ducauon Departsz To earn an education degree here at Augsburg, students must venture out into one of the many schools near Augsburg and prove their educational acumen before an actual class of students, with a real teacher watching. J. Steve Bergquist, a sophomore who intends to be a high- school... Show moreducauon Departsz To earn an education degree here at Augsburg, students must venture out into one of the many schools near Augsburg and prove their educational acumen before an actual class of students, with a real teacher watching. J. Steve Bergquist, a sophomore who intends to be a high- school Biology teacher, experienced this first-hand. Steve spent a morning as a teachers assistant at Marcy-Open Grade School in the fall semester for his introduction to Education class. He helped a science teacher prepare a lab for the students, as well as assisted her in addressing students questions and concerns. For Steve, the experience was ovenNhelmingly positive. He described the teacher, Betsy Armstrong, as a great teacher, and a very patient one, the atmosphere as very casual, and the learning as containing very little lecture, and a lot of students learning handson. Steve was not required to create a lesson plan or teach anything himself. However, he says he will eventually have to do just that in a future class. When asked if he felt nervous about the prospect of teaching in front of real live students, Steve responded simply with, What am I buying with my $30,000 of tuition if not a little confidence in my area of expertise? ROB JALONEN Show less
Biology Photos by Stephen Geffre 32 hemistry It has been a year of exciting findings for the Bio/Chem Departments. One student in particular has made huge strides for the chemistry department. Senior Brian Krohn has caused quite the commotion in the lab over this past year. In the summer of 06... Show moreBiology Photos by Stephen Geffre 32 hemistry It has been a year of exciting findings for the Bio/Chem Departments. One student in particular has made huge strides for the chemistry department. Senior Brian Krohn has caused quite the commotion in the lab over this past year. In the summer of 06 Brian thought he would further his enjoyment in research by spending his time researching biodiesel. Brian began his study by looking for new ways to produce biodiesel. Once his preliminary research was completed, he took his advisors advice and contacted Augsburg Alumni, Dr. Clayton McNeff. From here, Brians research was able to take off into something revolutionary. Brians summer of 06 research is now known as the Mcgyan Process. The Mcgyan Process is now being used ay Ever Cat Fuels, the only plant in the world to use this new method to produce biodiesel. Brians research is only the base of many new findings to come for the use of biodiesel. Not only has it been a great break through for Brians future in chemistry, but a great advancement for the college and department as well. Brians research could be just the beginning of what is to come in the chemistry labs. KORRI YULE Show less
PhHosophyll , I I Department The philosophy of the Augsburg Philosophy Department, according to Department Chairman Markus Fuehrer, is simple: We believe students will best understand the western and eastern traditions of philosophy by reading the texts of the original authors from which these... Show morePhHosophyll , I I Department The philosophy of the Augsburg Philosophy Department, according to Department Chairman Markus Fuehrer, is simple: We believe students will best understand the western and eastern traditions of philosophy by reading the texts of the original authors from which these traditions come from. This direct, primary source-heavy approach serves to give students a clearer, deeper understanding of philosophy. For those students who worry that a philosophy major will not be practical in the real world, never fear, for the philosophy program is specifically constructed to allow students to graduate with two majors. Fuehrer explained this as an acknowledgment of the sort of students who tend to major in philosophy. "Philosophy students," he explains, "are attracted to many things. We have philosophy students who are also majoring in History, Literature, and Pre-Law, and we don't want to burden them with too much work." Moreover, Fuehrer resents the notion that philosophy is not a useful discipline. "lf you're thinking in terms of acquiring material wealth," said Fuehrer, "then no, it is not. But it is useful in attaining peace of mind. We live in a chaotic world, and philosophy helps people to make sense of it all." -Rob Jalonen l. .. » Photos by Stephen Geffre 3‘) Show less
OMICRON DELTA V i i. I: __ . ‘ 7 ‘ I, ‘ . t , _ .- ‘- '_-.‘ ‘ m 4,1 , x -' l \ . H ‘ QNlLPM/ .‘3 . W « a i I . . HONOR lg» sncim I J Ia ‘ ‘ ‘3“ ALP/i4 HONOR SOCIETY Phi Alpha Honor Society The Purpose of Phi Alpha Honor Society is to provide a closer bond among students of social work and promote... Show moreOMICRON DELTA V i i. I: __ . ‘ 7 ‘ I, ‘ . t , _ .- ‘- '_-.‘ ‘ m 4,1 , x -' l \ . H ‘ QNlLPM/ .‘3 . W « a i I . . HONOR lg» sncim I J Ia ‘ ‘ ‘3“ ALP/i4 HONOR SOCIETY Phi Alpha Honor Society The Purpose of Phi Alpha Honor Society is to provide a closer bond among students of social work and promote humanitarian goals and ideals. Phi Alpha fosters high standards of education for social workers and invites into membership those who have attained excellence in scholarship and achievement in social work. The Omicron Delta chapter of Phi Alpha is a new and upcoming organization on the Augsburg campus. We focus on bringing social work students together while creating opportunities on and off campus. We are able to do this through our commitment to social justice and advocacy. The Social Justice Committee is incorporated with Omicron Delta as a group of people who wish to serve the community by creative and sustainable means. In the fall 2008 we began working with the community on filing out health care forms for individuals at a local clinic. This spring we also participated in World Social Work Day, which was led by Professor Tiong Tan and other social work faculty. Omicron Delta created a short video on social work in Minnesota to present at this event and to the International Federation of Social Workers. Officers for the 2009-2010 school year are: Kim Bestler, President; Stephanie Bly, Vice President; Danielle Diettrich, Treasurer; Elisabeth Clemans, Secretary. Show less
Student Government The Stepping Stones for a Better Tomorrow Change, big and small has occurred over the course of the academic year. The student government has impacted the Augsburg community for the better. Megan Benrud served Augsburg as the Day Student Body President this school year and she... Show moreStudent Government The Stepping Stones for a Better Tomorrow Change, big and small has occurred over the course of the academic year. The student government has impacted the Augsburg community for the better. Megan Benrud served Augsburg as the Day Student Body President this school year and she has taken great gratification knowing that the students voices have and will continue to be heard. When asked what Megan feels has been the most successful project she responded, I feel that this year we have made Day Student Government more predominant on campus. This year we implemented different things so that government can run more efficiently and can have some sort of institutional memory so we members do not have to reinvent the wheel every year. Therefore, more time can be focused on the needs of the students. Megan and other government officials will miss many things now that their term is up but they have gained great pleasure in knowing they are making a difference. It is so fulfilling to see the change that students want to see on campus happen, and knowing that I play some form of a role in that makes me smile, said Megan. LAURA MOE Show less
:“ ancegCl u b “AFC _ ' FHWW!"WWL"‘W~EI”V or the Accounting and Finance Iub is an organization made up of students who are interested in Accounting, Finance or other business fields. We have events that showcase professionals in Accounting and Finance and we hold events that would be... Show more:“ ancegCl u b “AFC _ ' FHWW!"WWL"‘W~EI”V or the Accounting and Finance Iub is an organization made up of students who are interested in Accounting, Finance or other business fields. We have events that showcase professionals in Accounting and Finance and we hold events that would be informational and beneficial to the entire community. ‘ We hold an annual Monopoly Night where new members meet other students and play Monopoly and enjoy pizza. Another yearly event is the CPA Roadshow, were the Minnesota CPA Society joins us to present about the Certified Public Accounting ‘ certification and exam. We also started a new event 'series this year titled, Real People Real Careers, where different speakers join us to present information about their career. In addition, we had professitma' . recrLiiters join us to talk about the job market and , ways graduating seniors can get ahead in their field. To help the Augsburg community with their year-iv taxes, we tabled in Christensen Center offering (new: and free tax prep. Our last event of the year iii the im [Party where everyone was invited to celebrate the ' closing of Tax Season, whether they got a refund or I ' had to pay in! We also helped people file their taxes . for free with the help of the students who are in the ' 'Tax class as well as faculty and alumni who are available to help. Next year well be joining forces with the Augsburg Business Organization (ABO) so well be able to host bigger and better events! ’Ji '4.) Show less
Staff Senate The Augsburg College Staff Senate exists to serve Augsburg College and its staff. Staff issues including morale are the cores of the committee's concerns. To meet these concerns and to provide focus, the following goals have been selected: * To seek and implement understanding and... Show moreStaff Senate The Augsburg College Staff Senate exists to serve Augsburg College and its staff. Staff issues including morale are the cores of the committee's concerns. To meet these concerns and to provide focus, the following goals have been selected: * To seek and implement understanding and communication between staff, faculty and students; * To review and seek improvements of conditions and policies affecting the staff; * To provide input into the decision-making process at Augsburg on policies affecting the staff; * To serve as a source of information for the staff in regard to institutional policies, practices, and administrative changes; * To publicly recognize and promote exemplary achievement by staff members; * To promote the general welfare or the staff; * To provide forums through which Augsburg College may cultivate the moral of the staff; * To aid the Human Resource Department in providing the means for the positive resolution of conflicts affecting the staff. Liz Bassani, Brenda Hemmingsen, Sandra Hokanson, Mel Lee, Jennifer Nagorski,Matt Rumpza. Sandy Tilton, Becky Waggoner, Bill Wittenbreer Show less
KAUG Radio is Augsburgs number one radio station! KAUG doesn't consist of just the radio station though, it's actually KAUG Media including an area for film. Something the film section of KAUG did this year was begin to plan producing video news podcasts to post online for students. KAUG is one... Show moreKAUG Radio is Augsburgs number one radio station! KAUG doesn't consist of just the radio station though, it's actually KAUG Media including an area for film. Something the film section of KAUG did this year was begin to plan producing video news podcasts to post online for students. KAUG is one of the most inclusive organizations on campus allowing anyone to join regardless of “ radio or film experience. This year KAUG did many events on campus from a karaoke picnic to the Valentines Masquerade Ball. KAUG also brings music artists to campus to perform in concert for the student body. This year KAUG also implemented the concept of KAUG Kares to give back to the community. KAUG members were involved in bell ringing over the holiday season at the St. Paul Grand Meander in December, and KAUG put on a benefit concert spring semester to raise money for the Save the AIDS Orphans (STAO) organization. This year KAUG reached 25 shows by student DJs, making the DJ count an estimate of 50+. Show less
What We Do Launched in October 2003, the Campus Kitchen at Augsburg is a unique partnership between Augsburg College, The Campus Kitchens Project, Augsburg Dining Services, and local community agencies. We are one of 12 Campus Kitchens around the country. Our goal is to use food donations from... Show moreWhat We Do Launched in October 2003, the Campus Kitchen at Augsburg is a unique partnership between Augsburg College, The Campus Kitchens Project, Augsburg Dining Services, and local community agencies. We are one of 12 Campus Kitchens around the country. Our goal is to use food donations from campus dining operations in the preparation of meals that are delivered to community service agencies. Our partnerships are mainly located in the Cedar- Riverside and Phillips neighborhoods of Minneapolis. How We Work The Campus Kitchen at Augsburg is part of the Center for Service, Work and Learning, and all the meal preparation takes place in Augsburg's dining services kitchen. Volunteers prepare meals using food donated from campus dining halls, local food banks, and local farms and community gardens. Some of this meal preparation is cooking food from scratch, and some of it is finishing up and packaging already prepared dishes. No summer break for hunger Despite havrng fewer students on campus drrr rng the spr mo and summer months, work for the Campus lxrtt‘hen Prom‘t tontrnues Nearly 2,000 meals are served monthly to help mwt the hunaur need In the surrounding communrtv. This spring, the program acquired a threewheieled bike to be used as a delrver‘y vehicle for some of Its routes. Photos by Stephen Geffre Show less
ALAS Allied Latin/os Augsburg Students is a student organization that was created to promote, educate, and engage the broader Augsburg College and surrounding communities in , learning about the Latina/o culture. ALAS is not limited to students who speak Spanish or identify themselves as Latina/o... Show moreALAS Allied Latin/os Augsburg Students is a student organization that was created to promote, educate, and engage the broader Augsburg College and surrounding communities in , learning about the Latina/o culture. ALAS is not limited to students who speak Spanish or identify themselves as Latina/o; we include everyone who is passionate or just curious about the culture. Our mission is to support, respect and enrich cultural awareness as well as to reach out and engage other ethnic communities. Members of ALAS have ample opportunities to serve various organizations in the community, participate in cultural events put on - by campuses throughout Minnesota, and receive access to academic support and social networks. ALAS has effectively engaged the Augsburg community with fun events in the past, and with growing membership, has promising plans for bigger and more exciting programs in the future. While some of their friends and classmates learn about homelessness and hunger in Minneapolis, build homes in New Orleans, another group of Auggies is taking an "alternative" spring break and getting to know more about the people and the city of Chicago. Students from ALAS (Allied Latina/o - Augsburg Students) organized their trip to explore Chicago‘s Latina/o neighborhoods such as Pilsen on the west side. This neighborhood has long welcomed immigrant families and now houses the largest Latino/ a population in the city. There, students are visiting cultural centers, meeting residents, and learning about community activism. "We have been visiting neighborhoods in the city every day," says sophomore Juventino Meza-Rodriguez [pictured far left]. "We are trying to see the city not just from a tourist perspective, but also from the people who live in those neighborhoods as much as we can." V in addition to exploring the city, Mela-Rodriguez says the ALAS group has grown close. "The most important thing about this trip l would say is the community bonding we are creating." The students, who have been involved with ALAS since it was created a year ago, are traveling, living, and cooking together. “l know that when we get back, we will be an organization with close ties to each other, a group that cares about each other, and a group committed to stand up for the Latina/o community at Augsburg.” 55 Show less
