14 ALUMNEWS college, Daniel, 22, and Paul, 18. Daryl Kosloske has accepted a new position as director of Behavioral Health Senices (mental health/chemical dependency) for Aetna Life and Casu- alty. After graduating from Augsburg, he eamed his MSW. degree from the University of Denver in 1968. He... Show more14 ALUMNEWS college, Daniel, 22, and Paul, 18. Daryl Kosloske has accepted a new position as director of Behavioral Health Senices (mental health/chemical dependency) for Aetna Life and Casu- alty. After graduating from Augsburg, he eamed his MSW. degree from the University of Denver in 1968. He lives in Marlborough, Conn. 1967 Anita Aamot has joined the teaching stafi‘at Cokato (Minn.) Middle School as a part-time music teacher. She and her husband, John, have four children. Her daughter, Tirza, presently reigns as Miss Cokato. Becky Huseby is a new librarian in the New London~Spicer school district. She pre\iously was the library assistant at Prairie \Voods. She lives near Pennock. Minn. Kay (Nelsen) Jenness reports she and her husband, Da\id, \\ill be mming from Middle-bury, Vt, to New Mexico in June of 1991. She “ill be seeking employment in the human services field. Stuart Utgaard was featured in a Sept. 16 article in the Minneapolis Star Tribune. The article by Dick Youngblood told the story of Utgaard and his mergers and acquisitions business, Enterprise Investments, Inc, 1970 Nancy Ann (Pullis) Nutting of Richfield, Minn., was awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics at the elementary level and was imith to the White House for a week of ceremonies and special events. The Presidential Award carries “ith it a $7,500 National Science Foundation grant her school, Anderson Contemporary School in Minneapolis. 1971 Paul Chindvall is teaching seventh, eighth and high school art and ceram< ics in Bellingham, Minn. He also teaches elementary, junior high and senior high art classes at Ortonville. He is on the local board for United Appeal. He and his wife, Marilyn, have three children. Charles K. Larsen has joined the faculty at St. OlafCollege in Northfield, Minn., as an assistant football coach. Alan Bachma David C. Siedlar is a graduate intern teaching third grade at the Edward Devotion School in Brookline, Ma. The Devotion school was attended by the late President John F. Kennedy. 1973 Sheldon Anderson is teaching Eastern European history and diplomatic history at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. He resides in Oxford. Karen (Leviscn) Zcmis was recently promoted to assistant manager of the special hematology section at the Joint Venture Laboratory, Marshfield Clinic. She and her husband, Robert, have two children, Nicole, 10, and Jeremy, 8. They reside in Marshfield, Wis. 1974 Alan Bachman of Minneapolis has been elected to the Board of Directors of Florists’ Transworld Delivery (FTD) Association. He will represent FI'D florists in Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, VViscom sin, and parts of Michigan, Nebraska and Wyoming. The Faribault (Minn) Daily News recently ran a feature article on Donn Cathy Odland Johnson and Life Unlimited, a young people’s choir that performs in churches throughout the area. John- son organized the group and is its director. Erling Smedvig has been promoted to vice-president of Brook Furniture Rental, Elk Grove Village, Ill. He will also continue as general manager for the firm. 1975 Connie (Garry) Adams is an adminis- trative assistant at the Cub Foods corporate office in Stillwater, Minn. She and her husband, W. Michael, dmcipxgsigwtr yr: u m; m a, ‘ Medical 1" Steven Wehrmbcrg was rcccnrl have three children. Linda (Haven) Berg and her hus- band, Jorgcn, now live in Oslo, Norway. They have three children. 1976 Steven Bloom was recently appointed ' to the Minnesota Board of Social :. " Work. He and his wife, Mary (Fasmer) .7‘. Bloom (’77) reside in St. Paul. _,j'- , Dr. Carl R. Cramer completed his 1', - doctoral degree in education at Kansas " 1 State University in May. He is assistant; ; _ . professor and director of the sports medicine/atheletic training program at Barry University in Miami, Fla. James E. Erlandson was installed as associate pastor of Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church in St. Paul in July. He and his wife, Kim, and their two children live in Anoka. Jane Stritcsky is a new part-time teacher in Hutchinson Middle School. She teaches one section of seventh grade general music and directs the junior high chorus. She and her husband, Lee, have two children, Sarah, 9, and Benjamin, 4. They reside in Hutchinson, Minn. :50! i‘L‘J-im 'r 7512.7 M- 1977 Tim Haas has accepted the position of Kingland Capital investment represen— tative for the Waseca, Minn, oflice. ,. 1978 Walter James Bradley was recon promoted to vice president/manage-"I-., ~_u. r' ment supervisor at Campbell-Mithun— ’ Esty, a Minneapolis advertising agency where he’s worked for nine years. He and his wife Susan (Johnson) Wehrcnbcrg (’78) have three chil- dren and live in Apple Valley. C Births Peter I. Shaver (‘77) and his wife, Cynthia J. (Schenk) Shaver (’79) are proud to announce the birth of their son, Stephen, on Sept. 2. He joins sister Nicole, 8, and brother Patrick, 4. Rev. JoAnne Moeller (’80) and her husband, Bill Andersen, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Sara Anne, on June 12, Sara joins sister Emerlee. JoAnne serves as pastor of Our Redeemer‘s Lutheran Church, Edgeley, ND. Becky (Anderson) Hinwood (’81) and her husband, Andrew, announce the birth of the first child, Griffin Andrew, on Aug. 6. They reside in Inver Grove Heights. Cheryl (Westbcrg) Barsncss (’72) and her husband, David, announce the birth of their son, Andrew Olaf, on April 8. They reside in Detroit Lakes, Minn. Nancy A. (Swanson) Roen (’72) of Minneapolis, and her husband, Rich- ard, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Sarah Lauren, on July 8. Mark Bogcn (’75) of Pittsburgh, Pa., and his wife, Marcy, welcomed the birth oftheir first child, Erik James, on Dec. 31, 1989. Mark is a pastor at North Zion Lutheran Church in Pittsburgh. Carole Lynne (Watson) Topp (’76) and her husband, Gary, announce the birth of their third child, Joseph William, on June 21. Joseph joins brother Matthew, 10, and sister Sarah, 9. Carole teaches art for grades 1-6 at St. John Vianney school in south St. Paul. They reside in south St. Paul. Sally Ellen (Stang) Hanson (’79) and her husband, Steven, announce the birth of their daughter, Lindsay Elizabeth, on Oct. 28, 1989. Eliza- beth joins brothers Luke, 5, and Andrew, 3. Michael (’79) and Emilie (Nystucn) Kennedy (’79) are the parents of Kelsey, born on Nov. 1. She joins brothers Barrett, 4, and Phillip, 2, at the Kennedy home in Eagan, Minn. James Rongstad (’80) and his wife, Theresa, are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Matthew James, on June 30. Matthew joins sister Alexia, 3. They reside in Woodbury, Minn. Suzanne (Sienkiewicz) Peterson (’81), Burnsville, and her husband, Brian, welcome the birth of their son, Brandon David, on April 6. Brandon is joined by his two—year-old sister, Brittany Marie. Suzanne teaches in Apple Valley at Southview Elementary. Janine (Nielsen) Ingersoll (’83) and her husband, Richard, announce the birth of their son, Jared Douglas, on July 3. He joins sister, Hanna, 2. They reside in Buffalo, Minn. Jon N. Lillejord (’81) and his wife, Connie, report the birth of their second child, Andrew, in May. They live in Jamestown, ND. Carol (Krassin) Nisscn (’78) and her husband, Dean, are the proud parents of David, born in April. He joins three brothers, Andy, Joshua and Lucas. The family lives in Hutchinson, Minn. John Oclflte (’83) and his wife, Diana (Boc) Oelflte (’82) announce the birth of their daughter, Allison, on May 17. Allison joins brother Eric, 3. John is head football coach for Cooper High School and also teaches health and physical education and coaches baseball. They reside in New Hope. Steve (’83) and Tracy (Tollefson) Snipstmd (’85) announce the birth of their daughter, Jenny Grace, on May 14. Steve serves as a pastor of Faith Free Lutheran Church in Kalispcll, Mont. Lisa Hobbs Manwarrcn (’86) and l V ' her husband, Tony Manwarren (’85.); f. ‘ . announce the birth of their son, ‘ _ Nicholas William, on June 8. Lisa planning to attend Augsburg Weeken i» ’ College to pursue an elementary education degree. Kristin M. (Settegren) j (’86) and her husband, Steven, announce the birth of their son, ' Joseph Dale, on April 9. They reside in Richfield. - Osmonson (’84) are the new parents of Taylor Jay. Kathi married Kevin ' ‘ 1989 and moved back to Minnesota , fi'om Crested Butte, 001., where she ‘. managed a video production compan freelance magazine photography. Th family lives at Clear Lake, Minn. ‘ David L. Nelson (’80) and his wife, ' Jean, are the proud parents of Sarah,, 1: ’ born on July 5. She joins sister La : 4. They live at Bayport, Minn. Juliana Helen Zollner was born on July 6 to Robyn (Arnold) Zollner (’80) and her husband, Gary, of ~ - - Mounds View, Minn. ' A'UGSBURG bOLLE'GB'NOW‘ Show less
Christensen Symposium series Speaker calls for integration of religion and science By Shirley Westman Satgren Editor Christian colleges should assume leadership to integrate religion with what we have learned from science, said Dr. Gerald O. Bamey, director of the Institute for 21$t Century... Show moreChristensen Symposium series Speaker calls for integration of religion and science By Shirley Westman Satgren Editor Christian colleges should assume leadership to integrate religion with what we have learned from science, said Dr. Gerald O. Bamey, director of the Institute for 21$t Century Studies and internationally known physicist and fiituiist, at a Nov. 2 convocation here. The convocation was part of a two—day Symposium on Christian Life and Faith, the first of a series of lectures and seminars established this year by the Christensen Endowment. In his address, “The role of Church Related Colleges in the let Century,” Dr. Barney proposed that Christian colleges such as Augsburg establish a course that would teach the “story” of the earth fi'om creation through the evolution of human culture. Many people in the church are frightened of rethinking of the old stories, he said. The colleges, however, can be more free to pursue honest and fearless thinking and to forge a new story for ourselves. A typical class assignment, he suggested, might be rewriting the book of Genesis so the story of cre- ation incorporates what we have learned from science. Dr. Barney lamented that Christianity today has forgotten meditation as a t' ‘ means of listening to God. We must strive to get back in tune with our creator, he said. We must also get back “Fii‘n‘iiiia with Earth and stop the assault on our planet that too often masquer- ades as “progress”. The life-support systems of our planet are under threat, he said, and there is no outcry from the Church. “What we are doing is not what God intended us to do,” he said. It is not enough to feed the hungry, he said. We must also slow the rate of population growth and halt the loss of _arable land. The Christensen symposium series was established this year in memory of Bernhard Christensen, fifth president of Augsburg, to provide a public forum on issues of faith and life. Dr. Barney was also the keynote speaker the previous evening at a public address on Dr. Gerald 0. Barney, internationally known physicist and futurist, was the featured speaker at the first Symposium on Christian Life and Faith held on campus. The two—day event “The Challenge of the let Century.” Four workshop presentations led by authorities in fields of science, theol- ogy, politics and personal faith con- cluded the two»day symposium. McNevin) Community Research Associates and director of special projects for the Minnesota State Planning Agency; Mary Schramm, manager of St. Martin’s Table and member ofthe Community ofSt. Martin; Dr. Mark The life-support systems of our planet are under threat and there is no outcry from the Church. The presenters included Dr. Carlton Freudenberger, a specialist in interna- tional agricultural development; Congressman Martin Sabo, chair of the Democratic Study Group, a research and policy organization; Richard I. Dethmers, president of Engebretson, Augsburg physics professor who is an active researcher with support from NASA and the National Science Foundation; Dr. Emin Mickelberg, professor of biology; and Dr. Stuart Anderson, professor of physics. Global Education offers Hawaii Thousands of tourists vacation in Hawaii each year, but few see beyond the image of the islands that is presented by the tourism industry. The “Other Side of Paradise” is a new travel seminar offered on Feb. 17—28 by the Center lbr Global Education that will look at the impact of international tourism, intense militarism and environ- mental stress on the peoples and cultures of the 50th state. Botanist Tim Tunison of Volcanoes National Park bu called Hawaii “our Brazil.” He explains, “How can we as a country ask Brazil to stop the devastation of the rain forest in the Amazon basin if we can‘t even control what's lefi on a small island?" The new travel seminar will examine competition for land in Hawaii among NOVEMBER 1929 . . «'.\.,e. the tourism economy, the military presence and the local population — a rivalry with serious consequences for the ecosystem and the culture of Native Hawaiians. “Hawaii is one of the most densely militarized states in the nation," accord- ing to Roy Takumi, community activist on Oahu. “Approximately seven percent ofHawaii‘s land is controlled by the military The bases have meant the confiscation of large tracts ofland from the native peoples.“ The itinerary for “The Other Side of Paradise" includes Oahu ( the Wai‘anae Coast and Honolulu) and the Big Island (Hawaii), \isits to projects sustaining traditional methods of fishing and farming. and discussions ot'sovereignn' issues “ith Native Hawaiian actnists. travel seminar The group “ill be briefed on US. military strategy in the Pacific by personnel at Camp Smith. They will tour the operations ofa luxury hotel and discuss wages in the tourism industry “ith labor organizers. Govemmcnt representatives will meet with particle pants to discuss the etfects of tourism and the military on the local population and cmironment. The group “ill also \isit a controversial geothermal power plant at Volcanoes National Park and discuss environmental issues with native Hawaiians, cmiron- mentalists and labor representatives. For information, contact the Center for Global Education. Augsburg (killegc, 73] let Avenue 8., Minneapolis. MN 55454. Continuing education credit I\ available through Augsburg (killcgc drew several hundred interested people — in addition to students and faculty — to lectures and workshops. (Start photo by Pat Endowed chair in religion established Augsburg’s first endowed chair has been established in memory ofthe College’s fifth president. The Bernard M. Christensen Endowed Chair in Religion is made possible by the contributions, pledges and deferred gift commitments of hundreds of friends and alumni. These commit ments now total more than $500,000 which is the necessary amount to support the endowed chair. Initially, the Christensen Endowment “ill prOvide annual symposia with special lectures and visiting scholars. \thn the endowment is fully funded, .1 Full-time professor will be named. Dr. Christensen served as College prcsidcnt from 1938 to 1962. He is remembered by generations ol'alunini and faculty as a man ofintcllcctual integrity, Christian spirituality, \UL‘lJl concern and simplicity ol'lil'cuyle The chair in religion is intended to cinpha size thoxc academic, social and spiritual idctilx. August Moldcr Show in Alumni Gallery Paintings, monopnnts and watercolors ofthe late August Moldcr are currently on exhibit and sale through lanuan IS in the Alumni (iallcry ol'ihc (’hnstcnxcn Center. Moldcr “as .i teacher and artist IH'rCHdL‘nL‘L‘ at the College trom I96] to I9X2 His stained glass work includes the large windou in the Harliro Meditation (Ihapel in thc (,hnstcnscn (,cntcr ApGSBURG COLLEGE NOW Show less
CAMPUS NEWS omecoming Photo Album Anderson speaks on Augsburg Heritage it was deJa vu all over again for many Augsburg alumni when lormer President Oscar Anderson retumed to the campus during Homecoming weekend. Anderson spoke on the Augsburg Heritage in Perspective. (Photo by Rob Levine)... Show moreCAMPUS NEWS omecoming Photo Album Anderson speaks on Augsburg Heritage it was deJa vu all over again for many Augsburg alumni when lormer President Oscar Anderson retumed to the campus during Homecoming weekend. Anderson spoke on the Augsburg Heritage in Perspective. (Photo by Rob Levine) Homecoming was an occasion to remember It was a wonderful weekend of alumni reunions and events. It was an unusual Homecoming where the traditional football game (Augsburg \'s. Carletonl was almost Overshadowed by the plethora of concerts and music events. Autumn cooperated with its best fall weather and the Augsburg campus was awash in musicsreunions and nostalgia. Oscar Anderson. Augsburg president from 1963 to 1979 returned to the Augsburg scene as featured speaker to enlighten the Homecoming audience on the Augsburg Heritage in Perspecv the He shared the program with the Augsburg Quartets, an alumni vocal group whose pertormances at Home- coming seem to grow in popularity each year. The Homecoming planning focus this year \\ as on the class reunions. Hundreds of nostalgic former Auggies and spouses obliged by turning out for the many reunion events and open houses. The second annual Picnic of the Decade in Murphy Square under the big tent was popular with younger rs l alumni and their families. Everywhere there was music, music. music, The popular Alumni Quartets gave a polished return performance under the direction of Dr. Merton Strommen (‘42) and there was a special Saturday afternoon concert by the Sateren Singers‘ another'alumni \ocal group. 'l he \‘ocal concert, “An Aseription of Praise.” was conducted by Professor Emeritus Leland l3. Sateren, director ofthc Augsburg Choir from 1950 to 1979, and included many ofhis compositions. The Homecoming Concert on Saturday night featured outstanding performances by three student music groups, the Augsburg Chain the Augsburg Chamber Orchestra and the Augsburg Wind and Jazz Ensembles. Flute Salute! by the Alumni Chamber Music Recital Series on Sunday was the linal performance of the Home» coming weekend. It was a musical tribute to Mary Roberts Wilson, who taught flute instruction at Augsburg for 21 years. l I AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW MINNEAPOLIS, MN Show less
1 2 SPORTS Alumni reception on Jan. 21 AWAC pushes membership, awareness of women athletes By Gene McGivem Staff Writer Depending on your preference, the Augsburg Women’s Athletic Club (AWAC) is holding its kickoff, tip-off, first pitch, tee-ofi‘, opening volley, first serve or is in the standing... Show more1 2 SPORTS Alumni reception on Jan. 21 AWAC pushes membership, awareness of women athletes By Gene McGivem Staff Writer Depending on your preference, the Augsburg Women’s Athletic Club (AWAC) is holding its kickoff, tip-off, first pitch, tee-ofi‘, opening volley, first serve or is in the standing blocks ofa membership and awareness push. Coming up this winter is the AWAC alumni reception on Ian. 14 in Si Melby Hall prior the Augsburg- Macalester women’s basketball game. All alumni, not just former basketball players, are invited. It “ill be the first ofa series of alumni receptions that AWAC hopes to sponsor this year for each women‘s sport. The club also has plans for several alumni vs. varsity competitions. AWAC also plans to reinstate a news- letter, and a survey is planned to find out what events are most appealing to club members. A long-range goal is to publish a club membership directory — which could help accomplish another goal, bringing current student-athletes together with alumni from their fields of interest. “We have many outstanding alumni, and one of our goals is to improve the rapport between alumni and our women’s athletes," said lane Helmke (‘83), who has been a leader in AWAC since its inception in 1983. “We may also be able to help find internships and give career information." The eight-year old organization, created to support the College‘s seven women‘s athletic teams, is encouraging Augsburg alumni, especially past women’s athletes, to be active in the club. (AWAC doesn‘t limit its welcome just to women, and not just to Augsburg graduates. Anyone of post-college age is welcome to join, and there’s no membership fee. Rev- enues raised to support women’s programs will come fi'om donations.) “Certainly our focus is on (attracting) former women’s athletes, coaches and physical education majors,” Helmke said. “Most alumni feel like they had a really good experience at Augsburg, and athletics was a major contributor to the excellent experience they had. Now we feel like we’re in a position to give something back.” Helmke is joined on the AWAC executive committee by Dana Holmes McIntyre (’81), Jenni Lilledahl (’87), Mary Dow (’86), Lisa Svac (’85), Laurie Io lessen (‘81), Suzanne Sienkiewicz Peterson (’81) and Deb Balzer (’86). AWAC was a driving force in the 1989 initiation of women’s inductions into the Augsburg Athletic Hall of Fame. The organization is currently in the process of establishing an alumni room in the basement of Melby Hall to showcase Hall of Famers portraits, and to display trophies and certificates. once Pfafi‘ (’65), instructor of physical education, said the group has tried to increase the visibility of the Augsburg women’s teams. “We really didn’t want to make raising money the focus,” Pfaff said. “We want to be more of a support group. One of the problems that women (athletes) have — and Augsburg and small schools in general have —- is that they don’t get a lot of headline press. We want to be able to help get the word about our teams.” Helmke added, “It seems like women’s athletics have come a long way but there’s still a lot more to be done. We just want to improve the support for women’s athletics.” Brodin voted 1990 Augsburg football MVP Senior linebacker Mark Brodin (Bloomington/Kennedy) was named Most Valuable Player for the 1990 Augsburg football team. Brodin, the Auggies‘ lone first-team All-MIAC selection. also was voted the squad’s most valuable defensive player. Brodin was Augsburg’s leading tackler with 38 solos and 88 assists, and added a whopping seven fumble recoveries, which is believed to be a school record and likely among the national leaders. Fellow co-captain Greg Schnagl (Spring Lake Park), a senior and four- year starter on the oliensive line, was voted second-team All-MIAC and was named the team’s most valuable oflensive player, Freshman quarterback Kory Tuominen (Saginaw/Albrook) was voted the team’s Rookie of the Year as die top newcomer. Tuominen shared the team’s Most Improved honor with sophomore defensive tackle Ron Larson (St. Croix Falls, Wis.). Mark Brodin Greg Schnagl The other team award went to junior running back Matt Maunu (Ply- mouth/Wayzata), who received the Auggie Award for contributions on and off the field. Maunu, who carries a 3.56 g.p.a. in chemistry, and senior receiver Kevin Ronneberg (Willmar), who has a team-best 3.83 g.p.a. in mathematics, were nominated for Academic All-America. Augsburg finished 0-10 in the final season under head coach Bill Hunstock, who announced his resigna- tion following the season. Hunstock received a standing ovation fiom his players and their parents at the team’s post-season awards banquet for his work in five seasons at Augsburg. Hunstock resigns as head football coach By Gene McGivem Sports Information Director Bill Hunstock has announced his resignation after five seasons as Augsburg’s head football coach. Augburg compiled a 4-45-1 record under Hunstock, with a best season of 2-8 in 1989. The Auggies lost their 1990 finale to Macaldster, 13-10, on a last-second field goal, to cap a 0-10 season. Augsburg’s last .500 finish in football was in 1980, and its last winning record in football was posted in 1973. “We share the frustration of Bill, his coaching stafl‘ and players in not realiz< ing more success,” said Augsburg Men’s Athletic Director Paul Grauer. “Bill is a likable, sincere person and has been a good ambassador for our College. We wish him well in his future endeavors.” Grauer said applications are being accepted with hopes of having a new I— ____________________________________ __1 Most of the recent news about alumni you read in the Class Notes section of Augrbmy Now is contributed by alumni them- selves. IJet us know about your job changes, promotions or other achievements. Send us news of marriages, births or deaths. I Send your news items or change of addre§ to: Alumni News, 11:45:17qu New, 731 let Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55454. I Your Full Name I Address I Is this a new address? ‘3 Yes D No Maiden Name City Home Telephone ( ) I Is spouse also a graduate anugsburg College? [J Yes Cl No I Spouse Name I Class Notes Information: Maiden Name Graduation Year (or) Last Year Attended State Sperm-c A 71p ‘ m Year (or) Last Year AttendCd_ I. ____________________________________ ___l coach named by Feb. 1. Assistant football coach IelfSwenson will continue to handle recruiting duties in the interim. Hunstock, 42, played college football at Cal State-Riverside and served as an assistant football coach at four other . . schools - the University 'o'fiDela ' W1 Frostburg'(Md.) State' university") '3 a Iakeland (Wis.) College and Norfli Park (111.) College — prior to accepting the Augsburg position in 1986. He is pursuing career opportunities elsewhere and will leave Augsburg efl‘ective Dec. 1. Hunstock’s coaching era at Augsburg included an exhibition tour of New Zealand and Australia in January of 1989, and also was highlighted by high academic accomplishments of his Augsburg players. The Auggies had one NCAA post-graduate scholar and several MIAC All-Academic honorees under Hunstock. Brewster, Weidcnbach join basketball stafl' Brad Brewster and Tim Weidcnbach have joined the Augsburg men’s basketball staff as assistant coaches. Brewster, a native of Sanbom, Minn., it was head coach of boys‘ basketball at Northfield High the last two seasons. He attended Golden Valley Lutheran College and graduated from Augsburg ‘ in 1981, after playing basketball two 1' seasons with the Auggies and earning a degree in health and physical education. Prior to coaching at Northfield, Brewster coached seven seasons at the Academy of Holy Angels in Richfield, including three years as head coach in track and cross country and seven as 1’, fieshman and sophomore basketball "1 coach. Weidenbach, a native of Parkston, SD, is completing his degree require- ments at Augsburg with majors in physical education and biology. He coached at Creighton University’s summer basketball camps in 1990. 4 not]. AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW . U) {k Show less
‘ flu sburg The Alumni Publication of Augsburg College Spring 1991. Vol 53. No. 4 Augsburg College. Minneapolis, Minn. LaHurd is media’s expert on the Mideast By Shirley Westman Satgren Editor Being an expert does have its moments. Just ask Ryan LaHurd, Augsburg’s academic dean. An expert on the... Show more‘ flu sburg The Alumni Publication of Augsburg College Spring 1991. Vol 53. No. 4 Augsburg College. Minneapolis, Minn. LaHurd is media’s expert on the Mideast By Shirley Westman Satgren Editor Being an expert does have its moments. Just ask Ryan LaHurd, Augsburg’s academic dean. An expert on the Middle East, LaHurd achieved almost star status with Twin Cities media during the war against Iraq with a series of interviews, speeches and television news appearances. During the prime time war, Twin Cities news media scrambled to provide historical and political back- ground and perspective for events in the Arab world. Augsburg‘s College Relations ofl‘ice suggested to several television stations that LaHurd would be an ideal expert source to interview. Within a week, LaHurd found himself in the interesting role of being the media’s cxpen-of-the~moment. LaHurd is an Arab by ancestry. His grandparents emigrated from Lebanon. In 1981 and 1982, he was a Fulbright senior professor in American studies at the University of Damascus in Syria. During that time he conducted research on Middle East issues, including intenriews on Arab responses to their portrayal in American culture. He has traveled extensively in Syria, Lebanon, Iordan and Egypt and in 1989 observed elections in the Kurdish provinces of Iraq as part of an international team. LaHurd is also a board member of the Upper Midwest Consortium for Mid- East Outreach and chair ot‘the Minne- Twin Cities media relied heavily on Augsburg College for background on the Middle East during the recent conllict with Iraq. Ryan LaHurd (left), Augsburg's Dean of Academic Affairs, is an expert on the Middle East. The KMSP news team (above) was among the many news agencies that contacted LaHurd for interviews and information. (Staff photo by Pat McNevin) For some time, LaHurd has been a tiequent speaker on the Arab perspec~ tive at area churches and organizations through the College‘s Speaker‘s Bureau sota Committee of the American~Arab Aflairs Council. His credentials as a critic of Saddam Hussein go back further than George “We have been told that our goal is to restore the rightful ruling family of Kuwait. These are the anti-democratic monarchs who have disenfranchised many of their own people, denying voting rights to all but a tiny minority of the male inhabitants Must we once again be the international police who keep the rich in power at the expense of the poor?” —- Ryan LaHurd. “The Blind Men and the Elephant 0! War." a speech at “Minnesota Speaks to Washington.” Jan. 13, 1991 , Bush‘s. Long before August, LaHurd says he was among the few voices asking “why our government was making deals with that thug." Arab views are difficult for Americans to understand, he says, because they do not know the history ofthc region and because US. culture treats Arab perspectives with little respect. So many requests for interviews from Twin Cities television stations was a new experience for LaHurd, however. He was not overly impressed. The questions posed by some ofthc news anchors were often vague and even inane, he said So before the broad casts, he started handing out suggested questions that were more to the point. The biggest problem, however, was that the topic is too complicated to explain in a “sound bite“ or an inter view ofonly a minute or two. Interviews with the Star Tribune and Pioneer Prcss and other media \vcnr much better, he said. Time was not so critical. He was a panelist on an hour long radio talk show, a spcakcr at the “Minnesota Speaks to Washington“ Cont pg 3 Largest class in history 450 expected to graduate in May 26 ceremonies By Laurie Frattallone Staff Writer The largest graduating class in Augsburg‘s history will take pan in commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 26. Approximately 450 students qualify for graduation this year. That tops the pren'ous high ot‘410 in 1989. Weekend College students make up more than oncShow less
Class Notes 1930 Run: Hoversten is a retired chemistry teacher of 41 years in Sidney, Mont. ' He is a church choir director, belongs to Kiwanis and is a Sons of Norway song leader. 1934 Fritz Morgan reports that he is retired. He and his wife, Ianet, reside in Minneapolis. I938 Clarence Haugen... Show moreClass Notes 1930 Run: Hoversten is a retired chemistry teacher of 41 years in Sidney, Mont. ' He is a church choir director, belongs to Kiwanis and is a Sons of Norway song leader. 1934 Fritz Morgan reports that he is retired. He and his wife, Ianet, reside in Minneapolis. I938 Clarence Haugen reports that he is a retired WWII veteran and has lived in Alberta since 1926. He is a Canadian citizen. 1939 The Rev. Dr. Palmer Wold was the featured speaker at the annual Fall Bible Conference at Our Savior‘s Lutheran Church in McIntosh, Minn. on Oct. 2830. The theme he chose was “Christ Is The Key." In addition to his parish duties, he devotes part of his time sewing as a colleague with the Lutheran Evangelistic Movement. He and his wife, Ruth, have five children. 1944 ‘ Phyllis (Bergschmidt) Mickelson is W‘Ieashinyldnderganen in the Chicago Public schools. She and her husband, Floyd, reside in Chicago. 1945 Carol (Tyvoll) Nokleberg and her husband, Roald Nokleberg (’47), report they are retired and enjoying it. They live in Duluth. Victor Ovrebo and his wife, Blanche, celebrated their 50th wedding anniver— sary in Estes Park, Colo. with family and fi'iends in August of 1990. 1950 Lyle Shaw of Minnetonka reports that he conducts worship sen'ices for patients at the Veterans Administration Medical Center chapel every other Sunday. 1951 Bill Halvorson retired as dean at Ohio State University in 1987 and now spends most of his time translating books from Norwegian to English. He served on the faculty at Augsburg before moving to Columbus. Bill and Augsburg Professor Emeritus Leland Sateren (’35) have collaborated on two translation projects, “Edward Grieg, the Man and The Artist “ (published by the University of Nebraska Press in 1988) and “A History of Norwegian Music" (sched» tried for publication this fall by the University of Nebraska Press). Bill and his wife, Marolyn (Sortland) Halvorson(‘51), have five daughters. Don Fladlund reports he has been on the Faculty of Lutheran Bible Institute in Seattle for 20 years and is currently president of a Bible training center called Lay Minisuy Training Center International in Roseville, Minn. Trygve Dahle reports he has been away from Minnesota for so long that he has lost touch with his classmates. He now lives in Windsor, Calif. Before he took early retirement for a disability he was employed by the Department of Defense and was regional chief of the Office of Planning and Management. 1952 Philip H. Paulson reports he retired to the shores of Lake Superior in 1987. He serves as interim pastor at Saron Lutheran Church in Ashland, Wis. He and his wife, Vivien (Thompson) Paulson (’39), reside in Washbum. Dr. Irving Ringdahl (’52) has retired as professor of psychiatry at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. He currently serves as locum tcnens in several states on a part-time basis. He and his wife, Almina, who is a retired nurse, live in Ward, Colo. 1953 Rudolph E. Berntson reports that he is currently the chairman ofthc Board of Deans ofthe Eastern North Dakota Synod. He and his wife, Phyllis, reside in Hatton, N.D. Dick Pearson and his wife, Elaine, have purchased the historic Erickson farm near Isanti, Minn. The Pearsons purchased the farm in 1990 and manage it for weddings, conferences and as a bed and breakfast. 1956 Lloyd Evans Peterson has retired afier 33 years of teaching for the Milwaukee public schools. Iohn Haynes was featured in an article in the Hibbing (Minn.) Daily in December. He recently retired after 33 years as the choir director of Nashwauk-Keewatin High School. The article was about Haynes (who sang two bass arias) and other members of the Hibbing Community College Music Department and the Commu- nity Choir presenting Handel‘s “Mes- siah.“ 1957 Maxine Bemtsen recently joined Carleton College as visiting lecturer in Marathi. She has been a visiting lecturer in Marathi for the Associated Colleges of the Midwest India Studies Program since 1970. Her publications include a set ofintermcdiatc and advanced Marathi teaching materials which she co-authored for the US. Oflice of Education. Gloria lean (Halvorson) Brown reports that she is currently an educa- tional consultant in private practice. She and her husband, Charles, reside in Grand Forks, ND. Gaylen V. Ose of Roseville worked for Frank's Nursery and Crafts during the Bishop Herbert Chilstrom (‘54) and his wile. Rev. Corinne Chilstrorn (‘54). recently visited other Augsburg alumni in Solvang. Calif. Pictured are (from left): MaVIS Trelstad ('55). Rev. Jerry Trelstad (‘54). the Chilstroms and Rev. Leonard Daiberg (‘52). The photo was taken by Anabelle Hanson Dalberg (‘51). fall and Christmas rush. He is now a door greeter at Target in Roseville on weekends. His wife, Phyllis (Redenbaugh) Ose (’60), has a new job as a guideline specialist with Farmers Home Administration. Lois (Kolden)Larson of Portland, ()re., is teaching part-time for Mount Hood Community College in a self- paced center. She and her husband, Donald, have three children and just became grandparents. 1958 Betty (Johnson) Hass of Plymouth and her husband, Charles, moved to Rio Rancho, N.M., in March. 1960 Dorothy (Larson) Henriksen (‘60), White Bear Lake, adult high school supervisor at Roseville Area Schools, was the recipient of Northwest Youth and Family Services’ 1990 Outstanding Service to Youth Award. Henriksen has taught English, operated two commu- nity newspapers, been a full‘tinie mom and spent 15 years involved in youth programs. Her work with adult high school involves drop-outs who return to school to improve basic skills and complete high school. She created the Transition Center, which offch teenage mothers child care while they are students, a (Ll-1.1). testing program for low-income students, and a Family Literacy Project for Southeast Asian families. I961 Deloris (Olson) Stinson reports that she enjoys teaching fifth grade and playing oboe with the Willmar Com~ munity Orchestra and area churches. She and her husband, Lloyd, reside in Spicer, Minn. 1962 Peter C. Hovland is beginning a new ELCA church (Grace Lutheran) in Centem'lle, Utah. Land has been purchased and he and his wife, Marilyn, are making door to door calls in towns near Centem’lle. The church is presently meeting in .i leased facility. I963 Dr. Gaylen Heggen was featured in .i November article in the \\'.ishingtoii (‘ounty Bulletin. The article was about his 20th year as .i dentist in (Tottagc Grove, Minn. once (Batalden) Richards is in her fourth year .is media specialist at Prairie Grove Elementary School .itier rcccn ing her master‘s degree in 1987. Her husband, Dick, is a professor at the University of Arkansas Iaiw School. They reside in Fayettevillc, Ark. Allen Saner of Minnctoiika was featured in a December article in the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Salter was a passenger on the Northwest Airlines DC-9 that burst into lthS .iftcr colliding with another plane on the ground in Detroit, Mich. Scttcr called a news conference at Fairview Southdalc Hospital on Dec. 6 to tell ot his experience and to thank a stranger who stayed with him after the crash until medical help arrived. Sattcr suffered a broken leg .ind hch in the crash. Glenn Peterson and his wife, firm, of Duluth spent August in \'.i\jo, Sue den. 'l'hcv accompanied In high school students from the Duluth l‘iiblic scliUOls on an educational cwhangc visit. Viixjo .iiid Duluth .irc \istcr cities. Brenda (Henrickson) Capek cclr cbrated her 25th year as a social worker with Lutheran Social Services of Illinois. She and her husband, Richard, reside in Downers Grove. Peter I. Iacobson, publisher ofthc Payncsville Press, was recently elected president ofthc Minnesota Newspaper Association, a trade organi/ation representing all weekly and daily newspapers in the state. Peter, a toriiicr tcachcr in Minneapolis and the \‘l'ay/ata Public School System, has Jl\I) been active in various conimiiniti organizations. He is ciirrcnilv serving as president ofthe Koronis lake Association Cam next page SPRING 1991 AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW Show less
AUGSBURG Now Augsburg College 731 let Avenue South Minneapolis, Mn 55436 Non-Profit Organization US. Postage PAID Permit No. 2031 Minneapolis, MN CALENDAR OF MAJOR EVENTS December 11 15 Global Education Benefit Concert Marty Haugen,Singer/Songwriter Hoversten Chapel. 7:00 pm. Center for Global... Show moreAUGSBURG Now Augsburg College 731 let Avenue South Minneapolis, Mn 55436 Non-Profit Organization US. Postage PAID Permit No. 2031 Minneapolis, MN CALENDAR OF MAJOR EVENTS December 11 15 Global Education Benefit Concert Marty Haugen,Singer/Songwriter Hoversten Chapel. 7:00 pm. Center for Global Education: 330-1159 17-20 Final Exams (Day School) January 2 Interim Classes Begin 4 Weekend College Classes Begin 7 Parents Assn Committee Meeting Minneapolis Room. Christensen Center. 6:00 pm. Alumni: 330-1178 8 Hats and Headpleces Augsburg Artist Series Lecture/Demonstration by Designer-in-Residence Sandra Schulte Sceneshop, Foss Center. 9230-1 1 :00 am. Kristin Anderson: 330-1285 or Julie Bolton: 330-1714 9 A-Club Luncheon American Legion Club. FIichlield. 11:30 am. Jeroy Carlson: 330-1175 13 Faculty Recital Merilee Klemp, Kristin Anderson and Julie Bolton Music 01 the Baroque Period Tjornhom—Nelson Theatre, Foss Center, 7:30 pm. Music: 330-1265 16 Alumni Board/Class Agent Meeting Augsburg Room, Christensen Center. 6:30 pm. 17-19 American Youth and Family Institute Conference: Strategles for the ’903: Church and Famlly II Foss Center and Christensen Center, 7:00 pm. Thursday - 3:00 pm. Saturday Cathy Paulsen: 330-1624 20 Organ Plus Concert Stephen Gabrielsen, Organist Hoversten Chapel. 7:30 pm. Music: 330-1265 21 Parents Association Dinner Orchestra Concert Sateren Auditorium. Music Hall Music: 330-1265 East Commons, Christensen Center. 6:00 pm. Alumni: 330-1178 24-27 : The Bald Soprano and Come and Go 30 Augsburg Theatre Group Tjomhom-Nelson Theatre. Foss Center. 7:00 pm. Ticket Office: 330-1257 Interim Classes End February 15 16 19 23 25 26 Black History Month Black Student Affairs: 330-1022 Spring Classes Begin (Day School) Parents Assn Committee Meeting Minneapolis Room, Christensen Center, 6:00 pm. Alumni: 330-1178 ASAC Cultural Events Series IV: Joe Clark from the movie Lean On Me Foss Center. 7:00 pm. ,Student Activities: 330-1111 Fourth Annual Soul In the Cities Dance Christensen Center Commons Student Activities: 330-11 11 Parent's Day Christensen Center Alumni: 330-1178 Design Process Augsburg Artists Series Lecture/Demonstration by Designer Jack Barkla Green Room. Foss Center. 9240-1 1 :40 am. Kristin Anderson: 330-1285 Information Session Masters in Leadership Program Marshall Room. Christensen Center. 9-11 am. Graduate Program: 330-1787 Information Session Weekend Collage Marshall Room. Christensen Center. 9 am. Weekend College: 330-1792 Playwritlng Lecture Augsburg Artists Series Marisha Chamberlain, PIaywright-in-Residence Tpmhom-Neison Theatre. Fm Center, 2:30-3:30 pm Kristin Anderson: 330-1285 or Julie Bolton: 330-1714 Concerto Concert Sateren Auditorium, Music Hall, 7:30 pm. Music Coordinator: 330-1279 Show less
w {Augsburg has hired Gene McGivem as _ coach of its men’s and women’s ‘ _ ~ country teams. The school has pot fielded cross country teams in Q‘ already a decade but will reinstitute the “sport at the varsity level beginning in , 31991. '_ McGivern, 32, came to Augsburg as A information manager in... Show morew {Augsburg has hired Gene McGivem as _ coach of its men’s and women’s ‘ _ ~ country teams. The school has pot fielded cross country teams in Q‘ already a decade but will reinstitute the “sport at the varsity level beginning in , 31991. '_ McGivern, 32, came to Augsburg as A information manager in 1988. e is also a writer in the College _ ations oflice. His coaching duties t .will begin immediately with recruiting ' and scheduling for 1991. l 't‘ A native of Davenport, 1a., McGivem ' I was an Iowa high school state cham- . pion in cross country and an All-Big ‘ ' Eight Conference runner in cross country and track at Iowa State University. He was a co-captain and a _f multiple-conference placewinner in : ‘ both track and cross country at ISU, '_ and helped Coach Bill Bergan’s Cydone team place 10th nationally in cross country in 1980. Bergan’s Iowa State team won the 1989 NCAA men’s ’, cross country championship and is rated No.1 nationally again in 1990. I, 1 “Gene gives instant credibility to our new cross country program,” said ‘F Augsburg Men’s Athletic Director Paul Grauer. “Gene competed in an excellent _ cross country program at Iowa State, J and continues to run competitively in ;‘ road races and marathons. With his background and enthusiasm, we have a good foundation to build competitive - women’samd-L men’s teams.” ._ .W .. , .I. oeation and academic reputation,” McGivcrn said. “Our plan is to offer 'i ers individual attention, immedi- The addition of cross country will give Augsburg 10 men’s and seven women’s varsity sports beginning in 1991. LaFleur steps down as soccer coach Men’s soccer coach Rob LaFleur announced his resignation on Nov. 5. LaFleur, a standout soccer player at Augsburg in the late 1970s, has been head coach two seasons and was an assistant coach the previous two seasons. IAFleur is a certified public accountant and lawyer at the Minneapolis law firm of Chesnut and Brooks. He said the time demands of his job prompted him to relinquish the coaching duties. Augsburg won two games in men’s soccer in 1989 and 1990. “I’ll really miss the opportunity to work with players,” LaFleur said. “I hope to remain involved in the pro- gram on a volunteer basis.” “Rob has contributed a lot to our program, and we’ll miss his expertise" said Men’s Athletic Director Paul Grauer. “We understand the time demands of his family and CPA and law career are great, and we wish him continued success there." Grauer said applications are being accepted for a new head coach for , V , men’ssgggcn. .. . .. .. ... leuk‘a‘iia col-Blaine, Was‘a' two-‘ time All-MIAC soccer player for the Auggies, and was a co—captain. In his playing career, the Auggies had one unbeaten MIAC season, two NAIA playofl‘ berths and a combined record of 43-1 5- 10 Briefs 1 “juries zap volleyball team laying without three injured starters, a]; he Augsburg volleyball team finished ,5“! 0th out of 12 teams in the MIAC toumament Nov. 23 at Macalestcr ._.Co‘llcge in St. Paul. The Auggies 'layed their final two weeks without senior-co-caprains Kristin Dragseth d Kristi Svendsen, and freshman enny Corcoran. All were sidelined . 'th various injuries or ailments. The f " ggies finished 1-3 in the MIAC atoumament, losing to eventual ; ampion St. Ben’s, Gustavus and ‘ ethel, all in three games, and topping » cton in five games. The Auggies filmed the season with a 5-30 record, ‘. . 3 three new players, we were able , " hold onto our position from the final ‘ goal,” said Coach Marilyn Florian. en’s soccer gets first victory lugsburg men’s soccer posted its first ' .' ry of 1990 Oct. 25 in its home finale. The Auggies used two overtime .‘ -' to post a 3-1 triumph over neorvdia-St. Paul. William Mungai k red the go-ahead goal on an assist from Bob Berg, and Scott Zuzek added an insurance goal for the Auggies. Terry Okonek scored the tying goal on a penalty kick. The Auggies closed at 0—10 in the MIAC and 1-15 overall after a 7—1 loss to St. Thomas Oct. 27 in the finale. Devon Ross scored the lone goal in the finale. The Auggies had just one senior on their roster — Aina Andrianotahina. “Our players stuck with it and worked hard through the year," said Coach Rob LaFleur. “That was evidenced by the fact we came back from a one-goal deficit in our next to last game and won it in overtime. Of the 17 players on our roster, we have 12-14 players who plan on being back.“ Women’s soccer falls in finale Augsburg lost a 6-1 decision to St. Ben‘s Oct. 24 to close out their 1990 season at 0-8 in the MIAC and 4-14 overall. Tracy Tomfordc scored the lone goal for the Auggies, who had three seniors complete their eligibility — Amanda Hanson, Amy Ragland and Sharon Gish. Bonnie Hanson lead the Auggies with four goals, Amanda Hanson and Tomforde scored three, Jennifer Grifiin and Amy Allison tallied two and Melissa Danko and Julie Tanner had one. ALUMNEWS l 3 I r cGivern to coach cross country Class Notes 1930 Emil Fossan was recently cited as “Linguist of the Century” by the U.S. Department of State. Deputy Secretary of State Lawrence Eagleburger presented Fossan with a plaque at a dinner in Fossan‘s honor held last month in Washington, DC. He was a translator for the State Department for 35 years during which he translated documents from 27 languages. Fossan lives in Minneapolis at Augustana Home. 1949 John P. Phillipps, retired faculty member at North Central Bible College in Minneapolis, spoke at the Hibbing First Assembly of God Church during its Missions Conven- tion Week held in October. He has been a frequent speaker at camps and ministers' retreats, as well as serving a summer term with the International Correspondence Institute in Brussels, Belgium — a literacy arm of the Assem- blies of God. 1951 Kathryn (Thorsgard) Erickson of Hills, Minn., has returned to teaching after raising five children. She will teach in the gifted and talented program ofthe Hills-Beaver Creek school district. Loren V. Woolson of Fergus Falls " re’tired‘lh June alter teaching 39 years in Breckenridge and Fergus Falls, Minn. 1952 Leonard Dahlberg is retired at Buellton, Calif. His wife, Anabelle (Hanson) Dahlberg (’51) is organist and children’s choir director at the Santa Ynez Valley Presbyterian Church in nearby Solvang. Iune (Johnson) Enget (’52) of Powers Lake attended a national conference oflegislators this summer. She has served three terms in the North Dakota Legislature. Al Hanson ofOttertail, Minn. was a DFL candidate for state auditor in the primary elections. 1953 Douglas Gallop was recently pro— moted to president and chiefexecutive oflicer ofthe Union Bank and Trust Co. of Minneapolis. Philip H. Paulson is serving as interim pastor at Saron Lutheran Church in Ashland, VVtsc. He and his wife, Vnien (Thompson) Paulson 1‘39) retired in 1987 to the shores of beautiful lake Superior at Washbum, \Visc 1955 Margaret (Halvorson) Hunter and her husband. Dick, have opened a bed and breakfast, the Villa Theresa Guest House, in Hot Springs, SD. The tum»of-the-century guest house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Hunters also offer tours to groups. 1959 Mary A. (Twiton) Bosben is a medical technologist at Group Health Co—opcrative. She is a former Augs- burg Choir member and now sings with the University of Wisconsin Choral Union of 250 voices under the direction of Dr. Robert Fountain. She and her husband, Robert, reside in Madison, Wis. Rev. Gaylord Grant of Lyle, Minn, retired this fall after 40 years in the ministry. He was a missionary as well as a country preacher and Farmer. Health complications forced his retirement at the age of 63. He and the late Gloria Grant have five sons and two grandchildren. He plans to move to the Eagan area. 1960 Phyl Fering resigned as the director of the Blue Earth Chamber of Commerce effective Nov. 30. She has accepted a position as an insurance sales represen- tative for Lutheran Brotherhood effective Ian. I. Darrel Gilbertson is a pastor at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Corpus Christi, Texas. He received a doctor of ministry degree in 1989 from Texas Christian University. His wife, Bar- bara (Eugen) Gilbertson (’61), is director ofeducation and fellowship programming at St. Mark‘s Lutheran Church and has shared ministry as a lay ' associate. 1962 Rev. Ronald C. Nelson, pastor of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, was recently elected president ofthe Kiwanis Club of Niagara Falls, ()m. l 963 Wayne G. Christiansen spent seven weeks this summer as an AFS Ex- change Teacher in Punta Arenas, Chile. He resides in Virginia, Minn. l 964 Karen Kohout of Fairbanks, Alaska, is a family therapist for the Tanana Chiefs Conference working with families ofadolescents in treatment for substance abuse. She returned to Alaska after receiving her MSW. degree from the Arizona State School ofSocial Work. She and her husband, lack Blume, have a l4-year»o|d son. 1965 Gary Olson and lean (Pfcifer) Olson (‘64) of Maplewood, Minn, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on Aug. 14. Gary is a pastor at leL‘VI'flV Lutheran Church in Maplcwrmd. lcan works for the Minnesota Histoncal Society at the State (iapirol. Robert W. Tyson is the newly elected president of the Crossroads Barbershop Chorus in Mt. Vernon, Ill. 1 966 Kathleen Kekey-Gfindsmfiis an outpatient psychotherapist in Jupiter, Fla., where she enjoys scuba divrng and wimming. She has two sons in AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW Show less
Recently on Campus Dan Buettner, leader of the Guinness World Record bicycle expedition across the United States and the Soviet Union, gave a multi-media presenta- tion entitled “Soviet Trek” on Jan. 12. The presentation was part of the 1991 Sports Appreciation Week. Dr. Mary B. Henry, a... Show moreRecently on Campus Dan Buettner, leader of the Guinness World Record bicycle expedition across the United States and the Soviet Union, gave a multi-media presenta- tion entitled “Soviet Trek” on Jan. 12. The presentation was part of the 1991 Sports Appreciation Week. Dr. Mary B. Henry, a nationally- known community activist in the African-American community and the Lutheran church, was the convocation speaker on Ian. 21 for Martin Luther King Day in the HOversten Chapel of the Foss Center. “Issues on the Persian Gulf Crisis: Political, Religious, and Economic Perspectives,” was presented by Vice President of Academic Afliirs, Ryan LaHurd in the Hoversten Chapel of Foss Center on Ian. 23. Another program “Re-instituting the Draft and Being a Conscientious Objector” was presented by philosophy professor Bruce Reiehenbach and Tom Witt of the Center for Global Education on Ian. 29. Bonnie Block of Lutheran Peace Fellowship was featured as chapel speaker on Feb. 7. Educator and author Joe Clark, spoke on the topic. “From Disgrace to Amazing Grace," on Feb. 8 during Black History Month. Clark's philosophy of educational discipline attracted the attention of Presidents Reagan and Bush. who have cited him as a role model for educational reform. Clark was featured in a Time magazine cover story and a ‘60 Minutes" profile. He was also the subject of the film, 'Lean on Me.” (Staff photo by Pat McNevin) The U.S. Figure Skating Champions and contenders practiced at the Augsburg Ice Arena in February. Kristi Yamaguchi and Tonya Harding were some ofthe featured skaters. The Rev. Jerry McAFfee of Salem Baptist Church was chapel speaker on Feb. 12. Clark Morphew, columnist with the St. Paul Pioneer Press, spoke in chapel on Feb. 15. Other February chapel speakers included Herb and Edna Loddigs. POVVS in \Vorld \Var II, on Feb. 25, Pastor Curtis Herron from Zion Baptist Church on Feb. 26, Billy Steele and the Minneapolis Gospel Sounds on Feb. 27 and on Feb. 29, Minnesota sportscaster and Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame member Ianet Karvonen. A workshop on Transformau've Prayer was held at Augsburg in the Foss Center on Feb. 15 and 16. It was a Christ-centered workshop on renewal in prayer through the insights ofour Protestant spiritual heritage. Present- ers included Peter Petzling, Robert Faas, Dr. Roy Harrisville and Dr. Paul Holmer. Augsburg hosted the Chinese New Year Celebration in Si Melby Hall on Feb. 16. Jack Barkla presented “Design Process” — a lecture/demonstration on Feb. 19 in the Tjomhom—Nelson Theatre. R.A. Shiomi, Canadian studies playavright-in-rcsidence, held a playwriting lecture as part of the Augsburg Artist Series on Mar. 3. On March 9, Barbara Honstad Harrison, president of the Minnesota Chapter ofthe U.S.»China People Friendship Association, presented a lecture on “Women in China." Also included was a talk on “Women in the Church" by Dr. Gracia Grindal, associate professor of pastoral theology and ministry/ communication at Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary. Both lectures were part ofa seminar titled “Images ofWomen" sponsored by the Augsburg College Associates. Marisha Chamberlain, Playwright-in- Residence, lectured on “The Relations of the Playwright to the Director, Actors and Designers“ on March 5 in the Foss Center. On March 5, three Czechoslovakian students fi'om Charles University in Prague gave a presentation on their experiences leading demonstrations that led to the downfall of the Czech government. Augsburg alumnus Bishop Herbert Chilsu'om (‘54) was the keynote speaker at the ELCA‘s Mission 90 Conference in the Hoversten Chapel on March 16. Bishop Chilstroni spoke on the theme “Decade to see, grow, and serve". Also involved were Bishop David Olson ofthe Minneapolis Area Synod, Bishop Lowell Erdahl of the St. Paul Area Synod, and Bishop Wayne Wcissenbuehler. Finn Iorgenson, Director ofthe Danish Cultural Institute, was the featured speaker at the March 21 meeting ofthe Minnesota Associates of the American Scandinavian Foundation held in Sateren Auditorium. He also returned on April 14 to lecture on “Aspects ofl)anish (Iiilture: The Folk High School.“ On March 20, Lee Helgen, an Ameri can student in Iraq during allied bombings, discussed his experiences during the war. The lay Beech Band gave two performances in the Foss (Ienter on March 20. Muriel Sibley, daughter of Marjorie CAMPUS NEWS Sandra Schulte (right), designer in residence, presented a demonstration on “Hats and Headpieces“ for the January Augsburg Artist Series. In March she lectured on “Between Designer and Director, Actor and Script." (Staff photo by Pat McNevin) and Mulford Sibley, appeared on March 21 to tell of her experiences as a member ofthe peace camp in Iraq. She was the only Canadian team member to reach the camp, which was repre- sented by 150 people from 16 coun- tries. Henning Larsen, architect from Denmark, gave a talk on March 22 titled “Some of My Recent Work.“ He was sponsored by the Scandinavian Center. Award winning author Iane Barnes, ACTC writer-in-residence, visited classes on April 1 and conferred \fith students about their writing. On April 3, she read from her fiction novels, “I, Krupskaya“ and “Double Lives.“ Akin Matsui, Noh actor and dancer and artist-in-residcnce at Augsburg, gave a presentation in the Foss Center on April 5. Billy Curmano, performing visual artist from southeastern Minnesota, served as presenter for the Environ- mental Sculpture Workshop on April 1-5. The workshop was held in coir junction “ith the MOTHER eARTh exhibition. .... K \. Chief Wilma Mankiller spoke on “Cherokee Roots and American Dreams" on May 3 during Native American Awareness Week. In a historic tribal election in 1987, the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma elected Mankiller as its first woman prinCipal chief. which attracted international interest and enabled her to share her philosophy and the story of the Cherokee tube with the world. (Photo by Linda Cullen) Peri Rasolondraibe ofthe Madagas- car/Lutheran Northwestern Seminary spoke at chapel on April 5 Nicaraguan diplomat Francisco Campbell was a featured speaker on April 9 under the topic “Lessons from the Reagan Doctrine: Front (‘entral America to Southern Africa.“ This speech followed an afternoon appear- ance at a Faculty Development Semi- nar. Dr. Thomas A. Petemra ot'Iohiis Hopkins University lectured April l0 on “The Arctic Explorations of Fridtiot~ Nansen," Nansen was a biologist, oceanographer, intrepid explorer, artist, poet, humanitarian, a founding father ofhis country ( Norway), and .i Nobel laureate. Representatives from Congressman Martin Sabo’s ('59) ofl‘ice and the Minnesota State Senate held a political science internship informav tional seminar on April 8 in conjunc- tion with Augsburg’s (To-op Education otiice and the political science depart- ment. West Coast comedian David Daniel presented his stand-up humor for (Tomcdy Nite in the Niche on April It). LaRue Fields, director of youth services for the Minneapolis “VGA and former head women‘s basketball coach at the University ofMinncsoia, spoke at Honors Convocation on April 16. Her speech was titled, “Education, Youth and Diversity: A Major ('hal lcngc." Tony Machada, pastor for the 'l'odox Ins Santos ministry iii south Minnc apolis and charismatic leader, spoke in chapel on April l7. Pastor Cherian Puthiyottil “as the giicsi speaker for chapel on April I” He serves ('cntral l iithcr.in( Iiiirtli in their Outreach Ministry program, \\.I\ formerly a pnest ol'ihc Syrian ()rilin dox (lulrch. He has coordinated programs ranging from refugee rescitlcmcni and l‘liglhli as a scuuiil language classes to( cntral( are for ( hildrcn summer school .inil( amp Ainiiicoii tlic Soiithcafl Axian ('ongrcgalioii in Minneapolis. He l\ ciirrcnih pastor for Keith Morrison, space plasma pl1\'\l cist \iiih the llriusli Antarcut \imci. ( ambridge, lillgldlltl, was on t.lIIlpll\ in late April working “Illl Aiigsburg's Space l‘lt\\|(\ Research (iroiip As pan (it'ilie Augsburg Amsi Scricx. a dance \\Urk\lll)p on Bharatlia Nanani dance u as held by Rance Raiiaswamy SPRING l 99 l AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW Show less
. 1U M N JET/V S Births Michael Arndt (’68) and his wife, \‘icki announce the birth oftheir first child, Caitlin Virginia, on November 30, 1990. They reside in lquara Mills,(?alif. Ruth (Dahlofi Vedvick (‘76) and her husband. Craig, announce the birth oftheir daughter, Krista Ann, on Nov. 29, 1990,... Show more. 1U M N JET/V S Births Michael Arndt (’68) and his wife, \‘icki announce the birth oftheir first child, Caitlin Virginia, on November 30, 1990. They reside in lquara Mills,(?alif. Ruth (Dahlofi Vedvick (‘76) and her husband. Craig, announce the birth oftheir daughter, Krista Ann, on Nov. 29, 1990, They reside in Muncie, 1nd. Jeanine (Edwardson) Nelson (‘77) and her husband, Lance, are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Linnea Joyce, on Aug. 17, 1990. 1.innea joins sistcrx Hannah, 2, and Mona, l9. leanne and lance both work for the Anoka-Henncpin School District No. 11. Jeanne is a si\th grade teacher and Lance is a building supervisor, Amy Thorpe-Swenson (‘78) and Richard Swenson (‘78) announce the birth oftheir daughter. Ania Marie. on April 2. 1990. She Joins Nathaniel, 3. and Knute, 2. Amy recently completed an internal medicine residency in Marshfield, \Vis. The family lives in Hall Claire. Gerald Wood (‘78) and Louise (Dahl) Wood (‘78) are the proud parents ofEric Matthew, born on Aug. 1, 1990. He joins his brother Brian, 4. Jerry is an accounting supervisor for United Power Association in Elk River and Louise is employed as a cost analyst nith Network Systems Corp. in Brooklyn Park. The family makes their home in Coon Rapids. Mark and Pamela (Hanson) Moksnes (‘79) are pleased to announce the birth oftheir son, Iohn Thomas, on March 19, 1990. John Joins sisters Katie, 9, and Laura, 6. Mark completed his MBA in management from the University ofSt. Thomas in July and was promoted to assistant vice president of marketing for Delta Dental Plan ofMinnesota. Pam is a certified financial planner and was named vice president of Helmsman Financial Advisors. They live in Chanhassen. Michael Kennedy (’79) and his wife, Emilie (Nysruen) Kennedy (‘79) of Eagan announce the birth of their daughter, Kelsey Marit, on Nov. 1, 1990. She joins brothers Barrett, 4, and Phillip, 2. Nancy Brown (‘80) and her husband, Rev. Mahlon Bekedan announce the birth oftheir daughter, Johanna, on Feb. 23 in Tokyo, Japan. Johanna Joins brother Joseph, 3. Nancy and Mahlon are missionaries in Tokiyaina, David L. Nelson (’80) and his wife, Jean, announce the birth of their daughter, Sarah, on July 5, 1990. Sarah joins Laura, 5. David is an information systems specialist for St. Paul Companies. The family resides in Bayport, Minn. Jacqueline (Parry) Peterson (’80) and her husband, Gary, of Shoreview are the proud parents of Anna Marie, born on July H, 1990. She joins brother David, 3. Carrol (Kenyon) Dekker ('80), and her husband, Todd, announce the birth of their daughter, Hannah Elizabeth, on Dec. 3, 1990. The family resides in Sheyboygan, Wis. Karla (Morken) Thompson (’81) and her husband, Thomas, announce the birth ofJefli'ey Norman, on Jan. 27. Jeffrey joins brother Daniel, 3, and sister “\ 1\ 'Ni Second stage of 21st Century Fund underway Co-chairs Clair and Gladys Strommen of the 2151 Century Fund were among the nearly 700 Augsburg Alumni who launched the second stage of the $63 million fund drive at a kickoff dinner on May 7. The Strommens announced that the campaign is well along in its major gift phase and has already raised $3211million in gifts and pledges. An article on the goals of the 21st Century Fund will appear in the summer issue of the Now. (Photo by Matt Poehler) Augsburg alums Maggie Shevets ('90) and Keith Nelson ('79) work in Tokyo, Japan. They were visited by Admissions Director Carol Stack during her winter recruiting trip to Japanese schools. Nelson is an art teacher and wrestling coach at St. Mary's Intema- tional School. Shevets is involved in her parents‘ businesses. a Russian restaurant and import/export business based in Tokyo. Rachel, 2. They live in Rochester, Minn. Ion Lillejord (’81) and his wife, Connie, welcomed their second child, Andrew, in May, 1990. Andrew Joins his sister, Katelyn, 3. They live in Jamestown, ND. Bob Erlandson (’82) and his wife, Susan, of Catonsville, Md., announce the arrival of their first child, Matthew Eric, on Nov. 27, 1990. Mark A. Voelker (’83) and his wife, Beth, are pleased to an- nounce the birth of their daughter, Leah Karese, born on Nov. 17, 1990. They reside in Northfield, Minn. Iohn Miklya (’84) and Kim (Olson) Miklya (’82) announce the birth of their second son, Mathew Benjamin. The Mildyas live in Apple Valley. Ron Winterhalter (’85) and his wife, Shannon, of Maple Plain celebrated the birth of their daughter, Brianna, on Dec. 6, 1990. Brianna joins Maia, 1. Joel Engel (’87) and Karen (Stemer) Engel (’87) of Bemidji announce the arrival oftheir first child, Derrick Joel, on Jan. 5. Wendy (Erickson) Stephens (’87) and her husband, Steve, announce the birth of their daughter, Rachel Laurel Cynthia, on July 12, 1990. They reside in Duluth. Former Augsburg Regent Ruben Hovland dies Ruben G. Hovland, 75, Northfield, Minn, who served on the Augsburg College Board of Regents from 1957 to 1968, died of heart failure on Jan. 9. He graduated from Augsburg (Zollege in 1938 before earning an agricultural degree from the Univer- sity of Minnesota. Hovland was a retired teacher and farmer who taught at Renville and ()watonna before he took over the family farm at Northfield. He then taught agriculture and seventh grade science at Northfield High School from 1946 to 1972. After selling the farm in 1974, he continued to do substitute teaching until three years ago. He received the Honorary American Farmer Award when one of his students was named Star Farmer of the Year. Hovland served on the board of directors ofthe Federal Land Bank for 10 years. He chaired the building committee ofBetheI Lutheran Church at Northfield and was also chairman of the Northfield Retirement Center. Fluben G. Hovland He is survived by his wife, Florence Retrum Hovland (‘40); three sons, Charles (‘73) of New York City, Thomas and Don, both of Dallas, Wise; daughters Jerelyn Lucht (‘63) of Farmington, Minn., and Janet Peterson (‘66) of Minnetonka; and five grand- children. AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW MINNEAPOLIS, MN Show less
6 CAMPUS NEWS A rapidly changing nation Augsburg trio Peggy Davies By Gene McGivem Stafl Writer Three professionals from the Augsburg College community spent part of their summer gaining intimate insights into the rapidly changing culture ofthe Soxiet Union. Augsburg alumnus Ken Nelson (‘61), an... Show more6 CAMPUS NEWS A rapidly changing nation Augsburg trio Peggy Davies By Gene McGivem Stafl Writer Three professionals from the Augsburg College community spent part of their summer gaining intimate insights into the rapidly changing culture ofthe Soxiet Union. Augsburg alumnus Ken Nelson (‘61), an 18~vear Minnesota state representative, coordinated a l4»person State Leader- ship Delegation that traveled the Sotiet Union from May 26~Iune 15. Among the select group of representatives from Minnesota education, govemment and business was Peggy Davies, Augsburg‘s Director of College Relations. Soviet issues also were on the summer agenda of Norma Noonan, Augsburg political science professor and a specialist in Soviet studies. Noonan flew to Harrowgate, England, in late July to attend the fourth Sla\ic and Eastern Eu- ropean Studies Congress, a weeklong conference of educators and researchers. The Soviet trip invoking Nelson and Davies, which coincided with Mikhail Gorbachev’s vis't to Minnesota, passed through the republics of Rum; Bylenmia and Ukraine, including the cities of Moscow, Kiev, Leningrad and Mimk. Ken Nelson “The trip was outstanding,” Nelson said. “Our objective was to establish as many joint ventures between business and education in Minnesota as we could, and that’s happening. Of course, the thing that made it espe- cially interesting was the timing, with the transition in Soviet society.” The Minnesota visitors met several high-ranking leaders, and education was among the prime topics, according to Davies, the lone representative of higher education on the touring delegation. “With Perestroika, the Soviets are restructuring their educational sys- tem," she explained. “Right now, in all 15 republics, all the schools have the same curriculums. Take sixth grade — it’s so structured that at 9 am. everyone in the country will study math, with the same textbooks and approach. There’s no leeway in how to present the materials. When I was visiting a family in their home, a grl excused herself because they were going to give the answers to the test she took that day on national television.” Davies said Augsburg can be an influential player in the Soviets’ current 1ts on Soviet Union Norma Noonan focus on education. “They’re looking at different curricu- lums and models. They’re very inter- ested in our system," Davies said. “We‘ve already invited several Soviets to come over here to observe with the expectations of future exchanges and curriculum development with faculty. Possibly, that could lead to some future student exchanges.“ Davies said the Soviets were particu- larly interested in Augsburg’s acclaimed programs for the physically challenged and learning disabled. “With so many soldiers returned from the Afghan war shell-shocked, maimed, etc., we were told they don’t have any programs for them,” Davies said. Noonan, who has taught at Augsburg for 24 years, said the Harrowgate conference presented an update on the most recent developments in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. “This conference was valuable because you heard the perspective of current Soviet and European scholars, and more important, made contacts,” she said. “This kind of networking helps you gain a list of people to go back to for information.” The conference also allowed Noonan to share her expertise in women’s history in the Soviet Union. “I orga- nized a panel and presented a paper on Women in the Russian Revolution,” Noonan said. “One of my research areas is women in contemporary Soviet society and what the Russian revolu- tion of 1917 promised women and whether it has fulfilled that promise.” Noonan observes that Soviet women today “are struggling quite a bit to gain equal opportunity. In theory they have equal rights, but in reality they don’t,” she explained. “Right now their agenda is going nowhere. The very positive develop- ment is that there’s a rebirth of a women’s movement that was crushed under (former Soviet leader Leonid) Brezhnev. But they’re not united on a common agenda. The economic problems of the Soviet Union are so severe that women feel they can’t push their agenda while other problems in society are so great. When there’s no food and nothing on the shelves, that takes precedence over talk about women’s rights.” Noonan said this conference was especially unique because of the Soviet delegation’s honest assessments of their country‘s problems, including the state of Perestroika, the economy agd the environment. “They were very fi'ank in their observations, both pessimistic and optimistic,” she said. “Previously, they" were noty o gn - 1.4. abg‘ave more‘cfigfiicimfi? "'3 The coming year will be a bu§y one for Noonan. She’s taking a sabbatical ibr :‘ the l900-‘91 academic year to work on various writing projects, including a book on women in the Russian Revol- ution, a series of articles on Soviet writers, and some short biographies on Soviet political figures for use in ency- clopedias. She plans another trip to the - Soviet Union in the coming year, and will lecture at a university in Poland this fall as part of an exchange program. 1%“ ' Profizssor Gabrielsen to perform At Celebration Concert Organist Stephen (Gabe) Gabrielsen (‘63 ), professor of music at Augsburg, will present a concert oforgan music at 7:30 pm. on Sunday, Sept. 30, in the Hoversten Chapel of the Foss Center. The public is invited. A reception in appreciation oforgan fund donors will be held in the Foss Center Atrium following the concert. The Augsburg College Associates are cosponsors of the Celebration Concert and Reception, which marks the completed fiJnding of the Dobson pipe organ installed when the Foss Center was constructed two years ago. This is one of three concerts scheduled by Dr. Gabrielsen in the next several months. A published composer of organ music, he has performed in recitals and taught workshops in 20 states. The evening of music will include the works of].S. Bach, Charles Marie Widor and other composers. Also among the program selections will be an original composition by Dr. Gabrielsen, “Variations on a Sunday School Hymn for Pedal Solo.“ He will also perform “Vistas,” a composition by Dr. Leland Sateren, Augsburg professor emeritus. A second Organ Plus Concert by Stephen Gabrielsen and friends is scheduled on campus for 7:30 pm. on Sunday, January 20, 1991, also in the Foss Center. Gabrielsen also will perform with Augsburg choral and instrumental ensembles at the annual Augsburg Hymn Festival on Sunday, April 28, 1991, at 7:30 pm. in the Foss Center. Alumni and the public are invited to all three music events. Photo by Flob Levine International students increasing International students are a small part of the student body, but their numbers are showing a steady increase. This past year. admissions personnel made two recruiting trips to schools in Asian and European countries. These four new students arrived on campus in late August for a special orientation program conducted by Augsburg's International Programs Office. Left to right are: Lone Vang, Denmark; Etagegnu Bushen, Ethiopia; Minori Ebihara. Japan: and Nicolai Kampmann, Denmark. The orientation program provides the newcomers with practical information on housing, banking, using local transportation and course registration. 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14 ALUMNI Dr. Kevin Peterson, a family practice doctor in north Minneapolis, was honored as a 1990 distinguished alumnus by Tartan High School in St. Paul. He and his wife, Lori, have done volunteer and missionary work in hospitals and clinics in India, Haiti and Mexico. They have three children.... Show more14 ALUMNI Dr. Kevin Peterson, a family practice doctor in north Minneapolis, was honored as a 1990 distinguished alumnus by Tartan High School in St. Paul. He and his wife, Lori, have done volunteer and missionary work in hospitals and clinics in India, Haiti and Mexico. They have three children. 1 978 — Dirk Abraham is a news director and sportscaster for \VTOQ»AM and WKPL» FM radio in Platteville, Wis. He writes, “An old KCMR staffer makes good!" Kristine Ivcrson married Ward Slemmons on Aug. 18. Kris is employed by Sullivan, Payne Reinsurance Intermediary and Ward is employed by Solaro Painting C0. in Seattle. Wash. 1 98 l — Walt Johnson received a master‘s degree in library science this spring. He is working at the Lithium Information Center in Madison. \\'is. He is planning on returning to Minneapolis this fall. 1982 — Leslie Earl Boyum of(‘|arksville, Tenn., is the assistant football coach at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville. He received his master‘s degree In education from the L‘nixersity nfMinncsnta. He also taught and coached for six years in Te\as. 1 98 3 _ Shawn Draper ofStillwater, Minn,, kicked offa campaign for the District 55A seat in June. He decided to run for the position, he said, because he was ha\ing a difficult time getting the attention of his opponent. Draper operates a vocational counseling service for the disabled. He and his wife, Jana, have two preschool age children. Laurie (Bennett) Halvorson was named vice president and director of marketing and corporate affairs of Heise, Reincn, MacRac and Associates — a Minneapolis based architectural firm. She and her husband, Marty, live in St. Paul. Peter Imsdahl teaches English at Univer- sity Liggett School — a prep school in Grossc Pointe, Mich. He and his wife, Ingrid (Thorson) Imsdahl, have four children: Lars Peter, 4-, Thor Gerald, 3; and twins Marit Louise and Solveig Sehwein, born May 23. The family was in West Germany for the month of August. They reside in Detroit, Mich 1 984— Alice (Weimer) Browne and her husband, Don Browne, ofMinneapolis, recently performed as the singing duo, “Playin‘ Folks," with their guitar and mandolin at the Chanhassen Library and the Young America Pavillion. Alice and Don are music therapists. Paul Burow graduated from Luther- Northwestern Theological Seminary in May and accepted a call to be associate pastor at St. Mary‘s Lutheran Church in Kenosha, Wis. Kathy Mueller was one of three top Twin Cities vocalists who performed with the band A La Carte at St. Paul‘s Highland Fest last month. Mueller is perhaps best known as a vocalist for Women Who Cook, which toured the Soviet Union three years ago. Mueller also sings jingles for commer- cials and films, and makes audio and visual tapes for use in Lutheran Sunday schools and vacation Bible schools. 1 985— Quinn Karpan of Minneapolis is engaged to Daon Hartmann. She is a 1985 . graduate of Mankato State University. An October wedding is planned. Lynn Marie (MacDonald) Zaun is a program specialist for East Suburban Resources. She is also on the board of directors of the Minnesota Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation and is assisting in developing an advocacy programr Her husband, Michael, graduated from St. John‘s University with a degree in psychol» ogy. They reside in West St Paul. 1987— Marit Stcnshoel married David Gruenke on July 28. They reside in Glendale, Calif. She teaches first grade at Salem Lutheran Church in Glendale. David is an architect. Steven Sever-man of St. Louis Park received a master of science degree in chemistry from the University of Minnesota in June. He will move to Atlanta, Ga, where he will work on his Ph.D. at the Institute of Paper Science and Technology - an affiliate of Georgia Tech. Steven married Cindy Goyette on Aug. 11. 1989 — Michele L. Byer will leave Minneapolis this fall to attend the Institute of Culture and Creation Spirituality in Oakland, Calif, where she will pursue a master‘s of spirituality degree. She has been employed as a supervisor at F.A.C.S., an organization which raises money for non-profit groups. Sandra J. Kruschke married David Story on July 22. David worls for Graco, Inc. Sandra works for Funk Animal Hospital. They reside in Princeton, Minn. Timothy Lyle of Minneapolis is a reconcil- ing clerk in the item processing department at Norwest Operations Center. l. mu, Pamela Mohrbacher married Dean Klan . .7 ». (’88) on Aug. 27, 1989. Dean is a second . " lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps stationed at Camp Pendelton in California. Pam is working in a day care center. They ’ " ' reside in Oceanside, Calif. Annette Patel is the families in mediation fellow for Lac Qui Parle, Yellow Medicine, Chippewa, Swift and Big Stone counties. She works with farmers, small businesses and non-farm families afl'ectcd by the economy. She is a 1989 graduate ofthe Master’s in Leadership program and has worked as a registered nurse. She and her husband have two children. Ingrid Paulssorr is working on a master‘s degree in business at the University of Stockholm, Sweden. She will graduate in spring, 1991. Tracy Sundsu-om of St. Louis Park, Minn., has been promoted to underwriter approver in Prudential‘s North Central Plymouth Operations. She joined Pruden- tial in 1989. Tammy Trover was chosen to attend an international reservations agent course in June with Northwest Airlines. She resides in Seattle, Wash. Jonathan Webster has joined the Peace Corp. He will teach science in St. Lucia, the Caribbean, working with rural youth ages 11 to 19. 1990— Karen Aamodt married Brent Lofgren (’88) on June 16. Karen is a teacher at Princeton Montessori School and Brent is a graduate student at Princeton University. They reside in Princeton, NJ. Melissa Snub, Rockton, Ill., will be attending Luther-Northwestem Theologi-V 915m". .. M a ‘Seh'olarshrp. S c t. cit-flip! Gail, died July 26 of lung cancer. In Memoriam Elias J. Halling (‘27), 85, died in June of cancer at Chaska, Minn. He was a retired dean of Mankato State University‘s School of Arts and Sciences. Halling was known for developing MSU’s choral programs including the a capella choir, men‘s and women‘s choruses and the oratorio and madrigal groups, He helped plan the university’s Performing Arts Center and the MSU recital hall was named in his honor in the 19705. He received many honors including the F. Melius Christiansen Award in 1980. He is sun'ived by his wife, Lydia, a daughter, and three grandchildren. Loren Edward Ericksen (’46), of Pharr, Texas, died on July 21 while visiting relatives at New Glarus, Wis. He was 62, After teaching in the high school at Cottonwood, Minn, from 1946 to 1952, he operated Ericksen Furniture from 1953 to 1982 when he retired. He also owned a variety store during those years, He was a charter member of the Cottonwood Lions Club and was the mayor of Cottonwood for several years, He is survived by his wife, Edna (Kasener) Eriekscn (’42), his mother, Ida Erickscn, a daughter and two grandchildren. Rev. John W. Olson (’49) died on May 2 at the age of 71. He retired in 1986 as a visitation pastor at Cambridge Lutheran Church in Cambridge, Minn. He is survived by his wife, Harriet, Jerry Bergdahl, ('48), who was an employee of Augsburg College in the former office of Center for Non-Traditional Students (CENTS), died May 31 in St. Paul of lyphgridlc muscular dystrophy. He started as a counselor in CENTS, then became assistant director. He was execu— tive director when the program closed in 1985. In 1983, he received the Rose and Jay Phillips Award from Courage Center to honor individuals with severe disabilities who have excelled in their careers. In 1985 he founded Awareness Unlimited to sensitize the public to the needs of the disabled. Theodore L. Christensen (‘25), brother of the former Augsburg president Bernhard Christensen, died on July 22 in Walnut Creek, Calif He was retired from the Scott Paper Co. in Wisconsin. Selma (Storien) Homer (’26) died on Aug. 26 at the age of94. She was a teacher and librarian at several high schools. For 13 years, she was a librarian at Augsburg and during the late 19505 was listed in Minnesota’s Who‘s Who, She married Stanley Horner in 1941. One of her many interests was gardening and, when she passed away, it was reported that she still had a fern growing in their apartment that she had bought in I914 for 10 cents. The Rev. Kenneth A. Johnson ('32), 82, pastor emeritus of Oak Grove Presbyterian Church in Bloomington, died Aug. 9. Blind since birth, Johnson attended the Faribault School for the Blind until he was 11, then the Minneapolis Public Schools. He graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1930 and received his bachelor of divinity degree from Augsburg Seminary in 1932, He was ordained by the Presbyterian Church USA in 1932. He served Oak Grove as student pastor and pastor from 1930 to 1945, then became minister at Westministcr Presbyterian Church in Devils Lake, ND. He also served churches on the Fort Totten Indian Reservation, in Wolf Point, Mont., and in Omaha, Neb. He was a moderator of the Minnewaukan Presbytery and the Synod of North Dakota and Omaha Presbytery. He retired from the active ministry to Minne- apolis in 1973. Johnson, an accomplished pianist and vocalist, remained active as a guest preacher and musician with several churches and nursing homes in the Twin Cities until he became ill with apraxia about three years ago. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Alberta, a son, five grand- children and a great-granddaughter. His body was donated to the University of Minnesota Medical School. Variety Show needs Talented alumni Talented alumni are wanted for the traditional Homecoming variety show scheduled for Friday evening, Oct. 12. There will be judges and prizes. The talent night starts at 7 pm. in the Hoversten Chapel of the Foss Center and builds to the coronation of the Homecoming king and queen. The event is immediately followed at 9:30 pm. with the Homecoming Dance in Melby Hall. Alums interested in joining student and staff performers for a night of music, comedy and dance should Contact the Student Activities Office at 330‘ 1 1 1 1 . Four service: scheduled For Advent Vesper: Augsburg College invites you to begin your Christmas season again this year with Advent Vespers. Four services are scheduled at 6 and 9 pm. on Friday, Nov. 30, and at 5 and 8 pm. on Saturday, Dec. 1. As in the past, the popular festival worship service — which was attended by 12,000 people last year — will be held in Central Lutheran Church in down- town Minneapolis. This year’s event will continue the tradition of choral anthems, seasonal text, carols, instrumental music and a moving liturgy, according to Dr. Thomas Rossin, director of Advent Vespers and chair of the Augsburg Music Department. Three choirs with the voices of some 150 singers will participate, along with the Advent Vespers Orchestra and a liturgical group of some 60 students. Admission is by free seating tickets. 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U.S. Olympic Festival Flg flies on campus ' ’ By Gene McGivem Staff Writer ufiburg College rolled out the red, white and blue carpet on campus in July to welcome some of America’s best athletes. Augsburg hosted more than 500 athletes from five sports during the 10- day U.S. Olympic Festival, held... Show moreU.S. Olympic Festival Flg flies on campus ' ’ By Gene McGivem Staff Writer ufiburg College rolled out the red, white and blue carpet on campus in July to welcome some of America’s best athletes. Augsburg hosted more than 500 athletes from five sports during the 10- day U.S. Olympic Festival, held July 6- 15 throughout the Twin Cities. Augsburg’s Director of Facilities Art Meadowcroft coordinated the College’s eflort, and even ran a leg on the pre-competition torch rtm. With pride and visibility on the line, Augsburg succeeded in its host role, according to Meadowcroft. “Even with some power outages and storms, things went well,” Meadow- croft said. “The Olympic Festival people told us we did an excellent job trying to take care of their needs. They said we were one of the most hospitable sites in the entire Festival.” Thunderstorms that caused power outages throughout the Twin Cities caused problems at Augsburg. The don-nitories were without power for about 18 hours on Iuly 8 after an early-moming wind storm, but diligent efforts by plant services workers restored power by 11 pm. Meadowcroft said Augsburg’s Manage— ment and Finance Departments were especially busy with the Festival, including employees from facilities, plant services, security, maintenance and mailroom staffs. “We had people involved all the way up to the vice- presidents and on through the house- keepers and maintenance people,” said Meadowcroft. The Augsburg domiitories housed 303 competitors in field hockey and ice hockey. The field hockey competition between the East, West, North and South teams — with divisions for women and men — took place on the astroturf surface at Anderson-Nelson Field. Wrestling was the other Festival competition held on campus. Competi- tion in Melby Hall featured junior—level competitors ages 16-20, and was held in both freestyle and Greco-Roman SWICS- continued on page 10 'h MM Augsburg alumna Carolyn Ross has continued her outstanding sports career by running in the U.S. Olymplc Festival this summer. She recently was hired as athletic recruiter for the college. (See story on page 12.) Photo by Jeff Christianson. Ross wins Festival bronze By Gene McGivern Staff Writer Former Augsburg track and field star Carolyn Ross (‘89) realized a season- long goal this summer when she was invited to participate in the U.S. Olympic Festival. Ross, a history major who won five NCAA Division III national titles for the Auggies on the track from 1987- ‘89, was invited to run in the 4x400 relay. Ross ran the first 400 meters and handed off the baton to 1988 Olympic gold medalist Jackie onner-Kersee, one of the marquee athletes in the Festival. Ross’ team placed third to win a bronze medal. Ross also received a last-hour invitation to run in the Festival‘s 400 meter dash on Friday. She responded with a fifth- place, 53.57 clocking — more than one second faster than her previous career best for the one-lap race. “This was really a great experience," Ross said. “The track was brand new and was really fast. Taking home a medal made it even more special." Ross, whose best event is the 400- meter hurdles, earlier had competed in the Mobil/USA Track and Field National Championships in Cerritos, Calif. She will resume rigorous training this fall towards her goal of qualifying for the 1992 US. Olympic Trials in the 400 hurdles. When evaluating college costs Focus on financial aid, not tuition Every year hundreds of families are pleasantly surprised to learn that a quality college education at Augsburg College is affordable. The reason is financial aid. Certainly no one should rule out an Augsburg education without first exploring the possibilities with Augsburg's Financial Aid Office. This article and articles on the following pages explain the types of financial aid available and how financial aid “packages” offset tuition costs. By Shirley Westman Satgren. Editor It isn’t just the costs of oil and health care that are going up. So are college costs, as parents and students all over the country dis» covered this fall. However, Augsburg has done a better job than many colleges in holding the line on rising costs, said Augsburg President Charles S. Anderson. Even more important, the College also has an exceptional record for pron'ding generous financial aid packages that put an Augsburg education uithin the economic reach of students and their Families. Financial aid packages averaged almost $8,200 per student last year, according to Herald lohnson, Director of Financial Seniccs. Moreover, eight out of 10 Augsburg students receive financial aid in the form of scholarships, grants, loans and on-campus employment, he said. That high level of financial assistance at Augsburg goes a long way toward offsetting tuition and other education costs, he said. (The basic cost of attending Augsburg during the 1990- ‘91 academic year is $13,182 ($9,582 for tuition and fees, $3,580 for room and board). President Anderson also stressed the critical importance of financial aid when considering the affordability of a private college education, “Don‘t focus exclusively on the cost figures. The bottom line is determined by what the college can provide in the way of financial assistance and financial plans to offset those costs," he advised. “Actually, no student ever pays the total cost ofan education at Augs- burg,“ said President Anderson. That‘s because there is a “hidden gift“ — in addition to scholarships, loans, grants and other forms ot‘financial aid — from which all students benefit. This additional money, which amounts to over $2,400 per student, comes in the form ot'cndou'mcnts and gifts from alumni and other donors, he uplaincd. There is a difference between the cost ofproviding education and the price actually charged for it, he said. hi public colleges, the direct support is provided by the state. Tuition and fees may cover only a fraction ot'thc cost of education. In a private college like Augsburg, where direct statc support is minimal or nonexistent, tuition still does not pay the actual cost ot‘educau’on. The difference is provided directly by private benefactors and indirectly by the government in the form ol'a donor's tax exemption and an evcmp tion from real estate taxes on the institution‘s property, he said, “the full price of an Augsburg cduca tion were actually charged. said Andcr son, tuition would have to increase by at least 25 percent. Show less
14 0 ALUM NOTES Class Notes Corey Davison, Washington, DC, is the Great Lakes regional director of the Concord Coalition. He will oversee activities in five states, including Minnesota. continued from page 13 Jim Douglas. Apple Valley, Minn., works for West Publishing Company. He and his wife,... Show more14 0 ALUM NOTES Class Notes Corey Davison, Washington, DC, is the Great Lakes regional director of the Concord Coalition. He will oversee activities in five states, including Minnesota. continued from page 13 Jim Douglas. Apple Valley, Minn., works for West Publishing Company. He and his wife, Andrea. had their first child in February. Amy O’Keefe. Savoy, [1]., is a weekend meteo- rologist/anchor for WCIAATV. Mary Monson, Edina, Minn., married Mark Lokowich in January. She works at Mavarick Software, and Mark works for the Y.M.C.A. Kimberer (Schweiger) Nagel, Talofofo, Guam, is a kinder teacher at Talofofo Elementary. Joel Staehling, Fargo, ND, is a finance officer of acquisitions at Community First Bankshares Inc. Colleen Watson (’91 MAL), Mendota Heights, Minn., and Deb Krueger-Knight ('82), Edina, Minn. own Career Professionals, a business that grossed $1 million in 1996. 1992 Jennifer Anderson, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, mar» ried Michael Burkle in October. Both are employed by Rockwell lntemational. Nathan Carlson, Cedar Falls, Iowa, is a col- lege ministry director for Nazareth Lutheran Church. Tung Ngoc Duong, Minneapolis, married Dr. Kari Sue Topp in April. Tung works for Norwest Corporation. and Kari Sue practices psychotherapy. Matthew Maunu. Mobile, Ala., earned his MD. from the University of Minnesota and is now serving a five»year residency in the Department of Surgery at the University of Southern Alabama. Chad Thompson and his wife, Phyllis, Bancroft, Iowa, have their own business called Toccata Settings. It's a Victorian house that can be rented for parties or ofiice events. Julie Turner, Fargo. N.D., is marketing man- ager for the agricultural division of RDO Equipment Co. She has two sons. Heather Winn, Minneapolis, married Dennis Tietz in November. Heather is a group sales manager at Underwater World, and Dennis is a deputy sheriff. 1993 Chester Grauberger joined the staff at Lincoln HI Elementary School in Hendricks, Minn. He also coaches wrestling at Southwest State University in Marshall. Sherrie Knauss, Savage, Minn., married Andy Seidensticker in May. She is an independent music therapist. Gary Kroells, Independence, Minn., is an officer on the West Hennepin Public Safety Department. Martin Sundquist, Minneapolis, took a four- month leave of absence from Norwest Mortgage to travel the world while competing in acre-skiing. Heidi \‘Visner. St. Paul, married Mark Staloch in December. She is an attorney for Gurstel Law Firm, and Mark is a computer program- mer for Norwest Student Loans. Jessica Ferrell. Hopkins, Minn., married Brad Zenner (’92) in March 1996. He teaches soda] studies at Spring lake Park High School. 1 994 Greg Brumbaugh, Minneapolis, and Courtney Gadbois were married in May. He is employed at St. Joseph’s Children's Home, and Courtney works for Groves Academy. Rick Habeck and Vicky Vaughn, Minneapolis, were married in December. Rick works at Highway Sales Inc., and Vicky works for Misners and Bratlie Dental. Brandon Luehman, Mauston, Wis., married Sally Sjoberg last March. Sally works for Zeneca Pharmaceuticals as a sales rep. They just bought a new house. Kory Tuominen, Minneapolis, is one of 32 third-year medical students involved in the Rural Physician Associate Program. He will assist doctors in Moose lake. with their daily routines. Dana Walfoort, Big Lake, Minn., wrote an article entitled “Skateboarding Allowed” in the Monticello Times, Feb. 20. She is a free- lance writer. L_— Brian Ackland, Bumsville, Minn., married Jennifer Cummings ('96). Brian is employed at Oak Ridge Elementary School, and Jennifer works at the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation in St. Paul. Laurie Dahley, West Fargo, N.D., is the direc- tor of psychosocial services for Hospice of the Red River Valley. She and her '- L ‘ Ron, have two daughters. Noelle (Hallblade) Epp, Minnetonka, Minn., is an account assistant at the public relations firm Padilla Speer Beardsley Inc. Janet Huss moved to England and is employed as an application engineer for Overland Dam. She is also engaged to be married. Bryce Merriman, Plymouth, Minn., was awarded a l996-'97 Presidential Scholarship from Luther Seminary. It covers first—year tuition. Gary Munson is an English teacher for Jr. High School #43 in St. Sevastopol, Ukraine. Alumni Honors Dave Daether took his writing career to Hollywood and enjoys making people laugh. Dave Raether other projects. “I Izarnni the most about my personal from being married and having sewn rbildrm." ing ever happens without passion. The accomplkhment I'm most proud of is: Writing a really great joke that a really great actor says, causing a live studio audi- ence to unexpectedly laugh for a long time. I'm looking forward to: Trying to figure out how to actually have a distinguished career as a writer. Plus, I want to get really old and yell at the neighbor kids to get off my lawn. To nominate a graduate of achievement for Alumni Honors, contact the Augsburg Alumni Ofiice at 2211 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55454. Tel. 612/330—1178. Name: David Paul Raether. B.A., English and Philosophy ('78). Lives in San Marino, Calif. Occupation: Television and film writer Family: Married — wife, Marina. Children are Alexandra. Marisa. Claire, Cristian, Constantin, Saskia. and Mariangela. Honors / Awards: While a member of die "Roseanne" writing staff, the show received a Golden Globe and the George Foster Peabody Award. Twice nominated for a Cable Ace Award for What I appreciated most about Augsburg: I read a lot of great books I would have been too lazy to read otherwise. Favorite professor: Dave Wood I lumed the most about my profasional life from: Rosanne. between screaming at me — Nothing great or funny or interest- Amy (Brenna) Nelson, Angora, Minn., is an area learning coordinator for Nett Lake "' yandisL "" ,anewhornewith her husband Sara Schuck, Hager City, VVis., is the office manager for the Goodhue County chapter of the Red Cross. Andy Mchmann, Boise, Idaho, married Candice Anderson in August. He is a research and development operator at Micron Technology Inc. 1996 Georgette Bunker (’96 MSW), Hugo, Minn., was appointed director of social services for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. Stacy Johnson. Burnsville, Minn., married Steven Brock in June. Stacy is a teacher at Cedar Park Elementary. Holly Kolander, Minneapolis. is a Minnesota Vikings cheerleader and is working on a degree in education administration. Beth Meyer, Minneapolis, married Jim Bartels in March. Kenneth Reeves, Shakopee, Minn., works for Edina Realty. Jake Reint, Minneapolis, is an assistant account executive for Shandwick International, a public relations firm. Your Full Name Address Maiden Name Employer Spouse Name Class Notes Information: Is spouse also a graduate ofAugsburg College? 5 Yes D No Maiden Name 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. 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 alumni@augsburg.edu. Graduation Year or last Year Attended City State Zip Is this a new address? C Yes 3 No Home Telephone ( ) Position Work Phone Spouse Graduation Year SEND US YOUR NEW ADDRESS faculs ta ff continued from page 12 Prof. Catherine Paulsen, religion, pre- sented a series of sessions called “Enhancing our Relationships” at St. Philips Lutheran Church. Prof. Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer, religion, was the keynote speaker at a state assembly at the St. Frances Cabrini Parish in October. Prof. Emer. Phil Quanbeck, religion, pre- sented the paper “The Mundane and the Exceptional,” a look at the Biblical books of Proverbs and Job, at Shepherd Valley Lutheran Church. Prof. Ed Skamulis, social work, was asked to be one of four guest lecturers to give a presentation on “People and Caring” at Keio University in Tokyo, Japan. In addi- tion, Ed was appointed by Gov. Carlson to serve on the Govemor’s Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities. Religion Prof. Bev Stratton’s essay “Here We Stand: Lutheran and Feminist Issues in Biblical Interpretation" was published in a special issue of Currents in Theology and Mission in February. Prof. Kathryn Swanson, English, served as a consultant-evaluator on a North Central accreditation team that visited lewis University, Romooville. Ill, Dec. 1- 4. AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW MINNEAPOLIS, MN .: _..s- .. Show less
2 0 CAMPUS NEWS Search underway for next Augsburg President Regents hope to select Anderson’s successor by the end of May By Forrest Meyer Director of Public Relations and Communication Augsburg College is nearing the final stages of a nationwide search for its next president. Since shortly after... Show more2 0 CAMPUS NEWS Search underway for next Augsburg President Regents hope to select Anderson’s successor by the end of May By Forrest Meyer Director of Public Relations and Communication Augsburg College is nearing the final stages of a nationwide search for its next president. Since shortly after President Charles Anderson announced his retire- ment early this February, the intensive search process has been underway. The Board of Regents formed an 11»per- son search committee, chaired by Regent Kathryn Tunheim, and retained the ser- vices of Academic Search Consultation Service (ASCS). The firm has a strong record conducting presidential searches, including 16 for colleges of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) since 1988, Tunheim said. On the search committee are six regents (Tunheim, Wayne Popham, Glen Person ’47, Inez Schwarzkopf ’59, Ted Grindal ’76, and May Yue); two faculty members (Stuart Anderson ’78, Grace Sulerud ’58), one alumnus (Phil Styrland ’79), one staff member (Forrest Meyer) and one student (Sarah Miller ’97). Board of Regents Chair Barbara Gage and Vice» Chair Norman Hagfors sit in on com- mittee proceedings in an ex officio capacity. Christine Young of ASCS and Augsburg Human Resources Director Gaye Lindfors provide consulting and staff support. Also assisting is James Unglaube of the ELCA education divi- sion office, a veteran of several searches. “We are blessed with a number of favor- able circumstances for this search, all of which are helping it to go well to this point,” Tunheim said. “First, the College is strong and attractive to candidates, due in large measure to the legacy that Charles Anderson’s leadership is leaving. Next, the search committee itself is dedi- cated to the best possible outcome, is working hard and has good ‘chemistry.’ ” Finally, the staff of ASCS, the ELCA and the Augsburg human resources office are providing professional support every step of the way. “I’m highly optimistic that we will be able to provide the full Board of Regents with some very attractive choices for the next president.” Young and other ASCS staff talked with a wide variety of Augsburg stakeholders as the search was beginning. From that interview process emerged a “search statement” that listed the College’s cur- rent strengths, priorities for the next president, and talents and characteristics hoped for in the new president. To carry on and advance Augsburg’s tra- dition of leadership, the new president will be asked to, among other things: - lead the College into the future through vision and planning - embrace, sustain and articulate Augsburg’s mission internally and externally to a wide variety of audiences ' foster a vital relationship with the ELCA ' lead and manage an effective fund- raising program ° encourage development of new educational programs in response to emerging needs - sustain and expand diversity among students, faculty and staff continued on page 3 facilities. Among his accomplishments are: in 1980 to over $15 million today. W Weekend College Indian and Hispanic/Latino students campaign that will conclude in 1998 W Oscar Anderson Residence Hall adjoins campus president include: Harald V in 1995 \ King Harald V of Norway in 1993. J The @6192 of Charles Jinderson Augsburg College President, [980—1997 Dr. Charles S. Anderson came to Augsburg College in 1976 as academic dean and was named president by the Board of Regents in 1980. During his 17-year tenure as president, nearly completing three terms, Anderson guided the College to a sound economic footing and spearheaded expansion of both programs and 0w Growth in total enrollment from 1,470 in fall of 1980 to 2,862 in fall of 1996, and growth in the College's endowment fund value from $1.1 million 9&4 The addition of several new programs. A partial listing: W master's programs in social work and leadership W the state's only physician assistant training program W the CLASS program for physically and learning disabled students W special support programs for African American, Asian American, American W the Augsburg Youth and Family Institute (\v The addition and improvement of campus facilities, including: W the new $15 million library now under construction, part of a $63 million W Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center for Worship, Communication and Drama, which houses Hoversten Chapel and Tjomhom-Nelson Theatre W extensive improvements in athletic facilities, including the air structure that covers Anderson-Nelson field during the winter W remodeling of laboratories in Science Hall W with the City of Minneapolis, renovation of Murphy Square Park, which W Charles Anderson’s numerous professional accomplishments as Augsburg’s W appointment by Gov. Arne Carlson to head the Minnesota Youth Works Commission, which oversees AmeriCorps projects in the state W membership on the Peace Prize Forum executive committee W chairmanship of the Minnesota Private College Council in 1985-‘86 W co—founding of Minnesota Minority Education Project W hosting visits to campus by two Nomegian kings — Olav V in 1987 and W receiving the Knight’s Cross, First Class of the Royal Order of Merit, from H \ New library to be online by September Dedication set for Oct. 31-Nov. 2 By Forrest Meyer Director of Public Relations and Communication Those who take regular tours of the new library are seeing dramatic progress from week to week, especially on the inside. The pace of progress is less noticeable from the street since the structure has been “closed in," but the finishing of the interior spaces is especially exciting now, said Elaine Cline, director of the library and information technology at Augsburg. The new facility is on schedule for com- pletion in August or slightly before and will be “online” for use by students, fac- ulty and staff by the start of fall semester, Cline said. Once the building is complet- ed this summer, there will be a flurry of activity to get all of the current library’s materials, faculty and staff moved into their new “home” before fall semester begins, she added. Dedication activities are set for Friday, Oct. 31 through Sunday, Nov. 2. Setting the dedication for mid-semester will allow adequate time to plan a celebration fitting the importance of the new facility to the College and will allow it time to become fully operational, Cline said. Some events may be more informal and oriented to the campus community, especially students, while other activities will be somewhat more formal and public. The adhesive is drying and ready for the carpeting to be laid in the lower level of the library. Photo by Michael Fitzgerald “Ever since my arrival at Augsburg in 1990 l have been impressed by the dedi« cation and commitment of our faculty and staff to provide the best for our stu— dents,” Cline said. “This legacy of service and excellence will find new energy and expression in a building that promises to be one of the best college facilities in the country. It is a fitting beginning to Augsburg’s entry into the let century.” In addition to housing the new library, the four-level, 73,000-square-foot struc— ture will be home to all the computer departments of the College. The 400 data access ports for computers will far exceed the capacity of the current library. Other features of the building include: - a state-of-the-art, multi-media computer development lab - a multi-media classroom equipped with state—of—the-art projection, satellite downlink and uplink capability, and network access - library instruction classroom that can also be used as a public computer lab - a curriculum library for teacher education - a variety of study spaces, from cartels to casual seating to group study rooms of various sizes, all equipped with network access - an archives and special collections room - an art gallery exhibition and lecture space - storage for the College’s permanent art collection and archival and records storage AUGSBURG Now Spring 1997 ' Vol. 59, 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 Dan Benson News Service/Media Relations Director julie Hogan Alumni Notes Editor, Staff Writer Susie Gilhoi Staff Writer Chris Brown Sports Information Coordinator Charles S. Anderson President of Augsburg College Forrest Meyer Director of Public Relations and Communication Donna McLean Director of Alumni and Parent Relations Opinions expressed in Augsburg Now (ISSN 1058- 1545) do not necessarily reflect official college policy. Send correspondence, name changes and address corrections to: Augsburg Now, Office of Public Relations and Communication, Campus Box 145, Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55454. Telephone: 612/330-1180. Augsburg Now is not copyrighted. Unless other- wise noted, articles may be reprinted without per- mission as Iong as appropriate credit is given to the writer and to Augsburg College. 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12 0 CAMPUS NEWS Two colleges collaborate to embody the spirit of ’lifting as we climb’ By Susie Gilhoi Staff Writer In trying to gain more administrative experience, Augsburg English professor Kathryn Swanson faced the same frustra- tion that many students encounter: “You can’t get experience... Show more12 0 CAMPUS NEWS Two colleges collaborate to embody the spirit of ’lifting as we climb’ By Susie Gilhoi Staff Writer In trying to gain more administrative experience, Augsburg English professor Kathryn Swanson faced the same frustra- tion that many students encounter: “You can’t get experience until you’ve had experience,” she said. Fortunately for Swanson. Marie McNeff, Augsburg vice president for academic affairs and dean of the college, and Noreen Carrocci, dean of the undergrad— uate college and graduate school of arts and sciences at the University of St. Thomas, came to the rescue at an ACTC (Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities) dean’s breakfast. “I said. ‘I have a faculty member interest- ed in administration and would like to work in an internship relationship with a clean. Anybody want her?” said McNeff. “I told her that I’d be happy to talk to Kathy about it because I got to do a year- long program in 1991-‘92, and I really learned a lot and enjoyed it,” said Carrocci. “I thought. why not at least provide a similar opportunity for some- one else, if we hit it off?” As a result, Swanson is spending her sab- batical as an administrative intern to Carrocci, shadowing her from January through June. “I follow her around and do everything she does. I go to all her meetings, read all of her files. I sit in on all interviews of candidates for jobs," said Swanson. “It’s a chance to get first-hand experience in a dean’s office and watch the gover- nance process at work and see if that’s something I would like doing.” Swanson also gains practical experience in administrative decision making. test» ing her responses against Carrocci’s. “She asks me ‘What would you do?’ and we discuss strategies and perceptions,” said Swanson. She’s found that she and Carrocci often have similar answers. which reassures her that she’s on track. Carrocci values Swanson’s input as well. “It gives me another viewpoint on things, helps me test my perceptions of reality as we talk about what's going on. ” she said. “And. I’m enjoying the company.” She added, “Now that Kathy’s been here about a month, she’s actually helping with some projects that I hope will be informative for her as well as helping us.’ ) Swanson is working with two assistant deans on separate projects. one to begin the evaluation process with learning cen— ters and another to examine ways to deal with transfer students in terms of St. Thomas’ new core curriculum. She is also advising on the possibility of bringing in an ESL program, one of her areas of expertise at Augsburg. Though this particular collaboration is unique among academic institutions. collaboration is by no means unique between the five ACTC schools. who offer cooperative programs in majors and language courses. Deans Marie McNeff, Augsburg, and Noreen Carrocci, University of St. Thomas, joined to create an internship for Kathy Swanson, Augs- burg English professor. Photo by Julie Hogan “In many ways. this is a much smaller deal,” Carrocci said, referring to the ease of setting up the internship. For Swanson, however, it is a big deal, providing her with a longed-for oppor- tunity. “These two deans, without any formal structure, were able to construct this, and I think that’s remarkable. ‘Lifting as we climb’ is the basis of what they’re doing.” she said. referring to a popular slogan about women helping women get ahead. “Both of them had to be willing to go out on a limb. They had to be will- ing to trust that I’d have good judgment and know what to say when.” What’s cooking By Susie Cilhoi Staff Writer Take two community activists, fold in three Augsburg faculty, add community members from several countries, blend with Augsburg college students. mix well, and what do you get? A lot of hard work, good food, inter« cultural awareness and eventually, a “culturally meditative cookbook." The Cookbook Project grew out of a community service workshop involving (among others) community workers Lois Mineau of the Brian Coyle Center and Karen Keller of the Franklin Learning Center, and Augsburg faculty members Cass Dalglish, English. Michael O'Neal, sociology, and Michael Schock. social work. “We just started talking and said. ‘What if we did this, this and this?” said O’Neal. “Cass had evidently done a writ- ing project similar to this a couple of years ago and Mike was already scheduled to do this community orga- nizing course. and I knew I was going to be teaching the course in race, ethinicity and gender.” But why a cookbook? According to the Augsburg group, it originated with Lois Mineau’s idea of both involving the com— munity and giving back to it in the form of funds raised from selling the cook- book. There is also the underlying issue of foodways. “Within sociology you have folkways. The twist on this is that you also have foodways — there’s an ethnicity, a cul- tural piece to the foods we eat. how we prepare them, who we prepare them for. Is this a dish you present to a guest or is it a traditional family dish that you pre- pare on a subsistence level?" said O'Neal. in classes at Augsburg? And what better place to look at food» ways than the Cedar-Riverside neighbor- hood, coined by some as “The Ellis Island of the Midwest?” Schock’s community organizing class was to identify community people who could provide stories and recipes. O’Neal’s class would research and write about foodways, and Dalglish’s class would interview participants from a lit- erary journalism perspective. However. it didn’t quite work exactly this way. Schock’s class didn’t reach a stage where they could recruit participants, and none of O’Neal’s students chose to write about food. Lois Mineau stepped in to provide connections with people willing to contribute. And for Dalglish’s students and the com~ munity members, the challenge came in the form of oral versus written tradi- tions. “It’s hard for them to write it down; it’s hard for us not to have it writ- ten down,” she said. Though there have been difficulties. there have also been rewards. “The first night that we went [to the Brian Coyle Center for interviews] we thought there’d be six people who came with recipes in hand,” said Dalglish. “Instead. they presented us with the food.” A feast resulted, followed by inter- views and recipe collection. Working within the Cedar-Riverside community has provided experiential education for the Augsburg students, who have interacted with people of Somali, Ethiopian, Scandinavian, Colombian. Vietnamese. Chilean, Native American and Hmong heritage. “It really has been an exercise in real- life," said Dalglish. “The class is all about getting writers out into the setting they’re going to be writing about. A sense of place, a sense of person. a sense of story,” she said. It was also a real-life experience for Schock’s social work students. “As social workers, they got to see first hand what they’re about to get into,” he said. “I think it was more on the agency level, of really coming to grips with an agency that has scarce resources and is embedded in a very complex community — how difficult the work is. given those complications.” And for O’Neal’s sociology students, there was experience versus the expected. “There’s the perception of scarce com- munity resources.” he said, “If you really take the bean-counter approach, then you miss the community assets, the rich- ness of the gifts that these people have. They literally are bringing gifts to the table." The Cookbook Project is still unfolding, with Dalglish’s students gathering infor— mation on where to shop. what to buy and what to substitute. They’re also testing the recipes and doing second interviews. Students from the advanced journalism class will write, edit and design the cook- book, but the sophistication of its print— ing depends on funding. So far the pro- ject has received a $500 faculty develop- ment grant from Augsburg and has applied for several community grants. “We’re hoping at the very end to do some- thing to bring everybody back together as a sort of thank you, and to have the students cook at least some of the dishes, if not all of them," said Dalglish. For information on the cookbook. contact Cass Dalglish at (612) 330-1009. Faculty/Staff Notes Prof. Tony Bibus, social work, presented a paper “Connecting the Classroom to Clients: Involving a Group of Service Users in Teaching an Introductory Social Work Course” at the annual program meeting of the Council of Social Work Education, March 8. The article will also be published in the Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work, Vol. 2, Issue 2. Prof. Garry Hesser, sociology, wrote the article “Philosophical Foundations] Perspectives for Experiential Education” published in a 1996 book, “Journey to Service-Leaming,” published by the Council of Independent Colleges. Prof. Vidd Littlefield, psychology, gave a research presentation, “Feeling and Feelings: Connections Between Emotional Expression and Physical Sensation,” at the eighth annual Conference of Psychology of Health, Immunity and Disease in early December. Bettye Olson, College of the Third Age, exhibited her paintings and drawings called “Flowing Streams” in February at Plymouth Congregational Church in Minneapolis. Prof. John Schmit, English, presented a paper, “Conflict and Consensus: Exploring Diversity and Standards in the Portfolio Movement,” at a National Council of Teachers of English confer- ence in New Orleans. Prof. Bev Stratton, religion, spoke in January on an interfaith panel, “Women Interpreting the Hebrew Bible,” spon- sored by Temple Israel to celebrate the beginning of a Women’s Torah Commentary project by the Women of Reform Judaism. Prof. Cass Dalglish, English, will teach at the Grand Marais Art Colony in northern Minnesota this summer. She is also a writer in the new electronic journal for “Cultural Studies, Rhetoric and Theories” located at . Eloisa Echavez, Hispanic/Latino Support Program, was appointed to the State Multicultural Education Advisory Committee in February. The committee advises the Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning and the Minnesota State Board of Education on Multicultural Education. Dick Hardel. Augsburg Youth and Family Institute, was a guest lecturer for the Ministerial Association and spoke to Jackson Country Sunday School classes and local schools. Prof. David Lapakko, speech, communi- cation, and theatre, had his article “Three Cheers for Language: A Closer Examination of a Widely Cited Study of Nonverbal Communication" published in the January issue of Communication Education. Profs. Roberta Metzler and Robert Stacke, music, presented sessions at the 44th Annual Great Lakes Region Music Therapy Conference, March 13-16, in Bloomington, Minn. Prof. Patty Murphy, health education, presented the opening session on “Standards Update” at the annual Minnesota Health Teachers Conference Feb. 3. She also traveled to Athens, Greece, during April to present a work- shop and training on “Health Education Standards in K~12 American] International Schools: Assessments and Teaching Strategies.” Profs. Lila Olson and Jennifer Garth. music, appeared in the chamber ensem- ble, Philmusica, in February at the Theater de la Jeune Lune. Lila performed 1.5. 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4 0 CAMPUS NEWS Weekend College attracts students from far and near By Julie Hogan Staff Writer Weekend College is getting quite a repu- tation. Word of mouth is working its advertising magic, and people from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to Texas are commuting to the Twin Cities to take classes at... Show more4 0 CAMPUS NEWS Weekend College attracts students from far and near By Julie Hogan Staff Writer Weekend College is getting quite a repu- tation. Word of mouth is working its advertising magic, and people from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to Texas are commuting to the Twin Cities to take classes at Augsburg. Bill Kuehl, Weekend College director of admissions, notes that nine out of 10 students are here because someone told them that Augsburg’s Weekend College was a great experience. In fact, Kuehl says, enrollment for this academic year is up by 16 percent. New changes in marketing strategy and providing information in a more timely fashion are part of the success story. Recruiters are now performing informa- tion sessions at corporations that are likely to reimburse their employees’ tuition bills. At 3M Company, 60 prospective students attended the multi- media presentation. These presentations used to take about two hours, but with PowerPoint software Weekend College recruiters have reduced that time to one hour, making the presentations more con- cise and visually attractive. "Nine out of 10 students are here because someone told them Augsburg’s Weekend College was a great experience. ” — Bill Kuehl, WEC admissions director Recruiters also take the effort to make sure that people interested in the pro- gram know that Augsburg is a communi— ty that wants its students to feel like indi- viduals. Personal notes are sent to each prospective student. Kuehl feels that from the “get-go” these people need to know that they will have personal rela- tionships with the faculty. It will be an experience that is interactive and not simply note taking. Being taught by the same teachers as in the day program and being offered the same benefits are other pluses for prospective students of WEC. People are also seeking out the program because of its alternating weekend sched- ule and the quality of courses. "I know of a student who came from Texas — she was a flight attendant. It worked real well for her geographically. There are no boundaries to WEC,” said Kuehl. That’s especially impressive because WEC does not recruit outside of the Twin Cities. Only a handful of colleges have pro- grams like this. “The competition is watching us very closely,” mentioned Kuehl. And with Augsburg’s personal touch and small campus atmosphere, the level of satisfaction is not likely to decrease any time soon. In fact, if the alumni of WEC keep spreading rumors about the pro- gram, WEC will be looking at even better enrollment numbers next year. Master of Arts in Leadership celebrates 10 years By Susie Gilhoi Staff Writer Ianuary 1997 marked the 10-year anniversary for Augsburg’s Master of Arts in Leadership (MAL) program, which began with 17 students in 1937. The MAL program now has more than 80 students enrolled and has graduated approximately 75, beginning with the first 12 in February 1989. “Our enrollments are fairly strong.” said Terry Cook, coordinator of the program and an MAL student as well. “We’re trying to add to the program quality courses that will expand the areas of leadership that students can study.” “We’re not training individuals to excel in technical skills. Rather, we’re giving people a place to wrestle with issues and concerns in leadership. ” — Terry Cook, coordinator of the MAL program Graduates of the program have put their new leadership skills and knowledge to good use. “The most frequent thing we hear people say is that it’s a life-changing experience,” said Norma Noonan, director of the MAL program and professor of political science. “People are likely to feel that they’re more willing to take risks; they are more willing to leave a boring job and to try something different.” Some graduates have stayed within their organizations, taking on more responsi— bility or being promoted to leadership positions, such as one alum who is now a major in the army. Others have “used the program as a springboard from one career to another," said Cook. And others have started their own busi- nesses. One alumna has started her own award-winning business, while another matches newly-graduated job seekers with companies who are hiring. Still another is in demand as a speaker based on her thesis topic, which also has been excerpted in a graduate studies journal. Part oftheir success stems from confi- dence gained while in the program, Cook said. “A lot ofwhat I hear is that students feel an increase in self-confi- dence and self-esteem. Being exposed to a wide range of individu— als from other work- places and disciplines develops their skills and expands peoples’ think— ing.” While other leadership programs maintain a more traditional MBA- type model, focusing on organizational lead- ership, Augsburg’s pro- gram offers more flexi- bility and more diversi— ty of courses, Cook said. The seminar for— mat and interdisciplinary nature of the courses also differentiate Augsburg’ s pro- gram from the few other graduate-level leadership programs. «so “We’re not training individuals to excel in technical skills. Rather, we’re giving people a place to wrestle with issues and concerns in leadership,” said Cook. Noonan asserts that the strength of the program lies in its faculty, all of whom are either senior faculty or adjunct faculty with continuing relation- ships to Augsburg. Deep bonds develop between faculty and students, she said, as well as a sense of continuity among alumni who have had the same instructors. There have been some changes to the program over the past decade, though the original leadership development model remains the same. Noonan noted, “Part of the maturation has been a sense of serving the students and asking, ‘How can we make this program adapt with your needs because you are a working adult, and you have many claims on your time.’ " As a result, students no longer enroll in cohort groups, going through the entire program together. They may now enroll in any trimester and elect to pursue a thesis or non—thesis option. “When it started it was new — we were one of very few leadership programs in the whole country. We were really. in a sense, pioneers," said Noonan. “At this point, we have been finetuning it to get it to a point that we think is successful, so I don’t see any changes in the near future. I would just see additional increase in the size.” The MAL program staff celebrate their 10th anniversary — (L-R) Terry Cook, Norma Noonan and Barb Pappenfus. Staff photo by Julie Hogan. For more information on the Master of Arts in Leadership program or MAL alumni events, contact Terry Cook at (612) 3304787, Information sessions will be held Saturday, June 21, at 9 a.m., and Thursday, July 24, at 6 pm. gram. She has children. a hushe'ntLa . part-time job, etc. Butsheis ndtfi'ogn H around here -— she commute: from -, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula to attend , ‘ GmehthbutCreehagmall . ruraltown.Sheeamedherassodfite degreeandeventuallystartedclamot, NorthernMichiganUniversitfin n , . i Marquettetoeamherbachelofls degrEe.Gettingtheretnok‘ahbtit» i°"££‘fi‘ii$‘$‘§asg our a, I , childrm ofl'at sailor, shaman; theroad,attenddassesandtrytoj makeitbackintimetopickuphe‘r-_ ltidsfromschooLShewasinthe’caL’ fourdaysaweekforthreehours. “I thought, ‘there must be a betterway to do this,"saidGame,whensherml— ized she was spending more time in the car than in the classroom Game said that when she found out about Augsburg’s Weekend College she “almostwantedto crybecauseitwould be doable for me to complete my edu- cation.” Now Game, her husband and their two childrenallcommutetothe'l’win Cities. It takes about five and a half hours, depending on traffic and weather. If the children aren’t finishing their homework, Game reads to them. or they sing along to the radio. Or, they just spend some quality time together. ' “It could be just a real headache. Driving home at 10 or 11 pm. on Sunday night can be exhausting, but we try to make it fim.” While Game attends classes, her hus- band takes the kids to the zoo. muse- ums,the MallofArnericaortoa '6 ‘~ gym to shoot ' good oppo ‘ fgram kids to see the advantages and disadvantages of both places. We decided if we’re going to do this, then we’re going to do it for the kids, too.” Red River flood touches lives at Augsburg By Julie Hogan Staff Writer While the Mississippi River posed no threat to Augsburg, the effect of the Red River flood waters has reached the Augsburg community. “In some places the river is 10 miles across. The hollow look on the faces of those who already surrendered to the river just tore at your heart,” reported Susan Friest, mother of first—year student Erin Priest, in an e—mail message from the Grand Forks area. Library staff member Sara Burrill— Bowen’s parents moved in with her when they had to evacuate their home in Grand Forks. At press time the extent of their damage was not known. “Only 1,000 homes in Grand Forks had flood insurance. My parents didn’t live on the flood plains and were told not to buy it,” said Burrill-Bowen. The victims of the flood are experiencing first hand what one person, plus one per— son, plus one person, can do to help. And students, staff and faculty at Augsburg are doing everything they can to make the relief and restoration as easy as possible. Despite their losses, flood victims feel fortunate and thankful that people have responded in such huge numbers. Burrill-Bowen said, “The Augsburg com- munity has been great at donating cloth- ing. We’ve received bags of stuff.” Augsburg junior Rachel Westhed orga- nized a flood relief campaign on campus. The goal is to give people who want to help, but can’t spare the time, the oppor- tunity to contribute money. “We asked students to give five dollars each — that is only a movie for us but it means necessities to these people. I’ve been in class and haven’t been able to sand- bag. I thought this would be a good way for students to help out,” said Westhed. At press time, the Augsburg community had contributed over 54,500, which was matched by Lutheran Brotherhood. In addition, several carloads of provisions were delivered to the area. AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW MINNEAPOLIS, MN Show less
‘ flugsbu rg The Alumni Publication of Augsburg College ' Spring 1997 I Vol. 59 - No. 3 Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN President Anderson announces early retirement By Forrest Meyer Director of Public Relations and Communication Charles S. Anderson, president of Augsburg College since 1980, has... Show more‘ flugsbu rg The Alumni Publication of Augsburg College ' Spring 1997 I Vol. 59 - No. 3 Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN President Anderson announces early retirement By Forrest Meyer Director of Public Relations and Communication Charles S. Anderson, president of Augsburg College since 1980, has announced that he will retire this August or September. Anderson's third six-year term as Augsburg’s president would have ended in July 1998. He came to Augsburg in 1976 as academic dean after 15 years as a faculty member at Luther Seminary in St. Paul. ”Dr. Anderson’s commitment and leadership have had a positive impact on community service in Minnesota. ” — Minnesota Gov. Arne Carlson Anderson cited both personal and pro— fessional reasons for his early retirement. Last July he was diagnosed with intesti— nal cancer, for which he underwent surgery and has since been in chemotherapy. During this time, how- ever, he has maintained an active, busy work schedule. “My progress with the treatment has been good, and I hope to return to my former vigor and drive,” Anderson said. “But while I am grateful to have served at Augsburg for so many years, I am also aware that time is a great and valuable President Charles S. Anderson received th‘e Knight’s Cross, First Class of the Royal Order of Merit, from King Harald V of Norway in 1993 for his work to preserve and strengthen ties between the two countries. gift, and I wish to spend more of it with my wife, Kate, and our children and four grandsons. I believe the College will ben- efit at this time from new, aggressive leadership.” The Augsburg Board of Regents hopes to name a new president by this June, said Barbara Gage, the board’s chairperson. An ll-person search committee com- posed of regents, faculty, staff, alumni and students is now in the middle stages of this search. (See story on p. 2.) “President Anderson's leadership, energy, faith and pursuit of new ideas have helped Augsburg fulfill her mission to create leaders in service,” Gage said. “He really epitomizes the servant leader, and he leaves Augsburg strong, healthy and ready to have a positive impact in the 2 1 st Century." Minnesota Gov. Arne Carlson, who appointed Anderson to chair the state’s Youth Works Commission in 1993, said, “Dr. Anderson's commitment and lead- ership have had a positive impact on community service in Minnesota. He has been instrumental in the initiation of Youth Works-AmeriCorps — the full»time service program for young adults in Minnesota — and has been a leader in higher education service- learning. His years of dedication have been an asset to the Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service and the field of volunteerism and service." Minneapolis Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton praised Anderson’s effort to make Augsburg College an intentionally diverse community. “During his tenure, President Anderson has worked hard to make Augsburg a recognized center for diversity and hope for young people. His contributions to African-American, Asian»American, Native American and Hispanic students will endure, and those who follow him will be measured by the high standards he has set. We offer President Anderson our thanks for all his good works and our prayers for a healthy and happy retirement.” During Anderson’s 17 years as president, Augsburg has grown and progressed on many fronts, Barbara Gage said, includ- ing enrollment and endowment growth, new programs and expansion of Augsburg’s campus. (See story box on page 2.) Anderson’s presidency will be celebrated with a special ceremony and luncheon on May 23, the Friday of commencement weekend. Festivities will include tributes, music by Augsburg ensembles and pre— sentation of special gifts. Augsburg alumni, campus groups, the City of Minneapolis and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America all will be represented at the event. Augsburg College receives full reaccreditation until 2006 By Susie Gilhoi Staff writer The Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association (NCA) of Colleges and Schools voted in March to continue the accreditation of Augsburg College. In an announcement sent out to the Augsburg community, Earl Alton, associ- ate dean for academic affairs, stated, “In essence this approves all of our programs including the MAL and MSW programs, requires no other reports or visits and sets the next comprehensive evaluation for the academic year 2006-2007." The reaccreditation process includes a self—study and report, conducted and written by members of Augsburg’s self— study steering committee; an on-site evaluation by a five-member team of consultant—evaluators from NCA; and the team's final report and its review by the Commission. “We were very confident of the outcome," said Alton, who, for a second time, acted as self-study coordinator for the evalua- tion process. “We would have been aston- ished if there‘d been any other outcome." The College was commended in nearly every sector; among areas praised were the CLASS program, the Center for Faculty Development, the success of the 21st Century Fund, Weekend College and Graduate Programs. Both President Anderson and the evalua— tors on the team visit were impressed with the community’s awareness of the College mission. “Everyone on the cam- pus seemed to know it," said Anderson, “if not word for word, at least that we are a college of the church and prize diversity." ”Augsburg College is extra- ordlnarily strong in regard to the clarity of its mission ” — NCA accreditation team report In the report, the team wrote that “Augsburg College is extraordinarily strong in regard to the clarity of its mis- sion and the commitment of its board, administration, faculty and students to that mission. The College’s mission is truly unique — particularly in its empha- sis on its urban setting and its intention— ally diverse campus community — and that mission pervades every aspect of its life and work." Perhaps the group most highly praised in the report was the faculty. “Students are the reason for their passion for Augsburg College," reads the report. “This faculty attitude is certainly one of the most significant and richest resources the institution has, and it should be wisely nurtured and never taken for granted. A wise institution knows that its faculty is its most important resource, and the Augsburg faculty is a special resource indeed." Faculty salaries and the College’s debt load, however, were areas of concern. “We know that we have problems with faculty salaries and salaries in general,” said Anderson. “We’ve been character- ized by stability and planned growth, but we have a very significant percentage of the budget that goes to support students each year. If it goes there, it doesn’t go to faculty salaries.” In addition to increasing faculty salaries. the team listed other areas where they felt improvement could be made to programs, services and administration. Though there is always room for improvement, President Anderson feels a sense of satisfaction and closure in hav- ing the reaccreditation process complet- ed before he retires. For Alton, the completion ofthe evalua- tion and the receipt of the reaccredita~ tion letter bring a sense of relief to the lengthy process that began in 1994 for both him and the steering committee. “I have to say again how supportive the community has been. ...The self-study is really a reflection of the College and the people here," said Alton. The Hon. Robert A. Flaten is commencement speaker The Hon. Robert A, Flaten, former US. Ambassador to Rwanda and chair of the executive committee of the Peace Prize Forum, speaks at this year‘s commence- ment ceremony. His speech title is “Living Together." Flaten served as Ambassador to Rwanda from 1990 to 1993. Prior to that he directed two Asian offices in the State Department and was instrumental in negotiations and assistance for Pakistan and Afghanistan. He also worked briefly in the Office of African Affairs on US policy on the Horn of Africa and Rwanda and Burundi before retiring from the Foreign Service in 1994. Flaten holds a master's degree in interna— tional relations from George Washington University and a bachelor's degree from St. Olaf College. More than 530 students are candidates for graduation this year, in Augsburg College’s 128th year. SPRING 1997 AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW Show less
Slory on page i flugsbu rg 0w The Alumni Publication J Spring 1997 - Vol. 59 - No. 3 of Augsburg College Augsburg College, Minneapolis Celebrating diversity p. 9 Wrestlers win championship title p.11 Photo by Olav Skieldeslad Photo courlesy of Unlversily of Arizona
ALUM NOTES 0 13 Class Notes 1947 — 50th-year reunion, Oct. 10 m“— Author Phebe Hanson, Minneapolis, read selections from her writings to members and friends of the Granite Falls Art Council in September. She has three children and a series of foster children. Karl Pegors, Bloomington, Minn.,... Show moreALUM NOTES 0 13 Class Notes 1947 — 50th-year reunion, Oct. 10 m“— Author Phebe Hanson, Minneapolis, read selections from her writings to members and friends of the Granite Falls Art Council in September. She has three children and a series of foster children. Karl Pegors, Bloomington, Minn., traveled to Australia and New Zealand and snorkeled in the Great Barrier Reef last year. Everetten Johnson, Rockford, 111., is retired and volunteers for various organizations in her home town. 1952 The Rev. Gordon Thorpe, Eau Claire, Ms, and his wife, Gloria, began a ministry in financial development for churches. 1953 Rhoda Carlstedt finished her third book in the God and You Series for Lutheran Primary Schools in Lae, Morobe, Papua New Guinea. Phyllis (Vik) Swanson, Northfield, Minn., recently took a trip to Florida and the Bahamas with her daughter’s family. 1954 The Rev. Leroy Iseminger, Sioux Falls, SD, is a pastor at St. Dysmas, a state penitentiary church. Camp 8r Retreat Center. Nancy Fogelberg, New Ulm, Minn., is presi- dent of Artstone, a company specializing in m ‘ art for buildings. Caea Sager, Minneapolis, is chairperson on the board of directors for Bloomington Chamber of Commerce. She also gave birth to her fourth child in August. 1972 - 25th-year reunion, Oct. 11 Clarence Anderson, Flint, Mich, is a musi- cian in the US. Air Force Band that led the Tournament of Roses parade in Pasadena, Calif, in January. Ray Yip works for UNICEF in Jakarta, Indonesia. He is in charge of the programs for health, nutrition, water and sanitation. 1973 Steve Chapman of Minneapolis, is the American Indian Education administrator in the Minneapolis school system. Syl Jones, Minneapolis, adapted Langston Hughes’ first novel “Not Vifithout Laughter" into a play. It ran at the Children’s Theatre Company during March and April. The Rev. John Lundberg is the new pastor at Faith Lutheran Church in Isle, Minn. His last parish was at United Lutheran Church in Gilbert, Minn. Jim Neader, St. Petersburg, Fla., hosted Bob Dole at a backyard picnic at his home. Several hundred people were invited to hear Dole’s ideas on taxes and education. 1 956 Dayne Sather, Cass Lake, Minn., was the fea» tured speaker at the Bemidji Full Gospel Businessmen’s Fellowship International breakfast in December. 1957 —- 40th-year reunion, Oct. 11 1959 Hildegard (Hokanson) Palo, Maple Plain, Minn., was chosen from a pool of teachers to participate in the Minnesota Humanities Commission‘s Teacher Institute in February. 1961 Jerry Peterson, Excelsior, Minn., holds a com- missioner’s seat in District Five, Hennepin County, Minn. 1964 Lloyd Pearson, St. Paul, is a pilot with Northwest Airlines. While in the Air Force he flew 360 combat missions in five years . 1 965 1 974 Pamela Anderson, Minneapolis, is an assis- tant chief judge for Hennepin County. 1976 Julia Blixrod, Silver Spring, Md., was named senior program officer at the Association of Research Libraries. She also serves on many regional and national library associations. 1977 Chuck Gabrielson, Excelsior, Minn., was elected president for Minnesotans for Alumni Ordean L Torstenson ‘Wbat I loved lb! most about Augsburg wrrt if): students I ma and lb: faculty who I {bought wcrrfantnslic" present. Torstenson. with Dorothea). Ordean Corstenson strives to make each of his young patients feel special Name: Ordean L. Torstenson, M.D. — B.A., Chemistry ('63). Lives in Madison, Wis. Occupadon: Pediatrician in private practice and assistant clinical professor, Departments of Pediatrics and Family Medicine. University of Wisconsin. Family: Married to Dorothea (Hake) Children are Tanya, Jeff, Peter and Christopher. Professional accomplishments / Honors: Wisconsin Pediatrician of the Year Award, I994: past president, Dane County Pediatrics Association; president. Wisconsin Chapter. American Academy of Pediatrics, 19884992. and DistrictVI chairperson, 1995— What I appreciated most about Augsburg: It gave me the sup- port I needed at a critical time in my life. I learned to question. Favorite professors: Philip Quanbeck, Iohn Holum and Joel The biggest challenge I’ve had to face: Parenthood with all of its highs and occasional lows, and being satisfied with who I am — putting aside the “shoulds” of life. The accomplishment I’m most proud 0E My family (parenting I'm looking forward to: Growing in my role as husband. father, and also as a pediatrician making decisions on a national level; but, most importantly as a physician to my child and adolescent patients teaching them they are very special and will be the only one like them to ever be born. To nominate a graduate of achievement for Alumni Honors. contact the Augsburg Alumni Office at 2211 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55454. Tel. 612/330-1178. Honors Improved Juvenile Justice — a multi-disciplinary organization that helps troubled youth. Ruth Underdahl—Pierce, Junction City, Kan, and her family are hosting an AFS teacher from China. Ruth is a paraprofessional in the school district of Junction City. 1979 Rebecca Lundeen Berkas and her husband, Tom, returned to Roseville, Minn., after 13 Marilyn (Nielsen) Anderson, Bedford, Ind., is a freelance writer and an instructor at the Institute of Children's Literature in West Redding, Conn. Glenn Hamberg, Carlsbad, N.M., and his wife, Sande (Bdstrom) (’66), travel to Phoenix, Ariz., often to visit their first grand- child, bom last year. Michael Monson, Seattle, Wash., is a sales manager for Pletronics Inc. He and his wife, Jane, are both active as youth advisers at Peace Lutheran. - 1967 Dennis Sackreiter, Oak Grove, Minn., won a seat on the school board in St. Francis, Minn, for a three—year term. 1 968 The Rev. John Hopper. Sacred Heart, Minn., wrote a book called,“Baptized: Marked for Living.” It's a Lenten-Easter resource for indi- viduals, families and congregations. Janet letnes Martin, Hastings, Minn., and her sister, Ilene Letnes Lorenz, wrote a tradi- tional Swedish cookbook called “Our Beloved Sweden.” L—— Mary Lou (Brandt) Kiley, Moorhead, Minn., is a therapist with the intensive in-home fam- ily preservation program for The Village Family Service Center. She and her husband, Torn, have two sons. 1971 Carolyn (Daunder) Benson, Strawberry Point, Iowa, is a program director for EWALU years of y work in Madagascar. Rebecca teaches gifted and talented students, and Tom works for Search Institute. Kay (Peterson) Sauck, Fairmont, Minn., runs an ad agency called Sauck 8( Brown. She and her husband, Mark, have two daughters, Katie (11) and Tyler (10). 1 980 Gregory Baufield, Plymouth, Minn., is an account executive. He and his wife, Ann, have two daughters and one son. James Polzin, Wheaton, Ill., earned a master of management degree from the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University. He graduated first in his class. 1981 The Rev. Richard Buller, Waterloo, Iowa, is I the new pastor at First Presbyterian Church, which has 830 members. He and his wife, Jean Ann, have two children, Peter (7) and Martin (4). Peter Stenshoel, Los Angeles, Calif, received a Drama-Logue Award for his sound design work in the play “The Golden Boy,” per- formed in Venice, Calif, from November 1996 through 1997. 1982 Gary Ronnan, Orlando, Fla., appeared in two episodes of “The Cape,” a weekly drama on the Fox Network. He also had a brief part in the movie “Passenger 57," starring Wesley Snipes. The Rev. Jeffrey Sandgren, Fargo, ND, is a senior pastor at Olivet Lutheran Church. He and his wife, Lisa, have four children. 1983 Shawn Draper, Stillwater, Minn., is a market~ ing director at Anderson Windows Inc. He and his wife have two children. 1984 Lori Allaman, Bloomington, Minn., married David Hanken. Lori is a computer/business consultant for EM. Software, and David is a bankruptcy team leader for Olympic Financial. Michael Bodnarchek, Sherman Oaks, Calif, is a one-third owner of a production company specializing in TV commercials. He has worked on commercials involving actress Candice Bergen and basketball player Charles Barkley. Peggy Powell-Mack, Oakdale, Minn., owns a business called Clinical Research Consulting Inc. and is a registered nurse. She‘s also an MBA student at the University of St. Thomas. Kim (Asleson) and Norm Okerstrom (’85), Singapore, Indonesia, have two children. Kim is a regional controller for Cargill's Financial Market Group in SE. Asia, and Norm is a business development executive for the United States Education Information Center. 1986 Elizabeth Burow-Flak, Austin, Texas, is mov- ing to Valparaiso, lnd., with her husband, David, to teach at the university there. She will be an assistant professor of English. Lisa Baumgartner, Phillips, Wis., started her doctoral program in adult education at the University of Georgia. She is a research assis- tant in the adult education program as well. Cheryl Jensen, Minneapolis, was honored in November for outstanding leadership in pro- viding care to troubled youth. She is the 13th recipient of the Citizens Council Gisela Konopka Award. 1987 —— 10th-year reunion, Oct. 11 Diane Muckenhirn, Hutchinson, Minn., is a certified OB/GYN nurse practitioner at . Hutchinson Medical Center. 1988 Kristine Steinke, Coon Rapids, Minn., mar- ried Randy Buege. Kristine is a financial ana- lyst for Honeywell, and Randy is a ‘ " mil police officer. K Michael Larson, Houston, Texas, was accept- ed as a Fellow into the department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Tufts University in Boston. James Parker, Red Wing, Minn., married Michelle Horvat in June. Timothy Todd is living in France and is a financial controller for Novartis AG, 3 phar- maceutical company. He and his wife, Helene, have a 15-month old daughter. 1 989 Nathan Molstad, Costa Mesa, Calif, is an audio/visual computer technician at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach. He and his wife, Amy, have one daughter and another child is expected in July. Garret Williams, Los Angeles, Calif, was the first prize winner in the Chicago Black American Cinema Societies in 1993 for his film “Helicopter.” His short film “Spark”. which was funded by a $35,000 grant from the National Endowment for International Films, won the Best Fiction Film award and was the Grand Prize Winner at the USA Film Festival. 1990 Pamela Mortenson. Bloomington. Minn., is a naval officer after completing a strenuous 13- week training program. Margarita Shvets, Tokyo. Japan, is working for Lampert 8K Associates, a management consulting firm. 1991 Chris Baldus is the managing editor of the Stillwater (Minn.) Evening Gazette. Carla Beaurline, Edina. Minn., works at ValueVision. She also works in television. both in front of and behind the camera. conlinued on page 14 SPRING 1997 AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW Show less