Page B/AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW/April1974 Catherine and Grier Nlcholi share one teaching appointment In the English department. They will serve on a Judd Symposium panel discussing experi- mental roles within marriage. See story on page 1. Joel Torstenson took a group to Norway for a Semester In... Show morePage B/AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW/April1974 Catherine and Grier Nlcholi share one teaching appointment In the English department. They will serve on a Judd Symposium panel discussing experi- mental roles within marriage. See story on page 1. Joel Torstenson took a group to Norway for a Semester In Scandinavia. Here he is on a boat on a Norwegian liord. See the complete story on page 3. Auggies Are Active in "He Lived the Good Life” Six years ago Richard Wilson had an idea. Through contemporary word and song he wanted to celebrate the life ofChrist. To carry this out. Wilson. an adver- tising executive of Wilson-Griak agency in Minneapolis. assembled local talent and recorded "He Lived the Good Life" in July and it was released in Nov— ember. His next step was to present public performances of the work. It will be seen and heard this spring thanks to the direction and management of Alan Bachman. an Augsburg senior. and Robert Engelson. a ‘72 graduate of ‘ Augsburg College. Both Bachman and Engelson have been active in performing for several years. on campus with The Cabaret Singers. and off campus in theater and club work. Engelson. who was also a member of the Augsburg Choir. is now a graduate student at the Uni- versity of Minnesota. The production includes 11 singers. all past and present members of the Augsburg community. They are David Clarke. Ted Grindal. Peter Hendrick~ son. Arlene Kautmann. Naomi Kvittem. Paul Lehman (‘73). Margie Lund. Janet L. Nelson (‘72.). James Rodde. Miriam Walen and David Williams (‘73). David Brisbin. a senior. will narrate. At least two Augsburg alumni will be part of the 9-piece orchestra. including John Eckberg ('68) and John England (‘73). Each of the 12 songs in the production tells one event in the life of Christ. from birth through resurrection. In his own simple lyrics and style of music. Wilson dramatizes each story in a memorable. easy to understand fashion. Wilson’s primary premise is that Christ came into the world to set an example of how to live. The story establishes Christ's humanity and reainess. as well as the difference between Him and His peers. “He Lived the Good Life" opens at O'Shaughnessy Auditorium. The Col- lege of St. Catherine in St. Paul. Sat- urday. March 23 with two perfor- mances. 7 pm. and 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $2.50 and are available at the 8.0.8. Center at Augsburg. O'Shaugh« nessy Box Office. Minnesota Council of Churches in Minneapolis. Luther Hall on the University of Minnesota St. Paul campus. and at all Dayton's stores. Following local performances. a por- tion of the group will prepare for a national tour. hopefully later this spring. The production is also available for church and theater performances. For more information. contact Alan Bachman at Augsburg College. Martin Sabo ('59) at left, and President Anderson of Augsburg (right) get toget- her wlth Albert Holstede, new Minneapolis mayor, at a luncheon held recently on the campus. Ruth Olson spent her Interim teaching deaf children. Read about her on page 3. Second Class Postage Paid at Minneapolis, Minn. menu.» _ ....;.-.iVES WOHBQEW Show less
. I in, .l' v Quu-igi‘ “v Ili'w 'niiLnlmim [III 1,114.:- ug‘sbiirg College egg /// / Volume 40 Number 5 ///////// \‘-‘\\\ w ‘v \s\\“‘ \\‘.\\ // a 2% “A Lutheran Liberal Arts College in the heart Ofil livable city." / // \\\\\““ x as \ / a April, 1977 Regents approve music/Classroom building plans... Show more. I in, .l' v Quu-igi‘ “v Ili'w 'niiLnlmim [III 1,114.:- ug‘sbiirg College egg /// / Volume 40 Number 5 ///////// \‘-‘\\\ w ‘v \s\\“‘ \\‘.\\ // a 2% “A Lutheran Liberal Arts College in the heart Ofil livable city." / // \\\\\““ x as \ / a April, 1977 Regents approve music/Classroom building plans .J u's I ,-,-_ Ingma-I-IK‘ Pictured above Is an architect‘s sketch of the exterior of the proposed new music/classroom lsclllty. The building wlll be located on the corner of 22nd Ave. S. and W: St. lust across the street from Memorial Hall. Architects for the project are Sverdrup at Parcel s Associates of St. Louis. Mo. This firm designed Urns-s Tower. the College Center. Mortenssn Tower, and the Ice Arena. With nearly $3 million pledged to the $4.8 million Renewal Fund Goal. the Augsburg College Board of Regents formally approved the schematic plans for the first Re- newal Fund Project—a new music/ classroom building. Construction cost for the building is just over $1.6 million. NEW BUILDING TO PROVIDE RE- HEARSAL. RECITAL. TEACHING FACILITIES. The proposed music/classroom building will bring the Augsburg Music Department, currently hous- ed in three old churches. under one roof. It will provide separate rehearsal areas for the orchestra. band and choral organizations as well as 13 individual practice rooms and nine teaching studios for private lessons. In addition, the choral rehearsal area will serve as a perform- ance area for student recitals. With a seating capacity of approximate- ly 250. it will provide music students with the proper acoustics to help them achieve the highest perform— ance standards. There will be special areas set aside for Music Therapy, the List— ening Library. Class Piano, and an Electronic Music Lab. In addition. there will be three general-use classmoms in the facility as well as music faculty and the Fine Arts Coordinator's office. The plans were first presented to the College administration. music faculty and finance and executive committees of the Board of Re- gents in late February. From there, the plans went to the full Board of Regents for its consideration. CONSTRUCTION EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN EARLY SUMMER. No exact ground breaking date has been set, but according to Burton Fosse. Vice—President for Finance and Management. the Col- lege may now begin arranging in- terim financing so construction can begin early this summer with Sept. 1, 1978 set as the date of occup— ancy. "We have the money in pledges to the Renewal Fund to build the music/classroom building," said Fosse. “but those pledges are spread out over a period of years. It boiled down to a comparison of the cost of delaying construction until the money came in as opposed to the cost of financing the pledges. We found that. with the rising cost of construction. it would be about equal, so the Board agreed with the idea of seeking interim financing." The College took the first step in getting that financing when a letter it submitted requesting funds from the Minnesota Higher Education Facility Authority was approved at its March meeting. Augsburg will now submit a full application which will be considered at a sub- sequent meeting of the Authority. Renewal F and receives $ 3 40,000 B ltS/l C liallen g6 The Bush Foundation. in a resolu- tion by its Board of Directors in February, agreed to match up to 3340.000 on a dollar-for—dollar basrs. all gifts or pledges to the Renewal Fund received from a de- signated group of donors between February 1 and December 31. 1977. ShOuld the College receive a lesser amount from these donors, the Bush gift will correspond to that figure. Gifts or pledges received from the following sources are considered eligible for matching the Bush Challenge: alumni/ae; regents and former regents, faculty and staff, parents and former parents, and friends, This Bush Challenge will only match new monies raised for the capital fund drive. It is made in addition to the already existing matching challenge that the Bush Foundation has made to this years annual fund. Alumni director Jeroy Carlson stat- ed “this unique double—matching situation provides the Augsburg donor an opportunity to make his dollars have extraordinary earnv ing power," This gift, and the $350,000 chal- lenge gift from the Minneapolis Star and Tribune Fund. represent the two largest ever received in College history. The Renewal Fund total now stands at nearly $3.0 million, and totals within each divi- sion are as follows: Community Leadership $2.0 million: Alumni $440,000; Faculty and Staff 5133.000: Regents $250,000; Parents $37,500. C agar: win District 13 NAN/4 Title 3 i i ‘ l The Augsburg basketball team this year for the first time since 1963. ‘ a: on a bert h In the NAIA national tournament In addition. the Auggles repeated as MIAC champions, one of three winter sports championships earned by Augs— burg men. Plctured above. left to right are: Randy Nelson (Asst. Coach). Doug Nelson (Trainer), HoughtOn. Jensen. lelmer. Melssner. Johnson. Monson. Cornell. Shoop. Jonas Sorenson. Slang. Erv Innlger (Coach). See complete stories on all three champions Page 7 and 8. Show less
Augsburg College NOW / April. 1977 / Page 2 Black History Month: Exploring the Legacy of Black Americans By Ralph L. Crowder Coordinator of Black Student Affairs Tuesday. February 1st through Monday. February 28th marked the 51st national observance of Black History Month. As activities are... Show moreAugsburg College NOW / April. 1977 / Page 2 Black History Month: Exploring the Legacy of Black Americans By Ralph L. Crowder Coordinator of Black Student Affairs Tuesday. February 1st through Monday. February 28th marked the 51st national observance of Black History Month. As activities are organized and initiated within the Twin Cities and throughout the country, it seems only proper to reflect upon the historial legacy and significance of Black History Month. Black History Month was a product of the effort and dedication of Black scholars and Freedom Fight- ers who sought to confront the contradiction of being Black in “Democratic America." In 1926. Negro History Week was establish- ed as a reaction of American racism and an attempt to defend Black humanity. it is difficult to recapture the climate and trauma of this era. However. it is important to recall that from 1890 through 1925 a Black American was lynched every two and half days. Within the public and private sector Black folk were continually dehumanized and rele- gated to the position of non-citizen and often defined as an unwanted alien! The white academic and intellectual community was no different than the bulk of mainstream America. People of African descent and ‘1 especially "American Negroes" were classed as “a race unable to subordinate emotion to reason" and negligible factors within the development of world civilization." Professor John W. Burgess. the founder of Columbia University's graduate school of political science and an important figure in American scholarship. amply advocated the “working definition" of Afro- Americans and people of African descent throughout the world: “The claim that there is nothing in the color of the skin. . . is a great sophism. A black skin means mem— bership in a race of men which has never . . . created any civilization of any kind." A response to this climate and sit- uation was generated by the talent- ed Black scholar. Dr. Carter God— win Woodson. In 1933. Dr. Wood- son characterized the American educational community by indicat- ing that. “the philosophy and ethics resulting from our educational sys- tem has justified slavery. peonage. segregation, and lynching." As the Director of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. Dr. Woodson led the strug- gle to institutionalize Negro History. As a Harvard trained Ph.D. and a former Dean of Howard University. Woodson “dropped out" of main- stream academia to devote his life The, North Central Baptist Choir performed Wednesday. February 9 In the Augsburg College Center Commons as part of Black History Week at Augsburg. MOVED? Please let us know of any change in name or address: Old: New: Augsburg College NOW Aprll1977 Volume 40 Number 5 Augsburg College NOW is published seven times a year in February. April. June. September. October. November and December by Augsburg College. 731-21st Avenue South. Minneapolis. Minnesota. 55454. Second class postage paid at Minneapolis. Minnesota. Editor ,,,,,, .. .. Patricia Mattos Student Photographer .. Scott Bouman Opinions expressed in articles and letters are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect either the opinions or the policies of the college Inquiries or comments should be directed to the editor Augsburg College is a member of the CounCil for the Advancement and Support of Education (formerly the American Alumni Assoc . and the American College Public Relations Association It is the policy of Augsburg College not to discriminate on the basis of race. color. creed. national or ethnic origin and sex as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments in its admission poIICIes. v s ' and r z p n . Inquiries , Wlu'l Title ix may be directed to Charles Gerster. SCIBI’ICB Hall. Room 139. or to Marianna Sander. Memorial Hall (332-518!) or to the Director of the Office for CIVIl Rights. Department of Health. Education and Welfare. Washington. D C to the scientific study of the Black Community in America. Africa. and throughout the world. According to the noted Black historian. John Henrik Clarke. "Woodson believed that there was no such thing as ‘Negro History.’ in Woodson's view. that what was called 'Negro History’ was only a missing seg- ment of world history." The bulk of Dr. Woodson's life was commit- ted to restoring this “missing seg- ment." Carter Woodson founded the As- sociation for the Study of Negro Life and History in 1915, the Journal of Negro History in 1916. and the Negro History Bulletin in 1937. Largely through his efforts. Negro History Week was established in 1926. With Woodson’s direction and the many contributions of other Black thinkers. scholars. and freedom fighters. Negro History Week was initiated on a serious platform. Meetings. exhibitions or lectures were geared toward analyz- ing or exposing contradictions con- fronting the Black community. The intention was not to initiate one week’s study of Afro-American history. Instead. the obserVance portrayed the climax of a scientific study of Black people throughout the year. Over the years. Negro History Week has undergone a redefinition of terminology and expanded to a month's celebration. Today this national observance is referred to as Afro-American History Month or simply. Black Awareness Month. Black Liberation Month or simply. Black History Month. This redefin- ition of terminology is a positive exercise in self-definition and pos- sibly a reflection of political growth. Black History cont‘d pg. 5.‘ Calendar of Events: flprz'l April 1-16 Exhibit: Drawings 5 Paintings by Paul Benson Barbara Kreft Benson. College Center Fri.. April 1 Men's Baseball at Minnesota April 2-10 Easter Break Tues, April 5 Men's Baseball vs. St. Cloud. here Sat.. April 9 Men's Baseball vs. Mankato. here Tues.. April 12 Signe llstrup. Flute Recital Music Auditorium 7:00 p.m. Craig Gudmundson. Piano Recital Music Auditorium 8:15 p.m. Wed. April 13 Natural Science Day Women's Softball at St Cloud 4:00 p.m. Women's Tennis at Macalester 4:00 p.m. Thurs. April 14 Religious Life Commission Musical. "He Lived the Good Life“ Fri.. April 15 Women‘s Softball at Carleton 3:30 p.m. Program 1‘ ' Dance. . " P . . . . Sat..Apr1l18 Men'sBaseballatMacalester m " """v " ’1’ e’ "‘ “ '7‘" Sun..Aprll17 Coffeehouse Knotty Niche 9:00-11:00 p.m. Tues..Aprl119 Women's Softball at St. Mary's Jlll Cronk. Piano Recital Music Auditorium 7:00 p.m. Dorothy Korpela 5 Rick Buechner. Voice at Percussion Recital Music Auditorium 8:30 p.m. Wed. April 20 Men’s Baseball vs. Hamline. here; Convocation. Dr. Theodore J. Hanwick, “Creation Unlimited" Si Melby 10:30 a.m. Thurs..Aprl121 Blood Donor Drive Mortensen Lobby 8:00 am. PlacementSeminar East Commons 3:30 p.m. Women's Tennis at Hamline 4:00 p.m. The "Good Woman of Setzuan" Little Theatre 8:00 pm. Fri.. April 22 The "Good Woman of Setzuan" Little Theatre 6:00 p.m. Blood Donor Drive Mortensan 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Sat.. April 23 Men's Baseball vs. Concordia. here The "Good Woman of Setzuan" Little Theatre 8:00 p.m. Alumni Talent Show College Center 3200 P-m. Sun.. April 24 The "Good Woman of Setzuan" Little Theatre 8:00 p.m. Cabaret Concert Commons 8:00 p.m. Mon., April 25 Pam Carlson. Organ Recital Holy Trinity Church 7200 p.m. Tues.. April 26 Women's Softball at St. Benedict's Anne Benson. Flute Recital Music Auditorium 7:00 p.m. Cabaret Concert Commons 8:00 p.m. Allan Habel 3. Susan Lageson. Clarinet A Voice Recital Music Auditorium 8:15 p.m. Wed.. April 27 Women‘s Tennis at St. Olaf Men's Baseball vs. St. Olaf. here Thurs. April 28 Women's Softball with Bethel & Concordia at Concordia The "Good Woman of Setzuan" Little Theatre 8:00 p.m. Fri.. April 29 The "Good Woman of Setzuan" Little Theatre 8:00 pm. April 29-May 22 Exhibit: Jan Jacobson. Mama Schield A Art Studio Diana ijrkman Sat.. April 30 RLC Concert. "The lmperials" Si Melby 7:30 p.m. The "Good Woman of Setzuan" Little Theatre 8:00 p.m. Men's Baseball vs. St. John's. here May Sun.. May 1 Multi Media Band Concert Si Melby 3:00 p.m. Mon, May 2 Dave Enyart. Trombone Recital Muslc Auditorium 8:15 p.m. Women‘s Softball at Northwestern Tues. May 3 Men's Baseball vs. St. Thomas here Jazz Ensemble ll 0 Jazz Combo ll Concert Commons 3:00 p.m. Wed. May 4 Women's Softball vs. St. Olaf & Carleton Northwestern Thurs. May 5 Orchestra Concert Si Melby 8:00 p.m. Fri.. May 6 Women's State Softball Tournament Sat.. May 7 Women‘s State Softball Tournament Men's Baseball vs. Gustavus Gustavus Sun.. May 8 Coffeehouse Knotty Kniche 9:00 p.m. Tues. May 10 Men‘s Baseball vs. St. Mary's St. Mary's Jazz Ensemble Commons 8:00 p.m. Wed. May 11 Dean's Luncheon for Honor Students East Commons 12 noon Band Concert Ouad 3:30 p.m. Thurs, May 12 Band Concert Quad 4:00 p.m. Chorale Concert Si Melby 8:00 p.m. Fri.. May 13 CapSGown Day Last day of classes Senior Breakfast Commons 7:00 am. Cap A Gown Ceremonies Si Melby 10:05 am. May 16-19 Final Examinations Sat.. May 21 Choir Concert Si Melby 8:00 p.m. Sun.. May 22 Eucharist Service Old Main Chapel 8:30 a.m. Baccalaureate Service Si Melby 10:00 am. Commencement Luncheon Commons 11 :45 em. Commencement Ceremonies Si Melby 2:30 pm. May 31 -June 24 Summer School Term l Show less
Dr. Herbert W. Chilstrom to Speak at 1977 Commencement Dr. Herbert w. Chilstrom The Rev. Dr. Herbert W. Chilstrom. President of the Minnesota Synod of the Lutheran Church in America (LCA) and a graduate of Augsburg College. will be the featured speak- er at the 108th Commencement Ceremonies set... Show moreDr. Herbert W. Chilstrom to Speak at 1977 Commencement Dr. Herbert w. Chilstrom The Rev. Dr. Herbert W. Chilstrom. President of the Minnesota Synod of the Lutheran Church in America (LCA) and a graduate of Augsburg College. will be the featured speak- er at the 108th Commencement Ceremonies set to begin at 2:30 pm. Sunday. May 22. Dr. Chilstrom. who was elected President of the Minnesota Synod last year. received his B.A. from Augsburg. graduated from Augus- tana Theological Seminary. Rock Island. Ill.. received M.A. degrees from Princeton University. Prince- ton, N.J.. and Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. In addition. he received his Doctor of Educa- tion degree In 1976 from New York University. Since his ordination In 1958. Dr. Chilstrom has served as pastor at Faith Lutheran Church. Pelican Rapids. Mn.. a professor and academic dean at Luther Collegiate Bible Institute. Teaneck, N.J., and just prior to becoming synod president. was pastor at First Lutheran Church. St. Peter. Mn. He is also serving a term on the Board of Directors of Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter. In addition to the commencement exercises, parents and seniors are encouraged to attend Bac- calaureate Services at 10:00 am. that day at which Dean Charles S. Anderson will speak. The Commencement Luncheon will begin at 11:45 am. and students may purchase tickets in the Public Relations Office at a cost of $2.50 for each parent. There is no charge for the seniors lunch. On Saturday. May 21 at 8 pm. in Si Melby Hall. the Augsburg Choir will present a Commencement Concert in Si Melby Hall. Tickets are $2 for adults. and $1 for students. COMMENCEMENT SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY. MAY 11. 1977 12:00 noon Dean's Luncheon for Honor Students. College Center Commons FRIDAY. MAY 13. 1977 CAP It GOWN DAY 7:00 a.m. Senior Breakfast. College Center Commons. 10:05 a.rn. Cup a Gown Ceremonies. Melby Hall. SATURDAY. MAY 21. 1977 8:00 pm. Choir Concert. Melby Hail. SUNDAY. MAY 22. 1971 COMMENCEMENT 8:30 am. Eucharist Service. Old Main Chapel. 10:00 am. Baccalaureate Service. Melby Hail. Sermon by Dean Charles S. Anderson 11 :45 am. Commencement Luncheon. College Center Commons. 2:30 pm. Commencement Ceremonies. Melby Hall. Speaker: The Rev. Dr. Herbert Chilstrom. President. Minnesota Synod, LCA Augsburg College NOW / April,1977 / Page 3 N art/2 C entree! fleeredz'mtz'on Review selfor M 432 Members of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools normally seek reaffir- matlon of their institutional ac- creditatlon every ten years. This is achieved through a process of evaluation and review by the Com- mission on institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association. Augsburg was last reviewed by the Commission in 1967 and will be visited and evaluated again in May. In preparation for that evaluation. the college community has begun reviewing its mission. goals. ob— jectives. and/or initiatives; each department has been establish- ing one-and five-year plans and assessing its progress in achieving the plans which were set for this year. In preparation for developing short-range and long-range plans. considerable effort has been ex- pended in collecting and analyzing data. The self-study for this accreditation review differs from those of pre- vious years in that it has empha- sized the "planning mode". instead of engaging in a study which re- flects and reports primarily upon the achievement or lack of achieve- ment of the college‘s goals to date. the study projects its plans also for the future. The Association urged Augsburg to adopt this alter- native design for its self—study since it seemed to fit well into the college's present operation. The Steering Committee for the self— study consists of Bruce Gildseth. Mildred Joel. Philip Quanbeck. John Ronning. Marjorie Sibley, and Rick Thoni. The chairman of the review team which will visit Augsburg in May is Dr. Harold Doster. President of Culver-Stock- ton Coliege. Canton. Missouri. Summer se/zoo/ set Plans for the 1977 Summer School are now in the final stages. There will be two sessions: a short term from May 31 to June 24 and a longer term from June 27 to Au- gust 5. Students can earn a total of three courses (12 semester credits) in the two summer sessions. A well-rounded curriculum is be- ing offered with nearly all depart- ments represented. The Department of Art offers an art history survey together with several studio-type courses, such as: photography. film-making. batik and tie-dye. needle art. and weaving. The Department of Bio- logy offers “Human Anatomy and Physiology." "Microbiology," and “Minnesota Summer Flowering Plants." There will be courses in accounting and economics, type- writlng and business communica- tions. A beginning course in chemistry as well as an advanced course in “Quantitative Analytical Chemistry" will be available. Especially for teachers are courses In "Audio Visual Media.” Safety and Drug Education." and "Coach- ing of Sports." Beginning and ad- vanced courses in writing as well as courses in “Male and Female Images in Literature" and “Reading for Fun and Credit" are offered by the Department of English. Courses in French and history in- clude a travel course to French Canada. French drama. recent history of Asia and Africa. Blacks, and Whites in Southern Africa. Courses in beginning German and Spanish are also offered. as is a camping experience in Norway which combines study of Nor- wegian language and culture. "introduction to Philosophy," "Existentialist Drama," and "Phil- osophies of Feminism" will be taught by the Department of Philosophy. in Political Science courses in "Law in the United States." “Mass Communications in Society." and the “British Design for Mass Media." which will be based in London. are offered. Persons Interested in attending summer session are invited to call or write for catalog and applica- tion forms to: Mildred Joel. Sum- mer School Director. Augsburg College. Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454. Telephone: 332-5181. ext. 403. Michael Beery directs his first Augsburg play by Julie K. Olsen Ms. Olsen is an adult student who returned to the academic world last full. to pursue a degree In communications. Have you ever stood alone on a stage in an empty theater? If you have. you know that. even with no- body there. you get butterflies in your stomach. There is a feeling of anticipation. tension. excitement that comes with the mere thought of performing in front of an aud— ience. For Michael Beery. Technical Direc- tor of the Augsburg College Little Theatre. the stage is his life. He designs for it. directs perform- ances on it. and teaches courses about it. Beery has been at Augs- burg since September. and during the fall term he was responsible for the scenery. lighting. and costuming of “Midsummer's Night Dream." He comes with several years experience at the Guthrie and various other theaters in town. where he has worked in scenic design. Currently, Beery ls directing “The Good Woman of Setzuan" which will be presented April 21st through May tat at The Augsburg Little Theater. This play. written In 1938 by Bertolt Brecht. a modern German playwrlte, takes place In China. The setting of the play Is a street corner In the slums where various people meet to conduct their business. On this corner we meet Wong. a water seller; Shen Te, a prostitute; Yang Sun, an un- employed pllot; a carpenter, a policeman; and others. “The story is about the lighter and darker elements of poverty," said Beery. “it sees people laugh- Ing at themselves and their pre- dicament. but also shows the sense of futility induced by poverty." “The Good Woman of Setzuan" presents some special challenges for the cast. For one thing. thirty- five characters are presented by a cast of twenty-one. so some actors and actresses must do extra char- acter study. "The actors are all expected to go out and observe people similar to the characters they're playing." Beery said. "There are old people in the play, and it's important for an actor or actress to watch old people walk. talk. and move in order to develop a convincing character." Beery talked freely about the pres- sures and challenges of dramatic production. He pointed out that although the performance may look easy to the audience. preparation is painstaking and difficult. “it's a high-pressure situation." said Beery. "We are always on a tight schedule. building up to that opening night, but that pres- sure creates a close sense of com- munity as the cast and crew are forced to rely on each other. They must be organized and responsible —to themselves and everyone else." As part of the audience on open— ing night. we can sit back and enjoy the performance. But for the cast and crew. anticipation and excite- ment will peak as the curtain opens and they stand on stage. ready to perform. butterflies and all. Michael Beery Show less
Augsburg College NOW / April. 1977 / Page 4 C ampusNewsC ampusNewsC ampusNewsC ampusNewsC ampusNews The Augsburg College Admissions office is sponsoring a “Natural Science Day" Wednesday. April 13 from 10 am. to 2 pm. for interest- ed high school juniors and seniors. Designed to help students get... Show moreAugsburg College NOW / April. 1977 / Page 4 C ampusNewsC ampusNewsC ampusNewsC ampusNewsC ampusNews The Augsburg College Admissions office is sponsoring a “Natural Science Day" Wednesday. April 13 from 10 am. to 2 pm. for interest- ed high school juniors and seniors. Designed to help students get a head start in discovering what college is all about. the day will feature a free luncheon at which Biology Department Chairperson Neal Thorpe will speak. The day is geared primarily for those inter- ested in the natural sciences (physics. chemistry. biology and math.) and students may attend the science class of their choice. as well as small group discussions. Any interested high school junior or senior should contact the Ad- missions Office. 731. 21 st Ave. 80.. Minneapolis. Minnesota 55454. (612) 332-5181. Augsburg People Dr. Oscar A. Anderson is serving a two-year term as an advisory member of the Board for College and University Services of the American Lutheran Church. and attended a meeting of that group in February. Dr. Douglas J. Ollila, was awarded a fellowship from the Department of General History, University of Turku. Finland for the summer of 1977. He will be doing research and directing graduate students in dissertation research. Dr. Philip A Quanbeck. department chairperson and professor of religion. served as "Theologian in Residence" Jan. 16 — 30 for the Kansas City Conference of the American Lutheran Church. Activ- ities included preaching, lecturing and participating in retreats and seminars in congregations in Kansas City and Independence. Mo. Overland Park. Topeka and Lawrence. Kansas. Dr. Eugene Skibbe. professor of religion will have his manuscript. “The Church: Its Early History." published next year. Mrs. Valija Jaunlinins. assistant professor emeritus. passed away Tuesday, February 8. In keeping with Mrs. Jaunlinins concerns for foreign language study and learn- ing. gifts to Augsburg in her honor are being designated for the Kings— ley Memorial Language Scholar- ship Fund from which awards are made annually. Over $100 has al- ready been received by the Develop- ment Office in her memory. Carla Howery, assistant professor of sociology. attended a four-day workshop in Detroit on Teacher Development as part of the Ameri- Progmm 0n zigzag: Outrage/z [0 7501511251 Elder/y” can Sociological Society. She was coordinator of the program which drew participation from around the country and focused on how teacher preparation can be improved for graduate students in sociology who are aiming at a career in college teaching. A research paper. "Empirical Model of Atomic Nitrogen in the Upper Thermosphere." by Mark Engebret- son, Assistant Professor of Physics. was published in the February issue of the “Space Physics" section of the Journal of Geo- physical Research. Dr. Davld Wood, associate profes- sor of English is teaching a course for the Writer‘s Group of the Min- neapolis Women's Club. The group meets one morning per month to critique and discuss essays by members interested in writing about their families and heritage. The English Department will offer a similar course taught by Wood during Spring Semester 1978. The course is entitled "Heritage Re- corder," and interested NOW readers should contact Chairper— son. Department of English. Augs— burg College, Minneapolis. MN 55454 (612) 332-5181 for instruc- tions on how to enroll. Norman Ferguson. assistant pro- fessor of psychology and depart- ment chairman, recently had his Augsburg studentspantigipale Neuropsychology Laboratory Man- ual published by the Albion Pub- lishing Co. of San Francisco. The manual will be available nation- wide for use by students and in- structors in courses in physiologi- cal psychology and behavioral biology. Ferguson was also re-elected as an enrollee member of the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Health Maintenance Network Plan. an affiliate of Blue Cros. He was also elected a Public Corporate Mem- ber of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota. Ralph L. Crowder, Coordinator of Black Student Affairs. presented a lecture entitled "John Edward Bruce: The Life and Impact of A Black Activist Intellectual." and lead a seminar on “Late 19th Cen- tury Black Thought" at Eastern Washington State College. Cheney Washington. The visit and lecture were sponsored by the Black Education Program and the Col- lege’s Black History Week Lecture Series. in addition. Crowder also pub- lished a short series of articles highlighting the historical legacy of Black History Month in the Minnesota Daily as well as an article entitled “The‘ Historical Significance of Black History Month“ in Insight, Feb. 23, 1977. in SPAN program, learn by living in foreign lands Dr. Paul Steen Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part series dealing with the outreach program at Augsburg de- signed specifically to reach the elderly. Dr. Paul Steen Director of the Program on Aging and Glor- ian Sorensen. its educational coordinator, appeared on WCCO Radio’s “Boone and Erickson Show" in March to discuss the program. For years. American society has emphasized youth. With each pass- ing year, however. our median age increases as society “grows old- er." In addition. with more people living into their eighties and nine- ties and with the extended family nearly gone. the chances are one in four that persons reaching age 65 will live in a nursing home. Augsburg College makes a three— pronged effort in involvement with these elderly—through an under- graduate program for students from the five Twin Cities private colleges. through the Conservation of Human Resources (CHR) pro- gram. and through the Program on Aging to benefit residents of nursing homes. According to Dr. Paul Steen. re- tiring professor of social work and program director. the Program on Aging. begun in September 1975. is the most significant of all. It provides an extension training pro- gram for nursing home staff and for church and community agency volunteers serving the isolated elderly. These training sessions are con— ducted at nursing homes. churches or community centers throughout the Twin Cities. “No one else is doing this type of actual on-site. in—service training of nursing home personnel." said Dr. Steen. Glorian Sorensen. the program‘s educational coordinator and in- structor for both the CHR classes and extension training. said. "We cover various aspects of the aging process in these training sessions including bodily changes. sexuality. death and dying. and what it's like to live in a nursing home. The aim is to help each care-giver and volunteer become a more sensitive and caring person." “We really want to help theselcare- givers understand the elderly as individuals with feelings and at- titudes the same as people of any other age," she concluded. AGING - Cont’d pg. 5 (Editor’s Note: SPAN, Student Pro- ject for Amity among Nations, is a two-year study program that in- cludes one year of preparation In extension courses at the Univer- sity of Minnesota in culture, history and language, a summer of research in the SPAN country and completion of research paper and tundraising for the organiza- tion the following year. SPAN has visited 62 countries since 1947 and includes Saul Bellow and Joan Adams Mondale In its group of former advisers and students. The following are experiences of two Augsburg SPANners.) Scott Hokenson. a junior major- ing in biology, traveled to the Dominican Republic in summer ’76. and relates his experience this way: "Without a doubt. one of my strongest impressions of the Dom- inican Republic is the people's penchant for role-playing." “For example. there is the picture of the struggling mother forced to take care of house and home. single—handedly, while the husband is off somewhere playing around. as is expected of him." "The woman from whom I rented while I was in the capitol of Santo Domingo is an example of what is called ‘marianismo' after the ador- ation of Mary. Her husband had run off. leaving her with a teen-aged daughter and a four year-old son. and while I am sure many of the women in this circumstance are left in dire straits. this particular woman had a seemingly prosperous sewing business in addition to renting rooms and. accordingly. did not have the hardest life imaginable. However. to hear her talk made it seem like she faced insurrmount- able odds every day. never know- ing what‘ the morrow might bring. etc. With the possible exception of her affinity for excessive melo- drama. this was the way she was expected to act." SPAN - Cont’d pg. 5 A tarmer’s wife In her kitchen. Dominican Republic Show less
SPAN - Cont’d from pg. 4 Karen Pfeifle. a senior majoring ln history. was also a member of the '76 Hungarian SPAN group, and offers a slightly different per- spective from the streets of Buda- pest. “A traveler becomes acutely aware of faces In a foreign land. especially when these faces... Show moreSPAN - Cont’d from pg. 4 Karen Pfeifle. a senior majoring ln history. was also a member of the '76 Hungarian SPAN group, and offers a slightly different per- spective from the streets of Buda- pest. “A traveler becomes acutely aware of faces In a foreign land. especially when these faces obviously have suffered pain and other burdens that he has not known.“ "The faces of begging gypsy child- ren. advantageously situated on the busiest Intersections of Buda- pest with potentially the largest number of tourists and free hand- outs. They are dressed in old. long cloths wrapped around their bodies in remarkable fashion with- out pins or clips. hiding all but the tattered trousers below. The mother has a worn look of care. holding a squawllng infant. her nine year old daughter clutches a year old child." "The look is partially cultivated for the moment. partially given by life experience and therefore perman- ent. These gypsies have rejected society's norms. they refuse to work or recognize the all-pervasive sys- tem of government. It is their cul- ture to reject any form of govern- mental control. whether it be a Catholic Hapsburg. democratic republic or Soviet-dominated social— Istc." “Still other Hungarian faces show pain. reveal genuine. prolonged suffering. Hard work. standing in long lines. lack of privacy in min- lscule apartments. all have taken their toll. These are the people who live with the system in some fashion." "They are cynical about recogni- tion or aid from the West. any fundamental change occurring in the government or an improved lifestyle. Even so. these same people are seen in the cafes. chat- tering and laughing. taking a friend‘s hand to give encourage- ment. a smile Is put together to ease another's pain." "Dwelling on one's own sorrow does not overcome the monotony of every day. and the Hungarians have continued to utilize their cur- iousity and love of learning. They savor new ideas in philosophy. in art. in film. for ideas can keep their hopes alive. My friends in Budapest have cynicism on one level. but they hold the hope of a better and freer life in an unbreachable sphere." Black History - Cont'd from pg. 2 The toll. spirit and creative beauty of the masses must dominate and dictate any historical affirmation of a people. It is important to record Black achievement in the sciences. humanities. the business world. athletic arenas or any contribution to America. Dr. W. E. B. DuBois. the first formally trained Black historian. realized this contention when he elegantly stated in 1903. “Your country? How come it's yours? Before the pilgrims landed. we were here. Here we have brought our three gifts and mingled them with yours. . . Our song. our toll. our cheer . . . Would America have been America without her Negro people?" Unfortunately. some of us feel that the only "relevant" Black History is a list of "great Negroes" who have received white credibility or recognition. As a people. Afro- Americans must acknowledge the creative beauty and genius of those vast numbers of Black folk who have fought the day to day struggle of survival. A serious look must be directed toward the substance of the collective cultural and political experience of Black people. Sur— vival skills and the collective in- genuity of the masses of Black Americans must take priority over an "elite list of great Negroes." These Dominican children eho mixed emotions upon meeting a SPANner. ‘; .I‘ #2 History is a potent and powerful tool. A significant portion of the struggle for Black liberation must take place within the intellectual arena. We must understand that the world is controlled by ideas. Dr. Woodson sufficiently supports this position when he indicated that. "If you can control a man's think- lng you do not have to worry about his action. When you determine what a man shall think you do not have to concern yourself with what he will do. It you make a men feel that he to Inferior, you do not have to compel film to accept an inferior status. for he will seek It himself. If you make a men think that he Ie just an outcast, you do not have to order him to the back-door. He will go without being told; and If there Is no back door. his very nature will demand one." Black History Month takes on par- amount significance during the Bicentennial atmosphere and the escalating intellectual confronta- tion between Black and White America. As we approach the 215t Century. an all-out struggle will be waged to capture and control Black minds. Unfortunately. many Black folk. who are victims of mental castration. will play the role of obedient slaves to images and conception of reality continually defined by the white community. Several all-Black organizations AGING - Cont'd from pg. 4 Each training session lasts eight weeks. and Ms. Sorensen teaches an average of six separate groups at any one time. They meet weekly for W: hour sessions during the day. though the schedule is kept flexible. “We generally meet dur- ing the day. but in the case of church groups and volunteers we often meet in the evening. and we like to stay flexible with the nursing home staffs as well." she stated, According to Dr. Steen. over 600 persons have been trained each year since the program's inception. and his hope now is to see the pro- gram expanded. "If we could get the funding. I'm sure we could at least double the program." he said. The project is presently supported by federal funds under Title | of the Higher Education Act. which is enough to keep the program going at its present level. One of the most impOrtant as- pects of the program. noted Dr. Steen. is its acceptance by nursing home administrators. “What we‘re ’lEQWUIQQB"SQEIiQfl/fif’w:19.77 / F995 doing could slow these staff mem- bers down if it isn't incorporated into the daily routine properly." stated Dr. Steen. "We want to sen- sitize the trainees without hamper- ing their effectiveness." “It‘s being done in a way which brings about its acceptance at the top. There’s no point in training those at the bottom level if the people at the top don't like it." hesaid. Finally. Dr. Steen noted that "Augs- burg College has gained a con- siderable reputation as a college which is really doing something for the elderly.” Glorlan Sorensen The Chain Bridge. Budapest“: oldest bridge. spans the Danube. Bombed by the Germans In WWII. It was rebuilt In the orlglnal style of the 1800's. have been effectively destroyed 0r disoriented during the seventies due to this brigade of intellectual victims. in some respects. the recent advent of Marxian analysis among some Black intellectuals is representative of this confronta- tion. Ideological and intellectual debate is a healthy and necessary ingred- ient for the Black community. How- ever. it is imperative to understand that Black people (just as white ethnics) must enter Marx. the Democratic party and even Christ- ianity with a policy of collective vested self-interest. We must ap- proach and view the world from our vantage point. Black academics. activists. thinkers and philosophers must look deep within our "mirror of historical experiences." It is there where we will find the ability to raise and ask the important questions for our survival and advancement. If this process fails to adequately address Black problems. then Black thinkers must cautiously borrow from alien cultures. ideologies and intellectual traditions. Professor Harold Cruse validates this per— spective when he suggests that “The farther the Negro gets from his historical antecedents in time. the more tenuous become his conceptual ties. the emptier his social conceptions. the more super- ficial his visions. His one great and present hope is to know and under- stand his Afro-American history in the United States m0re pro- foundly. Failing that. and failing to create a new synthesis and a social theory of action. he will suffer the historical fate described by the philosopher who warned that “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." An American appraisal from the vantage point of the Black Exper- ience calls into question the very institutional foundation of our society. Our concepts of Christian- ity. democracy and equality and seriously lacking when evaluated from the perspective of the Black experience. Aserious incorporation of the issues and problems raised by scholars of the Black exper— ience. without our established aca- demic curriculum. will broaden the intellectual background of all stu- dents. In addition. institutions of higher learning must desegregate and diversify their teaching faculty. This is a particularly acute problem for Augsburg. Without full—time Black scholars within the faculty. students and the academic market place lack an ongoing interaction and exchange of various world views advocated by the Black intel- lectual community. Show less
Augsburg College NOW / April. 1977 / Page 6 arate had. only. living altu‘nni. printed. Call our publisher: Toll Free 1 (800) 336-37 24 Don’t let time sep- you from some of the best friends you ever Get in touch—with our new 1977 Alumni Directory. available to alumni This concise directory... Show moreAugsburg College NOW / April. 1977 / Page 6 arate had. only. living altu‘nni. printed. Call our publisher: Toll Free 1 (800) 336-37 24 Don’t let time sep- you from some of the best friends you ever Get in touch—with our new 1977 Alumni Directory. available to alumni This concise directory features the name. occupation. business and home addresses and phone numbers of all Old friends can be found in three different categories: alphabetical. geo- graphical and class year. Limited printiig—only those direc- tories ordered in advance will be Reservations for this invaluable ref- erence book are being accepted NOW. Alumnotes . .. WEDDINGS Anne L. Clark ('74) and Stephan R. Johnson were married on October 2. 1976. Christine E. Hansen (’70) Scott was married in June. 1976. BIRTHS A son. Luke William Lawrence, was born on Sept. 18. 1976. to Jennifer (Klema ’72) and Mar- tln Cuthbertson. A daughter. Monika Rae. was born on October 23. 1976. to Gary ’74) and Deborah (Sonstegard '73) Ellefson. A daughter. Sara Elisabet, was born on April 30. 1976. to Merja (Wilenius ’73) and Stuart Fox. A son. Mark Robert, was born on December 6. 1976. to Dr. James ('64) and Sharen (Muehlent- haler '66) Schornstein. DEflTHS Ralph Helland Mortensen (’41), Virginia Beach. Virginia. passed away in January. 1977. Dr. E.C. Andreassen ('11), passed away in January. 1977. Dr. Andreassen was named a Distinguished Alumnus of Augs- burg in 1959 and he also served as a physician for the college. NEWS Birgit Birkeland was named 59 associate director of the American Lutheran Church's Divi- sion for College and University Ser— vices (DCUS) at the meeting of its board in Minneapolis. For the past eight years she has been on the DCUS staff with responsibilities in institutional research and special oorvices. Joel Egertson is currently 6] serving as Deputy Director of Resource Development Division in the Washington, D.C., Institute for Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Earlene Brown is reported to 63 be recovering excellently from an airplane crash which occurred May 17. 1976. She had a critical head injury. broken collar bone. breast bone. most ribs broken twice, lungs collapsed and punc- tured. pelvis broken in three places. spinal break and both legs broken. She is now learning to walk again. She was visiting Alaska. the scene of the accident. during February and March and plans to do more traveling. 65 Gracia Grindal was promoted to Associate Professor of English at Luther College. Decorah. lowa. 7o Theodore A. Groskreutz, M.D., was elected Vice-Chief of Staff for St. Francis Hospital, Shak- opee. Jeffrey N. Andert received 7' his doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi in August. 1976, after completing an intern- ship at the Des Moines Child Gui- dance Center. Des Moines, Iowa. in 1975—76. Dr. Andert now serves as a clinical psychologist at the Battle Creek Child Guidance and Adult Clinic. Battle Creek. Mich- igan. Arthur C. Scheunemann has 7] recently joined the Washing- ton State Senate Staff as a fiscal analyst for the Senate Ways and Means Committee in the natural resources and transportation areas. In August 1976. Mr. Scheunemann received an MA. in Agricultural Economics from Washington State University. specializing in market- ing and transportation. JesAnn J. Lueck has recent- 72 ly been promoted to Executive Vice President of LeDuc—Car- michael Advertising in Minneapolis. Augsburg alumni to have new directory The first comprehensive bio— graphical reference volume of all Augsburg alumni will be avail- able soon. The Directory will list alumni alphabetically, geograp- hical and by class year. It will include full name. major. class year. occupation. business and home addresses, business and home telephone numbers. In the coming months. all alumni will receive questionnaires to be completed and returned to our Alumni Directory publisher. Before going to press. the publisher has agreed to contact by telephone all alumni to confirm the accuracy of the information. The Directory will be available in both a soft cover and deluxe hard bound edition. Its concise. yet complete, sketches will tell you where your fellow alumni are and what they are doing. The Directory will make it convenient for you to reach your friends by mail or phone. The geographical index will tell you which Augsburg albmni' live in your own town. When you are in a new area you‘ll be able to see which classmates liyashqre. Basalt.— ing the names of forgotten- class- mates will be made easy by simply thumbing through the class year index. ' Copies of the new Directory may be ordered by Augsburg alumni ONLY. Orders will be taken by the University Press, 200 Park Avenue. Falls Church. Virgina 22046. dur- ing the telephone verification pro- cess. All alumni are urged to return the Alumni Questionnaire Form as soon as it arrives. This will avoid our having to mail a second re- quest. fl special “t/mné you” i sincerely wish there was some way in which I could individually express to the many, many persons in the Augsburg family who so kindly remember- ed me during my recent hospitalization and recuperation, my deep and sincere gratitude. Would that I could sit down with each of you. faculty members, staff personnel. students. Regents and Augsburg friends. to tell you how much it meant to me and my family to actually experience what Regent Norma Knutson has described as “that ring of concern." Please accept this heartfelt expression of appreciation in lieu of a more personalized thanks. for being a part of that marvelous “ring of concern." Your cards. letters. visits. flowers, prayers. and other expressions of your care will never be forgotten. Upon the advice of the physicians. I am easing into my responsibilities and pray that before long I can serve you more effectively than ever before. Gratefully, Oscar A. Anderson Show less
Parent ’5 Day S uccessfl/ Parent’s Board Reconsiituted The Parent Board of Augsburg has been reconstituted and new mem- bers elected. A committee of con- cerned parents has worked to re- structure the board so it will func- tion more effectively. Stan and Jo Erickson were elected co-chairpersons... Show moreParent ’5 Day S uccessfl/ Parent’s Board Reconsiituted The Parent Board of Augsburg has been reconstituted and new mem- bers elected. A committee of con- cerned parents has worked to re- structure the board so it will func- tion more effectively. Stan and Jo Erickson were elected co-chairpersons fOr the coming year. Their daughter Mary Jo is a senior. so they come with three years of valuable experience as parents of Augsburg students. Ron and Pat Edlund were selected to work In the area of communica- tions. The efforts of the board will be directed In three major directions: 1. Helping Augsburg students 2. Aiding parents of prospective students. and 3. Acting as Iaislon between par— ents and administration. All parents of current students are automatically members of the as- sociation. The board ls made up of 29 parents who have volunteered to work In this capacity. Associate Professor of Sociology. Jerry Geraeimo. delivered a lecture to In- terested parents during Parents Day which was held February 12. He was one or several Augsburg faculty members to participate In the day's program. Some “00 current and prospective parents and students attended the event which included lectures. a chapel service. luncheon. hockey game. smorgas- bord. a performance by the Cabaret Singers (a student elnglng group.) and a dance concert by the Augsburg Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble I. Watch future NOW's for Information on next year's event. Alumni Board Plans Alumni Talent Show The Augsburg Alumni Board has plans to present the first annual Alumni Talent Show. Saturday night, April 23 at 8:00 pm. in the College Center. The program will feature such stars as: Sue Burzynski ('75). Gary and Jean (Pfeifler) Olson (64). Jerold Benzel ('51). David Steenson ('63). Stephen Gabrielson ('63). and perhaps the Honorable Charles Stenvig. Mayor of Minnea- polis. Cost for the event will be $2.50 for adults. $1.50 of which is tax de- ductible. and $1 for students. Everyone IS invited to attend. Proceeds from this event will be used to finance a scholarship for an Augsburg Alumni to attend graduate school. This scholarship has been awarded by the Alumni Board since 1948. ,.._________________._-, l : O l : fl/umm T ours ; I I 'lNTEFIESTED IN ALUMNI TOURS?’ IInterested in Tours to Bavaria. .Ireland. Salzburg. —- Contact the) lAlumni Office — Augsburg CollegeJ :Mpls.. MN 55454. or call 332-5181,: lExt.453. I | | | I [Name _-. ..--,..L,...._. | :Address ____AL—l : City. State Zip _ ____~L‘,,, ,WAI | I i _________________ _ _l ..,.......I.: , Imp Augsburg College NOW / April. 1977 / Page 7 Dr. Leland B. Sateren. professor of music. and director of the Augsburg Choir. recently received 3 Com- munity Music Award “In recognition of outstanding contributions to the musical life of the community." The award was presented by the Twin Cities Chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota, a national music fraternity. United Way Advertising contributed ‘ for the public good. .- Ice Men Win MIAC, 4th in N AIA Tournament The dreams of Augsburg hockey players and fans alike came true this season as Ed Saugastad's team won a share of the MIAC hockey crown. The Auggies and Gusties both finished the MIAC season with 12-2 rec0rds to tie for the conference championship. The Auggies ran up a 17-5-1 record in the regular season and were selected to participate in the NAIA National Tournament in Superior. Wisc. At the national tournament. the 'Auggies opened with an overtime Ivlctory over Superior State. the de- ifending NAIA champions. befOre lbowing to Gustavus and Bemidji lState to finish fourth. Two Aug- .gies. freshman goalie Dick Bain lfFioosevelt) and center Mark Lewis .(sophomore - West St. Paul Sibley) lWere named to the all-tournament lsquad for their efforts during the lihree-day event. Also during the tournament. the NAIA All-American selections were announced. Augsburg captain Gary Hughes, a junior defenseman from Minneapolis Southwest. was named to the team. The Auggies were a relatively young squad this season and should be even stronger next year. The three goalies used this year. Bain. Tom Kulencamp (sophomOre-West St. Paul Sibley) and Tim Christenson (sophomore-Bloomington Kennedy) combined to allow 20 fewer goals by the opposition than the previous year. Offensively. the top four and eight of the top ten scorers this season should return. Jim Peterson (jun- ior-Richfield) lead this year's scor- ing both in goals (18) and total points (40). He has now moved into sixth place on the all-time scor- ing chart. Captain Gary Hughes was second in scoring with 33 points. He is now fourth in the all-time lists in that category and has entered the top 10 in total points. The third leading scorer. Steve Nelson, (junior-Richfield) totaled 30 points and has moved into the top 10in career goals. The fifth leading scorer. Gary Perkerwicz (Spring Lake Park) is one of the four seniors ending their careers with a championship. Perkerwicz, who paired with Hughes as the top defensive pair for the Auggies also entered the listing of all-time leaders in the career assists categOry. The other 4 seniors are forwards. Jim Atkinson (Breck) was the 3rd leading scorer with 29 points. Dan Edwards (Mpls.-West) ended the year as 8th leading scorer with 18 points while Steve Eckstein (Richfleld) had 15 and Gregg John— son (Armstrong) scored 11 points. Augsburg Hockey Team 1976-77: Front row (L-R) - Tom Kulencamp. Dave Eckateln. Jim Peterson. Jeff Blake. Jim Roof. Dan Edwards. Gregg Johnson. Bruce Hendrickson. Dick Baln. Back row (L-R) Vern McIntyre. Jim Atkinson. Brian Gouger. Mark Lewis. Gary Hughes. Steve Nelson. Steve Ecksteln. Tim Date. Jim Freeburg, Paul Hughes. Show less
Augsburg College NOW / April. 1977 / Page 8 Championships, Honors Accumulate “Augsburg Wins MIAC Champion- ship." Such a headline has appear- ed a total of 12 times over the past four seasons and three times this winter sports season as Augsburg dominated the MIAC. For the first time in at least... Show moreAugsburg College NOW / April. 1977 / Page 8 Championships, Honors Accumulate “Augsburg Wins MIAC Champion- ship." Such a headline has appear- ed a total of 12 times over the past four seasons and three times this winter sports season as Augsburg dominated the MIAC. For the first time in at least 10 years. one school won the MIAC basketball. hockey and wrestling titles in the same year. While this achievement is distinc- tive. it really serves to highlight the quality that can be found through- out the entire athletic program. In athletic director Ernie Anderson. Augsburg has a man nationally recognized for his expertise in and service to small college athletics. Another aspect of the program. women's athletics. is guided by women's athletic director Joyce Pfaff. This program is expanding both in quality and the numbers taking part. Here is a brief profile of the coaches whose teams have won recent MIAC titles for Augsburg: In 1959 following his graduation from Augsburg, Ed. Saugestad joined the Auggie coaching staff. Winning his first championship in hockey this season. Ed's teams have participated regularly in the NAIA National Tournament. In 1976 he was named the NAIA Hockey Coach of the Year. C a gem win l/zz’m’ crown Winning their third consecutive MIAC basketball crown and push- ing their three year mark to 65 wins and 23 losses. the Augsburg basket- ball team capped its year win- ning the District 13 NAIA crown and participating in the NAIA National Tournament in Kansas City. The Auggies won the conference title on the strength of a 13—3 re- cord. The squad. which struggled in the early going losing two of their first three games. came on to finish third in the Lutheran Brotherhood Invitational and began the MIAC season with a rush. After winning the title, the Aug- gies hosted Moorhead State in the opening round of the District 13 playoffs. The Dragons. a high scoring offensive team. were de- feated 97-76. The Auggies then fac- ed Morris. ranked second in the NAIA in defensive statistics giving up just over 50 points per game. In one of the finest games of the season and a defensive struggle throughout. the Auggies emerged with a 36-33 victory at Morris. As the District 13 representative in Kansas City. they lost an 88-84 overtime decision to ninth seeded Clarion State of Pennsylvania in the opening round of the 32-team classic. Four seniors ended their careers this season. Captain Dave Correll (Buffalo) was the scoring leader for the team averaging over 16 points per game and hitting 31 in a losing effort in Kansas City. With over 1300 points. he finished third in total scoring behind "Big Dan" Anderson and Sheldon Anderson. Rod Jonas. a two-year regular at guard for the Auggies. enjoyed his best season. Finishing with a 14 point average. Jonas was the of- fensive leader in the early going and was named. along with Cornell. to the All-Lutheran Tournament squad. Ed Owens, a transfer student who became eligible in mid-January. added depth to guard position and won a starting position after a few games. Averaging 12 points per game. Owens became the lead- er in the backcourt during the title push and the playoffs. Ron Zillmer. while never a starter. was constantly contributing to the team. “2" would come off the bench running and often got the key rebound or basket that helped his team to a lead or a comeback effort. Gymnasts, Auggiettes Complete Season While the men‘s teams won more honors this season. the women‘s winter sports squads continue to develop both quantitively and qualitatively. Anne Green coach of the Aug- giettes basketball squad. entered the season with a young. relatively small squad. The combination of lack of overall team height and inexperience hurt the team especial- ly against the better clubs on their schedule. Closing with a 4-9 record. the girls were eliminated in the District playoffs. However. everyone should be back next season with the exception of Sheri Lee (Meno- monie. Wis). the lone senior on the team. With the experience this year has provided and the addition of new players to help provide depth. the future is promis— ing for Coach Green and her squad. The 10 member gymnastics squad showed consistent improvement throughout the season according to Coach Pam Paulson. Like the basketball team. the gymnasts also have just one senior. Debbie Haugen (Circle Pines) who contri- buted a great deal this season. In the State Meet. four girls placed well in Class II competition and the Auggies ended 7th in Class I rankings with Jan Aslakson (sopho— more-Richfield) having the best finish. In Class II. Ruth Twete (sophomore-Glencoe) was third in floor exercise and Connie Lamon (junior—Brooklyn Park) was fourth. Heide Entweistle (Jr.- Mpls.) was fourth in both bars and vaulting. In the all-around competition in Class II. Heidi Carman (so-Neenah. Wis.) was fourth and Connie Lamon fifth. In five seasons at Augsburg. John Grygelko's wrestling teams have finished no lower than second in the MIAC. Often ranked high in national polls, the Auggies have now won three consecutive con- ference titles and have placed as high as second in the NAIA Nation- al Tournament. In 1975. Grygelko was named the NAIA Wrestling MI/IC 054mg; Coach of the Year. Erv lnniger has guided the Aug- gie basketball team to post season play each of his four years at Augsburg. A graduate of Indiana University where he started on a Big Ten championship team his senior year. Erv's squad has now won three consecutive titles. Grapplers S event/z in N ationals The Augsburg wrestling team added more Iaurels to its record of achievements this season. The Auggies won another MIAC title. their third in succession and their sixth in 10 years. and then went on to place seventh in the NAIA National Tournament. at Eastern Washington State College in Cheney. Wash. The Auggies entered 10 men in the MIAC tournament which was held in Si Melby Hall this year. The final results showed Augsburg with 9744: points to 61 for runner- up St. Thomas. Eight of the wrestlers qualified for the finals and went on to the nation- al tournament. Four of the eight won MIAC titles and three wrestlers were national place winners. Jeff Swenson (sophomore-Mpls/ South) won the 167# conference title. Entering the national touma- ment with a 19—1 record. he finish- ed fourth. Jeff Blixt (senior-Fridley) also won an MIAC title. He finished sixth in the 177# class nationally. The third national place-winner was Dave Wygant, a senior from Park High in Cottage Grove, who finished sixth in the 158* cl after placing second in the con- ference meet. Two other Auggies won MIAC titles. Flory Jordan. a senior from Park High in Cottage Grove. won the 142# title and junior Mike Benson (Armstrong) won the 150# crown. Finishing second in the confer- ence meet were Jim Aune (sopho- more-Fridley) at 126#; Keith Nelson (junior-RosevilIe/Kellogg) in the heavyweight class; and captain Jim Pappas (senior-Albert Lee) in the 190# division. Augsburg Wrestling Squad 1976-77: Front row (L-R) - Scott Ludford, Jim Aune, Tom Strohmeyer, Mike Benson, Brian Arvold, Rory Jordan, Brad Ruff. Back row (L-R) - Dave 2wingle, Jlm Peppas, Keith Nelson, Jeff Swenson. Dave Wygant, Tom Barrlnger, Jeff Blixt, Coach Grygelko. augsburg college now Second Class Postage Paid at Minneapolis. Minn. 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Volume 42 Number 7 Affiliated with the American Lutheran Church Election ’78 and Taxes: Some Thoughts and Reflections From Congressman Martin Sabo Editor‘s Note: Martin Olav Sabo served as Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives during the '73. ‘75 and ‘77 sessions. Last year. he retired... Show moreVolume 42 Number 7 Affiliated with the American Lutheran Church Election ’78 and Taxes: Some Thoughts and Reflections From Congressman Martin Sabo Editor‘s Note: Martin Olav Sabo served as Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives during the '73. ‘75 and ‘77 sessions. Last year. he retired from the House seat he had held since 1960 to run for the United States House Seat being vacated by Rep. Donald Fraser. Now Congressman Sabo. the 1959 graduate serves on the powerful - llouse Appropriations Committee (the first Minnesotan since 1962) and on the Transportation and llUD subcom- mittees. The following are excerpts from a recent interview with Con- gressman Sabo. who also serves on the Augsburg Board of Regents. during a visit to Minneapolis. Q: Can you give us some thoughts on what happened to the DH. last fall? A: Lots of things. We had a disap- pointing year and it‘s not a year for a DFLer to be happy about. Many things happened in the last two years which resulted in that disappointment. On the other hand. in contrast to say 1966 when we also had some large internal struggles. our position is relatively better. After 1966. we had both Senate seats. but had lost all but one constitutional office and the Republicans controlled the legislature by a two-to—one margin, and if I recall correctly. they had five or eight Congressional seats. We‘re in a better position now. but it still was not a good year. l don‘t know if there’s any one reason that one could point to. but just a combination of factors that created division within the party and resulted in defeat. Q: lsn‘t DFL dominance in the state a comparatively new animal? A: Oh yes. The last six years is the first time in history we've had a DF‘L governor and legislature. We‘ve been a minority throughout most of our history. Q: I don't think anyone expected the House to end up in a 67-67 split. [)0 you think the DFL majority needed to be lessened just a bit since it was so lopsided? A: I certainly thought we‘d do much better in legislative races than we did. We lost every close race. and had some very talented folks who were defeated. Primarily because of Watergate, we won many seats not normally DFL and given normal politics, I would expect the DFL to control the legislature with 55%. This last election. we not only lost the marginal seats. but also lost many seats which should be DFL. I always think the legislature works best if you have a working margin—I never really accepted the thesis that our large margin created any problem for us. Q: What steps are going to be neces- sary. in your opinion. to heal the party. and what do you see as your role in it? A: It'll take some time. There‘s substantial division, and how quickly that gets healed. I don't know. The biggest issue which probably divides the DFL more than the IR is abortion. I think those who feel strongly on both sides tend to find their home in the DFL and it’s unlike a lot of issues where you can sometimes find middle ground. That‘s very difficult with abortion, so I expect that issue to be with us for a long time. As for my role, I plan to keep running good campaigns be helpful to other candidates and I hope to make a con- tribution. I have no magic formula. Q: Tax cut promises were very popular last election year. You stood almost alone in opposing such a cut. yet you were successful. (‘an you give us some thoughts. first on your opposi- April, 1979 tion to a cut. and second. why you think you won in spite of that opposi~ tion? A: I thought tax cuts were unrealistic. At the federal level. I think the attempt to move toward a balanced budget makes some sense and that requires both some restraint on spending and means you have to keep your revenue system in place. My ex- perience has been that it never requires much courage or wisdom to cut taxes or spend money. It‘s trying to keep the two in some kind of balance that's tough. and in my judgement. that's what‘s required at the federal level. My observation of the impact of the last federal income tax cut is that it wasn‘t particularly successful. They cut taxes to speed up the economy and the result was the Federal Reserve then decided to tighten the money (out. on pg. 3 Dr. Jeanette Piccard to Address 1979 Graduates Episcopal priest. aerospace consul» tam. and balloon pilot all describe different facets of the life of this year‘s commencement speaker. the Reverend Dr. Jeanette Piccard. Ordained in a controversial ceremony in 1970. Dr. Piccard was one of the first women priests in the Episcopal church. The ordination sparked a debate among Episcopalians which eventually led to the acceptance of women priests. In addition. Dr. Piccard served as an aerospace consultant for NASA manned flights from 19644970. Prior to that, on October 23, 1934. she piloted a pressurized metal gondola to an altitude of 57.559 feet. This Stratosphere Balloon Flight was made from Deerborn. Michigan to Cadiz. Ohio. Dr. Piccard will speak at the 2:30 p.m. commencement ceremony Sunday. May 20 in Si Melhy Hall. Other Commencement activities are as follows: Friday. May 11 Senior Breakfast Cap and Gown Day 7'00a in SI Melby 10*00a m Si Melby Saturday. May 19 (‘hoir (‘onccrt Sunday. May 20 Baccalaureate Luncheon igratluates 11110:: in and parcntsr Commencement it (Hip m 51 Melby 10:00 a in Si Mt-Iliy ('ollege (‘entcr 2 thlp m Si Mt-Ihy Watch for more information in a SlK'CIZIl mailing in April. Rev. 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Luggbyg College NoyiApril, 1979/Page 2 Apr t-iu Sun Apr l “on , .\pr _' Tum \pr t “ml .\pr l Thurs .\pr 'i I’m .\pr I? Sat ,\|ir 7 'l‘uvx Apr to Kit \pr H .\lnii ,\pr It; Apr 17424 Tux-x Apr 17 “ml .-\pr Itt Thurs .\pr 1‘! Fri ‘\pr ‘30 Sn! Apr 2] Mon \pr It Tues .\pr '14 'l‘hurs Apr 2“ »\pr ‘17... Show moreLuggbyg College NoyiApril, 1979/Page 2 Apr t-iu Sun Apr l “on , .\pr _' Tum \pr t “ml .\pr l Thurs .\pr 'i I’m .\pr I? Sat ,\|ir 7 'l‘uvx Apr to Kit \pr H .\lnii ,\pr It; Apr 17424 Tux-x Apr 17 “ml .-\pr Itt Thurs .\pr 1‘! Fri ‘\pr ‘30 Sn! Apr 2] Mon \pr It Tues .\pr '14 'l‘hurs Apr 2“ »\pr ‘17 in Apr '37 2x \‘zil Apr 2x Sun Apr 25' \lun \pr in APRIL H‘thlhll Sistt-rt‘nnstantinn Spring pl“) "A Servant ol Tun Masters“ t'nnu-rl lizinrl Student iriinl rt-t-tlnl. Dob llnggnrnntl John .‘tltlllstm Student (-t-llti I‘I‘l'llfll, Deanna Stangt-r \lcn's li1l\(‘llllll rs St t‘lnud Stutlt-nt rl‘t'lldl .lutly ltcrkt-lanrl Student \‘Itilln rt-rtlal .\l.'iry('her\\'lcn “mm-m trot-k \‘K St t'loud. 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Dun Ncutnuun Studt-ul organ l‘l‘t'llill. l);i\'it|t'lu>r\\wn Third Annual August Wovnas l.l‘('ltll‘l‘ llr .lot-l Turstt-nsnn l’rult-ssor Emeritus (‘ollcge ('cnter Il'lllip m l.llll(‘ Theater imp m l'nn'crsuy Luth ('h olllope HolyTrinity l.uth ('h 7'00p m mu East Illst St ll [Sp m Sateren/\udtl tum 2110;) m \‘olcrans‘ Fit-kl Fort Snclhng 7'00 p m Sateren Auditorium it Ii p m Sateren Auditorium i no p n St (‘loud 4 mp m St Thomas K 00 Satori-n Auditorium 2 mp m \‘t-lt'rans‘ l-‘It-Itl .tll (lay St lilul It 001! m Euuflnirt' I‘ll) p in Vt-tcruns' l-‘tt-Id llcllit-l l2'titi Volt-runs Fit-1d l! 00 Winona 2 mp m t'oncordm 7 mp ni Sateren Auditorium it I'm p m Sateren Audttnrutm l Ilip m l‘arIt-lon llamltnc 7 mp m Sateren Auditorium ti H p m Sult‘rcn Audtlortuni Vt‘loruns' Fll'ltl 'i “(in in SI Thomas t ,ttip m St Theresa 4 mp m St Benedict's .t .ltlp in St Thomas llamlino lli litizi m (ius‘lutus l2‘lll \‘olcrnns' Flt'lrl I'titl p m Vorthu'oslcrn liclht-I l tittpm St Marys St Thomas 7 mp m Stilt-roll Auditorium it’ IS p m Salon-n Auditorium l "tip in \'t'tt-t‘;ln\' Flt‘lll t 00p m tiusltn'us 7 mp in Sult'rt-n Autlilorluin K- I3 pm ' tipst'th ( lrt‘ht-stru Room ti-Ittl p m Augsburg .\lll\lt’ “(Ill R'titlp m “'nlkt-r r\rl l'cntcr linu l‘l.\ll_\' :IIItlu)‘ ol .\lin t-snlu In (NIH m x \‘lt'r 12 tit! \‘vtcrn l- u-Itl J-m p m llnl) Tl'lnll I.th t'h ,27ittII-2 SI 7 mp m Sui ranurlitorium it If: p in ('cntral Lutheran ('hurrh Dminloun Minneapolis In :30 n in Si Melby and the Augsburg College Homecoming Set Plan now for a trip to Minneapolis years ending in '4 and ’~9. Committees Homecoming set for October 5 ~ 7. weekend. 1979 are now planning the events for the MOVED? Please let us know of any change in name or address: Old: (Name) 1 Address i New: lName) (Address) Volume V: Augsburg College Now .\pril. I Number7 Augsburg (‘ollcge No» IS published seven times a year in February, April. June. Septem» ber. October. Noxcmber and December by Augsburg College. 73l-let Avenue South, Mtnneupt‘lH. Minncxotu. 55454. Second class postage paid at Minneapolis. Minnesota. Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Photographer . . . . , . . . . . .. Patricia Mattos Erik Kanten Grimm (\pruxnl |n unwle‘ um letltr‘ mm mm: or in: Author and do nol necessmly reflect either the WWW“ or the Main on the tones: Inquinn or common \hould tr dll’tcltd to the ulnar Augsburg (lillqr l\ 4 Incva of the (00th lo! the Advancement and Supper! of Education tfonncrly lhc Amman Alumni \sux .and the Amcncan (allege Public Rel-lion) Assmutton It u the Mm of Augsburg (allege not to dl‘cnmmatc on the tum Mme, color. creed. national or ethnic man: And an “ "drum: in Ittk I\ .il Ihc M: Fauc‘lil‘ml Amendment; "I Ils Idt'ntsuofl potion. educational programs. mmms mi i‘tlit'ltnnu m rtutliux Imitan r‘lrertlttig mmptmnn- vulh Tutu H mu} be dim‘lt'd |o HonnIt-Jean .\lnn~ Suma- Nail men II“. or to Manan Sander. Memorial Hall IJJLSIEII or to the DIRCIM of the Oflicz for Cwll Rl‘hll. Depmnknl of Htallh. Edwallon and Welfare. Wash-Mum. D C Calendar of Events MAY May 1-6 Tues ..\l.'iy l Women‘s softball vs Bethcl Orchestra Spring Concert Men's baseball \‘s St Mary‘s Women's tennis vs St ('nthorint-‘s Women‘ . Northwestern (‘atiarct singers (‘onccrt Student joint recital, Tim Johnson and Brad Imsdzihl Spring Band ('nncerl Women's softball state tournament .\ll.\t' tennis tournament Women's stale truck and lit-Id moot Women‘s tennis. Mankzito lm'ltnlinnnl Sclt't'l Band Day ('zibart-I Singers ('nncort .\lt-n‘s Ischullvs (iustuvus ('a burot Singers (‘nnccri (‘hutr ( 'nnt'crt \I'ed . Mn).- 2 Thurs . May It .‘l.’lI\'4A5 Fri . M' v 4 Sat . Mays Sun . .\l;i\ ti ('nhztrcl “ngt-rst‘nnt-t-rl ~Vlurlcnl l'(’('ll.’tl. Pat Mulligan :intl llill Slmt-nsnn Studt-nl organ rt‘t'ttul. lll‘t'k) llicllu Men's littschnll rs ('ont-nrdlu Women'stt-nnis \‘s St Benedict's Student piano l'(‘('i I. .lzu-Ilc l-‘cdor Jun I‘Inst-m hlt- ( ‘tinrcrt Student lrin rt' - tzil. " m Sut'nson SullySttlng. :tlrl Women's lcnn \s ( Il‘ll‘ll)n (‘horult- SprtngCom-crt Allin llny 7 'l'uos Alli) x \\'od . .\l:i} lI E 5 Thin . .\l.'|) tn l)l.\lrtt'l l.t tennis tournament Student itiint rot" 'Il. llt-ntst' Duprc Ht't.s_\"I‘u\'t'soi . l't‘rrt llm-kluntl Sttttlcnt \‘mrt- rl‘t‘lléll llnll) llt'iso Student t'ltirint't rot-ital. .lu Sturmun Stmlciil tirgun rt't'itul. Kath) (iru) Flutconrl bassoon t-nn 'rl lit-n Kunui ('hmr porlurms Inrlht- livvrgrt-t-Iit'lul t‘hznrSpruigfnnrt-rt liltt‘t‘nltllll‘l‘illl‘ttlltll'lll"l'l'll‘nt‘l‘lnl‘lll \tui lI-I-.l .\Ion Mm H 'l‘ut-s . Mu} I‘i “'t-rl . \I.’|_\‘ lti 'l'huix' \ Exhibit: Augsburg Senior Art Students College Center t:30 p m Bethe! 8-00 pm Sateren Auditorium 2-00 p.m St. Mary‘s 2:00 p m St Catherine's -t :00 p m Northwestem a-m p rn Sateren Auditorium . 00p m Sateren Auditorium n-otip m. Sateren Auditorium I'nlversily of Minnesota s-Iliu m Alacnlestcr Mnnkato ti-tio p m Sateren Auditorium lam Gustavus n-tio p m Satori-n Auditorium 2':ttip m tiurSn\-ior'sl.uth (‘h _?;tt5 (‘hicagnArc S n-(itl p m Sateren Auditorium 7-00 p m Sateren Auditorium R' I; p m llnli'Trin Lulh. (‘h 2:00 p m. Veterans' Field 4»th p at St. Benedict‘s T'III p m Q'itt-rcn Auditorium ti-m p m Sateren Auditorium 7 - 00 p m Sateren Auditorium :t':tu p m t‘nrlt-lnn tt-titi p m Sateren Auditorium 7'30 Si Melhy x- 2m ('nllegi- (‘cntor 7 no [1 in Sult'rcn Autlilut'iurn it' 13 p m " Ion-n Autltlorium 7-00 p m (*ron Auditorium tizzttip m Holt- l'lnll)‘ I.th (‘h |\ 3'01”) in Sult'rt'n .\lllll|tirlllnl . tt-tiu p in Si \li-lby Leland Sateren Dr. Oscar A. Anderson presented Dr. Leland Receives Honors _ .. I . B. Sateren with a Proclamation signed by Governor Al Quie declaring Saturday. February 3 “Leland B. Sateren Day" in Minnesota. The presentation was made at the choir's Home Concert in Orchestra Hall February 3. This concert followed a 2&day tour of several western states and was attended by a near-capacity crowd. Distinguished Alumni Nominees Requested The Alumni Association is looking for side nominees for the Distinguished Alumni Award which will be presented at Homecoming. Please send names of individuals to be con- red to: Jan Rykken Public Relations Office Augsburg College Minneapolis. MN 55454 Show less
if... «e. - V ‘5 .u “,1 I; .J Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi By Kathy Yakal Class of ‘79 In our constantly shrinking world it is becoming more and more important to understand and appreciate elements of other cultures. Religion is one of those elements. And Augsburg College, with funds provided... Show moreif... «e. - V ‘5 .u “,1 I; .J Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi By Kathy Yakal Class of ‘79 In our constantly shrinking world it is becoming more and more important to understand and appreciate elements of other cultures. Religion is one of those elements. And Augsburg College, with funds provided by the Minnesota Humani- ties Commission in cooperation with the National Endowment for the Humanities, is sponsoring a confer- ence to facilitate that understanding. “Mysticism and Everyday Life: Dialogue on Unity in Spiritual Experience," will be held on the Augsburg campus May 11-12, 1979. Organizers of the conference hope to bring together persons from spiritual and religious communities, scholars, students. and the general public to explore, discuss, and debate the many manifestations of "mysticism," which Cal Appleby, professor of sociology and organizer of the conference, defines as “..,a direct experience with ultimate reality, or truth." This reality, says Appleby, can manifest itself in the Christian‘s God. the Buddhists‘ “sunyata,” or emptiness, and a number of others. As Appleby explains, the conference will meet “two objectives. First, the participants will examine the impact of the mystical experience on human life throughout history and on our lives today. Second, they will explore whether there is a core of unifying mystical experiences transcending differences in religious and spiritual patterns, both Eastern and Western. That is the "what" of the conference. The “how” will be achieved primarily through the use of speakers and discussion workshops. Friday‘s key- note speakers are Dr. Huston Smith, noted author of “Religions of Man“ and “Forgotten Truths,“ and Rabbi Zalman SchachterShalomi, author of “Fragments of a Future Scroll." Dr. Smith, a member of the religion faculty at Syracuse University, will speak on “Mysticism and Everyday Life," while Rabbi Schachter- Shalomi, who teaches at Temple University in Philadelphia, will address the topic “Descent of Immanence in the Holistic Age." They will speak at 7:30 pm. in Si Melby. Other speakers will come from a wide variety of beliefs and cultures; for example, Dr. Roy Lepak will explore “Mysticism in the Catholic Tradi- tion.” and Dr. Mulford Sibley will speak about “Quaker Mysticism: Context and Implications." And formerly not-sovocal minorities who are becoming more vocal will be articulating their own concerns in the area of mysticism. Henry Green Crow will talk about, “Spirituality of the Native American.“ Dr. Erling Jorstad will discuss “Charismatic Experience: The New Mysticism" and Dr. Vera Chester, C.S.J., will deal with “Women in the Christian Mystical Tradition." Though such scholarly speakers will be Augsburg College Now/April. ism/Pups lecturing on topics with which they are well acquainted, Director Appleby emphasizes that information will be presented clearly and cogently enough that laymen should be able to participate fully in the dialogue. Augsburg to 'Host Mysticism Conference The significance of that dialogue has already been recognized by several American educational institutions. Appleby has already received letters from John F. Kennedy University in California and Harvard University, to name two, commending Augsburg College for organizing a conference of this sort and breaking ground in an area that calls for recognition. And the “why” of the conference? Says Appleby, “i hope this will have a lot of ramifications toward helping people who are polarized at the superficial level, it's a chance for continuing dialogue and working together." Anyone interested in entering into this dialogue is asked to send $6.00, which pays for Friday night and Saturday refreshments, lunch and registration fees (checks payable to “Mysticism Conference." Augsburg College) to: Mysticism and Everyday Life Conference Cal Appleby. Project Director Box 19, Augsburg (‘ollegc 731 let Avenue South Minneapolis. MN 55454 saw-rum..." Augsburg EZdéfhoStel Setfor July 8-14 During this summer, Minnesota Elderhostel ‘79 will be hosted by a consortium of 19 colleges. During the week of July 8-14, Augsburg College will offer the following courses: “The Mystery Within You: Physiological Phenomena", taught by Erwin Mickelberg; “Scandinavian Drama: Ibsen and Strinberg", taught by Esther Olson and “History/Art: A Relationship", taught by Richard Nelson. Courses at other campuses are also planned. Sessions are scheduled on a staggered basis from June 10 through September 1 throughout the state. The Elderhostel was hosted by Augsburg College last year, and this week on the college campus drew people from nearby and as far away as Brooklyn, NY. People from varying educational backgrounds came to- gether to share in a new experience. Elderhostel is a residential program of summer learning and living for those over 60. It provides week-long campus experiences and tuition.free courses. Elderhostel assumes that those over 60 are intellectually vital and productive. There are no registra- tion requirements. One need not be a college graduate or the possessor of a high school diploma. Spouses are encouraged to enroll together, and both are eligible even if only one is 60. Classes are non-credit and challenging, and are taught by regular faculty members. Hostelers arrive on campus on Sunday and stay through Saturday morning. During their stay, they live in residence halls with standard dormitory accommoda~ tions. Hostelers are expected to register for at least one of three courses. Extra-curricular and evening activities are planned for eachcampus. The cost of a week's stay is $94 which covers room and board and extra- curricular and evening activities. A $25 deposit ($10 of which is non- refundable) will be applied to the $94 room and board charge. This deposit must be sent with completed registra- tions in order to guarantee a spot. Brochures will be available early in April and registrations may be taken at that time. For additional informa- tion regarding Minnesota Elderhostel, call l-612~376-2704, or write: Minnesota Elderhostel, 206 Wesbrook Hall, 77 Pleasant Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455. Regents Vote to Save Old Main By Chris Halvorson Class of “8| The Board of Regents adopted a pro- posal to retain Old Main for use with repairs slated to correct exterior defi- ciencies, improve energy efficiency and provide a more acceptable teach- ing environment, 8?. Fosse, director of facility de- velopment, presented the recommen- dation of the special task force on Renewal Fund projects at the Regent’s February 26 meeting, According to Fosse, the repairs will cost an estimated $800,000, compared with an original estimate made last fallof$1.2million, When estimates were first done, Old Main was considered deficient by building code standards, but Fosse explained that a new code was put into effect January 1 of this year that gives Augsburg more options with respect to costs of the repairs. In general terms, Fosse noted that the exterior, roofing, windows, insulation, heating systems and toilet rooms will be renovated and it will become accessible to the handicapped, “We haven't narrowed down exactly what the components of the repairs will be," Fosse said, It is not known yet when the construction will begin. Fosse explained that the administration has been instructed to seek construction financing so work can begin prior to receiving money from the Renewal Fund. “We would like to begin work this spring, at least on the roofing," Fosse said. The re'génts also adopted a pro- posal to construct an addition to Melby Hall to accommodate the drama department. This is an alterna- tive to remodeling the now vacant old music building, which Fosse said proved to be expensive. In addition to the Old Main project, the board also adopted plans to press the barrier removal projects to assure timely compliance with Section 504, and the renovation and upgrading of Science Hall, Library and Memorial to provide adequate and appropriate instructional and administrative spaces, Show less
Augsburg College Now/April, 1979/P3994 Minnesota Fillies Use Augsburg Facilities For Practice Sessions By Carol [)ubovick Class of ’79 A team of professional athletes is practicing at Augsburg. They're bas- ketball players. And they're women. The Minnesota Fillies, a women‘s professional... Show moreAugsburg College Now/April, 1979/P3994 Minnesota Fillies Use Augsburg Facilities For Practice Sessions By Carol [)ubovick Class of ’79 A team of professional athletes is practicing at Augsburg. They're bas- ketball players. And they're women. The Minnesota Fillies, a women‘s professional basketball team. is practicing in Si Melby. The Fillies were practicing at Regina High School last fall when they sought the use of Si Melby as a practice location, according to Joyce Pfaff, Augsburg women‘s athletic director. The Regina gym has a tile floor and the players were getting shin splints. In December Dean Charles Anderson, Men‘s Athletic Director Ernie Anderson. Fillies President Gordon Nevers. former Fillies Coach Julia Yeater, and Pfaff made arrangements for the Fillies to use Si Melby when it is not in use by Augsburg. Pfaff said the decision was based on a pledge to get women‘s athletic programs going as much as possible. Nevers does believe that the success of women‘s professional basketball will lead to a natural growth of women‘s athletics. on all levels. “If we are successful in the professional ranks of showing that women can play professional basketball, it will encourage more women to play collegiate basketball. and, grade school basketball," Nevers stated. “Young ladies across the country, at a very early age, will be able to look ahead and see something that they may want." Pfaff is not quite as convinced. yet. She believes it's too early to tell the effects of a professional athletic club on women‘s athletics. She said that the Fillies are not drawing the people they hoped to draw. “People are not used to seeing women play basket- ball." she stated. “The players can hardly afford to play." she added. “They have to be pretty well set financially through the season." Fillies players are earning $5,000 to $6,000 for their first season of play. Pfaff also believes that gate receipts will greatly affect the future of the Fillies, and women‘s athletics. If that‘s the case. the facts aren‘t encouraging. Nevers claims the Fillies need 8.000 to 4,000 fans to support the club. This season‘s attendance has hovered around 1,500 fans. About 3300.000 is invested in the fran- chise. This covers an initial $50,000 membership fee into the Women's Basketball League, rent of the Metropolitan Center. home game ex— penses. salaries, and travel expenses. Besides Si Melby, the team is prac- ticing at the Bloomington Decathalon Club and the Blaisdell Women’s Health Center. “We practice wherever space is available.“ said Nevers. Pfaff said the Fillies, in their first season of play, can‘t afford to pay rent for the use of Si Melby, so are reim- bursing Augsburg in other ways. The Augsburg women's basketball team played a double-header with the Fillies at Metropolitan Center on Friday, February 2. The opening game had Augsburg matched against St. Paul Bible College. The Fillies faced the Iowa Cornets. The Auggies and Fillies both emerged victorious, before about 500 fans. The Fillies have made free tickets to their home games available to Augsburg women basketball players. In addition. Pfaff said the Fillies often practice immediately before or after the Auggie practice, and stay to work with the basketball team. “For instance," Pfaff stated, “one night our basketball coach was ill and the Fillies ran the practice.“ And who knows, an Auggie may someday be a Fillie, or a Doe, or a Cornet, .. Fiscal Year Ends May 31, 1979 Contributions to the 1978-79 Annual Fund are due by May 31. 1979. the close of Augsburg’s fiscal year. Career Resource Network Planned The newly graduated Auggie faces many challenges and decisions in the transition from Augsburg to the working world. Finding the right job is a tough job in itself. Work values must be examined, skills defined, pertinent career in- formation gathered and the liberal arts experience translated into a marketable commodity. The job search can be especially frustrating the first time around - when the candidate has no concrete “experience” to back up the skills acquired by the years of study at Augsburg. The transitional period can be discouraging but it doesn’t have to be frightening. With support and encouragement, search- ing for a job can be a rewarding and exciting experience. The Augsburg Alumni can help to make that search a positive experience. At the Center Planning and Placement Office we are in the process of developing a mentor program called CAREER RESOURCE NETWORK, which would match each senior with an alumnus who shares the same career interests. The alum would act as an advisor in the graduate's job search. I-Ie/She would be resource for career related information, act as a sounding board in the student‘s career decisions and perhaps suggest additional source people the student could contact. Most importantly, the alumnus would be there as a friend for the senior. Augsburg Alumni hold important and challenging positions and are successful contributors to the working community. They are respected examples of the worth and versatility of a liberal arts education. We urge you to share your pride in your work and in Augsburg with a graduating senior. Please complete and detach the following information form and return by April 30th to the Career Planning and Placement Office. Thank you! Name Address Zip Home Phone */ Work Phone _/ Year of Graduation Major/s at Augsburg Current Employer Job Title Job Duties Please Check: 1 am willing to serve as a career friend for a graduating senior. Individual students may interview me for information regarding my career field. I can provide written information on my company. I am willing to sponsor a work internship. I am willing to come to Augsburg to speak to a group of interested students. Topics: Augsburg College Career Planning & Placement ‘ 731 zlst Ave. S., Mpls., Mn. 55454 McKnight Challenge Spurs Renewal Fund effort, which is part of the Renewal Fund, seeks to eliminate architectural barriers for the handicapped on the Augsburg campus. During January and February 1979, $82,543 in new cash and pledges has come for the Renewal Fund, according to Glen Johnson, Vice President for Development. This brings the fund total to more than 34.100000. IMPACT: Send a New Form The goal for this year‘s Annual Fund is $735,000. Over $605,000 had been received as of March I. 1979, The Alumni Board in cooperation with the Development Office con- ducted PIIONORAMA during February and March. They contacted alumni throughout the United States seeking 860.000. At press time in early March, over $33,000 had been pledged. The Annual Fund is used to help balance the Educational and General Budget. This includes financial aid for students, salaries for faculty, academic support such as libraries and instructional supplies. and plant operation. Continuing support through the Annual Fund has been a significant factor in keeping Augsburg operating “in the black" in recent years. Much of this new activity, according to Johnson, is the result of interest in the recently announced McKnight Foundation challenge (see February 1979 NOW). Each Renewal Fund gift in 1979 from alumni, corporations. churches, parents or friends will be matched according to a specified formula by the McKnight Foundation, and move Augsburg ever closer to attaining the 54.300.000 in 1979. CHURCHES MAKE PROGRESS With approximately 180 of 274 congre gations contacted in the Southeastern Minnesota District of the ALC, “Mak~ ing a Way" has reached an estimated $185,000 of its $250,000 goal. This Nearly 1,000 alumni, parents and friends earned over $57,000 in matching gifts from IMPACT during the pilot project. IMPACT matches contributions by those individuals who are eligible members of the Lutheran Brotherhood Society. Now the IMPACI‘ program has been made an ongoing part of the Lutheran Brotherhood fraternal program. Alumni, parents, and friends who hold LB contracts should submit a new form so that their 1979 contributions will be matched! If you don’t have a form or have some other question about IMPACI‘. contact Michael W. Walgren who is coordinating the program at Augsburg. Show less
Augsburg cw Now/April, 1979th 5 Camp Norway Expands Into “Heritage Seminar” progressive. The countryside offers For more information on Heritage Heritage Seminar, Augsburg College. Chris Halvorson Class of '81 Camp Norway, that cultural and edu- cational program for students, has been expanded to... Show moreAugsburg cw Now/April, 1979th 5 Camp Norway Expands Into “Heritage Seminar” progressive. The countryside offers For more information on Heritage Heritage Seminar, Augsburg College. Chris Halvorson Class of '81 Camp Norway, that cultural and edu- cational program for students, has been expanded to include adults in a new program entitled “Heritage Seminar." A project of the Norwegian-American Cultural Institute, a Sons of Norway orgamzation. Heritage Seminar will run June 18-28 and is geared toward adults beyond college age. Augsburg College is the academic sponsor of the project and Leif Hansen, Augsburg Professor of Norwegian, will be the camp director. The total cost of this program including 3 meals a day, and exclusive of air fare is $415. The adventure will begin in Bergen, Norway, where participants will take an express ferry up the coast to Nordfjord. The six-hour trip will be made in the evening of Mid summer Night, so daylight should last throughout the excursion. The group will arrive in Sanden to spend eight days at Sbreide skule, the site of the Camp Norway project also co—sponsored by Augsburg. Participants will be housed in spacious cabins equipped as well as any single-occupancy dwelling. The cabins accommodate six to seven people, each has a full kitchen, a lounge area, laundry facilities and they are completely modern. “It is a dream facility. even by American standards,“ Director Hansensaid. ' The school is set in Norway‘s ‘most picturesque country on one of the ih'a'jor fjords north of Bergen, and is within walking distance of a town with about 1500 to 2000 people. Hansen, who grew up in the area, said the town is a farm community, prosperous and excellent hiking trails and the fjords have excellent fishing where one can catch “anything short of a whale," according to Hansen. At the school, the participants will receive daily instruction in the Norwegian language if they want it. Cultural presentations and recrea- tional activities will also be daily events. At the end of a week at the school, the group will travel by bus from Njordfjord through the scenic country of central Norway to Olso, with several stops along the way. The trip will end in Oslo on June 28. “The idea is that people will probably go to Norway before the group assembles in Bergen or they will stay on after the group splits up in Oslo," Hansen said. When the Heritage Seminar project was first proposed it was doubtful that it would go through because facilities were not available, according to Hansen. The idea first came up when adults, especially parents of students who had participated in the Camp Norway program, made inquiries. According to Hansen, one mother explained that when their generation was young they didn‘t have any of the opportunities that their children have now and she felt this just wasn't fair. “There are people interested in the more planned introduction to the culture and language of Norway. They will have as much as we can cram into it,” Hansen said. “There have been a lot of inquiries so far,” said Hansen. “If the enrollment is large enough I would imagine we would run the program every summer but we would try to have it moved into August." Seminar and an application. write or call Leif Hansen, Director, Minneapolis, Mn. $454. (612) 332— 5181. Rev. & Mrs. Peder Konsterlie Succumb Reverend Peder Konsterlie, longvtime pastor and missionary of the Lutheran Free Church, died on January 22, 1979. He was followed in death by his wife, Pauline, on February 27, 1979. Reverend Konsterlie was born in Willmar, Minn. on March 3. 1890. After graduating from Augsburg College and Theological Seminary, he served as pastor of a church in Ballard. Washington. In 1917, shortly after their marriage, Reverend and Mrs. Konsterlie left for China where they served as missionaries until 1940. After their return from China, they r l l AugsburgEPar Seated: Executive Committee: Norm Eklund, Don Schwartl. vice-president: lived briefly in Fargo. Willmar, and Menomenie. Michigan: then they moved to Minneapolis where, for about 15 years. he was Executive Secretary of the Foreign Mission Board of the Lutheran Free Church. Upon retirement from that post. he served as visitation pastor at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in north Minnea~ polis. Reverend and Mrs. Konsterlie are survived by three daughters. Margaret Bergerud. Dorothy. and Beatrice: one son. Paul: eight grand» children: and 10 great grandchildren. oard Ed Moreland, president: Jo Erickson, chairperson. Program Committee: and Toby Rogers. Standing: Cele Eklund, Dick Rogers, Stan Erickson. (lunnar Wick. Mary Wick, Elaine Carlson, Don Carlson. Cont. from pg. 1 supply and increase interest rates to slow the economy down. I expect that many, many people in this country are going to pay much more than they‘re saving in taxes in higher interest and I don’t think that‘s a very good trade-off either for the individual or the economy in general. Why I was successful, I don’t know. I tried to be honest, and I think people understand that there is no Santa Claus. There are things that have to be done in the country and they cost money. Q: Who would bear the brunt of a tax cut? A: It varies really. Most of the advocates of tax cuts last election were not advocating any reduction in spending, they were simply saying. “Let's cut taxes and we‘ll keep spending" and I think that‘s unrealis- tic. My observation generally is that most times when you move to lower spending, the lower income people get hurt. It doesn't necessarily have to be that way. Q: Is there any way we as a nation can “have our cake and eat it too" in the sense that we get our social programs and tax cuts? A: I don't think so. I'm not an advocate of a constitutional amend- ment to balance the federal budget— clearly one needs flexibility. On the other hand, however, we also have to recognize there are things we want to do in the public sector that cost money and we must pay the bill. Although I think there will be shifting in where the funding for some pro- grams comes from, President Carter’s budget has a great deal of restraint in it and some of it appropriately so. I have some quarrels with what he’s recommending, but on many things, it simply means that state government is going to have to pay a larger role than they have in other years. Economics have changed—a few years ago, states were in trouble financially, but now most are in a good financial position while the federal government has a problem and I think it‘s appropriate that states pick up some extra cost. It's also in part related to the change in population—traditionally the states have been involved heavily in education, but with the number of school aged people declining, the states should have more money to put into other programs. Q: What are your thoughts on the Carter budget. particularly the defense increase he has requested? A: My hunch is that the defense budget will be somewhat reduced, though not in a substantial way. It's also accurate to say that even if his request for the defense budget is cut back and reallocated to some other programs, the funding for those programs would still be fairly tight. I don’t think that changes the nature of the shift in funding relationships which are going to have to occur in this country. Q:_Many people predicted doom when Proposition 13 passed in California yet that hasn’t happened. Why not, in your opinion? A: In part, the state had a very substantial surplus it reallocated to local government and it‘s impossible to really judge the impact of Proposi- tion 13 in California for a few years. Personally, I thought that it was a bad answer to the problem they had in California. but the fact was they have a severe problem with their property taxes. I think they had an unfair system in California and it needed to be dealt with. In the last few years in this state, we've tried to deal with property taxes. It's meant we've put greater reliance on state tax resources, namely the income tax, to try and keep a handle on the property tax. I think that‘s good public policy and much of that did not happen in California. Lots of propositions in California similar to what we've done in Minnesota have not passed and I think that‘s one of the reasons they got Proposition 13. I think in Minnesota if people are not cautious, we could easily develop some kind of problem with property taxes. That‘s really where we were at in Minnesota, when in 1971 there was a major protest over the state property tax system and that’s one of the reasons we changed the system. Q: It's been said of the proposed tax rebates in Minnesota that one should not spend it until looking at one's property taxes. How accurate an assessment is that? A: Property taxes in Minnesota will be fairly stable with last year's and that's because what happens this year is primarily governed by what we did in 197778. So, if there is a change to less reliance on income tax and greater reliance on property taxes. that won‘t be reflected in property tax bills until 1980. What happens this session of the legislature impacts the ’80-'81 taxes. Q: Are you an advocate of the tuition tax credit? A: I‘m not an advocate of it. I much prefer the scholarships, grant-invaid programs which are more equitable and pinpoint the money for the people who need it most. Q: The recent rulings on accessibility for the disabled has put quite a bit on educational budgets, particularly for private schools. What can the federal government do to rclicw that burden “'liiltltll backing lllHl)‘ from its sland‘.’ A: I suppose money. which is in limited supply. I have not looked at that closely lately. I think the basic thrust of accessibility is good and l think there‘s some examination of what monies are being mandated at the federal level Clearly it's an expensive program. not so much when you're building new ones, but it hits when you renovate old ones. It becomes very. very expensive and it‘s a problem of money not only with education. but with all public facilities. Show less
Augsburg College Now/April, 1979/Page 6 mumnotes . . . BIRTHS A son. Jens Robert. was born on No- vember ‘21. 1979 to Melinda (Larson ‘lixt and Lnrn Letnes. He was wel- comed by his sister. Lorinda .\nne. born April 2:1. 11175. A son. l-Irik. was born on September 27. 1978 to Kathleen (Matti-a ... Show moreAugsburg College Now/April, 1979/Page 6 mumnotes . . . BIRTHS A son. Jens Robert. was born on No- vember ‘21. 1979 to Melinda (Larson ‘lixt and Lnrn Letnes. He was wel- comed by his sister. Lorinda .\nne. born April 2:1. 11175. A son. l-Irik. was born on September 27. 1978 to Kathleen (Matti-a '67) and Don (ijesljeld 17:1). A daughter. Erica Kristen. was born on January ti. 1979 to Barbara (Hansen '7“) and .1011 Ross 1761. (iloria (\l'ohlers "Tm and David Livingston. and daughter. .\nne|isa. announce the birth of a son. \‘ieliolas l)a\ id on May 26. 1978. A daughter. Kiersten i‘iillllitl‘lll. was born on November 8. 1979 to Sharon tltiugstad "tint and Donald Running t'titil. WEDDINGS Itruee Olsen 1'77) and ('onnie ('annon were married December 2. 15178 in Louisville. Kentucky DEATHS Ralph l.ille|iei. '33. January. 1979. passed away in Rev. Peder Konsterlie. '11, passed away in January. 1979. NEWS 44 Frithjof 1i. Ulderr earned his S.T.D. in Economics from Geneva Theological College of Wisconsin. His dissertation was “Newton's Third Law of Motion Applied to Random Movements of the Markets. implications for New Age Financing of Eleemosynary Organizations." 54 Jerry Fullerton was honored for sales accomplishments at .lostens American Yearbook Co. national sales convention held re- cently in Scottsdale. Arizona. 60 Lowell Zieniann has been named special agent for North Central Life Insurance Company of St. Paul, 62 K1). l’aulson served as a re- viewer in November. 1978. to evaluate proposals submitted to the Faculty Development Program of the U S. Department 01 Energy IDOE). 67 \Ian (iierke was named Pro- gram Manager for Rosemount lne Manufacturing Plant. 67 John llaltlur Ilnt‘teig was gradu- ated from Loyola University of Chicago with a degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Dr llofteig received his degree in the field of Biochemistry and his dissertation was entitled "Metabolism of three Subtractions of (‘entral Nervous System Myelin in Developing Rat Brains.“ 72 Reverend Steven )1. Nelson. pastor of Sabyland Lutheran Church. Stockholm. Wisconsin. is co- author Of Becoming ()ne Flesh. published by the CSS Publishing Company. Lima. Ohio. 76 Sharon Ruth l-‘ollingstad was awarded a master's degree in Liberal Studies from Valparaiso Uni- versity. Indiana. Second Annual Wheel— In Scheduled by CENTS The Second Annual CENTS Wheel-[n is scheduled for Saturday. May 19 at Lake Nokomis. Disabled persons. will unite with each other and people on roller skates 81 skateboards to begin their five-kilometer trek around the lake at 9:00 a.m. Two wheelers will leave from Rochester and St. Cloud on Tuesday, May 15 and will wheel to Minneapolis for Saturday's event. Anyone wishing to sponsor 3 wheeler or participate in the Wheel-In should contact CENTS. Box 49. 731 let Avenue South. Minneapolis. MN 55454. (612) 3325181. ext. 327. CENTS is a private. non-profit corporation located on the Augsburg campus. and involved in helping the disabled make their goals become realities. Marty Ackermann Mr. and Mrs. Jeroy Carlson Sister Anna Bergland Dr. and Mrs. Philip Quanbeck Dorilla Christensen Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Anderson and family Mr. and Mrs. Chesnut Dr. and Mrs. Herbert Chilstrom Ruth and David Chilstrom Clyde Christensen Mr. and Mrs. E.0. Christensen Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Fabienke Leona Hubley Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Juul and family Cornette Lindell Mr. and Mrs. Chris Mickelson Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Ringgold Pastor and Mrs. Fred Sickert William A. (‘oupanger Mr. and Mrs. Jennings 1. Thompson Paul Dahlen Rev. and Mrs. Lester Dahlen Eleanor Edwards Dr. and Mrs. Bernhard Christensen Sharri Halvorson Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Halvorson Dick llanson Mr. and Mrs. David Skaar Andreas Helland Mrs. Muriel Helland Dr. M.A. Helland Mr. and Mrs. Jeroy Carlson Mr. and Mrs. William Hanson Mr. and Mrs. Sigvald Hjelmeland Blanche and Robert Jenson Else B. Michaelsen Katherine M. Michaelsen John Rockne Dr. and Mrs. Henry Staub Mrs. Kenneth V. Steenson Dr. and Mrs. Myles Stenshoel Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Wiese Mrs. lda Holten Mr. and Mrs. J. Sherman Boraas Valija Jaunlinins Dr. Ruth Aaskov Arlene Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Jeroy Carlson Minnie Johnson Virginia Seltveit Irma Rhodenbaugh Sylvia Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Leif Hansen Mr. and Mrs. William Hanson Mrs. Otto A. Jacobson Mr. and Mrs. Don Lundeen Mildred Nelson Dr. and Mrs. Phil Quanbeck Rev. and Mrs. M. Douglas Swenseid MEMORIALS January - February Mimi Baez Kingsley Dr. Ruth Aaskov Mr. and Mrs. James Kingsley Mrs. Carolyn A. Schildgren Rev. Peder Konsterlie Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Batalden Mrs. Anna Ronholm Miss Olive Ronholm Dr. Bjorne Landa Dr. Ruth Aaskov Maurice Mills Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Gulden Richard Nelson Mr. and Mrs. E. Gordon Swiggum H.E. Nyhus Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Knoblauch Ernest Olson Dr. and Mrs. Philip Quanbeck Mrs. J.F. Pederson Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Eiermann Marilyn Petersen Mrs. Emma Damskov Richard Poeschel Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Poeschel John and Alette Quanheek Mr. and Mrs. Chester A. Frojen Myrtle Hagen Dr. and Mrs. Roy A. Harrisville Mrs. Charles Turrittin MJ. Simengaard Mr. and Mrs. E. Gordon Swiggum Rev. P.G. Sonnack. Sr. Dr. Bernhardt J. Kleven Emma C. Stenshoel Mrs. Nadine Carlson Marguerite Hamilton Storley Rev. and Mrs. Cal Storley Mrs. Clara Sveeggen Mr. and Mrs. Frederic Benti Mrs. Muriel Helland Mildred Joel L. Bernice Kleven Dr. Bernhardt T. Kleven Else Michaelsen Katherine Michaelsen Dr. and Mrs. Philip Quanbeck Carl Tollefson' Mrs. O.J. Arneson Dr. and Mrs. Bernhard Christensen Richard Tupa Mrs. Linda Boethin Mr. and Mrs. Jeroy Carlson Janette Tupa Charles Turrittin Dr. and Mrs. Philip Quanbeck Morris \'aagenes Rev. and Mrs. M.G.C. Vaagenes Doris Wrysinski Mr. and Mrs. Jennings Thompson “Command Performance” Set Another opportunity for Twin Cities area alumni to get together will be for the third annual “Command Per- formance" on Saturday. April 21 at 8:00 pm. in the Commons of the College Center. “Command Performance" is an eve- ning of fun entertainment to help raise money for the alumni scholarship. Alumni with a wide variety of talents are invited to perform. The per- formers for the 1979 show include LaVon Moderow Belanger. ‘53, contralto. Rev. Joe Nystuen. '59. who plays the musical saw and Jerry Fame, '37, performing on the violin. A recent grad of 1977. Chuck Gabrielson. a choir soloist, will entertain with a group of songs. The notorious Faculty Staff Dixieland Band with grad Rob Engelson. ‘72. playing trombone will bring its talents to the audience. All these good things will be held together by Rev. Glenn Carlsen. ‘53. who will act as master of ceremonies. Other acts will be added to the program. » Tickets for the evening are $3.00 ($2.00 tax deductible) for adults and $2.00 ($1.00 tax deductible) for students. The Alumni Scholarship is available to any graduate of Augsburg. Appli- cations are available from Jan Rykken. Coordinator of Comtituency Relations at Augsburg. Show less
Augsburg College Now/April, 197$ Page A Tribute to Augsburg’s Greatest Fullback Jim Pederson By Abner Batalden Class of '35 Many of us who played football with Jim Pederson in the late ‘205 remember him as Augsburg‘s greatest fullback and possibly the most intense and contagiously delight- ful... Show moreAugsburg College Now/April, 197$ Page A Tribute to Augsburg’s Greatest Fullback Jim Pederson By Abner Batalden Class of '35 Many of us who played football with Jim Pederson in the late ‘205 remember him as Augsburg‘s greatest fullback and possibly the most intense and contagiously delight- ful fellow we've met. But we tend to forget that he transformed a sandlot into the present campus Green. that he kept athletics alive at Augsburg during the depression years of the '305. that he introduced co—recreation during those years and intramural sports that activated all students. Reminiscing a few years ago at the time he was.placed..iu the Minnesota Hall of Fame, Jim recalled receiving a stinging blow to his nose in the 1927 football game against Macalester. That convinced him: henceforth he would ‘not wait to be "hit" by someone. He would go on the attack whether he played on the offense or defense (that was before the time of offensive and defensive platoons; we played the total game as long as we continued to be effective). From that experience emerged the Jim we knew: a short, powerful fellow who performed like a bullet. We who played in the line on the championship team of 1928 made an opening for him when he was to carry the ball over the line, or he rammed us from behind; either that or he came sailing over us. Jim personified the punch and effec- tiveness of that championship team. Though we rarely had two full teams to scrimmage against each other in practice sessions, the resulting eleven had an exceptionally strong line, a number of fleet and elusive backs. Jim as fullback, and a Tarkenton-type quarterback in John Kolesar. “Kolee” was a circumspect leader with an uncanny passing attack. Jim was just as explosive when backing the line on defense. Herb Joesting, the great Minnesota full— back who is remembered as one of the best that has played in the Big Ten, recalled vividly how Jim. playing against the Chicago Bears in a professional football game, tackled him low and harder than anyone he canremember. 0n the surface that doesn‘t sound like the jovial curly—top of a fellow who worked closely with Gerda Mortensen and Verna Verlo to set up an extensive program of co—recreation at Augsburg in the mid ‘305. With characteristic enthusiasm he managed to obtain President Sverdrup's permission for his new program. He would pull the fuses in all campus buildings during the early evening hours and establish the pattern that everyone come out- side to a lighted campus Green for co- recreational and intramural games: volleyball. softball, badminton, and many others. Everyone should be kept fit. and men and women should enjoy the games together! (That was in the ’305! Not the ’605 or '705.) Summer jobs with the Minneapolis Park Board had meant a great deal to Jim. Harold “Butch” Johnson, an Auggie who later became a pastor in the Lutheran Church, was in charge of the Park Board's recreational pro- gram. He gave Jim his first job as a Recreational Supervisor at one of the Minneapolis Parks. He continued with that work and officiating for settle- ment house teams during his college years. This experience provided him with insights and patterns for his later recreational programs at Augsburg and elsewhere. One of the undertakings that delighted Pete was the sodding of the sandlot that we now know as the campus Green on the academic quad. Jim rented a truck, drove out south of the city, obtained black dirt and rolls of sod. Then with his usual zest he rounded up athletes and other student and alumni friends. Together they spread the sod that transformed the block. - - It was after Jim had finished his four years of college and had made his 2- year impact on professional football that he returned to Augsburg as Athletic Director—yes, Athletic Director, but also Football Coach and Basketball Coach. Moreover. he returned to this multiple assignment in the midst of the depression. in the summer of 1933. It was then he also found time to sod the Green. And develop a program of intramural and co-recreational sports. Dick Pautz was his assistant part of that time. He recalls how Jim would splurge for the first-team players when they were enroute to some out- of-town game. They would each receive 35 cents for a meal, and sub» stitutes or second-team players would receive a quarter each! That was an era when old equipment would be repaired. and rips in playing suits or outfits would be resewn to make them serviceable for another season. It would be interesting to know if Jim was paid as much as $1.500 a year, and to learn how much of that he put back into the athletic program. I said Pete was one of the most intense fellows I've met. Dick Pautz tells of his pepvtalks to teams during half- time sessions. He had a towel tied around his neck. Sometimes he would forget and pull the ends so tight his face would turn dark red. He‘d swing his arms or kick whatever he was near to emphasize a point—he once hit a locker door so hard it caved in. On the bench during a basketball game he‘d become extremely excited. or agitated by a referee‘s decision. Then he‘d hit his own thighs so hard he'd develop one— or more “Charley— horses." Substitutes sitting next to him wouldn't want to be near. for he‘d forget and hit them instead of himself. But as Edor Nelson comments: in all his excitement and intensity I never once heard him curse. Jim had his mind set on winning, but win or lose he inspired all his players to give their utmost. One of the experiences at Augsburg that meant much to Jim was the personal contacts he could have. With everyone from the 300 students through the faculty—he shared an office with Drs. Arthur Nash and George Soberg—and up to the President. He indicated that this set a pattern for him in his later rehab and recreational leadership in New York City. in the Navy. and in the veterans hospitals he served on the eastern seaboard. If he could avoid it. he was never satisfied with writing his instructions to anyone, or helping a person solve a problem with a letter only. He always tried to deal with people face to face. Athletes Hoyt Messerer and Edor Nelson remember his face to face effectiveness. When Augsburg had to discontinue intercollegiate football for a couple years in the '30s because of financial problems and a shortage of player candidates. they were prepared to transfer to another MIAC College that produced outstanding football and basketball teams. Jim called them in. talked to them at length, told of Augsburg's great future. of the opportunities in Minnea» polis. :of opportunities in the Park Board's recreation program during the summers. and of all the city‘s employment and educational oppor- tunities. He persisted day after day with them. and finally persuaded them to remain. The legendary Bible teacher, basket- ball coach. and athletic promoter at Augsburg—Si Melby—became Jim‘s mentor and inspiration. Likewise the intense dynamo Jim Pederson himself had a pervasive influence on Ernest Anderson, Edor Nelson and thousands of other athletes. Navy men and veterans. Last year Jim died after a protracted illness. But the memory of this unique Auggie lives on. It is enshrined in the affections and memories of all his many friends. Choir Tour Brings Auggies Together During the month of January Dr. Leland B. Sateren took the Augsburg Choir on its final tour with him as director. Representatives from the college accompanied the choir. meeting with alumni en route. President Oscar Anderson. Sig Hjelmeland of the Development Office and Jan Rykken. Constituency Relations Coordinator. met with groups in ten cities where either a dinner or reception following the concert was held in connection with the Choir's appearance. Mike Walgren as tour manager had made preliminary contacts with local committees who made all the ar- rangements. From rough estimates nearly 400 alumni. spouses and parents were present for these events. The number of Auggies who attended the 23 con- certs on the tour was many times this number. Because the tour was scheduled during interim. the choir members were offered the choice of two “rolling” classes. Dr. Joel Torstenson taught a sociology class and Dr. Philip Quanbeck conducted a religion course. This made it possible for these men to also meet with several of the reunion groups. The Cabaret Singers, a student-directed group. entertained at the functions. We at Augsburg want to sincerely thank those who did so much to ensure such successful alumni/parent/friend gatherings. concerts and tour. In ST. CLOUD: Mabeth Saure Gyll- strom. Louise Johnson and Donna Anderson Schlorf. MOORHEAD: Arvid and Mary Ann Holland Berg, Don and Ruth Kolden Helland, Rev. Merrill Running. Warren and Esther Christopherson Larson. WlLLlSTON: Rev. Rudy Berntsen HAVRE: Dr. LeRoy Petterson SPOKANE: Dr. Eric Paulson SEATTLE: Rev. Bob and Pat Larson Moylan, Bob and Anna Marie Rund- strom Larson. Ron and Lorraine Tollefson Jacobson. Rev. Ron Blake and Rev. Ben Bretheim. TACOMA: Rev. Gerhard (Gigs) and Doris Frojen Bretheim. Dr. Richard Moe. PORTLAND: Rev. Carl Overvold and Jon Overvold. SALEM: John and Phyllis Erickson Quanbeck. TURLOCK: Don and Sylvia Brandt Sateren. Herm and Marilyn Peterson Olson and Dean and Sylvia Sateren Elness. SAN JOSE: Helen Mohn Henderson. Earl and Dorothy Herman Lanes. Rev. Gordon Selbo and Einar Mohn. NORTH HOLLYWOOD: Rev. Harry Sorenson. Rev. Dick Torgerson. Alice Kjesbu Torvcnd. Dave and .Ian Olson Halaas. Janice Pederson, John and Julie Kreic Eidsvoog, Ernie Alnc and Gene and Carmie Geisncss (‘hallgren LAKEWOOD: Arthur and Elsa Knudson. LAKE HAVASU CITY: Mike Borgelt. TUCSON: Phil and (‘hris Walen. ALBUQUERQUE: Rev Orval Moron and Rev Russell Leo COLORADO SPRINGS: Rev (‘laytrin Skurdahl. Charlotte Bzilaldcn Knutson and Col. Lloyd Lyngdal. DENVER: Rev. Warren Sortcberg PHOENIX: Rev Joel and (‘arol llalv vorson Bjerkcstrand and Rev. Roger and Barbara Milne Gordon. Anne Moen Nelson and Philip Gangsei SIOUX FALLS: Dr John and Ruth Sather Sorenson, Luther Anderson and Rev A Richard Petersen NORTHFIELD: Phyllis Vik Swanson. Bob and Lydia Dyrlid ()uanbeck. Ruben and Florence lfovland and a multitude of others I’lom Show less
Augsburg College Now/April, 1979/ Page 8 Wrestlers Finish Third, Win Two Individual National Titles Two Auggie wrestlers captured national championships as they led their team to a third—place finish in the National Association of Intercol- legiate Athletics (NAIA) tournament in Wheeling. West... Show moreAugsburg College Now/April, 1979/ Page 8 Wrestlers Finish Third, Win Two Individual National Titles Two Auggie wrestlers captured national championships as they led their team to a third—place finish in the National Association of Intercol- legiate Athletics (NAIA) tournament in Wheeling. West Virginia in March. This marked the first time Augsburg has had two national champions return home from the tournament. In 1975. the Auggies finished second in the NAIA. but had only one national champion. Bringing home first place finishes were Scott Whirley (So-Robbinsdale) at #126. and Jeff Swenson (Sr.- Minneapolis) at #167. Brian Arvold t Jr,-Alexandria) finished fourth in the filSOcompetition, In qualifying nine wrestlers for the national tournament. the Auggies again dominated the MIAC. and captured their fifth consecutive con- ference title. outdistancing the second place team by nearly 20 points. Led by Captain Jeff Swenson and Coach John Grygelko. the Auggie matmen were again undefeated in match competi- tion and went through the MIAC tournament undefeated to qualify nine of the ten wrestlers for national competition. Several wrestlers also went unde- feated during the season: Swenson. Arvold and his brother, Bob (Fr-Alexandria). and Rich Barron (So-Minneapolis - #118). The Arvold brothers and Swenson captured first place at the MIAC meet while Barron and Tom Clawson (Sr.-Golden Valley - #167). No Augsburg wrestler finished lower than fourth This was to be a “rebuilding” season for the Auggies. but it turned out to be quite a year. Graduating this season will be Keith Nelson (Sn-St. Paul). Tom Trautwein (Sr.-Minne apolis) and Swenson. so the Auggies will have a fine nucleus from which to build next year‘s squad. So under the excellent coaching of Head Coach Grygelko and the help of Assistant Coach Rory Jordan. the Auggies will look forward to another championship in Augsburg wrestling Cagers Tie With St. Olaf By Rick Redetzke Class of '81 “I'm just extremely pleased." said first-year cage coach Rees Johnson of his feelings regarding the ’78~’79 season. The Auggie men finished the season tied for second place in MIAC with St. Olaf, having compiled a 1&5 conference and 17-10 overall record. St. Olaf. however, was selected to face Mankato in the first round of the NAIA District 13 tournament on the basis of its overall record which was better than the Auggies‘. Fine guard play led the Auggies with the excellent shooting of senior Dave Boots (Sr. No. Branch) averaging 19.7 points per game coupled with the fancy passing of sophomore Ronnie Henderson (So. Mpls. ). Aside from his bail handling duties. Henderson was also second in scoring with an 11.3 point average. In the frontcourt. senior Doug Greseth (Sr. Kenyon) and junior Mike Smith (Jr. Mpls.) paced the Auggie big men with an average of 6 points per game. Before being sidelined by a leg injury. senior Brian Kyllonen (Sr. New Hope) was leading rebounder with nearly 6 boards per game with Smith second at almost five rebounds per game. Women Finish 8th in State The Augsburg women’s basketball team finished eighth in the MAIAW State Basketball Tournament which was held at Augsburg on February fl-24. Under Coach Val Strachan. the Auggies compiled a 11-6 record prior to the District tournament where they defeated Dr. Martin Luther College to qualify for state tourney play. In the first game of the tournament. the Auggies were soundly defeated by Division II defending champion Con- cordia/Moorhead 72-38. Friday's game. however. was a slightly different story as the Auggie women took St. Catherine's into two overtimes before losing 72-65. On Saturday, Moorhead State handed the Auggies their final defeat by a score of 71-51. leaving Augsburg with a 12-9 overall record. ‘ Leading the Auggies in both scoring and rebounding was Linda Berg (Fr.- Luck. WI) followed by Bobby-Jo Paige (Sr.»West Branch, IA). Coach Strachan. in her first year at Augsburg. will lose only three players to graduation—Paige and co—captains Maggie McDonough and Kim Cox. both from Rosemount—thus leaving her with a strong nucleus for next year's team. Hockey Team Captures MIAC Title; Loses to Concordia in National Play By Rick Redetzke Class of '8I Despite their best season ever and their third consecutive MIAC crown the defending National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) hockey champion Auggies were de feated by Concordia-Moorhead in the first round of the national tournament in St. Paul by a score of 5-3. However. with a 13-0-1 conference record. and their 23-4-1 overall record was the best ever recorded by Auggie puckstcrs. Baseball Team Meets St. Cloud, After winning the national champion- ship last season. coach Ed Saugestad. who is in his 18th year as head coach. faced a rebuilding year in ‘78-’79. Like the wrestling and basketball teams. that rebuilding year took on the shape of a winning season and added more laurels to the Auggies’ excellent athletic tradition. This year's squad was strongest on defense. anchored by junior Dick Bain (a 2.20 goals-against average) and senior Tom Kulenkamp. (a 3 goals-against average in the nets.) In Hamline in Season Opener By Rick Redetzke (‘lass of '81 Nearly 40 ballplayers turned out on March 1 as the 1979 Augsburg baseball season got underway. Under Head Coach Edor Nelson, in his 33rd year as coach. the Auggies will attempt to improve on their 8-10 record which earned them third place in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC). The Auggies were 13-13 overall last 50850“. Leading the Auggies this season will be senior cocaptains Dan Johnson. an all-conference third baseman two years ago. and pitcher Tim Christensen. who Coach Nelson feels has the best curve ball in the MIAC Nelson feels these two provide excellent leadership and are highly respected by their teammates. Aside from Christensen. the pitching staff will be untested but will have fine potential. Senior Jeff Buck and Shane Krey. along with Mike Bloberger and junior southpaw John Sorenson. will attempt to help Christensen with the pitching chores. The catching position is also wide open with Bob Kappers. Tim Jacobson and Perry Lundberg battling for behind the plate action. The infield will be anchored by co-captain Johnson at third and sophomore stand-out Dave Feltmann at short. Heading the list of candidates for the outfield positions will be returning outfielders John Akin, Paul Nies and John Sorenson. Sorenson really came on in his hitting at a .292 average in conference action. The Auggies will open the regular season on April 3 when the Auggies host St. Cloud State in a double header at 2:00 pm. On April 10, the Auggies begin their MIAC season by playing the Hamline Pipers who have always been a thorn in Augsburg‘s side. All home games will be played at Veterans‘ Field near Fort Snelling. on Hiawatha and Crosstown Highway 62. The Auggies are hoping for strong fan support—of ten the difference between winning and losing. front of them on defense were alternate captains Brian Gauger and Paul Hughes. both juniors. Along with them on defense were senior Paul Holmquist (Burnsville) and junior Jeff Jarnes (Bloomington). Dan Carlson (Jr.-Bloomington/Lincoln) and Bob Schwartz (FL-St. Paul) also saw considerable action at the point positions. But the Auggies forward strength was questioned. The Auggies responded well. and with a little help from the defense. outscored the opposition by nearly two to one. Heading the Augsburg scoring list was Captain Jim Freebury I «m a - 7.4 W 7-0 r: KC» 2 “ .1 s.‘ "2.’ o7 .z I" a: 1:: Show less