leeann Rock'81 James and Kathleen Haglund Charles and Catherine Anderson Hearst Foundation Beverly Halling '55 0ren and Donald '53 Oren Earl and Doris Bakken Loren Henderson John and Norma Paulson Loren and Mary Quanbeck'77 Barber Elizabeth '82 and Warren Bartz Donald Hennings Grace Forss Robert '50 and Ruth Paulson Glen Person '47 Paul '63 and LaVonne Olson '63 Batalden '57 Herr and Douglas Herr Donald '39 and Phyllis Holm Harvey Sidney '57 and Lola Lidstrom '50 Berg Allen and Jean Housh Addison and Cynthia Piper Barbara and Tane Birky Garfield Hoversten '50 David Piper Roy'50 and Ardis Bogen Huss Foundation Harry and lVlary Piper John+ and Joyce Boss Sandra and Richard Jacobson Philip '50 and Dora Frojen'49 Quanbeck Donald Bottemiller and Shellie Reed Kinney Johnson '65 Mark'53 and Jean Raabe Rodney and Barbara Burwell James Johnson and Maxine lsaacs Alan Bush Foundation Dean '75 and Terry Kennedy Curtis and lVlarian Sampson Carlson Companies Bruce and Maren Kleven Ward C. Schendel The Curtis L. Carlson Family Foundation David and Barbara Kleven Ruth Schmidt '52 Richard '74 and Nancy Colvin E. Milton Kleven '46 James and Eva Seed David and lVìary Brandt '79 Croft Dean and Susan Kopperud Rodney Theodore and Pamala Deikel Kraus-Anderson Construction Company John and Martha Singleton Corporation Foundation Darrell '55 and Helga Egertson Rhonda Tracy L. Elftmann '81 Diane and Philip Larson Fuad and Nancy El-Hibri George Leland and Louise Sundet Philip and Laverne Fandrei Winifred Helland '37 Formo+ and Jerome Formo'37+ James Lindell '46 Dean '81 and Amy Sundquist Gary'80 and Deanna Tangwall Jeny and Jean Foss Jennifer and Richard Martin P. Dawn Heil William and Anne Frame Barbara and Edwin Gage General Mills Foundatìon Marie and Larry McNeff Teagle Foundation Gerard and Anne lVeistrell Hoyt '39+ and Lucille lVlesserer Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Robert '63 and Marie Tufford Michael '71 and Ann Good Robert '70 and Sue lVidness Emily Anne and Gedney Tuttle '84 and Jean Taylor '85 H. Theodore '76 and lVlichele Grindal Raymond '57 and Janice Grinde Paul '84 and Nancy Mackey '85 Mueller Robert Wagner '02 William and Stephanie Naegele Ronald '68 and lvlary Kay Nelson Scott Weber '79 Del uxe Roger Griffith Spitzer'85 Kwiecien and Paul Kwiecien '86 ice '74 and Catherine L. B. Schendel Sill '82 Glen and Anna Skovholt Gladys Boxrud Strommen '46 and Clair David Lankinen'88 Strommen'46+ '61 and lVary Larson Harris '57 and Maryon Lee Arne '49 and Jean Swanson R '52 and Joanne Varner '52 Peterson '52 lVarkland Glen A. Taylor Foundation laylor'78 Robert Wick '81 Every effort has been made t0 ensure that all nanes are included and spelled correctly. lfyou notice an error, please contact Kevin Healy at 1-800-273-0617 or healyk@augsburg.edu. * Deceased Fall 2009 39 PRESItlENT'S CIRCTE GIFTS RECEIVTD JUNE 1, 2OO8 TO MAY 31, 2OO9 The following list recognizes alumni and friends of Augsburg College who have generously made leadership gifts to the College 0f $1,000 or more in the 2008-09 fiscal year. Ruth Aaskov'53 Margaret Clyde Andra Adolfson Joseph Cook'89 William '51 and Marolyn Sortland '51 Halverson Elling and Barbara Halvorson Peter '70 and lVìary Agre Walter and Janet Cooper Jill Hanau Lois Richter '60 Agrimson and Russell Agrimson Brent Crego '84 Clarence Hansen'53 Edward '50 and Margaret Alberg George Craig Alexander and Roberta Kagin Sally Hough Daniels '79 '72 and Janet Dahlman Mark '68 and lone Agrimson '68 Hanson Jodi and Stanley Harpstead Bartley Davidson '76 Hunt and Diane Harris Julie Edstrom'90 Richard and Dail Hartnack Leif Anderson Judy Thompson Eiler '65 Christopher Haug'79 and Karl Starr Deloris Anderson '56 Dantel'77 and Patricia Eitrheim David '67 and Karen Jacobson Daniel '65 and Alice Anderson Richard '72 and Tamara Ekstrand Helen Haukeness'49 and James Ranck Robert'77 and Katherine Anderson Brian Anderson '82 and Leeann Rock '81 Fuad and Nancy EI-Hibri Lisa Svac Hawks '85 Avis Ellingrod Mark Hebert '74 Catherine and Charles Anderson Rona Quanbeck'48 Emerson and Victor Emerson Philip'42 and Ruth Helland Scott'76 and Lisa Anderson Ronald Engebretsen Leo Henkemeyer Steven and Stephanie Anderson Susan Engeleiter Garry Hesser and Nancy Homans Frank'50 and Georgette Lanes'50 Ario Christine Pieri '88 Arnold and James Arnold '88 Stephen '68 and lVìarilyn lVcKnight '67 Erickson Donald '39 and Phyllis Holm Dean '68 and Diana Olson '69 Ersfeld L. Craig'79 and Theresa Serbus '79 Estrem Linda Baìley '74 Holmen and Kenneth Holmen '74 Paul Holmquist '79 Richard '87 and Carla Bahr lVlark and Margie Eustis Joeì and Alice Houlton Dorothy Bailey John '82 and Joan Moline'83 Evans Kermit '50 and Ruth Hoversten Robert Barber'56 Allison Everett'78 and Kenneth Svendsen '78 Clarence '41 and lVarguerite Hoversten Elizabeth '82 and Warren Bartz Paul '63 and LaVonne Olson '63 Batalden Barbara Farley Jane and Patrick Fischer Allen '64 and Lenice Hoversten Philip '71 and Patricia Hoversten Duncan Flann '55 Jerelyn Hovland '63 and Clyde Cobb Paul '59 and Pearl Almquist .James '58 and Beverly Almquist Jean Hemstreet'68 Bachman and Harold Bachman Vera Thorson Benzel '45 '67 Haugen Dawn Formo fom'72 Jerome Formo'37+ Joseph Hsieh'61 and E. Mei Shen Hsieh Birgit Birkeland '58 William and Anne Frame Andrew Fried '93 Glenda and Richard Huston Nancy Paulson '70 Bjornson and JoAnne Digree '68 Fritz and Barry Fritz Brandon Hutchinson'99 J. Ragnar Bjornson Buffie Blesi '90 and John Burns David '68 and Lynn Boe Leola Dyrud Furman '61 Barbara and Richard Hutson Karon Garen Duane'68 and Diane llstrup John '47 and lrene Jensen Sidney'57 and Lola Lidstrom '50 Berg Norman '59 and Delores Berg John Berg'59 Ann Garvey and Karen Howe lVlichael and Barbara Hubbard Anthony'85 and Traci Genia Glen'52 and lrvyn Gilbertson Carol Oversvee Johnson '61 Bruce Brekke Orval and Cleta Gingerich Michael Brock Andrew and Carolyn Goddard Ruth E. Johnson '74 and Philip Quanbeck ll lVerton '59 and Jo An Bjornson '58 Johnson Adam Buhr'98 and Laura Pejsa '98 Alexander '90 and Simone Gonzalez Danìel Johnson'75 Robert and Brenda Bukowski lVichael '71 and Ann Good Gary'74 and lVelody Johnson Carolyn Burfield '60 Shirley Larson '51 Goplerud and Dean Goplerud Thomas Gormley and Mary Lesch-Gormìey Craig Jones Marilyn Saure '61 Breckenridge and Tom Breckenridge Charles Bush Bruce '68 and Lois Hallcock '68 Johnson Eric Jolly Paul and Judy Grauer Cynthia Landowski '81 Jones and Rick Jones Carrìe and Peter Carroll Charles and Barbara Green H. Theodore '76 and lVichele Grindal Jennifer Abeln John and Peggy Cenito lVabeth Saure '58 Gyllstrom and Richard Gyllstrom Janet L. Karvonen-Montgomery and Alan Keith '65 and Lynn Chilgren Herbert'54 and E Corrine Chilstrom David and Kathy Haaland Norman and Evangeline Hagfors Patricia and Paul Kaufman C. Lee Clarke James and Kathleen Haglund Dean '75 and Terry Kennedy Marion Buska '46 Christine Coury '91 Campbell and Craig Campbell 40 Augsburg Now Carol Jones '78 Kahlow and Larry Kahlow lVontgomery lVichael Kivley '89 Jellrey'77 and Becky Bjella '79 Nodland Charles and Ritchie Markoe Scribner Linda Klas '92 Norma Noonan James and Eva Seed E. lVlilton Kleven '46 Roselyn Nordaune'77 Adam '01 and Allison Seed Elsie Ronholm Koivula '49 Lisa Novotny '80 and lVark Flaten Phyllis '58 and Harold Seim Joanne Stiles '58 Laird and David Laird Richard '70 and Linda Seime Kalhryn'72 Lange and Dennis Sonifer Teny'7O and Vicki Nygaard Leroy Nyhus '52 Ruth Ringstad '53 Larson and lVarvin Larson Robert Odegard '51+ Frankie and Jole Shackelford Earl '68 and Lisbeth Jorgensen '70 Sethre Norman '85 and Kim Asleson '84 Okerstrom Stephen and Kay Sheppard Harris '57 and Maryon Lee Sandra Larson '69 Olmsted and Richard Olmsted '69 Chad '93 and lVìargaret Shilson Thomas and Gratra Lee R, Luther 0lson '56 David Soli '81 Andre Lewis '73 and Kathleen McCartin Orville '52 and Yvonne Bagley '52 0lson Earle '69 and Kathleen Kupka '69 Solomonson Debora and John Liddell William and Mary 0'lVìeara Donald '53 and Beverly Halling '55 Oren Allan '53 and Eunice Nystuen '50 Sortland Alice Lindell '58 and Gordon '59 Lindgren Mary Sue Zelle Lindsay and Hugh Lindsay Beverly Ottum Arne and Ellen Sovik Patricia and John Parker Carolyn Johnson Dana Lonn John and Norma Paulson Robert and Joyce Engstrom '70 Spector Kathy Lowrie Robert'50 and Ruth Paulson Richard '74 and Karen Pearson Alan Petersen '58+ Harvey '52 and Joanne Varner '52 Peterson Todd '89 and Amy Steenson Karin Peterson Gladys Boxrud Strommen '46 Eugene'59 and Paula Peterson Corwin and Doris Peterson Philip '79 and Julia Davis '79 Styrlund Arne'49 and Jean Swanson '52 Markland Ron '69 and Jane Petrich Terry Marquardt'98 and Gary Donahue Carol Pfleiderer Jennifer and Richard lVartin Sandra Phaup'64 Dean '81 and Amy Sundquist Jeffrey'79 and Melissa Swenson Nicole Swords '01 and April Leger '02 Jo Anne Sylvester '68 and Larry Dieckman Gary '80 and Deanna Tangwall Jean Taylor '85 and Roger Griff ith '84 Paul '60 and Nancy Thompsen Dick '61 and Jane Thompson lVlartin Larson '80 James Lindell '46 Wenona '55 and Norman Lund Thomas'68 and Carol Batalden '68 Luukkonen Pamela and Robert lVlacDonald Philip '79 and Diane Madsen Kay Malchow'82 and Stephen Cook Lyle '68 and Susanne Starn '68 Robert '71 and Cheryl Lindroos lVìalotky '72 Marlin Paul C. Pribbenow and Abigail Crampton Pribbenow Donald '66 and Margaret fVattison Karl D. Puterbaugh'52 Donna McLean Philip '50 and Dora Frojen '49 Quanbeck lVlark'53 and Jean Raabe Tara Cesaretti '97 lVcleod and Chrìstopher McLeod '00 Lori Lassi '80 Rathje and Tim Rathje'86 IVarie and Larry lVìcNeff Clayton '91 and Denise Sideen Beverly Ranum '78 '94 McNeff Meyer and Dennis Meyer'78 John '62 and Ruth Sather '63 Sorenson '80 Spargo and Lawrence Spargo Donald and Annelies Steinmetz lVìyles and Eunice Stenshoel Beverly and Thomas Stratton Ralph and Grace Kemmer '58 Sulerud Bruce and Sharon Reichenbach Harold and Maureen Thompson Eunìce Kyllo '62 Roberts and Warren Roberts Gordon '52 and Gloria Parizek'53 Thorpe E. Palmer Rockswold David and Martha Tiede Deidre Durand 'BB and Bruce lViddleton John '68 and Linda Roebke Frances Torstenson Robert '70 and Sue Midness Laura and Martin Roller Lawrence '69 and Susan Turner Frances Roller Peter Turner Timothy '74 and Deborah Anderson '73 Miller John'77 and Gail Ronning Emily Anne and Gedney Tuttle Joyce Schroepfer lVliller '02 Philip Rowberg'41 Gerald '48 and Judith Betty and Paul Tveite Julie Lien '82 and Steve Vanderboom Paul '70 and Barbara Durkee Gay Johnson '71 lVikelson '66 Minear and Spencer lVlinear '66 Ryan '59 and Sylvia Sabo Robert Minicucci Thomas'59 and Ruth Carlsen '60 Moen Mark'79 and Pamela Hanson '79 Moksnes Curtis and lVìarian Sampson '70 and Dennis Veiseth Norman '76 and Kathryn Anderson '76 Wahl Judith and William Scheide David and Sarah Warch Thelma lVlonson '41 Carolyn Hanson '68 Schildgen and Loìs Thomas and Lorraine Morgan William Schildgen Ruth Schmidt '52 Jeremy and Tracy Wells LaWayne '51 and D. LaRhea Johnson '51 IVlorseth lVlartin Alne'65 Schroeder and William Schroeder lVìary '76 Wattman and Douglas Shaw John '49 and Arnhild Werket Wheelock Whitney and Kathleen Blatz James lVloulsoff lVlarilee Paul '84 and Nancy Mackey '85 Mueller Suzanne Ziemann Schulz '87 Robert Wick '81 Donald Murphy '43+ Ruth lVurphy John Schwartz'67 Diane Pike and Stephen Willett Ronald '68 and lvlary Kay Nelson lnez'59 and Lyall Schwarzkopf David and Catherine Woìd Mildred Nelson '52 Erik and Leigh Schwarzkopf Todd Yeiter Beverly Omdahl Nelson '55 Douglas Scott and Grace Schroeder Scott Estate of E. lrene Lasseson Neseth '38+ Michael '08 '71and Bonnie Scott Every effort has been made to ensure that all names are included and spelled correctly. lf you notice an errot please clntact Kev¡n Healy at l-800-273-0617 or healyk@augsburg.edu. * Deceased Fall 2009 41 flRGANIZATIflNS GIFTS RECTIVED JUNE 1, 2OOB TO MAY 31, 2OO9 The following list recognizes organizations that provided generous gifts to Augsburg College 0f $1000 0r more in the 2008-2009 fiscal year Peace Lutheran Church of Plymouth Carl & Eloise Pohlad Family Foundatjon 3M Foundation Halleland Lewis Nilan Sipkins & Johnson PA. Accenture Foundation Hazelden Foundation Al Franken for Senate Charles and Ellora Alliss Educational Foundation Hennepin County Charles N. and Florence S. Hensel Education Fund American Lutheran Church Huss Foundation Robins, Kaplan, Miller and Ciresi L.L.P Foundation Ameriprise Financial IBM Corporation The Summit Group Ameriprise Financial Employee Gift Matching lnstitute of American Physics TCF Foundation Kresge Foundation A'viands Lockheed Martin Corporation Thrivent Financial For Lutherans Thrivent Financial For Lutherans Foundatìon Bassford Remele lVìacalester College UBS Foundation Beckman Coulter, Inc. lVarble Lutheran Church Bonner Foundation lVat Bandits Wrestling Club US Bancorp Foundation Vista De La Montaña United Methodist Church Campus Kitchens Project, lnc. The McGee Group Wabash College Collegiate lVìarketing IVlDTA Data Recogn ition Corporation Merck Partnership For Giving Wells Fargo Educational Matching Gift Program Wells Fargo Foundation Community Support Deloitte Foundatron Minneapol is Public Schools Winthrop & Weinstine, PA. Evangelical Lutheran Church in America M Program FPL Group Foundation, Inc. nnesota Legislative Society Minnesota Private College Foundation i The New York Academy Gethsemane Professional & Benevolent Fund Edwin and Edith Norberg Charitable Trust GI\4AC.RFC Normandale Lutheran Church Foundation E N 0 FTE D At The following Research Corporation National Trust For Historical Preservation 0f Medicine Bill& Melinda Gates Foundation General Mills Foundation SV Presser Foundation S0G IETY, SupportingAugsburg's mission intothefuture list recognizes those members wh0 have documented planned gifts to Augsburg College during 2008-09, becoming charter members of the Sven Oftedal Society. Daniel '65 and Alice Anderson Anna J. Hanson L. Beth Buesing Opgrand '45 E. William Anderson'56 Rodney E. and Arlene B. (Selander) Hill John Peterson+ Keith and Beverly Anderson Lorna Hoversten Elìzabeth Anne and Warren Bartz Sherry Jennings-King Quentin '50 and E. Lucille Quanbeck Nancy M. (Joubert) Raymond Oliver Dahl '45 Clair Johannsen '62 Dean and Susan Kopperud Gladys Boxrud Strommen Sally Hough Danìels '79 Laura Kompelien Delavie '92 Paul Kwiecien and Rhonda Kwiecien Robert '65 and Kay Tyson Avis Ellìngrod David W. Lankinen '88 fVìary Loken Veiseth Duane M. Esterly Luther and Janice Larson Beverly Gryth Al lVlarvin and Ruth Larson ice Evenson Allison M. Everett and Kenneth Svendsen H I '52 Villwock+ and H. Robert Villwock Julie (Gudmestad) and Joe Laudicina Robert Wagner '02 Rev. John and Grace (Nydahl) Luoma Dr. Scott J.M. Weber '79 Rev. Terry Frovik Lyle and Susanne lVìalotky Ann Garvey Orval and Bernell Moren James and Corrìne Hamre Roger lVì. Nelson 42 Gary Tangwal Augsburg Now ,-t c0r{sEcuTtvE ûtvtNG The following list recognizes alumni and friends of Augsburg College who have generously given for 10 or more consecutive fiscal years. lVlarcellus '54 and Thelma Johnson Rachel Hendrickson '71 Julian and Bruce Julian George'46 and Jean Christenson '49 Sverdrup Jennings '51 and lVìary Schindler '48 Thompson Roberta Kagin and Craig Alexander Allan Tonn '75 Sharon Dittbenner'65 Klabunde and Sheldon '49 and Margery Manger'47 Torgerson Consecutive Giving, 25 !€âts 0r nì0t0: Ruth Aaskov'53 Harold'47 and Lors Black '47 Ahlbom Kenneth '61 and lVìarilyn Ellingson '62 Akerman Charles and Ellora Alliss Educational Foundation Raymond and lVlargaret Anderson Jerome Kleven '58 Frances Torstenson Catherine and Charles Anderson Lowell '54 and Janice Kleven Daniel '65 and Alice Anderson Elsre Ronholm Koivula '49 Margaret Sateren Trautwein '37 Rebecca Helgesen '67 Von Fischer and Kristin Anderson Joan Johnson l. Shelby Gimse Andress '56 Frank'50 and Georgette Lanes'50 Ario Stanley'57 and Mary Esther Baker Archie Lalim '5O George '61 and lVary Larson Linda Larson '70 and C. jerry Sells Harris '57 and lVìaryon Lee lrene Ppedahl Lovaas'45 Roger'57 and Fern lVlackey lVlarie and Larry McNeff Paul'70 and Barbara Durkee '71 Mikelson Spencer'66 and Gay Johnson '66 Minear Andrew'50 and Barbara Kolden '50 Balerud Paul '63 and LaVonne Olson '63 Batalden John Benson'55 Vera Thorson Benzei '45 Jack'49 and LeVerne Berry Doris Frojen Bretheim '51 Beth Torstenson '66 Richard Klabunde '53 Kuder and Calvin Kuder '60 Thomas Von Fischer Thomas '63 and Gloria Joyce Wadsworth David and Catherine Wold 20 -24 year s consecutive Lois Richter '60 Agrimson and Russell Agrimson Charles'63 and Lois Luthard '65 Anderson Julie Teigland '69 Anderson and Gary Anderson Ray Anderson '49 Hamar'34 and Wanda Severson '40 Benson Theodore '51+ and Carolyn Berkland James'49 and Barbara Ekse'48 Carlson Jeroy'48 and Lorraine Carlson Thomas '59 and Ruth Carlsen Thomas and Lonaine Morgan Birgit Birkeland '58 Linda Carlstedt '63 Mildred Nelson '52 Mary Twiton Gloria Burntvedt Nelson '43 John and Carolyn Cain Carl '59 and Kathleen Aaker'62 Casperson Paige Nelson '74 David '72 and lVlichelle Karkhoff '72 Christianson Roselyn Nordaune'77 Wayne '69 and Pamela Bjorklund '69 Carlson Addell Halverson Dahlen '43 Richard '74 and Nancy Colvin Laverne lVoe '48 Olson and Paul 0lson Orville '52 and Yvonne Bagley '52 Olson Joyce Catlin '73 Casey and Paul Casey Lester Dahlen '39 Moen '59 Bosben and Robert LeVon Paulson Bosben Dinter'52 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) lVlarsha Fred '60 and Janet Engelmann Roger Reynold '41 and lVarian Erickson Ruth Ann Gjerde Fitzke '67 '68 and Dean 0lson-Strommen '56 and Janet Ose Patricia Strecker'64 Pederson and Dean Pederson John '82 and Joan Moline'83 Evans Marilyn Pearson '76 Florian and Kenneth Florian Glen Person '47 Edward Evenson'41 Jerome Formo '37+ Robert'68 and Alice Draheim '68 Peters Harvey '52 and Joanne Varner '52 Peterson Rachel Rohde '76 Gilchrist and Chris Gilchrist Leonard '52 and Anabelle Hanson '51 Dalberg James Ericksen '69 Alan'67 and lVarilyn Albaugh '67 Gierke Shirley Larson '51 Goplerud and Dean Goplerud Janet Evenson Paul and Judy Grauer David Proctor'63 Raymond '57 and Janice Grinde Philip '50 and Dora Frojen '49 Quanbeck James'61 and BettyAnn Redeske James '68 and Linda Gilbertson '71 Romslo Olive Ronholm '47 '63 Potratz and Edward Potratz Leland '53 and Eunice Fairbanks Paul '62 and Susan Grover Sonia Overmoen'62 Gullicks and lVlilton Gullicks Kenneth '58 and Aldemar Johnson '57 Hagen Evelyn Amundson Sonnack '43 Arvin '55 and Twila Halvorson Herbert '51 and M. Joyce Tallman '52 Hanson Philip '42 and Ruth Helland Thomas'57 and Arlene Hofflander Norman and llene Holen Allen '64 and Lenice Hoversten Florence Retrum Hovland'40 Ruth E. Johnson'74 and Philip Quanbeck ll Donald and Annelies Steinmetz Wayne Johnson Garry Hesser and Nancy Homans lVyles and Eunice Stenshoel Duane and Ruth Johnson Howard'51 and Nouaneta Hjelm Gladys Boxrud Strommen '46 James '61 and Caroline Holden Merton '42 and lrene Huglen '42 Strommen Marvin'49 and Dorothy Quanbeck '48 Johnson Daniel '70 and lngrid Kloster þ9 Koch Bradley '63 and Linda Holt Luther'39 and Helen Strommen James Kottom '52 Gloria Johnson'51 Grace Kemmer '58 Sulerud and Ralph Sulerud Joanne lVìarlys Ringdahl '53 Gunderson and Charles Gunderson Arlin Gyberg lVabeth Saure '58 Gyllstrom and Richard Gyllstrom Edward+ and Shirley Hansen Sylvia Kleven Hanson '50 Betty Johnson '58 Haas and Charles Hass Marjorie Wilberg Hauge '50 Marilyn Peterson '63 Haus and George Haus lVartín '59 and Sylvia Sabo Ruth Schmidt '52 James'54 and Ethel Nordstrom '55 Shiell Arnold '48 and Carol Skaar '58 Stiles'58 Laird and David Laird Every effort has been made to ensure that all names are included and spelled correcily. lf you notice an enot please clntact Kevin Healy at 1-800-2/3-06J7 or healyk@augsburg.edu. * Deceased Fall 2009 43 l\4artin Larson '80 Robert '56 and lVary Erickson '58 Lockwood David '53 and Janice Anderson '54 Rykken Scott Daniels '82 and lVlarcia Pape-Daniels Ann Erkkila Dudero '86 Audrey Nagel '51 Sander '68 and Janice Bell '70 Schmidt Brent Lofgren'88 Dann Forsberg'80 Gary Susan Lageson '77 Lundholm and lVlark Lundholm Joann Koelln Frankena'72 Kevin '78 and Catherine Rosik '00 Shea Lynn '50 and lVliriam Hoplín '50 Lundin '66 Luoma Ronald '56 and Christine Munson '56 IVlain Kristin Settergren '86 l\4cGinness and Gary and Barbara Glasscock Glen and Anna Skovholt John '65 and Gracia Nydahl Alexander'90 and Simone Gonzalez Allan '53 and Eunice Nystuen '50 Sortland Robert and Nancy Granrud Paulette Nelson '67 Speed and John Speed Lloyd Grinde'56 David '63 and Karen Henry'64 Steenson Tito Guerrero Steve McGinness Donna lVlcLean Bonnie Johnson '67 Nelson and Bryce Nelson lll Beverly and Thomas Stratton Suzanne Overholt'67 Hampe and John Hampe Dorothy Joy Swanson '51 Jacquelyn Bagley'51 Hanson and Kenneth Hanson Jelfrey'79 and Melissa Swenson Karla lVorken '81 Thompson and Shirley Christensen '75 Nickel and Daniel Nickel Christopher Haug'79 and Karl Starr lVìargaret Nelson Foss Nokleberg '48 Carolyn Hawkins Edwin and Edith Norberg Charitable Trust Rodney'62 and Jane Helgeson Robert '55 and Karin Herman Rodney'59 and Arlene Selander'59 Hill Robert Nordin '64 Jonathan Nye Thomas Thompson Kenneth '83 Ogdie and Al Ogdie Norman '85 and Kim Asleson '84 Okerstrom W. Donald '34 and Glenda Olsen Edith Hovey Glenda and Richard Huston Rosemary Jacobson '69 IVìary 0lson Lawrence'69 and Susan Turner Jeanne lvl Kyllo '69 Wendschuh and '74 and Linda Bailey '74 Holmen Leroy Nyhus'52 lVìaren Lecy Mark'79 and Janelle Tonsager Ronald Wendschuh Donald '89 and Melinda Mattox '91 Wichmann Janet Cooke '59 Tilzewilz and Donald Zilzewilz Robyn Arnold Zollner '80 Kinney Johnson '65 James'64 and Rose Parks Janet Batalden'61 Johnson and 10-14 years consecutive Eugene'59 and Paula Peterson Eileen Quanbeck '46 Dennìs'61 Johnson Morris '52 and Marjorie Danielson '52 Johnson Ordelle Aaker '46 Norman '59 and Ardelle Skovholt '54 Quanbeck Luther'68 and Joanne Kendrick The American Foundation Paul '59 and Pearl Almquist Bruce and Sharon Reichenbach E. fVilton Kleven '46 Scott'76 and Lisa Anderson Stephen '76 and Karen Reinarz Carrie Kosek'85 Knott and Gerald Knott Dean'74 and Janet Nelson '76 Anderson Judith Sandeen'72 Janet Griffith '83 Sandford and David Sandford Joyce Opseth Schwartz'45 Ronnie'62 and Karen Scott Kari Beckman '81 Sorenson and Neil Sorensen La Vone Studlien '58 lVlillard '52 and Dorothy Knudson Leif Anderson Duane and lVìary Alyce Krohnke Scott Anderson '96 Lois Knutson '62 Larsen and Paul Larsen lVargaret Anderson Elizabeth Mortensen '56 Swanson and Annette and Col. Henry C. Lucksinger, Jr. LeRoy'52 and Carole Anenson Bill and Anne McSweeney Daniel '65 and Mary Tildahl '65 Meyers Charles '63 and IVlary Jo Arndt Robert '70 and Sue Midness Mary Arneson and Dale Hammerschmidt James '88 and Christine Pieri '88 Arnold Viclor'42 and Rhoda Miller Susan Hanson '82 Asmus and Kevin Asmus Ruth Weltzin '45 Swanson and Edwin Swanson Andrew Moen '87 Dorothy Bai ley Norman H. Tallakson Charitable Trust Alan Montgomery and Lawrence'52 and Jayne Balzer James Swanson Jacqueline'80 and John Teísberg Janis Thoreson '78 Dennis'58 and Doris Barnaal Janet Karvonen-lVontgomery Lawayne '5i and D. LaRhea .Johnson '51 lvìorseth Arlin Becker '88 '73 Becker and Charles Becker '50 Berg Adrian Tinderholt '38 Karl Nestvold'54 Catherine Berglund Wells Fargo Educational IVatching Gift Program Norma Noonan Sidney '57 and Lola Lidstrom Gunnar+ and Mary Wick Betsey and Alan Norgard Robert Wick '81 Robert Odegard '51+ Gertrude Ness Berg'51 Andrew '64 and Jean Amland Pamela Zagaria Ruth Pousi Ollila'54 Carolyn Berkland Gary '65 and Jean Pfeifer '64 0lson '65 Berg Anthony and Kathy Bibus '65 and Jean Blosberg 15-19 years consecut¡ve Brian Anderson '82 and Leeann Rock'81 Robert'77 and Katherine Anderson R. Luther 0lson '56 Jack'62 and Nìna Osberg John '79 and Rebecca Lundeen '79 Aune -iohn and Norma Paulson Dennes'57 and Florence Helland '54 Borman Richard and Nancy Borstad Willard Botko Rosemarie Pace Gary Ronald and Anna Marie Austin Daniel '51 and Lois Pearson Bruce '64 and Nancy Braaten The Batalden Advised Fund Donald Peterson'49 Daniel and lrene Brink Christine Wacker'87 Bjork and Steven Bjork Rebecca '63 and lVavis Bjurlin Davìd '68 and Lynn Boe Elizabeth Pushing'93 Quentin '50 and E. Lucille Quanbeck l\4ichael Burden '85 Barbara Hanson David Christensen'52 Joyce and Walker Romano lVlorris 44 Augsburg Now '88 Pfabe and lVìaurice Higgins '68 Raymond and David Raymond Roxanne Raunschnot'82 Buchanan and Jim Buchanan Eìnar Cannelin '38 William Capman Gregory Carlson '74 '65 MacNally and Thomas MacNally John and Peggy Cerrito lrene Shelstad Henjum '52 Marie Haf ie Herbert'54 and E Corrine Chilstrom Gregory'61 and Kay Hanenburg'62 Madson Judith Christensen Jeff Christenson '82 Rand'82 and Kay Kennedy'82 Henjum Peter'92 and Becky Hespen Kristen Hirsch '91 Montag and Paul Montag Janet Niederloh '58 Christeson and Sylvia Hjelmeland Carlos Mariani Rosa John '70 and Lynn Benson '69 Hjelmeland Julie Magnuson '61 Marineau and Richard John Christeson Raymond lVlakeever Patrick'72 and Nancy lvlarcy C. Lee Clarke iohn'81 and Karen Hofflander Joseph '53 and Connre Cleary Dean '57 and Jane Holmes Donald '60 and Ruth Thorsgard '59 Homme John '59 and De Anne lVartinsen James'59 and Joanne Horn Jon '58 and Judith lVlatala Elizabeth Horton Phillip '62 and Karen Tangen '63 lVattison Lillian and Vernon Maunu Dana Holmes '81 lVclntyre and Vernon Mclntyre '79 Tara Cesaretti '97 lVlcLeod and Christopher'00 Judith Norman '66 Coppersmith and Norman Coppersmith Cheryl Solomonson '89 Crockett and Marineau Donald '65 and Delores Hoseth Larry Crockett 0liver Dahl '45 Kermit '50 and Ruth Hoversten Tom'72 and Karen Howe Sally Hough Daniels '79 Rhoda lVonseth Lois Mackey Davis '58 Mark '88 and lVìarya lVlattson Laura Bower '91 Cunliffe and Wayne Cunliffe '59 Huglen and Erling Huglen '83 Hultgren Suzanne Doree Bruce and Jean lnglis Julie Edstrom '90 Darrell '55 and Helga Egertson Judy Thompson Eiler '65 Carolyn Ross Robert '71 and Cheryl Lindroos '72 Mar|in lVlcLeod Meca Sportswear lnc. Robert '59 and Mary Lundquist '60 Meffert '89 lsaak and James lsaak Joan and Richard lVleierotto Jeffrey '80 and Jacqui Jarnes David '68 and Elaine Melby Thomas '86 and Susan Miller David '79 and Amy Eitrheim '63 Johnson and Charles Johnson Laurel Jones '69 Johnson and Larry Johnson Bruce '68 and Lois Hallcock '68 Johnson Daniel'77 and Patricia Eitrheim Carolyn Johnson '63 Mark 'BB and Tamie lVlorken Avis Ellingrod Douglas'66 and Kathryn Wall '66 Johnson Kari Elsila and lVlichael Buescher Glen and Marlys Johnson Rona Quanbeck'48 Emerson and Victor Emerson Margaret Johnson Paul '84 and Nancy Mackey '85 lVìueller Scott '81 and Debra Musselman Michael Navane and Lynette Engebretson Ellen Stenberg Erickson '51 Joan '94 and Mark Johnson Doris Wilkins Curtis '84 and Jody Eischens Dean '68 and Diana Olson '69 Ersfeld Martha Johnson Theodore '68 and lVlichelle Johnson Duane Esterly'75 L. Cratg'79 and Theresa Serbus '79 Estrem '78 Kahlow and Larry Kahlow Jennifer Abeln '78 Moren Edor'38 and Dorathy Nelson Lany '65 and lVarilyn Nelson Ronald '68 and Mary Kay Nelson David '64+ and Johnson lVlark Ronald '59 and Elizabeth Miskowiec Jonathan '78 and Bonnie Lamon E. lrene Lasseson Neseth '38+ Steven '64 and Rebecca '64 Nielsen John '68 and Martha Fahlberg Suzanne Kelley'69 Robert '73 and Linda Nilsen Karen Faulkner Benjamin and Christine Kent James '57 and Shirley Norman William and Anne Frame James Kerr Donald '65 and Carolyn Francis Richard '69 and Cheryl Nelson lerry'67 and Pauline North Dakota Community Foundation '70 King Linda King '78 Terry'7O and Vicki Nygaard Edward '54 and Winifred Nystuen '54 Nyhus Ann Garvey Marie Gjenvick Knaphus '45+ Richard '69 and Sandra Larson '69 Olmsted Barbara Gilbert'81 LaRhae Grindal Knatterud '70 Howard and Bettye Olson Lorraine Vash '67 Gosewisch and David Gosewisch Dean and Susan Kopperud Cedric '61 and Marlys Olson John '66 and Mary Jo Greenfield Carmela Brown Cindy Greenwood '05 Joan Kunz Beverly Halling '55 Oren and Donald '53 Oren ith '84 and Jean Taylor '85 H. 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AUGSBURG NOW
SPRING 2009
VOL. 71, NO. 2
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Augsburg Now
The Magazine of Augsburg College
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Show more AUGSBURG NOW SPRING 2009 VOL. 71, NO. 2 inside auggies Augsburg Now The Magazine of Augsburg College 25Photo Years of Life-Changing contest winners Augsburg Choir, 75 years Twin sisters, twin dreams Core to compost Travel How green is Augsburg? Studying sustainability page 20 the neighborhood youth Green planning Feeding go green Editor Betsey Norgard norgard@augsburg.edu notes from President Pribbenow Generosity and Sustainability t his issue of the Augsburg Now offers many inspiring stories of ways in which our community is learning about and practicing what it means to live sustainable lives in the city. I’ve been thinking a good bit lately about why the Augsburg community has made such great progress in living out its commitment to urban sustainability, and I’ve found myself exploring the meaning of the original motto for Augsburg Theological Seminary and College, the bold claim found in John 1:14: “And the Word became flesh.” I’m struck by how this scriptural promise is both a statement of generosity and of sustainability. Augsburg College practices generosity most authentically when it lives as the Word made flesh—sustainable, present, rooted, of service, and faithful. My teacher, Martin Marty, taught me that colleges are indigenous communities—that is, they are native to a particular place, a particular environment, a particular set of values, and practices that define the institution—and that means something for the way they live their lives. What does it mean to think about Augsburg College as an indigenous community? What does it mean that the Word has become flesh and lived among us here? I lift up for our attention three simple aspects of Augsburg’s identity—ways in which the Word becomes flesh here and the values we seek to sustain: • The central focus of our identity is that wherever Augsburg College is found—here in this neighborhood, in the city, in Rochester, or around the world—our most authentic work is learning and teaching. And the wonder of learning is that it involves acts of generosity and sustainability in its every detail—from teachers who teach what they love; to students who seek to learn out of curiosity and passion; to texts that bear the wisdom of the ages for our reflection; to conversations that help us pay attention to the Word, to each other, and to the world; to practices and commitments that help sustain our environment. Creative Director Kathy Rumpza ’05 MAL rumpza@augsburg.edu Creative Associate-Editorial Wendi Wheeler ’06 wheelerw@augsburg.edu Creative Associate-Design Jen Nagorski ’08 nagorski@augsburg.edu Photographer Stephen Geffre geffre@augsburg.edu Webmaster/Now Online Bryan Barnes barnesb@augsburg.edu Director of News and Media Services • A second aspect of our identity is the way in which this city, a particular place—much different now than in 1869—is still a place that demands our attention and respect and concern. Democracy still is practiced in this place with our neighbors. Education still happens in this place with learners and teachers all around us. Engagement and service still are at the center of our lives with each other in this place. Sustaining this urban place, this urban environment, is an act of generosity—for our diverse neighbors, for our diverse selves, for the whole of creation, now and into the future. Jeff Shelman shelman@augsburg.edu • The final aspect of our identity is our firm grounding in the Christian faith—a confident faith that frees us to learn, to live, to practice hospitality with all of our neighbors, to be a force for good in the world, to affirm our calling as people of faith and a college of the church, to be God’s people in this place, and to know that grace and truth abound where the Word becomes flesh. www.augsburg.edu I celebrate the generosity that is Augsburg’s faithful work in the world—the Word made flesh here, each and every day. I celebrate the sustainability of our indigenous character, our indigenous work, and our indigenous place. And I recall the concluding words of John 1:14 that remind us that the Word made flesh is “full of grace and truth.” Oh, how the world needs a Word of grace and truth. And here it is! PAUL C. PRIBBENOW, PRESIDENT Sports Information Director Don Stoner stoner@augsburg.edu Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Communication David Warch warch@augsburg.edu Director of Alumni and Constituent Relations Kim Stone stonek@augsburg.edu Augsburg Now is published by Augsburg College 2211 Riverside Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55454 Opinions expressed in Augsburg Now do not necessarily reflect official College policy. ISSN 1058-1545 Send address corrections to: Advancement Services CB 142 Augsburg College 2211 Riverside Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55454 healyk@augsburg.edu E-mail: now@augsburg.edu Telephone: 612-330-1181 Fax: 612-330-1780 spring 2009 Features 6 10 12 Augsburg Choir - celebrating 75 years by Betsey Norgard 16 30 Twin sisters, twin dreams by Jean Spielman Housh International Programs Photo Contest 14 20 23 auggies go green 16 Toward a more sustainable Augsburg by Betsey Norgard contents 19 How green is Augsburg? 26 augsburg now 20 Environmental connections: Green starts here by Jeff Shelman 23 Studying sustainability by Wendi Wheeler ’06 26 Green Planning 28 Core to compost Photos and text by Stephen Geffre 30 Feeding the neighborhood youth by Wendi Wheeler ’06 32 How green is our magazine? Departments 2 4 5 8 33 36 40 Around the Quad Auggies on the ice Auggie voices It takes an Auggie Alumni news Class notes My Auggie experience On the cover We celebrate in this issue all the commitments, changes, and progress that Augsburg has embraced in learning how to be a more sustainable college in the city. All photos by Stephen Geffre unless otherwise indicated. around the quad Augsburg receives Carnegie classification Augsburg was recently selected by the Carnegie Foundation as one of 119 colleges and universities in the nation to receive the classification for Community Engagement. This affirms that the school has institutionalized community engagement in its identity, culture, and commitments. It also affirms that the practices of community engagement are aligned with the institution’s identity and form an integral component of the institutional culture. The classification has three categories—curricular engagement, outreach and partnerships, and a category for both engagement and outreach—and Augsburg received the latter, comprehensive classification. In a letter to Augsburg President Paul C. Pribbenow, Jim Scheibel, executive director of the Minnesota Campus Compact, congratulated the College on this recognition. Scheibel wrote, “As a country that faces an economic crisis, and as a community that witnesses division and strife across the globe, we need students, faculty, and campuses that are fully engaged. This recognition says you are doing your part and acknowledges that you are serious about fulfilling the mission of the College.” Augsburg has included “student engagement” as one of nine specific academic goals for the institution. The Augsburg Experience signature curriculum requirement encourages direct involvement with people and organizations external to the College, All first-year students spend an afternoon during September Auggie Days working on community projects—painting, gardening, cleaning up, or whatever needs doing in the neighborhood with Augsburg’s community partners. first-hand discovery and application of knowledge, self-awareness through reflective and critical thinking, and exploration of what one is called to do in the world. Augsburg is a committed partner to particular nonprofit and educational groups within the nearby urban neighborhoods, including Cedar-Riverside, Seward, and Phillips. In addition, the College has instituted programs and policies that support community engagement for the campus community. All staff members receive two days of paid leave time for community service. A note to the editor “I found the ‘Lights, camera, and action’ feature in the fall 2008 Augsburg Now very interesting. This photograph was taken in the Augsburg Art Studio in the early 1970s during a session of a hands-on class teaching 16mm filmmaking with synchronized sound. As a student from 1965-1970, I had a work-study job showing films and doing photography working for Robert Zeller, who at that time was director of instructional services. He is the first person whom I recall to have taught a course in film studies at Augsburg. Warren Hanson, John Mitchell, and Larry Glenn (left to right in the photo) were all students in the course taught by local filmmaker Paul Rusten. Warren was a registered student. As John was a faculty member and I was director of the audio-visual center, we were invited to participate in the class without receiving credit.” LARRY GLENN ’70 2 Augsburg Now Brian Krohn—Augsburg’s first Rhodes Scholar Brian Krohn ’08 arrived at Augsburg with plans of being a film major and eventually became a chemistry student. In November he was selected as a Rhodes Scholar—Augsburg’s first. Krohn, a native of Cloquet, Minn., was one of 769 initial U.S. applicants from 207 colleges and universities for this year’s Rhodes Scholars. After making it through an interview process and being selected, Krohn became one of 32 Americans who will study at Oxford University beginning in fall 2009. There, Krohn will focus on environmental change and management in order to combine public policy expertise with the scientific knowledge he has gained at Augsburg. In the summer of 2006, Krohn began research into new ways to produce biodiesel fuel. He acknowledges that he didn’t really expect to break any new ground, but he wanted to give it a shot. The combination of Krohn’s research, the teaching of chemistry professor Arlin Gyberg, and Augsburg alum Clayton McNeff led to the discovery of the Mcgyan Process to produce biodiesel in a cleaner and more environmentally friendly way. “For me, Brian’s work on the biodiesel project is a great liberal arts story,” President Paul C. Pribbenow said. “There’s a connection between a student with a question, a faculty member, and an alum. They work on a problem and come out with a response that, in this case, is pretty groundbreaking. “Brian stands for the well-rounded education that we provide for all of our students. We’re proud of him and proud that his Augsburg education prepared him,” Pribbenow continued. In addition to his work with biodiesel, Krohn is a Goldwater Scholar who was a founder of the Honors Review, a new journal for student scholarship at Augsburg. He organized the inaugural Agre Challenge, an event in which teams were challenged to build a catapult to fling a 20-pound sandbag various distances. Diane Pike receives the Stewart Bellman Award Diane Pike, director of the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and professor of sociology, is the 2008 recipient of the Stewart Bellman Award for Exemplary Leadership from The Collaboration for the Advancement of College Teaching and Learning. She was honored in November at The Collaboration’s annual conference. For more than 25 years at Augsburg, Pike has been recognized for her excellence as a classroom teacher and as a role model for other faculty members, in large part due to her ongoing leadership in faculty development workshops, consulting, and summer institutes, and her avid attention to the research literature on the scholarship of teaching and learning. Pike’s accomplishments at Augsburg have included re-envisioning the work of the Committee on Faculty Development, integrating activities for faculty and professional staff members, and creating dedicated space for student learning and CTL in Lindell Library. Most notably, however, has been her leadership in the creation of the new AugCore general education program—guiding the design team work and faculty collaboratives on specific issues, as well as securing a Bush Foundation grant for implementation and work on the course evaluation project. She is the incoming president of the Midwest Sociological Society. Spring 2009 3 Auggies on the ice Tiffany Magnuson— a star on ice and on the field If it weren’t for finding cheap hockey skates at a tent sale, Tiffany Magnuson’s athletic career might have been quite different than it is today. “My dad didn’t want me playing hockey. They bought me figure skates, because my dad didn’t want me messed up with the hockey guys,” said Magnuson, whose father is a hockey coach in their hometown of Green Bay, Wis. “They bought the figure skates for me, and I couldn’t skate in them because of the toe pick. But my dad always said that I had a natural hockey stride, and I kept telling him that I wanted black skates.” So Magnuson’s mom found her a pair of black skates— hockey skates. “My mom always said, ‘Wal-Mart started your career,’ because they had a tent sale at Wal-Mart on hockey skates,” Magnuson said. A senior, Magnuson has excelled at two sports during her Auggie career—hockey and softball—and will leave Augsburg as one of the top all-around female athletes in school history. Magnuson finished her hockey career as the school’s second leading goal-scorer and No. 3 point-producer. She was a four-time All-Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference selection. In softball, Magnuson played three positions—second base, first base, and pitcher—during last season’s run to the MIAC playoffs for the first time in program history. A threetime All-MIAC selection, she enters this season with a .379 career batting average as the Auggies leadoff hitter. Magnuson, a finance major and accounting minor, was recruited to play hockey at Augsburg and she said she chose Augsburg because it was a small school in a large city. Being active in back-to-back sports has helped her learn to manage her time. “Sports have taught me about leadership, being committed and competitive, about interacting with others, and having to all come together for a goal,” said Magnuson, who wants to work on the business side of a sports team. “It’s a family [atmosphere], and for me being away from my family, it helps me with my life. That’s what I like about Augsburg, the close-knit atmosphere.” DON STONER 4 Augsburg Now auggie voices Engaging in the big questions The Lilly Scholars seminar is a place where students can feel comfortable talking about the big questions in life. Questions like, Is Christianity the only true religion? What does it mean to forgive someone? What is God calling me to do? For Mark Tranvik, associate professor of religion and director of the Lilly grant program, the seminar is the heart of the year-long program designed for juniors and seniors who are considering seminary or graduate study in theology or sacred arts. Once a month they meet to discuss assigned texts, engage with guest speakers, and reflect on biblical passages or issues in the Christian tradition. Each year, 10 or 11 Lilly Scholars, who receive a $2,100 scholarship, are selected from more than twice that number. Among the current scholars, the average GPA is 3.75. In addition to the seminar, Lilly Scholars visit Luther Seminary and can take courses there. “There is an ongoing hunger in the intellectual community for genuine theological conversation among students that the Lilly Scholar program honors,” says Tranvik, who is also an ordained minister in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Creating a comfortable place for these critical conversations is his goal. And, he adds, “doubters are welcomed.” Jenni Pickford, a philosophy and religion major, finds the seminar most valuable for “the openmindedness I’ve gained from hearing about views that differ from my own.” What she appreciates is that “there are other students out there who are interested in more than just a grade and do this for the love of learning.” “The greatest impact for me is the group friendship and discussions that carry throughout other classes,” says religion major Denise Shuck, a Weekend College senior who is planning to enter Luther Seminary. “I have a great appreciation for the diversity of opinions about the topics we’ve discussed.” Abby Ferjak, a senior, finds it easy to integrate what she does in the Lilly Scholars program to her youth and family ministry classes. “It’s important for youth to understand that vocation is not simply what one might do as a career; but rather, that everyone has many vocations, and [that] they don’t have to wait to fulfill their vocation.” And that’s exactly what the Lilly Endowment hopes to hear. Their goal for funding programs in church-related, liberal arts colleges that explore vocation is to nurture a new generation of voca- In their monthly seminar, Professor Mark Tranvik (above, in blue shirt) seeks to create a comfortable atmosphere for the Lilly Scholars to discuss and explore vocation. (L to R) Denise Shuck, Leah Jarvi, Tranvik, Cody Oaks, Allison Streed, Alexander Garver, Abigail Ferjak, Natalie Sasseville, and Ashley Weston. tionally-guided leaders—both pastoral and lay—for church congregations. Lilly Scholars are one part of Augsburg’s $2 million grant program, Exploring Our Gifts, that began in 2002 and is directed by Tranvik. Over its six years, Lilly Scholars have included a mix of younger and older students and have cut across disciplines, for example, among science and social work majors seeking ways to combine faith life with their fields. Last year four Lilly Scholars continued to Luther Seminary (all with full scholarships), two chose law school, one entered the Lutheran Volunteer Corps, one is in congregational youth ministry, and one began graduate study in social work. About half of all Lilly Scholars have entered seminary. During their year as Lilly Scholars, the students serve as role models within the larger community. They develop a portfolio, reflecting on vocation and what they carry with them from the year. Cody Oaks, a current Lilly Scholar, finds inspiration in Tranvik’s ability to merge the pastoral with the academic. “He provides the model of a pastor-scholar I would like to embody in my own work and call to teach,” Oaks says. He will enter Princeton Theological Seminary this summer and begin to seek ordination in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Kyle Zvejnicks, a 2006-07 Lilly Scholar, reflected on community. “The seminar has reminded me of the importance of community in vocation, namely that we need each other. … Just as much, we don’t come with the same vocation for everyone, but each with their own, and not for themselves but for others.” To learn more about Exploring Our Gifts, go to www.augsburg.edu/lilly. BETSEY NORGARD Spring Fall 2008 2009 5 The Augsburg Choir— celebrating 75 years This academic year, the Augsburg Choir celebrates 75 years—a choral tradition of distinction and excellence. The Augsburg Choir was founded in 1933, when the Men’s Glee Club and the Ladies’ Choral Society, who had sung together on various occasions, voted to unite, under the direction of music department chair Henry P. Opseth. The first student president of the choir was a third-year music major and future choir conductor Leland B. Sateren. The new choir lost no time in preparing for tours and performances. In 1935, their tour through the Midwest took them more than 2,000 miles for 20 concerts, including a coast-to-coast broadcast in Chicago with the National Broadcasting System. On their return, they sang a home concert at Central Lutheran Church. Choir business manager Orville C. Hognander ’36 planned the tour, plus arranged for a series of 18 Sunday evening radio broadcasts on WCCO radio, the “Hour Melodious.” This program also was accessible over open channel across the country and brought visibility to Augsburg, reconnecting many alumni to the College. In 1946, Leland B. Sateren ’35 returned to Augsburg to join the music faculty. Following Opseth’s death in 1950, Sateren was named conductor of the Augsburg Choir. For the next 29 years, the Augsburg Choir developed its own distinctive tone quality, musicality, and professionalism under Sateren. While the choir continued to share the Gospel through church music, Sateren evolved a more contemporary classical sound, especially in his own compositions. His passion for 1933 Scandinavian music brought attention to music and composers relatively unknown in the U.S. In 1975, the Augsburg Choir’s 40th anniversary tour took them to Scandinavia. They traveled by boat down the Norwegian coast, from above the Arctic Circle to Oslo, and sang in the Trondheim Cathedral. Leland Sateren retired in 1979, and the direction of the choir passed to Larry L. Fleming, a noted choral conductor and composer. In his first year, the choir was chosen as the official representative from the U.S. to sing in Augsburg, Germany, at the 450th commemoration of the Augsburg Confession. Fleming also established Advent Vespers, the College’s annual 1975 Augsburg Choir is founded 40th anniversary choir tour Leland B. Sateren ’35—choir director Peter Hendrickson ’76—student choir president and future choir director Henry P. Opseth—choir director Leland B. Sateren ’35—student choir president and future choir director 6 Augsburg Now The majestic Advent Vespers service each year at Central Lutheran Church presents Augsburg’s four choirs, with part of the service sung as a massed choir of over 200 voices. holiday program, as a service of music and liturgy, which now attracts up to 8,000 people at its four services and will celebrate its 30th anniversary in 2009. Fleming left Augsburg in 1986, and for the next several years the Augsburg Choir was under the direction of Thomas Rossin. In 1994, after serving a short time as interim director, Peter Hendrickson ’76 was appointed the choir’s new conductor. Over the past decade and a half, he has realized his vision for Augsburg’s choral program—one that offers distinct choral experiences for all students, including the extended Augsburg family, with different repertoires: • Augsburg Choir—a cappella touring choir • Riverside Singers—women’s chorus • Cedar Singers—men’s chorus • Masterworks Chorale—symphonic chorus All four choirs, as well as an orchestra and liturgical party, participate annually in Advent Vespers. In 2004, for the 25th anniversary, Twin Cities Public Television recorded the service and won a Regional Emmy award for the production. The program has been shown on public television during the holiday season since then. One of Hendrickson’s passions is language, and to date, his choirs have sung in more than 15 languages. “We owe it to our students in the choral program to educate them not only in Augsburg’s commitment to the Lutheran choral tradition, but also in creating, through music and language, a better understanding of other cultures and our responsibility to be world citizens,” Hendrickson says. The Augsburg Choir’s March tour this year took them south, traveling from Nebraska to Texas, and locations in between. Currently the choir is planning next year’s tour, a trip that will take them to China in 2010. 2009 The Masterworks Chorale marks 15 years Hendrickson founded the Masterworks Chorale in 1994 as a symphonic chorus of approximately 100 voices, made up of students, faculty and staff, alumni, and others connected to the Augsburg community. Unique to a college campus, Masterworks Chorale presents programs of great choral works and explores new masterworks. In 1996, the chorale performed for the first time the entire Visions from Hildegaard by Minnesota composer Stephen Paulus. In 1997, it presented the English-language premiere of Norwegian composer Egil Hovland’s opera, Captive and Free, and in 2001, the English-language version of Finnish composer and conductor Kari Tikka’s opera, Luther. The Masterworks Chorale performs three times per year—at fall and spring concerts, and for Advent Vespers. A number of chorale members are Augsburg alumni who sang as students in Leland Sateren’s choirs. “The Sateren choir alumni in Masterworks keep the legacy and spirit of the Sateren era alive,” Hendrickson says. “It’s a wonderful connection for our current students, a passing of the torch, so to speak, from then to now.” BETSEY NORGARD 75th anniversary year For a longer story about choir history with additional photos, go to www.augsburg.edu/now. Peter Hendrickson ’76—choir director 7 it takes an Auggie A legacy for promising students President’s Scholarships recognize students with exceptional academic ability and leadership potential and can provide financial support up to full tuition for four years. Donors who choose to endow a President’s Scholarship make special connections with these students, and those that follow them, one after another, as they see an Augsburg education made possible. E. Milton Kleven ’46 taught school in Minneapolis for 33 years and knows what this means to students from low-income families. He and his family have endowed three President’s Scholarships and enjoy being part of the lives of the students who receive them, helping them begin their work and careers free from college debt. Milt Kleven’s Augsburg story began in a home two blocks from the College, where his Norwegian immigrant mother and father raised nine children. Since Augsburg was the college in the neighborhood, six of the Kleven children attended, with three completing their degrees. In 1940, Milt followed his sister Agathe, who had just graduated from Augsburg. Like most students then, Milt’s studies were interrupted by World War II, and in 1946 he returned and finished. Their brother Luther graduated in 1950. Milt graduated with a major in mathematics and a minor in physical education. His strongest and longest friendships he formed in the Augsburg A-Club, even though his student job downtown at the Minneapolis Club kept him too busy to participate in most sports, except for lettering in golf. Kleven’s Augsburg story has a romantic twist on a broken leg. In late 1943 he left Augsburg to enter Navy pilot training. When he suffered a broken leg, he decided to spend the eight-week recovery period back at Augsburg, completing his math major with Professor George Soberg. 8 One evening in Augsburg’s library, in the basement of Old Main, he met Dorothy Lijsing, the daughter of a Swedish immigrant father and mother, and she became his wife and partner for 53 years. Dorothy transferred to Gustavus Adolphus College and graduated there. They were married in 1947. Soon after graduating, Kleven began teaching mathematics in the Minneapolis Public Schools. In addition to teaching, he also served as the teacher representative with Great West Financial on a voluntary investment fund created following a strike in 1970. From that experience, he learned a great deal about investments and wise financial planning that has served him well. In the 1950s, the Klevens were approached by Sig Hjelmeland ’41, Augsburg’s development director, and asked for the first time to consider giving back to Augsburg. “My parents always set aside their tithe,” Kleven says, “and taught us that giving is a part of our responsibility.” In 1958, he and Dorothy established a scholarship in honor of his parents, Magnus and Kristofa Kleven. In its 50 years, more than 200 Augsburg students have benefited from the financial support of this scholarship. During the 1960s, the Klevens continued their philanthropic support to Augsburg, and for many years worked closely with development officer Jeroy Carlson ’48. In 2001, when Dorothy passed away, Kleven established a scholarship in her name. With college costs skyrocketing, he knew from his large family what a difference a full tuition scholarship could make for students from low-income families, like those he had taught in Minneapolis. “That’s the main thing,” Kleven says. “I want to help kids who have a need, and I want it to be a full scholarship.” So, the Dorothy Lijsing Kleven Scholarship became the first endowed President’s Scholarship, and provides a full scholarship to a student interested in choral music, as Dorothy had been throughout her life. This endowment was created by Milt and their four children and families—Bruce and Maren Kleven, David and Barbara Kleven, Barbara and Zane Birky, and Diane and Philip Larson. In 2007, the family created two additional endowed President’s Scholarships. They added Dorothy’s parents, David and Florence Lijsing, to the original scholarship for Milt’s parents and raised it to the level of a full President’s Scholarship. The third was created in Milt’s name—the E. Milton Kleven Scholarship for public service, so he can enjoy supporting students with a real financial need who plan to enter public service. Kleven helped to facilitate two other scholarships. The Margaret Andrews Scholarship was established by Kleven and his fellow Trade and Industry coordinators in the Minneapolis public school system to honor their supervisor, Margaret Andrews. The Donald C. Carlson Scholarship, through the Normandale Lutheran Church Foundation, is named for founding pastor Donald Carlson ’42 to support a Normandale member attending Augsburg. The Kleven legacy also includes major support to capital projects. In 1995-96, the family worked with President Charles Anderson and gave $1 million toward the construction of Lindell Library. Milt founded Kleven Flooring Service, which installed hardwood flooring in houses in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area. Over the years, he provided hardwood floors throughout the Augsburg campus, including the Augsburg Room in Christensen Center and Augsburg House. His most recent gift celebrates his over 60-year tie to Augsburg A-Club and close friendships with Glen Person ’47 and Dick “Pork Chop” Thompson ’61. Together, as part of the construction of the new press box on Edor Nelson Field, the three provided the funding to name the Jeroy C. Carlson Hospitality Room in Kennedy Center in honor of their longtime friend and colleague. For more information about endowing a President’s Scholarship honoring Augsburg’s most promising students, contact Doug Scott, assistant vice president for development, at 612-330-1575 or 1-800-273-0617. BETSEY NORGARD Becky Shaheen ’11 Becky Shaheen is a sophomore from Elk River, Minn., majoring in vocal music performance and composition, with a pre-engineering minor. She sings in the Augsburg Choir, Gospel Praise Jazz Ensemble, and other ensembles. This is her second year as the recipient of the Dorothy Lijsing Kleven President’s Scholarship in choral music, and she keeps in touch with the Kleven family. “Music is my life, and this semester I’ve been able to dedicate more time than ever before to music. I am finally realizing that being a musician is possible … “This scholarship has opened so many doors for me. I don’t have to worry so much about the financial issues, and it has provided me with confidence and such an ‘I can do anything!’ attitude. “When I first met the family, it was like meeting a huge part of my extended family that I didn’t know about. … A picture of the family and me taken at the scholarship brunch hangs by my desk, a reminder of the people who are making this journey possible. “ twin sisters Twin sisters Twin dreams “Our Augsburg professors were supportive and encouraged us to pursue our dream ...” BETTY BOWERS, MD Barbara and Betty Bowers knew they wanted to grow up to be doctors when they were six years old. The twin sisters were born in Mora, Minn., and graduated from Augsburg in 1972. They attended medical school at the University of Minnesota and graduated in 1976. “Our family doctor, Dr. Harry Berge, encouraged and supported us in our dream,” says Barbara Bowers, MD, “although we’d never even seen a woman doctor.” The Bowers twins were two of George and Opal Bowers’ four daughters. The family lived in Brook Park, Minn., when the twins were young. “Our parents raised us to believe that if we worked hard we could achieve anything.” Betty and Barbara studied diligently through grade school and graduated from Forest Lake High School. “We never took a test without thinking about our goal,” Barbara explains. “We would not be dissuaded by naysayers.” Today, Barbara Bowers is medical director of Fairview Southdale Breast Center and Fairview Southdale Hospital Medical Oncology Clinic. Betty Bowers, MD, is medical director and an anesthesiologist with the McGee Eye Surgery Center in Oklahoma City, Okla. 10 Augsburg Now How did two young women from small-town Minnesota make it through college in the big city? “We received incredible personal attention and felt cared for at Augsburg,” Barbara says. The twin sisters found the small class sizes and nurturing environment a perfect place to study the sciences. “Our Augsburg professors were supportive and encouraged us to pursue our dream,” Betty explains. Although, there was one science professor who did not give them full credit for their class work. “He had a special curve for us,” Barbara says. “His attitude really was indicative of society at the time. It was the late 1960s, and few women were pursuing careers in science, let alone medicine. But we didn’t lose heart.” At Augsburg, the Bowers sisters were exposed to different cultures and religions. “Our professors knew us as people, not just students in the classroom,” Barbara explains. “Rabbi Schwartz took us to his synagogue and invited us to his home for Seder.” While it took a lot of hard work to get through medical school, “We were encouraged by those who meant the most to us,” Betty says. “Sometimes naive belief serves you well.” Claus Pierach, MD, a professor at the University of Minnesota twin dreams Medical School, recognized right away that the Bowers sisters were unique. “Not only were they identical twins—they were equally enterprising.” Pierach serves on the admission committee for the University of Minnesota Medical School. “I see and study many applicants, but I see few students as determined as Betty and Barbara Bowers.” After completing medical school, Barbara Bowers did her residency at what was then Northwestern Hospital. Pierach worked closely with Barbara in her internal medicine rotation. “It was no surprise that she earned the title of chief resident.” It was during her internal medicine residency at Northwestern Hospital that Barbara became intrigued by the cancer patients she treated. “They were strong people, and it really sparked my interest in medical oncology,” she explains. Barbara decided to specialize in medical oncology. “At that time, I thought I’d work in cancer treatment and work myself out of a job in about 10 years.” While cancer has not been cured, Barbara has seen significant advances in cancer treatment and prevention. “We are seeing more cancer patients live longer. There has been progress in preventing certain cancers through increased patient understanding of the role diet and exercise play in our lives.” “As a physician, my role is to partner with patients. To do that, we need to educate patients, give them the information they need to make decisions regarding their care, and communicate on the same wave length—making sure that they know they are the most important person on our care team.” For Barbara, caring for cancer patients is where medical science and compassion meet. “I’m a scientist,” she explains. “I love studying the periodic table. Everything in the universe is up there except one thing—the heart, the human element.” Barbara is married to a physician and has two daughters and a son. While in medical school, Betty thought she’d become a surgeon. She was the first female surgery resident at Hennepin County Medical Center. In the fourth year of her general surgery rotation, Claude Hitchcock, MD, approached her about taking a six-month anesthesia rotation at the Mayo Clinic. “It’s been a good fit for me. I’ve been practicing anesthesiology since 1981.” She’s been with the McGee Eye Surgery Center since 2005. Betty is married to a physician and has two daughters. Looking back, Barbara and Betty remember many good times amid the grueling schedule of medical school. “But we got through it all by tucking our chins in and working hard,” Betty says. Both physicians say they have enjoyed tremendous job satisfaction from their careers in medicine. “I would encourage anyone dedicated to helping people to choose a career in medicine,” Barbara says. “The medical field is constantly changing and offers academic challenges, but most of all it is personally rewarding.” JEAN SPIELMAN HOUSH Housh is married to Allen Housh, a former Augsburg regent. She came to know Dr. Barbara Bowers when she was treated for breast cancer in 2004. Photos submitted by the families and Fairview Southdale Hospital. “As a physician, my role is to partner with patients. To do that, we need to ... make sure that they know they are the most important person on our care team.” BARBARA BOWERS, MD Betty Bowers, MD Barbara Bowers, MD Spring 2009 11 International Programs 3 Photo Contest Portraits 1st place: Bethany Thompson “Doi Suthep Girls” Chiang Mai, Thailand 2nd place: Katie MacAulay “Llamas and the Lost City of the Incas” Peru 3rd place: Sara Black “Another Walk of Life” Ibarra, Ecuador Landscape/cityscape 1st place and Best of Show: Emily Hanson “Holocaust Memorial” Berlin, Germany 2 2 2nd place: Katie Woolever “Looking Through Mada’s Dwelling” Northern Namibia 3rd place: Kayla Skarbakka “Boireann” County Clare, Ireland 2 Photojournalism 1st place: Emily Hanson “GDR Shopkeep” Wittenburg, Germany 2nd place: Tyla Pream “Festival of San Giovanni–Boy with Flag” Florence, Italy Augsburg Now 3 12 Augsburg Now 3 3rd place: Christine Tresselt “Coffee in the Cloud Forest” Miraflor, Nicaragua 1 1 2 0 0 8 1 s e i g g u a n e e r g go sustain. respond. recycle. 14 Augsburg Now “The Augsburg College community is deeply committed to what it means to build a sustainable urban environment.” —President Paul C. Pribbenow clean. reduce. build. Save. 15 e l b a n i a t s u s e r o Toward a m g r u b s aug BY BETSEY NORGARD Living sustainably is no longer merely an option. As a vast majority of the world’s people struggle for resources to sustain even simple lives, a small minority consume at rates that will quickly deplete Earth’s resources and imperil future generations. Environmental concerns are now front and center on our national agenda. But beyond these, the broader considerations of sustainable living—economic and social policies that determine how resources are shared—remain difficult to tackle. Augsburg’s history, mission, and vision call for the College to engage in these broad discussions of sustainability. The two vision documents of 1997 and 2005 spell out an institutional vocation for the College rooted in a blending of Lutheran heritage, immigrant history, and urban location that demands a caring stewardship of God’s creation. As the College explores how it lives out its institutional vision—We are called to serve our neighbor—it must look beyond the changes brought about by green practices and invite the deeper conversations in community that probe the meaning of living sustainably in the city. The greening of Augsburg The Environmental Stewardship Committee (ESC), made up of faculty, staff, and students, leads the environmental initiatives of the College. Created in 1990 as a task force, it was revitalized by President William Frame in 1999 and given both purpose and strength. Tom Ruffaner, longtime committee chair and custodial supervisor, believes that the comprehensive “Waste Wise” audit carried out in 1999 became the “driving force behind ‘greening’ at Augsburg.” The audit “not only identified areas of waste and inefficiencies across campus but also offered resources to make improvements.” The ESC Vision Statement in 2004 summarized its goals: “The stewardship of the urban and global environment can only be pursued if we take these steps toward using less, living more simply, and acting with the care and awareness of the impact of actions on the people and ecosystem within which we live and on which we all depend.” In 2006, Augsburg’s new president, Paul C. Pribbenow, quickly embraced the growing urgency to address issues of sustainability and gave voice to a deeper understanding of sustainability within Augsburg’s mission and vision. The changes across campus in the past three years have been significant. Sustainability is infused through Augsburg’s curriculum and grounded in its daily practices—on campus, in the community, and around the world. Augsburg participates in two important institutional collaborations: • Presidents Climate Commitment—President Pribbenow joined more than 600 American college and university presidents to sign an agreement to “neutralize greenhouse gas emissions and to accelerate the research and educational efforts of higher education to equip society to re-stabilize the earth’s climate.” One person’s difference if mr. green 16 Augsburg Now Augsburg had a “Mr. Green” contest, TOM RUFFANER ’98 might well be the best candidate. Over the past decade, he has led Augsburg toward greater commitments in sustainable living. Ruffaner has pushed Augsburg to bring about environmental improvements in energy use, safer cleaning products, and recycling and waste reduction (starting with a comprehensive Waste Wise audit). He also helped the College study its transportation habits and commuting alternatives. And, he has chaired the Environmental Stewardship Committee and supported community efforts. In fall 2007, Ruffaner received an Individual Achievement Commuter Choice Award, given by Metro Transit, that recognizes organizations and individuals for their creative solutions in promoting alternatives to driving alone. He also served on the advisory committee that helped design the light rail station nearest Augsburg. A 1998 graduate in metro-urban studies, Ruffaner is the custodial supervisor at Augsburg. A report has just been completed that measures the College’s carbon footprint. • Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC)—Five colleges (Augsburg, Hamline, St. Thomas, St. Catherine, Macalester) are exploring ways to create a stronger academic identity that clearly expresses their shared identity as an urban institution and centers on the theme of sustainable urban development. Ideas may include curricular development, community outreach, research, service-learning, internships, study abroad, and faculty development. Students step forward green vehicles, and become engaged in the political process. Augsburg’s chapter of the Minnesota Public Interest Research Group (MPIRG) began the initial efforts to recycle in the 1970s. Recently, its Environmental Task Force, along with student groups, has led projects on campus, including: • Focus the Nation teach-in—Augsburg joined organizations across the country in setting aside a day to engage the entire campus in conversations on sustainability. “MY DAD TELLS ME, ‘DREAMS ARE FREE. DREAM BIG, IT WON’T COST MONEY.’” Some of the most exciting projects for sustainability have come from student-led initiatives. Students have researched alternative fuels, organized teach-ins, gained student backing to support wind energy, pushed the College to purchase —Alex Hoselton ’08 Focus leads to wind energy My dad tells me, “Dreams are free. Dream big, it won’t cost money.” I listened and dreamt and acted big by forming an ad hoc organization and, with other students, started organizing for the Focus the Nation teach-in in January 2008. The teach-in provided rich liberal arts perspectives to more than 500 attendees and launched momentum towards switching Augsburg’s energy consumption from fossil fuel to wind energy. The organizing students petitioned Day Student Government for a referendum to impose a fee of $14.75 per semester to purchase wind energy. The referendum passed, with 68% of the vote, and day students now contribute more than $54,000 annually. Contributions from Weekend College Government and the administration enable us to purchase enough wind power to make Augsburg’s Minneapolis campus 100% free of fossil fuel electricity. We have reduced the equivalent in carbon emissions of taking 26,000 cars off the road or planting 69 square miles of trees each year. 17 The case for a green vehicle • Wind energy purchase—Both day and weekend student governments held referendums in which students voted to add a new student fee to contribute to wind energy purchase. It enables Augsburg to offset 100% of its fossil-fuel electricity costs on the Minneapolis campus, making the College one of the largest purchasers of wind power in the state. • Hybrid security vehicle—When a security vehicle was due for replacement, a student group pushed for the College to buy a hybrid fuel vehicle. • Food services changes—Students initiated the practice of composting food, saving three-quarters of a ton of trash. • Environmental history of Augsburg— The 2007 Environmental Connections class researched and wrote “From Rural to Urban: The Environmental History of Augsburg College 1872-2005,” studying its relationship to nature, technology, and humans. • Trash audit—In order to call attention to lackadaisical attitudes toward recycling, a group of students went through twodays’ worth of garbage and showed how nearly 70% of it was either compostable or recyclable. Much work remains before Augsburg can be satisfied it is consuming only what Earth can renew. But now, that work is increasingly carried out with greater consciousness of the impact made by personal choices and practices, both on the self and on an interconnected and interdependent global community. 18 Augsburg Now The green vehicle initiative developed from the inspiration of Brian Krohn’s biofuel discoveries and my resources as a member of Augsburg Day Student Government in fall 2008. Almost immediately Reid Larson and Steve Eichten also committed themselves fully to the project. Collectively, the four of us found that our goal was to ensure that our next Department of Public Safety vehicle was both a fiscally and environmentally sound investment. After hearing estimates that the department puts nearly 150 miles daily on their vehicle, we realized that having either a biodiesel or hybrid would surely be cost effective. It turned out that a Ford Escape Hybrid would save the college $30,000 annually by our low-end estimates. Initially finding little support in the purchase of a hybrid, the group prepared for a meeting with President Paul Pribbenow. We presented him with graphs on two- and fouryear savings, a list of ways that he would be supporting the Presidents Climate Commitment he had signed earlier in the year, and a list of colleges, universities, and police departments that all had successfully integrated hybrid vehicles into their programs. By meeting’s end the president had given us an oral commitment to the Ford Escape, and said that John Pack, director of public safety, had also expressed his support earlier in the day. By September 2008 the College’s new hybrid vehicle was in use on campus. The Green Vehicle Coalition, as it has developed into, sees this particular project only as a first step toward many long-term goals. “THE GREEN VEHICLE INITIATIVE DEVELOPED FROM THE INSPIRATION OF BRIAN KROHN’S BIOFUEL DISCOVERIES.” —Jake Quarstad ’10 How GREEN is Augsburg? how College initiatives • American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment—completed the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory for 2001-08 • Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities will collaborate on studying urban sustainability • HourCar hub on campus • Discounted transit passes • Reserved carpool parking • Fair trade items sold in bookstore • Purchasing enough wind energy to offset electricity Student-led initiatives • Led Focus the Nation teach-in—Jan. 2008 • Proposed and passed extra student fees for purchase of wind energy • Friends of the Mississippi River stewardship • Pushed for green vehicle initiative to purchase hybrid security vehicle • Environmental studies major and minor • Presented at Campus Compact conference • Fall 2009—Fate of the World i-term class • Created bike-share program • Campus Kitchen program and community garden • Launched composting in dining area green is Food service • Composting program ? • Gradual move toward trayless dining, starting with Trayless Tuesdays • Take-out materials—all corn-based and compostable • Purchase all produce from a five-state region • Fair trade coffee available in campus eateries Internal practices • Double-sided printing on all campus copiers • All copy paper on campus—30% post-consumer waste • Ongoing re-use center • Recycling of cans, glass bottles, plastic, paper, cardboard, and yard waste • Recycling for appliances, carpets, furniture, batteries, electronics, ink • Compostable paper towels in all public restrooms • Changed all faucets and showers on campus to water-saving fixtures • Energy-efficient fluorescent lamps in public areas, increasing use of CFL bulbs augsburg • Moving toward 100% “Green Seal” cleaning chemicals • Display board and fairs to facilitate public transportation Environmental studies program • Paddled the Mississippi River to study environmental and river politics • Built rain gardens to capture runoff • Researched and wrote an environmental history of Augsburg College • Studied, prepared, and served a healthy, local, sustainable lunch 19 l a t n e m n o r i Env s n o i t c e n n co GREEN STARTS HERE The topic of conversation on this early December afternoon was pumpkin ice cream, a dessert that summed up many of the conflicts that go along with making environmental change. In Environmental Connections, the gateway course for Augsburg’s new environmental studies major, history professor Michael Lansing and political science professor Joe Underhill take an issue and break it down over a semester. In fall 2007, the topic was water. This past fall, a dozen Augsburg students looked at food and just how it ends up on our plates. At the end of the semester, the Environmental Connections students had to take what they learned and plan a menu for a lunch that was served in the Christensen Center Commons. Nutrition and taste were important to the students. But so were environmentally friendly practices, the use of vegetables grown in the Augsburg greenhouse, and supporting local farmers and companies. And that led to the lengthy discussion about whether they should serve pumpkin ice cream from Kemps or buy it from Izzy’s, a St. Paul ice cream shop. The students knew they wanted the Izzy’s because the ice cream is made with organic products and the shop uses solar power. But there was the issue with price. Kemps wasn’t as environmentally friendly, but the students could get more ice cream at a lower price. Because while it’s easy for people to say that they want to take environmental concerns into consideration when making decisions, the tone sometimes changes when being green is more expensive. In the end, the class reached a compromise and would get ice cream from both. “That discussion was everything the class was about,” says Kathy DeKrey, a first-year student from Bemidji, Minn. “I thought we should have put up the cost and got just the Izzy’s ice cream. “A lot of people aren’t willing to put forth the initial costs to make good decisions and that is too bad.” It was the kind of broad, big-picture thinking that the professors hope comes out of this interdisciplinary class. Because things like food, water, and energy— a potential topic for next year—impact so many parts of society, Underhill and Lansing bring in guest lecturers from departments across campus. “WHATEVER YOU DO, IT IMPACTS SOMETHING.” —Peter Klink ’12 20 Augsburg Now BY JEFF SHELMAN Studying the urban environment Here’s what you won’t find in Augsburg’s new environmental studies major: a windmill suddenly being constructed in the middle of Cedar-Riverside, repeated trips to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, and anything that could be considered rural. “That’s not what we want,” Lansing says. “That’s not who we are.” The term “environmental” is often equated with rural, with wetlands, and with ecosystems. But Lansing and Underhill are much more interested in making an impact on and around campus. After all, the Mississippi River is only a few blocks away. There is a Superfund site in Minneapolis’ Phillips neighborhood because of high amounts of pesticides and herbicides previously produced there. The local Sierra Club office is just across Interstate 94 in the Seward neighborhood. Students in both the water and the food classes took the light rail to downtown Minneapolis to learn about the impact of St. Anthony Falls. For the initial class, the falls demonstrated the importance of water in relation to the creation of energy. Last semester, the falls taught about the milling process and the history of Minneapolis. In addition to being a vehicle for teaching, studying environmental issues in an urban environment creates opportunity. “If you’re interested in the wilderness and studying ecosystem dynamics, this probably isn’t the right program,” Underhill says. “But if you want to do something on human impact, you have to be where the people are. Humans are having a huge impact so we have to spend time where the most people are.” In the water class, the students constructed rain gardens on the Augsburg campus. The gardens are positioned to collect water runoff from campus buildings. In addition to adding plant life to campus, the rain gardens keep runoff water from eventually reaching the Mississippi River. “We are uniquely situated in a city neighborhood and are privileged to have a variety of opportunities to explore the interconnectedness of urban life with both human and natural forces.” —President Paul C. Pribbenow 21 Getting students out of the classroom and getting their hands, quite literally, dirty very much fits into the experiential teaching Augsburg is known for. “We want students to be aware of their immediate surroundings,” Lansing says. “We don’t want to put them in a sealed classroom and learn about grand theories while ignoring what’s going on around them.” Changing attitudes Peter Klink is in his first year at Augsburg after taking classes a year ago at Minneapolis Community and Technical College. He always had an interest in the outdoors, but he didn’t really know just how complex food is. “Most cows are fed corn hay because it gets them fat quicker, but it’s not as good for people,” Klink says. “But if you stop feeding them corn hay and feed them grass, the corn industry is hurt. Whatever you do, it impacts something.” Klink, who grew up in Stillwater, Minn., found his habits as a consumer changing as the semester progressed. His biggest change—the result of learning about the environmental cost of transporting food across country—has been to make a greater effort to buy locallygrown food. “I want to know where it comes from,” Klink says. “Also, it’s a way to support local businesses. The way the economy is, I’m all about supporting local businesses rather than some big corporation.” Because the Environmental Connections class is a gateway course and largely for first-year students and sophomores, the students enter at different points. “Clearly the most satisfying thing is when they start with no clue and as the semester goes on, the light bulb starts to come on,” Underhill says. The environmental studies major—which will feature classes from a variety of departments on campus—is very much in its infancy at Augsburg. While the curriculum has been approved and the requirements laid out, simply offering a major doesn’t guarantee student interest. In addition to providing a base of knowledge, the gateway course also shows students with interest in the environment some of the possibilities that are out there, that an environmental studies major isn’t limited to a job in nature or working as some sort of scientist. “There’s a lot of green stuff that’s going to be used in the future,” says Klink, who is going to major in business and at least minor in environmental studies. “I think there is going to be a lot of opportunities for jobs in that area. There’s wind energy, solar energy, green architecture. To have a background where you understand that is a key thing.” And getting students on the path toward understanding is what the Environmental Connections class is all about. 22 Augsburg Now studying y t i l i b a sustain BY WENDI WHEELER ’06 If you want to study sustainability, you need to go where it’s done best. Students in the Sustainable Cities in North America summer course spent three weeks in Portland, Ore., and Vancouver, B.C., learning about the successes and challenges of two of North America’s most sustainable cities. What they discovered, amidst green buildings and miles of bike trails, is that being sustainable requires attention to many interconnected aspects of life. This interconnectedness, they learned, means that what is beneficial for some may be detrimental to others, so working together to build strong communities is crucial to the success of sustainability measures. In the end, the students not only learned more about their world; they were also empowered to bring their creativity and enthusiasm back to Minneapolis to implement a plan that would help Augsburg become a greener, more sustainable campus. “EDUCATION IS KEY. IF YOU DON’T KNOW WHY YOU ARE DOING IT OR WHY IT’S IMPORTANT, YOU WON’T CONTINUE.” —Kjerstin Hagen ’10 Studying sustainability Sustainability is a measure of the quality of life for citizens in an area. It involves water and air quality, access to transportation, ability to find work and make a living, local food systems, energy use, the creation and maintenance of green buildings, housing availability and affordability, land use, and waste management—for starters. To be ranked high on the sustainability scale, a city must do more than pave bike trails and purchase hybrid buses. Citizens must be educated about greenhouse gas emissions produced by their cars and about the effect of those emissions on the environment. The city must provide resources that citizens and businesses need to start and continue environmentally friendly efforts, such as incentives to use public transportation, access to buses or light rail, and routes that bring people easily from their homes to the places of work and back again. To be truly sustainable, these efforts must be culturally appropriate and make the best use of the resources available in the area. And finally, the practices of sustainability must not only continue over time, they must improve as the city changes and grows. The Sustainable Cities course was a short-term Augsburg Abroad program led by sociology and metro-urban studies professors Lars Christiansen and Nancy Fischer. The professors wanted not only to study sustainability in an urban context 23 While in Portland and Vancouver, the students and instructors: but also to travel sustainably and to minimize the impact of their program on the cities they visited. Rather than rent a van or bus, Christiansen and half of the class traveled by bicycle while Fischer and the remaining students used train, street car, and their own two feet to get around in each city. “You really get to learn a city when you’re ‘behind bars,’” says Jon Peterson ’10, a sociology major from Excelsior, Minn. “When I went to Portland with my family, we rented a car. I didn’t learn nearly as much about the city and didn’t have the appreciation.” Traveling by bicycle helped the class reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and also gave the students an opportunity to experience the cities more fully. • Stayed in Epler Hall at Portland State University, a green dormitory and Portland’s first LEED-certified building • Explored neighborhoods using the five-minute walk exercise • Met with city government officials and policymakers to learn about urban planning, waste management and recycling, and transportation • Met with community organizers to learn about grassroots movements and civic engagement • Visited several professors to learn about sustainable development research and sustainability efforts on university campuses • Toured farmers markets and community gardens and talked with the people who sell and grow in these spaces • Participated in Portland’s Night Ride and a Critical Mass bike ride in downtown Vancouver For a video interview with Christiansen and Fischer to learn more about what they and their students did, saw, and learned in the Sustainable Cities in North America class go to www.augsburg.edu/now. Sustainability is complicated As they studied and explored Portland and Vancouver, the students began to gain an appreciation for the complexity of creating and maintaining a sustainable city. “A lot of our experiences brought up the idea of equity,” says Ricky Oudekerk ’09, an international relations and peace and global studies major from St. Paul. “What might be a sustainable idea for the wealthy or for the government might not work for everyone.” The class went to Vancouver’s East Hastings neighborhood—a site of controversy centered on an effort to clean up an The students cool off in Jamison Square. 24 Augsburg Now area nestled between popular tourist destinations as the city prepares to host the 2010 Winter Olympics. There, many students said they witnessed poverty and desperation unlike anything they had ever seen. “Basically they’ve quarantined the homeless and addicts into a four-block area,” explains Oudekerk. “While it’s sad, the support resources for those people could be centralized. And they have activists from their community. That was the first time I’ve ever seen homeless and addict activists.” Though both cities offer a robust transit system, the students learned that if citizens don’t have access or aren’t able to afford the fares, the system is not truly sustainable. “The transit system in Vancouver severely marginalizes lower income people,” Peterson says. Bus fare in Vancouver ranges from $2.50 to $5, and the fare covers only 90 minutes. In a city with a median income of $62,600 (CDN) where the average home price is more than $410,000, many people have been pushed out of the city and away from their places of work. “We discovered that fare didn’t last very long once you are trying to get out to the suburbs, where many people have moved who are seeking cheaper residences,” Fischer says. “Before this course, I thought sustainable cities would be utopias where nothing bad ever happens,” says Meagen Swartzer ’08, a media writing major and urban studies minor. “With every good comes something bad. Once you reach perfection, not everybody can afford it.” Sustainability at Augsburg Once students learned about the many dimensions of urban sustainability and began to understand its intricacy, Christiansen and Fischer challenged them to turn their knowledge into action. The professors knew that in order for the class’ project to succeed, it had to be driven by the students so that they would educate and motivate each other. The class visited City Farmer, an organization that promotes sustainable urban farming in Vancouver. Through their site visits and conversations, the students had learned that their project had to be right for Augsburg. “The recipe for sustainability is different and unique in every place,” says Oudekerk. “The mix of what you’ve got to work with, including the people and the culture, needs to be taken into account in order to build a sustainable city.” In Portland, the class saw many of the one-block parks for which the city is known. As he explored the city, Peterson thought about the park in the center of Augsburg’s campus. “We saw a lot of urban spaces the size of Murphy Park where they had done great things,” Peterson says. “I thought we could really pay tribute to our heritage by rethinking and reforming that park and creating a more usable public space.” Several members of the class also discussed creating a mural with other community groups on the wall bordering I-94 at the southern edge of campus. “We wanted to transform that space and bring people together,” says Kjerstin Hagen ’10, an American Indian studies major. One idea that has been successfully implemented is a composting program in campus dining facilities. Working with Augsburg’s foodservice provider, a group of students formulated a plan to collect organics and compostable paper products and to reduce the amount of waste in the Commons cafeteria. Composting bins and signage were added to the cafeteria in the fall. Students from the class helped diners place their compostable items and trash into the appropriate containers and an- Leann Vice-Reshel ’10 (and Jon Peterson ’10 background) navigated the cities on bicycles. swered questions about the program. “Education is key,” says Hagen. “If you don’t know why you are doing it or why it’s important, you won’t continue.” According to Jay Cross, Augsburg Dining Services manager, the effort has resulted in a significant reduction of waste. “Now we have only one bag of garbage per day,” compared to 12 to 15 six-gallon bags that were collected daily prior to the implementation of the program. Currently, Swartzer and Hagen are working on a grant to purchase more composting bins for the campus’ retail foodservice operations and for offices and residence halls. Sustainable lessons For many of the students in Sustainable Cities in North America, studying in Portland and Vancouver gave them much more than a comfortable acquaintance with the two cities. They learned lessons that changed their habits, their choices, and their lives. Michael Wethington, with other Augsburg students, is organizing a bicycling tour back to Portland from Minneapolis. The group plans to contact policymakers and examine current legislative standing on alternative transportation with a focus on cycling in both Minneapolis/St. Paul and Portland. They’ll perform a cross analysis of the cities: future directions and applications from one city, that may work effectively in the other. Others who already had an interest in sustainability developed a deeper understanding of the issue. “This class trip really helped to broaden my view of the multi- Street musicians played at a Portland farmers market. faceted nature of sustainability,” Peterson says, “and helped to strengthen my personal values for all the dimensions of sustainability.” The experiential nature of the program helped Oudekerk make connections to past classes and his personal interests. “This class made it easy for me to connect the dots between what I have read and what I was doing in the cities.” Oudekerk, who plans to work in the area of sustainable urban development in the future, came to understand that change happens when people work together. “This class influenced my understanding of the importance of community. Things that bring people together create sustainable relationships and healthy community. There are profound and significant benefits when this happens.” Fischer and Christiansen have received a grant from the Canadian Studies Faculty Enrichment Program and plan to return to Portland and Vancouver with another group of students in 2010. The photos from Portland and Vancouver were taken by students in the Sustainable Cities in North America class. 25 n e e r G planning The Center for Science, Business, and Religion (CSBR) is Augsburg’s first new academic building in 60 years and will replace the 60-year-old, inefficient Science Hall. CSBR will have a story to tell—of excellence in the sciences, of intersections and connections among disciplines, of transforming city hardscape to more welcoming green space, of sustainability on display. Students like Andrew Nguyen and Reid Larson will benefit from the learning opportunities this state-of-the-art building will offer. The CSBR will be a LEED-certified building, created in collaboration with a prestigious, experienced, innovative team of consultants: Holabird & Root Architects have won awards for sustainability and design for college science centers they’ve created. Their design is based on Augsburg’s concept of intersections, offering a physical and intellectual framework for bringing disciplines into dialogue with each other. McGough Construction’s “Bright Green” pre-construction and planning consultation helps CSBR to take advantage of the most innovative green building techniques and goals. oslund.and.associates approaches landscape design as art, as simplicity, and, at Augsburg, as a laboratory for sustainable environmental practices in dialogue with themes of intersections. Key concepts of the CSBR The building—organized around a “necklace” of public spaces that encourages the community at large to cross paths Linking circle—serving as a gateway to the neighborhood and city, with connections to Lindell Library and Sverdrup Hall Expanded quadrangle—a landscape laboratory, creating green commons on campus from west to east, articulating with Murphy Square, the city’s first public park “THE NEW BUILDING WILL BE A FRAMEWORK FOR HIGH EXPECTATIONS, AND WILL EXEMPLIFY THE EXCELLENCE AND HIGH ACHIEVEMENTS AT AUGSBURG COLLEGE.” —Andrew Nguyen ’10 26 Augsburg Now Environmental task force What’s green about CSBR Specific planning for LEED certification carried out at the preplanning stage among architects, contractors, and landscape designers Sharing of interdepartmental resources in efficient academic “neighborhoods” throughout the building Building siting and design encouraging pedestrian traffic, moving auto traffic away from commons area, plus welcoming green space replacing city hardscape Rainwater cisterns collecting water to irrigate greenhouses and flush toilets Landscape laboratory—on-site stormwater containment, integrating native species, and interpreting features of urban sustainability Highly efficient HVAC and heat recovery systems, with optimal siting for solar exposure and for harvesting daylight deep into the building Air quality systems recycling gases and fumes Innovative, sustainable materials, preferably locally-sourced and expressing themes of intersections in panels, forms, surfaces Transportation hub—center for bicycle storage and conveniences; site for shuttle transfer to light rail MPIRG (the Minnesota Public Interest Research Group) is a student group at Augsburg that has been hard at work on environmental sustainability issues on campus. I’m the leader of the Environmental Task Force within MPIRG … [that] has been involved in many environmental sustainability projects over the past few semesters, including working with the current and past food services companies on introducing compostable cups to the dining locations, composting food wastes, and introducing another day of trayless dining in the cafeteria. We have also been an integral part of converting the College to buying 100% wind energy, made possible largely by the Focus the Nation event last year. In addition, the task force works on environmental education and awareness, one example being the Detox Forum. Most of our work last semester was centered around putting together a survey on the commuting habits of Augsburg’s students, faculty, and staff. This survey looked at the distance people commute from their homes to Augsburg and how they get here, the results of which were put into the larger Greenhouse Gas Inventory of the entire College for the Presidents Climate Commitment. As a student, I have been central in the discussions around the science building, especially around the “green” or sustainable features of the new building. I have done a lot of work, some of it through MPIRG, ensuring that the science building has a green roof. I hope to continue my work in environmental sustainability as I graduate from Augsburg and go on to graduate school in mechanical engineering, and then ultimately find a career in the renewable energy field. “AS A STUDENT, I HAVE BEEN CENTRAL IN THE DISCUSSIONS AROUND THE SCIENCE BUILDING, ESPECIALLY AROUND THE ‘GREEN’ OR SUSTAINABLE FEATURES.” —Reid Larson ’09 CSBR by the numbers 134,000 square feet, LEED certified, an addition to Sverdrup Hall, 75,000 square feet for eight academic departments (biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science, psychology, business, and religion) • • • • • • 8 classrooms 21 teaching labs 6,000 square feet of student-faculty research space 2,000 square feet of greenhouse space on the roof of the building Informal gathering spaces for learning and conversation Skyway linking circle to Lindell Library core TO t s o p m co BY STEPHEN GEFFRE THE JOURNEY OF AN APPLE A year ago, all food waste from Augsburg’s dining center was hauled away and dumped in a landfill with the trash of thousands of other Twin Cities businesses, homes, and schools. Last fall, however, the fate of Augsburg’s garbage changed when students from the Sustainable Cities in North America course (see story on p. 23) worked with A’viands, the College’s food services provider, to launch a campus composting program. Photojournalist and staff photographer Stephen Geffre followed an apple as it traveled more than 60 miles—from a Wisconsin nursery through Augsburg’s kitchen and dining center to a composting facility in Chaska, Minn., where it once again will travel to nurture spring plantings. In the autumn, workers at Nesbitt’s Nursery, near Prescott, Wis., harvested the apple and shipped it more than 60 miles to the Augsburg kitchen where it was served to diners. The remains of the apple were tossed into the composting bin with napkins, chicken bones, jello, pizza crusts, etc. The apple remnants and its compostable companions were transported to Chaska, in the regular twice-a-week pick-ups. There, the apple core was mixed with other biodegradable materials like tree clippings and yard waste. Over the course of 90 days the mixture was turned, separated, mixed again, and heated until it’s ready to emerge as compost. This nutrient-rich material will be sold this spring to landscapers, community gardeners, and to the nearby Minnesota Landscape Arboretum to provide nourishment, perhaps, to an apple seedling there. “We strive to use up no more clean air, water, energy, and raw materials in a year than the earth can provide for it.” —President Paul C. Pribbenow 28 Augsburg Now “ALL YOU NEED IS A BUCKET, AND EVERY LITTLE THING HELPS.” —Meagen Swartzer ’09 29 Feeding The Campus Kitchen program at Augsburg College not only feeds people’s bodies—it also feeds the minds of students. Last spring, the program moved a part of its operation from the kitchen to the garden, opening an outdoor classroom to children from the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood. The idea for Augsburg’s community garden blossomed last spring when students and staff prepared 40 plots on the west side of campus. The plots are available to Augsburg faculty, staff, and students as well as neighbors from Cedar-Riverside and Seward. Brian Noy, coordinator of the Campus Kitchen program, says, “The garden provides a beautiful entrance to our campus and a way to welcome the community. It’s a common space for people to work together to do something meaningful.” Through an internship program developed with the Center for Service, Work, and Learning, the garden has also become an extension of Campus Kitchen. Last summer, two Augsburg 30 Augsburg Now THE NEIGHBORHOOD youth BY WENDI WHEELER ’06 students worked with youth from day programs at the Brian Coyle Center and the Confederation of Somali Community. The interns worked in the garden and in the kitchen, teaching students how food is grown and how to prepare healthy meals. “This is a whole new program that feeds youth in a fuller way,” Noy says. Augsburg junior Ruth Senum was the “garden intern” last summer. She and approximately 50 elementary school children planted seeds, “I THOUGHT OF THE WATERING, WEEDING, AND HARVESTING AS OUR CLASSROOM CHORES.” —Ruth Senum ’10 tended plants, and harvested much of the produce from four garden plots. Senum says the children were surprised to learn where food comes from and that it can look different in the garden than in the grocery store or on their plates. “When I showed them the broccoli plant, they thought it was huge,” she says. “They only see it all chopped up.” She says students also were interested in the fact that some plants have flowers before they produce fruit or vegetables. “Just seeing the whole process from seed to produce was a very new experience for them,” she says. The children were disappointed about the limitations of a Minnesota growing season. “They asked where the banana tree was, and it was interesting for them to understand why we can’t grow a lot of fruit here.” The internship taught Senum, an education major, techniques for her future classroom. “I thought of the watering, weeding, and harvesting as our classroom chores,” she says, but she discovered the students liked being in the garden more than they liked doing garden chores. “You need to find a good system to keep them working,” she says. Senum also learned that students liked interactive learning activities much more than sit-down learning. “They wanted to talk to each other, run around, do arts and crafts,” she says. “Getting them out of their desks and walking around is important.” The garden also serves as a learning environment for Augsburg students, but Noy says opportunities were limited because the bulk of the work is needed when most students are away from campus. As a solution, a simple greenhouse was added to the garden area, extending the growing season by one month in the spring and in the fall. “It makes a huge impact because we can engage actual students and classes outside the garden and allow them to get involved with the growing space,” Noy says. The students in Environmental Connections, the introductory course in Augsburg’s environmental studies major, used the greenhouse in the fall to grow vegetables and herbs for their final project. The class studied how food fits into socio-economic and ecological systems and prepared and served a meal in the campus dining center (see story on page 20). 31 ? HOW GREEN IS our magazine How green is our printing? The paper used in the printing of this magazine is certified to the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Chain of Custody standard and contains 10 percent post-consumer waste. What does this mean? In the process of writing and designing a “green” issue of the Augsburg Now, we asked ourselves what we could do to make the magazine itself more environmentally friendly. Using recycled paper and safe inks is an easy way to accomplish this, but we wanted to do more. So, instead of adding more pages we’re utilizing one of the most valuable resources available to communicators and marketers—the World Wide Web. This issue of the Augsburg Now is the second in which we’ve added “Web Extras” at www.augsburg. edu/now. These online features allow us to add material to tell richer, more creative stories than we can using print alone. In this issue, we have added a story on sustainable study abroad, a growing trend in education. The story connects our readers to tools they can use to minimize their impact on the environment while traveling. We also have a video interview with the professors and some of the students involved in the Sustainable Cities in North America course (see page 23). On camera, they share their enthusiasm about the work they are doing to create a more sustainable Augsburg. In the future, we will continue to use the Internet to improve our communication with alumni and friends of Augsburg College. As we continue to expand Now online, we invite our readers to share ideas and feedback with us at now@augsburg.edu. 32 Augsburg Now FSC is an independent, non-governmental, nonprofit organization established to promote the responsible management of the world’s forests. Through its certification program, foresters, paper manufacturers and distributors, and printers all agree to abide by strict standards. These standards are designed to ensure social, economic, and ecological needs are met for current and future generations. This Chain of Custody ensures responsible handling of the paper product from forest to printed piece. 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You’ll receive an e-mail message when the Now is posted online. auggie alumni news From the Alumni Board president … February 2009 Greetings, alumni and friends, d uring these interesting and turbulent times, I am certain that most of you are feeling the effects of this economic climate in your personal lives. As members of the Augsburg community, we are called to be fundamentally concerned about our neighbor, which means to be concerned and care about the household of all people. We are to work toward full inclusion of all of our neighbors assuring that everyone has access to the resources necessary for life, and that everyone is allowed to fully participate in the life of the community. This emphasis on community may come in direct conflict with our modern lives. We often live for ourselves and focus on our own family needs. But as members of a community, we are called to invest time and effort in responding to the needs of others. As a member of the Augsburg alumni community, we are reminded that we no longer live in a world of fixed boundaries. We need to maintain a sense of commitment to our neighbors around the globe. Keeping alumni who live in the city, state, and around the world engaged with the Augsburg community is important to the life of the College. The Office of Alumni and Constituent Relations has developed the following activities encouraging alumni engagement: • Project IGNITE (Involving Graduates Now In Thoughtful Engagement) is a new program to build stronger relationships with College alumni, many of whom are not currently connected to Augsburg. Read more about Project IGNITE on p. 34. • A corporate alumni plan will engage young professionals, midcareer professionals, and sole practitioners through networking events, continued education opportunities, and an alumni benefit that will help promote their businesses to other Augsburg graduates. Alumni will host receptions at their places of business for President Pribbenow to connect with alumni and update them about the College. • A program for recent graduates will focus on engaging alumni who have graduated within the past 10 years. An advisory board of recent grads will assist in planning events for their fellow alumni. • Outreach events will engage alumni who reside in the outer metro area and in Rochester; Duluth; Washington, D.C.; and Norway. Interesting events that infuse an Augsburg connection include a Lake Minnetonka eco-cruise tour led by an Augsburg faculty member, an alumni-directed theatre production in Anoka, and a “Down by the Riverside” event in Rochester. Being an Auggie is a gift and staying engaged is priceless. NOW@augsburg, a new monthly e-newsletter, has been initiated to update you on current happenings and events, continuing education opportunities, and Augsburg news. So, do your part by keeping connected and staying engaged with the Augsburg community. Sincerely, JOYCE P. MILLER ’02 (BSN-ROCHESTER), ’05 MAN ALUMNI BOARD PRESIDENT Spring 2009 33 auggie alumni news Project IGNITE set to launch Many Augsburg graduates stay connected with the College through the years. They come to events or games on campus, they volunteer, and they donate to The Augsburg Fund. But there are others who just don’t stay connected. That's something the College—thanks to a nearly $230,000 grant from the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Foundation— hopes to change over the next three years. Project IGNITE (which stands for Involving Graduates Now In Thoughtful Engagement) will work very directly and personally with alumni. Over the next year, Augsburg students will conduct face-toface visits with more than 500 alumni to ask them about their views on Augsburg and their interest in volunteer opportunities with the College. The hope is that more than 1,600 alumni will receive visits in the next three years, mostly those alumni living in and around the Twin Cities metropolitan area. “For a college, our alumni are a strategic advantage and if you don’t use that, you’re missing an opportunity,” President Paul C. Pribbenow said. “This gives us an opportunity to link current students and recent grads with alumni of all ages. Your current students and recent graduates are often your best spokespeople for what’s really happening.” Student representatives have been hired and trained by the Office of Alumni and Constituent Relations, and visits to alumni are already underway. Alex Gonzalez ’90, a senior financial adviser for Thrivent Finan- (L to R) Denise Aasen, Manager of Lutheran Relationships for Thrivent Financial for Lutherans; Alex Gonzales ’90, Senior Financial Advisor, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, and Augsburg regent; President Pribbenow; Megan Benrud ’10, Student Body President; and Kim Stone, Director of Alumni and Constituent Relations. cial for Lutherans and an Augsburg regent, said the grant is part of the mission for the not-for-profit organization. “Our goal is to help grow Lutheran communities and Lutheran institutions,” Gonzalez said. “It’s not just the money, these dollars will help grow engagement. It will help get alumni engaged into giving to the school.” The grant is part of the foundation’s Lutheran Grant Program, designed to help Lutheran institutions and organizations take advantage of unique growth and service opportunities. It also supports the interests and needs of the Lutheran community. In 2007, the program distributed approximately $5 million through 100 separate grants. Project IGNITE is designed to become a model program for alumni programs in other ELCA colleges. For additional information, contact Kim Stone in the Office of Alumni and Constituent Relations at 612-330-1173 or stonek@augsburg.edu. 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 Augsburg alumni and friends on a journey of discovery to Italy in early November. Travel among the medieval hill towns of Tuscany, discovering history along with the beauty of the surrounding vineyards and olive groves. In Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, learn and understand how art pulled Europe out of the Dark Ages. In Umbria, where art is prayer, visit the town of Assisi that stands out for its inspiration and reflection. Find an education in history and a tapestry of art, architecture, and culture woven over thousands of years in the Eternal City of Rome, one of the founding cities of Western civilization and a significant place in the story of Christianity. All along the way enjoy the delights of the Italian people and cuisine. The details of this custom-created travel experience are being finalized. Contact the Office of Alumni and Constituent Relations at 612-330-1085 or alumni@augsburg.edu to learn more about this unique travel opportunity. 34 Augsburg Now Called to Lead Professionals Moving from Success to Significance Augsburg College admits a diverse group of established alumni and friends each year for the Called to Lead program. Six weekly seminars give you an opportunity to examine your life and work. The seminar is co-sponsored by the Center for Faith and Learning, and the Center for Leadership Studies at Augsburg. Called to Lead is designed to expand the skills and knowledge of individuals who have demonstrated leadership within their profession and the community. Through collaborative and interactive experiences, participants engage with each other and their facilitators as they explore their own call to lead. Augsburg College accepts applications and nominations for the Called to Lead program from a diverse group of alumni and friends, including business leaders, professionals and academics, directors and staff of community service organizations and civic associations, managers from government agencies and community activists. For more information contact Norma Noonan in the Center for Leadership Studies, at 612-330-1198 or noonan@augsburg.edu. @ w o n AUGSBURG More ways to keep in touch Do you receive NOW@augsburg? It’s the new Alumni and Constituent Relations e-newsletter that goes out the first week of each month to alumni and parents. Get quick updates on College and alumni news, and check the calendar for alumni events during the month. To receive NOW@augsburg, e-mail alumni@augsburg.edu. Thrivent rewards your volunteer time Your volunteer hours for Augsburg can count even more through the GivingPlus program at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Thrivent will give Augsburg $25 for your volunteered hours for Augsburg (25 or more per year) working on projects or activities, or participating on committees, boards, and task groups. Report your volunteer hours on the Thrivent matching form and make your time even more valuable. To find out about volunteer opportunities, e-mail volunteer@augsburg.edu. Have you “friended” Auggie Eagle on Facebook? Go to his profile and check out what Auggie is up to. Join your classmates to celebrate! 50th Reunion —1959 40th Reunion—1968, 1969, 1970 25th Reunion—1983, 1984, 1985 10th Reunion—1998, 1999, 2000 Recent Grad Reunion —2004-2009 Homecoming football game vs. Hamline University ’09 E T A D E H 4 SAVE T October 1- lege l o C g r u b s Aug 9 0 0 2 g n i Homecom ing u/homecom d .e g r u b s g www.au Spring 2009 35 alumni class notes 52Pines, Minn., was selected for Rev. Arvid “Bud” Dixon, Circle a 2008 Honorary Award of the Vincent L. Hawkinson Foundation for Peace and Justice, given for long and significant contribution to the causes of peace and social justice. 68professor of biology and direc- Ted Johnson, Northfield, Minn., tor of biomedical studies at St. Olaf College, gave an address, “Students, New Science Building, and the Liberal Arts,” at St. Olaf’s Opening Convocation, on Sept. 4. 69 Rev. Peter Strommen, Shakopee, Minn., accepted a call to Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church in Prior Lake, Minn., that began on Sept. 1. He has just completed a long tenure as the bishop of the Northeastern Minnesota Synod of the ELCA. tary children and conversational English with adults at the Bible School. Larry Turner and Robert Storeygard ’76, along with David Tiede, Bernhard Christensen Professor of Religion and Vocation, attended the 10th anniversary of the Bible School (Center for Christian Education) in Martin, Slovakia, a Lutheran school that educates adult students for serving in congregations and communities. The “Decade of Miracles” celebration, July 4-6, included performances from the St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church choir, Mahtomedi, Minn., who also performed elsewhere in Slovakia. Participants from 18 U.S. congregations taught Vacation Bible School with 330 elemen- Peter Agre, Baltimore, Md., was awarded the Annual Prize for Outstanding Contribution to Lung Research on Dec. 11 at the annual meeting for the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation (WRMPPF), for his groundbreaking work in aquaporins and potential benefits to lung research. He is director of the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute in the Bloomberg School of Public Health. 70 77Wash., began as director of Rev. Arne Bergland, Puyallup, church relations for California Lutheran University in September, acting as a liaison between the university and the church community. Rod Skoe, Clearbrook, Minn., was honored in November as a recipient of a 2008 Torch and Shield, the highest award presented by the University of Minnesota-Crookston. He represents District 2, northwestern Minnesota, in the Minnesota Senate and has been involved in farming in Clearbrook, Minn., since 1985. 78Lake, Minn., has been named Steven Hoffmeyer, White Bear commissioner of the Minnesota Bureau of Mediation Services by Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty. He served as deputy commissioner and has been with the bureau since 2002. In October, Augsburg religion professor Phil Quanbeck II and his wife, Augsburg regent Ruth Johnson ’74, led “An Aegean Odyssey to Turkey and Greece,” with a group of 23, including seven other Auggies. For 10 days, they traveled and studied the world of the Apostle Paul, Byzantium, and modern-day Greece and Turkey. (Back row, men, L to R): Jerry Kleven ’57, Art Rimmereid ’53, Paul Anderson, Jim Weninger ’92 MAL, Phil Quanbeck, Mike Bailey, Tom Stertz, Kirk Gill, Jim Martenson, David Larson, Larry Turner. (Middle row, women, L to R): Sylvia Hanson ’50, Char Rimmereid ’52, Karen Freeman, Liz Weninger ’92, Julie Larson, Carmen Clementson, Cindy Martenson, Nancy Anderson, Sally Tonsager. (Front row, women, L to R): Jennie Wilson, Ruth Johnson ’74, Kathy Bailey, Lynn Stertz, Sue Turner, Alice Peterson, Denise Shuck ’09. To read about their tour and see photos from their travels, go to www.augsburg.edu/now. 36 Augsburg Now 79Ill., serves as the practice Brian Carlsen, Buffalo Grove, 87 77 Neil Paulson ran in the Orlando (Fla.) Utilities Commission race in December. His photo appeared on the cover of Runner magazine because he runs without a shirt in all weather there, which is always tropical compared to Minnesota. Scott L. Anderson and his wife, Susan, Minneapolis, welcomed the birth of John Scott on Jan. 30, 2007. Scott is an insurance and financial service agent for Farmers Financial Solutions LLC. ScottLAnderson38@msn.com leader of organizational learning at St. Aubin, Haggerty & Associates, a strategic HR consulting firm. He recently co-authored a book on business and workforce leadership, Attract, Engage & Retain Top Talent, from Author House books. Leslie (Morland) and Jonathan Carlson moved from Bozeman, Mont., back to St. Paul where Leslie has taken a nurse practitioner job at HealthEast Clinics. 80St. Paul, Minn., has been apJulie (Petterson) Leslie, West pointed by Governor Tim Pawlenty as a parent member to a three-year term on the State Advisory Council on Early Childhood Education and Care. She is a licensed educator and the director of Augustana Preschool. 82began teaching 11th- and Karl Spring joined Fox 21 in Duluth, Minn., in September as chief meteorologist and travels to schools throughout northern Minnesota to teach students about meteorology. Previously, he was chief meteorologist at KBJR-TV in Duluth. 94Sarya, Charlevoix, Mich., reGwendolyn (Christiansen) ceived her Master of Arts degree in music education in December from the University of St. Thomas, with a concentration in Orff-Schulwerk. She and her husband, Dave, have a fiveyear-old son, Luke. She teaches K-4 music and movement and fifth-grade band at Concord Academy in Boyne, Mich. gwensarya@yahoo.com Sara Trumm, Chicago, began in October as program coordinator for the Center for Christian-Muslim Relations for Peace and Justice at the Lutheran School of Theology. She had just spent two years in India. Rick Bennett, Morgan, Minn., 91tag were married in Hoversten Kristen (Hirsch) and Paul Mon- 89 Sue Hakes began a two-year term as mayor of Grand Marais, Minn., to which she was elected in November. Chapel on Oct. 18, with Auggies in attendance: Velda (Stohr) Gabrielson ’90, Betty Christiansen ’91, Laura (Ferry) Lee ’92, Brenda Lunde Gilsrud ’91, Liz Pushing ’93, Jennifer Tome ’99, and Aaron Pelaccia ’07. Kristen is a marketing communication manager at Goodwill/Easter Seals Minnesota, and Paul is in sales and marketing. They live in St. Paul. 92 Sharol (Dascher) Tyra, received a Star Award 2008 from the Minnesota Organization of Leaders in Nursing (MOLN) in recognition of her commitment to volunteering and dedication to influencing health care by advancing professional nursing leadership, particularly with the Metro Alliance Education and Service Collaborative for Expanded Enrollment of Baccalaureate Nurses. 12th-grade students in chemistry and human anatomy in Cannon Falls, Minn. Wendy (Shields) and Bradley Falls, Minn., with big brother, Jackson, announce the birth of Lachlan Bradley, on March 9, 2008. Brad is a physician assistant at SMDC Health System-International Falls, and Wendy is a stay-at-home mom. wreiners@frontiernet.net Rachel Brist is a physician as- of Bigfork Valley Hospital clinics in Coleraine and Marcell, Minn. 84in Tromsø, Norway. Tove was 02artistic director for SOS Play- named a Knight of the First Class of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit, by King Harald V, for the advancement of Norwegian language and culture in the United States. She is a peace studies educator at the University of Tromsø and has served for 26 years as dean of Skogfjorden, Concordia College Norwegian Language Village. Curt began on Jan. 1 as vice president for research and development at the University of Tromsø—the world’s northernmost university vice president. This is a new position resulting from the merger of the University of Tromsø and Tromsø College. ers, two troupes of pre-teen actors who perform for elementary and middle-school audiences, helping them cope with life. He often writes scripts based on requests from educators to deal with particular topics. 86Minn., joined UCare health Heather Schwartz joined the consumer marketing practice of Weber Shandwick in Minneapolis-St. Paul as an account supervisor. Previously she had been a brand public relations director. Tove Dahl and Curtis Rice live Frank Gilbertson, Maplewood, 98Reiners ’99, International 01sistant and has joined the staff plan in November as provider network management director. Previously, he spent 11 years at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, most recently as senior director, provider relations planning. Andrew Bernstrom, St. Paul, is Katie Lindelfelser’s research as a master’s degree student at the University of Melbourne (Australia) was published in a co-authored article, “Bereaved Parents' Experiences of Music Therapy with Their Terminally Ill Child,” in the Journal of Music Therapy, fall 2008. She is teaching a music therapy course at Augsburg this spring semester. Spring 2009 37 alumni class notes Rev. Rachel (Oldfather) Stout, Wadena, Minn., was installed as associate pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in September in Wadena. Her husband, Ryan, is the new pastor at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in New York Mills. They have a son, Soren. 04 Amanda Engesether is working with the current city planning director in Kinston, N.C., and will ta
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Show more Augsburg Now KEYSTONE CONNECTIONS URBAN LEGENDS AUGSBURG COLLEGE ALUMNI & FRIENDS SPRING 2007 VOL. 69, NO. 3 Martin Sabo retires The ending of an era page 16 P. 21 A PLACE OF THEIR OWN A P U B L I C AT I O N F O R P. 12 P. 26 Editor Notes from President Pribbenow on… Being a college in the city B ut seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare will you find your welfare. (Jeremiah 29:7, RSV) One particular afternoon last fall, I was shepherded through the nearby Cedar-Riverside neighborhood by our legendary community ambassador Mary Laurel True. She introduced me to good people whose lives and work intersect with the College. We sat in one of the four mosques in the neighborhood and spoke with the elders about peace and the God of Abraham, about our lives here together, about our children, and about the world and how frightening it can be to live with strangers. In other words, we spoke as fellow humans living together in the city. I love the city (despite my rural upbringing) and my recent experiences in our neighborhood lead me to revisit some of the historical themes that fascinate me about city life. My first thoughts go to the role that neighborhoods play in a strong urban life. Though we are a city, we live our lives in neighborhoods. It is in the neighborhood where I come face to face with the challenges and joys of negotiating my life with others. I think of Jane Addams, who made the west side Chicago neighborhood near Hull-House the sphere of action for her efforts in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to build a stronger democracy. There are many of us who still believe her settlement house idea has relevance for the 21st century. It is not a philosophical exercise—it is the daily living with, abiding with, meeting the needs and sharing the aspirations of neighbors that defined the work of Miss Addams and her colleagues, and that needs to define our lives in cities as well. A second theme about cities is the ways in which they reflect our abiding pursuit of civilization. Sir Peter Hall in Cities in Civilization suggests that great cities have been at the center of artistic growth, technological progress, the marriage of culture and technology, and solutions to evolving social problems. Cities are places “for people who can stand the Betsey Norgard norgard@augsburg.edu Staff Writer Bethany Bierman bierman@augsburg.edu Design Manager Kathy Rumpza rumpza@augsburg.edu Class Notes Designer heat of the kitchen: places where the adrenaline pumps through the bodies of the people and through the streets on which they walk; messy places, sordid places sometimes, but places nevertheless superbly worth living in, long to be remembered and long to be celebrated.” Finally, I think of the late Jane Jacobs, the legendary urban theorist, whose The Death and Life of Great American Cities was a clarion call to arms for all those who loved the diversity and energy of cities that was being ravaged by trends in architecture and city planning. One of Jacobs’ main points was that the well-being of cities is defined primarily by common, ordinary things, like sidewalks, parks, defined neighborhoods, and a diversity of architecture styles and buildings of different ages. These common, ordinary things, when thought about with the needs and aspirations of citizens in mind, will create healthy, sustainable, and vital urban centers. It is not about spending a huge amount of money, but rather about a reflective practice of city life—the genuine work of urban planning. During my short time here at Augsburg, I have been challenged to think again about the role of colleges and universities in an urban setting. I am committed to the mutual dependency of colleges and the city. The paradigm for the relationships between cities and higher education must be less about extracting benefits from each other, less dependent on incidental impact, and more focused on the various resources that can be shared in the pursuit of a more robust, healthy, and meaningful urban life. I look forward to our efforts at Augsburg to give substance to this new (but not really so new!) paradigm of urban citizenship. Yours, Signe Peterson petersos@augsburg.edu Photographer Stephen Geffre geffre@augsburg.edu Media Relations Manager Judy Petree petree@augsburg.edu Sports Information Director Don Stoner stoner@augsburg.edu Interim Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Communications David Warch warch@augsburg.edu Director of Alumni Relations Heidi Breen breen@augsburg.edu www.augsburg.edu Augsburg Now is published quarterly by Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, Minn., 55454. Opinions expressed in Augsburg Now do not necessarily reflect official College policy. ISSN 1058-1545 Send address corrections to: Advancement Services, CB 142, Augsburg College 2211 Riverside Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55454 healyk@augsburg.edu E-mail: now@augsburg.edu Telephone: 612-330-1181 Fax: 612-330-1780 Paul C. Pribbenow, president Spring 2007 21 Contents Features 11 The Kitchen Connection by Betsey Norgard Weekend College student Tom Gouras uses his food service experience to feel more connected on campus and provide service in the community. 12 Fitting the Pieces Together by Betsey Norgard In their keystone courses seniors synthesize all their Augsburg experiences in preparing for the next step. 16 The Ending of an Era Photos and text by Stephen Geffre The boxes are packed and farewells said as Martin Olav Sabo retires from a 28-year career in the U.S. House of Representatives. 21 Urban Legends by Bethany Bierman Augsburg’s metro-urban studies alumni are making their marks as leaders in public service and city planning. 16 26 A Place of Their Own by Betsey Norgard The East African Women’s Center bustles with activity as mothers, children, grandmothers, and girls learn skills for living in a new community. On the Cover: Congressman Martin Olav Sabo, Class of 1959, retires from a lifelong career serving his constituents in Minneapolis and earning high respect from colleagues on both sides of the aisle. Departments 2 Around the Quad 6 Supporting Augsburg 8 Sports 29 Alumni News 36 Views All photos by Stephen Geffre unless otherwise indicated. AROUND THE QUAD Brian Krohn awarded a Goldwater Scholarship NOTEWORTHY A team of Augsburg and University of St. Thomas students received honorable men- Junior Brian Krohn, who is majoring in chemistry with a biology minor, was awarded a Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship for the 2007-08 academic year. A total of 317 schol- arships were awarded from the more than 1,000 nominations made by college faculty in the fields of natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering. Krohn will join a research group this summer at the Graz Technical Institute in Austria, funded by the National Science Foundation. Two other Augsburg students received honorable mentions— Kent Bodurtha and Reid Larson, both in physics. tion at the National Model United Nations Conference in New York in March. Model UN team wins award A team of Augsburg and University of St. Thomas students received honorable mention at the National Model United Nations Conference in New York in March—Augsburg’s first award in nine years of competition. More than 4,000 students from the U.S. and 31 countries participated, with opening and closing ceremonies held in the UN General Assembly Great Hall. The student team represented the interests of India in the conference and met with the Indian Mission to the UN during the week in New York. Matt Broughton named a Fulbright Scholar Matt Broughton’06, who graduated summa cum laude with dual degrees in English and 2 AUGSBURG NOW physics, has been named a Fulbright Scholar to Germany during 2007-08. He will spend the year at the Technical University of Braunschweig, working in space physics research. It was during an internship with the National Academies’ Space Studies Board that Broughton began to see how research he had been doing fits into the larger context of national and international physics research, studying the relationship between the sun and earth. At the Technical University, he will study ultra-low frequency (ULF) waves in the magnetosphere, using data gathered from four satellites in the Cluster mission. He will be able to analyze the data with use of a wave telescope, a multi-spacecraft analysis tool, using techniques that scientists there developed. He already has a working relationship with the scientists and has received some training on the wave telescope. This summer Broughton will spend 10 weeks in Washington, D.C., in an intensive German language program. Coach and athletic director Ernie Anderson dies Ernie Anderson ’37, who served Augsburg College as its men’s basketball coach for 23 seasons and as its athletic director for 34 years, died on March 18 at the age of 90. Anderson was a part of the Augsburg community for more than 40 years. He attended the Augsburg Academy as a prep student in the early 1930s. He played basketball and baseball at Augsburg, graduating from the College with a hisErnie Anderson ’37 tory degree in 1937. Anderson served as men’s basketball coach for the Auggies from 1947-70, and as the school’s athletic director from 1947-80. He was inducted into the College’s Athletic Hall of Fame in 1975. In 1984, Augsburg named its outdoor athletic field Anderson-Nelson Field, in honor of Anderson and fellow longtime coach Edor Nelson ’38. In 2001, the center competition court at Melby Hall was named Ernie Anderson Court in his honor, while the outdoor athletic field was rechristened as Edor Nelson Field. Men’s basketball coach Ernie Anderson is lifted in the air as the team celebrates its conference championship in 1963. PA students excel on certifying exam Physics students receive award All 28 of Augsburg physician assistant 2006 graduates passed the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) exam, required for physician assistants to practice in most states. While the mean score for all new grads nationally was 506, Augsburg’s mean score was 581, which put the program in the 91st percentile in comparison to other programs. Augsburg’s chapter of the Society of Physics Students (SPS) was selected as an Outstanding Chapter for 2005-06. This is the fourth time in the last five years the chapter has been recognized among the top 10 percent of chapters nationally. Recognition is given for the breadth of SPS activities in research, public science outreach, physics tutoring programs, and interaction among its members. Brian Wood ’08 serves Students and money—dollar/sense Sophomore Cody Warren (left) and financial aid counselor Carly Eichhorst (right) teamed to teach students about financial literacy. Studies show that more than half of all college students acquire their first credit card during their first year in college. Nearly half of all college students have credit card debt, with the average debt over $3,000. Combine that with the fact that most parents feel they are neither prepared to talk to their kids about personal finances, nor do they feel they are good role models concerning financial planning and decisions. And few high schools offer courses on financial matters. Last year, Augsburg’s Financial Aid Office decided to do something about this and provide resources for students to as chapter president and Professor Mark Engebretson is faculty adviser. Best Workplace for Commuters The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Transportation become more fiscally literate and learn to make responsible money choices. “Does Your Money Matter?” was offered as a series of formal presentations. This year, financial aid counselor Carly Eichhorst and sophomore student worker Cody Warren teamed up to revamp the program and ratchet up the level of conversation and participation. “I knew my peers didn’t have the [financial] information,” Warren said, as they planned a new program they called “dollar/sense.” Five sessions (three of which were repeated) were offered on weekday evenings: • Embark: Begin the Financial Journey • Build: Establish Credit. Maintain Credit • Plan: Chart Your Course • Renew: Financial Aid Springs Anew • Share: Time. Talent. Gifts included Augsburg among the Best Workplaces for Commuters in Minneapolis. It was recognized as an employer offering good benefits to employees for alternatives to driving alone to work every day. Augsburg faculty, staff, and students can buy discounted travel on buses and light rail, can make teleworking arrangements, and use carpools. Augsburg also hosts an HOURCAR hub in the CedarRiverside community, making a hybrid-fuel vehicle available for hourly rent by qualified drivers on campus and in the community. Lots of audience response and visuals in a relaxed atmosphere, plus some food, brought home the message to 20 to 40 students who came to each session of “dollar/sense.” Eichhorst was delighted at the response. “[A student who] attended last night’s event on credit scores … came to me this morning and told me he pulled his credit report right away last night and wanted to talk about a discrepancy,” she said. “[Another attendee] was a student who experienced financial problems last year … and he attended every single session of ‘dollar/sense’.” The word reached parents as well. One mother e-mailed, “It is really a shame that you don’t get more students attending those sessions since they are truly REAL LIFE and kids so often complain about learning things they think they will never use. Thanks to everyone in the Enrollment Center who put them on.” —Betsey Norgard SPRING 2007 3 AROUND THE QUAD Japanese artists visit Augsburg For two days in late February, Ayomi Yoshida and Bidou Yamaguchi engaged the Augsburg community with their talents and art. Yoshida is a printmaker, installation artist, and designer, whose work ranges from a colorful gift wrap line designed for Target to multi-story installation art. She is a fourth generation member of the illustrious Yoshida family of printmakers, which also included Toshi Yoshida, who taught at Augsburg during two summers in the early 1970s. For an exhibit at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts (MIA) in 2002 featuring her family, she created a large installation of wood grain panels. The installation was purchased by Target Corporation and re-installed in their corporate executive suites in downtown Minneapolis. “Reverberation Ad Infinitum” is made up of four columns and a wall, each running three stories high, flanking a stairway. Out of each red column, Yoshida carved repeated lines of oval chips with a scoop chisel. The red chips were then glued to the white wall, creating positive and negative polka dots. Over 60,000 chips were carved, with three people working on it for three months. MIA curator Matthew Welch led a group of Augsburg students to Target Corporation to view Yoshida’s installation—an opportunity for the students to see the artwork in this restricted, nonpublic area. They appreciated the centuries-old, handcrafted nature of the installation, says Kerry Morgan, Augsburg’s coordinator of galleries, and were captured by “the physical process, the amount of work, and the time and dedication needed for it.” Morgan recounts that as people walk through the installation, “fascinating things happen to the eye, the grid becomes diagonal and casts shadows.” Bidou Yamaguchi demonstrates his master skills in carving masks from cypress wood for Japanese Noh drama. 4 AUGSBURG NOW Students explore the panels of a multi-story art installation created by Ayomi Yoshida at Target Corporation headquarters. Bob Ulrich, chairman and CEO of Target Corporation, greeted the group and told them that Target employees prefer walking the stairs through the installation to taking the elevator. Yoshida also is a designer for Target. Her gift wrap line, with polka-dot-and-lined patterns, has been described as making packages “too pretty to open.” Yoshida’s husband, Bidou Yamaguchi, is a master carver of masks for Noh drama. He is trained as a graphic designer, but became enchanted with the ancient craft of carving masks and their long history as part of an ancient art form. Carved and smoothed from a block of cypress wood by knives and chisels with three layers of steel, the masks are lacquer coated many times and then stressed to show age and wear. Yamaguchi tried his own hand at carving, and sought out a master carver with whom he could apprentice. After five years of study—only half the normal time—he was awarded the master carver status. He was also given his artist’s name, Bidou, a combination of words meaning the “god of war” and “a stack of wood.” Yamaguchi has lectured and demonstrated his craft at numerous institutions in Japan and other countries. His masks are part of the permanent collections of Target Corporation (which the students also were able to view on the tour) and the MIA. Bringing Yoshida and Yamaguchi to campus was a collaborative effort among the art galleries, Art Department, Theatre Arts Department, Art Club, Pan-Asian Student Services, and professor emeritus Eugene Skibbe, a friend of the Yoshida family. The presentations made by the artists were open to the public, and scheduled to involve classes in AsianAmerican theatre, sculpture, art history, and design. — Betsey Norgard Augsburg Stewards: Preserving history, keeping traditions alive The Augsburg Stewards have been involved in nearly every recent Augsburg event, and they are not much more than a year old. The 14-member group has already participated in Homecoming, orientation, an event honoring the Augsburg Associates, the annual Scholarship Brunch, and other events with alumni. Augsburg students can’t help but notice the Stewards, but many wonder, “Who are they?” If you refer to the group’s official statement, the Augsburg Stewards’ mission is “to engage students in the mission of Augsburg College in order to cultivate pride in place and purpose.” Lead Steward Solveig Mebust says, “We combine three important aspects of the College: we look at the history, the present traditions, and the future of the College and then try to make it all something to which students can relate. We basically provide the link between the students and the alumni. “We make connections with people whom you might not otherwise have met, and these are powerful people,” she says. “They make the difference between having an Oren Gateway Center or not, having a scholarship to go to college or not.” The Stewards don’t just make connections with alumni, but also focus on students. In an interview in spring 2006, Augsburg Stewards’ founder, Paul Cumings ’06, said, “Students are trying to find ways to connect with Augsburg, to The Augsburg Stewards seek ways to engage students in the history and traditions of the College and create links with alumni. (L to R) Rikki Starich ’07, Marie Sager ’09, lead Steward Solveig Mebust ’08, Sarah Valasek ’09, Cody Warren ’09. create meaning behind the school.” “That’s exactly what we try to do,” Mebust confirms. “We want students to be invested in this school, to take pride in our rich history, be involved in present traditions, and to help sculpt the future of the College.” The Stewards have already started working toward that goal. Each Steward receives a copy of the late professor emeritus Carl Chrislock’s Fjord to Freeway, a centennial history of Augsburg College. They then share the College’s history with the student body. For example, during Auggie Days, an orientation program for first-year Augsburg students, Steward Chris Kuhn presented a brief history from Chrislock’s book. The Stewards began in December 2005 when Cumings, the student body president, came up with the idea. “It’s important to learn the history of the College, to open up our past. That helps us learn why deci- sions have been made,” he said. Cumings asked a few students to join, wrote a constitution, and submitted the constitution to student government. In January 2006 the Augsburg Stewards became an official student organization. Currently the organization is structured into three main committees: the History Committee, the Present Committee, and the Future Committee, each led by a Steward member and focusing on one of the three main components. However, Mebust plans changes to the structure to make it easier for students to participate more fully. Formal recruiting for new Stewards has taken place during spring semester. In December the Stewards hosted an event called “What is an Auggie, anyway?” With information tables in Christensen Center, the group focused on what it means to identify as an Auggie and provided students with information, food, presentations, and a documentary about the College’s history. “There’s something unique about Augsburg. It’s always been the odd child out of the Lutheran colleges because we’ve never felt the need to compete,” says Mebust. “We produce amazing alumni who are leaders of both the political and religious realms, and their children are now attending Augsburg.” Mebust hopes to learn more about why Augsburg is so unique. She assigned the Stewards a long-term goal of discovering the personal history of the College. “Fjord [to Freeway] is a great history based on institutional life, but not [its] personal life.” Even while still evolving, the Augsburg Stewards are working hard to reach their goals. Mebust says, “We do our best to be involved … and to be the best representation of the College.” —Kari Aanestad ’08 Kari Aanestad is a junior, with double majors in English/writing and political science. SPRING 2007 5 AROUND THE QUAD SUPPORTING AUGSBURG Sabo Scholars … ‘Walking the talk’ One year after he graduated from Augsburg, 22-year-old Martin Olav Sabo was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1960 as its youngest member. In 1978 he was elected to the first of 14 terms in the U.S. House of Representatives and served as one of its most liberal members. Throughout his entire career, he has exemplified Augsburg’s motto, “Education for Service,” and he leaves a legacy as one of the most fair-minded and principled legislators. In 1990, his friends, family, and alumni established the Martin Olav and Sylvia A. Sabo Scholarship in recognition of Sabo’s distinguished record. The scholarship is awarded to students who study political science and/or have engaged in public service, and aspire to careers in public policy. In 1994, fundraising began to build the Sabo Endowment for Leadership in Public and Community Service. In addition to the Sabo Scholarships, a summer leadership program for high school students, a lecture series, and academic support to public service are envisioned. Since 1995, nearly 50 students have been named Sabo Scholars, and some served internships in Sabo’s Washington office. A number have since chosen careers in public service. Garry Hesser, professor of sociology and director of the metro-urban studies program, says, “What we’re trying to lift up with the Sabo initiative is that graduates in urban studies walk the talk … . They stand for elected office and grapple with the complexities of public issues and The Sabo Scholarship The Martin Olav and Sylvia A. Sabo Scholarship, established in 1990 by friends, alumni, and family is awarded to students with demonstrated financial need and academic achievement who study political science and/or have engaged in public service or have interest in public policy. “I hope your college experience has taught you to listen, and that you will continue to listen. … I hope you will develop your convictions and your beliefs. I hope that you will pursue your passions. And I hope you do get involved and choose your causes. But always remember to listen. And remember—you may not be absolutely right.” — Martin Olav Sabo ’59 Augsburg Commencement address, 1983 6 AUGSBURG NOW public policies.” Here are four Sabo Scholars whose lives are centered around walking the talk of public service. For Minneapolis native Breanne Dalnes ’03, it took a year at another Lutheran college to realize she was an urbanite at heart. Once at Augsburg, a metrourban studies major became an instant fit. “I knew as soon as I discovered there was such a thing as neighborhood organizations that I wanted to get involved on such a grassroots level,” she says. While at Augsburg, Dalnes spent one semester with HECUA’s Metro-Urban Studies Term (MUST), which she says opened her eyes to a new way of thinking. She also served as a planning Junior Kari Aanestad’s internship teaching a recent immigrant to write has brought to life issues around community needs that her classes in political science have introduced. intern for the City of St. Paul. Her last semester, she spent a week in Washington D.C., where her group visited various nonprofits and Sabo’s office. “It was the perfect send-off to graduate school.” She received a Master of Urban/Regional Planning degree at the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey Institute in 2005 and currently serves as an associate planner for the City of Ramsey. “I’m putting my passions to good work and watching out for people who are too busy making ends meet to get involved in their communities or politics.” Erica Champer ‘04 chose Augsburg “for its integration into a world-class city.” She also chose metro-urban studies because, in Making a gift to Augsburg It’s easy to make a donation to Augsburg College. All donations are tax-deductible. her words, “it intertwined all of the areas I was interested in— history, economics, sociology, and politics, all with a focus on making the city a better place.” She now serves as an associate director of quality and compliance at Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Human Rights in Chicago. Champer climbed the ladder in a short period of time, becoming the youngest director in a company of 800. “At Augsburg I learned about public housing in Chicago and what a disaster it was, and now I’m here two years later working on a real solution!” says Champer. “I am working on issues that are meaningful to me—affordable housing, human rights, and more.” Kari Aanestad graduates next year with double majors in political science and English with a writing concentration. During her time at Augsburg, she has taken advantage of many opportunities to reflect on vocation, community service, and building democracy. “I love helping people and being a servant of the people,” Aanestad says. Her Honors Junior Colloquium, taught by President Pribbenow, focused on humanitarian Jane Addams, and what Aanestad took away was a deep appreciation of Addams’ belief that in serving people she did not expect to teach them, but to learn from them. Aanestad says her four classes during spring semester all seemed to synthesize around public serv- Ana Chilingarishvili’s international interest in children’s rights stem from her own experience growing up in the post-Soviet Union Republic of Georgia. Gifts online Go to www.augsburg.edu/giving to make a secure credit card donation. You can use the form to make a one-time donation or to set up recurring gifts. Gifts by phone To make a donation by phone, call Kevin Healy, director of advancement services, at 612-338-6537 or 800-273-0617. Gifts by mail You can mail your gift to: Development Office, CB 142 Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454 For complete information about making a gift, including the types of giving and giving programs, go to www.augsburg.edu/giving. ice. In political science theory, she studied what it means to be a civil leader and servant of the people. A statistics course taught her how knowledge is used and how public policy is translated for the general public. An internship gave her the chance to work oneon-one with a 46-year-old East African man, teaching him to write. She learned how education is empowerment, and how leaders have a responsibility to empower their people. Lastly, in American literature, she studied what it means to have a voice, and how in poverty people do not have any voice. Her thoughts after graduation include work with the Lutheran Volunteer Corps or AmeriCorps, giving her chances to offer community service and better understand the role of civic associations in a democracy. Ana Chilingarishvili graduates this year with a major in international relations and will begin law school in the fall. Her sights are set worldwide, beyond local and national boundaries. A native of the Republic of Georgia, she was 6 years old when the Soviet Union came to an end and independence was declared. Her family endured the civil war that followed and were fortunate to receive help from a number of international organizations. Chilingarishvili’s interest is in human rights law, especially children’s rights, so that she can help others in the same way. She doesn’t yet know exactly what that will be, but feels that Augsburg’s focus on vocation has helped her prepare for whatever may develop. When the Sabo Scholars had the opportunity to meet Martin Sabo on campus this spring, Chilingarishvili was amazed to hear about the roots of this legislator who has traveled the world—a tiny North Dakota community and a high school graduating class of three. — Bethany Bierman and Betsey Norgard SPRING 2007 7 AROUND THE QUAD SPORTS Auggies win 10th national title, claim nine All-Americans Claiming three individual national titles and making collegiate wrestling history for one of its wrestlers in the process, the Augsburg wrestling team won its record-10th NCAA Division III national championship in the last 17 seasons with a dominating performance in the tournament, held in March in Dubuque, Iowa. With nine All-Americans, including three titlists and two runners-up, Augsburg finished with 135.5 points, 36 points ahead of second-place Wartburg (Iowa), the defending national champion, with 99.5 points. Wisconsin-La Crosse finished in third with 92.5 points, Luther (Iowa) finished fourth with 86.0 points and the College of New Jersey finished fifth with 46.5 points. Augsburg head coach Jeff Swenson ’79 was named National Coach of the Year by the National Wrestling Coaches Association, the sixth time he has earned the honor in his 25-season career. After the championships, Swenson announced his resignation from his coaching position, in order to focus on his responsibilities as the school’s assistant dean for athletics and recreation. Sam Barber, who has served as an assistant on the Auggie staff for six seasons, was named the team’s new head coach. “We had a lot of ups, mostly, and a few downs,” said Swenson. “It’s hard for me when the year comes to an end because of the great seniors, but the bottom line is I’m proud of them as a group. They really came together in the last month of the season.” Augsburg has finished among the top two teams in national competition 19 times since 1975, has finished among the top four Wrestling head coach Jeff Swenson steps down after 25 seasons. Auggie coaches Jeff Swenson (lower) and Sam Barber (upper) watch their team With a commanding win, Auggie wrestlers captured their 10th national championship in March, with nine All-Americans. nationally the last 19 seasons in a row (the only NCAA school in any division that can make that claim), and has finished in the top 20 nationally every season since 1971 (NCAA from 1983 to present, NAIA pre-1983). Augsburg’s Marcus LeVesseur, a senior from Minneapolis, became the first Division III wrestler ever to win four national titles, and the second college wrestler ever to finish his career unbeaten and untied. LeVesseur, who won Division III national titles at 157 pounds three times (2003, 2004, 2005), finished his senior season at 31-0, and his collegiate career at 155-0, the second-longest winning streak in college wrestling history. Cael Sanderson went 159-0 during his career at Iowa State from 19982002, winning four Division I national titles. “It’s unbelievable,” Swenson said of LeVesseur’s accomplishment, “… no one had ever won four titles (at the Division III level), and only two guys have ever gone through their careers undefeated. He’s in great company with Cael [Sanderson].” Junior Quincy Osborn claimed his first national championship at 141 pounds. Osborn finished his first season as an Auggie with a 44-3 record, completing his third national tournament appearance. As a Division I wrestler at the University of Minnesota, he competed in national tournaments in both 2004 and 2005. Osborn is now 104-35 in his college career. Junior Jeremy Anderson also earned his first national championship, completing his second All-American season with a win in the 157-pound class. Anderson, who was a national runner-up last season, finished his junior campaign at 39-2 overall and his 83-5 in his two seasons as an Auggie. At 133, junior Jafari Vanier repeated his second-place finish from a year ago, and sophomore Seth Flodeen claimed national runner-up honors in his first national finals appearance at 125 pounds. Senior Jared Evans, a threetime All-American, closed out his career with his second straight fourth-place finish, and junior Robbie Gotreau finished his campaign at 41-6 overall. Heavyweight senior Andrew Neumann, in his second national tournament, finished fifth overall. At 197, junior Wally O’Connor finished eighth. Augsburg finished with an 11-1 dual-meet record this season. For the third time in the sixyear history of the event, Augsburg claimed the championship at the National Wrestling Coaches Association/Cliff Keen Division III National Duals in January. Academically, Augsburg finished 11th among Division III programs in the NWCA’s academic national rankings, with a 3.283 team gradepoint average. Five Auggies earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors—Evans, Neumann, Paul Bjorkstrand, Josh Hansen, and Brandon Klukow. wrestle to a national title. 8 AUGSBURG NOW —Don Stoner Jeff Swenson resigns as wrestling coach Augsburg wrestling head coach Jeff Swenson announced in March that he is resigning his coaching post in order to focus on his responsibilities as the school’s assistant dean for athletics and recreation. Swenson, a 1979 Augsburg graduate, served as head coach of the Auggies for 25 seasons (198084, 1986-2007), building the squad into a national small-college wrestling powerhouse. Under Swenson’s leadership, Augsburg won a record-10 NCAA Division III national championships and produced a career dual-meet record of 321-44. Associate head coach Sam Barber takes over as head coach. Sam Barber, who served as an assistant coach on Swenson’s staff for six seasons, is taking over head coaching duties for the Auggies. Barber has served as associate head coach for the last two seasons. A 1995 Upper Iowa University graduate, he served as head coach for the Peacocks in the 1999-2000 season. During his Augsburg tenure, Barber has been a part of three national championship squads and two national runner-up squads, and has coached 46 AllAmericans and 13 individual Jeff Swenson ’79 retires after 25 seasons, with a national title and Division III Coach of the Year honors. He shares the moment with his nearly-two-year-old son, Brady. national champions. He was named Division III Co-National Assistant Coach of the Year by the National Wrestling Coaches Association in 2006. In his role as assistant dean for athletics and recreation as a member of President Pribbenow’s staff, Swenson supervises the 18-sport intercollegiate athletics program, the athletic facilities department, and the College’s intramural athletic program. Swenson was named to the position on an interim basis in 2001, and his posting was made permanent in 2004. “I look forward to working with Coach Swenson in the years ahead,” Pribbenow said, as “we partner to make Augsburg one of the finest examples of NCAA Division III athletics in the country—a college that honors the connections between academics and athletics, that celebrates both sportsmanship and competition, and that helps our students to grow as individuals and teammates … I can think of no one better than Jeff Swenson to lead us in this vision for intercollegiate athletics at Augsburg College. His track record speaks for itself. His love for the College is unparalleled. And he has the passion, commitment, and skills to guide our athletics programs into a bright future.” Swenson has been a member of the Augsburg community for more than 30 years—as a student, coach, and administrator. A national champion wrestler at Augsburg in his senior year of 1979 with a career record of 10217, Swenson began his coaching career in his first year out of college, as an assistant coach on John Grygelko’s Auggie staff. Grygelko retired in 1980, and Swenson was named head coach. Swenson said that two years ago, he made the decision that he would step down from his coaching post this year. He said that focusing on his role in athletic administration will help him in his goals to improve every aspect of Augsburg’s athletic program among schools in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and NCAA Division III. “For me, this is a cause for celebration. It’s not a sad day. It’s a great day. I’m able to listen to my vocational calling and lead the entire athletic department without having the coaching demands,” Swenson said. As an administrator, Swenson has led the Augsburg program through a period of unprecedented growth and improvement. This year, construction was completed on the new Kennedy Center addition to Melby Hall, which includes expanded classroom, meeting, and locker room space, along with a new fitness facility and a new wrestling training facility. Two years ago, a new SprinTurf surface was installed at Edor Nelson Field, and a new seasonal air-supported dome was installed for the first time this year over the field. “I’ve been around Augsburg since the fall of 1975, over 30 years,” Swenson said. “Augsburg has shaped me. Augsburg has made me who I am, and it’s allowed me to pursue my passion to be a coach. Now, I have a greater passion to lead the entire athletic department as a full-time administrator. I’ve learned a lot about leading and coaching by being the head wrestling coach here for 25 years. That’s going to help me as I lead Augsburg athletics into the future.” “I am proud to know Jeff Swenson and to be able to honor his remarkable career as our head wrestling coach at Augsburg,” Pribbenow said. “He has accomplished great things with his wrestling teams—10 national championships, countless individual titles, team academic achievements, and so on. But perhaps more than anything, I am proud of Jeff’s commitment and passion for that individual student who needs the guidance, support, and challenge to be the best he or she can be—as an athlete, as a student, as a person. Jeff exemplifies what makes Augsburg the special and rare place that it is—putting students first and helping them to grow to be successful, responsible, and good people. “Jeff Swenson leaves a remarkable legacy as the Augsburg wrestling coach. He has built a program that will endure as a shining example of quality and achievement. Now he has made the remarkable decision to bring his skills and passion to bear on moving Augsburg’s intercollegiate athletics programs to the next level of excellence. Surely there is no one better than Jeff to lead our athletics programs—both to the benefit of our student-athletes and the reputation of the College.” —Don Stoner SPRING 2007 9 Augsburg men’s hockey head coach Chris Brown was named Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Chris Brown Coach of the Year. In his first year as the Auggies head coach, Brown led the Auggies to a 12-10-4 record and third-place conference finish (9-3-4), as the Auggies clinched a berth in the MIAC playoffs for the first time since the 2002-03 season. Brown returned to Augsburg last season as an assistant coach under Mike Schwartz, a position in which he also served during the 1996-97 season. After leaving Augsburg in 1997, he was an assistant coach at Division I Alaska-Anchorage for three years, then served as head coach at Marian (Wis.) for four seasons (2000-04) and at Hamline for one season (2004-05). Brown was also named as one of 12 finalists for the Edward Jeremiah Award as the NCAA Division III National Coach of the Year by the American Hockey Coaches Association. Aaron Johnson named MIAC Player of the Year Senior forward Aaron Johnson was selected by MIAC as the conference Player of the Year in men’s hockey. A three-time AllMIAC honoree, he also was 10 AUGSBURG NOW named for the second year in a row as a first-team selection on the AHCA/ RBK Hockey Division III All-American Aaron Johnson ’07 squad. In April, he was selected as one of two Division III players to compete in the NCAA Pontiac Frozen Four Skills Challenge during Division I men’s hockey Frozen Four in St. Louis, Mo. He was also one of eight finalists for the Sid Watson Award, given by the AHCA to the Division III National Player of the Year. Ed Saugestad receives Hobey Baker Legends of Hockey Award Former Augsburg men’s hockey coach Ed Saugestad ’59 was recognized for his lengthy and outstanding service to college hockey with the 2007 Hobey Baker Legends of Hockey Award. The award was presented by the Hobey Baker Memorial Award Foundation on May 3 in St. Paul. Saugestad coached Augsburg to a 503-354-21 record in a career that spanned 37 seasons. Only two other Division III coaches have amassed more than 500 career victories. In his 37 years of coaching, Saugestad took teams to national postseason play on 10 occasions (nine NAIA and one NCAA), winning NAIA national championships in 1978, 1981, and 1982. He was named NAIA National Coach of the Year after each of the national championships. He coached 22 AllAmericans at Augsburg. Saugestad and his Auggies won Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) regular-season titles six years in a row (1976-77 to 1981-82), and Saugestad was MlAC Coach of the Year six times. In 1998, the MIAC’s playoff championship trophy was christened as the Ed Saugestad Trophy. Saugestad began his Auggie coaching career while still a student at Augsburg, in 1958. He graduated with a double major in physical education and biology in 1959 and went on to earn his master’s degree from the University of Minnesota in 1964. In addition to coaching hockey for parts of five decades, he also served on the Augsburg football coaching staff from 1959-84 (head coach in the 1970-71 seasons); men’s athletic director from 1981-87; and during his entire Augsburg career served as an instructor in the Health and Physical Education Department. Saugestad was named the 2002 recipient of the John MacInnes Award from the American Hockey Coaches Association for his contributions to the growth of amateur hockey in the United States. In 1996, the state of Minnesota declared Feb. 17 as Ed Saugestad Day, in recognition of his career accomplishments. Archive photo Chris Brown named MIAC Men’s Hockey Coach of the Year Sophomore Ed Saugestad (back row, second from left) played on the 1956-57 Auggie hockey team. Coach Saugestad studies a hockey pro- Saugestad’s hockey team captured a gram during the 1961-62 season. national championship in 1981. Weekend College student Tom Gouras uses his food service background as a volunteer in Augsburg’s Campus Kitchen, a great way for him to meet other students and feel more connected to Augsburg. The kitchen connection by Betsey Norgard “I can begin to see it take shape.” Tom Gouras, the Monday night shift leader at Augsburg’s Campus Kitchen, is looking at several pans of fried rice and vegetables, surplus food donated by a local restaurant through the Emergency Foodshelf Network. Alongside them sit other pans of pork riblets, wax beans and carrots, potatoes, and some melons. From the donations they receive, the Campus Kitchen volunteer crew transforms the various components into healthy meals to be heated, delivered, and served the next day—to the Brian Coyle Community Center and Trinity Lutheran’s Safe Place tutoring program in the CedarRiverside neighborhood, and at the Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center. “I call this Chinese medley,” Gouras says, as he combines several pans of rice and vegetables. It can be a challenge, as the crew never knows exactly what foods they’ll find when they arrive for the cooking shift. Sometimes, he says, “what goes into the soup is interesting.” Since Augsburg students are on break, Gouras’ crew tonight is a group of four students from Fridley High School with their teacher, a father with his middle school son who is doing community service, and Augsburg alum Bill Ogren ’73. All of them have become regular Monday night volunteers. Tonight, they cook the potatoes, chop the melons, and check out all the boxes of food to make sure everything is still fresh. Finally, pans are labeled—protein, starch, vegetable, and fruit—and everything is cleaned up to finish the evening shift. Gouras is a Weekend College student who has been volunteering at the Campus Kitchen at Augsburg since January. His 15 years of experience as a cook and chef are valuable in the kitchen to lead the crews of students and community volunteers. He entered Weekend College last spring after two years at Rasmussen College studying criminal justice. A native of St. Paul’s East Side, Gouras recites a litany of blue-collar jobs he’s held—furniture delivery, food service cook/chef, garbage truck driver, loading dock worker, chemical dependency technician, greenhouse hand, and, currently, delivery truck driver for the New French Bakery. While at Rasmussen, Gouras realized that in order to advance much higher than where he is and has been, he needs a four-year degree. He hopes his courses in psychology and sociology will prepare him for probation work with the county or state. He’s also open to possibilities that may develop during his studies. “I’ve been asked if I know my calling,” he says, “and I hope I find it. I’m open to it.” After two trimesters in WEC, Gouras began to understand how much of the college experience involves social interaction, and he wasn’t feeling very connected to Augsburg. Campus Kitchen appealed to him because he could use his food service experience, and he liked the program’s mission of reaching out to others less fortunate, making sure they have hot meals. Gouras is old enough to be father to most of the student volunteers, but he enjoys their enthusiasm, as well as sharing with them some of his “street smart” wisdom and common sense. Rachel Vallens, Campus Kitchen coordinator, recognizes what this does for the program. “Tom’s cooking experience and maturity really bring an added dimension to his cooking shifts,” she says. “The students look up to him as someone who knows what he’s doing and has done a lot in life.” Recently, Gouras took on an additional task. Three days a week, sandwiches and deli items are donated from the University of Minnesota, and when no one else could pick them up on Thursdays, he volunteered. It’s all part of giving back, which is why Gouras says he’s in the kitchen every week. Ⅵ For more information about Augsburg’s Campus Kitchen, go to www.campuskitchens.org. SPRING 2007 11 keystone courses Fitting the pieces together by Betsey Norgard In architecture, a keystone sits at the top of the arch and provides the shape and support to the curved pieces rising to it. In the Augsburg Core Curriculum, the keystone is the final piece that integrates what students have learned in their required general education courses and their chosen major with everything else they have done at Augsburg—co-curricular experiences, leadership development, service-learning, study abroad, and other areas of their Augsburg experience. 12 AUGSBURG NOW First-year day students begin their Augsburg education with Augsburg Seminar, a semester that includes orientation to residence life; development of skills and strategies they need for success in college; introduction to the themes of an Augsburg education, including vocation, service, community; and learning about Augsburg’s neighborhood and the city. It’s all about transition to college, integration into Augsburg’s learning community, and reflection on how they become responsible learners. Students learn that a hallmark of an Augsburg education is intentional reflection on vocation, or what they call the “v” word. All students study two semesters of “Search for Meaning,” which includes critical conversations on understanding and discovering one’s own gifts. The senior-year keystone course becomes the other bookend. Students synthesize all their in-classroom and out-of-classroom experiences as they focus on transition from college to the community, integration of what they’ve learned, and reflection on how they will use their gifts and knowledge—again, transition, integration, reflection. What does it mean to be a professional in their major? What does it mean to be a biologist, accountant, social worker, English teacher, actor, or whatever? Because conversations about vocation are revisited during the keystone, faculty need to feel comfortable and confident in discussing issues of faith and vocation in this context. A grant from the Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion, “Common Vocation, Distinctive Callings,” provides funding for keystone faculty to partner with religion faculty members. Together they strategize on content and methods for these crucial conversations. The vocation focus and other signature elements of the Core Curriculum—diversity, the city, service and service-learning— distinguish Augsburg’s keystone from other senior “capstone” courses. Russell Kleckley, associate professor of religion and coordinator of keystone seminars, explains that Augsburg’s keystones are “more intentional about the educational experience as a whole, to see how the general education experience has informed the [major] discipline and vice versa.” Diane Pike, sociology professor and director of the Center for Teaching and Learning, says that keystones “take the time, with guidance, to help students figure out how the pieces fit together for them.” She says, “We’re equally serious about the transition from college outward as we are about the transition to college from high school.” From the College’s point of view, the keystones measure how well Augsburg fulfills its promise to students. Are they satisfied with their experience, and do they feel well prepared and confident in what they know and will take away with them? keystone Psychology majors (clockwise from bottom) Rebecca Lewis, Tiah Colacci, Nghi Ngan, and Peter Chea played a version of the Game of Life in which the cards required players to discuss some of the bigger questions in life. the keystone variations Most students take the keystone in their senior year, and most often in connection with their major. This past academic year was the first time all students have had access to a keystone course. With a fair amount of flexibility, departments have created or modified existing courses, or collaborated across departments or divisions to create classes. psychology: the game of life The psychology keystone is a good example of a department capstone course that evolved into a keystone. All psychology majors have completed capstone internship semesters that includ- ed time on the internship site, plus time in class, plus papers, portfolios, etc. This year, the course changed to be one-half internship and one-half keystone, with about one-third of the total time devoted to issues around vocation. As part of the Wabash grant, Bridget Robinson-Reigler, associate professor of psychology, was paired with Mary Lowe, assistant professor of religion. RobinsonReigler says that she and Lowe had five or six conversations about vocation, and that Lowe helped her plan new activities to engage her students. “I was pleasantly surprised how unbelievably well the students have gotten into [the discussion of vocation],” says Robinson-Reigler. Early in the seminar, she offered her own model of vocation, and by opening herself to them, she set a comfortable tone for class discussion. In what became a popular activity, Robinson-Reigler introduced an adapted version of the Game of Life, in which a number of the play cards were rewritten with questions relating to vocation. Given this context, students felt comfortable first answering the questions themselves, then opening the conversation to everyone. In another session, students were asked to evaluate the effectiveness of their required liberal arts courses. Did they work? Why did Augsburg want them to study those courses? Some students responded by saying that without the keystone they never would have thought about these SPRING 2007 13 business and vocation John Knight, Center for Faith and Learning, encourages business majors to consider how their skills, beliefs, and values will influence decisions they make every day in the business world. questions, and this assignment helped them figure out what they had learned. Robinson-Reigler’s psychology keystone is a mix of day and weekend students, giving the class a combination of ages and experiences. While all students were in the same situation of finishing college and figuring out what was next to come, some interesting conversations were launched in the multigenerational class. One WEC student said that these discussions helped her understand her own daughter better. Some said it helped them understand and appreciate the younger day school population. Robinson-Reigler confirms that students are not getting any less psychology in the new capstone-keystone with the addition of the vocation conversation; 14 AUGSBURG NOW they’re just getting it differently. “I’ve taught this class before, but I love teaching it now,” she says. “I enjoy grading the papers!” keystone-capable english courses In their new curriculum, the English Department doesn’t have a separate keystone course, but rather several advanced courses designed as “keystone-capable.” Students are required to take one of these courses as a keystone, for which extra work is indicated. Much of that work is selfreflection, and requires students to consider, for example, their function as readers and to think about what is happening when they read. The nature and depth of their commitment to reading, and what, if any, responsibilities their reading entails. This reflection is more seamless in some courses than others. When Professor Doug Green teaches Advanced Studies in Language, Theory, and Method, he integrates reflection and vocation throughout the course, even for the non-keystone students. Last year he taught Criticism and Theory as a pilot keystone course. Students read Azar Nafisi’s Reading Lolita in Tehran and wrote about how they viewed the place of literature in their own lives and cultures. They had to respond to questions like, “How has my understanding of ‘self’ (who I am as a reader, writer, student, English major, woman or man, and human being) evolved as a result of my experiences at Augsburg?” John Knight, associate director of the Center for Faith and Learning, has taught several sections of the keystone course for the Business Administration Department, the College’s largest department. The course is a collaboration between the business and religion departments, and he co-taught the day section with religion professor Hans Wiersma. Titled Vocation and the Meaning of Success, the keystone objectives include reflecting upon the ways students have been transformed by their college experiences, especially in their business major; reflecting critically on beliefs and values they use in a diverse world; and reflecting on Augsburg’s understanding of vocation and a comparison to their own vocation. Knight finds that the feel of the class depends significantly on the class makeup—the day or weekend student mix, the mix of males and females, etc. Weekend College students, he says, who bring wider job skills and life experience to class, showed a “deep willingness to engage in the material … and really wrapped themselves around the [vocation] issues by the second class.” Some students are suspicious of the keystone as being a religion class and question its relevance to their future. Knight asks them to consider the bigger picture of meaning and purpose in their lives. What does it mean to be a business professional? How does he or she behave? He believes that somewhere down the road students will understand why they had to take this course and see the benefits from it. creating a life in the fine arts Students in music, visual art, and theatre share a cross-disciplinary keystone course, Creating a Life in the Fine Arts. The syllabus states that the course will “synthesize recurring powerful concepts of vocation with practical tools and realities.” Students will balance the “development of entrepreneurial skills with ‘intrapreneurial’ knowledge and awareness” while preparing for professional life in the community. The idea of shared courses across the arts is not new—several short-term courses have taken place over the past few years. What’s new is the infusion of the larger issues integrating liberal arts and vocation. Merilee Klemp ’75, associate professor of music, led the conversations among arts faculty around the new Core Curriculum. Anticipating the need to create a keystone course, she sought a Lilly Endowment grant for the music faculty to explore topics in music and vocation with a consultant, Janis Weller. Extending this conversation to art and theatre faculty formed the nucleus for the new keystone. It also promoted the building of a fine arts community among both faculty and students on campus. Weller taught the course, along with Klemp (music), Darcey Engen (theatre), and Tara Sweeney (art). Critical conversations about vocation began and ended the course. These included visiting guest artists, who spoke about their roles in the community and world. In conjunction with the Wabash grant, Sweeney was paired with Lori Brandt Hale, assistant professor of religion. They met frequently, and Sweeney describes the experience, “What I am discussing in the service of teaching the keystone is inseparable from what I am learning about my own vocation and practice as an artist at the same time.” Their discussions included how their religious upbringing or belief systems affected what and how they teach, and how they could challenge and support students to discover their own authentic voices. The keystone seniors across art, music, and theatre were encouraged to find common ground. In one exercise, teams of students were given ordinary objects, like a chair, and together asked to consider it from a number of perspectives—how the object could move or be used with their bodies, what the visual elements of the object were, what kinds of sounds the object could make. Practical sessions about being an artist were also included. Students practiced networking with introductions and business cards, and they had to prepare artist’s statements and professional résumés. Several break-out sessions separated the students into their respective departments for discussions specific to their fields. For the most, students resonated with the cross-disciplinary focus of the keystone. “I think working alongside artists in another genre is a rare gift in the college setting,” said music performance major Nikki Lemire. Still, she enjoyed working with her music classmates, however, and would have enjoyed more break-out time within her own department and less full-group time. Theatre major James Lekatz appreciated the practical elements of the course. Hearing from guest speakers—practicing artists, teachers, grants administrators— made him aware of their involvement in the community and the different styles they use. He said the course helped students deal with removal of the “safety net of Augsburg,” and taught them how to use specific skills, e.g., to get gallery space, to plan a show, etc. Over the next couple of years, the keystone courses will all be evaluated and revisions made where needed. But no matter what the form or content the senior keystone courses take, they will all continue to help students complete an Augsburg education as effective, informed, and ethical citizens. And to become adaptable and resilient— elements needed for success on whatever path they choose. Studio art major Rachel Nelson (top), theatre arts major James Lekatz (middle), and music performance major Catherine DeVoe (right) explore the properties and possibilities of a stool. SPRING 2007 15 Above: Martin Sabo smiles to greet a judge as he stands in the imposing Capitol Rotunda, 96 feet in diameter. Left (top): In their suburban Virginia home, Sylvia Sabo, Martin’s wife and college sweetheart, works on a crossword puzzle; her husband usually tackles Sudoku. According to Sylvia, playing the puzzles is part of their morning ritual. Left (below): Leaving Congress means many farewells, in this case to Pennsylvania’s 12th District congressman John Murtha, as the doors close in the Rayburn Building elevator. Right: The transition in leadership begins to seem more real as Sabo sits in a nearly barren office watching Rep. Nancy Pelosi read the results for the new Democratic leadership in the House. 16 AUGSBURG NOW The ending of an era CONGRESSMAN MARTIN OLAV SABO, Augsburg College Class of 1959, represented Minnesota’s Fifth Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives for 28 years and became a fixture in the Democratic party. In 2006 he made the decision to retire from Congress and return to life as a private citizen. Augsburg staff photographer Stephen Geffre tagged along on the day Sabo and his staff vacated the corner office in the Rayburn House Office Building he had earned through seniority. Sabo actually spent the last month of his term in a basement cubicle in Rayburn HOB, with room enough for him and only one staff member. SPRING 2007 17 18 AUGSBURG NOW Olav Martin Sabo THE ENDING OF AN ERA Above: Martin Sabo takes a moment to read through the mail delivered to his desk. Left (top): After a rainy day, the sun finally breaks through to illuminate the dome of the United States Capitol, a stately presence in the nation’s capital city. Far left: Bonnie Gottwald, Sabo’s scheduler, packs up her small portion of the D.C. office. She is one of only two schedulers Sabo has had throughout his 28-year tenure in Washington, and she echoes the entire staff in saying that Sabo was always a joy to have as a boss. Middle left: Each departing representative receives a lengthy final checklist, to ensure as smooth a transition as possible. Left: Martin Sabo’s staff poses on the Capitol steps for their last official photo. SPRING 2007 19 THE ENDING OF AN ERA Above (top): Sabo chats with Kevin Bonderud, who served as his first communications director, during the office-closing party. Scattered across Sabo’s desk are mementos of more than two decades in the House of Representatives, including mock baseball cards with Sabo’s stats on them, photos, ashtrays, and T-shirts. Above: Back in his Minneapolis office, Sabo takes a few minutes to go through the mail. The plaques, hanging outside the door, are just a small sample of the honors and awards that mark the achievements of a long legislative career. Right: Each successive file drawer marked “empty” means that staffers are getting closer to having all files reviewed and sorted. 20 AUGSBURG NOW Auggies at the forefront General civil unrest swelled across the nation. Detroit was rioting, and downtown Minneapolis was starting to empty. College students demanded social change, and colleges responded with programs centering on the urban crisis. And, Augsburg College was at the forefront. Thirty-five years later, thanks to a visionary professor, an enterprising faculty, and a supportive administration, Augsburg’s metro-urban studies program graduates leaders who are making decisions about current issues and future needs, and planning for livable and sustainable neighborhoods and cities. Urban legends by Bethany Bierman in city planning It was the late sixties, and American cities were in crisis. Joel Torstenson’s vision laid the foundation for an urban studies program. His wife, Garry Hesser is professor of sociology and chairs the metro-urban studies program. Fran, joins him here. A program is born Joel Torstenson came to Augsburg as a history major from west central Minnesota. After graduating in 1938, he worked in education for Farmer’s Co-ops, earned a master’s degree in history and sociology, and began teaching part time at Augsburg. During the war years he joined the peace movement and community organizing. In 1947, he returned to Augsburg to develop its social work and sociology programs while completing his PhD in sociology. These programs provided a natural foundation for urban studies 20 years later. Torstenson writes in his memoirs, “The more [Augsburg] became involved in urban affairs, the more we began to ask the question— what is the appropriate role of a liberal arts college located at the center of an exploding metropolis?” In 1966, Torstenson used his sabbatical to explore this question. He visited urban studies programs at East Coast schools. Upon returning, he wrote a position paper with the rationale and proposal for a metro-urban studies program at Augsburg. In order to set this in motion, courses centering on the city were needed. Torstenson, Miles Stenshoel of the political science department, Orloue Gisselquist in history, Ed Sabella in economics, Ron Palosaari in English, and other faculty embraced this concept. In 1968, when Martin Luther King Jr. was killed, the director of youth programs for the American Lutheran Church, Rev Ewald Bash, wanted to address the cultural challenges head on. Colleagues encouraged him to contact Torstenson, who had a reputation for his pursuit of racial justice and human rights. “The Crisis Colony” was born from their conversation. Students lived on the north side of Minneapolis, first in public housing and later in an abandoned synagogue, while learning from people who lived and worked in the community. Led by Torstenson, Bash, and Stenshoel, it grew from an intense summer program, to a semester program, to the Metro Urban Studies Term, or “MUST,” the first academic program of the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs (HECUA). Today, MUST is a key element for all urban studies majors and is one of the premier interdisciplinary experiential education programs in the nation. Torstenson took his second sabbatical in Scandinavia in order to explore how to build cities without crisis. Out of this came the Scandinavian Urban Studies Term, or “SUST,” the second program of 22 AUGSBURG NOW HECUA. Based at the University of Oslo, students attend seminars, go on field excursions, and volunteer with various community and governmental organizations. “Two unique ingredients contributed to the success of the [metrourban studies] program: commitments from faculty … and the programs offered through HECUA, which became catalysts and capstones for the major,” says Garry Hesser, professor of sociology and chair of the metro-urban studies program, who was hired in 1977 to succeed Torstenson. While the University of Minnesota and other private colleges established urban studies programs in response to the mid-’60s urban crisis, most have not survived. “Augsburg’s is one of the few that has retained faculty and administrative commitment,” Hesser says. “Over the past 35 years there has been a steady stream of graduates who have become professional planners, city administrators, elected officials, and citizens serving on planning commissions, hearkening to the call to public service.” With monies from the Lilly [Endowment] grant, a spring break trip to Washington, D.C., has run the past five years, exposing students to vocations in community development and public service. Up until this year, the group visited Martin Sabo at his office. This year they met with newly-elected congressman Keith Ellison and his staff. Many students decide on metro-urban studies majors after the trip. Here are several stories of careers that have been shaped by the metro-urban studies program. Allan Torstenson ’75 Transforming neighborhoods One of the first graduates of the metro-urban studies program was Allan Torstenson. In his first semester at Augsburg, the Dawson, Minn., native took his Uncle Joel Torstenson’s “Man in Modern Metropolis” course (now called “Community and the Modern Metropolis”) because it fulfilled a graduation requirement. “I tried my best not to disappoint him, and found it to be a fascinating subject,” says Allan. As a sophomore, he took an Interim course on new towns, which included meeting with architects and city planners and visiting HUD officials in Washington, D.C., and Columbia, Maryland. He loved the trip, but was still unsure of a major. He considered taking a break Allan Torstenson ’75 speaks to a metro-urban studies class about community Paula Pentel’s life experiences have informed her work in urban studies at the development. University of Minnesota and with her City Council seat. from school, but when he shared this with his uncle, Joel suggested the new SUST program, which was being offered for the first time in 1973. That cross-cultural experience was the eye opener he needed to decide on metro-urban studies. Today, Allan is a senior planner for the City of St. Paul, where he has worked since 1980. One of his most challenging and gratifying projects has been the Phalen Village Plan and redevelopment project. Through strategic vision, neighborhood involvement, and hard work, a run-down, auto-oriented area surrounding a failed shopping center was transformed into a more pedestrian- and neighborhood-oriented “urban village” with new housing, new jobs, a restructured neighborhood commercial area, a restored wetland, and a new sense of community. More than just “the guy who wrote the plan,” Allan researched solutions and wrote grants addressing the larger issues. In 1993 he authored the Phalen Corridor Redevelopment Proposal, leading to the Phalen Corridor Initiative and affecting much of St. Paul’s East Side. “The transformation in only a few years has been amazing,” Torstenson shared with one of Hesser’s classes recently. “A lot of what I did in this effort was influenced by the urban studies program at Augsburg. It’s not just about design, but addresses the real problems neighborhoods deal with to build and sustain socially and economically viable communities.” He also credits the SUST program as a foundation for many of the project concepts he considered. Washington Avenue down through the scrap yards … up through Cedar-Riverside, which in the early ’70s was very vibrant—it was a fascinating trip through time that I took every day.” A course she took from Joel Torstensen really resonated with her, and she abandoned the biology major. While at Augsburg, Pentel got involved in collective decisionmaking as one of the volunteer coordinators of North Country Co-op. Pentel also participated in SUST the fall of her junior year. “What I took back was planning for versus planning with the public.” Between Augsburg and graduate school in geography at the University of Minnesota, Pentel interned for the City of Richfield and became involved in her neighborhood organization. In 1985 she and her husband moved to Golden Valley, where she continued volunteering in the community, serving 12 years on the Planning Commission, seven years as chair. In 2004 there was a vacant seat on the Golden Valley City Council. Pentel was appointed to fill out the term and was reelected in 2005. During her tenure, she’s seen considerable improvements in regard to environmental stewardship, construction of the Luce Line bike trail, and creation of a vibrant downtown area. Pentel stays connected to her North Minneapolis roots by serving as a board member on the West Broadway Area Coalition and being active at the Hollywood Studio of Dance, a non-profit, parent-managed endeavor. “To be effective in what I do in my public life, I have to be articulate, informed, accepting, and open. A lot of that I developed at Augsburg,” she says. In her professional work, Pentel serves as undergraduate advisor for the urban studies program at the university. “I help students find their calling and what interests them.” She is particularly proud of mentoring Patricia Torres Rey, who became the first Latina woman elected to the Senate in the State of Minnesota. Pentel developed and now teaches a course on the urban environment, which examines the urban effects on air, water, and soil. “All environmental issues have a local component,” Pentel says. “I tell my students to look at Augsburg’s new low-impact parking lot [on the east edge of campus]. It’s a great example of a very innovative way to mitigate pollution from storm water runoff.” Pentel also continues the Torstenson legacy of hosting an annual open house for her advisees—about 80 of them. “I tell them, ‘This is your private college experience.’” Paula (Brookins) Pentel ’78 Teaching the next generation It was at Minneapolis North High School that Paula (Brookins) Pentel ’78 began her life-long interest in civic engagement. She witnessed the unequal distribution of resources while visiting various Minneapolis high schools with the debate and cheerleading teams, and also watched “white flight” from her north-side neighborhood. “I became interested in social justice and wanted to understand and affect change in how the city works.” Pentel chose Augsburg because it offered a biology major and allowed her to commute. “I rode the bus to and from campus for four years,” she recalls. “That’s how I really became interested in urban studies—riding down SPRING 2007 23 Tammera (Ericson) Diehm ’93 Giving citizens a voice Growing up in Coon Rapids, Minn., Tami Diehm was fascinated by the “inner city.” Her plan to be a social studies teacher changed when she took a metro-urban studies class from Andy Aoki her freshman year. “For me, the program was the perfect way to combine my interests in people, government, and the urban environment.” In the spring of her junior and senior years, Diehm interned with Anoka County, and during her senior year, she examined multicultural education in Minneapolis public schools for her senior honors project. Following graduation from Augsburg in 1993, Diehm spent several years raising three children but kept in touch with her interests through her appointments to the Columbia Heights Charter and Planning Commissions. She also kept in touch with Aoki, her adviser. While discussing her graduate school plans with him over lunch one day, he asked her if she could do anything, what it would be. Her answer? Law school, although she thought her three young children prevented her from pursuing it. Aoki said she owed it to herself to check it out. Three years later, in 2003, Diehm graduated summa cum laude from William Mitchell College of Law, which she attended on full scholarship. She clerked for Justice Russell Anderson of the Minnesota Supreme Court for one year and currently is an attorney at Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. Her practice focuses primarily on land use and real estate, assisting clients as they seek development approvals from local government. She also serves as the city attorney for Mendota Heights. In addition to her legal work, Diehm is serving her second term on the Columbia Heights City Council, and was elected as council president in 2006. She is also a member of the Economic Development Authority and the chair of the city’s Housing Redevelopment Authority. “There was a strong sense that Augsburg students should not only be an active part of the College community, but also an active part of the larger community in which the College is located,” says Diehm. “This desire to ‘give back’ has stayed with me and directly impacted my decision to run for my position on the City Council. I saw a need in our community—the need for young families to have a voice in the decision-making process of the city.” The desire to give back that Tami Diehm ’93 learned at Augsburg has influenced her decisions to serve in public office. 24 AUGSBURG NOW “Through my experiences at Augsburg, I realized that I could use my gifts to serve a need in the world, and thus follow the Christian concept of vocation,” says Diehm. “I have incorporated my ‘call to serve’ into my work—not only by adhering to the highest ethical standard in the way in which I practice law—but also through a commitment to providing pro bono legal services to those who would otherwise have only limited access to legal representation, and by serving my community on the city council.” These pro bono projects include representing women and children in domestic abuse cases, volunteering at a legal clinic where she advises people who are starting new businesses, and assisting with the formation of new non-profit organizations as they work to obtain tax exempt status from the IRS. “In both my legal work and my public service I feel I am using my gifts to serve a need in the world.” Diehm was named a “Rising Star” by Minnesota Law and Politics in 2007 and one of 15 “Up and Coming Attorneys” in 2006 by Minnesota Lawyer. Susan (Horning) Arntz ’94 Managing suburban growth Susan (Horning) Arntz decided in ninth grade civics that she would run for president in 2020, with her slogan being “A Clearer Vision.” Her love of government grew, and she came to Augsburg to major in political science. She learned of the metro-urban studies program in her second year and focused her electives around metro-urban studies courses. At a rally on campus her sophomore year, Arntz introduced herself to Hennepin County commissioner Peter McLaughlin, hoping to secure a summer job. His aide, fellow Auggie Mike Matson ’79, insisted she begin earlier, and she spent one-and-a-half years working for him. After graduation, she interned for the City of Shoreview and then began her professional career in assistant city administrator positions in Chaska and New Brighton, before becoming the youngest person ever hired as city administrator in the City of Waconia, where she has worked since 2001. “It’s a growing community, so much of what we do requires look- Susan Arntz ’94 leads the City of Waconia through its growth spurt. Today’s Students ing to the future on a daily basis,” says Arntz. “The people having these conversations may never be here to see these things happen, just as those before us made decisions that affect us today.” Arntz says the biggest challenge she deals with is how to manage the growth of the city, which has increased 25% in six years and shows no sign of slowing. This requires communication and cooperation with developers, the school board, property owners, and elected officials. “I think one of the best things that Augsburg taught me, both from a faith perspective and also from an educational perspective, was how to be receptive to all of those ideas and to have a guide for what I believe to be right.” As far as running for president, Arntz says, “The longer I serve in the capacity I am in, the less I’m intrigued by elected office. I can make an immediate impact on 10,000 people. We can make huge, positive improvements or small incremental improvements that will have a greater outcome down the road.” Arntz earned a master’s degree in public administration from Hamline University in 1999. In 2004, Augsburg awarded her the First Decade Award, and she has served on the Alumni Board. Rebecca Brown ’00 Promoting community development While her mother, Barbara (Anderson) ’66, is an alumna, it was the call of the city that lured Rebecca Brown of Appleton, Minn., to Augsburg. While at Augsburg, Brown completed five different internships and off-campus work-study opportunities, from working with a summer youth peace garden for the Seward Neighborhood Group, to teaching English for the South American arm of the YMCA in Quito, Ecuador. After her sophomore year, Brown took a year off to serve with AmeriCorps in order to truly live in the city. She took the bus every day from South Minneapolis to her work at an alternative high school in North Minneapolis. Brown also participated in HECUA her senior year, teaching Tomorrow’s Leaders Sarah Pesola ’07 of Wadena, Minn., chose metro-urban studies because, “It meant that I could study history, sociology, economics, political science, and other disciplines as well.” Pesola participated in SUST and recalls, “My semester in Norway was amazing. It had a huge impact on me, ultimately changing the way I view the world.” Pesola will begin to volunteer at a youth homeless shelter in Berkeley, Calif., through Lutheran Volunteer Corps. Since a mission trip to Detroit in junior high, Greg Hildebrandt ’08 has felt the pull to work with people living in the inner city. He went on the D.C. trip with Hesser last year and will participate in the MUST semester in the fall. “Students who are in [metro-urban studies] are very passionate about what they are doing,” Hildebrandt says. “They’ll carry this passion with them the rest of their lives, whether professionally or through volunteering.” Plans for the future include using his second major in mathematics to help with statistics and budgeting within a non-profit as well as tutoring students. Jeanette Clark ’07 felt a calling into urban ministry even as a student at Hopkins High School. She chose Augsburg for its metro-urban studies and youth and family ministry programs. At Augsburg, Clark served as a campus ministry commissioner and leadership team member for the Campus Kitchen. In March Clark created a spring-break opportunity, “Go Away Here,” which included service projects in the local community, visits to neighborhood organizations, and social outings. She will begin work at City South Cluster Ministries in South Minneapolis through Lutheran Volunteer Corps, then plans to begin Seminary with the hope of serving in an urban congregation. English and learning about community organizing, agriculture, and the economy in Ecuador and South America. She spent an additional seven months in Ecuador on her own, working with rural youth in agriculture. “Traveling abroad definitely makes me a better city planner,” Brown says. “It has opened my mind to varied ways of thinking and behaving in community. As a city planner, understanding and validating different points of view, opinions, and experiences is critical.” After graduating from Augsburg, Brown served over three years as code enforcement and neighborhood coordinator for the City of Crystal. She earned a master’s degree in city and regional planning with a specialization in economic development from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in May 2006. She now serves as project coordinator for the City of Minneapolis’ Department of Community Planning and Economic Development. She works in neighborhoods to coordinate commercial redevelopment projects that incorporate public assistance. As for her future, Brown says, “I see myself in a life of public service, involved in state-level economic and tax policy in 15-20 years and perhaps an elected office.” Ⅵ For more information about programs mentioned, go to: www.augsburg.edu/sociology and www.hecua.org Travel abroad and internships prepared Rebecca Brown ’00 for city planning. SPRING 2007 25 T place A of their own Doroth Mayer by Betsey Norgard East African women spend time at the East African Women’s Center, established two he East African Women’s Center in Riverside Plaza near Augsburg’s campus is a busy place on a weekday morning. In this two-year-old program of the Confederation of Somali Community in Minnesota (CSCM), several East African women sit at sewing machines, practicing sewing seams in bright fabrics. Others are pressing their fabrics or talking with a center volunteer. In the next room, behind a glass window, six or seven small children play actively under the watchful eyes of mothers and the center’s caregiver in the family childcare room. In the middle of the activity is center coordinator Doroth Mayer, often juggling a baby on her hip as she goes about her work. Rarely are there quiet moments for her in this center she co-created with CSCM’s executive director, Saeed Fahia. Since 1994 CSCM has served more than 18,000 Somali immigrants who have settled in Minnesota—the largest concentration in the country. CSCM provides resources and services to assist Somalis in navigating American systems and making the transition to living life in a new culture, while still preserving their traditions. CSCM is funded by county, state, and federal agencies, as well as a number of Minnesota foundations. The Women’s Center’s funding has come from the Office of Refugee Resettlement and local foundations including the Bush Foundation, the Jay and Rose Phillips Family Foundation, Sheltering Arms Foundation, and Wells Fargo. Within the East African refugee community, young mothers with children and elderly women who have arrived in the last few years remain especially isolated, some rarely leaving their apartments to take English classes, to meet American women, or to learn how to cook and prepare American food. When CSCM was offered a 2,000-square-foot location right in the middle of the Riverside Plaza housing complex, it secured grant money and opened the Women’s Center in February 2005. From the beginning, a family childcare center was an integral part of CSCM’s plan so mothers would have a safe place to leave their children and take English language classes, learn to sew, or simply to do their laundry and daily tasks. The Women’s Center currently serves 85-100 women and children every week. Different levels of sewing classes meet three days, morning and afternoon, with two teachers and six or seven women in each class. Fabric is provided, and the women learn the basics of how to sew and how to use sewing machines to make simple items, like aprons and bags. Some women’s skills are now advanced enough to make clothing for themselves and their children. years ago in Cedar-Riverside, for sewing classes, the family childcare center, and other activities. A partnership grows Augsburg’s partnership with the East African Women’s Center is relatively new. During President Pribbenow’s inauguration week last fall, a service group from Augsburg spent a morning painting at the center. One person in the group that day was Augsburg junior Kristen Hoyles, a youth and family ministry major. After hearing Mayer talk about renovation of the center and how much painting was still needed, Hoyles made a commitment not only to paint, but to teach two or three of the 26 AUGSBURG NOW Doroth Mayer adolescent girls in Girls’ Group how to paint, so together they could get the job done. She’s there on Friday afternoons and feels she is living out her theology by using her painting experience to help where it’s needed. “I’m in awe of how grateful the center has been for something I feel is no big deal,” Hoyles says. Mayer adds, “Kristen has no clue how much she means to us. She has finished the painting, and we’ve negotiated a new job for her—she is becoming our ‘handy person.’ She is starting by taking on the task of repairing the center’s tricycles so the little kids have trikes to use.” The group that visited the center also took great interest in the textile weavings hanging on the walls, made by Somali women from yarn donated to the center. The weavings represent the thousand-year-old tradition of East African “twine weaving,” originally using grasses and vines to make wall coverings, horse blankets, and bags used in their nomadic cultures. When President Pribbenow furnished his new office at Augsburg, he sought out Somali art, and now has samples of these weavings hanging both in his office and in his home. The Somali weavings will Kristen Hoyles, an Augsburg junior majoring in youth and family ministry, volunteers at the Women’s Center, teaching adolescent Somali girls to paint with her. also be featured on campus as the inaugural exhibit in the new Gage Family Gallery, scheduled to open in August in the Oren Gateway Center. A kitchen shower Mayer, who has worked for many years in community-based activities, would love to see more opportunities for the East African women to spend time with American women—she knows how much the women want to develop friendships with American women, learn from them how to live within American culture, and share East African culture with their new friends. Mayer sometimes takes women from the center with her when she buys groceries for center activities. The women ask about things they don’t know or understand and foods they’ve never seen before. “Last week at the supermarket, we saw some asparagus,” Mayer says. “We brought back several bunches and steamed it. It was a big hit. Even some of the little kids in the family child- care center tried it—cautiously, but they tried it!” When the Women’s Center space was renovated (with the support of the Bush and Phillips Foundations and the apartment complex managers, Sherman and Associates) a full kitchen was added at Mayer’s suggestion— and it has proven to be popular and very well used. She learned that giving the women recipes to try at home was not useful, since many of them don’t read or know how to follow recipes. But learning by observing and then trying it themselves was the way to go. “Once in a while we make quick bread to give the kids for snacks,” Mayer says. “We learned that women wanted to watch us make it. Then, after we make it together they tell us they feel comfortable trying it themselves at home.” The popularity of cooking led to another project initiated by Augsburg community services director Mary Laurel True. For Professor Bev Stratton’s religion class, in which students carry out projects that benefit the community, True suggested the idea of a kitchen shower for the Women’s Center. With a wish list provided by the Women’s Center to adequately equip their kitchen, the class sought donations from faculty, SPRING 2007 27 Doroth Mayer The Somali yarn weaving hanging in President Pribbenow’s office East African women enjoyed opening gifts for their kitchen from Augsburg faculty, students, symbolizes the partnership between Augsburg and the East African and staff at a “kitchen shower” initiated by Professor Bev Stratton’s religion class. staff, students, and friends. Fifteen women from Augsburg met nearly 20 East African women at the center, shared desserts and Somali tea, and gave them “presents” to open. In addition, cash gifts and Target and IKEA gift cards were given, to involve the East African women in shopping for their kitchen. Mayer was delighted and called it a great event. “Mary Laurel came up with the most creative way to bring women together that I’ve seen yet. She is giving women an opportunity to share their cultures in a respectful and joyous way.” Learning to lead Mayer recognizes that new leadership must grow from the women at the center. She is encouraging them to actively engage in whatever learning 28 AUGSBURG NOW opportunities are appropriate to their personal situations and to develop their leadership skills so that some day they have the capacity to run the center that they call their “home away from home. “In addition,” she says, “we need partners in the community who try to understand what we’re doing … partners who really get to know the women and plan together with them.” For Augsburg’s part, this kind of partnership wouldn’t be possible without its Center for Service, Work, and Learning, which establishes and nurtures a myriad of connections between the College and its surrounding neighbors—for tutoring, health education and fitness, sports clinics, music lessons, science teaching in the school, meals programs, use of campus facili- Doroth Mayer Women’s Center. ties, college preparation sessions, and so on. Augsburg partners with CSCM for two tutoring programs, one of which brings Somali high school students directly to campus twice a week for homework help from students in Augsburg’s Honors Program. The other program targets elementary and middle school students for tutoring and receives snacks from the Campus Kitchen at Augsburg College Monday through Thursday. Already True has ideas for new projects, especially between the Women’s Center and Augsburg’s Women’s Resource Center. “We are so fortunate to have this new center in our neighborhood,” True says. “There is so much we can learn from each other, and so many ways we can work together to enhance the lives of women in this community.” Hoyles confirms this, saying that during her time at the center she is gaining a stronger sense of community, and “understanding that our world isn’t so big. “I think students who do not learn about our community are really missing out,” she says. Ⅵ ALUMNI NEWS From the Alumni Board president … Greetings fellow Auggies, As I’m sure you’re experiencing, the circle and cycle of life continues unabated this year. It is particularly noticeable to me this year because of the differences which reinforce the sameness (apologies and thanks to Dr. Palosaari—you helped me improve my writing skills tremendously and ensured that the poet in me remains untrammeled, too!). Let me explain … I’m both a student of and practitioner in the field of human systems dynamics. One way we model the world is through containers, differences, and exchanges. A container, like Augsburg College, is described by its differences which make a difference in the world. Then, as critical friends, we can exchange thoughts about those differences in our mutual container. One difference at Augsburg I want to bring to your attention relates to Commencement: • The school year is ending with graduation again—a common experience we alumni share and a tremendously important difference, that makes a difference in the lives of our alumni-to-be. Please join me in welcoming them into new stages of life as Auggie alumni by taking a moment to think warm, welcoming thoughts or remember them in your prayers. • Augsburg has two Commencement ceremonies for the first time in its history—one on May 5 aligns the cycle of life of traditional day students and physician assistant students on semesters, and one on June 24 aligns with WEC and graduate program students on trimesters. Please join me in saluting Augsburg’s leadership for recognizing the differences in the cycle of life for different parts of the student body and responding to provide a better graduation experience. Another difference I want to encourage you to check out is our Online Community. Go to www.augsburg.edu and click on the Alumni and Friends link: • To see up-to-date information on Alumni Relations • To check out the benefits available to you as alumni (did you know that as alumni you can use Lindell Library? Check out the Alumni Benefits link!). Read about it on the next page. • Log in to the Augsburg Online Community where you can search for fellow Auggies, keep the College up to date on contacting you, make a donation to support Augsburg, or read about fellow alumni. You can even read the minutes of the Alumni Association and its committees (log in to the Online Community, then select the Alumni Leadership>Alumni Board path). And finally, as you make a difference in the world, remember to stay in touch. We want to hear from you and we want to be able to contact you. • Let us know how you are and what you are doing through the Alumni Relations Office (alumni@augsburg.edu or 612-330-1181). • Register and visit our Online Community (www.augsburg.edu, click on Alumni and Friends, then Augsburg Online Community). Then update your profile and search for your fellow classmates. Go Auggies! Barry Vornbrock, ’96 MAL President, Augsburg Alumni Association We’re off to the races! Auggie Night at the Races Canterbury Park, Shakopee Thursday, August 2 5:30 p.m., picnic • 7 p.m., first race Complimentary entrance fee; fun for all ages. Space is limited. RSVP to rsvp@augsburg.edu by July 26. Alumni Board meetings Aug. 21, 5:30 p.m.—location to be confirmed SPRING 2007 29 ALUMNI NEWS Take advantage of Auggie alumni benefits Augsburg Legacy Award The Augsburg Legacy Award is available to full-time day students working toward their first bachelor’s degree, who are children or spouses of Augsburg graduates; siblings of current Augsburg students; or children or spouses of current ELCA pastors. No scholarship application is required. Students who qualify for both the Legacy Award and Regents’ Scholarship or Transfer Regents’ Scholarship will receive only one award, whichever is higher. Renewal is based on maintaining a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0, measured at the end of spring term. Amount: Minimum $4,000 per year Deadline: Accepted for admission by May 1 for fall enrollment; or Dec. 1 for spring enrollment www.augsburg.edu/day/finaid/ scholarships.html Discount on tuition for classes Alumni are offered up to four courses—one course per term—at 50% off the current part-time tuition rate (day or weekend programs). This benefit does not apply to alumni whose enrollment qualifies them for full-time comprehensive tuition. Tuition discount must be applied for in the same academic year as the course is taken. The following courses do not count for the benefits noted: directed study, independent study, internships, Summer School, graduate programs, study abroad, continuing education. The following do meet the requirements for the benefits noted: fall, winter, or spring term courses; student teaching; and partial courses (.50 and .25 education courses use one of the four benefits). NOTE: The tuition discount cannot be applied until after the 10th day of classes in the specified term. Book privileges in Lindell Library Free Augsburg library cards with limited services are available to alumni. Check with the circulation or reference desks for further information on how to obtain a library card. Augsburg License Plate Join the Augsburg Online Community It’s designed just for you— • Keep in touch with classmates • Find out what’s happening on campus • Send class notes about what you’re doing • Change/update your address and e-mail • Update your profile so others can find you • Make an online gift to Augsburg It’s fast and easy. Already, more than 500 alumni have registered. Simply go to www.augsburg.edu/alumni—have you signed up? If you have questions, e-mail healyk@augsburg.edu. 30 AUGSBURG NOW Display your Augsburg connection! Available through the Minnesota Department of Transportation www.dps.state.mn.us/dvs/ PlBrochure/CollegiatePlates.htm Athletic facilities Augsburg’s athletic facilities are available to alumni when they are not in use for special events, classes, or other activities. If you plan to come, it’s best to check first with the athletic facilities office at 612-330-1504, especially during the summer. Schedules are posted outside of ice rinks A and B (neither rink is available during the summer), the gym, and the fitness centers. Note: Use of the fitness centers is available only to graduates of the College. Alumni may use the racquetball court by signing up on the posted
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Show more ¡a /¡ Those last few lazy, hazy, crazy days reparing ths lall issue brings home the realiLy that summer is nearly gone. Poet Elinor Wylie described thls time of year as "summer, so much too beautiful to stay"; and we also must come to grips with the ephemerality of lhe season, as hot and dry as this one has been in Minneapolis. Life is differenl on campus during the summer. As most students and many faculty depart for travel, research, work, or vacatÌon, completely different populations arrive to keep our residence halls and buildings full. In this issue, we look at life at Augsburg during the summer, for a couple of reasons. One is to illustrate Augsburg's outreach to populations other than our college-age students-junior high and high school students, church groups, educators, and other þ f organizations. Photos from their campus activities tell their stories. PIus, many ol our own communit-y who are not here these three months miss the chance to see the campus at its most beautiful, when flowers surround the benches and the canopy of trees in the quad offers a welcomed respite from the ci.ty's heat. After hearing a number of comments on how especially beautifui the campus looks this summer, we invited the Augsburg community to wander around with cameras and capture on film the places or settings that were especially appealing to them. See our feature called "Home Sweet ... Campus." Lest we bestow too much attentlon on place, we are reminded on our Auggie Thoughts page thal the real future of this College is not in a splendid campus, but in the "nurture of distinctive attitudes toward truth and life, toward God's good creation, and His beloved human famÌ1y" This was written by President Emeritus Oscar A. Anderson tn a I976 column in which he eloquently discusses the impact on Augsburg made by his predecessor, Bernhard M. Christensen. We reprint thls column as we mark the t00th anniversary of the birth of Christensen in October. Enjoy the few remaining days of this "too beautiful" season. Ww Betsey Norgard Letters to the editor ¡F ongratulations on your great innerL.ity involvemenl program, especially on the Cedar-Riverside School and the Tiinity Lutheran Church Wednesday Night Out program. These are "textbook examples" of the kinds of things that make for real social change and lasting peace and understanding in the world. It was for the same reason that as an Augsburg undergraduate my reaction to the assassination of President Kennedy was to start the Children's Groups program at Augsburg. We went door to door in the neighborhood signing up the children and then met with them weekly in small groups for crafts and games and social interaction. I don't know how long the program lasted after I left but I've kept up my involvement with kids having taught for 35 years (15 of them with gifted kids). I'm also very involved in ecological causes, supporl the Museum of Tolerance, and have worked against the death penalty But after reading the summer AugsburgNow, I've never been so proud to be an alumna of Augsburgl Carry on-the world needs you. By the wa¡ what are you doing about ecological issues? Editor -Cathenne tr (Wehner) O sman' 65 Editor's note: ,s We'll respond to Ms. Osman abour ecology in our curriculum, but would also enjoy hearing from alumni who are working with ecology and environmental issues for a future stor;r s o. We welcome your letters! Please write to: Editor AugsburgNow 2211 Riverside Ave., CB 145 Minneapolis, MN 55+54 Many members of the Augsburg community, such as this in-line skate¿ take time out to enjoy summer's colors on the College câmpus. Turn to the stor¡es on pages 1O and 12 to explore life at Augsburg during the summer. E-mail: now@augsburg.edu Fax: 612-330-1780 Phone: 612-330-llBI Letters for publication must be signed and include your name, class year, and da¡ime telephone number They may be edited for length, clarity, and style. I AvcsBuRG Now Vol.64 No. 1 Fall 2001 Features Augsburg Now is published quarterly by Augsburg College, 22ll Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454. Summer in the City ... at Augsburg Betsey Norgard Editor Kids and teachers, wrestlers, and musicians Lynn Mena 1 spent their time on campus this summer. Assistant Editor Kathy Rumpza Graphic Designer llllilliam V. Frâme President Dan Jorgensen Director of Public Relations and Communication 2 Nancy Toedt'94 Director of Alumni and Parenr Relations Opinions expressed h Augsburg Now do not necessarily reflect I rssN l058-1545 6 E E ü official CoÌlege policy Postmaster: Send correspondence, name changes, and address Augsburg C olle ge, øs ffirmed in its mission, does not iliscriminøte on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, mdrital status, status with regard to public assistance, or disability in its education p olicie s, admissions p olicies, scholarship ønil loan programs, athletic andlor school ailminis tere il pro gr ams, e xcep t ín those instances where reli$on is a bona fiile occupational qualiJication. Augsburg Colle ge is committed to providing reøsonable accommo ilations to its employees and íts stuilents. www.augsburg.edu the Augsburg campus. The Apartment: Campus Living for Today's Students by Judy Petree Campus liJe is changing as colleges seeh to heep students on campus with new independent, ap ar tment- style re sidenc e halls. corrections ro: Augsburg N ow, Office of Public Relations and Communication, 221 I Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454. E-mail: now@augsburg.edu TÞlephone: 612-330-1 181 Fax: 612-330-I780 Home Sweet ... Campus Aphoto essay descnbes the sumnterbeauty on 1 9 trr" Legacy of Mayo Savold Departments 2 Around the Quad I Sports 21 Alumni News 23 26 32 Homecoming Preview inside back cover Class Notes Auggie Thoughts Calendar On the cover: Ph o to gr aph e r Er Lh tenb ahh en of conversation on the Augsburg quad. @2000 Stenb ahhen/ str:nbahhen.com 50 percent recycled paper (10 percent post-consumer waste) S caught a quiet moment t a I o t ¡¡ I Augsburg receives $500,000 from UlLM. Keck Foundation A a O The 2001 Christensen Symposium Augshurg College News Service A;å::ä,1ä:. a half million- dollar grant by the WM Keck Foundation of Los Angeles to support the development of statistical literacy Prof'Miloschield as an interdisciplinary curriculum in the liberal arts. This interdiscipiinary project will help bridge the gap between formal mathematical statistics and informal critical thinking, beiween experimental studies and observational studies in the physical sciences, and between the sociai sciences and the humanities. The goal of this project is to reform the teachÌng of statistics to include the use of observationaliy based statistics. Milo Schield, business administration professor, is the project leader and organizer of the proposal. This is the first time the WM. Keck Foundation, one of the top national science funding foundations, has awarded a grant to Augsburg College. John Knight, director of corporate and foundation relations, calls this "groundbreaking" for the College. Guided and driven by Augsburg 2004, Augsburg has the opportunity to forward its vision through this project, create a new dlscipline that informs and is informed by orher academic disciplines, and extend the value of this work to instructors across the U.S. During the three-year project, Schield will be responsible for writing a statistical iiteracy text that is useful to students and usable by faculty in various disciplines. There will also be a phase for training teachers and testing materials. Elght other faculty members will be team-teaching wirh schield. This project will introduce new ways of thinking about age-old problems in statistical education and ultimately in al1 ol undergraduate education, Augsburg Concert Band tours lreland StalJ photo fhe 65-member Augsburg I Con..tt Band toured ]reland for 12 days in May, perlorming aL schools, churches, and pubs. Led by Professor Robert Stacke'71, the tour also included performances by the Augsburg JazzEnsemble and Gospel Praise. The tour wasn't all performances. "We really tried to build the students not just in performance, but educationally as well," Stacke said. Guided The Augsburg Concert Band performs at Colaiste informational tours in Derry Muire School, a secondary school for girls in Ennis, Dublin, and Calway were just a Augsburg student band members Brendan few of the stops along the way Anderson and Ben Duane were also played This tour, "Music of the Americas," For photos of the Augsburg Concert featured works by composers throughout Band in lreland, r,rsit <www.augsburg.edu/ the Americas (including ArgentÌna, Mexico, music/lreland>. Cuba, and the U.S.). Compositions by September 23-24,2001 "Global and Local Neighbors: Christian Faith across Cultures" o o T:i,13,:i,." à Symposium features a leading scholar of ! ;l Õ U world Chrlstianit¡ Dr. Lamin Sanneh, the D. WillisJames . Dr. Lamin Sanneh Professor of Missions and World Christianity at Yale University A naturalized U.S. citizen, he was educated on four continents. He has been actively involved in Yale's Council on African Studies and is an editor-at-large of the ecumenical weekl¡ The Christian Century. His work includes more than 100 articles on religious and historical subjects, and several books. This year's Christensen Symposium features a musical worship celebration on Sunday, Sept. 23, with choirs from global cultural traditions. Dr. Sanneh will present the homily FollowÌng this service, conversations about global Christianity will continue in smaller groups. Sunda¡ September, 23- "Celebrating Christianity in Global Cultures" 3:30 p.m.-Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center Musical worshlp celebration with choirs stemming from Liberia, lndia, Oromia, Latin America, the Hmong tradition, and the Agora Ministries Choir. Homily by Dr. Lamin Sanneh. 5 p.m.-Foss Center Group conversations, "Getting to Know Our Neighbors: A New World to Explore." Join discussion with Christians from different parts of the world. 6 p.m.-East Commons, Christensen Center Light supper-RS\? to Monda¡ September 6 l2-330-1 160. 24- "Race, Culture, and Chrìstian Mission" 10 a.m., Convocation-Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center 2 ,+UGSBURG NoW Fall 2001 .1 I The Maroon & Silver Society leads the way Aîi*tï.ffiïTffiiî:;::T' In appreciation for their leadership opponunity for Augsburg alumni and friends to help current students. Maroon 6¡ Silver Society donors pledge to sponsor an Augsburg scholarship for four years, with gifts ranging from $1,000 to more than $10,000 per yeat. Augsburg College has steadfastly maintained its commitment to keeping an Augsburg education affordable for the broadest range of diverse and talented students. Toda¡ 81 percent of Augsburg students receive some form of financial assistance, made possible in part by the generosity, generous financial commitment of Maroon 6¡ Silver Society members. "The Maroon 6¡ Silver Society is the College's highest fundraising priority, needed to create a solid foundation of annual financial suppoft essential to attracting and retaining outstandi.ng meet students benefiting from students," explains Donna Mclean, director of The Augsburg Fund, the College's annual fund. "Charter members of the Maroon & Silver Society encourage others to join them Ìn building the 'living endowment' provided by an annual Augsburg continues to provide students with an academic and spiritual foundation that not oniy prepares them for their life's work, but also to lead as thoughtful citizens," say Maroon 6¡ Silver Society members Philip '79 and Julia (Davis) '79 Styrlund. "We are committed fund." Maroon 6¡ Silver Society members will be invited to special Maroon 6q Silver events and receive special updates from the president on the College's progress. Members will also have the opportunity to their support at an annual event. "As alums, we are proud to watch President and Mrs. Frame hosted the Maroon & Silver Society inaugural event in June at Augsburg House. (L to R) Mert Johnson '59, JoAn Johnson, President Frame, Anne Frame, Normâ Hall, and John Paulson. as to doing our part to insure that today's dynamic and talented students have the same opportunity we had to obtain an outstanding education at Augsburg." For information, call Donna Mclean, director of The Augsburg Fund, at 612330-1179 or I-800-273-0617; or send e-mail to <mclean@augsburg.edu>. YFI hosts church leaders F\r. Martrn Martv lJ*u, one of the o o s. Þ r^ featured speakers at the Youth and Family Institute's fourth annual Augsburg and the StepUP program volunteer advisory board will recognize Tad and Cindy Piper for their leadership gift toward an endowed position in the StepUP program at a special event on Oct. 26, at7 p.m. in Hoversten Chapel. Earl Hightower, noted authority on addiction intervention and international ecumenical conference this summer, which brought 155 people treatment coordination, will be the keynote speaker. Augsburg's StepUP program is one of only three such programs in the country and unique in several aspects. lt assists Augsburg students in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction in achieving academic success. For ticket information, call Kara Malmgren after Sept. 1 612-330-1405. from nine major denominations, representing six countries. at The Rev. Martin Marty Fall 200f ,4ucssunc ñrow 3 Around the Quad The 2001 -O2 Augsburg Convocation Series Race: Dividing and Uniting f he lace and shapc ol American society I is radically ehanging. While racinl issues have and still do drvrde us and deserve serious attention, we look for ways to embrace racial diversity in one socì.ety and internationally that champion freedom, justice, compasslon, and Monday, October 22, 200'l "Counting incidents or Telling Tiagedies? Writing the History of Worklng Class Race Relations" 10 a.m., ConvocatÌon-Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center equality of opportunity. November 15*16,2001 THE 2OO1 CHRISTENSEN SYMPOSIUM "The Influence of Afro-American Culture on American Music" September 23-24,2001 "Global and Local Neighbors: ChrÌstian Faith across Cultures" Sunday, September,23 3:30 p.m., Musical worship, Hoversten Thursda¡ November 15 7 p.*., AugsburgJazz Ensemble Concert Frida¡ November 16 10 a.m., Convocation-Hoversten Chapel, Chapel, Foss Center-"Celebrating Foss Center Christianity in Global Cultures" Dr. William C. Banfield, Endowed Chair in Humanities and Fine Arls, associate professor of music, and director of the American Cultural Studies Program at the UniversÍty of St. Thomas. He will use the Jazz Ensemble to illustrate the role of Black music in shaping American identity. 5 p.m., Group conversations, Foss Center-"Getring to Know Our Neighbors: A New World to Explore" 6 p.-., Light supper, East Commons, Christensen Center Monday, September 24 10 a.m., Convocation, Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center-"Race, Culture, and Christian Missìon" Dr. Lamin Sanneh, D. WlllisJames Professor of Missions and World Christianity and professor of hÌstory, Yale University, with choirs represenLing cultural groups from around the world. Monday, October 8, 2001 "An Evening with Maya Angelou" 7:30 p.m.-Melby Cymnasium Dr. Maya Angelou, award-winning poet, educator, historian, actress, p1a1'wright, civil rights activist, producer, and director. General admission tickets are available Sept. 15 from TicketWorks at <wwwticketworks.com> or 6L2-3433390. Free admission for Augsburg students, faculty, and staff. 4 1+UGSBURG NOW Monday, January 21, 20Oz "HealÌng the Violence of Racism" Chapel, Foss Center Nontombi Naomi Tutu is program coordinator, Race Relations Institute at Fisk Unlversit¡ and instrucior in the School of Education, University of Connecticut-Storrs, and is the third daughter of Archbishop Desmond Tìrtu Wednesday, February 27, 2002 "The Changing Face of Minnesota and the Twin Cities: The Contribution and Consequences of RaceÆthnicity from the Census 2000" l0 Cultural Quest" 1 1: 15 a.m., MinÌ-convocation-Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center Theater Mu, the premier Asian American theatre company in the Miclwest, will present taího, the ancient Japanese expression ol communal unÌt¡ and a theatre piece explorÌng issues of Asian and Asian American identity. THE 2OO2 BATALDEN SEMINAR IN APPLIED ETHICS April4-5,2002 "Affirmative Action: Rethinking the Martin Luther King, Jr., Convocation: I p.m.,-Hoversten Tuesday, March 19, 2002 "Theater Mu: Drumming, Ritual, and a.m., Convocation-Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center Claims olJustice" Thursda¡ April4 "Affirmative Action: Solution or Problem?" 7 p.^., Public lecture-Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center Friday, April5 'Justice over Time: The Fathers Have Eaten Sweet Grapes and Their Children's Teeth Are Set on Edge" 10 a.m., Convocation-Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center ll a.m., Panel discussion Dr. Darryl Trimiew, dean of Black church studies andJohn Price Crozer Professor of Christian Social Ethics, Colgate Rochester Divinity SchooV Crozer Theological Seminary He will examine the changing attitude toward affirmative action and why justìce is best understood as an ongoing process over time. I Unless otherwise noted, all events are Jree and open to the public. F or inf orntation, c all 6 1 2 -3 3 0 - 1 1 80. l1 a.m., Panel discussion Dr. Tom Giliaspy, Minnesota stâte demographer Fall 2OOf I Masterworks Chorale sings Martin Lutherthe opera by Maria rhompson and have worked with him. Plus, the opera needs a good-size chorus." Staglng the U.S. prerniere of Luther at Central Lutheran Church is no accident. The production was designed with Central specifically in mind. "I have visited Central many times while participating in past Reformation Festivals," said Tikka. "The congregational singing was tremendous. I had never heard anything like it! From 1996 on I had visions of creating something for Central. Lutlrcr ishighly inspirecl by this wonderful church which is at irs best when crowded with spirit-filled 1J*rongtlt to put the two together. But spend a few minutes with Karì Tikka or Gracia Grindal and you'll think differently. Their passion for the Luther production lets you know that this is something extraordinary. lt highlights the remarkable story of Martin Luther, his struggles, loves, and all-out battles with Satan. The U.S., Englishlanguage premiere, wili be at Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, Ocl25-27. Kari Tikka, a conductor with the Finnish National Opera, composed, condr¡cts, and co-wrote the libretto for Luther. Gracia Grindal '65, professor of rhetoric at Luther Seminary, serves as the .translator and artistic director for the U.S. premiere. Composed originally in Finnish, the production prerniered in Helsinki, Finland, to sold-out performances and excellent reviews in December 2000. The six Finnish National Opera prÌncipals lrom this production will perform in Minneapolis, joined by Augsburg's Masterworks Chorale and a 26-piece orchestra. For Masterworks, Augsburg's choÌr of alumni, students, and cclnrnrunrty lriends. Lhis is a rare opportunity. "The connection with Gracia and our Lutheran heritage makes this a perfectly natural ht," says Peter Hendrickson '76, director of Augsburg choral activrties, "and I l<now Kari Tikka Fall 2001 <www.luthersem. edu/Luther>. Mana Thompson is director oJ I cotnmunication at Luther Seminary. voices." ¡F\pera. Luther. You may have never Luther Seminary's 2001 Reformation Festival. It is presented by Luther Seminary, Central Lutheran Church, Augsburg College, the Finnish National Opera, and Lutheran Brotherhood. Tickets can be ordered through TicketWorks-$ 12.50 for general admission, and $10 for students and seniors. Visit <www.tlcketworks.com> or call 612-343 -3390. For additional inlormation on Luf he r, visit Tikka had been thinking about a production on Martin Luther for quite some time and is convinced that Luther has a lot to say to those of us in the 2lst century. "This theme-Luther-has been in my mind for more than 20 years," he said. "Luther's theology has been vitally important to me. Salvation is 100 percent God's gift. Faith, too, is a gift. After reading much of Luther 7 realized I had gone through similar tnals and tribulations. I wrote thÌs opera so that many would hear, see, and understand that God in his son Jesus has gone through all of our battles and won for us llberty." Unlike most operas, the audience is encouraged to sing along in Luther. Between scenes the audiences sing several of Luther's hymns. Congregational choirs will be "planted" throughout the sanctuary to lead the singing. Although Luther's theology and life story have been in print for nearly 400 hundred years, this is a first in the form of an opera. "Opera is a wonderlul way to tell stories," said Tj.kka. "It's not only music. It's also theater. It's visuallÌghts, costumes, sets-and it's llve. Opera can touch the mind and soul in ways that words alone cannot. At its best, opera can be psychoanalysis or pastoral care." Luther is the centerpiece of ! c Martin and Katie Luther are portrayed by Finnish National Opera singers in the production to be staged at Central Lutheran Church in October, ,4ucsnunc ruow 5 Women of action to speak at Augsburg AUGSBURG COLLEGE WELCOMES four dynamic women to camplls ¡his fall: Sarah Weddington, the attorney who snccessfully argued Roe y. Wade before the U.S. Supreme Court; Dr. Maya Angelou, accLaimed author, poet, actor, and activist; Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a psychosexual therapist; and Judy Shepard, mother of hate crime victim Matthew Shepard. Built around issues of diversity, the "Women in Action" speaker series is sponsored by the Augsburg Student Activities Councrl (ASAC), with support "WOMEN IN ACTION" For times and location, see the calendar on the inside back cover Tuesda¡ September l8 Sarah Weddington "Some Leaders are Born Women" I from other campus departments and Monda¡ October Anthony Shane Florìst. The four women bring messages of strength and action to their presentations-Maya Angelou's Dr. Maya Angelou "An Evening with Maya Angelou" Ticket info: www.ticketworks.com or 612-343-339O creative gifts and experience, Judy Shepard's message of tolerance, Sarah Weddington's articulation of leadership roles for women, and Dr. Ruth's humorous treatment ol contemporary issues. The events are free and open to the public, with the exception of Angelou's presentation. Tickets for "An Evening with Maya Angelou" are available through TicketWorks, 612-343 -3390 or <www. ticketworks.com>. o o Tuesda¡ November 6 Dr. Ruth Westheimer "Sexually Speaking with Dr. Ruth" Thursday, December 6 Judy Shepard "The Legacy of Matthew Shepard" Social Work ñ students visit Slovenia I ,c Six Augsburg graduate and undergraduate social work students spent two weeks in Slovenia with Professor Laura Boisen studying family and child welfare services as compared to those in the U,S. Next summer Slovenian students will come to Augsburg as part of the ongoing partnership with the University of tjubljana. Pictured in the dining room of Prof. Gabi Cacinovic Vogrincic are: (back row, L to R) Prof. Lea Bohinc, University of Ljubljana; Prof, Laura Boisen; Erika Rosted; Tanja Medvesek; Charley Price; Nin Sadovsky, Simona Hrvatin; (front row, L to R) Kristy Bleichner; Lyra Peterson; Prof, Vogrincic; Tina Mihic; Dragana Kojic; Robin Hesser,' (kneeling) Rachel Olson; V¡oleta Potocnik. 6 ,+UGSBURG NoW Fall 2001 - A conversation with Maya Angelou by Thomas B, Howard, tr,,'O2 RECENTLY HAD A CHANCE to speak with Dr. Maya Angelou in anlicipation ol her visil Lo Augsburg. Excerpts lrom that conversation follow. TH: My first question ... what do you leel is one o[ the most important issues facing today's college student? MA: There is a full length of issues and it is hard to say which is most important. I think we are in a kind ol moral crisis in our countr)¿ Young men and women have had a scarcity ol people to pattern after; that is, role rnodels are few and far between when 1t comes to morality I will probably speak at length about heroes and sheroes because I think people live in direct relation to whom they have access. And, I'm sorry to say, a number of young people have chosen as their rnentors and role models mega stars-a lot of people who are featured in the tablords and on the silver screen and so for¡h. Quite often those are people who wouldn't give a fig if those young people lived or died. So, my encouragement is to look in the family, look in the church, look in the synagogue, in the temple; look around the school, Iook in history for people who had enough courage to live lives that mean something ... [a lifel that 1s uplifting and encouraging and healing. I think that that 'is one of the crises. TH: Many students go to school thinking "I am going to school so I can get a job," not "I'm going to school to learn a vocation." What are your thoughts on vocation versus just getting a job, and how have you defined your vocation? The young man or woman a who follows her passion or follows his heart is more likely to succeed than the person who follows the paycheck. If you find something you love to do and you stay in school and you get the training in how to do it, then it is likely you will succeed, and in every way That is following the passion. Reall¡ it is likely you will do well financially and in other tangible ways il you follow your heart and your passion. That is when vocation really is your calling-it is more than a 1ob. fauna. So arnong human beings there is diversity among looks and personality and attitudes. It is wonderful to have those, we are enrichecl. We are made to see ourselves and others, rnade to see ne\M things. To hear new ways of describing the sunrise makes you see the sunrise with a dilferent value. We should have it in our lives and understand that the tapestry of iife is made up of many colors and threads. No color is rnore valuable than the other or less. No thread more precious or less than the other. They all make up the tapestry of life. TH: Diversity has become al¡uzz t-errn lately and in some ways may become a cliché. How do you define diversity and MA: My encouragement would be to give out a song-a spirirual, which is There is a BaIm in Gilead. It's wonderful. (Singinþ There is abalm tn Gilead, to heal s s what role does it play in a human being becoming more tolerant? MA: Just the use of the word has reduced what it originally meant, much like love, I'm sorry to say Love is the most powerful condition on the planet and maybe in the universe. I love those socks. I love that sitcom. It is sad that diversity has fallen prey l-o that as wel1. The truth is, it is in diverslty that we enrich our lives. That is true in one family, it's true in a house. Il we had a house that had one color, the interior one color, and no rellef 1n sight, it would just run us rnad. If we ate the same meals at breakfast, dinner, and supper-I knoq I seem to be reducing the large meaning to something that is meaning less, but i am afraid it is TH: What guidance would you offer college-age students who are fearful of change and yet have the desire to help others and to make a difference? the sin sich soul. There is a balm tn Gtlead, to make the wounded whole, to mahe the wounded whole. If vou cannot preachlihe Jesus, and cannot singlihe Paul, you can tell the world of Jesus and say he díed t'or all. There is abalm ín Gilead. I did not thrnk of the verse as much as I thought ol the refrain-there is a balm, the idea is in their coming to a place where they can find the ba1m, which can heal not only their sÌtuation, but prepare them to heal the world. I -Thomas Howard'02 is a senior in social worh and is the major events chair the Augsburg Stu(lent Activities Council, co-commissioner o.f Queer and Straight in Unity, and a McNair Scholar. for not meaningless. MA: I have many I am happy to say I am writer, that's how I deline myselI, br-lt on the other hand I am a teacher. I used to think I was a writer who could teach, but over the last few years I think I am a teacher who writes. I do love to teach. Fall 2001 a We physÌcally and intellectually and spintually need diversity. God has For the complete interview, visit the Now Ortline at <www augsburg. edu/now>. provided us with the diversity of the seasons and the diversity of flora and ,4ucs¡uRc rr¡ow 7 Swenson earns top coach honors, named to new athlgtic position byDon stoner ïen to earn Athletic Hall of Fame honors by Don Stoner Chafles fl ugsburg College wrestling AÏ3':ïif,".'J.i:i.l'iläî::ff ;:,, Ar r coach ,,,r, r-rr. Swenson has Flheacl Jell the annual Athletic Hall of Fame banquet. Ten former Auggre student-athletes will be inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame: received both honors and a new job this summer. InJuly, Swenson, who has coached the Auggie wrestling team . . . . . to seven NCAA Division III national championships in the last 11 seasons, was named Lutheran College Coach of the Year by the Lutheran Brotherhood financial services firm. "While there are a lot of Lutheran rr colleges' lew nave Deen aDle^to matchJeff's team tradition of winning champlonships while Augsburg wrestling head coach Jeff Swenson (center) watches the action, along with assistant coaches John Pena, Dan Lewandowski (to swenson's left), and Scott whiriey (to Swenson,s right) during the MtAc Team Duals at Augsburg in February. successful coaches at maintaining academic success," said Swenson was inducted into the Augsburg David Angstadt, Lutheran Brotherhood's cnrel marKetrng olïlcer, ln presentlng -, --- - o tne ' nonor to t*tttlt ^ ,, nameq ln /î'ugust, tne LoLlege 5wenson to a newly-crealecl posrtron ol" lnre'm asslsranr oean 1or arnle*cs ano recreatron. In [nls posil"ron, >wenson will . super\nse tne mens ano womens atnletrc departments, along with the athletic .,1 . , lacrlrtres deparlmen[. He wlll retarn nrs wresttlng nead-coacnrng responsrDrlrtres, but wil give up responsibirities as assistan, athletic direcLor and College -o-strength o and conclltlonlng coacn A,1979 Augsburg graduate, Swenson was nameo wresllrng neact coacn rn 19öu, and has coached at Augsburg lor 19 seasons (1980-84, l986-present). He received his master's degree in health from the university of Minnesota in 1982. Collese AthLetic HalL ol Fame in 1999. During his coaching tenure, Augsburg has earned an NCAA-recorcl seven Division national championships, and has finished in the top lour in Lhe naLion 16 times. includins the last l3 seasons in a row Aussburs has won the Minnesola TII Intercollegiate Athletic conference wrestlinq title l8 times under Swenson, has linished in the toD lour in the NCAA Division iII national tournament in each of the last I 3 seasons, and finished in the top 20 nationally every year since 1971. He has earned National wrestiing coaches . . . . . Dick Bain'80 (men's hockey) Jeff Blixt '77 (wrestling) Greg Boone '81 (men's basketball) John Fahlberg'68 (football, baseball) Julie (Goldstein) Yeazle'83 (women's basketball, softball) Ronnie Henderson'Bl (men's basketball) Wllliam Lundgren'73 (men's hockey, footbali) Phil Olson '76 (men's soccer) Carolyn Ross '89 (women's track and field) Karen (Sterner) Engel'87 (women's track and field) The Augsburg Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 1973 to recognize male athletes who made special contributions to the Coliege's athletlc history In 1989, female athletes were first inducted into the hall. Recipients are chosen each year on the basis of performance in Augsburg athletics, service to the school, civic and professional achievements, and leadership. a s. Association (NWCA) Division lll National coach of the Year honors five times (1983' I 1991' 1995' 1998' and 2000)' -Don stoner is sports ínformation coordinator Dedication of Edor Nelson Field o Sat., Sept. 22, at 1 p.m. r Augsburg v5. St. John's University Pre-game brunch and program, 10 a.m., Christensen Center For information, call Norm Okerctrom, 612-330-1616 8 4UGSBURG NoW . Dedication during game halftime ,', Edor Nelson '39 in a baseball coaching photo from the 1950s. Fall 2001 Top student-athletes earn awards I n May, live Auggies earned Honor Athlctc I clcsignation, the highest honor the pnrt ol three Division liI national title tearns. A College gives its senior student-athletes. ln addition, Augsburg Leadership in Women's Athletics awards were awarded to seniors Brenda Selander and Cassi Van Ausdall, and earning Augsburg Male Athlete o[ the Year honors were Ben Bauer management ancl Ryan Mclntosh. Athletic awards are voted on by coaches in Augsburg's men's and women's information systems major with a 3.0 GPA, Lewandowski earned National Wrestling Coaches Association Scholar All-America honors twice, and was team co-captain his junior and senior seasons. athletic departments. 2000-01 Augsburg Honor Athletes Todd Boerboom- vol1eybal1 and women's hockey, Rieger earned A11-MIAC honors twlce A four-year starter and Lutheran 1n football, Boerboom was a team co-captain his senior year. A marketing and management double major with a 3.652 grade-point-average, Boerboorn earned MIAC Academic All-Conference honors three times, and Verlzon Academic Al1District honors twice. Jaime Kingsley- A team leader in women's basketball and cross country, KÌngsley was a team co-captain rn both sports her senior year. In cross country, she was the team's consistent No. 4 runner, as well as a rnember of the track and fieid team for two years. ln basketball, Kingsley earned AllMIAC first-team honors. An Augsburg President's Scholar and biology (pre-med) major with a 3.8 GPA, Kingsley earned MIAC Academic All-Conference Honor Roll honors three times. She was a Verizon Academlc All-District first-team selectÌon in basketball this season. Nik Lewandowski earned four AllAmerica honors and four MIAC individual championshrps, a feat just three other Auggies have ever accomplished. He was a Fall 2001 Angie Rieger-An AllMIAC selection in both Brotherhood Lutheran College All-Amerlca mention honors her senior year. honorable hocke¡ Rieger holds every In women's single-season ancl career scoring record. She earned All-Amerlca honors three times and National Player ol the Year finalist honors twÌce, in addition to being named MIAC Player of the Year herjunior and senior years. An international business major with a 3.8 GPA, RÌeger earned MIAC Academic All-Conference Honor Roll honors three times in both volieyball and hockey, and became the first Augsburg student-athlete to earn Verizon Academic All-District firstteam honors in two sports in a single school year, in volleyball and falVwinter at-large (hockey) Ìn 1999-00. byDonstoner 2000-01 Augsburg Leadership in Women's Athlet¡cs Award Winners Brenda Selander-Augsbtirg's only threesport âthlele (women's soccer, hocke¡ and softball), Selander was the team's leading scorer three seasons in women's soccer, earning AII-MIAC first-team honors her senior season. She was a lorward for Augsburg's wornen's hockey team and a two-year starting centerfielder for the softball team. A health and physical eclucatlon major with a 3.3 GPA, Selander served as a student-athlete mentor. Cassi Van Ausdall-A four-year starting outside hitter for the vo11eyball team, Van Ausdall earned All-MfAC second-team and Lutheran Brotherhood Lutheran College AllArnerica second tearn honors her senior season. A history major wrth a 3.8 GPA, Van Ausdall earned Verizon Academic All-District second-team honors in volleybail her senior year, in addition to MIAC Academic AllConference Honor Roll honors three times. She is active in Augsburg's FellowshÌp of Christian Athletes chapter. 2000-01 Augsburg Male Athletes of the Year Ben Bauer-Bauer excelled in both wrestling and track and field at Augsburg. ln wrestling, he won a second Division III national title this year, finlshlng 36-3, and MIAC individual tLtles at hear,yweight three tlmes in his career. In track and field, Bauer Mike Schwalen- competed in three drfferent weight A four-year starting disciplines-shot put, drscus, ancl weight throw He is an elementary education major. infielder for Augsburg's baseball team, Schwalen earned AII-MIAC honors in 1999. A business administration major with a3.7 grade- point average, Schwalen has earned MIAC Academic All-Conference Honor Roll honors tl-iree times, as well as earning Dean's List honors each semester. He has earned Verizon Academic All-DistricL honors his last two seasons, inclr-rding firstteam honors this year. Ryan Mclntosh-A four-time AII-MIAC first-team selection in men's hockey, he earned All-America honors his fi"eshman year; he was MIAC Player of the Week fÌve times and U.S. College Hockey Onllne National Player of the Week twice. He made his prolessional debut in April wÌth the Quad Clty Mallards of the Unired Hockey League bclorc retulning to Augsburg to finlsh his biology studies. I ,4ucssunc Now 9 most stuclents and many faculty are ^way for the surnmer, the Augsburg campus is far frorn quiet. Many younger students spend time here-learning how to build Lego robots, how to wrestle, studying the life of Monarch butterflies, and playing 1oß of music. A number of conferences also take place that bring GEMS (Girls church groups, international church leaders, and advanced placement teachers to campus. Here are some snapshots from summer 2001: SuUMER in Engineering, Mathematics, and Science)-Augsburg's summer portion of a Minneapolis Public Schools program that brings 100 young girls, grades 4-12, to campus to explore problem-solving projects, opportunities to present their work, and ongoing mentoring. II\ THE CtrY... AT AIJGSBI]RG E' .;t WRESTLING CAMP-800 elementary through high school wrestlers attended two week-long clinics, taught by world and Olympic champion wrestler John 5mith. <:: : ADVANCED PLACEMENT INSTITUTE-Over 100 high school, middle school, and junior high teachers spent a week honing their skills in teaching advanced placement courses. = 'õ I:-.,: il LUTHERAN SUMMER MUSIC CAMP-160 high school students from across the U.S. spent four weeks in a musical and spiritual community, taught by more than 60 faculty and staff. GET READY!-A week-long camp for 4th-6th graders from families with little college background. to learn computer-driven Lego robotics projects, hosted by Augsburg's library and information technology department. SunnuER IN THE CITY... =:iil:i:l ! I I g 7 , F )' ti II i i:::-=-: j- ¡lú¡!a ÞÉ! ¡fo ugsburg College's 23-ocre compus is bordered by on interstote highwoy on one fuA ff äside, ond o mojor city ovenue on the other. This enclosure, combined with the presence of Murphy Squore, Minneopolis's oldest pork, gives the compus q smolhown feel, despite ils urbon oddress. Collecied here ore imoges of Augsburg in the summer, when the compus's beouty provides q colorful bockdrop for reflection qnd relqxotion. Ë o o h s. hs' N Mihe Habennantt ew benches ond flowers provide o respite ond ploce for reflection (quite literolly) on lhe new Poutz Plozo in front of Melby Holl (below) o o Fall 2001 6' ts o. "1) O Elements," o sculpture by Henry Londe, wos o gift to the LColl"g" from Honeywell, lnc. lt wos dedicoted in memory of '-:+è;'>=-- Ronold K. Speed, vice president for public offoirs ot Honeywell ond o regent ot Augsburg. : w) Pcntl Tallq Êi m TTIR{G D ll.t H o N kH t rom miles oround, the Augsburg logo is now visible on F the top of Mortensen Holl, thonks to the generosity of the Lelond Sundet fomily, the Closs of I 999, ond Chuck Gobrielson'ZZ (deceosed). l:ãltl¡rdr] ,4ucssunc Now t5 THE APARTME CAh4PLJS LTVI FOR TODAY'S STI]DET\ S by Judy n fl o s. New Hall, which opened in 1999, establíshes the western edge of Augsburg's campus and is designed to complement the surrounding neighborhood. : [-t emember what dorm room living was like 10, 20, 30 years ]</ ago-small, cramped rooms that you shared with a roommate I\tJr two!), setting your alarm cloci< an hour earlier than everyone eìse on the floor so you didn't have to wait in line to use the shower, and eating every meal in the school cafeteria? While you still may see the last remains of the old dorm room style of living, it is more likely you will see a ne\M style of residence life on college campuses. Like the legendary phoenix, student housing is risìng fresh and young from the ashes of its former seif. Resident living on college campuses is evolving to meet the changing life styles ol today's students, and Augsburg College is at the cLrtting edge of this rebìrth. The idea to build a new type ol housing at Augsburg in order to : :, - .ji i:1il drj'l' r1l!i iji arrracr and retain students actually began back in I972-73 with the construction of Mortensen Hall. Students were involved from the planning stage on and said they did not want dormitory rooms. Rather, they wanted apartment-style living, where they couÌd be more independent. The building, a l5-story high rise, has 13 residential floors, each with four one-bedroom and four two-bedroom apartments-a total of 104 apartments housing 312 students. Kari (Eklund) Logan, a 1982 graduate, said that one of ihe reasons she chose to attend Augsburg was in part because of Mortensen. "There were no other prìvâte colleges at that time with on-campus apartments," Logan said. In 1993, Augsburg went a step further i,vith the construction of Anderson Hall, which contains one-person suites; four-person apartments; eight-person, two-story townhouses, and l5-person lloorhouses, which allow students in various interest groups or academic majors to live together. 16 ,4ucssuRcNow Fall 2001 Norv, Augsbrtrg has gone )'er anorher step i,vith the operring rwo )/ears ago of Ner'r,Hall (not ¡'et nar.r.recl). This housrng complex olfers studenrs state-of-the-art heating and air conditionìng, plr-rs lull secllnt)r It features ba1' windor,vs, nìne- foot ceillngs, kitchens, and nnclergrouncl parking. The br,rilding is fr-rlly ri lred throughor-rt lor present and anticipated l I needs in computel technology. Sorne apartments e\¡en come lurnished. David Graham, prÌncipal partner of Elness Slvenson Graharn Architects, Inc., and a national expert on trends in student housing, is one ol the deslgners ol this new hall. He said that neighbors lir,ing nearby like the Ìdea ol a residential building defining the edges of campus. Neli, Ha1l was placed at the campus edge to gil'e a leeling of off-campus living, yet stil1 be close enough so students can participate in academic ar-rc1 extracurricular activities and part-time jobs. They have the option to sign fullyear leases, rnaking them true residents of the nelghborhood. The ph1'siç¿l le6L for the neighborhood was kept in mincl when choosing the building materials, which include residentiall), scalecl elements, such as brick, stucco, and architectural nretal. C(ìl¡ t( Elness Sr,r'enson Graharn (ESG) Architects are also responsible for the renovation ol Sverdrup Hall, clesign of the ner,v Paulson Atrium- Link, and the upclating of the Augsburg Campus It4aster Plan, oi lvhich housing Ìs a key part. ESG's goal is to der,elop student L S E' Tim Elness'89 (right) and David Graham (left) were part of the Elness Swenson Graham architectural team that designed New Hall as an apartment-style residence hall to encourage juniors and seniors to stay on campus. housing that focuses on creating an academic village and url:an diversit;', ¡¡. strengths ol the College. "We'r'e beer-r tracking Augsburg College for slx to se\¡en years, and Augsburg has consistently been exploring how to get more iuniors and seniors to sta)¡ on campus," Graharn saicl. "The goal has been to increase this number and continue creating a high quality ol lile to make the campus a Iiving/learning village. "lti r unique experience to come to school and at the same tìrne har,e access to all the amenities the clties have to offer," Graham continued. "Augsburg uses the Ti,vin Cities as a classroom and an extension of its academic programs." He saìd the1, þ¿.'. been researching national trends in student housing ar-rc1 Augsburg is at the leading edge. Research proves that rvhen a student lives on campus all four years, they pârticipate more in extracurricular activÌties, develop more lasting iriendships with classmates, consistently earn higher grades, and are more llkely to complete their degrees successfully. Older students become mentors to underclassmen, whlch ultirnately impror,es the over-all college experience. Obviousl;', this plan has worked at Augsburg. Ann Klarner, director of residence life, saÌd that about 50 to 60 percent of Augsburg's da1, popuiation s\' ¡rl'ESG Ari hilr'r ts Elness Swenson Graham Architects are working with Augsburg to develop a long-range master plan for the Augsburg campus. Here, the concept of a student residence quad gives the atmosphere of a neighborhood square. Fall 2001 .4ucsnunc uow 17 tIt H H FTJTURE TRENDS åN RNSTNEI\ CE LTFT: According to Graham, a ke;' lactor in higher eclucation cnrrently' shaping calnpus planning is the need to replace physicalll' ancl fr,rnctionally obsolete resiclential strllctlrres. lr4uch of the housing ri'as built in the 1950s ancl 1960s ancl sirnpll, no longer meets the U J Some of the apartments in New Hall feature large corner windows and spacious ceiling heights. to a Ló percent higher retention rate, partly due to the addition ol Ner,v Hall. For Klamer, the value in residential lii,ing lies in the opportunlties lo¡ students to siudy, plal', 11'e¡51-rip, and grou' togelher. Augsburg Sen-rinar, the lreshman orientation program, bases i¡s academic and extracurricular experiences for lreshmen around the floor groups in Urness Hall. nor,v ln'es on cal-rìpus, leading Tim Elness, Elness Swenson Graham's director ol development ancl a 1989 Augsburg graduate, r'vho was invoh'ed in the planning oi New Hall, said that being an alum has enabled him to brìng an rnsider's perspective into the project. "We wantecl to ìncrease a sense of place and encourage junlor the and senior students to stay on campus," Elness saicl. "Hower¡er, we don't wanl to do away with the freshrnan experience ol dorm 1ife. That experience creates a collegiate atmosphere." Elness lived on camplls u'hen the "houses" lvere still a part ol the living experience. For more than three clecades, upperclass students could choose to live in a number of residential houses on streets surrounding the campus. Manl' of the fondest alumni memories and lifelong lriendships developed as students who livecl together Happo in the houses. needs ol contelrporarl' sluclents. Graham sees higher educatÌon movir-rg tou'arcl increasÌr'rg the number of resiclential students ancl a greater \'.ìriet)' ol resitlential trppoltrrnities in apartment-style living ollered to them ftom lreshnlan through senior 1'earli,ithout the need [o commu[e. The qualitl' oI r'esidential expcrience a college or unir,ersity can offer r'i,ill be a significant factor in student recruÌ[rng. Features ol resiclential livrng that Grahan-r envisions include stucly l-ralls with a 24-hour "cyber café" r'vhere laptops can be plugged in lrom any location. The trend, he addecl, is lor computer accessibility throughout buildings, thus lessening the need lor special computer 1abs. He also sees more fitness centers, "grab and go" food stores, and "lir,lng/learning" spaces. I -Judy Petree is n'tedie relatiotls nlanager. G¡rls Drcam Concerns for salety and cost of maintenance were ihe major factors that led to a phasing out of house ìiving as new residence halls u,ere bui1t. N4an;' ol the l-rouses have since been razecl to make lvay for nerv College buildings. "The houses r,vorked r,vell because they u'ere pliable, ancl that is hou' the ner'r, hall t:t"l ,:i. works," sald Elness. 18 -,'IUCS¡URC ruOW q Homecoming was an opportunity for the various houses to compete for decorating honors. Here, the Kappa House girls show off their Peanuts cartoon motif at Homecoming festivities during the 1960s. Fall 2O01 By Amy Funk'03 Testins I vocal abilitv is ' stand"ard fn. ,.'., student interested ín slnging in Augsburg's choirs, but vocal skills testing for a band member? While his students were often surprised, it made sense to Mayo Savold, who first tested students' vocal ability before hearing their instrumental skills in an audition. A. Mayo Savold, director of the Augsburg College Band from 1952 until 1973, believed that singing helped band performers appreciate instrumental tone and balance. "It was part of his music philosophy-if you can't sing, you can't play a musical instrument," says Stephen "Gabe" Gabrielsen'63, professor of music at Augsburg who was a student of Savold's and also taught with him. Audiences weten't surprised during concerts when band members belted out a song, using their vocal cords rather than instruments. Mayo Savold's group became widely known as "the singing band." Besides turning band members into vocalists, Savold made numerous other contributions in the field of music, helping establish the instrumental department at Augsburg. Teaching and conducting led Savold to innovations in training and placement of instruments in concert setting-ideas that became widely known for improving the clarity and unity of sound. Savoid was born in Maddock, N.Dak., in 1915, and by 1937 he was ready for college life at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Savold majored in history and music, he directed numerous choir and bands while in co11ege, a small preview of what was to come. Soon after graduating from Luther, Savold married Melba Woyen and served in the U.S. Army from 1942-46. Even war \Masn't enough to stop Savold's love for music. At one time, he was assigned to General MacArthur's headquarters and conducted the Headquarters Chapel Choir. \n 1944, Savold brought Christmas to those in the war. Via radio, he presented a concert that was broadcast to fighting fronts across the world. Through a bombing raid and combat conditions, Savold directed the choir and continued with the performance. MacArthur is reported to have said that if all fighting men had the courage of these singers, there would be nothing to worry about for the rest of the war. After military service, Savold taught and directed music in a safer work environment at Glenwood High School. His success with the band and choir there led to hls recruitment by Augsburg College ín 1952 to do the same here. During his first yeat at Augsburg, Savold developed the band from 28 members to a 55-piece organization that became recognized natì.onally as one of the best. Especially noted by audiences was the precise, professional quality of playing-something quite unique for a college band of that time. Savold also served as associate professor of music and director of the Augsburg Repertoire Band. at Augsburg, Mayo Savold built the into a nationally-respected musical Fall 200f ,4ucssuncNow 19 ! travel by bus ovcr the Alaskan Highway. Anolher famons tollr was the Jol-rn F Iiennedy memorial toLrr in 196'1, to tl-re late presrclent who was a strong slrpporter ol tl-re arts. Mayo Savolcl later hacl the honor- ol prcsenting a recorcling flon] thal tour lo altorncy general Robcrt F. I(ennccly. Savolcl retlred tn I977 alter 25 )'e¡rs ol servicc at Augsburg ancl I983 after a lengthy illtress. t )n ()l tohcl' I ì. dLrring -,4 râ Music students spoke about the ability of Mayo Savold to inspire musical self-expression and encourage their leadership skills. Robert Stacke '71, current band director and c1-rair ol the Augsburg music department, was a stuclent of Savold's in the late '60s and never envisioned that he rvoulcl follow in his footsteps. "I highly respected him," Stacke says. "He really did so much for this coilege. He motivated us and iet us come to the foreground wher-r we had something to offer." Savold was careful not to 1et his group prodr,rction be mass production. His desire was that playrng in the Augsburg College Band should lnspire the greatest ptrssible indivitlrral parl i( il)atiorì, sel l-dìsciplinc. rnd sel l-ex¡ression. Str"essing that individuals believe 1n iheir abilities and take leadership roles allowed Stacke to start lhe jazz program while still a college sludent. Colleagr"res of Savold say that he could rnspire any student displaying even the slightest abilÌty to play. His charm and inlectious sense of humor were enolÌgh io captÌvate students lo jorn band. "He always had a sparkle in his eye," says Gabrielsen. "He was always telling funny stories" and had a "marvelous abrlity to lead students." Savold was also l<norvn for his famous band tours throughout the Upper Midwest and c1iccl in l{omecoming ancl Family Week 2001, jazz ancl concert hand mcmbers from the last 40 years are invitecl to gather at a leunion and concert ln tribute to Mayo Savold. Bring lnstruments for a proglam ol continental breakfast, rehearsal, ancl a concert to be presenled et Ìl a.m. in Hoversten Chapel. For adclitional information, see the Homecomrng brochure clr call thc alumni/parent relatlons office at 612-330-1178 or 1-800-260-6590 -Amy Funh'03 is o jtu'tior majorLng in English. a l, ! west. One "exotic" trip came in 1960 when the Ar"rgsburg College Band was chosen as the official bancl of the Alaskan Music Festival. After a sllmmer tour throughout Canada and Alaska, the band presentecl the opening concert celebrating the first year of Alaskan statehood. This band lvas also the first college band to After the band tour in memorial to John F. Kennedy, band director Mayo Savold presented the tour recording to then-attorney general Robert F. Kennedy. Jazz and concert band al umni Bring your ¡nstruments and play ¡n the tr¡bute concert to Mayo Savold at Homecoming on October 13; see the Homecoming brochure for more detai¡s. 20 ,4ucssunc f{ow Fall 2001 tl I From the Alumni Board president's desk ¡., I I recentlv utr.,ld"d o memorial service for a member of our Alumni Board, Chuck (râbnelson '/ / Among his many accomplishments were those that supported and served Augsburg College. I saw the impact one individual can have on an institution and in people's lives. However, I think Chuck would have been the first to say that no one can do it alone. This ìs the paradox for our Alumni Association as we begin a new year: to make a difference as individuals, yet recognize we cannot do it alone. Individually we can recruit ner.v students; contribute resources to sustain the students, faculty, staff, and facilities, and speak about Augsbury to our neighbors across the country so Augsburg's quality education is no longer a well-kept secret. The other side of the paradox prompts us to join with others to nurture our alumni community. Think about hosting a gathering of Auggies in your town-we'll help you with the event. Or plan now to attend actir.ities on campus-such as Homecoming-and bring along your classmates from years ago. As your new president, l'11 be working Paul Mueller'84, Bill Vandenvall'93 WEC, and Jan Marie Voelker '90. I hold trvo degrees from Augsburg: a bachelor's in education ('69) and a master's in leadership ('94). The long-term value of my degrees-and yours-is contingent on Augsburç continued success and reputation. Individually and together we can support the College as iI continues to ser\¡e us today through the degrees we hold, and through alumni opportunities for connecting with old and new friends. with the board and staff to build connections between aìumnì and the Augsburg community, communicate with new regional chapters, organize alumni events, and recognize alumni accomplishments. We have talented and enthusiastic new members joining the Ø+u-* Jackie (Kniefel) Lind '69, '94 MAL President, Alumni Board board: Susan (Horning) Arntz '94, Paul Fieldhammer'65, Lisa (Svac) Hawks '85, Rob LaFleur'80, Terry Marquardt '98 WEC, Strommen family honored w¡th new award à uesburs announces the creation ol a fl."* award, the Distinguished Service Award, which will be given annually to the College's "formative families"- families who have made substantial and continuing contributions to Augsburg. This year, the ar'vard goes io the $trommen family, and will be presentecl during Homecoming festivities in October. The Rev. Peter Andre'"v Sirommen (a.k.a. PA.) was aûìong the first ol four generations of Strommens to attencl Augsburg. A graduate from Augsburg Seminary in 1913, he rvas a parish minister in a downtor,in-r Seattle church until 1934, r,vhen his cleep love of the College brought him and hìs wrfe, Nellie (Framstad), back to Minnesota so ¡heir lour sons, Abner '38, Lu¡her '39, Merlon '42, and Clair '46, couid attend his alma mater. His clevotion to the College didni end there. In the late 1930s he took the only savings he had and gave it to Augsburg. To date, more than 30 rnernbers of the extended Stromrnen famìly have attended. This is a truly unique family Augsburgs motto, "Education for Sen ice," defines the grandchildren. The Strommen lamilies have been major contributors to Augsburg in all aspects, and what they have achieved Strommen family-starting with PA. Strommen and all the way down to his great- through their vocations has affected thousands of people. U \s J At Homecoming in October, Augsburg will present a new award, the Distinguished Service Award, to the Strommen family, which has included more than 3O graduates. Pictured, left to right: Gladys (Boxrud) '46 and Clair Strommen '46 (deceased, see page 3O); Merton '42 and A. trene (Huglen) '43 Strommen; and Helen and Luther'39 Strommen. Fall 2001 ,4ucssunc Now 21 Alumni News Seven alumni appointed to Alumni Board by Lynn Mena f Paul Mueller'84 he Augsburg Alumni Board of Dir..torr appointed seven new members and elected Jackie (I(niefel) Lind '69 ('94 MAL) as president and Andy Morrison'73 as president-elect. The new members are as follows: I Susan (Horning) Paul Mueller graduated from Augsburg in 1984 with a B.A. in chemistry. He is a physician at the Arntz'94 r Mayo Clinic. New ass¡stant director joins AIumni/Parent Relations Ia n lulv.t' Amanda ^' ...lornecl I sumrnskl Susan Arntz graduated from BillVanderwall'93 WEC Augsburg in 1994 with a B.A. in political science. She is city manager graduated from Augsburg Weekend for the City of Waconia, Minn. College in 1993 with a B.A. in Lisa (Svac) Hawks'85 communication. He is the social service director at Lutheran Lisa Hawks graduated from Augsburg in 1985 with a B.A. in Social Services. Jan Marie Voelker'90 Jan Marie Voelker graduated from Augsburg in 1990 with a B.A. in Musicland/Best Buy. communication. She is a customer Rob LaFleur'80 category manager at Kraft Foods in Eden Prairie, Minn. Rob LaFleur graduated from Augsburg in 1980 with a B.A. in business specialist in Augsburg's Office of Public Relations and Communication, Suminski will oversee the Class Agent Program, the Parents Association, Homecoming planning and other special event planning, and more. Suminski received a B.A. in communications from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, where she was a leader in student, alumni, and parent programming. She has worked as volunteer at several Augsburg alumni a events. ñf.Tilr¡rtNZ DISCOVER NORWEGIAN TREASURES AND HERITAGE administration/ accounting. He is an attorney at Chestnut 6¡ Cambronne PA. in Minneapolis. Join President and Mrs. William V Frame and Professor Frankie Shackelford on a journey through Norway in the summer of 2002. This l2-day tour program features five nights on the world-famous Norwegian coastal voyage, sailing south from the "top of Norway" to Bergen. The tour has very few spaces remaining; call the alumnl office at 612-330-1178 or t-800-260-6590 for more information. Terry Marquardt'98 WEC Terry Marquardt graduated from Augsburg Weekend College in 1998 with a B.A. in business administration/ management. She is manager of sales and planning operations for 3M's 22,4UCSm¡nCruOW assistant director. Formerly a communications communication. She is the communications director at medical businesses. the Office of AlumniÆarent Relations as its new Bill Vanderwall Upcoming Norway Tour Information Meeting "Are Norwegians Europeans?" A look at the cultural and political situatlon of Norway in the context of the European Union and the factors that unite and divide the citrzens of Norway September 30, 2-4 p.m. ù . Marshail Room, Christensen Center RSVP required; please caII one of the numbers listed above. Fall 2OOl l- AUGSBURG ""QPrå.dB. Homecoming and Family Week 2001 Augsburg on Parade I Monday, Oct.8 Saturdav Oct. 13 . . . . An Evening with Maya Angelou Wednesday, Oct. f 0 . Augsburg Associates Annual Fall Luncheon Thursday, Oct. l1 . . Flamenco Dance Performance International Student Alumni - Variety Show 6r Coronation . . . . Gathering . . Fridav, Oct. 12 . . . . . . . Class of 1951 Registration 6r Continental Breakfast Homecoming Chapel 6l Community Time, featuring the world premiere ol The Word Became Flesh, a new choral piece by Norwegian composer Knut Nystedt Class of 1951 Luncheon The Living History of Augsburg (with professors emeriti Carl Chrislock '37 and Philip Thompson) Campus Tour CLASS Program Homecoming Reunion Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet Fall 20Of . . . . . . . . . . 5K Mississippi Run/Walk Registration 6¡ Continental Breakfast Concert Band &. Jazz Band Alumni Reunion and Concert Business Administration Department Reunion Open House at the Augsburg House Campus Tour The Living History of Augsburg (with professors emeriti Carl Chrislock '37 and Philip Thompson) Nursing Alumni Brunch SWAN (Social Work Alumni Network) Brunch Urness Hall Floor Reunions Pan-Afrikan Alumni-Student Basketball Game Campus Tour Picnic in the Park Augsburg Parade English Alumni Luncheon 6t Reading Homecoming Football Game vs. Macalester College Lindell Library Tour Campus Tour Book Signing & Reading (Bill Halverson'51, Edvard Gneg: Diañes, Articles, and Speeches) . Homecoming Social . Dinner Fifth Annual M. Anita Gay 6ø Hawthorne Jazz 6z Poetry . . . . Bash Class of 1951 Reunion Class of 1961 Reunion ClasS ol1976 Reunion Class of 1991 Reunion Sundav Oct. 14 . . Worship Service Heritage Society Recognition Brunch Consult the Homecoming 200 1 for additional information, or call 612-330-1178 or 1-800-260-6590. brochure ,4ucsnunc now 23 AUGSBURG "" Q9TE.ETE Four named as 20Ol Distinguished Alumni by Lynn Mena our alumni join 155 others as Distinguished Alumni of Augsburg College. Recipients are recognized for significant achievement in their vocations and outstanding contributions to church and community, through years of preparation, experience, dedication, exemplary character, and service. ! f George S. Dahlman'72 Burton R. Fosse'44 Kathleen D. Lake'76 Neal O. Thorpe'60 George Dahlman graduated from Augsburg in 1972 with a B.A. in mathematics. He is a managing director and a senior research anaþt at U.S. Bancorp PiperJalfray in Burton Fosse was educated at Augsburg and the University of Minnesota, where he received his B.S. in Neal Thorpe graduated from Augsburg in 1960 with a B.A. in chemistry and mathematics. He earned his Ph.D. in physiological chemistry from the University of Wisconsin- Minneapolis, specializing in food and agribusiness. Nationally recognized for his perceptive anaþis, Dahlman is a chartered financial analyst and has been named a Wall Street Journal All-Star Anaþt in 1953 and served Kathleen Lake graduated from Augsburg in 1976 with a B.A. in biology and chemistry. She earned her B.S. and doctorate degrees in pharmacy from the University o[ Minnesota. She is director of clinical research and transplant therapeutics at the University of Michigan Medical Center; senior associate research scientist in the medicine and surgery departments at the University of Michlgan Medical School; and clinical professor at the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy. Actively involved in numerous professional organizations, Lake is an extensively published author who is sought to serve on editorial boards and to act as reviewer for professional journals. She has received been an active member of several congregations and professional organizations, and has received many honors and awards, including an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Rocky Mountain College four times. At his congregation, Faith Lutheran Church in Coon Rapids, Minn., Dahlman is dedicated to the work of its Global Mission Committee, and has served as president of the congregation and on numerous committees. When the ELCA was established, Dahlman was elected to the first Augsburg College Board of Governors from the Minneapolis Area Synod, sewing for four years. He has also served as chair of Augsburg's Heritage Society Advisory Committee. 24,4UCSnUnCruOW engineering. He returned to Augsburg as vice president for business and finance for more than 25 years. Driven by wide-rangrng passion and vision, Fosse played a major role in the College's growth and development. He supervised the building of 13 projects and was a significant contributor and peacemaker in the development of the CedarRiverside neighborhood. Fosse served for several years on the Burnsville School Board, headed literacy programs in Bonita Springs, Fla., and has been an active member in several congregations. He is the owner of Burton's Frame Shop and president of Picture Framers of America. many awards and honors, including the prestigious Hallie Bruce Memorial Lecture Award from the Minnesota Society of Hospital Pharmacists for her contributions to the growth and development of the pharmacy practice. Madison. Following his distinguished academic career, which included22 years as an Augsburg biology professor, Thorpe began a second career in philanthropy at MJ. Murdock Charitable Trust in Vancouver, Wash. As executive director and trustee, Thorpe has advanced its reputation as the leading private charitable foundation in the Pacific Northwest. In addition to numerous articles and papers, Thorpe is the author of CellBiolog Qohn Wiley and Sons, 1984). He has in Billings, Mont. Fall 2O01 Alumni and friends named as First Decade and Spirit of Augsburg award recipients bylynnMena f, ugsburg is pleased to announce the 2001 recipients of the second annual First Decade and Spirit of Augsburg awards. |ll fn. First Decade Award is presented to Augsburg graduates of the past l0 years who have made significant progress in their professional achievements and contributions to the community, and in so doing exemplify the mission of the College: to prepare future leaders in service to the world. Graduates from the day, weekend, and graduate programs are eligible. The Spirit of Augsburg Award honors alumni and friends of the College who have given exceptional service which contributes substantially to the well being of Augsburg by furthering its purposes and programs. DanielC. H¡ll'9f WEC Lisa (Carlson) Sackreiter'95 As an IT project leader at GE Capital Fleet Services in Eden After three Prairie, Minn., service at the Hill oversaw the company's Y2K conversion for its systems in North America and Mexico. ln appreciation for his efforts, he was awarded the company's Circle of Excellence Award. He has hosted four foreign exchange students and donates much of his time to hls church and community. Colleen K. Watson'91 MAL involvement Watson is cofounder and CEO of Career with Professionals, years of community Blake Upper School in Minneapolis, Sackreiter was selected as the school's first PK-12 community service coordinator. In addition to expandrng the program, she created and supervised service- leaming activities with teachers at all levels. She is co-class agent for the Class of 1995. an employment placement service that has established itself as the top entry-level agency in the lvin Cities area for recent college graduates. She is a member of the Alumni Board, past president of the Alumni Association, and a key player behind both Augsburg's Career Roundtable and the first Kristin (Dragseth) Wiersma'9f Wiersma is vice president for marketing and sales for Seraphim Communications, a media production company Her passion to "pass on the faith" is evident in her extensive outreach endeavors, aided by her remarkable talent to connect with people of all ages and backgrounds. AlumniJob Fair. Marolyn (Sortland)'51 and William Halvorson'51 The Halvorsons have developed five scholarships in their children's The Associates The Augsburg Associates are made up of alumni, friends, faculty, and staffwho generously donate their time and energlr to raise money for the College. Contributions have included the organ in Hoversten Chapel and renovation of Foss Center's Green Room and Christensen Center's Marshall and Augsburg Rooms. They also raised money to help build Lindell Library and established a scholarship for current students. The photo above is from VelkommenJul, their popular holiday event. Fall 2001 names. In addition, it was through their professional contacts that the music department was able to finally is Scandinavian music collection and acquire the collected works of Grieg and Kjerulf. MoreoveE they recently commissioned a new work by Iftrut Nystedt for the Augsburg Choir to premiere at Homecoming 2001. evaluate Marie McNeff McNeff retired last year after completing 30 years of service to the College as a professor of education, ffi director of faculty development, dean of the College, and academic master planner. Her willingness to think beyond traditional boundaries and take calculated risks serves well as a model for the Augsburg community Her commitment to the mission of the College-even after retirement-embodies the spirit of Augsburg. 4ucsnuncnow 2s - a o 1942 Merton Volunteer Service Award. P. Strommen, Richfield, Minn., published a new book, Th¿ Church €¡ H omo s exuality : Se ar ching fo r a Middle Ground (Kirk House Publishers). The product of three years' research, his book presents a middle ground between condemnatlon and rejection of gays and lesbians in the church, and adoption of what he terms the The award honors her contributions to Hennepin park as a raptor surveyor, deer watch interpreter, blue bird monitor, and for her service at a variety of nature center programs and events. 1 968 The Rev. Mark 5. Hanson, Minneapolìs, was elected the "militant gay agenda." r 9s3 Rhoda Carlstedt, Kissimmee, Fla., retumed to the U.S. in December 1998, after living in Papua, New Guinea, for 37 years. Before settling in Kissimmee, she spent time visiting fúends and family in Australia and throughout the U.S. third presiding bishop of the ELCA to succeed retiring presiding bishop George Anderson. Hanson will be installed on Oct. 6. Carolyn (Hanson) Schildgen, Northbrook, f 960 Ill., retired after Judy (Johnson) Peterson, 32 years of Bloomington, Minn., was one of six recipients of the Hennepin Park District's 2001 Distinguished teachìng high school Spanish at Highland Park High School in suburban Chicago. Her career included a Golden A.pple Award nomination and various district awards for teaching excellence. Professional development opportunities allowed her to live and study in Spain, Ecuador, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Argentina. 1972 Calif., received his associate's degree in computer and informat ion sciences-network administration from Solano Community Junior College in Fairfield. He also recently earned certification as a Microsoft. Certified Professional and a Certified Novell Administrator. In his spare time he is an avid amateur bowler and within the Iast year rolled his third sanctioned 300 game and his first 800 three-game series. Both accomplishments are listed in the St. Louis Bowling Hall o[ Fame. Awarded to Augsburg College alumni in recognitìon of slgnificant achlevement in vocation, fo¡ outstanding contribution to church and communit¡ and for a life that exemplifies the ideals and mission of Augsburg College. Augsburg alumni (graduates and non-graduates) are eligible. eVau Ø ** Barbara (Shirley) Steinhauser, Fine Arts in Writing for Children degree from Vermont College in Jul¡r She can be reached via e-mail at <flamelin3T@aol.com>. Jerome Rokke, Minneapolis, received a master's degree in management from the University of St. Thomas in May; he works for IBM Global Services. 1978 P. Dawn (Heil) Taylor, 1979 Jeffrey urLL aú"rr,¿ Awarded to Augsburg College graduates of the past 10 years who have made significant progress in their professional achievements and contributions to the community, and in so dolng exemplify the mission of the College: to nurture future leaders in service to the world. F. Swenson, Minneapolis, Lutheran East Lansdowne, Brotherhood's flight attendant with Northwest Airlines since 1975. She and her husband, 2000-01 Lutheran College Coach of the in identifying members of the Augsburg t/aør/rt/.,,,f aø"'*r,¿ Honors Augsburg alumni and friends of the College who have given exceptionaÌ service that contributes substantiaÌly to the well being of the College by furthering its purposes and programs. Alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and groups who have served the College are eligible. Please take a few moments to consider aøhn Des Moines, Iowa, received a doctorate degree in education from Drake University. She can be reached via e-mail at <dawn@taylorball.com>. was named Pa., has been a aryr¿.-r -year-old Parker, Colo., received a Master of 1975 Olando Smith, 7 1976 Dean C. Anderson, Fairfield, The Augsburg College Alumni Association Awards and Recognition Committee seeks your assistance community to be consìdered for recognition. Ø^a^y"*Ll aøt/n¿r'o aøt".r,¿ Daniel Sweeney, have a daughter, Narita. from among your friends those who might be honored for these awards. Your nominations and bui