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Title: Augsburg Now Spring 1999, Page 08
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: loe Young, director 01 Augsburg's Pan-Alrikan Student Services Program, read a poem by Nelson Mandela at the opening ceremony. The plenary speakers, with different styles and from different perspectives, addressed issues of peace and con- flict, (Clockwise, from upper lelt) Dr. lohn Hamre, UiS,...
Show moreloe Young, director 01 Augsburg's Pan-Alrikan Student Services Program, read a poem by Nelson Mandela at the opening ceremony. The plenary speakers, with different styles and from different perspectives, addressed issues of peace and con- flict, (Clockwise, from upper lelt) Dr. lohn Hamre, UiS, deputy secretary of defense; Dr. Larry Rasmussen, Union Theological Seminary; lody Williams, 1997 Nobel Peace Prize co-laureate; Jan Egeland, special advisor to the Norwegian Red Cross; and Steve Goose, representing the International Campaign to Ban Landmmes, Nobel Peace Prize co—recipient. holes by Unda Cullen The Rev. Gunnar Stélsett, bishop oi the Diocese ol Oslo, extended greetings at the second plenary session. forum impressed Cristian and his fellow students were wonderful." On the last few seconds of the tape is a quote from Jody Williams that was as inspirational for us as it was for her students: “Whatever you believe in. live it. act it. and you will make a difference. Ordinary people can do extraordinary things. It doesn't have to be my issue. Find your own. Don‘t be me; be better than I am." Prof. Cass Dalglish sits in as Hanne Anderson edits the lody Williams interview tape for CNN. SPRING 1999 AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW
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Title: Augsburg Now Spring 1999, Page 06
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Search Result: DEVELOPMENT NEWS 0 5 1998-99 Hognander Scholars: Aaron Gabriel and Hu Qiu Xia By Nancy Giguere Music majors Aaron Gabriel and Hu Qiu Xia took different paths to Augsburg, but once here, both found nourishment and support for their talent. Gabriel, a Aaron Gabriel senior from Bigfork, Minn., came...
Show moreDEVELOPMENT NEWS 0 5 1998-99 Hognander Scholars: Aaron Gabriel and Hu Qiu Xia By Nancy Giguere Music majors Aaron Gabriel and Hu Qiu Xia took different paths to Augsburg, but once here, both found nourishment and support for their talent. Gabriel, a Aaron Gabriel senior from Bigfork, Minn., came to Augsburg by chance. As a high school senior, he was overwhelmed with college materials and recruiting calls. “I told my mother that whatever college called next, that was the one I’d attend,” he said. The next call was from Peter Hendrickson, Augsburg's choir director. It was a good decision. The College’s urban location gives students many opportunities to hear good music, and the music faculty is sophisticated. “They encourage you to look beyond Minnesota," he said. In I997, Gabriel, a tenor in the Gospel Praise Ensemble. sang at the ELCA Young Gathering. “We felt like rock stars,” he said. Gabriel also formed the Augsburg Music Theatre Club, which staged Gypsy, the ﬁrst musical theatre production at the College in 20 years. Last year, he composed Death Baby, based on a poem cycle by Ann Sexton and performed by the Riverside Singers during Women’s History Month. This year, he wrote an opera with students at Marcy Open School in Minneapolis. I-Iu, a senior from Sichuan, China, ﬁrst heard of Augsburg about six years ago when she played French horn in a wood- wind quintet conducted by Robert Karlén, who was teaching at the Sichuan Conservatory as an exchange professor. Karle’n remembers her as the school’s “best performing student." llndu Cullen At Augsburg, Hu had to adapt to a com- pletely different system of education. “The conservatory is focused on music,” she said. “But Augsburg is a liberal arts school so I had to study other subjects. My knowledge was too narrow." Hu found her religion classes especially interesting, and enjoyed learning to use a computer. Finding practice time was a problem, though. At the Conservatory. she practiced three or four hours a day, but at Augsburg, because she was taking other courses, she sometimes had trouble squeezing in 30 minutes of practice time. Hu has enjoyed Augsburg's music pro» gram. “It‘s very personal." she said. “I like being close to the faculty - that’s what's unique about the department." Hu and Gabriel are the ﬁrst recipients of a merit award from the Orville and Gertrude Hognander Family Fund. The $9,000 award, made annually to qualiﬁed junior and senior students, is designed to stimulate current students, attract gifted Hu Qiu Xia students and, ultimately, build a group of alumni whose high achievement elevates the College’s reputation. “The award allows me to concentrate on my studies and not have to work so much," Gabriel said. Hu said the award made it possible for her to stay at Augsburg and complete her degree. Gabriel, who will graduate with a double major in English and vocal music. will ﬁnish his English degree next year in London. After that, he hopes to study opera in Italy or Germany. Hu is apply- ing to graduate schools in the US. Her dream is to play in an orchestra and per- haps write music for the French horn. Nancy Giguere is a freelance writer in St. Paul REACHING THE GOAL AUGSBURG 2000 Goal: $20 million lay Dec. 2000 510 um SIS mum / 520 .7: 2194"“ \i i 'llllll Wnﬁ In @4106 67 Lyra/1.0M My}: $2,000,000 SI .000,000 $750,000 $500,000 7 J/// Illlﬂ/ 37/0/1/ 'included in Augsburg 2000 total As of May I. 1999 Donors speak from their hearts; and students say thanks On April ll, over 200 students, scholar- ship donors, faculty and staff gathered to honor the recipients of academic schol- arships for 1998-99 and the generosity of the donors who make it possible. Dr. Stanley B. Baker ’57 from Carey, N.C., spoke about the Barbara Ann Laufenberger Baker Endowed Scholarship, established by his family in honor of his wife, who died last year, and her family. Dr. Stanley B. Baker '57 with his son, David, and grandson, lonathan ( C aving a scholarship in [Barbara’s] name is something we never discussed. She died too young, and I»want to preserve her memory in a manner I think she would appreciate we live with [this] legacy of beautiful memories and a scholarship endowment in her name at her beloved college.” — Dr. Stanley 8. Baker '57 (C Kathleen E. Tinseth, a 1974 music educa- tion graduate, also spoke on behalf of donors, in telling about the Tinseth Music Education Scholarship, that she established for a music education major. Student recipients Andrea Siewert '99, a psychology and music major, and laime Kirchofner ’00, music. spoke about how the scholarships make it possible for them to study at Augsburg and expressed their gratitude to the donors. : s '5 v a 1: E _l Kathleen E. Tinseth ‘74 am tied to Augsburg through my family, past and present. My grandfather attended Augsburg Academy. My father, my sisters and others in my extended family all came to Augsburg College. I am also tied forever to the students who receive ﬁnancial support from our scholarship. In turn, they touch the lives and hearts of countless individ- uals in their lifetimes through music. The blessings from God never stop." — Kathleen E. Tinseth '74 $500,000 gift from regent is second highest Regent Iames Haglund and his wife, Kathy, have pledged a half million dol- lars to the Augsburg 2000 fundraising project. “To date it is the second largest commitment to Augsburg 2000,” report- ed lda Simon. vice president for institu» tional advancement and community relations. Haglund, who has served on the Board of Regents since I994, is president and CEO of Central Container Corporation. “During my years on the board, I have come to appreciate the dedication and energy of the staff and faculty at Augsburg." Haglund says. “It is very humbling.” The Haglunds have chosen to designate a portion of the gift for current use. recognizing the importance of git» ing when it is most needed as well as the challenge to build Augsburg‘s endowment. “I don't think there is a more gratifying experience than to make a donation to an institution as deserving as Augsburg College," Haglund stated. Iames Haglund Matching gifts from LB and AAL are over $20,000 Augsburg recently received $19,010 from Lutheran Brotherhood. through its IMPACT matching gift program. This amount matches 282 gifts made to the College from Lutheran Brotherhood members during the ﬁrst quarter of I999. Since the IMPACT program began in 1979, Augsburg has received over 5600.000 in matching gifts. The College participates in a similar new matching program with Aid Association for Lutherans. based in Appleton, \\'Is.. which recently matched $1,240 in gifts to Augsburg made by its members from October to December 1998. Both organizations match annual gifts of $25 to $100 from their members to Lutheran colleges and universities. For information or matching gift forms, contact the Ofﬁce of Institutional Advancement, (612) 3301613 or (800) 273-0617. The Augsburg Heritage Society Leave a legacy to Augsburg through your will For information, call (800) 2730617 or (612) 330-1185. SPRING 1999 AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW
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Title: Augsburg Now Spring 1999, Page 04
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: FACULTY PERSPECTIVES Bill Capman: sharing his passion for biology By Betsey Norgard “You think about biology constantly this stuff is your life!” a student once remarked to Assistant Professor Bill Capman. He didn’t disagree, and his activities in and out of the classroom support it. For the past...
Show moreFACULTY PERSPECTIVES Bill Capman: sharing his passion for biology By Betsey Norgard “You think about biology constantly this stuff is your life!” a student once remarked to Assistant Professor Bill Capman. He didn’t disagree, and his activities in and out of the classroom support it. For the past four years, Capman has spent a great deal of time developing a coral reef aquarium system that boasts well over 100 species of marine organ- isms visible to the naked eye, and count- less others of microscopic proportions. The most difficult aspect was the time needed for research and experimentav tion, since techniques for successfully maintaining live corals in a captive envi— ronment are not more than a decade or two old and are rapidly evolving. “Though I had over 30 years of exten— sive experience with freshwater aquaria and ﬁsh breeding, reef systems are quite unlike anything I had worked with in the past," says Capman. The vision for this reef system began with biology Chair Dale Pederson. Five years ago he approached Capman with a proposal, knowing of Capman’s experi- ence with aquaria as well as his great interest and commitment. Capman began with a 20-gallon—tank trial run; when that proved successful, the 130-gal- lon system was launched in summer 1997. After vexing difﬁculties with algal blooms, water chemistry and equipment failures, the setup is ﬁnally stable and thriving. “Maintaining a reef tank is like main— taining a garden more than a ﬁsh tank. The ﬁsh are almost secondary; the needs of the invertebrates — corals, anemones, etc. — are primary,” he says. This analo- gy to a garden is more apt than one might think, since corals and giant clams are fed by symbiotic algae living within their tissues that require adequate and proper lighting. Now that Augsburg’s reef aquarium ecosystem is healthy and stable, it has become increasingly valuable as a research tool. Planned expansion of the reef tanks “will dramatically expand our capacity to do original student-designed research in ecology, animal behavior and even coral biology, complementing what we already do in my ecology course and marine biology field course,” says Capman. Last year Capman designed an internship for Kim New, a biology student who wanted to learn about care and mainte- nance of a captive coral reef ecosystem. “We learned a lot together, mostly on how not to maintain reef tanks,” he quipped. But even the diﬂiculties provided useful learning opportunities for New, who graduated and now works in aquaculture in Hawaii, using the knowledge gained from her internship on a daily basis. Since casual observation gives little idea of the immense diversity of species in the tanks, Capman encourages students to get up close and really watch. “If some- body shows the slightest interest and I have the time, I’ll show them what's going on” he says. CAMPUS NEWS 0 3 Bill Capman and a student observe the marine life in an aquarium he helped set up at Seward Montessori School. Interpretive materials also help students and visitors appreciate the biodiversity of the reef tanks. Last year, Capman’s internship student developed several interpretive displays; this year, four Tri Beta biology honor society students are compiling a color picture key of many of the tanks’ species. Capman has a daughter studying at Seward Montessori School, where he says he serves as “a sort of biology consul- tant,” occasionally taking marine life to her class for students to see and touch. This year he helped Dennis Rains, his daughter's teacher, set up a small marine aquarium by the school’s library, using spare equipment and organisms loaned from the biology department. Rains tells that the aquarium helps teach funda- mental Montessori concepts, such as the value of biodiversity. A number of teach— ers have asked how they can incorporate the marine life into their curricula. Later this spring seven classes from Seward School will visit Augsburg’s biol- ogy lab to learn about the coral reef ecosystem. Capman appreciates their vis- its, since the children eagerly accept his invitation to get up close. Fridlund gift of scholarship and lab to help plant sciences grow By Betsey Norgard A generous gift from Dr. Paul R. Fridlund ’42 and his wife, Maxine, will help the biology department build a plant sciences program by creating a laboratory in his name dedicated to that area and through an endowed scholarship. The scholarship established in their name is the largest given in biology and will be awarded annually to a biology student, preferably studying plant pathology. A portion of Fridlund’s gift will be used to create the Fridlund Plant Sciences Laboratory to support larger and more varied student research projects than now possible in the lab that is shared with other biology courses. The majority of funding will be used to purchase new equipment, including growth chambers, halide lighting, microscopes and mea- surement equipment that could be trans- ferable to a new building. After graduating from Augsburg, Fridlund served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He returned to academe and earned a doctorate in plant pathology at the University of Minnesota. His distinguished career in research included a number of oppor- tunities in international work as a consultant in horticulture, with research centered around the prevention and treatment of viral diseases in deciduous fruit trees. In 1987 Fridlund retired from the gradu- ate faculty at the Research and Extension Center at Washington State University. He was honored by Augsburg as a Distinguished Alumnus in 1980. Physics professor Mark Engebretson left a mild winter in Minnesota for the cold of Antarctica. He visited South Pole Station in lanuary, during its period at 24-hour sunlight, to get acquainted with the personnel there and to check and upgrade the magnetic ﬁeld sensors that Augsburg, in cooperation with the University of New Hampshire, uses to monitor "space weather." 1999 Christensen Symposium Spirituality and Racial Diversity Speaker: Dr. james Forbes Monday, October 11 a; "i e \. v5 :\ \ in V, t“ 3'? ﬂy I Hun int H‘uJ “it “M ‘\ i L . s it fit: . ‘ ' “3“” ‘ix‘ , nxl-lrw‘ . u. . u/ ' n A, U . {lit ‘ “~'l-&XQ~L ~ \ .P 5 . ,. "ii, aw. , it. \ I \ "i 3-. ,ll'. ll. unn..n.,.t I i \i S w V ",1 '71. thatw‘as nominated for‘a Minnesota Book in poetry. Papers/presentations I Jennifer Baltuff, senior, va'th Bridget Robinson-Riegler, psychology, pre- sented “Behaviors Toward Disabled People,” at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research in Rochester, N.Y., in April. ' - Erin Dooley, senior, with Grace Dyrud, psychology, presented “Perception of Chance, Self-talk and Gambling Behavior: An Example of Faculty-Student Research Collaboration.” at the Gambling: Winners or Losers? conference at the Univ. of Nebraska. ApriL Nancyldwards, social work, present- ed "Tooting Our Own Horns,” at the American Society on in 0335(de m) Jib» " H I. i , Wei-us: entered?“ Dilemma 01’. and Justiﬁcation of the Nurse Refusing Assignment,” at the 18th Annual Nursing and Research Conference in Maud. in Pebruary. SPRING 1999 AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW
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Title: Augsburg Now Spring 1999, Page 13
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: Minneapolis, MN 55454, or by e-mail to . SEND US YOUR NEWS , . . f" I Most of the recent news about alumni you read is contributed by alumni themselves. Let us know about your )ob changes, promotions or other ~* achievements. Send us news of marriages. births or deaths. Photos are welcome. Send...
Show moreMinneapolis, MN 55454, or by e-mail to . SEND US YOUR NEWS , . . f" I Most of the recent news about alumni you read is contributed by alumni themselves. Let us know about your )ob changes, promotions or other ~* achievements. Send us news of marriages. births or deaths. Photos are welcome. Send your news items, photos or change of address by mail to: Augsburg Now, Campus Box 145, 2211 Riverside Avenue, Your Full Name Maiden Name Graduation Year or Last Year Attended Address City State Is this a new address? D Yes D No Home Telephone (_) Employer Position Work Phone Is spouse also a graduate of Augsburg College? D Yes C] No Spouse Name Maiden Name Class Notes Information: Spouse Graduation Year SEND US YOUR NEW ADDRESS Calendar of upcomingevents June 1-26 summer Seulon I Contact: Terry Cook, (612) 330-1787 June 29-August 1 Summer Sutton ll Contact: Terry Cook, (612) 330-1787 August 15 Physician Assistant Certiﬁcation Ceremony 1:30 p.m.—Hoversten Chapel Contact: Teresa Thompson, (612) 330-1518 October 4-9 ' Homecoming '99— “Show Your Spirit” Contact: Annette Roth, (612) 330-1173; or rotha@augsburg.edu August 1-6 1‘ Second Annual Youth end Family October 11 .1 it Mint-try Conferenee 1999 curlstenun Symposium Augsburg College Spirituality and Racial Diversity Contact: Youth and Family Institute, (612) 330-1624; or Speaker: DI. James Forbes .i' Aucsauno Now AUGSBURG COLLEGE 221] Riverside Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55454 Non-Proﬁt Org. U.S. Postage PAID Minneapolls, MN Permit No. 2031
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Title: Augsburg Now Spring 1999, Page 09
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: 8 0 SPORTS Devean George: By Don Stoner Sometimes, realism has a bad way of chipping away at your dreams. That was the case for Devean George, who, like any basketball«playing kid grow- ing up, thought he had a shot at playing professional basketball in the NBA. But for a 6-foot, 3-inch kid...
Show more8 0 SPORTS Devean George: By Don Stoner Sometimes, realism has a bad way of chipping away at your dreams. That was the case for Devean George, who, like any basketball«playing kid grow- ing up, thought he had a shot at playing professional basketball in the NBA. But for a 6-foot, 3-inch kid playing at Benilde-St. Margaret High School in Minneapolis, the dreams didn‘t seem to have much chance of fruition during his senior year. No Division 1 colleges were calling for a small guard from a high school team that lost more games than it won during his prep career. So he decided to enroll at Augsburg College, just a few miles away from his home in north Minneapolis, and play basketball at the Division 111 school. “I thought the dream was lost, that I’d just concentrate on getting a degree," he said. “Coach (Brian) Ammann told us at our first practice that he doesn‘t produce pro basketball players, he produces pro~ fessionals in the business world and pro- fessionals in education." The young kids dreams of playing pro- fessionally seemed to slip away. But sometimes, realism has a good way of restoring your dreams As his college career progressed, George continued to grow, from a 6-3 college freshman to a 6«8 senior, He moved from a shooting—guard position to a power-forward slot. He became one of the best players ever to play college bas» ketball in Minnesota history. And the dreams of playing professional basketball returned with a ﬂourish. Now, George has been contacted and/or scouted by several NBA teams, including his hometown team, the Minnesota Dreams lost, dreams found Timberwolves. He was one of just two Division 111 players to compete at the Portsmouth (Va.) Invitational, a 64—play- er scouting camp for the best college bas— ketball players in the nation. After com— piling a double—double in each of the three games at the tournament, he was named to the lO-player all-tournament team. If he ultimately succeeds in making the NBA, he could become the ﬁrst player from a Division 111 school drafted by an NBA team since 1991, when Lamont Strothers of Christopher Newport (Va.) was drafted by Golden State. Not bad for a player whose dreams were seemingly lost, but now seem closer than even Along the way, his Augsburg squad improved from year to year, and closed out his career with consecutive Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference regular-season champi— onships and berths in the NCAA Division III national playoffs. This year, the Auggies won their ﬁrst-ever Division Ill playoff game, beating traditional small-college power Nebraska Wesleyan 102-91 at Augsburg’s Si Melby Hall on March 4. The dream of making the Final Four ended two days later, with a 85-53 loss to eventual national champion Wisconsin»Platteville. Augsburg ﬁnished 24-4, one of the best records in school history. The Auggies went 19-1 in MIAC play, just the second time in school history an Auggie squad has lost just one game in conference play. Over his last two years, Augsburg won 46 games while losing just eight (37—3 in conference games). uThis team got better and better every year since 1 was a freshman, which was great for us as a team," George said. “Each year, we make goals and we’ve surpassed them each year. This year, our goal was to win the conference, make the national playoffs and go far in the playoffs. We wanted to go a lot farther than we ended up, and how we ended up (against Platteville) was disappoint- ing. But the fact that they (Platteville) won the national championship took a little bit of the pain away.” George wasn’t thought of as a dominating player when he began his career at Augsburg. In fact, he was considered a junior—varsity player, relegat- ed to the bench for the ﬁrst seven varsity games of his college career. Eventually, he earned a start- ing position on Ammann’s Auggie squad, and as he con- tinued to grow, his play con- tinued to improve. George was named to the All-MIAC Rookie Team after his fresh— man year. He led the team in scoring and rebounding each year after that, earning All— MlAC honors each year and Most Valuable Player honors from the confer— ence his junior and senior years. He came within 13 points of breaking the school’s all-time scoring record, held by his coach, Ammann. Ammann scored 2,271 points in 106 career games (21.4 ppg), while George ﬁnished with 2,258 points and 868 rebounds in just 96 career games. George’s 23.5 career points-per-game average is the best in school history. Charles Walbrldge Devean George goes up for a layup during a game against Gustavus at Si Melby Hall. George, MIAC Player of the Year for the second year in a row, was considered one of the best Division III basketball players in the nation this season. He also ﬁnished second all—time in rebounding, with 868 career rebounds (9.0 per game), second to Dan Anderson, who pulled down an incredible 1,211 rebounds from 1961—65. Now, it’s up to George. If he continues to wow the scouts, he may have an oppor- tunity to play in the main pre-draft camp, to be held in June in Chicago. The two-round NBA Draft will be held lune 30 in Washington, DC. Plus, will gradu- ate in May from Augsburg with a degree in marketing and communications. Winter 1999 sports reviews Wrestling Augsburg’s wrestling team accomplished a unique ﬁrst in the history of small-col- lege wrestling in Minnesota, but fell short of its ultimate goal — a sixth national championship — by nearly the smallest of margins. Wartburg, which ﬁnished runner-up to Augsburg the past two seasons, edged the Auggies by 1.5 points — 117.5 to 116 — at the national championships, held March 5—6 in Trenton, N.) It was the closest margin since Augsburg edged Wartburg by a 93—92 margin in 1993. The Auggies claimed seven All~ Americans, also second»best in the nation. lohn Marchette (right) lifts his opponent dur~ ing the NCAA Division III Wrestling National Championships in Trenton, NJ. Marchette won the national title at 133 pounds. John Marchette (50., Canton, Ohio/North Canton Hoover HS) claimed Augsburg's lone national championship at the meet, as he rallied from the No. 7 seed with ﬁve victories in the 133«pound AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW Angie Rieger takes the puck up the ice during an Auggie women’s hockey game this year. weight class. Marchette, Augsburg’s 22'":1 national champion in school history, ﬁn- ished his ﬁrst season in an Auggie singlet with a 26-4 record. Augsburg had a total of ﬁve wrestlers in the ﬁnals, the most of any school. Four saw their seasons end with a loss in the championship match. Augsburg’s unique feat in the annals of Minnesota wrestling history came at the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference meet, which the Auggies hosted Feb. 27. For the ﬁrst time in the 51-year history of the meet, one school claimed all 10 individual championships. Augsburg’s feat gave them the school's 13'“ straight MIAC title. Head coach Ieff Swenson was named MIAC Coach of the Year for the 10th time. Plus, Augsburg earned academic national championship honors for the ﬁrst time, carrying the highest team grade—point average of any Division III wrestling school in the nation. The Auggies had an aggregate GPA of 3.48, and was one of only two schools to place in the top 10 in both academics and competitive rank- ings in the national meet. Charles Walbridge Men ’5 basketball After claiming the school‘s ﬁrst MIAC regular-season championship in a decade last season, expectations were lofty for the Augsburg College men’s basketball team. And the Auggies certainly didn’t disappoint. Augsburg ﬁnished 24-4 and repeated as MIAC regular-season cham- pions, earning the school’s l3t confer— ence championship in the sport. The Auggies claimed one of the longest win— ning streaks in the nation — 19 games -— en route to the second»best confer- ence record in school history, 19—1. Augsburg earned its third NCAA Division III national tournament berth (ninth national tournament berth over— all). Augsburg topped Nebraska Wesleyan in the ﬁrst-ever NCAA playoff game at Si Melby Hall, before falling to national champion Wisconsin—Platteville on the road in the second round. Women ’s basketball It was a season of frustration for the Augsburg women’s basketball team, as preseason goals of a double-digit win season fell short with a 3-22 record (3-19 in the MIAC). Injuries throughout the season, including several to key starters, played a major factor in the ﬁnal record — as only three players were able to see action in all 25 games this season. But the ﬂip side of this year's disappoint— ment is optimism for next season. Numerous young players were able to see signiﬁcant varsity experience for head coach Lauri Ludeman, and the bulk of the team’s scoring punch will return. Women '5 hockey It was a season of new experiences in the fourth year of varsity women's hockey at Augsburg. The Auggies played as part of a conference for the ﬁrst time, as the MIAC became just the second confer- ence in the nation (and ﬁrst in the Midwest) to institute varsity champion- ship play. Augsburg played a nearly exclusive Division III schedule for the ﬁrst time, and the Auggies were an inte- gral part of the ﬁrst-ever national rank- ings for women’s hockey at the small- college level. In the end, Augsburg claimed a share of the ﬁrst—ever MIAC title, as the Auggies, Gustavus and St. Mary’s ﬁnished with identical 8-2 league records. Augsburg ﬁnished third at the unofﬁcial postseason tournament. Augsburg had three second-team Division III All-Americans — Angie Rieger (50., Courtland, Minn/New Ulm HS), Emily Miller (Ir., Blaine, Minn.) and Meg Schmidt (In, West St. Paul, Minn/Henry Sibley HS). Men’s hockey It was an up-and-down season for the Augsburg men’s hockey team, as the Auggies started the season strong, but suffered from two extended losing streaks to ﬁnish the year 11—12-4 overall, 8—5-3 in the MIAC. Despite missing ﬁve games with injuries, Martin Hlinka (Sr., Bratislava. Slovakia/Farmingmn HS) was the team’s leading point producer, with 33 points coming on six goals and 27 assists. The assist total put him among the nation's leaders in NCAA Division III hockey. Aftertheseasou,1-ﬂinkawasdraftedby the Quad Cities Mallards of the United Hockey League, a pro hockey minor league comparable to Class AA basede I MINNEAPOLIS, MN m "gamma .~
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Title: Augsburg Now Spring 1999, Page 05
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: 4 0 CAMPUS NEWS Garry Hesser, sociology and urban studies, oo-led a workshop, “Experiential Education as a Strategy for Integrating the Work of Faculty, Institutions and Communities,” at the American Association for Higher Education’s Conference on Faculty Roles and Rewards in San Diego in...
Show more4 0 CAMPUS NEWS Garry Hesser, sociology and urban studies, oo-led a workshop, “Experiential Education as a Strategy for Integrating the Work of Faculty, Institutions and Communities,” at the American Association for Higher Education’s Conference on Faculty Roles and Rewards in San Diego in January. He also presented a faculty and staff development workshop in March at Messiah College. Brad Holt, religion, currently on leave, spoke in Bangkok, Thailand, in December, at a commemoration of the death of Thomas Merton. He also lec- tured at the Wongsanit Ashram. Ioe Klescewski, senior, with Bridget Robinson-Riegler, psychology, pre- sented “Forming Impressions,” at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research, Rochester, N.Y., in April. Lynn Lindow, education, facilitated focus groups relating to curriculum being developed by the American Geological Institute in Boston, March. Devonna Murrin, education and music, concluded a workshop on the Music Listening Contest and gradua- tion requirements for arts analysis and interpretation at the Minnesota Music Educators’ Midwinter In-Service Clinic in February. Glenda Dewberry Rooney, social work, presented “Women in Leadership,” at the Council on Social Work Education and National Association of Deans and Directors meetings in San Francisco, March. Iohn Schmit, presented “Reading, Writing and Respondingz" Strategies for Including Writing in Pre- and Post-Seminar Activities,” at the Annual Paideia National Conference in Chicago, March. Kathryn Swanson, English, led a day- long workshop for faculty and admin- istrators on writing and using cases at the University of Mary, Bismarck, N.D., sponsored by the Collaboration for the Advancement of College Teaching and Learning. Newsnotes Vicki Littleﬁeld, psychology, was select- ed for the Consultant-Evaluator Corps. for the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools’ Commission on Institutions of Higher Education. Norma Noonan, political science, was selected for the newly-created Eligibility Process Review Council of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, which will review the initial qualiﬁcations of institutions seeking accreditation. Bruce Reichenbach, philosophy, was appointed to the Ethics Advisory Board of Allina Health Systems, which evaluates applications within the Allina system for research on human subjects. Kathryn Swanson, English, served as a consultant-evaluator for a North Central accreditation site visit to Upper Iowa University in November. Don Warren, Academic Skills Center and StepUP Program, was interviewed in January by the Los Angeles Times for a feature on sober high schools in the country that included a descrip- tion of the StepUP Program Gaining real-world experience — in Germany Five students are the ﬁrst from Augsburg to head for summer internships in Germany under the International Partners program. Three business students, one economics major and one student in M15 were selected from among those who applied in this initial year. The students will be hosted by Berufsakademie in Heidenheim. The ﬁve students and their German work placements are: Andrej Brun, junior, international busi- ness — sales department, Bosch- Siemens-Hausgeraete GmbH in Munich. Aaron Horecka, senior, business — one month in a bank’s foreign department at Kreissparkasse; and one month at Berufsakademie, developing an English Web page. Lora Jensen, junior, MIS -—— Strategic Information Technology. Kristi Maidment, senior, applied eco» nomics — Siemens Matsushita Components in Heidenheim. Bob Peterson, WEC, international busi- ness — sales department, Schuck Armaturen. Business Professor Amin Kader (back, right) briefs students selected for internships in Germany this summer. Students (L-R) are: Bob Peterson, Lora lensen, Andrej Brun, and Aaron Horecka. (Not pictured: Kristi Maidment) In pursuit of an international dream Bob Peterson isn’t a typical college student using a summer internship in Germany to get a jump on real-world experience. This 39-year-old husband and father hopes to gain experience to help him re-train, ﬁnd new directions and possibly a new career after being caught in company downsizing. Peterson graduated in 1983 from St. Cloud State University with a degree in public administration and began working for an automotive company. Two years ago, he started a Weekend College program for a second bache- lor’s degree in international business. “My goal has always been to live and work overseas,” he says, “and I wanted to learn more about the international aspects of business.” Soon thereafter he lost his job. Ironically, this gave Peterson an opportunity to pursue that goal. “The timing was perfect,” he says. “l’ve wanted to do this for a long time and have been trying to get my foot in the door." Self-described as “adventurous,” he applied for a summer internship with a German corporation arranged through Augsburg’s International Partners. While separation from his family will be difﬁcult, he is trying to make arrangements for them to join him at the end for a vacation. Peterson recalls the comment made by business department Chair Milo Schield, that the lntemational Partners internship is a stellar program — “it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to get connected with over 350 companies in Germany," says Peterson. For him, it may lead to a new career, or simply fulfill a long—time dream. Augsburg uncovers musical ’buried treasure’ By Nancy Giguere Not all buried treasure lies hidden on a desert island marked by an X on a pirate’s map. Until recently Augsburg, too, had its own buried treasure — a collection of music donated to the library in 1966 by the American- Scandinavian Foundation. In those pre- computer days, the collection was cata- logued on 3 x 5 cards, but, unfortunately, funds were never made available for the library to go beyond card preparation. So, like buried treasure, the collection sat waiting to be discovered. Now, thanks to a grant from Aid Association for Lutherans, the College is well on the way to preparing the materials for use by stu— dents and researchers. The collection, which contains some 1,400 compositions or about 35,000 pages of music and over 500 recordings. is the largest collection of Nordic music in the Midwest. Augsburg music Professor Robert Karlén, who was active in the American-Scandinavian Foundation in the late 19605, said the organization wanted to give the collection to a small school where it would form a major part of the library holdings. Augsburg was chosen because of its Scandinavian heritage. Retired librarian Margaret Anderson was just beginning her career at the College when the materials arrived. “Karlis Ozolins, the librarian, was very excited about the collection. He felt it was unique and very appropriate for Augsburg," she remembers. A recent visit from Professor Dag Schjelderup-Ebbe, a musicologist from the University of Oslo, confirmed the value of the materials. Most of the music dates from after 1910, although there are a few 19th-century compositions. The collection contains orchestral and chamber works as well as vocal and piano pieces. According to Schjelderup- Ebbe, at least 70 percent of the material is essential for scholars interested in Nordic music. One of Schjelderup—Ebbe’s most interest— ing discoveries is a set of compositions for voice and piano written by Otto Winter—Hjelm, a little-known predeces- sor of Edvard Grieg. Schjelderupdibbe believes that this may be the only exist» ing copy of these compositions. During his visit, he played several of the pieces for the music faculty. They are strikingly similar to some of Grieg’s songs, and Schjelderup-Ebbe speculated that Winter-Hjelm may have had a major inﬂuence on the younger composer. The library has photocopied the title pages of the works in the collection and sent them to the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) in Ohio. There they will be entered on the world’s largest bibliographic database. This will generate electronic catalogue descrip— tions for researchers, and allow bibliog- raphers to determine which pieces are rare or one—of-a—kind copies. Once Augsburg’s librarians complete the physical preparation of the collection, it will be housed in a special room of the new Lindell Library where students and Norwegian musicologist Dag Schjelderup- bee exclaims over a little-known piece of Nomegian music. scholars can use it. “The collection con- tains a lot of lovely chamber music,” said music Professor Merilee Klemp. She looks forward to bringing the collection to life during a series of special events that will take place in the year 2000. Nancy Giguere is a freelance writer in St. Paul. AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW MINNEAPOLIS, MN \ lennlIer Rensenbrlnli
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Title: Augsburg Now Spring 1999, Page 03
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Search Result: 2 - CAMPUS NEWS Around the Quad Recent gifts/grants - $23,931 from the Kauffman Foundation for ‘paid student intern- ships at entrepreneurial non-proﬁt organizations. ' $163,564 from the Otto Bremer Foundation to administer the Partners Internship Program that grants awards to non—proﬁt agencies...
Show more2 - CAMPUS NEWS Around the Quad Recent gifts/grants - $23,931 from the Kauffman Foundation for ‘paid student intern- ships at entrepreneurial non-proﬁt organizations. ' $163,564 from the Otto Bremer Foundation to administer the Partners Internship Program that grants awards to non—proﬁt agencies to fund paid summer student interns from the Upper Midwest who man? age projects designed by the agency. - Product donation? 'i equipment and technology from“ ' ' .14. 100% certiﬁcatbn of PA grads All 27 ofthe Phiii‘c‘i, Assistant ‘ Program graduates tram summer 1998 passed the PAboard-exams required for certiﬁcation 1and licensing inithe state of Mnnesota. ?, ' ‘ ' Thé.‘Pa§S rate in ~L9§7'for the ﬁrst “aduau'ng class ofAugsbuig’s PA ‘ was 95% A. Agg's‘burgﬂolleg reéeived a “Star ‘ A " dil‘fwm Mimi‘ ‘taCampus' r Gbiiiiiact for. ‘excniiblarv=préctice , “s h; ray-launched? “baiériumbwarsitrv ' m t. .. . junior varsity progr : in the sport. ThelIV program play other college IV dub programs, along‘with. ‘ ‘ women’s adult-lea ' 3‘ teams. New MA. nursingprograrri ‘ weekend Collegé‘is‘ now offering a Master of Arts iniNursing degree ' . axconcentratigi}; in transcultural community health nursing in " ‘ Rochester, Minn. I ‘ ‘ ‘ The program is designed 'to prepare; ' advanced practice nurses who work in culturally diverse communities. The 10-13 course curriculum is grounded in nursing science, public health prin— ciples, theory guidédrpractice and , transcultural care, | For information, contact the Weekend College admissions ofﬁce, (612) 330-1414; or \é-nlail BillKuehl, . Faculty Research Grant Rich Germundsen, education, was one of three researchers to receive the ACEC Academic Council’s ﬁrst Collaborative Faculty Research Grant award. This will support continued research and publication in a three-year investigation of beginning teacher preparation and support programs. Faculty sabbatical: and , promotions Sabbatical leaves: - Mild: K. Hedblom‘ - Marilee Klemp - Magdalena Paleczny-Zapp - Stuart Stoller Promoted to associate professor: - David Lapakko - Kathryn Schwach . _R~‘ i] J v“. a“ . ’Vision 2004’ identifies nine strategic goals In Ianuary, when the “Vision 2004” doc- ument was approved by the Board of Regents, a separate matrix of 19 action goals was also presented. Since then, an action planning process has prioritized nine of these goals as “critical.” For each goal area, the Faculty Senate, College Council and Staff Personnel Committee identiﬁed key stakeholders among faculty, staff and board members to begin implementation of a planning process. The action plans for these nine strategic goals are nearing completion for presen- tation to the Board of Regents at their meeting on May 21. If the plans are approved as appropriate extensions of the vision contained in the “Vision 2004" document, they will be referred to an implementation committee that will work over the summer to put the plans into action. The strategic planning process will also include development of a comprehensive fundraising plan to provide opportunities for ﬁnancial contributions to secure the support and implementation of the nine critical goals. The nine “critical” goals are: _. . Provide resources to support excellence in academic majors, and review and streamline the general education programs to ensure more interdisciplinary, cross-disciplinary and integrative courses. N . Strengthen Augsburg’s leadership in experiential pedagogies. L» . Continue to develop a climate that both maximizes the welcome Augsburg provides to people from a range of cultures and supports the experience to be gained among members of its diverse community. A . Clarify and communicate Augsburg’s vision to both internal and external constituencies. 5. Develop a clear public message that adequately conveys the character and mission of Augsburg to potential stu- dents and benefactors. 57‘ Improve orientation programs for fac— ulty and staff to communicate Augsburg’s vision. N Initiate a thorough review of the College’s systems for compensation, with aim to provide incentives for excellence and avenues for career growth. 00 . Continue to invest in both Augsburg’s physical plant and in instructional technologies within the context of its educational vision. 5° Continue to invest in educational technologies (computers, electronic communications, and ofﬁce and laboratory equipment). Rick Smith heads college enrollment services Rick J. Smith came to Augsburg in November as assistant to the president for admissions and enrollment services. In this capacity, he oversees day and weekend admissions programs, ﬁnancial aid and the Enrollment and Financial Services Center. Smith brings to Augsburg a strong background with Minnesota’s private colleges. For eight years he was with the Minnesota Private College Council as director of the cooperative admissions program and as vice—president. For eight months, as acting executive director, he led the council during a time of expand- ed funding for private colleges and cre- ation of new loan programs. From 1988-96, Smith was vice- president for enrollment management and dean of admissions jointly for St‘ lohn’s University and the College of St. Benedict. Prior to joining the Augsburg staff, Smith was with Carnegie Communi- Jared Trost wins Goldwater Scholarship Augsburg junior biology major Jared Trost, from Kenyon, Minn., was one of 304 students nationwide to win a prestigious Goldwater Schol- arship for the year 1999-2000, which covers the cost of tuition, fees, books and room and board up to $7,500. Goldwater Scholarships are awarded to outstanding undergraduate students in Jared Trost the ﬁelds of mathematics, science and engineering by the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundations. Trost is the third Augsburg student in four years to win a Goldwater Scholarship, and one of eight Minnesota private college students this year. Trost has a 3.93 grade point average and is a member of the Tri Beta biology honor society. He is active in varsity baseball, campus ministry outreach and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. After graduating, he plans to pursue graduate studies in ecology or environ— mental science. Senior Scott Hvistendahl was awarded thecovetettgag'liardi Trophy, praented annual— ly to the ouutanding player in NCAA Ill Hvistgndah school record on his way to Winslow «aﬁcionado Emil-i ,ing. [ostens' national marketing ‘ Hvistendahl, as Coach lack Osberg (right) looked on. .. = cations, a higher education marketing and communications ﬁrm, where he was hired to co«direct the development of a new enrollment management consulting division. He has spoken widely and written on topics of enrollment manage- ment and integrated institutional mar- keting communications. Smith is a graduate of St. Olaf College, has done graduate work in public administration and is nearing comple~ tion of an M.B.A. degree at the University of Chicago. AUGSBURG Now Spring 1999 I Vol. 61, No. 3 Augsburg Now is published by Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454. Betsey Norgard _. Editor, Director of Publications Kimberly Hoversten _ Design and Production Specialist Lynn Mena _ Staff Writer, Alumni Notes Editor Dan Benson _ News Service/ Media Relations Director Don Stoner _ Sports Information Coordinator William V. Frame _ President of Augsburg College Barbara Nagle _ Director of Public Relations and Communication Donna McLean _ Director of Alumni and Parent Relations Opinions expressed in Augsburg Now (lSSN 1058- 1545) do not necessarily reﬂect ofﬁcial college policy. Send correspondence, name changes and address corrections to: Augsburg Now, Ofﬁce oi Public Relations and Communication, Campus Box 145, Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454. Telephone: (612) 330- llBO. E-rnail: atow@augsburg.edu>. Augsburg Now is not copyrighted. Unlas other« wise noted, articles may be reprinted without per- mission as long as appropriate credit is given to the writer and to Augsburg College. Postmaster: ll undeliverable as addressed, please send address changes to: Augsburg New, Ofﬁce of Public Relations and Communication, Campus Box 145, Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454. AugsburgCollegeisanalﬁnnativeaﬁm, Tubman)! oppammly msmution. Augsburg (Meg: udrn'xs W 0] any rote, cdurorﬂnanomlnrethnicagn www.3ugsburg.edu/naw AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW MINNEAPOLIS, MN 1
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Title: Augsburg Now Spring 1999, Page 01
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Search Result: Photos from the 1999 Peace Prize Forum See page 6-7 Spring 7999 0 Vol. 61 - No‘ 3 Augsburg College, Minneapolis TEACHING BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY “WWW-""‘v-i

Title: Augsburg Now Spring 1999, Page 02
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: ﬂu sburg A publication for Augsburg College alumni and friends Spring 1999 0 Vol. 61 0 No. 3 Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN Corals, sponges, alg By Betsey Norgard The two aquaria in Science Hall 225, illuminated by 6500K metal halide lights and bubbling with water-surges every 40 seconds, have...
Show moreﬂu sburg A publication for Augsburg College alumni and friends Spring 1999 0 Vol. 61 0 No. 3 Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN Corals, sponges, alg By Betsey Norgard The two aquaria in Science Hall 225, illuminated by 6500K metal halide lights and bubbling with water-surges every 40 seconds, have dramatically changed the teaching of biological diversity and ecology at Augsburg. Building a coral reef Over the past four years, biology Professor William Capman has devel» oped a state-of-the-art coral reef aquari- um setup that houses a thriving, com— plex, miniature ecosystem. In contrast to more typical “holding tanks” supporting organisms for limited periods, the aquar— ia, unique among Minnesota colleges, allow students to “see organisms doing what they do in their ordinary lives, interacting and behaving normally over months and years,” says Capman. The two interconnected tanks, with 130 gallons of seawater, house well over 100 species of organisms unique to marine habitats, including corals, tunicates, sponges and “seaweeds” — many are quite unlike anything a Midwesterner is otherwise likely to encounter. Capman Biology Professor Bill Capman advocates get- ting up close to really notice the hundreds of different organisms in the coral reef tanks. Greg Helgeson A sea grass aquarium connected to the reef tank showcases the diversity of marine plants and invertebrates that inhabit sheltered shallow water adjacent to coral reefs. constructed a coral reef habitat by build- ing a rock structure on a PVC pipe framework in one tank, while in the other he set up a sea grass environment. He carefully researched and planned the assortment of species for their roles in maintaining the thriving ecosystem or for their value in teaching. The “algae turf scrubber” ﬁltering the water is based on designs developed at the Smiﬂisonian Institution. Field research and lab study The combination of ﬁeld study during an Interim course taught in the Florida Keys every other year and the aquaria gives Augsburg students special opportu- nities for study of marine biology. During the intensive three-week Interim course, ﬁeld observations and research while snorkeling at the reef or wading in seagrass and mangrove habitats pre- sent an almost overwhelming assort— ment of plants and animals. Back home in the lab, observation can be detailed and extended. Under a microscope, for example, students can observe the growth patterns of stony corals, long thought impossible to grow in captivity, and view symbiotic algae within the living, coral colonies. “These are experiences few profession- al biologists have had," says Capman. Inspiring students' appreciation for biodiversity will help them under stand the need to protect natural habitats, says Capman. Increasingly during this year he has noticed stu- dents spending time around the tanks, watching such activities as the brittle stars feeding or the elaborate ae teach biodiversity up close courtship of the bicolor blennies. “You have to wait, be patient and observe closely," he advises. Benefits to other biology courses The aquarium setup impacts teaching throughout the department. Associate Professor Esther McLaughlin has incor— porated study of the reef inhabitants into her plant biology and invertebrate zoolo- gy courses. “Seeing live sponges. poly- chaetes, corals, brittle stars and chitonsis is not a fancy add-on — it's what inverts are,” she says. David McLaughlin, a plant biology pro— fessor at the University of Minnesota, also beneﬁts from Augsburg’s aquaria by borrowing specimens for teaching. “It's about the best collection of the large marine green algae I have seen in 30 years of teaching then there are the red algae, the diatoms there are all kinds of things — it's a spectacular source of algal diversity.” he says. After four years of experimentation, a ZO—gallon tank trial run, setbacks and gradual accumulation of costly equip- ment and organisms, the reef tanks “are now thriving and living up to their potential," says Capman. Last year students began helping to prepare interpretive materials to aid in teaching. Using funds from donor gifts, the biolo- gy department plans to begin a substan- tial expansion of the setup to enhance faculty and student research. For more about the development of this reef aquarium system, see the Faculty Perspectives column on page 3. Visit the Now Online at and Augsburg’s biology Web page at for additional stories and photos. CNN student bureau established By Lynn Mena This spring Augsburg College became the ﬁrst school in Minnesota to establish a CNN student news bureau. The bureau is part of a nationwide program launched by CNN last fall, offering high school and college students an opportu- nity to broadcast their work on CNN. “This was an opportunity we really needed to take advantage of,” said Deborah Redmond, assistant professor of speech/communication and theatre arts 'and a teaching advisor for the bureau. She said the program not only permits students to acquire hands~on news—gath- ering experience, but it also establishes a partnership with Paragon Cable. “The partnership with Paragon allows us to use their editing equipment and occa» sionally their camera people," Redmond said. “It also establishes internship opportunities with Paragon." Already Augsburg students have received air time for their work. “We received notiﬁcation from Alan Duke at CNN in Atlanta, saying he needed to know immediately if we could contribute to a town meeting,” Redmond said. “They needed footage of interviews with high school students on issues regarding the Littleton [Colo] tragedy." The students accepted the assignment and sent out a news crew to compile a collection of videotaped interviews with students at an Eagan high school. CNN used several clips of the interviews — along with clips from other student bureaus across the country — during their telecast of CNN Town Meeting: Listening After Linlcton April 29 in Champagne, Ill. “The experience was exciting," Augsburg junior Iennifer Rensenbrink said, who participated on the Littleton project. “The television format brings together images and words and adds a deeper layer of meaning to a story." The formation of the bureau was the result of an initial contact between CNN The CNN student news bureau team at the Peace Prize Festival. (L to R) Prof. Deb Redmond, Prof. Cass Dalglish, Cristian Carlson, Laurie Forner, Hanne Anderson, Adam Schindler, Cariann Mikish, Jennifer Rensenbrink, and Morgan Davidsen. and Augsburg board chair Kathryn Tunheim during the Peace Prize Forum in February. Ultimately, Redmond would like to see the bureau evolve into an actual student organization and receive funding and campus building space. Associate English Professor Cass Dalglish, another teaching advisor for the bureau, echoed this sentiment. “The program is just marvelous," Dalglish said. “[The bureau] stands students in a competitive group, allowing them to talk directly with professionals on a daily basis by e-mail and the phone. Students will come away with portfolio materials that will be irre- placeable in the job market." What’s Inside Campus news page 2 Development news page 5 PeacePn'ze Forum page 6, Sports ' page 8' Alumni news page 9. Class notes page f a, Calendar buds cave: On the Cover Blue tangs, cardinal ﬁsh, sea anemones and shrimp are all part of the thriving ecosystem in the biology department’s coral reef aquaria. Photo by Greg Helgeson. SPRING 1999 AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW
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Title: Augsburg Now Spring 1999, Page 11
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: 10 0 ALUM NOTES lanet Letnes Martin the Democrat dedicated professors and wonderﬁil friends Favorite profssor: Mimi Kingsley arrival on campus. musical Grandchildren .. books with Suzann. Alumni Honors Name: Ianet Lemes Martin. B.A., Spanish ('68). Lives in Hastings. Minn. Occupation: Author/...
Show more10 0 ALUM NOTES lanet Letnes Martin the Democrat dedicated professors and wonderﬁil friends Favorite profssor: Mimi Kingsley arrival on campus. musical Grandchildren .. books with Suzann. Alumni Honors Name: Ianet Lemes Martin. B.A., Spanish ('68). Lives in Hastings. Minn. Occupation: Author/ humorist and per- former (as "Those Lutheran Ladies" with Suzann Nelson) Family: Married to Neil; three decent, blond Scandinavian-Lutheran daughters. Jennifer, Sarah and Katrina. Honors and awards: Minnesota Book Award, I998 .. . Nomination for Minnesota Book Award in I993 for Lutheran Church Barnum! Women, co-authored with Augsburg grad Allen Todnem . .. Congratulatory card from President Frame . . . Iell-O Jamboree Iudge with Suzann. Favorite Augsburg memories: Meeting lifelong friends . . . '64—65 Mortensen Hall life, including throwing water balloons from the roof. .. Meeting Susie 1.. another farm girl. who ate cream on bread . . . Selling meal tickets to get cash to buy foreign food at Mama Rosa's . . . Walking down to Stardust lanes for Phy. Ed. bowling classes . . . Playing hours and hours of I‘500" during ﬁnals’ week . . . Zeta House i1 What I appreciated the most about Augsburg was: location. location, location The biggat challenges I've had to face are: Learning ro do the Chicken Dance at an off- campus wedding reception Hotflashes . . . Paying for I4 years of college in nine years for my daughters . . . Getting Suunn to look at the Big Picture of business instead of the details, i.e., to think Republican Reconciling the fact that I had three daughters after the Freshman Class of '64 was required to read "The Populations Dilemma" prior to The accomplishments I’m most proud of are The Bible says pride is a sin. but . . . Co- authoring and publishing 13 books . . . Starting a successful mail-order business, Martin House Publications . . . Helping my daughter and son-in-law get Scandinavian Marketplace, a new retail store. 05' the ground . .. Performing with Suzann in Medora. N.D. while sharing the stage with dust. snakes and horses; getting on the Charles Osgood Files program: and being asked to perform with Suzann at Jesse Ventura's Fishing Opener. I am looking forward to: Seeing our book Growing Up Lulhmm ﬁnally produced into a . Retiring in Florida for three months a year . . . Writing more Those Lutheran Ladies, "Buying a good girdle for Easter" Cogethcr these writers have co-authored six Scandinavian- American “heartwarming humor" books and won the Minnesota Book Award for Growing Up Lutheran: What Does Chis Mean? Rapids. Minn. Ianet Letnes Martin) Senja and Siri. break What I appreciated the most about Augsburg was: Deﬁnitely the friends and many facul- ty and the whole Augsburg community . . . A city location which was heady stuff for a farm kid . . . Cedar-Riverside during the '605 . . . The availability of part—time jobs both on and off campus . . . Not ﬂunking out! Favorite professor: Leif Hansen. hands down! Also Robert Karlén and Richard Husﬂoen. Favorite staff person was Millie Nelson. Source of All Campus Answers The biggest challenges I've had to face are: Just like at Augsburg, getting out of bed each morning . .. Crossing Riverside Avenue from Mortensen during morning rush hour for ﬁrst hour class. (We relied on God. not skywalks. like the heathen U kids.) . . . Getting Letnes to understand that little details and correct spelling DO count . . . Rubbery Jell-O . . . Paying Visa bills The accomplishmmts I'm most proud of are: is tough because Norwegian—Lutherans aren't proud; but. if pressed. some accomplishments include: "Acing" a Scandinavian Music ﬁnal the day after our wedding (ﬁrst hour) . . . Being executive director of the Northern MN Citizens League .. . Receiving the Minnesota Book Award . . . Performing for three weeks at the Medora Musical with Letnes, being on the Osgood Files and the upcoming performance at Gov. Ventura's Fishing Opener I am looking forward to: continued breathing. sons-in-law. paying off Visa. writing more books with Letnes and sitting with Ron at the cabin endorsing checks. Name: Suzann (Johnson) Nelson. B.A.. Scandinavian Studies ('68). Lives in Grand Occupation: Author/ humorist and per— former (as "Those Lutheran Ladies” with Family: Married to Ronald ('67): two whole- some 100% Norwegian-Lutheran daughters, Honors and Awards: Minnesota Book Award. 1998 . . . Various elected ofﬁces . . . Congratulatory card from President Frame . . . Iell-O Jamboree judge with Letnes. the Republican. Favorite Augsburg memories: Mortensen Hall life '64-65 and the Grill . . . Meeting Letnes, another farm girl, who also ate cream on bread . . . Selling meal tickets for cash to buy Aqua-net hairspray . . . The Melvin men . . . Iota House, hootenannies and playing cheap- stringed instruments convinced we were Peter. Paul and Mary . . . Meeting Ron on a Norse Club trip . . . Marrying Ron during quarter Suzann (lohnson) Nelson CLASS NOTES continued from p.9 ILLS—.— Paul C. Breitenfeldt, Cloquet. Minn.. joined the 1998 Executives Club and earned the Million Dollar Round Table Achievement as a Lutheran Brotherhood district sales representative. LLLG— Kathleen Lake, Dexter. Mich., accepted a new position at the Univ. of Michigan as director of clinical research and trans— plant therapeutics, senior research asso- ciate in the medical school and faculty member in the College of Pharmacy. In November she became president of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy. Steven A. Olson, Apple Valley. Minn., married Iill Pampuch in Ianuary 1999 and moved to Apple Valley in March. He is president and owner of the Olson and Hartman CPA ﬁrm. ALL.— Rod Skoe. Clearbrook. Minn.. was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives. representing District 2B in northwestern Minnesota. He and his wife, Sarah Hoagberg-Skoe. have two children. Rod Skoe Jody (Anderson) Sundlee, Alexandria. Minn. has become receptionist and head of accounts payable at Northern Food and Dairy, Inc. Thomas Berkas, Roseville. Minn.. is a researcher at Search Institute in Minneapolis. Kathryn (Schaubach) Encalada, Ironwood, Mich., is director of allied health programs at Gogebic Community College. She is also completing her M.S.N. at Northern Michigan University in Marquette. Kurt Felker, New Hope, Minn. works at home as owner and manager of two businesses. The Rev. Paul Geye, Turlock. Calif. has been pastor of Nazareth Lutheran Church (ELCA) since 1990. Dawn Hendricks. South Beloit, III, has been in the South Beloit school district for 14 years as a sixth grade language arts/math teacher and junior high cheer- leading coach. She is also treasurer for the local teachers‘ union and a group facilitator for troubled students. Roxanne (Storey) Lukes. Brooklyn Center, Minn.. is a physical education and early childhood special education teacher at Bryn Mawr Elementary School and recently was certiﬁed as a cultural diversity trainer. She has three children — 4, II and [2. Peggy (Berg) McChesney. Roseville, Minn.. recently moved back from Racine, Wis., where she had a private practice in clinical therapy. She plans to begin a new practice in marital and indi- vidual therapy and enjoys doing Imago Conscious Relationship Therapy. Kimberly (McWaters) Miller, Morristown, Minn.. is an elementary teacher for Waseca Public Schools. She and her husband, Rick, live on Miller Creek Farm. where they raise Normande beef cows and calves, and ﬁnished build- ing their dream house last fall. They have two daughters, Kristina, 11, and Samantha.10. Lisa Rusinko. Shoreview, Minn.. is exec- utive assistant to the president and CEO of Via World Network, a company that was featured in Newsweek magazine in an article on speech recognition. Paul Sannerud, Mt. Vernon. Iowa, is chair of the theatre department at Cornell College and an active freelance designer for theatre and opera. He has two children, Bryn. 5. and Kiri. 11 months. Cheryl (Michelsen) Sletten. Osceola, Wis., is married to Paul, a family physi- cian, and has two boys. ages 6 and 7. They have a small hobby farm with sled dogs, goats, donkeys and chickens. Jacqueline Teisberg, Minneapolis. retired in August as an occupational health nurse. She is now a parish nurse at her church and involved in other volunteer activities. Robyn (Arnold) Zollner. Shoreview, Minn.. and her husband, Gary. have two daughters, Juliana. 8. and Kirsten, 4. She is a partner in the 5011 8( Zollner CPA firm. m4— Naomi Christensen married Steven Staruch in February. She is assistant vice president for United Bankers’ Bank in Bloomington. He is a radio announcer/producer for WCAL Radio and a freelance violinist. They live in Minneapolis and both sing with The Dale Warland Singers. Lila—h Diane (Peterson) Kachel, Woodbury, Minn, has become clinical research manager in the Research and Development Department American Biosystems in St. Paul. Kim (Asleson) Okerstrom, Plymouth. Minn.. and her husband, Norm ’85, returned from Singapore where she had a two—year assignment as Southeast Asia regional controller with Cargill's Financial Markets Group. They have two children, Rachel. 7. and Teddy, 5, and added a lab puppy. Rafﬂes. Lia—L“. Bruce Larson, Hutchinson, Minn.. is an engineering technician at Hutchinson Technology. He recently celebrated the six—month anniversary of a successful pancreas transplant as well as the 30- month anniversary of a successful kidney transplant AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW MINNEAPOLIS, MN
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Title: Augsburg Now Spring 1999, Page 12
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Search Result: . . . . . . I'vrevv-re‘t v """"""" " mums ? “1’1 Family: Single m Garret Williams “The only way 10 learn abouiﬁlmmaling is to do it and learn from your mama andfailum." Alumni Honors Garret Williams’ feature ﬁlm “Spark” premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and went on to receive international...
Show more. . . . . . I'vrevv-re‘t v """"""" " mums ? “1’1 Family: Single m Garret Williams “The only way 10 learn abouiﬁlmmaling is to do it and learn from your mama andfailum." Alumni Honors Garret Williams’ feature ﬁlm “Spark” premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and went on to receive international acclaim Name: Garret Williams. B.A., studio art/communication ('89), Lives in Los Angeles, Calif. Occupation: Filmmaker Honors /Awards: Among them are three scholarships for gradu- ate study at the American Film institute; a Bush Artists' Fellowship, 1994-95: an NEA grant to write. produce, and direct Spark; and the Showtime Black Filmmakers' Grant, 1997. Favorite Augsburg memory: Taking pictures for the Echo. What I appreciated most about Augsburg is: The small and personal atmosphere it created. Favorite professor: Phil Thompson The biggest challenge I've had to face is: Filmmaking itself. because it's so full of challenges and hard to narrow down — probably just taking the risk of trying to make a career out of it, The accomplishment I'm most proud of is: Writing and direct~ ing my ﬁrst feature ﬁlm. Spark. I learned the most about my professional life from: Doing it — the only way to learn about filmmaking is to do it and learn from your successes and failures. I'm looking forward to: Someday having a family and making many more ﬁlms. To nominate a graduate of achievement for Alumni Honors, contact the Augsburg Alumni Ofﬁce at 221 1 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55454. Tel. (612) 330-1178. Norm Okerstrom, Plymouth, Minn., and his wife, Kim (Asleson) ’84, have returned from a two-year stay in Singapore. He has become a training consultant with The Sales Board, a com- pany specializing in sales skills develop- ment and custom training programs. They have two children, Rachel, 7, and Teddy, S, and added a lab puppy, Rafﬂes. Lisa Baumgartner, Phillips, Wis., is in her third year of doctoral studies in the adult education department at the University of Georgia. She recently co- edited an anthology of short stories, “Adult Development and Learning: Multicultural Stories” to be published in fall 1999. Navy Lt. Troy Amundson, Norfolk, Va., participated in Operation Desert Fox in the Arabian Gulf as part of the Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 117 embarked on the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson. Stephen Hindle, Taipei, Taiwan, is mar» ried with two children and has been liv— ing in Taiwan for seven years. He has opened a group of language schools and a communications consulting ﬁrm there and is recruiting teachers. 1 9 9 2 Laura (Ferry) Lee, is now living in Montana where her husband is doing his pastoral internship. Heather Johnston married Jason Koch ’94 in August. Dawn Wagenaar, Apple Valley, Minn., was promoted in November to market- ing director at Cummings, Keegan 8: Co., a CPA ﬁrm. Her husband, Scott Meier, is a credit analyst for Fidelity, a subsidiary of Norwest Bank. 1995 Xenala's Georgiou Michalaki. Larnaka. Cyprus, earned a post-graduate degree in management from the Mediterranean Institute of Management and works in the private sector is a retail shop manager. Zach Curtis is owner and artistic direc- tor of Off The Top lmprov, a profession- al improvisational comedy troupe, and he is a founding member and the head of Fifty Foot Penguin Theater, both in Minneapolis. Ann Gallagher and Lee Stephenson were married in January and live in Wayzata, Minn. She teaches Title 1 third and fourth grade at Spartan Elementary School in Richﬁeld. He teaches seventh grade social studies at Wayzata East Middle School. Michael Jerde married Sarah Hallcock in October; they live in Bloomington, Minn. He is an accountant with Schechter Dokken Kanter. Births Karen (Thorson) Grivna ’80, Elaine, Minn. — a son, Nicholas Lawrence, in November. Heidi (Anderson)’86 and the Rev. Nathan Kroll ’87, Minneapolis — a son, Maxim Anders Milo, in January. Patrick and Karin ('l‘ysk) Coriander ’87, St. Louis Park, Minn. — a daughter, Annika Margareta, in October. Cheryl (Carstensen) Gunderson ’88, St. Louis Park, Minn. — a daughter, Katherine Grace, in September. Chrisanne (Rebertus) ’89 and Carl Holmes ’88, Inver Grove Heights, Minn. — a son, James, in July. Laura (Bower) Cunliffe’9l, LaCrosse, Wis. — a son, Daniel Joseph, in February. Modibo and Tina (Repp) Soumare ’91, Minneapolis —- a daughter, Rose; in October. John and Stacie (Edlund) Reynolds ’93, Hutchinson, Minn. — a daughter, Madison Made, in March. Sally (Sjoberg) ’94 and Brandon Luehman ’94, Mauston, Wis. — a son. Riley Lyle, in November. In Memoriam Ralph B. Caspersen, 84, Edina, Minn., died unexpectedly in April. His career was dedicated to education, and he retired after a 30-year career primarily in Minneapolis. Survivors include sons Fred, Dave, Peter and Dan; two sisters, Alfhild Wigner and Esther Knutson; and four grandsons. Rev. Oliver Sidney ’36, Alexandria, Minn, died in November. He is survived by his wife, Elisabeth (Thompson) ’36; sons Philip ’63, David ’64, Mark ’72 and Peter; daughters Sharon Herchenroeder, Jean (Sidney) ’69 Wihnan; and 14 grand— children and 4 great-grandchildren. lone T. (Haverly) Bergstad ’42, Fergus Falls, Minn., died in March. Her teaching career included junior high positions in Windom, Elk River, Two Harbors and Bloomington, Minn. In 1990, she and her husband, Silas, moved to Fergus Falls. She is survived by her husband, Silas; two step daughters, Faith Tysver and Rondi Hovdestad; four sisters, Frances Sunwall, Marjorie Gudim, Lois Engebretson and Verna Mae Brue ’56; ﬁve grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Doris Beaudoin '50. Bloomington, Minn., died in January. She is survived by her husband, Loren; her son, Jeffrey; two sisters, Audrey Engler and Valborg Ellingson; and two grandsons. Beth Estrern Cashman ’92, Northﬁeld, Minn, died in January 1997 of injuries from a car accident. She is survived by her husband, Noah; her parents, Lois and John Estrem; maternal grandparents; two brothers, John Everett and Troy: her birth mother, Park Soon Ok; birth broth- ers, Kook Bum and Kun Woo; and birth sister, Mi Jung, all in Korea. Donald R. Grangaard, 80, Minneapolis, a former chair of the Augsburg Board of Regents died in March. He retired as president and chief executive ofﬁcer of First Bank System and served as chair of the ALC national church council. Other deaths: Norman Flagstad ’32. in March. Selrner Jerome Hjelmeland '54, in December. James Beyers ’57, in November. Linnea Dahl Johnson ’57, in January. Richard Nicholson, in April 1998. Linda Linder Waller '71, in November 1997. Dan Wellner ’95, Columbia Heights. Minn., of can» car in May 1998, r Dan Wellner '95 Antonio Rumpza, senior. Class of 1999. Correction: We apologize for omitting names of Gail Peterson's family members in reporting her death in the last issue. She is survived by her husband, Larry, and two sons, Geoffrey and Erik. Mary Holum, active in Augsburg Associates, dies Mary Holum, 70, wife of professor emer- itus of chemistry John Holum, died in February in St. Paul. She was active in the Augsburg Associates. was a board member of the Vesterheim Museum. and participated in many Norwegian» American organizations. She served as secretary of the Minneapolis Conference of the American Lutheran Church. John Holum's eulogy at her funeral in North Heights Lutheran Church includ~ ed this ending: “A sizable percentage of people View dying as a wintertime in sea- son, cold and threatening. They see death as a midnight in time, dark and forebod- ing. But Mary's faith in Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior transformed death and dying for her. For Mary right now, it isn't winter, it's spring. It isn’t midnight. it’s dawn. And in the gathering light of God’s very own Son, Mary looks magnif- icent. Thanks be to God." She is survived by her husband, John; three daughters, Elizabeth Johnson, Ann Holum and Kathryn Holum; three sis- ters, Kathryn Strom, Barbara Mattill and Phyllis Mattill; two grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Octoberflefélj « J. 12‘." SPRING 1999 AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW
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Title: Augsburg Now Winter 1998-99, Page 17
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: SEND US YOUR NEWS Most of the recent news about alumni you read is contributed by alumni themselves. Let us know about your job changes, promotions or other achievements. Send us news of marriages. births or deaths. Photos are welcome. i g u" ". Send your news items, photos or change of address...
Show moreSEND US YOUR NEWS Most of the recent news about alumni you read is contributed by alumni themselves. Let us know about your job changes, promotions or other achievements. Send us news of marriages. births or deaths. Photos are welcome. i g u" ". Send your news items, photos or change of address by mail to: Augsburg Now, Campus Box 145, 2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454, or by e-mail to . Your Full Name Maiden Name Graduation Year or Last Year Attended I Address City State Zip Is this a new address? El Yes El No ' Home Telephone (_) Employer Position Work Phone Is spouse also a graduate of Augsburg College? El Yes D No Spouse Name Maiden Name Spouse Graduation Year Class Notes lnformation: " SEND US YOUR NEW ADDRESS February 19-20, 1999 Augsburg College, Minneapolis, Minn. Elm-nth Annual ‘ ,, p / \. Featuring 1997 Nobel Peace Prize co-recipients, Jody Williams ‘\ 1 ,4 W and Steve Goose, representing the International Campaign to ' Ban Landmines ICBL Prlze ‘ ’ For information, contact Betty Arnold at (612) 330-1171 or . Visit the Peace Frizz Forum Web site "Slrh in: liur l'uaue: The Morality aml WWW‘P“"*ceP"lze mum-org \ lm lv i nor} ul. Mmlcrn Con ilict" Praenred in cooperation with the Norwegian Nobel Institute. Oslo AUGSBURG Now Non-Proﬁt Org. ﬁll—Cw U-S- P051398 2211 Riverside Avenue magmas MN MInneapolls, MN 55454 Permit No. 2'031 V
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Title: Augsburg Now Winter 1998-99, Page 14
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: Seniors honored Charles Anderson The Class of 1998 raised enough money —— over 3 5,000 in gifts from students, parents and alumni —- to endow a schol- arship in the name of President Emeritus Charles S. Anderson. A lead gift of $2,500 from Laurie Fyksen Beise '80 launched the seniors’ fund drive,...
Show moreSeniors honored Charles Anderson The Class of 1998 raised enough money —— over 3 5,000 in gifts from students, parents and alumni —- to endow a schol- arship in the name of President Emeritus Charles S. Anderson. A lead gift of $2,500 from Laurie Fyksen Beise '80 launched the seniors’ fund drive, coordinated by class president, Calvin Hanson. Their written statement says that the class chose to create the scholarship, “as their graduation gift to support upper-class students who exem— plify Augsburg’ s motto, ‘Education for Service.’ ” They chose to honor Anderson, Augsburg’s president during three of their four years, “who personi— ﬁed this value.” The scholarship will ﬁrst be awarded during the 1999-2000 academic year. Lindell Library. Members of the senior gift steering com- mittee were Hanson, Matthew Rochester, alvin Hanson, 1998 senior class president, enjoys a few minutes of conversation with President Emeritus Charles Anderson in Kala Dable, Larye Pohlman and Justin Walker. The senior gift tradition was re-started after several years’ hiatus by the Class of 1997, who have given an outdoor clock for the Quad that will be dedicated dur- ing spring semester. Contributions to the Charles Anderson scholarship endowment can be sent to the Oﬁice of Institutional Advancement, 2211 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454. Alumni Board assists with fundraising At the Alumni Board’s strategic planning retreat last August, a fundraising com- mittee was created to assist the College in its development initiatives — speciﬁ- cally in the current Augsburg 2000 pro— ject. The Augsburg 2000 goal is to raise $20 million through December 2000 (see graphs on page 6). The alumni fundraising committee is taking the lead in helping the College raise $400,000 for the Annual Fund by creating the Alumni Leaders in Giving campaign. Their strategy is to ﬁnd 200 alumni to donate $2,000 each by the year 2000. They are reaching out to cur- rent and former board members and class agents to assist them in encourag— ing others to reach the goal. The money will help support students ﬁnancially, enhance learning through technology and attract and support faculty. Members of the fundraising committee are: Brent Crego ’84 (chair), John Jenneke ’71, Carmela Brown Kranz ’84, Peter Thorson ’85, Men Johnson ’59 and Betty Williams ’84. For more informa- tion on how to become involved or donate to the Augsburg 2000 Annual Fund, contact Brent Crego at or Donna McLean, director of alumni relations and Annual Fund, at (612) 330-1179, (800) 260-6590 or . Information session for "Majestic Europe” tour Come to an information session on Sunday, March 28, for the Alumni Association’s “Majestic Europe” tour, June 1-12, 2000, to Switzerland, Austria and Germany. Led by the Rev. Harris ’57 and Maryon Lee and the Rev. Russell ’56 and Helen Lee, the featured stop will be the Oberammergau Passion Play 2000. The information session will be held at 1:30 pm. in the Christensen Center. RSVP to (800) 260-6590. ﬂﬂﬁji1ﬂl3" ~' you ..." Curtainlal Singers sang the national anthem on Fan i ‘ ins-dill . - Wdon'tdiéht at the‘Metrodome in Minneapolis in September. The 40-wlce male '. l'nosﬂyklgsburg alumni, isde by Merton Strommen, assisted byAI names .3 «’1' ALUM NOTES 0 13 Class Notes 1962 Jennelle Cunning, Fairmont, Minn., is 1 9 4 1 pursuingamasterof artsin leadership The Rev. Paul Blikstad, Salem, Ore , and his wife, Olive, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in October. They have been involved in establishing six Lutheran Brethren Churches in Oregon and Washington. Trygve and Thelma Dahle, Tualatin, Ore., moved to the Portland area to be closer to family as they both undergo chemotherapy. 1953 Faith (Carlstedt) Dippold, Jacksboro, Tenn., received her doctorate degree in naturopathy and reﬂexology and plans to teaches on those subjects. Joan (Johnson) Kuder, Williams Bay, Wis., toured Sweden, Norway, Russia, Copenhagen and Helsinki last year. 1954 Arthur Anderson, Branford, Conn, was awarded the Teacher of the Year award ﬁrm the 900 graduating seniors at Fairﬁeld University, where he is a profes- sor of sociology. 1956 The Rev. Hans Dumpys headed up a successful ﬁnancial campaign for the theological library at the University of Klaipeda, Lithuania, resulting in contri- butions of $12,000 for 1,000 new and used books. 1957 Alfred Kaupins, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, who retired six years ago, is the director of caring ministry at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. Bill Zinn, Omaha, Neb., retired after 39 years in hospital administration and is now volunteering at a domestic abuse shelter as well as mentoring a pre-teen boy. 1958 The Rev. Philip Heide, Eagan, Minn., retired as pastor of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church after serving in the ministry for 37 years. 1959 Richard Overby, Kenyon, Minn., retired after 33 years in dentistry. 1960 Robert Hutchison, Anoka, Minn., retired after 38 years with Anoka County environmental services, where be monitored landﬁlls, regulated the food and lodging industry and some- times licensed tattoo parlors. Dennis Schroeder, St. Paul, received the 25-Year Award from the College Sports Information Directors of America in August. Dennis Schroeder '61 (right) for mission at Luther Seminary. 1963 Wayne Christiansen, Virginia, Minn., retired in June after teaching English and Spanish for 35 years in the Virginia school district. 1964 Don Miller, Hastings, Minn., was named Class AA Athletic Director of the Year by his peers. He was one of eight Minnesota Class AA athletic directors chosen. 1966 Donald Mattison, Pittsburgh, Pat, was named med- ical director of the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation in October. 1968 Ronald Nilsson, Wheaton, 111., received the College of DuPage Outstanding Faculty Award and Educator of the Year Award from the Midwest Cooperative Education Association this year. 1969 Miriam Jacobson, Cambridge, Wis., opened a bed and breakfast called Country Comforts in May 1998 with her partner, Marian Korth. Tom Jensen, Appleton, Wis., is a physical education instructor (K-8) in the Appleton Area School District and coaches three sports. Jackie (Kniefel) Lind, Mabel. Minn., accepted a temporary assignment in Rochester as acting regional administra- tor for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. 1970 Marilee Mowry, Stillwater, Minn., com- pleted her master's degree in education leadership at Augsburg and currently teaches kindergarten at Mississippi Creative Arts School in the Saint Paul Public Schools district. 1971 Michael Good, Parsippany, N.J., was named exec- utive vice presi- dent of NRT Incorporated, the nation's largest residential real estate company. The Rev. Kent Grosser is senior pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church. Richard Hoffman, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. was promoted to professor of music at Coe College, where he has taught since 1976. 1972 Alana (Sunness) Grifﬁth, Minneapolis, was promoted in July to president of the Construction Speciﬁcations Institute. Susan Johnson is a nursing professor at the University of South Dakota and was recently appointed to a national commit- tee that will recommend policy on nurse education and practice. Wendy (Hoversten) Larson, Richﬁeld, Minn., works at Carlson Companies in the IT department doing Web services and database design. WINTER 1998-99 AUGSBURG NOW
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Title: Augsburg Now Winter 1998-99, Page 07
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: 6 0 DEVELOPMENT NEWS The Institutional Advancement team By Betsey Norgard Since her arrival a year ago, the challenge for Ida B. Simon, vice president for institutional advancement and community relations, has been to restruc~ ture the College’s development staff to meet fundraising and...
Show more6 0 DEVELOPMENT NEWS The Institutional Advancement team By Betsey Norgard Since her arrival a year ago, the challenge for Ida B. Simon, vice president for institutional advancement and community relations, has been to restruc~ ture the College’s development staff to meet fundraising and development needs of the College. Her division includes the Ofﬁces of Institutional Advancement, Alumni/Parent Relations and Annual Fund, and Public Relations and Communication. l. Principal gifts ofﬁcer Jennifer (Abeln) Kahlow ’75 came to Augsburg in November from the Girl Scout Council of Greater Minneapolis. Her responsibilities include major gifts and estate/planned giving. Kevin Johnston began in October as major gifts/athletic development coordinator, coming to Augsburg from the University of Washington. He works closely with the athletics staff to coordinate and support fundraising for athletic needs. Peter Thorson ’85, joined the Augsburg staff in 1997 and became director of corporate and foundation relations last June. 4 - u (Standing, L to R) Kevin Johnston, Betty Arnold, Sue Allard, John Knight, Jennifer Kahlow, Peter Thorson, and Annette Roth. (Seated, L to R) Donna McLean, lda Simon, Molly Doran, Nancy Carlson. Not pictured — Jeroy Carlson and Howard Olson. John Knight, the newest team member, began in January as assistant director of corporate and foundation relations. He also came to Augsburg from the Girl Scout Council of Greater Minneapolis. The advancement team also includes part-time senior development officers Howard Olson and Jeroy Carlson. Augsburg’s Annual Fund is directed by Donna McLean, whose reponsibility also includes leadership of the alumni and parent relations ofﬁce. Nancy Carlson ’94, assistant director of alumni/parent relations and Annual Fund, manages the class agent program, Weekend College alumni initiatives, the awards and recognition program, and speciﬁc class reunions. at your service! Annette Roth, assistant director of alumni/parent relations and Annual Fund, manages Homecoming and alumni events, young alumni programming and the Student Alumni Association. Providing support to advance- ment and alumni staff are Molly Doran in the alumni office, Betty Arnold in the vice president’s ofﬁce, and Sue Allard in advancement services. The marketing and communications support in the division is provided by the eight»person public relations and communication ofﬁce, headed by Barbara Nagle. The institutional advancement team welcomes your contact — call the Ofﬁce of Institutional Advancement at (612) 330-1613 or (800) 273-0617; the Ofﬁce of Alumni and Relations and Annual Fund at (612) 3304178 or (800) 260-6590; and the Ofﬁce of Public Relations and Communication at (612) 330—1180. Christensen Endowment seeks $1 million for endowed chair The Augsburg 2000 initiative targets $1 million to realize the dream of alumni, friends and family of Bernhard M. Christensen — an endowed chair in the religion department. As of December 31, cash gifts to the endowment total $391,452. Christensen was signiﬁcant in the life of Augsburg for over 40 years as student, teacher and president until his death in 1984. He led the College through crucial changes, including a change in direction and name from solely a “seminary” to a “college.” Shortly after his death, the Bernhard M. Christensen Endowed Fund was estab- lished to preserve his legacy. The primary goal is the establishment of an endowed professorship that embraces Christensen’s world view, valuing diversity in cultures, education and spirituality, and placing utmost importance on liberal arts educa- tion in a college of the church. The Christensen Endowment Committee is currently working with College ofﬁcials to deﬁne the criteria, interests and activi- ties of the endowed chair. “We’re very excited with the sense of momentum toward the $1 million goal,” said Paul Daniels ’79, committee chair and archivist/curator at Luther Seminary. “An endowed professorship will enrich the education offered at Augsburg, and preserve the legacy of Bernhard Christensen, one of its giants.” The Christensen Endowment, through its interest generated, also provides for an annual symposium on faith and spiri- tuality. The 1999 symposium, to be held October 11, is titled “Spirituality and Racial Diversity," with featured speaker Dr. James Forbes, the Harry Emerson Fosdick Adjunct Professor of Preaching at Union Theological Seminary, and senior minister at Riverside Church, New York. This topic, while critical in Augsburg’s mission, was also signiﬁcant in the life of Christensen. In 1946, he was appointed to the Minneapolis Council on Human Relations, and served for six years to dis— pel racial and religious discrimination. For information or to make a gift to the Christensen Endowment, contact the Ofﬁce of Institutional Advancement, 2211 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454 or call (612) 330-1613 or (800) 273-0617. The following people were inadvertently omitted from listings in the Annual Report of Donors mailed with the Fall 1998 Augsburg Now. We apologize for the omissions. Barbara Tjornhom '54 8t Richard Nelson l869 Society Clair ’46 Sr Gladys Boxrud '46 Strommen Augsburg Circle Laurie Fyksen Beise ’80 Founders’ Circle Mary Ann '90 St Lowell Domholdt President's Club David J. and Caryl Larson President’s Club Gloria B. Nelson ‘43 President’s Club Donald and Janice Warren President’s Club Gary K. Olson ’65 Builders' Club Jean Pfeifer Olson ’64 Builders’ Club David H. Quanbeck ’59 Maroon 6- Silver Club New AAL matching gift program benefits Augsburg Aid Association for Lutherans (AAL) has initiated a new gift—matching program to beneﬁt Lutheran elementary and sec- ondary schools, colleges and seminaries nationwide. Any annual gift of $25-$100 made by an AAL member to Augsburg or other par- ticipating Lutheran institutions will be matched dollar for dollar by AAL. “AAL has a long history of supporting Lutheran education nationwide," said Fred Ohlde, AAL senior vice president. “The member gift-matching program allows AAL members the opportunity to direct funds to the institution of their choice.” How can I double my gift to Augsburg? When making a gift to Augsburg, AAL members complete a gift—matching application and send it along with the gift to Augsburg. What gifts to Augsburg will be matched? One personal contribution per calendar year made directly to Augsburg in cash, up to $100 (minimum $25). What does not qualify for matching? Contributions already matched by other individuals or organizations. Example: If your employer already matches your gift to Augsburg, you need to make a sepa- rate gift to secure the AAL match. AAL, based in Appleton, Wis., is a fraternal beneﬁt society of 1.7 million Lutherans and their families who are joined together for insurance, education and volunteer opportunities. For further information and matching gift forms, call the Ofﬁce of Institutional Advancement at (612) 330-1613 or (800) 273-0617. Matching gift applications are also available from local AAL representatives. REACHING THE GOAL AUGSBURG 2000 Goal: $20 million by Dec. 2000 .10 11mm @«a/e a» ghee» @Wm My]; 52,000,000 $1,750,000 $1,500,000 $1,250.000 $1,000,000 $750,000 $500,000 $250,000 .\.-..1'1>.-,. 31 [this Endowment Fund Update Bernhard M. Christensen Endowment Fund Goal: $1 million—to endow a chair in the religion department V As ofDec. 31, 1998 ' ' $391,452 Mark your calendar for the 1999 Christensen Symposium October 11, 1999: “Spirituality and Racial Diversity" . ‘ Speaker: Dr. James Forbes, the Harry Emerson Fosdick Adjunct Professor of Preaching, Union Theological Seminary, and a senior minister, Riverside Church, New York Batalden Applied Ethics Fund Goal: $1 million As of Dec. 31, 1998 $314,613 1998 Augsburg Seminar in Applied Ethics “Meeting Human Needs: Private, Corporate and Public Responses” April 8-9, 1999 See story on page 4. ” to recognize the centrality of Christian faith in all aspects of life, and to put faith into action in all areas of life.” — Bernhard M. Christalsal AUGSBURG NOW MINNEAPOLIS, MN
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Title: Augsburg Now Winter 1998-99, Page 10
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Search Result: onor at a "Happy Birthday" concert, celebrating their Sophomore quarterback Paul Tetzloff looks for a receiver, as the Auggies beat Macalester, 28-7. The "unofficial" reunion of the Class of 1993 (Back row, L to R) Kim (Swanson) Metzlow ’93, Kristen (Youngquist) Theisen ’93, Mayken Schaefle ’94...
Show moreonor at a "Happy Birthday" concert, celebrating their Sophomore quarterback Paul Tetzloff looks for a receiver, as the Auggies beat Macalester, 28-7. The "unofficial" reunion of the Class of 1993 (Back row, L to R) Kim (Swanson) Metzlow ’93, Kristen (Youngquist) Theisen ’93, Mayken Schaefle ’94 and Dana Ryding '93. (Front row, L to R) Dean Syring and Liz Pushing ’93. The ribbon was officially cut to open the new physics labs and classrooms. (L to R) \ﬁce President Marie McNeff; g game against Macalester College. physics department chair, Jeffrey Johnson; and Katherine Leonidas, from :e last 25 years. he Homecoming Dinner, which honored the because now Augsburg enjoys a unique situation, a metropolitan location in an urban population, with cultural oppor- tunities and an educational and medical surrounding. Augsburg can be proud to be in this place. “Today we can take humble and grateful pride in the progress of this college, in terms of faculty, facilities, and ﬁnances. The new library and the organ depart- ment are evident examples. When I enrolled at Augsburg in 1934, the library was one room in the southeast corner of Old Main. When I returned here in 1963, there was a ‘new’ library. Now Augsburg has this newest, state-of-the-art facility, worthy of its academic program. Progress, indeed. BWBR Architects. “Dr. Gabrielsen taught organ at one time in a converted clapboard candy store that stood on one comer of what is now the athletic ﬁeld. Today, he presides at this splendid instrument, a symbol of progress. “We can also be grateful and proud for the products of this college. lt pleases me that Augsburg has a long list of distin- guished alumni We can be proud that there are those who stand tall for what Augsburg means and has meant down through the years. “Finally, I am happy to have healthy pride in the presence of the gospel at Augsburg Paul [makes] the point: ‘Far be it from me to glory save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.‘ Let that be our ultimate boast. Photos by Linda Cullen and Chalk-3 \Valbndge Oscar Anderson was the first of three Augsburg presidents to speak in chapel during Homecoming Week, followed by Charles Anderson and \Mlliam Framet WINTER 1998-99 AUGSBURG NOW
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Title: Augsburg Now Winter 1998-99, Page 08
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Search Result: CALENDAR 0 7 Eam'lnaro, d e uros an F fl In a sh 19-20 J lﬁﬁrghbalPeooePriu Forum [Z/ . / \ Striving for Peace: The Moral' ( ’ and Machinery of Modern Coliillid “71/ Augsburg College campus '/ The 1999 Peace Prize Forum will encourage dialogue around the contemporary and traditional modes of...
Show moreCALENDAR 0 7 Eam'lnaro, d e uros an F fl In a sh 19-20 J lﬁﬁrghbalPeooePriu Forum [Z/ . / \ Striving for Peace: The Moral' ( ’ and Machinery of Modern Coliillid “71/ Augsburg College campus '/ The 1999 Peace Prize Forum will encourage dialogue around the contemporary and traditional modes of warfare, as well as the new and traditional avenues of conﬂict resolution. (For information on the speakers and schedule, see page 1) April 8-9 ' 1 th Annual Augsburg Semmar on Applied Ethics Meeting Human Needs: Private, Corporate and Public Responses Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center Contact: Bruce Reichenbach, (612) 330-1094. (see story on page 4) April 8 Panel and dialogue 7 p.m.—Peter McLaughlin, Hennepin County Commissioner and Ron James, former business executive with US WEST and Ceridian Corp. Aprll 9 Convocation 10 a.m.—Mark Peterson, Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota. ril 28 #899 Sverdrup Visiting Scientist lecture 8 p.m.—Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center Noel W. Hinners, Ph.D., vice president of ﬂight systems at Lockheed Martin, will discuss NASA’s missions to Mars. Contact: Jeanine Gregoire, (612) 330- 1551. ‘l‘llaalra F b 5 yfﬂi m of Misan rape by Moliere Performances: Feb. 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 at 7 pm. Feb. 7, 14 at 2 pm. Tjomhom-Nelson Theatre, Foss Center Tickets: 56 for the general public, 34 for ACT C faculty, staff and stu- dents; Augsburg students free. First produced in 1666, The Misanthrape is a comical and scathing portrait of the morality and machinery of the upper-class society of Louis XIV's court. It " lives as one of the great comic masterpieces of French classical theatre. SANTHROPE ril_23 . _ mg night at Antigone Translated by Lewis Falantiere Performances: April 23, 24, 29, 30, May 1 at 7 pm. April 25, May 2 at 2 pm. Tjomhom-Nelson Theatre, Foss Center Tickets: 36 for the general public, $4 for ACT C Faculty, staff and students: Augsburg students free. This romantic and poignant reinterpretation of Sophodes' classic play about a young woman facing a morally corrupt world was written and produced during the Nazi Occupation. It raises powerful questions of human interaction in regard to collaboration, responsibility, resistance and personal integrity. Calendar of Maiar Events—Winter 1999 Music , Exhibits For more information on any of these events, call (312) 3303;335. For any of these exhibits, contact the Gallery Hotline at m. i i (612) 330-1524. February.14 ,tl-ji ‘i~ mg, .g: / G°SP°I PM” ‘ r ’ February 5-March 18 9 8t 10:30 a.m.— First Evangelical Lutheran Churchﬂ'aylors Falls, Minn. . ,, u February 22 Concerto and Aria Concert 8 p.m.—Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center February 28 Gospel Praise 9:30 8: 10:45 a.m.— Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Brooklyn Park, Minn. Songs for a New Century 4 p.m.—Sateren Auditorium, Music Hall This benefit recital for the Nick Lenz Memorial Vocal Scholarship features faculty members Lila Olson, soprano, and Sonja Thompson, piano. March 13 Faculty member Jill Dawe with the Civic Orchestra of Minneapolis 8 p.m.—Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center March 26-31 Concert Band Tour—San Francisco April 10 Augsburg Concert Band Home Concert 7 p.m.—Central Lutheran Church, Minneapolis April 'I 'I _ Augsburg Choir 9:45 8t 11:15 a.m.—Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Minneapolis Hymn Festival 7 p.m.—Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center ril I 5-1 8 C amber Orchestra 8- Riverside Singers tour— Stillwater, baCrasse, Madison and Rochester ril 18 Chamber Orchestra & Riverside Singers with President Frame addressing the congregation 8:15, 9:15, 10:15 8( 11:15 a.m.—1(ing of Kings Lutheran Church, Woodbury, Minn. ril 18 amber Orchestra 8- Riverside Singers Home Concert 4 p.m.—Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center April 25 , Passion for Life Concert Masterworks Chorale and Passion for Life Orchestra 7 p.m.——Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center 'I 29-M 2 AAﬁglsburg chili tour—Wisconsin M 2 Afgysburg Choir Home Concert 7 p.m.——Hoversten Chapel. Foss Center Emergence Featuring Terry Gockman, James Holmberg, Elaine Rutherford 9 a.m.—5:30 pm. or by appoint- ment—Alumni Gallery, Christensen Center February 5-Mareh 18 Quiet Water by Mike Paul 9 a.m.—5:30 pm. or by appoint- ment—Gage Family Art Gallery, Lindell Library Other February 18 Master 0 Arts in leadership information session 5:30 p.m.—Marshall Room, Christensen Center For information, call Terry Cook. (612) 330-1786. events M a r It y o u r c a l e n d a r s Details will [allow in later issues May 22 Commencement Concert 7 p.m.—Hoversten Chapel May 23 Commencement Ceremony 1:30 p.m.—Si Melby Hall (tickets required) Contact: Craig Maus, (612) 330-1019 or Nancy Carlson. (612) 330-1178 early Au ust 2-6 Secgnd Annual Youth 8. Family Ministry Conference Augsburg College Contact: Youth 8: Family Institute, (612) 330-1624 or afyi@augsburg.edu October 11 1999 Christensen Symposium Spirituality and Racial Diversity Speaker: Dr. James Forbes, the Harry Emerson Fosdick Adjunct Professor of Preaching, Union Theological Seminary. and senior minister, Riverside Church. New York For many events there is no charge. Costs are listed when known at the time of publication. Take a look at Augsburg’s Web Calendar www.cugsburg.edu/cal WINTER 1998-99 AUGSBURG NOW
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Title: Augsburg Now Winter 1998-99, Page 15
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: 14 I973 Susan (Hendrickson) Johnson, Eau Claire, Wis., was promoted to associate dean for nursing and educational admin- istration at the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire. She also received the Agency Achievement Award from the Midwest Alliance in Nursing. 1974 Alan Bachman, Apple Valley, Minn...
Show more14 I973 Susan (Hendrickson) Johnson, Eau Claire, Wis., was promoted to associate dean for nursing and educational admin- istration at the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire. She also received the Agency Achievement Award from the Midwest Alliance in Nursing. 1974 Alan Bachman, Apple Valley, Minn., is the director of development at Prince of Peace Church. 1976 Ted Grindal, Eden Prarie, Minn., was honored by inclusion in “The Best Lawyers in America” journal and was recognized by the Star Tribune as one of the top eight lobbyists in Minnesota. He is a partner at Lockridge, Grindal, Nauen 8t Holstein and an Augsburg regent. 1 9 7 7 Joel Gisselquist, Minnetonka, Minn., was appointed a vice president of Merrill Lynch in March. Kevin Groebner, Bloomington, Minn., is the new assistant principal at Bloomington Jefferson School. 1973 Bonnie Johnson was appointed principal at McKinley Elementary School in Ham Lake, Minn., in July. I979 Sheri Tamte, Buffalo, Minn., was selected to assess teacher performance through— out the country for National Board Certiﬁcation offered by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. She is an early adolescent/young adult art teacher at Buffalo High School. I 9 8 I Galen Bruer, Medina, Minn., opened his own law oﬂice, representing and advising small— and medium«sized businesses. Christine Halvorson, Iaffrey, N.H., is an Internet editor for “The Old Farmer’s Almanac” Web site and is also a freelance writer for Yankee Publishing. I 9 8 2 Douglas Adams, Fayetteville, Arlt, is an assistant professor of sociology/criminol- ogy at the University of Arkansas. Caryl (Zachary) Welch, Clarksville, Tenn., received her master of science degree in healthcare administration from Trinity University (Texas) in May. 1983 Paul Whitten, Evans, 63., was appointed department chief of medical rehabilita- tion at the Augusta VA Medical Center. 1984 Karen Altrnann, Hamilton, Ohio, mar- ried Fred Staley in July. She is the execu- 0 ALUM NOTES tive director at the Hamilton West Branch YMCA, and he is employed at Ford Electronics and Refrigeration. Greg Goddard, Hopkins, Minn., married Sally Gannon in June. They both teach in the St. Louis Park school system. 'I 9 8 7 “ (7‘ ) Schulz, Scottsdale, Ariz., is the senior vice president of ﬁnance at Pivotal Group, a real estate investment ﬁrm. She and her husband, Dean, have three boys under the age of three. 'I 9 8 8 Darcey Engen, Minneapolis, is an assis- tant professor at Augsburg College. She has two children. Chris Hallin, Clemson, SC, is a resident director at Clemson University where he is working on his master’s degree in human resource development. 1989 Mark Lirnburg, St. Paul, had two of his piano arrangements published by Abingdon Press. 1990 Vicki (Janssen) McDougall, North Branch, Minn., earned her M.Ed. from the University of Minnesota. Martha Raupy, Sydney, Australia, is a client representative at Recognition Public Relations after spending a year and a half working in Tokyo at Cosmo Public Relations. Michael Soﬁo, Minneapolis, married Laura Fouke in June. He is an account manager for Matthew Bender Co., and she is an account coordinator for Clinque Inc. ‘I 9 9 1 Betty Christianson, St. Paul, married Andrew Miles in September. She has been accepted into the MFA program for creative writing at Sarah Lawrence College. Thomas Feely, Sparta, N.J., is an invest- ment representative at Edward D. Jones Company and will be opening his own branch ofﬁce. Jeﬂ Ronneberg, Anoka, Minn., was pro- moted to principal at Woodcrest Elementary School. 1992 Gretchen Bachman, Spring Valley, Minn., is a program coordinator at Good Earth Village. Tina (Kubes) Peterson, Willmar, Minn., married Lance Peterson (brother of Tiffany Peterson ’95) in June 1997. Brenda Torgersen, Dunlap, Ill., married Mark Ulrich in September 1997. She graduated from Luther Seminary in 1996 with an M.Div. degree and is an associate pastor at Salem Lutheran Church. Judy (Anderson) Schaubach “17): bigger! tbalIz-ngt I’ve had tofaa is putting two sumssful trad)" organizations together into a new organization. state levels. Alumni Honors Judy Schaubach won the M615. Women’s Creative Leadership Award and led the merger of two state education organizations Name: Judy (Anderson) Schaubach, B.A., education ('68). Lives in Red Wing, Minn. Occupation: Teacher and co-president of Education Minnesota Family: Married to Jerry Schaubach ('69). Daughters: Jennifer (28) and Iodi (25). Grandsons: Tyler (6) and Aaron Honors / Awards: MEA Women's Creative Leadership Award Favorite Augsburg memory: The concert band tour when we sang as well as played one of the pieces. What I appreciated most about Augsburg: The Friendships with students and faculty; it always felt supportive, like a family. I lmed the most about my professional life from: My leadership experiences within MEA at both the local and The accomplishment I'm most proud of is: The merging of the two state professional organizations —- the hIlEA and WT — to form Education Minnesota. I'm looking fier to: The next three years as co—president. as the members of Education Minnesota shape and deﬁne the new organization. To nominate a graduate of achieveth for Alumni Honors, contact the Augsburg Alumni Ofﬁce at 2211 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454. Tel. (612) 330-1178 or (800) 260-6590. ‘I 9 9 3 Jennifer Rovick married Matt Idema in July 1997. She, her husband and their son, Jacob Tobias (7 mo.), live in a house they built in Plymouth, Minn. Thomas Larson married Melissa Frederick in August. Dawn Wager-mar, St. Paul, married Scott Meier in August. She is a marketing coordinator at Cummings, Keegan and Co. P.L.L.P., and he is branch manager at American General Finance. I994 CJ. Beaurline, Coon Rapids, Minn., married Christin Deretich in August. CI. is a sales representative at Reptron Incorporated, and Christin completed her master of education degree this year at the University of Minnesota. Michelle Eaker, United Arab Emirates, is a faculty member at Zayed University in Dubai. Nicole Gregor, Bloomington, Minn., married Greg Zweber in June. She is employed by the Minnesota Masonic Home, and he works at American General Finance. Greg Johnson, Chandler, Ariz., is a retirement specialist with the Vanguard Group. Michelle (Strauss) Olmsted, San Diego, Calif, is attending graduate school for a master’s degree in library and informa- tion science. Lisa Spaeth, Chicago, 11]., married Todd Stalter in July. She is employed at Deloitte and Touche Consulting, and he is employed at Andersen Consulting. 1995 Margaret Benson, Albuquerque, NM., is a graduate student in applied mathemat- ics at the University of New Mexico. Leah Johnson, New Hope, Minn., mar- ried Todd Weisjahn in June. She works for the Bloomington School District and coaches girls’ track and ﬁeld at Hopkins High School. He teaches social studies at Armstrong High School as well as coach- es hockey and baseball. A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS The Distinguished Alumni Award and the Alumni Honors have compiled an impressive roster of alumni. yet there are still many who exemplify these recognition programs.Take a few moments to think about your alumni friends who might appropriately be considered for alumni recognition. _J Drsr'rNtuIrsrujr) ALUMNI AWARD Nominate a graduate who has, through years of prepa- ration. experience, dedication. exemplary character and service, made signiﬁcant achievement: in his/her voca- tion as well as outstanding contributions to church and community. J ALUMNI HONORS Nominate a graduate who has adrieved distinction in her/his profession and/or personal endeavors. and in doing so exempliﬁes die mission of the College, “Eduction for Service." Name (including nuiden) Addrw Cl:st Mail to: Alumni Relations. Augsburg College. 22] l Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454 or call (800) 260-6590 or (6I2) 330-l I78. AUGSBURG NOW MINNEAPOLIS, MN
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Title: Augsburg Now Winter 1998-99, Page 06
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: FACULTY PERSPECTIVES Teaching outside of your culture — a sabbatical on the Masai plain By Bruce Reichenbach The rain came in torrents, ﬂooding the streets with knee-high rivers of red, muddy water that hid potholes big enough to swallow the proverbial Volkswagen. I arrived in Kenya in the middle...
Show moreFACULTY PERSPECTIVES Teaching outside of your culture — a sabbatical on the Masai plain By Bruce Reichenbach The rain came in torrents, ﬂooding the streets with knee-high rivers of red, muddy water that hid potholes big enough to swallow the proverbial Volkswagen. I arrived in Kenya in the middle of El Nino, a capricious phenom- enon half a world away that prolonged East Africa’s December monsoons into February, destroying roads, bridges, crops and urban infrastructure. It also made hazardous the daily walk to catch the bus to the university, for without sidewalks — or at least places without mud — I had to brave the streets con- gested by vans rushing to beat their com— the size of Augsburg. After a twenty-year absence, I had a sense of coming home. Daystar lies 30 miles outside Nairobi, Kenya, on the expansive, hot Masai plain, where until recently herds of zebra, giraffe and gazelle roamed freely and lions stalked their prey. Though a small herd of Thompson gazelle grazed near the campus, I caught only a few sightings of giraffe — and no lions interrupted our bikes. The hour bus trip from and to Nairobi was rarely uneventful: near head-on collisions with careening trucks, the two lane highway daily clogged with overloaded trucks broken down on the long grade to the city, vehicles over- turned in the ditch, and thieves shot petitors to the d d ' th nextbusstop. “A CLASS or 125 STUDENTS fr“ 1“ t: f Takingahalf WOULD CHALLENGE MY “109‘”; 1" yearofmy SOCRATIc METHOD OF ONE- Freuv‘iiaﬁes- sabbatical, I ON-ONE DIALOGU E." alYer Y had returned preceded the. to Africa wi‘h -—PROFESS°R BRUCE REICHENBACH Journey, 3 qmgt my wife and thanks ended it, daughter to teach as a volunteer at an 501?“? Daystar University, a ﬂedgling institution 32)::otgﬁ day 1‘ hit a CAMPUS NEWS 0 5 Not until a month before I left was it clear that I would teach New Testament Introduction and Theology Although the ﬁnal month in the U.S. was preparation panic, the real concern was class size. A class of 125 students would challenge my Socratic method of one- on-one dialogue. Added to this were complications like a room where the stu— dents in the back seemed almost in Uganda; the African voice, soft and accented; and 35 small groups that huddled in such tight circles I could not eavesdrop on them. Many students struggled to adjust to an instructor who posed seemingly intractable theological problems, presented different sides, refused to tell them which position was correct or what to think, forced them to draw their own conclusions and got them to stand before the class to present, discuss and defend their own position. Yet the theological content provided the occasion to teach the students to think critically in an educational culture that only empowers the instructor. When one student bravely critiqued an article of mine in his term paper, I knew that that A A r The buildings of Daystar University are framed by the vastness of the Masai plain in Kenya. student had been freed to challenge and think for himself. I was honored by the senior class to pre- sent the main talk at the senior banquet and by the faculty to conduct a critical thinking workshop to improve teaching. Sharing an ofﬁce with a Somali who taught peace studies, a Kenyan specializ- ing in Islamic studies, and a Kenyan the- ologian produced rewarding conversa- tions on numerous topics. Teaching in different but rich cultures is just one way Augsburg’s sabbatical program allows faculty to stretch in new directions. Bruce Reichenbach is professor of philosophy. New initiative in teaching and learning: the Richard R. Green Institute By Susie Gilhoi Augsburg College, in partnership with the Saint Paul and Minneapolis public school districts, has launched a new initia- tive to improve educa- tional outcomes for America’s students. RICHARD R. GREEN ms FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING In Partnership mu. Hinnupolis ma sum Paul Public semi. ma A..ng College The three partners have formed the Richard R. Green Institute for Teaching and Learning, named after Augsburg alumnus Richard R. Green, former Minneapolis schools superintendent and educational reformer. The institute aims to help students, especially those in urban areas, reach their full potential through research and systemic changes in K-12 education practices as well as in higher education teacher training programs. “The goal of schools is to teach every child to the best of his or her ability,” said Bill Larson, interim superintendent of Saint Paul Public Schools. “While it‘s a simple concept, it can become very dif- ﬁcult for teachers unfamiliar with urban life to view students’ urban experiences as a teaching tool rather than a bin- drance to teaching. The Richard R. Green Institute can change that.” One of the institute’s goals is to increase the number and quality of teachers and teaching assistants prepared for urban classrooms, especially in the face of a national teacher shortage. The institute has already launched several projects to meet that goal: helping educational assistants pursue teaching degrees, developing curriculum and training to enhance skills of educational assistants and working with the two districts to improve teacher preparation programs. Urban education presents special challenges, said Betton Webb, executive director of the institute. These challenges include the wide diversity of students, poverty, family and drug issues, and high mobility. “Many young people, based on the urban chal— lenges, are coming to school under-prepared,” said Webb. To address those chal— lenges and to improve educational outcomes, the institute is creating partnerships with educa— tion stakeholders. “Everybody is a customer of the K—12 system, and every customer has different needs,” said Webb. “It’s our work to convene them and to work to meet those needs.” “The tendency has been to blame," added Kristi Birch, program coordinator. “Now we envision diﬁerent communities taking responsibility and creating opportunities." Those taking responsibility include the institute’s board of directors, represent— ing business, government, community and educational institutions. “Businesses haven’t been very clear other than to say ‘we want more than we’re getting — how are we going to get it?” said board member Duane Benson. “As director of Minnesota Business Partnership I hope to be part of this to improve education,” he said. “The system cannot change itself. We will be an exter- nal pressure, an extemal nudge to change.” One of the ways to effect that change is to research, document and disseminate the best practices in education, said Webb. The institute also aims to deﬁne the qualities and skills required of suc— cessful urban teachers and to improve technology use for students and teachers. Staffing for the Richard R. Green Institute is provided by the Minneapolis and Saint Paul public school districts, with space and other costs contributed by Augsburg College. Funding has come from the McKnight Foundation, the Honeywell Foundation, the Riverway Foundation, the State of Minnesota and others. Teachers learn how to involve the community By Susie Gilhoi Ioe Erickson’s graduate course, Asset Building for K-12 Teachers, is an example of the Richard R. Green Institute at work. “Basically, it’s a practical application of the concept, ‘it takes a whole village to model, examine current and possible practices of schools and teachers, and discuss how teachers can lead the asset- building initiative in their schools and communities. Erickson sees the asset-building model gaining widespread acceptance across the raise a child,” “ j . U.S., with more saidErickson' TEACHERS SHOULDN T T‘E'HNK ﬂ-jandooorga_ “Teachers T H E Y H A V E TO DO IT A LL nizations v . Shouldn’l ~JOE Emcxson. EDUCATION DEPARTMENT ahead), usmgn' think they The project’s have to do it all.” Erickson designed the course, the ﬁrst step in a multi-phase project, based on the Search Institute’s Asset Building Model of Youth Development. The model identiﬁes 40 assets as “key factors that enhance the health and well being of young people,” and considers all members of the community responsible for building assets in youth. Participants in the course examine the theories and philosophy of the asset next step is to reﬁne the course and resources, to create ongoing support for teachers and schools using the asset building model, and to identify pilot schools where these principles can be applied. The course was taught in fall 1998 and will be offered again in 1999. The Minnesota Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (MASCD), the Riverway Foundation and Augsburg College provided additional funds to develop the course. Sar Trondelag College visits Augsburg Twelve administrators and faculty members from Sar Trondelag College in Trondheim, Nomay, one of Augsburg's lntemational Partners, spent a week at Augsburg in October to learn about the College, meet administrators and faculty and visit with their students studying at Augsburg. They are pictured here with Vice President Marie McNeff (far left), President Frame (middle, back row) and Nadia Christensen, senior program development ofﬁcer (far right). WINTER 1998-99 AUGSBURG NOW
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Title: Augsburg Now Winter 1998-99, Page 13
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: it" .‘ \\ A! U/i/i/W / \-:’E W 5 Three new alumni board members Three Augsburg alumni from the Twin Cities area begin their ﬁrst terms on the Augsburg Alumni Association’s Board of Directors this year. Brent Crego ’84 is the vice president of business devel- opment at SAC Technologies. He...
Show moreit" .‘ \\ A! U/i/i/W / \-:’E W 5 Three new alumni board members Three Augsburg alumni from the Twin Cities area begin their ﬁrst terms on the Augsburg Alumni Association’s Board of Directors this year. Brent Crego ’84 is the vice president of business devel- opment at SAC Technologies. He volunteers as a Minnesota high school panel judge for DECA, a student business and service club. Crego says he looks forward to giving back to Augsburg because the College pre— pared him to be successful in work and family by pro- viding an environment that supported both higher edu- cation and personal growth. Mert Johnson ’59 is an executive vice president at Diversiﬁed Products. He is an active volunteer on the Bloomington School Board, serves on the Youth Service Commission and coaches. He was awarded the Minnesota School Board of the Year Award and was honored as a Distinguished Alumnus in 1987. Johnson says he appreciates the opportunities he had at Augsburg to get to know professors and students. He lives in Bloomington, Minn. Betty Williams ’83 is manager of corporate and conven- tion sales at the Minneapolis North Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau, and has received numerous awards and honors in marketing and sales. Williams has also contributed her time to mentoring young high school students in a girls’ club. She remembers Augsburg as a place with great academic challenges and faculty. She and her daughter live in Minneapolis. By Susie Gilhoi Andre Lewis ’73, director of community and local government affairs and execu- tive director of the Honeywell Foundation, has a simple mission in life. at My life belongs to the community and it's my privilege to do whatever I can for it for as long as I can,’" said Lewis, quot- ing Oscar Wilde. In his work with Honeywell and as a teacher, assistant principal and principal with the Minneapolis Public Schools dis- trict for 20 years, Lewis continually ﬁnds his mission rewarding. “In school you see rewarding things every day — kids grow up, succeed in the classroom, succeed in the athletic ﬁeld. Here it’s a different kind of success: you get to watch programs develop and ini— tiatives put forward in different focus areas such as child care, education, the environment or housing.” He is especially pleased with Honeywell's housing programs, including a $13 mil— lion development project in conjunction with the City of Minneapolis and Project for Pride in Living (PPL). “That’s been a real pleasure and a delight for me, to see the corporation put its money on the table and be a part of the solution, working with the neighbor- hood organizations and the city to make the neighborhood a better place." Lewis also ﬁnds great satisfaction in Honeywell‘s commitment to education through its volunteer and contributions programs. Augsburg’s American Indian support program. the Lindell Family Library, the Paideia program and the Richard R. Green Institute are among those who have beneﬁted. “Unless we have a diverse, large, talented employee pool to draw from, we won’t be able to compete as a global corpora- tion," he said. “The Richard Green Institute is one way to ensure that acade— mic excellence is there, that there's a IAndré“ Lewis: “can; mitted to the community Brent Crego '84 Mert Johnson ’59 Betty VWlliams ’83 André Lewis ’73 good supply of teachers with the right kinds of skills and abilities in the classroom, a diverse group of teachers who can reach kids so we don’t lose any students.” Lewis, a social studies and education major, credits Augsburg in shaping his career. In return, he helps shape Augsburg as a member of the board’s government and community relations committee. “Augsburg prepared me for a number of life's challenges. I can't say enough about Augsburg's commitment to the commu- nity it serves in the Twin Cities, and to the minority community in particular." He will soon face another career choice: whether to return to the Minneapolis school district at the end of his ﬁve-year mobility leave or to stay on at Honeywell. Whichever the choice. he’s ready for the challenge. “I’m at the point where I really believe there are other major hurdles to be taken care of, to be jumped over and tadded, and I’m always looking for that next big hurdle.” Hats off to two theatre alums By Susie Gilhoi Augsburg theatre grads pop up in the most unusual places, said Deb Pearson ’83, production associate with the Children’s Theatre Company (CT C) in Minneapolis. She should know. She and Emily Lanik Parr ’93 wound up in Tokyo with CTC’s production of “The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins” last July. Pearson was chaperone to 14 youth performers, ages 8—17, their parents and siblings for the 10»day tour. Parr was company man- ager, responsible for the adult actors as well as the youth. “The majority of us, including myself, had never traveled internationally before,” said Pearson. Yet she and Parr were responsible for everyone’s tickets, passports, luggage and schedule, with Pearson also handling spending money, in yen. for her charges. “It was sort of the blind leading the blind,” said Parr, “just sort of hoping we got to the right place at the right time. It was an adventure.” Despite having mastered just a few Japanese phrases and cultural mores, the two alums managed to negotiate Tokyo and the surrounding areas with their groups in tow. “It was such a whirlwind,” said Pearson of their schedule. They visited Buddhist and Shinto shrines, watched Kabuki the— ater, went bowling and tried indoor ski— ing in addition to their rehearsals and performances. Trying to ﬁnd their way, to keep everyone together on busy streets and getting on and off subways without losing anyone was a challenge. The Japanese were “incredibly helpful and hospitable” they said, making things easi- er. Food was a special challenge. Plastic food displays or menus with photos were helpful (as were trips to Wendy’s and McDonald’s), but even so, there were surprises. “You never really knew what you were getting. You’d order what looked like a delicious chocolate-ﬁlled bismark, but instead it was ﬁlled with tuna,” Pearson said. Besides the performances themselves, which were very well received by the Japanese, the highlight of the trip was experiencing a new culture with the young performers. “It was great to hear comments like ‘I'm falling in love with Japan,’ ‘This is really good this is seaweed?’ or watch kids take an elevator with a Buddhist monk and then ask ‘What is Buddhism?m said Pearson. Though exciting, the trip was exhausting for the two chaperones. “We worked our tails off,” said Parr, “but it was really a labor of love. The kids were a wonderful group of young actors under the most trying circumstances they were ambassadors not just for the theatre, but for the country.” AUGSBURG NOW MINNEAPOLIS, MN I
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