o Cen ennol Week October l2 e October l9 T f [z , /\ 4a (*4 \\ y/ 'f M xvi: , TN Hi‘ c mm mm?“ ,ttjfioacrmuci V, \\\// The European analogue to Augsburg College is the city by the same name in Bavaria. The college takes its name from the German town established in the reign of Caesar Augustus. It... Show moreo Cen ennol Week October l2 e October l9 T f [z , /\ 4a (*4 \\ y/ 'f M xvi: , TN Hi‘ c mm mm?“ ,ttjfioacrmuci V, \\\// The European analogue to Augsburg College is the city by the same name in Bavaria. The college takes its name from the German town established in the reign of Caesar Augustus. It was here in 1530 that the Confession of Augsburg was formulated, a statement of conciliation as well as a declaration of independence, and a milestone in the development of Western Christianity in general and Lutherahism in particular. The room will be an expression of the college's relationship to that German town and to its important role in the events of Western civilization, Augsburg the city contains in its long history a significant record of art, social thought, music, architecture and Christian tradition that makes it a detailed miniature of Western culture. The city of Augsburg has witnessed the rise and fall of the Roman Empire and the beginning and end of World War II and is associated with such names as Holbein, Mozart, Luther and Brecht. D In a sense, the city of Augsburg is a study in the liberal arts. Augsburg College, wishing to preserve its association with the city in more than name, was prompted to transport to the Midwestern campus some of the history and tone of the city’s life. The room is an attempt to capsulize in as many ways as possible the portentous influences and events that have been catalyzed in the city of Augsburg. The design and decor of the room will reflect historical periods of the city, with special emphasis on the era of the Reformation, in order to enhance a deeper understanding of the connection between the European and American namesakes. E] Intended as no mere museum of the past, the City of Augsburg Room will serve an integral part in the 20th Century vitality of Augsburg College. Functioning as a meeting room on formal occasions or as a dining room for official college entertainments, the City of Augsburg Room will recognize the past and provide for the present and the future. Its elegance in furnishings and intimacy of size will mark the room as one of the college’s special and privileged places. El Because of the Scandinavian—etched tradition of Augsburg College, there is a tendency, particularly among those outside the campus, to consider the college in parochial terms. The City of Augsburg Room will be a reminder that the purposes of the school have always transcended nationality and that its religious character derives from the common spirit of Western civilization. \/ f / / Show less
Sunday, Oct. 19 10:00 am. 12:00 Noon 4:00 p.m. Festival Worship Serwce with Trinity Lutheran Monday, Nov. 10 9:35 am. Congregation. Melby Hall Sermon: "Through Truth to Freedom," Dr. Kaare Stoylen, Bishop of Agdar, Kristiansand, Norway Dinner, Augsburg Commons, College Center Festival Concert,... Show moreSunday, Oct. 19 10:00 am. 12:00 Noon 4:00 p.m. Festival Worship Serwce with Trinity Lutheran Monday, Nov. 10 9:35 am. Congregation. Melby Hall Sermon: "Through Truth to Freedom," Dr. Kaare Stoylen, Bishop of Agdar, Kristiansand, Norway Dinner, Augsburg Commons, College Center Festival Concert, Northrop Auditorium, University of Minnesota Founders Day Convocation Speaker: Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, New York Topic: "Progress Through Understanding" Tuesday, Jan. 6, 1970 6:00 pm. The Outstanding musical event in a week full of music will be the world premiere of Knut Nystedt's “Lucis Creator." Commissioned especially for Augsburg‘s 100th anniversary and written for the Augsburg Choir, the Nystedt work will be the showpiece of a Festival Concert at the University of Minnesota's Northrop Auditorium. The premiere will be performed by the Augsburg Choir and the Minnesota Orchestra under the direction of Stanislaw Skrowaczewski on Sunday, October 19, at 4:00 pm. Operatic baritone Olav Eriksen, Oslo, Norway, and mezzo—soprano Miss Katherine Hennig, artist in residence at Augsburg, will be the soloists. Ministerial dinner for Augsburg Theological Seminary alumni and their wives, Augsburg Common's College Center. . M c‘ Query-3 l E] The first selection of the Festival Concert will be Brahms' Flute Overture. Also included in the program is the Grieg Piano Concerto, with soloist James Johnson, a member of the Augsburg music faculty. C] Mr. Johnson, a winner of the Minnesota Orchestra's Young Artist Award, did his graduate work in music at the Juilliard School of Music. E] Mr. Nystedt‘s composition was written during his six- month stay at Augsburg College as composer in residence. Mr. Nystedt is presently the vice chairman of the League of Norwegian Composers. Show less
Augfitxkg Fbgfittfii Same the D in the summer of 1970, the Augsburg Alumni Relations Office will sponsor a three week tour of Europe. The tour will be open to all interested alumni, parents, staff members, friends and their families. 1:] Travelers will leave New York by jet on July 12. and arrive a... Show moreAugfitxkg Fbgfittfii Same the D in the summer of 1970, the Augsburg Alumni Relations Office will sponsor a three week tour of Europe. The tour will be open to all interested alumni, parents, staff members, friends and their families. 1:] Travelers will leave New York by jet on July 12. and arrive a few hours later in the exciting city of Paris. From there the tour will continue on through Switzerland. Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway. Germany and England. The highlight will be a short stay in the German city of Oberammergau, where all members of the tour will be able to attend the world famous Passion Play. Cl The complete tour will cost only $995, which includes round—trip transportation from New York. all accommodations during the entire three week stay in Europe. sightseeing, transportation in Europe. and most of the meals. The services of a professional European touring company have been secured to be sure that all have an enjoyable trip. El Tour members will receive full details on shopping, currency, packing and any other details they may require to assist them in their preparations. We hope that many of you will join us for what promises to be one of our most exciting tours. For additional details, write or call the Alumni Relations Office, Augsburg College, Minneapolis, Minn. 55404. [:1 Georg Sverdrup told the Augsburg graduating class of 1884 that the school's chief goal was the encouragement of responsible personal individuality. Sverdrup’s definition of purpose is cited by Dr. Carl H. Chrislock in his soon-to-be-published history of Augsburg College. From Fjord to Freeway. I] If the echo of the 19th century sounds curiously relevant to the Augsburg of today, it is because Georg Sverdrup and other early sons of Augsburg were men of keen educational vision, and their admonitions to leadership provided the school its staying power in the early days. Dr. Chrislock’s book might be called a study in determination. [It To be sure the beginnings were not without their pangs. In Dr. Chrislock's account of these early years several stories unfold. It's the story of a group of immigrant Norwegians, under the leadership of August Weenaas. trying to found the theological seminary that was later to become Augsburg College. it‘s also the story of a people trying to find their place in the American church and in American society. Life for these immigrants to Minneapolis, was often difficult. El Dr. Chrislock stresses Augsburg's "will to survive" in the midst of theological controversies, divisions in church polity, internal arguments over the school‘s direction, depressions and world wars. Through these upheavals and flaps of various consequence. Augsburg evolved from a seminary to a combination seminary and college; to a coeducational collegiate institution in the 1920's; to a school where academic endeavors evolved a fully-accredited four-year liberal arts college of national reputation. [1 Through each stage of development Dr. Chrislock provides the telling detail and the illuminating anecdote to focus the reader's attention. Dr. Chrislock's research produces a picture of an institution which assimilated the culture and style of the new world while maintaining close Show less
Saturday, Sept. 27 1:00 pm. Centennial $1000 Club Dinner, Augsburg Commons, College Center Sunday, Oct. 12 2:00 pm. Open House, College Center and Urness Tower 3:00 pm. Dedication of the City of Augsburg Room, College Center. Dedicatory Address: Dr. George W. Forell School of Religion, University... Show moreSaturday, Sept. 27 1:00 pm. Centennial $1000 Club Dinner, Augsburg Commons, College Center Sunday, Oct. 12 2:00 pm. Open House, College Center and Urness Tower 3:00 pm. Dedication of the City of Augsburg Room, College Center. Dedicatory Address: Dr. George W. Forell School of Religion, University of Iowa. “The Augsburg Confession: A Contemporary Commentary." Guests: Faculty, former faculty, members of early faculty families, alumni, students, parents, Augsburg College Women’s Club, administration of the college, Centennial committees, Centennial Commission, Board of Regents, President’s Advisory Board, and friends. In the past four years Augsburg College has conducted an annual symposium. Each year the college has sought to address itself to the problems which will be paramount in the Seventies. 1:] The fifth and final of these symposia celebrating this Centennial Year of Augsburg College will be held October 14 and 15. This symposium will focus on the task of education today in "Man and Education in a Revolutionary Age." E] The titles and proposed principal speakers for the three part event are as follows: “Augsburg College: Its Debt to the Past, Its Orientation to the Future," Dr. Carl H. Chrislock; “Augsburg College: Its Role as a Christian College in Today‘s Educational Task"; “Education: Its Orientation to the Future," Dr. Kenneth W. Thompson, vice president of the Rockefeller Foundation, New York City. Dr. Oscar A. Anderson will give a response at the Centennial Banquet. :1 Places and times of the talks as well as of other academic and social events accompanying them and those highlighting the Centennial Week are listed in the calendar continued right. Tuesday, Oct. 14 6:00 pm. Dinner honoring Dr. Carl H. Chrislock, Minneapolis Room 8:00 pm. Symposium: “Augsburg College: Its Debt to the Past, Its Orientation to the Future," Dr. Carl H. Chrislock, Melby Hall Autograph party following the address in the Alumni Lounge Wednesday, Oct. 15 9:35 am. Symposium Convocation: "Augsburg College: Its Role as a Christian College in Today‘s Educational Task,” Melby Hall 12:00 Noon Luncheon for President's Advisory Board, City of Augsburg Room, College Center 3:00 pm. Academic procession to Melby Hall 3:30 pm. Symposium: “Augsburg College: Its Orientation Toward the Future," Dr. Kenneth W. Thompson, Melby Hall 5:30 pm. Reception in the Alumni Lounge, College Center 1:00 pm. Centennial Banquet, Augsburg Commons, College Center Special music, official greetings, presentation of honors and awards, response by Dr. Oscar A. Anderson Honored guests to attend the Centennial Banquet include in addition to those listed on Sunday, academic, church and government dignitaries and past presidents of Augsburg Thursday. Oct. 16 All Day Board of Regents meeting, City of Augsburg Room, College Center Friday, Oct. 17 9:35 am. Distinguished Alumni Convocation, Melby Hall 11 :30 am. Distinguished Alumni Luncheon, Augsburg Commons, College Center 7:30 pm. Augsburg Homecoming, Coronation of Homecoming Queen, Queen‘s Reception, Melby Hall 8:00 pm. Hospitality, Alumni Lounge Saturday, Oct. 18 11:30 am. Alumni Luncheon, Augsburg Commons, College Center 2:00 pm. Augsburg vs. Concordia, Football, Parade Stadium 5:00 pm. Alumni Smorgasbord, Augsburg Commons, College Center 8:00 pm. Talent Show, Melby Hall L..- ..,. Show less
ties with the religion and culture of its founders. Georg Sverdrup sounded the theme in 1884, and Augsburg is still working out the ramifications im1969. El Carl H. Chrislock is a 1937 graduate of Augsburg College, earned the MA. and Ph.D. degrees at the University of Minnesota, taught history at... Show moreties with the religion and culture of its founders. Georg Sverdrup sounded the theme in 1884, and Augsburg is still working out the ramifications im1969. El Carl H. Chrislock is a 1937 graduate of Augsburg College, earned the MA. and Ph.D. degrees at the University of Minnesota, taught history at Augustana College, Sioux Falls. 8. D. and returned to his alma mater in 1952 as professor of history. Dr. Chrislock was temporarily relieved of the chairmanship of the Department of History to devote himself to the writing of From Fjord to Freeway. The project was in Dr. Chrislock's words, “a little like Vietnam. I just got more and more involved." E] Persons wishing to obtain copies of Dr. Chrislock‘s book, “From Fjord to Freeway" should contact the Augsburg book store. Books will be available during the Centennial Week celebration, however, reservations are being taken now. The book is priced at $7.00. [1 Recently there have been two other books published that will be of interest to the alumni and friends of Augsburg. HERITAGE OF FAITH E! For many years there has been a great interest in the writings of Georg Sverdrup, one of the early founders of Augsburg College. Now, through the combined efforts of Dr. Warren Quanbeck, Dr. Martin Quanbeck, Dr. E. Clifford Nelson and Dr. John Stensvaag, selected portions of Mr. Sverdrup's writings have been translated from the original Norwegian. The portions translated have been carefully selected for their relevance to the world of today. The writings portray a man who, over one hundred years ago, was able to offer insights and a ray of hope into the problems that confront us today. THE LUTHERAN FREE CHURCH, by Eugene L. Fevold El Here is an interesting, factual history of the Lutheran Free Church from the roots of its beginning to the time of its merger with The American Lutheran Church in 1963. El Treated among the chapters are such significant periods of the church's history as “The Friends of Augsburg,“ “An Era of Transition, 1911-1930," “Years of Crisis: Depression and War, 1930-1945," and “The Union Movement, 1945—1963." CI The author believes that through the writing of books such as "The Lutheran Free Church" will come a better understanding of Lutheranism and its place in American history. Show less
Orloue Gisselquist Histow University of Minnesota Robert Hertorth Biology University of Nebraska Ralph Sulerud Biology University of Nebraska Miss Gunta Rozentals Spanish University of Minnesota Donald Gustatson History University of Wisconsin Dr. John Benson, assistant professor of religion Miss... Show moreOrloue Gisselquist Histow University of Minnesota Robert Hertorth Biology University of Nebraska Ralph Sulerud Biology University of Nebraska Miss Gunta Rozentals Spanish University of Minnesota Donald Gustatson History University of Wisconsin Dr. John Benson, assistant professor of religion Miss Beverly Durkee, assistant professor of mathematics Mr. Dean Gulden, assistant professor of mathematics Dr. Norma Noonan, associate professor of political science i’lOiT‘OllOF Dr. Earl Alton to professor of chemistry Dr. John Benson to associate professor of religion Mr. Vernon Bloom to assistant professor of sociology (part—time) Mrs. L. Gracia Christensen to assistant professor of English (part-time) Dr. Orloue Gisselquist to associate professor of history Miss Ruth Ann Gjerde to instructor of physical education Mr. Dean Gulden to associate professor of mathematics Mr. James Johnson to assistant professor of music Mr. Howard Pearson to associate professor of physical education Mr. Ronald Ptetter to assistant professor of physical education Mr. Richard Sargent to assistant professor of English Mr. Edwin Saugestad to associate professor of physical education Mr. Leo Vetvick to lecturer of sociology (part-time) LEAVE OF ABSENCE Miss Ruth Aaskov (Term 1) Mr. K. Berner Dahlen (1969-70) Miss Beverly Durkee (1969—70) Dr. Orloue Gisselquist (1969-70) Dr. John Holum (1969-70) Dr. Khin Khin Jensen (Terms l| & Ill) Mr. Erwin Mickelberg (‘/2 leave of absence 1969—70) Dr. Grier Nicholl (Term I) Dr. Norma Noonan (Term l & 1/2 Term II) Show less
_ of Minneapolis in the June election. Mr. and MRS. Murray J. Kiteley (JEAN VETTEL, '51) are traveling by car through Eastern Europe with their three children. REV. LEONARD DALBERG ('52) was recent- ly re-elected to a two-year term as Dean of the Seminary District, Pacific South- west Synod,... Show more_ of Minneapolis in the June election. Mr. and MRS. Murray J. Kiteley (JEAN VETTEL, '51) are traveling by car through Eastern Europe with their three children. REV. LEONARD DALBERG ('52) was recent- ly re-elected to a two-year term as Dean of the Seminary District, Pacific South- west Synod, Lutheran Church in America. MR. AND MRS. ROBERT R. LOCKWOOD (MARY ANN ERICKSON, '58) '56. He is mathema- tics chairman at Golden Valley High School and coached the baseball team to two championships in the last three years. ROGER SHELSTAD ('56) is principal at Echo (Minn.) High School. PAUL L. NYHUS ('57), professor at Bow- doin College, Brunswick, Maine, will travel in Europe on two research grants. He also was recently named acting dean of students. MRS. GRACE FORSS HERR ('57) is now living in Danville, 111., with her hus- band and their four children. MABETH SAURE ('58), music professor at St. Cloud State University, was a fea- tured soloist at the Knut Nystedt Festi- val Concert held at Augsburg May 1. MERTON H. JOHNSON ('59) is principal at Oak Grove Jr. High in Bloomington. REV. and MRS. RUDOLPH L. PALO (HILDE- GARDE HOKANSON) '59, serve Christ Luth- eran Church in Maple Plain, Minn. 1960-1968 RON STANLEY ('60) is pastor at Mount Zion Lutheran Church in Hudson, Wis. GRETA GIVING ('64) is teaching for the Lutheran Mission in Port Moresby, Papua. MARY M. LINDGREN ('64) will receiVe her master of arts degree in June in Li- brary Science. MRS. SANDRA SIMPSON PHAUP ('64) and her husband, Marvin, are teaching in England. JEAN NESLAND ('65) is working in Oslo, Norway. Also there is MARY RUED ('66). PAUL ROBINSON ('65) has received a study grant at Notre Dame University for the summer of '69 and the following year to pursue a master's degree in math. ROGER PAUTZ ('65) won two art awards at the Lutheran Brotherhood 11th annual national student art exhibition. He will head the art department and the mu- _ nicipal art gallery at Illinois College in Jacksonville, Ill. DENNIS C. JOHNSON ('66) is a medical records specialist with the Air Force. JERRY D. HOKKANEN ('66) has received the Air Medal at Tuy Hoa AFB, Vietnam, for air action under hazardous condi- tions. DENIS G. GUETZKOW ('68) has completed eight weeks of military police training at the U.S.Army School and Training Cen- ter, Ft. Gordon, Ga. JAMES D. BENGTSON ('68) graduated from medical services technical school at Sheppard AFB, Texas. BIRTHS Mr. and MRS. Richard Schlorf (DONNA LOU ANDERSON, '55) a son, Todd Christo- pher, Sept. 6, 1968. MR. and MRS. DANIEL T. GELDERT (CAROL ANDERSON, '61) '62, a son, Curtis Alan, Aug. 17, 1968. REV. and MRS. CHRISTIAN S. OSWOOD (CHARLOTTE ANN GERDEEN, '64) '61, a son, Paul Clarence, Jan. 5, 1969. MR. and MRS. RICHARD E. OFSTUN (DORIS I. TOLLAKSON) '60, a son, John Eric, June 16, 1968. Mr. and MRS. Jawn Johnson (MERCEDES SMITH, '59) a daughter, Lynda Damarus, Oct. 13, 1967. Mr. and MRS. Gary Hennes (MYRA M. AR- ENDS, '64) a daughter, Cheryl Ann, Feb. 15, 1969. Mr. and MRS. David Hicks (JEAN MANGU- SON, '57) a daughter, Luanne Marie, Dec. 20, 1968. (By adoption.) REV. and MRS. GORDON A. TRELSTAD (KAR- EN EGESDAL, '61) '57, a daughter, Mar- tha 01ine, April 2, 1969. Mr. and MRS. Roger A. Hill (JUDY LER- STAD, '62) a son, Scott Allen, Feb. 21, 1969. MARRIAGES KATHLEEN FEDDICK ('67) to Arthur Luedtke, Aug. 31, 1968. KAREN JEAN SANFORD ('68) to DAVID LOW BEENKEN ('69), Aug. 24, 1968. KRISTI ANN SANFORD ('68) to Kenneth Goetsch, Jan. 18, 1969. DEATHS REV. ADOLPH K. ODLAND (S-'19) Jan. 20, 1969. H. NORMAN HANSON ('34) May 3, 1969. 6 O O 7 Show less
‘ tional fee of $20.00. Room and board is available also. For additional information and bro- chures, call the Public Relations Office at 332-5181, ext. 456. CREDIT FOR LIFE I have received many inquiries about LIFE credit as alumni giving. Here are the answers for all of you: 1. A LIFE gift may... Show more‘ tional fee of $20.00. Room and board is available also. For additional information and bro- chures, call the Public Relations Office at 332-5181, ext. 456. CREDIT FOR LIFE I have received many inquiries about LIFE credit as alumni giving. Here are the answers for all of you: 1. A LIFE gift may be made and giv- en directly to the college; then we re- ceipt you, your church and ALC headquar- ters. 2. A LIFE gift may be made and giv- en through your church to ALC headquar- ters and we will receive the money, but we do not receive the name of the donor in all cases. We want to give you credit for contributing to the college, so if you are giving to LIFE through your church, please let us know what your pledge is so that we may give you proper credit for contributing to Augsburg. If you have any questions about this matter, please write or call me at the Alumni Office, 332-5181, ext. 412. ALUMNI BOARD OF DIRECTORS We are seeking names of alumni who you feel would be capable candidates for the Alumni Board of Directors. We have a board at present which is made up of 12 members. There will be an amendment proposed before the annual meeting at Homecoming Sat., Oct. 18, which will seek to increase the board membership to 21 members. If this is passed, there then must be a number of available candidates, and we ask your help in evaluating who you feel might serve in such a capacity to strengthen the alumni endeavor. ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP WINNER NAMED Eight alumni applied for the alumni scholarship this year (the largest number of applicants for any given year) and it was difficult for a decision to be made. Some of the applicants are just beginning their graduate study programs, while others are midway or nearing completion. After much deliberation, it was de- cided the recipient of the alumni schol- — arship this year should be Thomas Benson. He is completing his doctorate in history with plans to teach on the college level. CLASS NOTES 1924-1945 REV. CHRISTIAN M. IVERSON (S-‘24) is retired, but acts as a visitation pastor at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in San Jose, Calif. LUTE MONA ('27) coached the Minneapo- lis South High School team which became the Region 5 champion. REV. KENNETH A. ANDERSON ('34,S-'37) will host a Holy Lands tour this summer. REV. A.E. NEVE ('40) is pastor at Holy Nativity Lutheran Church in Kenosha, Wis. REV. VERNON W. JOHNSON ('40) was re— cently appointed personnel director of the Augustana Home of Minneapolis. HELEN ROWBERG ('41) is on a furlough from her missionary work in Madagascar. RUTH A. FLUVOG ('44) received her mas- ter's degree from the University of North Dakota in February and is teaching music in the Grand Forks public school system. MRS. HELENE THORSTENSON RUMMEL ('44) has returned from a tour through Siberia and Russia. She saw "Swan Lake" at the Palace of Congress and an opera at Bol- shoi. MRS. MURIEL RUUD FROSCH ('45) is liv- ing in Winona, Minn., with her husband who is a new owner of H. Choate and Co. Mr. and MRS. Frank Kirtley (CAROL HIB- BARD, '45) are living in York, Neb., and are recent grandparents. 1950-1959 REV. CARL P. VAAGENES ('50) is the Di- rector of Manantantely High School in Fort Dauphin, Madagascar. MRS. CHARLOTTE ERICKSON ANDERSON ('50) is working on a master's degree at Wis- consin State University, Superior, while teaching English at Eveleth, Minn. ROGER W. KUHLMANN ('50) owns a real estate and insurance agency in Montevid- eo, Minn., where he is director of the First National Bank. CHARLES S. STENVIG ('51) is one of the two candidates for the office of mayor 4 O) O 5 Show less
—— COMING EVENTS June 1 Baccalaureate, 10 a.m. in Si Melby Hall. The Reverend Doc- tor Fredrik A. Schiotz, presi- dent of the American Lutheran Church and the Lutheran World Federation. Commencement, 3:00 p.m., in Si Melby Hall. Hubert H. Hum- phrey, speaker. June 9 Summer School begins 5’s; 35’;... Show more—— COMING EVENTS June 1 Baccalaureate, 10 a.m. in Si Melby Hall. The Reverend Doc- tor Fredrik A. Schiotz, presi- dent of the American Lutheran Church and the Lutheran World Federation. Commencement, 3:00 p.m., in Si Melby Hall. Hubert H. Hum- phrey, speaker. June 9 Summer School begins 5’s; 35’; 33 r: S E $0 2:: " g5: 22 2 V 3mg 20 z r .3 mo 'm —. 02 >3; 01> A “’2 8m U113 : 8:; I'm [)0 3:53 0: H .gr: :2 J30) .T.‘ m 58 E) 31: 20 - m w SE 1‘3 ° C U g< 5 a? We “5 U10 ‘A m / §8 c C) 5 ( a? g; 75 C3 f‘. (r I.” r 5" c. :1 :3.‘ f 1?: IT L. 3 C AUGSBURG COLLEGE _ ALUMNI NEWSLETTER VOL. 31 NO. 10 MAY 1969 HANDBALL COURT IS COMPLETED The Alumni A-Club project has been completed and includes the handball court with a small locker room, a sauna and a small shower room. Many lettermen have wondered how they might benefit from giv- ing to their alma mater; now some are re- alizing the end results with the comple- tion of this facility. Right now play in the handball court is continuous (even though we have not had the walls painted since the front wall is 2 3/4 inches thick and very slow to dry). Alumni, faculty and staff are enjoying handball, the sauna, and the special locker room providing personal lockers for equipment. A special dedication has been talked over, but nothing is yet finalized. At present the invitation to you is this: If you have time, come over to visit and see what has been accomplished. This project is just the second phase of the entire project which we hope to continue. This includes providing a dividing door between the south and center court, to give the girls a separate gym for gymnas- tics and other sports requiring apparatus which has not before had an assigned area. Come see what you have provided. — ' 1 Show less
“— COMING EVENTS June 1 Baccalaureate, 10 a.m. in Si Melby Hall. The Reverend Doc- tor Fredrik A. Schiotz, presi- dent of the American Lutheran Church and the Lutheran World Federation. Commencement, 3:00 p.m., in Si Melby Hall. Hubert H. Hum- phrey, speaker. June 9 Smer Sch°°1 begins _ ALUMNI... Show more“— COMING EVENTS June 1 Baccalaureate, 10 a.m. in Si Melby Hall. The Reverend Doc- tor Fredrik A. Schiotz, presi- dent of the American Lutheran Church and the Lutheran World Federation. Commencement, 3:00 p.m., in Si Melby Hall. Hubert H. Hum- phrey, speaker. June 9 Smer Sch°°1 begins _ ALUMNI NEWSLETTER VOL. 31 N0. 10 MAY 1969 as 2; r: 3 S "a" so 22 A 2 f7 2 Z 2 V 333 2° .2,“ .— C - c "10 _ mg > 1" U1) l m: U11) ‘1 g 3 r—m so p C ) + HANDBALL COURT IS COMPLETED a? 57:3 0': -’ ‘ a» m am 7': E; A m The Alumni A-Club project has been g9 ~23 w completed and includes the handball court EE: E with a small locker room, a sauna and a yg'g ° C small shower room. Many lettermen have g > wondered how they might benefit from giv- §§ : 1 ing to their alma mater; now some are re- 35' alizing the end results with the comple- §n 2’; 0 tion of this facility. 2% (' Right now play in the handball court g9 g; is continuous (even though we have not § § (3 had the walls painted since the front :5 wall is 2 3/4 inches thick and very slow ,3 to dry). Alumni, faculty and staff are (; enjoying handball, the sauna, and the f’ special locker room providing personal 2: lockers for equipment. Iv A special dedication has been talked §f over, but nothing is yet finalized. At }‘ present the invitation to you is this: at If you have time, come over to visit and f see what has been. accomplished. This t. project is just the second phase of the entire project which we hope to continue. This includes providing a dividing door between the south and center court, to give the girls a separate gym for gymnas- tics and other sports requiring apparatus which has not before had an assigned area. Come see what you have provided. 8 ' ’ 1 Show less
—— BUSH FOUNDATION GRANT A Bush Foundation grant totaling $75,000 for use by Augsburg College to strengthen and increase the number of holdings in its library has been announc- ed by Dr. Oscar Anderson, president of Augsburg. Issued over a period of three years, the funds will be distributed... Show more—— BUSH FOUNDATION GRANT A Bush Foundation grant totaling $75,000 for use by Augsburg College to strengthen and increase the number of holdings in its library has been announc- ed by Dr. Oscar Anderson, president of Augsburg. Issued over a period of three years, the funds will be distributed under the direction of Karlis L. Ozolins, head li- brarian at Augsburg's George Sverdrup ALUMNI FOCUS Memorial Library. by Jeroy C. Carlson, Director of Alumni Relations Ten Percent Of the grant money Will be used for reference books; 30 percent for periodicals; 40 percent for general books; and 20 percent for the acquisition and cataloging of the materials. EEQEEE—EEE—Xgég The number of holdings of basic scholarly journals and new journals will be expanded. In general, the entire book collection will be substantially in- creased. Now that we are finishing up phono- rama, the end of the school year, and the 1968-69 fiscal year, what should be fo- 7 cusedT:?' h b . In his expenditures, Ozolins hopes 18 as fen ? hgreat year In many to complete collections of historical ways’ More a “mnl ave been on campus and literary materials while adding nec- than in previous years; new programs with alumni taking part have been promoted; the heritage of this institution has been highlighted with the writing of the his- essary items for the new knowledge and technology of today. In addition to his duties at the . college, Ozolins has assumed the presi- tory of Augsburg, and we now reallze that dency of the Cooperating Libraries in we will achieve our goal of $100,000 in Consortium, Made up of Augsburg, Con- atlltfmnl givmg- Altmm have been 1“ focus cordia (St. Paul), Bethel, Hamline, Hill t 15 Year- . Reference Library, and the colleges of We have walted long to aChieVe s?me St. Catherine and St. Thomas, the organi- °f these thlngs- Yet the important thlng zation will make available to students ls that we do “Qt Stop here’ bUt attempt materials not provided by each one alone. to continue on to even greater accom- plishments in the beginning of decade one, century two. Continuing interest and support is something that a college SATEREN CHORAL WORKSHOP like ours must have to improve, grow and maintain its progress as it should. How This Summer for the first time at do we reach out for additional support? Augsburg a summer choral course will be The alumni board is considering en- conducted under the name "Sateren Choral larging its membership from 12 to 21 mem- Workshop." It will be held June 16-20. bers (subject to approval at HomecOming) Dr. Leland B. Sateren will be aided so we might better plan and serve alumni. in this undertaking by two capable and The class representative program will be well-known mUSiCianS- Knut NYStedt, a put into fu11 swing this fall to keep you graduate of the Oslo Conservatory of Mus— better informed and also to encourage ic and professor of choral conducting at participation in campus alumni events. the University of Oslo, is extending his Continuing education is another field Stay as composer in residence at Augsburg which has not been stressed and probably to take part in this workshop. Should be explored. The other teacher will be Dr. Dale If you have any suggestions that can Warland, professor of music at Macalester help bring into clearer perspective the College, St. Paul. focus on alumni and the alumni program, Tuition without credit is $50.00. please send them to the Alumni Office. If credit is desired there is an addi- 2 " e 3 Show less
Mai Fest 1969 Calendar This is Mai Fest 1969: Scandinavian Week, in cooperation with the Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian Study, co-sponsored by Augsburg College and the Minneapolis chapter of The American-Scandinavian Foundation. Friday, April 25, 8:00 PM. — Lutheran Brotherhood... Show moreMai Fest 1969 Calendar This is Mai Fest 1969: Scandinavian Week, in cooperation with the Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian Study, co-sponsored by Augsburg College and the Minneapolis chapter of The American-Scandinavian Foundation. Friday, April 25, 8:00 PM. — Lutheran Brotherhood Building. Fine Arts Festival, to include Ibsen‘s “Rosmersholm,” Dr. Esther Olson, Augsburg College, director. Saturday, April 26, 7:00 PM. — Minikahda Club. Nordmanns-Forbundet Spring Banquet. Speaker, The Honorable Kjell Bondevik, Department of Education and Ecclesiastical Affairs, Oslo, Norway ($11.00 per plate). Sunday, April 27, 10:00 AM. — Worship service in Norwegian — Norwegian Memorial Church, The Reverend Ivar Aus, pastor. Preaching, Bishop Fridtjov Birkeli, Oslo, Norway. Organ recital by Knut Nystedt, 3:30 P.M., in University Lutheran Church of Hope, The Reverend David Preus, pastor. Free will offering. Open to public. Monday, April 28, 9:45 AM. — Chapel, Scandinavian music, Si Melby Hall. Opening of art exhibit of works by Anders Zorn, 3:00 P.M., College Center. On loan from the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Tuesday, April 29, 9:45 AM. — Chapel, Scandinavian music, Si Melby Hall. Wednesday, April 30, 9:35 AM. — Convocation, Si Melby Hall. Speaker, Mayor Arthur Naitalin. Topic: Ombudsmann. Free. Open to public. Thursday, May 1 — Mai Fest Day 1969, 9:45 AM. — Chapel, Scandinavian music, Si Melby Hall. Mai Fest 1969: Scandinavian Week smorgasbord, 4-7 P.M., Augsburg Commons, College Center. Tickets: $3.00, open to the public. Annual meeting of American Scandinavian Foundation, Minneapolis Chapter, 6 P.M., in Minneapolis Room, College Center (members only). Knut Nystedt, Oslo, Norway, composer in residence at Augsburg College January-June1969, will be honored by a Knut Nystedt Festival Concert, 8 P.M., Si Melby Hall. Participants are the Augsburg Choir, Leland B. Sateren, director; String Quartet, Eugene Vuicich, director; Dr. Mabeth Saure, soloist, assistant professor of music, St. Cloud State College, St. Cloud, Minn. Admission $2.00. Friday, May 2, 9:45 AM. — Chapel, Si Melby Hall. Speaker: The Honorable Kjell Bondevik. Friday and Saturday, May 2-3 — National meeting of Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian Study, Marshall Room, College Center. Morning and afternoon sessions Friday, and morning session Saturday. Open to members only. Dr. Oscar A. Anderson, host. Sunday, May 4, 11:00 AM. — Worship service, Si Melby Hall, together with Trinity Lutheran Congregation. Speaker: The Reverend Paul G. Sonnack, professor of church history, Luther Theological Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota. Topic: Continuity and Change. Saturday, May 17, 8:00 PM. — Si Melby Hall — 17th of May Festival. Augsburg Band, Mayo Savold, director, with Norwegian choirs and soloists participating. Admission $1.00. The Augsburg Centennial plate will be available through the Centennial Office beginning with the Mai Fest celebration. The design was done by John Mosand, a member of the Augsburg faculty, and produced in Porsgrund. Norway. The plate is a limited edition and is priced at $7.00. Show less
as minister, missionary and administrator in almost every area of the church. Mr. Humphrey’s background is well known to all of us. After many years as a public servant, he has returned to teaching and is currently holding positions with both Macalester College and the University of Minnesota.... Show moreas minister, missionary and administrator in almost every area of the church. Mr. Humphrey’s background is well known to all of us. After many years as a public servant, he has returned to teaching and is currently holding positions with both Macalester College and the University of Minnesota. Augsburg Choir To United Nations The Augsburg Choir, under director Leland B. Sateren, accepted an invitation to take part in a special concert for the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. The occasion was Human Rights Day, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the proclamation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Dec. 10, 1948. The choir appeared with the Minnesota Orchestra in a concert directed by Stanislaw Skrowaczewski. Christobal Halffter's work, “Yes Speak Out Yes." commissioned by U Thant, Secretary-General of the U.N., received its world premiere. The cantata has a text by the well-known American poet, Norman Corwin. Expenses for the trip were secured through the efforts of the choir members. alumni and friends of the college. The program was broadcast nationally by the National Educational Television network, and was beamed to Europe via Telstar satellite. New Regents Complete Board The Augsburg Board of Regents, consisting of 23 men from business and education, completed its membership in Omaha. Neb., at the meeting of the Augsburg College Corporation held as part of the American Lutheran Church convention. New members include Harold l. Lundo, Minneapolis, corporate secrete of the Dayton Corporation; William A. elson, Jr., Short Hills, N.J., president of Nelson Distribution Corporation; Oliver Peterson, Jr., Minneapolis. M.D.; Berti/ Sandberg, St. Paul, secretary-treasurer of the N. H. Sandberg Erection Co.; Clifford Sommer, Owatonna, Minn, president ol the Security State Bank and senator lrom Minnesota's third district; and the Rev. Paul Sonnack, St. Paul. professor at Luther Theological Seminary. Those re-elected to the Board are Marvin F. Barge/t, West St. Paul, Minn., president 01 the Bituminous Surlace Treating 00.: Leonard F. Ramberg, Minneapolis, senior vice president at the Northwestern National Bank of Minneapolis; and the Rev. Johan A. Thorson, Eau Claire, Wis., senior pastOr at Grace Lutheran Church. Officers ol the group include the following: Leonard F. Ramberg, re-elected chairman; Jerome Formo, St. Paul. vice president of Plastics, Inc, vice chairman; Philip S. Dybvig, St. Paul, vice president and business manager of Luther Theological Seminary, re—elected secretary; Albert E. Anderson, Minneapolis, assistant general manager at Augsburg Publishing House. elected treasurer; Paul Sonnack, elected head of academic affairs; Clair E. Strommen. St. Paul, general agent lor Central Lite Assurance Co.. elected chairman of business aftairs: David Preus, Minneapolis, pastor at University Lutheran Church 0! Hope, re—elected chairman of student affairs; Show less
The Fourth Centennial Symposium February 4, 1969 " . . . This precious stone set in the silver sea. . . . " Man has broken every ecological principle existing in nature. He has misused the land, the fOrests and the seas; he has killed off numerous other species; he has spread himself and his... Show moreThe Fourth Centennial Symposium February 4, 1969 " . . . This precious stone set in the silver sea. . . . " Man has broken every ecological principle existing in nature. He has misused the land, the fOrests and the seas; he has killed off numerous other species; he has spread himself and his wastes over the landscape at a phenomenal rate; he threatens to reproduce himself beyond the capacity of the earth’s resources. The ecologic crisis was the subject of the fourth in a series of Augsburg College Centennial Symposia leading to the 100th anniversary of the college in October of 1969. The theme of the first symposium of 1969, held February 4, was “Man and His Earth: Reaching for Quality Environment.” As the first event marking the Centennial Year, the symposium focused on the environment in its ever-increasing complexity, a fitting stock-taking of earth, of man's refinements and desecrations of his home planet. The Augsburg community and over 350 registered guests listened to the opening address given by Professor Ian L. McHarg, professor and chairman of the Department of Landscape and Architecture and Regional Planning and professor of City Planning at the University of Pennsylvania. Professor McHarg‘s topic: What Is Man Doing to the Earth and Himself? Dimensions of the Eco/ogic Crisis. The symposium’s closing address was delivered by Dr. Joseph Sittler, professor of theology in the Divinity School of the University of Chicago. Dr. Sittler's topic: Vision of a Quality Environment. What New Values Are Required If We Are To Treat Our Planet With Intelligence and.Consideration? The day journeyed from a treatment of the concrete environment to a consideration of the moral philosophy necessary to keep it from crumbling. Members of the academic, business and governmental arenas came to Augsburg to share their insights and experiences in the search for quality environment. They delineated successes and failures in describing their attempts to keep “this precious stone” from eroding. The Augsburg College Centennial Symposium was sponsored by Augsburg College, the Minnesota Private College Council, and W000 Radio. Show less
V“ Mai Fest 1969: Scandinavian Week Traditionally, Scandinavians have looked forward to the first day of May as a time for celebration. The winter season has passed and the warm days of spring are at hand — it‘s a time for gaiety and music. In this last respect, Augsburg is indeed fortunate this... Show moreV“ Mai Fest 1969: Scandinavian Week Traditionally, Scandinavians have looked forward to the first day of May as a time for celebration. The winter season has passed and the warm days of spring are at hand — it‘s a time for gaiety and music. In this last respect, Augsburg is indeed fortunate this year. Composer in Residence Knut Nystedt, will participate in two concerts during Mai Fest 1969. Mr. Nystedt is a graduate of the Oslo Conservatory of Music, where he was a student of Per Steenberg and Bjarne Brustad. In 1939, the Norwegian Broadcasting System presented his first composition His accomplishments since that first performance have been many and varied. He has written for string quartets, orchestras, organ and more recently has done considerable work in choral music composition. His first visit to the United States was in 1947, when he came to study composition with Aaron Copland, conducting with Robert Shaw, and organ with Ernest White. Nystedt has had 30 pieces published in America. The first work to be published was “Cry Out and Shout." It was premiered by the Augsburg Choir and has sold over 200,000 copies. He is a recipient of the St. Olaf Medal from the King of Norway for the musical contributions he has made to his country. Mr. Nystedt’s musical life has been a constant searching and exploring for new methods and techniques in musical composition. it is in choral music that he feels there is a great opportunity to branch away from the “conventional square patterns" of the past and take advantage of the wide range of sounds possible in the human voice. Mr. Nystedt’s first concert in connection with Mai Fest 1969 will be an organ recital on April 27th at the University Lutheran Church of Hope. Free will offering. His second and major concert will be on May 1st, where an entire Nystedt Festival will present selections from Mr. Nystedt’s life works. Show less