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Search Result: å l* ."i i:d ä{ rr ¡l /- Exploring arts at A ;:: îilli:iäi" * Augsburg From the editor W JH;'ä* from them we find means to express emotion. Whatever is said about fine arts, the stories and profiles in this issue offer yor,r a gllmpse of their role and importance at Augsburg. Stud...
Show more å l* ."i i:d ä{ rr ¡l /- Exploring arts at A ;:: îilli:iäi" * Augsburg From the editor W JH;'ä* from them we find means to express emotion. Whatever is said about fine arts, the stories and profiles in this issue offer yor,r a gllmpse of their role and importance at Augsburg. Students who study and particÌpate in music, theatre, and art have the many and marvelous resources oI a rich, artistic urban environment at their doorstep. Augsburg students study with professional actors and musicians, visit world-class museums, and enjoy internships with professional arts organizations. Students who are not majoring in the arts are welcomed and encouraged to explore their talents and express creativity in many ways. The arts truly educate for a lifetime. Students involved in a theatre production carry the experience of that play with them for the rest of their lÌves, much in the same way that students who play in orchestra during college feel more connected to a symphony orchestra when attending concerts. The vocabulary of the arts enriches our lives in innumerable ways great and small, giving us appreciation and understanding for new language, image, and sound. Ours is not a cloistered faculty, and everyone who teaches here in fine arts is also out in the community engaged in professional performance or exhibition. This enables them to provide the kind of mentoring that helps students develop their talents and makes the real-world connections they need, while encouraging and supporting their "ii"i development. As the nature of an Augsburg education becomes r¡ore interdisciplinary. students experience arts integrated into many of their courses and actÌvities. And, our new multin-redia computer lab will be a place for students to stretch their imagination, to explore the latest technology across the arts, and I to equip themselves to meet new marketplace demands. Studying the arts is also integral to "Exploring Our Gifts," Augsburg's program funded by the Lilly Endowment to encourage exploration of vocation. A new course, "Art, Religion, and Vocation" will help students understand and appreciate the qualities of creativì.t¡ sensitì.vity, and awareness that arts can help develop and that will aid them in searching for an understanding of elcome to this first ¡heme issue of the Arrgsburg Now. From titnc to time, we will present an in-depth view of a partÌcular area of Augsbr-rrg College and its education. In this issue, you'11 explore the line arts at Augsburg, as we open up to you the world of muslc, art, and theatre at the College. Since we believe that Alrgsburg's story cannot be told better than through the stories o[ its students, facr-rlty, and alumni, we introduce you to a number of these talented people in this issue. We begin, however, with an overview of Augsburg's fine arts program and its curriculum. Enjoy-we hope it may move you to pick up your own paintbrush or musical instrument for a time, or simply to appreciate the arts around you by seeing and listening just a little bit differently WW Betsey Norgard Edltor PS. As always, we'd love to hear from you about your thoughts on AugsburgNow. vocation. So, I invite you to take your AugsburgNow io a comfortable spot, ttlrn on some music, and enjoy reading about arts at Augsburg, while perhaps reminiscing about your own moments on stage, in the choir, or at an easel. We welcome your letters! Please write to: Editor AugsburgNow 2211 Rive¡side Ave., CB 145 Minneapolis, MN 55454 E-mail: now@augsburg.edu Fax:612-330-1780 Phone: 612-330-1181 Christopher W Kimball Vice President for Academic and Learning Services and Dean o[ the College Letters for publication must be signed and include your name, class year, and daytime telephone number. They may be edited for length, clarity, and style. Augsburg Now is published quarterly by Augsburg College, 22ll Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55,15,1. AucsBrJRG Now Fall 2002 Vol. 65, No. Editor Betsey Norgard Assistant Editor Features Lynn Mena Graphic Designer Kathy Rumpza Class Notes Coordinator Jessica Brown Contributing Photographer 7 Stephen Geffre President William V Frame Director of Alumni and Pârent Relations Amy Sutton Director of Public Relations and Communication Dan Jorgensen Opinions expressed in Augsburg Now do not necessarily reflect ISSN 1058-1545 E-mail: now@augsburg.edu Telephone: 612-330-l l8l Fax: 612-330-1780 Augsburg College, as ffirmed in its míssion, does not ìliscriminate on the basis of race, color, creeil, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, m^rital status, status vrith regard to public dssistance, or disability in its eilucation p olicies, admissions p olicie s, scholarship and loan programs, athletic anill or school adminis ter eil pr o gr ams, except in those ínstances where religion is ø bona Jide occupational qualiJication. Augsburg C olle ge is committed to providing reasonable accommo ìlations to its employees and íts students. 16 nrrc faculty 20 ettr 22 ntrtalumni 24 xugtburg music on the road {E students 26 c"g.Gallery: official College policy Postmaster: Send correspondence, name changes, and address corrections to: Augsburg N ow, Office of Public Relations and Communication, 22I I Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454. Fine arts at Augsburg Reaching beyond the campus Departments 2 Around the Quad 5 Sports 6 Alumni awards and honors 28 29 Auggie Thoughts 31 Class notes inside back cover Calendar Alumni news www.augsburg.edu 50 percent recycled paper (10 percent post-cônsumer waste) On the cover: Erin Carlson'03 and Carson Lee '04 are caught in a moment on st(tge as the baker's wiJe and Cinderella\ prince in thc s¡tring theatre production, lnto the Woods. Photoby Stephen Get'fre. I ¡o/ O I ^ Musictech College collaborates w¡th Augsburg O a O o ê t. Paul-based Musrctech College ol Ðvus¡. and Recording Arrs and Augsburg have announced a new collaborative arrangement enabling Musictech students enrolled in its music performance programs to transfer their two years of Musictech credits directly to Augsburg and cornplete a four-year bachelor's program in music. "Many music students, and theÌr parents, have wanted to complete a fouryear bachelor's degree at our two-year school-yet most traditional academic settings don't provide the real-world contemporary music education and stateof-the-art studios that Musictech provÌdes," notes Doug Smith, co-founder and vice presÌdent/education director of Musictech College. "Musictech and Augsburg's arrangement is the best of both worlds," explains Smith. "For example, a Musictech studenl can no]M specialize in music performance for two years here in St. Paul, and then transfer to Augsburg to complete the final two years of a fouryear degree in music education and become a high school band leader." "Our new relatÌonship with Musictech College is a boon for Augsburg's students," adds Robert Stacke, Augsburg music department chair and s. Augsburg Dean Chris Kimball (left) and Musictech co-founder and vice presidenUeducation director Doug Smith (second from left) together toured the music labs and observed a class at Musictech College, where a new agreement allows their students to transfer credits to Augsburg. director of bands. "Augsburg offers Musictech students its excellence in music education, music therap¡ and performance, while Musictech provldes its remarkable faculty of working musicians and its expertise in such areas as music business, in-studio recording engineering and production, and improvisation." Augsburg and Musictech have also established a scholarship fund for students who enroll at Musictech Coliege with the lntention of transferring to Augsburg. Musictech College, which opened its $3.6 million school in St. Paul last January, has more than 250 students learning guitar, bass, keyboards, voice, percussion, brass, and woodwinds; motion imaging; as well as recording technology, music production, and the music business. Augsburg has more than 350 students who take music classes or perform in musical ensembles. 2OO2-03 CONVOCATION SERI ES: Truth, Reconciliatioh, and Forgiveness The third annual Convocalion Series, I titled "Truth, ReconciliaLion, and Forgiveness" explores Lhe emergi ng Oct. 8, 2002 Julia Butterfly H111, environmental activist, "C)ne Makes the Dlfference" dialogue that focuses on telling the truth about the past, reconciling prevrous enemies, and granting forgiveness. Nov.11,2002 Mark Swanson and Amin Kader, "Islam The six presentations are: Sept.23-24,2OOz 2002 Christensen Symposium-Richard T. Hughes, "How Christian Faith Can Sustain the Life of the Mind" 2 ,+ucsBURG Now and Chrlstianity: ReligÌous Resources for Living with Differences" Jan. 20, 2003 Martin Luther King, Jr. ConvocationPrlnce Cedza Dlamini (Nelson Mandela's grandson), "From Victim to Victor: The Tiuth and Reconciliation Model of Forgiveness" Feb. 10,2003 Victoria Barnett and Barry D. Cytron, 'Jews and Christians in Dialogue" March 6-7, 2003 2003 Batalden Seminar in Applied Ethics-Lewis B. Smedes, "From Alienation to Reconciliation" For information, call 612-330-1t80 or visit <wwwaugsburg.edu>. Fall 2OO2 l- Gaining a summer edge on experience f or a number of Augsburg students, I there was a little less fun in the sun, but some great opportunities this summer in research projects or internships. Here is a sampling of students who were literally around the world engaged in learning . Brad Math and physics rece¡ve Motl-University of Wisconsin Engineering Physics Department Seven other physics students, including four freshmen, carried out research at Augsburg with funding from NASA and NSE experiences. Six junior and senior physics students Other students found opportunitìes in participated in research projects across the their majors: country, funded by federal agencies . John Tieben, biology-teaching assistant including NASA, National Science Foundation, and the Department of in neurobiology in the Summer Research Energy: program at the Universlty of . il,iïr*ï Victor Acosta-Stanford Linear Accelerator Laboratory at Stanford . University . Kirsten Anderson-University of Minnesota's Materials Research Science and Engineering Center with Augsburg professor J. Ambrose Wolf . Alexa Halford- Jet Propulsion Labor afory, Pasadena, Calif . . . Alex Krantz, philosophy-study of Søren Kierkegaard in Norway first award in new NSF program Æ:$tr'ï#,iä:::,::äl:ilì:å,, projects between mathematics and the geosciences made its first award to Augsburg. Math professor Nicholas Coult, principal investigator, and physics professor Mark Engebretson, co-principal investigator, received $214,690 to develop mathematical models of electromagnetic waves in Earth's space environment. The three-year project begins in January 2003 and will support research efforts for Coult and Engebretson, as well as part-time research work for two undergrad uate research assisl-anLs. Erin Carlson, theatre and Englishinternship at Jay Binder Casting Agency in New York . Scott Kuhl, computer science-virtual reality research at University of Utah . Courtney Jenkins-MÌchigan State University's Electrical Engineering Department. Jared Mack- Cornell University's Center for Materials Research Five Augsburg students in business and economics traveled to Germany for inLernships with German companies as part of Augsburg's lnternational Partners program. Ten students spent two weeks in Bergen, Norway for the Youth and Family Institute's course, Church and Culture in Context. a o s" A Fulbright Group ftavel grant enabled 12 Augsburg faculty from a var¡ety of academic disciplines to spend five weeks on a study tour in Namibia, meeting with government, religious, and tribal leaderc; educatorc; and health workerc. ln Windhoek, they visited the home of Augsburg alumnus Tommi.Riva Numbala '91 and his family-his wife, Vicki, and three children (above). Fall 2O02 ,4ucsnunc ruow 3 Around the Quad Nf.rlãWnrtfJ:If Chris Kimball named Thrivent Fellow for senior leaders A-Club golf tournament named for Clair Strommen '46 Academic dean Christopher Kimball was named one of the first 12 Thrivent Fellows in a new program sponsored by the Council of College and University Presìdents, the ELCA, and the Lutheran Brotherhood Foundation for senior leaders in leadership positions in ELCA colleges and universities. Congratulations faculty! Tenure granted and promotion to associate professor: . . . Laura Boisen, sociai work Charles Sheaffer, computer science Mark Tranvik, religion Promotion to associate professor: . . . David Apolloni, philosophy William Capman, biology Philip Quanbeck tl, religion Robert Strommen '74 and his son, Bjorn, played in June in A-€lub's annual fundraising Promotion to professor: . . Steven LaFave, business administration Glenda Dewberry Roone¡ social work golf tournament that was renamed in honor of Stommen's fathen Clai¿ who died of cancer in July 2001, Clair Strommen '46 was a basketball and baseball athlete and Athletic Hall of Fame membet a former Augsburg regent, a Distinguished Alumnus, and an active member of A-CIub, the College's men's athletic alumni support organization, Alexa Halford wins national award for paper ê ffi enior nhvsics maior Ðu,-rd vr.Ñui, Scholar Alexa Halford was awarded an Outstanding Student Paper Award for her poster presentation at the 2002 spring meeting of the American Geophysical Union's Space Physics and Aeronomy SectÌon. Both graduate and Join with current coach Mike Schwartz, the Saugestad family, former teammates, and friends to celebrate Augsburgt first national championship team-the f 978 ment hockey Auggies. undergraduate students compete for these awards. Her winning paper presentation Ìs titled Physics major Alexa Halford's poster presentation at the McNair Scholars Poster Session centered on research she "Latitudinal and carried out at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif. during the summer. seasonal variations of quasi-periodic and periodic-ELF-VLF emissions," and was coauthored by Halford, lProfessor] Mark Engebretson, and [Augsburg physics staffl 4 .4UGSBURG NoW Jennifer Posch; with Andy Smith, Britlsh Antarctic Survey; and Umran lnan, Stanford University Saturday, Nov.23,2O02 5 p.m. social hour 5:30 pm. dinner 7 p.m. Hockey game vs. Concordia-Moorhead at the Augsburg lce Arena. For information, call Mike Schwartz, 612-330-1 t 63. Fall 2002 l- Ten to earn Athletic Hall of Fame honors by Don Stoner Steenson to receive service award Aåi'füiHå:iilï,:"f.i'llï; Athletic Hall of Fame banquet. Longtime athletÌc department secretary lrene Steenson will receive the school's Distinguished Service in Athletics award. The Augsburg Athletic Hall of Fame was established to recognize male athletes in 1.973; in 1989, female athletes were first inducted. Recipients are chosen on the basis of performance in Augsburg athletics, service to the school, cMc and professional achievements, and leadership. Steenson came to Augsburg in 1963 and worked as secretary in the Public Relations and the Alumni and Parent Relations offices before joining the athletic department in the early 1980s. She officially retired in 1982, but has worked part time since then. She is also secretary for the A-Club. Honored in this year's class of inductees into the Augsburg Athletic Hall of Fame are: Brian Arvold '80 (wrestling) Terry Brown '82 (ment hockey, men's golf) (gymnastics, track and field, Brown was a key member of hockey teams that won NAIA national championships in 19Bl and 1982, and was the most valuable player of the l9Bl national tournament. In golf, he was a t\Mo-time captain and won the MIAC individual championship in 1982. Priesz earned Honor Athlete honors in 1978 and was on Augsburg's first teams Brian Gauger'80 (men's hockey) Lisa (Svac) Hawks'85 cross country) in in the mid-7Os. She participated in state championship meets in gymnastics, track and field, and cross cross country countÐI Gauger was a member of Augsburg's first national championship hockey team in 1978 and was team captain his junior and senior years. Wayne Graves'73 (football) (volleyball. softball) Hawks was a member of Auggie softball squads that won Minnesota AiAW state titles in 1982 and 1983, and MIAC championships in 1982, 1983, and 1984 One of the top running backs in school history, Graves holds the school record for career carries and is second all-time in rushing yardage. Rod Jonas'77 (men's basketball) A member of Auggie teams that won MIAC championships in 1975, L976, and 1977, Jonas was Augsburg's Honor Athlete his senior year. Scott Whirley'82 (wrestling) One of the top lightweight wrestlers in school history, he was a national finalist twice. He has been an assistant head coach for the Auggies for l9 seasons, including all eight NCAA Division III national championship teams. Merlin White'56 (football, men's basketball) White developed a reputation Connie (Lamon) Priesz '78 Arvold was a wrestling team captain his senior year, served as an assistant coach from 1981-85, and was wrestling head coach from 1984-86, winning an MIAC as a rare "i¡en¡¡¿¡"-¿ player who played all 60 minutes of a game. He was also a member of the men's basketball teams for several years. championship. For more information on Augsburg's Athletic Hall of Fame inductees, visit Linda (Berg) Henke'82 (women's basketball) <www. augsburg. edu/athletics>. Henke was the first Auggie women's basketball player to break the 1,000-point barrier and still holds the single-season school mark of 272 rebounds. Don Stoner is sports inJormation coordinator. Fall 2002 .,,lucssunc Now 5 o It ¡- o It o I I Three named as 2OO2 Distinguished Alumn¡ by Lynn Mena hree alumni join 159 others as Distinguished Alumni of Augsburg College. Recipients are recognized for significant achievement in their vocations and outstanding contributions to church and community, through years of preparation, experience, dedication, exemplary character, and service. f I James S. Hamre'53 o a James S. Hamre, s. Ph.D., graduated from Augsburg i.n à L o U 1953 with a B.A. in histor;r He The Honorable LaJune Thomas Lange graduated from Augsburg in 1975 with a B.A. earned a master's in psychology degree in church history from the University of Chicago, and a doctorate in religion in American history from the University of lowa. FromL967:94, he served as a professor of history, rellgion, and philosophy at Waldorf College in Forest City, Iowa, where he continues to teach religion courses part time as a professor emeritus. He has also taught at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, and has been visiting lecturer at Luther Seminary, Augsburg College, and at Volda a Dlstriktshogskule in Norway In addition to teaching, he also served as pastor at several churches from 1960'64.In 1998, he published From Immigrant Parish to Inner City Ministry: Iinity Luther an Congregation, 1 868 - 1 99 8, a book about the history of the Tiinity Lutheran Congregation. His list of other published works is extensive, and lncludes several articles and a book about Augsburg's former president, Georg Sverdrup. Hamre is a member of Bread for the World and his local Sons of Norway chapter; he is also involved with his local chapter of Aid for Asia for Lutherans. He has received several honors and awards, including Waldorf College's Regents Outstanding Faculty Award and the Holmen Faculty Achievement Award. His scholarly contributions have been recognized by the Concordia Hj.storical lnstitute. 6 ,4UGSBURG NoW Richard J. Seime'70 Lalune Thomas Lange '75 went on to earn her Juris She Doctor degree from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1978. She also did post-graduate \Mork at Harvard Law School, the NationalJudicial College, and the Minnesota Institute of Criminal Justice. Lange is a state trial judge serving on the Fourth Judicial District Court in Hennepin Coungz She is also a clinical professor at William Mitchell College of Law, where she teaches international human rights and civil rights. She was the first African American woman appointed to the bench in Minnesota history as well as the first African American to serve on the Minnesota State Bar Association's Board of Governors. Lange served Augsburg as a regent during President Charles Anderson's term, and addressed graduates as a Commencement speaker in 1991. Judge Lange is a lecturer nationally and internationally in the area of women's rights, African American issues, government corruption, comparative legal systems, and judiclal independence. She is a founding member of the Minnesota Minority Lawyers Assoclation and served as Minnesota clvil rights commissioner from 1979-'84. She was appointed to the Minnesota Supreme Court Racial Bias Täsk Force and the governor's Blue Ribbon Task Force on Drugs. Lange's concern about the problems in developing nations led her to establish the International Leadership Institute in 1994, which provides resources in partnership wìth people in developing countries. RichardJ. Seime, ñ Ò U Ph.D., graduated from Augsburg in 1970 with a B.A. in psychology He earned his Ph.D. at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Seime's professional life has been devoted to the mental health field. During his 25year tenure at the West Virgrnia Universì.ty School of Medicine, Seime divided his time between evaluating and treating patients; doing research; teaching graduate and medical students, supervising students, interns, and post-doctoral fellows; and serving as chief psychologist and on the department executive commill,ee. While at \W\4J, Seime also served on the West Virginia Psychological Association's executive committee and served a one-yeat ten:n as president of \\ /PA. He was appointed by the governor to the West Virgrnia Board of Examiners of Psychologists, where he served as secretary He is a respected senior accreditation site visitor for the American Psychological Association, and was elected to the presidency of the Association of Medical School Psychologists. Seime has distinguished himself with the professional credentials that define the top clinical scholars and training directors in the field. Seime left West Virginia University ì.n 1999 to join the Mayo Clinic's Department of Psychiatry and Psycholog;r, where he is a consultant and co-head of the Section of integrated Evaluation and Tieatment. In addition, he is an associate professor of psychologr at the Mayo Medical Schooi. Seime is a member of the advisory board for planning the new science building at Augsburg. Fall 2002 First Decade and Spirit of Augsburg award recipients named for 2OO2 bylynnMena ff ugsburg is pleased to announce rhe 2002 recipients of the First Decade and Spirit of Augsburg awards. The First Decade Award is filpt.r.nt.d to Augsburg graduates of the past l0 years who have made significant progress ln their professional achievements and contributions to the communit¡ and in so doing exemplify the mission of the College: to prepare future leaders in service to the world Graduates from the day, weekend, and graduate programs are eligible. The Spirit of Augsburg Award honors alumni and friends of the College who have given exceptional service that contributes substantially to the well being of Augsburg by furthering its purposes and programs. ffi 'IIII'I Ko Ly'97 o o à o (J Ù {.'ll ¡I illll!'ll ¡I Ð Barry Vornbrock'96 MAL Ko Ly is a business system consultant at Wells Fargo Bank, where she co-founded and co-chairs Asian Connection, a team member resource group that provides a forum for members to share experiences, information, and support with other Asian American employees and the Asian American communiqr Members take s. II ¡ìfl I leadership roles and develop educational and career opportunities for its membership and for the community. Ly received recognition from the executive management team for her involvement with the group and for the impact it has had on the growth of the company and the community ln addition, Ly is active in her church, captained the United Way Campaign 2001 at Wells Fargo, and mentors St. Paul Asian youth. Barry Vombrock manages IS Ambulatory Patient Care Systems at HealthPartners, Inc., in Minneapolis. His varied professional background includes engineering, computer science, and retail sales. An active volunteer, he serues his community as an election judge and site coordinator. This past year, he donated his time and materials and taught a class that raised money for the United Way Campaign. He contributes to the HealthPartners community through work with their diversity committee and grass roots political group. Since 1998, Vornbrock has opened his home to homeless gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth through the Minneapolis Youth Diversion Program's GLBT Host Home Program. He joined the Augsburg Alumni Board in 2002 and chairs the ConnectÌons Committee. tiI{aIùIilñIfI.IIliI-úIúItIIil¡I.ItrLlIcft:lllilctlllltllilrl Orval Moren'57 o o The StepUP Advisory Board The Rev Dr. Orval Moren was a pastor in the Lutheran church for 3l years prior to his retirement in 1991 He served on the national board of directors of the Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society for 12 years, serving as president of the board for two terms, and also as its treasurer. He is a member of the Minnesota Christian Wrlter's Guild, and has written devotions îor Christ in Our Home, as well as several published articles. He is currently writing a book of children's gospel stories. Many of Moren's family members have attended Augsburg, including his son, Jonathan '78, and the family's latest graduate, his granddaughter, Adrienne Tietz'01. Fall 2002 o a The StepUP Advisory Board is made up of alumni and friends of the College and has provided r^ exceptional service to the students of the StepUP Program. The program is one of only three of its kind in the country for young people ln recovery from alcohoi and drug addictions. In 1997, Hazelden, a worldwide ieader in addressÌng chemical dependency lssues, estimated that up to B0 percent of the students in the StepUP Program could be expected to relapse into drug or alcohol use. In fact, quite the opposite has been the case-more than B0 percent of the students who entered the program maintained their sobriety, and the mean grade point average has consistently been at or above 3.0. The StepUP Advisory Board has been key to this success. Most of the members are either in recovery themselves, aÍe a paÍen'- of a student in the StepUP Program, or care about someone in recovery The board raises money to support the program, provides advice and support for the program director, and provides personal support to students as they work on their recovery ,4ucs¡unc now ', Homecoming 2OO2 The Quanbeck family honored with the Distinguished Service Award o,LynnMena Tï:i;il,'å",1',î'.ii::,^il#;,,^,, year's Homecoming with the Strommen o person in the history of the school, having received the Distinguished Tëacher Award (given by graduating Ò s. þ seniors) an unprecedented five times. After he graduated from Augsburg in 1950, he returned in 1957 as campus pastor and instructor at both the Seminary and the College. Starting in 1963, he taught full time, and chaired the religion department, rhe Division of Muriel (Quanbeck) Philosophy and Religion, and the lhe nev' nr''37warren Turrittin'42 Quanbeck Division of Humanlties. He rerired and was named professor emerÌtus ecumenlcal leader. He was a member of the of religion in 1993, and began teaching part governing committee of the World Council time ln Weekend College. Quanbeck's of Churches and had been a delegatefather graduated from Augsburg (in f9f4), observer from the Lutheran World as did all six of his siblings. a Federation to the Second Vatican Council's His Dr. Martin uncle, o 1963,1964, and 1965 sessions in Rome. s, Augsburg served 32 Quanbeck'29, Ê, Slnce 1965, as a clergyman of the American years as registrar, director of r^ Lutheran Church, he had participated in the teacher placement, education official Lutheran-Roman Catholic professor, chair of the education conversation in the U.S. He was also a department, and dean of the theology professor at Luther Theological College (1942-'46 and 1950-'65). Seminary and contributed to the OxJord He died in September 1992. AnnotatedBible.He died in November 1979 Phiiip Quanbeck Sr.'s son, of cancer; he was 62. Philip Quanbeck II, did not attend Several members of the Quanbeck Augsburg, but he has serued on the family have received prior honors from College's religion faculty since 1987. The Rev. Dr. Philip Quanbeck Sr. '50 becâme a Augsburg. Five family members have The Rev Dr. Warren Quanbeck Distinguished Alumnus in 1996. Pictured with him received the Distinguished Alumni Award: graduated from Augsburg (Froien) ín 1937 on that day are his wife, Dora '49, and , the Rev. Dr. Warren Quanbeck'37 (1965), their children (t to R), JuliAnn (Quanbeck) Erdmann and became internationally known '82, Thomas, Mary (Quanbeck) Barber'77, and Dr. Martin Quanbeck'29 (1969), the Rev as a Lutheran theologian and Philip ll. Caleb Quanbeck'24 (1975), Dr. Stanley Quanbeck'59 (1987), and the Rev Dr. famÌly, recognizes familles who have made substantÌa1 and continuing contributions to Augsburg-in the form of students and graduates, ideas, reputation, and resources. This year, we celebrate the Quanbeck family, and thelr generationsJong connection with Augsburg. Since the 1800s, as many as B0 members of the extended Quanbeck family have attended Augsburg Academy, Seminary and College. In addition, three Quanbecks have served the College as faculty members. The Rev. Dr. Philip Quanbeck Sr. has been called the most decorated facultv a o Philip Quanbeck'50 (1996). In addition, Muriel (Quanbeck) Turrittin' 42 was inducted into the Augsburg Athletic Hall of s, à so Q Fame A few years ago, the Quanbeck family gathered on the Augsburg campus for a reunion, 8 ,+UGSBURG NoW in 1995. As a whole, the Quanbeck family is remarkably service-oriented, fully illustrating Augsburg's mission of "education for service." Numerous family members have gone on to become pastors, teachers, librarians, misslonaries, business owners, volunteers, and more. Augsburg honors the entire Quanbeck lamily lor its long and contrnuing senrce to the College. Fall 2002 ,4ucsgunc Now Fall2OO2 At Augsburg, arts abound, and not jr-rst irr the art studio, rrusic hall, or on stage. Str-rclents participate in arts to beconre perfornrers, artists, actors, teachers...or ior the enjoynrent of singing, playing in a jazz band, or creating a watercolor on paper. The arts are creative ancl sustaining-integral to growtl-r as huntan beings-ancl at whatever level stuclents are involved, they carry the experience with them through their lives. þ'åru å{ ,,:'kKë''ffi= ;*å ik& '$, ;þå ä { iå{ by Betsey Norgard FII\EARTS aTAUGSBURG n Commencement and symphonies of the Twin Cities are thrust into a situation where's it's Weekend, the chapel was available nearly a short rrip from campus, swim or sink." These students then filled with proud families, Augsburg extends its classrooms beyond become role models for other faculty, staff, and fellow students. The its campus to allow students to learn by students, he says. conductor of the Concert Band, seeing, by doing, and by working a with Perhaps the most engaging of striking figure in black and white formal, stepped onto the podium and professionals. raised a baton to begin the next piece. music education and performance. We powerful blend of gospel and jazz can show people rea11y what it takes to vocals supported by a jazzbigband director, however-it was graduating make it in the real sound. Stacke founded the group in senior Brendan Anderson, directing books, it's out of experience," says Robert 1991, several Augsburg alumni the premiere of "I Believe," Stacke'71, chair of Augsburg's musÌc mentored 1B student instrumentalists, department. while Anthony Brewer and the Brewer It wasn't the Augsburg's studenL perlorming groups "We can train past the traditional College's band a composition for band and choir that world-it's not out of Augsburg music students have found he wrote and that he calls the is Gospel Praise, who deliver a Family Choir coached a half dozen culmination of his four years of numerous ways to get tastes of real-world student vocalists. Since then, Gospei composition study at Augsburg music. Students have played at Camp Praise has brought crowds to their feet College. Snoopy in the Mall of America, sung with at three national Lutheran Youth the Minnesota Opera, played in rock Gatherings and performed across the therapy major and trombonist Sara bands at local restaurants, entertalned at country, occasionally including Brewer Seekins took the podium to conduct professional sports games, performed on as guest artist. the band in "Carnival in Venice." campus for small events and gallery Just before [hat, graduating music openings, and collaborated with Students at Augsburg are challenged, stretched in their r.rdeographers to provide music scores. This experience, says Stacke, "teaches creativity, and encouraged [o express themselves in ways that perhaps even them, for instance, how to communicate they didn't expect. Seekins speaks of her experience, "Augsburg gave me as a the chance to grow in an area where I chance Lo achieve. The experience to lry other challenges in the future." .F o s ra CLASSROOMS Ii\ THE, CITY Much of this exploration Ìs done outside the classroom. With worldclass art museums, theaters, cholrs, fo ,4ucssr-rRc t{ow and within walking distance of the new Guthrie Theater site gives them access to performances, internships, and connections with theatre Music therapy major Sara Seekins '02 (lower left) played trombone in the Concert Band, but also found ways to grow musically through jazz ensembles and playing in student performing groups in the community. never before would have had the made me feel competent and prepared director what they want before they For theatre students, being in the heart of the West Bank theatre district professionals. Several of the area's sma11 CHAMPIONII\C II\DIVIDT]ALITY theaters have become home to theatre graduates seeking stage experience. The proximity and connections Augsburg's small size allows faculty to also bring arts professionals to mentor their students throughout their campus-for workshops with studies, encouraging them in whatever students, performances, exhibitions, directions their talents and interests and teaching. During this academic take them. "l think we really champion year, lor exampie, the theatre individuality here," notes Stacke. "We o a want to develop people's potential to the fullesr. If it's individualÌstic, that's s' r^ better, because it brings crealivil-y to us. It can be diverse talents-opera, classical piano, lazz d rumming, trumpet playing. They are all given an Theatre major and aspiring director Hope Moy'02 gained experience in designing and painting sets on an internship at Theatre de la feune Lune in Minneapolis. opportunity to grow here." Martha Johnson, chair of the speech, communications, and theatre arts department, agrees. "We watch our students and we mentor them all the Theatre major Crystal Harles (left) and Weekend College students Mary O'Neil (center) and Michelle Hollie (right) participated in a reading of Princess and the Peacocks, a play by Professor fulie Bolton, that was part of the Studio Series. history classes. Students visit these places and others, like the Como Conservatory, way through," she says. "They get a for viewing and making art. Artists from that they are notjust actors, but they the community speak with classes about their work while their shows are in the Gage Gallery Since openin g series of sessions will host a with technical 1997 , the Gage exhibitions in both national and international directors, actors, educators, contexts, that fÌlmmakers, dramaturgs, and voice- have included over artists from professional theaters other area college and agencies in the Twin Cities to galleries, the explain and illustrate their crafts to University of students. AIso near campus are the Minnesota, Minnesota Crafts Minneapolls Institute of Arts and the Council, Walker Art Center, as well as the American- lively gailery districts in downtown Swedish Institute, and northeast Minneapolis, and and commercial architectural gems studied in art city galleries. have to know how to do basic design; they have to know how to work backstage and they have to be in a crew." in Gallery has participated in major citl'wide department's Artist Series hoiistic view of theatre. Our goals are With the theatre department's strong commitment to produce the ;lw lMÁ l.j;;:3w]w t involvement of faculty in their own prolessional fielcls. "We all take pride 1n the fâct that we're not just here at the College , br-rt we re all involved ìn communitywe're playing 1n Broadway shor.vs, r,ve're playing in the Minnesota Opera, at the Basillca, in pick-r-rp orchestras, and recording sessions," says Stacke. It's not unusuai for students to perform alongside their professors. Stacke tells that harprst Emily Gerard '03 was chosen as harplst at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis, giving her the chance to play alongside Stacke, a percussionist there. Last summer, Johnson and Darcey Engen 'BB, also a theatre faculty H member, co-wrote and perforrned Senior music performance major and Hognander Scholar Emily Gerard studies harp with Kathy Kienzle, principal harpist with the Minnesota Orchestra. a play, FloatrngMothers, at the Play'wrights' Center. They were delighted, and felt quite honored, highest quality theaire productions possible, theatre students get valuabie experience in the three main siage productions each year, which are PIìOIIESSORS AS ARTISTS directed by theatre facult;z Thirty to The strength of Augsburg's connections 1n forty students have roles in each the communlty is largely due to the production-acting on as assistant stage, serving directors or designers, and working in set design, lighting, costuming, and front house tasks. ln addition, four or five studio productions each year involve 10 to 20 students who prepare and present scenes from classes or individual theatre projects. Five current Augsburg music faculty members began their careers at Augsburg as students and returned to their alma mater to teach. (L to R): Merilee Klemp ttGabett Gabrielsen '75, Stephen '63, Peter Hendrickson '76, and Robert Stacke '71 . Not pictured: Trudi Anderson '77. 12 4UCSSURCNOW when a number of their students came for the premiere and could share firstperformance jitters with their professors. Johnson sums up her department's philosophy: "We're proacLive in keeping ourselves involved in the Staff photo the world in all its not just for a specific career. The art complexity and diversit;z department's foundation course Engagement in the arLs. teaches students the basic vocabulary through studies or of design and form that serves them participation, helps iree in students from everyda¡ finite heips them become visually lÌterate. experience and encourages The arts teach students to their creativity, awareness, appreciate, and understand in new openness, and sensitivity. ways. ArL department chair On Drama Day, theatre professor Darcey Engen 'BB introduced high school students to the student cast of A Midsummer Night's Dream (on stage), who talked about their roles and the production. careers, families, and home, and Beginning this fa1l, a1l see, Augsburg Kristin Anderson describes students are required to spend one the studio art major as an semester "open" major, flexible enough Experience"-study abroad, internship, research with faculty, or to educate students for life, in an "Augsburg Míhe Habennann communit¡ in getting our students out in the community, and in getting the community onto our campus." Also central to the line arls mission is outreach to high schools. On Drama Day, the theatre department hosts 100 high school students and their teachers, some of whom are Augsburg alumni, for a day on campus. Students attend workshops offered by Augsburg faculty, theatre students, and visiting area fheaÍe professionals; and they attend a theatre performance on campus. The art department's Tara Augsburg's painting classes are taken by studio art majors, on both day and weekend class schedules, and other students who creative expression in their lives. Christopherson is a graphic designer as well as a teacher, and brings her professional expertise, exhibit experÍence, and community service-learning. While arts and ñ literature enable students to connections to the classroom. experience other worlds vicariously, E a study tor-rr rhat explores the "sights and sounds of Europe" or an ARTS FOR A internship at a casting agency allows students to step into that world for a LII.'ETIil/fIi short time. Augsburg's broad liberal arts curriculum is designed to help students learn about and understand Fall 2O02 ¡' T Theatre major Angela Hardy '02 (left) and Professor Darcey Engen 'BB (right) experienced Shakespeare's world at the Clobe Theatre as part of a travel course on live theatre. 4ucs¡unc ruow 13 ü collaborations offer students nnnsual P opportunities. É' o, ñ Established 25 years ago, Ar-rgsburg's mr-rsic therapy program remaìns the only onc at a privale college in Mìnnesota. With expanding critical health care needs, especially among older adults, Augsburg's program gives students the background and training, includlng a six-month internship, to become active participants in emergìng developments for the role of music therapy care. Augsburg alumni are 1n health in the lorefront in contributing research and new prîctrce to a lield that is becoming an integral part of mainstream health care. Music therapy major fenna Hammel teaches children who visit Augsburg's classes to make music on various instruments. An initiative that promotes arts collaboration is a multimedia lab cluster for music, theatre, and the As throughout the Augsburg curriculum, fine arts courses are designed to be interdisciplinary. Johnson describes the theatre arts program as a place where the liberal THE I]SI]AI, exploration across disciplines. Already, latest digital technology io support graphics art courses have attracted Characteristic to Augsburg's fine arts computer sclence majors, who can arts meet-where a play may involve curriculum are collrses thar combine solid apply their sensibilities and knowledge looking at history, literature, classroom learning with hands-on from computer courses to explore practice. A number of courses and digital art and imaging for new media. psychology, philosophy, religion, or music. "When we direct a p1ay, we oftentimes pull in people from those disciplines to help us unclerstand it," she says. "When we did lbsen's ADoll's House , fProfessor of Norwegian] Frankie Shackelford helped explain the language and culture to us." Dean Chris Kimball and Doug Smith, vice president of Musictech College, confer about the new agreement that makes Musictech's extensive technology available to Augsburg students and enables Musictech students to transfer to Augsburg. 14 arts-a lab equipped with the COI IRSTS BTYONII) visual ,4UCSBURC NOW il 7) D ru JJI D Augsburg's theatre tl 6¡ r h department offers a number of courses that set ñ A Eltñtrttil¡Fl Students in the broadcast production course get behindthe-camera experience in Augsburg's television studio. it apart from other campus ministly students hrghhght the event. For the College, it's a powerful showcase for ministry of music in small liberal arts mission to community. For str-rdents, colleges. A teaching it's a great opportunity for leadership partnership between rn planning a huge event involvÌng music and theatre many sectors of the Augsburg faculty has built community And for the alumni, enthusÌasm and interest donors, frÌends of the College, and in music-theatre. the community, it's a time to Students can partlcipate celebrate the season through the arts in a semester-long course at Augsburg. I and prepare scenes for Two new initiatives in the music department respond lo emerging perlormance in the Studio Series. Other seldom-olfered theatre worl<pìace needs. A new minor in courses found at Augsburg include music business, created in p1a1,'wrighting, Asian and Asian- colleboration wiLh Lhe business American theatre, and-especially administratlon department, is aimed appealing for adult weekend at music students who r.vish some a dance-theatre licensure program for knowledge ol business practices. well as at as majors in other areas who wish to pursue careers in the music industÐ¿ MAIOR AND M¡NOR AREAS OF STUDY students- teachers seeking state licensure to teach in publlc schools. A film minor, seldom offered in Art department Studio art major and minor* Art history major and minor Architecture minor Certificate in art* Certificate in art: graphic design* sma1l colleges, has been extremely Further exploration of cutting popular since its inception several years Music department Music major (8.4.) major and minor edge music technology can be ago. lnterdisciplinary in nature. it is pursued in collaboration wÌth grounded in theatre and builds on the Musictech College in St. synergy and historical links betr.veen Music education (8.M.) major Music performance (8.M.) major Music therapy (8.S.) major Augsburg students can use their technology ancl equipment for the theatre and film. Students study acting, Music business minor recordrng and electronic music lvell as courses in 16mm film, broadcast production, documentary video, and contemporary issues in film. Pau1. industry, while Musictech stuclents can [ransfer to Augsburg to complete a liberal arts degree. lncreasing the professional directing, set design and lighting, Perhaps nowhere, however, as a1'e the fine arts expressed as beautifully or Theatre arts department Theatre arts major and minor Dance and theatre (teacher licensure major) Theatre history and criticism minor Dramaturgy minor Film minor optlons lor art students also extensively as Augsburg's annual Advent influenced the creation of an Vespers program. Four services of *Can be completed through Weekend architecture minor in the art majestic music, worship, and liturgy Col clepartment. Students who have the context of cornmunlty can take held during the first week in December are the College's hoiiday gift to the community and draw more than 10,000 advantage of Augsburg's liberal arts people each year. Several choirs, locus and bc in a strong position to special orchestra, hturgical readers, and apply for a graduate-level professlonal a colorful processronal designed by appreciation and interest for design in lege-Weekend students may choose other majors in the day program, take as many courses as possible in Weekencl College, and finish the major as a day program student. a For information about Augsburg College and its fine arts program, visit <www.augsburg.edu>; or cal 61 2-330-1001 or'l -800-788-5678; or I degree in architecture. e-mai I <admissions@augsburg.edu>. Fall 2O02 4ucsnunc rrrow 15 PASSION Tära Christopherson approaches art as a lile sport. Like a good coach, she helps her students, rnanlr 6f whom are not art majors, overcome fears they bring to class, find abilities they may not know they have, and achieve something that will sen'e them and give them pleasure. Christopherson's watercolor painting class ls a case in point. She begrns by asking students when they last took an art course. For some, it was elementary school. With small class sizes, Christopherson is able to demonstrate techniques and then work individually with each student to see if they can do it, understand it, and apply it. But it's still up to them. "The truth Ìs, no matter what leve1 you're at, you still have to show up and paint. And the extent to which you're willing to suspend disbelief and pick up a brush and brave the empty page determines what happens more than I do," she says. What students take with them is a discovery of how pleasurable it is to mix colors, which can help them make choices in theÌr personal lives, from clothing to house colors. I FOR WORD AND IMACE u L Art professor Tara Christopherson demonstrates techniques for making paper and book forms Christopherson finds it exciting to see students realize that "there is room lor dlscovery in what art can do for you and how you can make art that is separate from our consumer culture." Christopherson's Fiber and Form class illustrates the interdisciplinary nature of Augsburgs education. Students learn to make paper by hand, to make a book form, and then to write the text and create the imagery for it. "Word and image are inseparable to me," says Christopherson. "They integrate two parts of the brain that the education system tries to keep separate ... I began working in book form because I have a passion for both word and image, and I teach from that passion." Students work in collaboration on their book forms, and Christopherson says that if she's dolng her work right, by the end of the semester sheb just waLching. Sometimes students are amazed at what Tara Christopherson's watercolorr "Rayon du Soleil," appeared on the back cover of the fune/fuly issue of The Gardener magazine 16 ,4ucs¡unc ruow by Betsey Norgard happens. One student told Christopherson that this was the first time she felt she was making art with her whole person because she could integrate both her art and wdting skills. Two years ago, Christopherson joined with French professor Pary Pezechkian to lead an Interim travel course to France. Students studied six French master painters in their own milieus and created cultural collages of words and art ìn the form of artist books. The course came about because Chrisopherson audìted a French course for her own personal improvement and began brainstorming with Pezechkian. (See story in Augsburg Now, Spring 2001.) "The way we're interconnected for interdisciplinary opportunities is a real strength," says Christopherson. "The interdisciplinary connection is an adventure for students." This past January Christopherson retumed to France with eight students to study watercolor techniques. In her own professional life, Christopherson is transforming herself from a longtime graphic artist to a visual artist workng in watercolors, and finds that her skills serve her well. "I have to use the same marketing skills to establish myself as a fine arts presence and to get my work to reach the right audience, and price it, and write press releases," she says. And, when her bright watercolor of summer flowers appears on the back cover of a gardening magazine, she knows it's worhng. Fall 2002 f S PUTTI N' O N TH E ob Stacke '7I , chair of the music department, says that some professors get an endowed chair after tÌme at an insiitution. But he got a bench-a park bench, as a matter of fact. Just outside Music Hall stands a bench inscribed, "Dedicated to Dr. Robert Stacke, Graduating Class of 2002." "It's my crowning accomplishment," Stacke said with a smile. "It meant so much to me that my students would do something like that. They're always talking about meeting me in my'outdoor' office because I like to sit outside and talk to people. So, they created my very own 'meeting' bench for me." Stacke's life has come full circle since he first became aware of Augsburg and made a decision to attend when he was only an eighth grader. That year he played percussion in the Twin Cities Youth B Symphony. "Our guest performer was Augsburg professor Jim Johnson, who was the piano teacher at the College. He performed "Rhapsody in Blue," and I was so impressed with him and his playing that I decided then and there that I wanted to go to Augsburg." o a Z q During his Augsburg student years, Stacke started on one o[ two paths he has since followed in the music world-music performance. In addition to playing in jazz and blues ensembles in local clubs, he served as an "extra" for the Minnesota Orchestra's percussion section and played in the Skeets (Langley) Trio, a job that paid his way through school. "Skeets was a world-class accordionist. I did percussion, and Stan Freese, now musical director at Disneyland in California, was on tuba," Stacke recalled. "We were in demand all the time, performed for two presidents, and everyr;vhere from conventions to circuses to demolition derbies. It was a fantastic experience." His jazz playing led to his joining with fellow students to form Augsburg's jazz program-one in which students wrote and arranged most of their own music. It's a skill he shares today with members of the current Augsburg Jazz Band, a much sought-after ensemble in many of the same places Stacke himself played 35 years ago. (Venezueia) Symphony, Stacke embarked on the other path in his life. In 1990, he jumped at the chance to return to his alma mater to become the band director while finishing his Ph.D. "When I got here I found a concert band with just 1B members," he said. "Needless to sa¡ my first priority became rebuilding the band. Music professor Bob Stacke sits on his "meeting benchr" a gift from the 2002 graduating music seniors. (L to R): Solveig Grafstrom, Brendan Anderson, Sara Seekins, Matt"FÍ1t2" Bergin and Adam Holzschuh. Fall 2002 s by Dan forgensen After several years in teachingjobs and orchestra positions including piaying with the Maracaibo s. s u Today the Augsburg Concert Band is ranked among the nation's top undergraduate wind ensembles and has toured to both coasts and Ireland, where it earned rave reviews. Almost simultaneously, he created another top performance group-Gospel Praise. This 3O-member instrumental and vocal ensemble began in 1991 as a Robert Stacke '71, music department chair, has played in ensembles and orchestras from Venezuela to lreland. hybrid featuring Augsburg alumni music professionals in the leading roles. They have performed across the nation, been featured at three national Lutheran Youth Gatherings, and sung for the King of Norway. Stacke also continues to lind playing opportunities for his students and ìs now creating a jazzband for facult¡ alumni, and the community. "I hope I'r'e played a role in making music fun for my students," Stacke says o[ hìs career. "Even if they never go on to perform beyond college, I hope they will leave here with a great understanding and appreciation lor music that lasts them the rest of their lives." Dan lorgensen is director of public relations. ,4ucseunc Now 17 COSTT]MII\G CHARACTERS I N CHARACTER -T-\ H by fudy petree ven Ín junior high school sLudy hall in Zumbrota, Minn., Augsburg I-Jcostume designer Sandy Schulte found herself drawing clothes for a comic strip character. Now, not only does she design and sew clothes for Augsburg theatre productions, but for Chanhassen Dinner Theatre as well. Schulte has been part-time costume designer at Augsburg for l7 years and fuil-time designer at Chanhassen for 30 years. However, Schulte didn't start out wanting to be a costume designer. She attended the University of Minnesota to become a geneticist. But after being asked to be in a play her freshman year, the theatre bug bit her and "it never went away." While in school she worked at Northwestern Costume in Minneapolis as an assistant to the designer to help pay her way through college. Schulte has her 8.4., 8.S., and M.FA. degrees from the University of Minnesota. At first she wanted to direct, and has also done some acting, playing mostly children's parts because of her small stature. But after playing the role of Helen Keller when she was 27 years old, she thought she needed to do something different and took a job in summer stock theatre as a costume designer. Occasionally she got to act, which felt like a vacation, she said. After that came a call from Chanhassen Dinner Theatre asking if she Augsburg costume designer Sandra Schulte brings 30 years of theatre experience to Augsburg's students, as she helps them design their own costumes. involvement with the theatre department doesn't stop there. She lectures in the technical design, directing, and acting classes, and she participates with the director and set designer in seminars held the week after a show opens. These seminars are designed to show the students how to accomplish the director's vision of a particular show through costume and set design. Schulte also works with theatre students in small work-study groups sewing costumes, including their own- "l can tell a student what's poss¡ble and not possible and what it's Iike in the real world of theatre, even though somet¡mes it's not what they want to hear." would be interested in working as a costume designer. At that time the Chanhassen theatre was just "bare bones." Now, she adds, they have four huge costume rooms. Because there is no costume design class at Augsburg, Schulte works just part time, designing and sewing costumes for all of its productions. However, her 18 4ucsnunc ruow something she hopes gives them a feeling of accomplishment and pride. They also use the opportunity to talk about different aspects of costuming for a production and how costumes can help develop a character. With her professional experience, Schulte believes she brings to her students a look at theatre from a practical aspect, rather than an academic perspective. "I can tell a student what's possible and not possible and what it's like in the real world of theatre, even though sometimes it's not what they want to hear." She said she enjoys working at Augsburg because she can design costumes for classic productions, which she doesn't do at Chanhassen. Plus she can use more subtleties in her designs to further help develop a theme. Students from Augsburg have also been able to work with Schulte at Chanhassen. "It's quite a coup for the College," she notes, that so many of Augsburg's theatre students are working in some aspect of theatre somewhere. She attributes this success to Augsburg's emphasis on studying the entire process of theatrical production. "The teachers and directors are so steeped in their craft and literature that the students get a well-rounded education in theatre." Right now Schulte is busy designing costumes for Camelot, which opens in October at Chanhassen, and she will soon begin work on costumes for Augsburg's fall production, Macbeth. Judy Petree is media relations manager. Fall 2O02 LEARN INC OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM T-\ H I ven though art professor emeritus Philip Thompson rerired lwo years /ugo, there is always something to do. He says that artists never get bored, and he has stayed connected to Augsburg by teaching calligraphy and glass knapping classes through the College of the Third Age. But sitting in an ivory tower is not how Thompson spent his 41 years at Augsburg, either. Whether unearthing the wealth of treasures from the past on campus, or reaching beyond the borders of the College with his students, he showed them that there is more to a coilege education than sitting behind a desk. "Departments have an obligation to partake in the larger affairs, rather than isolate themselves," Thompson says. "There ls a time for that, but one must learn how to balance the two." Thompson, born in Bismarck, N.D., received his B.A. from Concordia CollegeMoorhead and his M.EA. in studio art from the University of lowa. He came to Augsburg in 1959. At that time there was no art department, and only a few art classes were offered through the home economics department. Thompson was instrumental in the formation of the art by fudy Petree department, and the mid '60s saw the hiring of the art faculty at which time art was added as a major. Being at Augsburg College, in the heart of the Twin Cities, has been an important part of Thompson's work, both on and off campus. "This is a tremendous haven for teaching art, and being anchored in a community with lots of interaction is healthy. lt's important to stretch across neighborhood borders. " In the late 1960s, Thompson and his students "stretched" all the way to northern Minnesota, north of Grand Rapids, where they found a challenging art project. The Russian Orthodox Church o[ St. Peter and St. Paul in Bramble, Minn., with its onion dome, was completed in 1918 and fell into disuse during the 1940s. In 1967, led by a clergl.rnan from Grand Rapids, an effort was made to restore the church. Thompson was asked to paint 35 icons, which would complete the church's icon screen. Thompson enlisted several dozen of his students, who researched the style, technique, and content of icon painting before embarking on the project. With their painting, the project was completed in spring 1971. Closer to home, his strong interest in urban archaeology led to his conducting digs on the Augsburg campus, once primarily a residential area. They collected a variety of artifacts, inciuding bottles, porcelain dolls, marbles, and even an old civil war period projectile. He also conducted digs at homestead sites in Carver and Pine Counties. Thompson said that interest in this sparked some of his students to pursue archaeology either as a career or a serious hobby Thompson's own contributions to the campus and off campus are numerous. A recent addition is the For 40 years, professor emeritus Philip Thompson's hands-on teaching took students out of the classroom to urban archeological digs and Orthodox icon restoration. stained glass cross located in the corridor outside the chapel. Thompson used glass from Tiinity Lutheran Church, saved when the church was torn down to make way for the freeway. Outside Augsburg, Thompson's work is in collections or on display at the Sioux Cìty Art Center, in Sioux City, Iowa; the Pillsbury Research and Development Center; the Minnesota Museum of Art in St. Paul; the University of St. Thomas; Moorhead City Hall; Rourke Museum in Moorhead, and the Plains Museum in Fargo. He has also restored rotunda paintings at the Cass County Courthouse in Fargo and sanctuary murals at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Mankato. Judy Petree is media relcltions manager. StalJ photo Fall 20O2 4ucsnunc ruow 19 PT]MPII\G T]P THE CRO\MD AT LYNX CAMES by Don Stoner ¡l everal Augsburg student musicians \or. gaining valuable experience ancì \*-lentertaining thousands oI people in the process by serving as the "house band" for the Mlnnesota L1.nx Women's Natlonal Basketball Association (WNBA) franchise. The Auggie band-Ben Duane, Michael Groves, Brendan Anderson, Ryan Parsons, and Bob Seekins-played for most of the Lynx's home games at Target Center durìng ¡he team's summer season. The Lynx added a live band this season to help fire up the crowd and serve as a complement to the recorded music used durlng breaks and time-outs, said Robert Stacke, music department chair and director of the band. "I've worked with a lot of pro sports teams in this area, and the Ly'nx called me to say they needed a band," Stacke said. "They thought it would be terrific to use students, and it's really been successful. lt's good pay and a wonderful experience." The band plays during pre-game warm-ups, halftime, and several times during the game. The musrcians are in constant contact with the Lynx's gameoperations personnel, who coordinate promot ions, audience-participation events, and the team's cheerleaders and mascot. "You learn a lot about performing at (t to R) Student musicians Ben Duane, Mike Groves, and Brendan Anderson form the horn section that pumps up the crowd during the home games of the women's pro-basketball Minnesota Lynx. an arena, how to interact with an audience, and how to maneuver with headphones on with the game-operations people. They might say, 'We need 20 seconds of music right now,' and we have to be ready to do it," Stacke said. The students write their own arrangements of popular songs and classic Dixieland music. "We give them a song list, and they'll say that they need 15 minutes of music; so, we adapt it to what they need," he said. "They may want up- tempo music, or music for the cheerleaders, or something else. It's fun to coordinate, but it's a An up-tempo beat is added by the guitar and drums of Bob Seekins, Ryan Parsons, and Professor Robert Stacke (on headphones). 20 ,4ucssunc f{ow liitle nerve-u'racking. " Several ol the students in the Lynx's banci also play for another popular Augsburg-based band, the "Camp Cruisers" house band at the Mall of America's Camp Snooplz Like this band, the Lynx band is able to interact with fans and the team, which is a positive for the musicians. lt's also a positive for Augsburg, which is mentioned often during the game in introducing and acknowledging the musicians, Stacke said. "It's fun to work with the fans, the support staff, and all the athletes. They're nice folks and really appreciative of the band," Stacke said. "lt's good basketball and the athletes are so nice. The way they interact with the young crowd is great to see. P1us, the lans often ask for autographs of the band, which is fun." ln addition to working wlth the LJ'nx, Stacke said that the band would eventually like to work other pro sports events in the Twin Cities, including the Target Center's other occupant, the NBAb Minnesota Timberwolves. Don Stoner is sports inJormation cootdinator. Fall 2002 i\EW YORK, I\.Y. sUMMER oN 'THE oTHER srDE' by Erin Carlson '03 months in New York City at Binder Casting, one o[ I L the most influential Broadway casting offices, swept me into an entirely new world and understanding between what professional theatre is and what many actors think it is. ftT\wo-and-a-half Did my two-and-a-half-month internship there shatter my fluffy dream of becoming a paid and respected actress? No. But it definitely put perspective into important theatrical office, but I began to realize the work I was doing and observing was beyond any world I had ever been a part of. My father made a great analogy for my experience-it was comparable to going to the major leagues straight out of high school baseball. I had always strived to do an internship somewhere far away the summer before my senior year, but I never realized it would be this huge. t'11 you desperately want to make a career out of the art you love, you must be prepared to do it alone and have enough confidence to be rejected more than accepted." Carlson '03, English and theatre major -Erin with no connection or relationship to the casting director is only going to get thrown into the trash. Without great credits or Lraining lrom a prestigious school, it will be difficult to obtain professional exposure. It's reality. It's also most definitely possible to be successful in New York and make it into a dazzlíng Broadway show, but it demands sacrifice and a complete surrender to your career. Would I want to establish a longterm life and career in New York? Most likely not. However, I have vowed that I would not survive more than a year without making a substantially long visit. I suppose it is the greatest city in the world. my career goals of three months ago and the reality I now understand and have accepted. Professional theatre is a demanding career full of personal sacrifices. If you desperately \Mant to make a career out of the art you love, you must be prepared to do it alone and have enough confidence to be rejected more than accepted. Although sounding clmical, these realizations have forced me to recognize what I must do to survive as a professional actress. lt has also fed my constant inspiration to act. Binder Casting threw me over to The Other Side-the dark, mysterious world of theatre business that most actors never .see nor understand. Being surrounded by only one casting director, four associates, and one part-time intern in an intimate, open office space submersed me into the inner workings of a Broadway casting director. Within my first few weeks I was answering phone calls from prominent playwrights such as Neil Simon and Wendy Wasserstein and actors Jenna Elfman and Peter Gallagher. During my last week I sat in on a final callback for the replacement of Little Sally in Broadway's Urinetown! The Musical and watched Saturday Night Live's Rachel Dratch sing "Welcome to the Jungle" as part of her audition. I knew I was working in Fall 2002 an My daily responsibilities with phone answering, mail, e-mails, and faxing were mundane. However, I experienced how one casting director and his four Erin Carlson is a senior majoringín theatre arts andEnglish. She recently playedthe role of the baher\ wife in the spnng production, associates balance numerous projects and Into the Woods. somehow beautifully cast huge Broadway productions. I observed the relationships between casting directors, playwrights, agents, producers, directors, and entire creative teams. It's amazing and shocking how enormous a task it just to cast the show, let alone is bring to the stage. As stated earlier, the knowledge gained from my internship and the New York City theatre world put perspective and reality into my dreams. I learned that sending an unsolicited headshot Erin Carlson spent the summer learning the realities of the theatre business as an intern at a major Broadway casting agency in New York. Here, near Times Square, she is pictured with her two brothers, Colin (left), a writer and editor in New York, and Evan, visiting in the Big Apple. ,4ucsnunc ruow 21 MAKINC MUSIC avid Cherwien'79 and Mark Sedio '76 have traveled many of the same roads since their graduation from Augsburg three years apart. Both have become prominent church musicians and organists and both have written and published widely and continue to share the "h).rnnfest circuit," each playrng ar 20-30 h)'mnfests per year. Sedio is director of music at Central Lutheran Church and Cherwien is cantor, or director of music, at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church, both in Minneapolis. Cherwien succeeded Sedio at Mt. Olive, and each taught [or ayear at. Gustavus Adolphus College. At Augsburg, they sang in the choir under Leland Sateren and they consider themselves "spiritual, professional children," as Sedio put it, of Stephen "Gabe" Gabrielsen '63, with whom they studied organ. Sedio played piano as a child, and was captivated by the sound of the organ, especially "the small, soft sound." But it was psychology, not music, that brought him to Augsburg. He joined the choir, however, and came under the wing of the music department, who told him that he just couldn't do anything else but music. It was while doing graduate work in choral music at the University of Iowa that Sedio discovered his vocation. "I realízed that doing music in the context of worship \Mas my great love," he says. He completed two years at Luther Seminary pursuing a calling in ministry of word and sacrament. At Central Lutheran, he sees a different kind of ministry weaving together music and spirituality. "When you are actually able to fit music into the life of a congregation, not maybe just in worship, but in the whole life, and to help people see that knitted-together fabric and to facilitate it-that's the greatest joy you could have," says Sedio. He delights when he sees kids captivated with his organ demonstrations who want to come back for more. 22 ,4UCSBUnC n¡OW TO STIR THE SOUL by Betsey Norgard David Cherwien began playing organ while his family lived briefly in France. He never played a h).'rnn until his sophomore year afAugsburg, when he took ajob at a local church. Even though he was a music education major, church music became his passion as he sang in the Augsburg Choir, played organ, and was inspired by organists such as Paul Manz. Cherwien's publishing career, which includes most major music publishers, was launched when a music publisher attended an Augsburg recital and heard Cherwien play h1.rnn improvisations he wrote for an independent study course with Gabrielsen. His original collection of hymn improvisations contains 15 volumes. Gabrielsen comments, "Dave's organ compositions are played in all 50 states and several foreign countries, I would guess." ln addition to his position at Mt. Olive Church, Cherwien recently became director of the National Lutheran Choir. And, last November, he played for the installation of the Rev. Mark Hanson '68 as the third presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Both Sedio and Cherwien attribute the Augsburg Choir and Sateren's gift for guiding students toward the "soul" of the music as significant. "He never talked about 'soul,'but he told stories and passed on the tradition," explains Sedio. Gabrielsen recalls the "glory years" of the 1970s, when Sedio and Cherwien were among his 16-20 organ students. With lìmited organ practice available on campus, Augsburg organ students of that time gained opportunities to play on wonderful organs around the metro area, better than any college could afford. He says that today, even with an increase in great organs available, there is an enormous decrease in organ students. Lack of parental pressure to make children practice, the instant gratification of playing ready-made music on keyboards, and the infiltration of contemporary music in Church musicians and organists Mark Sedio '76 (leÍt) and David Cherwien '79 (right) both studied with music professor and Coflege organist Stephen "C,abe" Gabrielsen '63 and found their ministries of music in publishing, congregational music, and as organists. churches all contribute to this decline. Despite pressures to bring more pop music into worship, Sedio sees the old tradition continue. "Some of the kids I had in Choristers at Mt. Olive are graduating from college and they're excellent musicians. They know what it's all aboutit's a whole." Fall 2002 ,-¿ 6 THE ) S TO SUCCESS FOR CARRET WILLIAMS parh, a film by writer-director Garret Williams'89, received what some might describe as catalytic acclaim among those in the film industry when it debuted as a short in 1996 at the Sundance Film Festival. The fi1m, originally 40-minutes long, was made whiie Williams was enrolled in graduate school at the American Film Institute and was funded by two sizable grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Bush Foundation. It expiores race relations in America through the story of Nina and Byron, a young African American couple whose car breaks down on a road trip from Chicago to L.A. The pair finds help from a mechanic, considered suspicious and possibly racist by Byron, and the tension between the two empts into a confrontation. The movie ìllustrates how easily racial suspicion can turn violent. Sparh garnered wide acclaim, including at the New Directors/New Films series at the Museum ol Modern Art; the USA Film Festival in Dallas, where lt won the grand prize; and the Urbanworid on to graduate school at the American Film lnstitute. S Festival, where Williams received an award for best dìrector. Spurred on by success, Williams wrote a script to expand the film to feature length and embarked .on what he calls the "entrepreneurial adventure" of getting a film in production. He met producers Ìnterested in the project, gained selection of the film lor conversÌon to lull length at the Sundance Film Labs, and received underwriting from the Blockbuster-McKnlght Film Fund. Despite hìs thought that "films, like any arf", are never finished-you just abandon them," Williams has not exactly abandoned Sparh, but still travels to various screenings, such as the recent Image Nation Film Festival in New York. A self-described jock in high school, Williams says he really didn't become interested in art untìl college. He admits, Fall 2002 by Wendy Elofson Last year, Williams received a Bush Artist Fellowship, given annually to l5 artists to allow them chances to explore new directions, continue work already in progress, or accomplish work not financially feasible otherwise. With this, he is traveling for research on several projects, one of which involves the Addicts Rehabilitation Center in Harlem. Williams hopes to shoot a film in Minnesota in the near future. He is cuûently re-writing a screenplay titled "Hyenas," a contemporary drama about a group of friends involved in an inner-city drug culture, which had originally been worked through the Sundance Screenwriters Lab. About his future plans, Williams says, "l want to make a lot of movies, help establish a foundation, and keep busy." Garret Williams '89, who majored in studio arts and communication, graduated from American Film lnstitute and is now researching several film projects with help of a Bush Artists Fellowship. however, to somewhat o[ a genetic predisposition toward art-his mother is a poet and college professor and his father ìs Wendy Elofson t'ormerly worhed in the Olt'ice of Institutional Advancement at Augsburg. a painter. Williams entered college more ry interested Ìn advertising, but found photography more to his liking. At Augsburg, he gained experience as Courtesy liûto ii'ri:iiFlìiiiËirk!ì!iliiir:r¡1 t a student photography edltor, lvhich increased his interest in the visual arts and led him to major in studio arts/communication. Alter graduating, Williams worked as a photographer and started fìlm school at the now-defunct Film in the Cities. After producing several shoris there, he went / t" i. I ti ¡r;ï'" Nicole Ari Parker and Terrence Howard appear in Spark, Garret Williams'film that explores issues of racial tension and suspicion. ,4ucssunc Now 2g .. AUCSBURC MUSIC ON THE ROAD by Cathy Anderson f-T-lo many o[ us, traveling with 60 peopie, I instruments, robes, equipment, and enormous I. amounts of luggage carefully crammed onto a bus may not sound like the best way to spend our vacâtÌon. However, for students who are members of music ensembles, tours are eagerly anticipated each year and form some of their favorite memories of college. Muslc tours are an important pari of Augsburg's outreach. Performances by these ensembles increase Augsburg's recognition and knowledge of its mission. They also help alumni, friends, and families spread across the nation stay connected with the music department and the College. Students take on important roles as Augsburg ambassadors. "Students are remarkable at communicating with audiences and alums on tour," says Robert Stacke'71, director of bands and music department chair. "People enjoy interacting with students and learning how both music education and Augsburg College have impacted their lives." Tours give students a unlque platform to travel and perform around the globe while gaining valuable professional training with a performing arts organization. In the past few years alone, Augsburg ensembles have traveled throughout the Midwest, Arízona, New Mexico, Florida, the Republic of lreland and Northern lreland, Finland, Estonia, and St. Petersburg, Russia. However, touring music ensembles have long been an important tradition at Augsburg College, dating back *# 4ucssunc Now to 1888, when a quartet of students traveled as part of a temperance organization. Quartets began to visit Lutheran Free Church congregations during summer vacations and often served as the first contact many rural families had with Augsburg. In the 1950s, both choir and band tours began to visit civic locales more frequently than churches and toured outside of the Midwest. In the summer of 1960, director Mayo Savold and the Augsburg College Concert Band embarked on a 45-day tour to I The1972 Augsburg Choir, led by Leland Sateren'38, toured Minnesota, lowa, and Nebraska. a Flutist Bonnie Martinson '59 celebrated her birthday in 1958 with the Augsburg Band on tour through southwestern Minnesota. ln April 1999, the Augsburg Orchestra and Riverside Singers performed in Red Wing and Rochester, Minn.; and LaCrosse, Wis. Fall 2O02 important in life. I have taken my high school orchestras on tours overseas because of that tour. I feel it is important for students to see other countries and customs that are different from their own." Some memorable personal connections are also made and renewed through the tours. ln 1998, the Augsburg Choir traveled to Norway and performed in a number of small churches. The pastor of one church told choÌr director Peter Hendrickson '76 that he remembered 25 years earlier when the choir also The Augsburg Choir sang in the famed "Rock Church" in Helsinki, performed in his church. Finland, as part of their 2002 tour to Finland, Estonia, and Russia. Hendrickson told the pastor that he also remembered that night, because he was help celebrate the new state of Alaska. This a student singing in that Augsburg Choir. remarkable journey encompassed nine states Hendrickson also recalls another choir reunion of and Canadian provinces and more than 30 sorts from the following year, when he led Masterworks performances, including two concerts under Chorale, the choir including students, alumni, and the renowned baton of Robert Shaw. community members, That tour reunited to German)¿ Alum Lara (Dyrud) Maclean, a L990 the four lenors, including Hendrickson, who had sung violin performance grad, recalls an Augsburg together as students in Augsburg Choir. Choir tour that traveled to several eastern The Augsburg touring tradition continues in the European countries and Germany just months 2002-03 academic year with the Augsburg Chamber after the Berlin Wall had come down. Orchestra traveling to the Seattle/Tacoma, Wash. region "It was amazíng to be there and meet numerous and ensembles on the road throughout the people our age. It was so eye-opening Lo see entire Midwest. Tour itineraries and performances how involved they were politically lt made me schedules can be found online at feel like we take too much for granted as <www. augsburg. edu/music/tours>. Americans. To lnquire about an ensemble visiting your "In Poland, the choir had the opportunity community, contact fine arts coordinator Cathy to stay with host families. "We stayed with...a Anderson af" 6L2-330-1279 or college teacher and an engineer who made $45 a month to live on and feed their two children and mother-inJaw. They \Mere so kind and <andersc@augsburg. edu>. giving... [and] really exemplified what is Cathy Anderson is fíne arts coordinator. I The Concert Band, all dressed up ready to play, toured with With palm trees swaying, the Concert Band the choir in Arizona and New Mexico in spring 2000. played on a Florida beach in March 2002. Fall 2OO2 4ucssunc fìtow 2s The GACE GALLERY REACHINC BEYOND THE CAMPUS "11 alleries are not just for those of us passionate about the arts," says Cathy Peters '93, galleries and exhibits I utih. Gage Family Aricaliery opened in \I.oordir.,uto, -usual commÌtment to the community to provide opportunities for up and coming artists," says Peters. One such example is that of artist Barbara Lea, whose "New Works" were exhibited this past February Gage Gallery acted as a launching pad for Lea's career, resulting in her art being picked up by Circa Fine Arts 1997 in conjunction with the Lindell Famlly Library, Gage Gal1ery has become a place that not only provides hands-on access to art and artists alike but a place where the Augsburg community can explore art. "We get to share another part of the world with Gallery in Minneapolis. Over five years, the Gage Gallery has enjoyed people-by bringing shows to campus that people would rarely see," says Peters. opportunities to build The location and accessibility of Gage Gallery in the llbrary it possible for the Augsburg community to take of the gailery and its artists as learning tools. By inviting advantage lecture in classes and by requiring student attendance at artists to receptions, faculty members ì.ncorporate the exhlbits lnto opening In their curricula. doing so, students learn how art can be into integrated their major field of study; they converse about the make connections with the artists. artwork, and "The student's learning ranges from the practicality of how to make a living to the use of various colors in a piece of art," says Peters. "It is this interaction between student and artist that is the most stimulating." Peters' commitment extends beyond that of the College. "I also have a local, national, and have made Gallery exhibits vary widely in media and R) from creative artist's books on handmade papers (Tara Christopherson), to study of the worldwide art of tattooing, to wearable art as expression- (L to fashion (Erika Spitzer Rasmussen), and to evocative oils on canvas (Barbara Lea). 26 ,AUCS¡UnC ruOW by Cherie Christ international collaborations with prestigious arts organizations, including the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and the Smithsonian Institution. ïlhTToo a. u¡tüEililutrm Fall 2002 ,-- 21ST CENTURY TILES: FROM EARTH TO FIRE Augsburg College's Cage Family Art Callery and the Catherine C. Murphy Callery at the College of St. Catherine are co-hosting a national Cage Gallery, located in Lindell library, focuses on the work of Minnesota artists-providing both a place for them to exhibit and opportunities for them to particiPate in classes. juried tile exhibition, "21st Century Tiles: From Earth to Fire," from Sept. 13 to Oct. 20. This exhibition in the trvo galleries includes more than 100 contemporary works by The falt art exhibit entitled "21st Century Tiles: From Earth to Fire," is one example of such a collaboration. In conjunction with the Tile Heritage Foundation's 1Oth q.'rnposium "Tiles in the Twin Cities: The Quintessence of Handicraft," the Gage Family Art Gallery and the Catherine G. Murphy Gallery at the College of St. Catherine wili host a national juried tile exhibition. The gallery's growing presence in the art world has led to some pleasant surprises and connections for Peters. While she was in Stockholm, Sweden last summer to research Viking Age textiles, she visited the Statens Historiska Museum, where the textiles are now conserved. On the desk of rhe curator was the March-Apri1 2001 issue of Hahmagazine, featuring three articles and an exhibition notice for "Textiles from the Silk Road," which ran in the Gage Gallery from March to May last year. Peters marveled at lhe oppofiunity to share her exhibit and information about the gallery with this European colleague. The ga11ery was again featured in Hali magazine for the exhibit "Kilims: Weaving as a Tiadition." The L997 opening a exhibition in the Gage Gallery a s. featured paintings, prints, and 6 sculpture donated to the College ra approximately 50 artists. Sponsored by the Minnesota Crafts Council, the exhibition was juried by William Hunt, American artist, critic, author, educator, and editor oÍ Ceramics Monthly from 1972-1994. "From Earth to Fire" is presented in conjunction with the Tile Heritage Foundation's 1Oth symposium, "Tiles in the Twin Cities: The Quintessence of Handicraft," held in September. Presenters of the symposium include the American Swedish lnstitute, the Handmade Tile Association, the Minnesota Historical Society, the Northern Clay Center, the Minneapolis lnstitute of Arts, and theTile Heritage Foundation. by Captain Gerald L. Johnson, son of 1915 Augsburg alumnus Rev Harold "Butch" Johnson. Johnson's gifts of artwork to the College will also be featured this faÌl as rhe première exhibit in the new gallery space in Christensen Center, a gallery wall on the main floor of the college center. Gage Gallery received funding from Barbara and Skip Gage and their families. For information on the Gage Family Gallery and exhibits, caII 6L2-330-I524 or visit <www. augsburg. edu/ galleries>. Ch erie Chnst is a specialistfor Jine c ommunications arts. Fall 2002 Augsburg alumnus Noburu Sawai /66 returned to Augsburg and lectured in Gage Gallery as one of the artists Í:;ï'""$ l *; ffi'fj}jïT j;ï:,i instructor Toshi yoshida. 4ucs¡unc ruow 27 REMEMBERII{G ESTHER OLSOI{: JOYFUL STRUCCLE AND A ',|OIE DE VIVRE' ,,GaryK.otson'65 o ù Esther J. Olson, professor of drama at Augsburg from 1960 to 1977. "Occasionally a splash of color comes into our lives, awakening us to delight and goodness. That splash may be the flight of a brightly colored bird; it may be a piece of music; it may be a play done so well you are drawn in and captivated. The awakening is better when it comes through a person. Esther Olson was a splash of color in the lives of many of us." That's the way I began my eulogT for her funeral in T984. In the 1960s it was my privilege to have acted and to have done technical theater work under the direction of two talented and strong professors, Ailene Cole and Esther O1son. For them I am grateful and because of them I am a better person. Esther's intense personality was reflected in the plays she chose to di.rect. She was drawn to play'wrights like Henrik Ibsen, August Strindberg, and Anton Chekhov-not exactly writers of comedy or musicals. I confess that I yearned for Esther to direct more comedles; yet the social, theological, and personal themes of the plays she chose were so universal they 2A ,4UCS¡UnC n¡OW could speak to contemporary audlences. Though she was intense, acting under Esther's direction was to experience r.vhat play'wright Henrik Ibsen called 'Joie de vivre," the joy of life. For Esther it was a joy born out of engaging the struggles ol lile with faith in God. Part of her joylul struggle was a passÌon for excellence. Like a great orchestra conductor she put together the various characters and scenes of a play in order to bring it alive for the audience. It is a theater cliché, but there were no small roles in her prodr-rctions. She worked actors who had bú parts as hard as those who had major given up." She used this method on many actors. Esther could draw more lalenl out of a person than he or she thought they roles. She wanted each scene and each character [o contribute to the whole effect. Many times she would say, "Run that scene again, lt's not dght! If you do it rlght, it'1Ìmake me cry (or laugh)!" i remember standing wrth a friend backstage late one night, wanting to go home, hoping she wouldn't say "Run it againl", but she did. Sometimes she would ask actors to come to her home on a Sunday afternoon to polish a scene. We young actors would complain. We would be angry But when the plays were produced before an audience and we did a good job, we were proud and glad. We returned to act under her direction. Yes, Esther had a passion for excellence, but she also had compassion for her students. She stood with us in the sense that she wanted us to grow and be the best we could be. She encouraged us to take responsible risks, to be bold in using our talents. On occasion during a rehearsal she would stop everything and yell to an actor, "Give me some emotion! Give me something even if it's wrong! Then I'lt have something to work with!" More than once she would push me ourselves. Then she Ìn rehearsal until I became ^ngry. "Good, now use that good, would say, say, Later she would scene." energy in this "Don't worry if I push you or am angry at you. it means I see potential. Only worry if I don't say anything to yolt; it means I've had to give. When rehearsal was over, she would often say, "Come over to my hor"tse for eggs and toast." Many of us did. There we saw the other side ol Esthcr's compassion: tenderness, sensitivity, a willingness to listen to our hurts, our fears, our hopes and dreams. We laughed and cried together. We learned to be bold ìn trustirig God and loving people beginning with Esther was indeed a splash of wonderful color in the lives of many of us. The Rev. Gary K. Olson'65 is minister at Laheview Luther an Church in Maplew ood, Minn. Funding for the Tjornhom-Nelson Theater sign was paid for by the Esther f . Olson Memorial Fund. Fall 2002 tl I )^ l ¡a From the Alumni Board president's desk.., ffi il Accordingly, I highly recommend that when an Auggre Conversatlon is held in your area, you spend a few hours reacquainting yourself with other alumni-and gain some useful and interesting information at the same time. A:Jìï*: educational opportunities did not end when we graduated from Augsburg. Last month, I had the @ m pleasure of attending an Auggie Conversation located on the garden patio of a local restaurant on a warrn summer evening. Mr. Zack' Curtis '97 enlightened us with interesting stories conceming what it is like to be a professional actor in the T¡¡in Cities. I learned more behind-thescenes information about the Minnesota theatre community in one hour than I could ever have imagined. The Augsburg Alumni Board is dedicated to connecting alumni with their fellow alums and to their program in a manner that is of mutual benefit to both. Vocation Mentoring Têams Augsburg is the fortunate recipient of the Liþ Endowment Grant entitled "Exploring Our Gifts; Reconnecting Faith, Life, and Vocation." Part of the grant involves creating a program that will bring alumni back to the campus for a mentoring program that includes students, facult¡ staff, and alumni. At the mentoring meetings and retreat, the group participants will discuss what fosters spiritual growth and maturation while reflecting upon vocation. It is anticipated that the mentors' commitment will involve an evening training session; five or six evening gatherings consisting of large group presentations for alumni mentors, students, faculty, and staff; small-group breakout sessions; potential follow-up with students at their place of work; and a final evaluation celebration. Students will be interested to know how you chose the work you do, how Augsburg prepared you and influenced you in your work, how you face the challenges in balancing your work and family life, and what gives your life meaning and purpose. Ifyou are interested in participating or learning more about this program, please contact Pastor Sonja Hagander at 612-330-1735 or via e-mail at <hagander @ augsburg. edu>. Andrew Morrison '73 President, Alumni Board Three alumni appointed to Alumni Board designed to provide opportunities for youth in the South Minneapolis community to participate in traveling league sports. Boone was inducted into the Augsburg Athletic Hall of Fame in 2001. The Augsburg Alumni Board o[ I Directors appointed three new members and elected Andy Morrison '73 as president and Paul Mueller'84 as president-elect. The new members are as follows: Jennifer Tome'99 Greg Boone'81 Greg Boone graduated from Augsburg with a B.A. in business administration and concentration in finance. He works for Northwest Airlines as a business unit manager. He has been a volunteer youth basketball coach in South Minneapolis for seven years. He is also director, treasurer, and member of the South Side Athletic Association, a non-profit organization Fall 2002 Å a m il z Jennifer Tome graduated from Augsburg in with B.A. in communications and Barry Vornbrock ,96 MAL Barry Vombrock graduated from Augsburg in 1996 with an M.A. in leadership. He manages IS a business. Tome is a wine representative to local restaurants with Paustis Wine Company in Plymouth. She serves on the Children's Home Society Winemaker's Dinner Planning Committee, and is a member of the Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce and Grapevine Wine Club. bylynnMena Ambulatory Patient Care Systems at HealthPartners, Inc., in Minneapolis. His varied professional background includes engineering, computer science, and retail sales. His volunteer work includes service as an election judge and site coordinator, as well as involvement with the United Way campaign and the Minneapolis Youth Diversion Program's gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender host home program. This year, Augsburg honored him with a First Decade Award (see page 7). ,4ucsnuncruow 29 Alumni News New director and associate director join Alumni/Parent Relations bylynn Mena o o ñ (_) E k Amy Sutton, director of Alumni/Parent director of Alumni/ Relations Parent Relations Heidi Breen, associate and maintain relationships with all of our alumni, students, and parents, and to work with them side-by-side to ensure that Augsburg is always an exceptional place to come home to. We hope to provide additional support to our international and Weekend College students and alumni as well." In her first recruiting assignment at Augsburg, Sutton hired Heidi Breen as associate director of AlumniÆarent rlhe Oflice ol AlumniÆarent Relations I *ilì ,tur, the 2002-'03 academic year Relations. Breen, who joined the staff Sept. 3, had been associate director of admissions at Augsburg. Over the last 16 with years, she handled all aspects of recruiting director and associate director. Amy Sutton joined the staff as director in August. She was previously vice a new president of Friendship Ventures in Annandale, Minn., a nonprofit organization serving children and adults with developmental disabilities. She has also served both South Dakota State University and Augustana College in positions ranging lrom admissions counselor, assistant director of admissions, development officer, interim director of annual programs and alumni relations, and director of scholarship administration and development. Sutton served as dean of counselors for South Dakota Girls State in a voluntary capacity for 16 years and received the South Dakota Girls State service award for her efforts. She has also been recognized as one of the top 20 people under the age of 40 for contributions to the Brookings, S.Dak., community through work, public service, and volunteer efforts. Sutton graduated with a B.S. in commercial economics from South Dakota Srate University in 1991 and acquired her Master of Science in lndustrial Management in 2000 from South Dakota State Universiqz "I look forward to becoming a member of the Augsburg community," says Sutton. "It is already obvious to me that there are exceptional people here. "Our continued priority in AlumniÆarent Relations will be to build 30 4ucs¡unc now transfer and international students plus students from North Dakota and Colorado. Breen has served on the European Council of International School Boards since 1993 and has led two groups to Central and South America for recruiting purposes. She has a B.A. in elementary education from Concordia CollegeMoorhead, but you'd find it hard to believe she is not an Auggie! "I have loved my years working in admissions meeting great students and their families," says Breen. "The relationships that I've built with students, families, and counselors while recruiting are amazrng. I am very excited to begin my position as associate director of AlumniÆarent Relations. lt will be wonderful meeting up with some of my earlier recruits! The alumni oflice is here for you, so please let us know how we can . help you get connected to Augsburg
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Show more \ i}* *fr" " 4tr- t * ,{rË. $ j-Þ- o ri tn Celebrating great achievement rFhe solash olcolor on Lhis cover I uiuiåty displays the pomp and clrcumstance of Commencement-this year alI the more glorious under beautiful spring sunshine with trees in a late bloom from the cold early spring. May celebrations on campus are all about achievement (yes, some senior celebrating may stretch those parameters). Foremost, we celebrate the years of hard work and achievement of the new graduates who are receiving degrees. For many of Augsburg's Weekend College graduates, that achievement comes at a steep price paid in time spent away from families on weekends, in a schedule that included Augsburg community-faculty and staff-who celebrate the achievements of long careers at the College. The retiring professorial class of 2002 includes three men whose vision and energy during the 1970s and'BOs helped to build the campus facilities and programs that enable Augsburg to be a welcoming place today to all students. Their legacies enable students who were limited i.n educational choices to achieve an Augsburg education, especially students with physical and learning disabilities, and students in recovery from substance abuse. Lìke the saying, "Tomorrow is the first day of the rest of your life," Commencement Day (as it-s name denotes) seems to focus on the beginnÌng of a new stage in one's 1ife. I suggest we linger for just a moment to offer congratulations on today's great achievemenl belore moving on. Ww Betsey Norgard Editor o a s. hs q full-time work plus extra-time study. Sometimes the greatest reward for them may not be a diploma, but the achievement of selfconfidence and realization that a college degree truly is possible. We also join with those members of the We welcome your letters! write to: Please Editor AugsburgNow 22ll Riverside Ave., CB 145 Minneapolis, MN 55454 E-mail: now@augsburg.edu Fax: 612-330-1780 Phone: 612-330-1 181 Letters for publication must be signed and include your name, class year, and daytime telephone number. They may be edited for As part of their European concert tour in May, the Augsburg Choir performed at the Temppeliaukio Church (known as the "Rock Church") in Helsinki, Finland. The church is carved into a granite hill and covered with a concave copper roof. On their two-week tourl the choir performed at four cities in Finland, two in Estonia, and in St. Petersburg, Russia. length, clarity, and style. ) AI¿GSBLJRG Now Augsburg Now is published quarterþ by Augsburg College, Vol. 64, No.4 Summer 2002 22I1 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454. Betsey Norgard Features Editor Lynn Mena Assistant Editor Kathy Rumpza Graphic Designer Jess¡ca Brown 6 11 Bridging East and West: A music teaching career Shaped by the faith and values of the Christian church ...' by Betsey Norgard Class Notes Coordinator ' ... Stephen Geffre Contributing Photographer William V. Frame President 7 Making Augsburg accessible: The legacy of three professors Dan Jorgensen Director of Public Relations and Communication 16 weekend College 16 cn¡t"nges, rewards, and an A for my daughter by Sue Kneen by Betsey Norgard 18 Opinions expressed in Augsburg Now do not necessarily reflect nringing their experience to class official College policy. by Joan Thompson ISSN 1058-t545 ffi Postmaster: Send conespondence, name changes, and address corrections to Augsburg N ow, Office of Public Relations and Communication, 221 I Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454. þ'q* athletic andlor school ailministere il p ro gr ams, e xcept in those instances where rcligion is a bona Jide occupational qualif icøtion. Au gsbur g C olle ge is committed to provüling r e as onable acc ommo dations to its employees and its students. www.augsburg.edu f4 S".orrd Annual International Photo Contest 21 Commencement 2oo2 ,-.,^ Fax:612-330-1780 Augsburg College, as aJfirmeil stgn language interpreter makes the grade by Deanna Constans wÐ E-mail: now@augsburg.edu Telephone: 612-330-I l8I in its mission, does not iliscriminate oi the basis ol race, c'olor, creeil, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, getder, sexual orientation, marital status, status with regard to public assista:nce, or disability in its education p olici e s, admissions p olicie s, s cholar ship anil lo an pr o gr ams, 20 Departments t? 2 4 25 26 32 inside back cover Around the Quad ¡ 9 *l r n Sports Alumni News u Class Notes Auggie Thoughts Homecoming Preview On the cover: Augsbur g f aculty, lining b o th si d e s street,honor and cheer on the graduates as they process to the oJ the Commencement ceremony. Photo 50 percent recycled paper (10 percent post-consumer waste) by Stephen" GeJfre. l I - O I o Mary Laurel True is honored for commitment to service-learning È ¡ a tt O ! M :üiJ:il *î:.ï:ïi::: *::i:' and Learning and director of the Community Service-Learning Program was honored by Minnesota Campus Compact in April as a 2002 recipient of the Sister Pat Kowalski Leadership Award. The award is given io honor her commitment to building communitycampus partnerships locusing on servicelearning and civic engagement, and for success in creating the institutional change to build them. Augsburg's Community Service- Learning Program, embedding service experiences into the curriculum, serves a national model. Activities include as courses with service-learn i ng components; a city service projects day for all freshmen; tutoring children and adults in schools, literacy centers, and neighborhood organizations ; community service scholarships, an annual O community servlce week; and a student-run program that organizes events on ca1Ìlpus for neÌghborhood children and projects for s. students. (See story in Augsburg Now, summer 2001 issue, or online at <www. au gsburg. edu/now>). Minnesota Campus Compact is a coalÌtion of 50 colleges and university presidents committed to strategic partnerships that Mary Laurel True, director of community-service learning, strengthen communities holds up lhe Augsburg /llow, summer 2001 issue, that and education for contained an article on Augsburg's program. She was informed and active recently honored as a 2002 recipient of the Sister Pat Kowalski award, citizenship. This award is named for Pat Kowalski, O.S.M., who served as years and is co-sponsored by the director of community partnerships at the Minnesota Private College Council, University of St. Thomas from 1992 until Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, her death in 1999. lt is given every two and the University o[ Minnesota. Physician ass¡stant students win national writing COmpgtitiOn Aussburs News service I aura Carìson, Larry Nilsson, and Paul LTala.ico, stuáents ín the Physician Assistant Program, co-authored the winning paper in the J. Peter Nyquist Student Writing Competition, a national student physician assislanl, competiLion. The paper titled "Polypharmacy: A Prominent Yet Preventable Geriatric Problem," began as a collaborative writing assignment for a class, and after a little "tweaking" the students submitted it to the national coniest where it received first place among the nearly 70 submissions from across the nation. The paper discussed how poþharmacy, the use of many medications, is a problem in geriatric medicine. They also sited examples in which adverse effects have resulted from 2 ,4UGSBURG NOW using too many medicines. The purpose of the paper was to increase awareness of the importance to reevaluate a patient's profile before prescribing more medication. "ltb nice when one's hard work is recognized, and fun to collaborate on a paper with fl t a M m s. hs' FI æ¡ E classmates," Talarico said. "lt is even more rewarding to be recognized for our team effort. l'm proud to represent Augsburg College and its PA Program." (L to R) Larry Nilsson, Paul Talarico, and Laura Carlson won the top award in a national student physician assistant writing competition with a paper discussing use of multiple medications for older people. The students received cash prlzes and funding to attend the American Academy of Physician Assistants semiannual meeting in Boston in May, where they presented their winning research project. Al1 three students will graduate in August. Summer 2002 I Augsburg Fund tops 5I50,OOO record goal ooi:.rìns Aili:i:îï:äliJ' DIALING Fund Augsburg Fund gifts for the year ending on May 31 came to $801,341, a 33 percent increase 2002 PA o[ the Year, at their spring conference. The academy cited Ludwig for her accomplishments in building Augsburg's PA Program, for her continued clinical practice, for her volunteer efforts in church and communit¡ and for the balance she is able to maintain with family life. Augsburg's PA Program is graduating degree. gave nearly half of these gifts, increasing Nursing program accredited their percentage of participation over last year's 15 percent. Part of this year's EIIa Howell (left), assistant director of The Augsburg Fund, and growth can be Donna McLean (right), d¡rectoí give a thumbs up to the Phonathon successes and donor support that raised the annual attributed to the fund to record levels this fiscal year. success of the new Maroon 6¡ Silver "It is difficult to fully express our Society donors who pledge a four-year gratitude to the thousands of people who commitment at a leadership levei. participated Ìn The Augsburg Fund this Approximately $350,000 has been given Achieving year. this goal during such a by the 150 charter members. Also to be for difficult year our nation shows the credited is the student Phonathon team, strong commitment so many people have who raised $134,000 in gifts and to Augsburg and its mission," said John matching gifts. Knight, director of development. Student harpist Emily Gerard rece¡ves Hognander Award lmily Gerard, Lof Esko, Minn., Ìs the 2002-03 recipient of the Hognander Award, the College's most prestigious music award. Gerard, a junior majoring in 2OO2 o its sixth class in August. All five classes to date have achieved a 100 percent pass rate on the national certification exam. In fall 2001, the PA Program became a graduate program leading to a master of science over last year. Alumni Summer Dawn Ludwig is PA of the Year Physician Assistant Program director Dawn Ludwig was honored by the Minnesota Academy o[ Physician Assistants as the s. $750,000 goal for fiscal year 2002-the hÌghest goal ever set for The Augsburg Emily Gerard '03 Nn¡Etlilolr-Ililt music, studies harp with Minnesota Orchestra principal harpist Kathy Kienzle and plays in the Augsburg Concert Band. The Orville C. and Gertrude O. Hognander Family Fund was established to recognize exceptional music performance and achievement. The scholarship is based on merit, specifically to provicle encouragement to outstanding music students. Requirements include a résumé, essay, and an audition of two musical selections. Augsburg's Master o[ Arts in Nursing Program had received initial accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). A site visit was made in November 2001, with final accreditation granted in May. Fourth Fulbright group grant received Augsburg received $55,000 fo¡ a Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad Program for 12 faculty members to study at the Center for Global Education's Namibia site, July I to August 5. "The purpose of this study trip is to creâte a core of people lon campusl who will have a common African experience to heighten u*ur.r,ess of African issues on campus," said Professor Bruce Reichenbach, project coordinator. While in Africa, the team will study cultural issues, visit urban and rural centers, and meet with people and leaders in all segments of society Augsburg joins The Princeton Review Augsburg has been chosen for inclusion in The Pnnceton Revíew\ best colleges publication and Web site. Especially popular among high school students, these guides include a "Students Say" section that comments on all aspects o[ campus life. Student comments about Augsburg will be compiled f¡om a survey ¡hat The Princeton R¿vi¿w encourages students to complete, which includes academics, campus life, and the student body. ,Aucsnunc ¡¡ow 3 2O0f -O2 Athletic year in revievlr All-MIAC honors; three All-MiAC second-team honors; I7 AII-MIAC honorable mention team honors; three AllRegion honors; and an All-Region honorable mention highlighted Auggie athletÌcs this year. lifteen I o,Donsroner stands at 53-58 in his 1l-season career. The 53 wins are the second-most ever for an Augsburg coach, only Edor Nelson's 58 wins are grealer. s a Ë ts Senior Matt Chappuis eamed the Stam Award, given to the outstanding lineman in the MIAC on a vote of conference coaches. Wrestling Augsburg won its third straight NCAA Division III national championship and eighth in the last L2 years, both NCAA Division III records. Under head coach Jeff Swenson, the Auggies finished wirh a 16-0 dual-meer record, extending its consecutive match winning streak to 24.The Auggies won the Division lll Volleyball Augsburg's volleyball team continued to improve despite a schedule that included eight matches against teams invited to the 2000 or 2001 NCAA Division III national playoffs. The team, whÌch had only two seniors, finished 12-tB overali and 4-7 in MIAC play national tournament by six poi.nts over Upper lowa and Wartburg. Men's soccer Augsburg has had 7l NWCA Scholar All-Americans since 1983. In the five seasons the National Wrestling Coaches Associatlon Augsburg's men's soccer team continued [o show improvement under third-year head coach Mike Navarre. The Auggies finished with a 5-11-1 overall record, matching last has sponsored a DMsÌon III academic national team championship, the Auggies have finished in the top four every year. year's win total. All but four of the team's 26 goals were scored Chrissy Baune crosses the finish line during an Augsburg track and field meet. Men's/Women's track and field Senior Chrissy Baune earned a berth in the NCAA Division III national championships by freshmen or sophomores. for the first time in her career, qualifying Men's hockey Augsburg finished third in the M[AC, with a l0-5-l mark (14-9-3 overall). More than half of this year's team \Mere freshmen or sophomores, with just eight seniors. alter winning the MIAC title in the women's 3,000-meter steeplechase. Augsburg's men finished ninth and the women llth in the MIAC. Men's golf Women's hockey Augsburg finished one point sþ of qualifying for the postseason playoffs, with a 9-13-2 overall record (8-9-1 MIAC). Augsburg won seven of its final 12 games with more than half of the team either freshmen or sophomores. Freshman Lauren Chezick was named to the MIAC All-Rookie Tèam. Matt Chappuis (right) is about to sack the St, Olaf quarterback during an Augsburg win. Men's/Women's cross country Augsburg's men's squad recorded its best finish ever in the NCAA Division Football Augsburg's football team finished the 2001 campaign with a 4-5 mark in the rugged MIAC, which sent t\Mo teams to the NCAA Division III national playoffs. Head coach Jack Osberg earned his 50th career coaching victor¡ and now 4 ,+UGSBURG Now lil Central Regional, placing l2th in the 22-team event. All six runners placed in the top 106 in the 154-runner race. Augsburg's women's squad recorded its best finish since 1996 with a 16th-place finish in the 22-team meer. In the MIAC meet, the men placed seventh while the Auggre women were lOth. Augsburg finished the fall half of the men's golf season with a fourth-place finish at the very competitive MIAC championships, continuing a string of finishing in the top four in the league meet every year since 1994. Woment golf With just four golfers in the fal1 and six in the spring, Augsburg finished ninth as a tearlrr at the MIAC championships, led by junior JanellJohnson, who eamed Most Improved GoÌfer from coaches in the Minnesota Womenb Collegrate Golf Association. For the most complete informatlon on Augsburg Auggie athletics, visit <www au gsburg. edu/athletics>. Don Stoner is sports information coordinator. Summer 2002 I Nine students earn top athletic awards Conference Honor Roll honors three times, Verizon Academic All-District honors twlce and Verizon Academic All- N;ï,::î:;:iî11:iin",äiïî::l"' year, voted by coaches in Augsburg's men's and women's athletic departrnents. Four AuggÌes earned Honor Athlete designation, the highest honor the College gives its senior student-athletes-female athlete Kristi Brusletto and male athletes Tony Abbott, Brent Peroutka, and Kevin Brent Peroutka starter on the defensive physics-A two-time All-American in wrestling, Rasmussen education double All-American in wrestling, Abbott won the NCAA Division lll national championship Tony Abbott at 165 pounds this season, after finishing fourth in 2001. He won MIAC Ìndividual titles twice and was a part of three consecutive national championship teams. With a 3.309 GPA, he earned NWCA Scholar All-American honors twi.ce. Ifuisti Brusletto, psychology-A four- e yeâr starter on defense in women's hockey with a 3.2 GPA, Brusletto earnecl Al1MIAC honors her \:t junior season and allKristi Brusletto conference honorable mentlon honors her senior year, and was a part of hockcy terms that Iwice won MIAC titles Brent Peroutka, busÌness finance-A fouryear starter in the defenslve backfield in football, Peroutka earned AÌI-MIAC second-team honors his sophomore, junior, and senior seasons. With a 3.780 GPA, Peroutka earned MIAC Academic Al1- and physical education-A four-year Earning Augsburg Senior Athlete of the Year honors were male athletes Darin Bertram, Matt Chappuis, and Nick Slack; and female athletes Chrissy Baune and major-A two-time Matt Chappuis, health 200 1. Rasmussen. 2OO1-02 Honor Athletes Tony Abbott, communication and winnÌng the national trtle his junror year. He was one of 10 wrestlers ever to win four MIAC individual championships. American honors in Kevin Rasmussen, Rachael Ekholm. placed fifth in the nation at 197 pounds this season, after linishing sixth Kevin Rasmussen nationaliy the year before. He won the MIAC title his senior season. With a 3.526 GPA, he earned MIAC Academic All-Conference Honor Roll honors twice and NWCA Scholar AllAmerican honors twice. 2OO1-02 Senior Athletes line in football, Chappuis earned AllMIAC honors three times, eaming secondMatt Chappuis team honors his sophomore year and first-team honors his junior and senior seasons. ln 2001, he earned Football Gazette All-Region first-team honors, and was voted by MIAC coaches as winner of the Mike Stam Award, given to the or-rtstanding lineman in the M[AC. Rachael Ekholm, physical education-A four-year starter in softbali and three-year of the Year Chrissy Baune, business management-A leader on the Auggie track and field and cross country teams, Baune earned All- MIAC honors 16 times in her career, three times in cross country and 13 times in track. She qualified for the NCAA Division III track and fleld national championships in the women's 3,000Chrissy Baune letterwinner in basketball, Ekholm was a significant part of the record books in Rachael Ekholm both sports. Ekholm holds school records for career and singleseason strikeouts, and she hold most of the power-hitting school records. In basketball, she holds the single-game and singleseason records for three-pointers. In her sophomore and senior seasons she earned All-Region honors. Nick Slack, marketing-One of the meter steeplechase. top upperweight wrestlers in school history, Slack earned All-American honors three times in his Darin Bertram, health and physical I t) byDonstoner education-One of the most dominant llghtweight wrestlers in school history Bertram earned A1lAmerÌcan honors three Dar¡n Bertram times in his career, finishrng second in the NCAA Division III national championships ar, I25 pounds his lreshman and sophomore seasons and Nick SIack career, finishing second in the NCAA lli national champlonships aL I74 pounds his junior and senior seasons, while winning the national title with a 3l-0 record in 2000. He was one of 10 wrestlers ever to win four MIAC lndividual championships. Division Don Stoner is sports information coordinator. Sunrmer 2002 ,4ucssunc f{ow 5 mffiXffiffiKruffi ffiA$f altd kVK$T: Å mltl$;t T,nAtl{lÍ,{ffi ffiÅnnfm by Betsey Norgard Robert Karlén's 43 years at Ar-rgsburg inclucle teaching and research spanning the globe lrom Scandlnavia to Greece ancl Tùrkey and China. As he retires from the College, he leaves a legacy that includes close conneclions to a Chinese conservatory of music and its faculty, an archive of original music from Scandinavia, and influences from these experiences that impacted the education of many, many music students he has taLlght. Over a decade's time, Karlén taught four semesters at the Sichuan Conservatory of Music in Chengdu, China, initiated by an invitation from the United Board of Christlan Higher Education in Asia. What he lound there was a dearth of Western music-resulting from the purges of Mao's collect scorcs, and lcarn, Augsburg then became a logical recipient of a r-rniqr-re collection oI Scandinavian music scores, recorclings, and books that has recently been È! u ù caralogr"red in Lindell Library. (See Augsburg Now, spring 2000 story.) Karlén came to Augsburg in 1959, initrally through a commission for incidental music for a play, Christ in the Concrete City, directed by theatre arts professor Ailene Cole. He was attrâcted to Augsburg by music chair Leland Sateren, and chuckles Cultural Revolution-and during his in recalling the early days teaching sojourns there was able to rewhen they sharecl an office and ìntroduce music of the classics and his between the two of them own to the Chinese students. tatrght almost all thc mLrsic On one trip Karlén arranged for a vlsit students. In lact, cnn-ent music ofAugsburg Concert Band director Robert department chair Bob Stacke, Stacke to join Karlén as a guest concluctor. as well as faculty members This led to a yearlong residency at Merilee Klemp, Peter Augsburg by the conservatory's band Hendrickson, Gabe Gabrielsen, director. Sun Jin. Upon returning to and Tiudl Anderson all studied China, Sun started a non-milrtary with Karlén cluring their Robert Karlén's legacy at Augsburg includes music community band in Chengdu. student days at Augsburg. influences from his teaching experiences in Europe and Asia. Karlénb career at Augsburg has also Karlén comments on the Among his honors and commÌssions, includecl exploration of Nordic music. As openness for collaboration and Karlén created a composition, For the Birds, an American Scandinavian Foundation experimentation as one of the most basecl on the play by Aristophanes, for the Felloq he spent a year visiting the five rewarding aspects of his career hereopening concert of the Ordway Center for Nordic countries to meet composers, something not as possible at larger, the Performing Arts performance-based music Karlén looks lorward to retirement as programs where each faculty a time to complete some unfinished member is a specialist. projects. One is a musical composition An early pro¡ect brought that was requested by the Havana Clarinet Karlén and art professor Phil Quintet, a grorlp whom he happened to Augsburg honors and celebrates four Thompson together for a meet when they perlormed in China. faculty and staff who retire in 2002: series of six TV programs Karlén would most enjoy a trip to Cuba describing similarities in for a premiere ol this composition. visual arts and music. For A scholarship honoring Robelt Karlén another, Karlén collaborated Vern Bloom, social work-37 years was established by his friencls, family, and with English professor John alumni in recognition of his musical Norman Holen, art-38 years Mitchell on a unique short nccomplishnrents and long service to film where each frame was Robert Karlén, music-43 years Augsburg. I hand-etched by Mitchell and Don Warren, StepUP Program-24 years for which Karlén created an elecl ronic t¡ttsrc st ore. 6 ,4UGSBURG NoW Summer 2OO2 ¡ r [/lAl( NG AUGSBIJRG ACCISSIBLI TllE LEûACY OT TllREE PROFESSORS by Betsey Norgard Augsburg has long been recognized as a leader in providing support for students with physical disabilities.In 1971, before federal legislation mandated access, Augsburg began making its campus accessible to everyone. By 1978, which was the implementation deadline for Secrion 504 of the 1973 RehabiÌitation Act, Augsburg aiready had more than a dozen physicallydisabled students living and studying on campus, and had a college and community task force on track with plans to make the campus fully accessible by mid-1980. Augsburg's programs are significant because they began not solely as selvice programs but as an aspect of "co-leaming." In 1969 social work adjunct professor Cal Appleby took his Crime and Community class to visit Stillwater prison. Appleby then Vern Bloom suggested that the class meet there regularly today-the combination of leaming and and arranged to include not only Augsburg students, but Stillwater inmates, and-to satisfy the apprehensions of correctional officials-prison guards. With this succeeding, Appleby then took his Introduction to Social Work class to meet at Tievilla of Robbinsdale, a home for severely physically-disabled adults. In a paper written by Professor Vem Bloom on the growth of programs like these during the 1970s and'80s, Bloom quotes Appleby, "lt was quite an experience for everyone, including myself. We not only studied social work principles and concepts from books, we now had a rich environment in which to leam from each other. And we did!" This concept is the heart and hallmark of Augsburg's education experience. Don Warren Students from these diverse populations then came to Augsburg and found a welcoming community By the late 1990s, Augsburg was aiready serving over 200 students with physical, learning, and emotional disabilities. The end of this academic year marks the retirement of three longtime professors and staff who played key roles in developing these early programs and access for students with few other educational opportunities, especially students with physical disabilities. These faculty members also led the way in recognizing needs of other student populations, including those with learning disabilities and, most recently, students in recovery from alcohol and drug abuse. Norm Holen Photos by Stephen Geffre Summer 2OO2 4ucsnunc ruow 7 V[|l[I HLÜOU]: F0lJ1ìl0ATl0il ln I971, rvhen Augsbulg reccivecl a srate grånt to cìevelop the prison lealnir-rg l)rograrll, social n,ork plolessol Vern Bkron-r bccame cllrectol of Consen'ation o[ Humar-r Rt'Sor il cr': (CH R). t hc .:rrrI pr rs ()l lltltIt:rti( ìlr that ach-r"rir.ristelecl the prrtgraÌn. Soon its classes expanclecl to inclucle other populations u,ith little access to an erlLrtnrrtrn -nrcrrrrll¡ ill Prlicrrts ilì statc institutions, the elcletly., and resrcler"rts in other state lacilities. ''The it-rtelesting thing is that every place n'e \\¡ent," Bloom continues, "everyone in charge-allnost all n,ith r.aryrng degrees ol intensitl'-saÌcì that it n,ouldn't u'ork and tl.rat the;, clicln't think tl-reir people 1i'onlcl l¡e very,goocl students. Ancl it'uvasn't tn¡e. Man;' u'e re just '"i onclerfi-rl stuclents." CHR received no clirect lunds ftorn tl're College, ancl its classes u,ere kept alive ìt1, Augsbr-rrg students u'ho held fi-u'rdraisers. ln 1973, registration fol the classes u'as extenclecl to the ACTC schools (Hamline, lvlacalester, St. Tl-ror-nas, St. Catirerine). In 1975, Augsburg teceivecl a granr from the Minnesota Departmer.rt ol Vocational Rehabilitation ro pror.icle oncamplls eclucatlon [or clisablecl students, n-ran1' of lvhom \\¡ere ahead;' stud;'i1g q'Lth Augsburg stuclents ar-rcl facult;r It r,i'as the determination ol these stuclents lor a chance at a college eciucation that helpecl u.in rhe sLlpport of PresiclenL Oscar Anclerson ancl the College communill,, Bloom recalls. "lt u'as a goocl idea, but it createcl a mess, because nobocll, kneu, u4rat to clcr u,ith lthe stuclents] rvl.ren rhey gor here ." The barriers \\¡ere nor only'pl.r1'sical; Bloor.n relates hor,r, tl're stucler-rts organizecl "Disability \\¡eel<" in lall 1975 u'irh u.rsenice trair-ring sessior-rs and the encolrragenlent ol everl,gne to "aclopt" a disabihq' lol a clayi "Tl.re message to us \\'as clear. Lile is clifficult-bur clon'r rnake ir an1. u'orse b;' ignoring or feeli.g so'1' for us," u,rites 8 Bloor.r.r. ,+UGSBURG NoW The efforts in the 1970s of social work professor Vern Bloom and others helped Augsburg create a barrier-free campus to welcome students with physical disabilities. Another large obstacle for rhe disabled students rvas lack ol afforclable transportation to and fion] campus. Solution to tl-ris problem câtre ir-r the petson ol \Va¡rre 'lrlo" l\loldelrhalre¡'. a plisorr innrarc uùo stucliecl in the initial classes ar Stillwater Prison. Upor-r I'ris release, Bloom hirecl him as a clriver, and cliscor,erecl a tremendous commitment ancl energl' for helping Augsburg build its prograrn. ln 197ó, Molclenhauer becarne the director ol the Center lor Non-ti-aditional Students (CENTS). an ACTC eonsortiunì prograln tL) take over the sen'rces lor CHR, but not the acadenric classes. B¡ rlris tirne. 75 percent ol disablecì srudents supported b1, CENTS u'ere choosing to attend Augsburg. The transportation program thar N,loldenhaue¡ created sened as a training r.r-roclel lor the Metlc.r N4obility prograrn later tleri lopcrl b¡ ltlerro Tlansjr. Bloom n'as also part ol the task lorce establishecl b1' President Oscar Anderson ir-r 1976 rl'ith cormrr:nity ancl student leaders to cleterr.nrne the feasibility, o[ campus accessÌbilit)' to llersons r,i.iLh dÌsabilities. A r.r.rajor funchaising eflorr u.ould be requirecl [() tùtn(r\'('art llitcet rilnl l'rrr.l icrs on cltììpus. ln 1977, with rhe help ol a film, Mahing n Wny, proclucecl by English prolessor Jo}rn Mitchell, Anderson recmlted several facult;, and stafl r.nenbers, including Bloom, ¡o visit Lutheran congregations lor fundraisrng. Tl"re campaign r,r'orkecl, ancl or,er $750,000 rvas raised lo help construct tunnels, rau-tps, sk;r,r'a1,s, and oulfit the campr-rs lor clisabled studer-its. B),the time federal legislation requirecl accessibillt;' at al1 instltutions, Ar-rgsburg ri as aìread;, uncleru'ay with reno'ation. At that time, there was not one pnr,ate college in Minnesota that rvas barrier-hee. In 1979. Augsburg created a special prograrn lor sen-rng students u'ith clisabilities that took over the role thar CHR had plal'ecl. Ar,rgsburg coniinued to oller classes ser,eral academic disciplines of[ ir-r canpus-at Trevilla, Shakopee rvomen's prison, ancl Stillrvater. Bloom continued to teach in correciional institutions; althor-rgh begir.rning in the earll, 1980s, classes \\,ere restrictecl to prison inr-nates ancl guards, excludir.rg Arrgsburg stuclents rluc tr, sccu|lt) consicleratior-rs. To read Bloom's recollectior-rs about the cleveloprnent ol Ar,rgsburgs progrâms, llo ro <n'u.mangsbur g.eclu/nori'>. Summer 2OO2 I I I Ìln 1978, when he came to Augsburg to interview for the half-time position of academic enrichment director, Don Warren was impressed that the campus abeady had ramps for people with physical disabilities. He was also impressed with the welcoming atmosphere he felt for diverse student populations on campus. A year laler, a student in the learning center told Warren about his diagnosed learning disabiliqr Warren realized a need to understand this area and spent a summer at Berkeley learning from experts in the field and becoming immersed in the literature and services for students. "This is something that Augsburg by law was required to do and yet we had no specific services," Warren recalls concluding. Nor did any other college in the Midwest at that time. His proposal to the College administration for a program to serve these students was accepted, and the Office for Disabled Students (ODS) was born, initially serving three students, which Warren directed along with the learning center and tutor center. At that time, he also proposed that ODS take over ihe services at Augsburg that had been provided by CENTS, the ACTC program. By 1984, \¡/ith the rapid growth of these programs, Warren returned to College administrators, requesting the hiring of a learning disabilities specialist. In 1989, the program was renamed the Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (Cf.{SS Program), and by 1990 it served 9I students with leaming disabilities and 29 with physical disabilities. Helping to firm the program's foundation was an endowment received in 1988 from the Groves family to purchase adaptive technology for leaming disabilities. The CLASS Program continued its Summer 2002 Under Don Warren's leadership, Augsburg programs have grown for students with learning and physical disabilities and students in recovery from chemical abuse. growth to a population in 1999 of 125 learning-disabled students, 45 physicallydisabled students, and29 students with psychiatric disabilities In 1997, however, Warren was faced with another challenge. One of his students told him that it was tough at Augsburg for students in recovery. Warren understood that recovery for this student meant recovery from alcohol and other drug abuse and realized that a support program was needed on campus for these students. Again, Warren proposed to the administration-this time to academic dean Marie McNeff and associate dean Earl Alton-an innovative plan to support the academic success of students in recovery from substance abuse. Both McNeff and Alton were immediately supportive, and the StepUP Program was created. Two floor houses in Anderson Hall became a sober home for 23 students. By living together, by signing a contract to remain sober and to advance toward a degree, and by attending weekly meetings with Warren, the program achi.eved a relapse rate of only eight percent, as compared to the national rate of 82 percent. After three years, Warren chose to leave the academic enrichment program, including CLASS, to direct the StepUP Program full time, then having grown to 45 students. Recently completing its fifth year, StepUP has served 152 students in recovery and is the only program of its kind in the country that focuses on traditional-age college students. StepUP students have consistently earned a 3.1 grade point average; in its five years, the program has maintained an average relapse rate of 15 percent. In May, Warren was presented with a certificate of "Special Congressional Recognition" signed by U.S. Rep. Jim Ramstad for pioneering work in this area. Warren plans to remain connected to StepUP by serving on the StepUP Advisory Board and working with the StepUP staff as leaders in a nationwide effort to create a national association of recovery programs in high schools and colleges. 4ucssuRc f{ow 9 ln 1976, an professor Norm Holen was asked by someone from the registrarb office if he would be willing to work with a physically-dÌsabled student in one of his art classes. "As I started to walk away" recounts Holen, "this staff person said, 'I should just menrion that he can only move his left foot.' " Holen decided to make a tool for sculpture that would fit between the student's first two toes, trying it out first on hls own foot. From there, Holen evoived the concept to a kind of wooden sandal, using old belts for straps. The student adapted well to ìt, and Holen further outfitted the "shoe" with changeable tools and a gummed sole to prevent slippage. "Sculpture was ideal, because if you did anything other than clay, you needed two hands," explains Holen. "If you did pottery you'd have to do the inside. So sculpture was a natural, because you only needed to do the outside." Holen's next challenge was with students who couldn't iift their arms. He developed a canvas bag with sand as a counterbalance, eliminating the need for strength to lift. "[The student] said that he really enjoyed being in class, because for the first time he could lift his arm. And it was fun, enjoyable, something we take for granted. But it was something he could now do," recalls Holen. For one student, Holen's tool was too efficient. The student had regained strength through rehab and wanted to push his capacity, so Holen created a lighter tool that didn't need a counterbalance. Not being able to find anything thin enough, Holen had to laminate his own wood, about 3/16 inch thick, weighing only l0 oz. when finished. While each of the splints he made took as long as some of his sculptures, Holen never charged students or the College for his work. "All I did was to solve the 1o ,4ucs¡unc ruow problem so that they had the tools to work with. I jusr wanred ro make it more consistent, for them to have lhe same opportunities as I I everyone else." Holen also created a headpiece for a student who was very immobiie, who had only head movement and used a breathing apparatus. He designed an adjustable head splint with Velcro and canvas straps for tools that would eliminate the need to hold tools in the mouth-making it easier on the jaws and teeth, and permitting the student to talk during class. Holen has kept in touch over the years with a number of his students with disabilities. He still talks weekly withJon Leverenu, a student who suffered brain damage in a car accident. Leverentz needed help opening the caps of his paint tubes, and Holen made a ribbed receptacle that allowed the cap to d be held while the tube tumed. Norm Holen's hand-made devices have made art possible In 1990, Holen received the for students with disabilities. Govemor's Award on Têchnolory to Assist Individuals with Disabilities. When asked about his life work, Holen In 1995, Holen was honored with an reports at least 2l one-person shows, 92 Alumni Achievement Award by his alma group shows, and I 16 competitive mater, Concordia College-Moorhead. exhibitions, including a group show at the Holen's legacy to Augsburg, however, National Gallery of Art. He says he now far exceeds his innovative tools. A number concentrates on national or intemational of his sculptures in clay, welded steel, and shows. His achievement includes 16 part of the community and cast bronze ^re"Buming national and two intemational awards. Bush" in front of campus-the Holen intends to enjoy his retirement Christensen Center to honor Bemhard time working on his own prqects full time. Christensen, the Augsburg Seminary seal on The tools and splints he made will still be the brick wall next to the entrance to available to students who may need them. Hoversten Chapel, the Hoversten Chapel Holen and his wife, Ilene, have established cross and the bas relief in Sverdrup Hall an endowed scholarship in his name to called "The Promulgation of Leaming and support art and art history students at Culture." Augsburg. I Summer 2002 r Shaped by th OF THE h and values TIAN CHURCH I aaa EDITOR/S NOTE: From time to time questions are asked about how the above portion of Augsburg's mission statement is lived out in daily life on campus-in the education students receive, in lhe faculty and staff who teach, in daily engagement with the community Questions are asked about the nature of Augsburg as a Christian coliege and as a college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, especiaily as it relates to a commitment to intentional diversity. AugsburgNow invites discussion in this area to form the basis of occasional articles about the College's mission, its founding tenets, and the legacy of its alumni, facult¡ and staff of 133 years. We begin with questions posed in a recenr letrer, followed by excerpts from comments made on campus this spring that speak to the issues raised. DEAR ED¡TOR, "I felt led to wrÍte you after taking the time to read the Spring 2002 edition of your publicatlon. ... My husband and I have been working as youth leaders since September I97B at Grace Baptist Church and have numerous experÌences watching souls come to knowJesus. Throughout your publication, I see very little mention of Jesus. Is Augsburg still a ChrÌstian school? I see a pastor's name mentioned from time to time and Juliana Martinez briefly mentioned Jesus who started her out to be a 'leader,' but even she did not give Him continuing credit for where she is. Has Augsburg changed to be a diversified school, separated from the Christian faith? "I need to know where you stand, as I need to know how to pray for all of you, and what to tell others who are looking for a Christian college." -LuAnn (Ludewig) Lindquist'78 FROM AUGSBURG 2004: EXTENDING THE VISION "Augsburg is the only ELCA college to be located in the center of an urban area. As part of its life in urban socÌet¡ as well as because of its Christian traditions, Augsburg remalns committed to intentional diversity among its students, staff, and faculty. Augsburg's commitment to diversity is a function not only of the gospel, but also of Luther's notion of vocation. Because God's love extends to all, those who would be faithful Summer 2OO2 to the gospel cannot preserve non-essential disLinctions between person, and in fact are called to extend special attention to those pushed to the fringes of society. Further, an institution that takes seriously the future of Ìts students cannot avoid preparing those students ro work in the diverse communities that make up the modern world." .Aucssunc Now 11 EXCERPTS FROM REMARKS BY REV. MARK S. a a HANSON '68, s. PRES|DTNG BTSHOB EICA AT THE COMMENCEMENT LUNCHEON r^ AND CEREMONY-MAY 19,2002 "As presiding bishop, I'm deeply committed to the vocation of this church to be a church in higher education, and as I look at the 28 colleges of this church, Augsburg stands unique, not only in its location, but in its vocation-of preparing people to live in a diverse world, grounded in the faith, but as global citizens. "lt was in this hall when we'd gather for chapel that I remember as a first-year student hearing Oscar Anderson, our president, cry out for the Holy Spirit to stir up within each of us that faith which so many of us had been benefited by planting in our hearts from parents and grandparents, so it mlght be for us a iiving faith ... Augsburg College, where reason and faith are held in lively tension, where we are sent into the world with a passion for building communlties of justice and mercy" REMARKS By pHrUp QUANBECK The Rev. Mark S. Hanson'68 il, ASSTSTANT PROFESSOR OF REilGION ATTHE lOOTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OFTHE BIRTH OF AUGSBURG PRESIDENT EMERITUS BERNHARD CHR|STENSEN-APR|t 1 6, 2OO2 o o s. "I've been asked to describe how the legacy of Bernhard Christensen continues toda)¿ Let me address hs' how Christian faith remains Prof. Philip Quanbeck ll a distinctive and essentiai part of Augsburg's mission. This is the Christensen legacy "During Christensen's tenure as president of the seminary and the College, the collegiate division became a true liberal arts college. Christensen built programs in arts, music, sciences, and humanities. He did that by identifpng people whom he wanted to be teachers in those programs. In religion he found people who were then fresh out of graduate schools, such as John Stensvaag, Paul Sonnack, and Philip Quanbeck, to name only a few. These, like others, would become fondly remembered by students and, dare I say, legends. In matters of Bible and theologr, Christensen brought in the challenges of modern historical and critical approaches. At the same time there was a concern for teaching the faith. "Augsburg is still a college with a Christian mlssion. In the tradition of Bernhard Christensen, we continue Lo combine the scholaf and critlcal 12 4UCS¡UnC ruOW approaches to Bible and theologr with a concern for an encounter with Christian faith. Every student at Augsburg is required to take three religion courses. This threecourse requirement includes a course in Bible, a course in Christian theology, and a third course which may be in world religions, ethics, philosophy of religion, or an additional course in Bible or theologr Many students exceed this minimum and go on to take five courses for a minor. "The ful1-time faculty who teach in our religion department are all people of faith. As academics, certainly, we have been trained to be able to step outside of our tradition and look critically at it. On the other hand, we are not dispassionate observers simply interested in historical curiosity No, we are people concerned with the claims the gospel makes on individuals and the world. This constant engagement of faith and learning or faith and reason, as President Frame likes to say, is at the core of our mission as a department and our mission as a college. "A Lutheran college like Augsburg has a unique role in the life and mission of the church. A college classroom is not, nor should it be, Sunday School or confi.rmation. lt is a place of open and free inquiry There is, however, a providential irony We have the opportunity in our classrooms and on this campus to meet, teach, and engage students and others who may be unlikely to enter a church. We have the opportunì,ty to teach some who have little or no knowledge of the Christian tradition. The Christensen tradition, and the Augsburg tradition, have always emphasized freedom over compulsion, This college provides a place where students can encounter the Christian faith and its claims in an atmosphere of freedom. I hope the wider church and its congregations appreciate the importance of a place like Augsburg and how the church's mission is served here. "Augsburg is among an ever-decreasing number of colleges that still has daily chapel. It is significant that the College continues to devote space in the dally schedule as a testimony to its commitment. "We're willing to take big risks here, but they're the risks the church needs to take in order to speak and teach the gospel message. We risk asking difficult questions with no simple answers. We risk finding new ways to translate the Christian message into contemporarylanguage. We walk the difficult line between the partlcularity of the gospel and the necessity to adapt to the needs of diversity in modern society Those are the kinds of intellectual and faith risks that were Bernhard Christensen's legacy to this school. His willingness Lo venture inlo new territory however, also refLected a deep confidence that the gospel would survive the test." Summer 2002 -l EXCERPTS FROM "PENTECOST'S CTEAR CALL TO pOLypHONy" BY WILUAM V. FRAME, pREStDENI AUGSBURc COLLECE THE BACCALAUREATE SERMON_MAY "[On Pentecost] , at the very momenr in which the disciples are empowered to proclaim rhe gospel to all people regardless of natÌonal origin or religious tradition, Peter turns back ro [oe1] calling his people to repentance in advance of the Judgement Day And the sharpest point of the irony lies in the line wirh which Joel ends his panegyric on rhe Lasr Day: 'And those who call upon the name of the Lord will be saved.' "What of the others? Why doesn't Peter ask this obvious question? Today we naturally ask about 'the others'-the ones who don't, or don't yet 'call upon rhe name of the Lord.' Perhaps we're better instructed now than Peter was then. He and his successors have since published the gospel, and we've heard its central message-that we love one another and our nerghbors as ourselves. Those neighbors surely weren't expected to be Christian, were they, nor even and exclusively of the three great traditions borne of the sons of Abraham? "But the largest reason for the difference between Peter and us concerns our experience with diversit;r We've been trying for some time to create here, on this campus, both a distrnctive Lutheran, Christian community that is thereforenot 'also' or 'by the way,' but thereforewarmly hospitable to a wide array of .diversit;r We have mr-rch yet to achieve in this effort, but Peter and his colleagues have been preparing for therr foray into a cliverse world frorn a relatlvely homogenous cultural confine. They haven't yet faced, to the degree we have, the Ìmmense challenge of managing the tension between community and diversit¡ betrveen unity and plurallty, between the one and the many "Apparently, they don't sense (as we certainly do) that Joel's exclusivityespecially as an original qualifier of those to whom they pr-rblish the gospel-wou1d compromise their work in the world beyond Galilee or our work either in this College or in vocation in the worlcl Summer 2OO2 1 s, 2002 beyond this College. After all, we have invited a fair number of folk who do not 'call upon the name of the Lord' to join our learning community and to bring their various religions and cultures with them. "A community is more than a mutually advantageous'deal' among privately-interested individuals formed into parties. But what is this 'more than,' thìs unifying thing? Here ls a question of central importance on which we might make a fair trade with the gospel: While we rneans of our exchanges, toward called lives of service that can be lived out, ¡oyously, in a world more surprised by these virtues than welcoming of them? "Diversity and communiry are easy; diverse community is real hard, but trying lt offers the best life possible." For the full text, see <www.augsburg. edu/commencement2OO2>. I o ù Ê may have news for Peter and the disciples on diversity-and I don't thinl< that's an impious claim-they surely have news for us on lhe constituting elements of the ChrÌstian communÌt;r The 12th chapter oI Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians contains a brilliant exposition, '... the body is one and has many members,'he says, 'and all the members of the body, though man¡ President William V. Frame, Baccalaureate service 2002 are one body' "This theme that creates the polyphony among the parts, on the one hand, and between each part and ¡he whole identifies eight very carefully chosen talents or human capabilities. They are: the utterance of wisdom and knowledge, healing and the working of miracles, prophecy and the discernment of spirits, the lÌstening and rherorical capacitles that enable us to understand and be understood, and faith. "Are not these nine the very talents that rnake for communal life, that weave a dlsparate batch of people rhrough their very vocations into that peculiar ne[work of relationships and hope that warrants the name'community'? Have we not used the wonderful opportunity of our time together here to bring these to greater life in each other-and to draw us each, by ,4ucsnunc ruow t3 ver 100 entries were submitted in the second annual Photo contest for international and off-campus studies. Winners were selected in three categories: scenic landscapes, local people in a cross- cultural setting, and Augsburg students in a host setting. All winning photos were displayed in Christensen Center. To see all the winners, visil" <www augsburg. edu/internationay photocontest02>. Top right: Scenic landscapes. First place. "Gondola on the Canal Grande," Becky Perrotti '03. Venice, Italy, January 2002. Bottom left: Scenic landscapes. Third place. "The Church and Social Change," Adam Nugent'04. Tepotzlán, Mexico, January 2002. Bottom right: Augsburg students in a cross-cultural setting. Second place. "Scottish Kiss," Kristi Eisenreich '02. Scotland, spring 2001 14 ,AUCS¡URC ruOW summer 2002 ) a.t-. r :l {lr { T :' .,Ðt4 'ü.' ,¡ i:; Top left: Augsburg students in a "New Friendship," Ariann Russ '04. - Pattaya, Thailand, January 2002. Top right: Local people in a crosscultural setting. First place. "Man in Marketplace," Solveig Grafstrom'02 Bergen, Norway, June 1999. ttrt * ffi Í Summer 2002 .4ucseuRc r{ow ts wï","ff*"_: ,! b BALANCING LIFE AND LEARNING r^ U s At 4 p.m. on Fridays, class activities ì wind down on most campuses. But t, at Augsburg, a shift occurs, as parking lots start filling with Weel<end College students coming for their 6 p.m. classes. Students choose to spend every other weekend on campus for various reasons-completion of a degree or teaching licensure, job Sue Kneen began Weekend College four years ago and has found rewards for herself and her family that far exceed the required course readings. promotion, or personal interest. Most have full-time jobs and families, so the commitment is strong and the motivation to succeed is high. Faculty choose to teach in Weekend College also for different reasons, among them the joy of teaching students who bring years of life experience to class discussion. 16 .4ucsnunc now f I I remember my lirst night of class four years ago as il it were just yesLerday. Prolessor Kathy Swanson asked each student to introduce him/herself and to share a little something. At first chance I said eagerly, "My name ls Sue Kneen. I have four daughters, and i'm so happy to be here, I could just cry" The guy from the day program sitting directly in front of me whipped his head around and looked at me in utter disgust as his face implied, "Are you for real?" IniLially. Augsburg was attractive to me because I iearned that WEC offers the same degree as the tradìtional program; the same material is covered, the same work is expected of us, and we have the same professors-the only difference is our schedules. With the commirment WEC requires of a non-traditÌonal student, I wouldn't waste my lime on anything less. As I proceeded further into the program, however, what became equally attractive to me was the quality of professors at Augsburg. Many conversations with my WEC colleagues seemed to end with the same conclusion: the professors are great at what they doteach. Difficult material is brought down to an undergraduate level and presented in a manner that makes it both interesting Summer 2OO2 I Weekend College MAJORS and exciting to learn. It is quite something how consistently this seems to happen from class to class, and I am sr-rrprised at the lengths most professors will go to help I , us succeed. I have been challenged in many ways at Augsburg. Let me share with you just two: I have learned through my religion classes an unbiased understanding of other religions. The Hindu and Buddhist faiths, for example, have been intriguing to me, but I had never quite received an unbiased view previously; I hacl no idea of the depth and beauty of these faiths. I look forward the community sulrouncling Augsburg. Dean Chris Kimball says it well in one of his letters to students: "1 hope your achievemenls will encourage yor-r to be of service to others." Attending WEC has been one of the best decisions in my 1ife. Previousl¡ I had not thought of myself as college material, so success at Augsbllrg brìngs with it more and more confidence. I wÌli be the first in my family of origln to graduate from college, and I know this is the beginning of many good thrngs. And it seems most WEC stuclents have their own stories. "I HAD NOT THOUGHT OF MYSELF AS COLLECE MATERIAI, SO AUGSBURC BRINGS WITH IT MORE AND MORE CONFIDENCE." I l ! to learnlng more about the Buddhist's message of peace. It is also okay to be a Chnstian at Augsburg. Funny âs that may sound, considering that our mission statement reads, "... shaped by the faith and values ol the Christian church ...," it seems Ìt is not politically correct in many circles today to admit one is a Christian I find the climate at Augsburg to be tolerant ancl respectful, where faith and rdeas are expressed and shared openly Secondl¡ my Augsburg education has shattered the stereotype I had ol inner-city lile from my grolvlng up in a little, Caucasian, southern Wisconsin hometown of 3,500. I dicln't know about the large . class of people termed the "working poor"-urban dwellers r.vhose harcl r.vork lor minimum pay only ekes out a meager existence. Life ls tough ancl Lltter poverty ls usually one paycheck arvay for more people than I l-Lad realized. I am proud that Augsburg is committed to lhese urban issues, both via dialogue in classrootn scllings anrl lhrottgh îclive comnritlllcnl to Summer 20O2 SUCCESS AT Some are here for job advancement or a pay increase, and that's line; but for many of us, it's much more. As one colleague whispered to me in class, "l come to class feeling lÌke the most grateful student." A thrilling benefit of attending Augsburg is the example my college experience gives to my daughters. Discussion about college abounds in our home; we are all in this together. Every other weekend, their smiling little moon faces peer through the front door and wave rne off to school; and my six-year-old asks me after each class, "Mom, did you get an A toclay?" It ls true, as one prolessor told me. thíìt one neccls e very sLrpportivc lamily ACCOUNTINC Public accounting Managerial accounting BUSI N ESS ADMI N ISTRATION Marketing Management Fi nance lnternational business COMMUNICATION COMPUTER SCIENCE COMPUTATIONAL ECONOMICS ECONOMICS EDUCATION Elementary and secondary licensure Emotional/behavioral d isabilities ENCLISH HISTORY MANAC EMENT I N FORMATION SYSTEMS MARKETINC NURSINC (BSN completion) PSYCHOLOGY RELICION So, although I have now learned to no longer wear my mom's heart on my SOCIAL WORK sleeve amidst academia, I still very much STUDIO ART just like I did that lirst night ol class four years ago. YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY feel CERTIFICATE PROCRAMS IN Suc l{nccn Ls aWcchutd Collcge stuclutL mcrjortngin English. I : nformation technology Business management Business finance .Aucs¡unc ruow 17 n8 n t)CI their lr Br ) s I walk into O1cl Main 13 at on a Saturday afiernoon, my are already deep in l:10 conversation on Toni Morrison's Beloved. When I break into their discussion to start class, the stndents immediately start to tell me about their responses to the week's reading. Their enthusiastic interest makes the three-and-a half hours we will spend together fly by When class meets every other weekend, the hours always seem too short for the lecture and discussion that need to fit into the afternoon. I have taught in Weekend College for the past four years and find adult returning students a joy to teach. My sLuclents demonst rate strong molivation to keep up with assignments and attend class. Additionally, they bring their life experience to the classroom, which serves to enrlch discussion. In my Women and Fiction class, which meets evenings and has both day and Weekend College students, the weekend students' voices add a much-needed perspective to the discussion. While most tradltional students read about women's life stages with the eyes of daughters, the weekend students add the perspective of mothers and sometimes grandmothers to the classroom. Thelr voices enrich discussion by helping the day students to undersrand character motivation that may have Ê :J O È E ilt Ë E É il Adult students also tend to teserve judgment while reading, which allows them to become fully engaged in the characters they meet in fiction and the /WHI[E MOST TRADITIONAL STUDENTS READ ABOUT WOMEN'S tIFE STAGES WITH THE EYES OT DAUGHTERS, THE WEEKEND STUDENTS ADD THE PERSPECTIVE OF MOTHERS TO THE CIASSROOM." 18 ,4ucssuRc Now ff English professor Joan Thompson finds that many weekend students enroll in her literature classes to fulfill requirements, but end up engaged in the class community and find an unexpected enrichment from discussion of the readings. arguments they encounter ln essays. Of course weekend students come with as wide an array of personal, political, and religious beliefs as any group of students does, but they also have encountered more people with other beliefs ln both their work and daily lives. Because of this, weekend students generally acknowledge the ways in which their own experience has informed their ideas. Rather than puzzled them initially. F AND SOMETIMES GRANDMOTHERS offering peer comments that simply disregard the position another student has taken when writlng an essay, the weekend student tends to write, "You have a different opinion on this topic than I do. You could make your point more convinclng by considering counterarguments." As I look at the comments the students write for each other, I always appreciate rhis willingness to consider others' viewpoints. Many Weekend College students take literature classes for the purpose of fullilling general education requirements. Oftentimes students mention this as their Summer 2002 7 What students say ab out WEEKEN LLECE: C primary reason for taking my class in the letter I ask them to write on the first day of class. Yet, despite signing up for the class primarily to fill a requirement, these students generally turn out to be as motivated as the Enghsh majors in the classroom. Most o{ the students take notes and ask questions about American transcendentalism or the elements of fictÌon just as if they were majoring in English instead of planning on furthering their career at 3M, Medtronic, or American Express. By the end of the course, I find students writlng that they enjoyed reading the fiction and plan on making more time to read when they finish college. Others write of a theme the course emphasized, such as American pastoralism, and mention that they will continue to look for this theme when they read on their own. My students' interest in learning about other views of culture and acquiring knowledge simply because it enriches one's life adds to my enjoyment in teaching Weekend College. As the discussion of Beloved ends because we have run out of time rather than running out of topics [o explore, a student remarks that the afternoon has been like going to a book club. I know that the students are walking away with new knowledge about literary allusion, narrative technique, and African American culture and hlstory My student's remark also makes me realize that they are leaving with a sense of a 'community built through engagemenl in reading and studylng books. I Joan Thompson is an assistant prot'essor ín the English Department who teaches it't both the day progrant andWeehend College. "THE WEEKEND COLLECE SCHEDULE is so flexible. You can make up your own course schedule based on what works for you and your family, and pace yourself so you can keep up with your school work." Kundan '02, Minneapolis -Jit Public Schools "JOY AND I MET in one of our Weekend College classes. After the class was over, we kept in touch and she became my good friend and moral support. Earning a degree at Weekend College has helped me in so many ways-l'm much more assertive and disciplined. Plus I gained a lifelong friend in the process." Walterbach '00, Wells Fargo, -Kathy speaking about Joy Scheck'00, Ceneral Mills "I HAVE A VERY DEMANDINC JOB and a young child at home, so going back to school presented a major challenge. The support of my wife and the tuition reimbursement provided by ty company were instrumental in making it possible for me to get my degree." Litteken'01, Reliant Energy -Luke Minnegasco "THE AUCSBURG CURRICULUM has been extremely important for my business career and professional advancement. lt gave me the roundedness that I needed, and I use what I learned just about every day." -Janice Aune 'BB, Onvoy From the Weekend College publication, "Balancing Life and Learning." To Iearn more about Weekend College, visit <www.augsburg.edu/wec>, e-mail <wecinfo@augsburg.edu>, or call 612-330-1 Summer 2OO2 101 . ,.4ucs¡unc ruow 19 a S r8 n an UA e N TE watcl-ring him grow "Television is a brarn killer," says MAKES THE GRADE Devereaux, w1-ro doesn't spencl much ol her tinre watcl-ring it. "l only let Evan watch one helf-honr program, Bluc.s Clucs." Perhaps thÌs rs one of her secrets to balancing her 1tfe, r.vork, ancl education-her time with her son is precior-rs, ancl she mal<es cefiain their by Deanna Constans EDITOR'S NOTE: Over 'l 50 students are currently taking tinre togcrhcr rs r¡urlrty tinrc. evening classes in Augsburg's Rochester Program. Three undergraduate majors are offered-busi ness adm i n Another exciling lroment in her istratior-r, Constans. r-rring the day, 36-year-old GaÌl Devereaux of Rochester, Minn., works ftrl1 time at Mayo Clinic as a sign language interpreter. She also Ìs a single parent to her son, Evan, age l9 months. Ancl this past 1a11, Devereaux aclcled college classes to her busy evenings by enrolling in Augsburg College at rheir Rochesrer campus. Devereaux is one ofnearly 200 nontraditional students who attencl the Rochester program held at Rochester Central Lutheran School. Convenlent evening classes meet on an alternate week schedule. Devereaux typifies the studenr body at Augsbr.rrg-Rochester, most of rvhom work part or lull tirne, have families, and have declded to pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree. The average age ol enrolled students last year r.vas 38, according to Rtck Thoni, director of the Rochester Program. Even though she was a full-trrne employee and mother, Devereaux deciclecl that she needed to fulfill her goal of achieving a fòur-year college degree "l diclnt \van[ to be telling my son he needed to get a college degree, rvhen I cliclnt have one mysell," she stated. Although this graduate from Henry Sibley High SchooÌ (West St. Paul) had previously auended the ,.rfucs¡unc ruow 1lfe was when Devereaux hacl the opportunity to sign duling a Mayo Graduate School lecture for Archblshop Desmoncl Tutr-r. "He was computer science, and nursing (for RNs), plus a master of arts in transcultural community health nursing. During winter trimester, journalisrn class stuclents interviewed other students and wrote profiles. Here, meet Cail Devereaux, as profiled by Deanna 20 because I was tolcl by my doctor that I was infertile," she stated. She ts a devoted lnother ancl enloys plapng with Evan and Gail Devereaux is a sign language ¡nterpreter at Mayo Clinic and an Augsburg-Rochester student. very kind and shook my hand," Devereaux says ol the South Af ican religious leacler whose efforts to pronlote lacial jr-rstice eamed hirn the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984 ln her role as sign langurge interpreler at Mayo Clinic, Devereaux enloys meeting and connecting with people lrom all over rhe wor'ld. At trmes she saicl it can be emotÌonally challenging, especially r.vhen interpreting dismal medical dlagnoses. Hclwever, the satisfactlon she gets lrom helping peopie olrtweighs the drfficulr moments. Medical signing is nor for the fainrheartecl. She accompanies deaf patients cluring their medical tests and procedures, so is lrequently asked by medical staff il she might laint. Luckily, Devereaux has never had this problem in her nine years sigr-ring at Mayo. Devereaux also uses her sign language for the benefit of the greater Rochester sl<l11s College of St. Catherine, she was still one year short of completing her degree. For Devereaux, lall 2001 was the nght time to retLlrn to school; and she is nor,v enrolled at Augsbr"rrg and pursulng her degree rn communication wrth emphasis on public relarions. She hopes to finish ir-t 2005. Her career goal is to contrnue working r.vi¡h cleaf people, but she isn't sure community, by slgning for the theater (her great passlon), as rvell as graduation ceremonies, church services, and other social functions. The Augsburg-Rochester campus is providing a r,rable means for Devereaux to fi"r1[r11 her dt"eam of obtatnlng a bachelor's degree, while still allowing her to enjoy the little, and big, things in life. I in what realm. One aspect that the Rochester Program promotes is "balance in life and learning." When speaking of her son, Evan, Devereauxb face lights up. "For me, the most exciting moment ol my life was when For inforrnation on the Rochester Program, visit <w-vr,r,v.ar:gsburg.eclu/rochester>. Deanna Constans is an Augsbtn'g-Rochcst¿r' student nnj o rmg in contn'Lunicatiotts. my son was bom. Evan is a'miracle'baby Summer 2OO2 - p Ê L) H COMMENCEMENT2OO2 n "You will be judged not by whom you know, not by what you know but by who you are-by the commitments you keep, the dreams you realize, the love you give, the journey you take. Don't be afraid to steer far off course. . The only way you can really fail is by failing to try." A. Johnson -James Å E .S n O a7 James A. Johnson, vice chairman of Perseus, banking and private equity firm, spoke to the 2002 graduating class, which included his cousin, lan Anfinson. L.L.C,, a merchant n \ fl tr z I MT g g H ¿- il ú Eì ws q F IJ I È MARK HANSON AWARDED HONORARY DEGREE o ù r4 -t (;.slìt ll(; 1, l l l (, 1 Rev, Mark S. Hanson '68 (right) received an honorary doctorate degree, conferred by President William Frame (left) as Rev. Dr. Herbert Chilstrom '54 looked on (center). HONORED FACULTY AND STAFF Augsburg alumnus Rev Mark S. Hanson '68 , presidìng bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, was awarded the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters (Honoris Causa) at Commencement on May 19. This is the second honorary degree awarded by the College; the first was awarded to U.S. Rep. Martin Sabo '59 in 2000. Hanson is a native of St. Paul and the immediate past bishop of the St. Paul Area Synod. He earned his master of divinity degree from Union Theological Seminary in New York, and studied at Luther Seminary and Harvard Divinity School. "Mark has exemplified Augsburg's educationai misslon ln his pastoral work and in his leadership of the church," commented President Wllliam Frame upon conferring the degree. "He has brought a profound theology to the service of the city and a graceful courage to the inclusion of wide diversity in the Christian communion." Hanson was elected presiding bishop in 2001 and is the second Augsburg graduate in that office, following the ELCAb first bishop, Rev Dr. Herbert Chiistrom '54. In his remarks, Hanson told the graduates, "I believe the winds of the Holy Spirit continue to blow. They have given every one of you graduates gifts that you will use in your vocations, in the building up of communities for the common good, in the sharing of the wonder of God's love for us in Christ ]esus." I Rolf A. Jacobson, assistant professor of religion (Divislon of Humanities) I Dale C. Pederson '70, associate professor and department chair of biology (Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics) I Summer 2002 I Lori L. Lohman, associate professor of business administration (Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences) I Rebecca A. Frestedt'01, academic coordinator, Weekend College Ronald W: Petrich, assistant professor of education (DivisÌon of Professional Studies) ,4ucs¡uRcruow 21 È .L u O s s s, Brandon Hofstedt, a sociology major and McNair Scholar, received the 2002 Marina Christensen Justice Award for his commitment to community issues and involvement in student organizations. BRANDON HOFSTEDT RECEIVES MARINA CHRISTENSEN JUSTICE AWARD Brandon Hofstedt, a senior sociology major and McNair Scholar, was selected as the 2002 recipient of the Marina Christensen Justice Award. Each year this award is presented to the graduatÌng senior whose community service work best exemplifies Augsburg's motto "Education for Service." This also characterized the personal and professional life ol Marina ChristensenJustice, who courageously and effectively reached out to disadvantaged people and communities. Hofstedt, from Cannon Falls, Minn., has consistently demonstrated his leadership skills and commitment in the areas of service, justice, and global understanding. Throughout hÌs years at Augsburg, he remaÌned committed to a broad public agenda, including work through organizations such as the Minnesota Public Interest Research Group (MPIRG), the Coalition for Student Activism, LINK, and the AmeriCorps Youth Works/Get Ready Program. As one of his professors commented, "Brandon has demonstrated a strong commltment to social issues, a great ability as an organizer, and has the rare combination of someone who has both a positive vision for his community and the skill and dedication to make that vision a reality" ùt () s ù È o N Beautiful weather, inspiring speeches, pride in achievement hard earned, and the extra special rewards-all part of Commencement Day. Religion professor Rolf Jacobson (left) takes a moment to chat with students before the ceremony, 22 ,4ucssunc Now Taher Omar, physics graduate and McNair Scholar, celebrates with family and friends during the reception. Summer 2OO2 t_ Y- p € Ìi U \) s s ù V) Amy Maheswaran (left) adds a master's hood to her academic garb, as she receives her master of social work diploma and degree from program director Lois Bosch, Speech/communication major and McNair Scholar Darryl Sellers enjoys a moment with fellow grads before the ceremony. I BELIEVE PREMIERES WITH THE CHOIR AND CONCERT BAND b () Brendan Anderson, senior muslc major and 2001 Hognander Scholar, led the Augsburg Choir and Concert Band in the premiere performance of his work, I Belíeve, an lnterpretation of the Apostle's Creed in word and music. "I Believe is the culmination of my four years of composition study at Augsburg Coilege," says Anderson, who graduated wirh distinction, received Music Department honors, and was part of Augsburg's Honors Program. The piece is structured in three general sections, as is the creed. The Concert Band introduces and carries musical statements, intertwined with the choir's recitation of the creed, heightened by illustrations of the themes in Latin. "It is my hope and prayor that through this remarkable texr and this remarkable story the spark of faith will be ignited in all who hear rhis piece, and that the convictions we all believe in will be strengrhened by God's awesome power," explains Anderson. s ù I Graduating musician Brendan Anderson conducted his composition, I Believe, for the Augsburg concert Band and Choir at the Commencement Concert on May 18. Graduates in the Class oÍ 1952 wear gold caps with their gowns as they join the Class of 2002 at the Commencement Ceremony. The 5O-year class will be back on campus to celebrate at their reunion during Homecoming, Summer 2OO2 ,4ucsnunc n¡ow 2z o o È s, () hs The Class of 2002 begins their graduation day in Hoversten Chapel at the Baccalaureate service, led by Augsburg campus pastors, Rev. David Wold (left) and Rev. Sonja Hagander (right). Social work graduate and McNair Scholar Leslie Howard (left) poses with visiting Norwegian social work student Kristine Dyrnes (right). o a o ù h, s ra THE AUGSBURG COLLEGE CLASS OF 2OO2 54I ¡ 318 t 148 a 44 a I 3l I 1l Candidates for graduation Day program graduates Weekend College graduates Graduate students (22 Master of Social Work, 1 Master of Arts in Nurslng, 20 Master of Arts in Leadership, and I Master of Arts in Education-Leadership) Rochester Program graduates Countries of graduates-China, Czech Republic, Estonia, Ethiopia, Laos, Nigeria, Pakistan, Sweden, Turkey, Venezuela, and Vietnam. I 20-58 Age range of graduates in the Class ol 2002 24 ,4UCSSURC n¡OW GRADUATION DAY-A CONTINENT AWAY Three sets of parents at Commencement this year came from Norway to Minnesota to see their daughters graduate, Five Norwegian students from the Oslo University College, who have been studying in Augsburg's lnternational Partners Program, were unable to take part in their own graduation because of the academic schedule here. They received special permission to take part in Augsburg's Commencement. The front row students are (L to R): Una Sveen, Kristine Dyrnes, Rikke Nielsen, and Sylvi Nilsen. Not pictured is Erik Moen. Summer 2OO2 /-. A / I tt I ¡- ^ From the Alumni Board president's desk... ¡lhe I Alumni sourd organized w activities this year with four outcomes in mind. As I report on these, join me in applauding the board and the Office of AlumniÆarent Relations on their accomplishments. Outcome : Friend-raising Many events connected alumni to the College, including Auggre Hour gatherings that brought 130 alumni together after work to meet and hear stories from Augsburg professors. There were 3,500 participants at Homecoming events. The alumni nights at the State Fair, the MAL l5th anniversary dinner, and Commencement weekend events brought together still more friends of Augsburg. Alumni events did not happen only in the Twin Cities. Regional chapters in Chicago; New York City; Washington, D.C.; Los Angeles; Boulder, Colo.; Naples, Fla.; Sun City and Tucson, Ariz.; Rochester and Willmar, Minn.; and 3M Company in St. Paul also held alumni gatherings. And can there be any better way to Outcome: Communication If you have computer access or a mailbox, you can always be in touch with The ultimate measure of our Alumni Association's effectiveness is increased talent and resources supporting the mission of Augsburg. Board members led by example, donating time, expertise, financial grfts, and Maroon 6¡ Silver scholarships. Thank youl Our new Alumni Board president, Andy Morrison'73, is well prepared to lead us into another successful year. Our new board members-Greg Boone '81, Barry connect with students than serving treats during finals week? Outcome: Effectiveness Augsburg. Board members helped to enhance the alumni Web site, the Augsburg Now magazine, and the Class Agent lerters. They communicated with leaders of the regional chapters. They also searched for First Decade, Spirit of Augsburg, and Distinguished Alumni award recipients. Outcome: Connections Alumni gave valuable contributions to current students, faculty, and staff. We were advisors to the Board of Regents, Development Committee, and'Science Advisory Board. Alumni from 25 businesses held ajob fair for over 100 students, preceded by a session onjobsearch skills. We surveyed faculty to match alumni with their needs, e.g. intemships, mentors, speakers, and research funding. Vornbrock'96 MAL, and Jennifer Tome 'gg-will add to our spirit of fun and responsibility Would you like to join us? e4+ Jackie ltuiefel Lind'69, '94 MAL President, Alumni Board Lute Olson '56 elected to Naism¡th Memorial Baskgtball Hall of Fame AussbursNewsservice g o ò? 5 {9 A ugsburg College alumnus and Olson, previously a finalist for the Hall of Fame in 2000 and 2001, will be joined in the Hall of Fame by players currenI University of Arizona men's Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Drazen Petrovic, coaches Larry Brown and Kay Yow, and the Harlem Globetrotters. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's Class of 2002 will be enshrined on September 27 in Springfield, Mass. basketball head coach Lute Olson'56 was among five individuals and one team selected for enshrinement in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, officials announcedJune 5. Summer 2002 "I think it ranks right up there with the NCAA Championship and rhe 1986 World Championship," said Olson. "This is definitely one of the special things that has happened in my career. I am very thankful for the recognition and opportunity for enshrinement." A native of Mayville, N.Dak., Olson was an Augsburg student from 1952-56, plapng three sports (football, basketball, baseball) while earning a double major in history and physical education. Olson was Augsburg's Honor Athlete, the highest honor given to a senior student-athlete, in 1956. He was inducted into Augsburg's Athletic Hall of Fame in 1977. Olson earned his piece of basketball immortality with a coaching career that spans 43 seasons and includes nearly 1,000 career victories. He has won more than 70 percent of his games on the high school, junior college, and NCAA Division I level. 4ucsruncruow 2s Albuquerque. He is the author o[ 1948 several books. Reynold Skotte, Long Beach, Calif., ¡etired lastJune from teaching at Peninsula Christian School in Carson, Calif. 1 ¡a O tt 1957 for 25 years. Marshall Ellen (Stenberg) Erickson, Ham Lake, Minn., was recently named president ol Free to Be Community Coalition, an organization in Anoka County that helps financially stressed famìlies. 1 956 The Rev. Dr. Russell C. Lee, Albuquerque, N.Mex., was guest preacher at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Crookston, Minn., in February. From 196'l to his retirement in 1997 he served Faith Lutheran Church in 1964 Minneapolis, recently published Mahing Phebe (Dale) Hanson, St. Paul, 1951 D. Johnson, 950 recently rvorked with artist Rebecca Alm and poet Kathleen Heideman to create timeuponOnce a book o[ poems that seek to "deconstruct" and reconfigure old fairy tales, mostly those of the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen. Sense rnù¡d rlFr u¡ri,..¡-¡ U nder standíng mathematics department, and taught high school math at Cook County SchooÌs in Grand Marais of the Bible: Ltteraty typ( as an Approach to (Eerdman's Publishing Co.). r 961 The Rev. Daniel J. Carlson, CharÌestown, R.I., has been an ELCA regionaÌ gift planner for the ELCA Foundation sinceJuly 1999 he previously devoted 34 years to parish ministry in New England. r 963 Dean Gulden, Grand Marais, Minn., recently returned from a dog sledding expedition to the North Slope in Alaska, t50 miles above the Arctic Circle. He has also competed in the lditarod, the Yukon Quest, plus numerous races in the continentaì United States. In addition, he worked in the space industr¡ spent nine years at Augsburg as head of the Ann L. (Johnson) Wollman, Beaver Falls, Pa., and her husband, Dave, retired from Geneva College. Ann was registrar, and Dave was a professor o[ history and chair of his department. They plan to travel to Lithuania to teach and counsel at Lithuanìan Christian College. 1 Luncheon in March. She has coauthored seven books and recently published her eighth, Just How Much Scrap.Wood Does a Man Need to Sav¿? The audio book of her award-winning book, Grcwing Up Lutheran, is under consideration for a Grammy nomination. 1970 Ray Hanson, Denton, Md., St. Paul, recentìy continues to help teach Children's Church a[ Talbot Evangelistic Church. He recently completed serving three years on the church board, during which time a new Christian ministry center was constructed and opened. published a book of poetry called 1977 96s Gracia Grindal, Lise LungeLarsen, Duluth, won her second ARevelry oJ Harv¿st, which features several poems about Auggies. She is currently professor o[ rhetorÍc at Luther Seminary in Minnesota Book Award for her children's book, The Race of the St. Paul. 1968 Birhebeíners, UMC-M Auxiliary 50th illustrated by Mary Azarian. The book, based upon an account written in 1264 by Sturla Tordsson, explores the origin of Norway's national ski championship-the Anniversary Membership Race o[ the Suzann (Johnson) Nelson, Grand Rapids, Minn., was the guest speaker for the Fairview ffi c Birkebeiners-and tells the story of the cross country escape that kept the nation's infant king safe from an invading army. Rod Skoe, Clearbrook, Minn., recently announced he will seek election to the Senate in District 2; he is currently serving his second terrn âs state representative (DFL) in DÍstrict 28. He also farms in northem Minnesota. Prior to his election to the Minnesota House in 1998, he was a member of the CÌearwater County Board of Commissioners. He also served on the Clearbrook-Gonvick School o s. ã' o U Board. He and his wife, Sarah Hoagberg, have two children. 1978 Gladys (Boxrud) Strommen '46 and Anne Frame hosted an Augsburg alumni luncheon in Naples, Fla., this past March. Front row, L to R: Donna Mclean; Gladys (Boxrud) Strommen '46; Anne Frame; Louise Sundet; Helen Smith. Back row, L to R: Lois Wattman '76; Carole Skaar; Marilyn Fogdall; Nancy (Strommen) Stensvaag'71; Jan Grinde; Grace (Forss) Herr'57; Marion Anderson; and Lorraine Carlson. 26 ,4UCSSUnC NOW Steve Hoffmeyer, Mendora Heights, Minn., joined the State Bureau o[ Mediation Services as mediator in April. a Summer 2O02 d m Tim Wolter '78: Baseball historian and 'battlebot' chal lenger o c s- æ à' 5 (J by Lynn Mena During the Second Worid War, nearly I30,000 American soldiers and 19,000 crvilians were captr-tred and held in prisoner of war camps. While the conditions under which they were held varied enormously, baseball, in various forms, was a common activity among the prisoners. Not just Americans, but Canaclians, Britìsh, Australians, and New Zealanders palticipatecl, as well asJapanese and even some Germans. Augsburg alumnus Tim Wolter wrote a book on this toplc, which was published last year by McFarland 6c Company. POW Baseball inWorldWar II: The National Pastime Behind Barbed V/irz is the story of POW baseball. The book is dÌvided into the various prison camps and describes the types of prisoners held there and the degree to which baseball was played. Tim Wolter'78 recently published a book about the history of PoW baseball in World War Il. "I've been a history lan for a number of years, Ìn fact, my minor at Augsburg was history," says Wolter. "l kind of drlfted into this aspect of baseball hrstory-one thing led to another." ñ L S o Q Wolter, a practicing physician who has written articles on the history of baseball ar-rd the philosophy of mediclne, first investigated I9th-century war baseball. He discovered that even during the Clvil War, POW baseball was playecl on maneuvers. Wolter received so many lnteresting clues and information from various calls ancl letters about WWII POW basebal1, that what first appeared to be an Ìnteresting magazine article soon turned lnto a book. "The book turned out pretty weli, althor-rgh I can of coLlrse see a hundrecl ways I cou1c1 have done it better," for a first book, it's not too bad." Wolter is especìally glad to see the book published rvhile some of the people he wrote about are stlll living. says Wolter. "But During the course of Wolter's research and writing, ESPN, the cable-TV sports network, heard about the project and asked him to help with a documentary on WWII and sports for the networl<'s Outside the Lincs While writing POW Baseball in World l/l/ar ll, Wolter also contributed to an ESPN documentary about llllWll and sports. program. The episode, "Fields of Battle, Fielcls of Play," premieled last December on Pearl Harbor Day. "They filmed me at Fort Snelling Ìn a l9th-century limestone jail cell," says Wolter. He came away from the collaboration in awe of the enormous resources the writers at ESPN have at their disposal. "What would have taken me years to research took them months or jr-rst weeks." Wolter, who has lived in Chippewa Falls, Wis,, since 1985 with his wife, Laura (KasdorÐ'81, and their three sons, Matt, Karl, and Gus, is also a frequent guest speaker. He recently spoke at the Baseball Hall of Fame on Memorial Da¡ ancl olten speaks lo veterans' gloups. a a à L ,e ln addition to baseball ancl histor¡ Wolter recently cliscoverecl a new passion that he shares with his son, Karl-robotic combat. "We first got interestecl rn robotic combat a couple yeals ago on a trip to London," says Wolter. "While watchlng BBC we discovered RobotWars, a program that had not yet crossed the Atlantic. 'How cool is thisl'we exclaimed, and started to discr-tss ways to create or11' own killer robots." Since then, they have built several 'battlebots' (as they are known in the U.S.) and have cornpeted 1n various competitions. Their robots have featured garden gr-romes, fruitcake, and bowling balls. New clesign ideas include the use of other cultural icons, sttch as rhe Teletubbies, a disco ball, or perhaps even lava lamps or E1vis. ln addition to baseball history, Wolter also enioys building 'battlebots' for robotic combat competitions with his son' Karl Summer 20O2 Sometimes, robóts come home h'om competitions in pieces, "Bnt that is part" of the fun," says Wolter. "Then it's back to the shop to build something new." 4ucs¡unc ruow 27 Class Notes W W 1979 Sharon Lakin Upton, Congratulations and WELCOME, Class Â of 20021 s a member o[ the A^ugrourg Lottege Alumnr AssociatÌon, you are a very important part of the College community and are welcome VISIT THE AUGSBURG BOOTH AT THE MINNESOTA STATE FAIR! Hellertown, Pa., is the new director oI development research at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pa. (not at North Carolina State University, as was mistakenly printed in the previous issue of Augsburg Now). 1 980 Stacy Lee (Stephans) Hutchens, Indianapolis, Ind., is to receive various benefits including: men's work-release counselor at . Corporation. Augsburg Now, the quarterly Coilege publication . Bi-annual letters from your class agent, who wilÌ keep you updated on news . . Invitations to Homecoming, reunions, and other special events on campus Access to the library and [itness facilities . Access to Career Services' resources . A special tuition discount for alumni . An alumni directory containing complete information on classmates that is available for purchase . Volunteer opportunities on leadership boards and committees . Opportunities to participate in alumni tours around the world . Legacy scholarships for family members of students and alumni to study toward a degree at Augsburg ATUMNI Blomkest, Minn., recentÌy accepted the pastorate position at Roseau Baptist Church in Roseau, Minn. He previously served the Blomkest Baptist Church near Willmar. 1992 Larry John Anderson, Eagan, Minn., received N.Y, received a $40,000 Houle preaches Sandra (Voss) Wollschlager, Cannon Falls, Minn., recently announced her candidacy for state representative (DFL) from Distrlct 28,{. She has worked for 3M Company lor 22 years, beginning as a lactory worker and advancing to her current position in research and development. She is in her second term on the Cannon Falls Schooi Board. She and her husband, Joe, have two children. occasionally-most He can be e-mailed at <drljanderson@msn.con>. 988 Timothy Todd, El Sobranre, Calif., relocated from France to CalifomÍa last year after obtainÍng a finance manager position at BioRad l-ab. He and his wife, Helene, have three children: Natalie Caroþ, and Christoph. has Jim Weninger, Prior Lake, Minn., is the facilities and maintenance manager at the Toro manufacturing plant in Shakopee, Minn. He has served on the Prior l-ake Planning Commission, as well as on the Metropolitan Council's Water Advisory Board and on the Minnesota River Assessment Project, a position to which he was lived in England and worked at investment banks for the last few years. Michiel can be e-mailed at appointed by former Gov. Arne Carlson. He and his wife, Liz (Wolffl '92,have 99f a daughter, Ginny is a technical coordinator for Peace Corps MalawiS training programs. His wife, Stacia, is the coordinator 1994 doctorate degree recently at Bethany Baptist Church. N.Y. candidacy for a seat in the Minnesota House of Representatives. She will run for the District 638 (DFL) seat, now held by Mark Gleason. She is an independent consultant in the area of corporate citizenship and philanthropy management. in biblical studies Andersonville Baptist Seminary in March 200I. He is an emplol.rnent developer for Ramsey Action Programs and also works with the Filipino American Christian Church of RoseviÌleb Social Concerns Ministry In addition, he America, and the United States. She is currently an assistant professor of adult education at Buffalo State CoÌlege in Buffalo, 1 a from Scholar Grant for Emerging Scholars in Adult Education, which is sponsored by ihe WK. Kellogg Foundation and is given to scholars in Africa, Latin Kristof Nordin, Malawi, Africa, ,4UCSSURC NOW years. Lisa M. Baumgartner, Amherst, 1 2A lnterested in volunteering? Contacl the alumni offlce at 6L2-330-I 17 B or I -800-260-6590 f986 <mYbema@hotmail. com>. ÀSSOCIATION Visit rvith alumni, get a peek into Homecoming activitres, find out how you can get involved, ancl don't forget to enter the gleat 'alumni only' drawings. for Peace Corps Malawi's crisis corps program. They have been living in Africa for more than five The Rev. Patr¡ck Krause, ASSOCTATTON ALUMNI a 98f Michiel Ybema, London, Augsburg College Speclal nights dedicated to alumm are Tlesday, Ar-rgust 27, ancl Thursda¡ Ar-rgust 29, lrom 5-9 p.m. Check out the full schedule of booth events on1ìne at <wwwarrgsbrr rg.ed rr/strte lai r> Riverside Community Correct ions 1 August 22-September 3, 2002 1993 Doris Rubenstein, RichfieÌd, Minn., recently announced her ElIil[INII:rõtlf¡ftl 2002-2003 Alumni Board meeting schedule June 18 August 20 November 19 February 18 April 15 Meetings are open to the public and all alumni are invlted to attend. Each meetrng features a guest speaker from the College community For more inlorrnrtion, visit lhe alumni Web site at <www.augsburg. edu/alumni>. Summer 2O02 ) F W The Augsburg alumni chapter at 3M held a iuncheon May 6. Augsburg College staff and faculty joined alumni and current Augsburg students who work at 3M for a lunch and leadership program. Diane Pike, professor and department chair of sociology, presented "Confounded by LeadershÌp." Augsburg is planning future events at 3M, American Express, We11s Fargo, and LBIAAL. 1 1997 995 a Matthew A. Gooding, Lori (Mosher) Claussen, s Goodyear, ArÞ., has lived in Arvona since he began working wirh rhe Litchfield Elementary Rosemount, Minn., received her master's degree in special education from the University of St. Thomas a s. School District in 2000. 1996 John R. Burt, Fargo, N.Dak., married Kara Miller in December. He works at Scheels All-Spons. Teresa (MacNabb) Barbara Kaufmann, manager of 3M education contr¡butions, presented the 3M scholarsh¡p and 3M match¡ng gift checks to Ron Nelson '68, vice pres¡dent and controller at 3M and member of the Augsburg College Board of Regents, Kysylyczyn, Roseville, Minn., passed the Certified Public Accountant Exam in February; she is a staff accountant at John A. Knutson & Co., PLLB and can be in December. She is teaching in Independent School District 196, working with students with specific leaming needs, at Rosemount High School. Michele McNaughton, Mahtomedi, Minn., joined the staff of Catalyst Medical Clinic, PA., in Watertown, Minn. She will focus on women's health care, pediatrics, and diabetes. a e-mailed at <tck@Knutsoncpa.corïÞ. S" A. L s (_) m Ami Nafzger '94:. Finding cultural connections by Cherie Christ Aml Nafzger beheves the Augsburg College Pan-Asian Association changed her life. A native of Chun Ju, Korea, Nafzger was adopted by an American famrþ in 1975 at the age of four. Growing up in Minong, Wis., and a later move to Willmar, Minn., left Nafzger with very few AsÌan connections. Determined to keep a promise to her dying mother that she would graduate from Augsburg, Nafzger worked three parr-rime jobs to pay for school and living expenses, leaving little time for involvement with the campus community But. it was an encounter her freshman year with Lee Hoon Wong Benson, then Pan-Asian Services director, that changed Nafzger's life. Ami Nafzger '94 established G.O.A,t,, an organization committed to providing knowledge about Korean culture to Korean adoptees. Frightened and hesitant to approach other Asians, Nafzger remembers, "I had never even talked to an AsÌan before." Benson not oniy encouraged Nafzger to ger involved in varÌous campus events and organlzations, including Pan-Asian Services, but to build friendships within the Asian community Her connection to Benson provided Nafzger a sense of pride ln herself as an Aslan, and also as an individual. In 1994 Nafzger completed her social work degree, and now has built her career around 1t. With a need to better undersknd her heritage and with few concrete reasons to stay in the United States, Nafzger returned to her native home, Korea, in 1996. In 1998, after extensive research on Korean adoptees, Nafzger established G.O.A.L. (Global Overseas Adoptees Link), an organization committed to providing knowledge about Korean cuiture. G.O.A.L. acts as a voice for many Korean adoptees by providing positive links to their Korean culture. Developed specifically for these adoprees, G.O.A.L. provides a variety of resources such as translators, guides, home stays, and birth search depar[ments to those who wish to learn more about their culture. Nafzger says, "Afier so many decades I felt there needed to be something established in Korea for adult adoptees as they return to their birth country" I Although on occasion frustrated by a lack of support from the Korean government, Nafzger believes there are many benefits. HelpÌng adoptees understand where they come from is the most rewarding part of her job. work connected her to addirional associations around the world. in addition to her work with GOACC (Give Orphans a Chance to Choose), which helps provide hands-on assistance to adult orphans in Asia, she is also a member of an international planning committee working with sister adult adoptee organizations in Europe and America Nafzger's Nafzger believes that her work is "helping to break down the prejudlce and misunderstanding thal separates Koreans from adoptees and adoptees from each other." For additional information, vislt G.O.A.L. online at <www.goa1.or.kr>. Chene Chnst is ø communication speciølist in the Ot'Jice Summer 2OO2 oJ Public Relations and Contmunication. 4ucsnunc ruow 29 Class Notes ffi Births/Adoptions Auggie Conversations Jeannie (Shaughnessy)'88 al fresco and Joseph Hodges, Alexandria, Dine ancl converse with fellow Augsburg alumni and friends on some of the Twin Cities' best ontdool patlos for Auggie Josie, in February. Va.-a daughtea Campbell Amy (Johnson) '89 Conversations al fiesco. Rernaining sunìmer dates are: Tuesda¡July 16, 5:30 p.m. Jennifer (Ohlin) '91 and and Patrick 952-47r-8513 An Augsburg alum will lead a 'sporty' conversation-j oin the team! Please RSVP lor the above events to the Alumni./Parent Relations offÌce, ó I2-330- I I 78, or e-mail <alumni@ augsbr,rrg.edu>. Particlpants are responsible for the cost of thelr meals and dlinks. Visit the alumni Web site for more information at <www.augsburg.edu/ alumni,/gatherings.html>. daughter, Alexis Leigh, inJanuary Kenndy D. (Bade)'00 and Kirk Lewis-a son, Owen, in January. lan Quello'38 correctly identified Olive Berg'38 (far Ieft) in this photo from the'Remember When' contest in the spring issue. An Augsburg t-shirt is on the way! Laura ahrmna, will lead the conversation. on Lake Minnetonka 3746 Sunset Dr., Spring Park Minn.-a Dan (Carlson)'92 Lold Fletcher's Old Lake Lodge Stefanie (tindell) '98 and Falk, Sauk Rapids, Minn.-a daughter, Olivia Joan, in March. She joins older siste¡ Emily, 3. stage ancl screen and Augsbr-rrg Tuesday, August 13, 5:30 p.m. Denmark-a son, Christopher, in February. Bruce Lender'98, Coon Rapids, and John Hanson, Falcon Heights, Minn.a son, Noah John, in December. Hejoins older brother, Bennett. WA. Frost & Cornpany 374 Selby Ave., St. Paul 651-224-57r5 Carolyn Pool'91, actress of Louise L. (Andersen)'97 and Jacob Karlstad '97, Lyngby, N E F-! LI ro Guernsey '86, St. Paula son, lan Patrick, in March. Pictured, clock
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Title: Augsburg Now Spring 2002
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Search Result: Learning and the educational journey T he main rcature in this issue is a package or three stories abou t learning as adults. This "package" seemed LO sugge l itsetr as we took note or the concurrent 15-, 20-, and 25-year annivcr ane this year or program at u ed on adult learning-that Aug...
Show more Learning and the educational journey T he main rcature in this issue is a package or three stories abou t learning as adults. This "package" seemed LO sugge l itsetr as we took note or the concurrent 15-, 20-, and 25-year annivcr ane this year or program at u ed on adult learning-that Augsburg 1s, providing education for people outside or the trad1uonal college ages or 18-22. The e anniversaries occu r just al the ume when Aug burg 1s beginning to foll y understand and rerine the nature or the Lutheran urban education LO wh1 h the College is call ed. In describing the hrelong learning demanded in today's world , President Frame has emphasized and illustrated how Aug burg' -transformauve" educauon responds LO soc1et y's needs and is as appropriate for working-ad ult tudents as it is for students or traditional college age. tudents are changed in di fferent ways during an educational journey. For some it may be the experience with a pani ular proressor and the enthusiasm and park with which he or she teaches the course material-perhaps not rully appre 1ated until years later. Or, it may be the broader exposure to thoughts , values, ,~s1ons, and perspectives not pan or the student's prior worldview. The stories in this issue re fl ect on the growth that comes rrom this kind or educational journey, both through the fo rmal classes as described in the three an ni ve rsary programs, or, as in the story or Pro ressor Eugene Skibbe's an collection, th rough a passion that grows wi th lea rn ing about other cultures and aesthetics. Betsey No rgard Editor We welcome your letters! Please wrne 10 Ednor Augsburg ow 2211 R1verS1de Ave CB 145 Minneapolis, MN 55454 E-mail nowi@aug.sburg edu Fax 612-330-1780 Phone. 612-330-1 18 1 Leners for pubhca11on mus1 be signed and include your name, class year, and day11me 1clephone number They may be edited for leng1h , clan1y, and s1yle. 2002 PEACE PRIZE FESTIVAL... Over 700 school children, parents, teachers, and volunteers were at Augsburg on March 10 for the 7th Nobel Peace Prize Festival honoring the 2000 Nobel Peace laureate, Korean president Kim Dae-jung. Senator Paul Wellstone (center) welcomed attendees. Other guests included Lynn Elling, co-chair of the planning committee (back row, to Wellstone's Immediate right); Olav Njolstad, representing the Norwegian Nobel Committee; and Ole 0veraas, assistant Norwegian consul general (back row, to Wellstone's immediate and second left, respectively). Deb Hutterer ' 99, co-chair of the planning committee, is standing to the right. The Chang Ml Korean Dancers performed the "Fan Dance" during the opening ceremony. Augsburg Now 1s published quanerly by Augsburg College, 22 1 l Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454. Betsey Norgard Editor AUGSBURG NOW A PUBLICATION FOR AUGSBURG Kathy Rumpza Graphic Designer Jessica Brown Class Notes Coordinator William V. Frame Presidem Learning for a lifetime: Celebrating 15, 20, and 25 years of educating adults 12 Susan J. Klaseus Vice Presidem for lnslllullonal Advancemem and Com munily RelaLi ons 14 Dan Jorgensen Directo r of Public Relations and Communication Deborah Hutterer '99 16 Imerim Director of Alumni and Parent Relations Opinions expressed in Augsburg Now do not necessanly reflect official College policy. ISSN 1058-1 545 E-mail : now@augsburg.ed u Telephone: 6 12-330- 1181 Fax: 6 12-330- 1780 Augsburg College, as affinn ed in its mission, does not di scriminate on th e basis of race, colo r, creed, religion, nationa l or ethnic origi n, age, gender, sexua l orientation, marital status, stat us witl1 regard to public assistance, or disabi lity in ils ed ucatfon policies, admissio ns policies, scholarship anti loan programs, athletic and/or school administered programs, excepl in those instances wl1 ere religion is a boner fide occ upa iional q11aliflca1io11. Augsburg College is co nuniu ed to providing reasonable t1ccommodations 10 it.s employees and its st udents. www.augsburg.edu & FRIENDS Vol. 64, No. 3 1 Weekend Coll ege: Transforming lives for 20 years by Richard Thoni Master of Arts in Leadership: Learning the arts and ski lls by Bet sey Nor gard College of th e Third Age: Serving older learners for a quarter centu ry by Dan Jor gensen 18 'A Grand Journey' into J apanese art and tradition by Betsey Norgard Postmaster: Send correspondence, name changes, and address correc tions to: Augsburg Now, Office of Public Relations and Communication, 221 1 Riverside Ave ., Minneapolis, MN 55454 . ALUMNI Features Lynn Mena Assistant Editor COLLEGE Spring 2002 Departments 2 7 8 Around the Quad Sports Faculty/Staff Notes 19 Alumni News 20 28 Class Notes inside back cover Auggie Thoughts Calendar 50 percent ,·ecycled paper (10 percent post-consumer waste) On the cover: St udents and staff rnthusiasucally welcomed No11tomb1 Naomi Tutu as the 2002 Martm Luther K111g, Jr. Co11vocatw11 ;peahe,. (L lo R) Jun \Ian Wert '02; Xia Xwng '05; Rozcnia Fuller '0 1, Swdcnt Support Services academ,c adviser; Dega Ali '03; Nontombi Nao,111 Tuw ; and Kevina Nalmva/1 '02. Photo by Greg Helgeson. Grant programs explore vocation, science and civics, teaching, math • $2 million to discover 'vocation ' The Lilly Endowment has awarded Augsbu·rg 2 million over five years [or "Expl oring Our Girts: Connecting Faith , Vocation , and Work ," a program for students, [rom fi rst year through graduation , to explore, understand , and re fl ect on vocation. The program focuses on [our themes: vocation as a li[e approach, vocation as a curricular focus, vocation as education [or service, and vocational awareness in faculty and staff to build their capacities to help students explore vocation. Based on Augsburg's tradition or ed ucation [or se rvice, its Lutheran heritage, and its vision statement , Augsburg 2004, "Explori ng Our Girts" will provide students many opportunities to discover and understand thei r unique gi fts and work in careers as vocauon or calling. All incoming students will encounter the theme of vocation begin ning in their summer onentation programs----even before they begin any classes. Twenty-eight colleges and uni versities received fundi ng from the Lilly Foundation in th is round of projects. Augsburg received a planning grant in spring 2001 for this program; a ca mpus committee led by Professor Bruce Reichenbach and Carol Forbes, academic and learning se rvices, then developed the program proposal. • Blending science and civics Augsburg is one of 45 institutions pa rtici pating in the SENCER program, Science Education for New Civic Engagements and Responsibi lities. This fi ve-year national dissemination project seeks to improve science educati on and develop courses that teach rigorous science content through problems that require scienti!k knowledge and expertise. "SENCER brings together two critical elements in Augsburg's mission: high quality science education and an ethic of service to society," said Augsburg academic dean Chris Kimball. "The project wi ll engage our 2 A-UGSBURG NOW W eekend College student Karla Juetten works with a student in science class at Cedar-Riverside Commun ity School as part of a grant for teaching and mentoring activities. students \vith the challenges facing our world while helping give them the scientific tools required to respond to those challenges." An example of Augsburg's involvement is the development of a course that focuses on urban environmental issues of the . Mississippi River. This interdisciplinary approach combines scientific and civic experience while also addressing community needs. SENCER is supported by the National Science Foundation and sponsored by the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&:U). Professor Joan Kunz, chemistry, coord inates Augsburg's activities wi th the project. • Students teaching students Five Augsburg students--one physics major, two education majors , and two mathematics majors-each spend seven hours per week as teachers and mentors working with six th- to eighth-graders at the Cedar Riverside Com munity School. Their work is part or a two-year, $30,000 grant to Augsburg and the Cedar Riverside School from the National Science Foundation/lndependent Colleges Organization. The program gives Augsburg science and math majors opportunities to explore teaching in these fi elds, and seeks to improve science/math aptitude and build positive attitudes among middleschool students. Faculty members Jeanine Gregoire, education , and Sandra Olmsted, chemistry, co-di rect the project in collaboration with teaching scholar mentor Linda Stevens, ed ucation . • Increasing math knowledge Augsburg was awarded a $29,000 grant by the Minnesota Higher Education Services O ffi ce (HESO) to increase content knowledge in mathematics among educational paraprofessionals. Professo rs Jeanine Gregoire and Linda Stevens, education , are working \vith curriculum coordinators from the Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Osseo Public Schools to implement the proj ect during 2002-03 . Spring 2002 Kudos ... and saludos... to Augsburg • Saludos Hispanos, a California-based organization, named Augsburg one of " 100 Educators of Distinction" for its efforts to provide education opportuni ties and growth to the Hispanic/Latino community and for its intenti onal diversity. "Augsburg has dedicated itsel f to a legacy of inclusion," said Saludos' president, Tony Sanchez. President Frame, associate dean Ann Garvey, Hispanic/Latino program director Emiliano Chagi l, and senior Joseph Hell Pomares accepted the award on behalf of the College. • For the second year in a row, Augsburg is included in the publication , Great Colleges for the Real World: Get in. Get out. Get a j ob. Colleges are selected who best demonstrate both the education and the opportunities to prepare students for the real world. • Augsburg's physician assistant program has a perfect record of student certification . The 2001 graduating class of 26 is the fifth class to achieve a 100 percent pass rate on the nation al board examination , required to obtain a license to practice as a physician assistant. The national mean score in 200 1 on the q ualifying exam was 489 out of a possible 700; Augsburg's mean score was 610 out of 700. Augsburg's PA program , the only one in Minnesota , began in 1995 as an undergraduate program. During this academic year, it became the College's fourth graduate program, leading to a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. Spring 2002 The new and expanded coral-reef tanks enable biology major Keneeshia Williams to ca rry out research evaluating the effectiveness of water filters with help from Professor Bill Ca pman. The aquaria keep growing A ugsburg may be far from salt water, but its biol ogy department now supports the most unique co ral reef ecosystem of live sand doll ars, sea urchins , sea stars, jellyfi sh , and swimming crabs in the Upper Midwest. Under the leadership of biology professo r Bill Capman , major new components have been added to the original 130-gallon coral reef aquarium system in the biology lab. Through a series of gifts to the College, and countless hours of work by biology department faculty and students, the first phase of a multi -tank system now is able to support addi tional teaching and studem research projects. A large 220-gallon tank , along wi th a se ries of smaller, connected tanks , house a wide variety of marine organisms and can provide stability and life-support for a much larger system. Whe n fini shed, eight interconnected tanks wi ll circulate a combi ned 600 gallons of water and allow students to study the colorful , marine organisms close up in their natural habitat. Click on <www.augsburg.edu/ biology/aqua1ia> to see photos and lea rn more about the new aquari a. Financial leader to address grads T he Class of 2002 wi ll hear from James A. Johnson, a leading Washington banking and fin ance executive, at its co mmencement ce remony on May 19. Johnson is James A. Johnson vice chai rman of Perseus, a merchant banking and private equi ty firm , based in Washington , D.C. , and New York. A native of Benson , Minn ., he previously served as a special assistant to Vice President Walter Mondale, and as CEO of Fannie Mae , a government mortgage lender. He was elected "CEO of the Year" by the George Washington University School of Business and Public Management and "Washin gtonian of the Year" by Washington ian magazine. J ohnson has a nephew in Augsburg's graduating class, and a niece who is also an Augsburg student. A-UGSBURG NOW 3 Around the Quad $1 million gift is largest unrestricted gift in College history byDanJorgensen I f )'OU ask Jim Haglund what values he pla es first in his life, he'll probably tell you loyalty and commitment-to famil •, friends, cornrnunil:): and the causes in which he believes. That lo 'lilt}' and commitment has led Haglund and his "~fe, Kath)\ to make a 1 million gut to Augsburg College, the largest unrestricted gift ever gi,·en to the instituuon he adopted in the early 1990s and has helped lead e,·er since. "l behe,·e in this institution, its leaders, philosophy, ELCA base, and its diversity in an urban setting,· said Haglund, a member of the Colleges Board of Regents. "This gift: added Augsburg President \ illtam Frame, "is a wonderful affirmation of the mts.sion of the College.· ma: Joining the regents in 1994, Haglund, who currently is vice chair of the board, has been a tireless worker and actively inrnh·ed in the decision-making process, semng both on the Executive Committee and m other key committee leadership roles. He and his wife also have been among the Colleges leading donors. already contnbuting more than 200,000 to various programs. Their newest commitment ,~II have a rnaJOr trnpact in helping lead the College through the ne.'1.1. cruaal years of Frames presidencr The Haglunds plan to gi,·e 500,000 now, with the remaining 500,000 as a deferred gift. "I think its important for people to give to causes while they are living." Haglund said. "That wa)' we can see the rewards and enjoyment from the guts that we make." "Their gift was 'first' and 'leadmg' in two ways,· said Frame. "It IS the largest commitment that we have ever received that has been offered ,~thout restriction; and Jim was the first donor to ask me the most welcome quesuon I could have been givenTell me, Bill, what do you need?' Jims leadership at the College has been invaluable, both as a donor and a clear-rrunded ad,~r in respect to our pursuit of mission." Augsburg President Emeritus Charles Anderson 5a)'S he used to have a little recrumng speech for potential members of the Board of Regents that he also used in 4 A-UGSB RG NOW recruiting Haglund. "Eve[)• potential regent during my tenure !from 1980-971 heard the same song: 'We need work-meetings of the board and its committees and calls on prospective supponers; we need 111isdom--special skills and knowledge that the College could not afford to purchase that the)' bring freely to the table; and we need wealth-financial suppon,' • Anderson said. ·1 always concluded m)' little speech with the same tatement: '\Ve need all mree from a regent, but I'll settle for two.' In Jim Haglund, Augsburg has consistently had three-for-mree." Haglund said that while he has projects and programs to wluch he feels a kinship-particularly athletics-he still purposefully made his gift unrestricted. "If there is an efficient administration and knowledgeable and effective board, they are in a much better posttion than a single donor to direct the best "I believe i11 this ins titution, its leaders, pliilosoph , ELCA base, a11d its dive r ity in an urban setting. " - A ugsburg Regentjames E. Haglund way to utilize the funds: he said. "Athletics, though, has been a big pan of my life, since I was sbc years old. I believe it prepares us for life be)'ond athletics " ~th its discipline and teamwork.· It was through an unlikely "athletic" source-Augsburg Pastor Dave Wold-that Haglund, president and owner of Central Container Corporation, a Minneapolis-based manufacturer of packaging products, was proposed as a potential member of the govemmg board. "Jim and I go back to the days when I was the youth pastor at Calvary Lutheran Church in Golden Valley where he was a vef)' active member," Wold recalled. "We first got acquainted playing basketball and racquetball I discovered what a fun guy he was-a guy you could totall)' trust. "After I had come to Augsburg, I read an James E. Haglund article in the Minneapolis paper about how many states had tried to woo him to take his business elsewhere because they could pro,~de tax incentives and other incentives as well. Butjim'.s commitment to Minnesota reminded him of Augsburg's commitment to the city. Plus, his daughter, Dawn, was a student here." Wold recommended him to President Anderson and the rest , as they say, is history Wold said he would put Haglund squarely in the coun of those who love Augsburg'.s liberal ans concept. "He appreciates the emphasis we have on developing th<.: whole person- including the spiritual and the ph)'Sical-beyond just the intellect. He also has a rremendous commitment to family and a great appreciation of his upbringing. The ,'alues that his parents instilled in him are the same son of values he sees represented in students here at Augsburg." And, Haglund said, he suppons Augsburg and other causes because he believes in another of Augsburgs major tenets, service to others. "I believe many of us in business are not given enough credit for our beneficence and for our altruism. Corporate leaders sometimes get a bad rap as being either callous or uncaring when, in fact, they often are people who want to be of semce ,~th the resources that they have." "Theres no doubt that senrjce to others is exemplified in Jim and Kathy Haglund," added Sue Klaseus, ,~ce president for institutional advancement. v\/e at Augsburg are blessed to have them as donors and faithful friends of the College." Spring 2002 Training tech-savvy teachers A ugsburg is completing the second year of the Millennium Teachers Technology (MT2) project, fund ed as part of the U.S. Department of Education's Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology (PT3) program. The MT2 project offers activities and opportunities to both Augsburg's education facu lty and a group of current education students to understand and integrate techn ology in the classroom. It also includes nine partner elementary and secondary schools, mostly in Minneapolis. In this second year, emphasis has continued on "changing attitudes, building a knowledge base in technology, and specific skill development of both faculty and students," said Sonja Schmieder, project director. Teachers and students participate in training sessions, visit model technology schools, and work individually with technology specialists. The goal is for education departments to become comfortable \vi th new applications of technology so that standards can be established for teaching prospective teachers, their students. The group of studen t "technology advocates" meet weekly as a group and spend time in the project's "tech center" learning both how to use new applications as well as how to be leaders in urging their integration into the classroom. For Weekend College education major Gretchen Vickerman, the program has already helped her in the classroom . "I am always looki ng for ways to inco rporate technology to help the teachers or make the lessons more interactive and interesting," she said . Elementary education major Jennifer Schroeder echoed this experience. "My enthusiasm toward technology has had a lasting impression on both the teachers and students I have wo rked with. The students get excited when they know I'm coming to visit. They are just as excited as I am in discovering what technology has to offer," she sai d . Augsburg has also taken the lead among the Minnesota PT3-funded institutions in sponsoring workshops related to integrating technology in educati on , e.g. research in using technology, technology in instructi on and classroom management, and hands-on experience v.~th handheld computers. Auggie Colleen Carstensen wins 'Miss Teen United States' A ugsburg ~ tudent Colleen Carstensen won the title of Miss Teen United States at the national pageant in November, for 13- lO 19year-olds. Coi ncidentally, Colleen Carstensen a Minnesotan also won the title in the younger teenage contest. Carstensen , a 19-year-old student Spring 2002 from Hastings, Minn ., has previously won several beauty competitions and received numerous other acclaims, including a Discover Card Gold state award and Tribute Scholarship , and figure skating titles. Since childhood , she has struggled ~th dyslexia and uses this as her volumeer service platform . At the beauty competition, her theme of "Accentuate the Positive" suggests ways to use strengths to overcome weaknesses. During her on-stage inter.~ew, Carstensen mentioned Augsburg's Cl.ASS program and how it can help students v.~th learn ing disabilities to succeed in their academic studies. Technology advocates Jackie Heyd a, Jennifer Schroeder, and Shalinda Sherrod, all elementary education majors, attended the t echnology strand of the National School Board Association's annual conference in Atl anta last November. New student support programs established W ith a grant from the U.S. Department of Education , Augsburg has established two programs to aid lowincome, first-generation college studems and studems \\~th disabilities. The TRI O/Student Support Se rvices program provid es academic and personal support through workshops , assistance , counseling, STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES and other activities from studems' first enrollmem through graduation . Assistance includes improvi ng study skills, budgetmanagemem skills, identifi cation of financi al aid, cultural enrichment , ca reer exploration , and leadership opportunities. In additi on, a four-week summer bridge program wi ll assist students \vith transi tion to the coll ege experience. TRiO A- GSBURG NOW 5 Around the Quad Students receive 'Destination 2010' scholarships T wo Augsburg students have received I scholarships through the Minneapolis Private College Council to participate in the Destination 2010 program , a joint community partnership program that seeks to transform the educational experience of urban school fourth-graders and help them aspire to a college education. Junior Zachary Da\~es is a religion and psychology major who is a mentor at Andersen Elementary Community School , linneapolis. ophomore Angie Foster is majoring in religion and history and serves at Elizabeth Hall Community School, also m 1inneapohs. Destination 2010 elementary students who gradua te from high school will receive scholarsh ips for their postseconda ry educa tion . Studying Buddhism and Christianity in Thailand Sophomore Ariann Russ enjoys the beauty of Ayuthya, the former capital of Thailand. Forty-three students, led by religion professor Brad Holt, and also with adjunct professor Jerome Holtzman and Adrienne Kaufmann, Center for Global Education, traveled during January Interim to Thailand for the course Buddhism and Christianity in Thailand. The course also included eight StepUP students and director Don Warren. 2002 Batalden Seminar in Applied Ethics April 5, 2002 "A Critical View of Affirmative Action" Peter Bell, Hazelden Foundation 10 a.m. Convocation 11 a.m. Panel discussion Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center Join the retirement celebrations A lumn i and fri ends are im~ted to share in the celebration \~ th fac ulty and staff members who are retiring. Watch for a postcard in the mail with this yea r's retirees and celebrations . Norm Holen , pro fessor of artClosing of exhibit, "Retrospec tive," and retirement party, April 18, 2002, 4-7 p.m. , Alumni Gallery. • Don Warren , Rep. Alice Hausman, left, talks w ith Augsburg students Leah Spafford (second from left) and Brooke Stoeckel (right), and media relations manager Judy Petree (second from right) at Minnesota Private College Day at the State Capitol on Feb. 21 . 6 AUGSBURG NOW director, StepUP ProgramRetirement recepti on , May 6, 2002, 4-6 p.m. Norm Holen's "Adolescent I" Spring 2002 Sports Auggies fight to clinch eighth national wrestling title byDonStoner I n recent years, there hasn't been much doubt when Augsburg has won the NCAA Division lil national champi onship in wrestling. In fact , the onl)' doubt has often been in how large the margin of vicLOry would be. In Augsburg's prior seven national Lille seasons, the average margin of vicLOry has been 34 poims-more than 42 poi nts in each of the four most recent national title years. Bul this year's eighth national championship in Auggie hisLOry more than made up for the lack of drama in the prior seven years. Augsburg entered the national championships, held in Wilkes-Barre. Pa .. March 1-2 . as the overwhelming favorite LO win the national Litle, and by anmher large margin . Four Auggies were top-ranked in their weight classes, and Augsburg was the only school to have wrestlers qualified in all 10 classes. Augsburg had won its 16th straight MIAC championship by wi nning all 10 individual titles for on ly the second Lime in conference history. Observers believed another "slam-dunk" national title was a vi nual cen ainty. But by the final round , the Auggies were in unfamiliar territory. Two topranked wrestlers had been eliminated ea rly in the LOurnament, and just three wrestlers were in the hunt for national titles. The Auggies led perennial rival Wanburg (Iowa) by six points and upstart Upper Iowa by jusl nine points in the team race. And going into the 10 national championship matches, the lead was even closer, as the Auggie lead was cut to jusl two points. When senior Tony Abbou beat Upper Iowa's Jorge Borgen 2-1 in the 164pound championship match , iL clinched the national Litle for the AuggiesAugsburg's eighth in the last 12 seasons. an NCAA Division Ill record . Augsburg accumulated 87 points lo win the national Lille for the third season in a row, a feat unprecedented in the 29-year hisLOry of the Di,~sion Ill tournament. "He was the most imp roved wrestle r Spring 2002 -II· - ._. ;"·-...' -- we had as a freshman . from freshman to sophomore, from sophomore LO j uni or. and from junior, Lo seni or," said Augsburg head coach Jeff Swenson . •\ I. .,,. "Tony Abbou just kept -• .;i. I on getting beuer and better. He epitomizes the 41' ... -~,_,._ one-percenti m provement-a-day philosophy that our program has. " Augsburg 's Tony Abbott (back) maintains control of Upper Iowa's Jorge Borgen en route to a 2-1 win at the Division Ill Wrestling "I knew il was National Championships. close, and I knew that one or two of us were going LO have LO ,vin , for sure," Abbmt said . "My match was reall y important , because l was wrestling a guy from Upper Iowa, and that's a big s,ving either way, whoever ,~~ns. I knew if l would ,vin, il ormer Augsburg College men's hockey would help seal the deal. " coach Ed Saugestad was honored for Team depth proved LO be the his contributions LO the growth of amateur difference for Augsburg. The Auggies hockey ,vi th the American Hockey recovered from the early loss of their two Coaches Association's John Macin nes top-ranked wrestlers by having six AllAward . Americans, the second-most of any school. This awa rd , named for the former "You lose two No. 1 wrestlers and get Michi gan Tech head coach , recogn izes no points out of them ... it was a real effon coaches who have achieved exceptional for th e guys that were left in the success with athletes on and off the ice. tournament to compete and do what they Saugestad wi ll be honored al th e AHCA did ," Swenson said . Coach of the Yea r Banquet in April. Seni or Nick Slack, the 174-pound Saugestad coached Augsburg to a 503national champion in 2000 and national 354-2 1 in a career that spanned 37 seasons runner-up last yea r, finished second again (1958-96), a ,,~n total second on ly LO Don this yea r. Junior Ricky Crone, a transfer Roben s of Gustavus Adolphus (5 15) from Nonhern Iowa, finished second al among Division Ill coaches. 184 and ea rned All-American honors for Saugestad began his Auggi e coac hin g his first time as an Auggie. caree r wh ile still a studem at Augsburg. He Senior Brad Fisher placed founh for graduated with a double majo r in physical the Auggies at 141 , earning All-A merican educati on and biology in 1959. ln additi on honors for the third time in his career. LO coaching hockey for pans of five Senior Kevi n Rasmussen moved up a spot decades, he also se rved as Augsburg from his sixth-place fini sh last season to football coach from 1959-84 (head coach place fifth at 197 pounds. Junior Mike in the 1970-71 seaso ns); men's athl etic Fl anagan , seeded eighth al heavyweight direcLOr from 1981-87; and during his and a first-Lime All-American al Augsburg, entire Augsburg caree r served as an finished eighth . instructor in the school's health and r. _. Saugestad given hockey honors F Don Stoner is sports informalion coordinato,: physical education depanmenl. A-UGSBURG NOW 7 Faculty/Staff Notes NOTEWORTHY Garry Hesser, sociology and metro-urban studies, received the "Pioneer of the Year" award from the National Society for Experiential Education. Grace Dyrud , psychology, was included in the 2000-01 edition of W/10s Who of Amc,ican Women and in A Tribut e to Outstanding i\finncsota Women. In October, she co-taught the beha,~or anal)•sis unit at Rogaland College in Norway. Noel Petit, computer science, and Mark Engebretson , physics, were featured in The Antarctic Sun for their research funded by the Nauonal Science Foundation. The story describes the work of six Automatic Geophysical Observatories (AGOs), small orange cabins fu ll of automated data recording equipment scattered across remote regions of Antarctica that study the space environment just outside the atmosphere. Engebretson IS one of the principal mvesugators in the project. Once a year, 5-7 gigab)'tes of data from the six AGOs is shipped to Augsburg, where computer science students, led by Prof. Noel Pem, download ll and post it to a Web site. To read the anicle, ,~sit <www.polar.org/antsun/2002_01131>. In print Encyclopedia of Russian Women 's Movements By Norma C. Noonan (editor), political science , and Carol Nechemias (editor) Greenwood Press , 2001 Norma Noonan's task as primary editor in creating this compendium was enormous. Over five years, she and her co-editor compiled a comprehensive Norma C. Noonan resource about Russian women, organizations, and movements supporting women's issues from the early 19th century through the end of the oviet era. The editorial work involved not only original research and writing, but coordi nating and editing the work of 50 scholars from around the world who contributed approximately 150 major articles. The entries are grouped into three chronological periods, each introduced by a general essay. Interpreting "women's movements" broadly, the work focuses on Russian women's struggles and activities on their behalf for education , suffrage , equal opportunities, and social programs. Much of the material on recent movements and groups is not available elsewhere in Western publications. For those studying women's roles in the West, it provides good bases for comparison across time , says Noonan. ln addition , the book contains a glossary, special terminology, chronology, and suggested readings. "Although new women's movements are constantly cropping up, the book should stand the test of time in terms of existing groups and historical groups," says Noonan. "I think we tried to identify the major individuals, concepts, and groups in the Russian context, and that should provide a work of lasting value in the field of Russian and women's studies." Death and the Statesman: The Culture and Psychology of U.S. Leaders during War PRESENTING/PERFORMING Norm Holen , an, received an award of excellence for his term cotta sculpture, "Woman m the Wind," m the Extremely Minnesota exhibition at Robbin Gallery. Don Warren and Dave Hadden, StepUP Program, presented a sess10n, "Recovery as a Prevention Technology on the College Campus" at the 15th Annual National Meeung on Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Violence: Prevenuon m Higher Education . Lois Bosch and laura Boisen , social work, presented their study on the ethical nature of dual relauonsh1ps among school social workers in rural, non-urban areas at the annual conference of the Western Alliance of Social Work Organizations. Sumin Hsieh and Nancy Rodenberg , social work, presented papers at the Diversity Conference for Social Work Education and Pracuce at the University of South Carolina . 8 A-UGSl3URG NOW By Joseph B. Underh ill-Cady, po litical science Pa lgrave, 2001 At a time when American citizens are becoming increasingly engaged in fighting an "axis of evil ," Joe Underhill-Cady's book penetrates the pysches of national Joe Underhill-Cady leaders and decision-makers to explore Lheir motivations about how and when they made decisions about wa r. Through their writings, memoirs, biographies, and foreign policy speeches, Underhi ll -Cady studied the "foreign policy elite"-presidents, State and Defense Department officials, and members of Congress--who led the country over the past ce ntu ry. He especially focused on their views toward American deaths in these con0 icts. His findings show that decision-makers are not simply concerned with strategy and security but fo rn1ttlate policy that deals as well \vith their own fears of death and desires for immortality. Their policies re0ect the desire to project these fears into actions aimed at defeating death itself. When this becomes institutionalized, opposition to this policy (and thus to the war) becomes difficult. For the U.S., war is increasingly being waged using so phisti cated technology, thus decreasing the number of deaths in war and allowing American forces to fi ght overseas \vith minimal risks to their own lives. Underhi ll-Cady's conclusion is that the discourse on war should avoid abstract, dehumanizing language, and that the national dialogue about foreign policy should include introspective re0ection to guard against jingoism and the unnecessary use of force. Spring 2002 Exploring the 'physicist's kitchen' Prof. Viacheslav (Slava) Pilipenko believes that learning is more than facts and figures. He is head of the Wave Geomagnetic Fields Laboratory of the Viacheslav (Slava) Institute of the Pilipenko Physics of the Earth in Moscow and returned to Augsburg last fall for coll aborative research with Prof. Mark Engebretson. During the fall Pilipenko also taught a course tilled Secrets of a Physicist's Kitchen , in which he helped senior physics students understand the practical, everyday tools ph),sicists have used in making discoveries in their fields. Examples he used derived from the study of waves in geospace. Pilipenko is a strong believer in broad liberal arts ed ucation . He encourages students LO take advantage of all learning opportunities since they must prepare to compete in a global marketplace of highly- qualified scientists. Impressive LO him about Augsburg's physics program are the frequent contact between faculty and students, the experience students can receive in data analysis and programming, and the opportunities to participate in professional conferences. "At Augsburg," says Pilipenko , "students are being taught the most important skill-how LO learn-because eve1yone will need this ski ll most during their lifetime." Pilipenko and Engebretson's research , fund ed by the National Science Foundation, has suppo rted regular visits by Pilipenko LO Augsbu rg since 1997 LO jointly study the Earth's space environment. Their research focuses on wave aspects of the physics of the northern lights (aurora borealis) as well as on rece m efforts to understand geomagnetic storms, which can disrupt electronic communications and na,~gation systems and even damage orbiting satellites. Pilipenko returns to Augsburg next fa ll. Rodenborg testifies for children Prof. Nancy Rodenborg, social work , testified in December at the State Capitol befo re the Senate Jud iciary Commiuee, , hich held a hearing about Nancy Rodenberg disproportional representation of African American chi ldren in child protection . The session was introduced by Augsburg social work professor Glenda Dewbe rry Rooney. The heari ng was arranged by the Children's Defense Fund , seeki ng to bring public auemion LO the high proportion of African American chil dren in Minnesota's chi ld protecti on system. In fact , says Rodenborg, the proportion of these children to their population is the highest of any state in the nation . Spring 2002 Based on research for her dissertation , Rodenborg testified that poverty influences the child protection ou tcomes such that poor children remain longe r in the system . Even while onsidering the effects of poverty and other va ri ables, by just being African American , children remain lo nger in the public protection system . "I stated [to the commiuee] that this suggested la rge-scale indirect d iscrimin ati on ," says Rodenbo rg, "which is very controversial." She exp lains that the child protection issues appear LO be simi lar to those faced in the criminal justice system, where African American men are also disproportionately represented . The J udi ciary Commiuee hopes to draw public au ention LO the problems in the ch ild protection system as they prepare to presem a report LO the Legislature. PRESENTING/PERFORMING (continued) Ann Lutterman-Aguilar. enter for Global Educauon , lex, o. presented a workshop and po ter session , and Garry Hesser. soc10log)' and metro-urban stud ies. presented a session at the annual conrercncc or the auonal Socicl)' for b7Jcrienual Education . Glenda Dewberry Rooney . soCial work . spoke 10 the class or future deacon and la)' nunisters or the Catholic Archdiocese or Saint Paul and l\linneapolis about expanding awareness or race, ethnicity, and gender. Joan Thompson , English . presemcd "Environmental Atlltudes Meet Cult ural Loss: The Dam in D'Arc)' le ickle's \\'ind from an Enemy Sliy ," 10 the Western Literature Associauon annual meeting. Bridget Doak. musi therapy, presented on adolescent substance abuse at the American Music Therapy Association conrerencc Lejeune Lockett. Center for Global Education. l\ lexico, presented a slide presentation on her research about Arromexicans at the Congress or the Americas in Puebla . Mexico . She also gave the keynote add ress at the honor convocation al Jarvis Christian College 111 Hawkins, Texas. Gretchen Kranz Irvine , education , copresented a workshop on 1ransfom1auve teaching at the National Association for the Education or Young Children's annual conrerence. Jacqueline deVries. history, presented '"The Right to Labour, Love . and Pray': the Girls' Friend ly Soc1et)' and Workmg-Class Domesticit)', 1875-191-l" at the North American conrercnce on Briush Studies m Toronto. Orv Gingerich , international educauon , copre ented at the workshop , "Integrating Non-Western Topics into the Curriculum ," at a conrerence , "Globalizing Educa11on at Liberal An s Colleges" at Roanoke College Stephen "Gabe" Gabrielsen , music , played the dcdtcaLion recital or the new organ at Prince or Peace Lutheran Church m Rose,~lle , Mmn A-UGSBURG NOW 9 Faculty/Staff Notes PRESENTING/PERFORMING (continued) Nancy Steblay , psychology, presented two papers at the American Psychology-La, oc1el)' onfcrence. One, "The lnnuen e of Level of lncriminaLing Trial E\~dence on Pretrial Publicity Effe LS," 1s co-authored b)' three Aug burg alumni-Heather Klempp '99 , Tamara Jerde '00, and Stacy Sellers 'Oland is based on research to which the)' contributed. Markus Fuhrer, philosophy, presented a paper at the University of Leuven, Belgium, on the problem of self-decepuon in the philosophy of Henry of Ghent. Three studems attended the conference WILh him. Jennifer Kahlow , institmional advancement, spoke at the 25th annual Minnesota Planned Giving Conference. Garry Hesser, socIOlogy and metro-urban studies, co-presented "D1versil)' and Common Themes of the Scholarship of Engagement " at the American Associauon of Higher Education conference. Seeing more in statistics As pan of a halfmillion-dollar grant from the W.M . Keck Foundation to Augsburg, business admi nistration professor Milo Schield organized a two-day seminar in Milo Schield January at the University of Cali fornia- Los Angeles on " tatistical Association and Causal Connections." The semi nar studied ways to use statistical observations to test causal theories. The seminar was taught b)' two UCLA professors: Judea Pearl, professor of computer science and statistics, and ander Greenland , professor of epidemiology. Pearl showed how some simple statistical tools can be used to better evaluate statistical associations as evidence for causality (e.g., smoki ng and lung cancer, second-hand smoke and asthma). This can be applied to various fi elds-business, epidemiology, social sciences, and economics. Sander presented his experience in teaching this material. The 40 conference attendees included statisticians, epidemiologists, medical doctors, and computer scientists interested in artificial intelligence. Most were from Southern Californ ia, but others came from across the country and five foreign countries. Augsburg's statistical literacy grant is a three-yea r interdisciplinary project to help bridge the gap between formal mathematical statistics and informal critical thinking, between experimental studies and observational studies in the physical sciences, and between the social sciences and the humaniti es. Schield is project director for the Keck Foundation grant to Augsburg. Julie Naylor, adjunct instructor, is assistant project director and teaches statistics in the business department. CONTRIBUTING IN PRINT David Lapakko, speech , commumcauon, and theatre arLS, published "A Plain-Spoken Response to the Communib1ological Challenge," in the summer issue of Commumcauon and Theatre Association of Minnesota Journal . Kathryn Swanson , Enghsh , published "ldenufy the Issues: A Case Study· in The Department Chair, A Resource for Academic Adm1ms1 rators. Doug Green , English , published poems in the summer issue of Rag Mag. Nancy Steblay, psychology, co-authored "Eyewitness Accuracy Rates in Sequential and Simultaneous Lineup Presentations: A MetaAnalyuc Comparison" in the Law and Human Behavior series. Markus Fuhrer, philosophy, wrote a chapte r 1n Albertus Magnus, Zum Cedrnllen nach 800 Jahren, published in Berlin in fall 2001. 10 A-UG B RG NOW Connecting across boundaries Last year Augsburg education professor Susan O'Connor traveled to Norway This year, another group of Minnesotans is visiting Norway as an indirect result of Susan O'Connor that visit. It began when Norwegian ed ucation professo r Brit Hauger, from S0r Trendelag College in Trondheim , ame to Augsburg to teach during spring se mester. O'Conn or trave led to Trondheim to teach in her place. While there, she had the opportunity to meet Karl-Johan Johansen, a teacher at the college and a consu ltant to PROFF. an organ ization servi ng people with disabilities. With others from PROFF. she had the opportunity to travel to Hada mar, ermany, to visit the site of a hospital where 15,000 people wi th disabilities we re killed during the Holocaust. As a result of this connection \vith PROFF. Augsburg became one of Lhe two places in the U.S. to host a memorial photographic exhibit from Hadamar last November, its first showing in this country. Johansen came to Minneapolis with the exhibit , along ,vith Per Frederiksen, from PROFf While they were in Minneapolis, O'Connor introduced them to the Interact Center fo r Visual and Performing Ans , an organization provid ing artistic creative opportunities for peo ple with a variety of disabilities. Some of O'Connor's education students and vi siting Norwegian students have fulfill ed practica requirements at Interact. Now, in March , Johansen and Frederiksen have secured funding in Norway for a group from Interact to travel to Norway and Denmark to give performances. Spring 2002 LEARNING FOR A LIFETIME: Ce lebrating 15, 20, and 25 years of educating adults TH IS YEAR Augsburg marks the anniversaries of three programs providing educati on to adults and non-traditional students, largely initiated in response to community and marketpl ace needs. Now, as the College is engaged in refining and sharpening its vision of Lutheran education , it is even more clear how critical adult-learning is to the core mission of the College. In 1982, Augsburg opened its Weekend College doors LO working adults, offering them an opportunity LO earn the same education it offers its traditional college students. In 1987, the College responded to business and corporate leaders by initiating a master's program LO help working adults develop leadership skills needed for higher leve ls of management. By this time, another program targeted to older adul ts had already been quietl y growing for a decade-the College of the Third Agedelivering educational programs in the community where older adults live and gather. The reasons that adult students come Lo Augsburg's programs are varied-completion of a college degree, required job skills, better chances for promotion , personal interest and growthand their presence is vital LO the College. President Will iam Frame, in his annual speech LO the Augsburg community in February, squarely addressed not only the fin ancial benefit LO the College adult programs bring, but the significance of these programs to its mission. "We are preparing our students for vocati onal li ves-that is, called lives of servicein a global society constantly altered by techn ological innovati on ," Frame said. "Such a society demands lifelong learning-of everyone. "Such a reality narrows the difference between a tradition al student and a working adult ," he continued . "IL has reinforced our Lutheran propensity Lo find a meeting ground in ou r cu rriculum for classroom learning and exp erience ... The refin ement of the educational mission envisioned by Augsburg 2004 requires a highly involved engagement in lifelong learn ing." Spring 2002 Master of Arts in Leadership 15 years Weekend College 20 years College of the Third Age 25 years "The refinement of the educationa l mission envisioned by Augsburg 2004 requires a highly involved engagement in life long learning." ,4uGSBURG NOW 11 Weekend College majors: Accounting Public Accounting Managerial Accounting Business Administration Marketing Management Finance Internati onal Business Commu nicat ion Computationa l Economics Computer Science Economics Education Elementary and Secondary Li censure English History Management Information Systems Marketing ursing (BSN completion) Psychology Religion Social Work Studio Art Youth and Family Ministry Certificate programs: Information Technology Finance Management WEEKEND COLLEGE Transforming lives for 20 years by Richard Thoni Mike was a custodian in an elementary school in South Minneapolis. He was sman and had gone to college, but dropped out because he didn't have a clear sense of what he wanted to do . He was well li ked , but knew he didn 't want to be a custodian for Lhe rest of his life. One day he saw an ad about Augsburgs Weekend College (WEC) and came to campus to learn more about it. Mike enrolled in the elementary education major, earned his college degree along with his teaching license, and became a teacher in the same school where he had been a custodian-a life transformed . Stories li ke Mikes are countless in the history of the Weekend College program. Over the last 20 years , WEC has beco me a unique pan of Augsburgs educati onal mission in the ci ty. In the early 1980s Augsburg became aware of some dramatic demographic trends. The post-war baby-boom generation was aging, and it was being followed by a much smaller age cohon-the "bust generati on." The number of Minnesota high school graduates was going to drop by over 30 percent from the late '70s to the early '90s, while the number of working adults needing a college education was greatly increasing. By the mid 1980s, 45 percent of the students in American higher education were over the age of 25 . Most of these students were living and working in large urban areas. As the only truly urban Lutheran college. Augsburg had to re-evaluate its educational mission in light of these new demographic trends. A couple of the Catholic colleges in the Twin Cities-St. Thomas and St. CaLherine's -had just begun non-traditional adult programs. After a great deal of discussion with faculty, staff, and A proud Augsburg graduate and dad celebrates completion of his degree. MIS professor Kathy Schwalbe (right) discusses class material with students after class. 12 A UGSBURG NOW Spring 2002 admini strali on, Augsburg decided to become the only protestant college in the Midwest to offer church-related degree programs to working adults. Over the years, the Weekend College program grew from 69 students at its beginning in 198 2 to a peak enrollment o r 1,268 in 199 1, and expanded rro m three majors in 1982 to 17 at present . Since the early '90s, enrollment has remained above 1,000 students, comprising more than one-third or the total Augsburg student populati on. Now afrer 20 years or operati on , Augsburg is looking back over the development or the Weekend College program and re-affirmin g its centrality to the overall mission or the College. The demographic numbers have become even more dramatic. Today over 55 percent of the students in higher education are over age 25 . Less than 20 percent or the high school graduates in the U.S. go directly to college and complete their degrees in four years. The majority or the peo ple currently enrolled in college have fo ll owed some sort or "non-traditional" path . Does Augsburg still believe that the Weekend College program is a good match between the educational needs or this large adult student populati on and the mission or the College? Absolutely. In 1997 the facult)' and staff or Augsburg wrote a new vision statement for the College. Key concepts in th is ,~sion were those or "vocation" and "transformation ." Augsburg believes that a college education must make a qualitative diITerence in the lives or srudents-a "transforming" difference that helps students relate their abi li ties, skills, and learning to the needs or the world . That is what "vocation " is all about. There are, however, some d isturbing trends in adult education. Many colleges, including a number o r church-related colleges, are offering adult programs that focus primarily on work-skill development without a clea r emphasis on the liberal arts, and certain ly ,-vithout a focus on the church-related values at the center or their foundin g mission. These adult programs focus more on convenience than character. Adults can take classes in a hotel or on-line. They might not ever see their cl assmates face-to-face or even set fo ot on campus. While thi s approach to adult education Spring 2002 might be appropriate fo r graduate programs, Ric'1 Tl1011 i di ,-cctcd the Wec/1c11d College Augsburg has held LO its trad itional values in program from its beginn ing in 1982 until the undergraduate Weekend College 1991. He is currently director of Augsburg's program . Certainly, most \,\/EC majors are Rochester Program. directly related to work-world needs, but all majors are exactly the same ones that are offered in the day school program. The general education requirements are also the same, speciryin g the same liberal arts perspectives, including three courses in religious studi es. Many \NEC students have entered the College wi th an exclusive rocus on specific work skill development and have been surprised that their favorite course has been in religion, sociology, English , or philosophy. These courses have helped them rethin k important questions in lire-questions about purpose, responsibility, meaning, and values. It is this combination or workrelated majors and liberal an s coursework that continues to make Wee kend College so valuable ror wo rking adul ts. Most students enter \,\/EC in their 30s, a time in lire when people ofren re-examine their !He goals and commitments. In vVEC, they find a means to do that re-examinati on and Lo redirect their lives to more meaning and Professor Charles Shaeffer ill ustrates reward . a point with his computer An adult student in the bachelor's science class. program in nursing spoke about th e power or Augsburg's adult education during a graduati on celebration last spring. She recounted the transrorming power or the religion course that took her to Augsburg's About WEC ... study center in Mexico for eight days and the impact or the Number of students 1,05 2 community health nursing course that placed her in a Salvation Army 34 Average age clinic to do health assessments ,vi th Age of oldest student 63 recent immigrants. "I will never be • able to look at the world in the same way," she graterully reported to the audience. That is the transforming value or an Augsburg education-as relevant Lo students now as it was 20 years ago. For inrormati on about the \,\/EC program , call 612-330-11 0 1, e-mail <"sveci nfo@a ugsburg.edu>, or visit <www.augsburg.edu/weC>. Ave rage grade point average (GPA) 3.14 Nu mber of co urses ta ught by instru cto rs w ith adva nced degrees 100% Number of laptop co mputers ava ilab le for use in the li brary 50-75 Cost of Augsburg e-mail acco unt $0.00 Number of cook ies served on Saturday ahernoons 26 dozen A-UGSBURG NOW 13 MASTER OF ARTS IN LEADERSHIP Le a r n i n g t he a rt a n d sk i 11 s In Lhe early 1980s, abouLLhe same Lime as 'Weekend College was gelling underway, Augsburg faculty and adminisLraLOrs were beginning Lo realize how Lhe Colleges educaLional mission in Lhe ciLy could add ress oLher pressing community needs. ALLhaL Lime, business and corporate leaders were reponing LhaL many of Lheir employees could noL advance in Lheir careers because Lhey lacked skills in communicaLion, criLical Lhinking, by Betsey Norgard visioning, and problem solving- all inherent pans of Augsburg!; liberal ans curriculum . In 1985, wilh WEC's iniLial success and experience in serving adulL sLudents, Lhe College began LO explore options for a nonLradilional graduaLe program. While other schools offered graduaLe programs Lo develop managers, Augsburg created a program to develop leaders, largely designed by Augsburgs Tom Morgan and Rick Thoni. The)' worked ,viLh Lhen-academic dean Ryan L.aHurd on a Lask force Lo develop Lhe disLinctive MasLer of Ans in Leadership (MAL) degree and Lhe learning model Lhat drives Lhe program . The MAL program was launched in 1987. The MAL program is defined as a crossdisciplinary program of liberal ans that-like Augsburgs undergraduate program-builds skills in communication, in problem-solving and critical thinking, as well as increases students' self-confidence and risk-taking. For companies, this means employees wilh vision , ,vith ability LO work across company divisions, and Lo make thoughtful decisions. Terry Cook '98 MAL, direcLOr of continuing studies and former coordinaLOr for the MAL program, wrote in her MAL thesis, "The program brings LOgether people ,vith a mulLitude of backgrounds and experience levels in the work world. The field or major you received your undergraduate degree in is less important as preparation for Lhe MAL program than how it impacted your career, your life expectations, and your experiences." A shared teaching and learning over 60 requests to present information from her MAL thesis about the use of metaphors by leaders. Lisa Zeller '8 1, shown here receiving her MAL degree in 1989, was chosen by fellow students to speak on behalf of the first MAL graduating class. Jim Kline '01 MAL, pictured here in a Saturday morning class, found that MAL classes equipped him to more effectively deal with change and diversity in the workplace. 14 AUGSBURG NOW Inherent in the appeal of the MAL program to senior Augsburg faculty was the opportunity LO streLch out of their normal classroom discipline LO engage in an educalional journey alongside their students, guiding and learning from Lhem simultaneously. Rick Thoni, in recalling conceptual thinking abouL the program, says thaLfaculty needed LO be willing to orchestrate and not control. An Jv!AL course is more like a laboratory Lhan a class, and not merely a place for informaLion exchange. Teaching through use of case studies, group presentations, role modeling, and discussion helps students build skills Lhey need for working ,viLh and leading others. Jacqueline Kniefel Lind, a 1969 Augsburg graduaLe, 1994 MAL graduale, and president of the Augsburg Alumni AssociaLion, defin es these skills as "a relevant, practi al, core set of compeLencies LhaL are most needed in LOdays workplace: working well with mhers; understanding group dynamics and processes; thinking and Spring 2002 AUGSBURG COLLEGE 2 0 0 0 - 2 0 0 1 J\ ug burg's Maroon & ilver Society was launched during this past year to offer special leadership opportunities for flA.u gsburg alumni and friends to exte nd help to current students. Maroon & Silver Society members are individuals and organizations who are committed to a special level of generosity. These donors pledge to sponsor an Augsburg scholarship for four years, with gifts ranging from $ 1,000 to more than $10,000 per year. This new society creates a olid foundation of an nual financial support to help the College maintain its commitment to keep an Augsburg education affo rdable for the broadest range of diverse and talented students. Today, over 80 percent of Augsburg students receive some form of financial assistance, made possible in part by the generous finan cial co mmitment of Maroon & ilver ociety member . Maroon & ilver Society members can take pride in their contribution to building the legacy for future students to receive an Augsburg educatio n with the same academi c and spiritual fou ndation they received or have come to recognize and value. To be specially recognized as one of the charter members who helped to launch this newest and most innovative program, plea e let us know of your interest before May 2002. Donna McLean, Director of The Augsburg Fund • 6 I 2-330-1179 or l-800-273-0617 • mclean@augsburg.edu CHARTER MEMBERS OF THE MAROON & SILVER SOCIETY Richard & Mary Adamson Edward & Margarct Alberg Paul '50 & Pea rl Almquist Brua, '60 & Joann Eliason '62 Amun dso n harles & C..,herine Anderson William '86 & Kelly Anderson Daniel '65 & Alice Anderson Deloris Anderson '56 con Anderson '76 & Lisa Bailey Brian Anderson '81 & Leeann Rock '8 1 I. helby Gimse Andress '56 Augsburg Associa,es Do ro,hy Bailey tan ley Baker '57 Mary Quanbcck '77 & Loren Barber Elizabeth Anne '82 & Warren Barn Vera Thorson Benzel '4 5 Sidney '57 & Lola Lindsirom '50 Berg Inez chey '77 & John Bergq uist Kevin Bonderud '79 Harlan hristianson '57 Brent Crego '84 Paul '79 & ally Hough '79 Daniels D,niel '77 & Patricia Eicrhcim Marie Eiirheim '85 Joel and Mary Ann Elftmann Tracy Elftmann '81 Avis Ellingrod Jero me '37 & Winifred Hellan d '37 Formo Wi lli,m & Anne Frame Michael & Terry Freeman Andrew Fried '93 Laurie Fyksen '80 & Willi,m Seise Alexander '90 & Si mone Johnson Go nzalez Michael '7 I & Ann Good Raymond '57 & Jan Grinde Fern Hanso n Gudmestad '4 1 No rm an & Evangeline Hagfors James & Kathleen Haglund T homas '66 & Wa nda Wagner '65 Hanson Beverly & Roe Haden hristopher Haug '79 & Karl Starr Donald '39 & Phyllis Holm Kenneth '74 & Linda Bailey '74 Holmen Richard & C..rol Holy Allen & Jean Hous h Pearl Husby andra & Rich, rd Jacboso n Helen Johnson Jam es Johnson & Maine Isaacs Heather Johnsto n '92 and Jason Koch '93 Menon '59 & JoAn Bjornson Johnso n Ruth Johnson '74 Dan & Susan Jorgensen heri Hofsrad '85 & Thomas Kamp Muriel Kappler Karina Karlfo '83 hristopher & Liz Kimball Richard '69 & heryl Nelson '70 King usan Kl aseus Dean & usan Kopperud Joanne Stiles '58 & David Laird David & Caryl Larson Harris '57 & Maryon Lee Jacqueline Kniefel Lind '69 '94 MAL Jennifer Marcin Te rry Marquardt '98 & Gary Donahue Donna Mclean erard & Anne Meistrell Robe rt '70 & ue Midn css Paul '70 & Barbara Durkee '7 1 Mikelson Mark '79 & Pamela Hanson '79 Moksncs Rob & Taylor Moor Thomas & Rainy Morgan Pau l '84 & Nancy Mackey '85 Mueller Jeanne Narum hristo pher '83 Nelson & Lisa chroeder loria Burnrvcdt Nelson ·43 Julie Nelson '83 Ron ald '68 & Mary Kay Nelson Margaret Nelson Foss Nokleberg '48 Roselyn Nordaune '77 Norm '85 & Kim Asleso n '84 Okemrom Donald '53 & Beverly Hall ing '55 Oren 2 Robert & Ruth Ann Paulso n Ronald & Arlya, Peltier Gerald '39 & Bernice Person Thomas Peterson '70 Karin Peterson Philip '50 & Dora Frojen '49 Quanbeck Mark '53 & Jean Raabe tella Kyllo Rosenquist '64 Curtis & Marian Sampson Audrey Nagel Sander '5 I Robert & Marianne a.ndcr Ruth Schmidt '52 John Schwam '67 Carol Schweizer '50 Patrick Sheehy & Wendy O ' Leary Philip idnc:y "63 Arnie '48 & C..rol kaar Glen & Anna Skovholt Joyce Engstrom '70 & Robert Spector Todd teenson '89 William '64 & Sara Halvorson '63 S,rom Philip '79 & Julia Davis '79 Styrlund Dean '81 & Amy Sundquist Ronald w:inson '69 Jeffrey wenson '79 Michael & Debbie zymanczyk Gary '80 & Deanna Tangwall P. Dawn Heil '78 & Jack Taylor Jean Taylor '85 & Roger Griffith '84 Richard & Linda Thoni Gordon '52 & Gloria Parizek '53 Thorpe Kathryn & Jack Tunheim Berty Wade Norman '75 & Kathryn Anderson '76 Wahl Colleen Kay Warson '9 1 MAL & Mary McDougall Lois Wartman '76 & Doug Shaw Kurt Wehrmann '90 John '49 & Arnhild Werker Gunnar & Mary Wick Anne Holmberg '80 & Joh.n Wilson DEAR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF AUGSBURG COLLEGE: We are pleased to share with you this report of the gifts and contributions made to Augsburg Co ll ege during the June I , 2000 to May 31 , 2001 fisca l period. Our facul ty, staff, and students are gracefu l for what each of you has done on our behalf, both through these financial contributions and, in many cases, through vo lu nteerism, Wi ll iam V. Frame Susan ). Klaseus fund-rai sing activities, and recruiting of new students and friends for the institution . G iving to the College continues co grow. New program s were launched. New scholarship fund s were initiated and ochers expanded. Without yo ur support, this would not have been possibl e. This past Sep tember, we opened o ur 133 rd year with enthusiastic hope and optimism. Just a week lacer, we were faced with the devastating impact of September 11 and its afte rmath. We came together in prayer and support fo r ch e many people impacted by chis tragedy. Like many of this natio n's institutions, we also came upon more di ffic ult times-both in how we dealt with th e perso nal and social issues char faced our constituents because of rhat terrorise ace, and beca use of the temporary reduction of fin ancial support as people were faced with the econom ic problems that resulted. Bue, like the nation , we believe that we are turning the co rner and movi ng forward once again. We have received a number of majo r grants to enhance and su pport so me of our programs, including the College's involvement with our neighbo rs and the greater Twin Cities communi ty. W/e have received remarkable new pe rso nal support, including the largest unrestri cted gift in the College's history from regent Jim H aglund and his wife, Kathy, (see story in the Augsburg Now spring issue). and we have been enco uraged by some majo r foundation s and corporations to submit proposals char we believe will result in fundin g fo r new program and capital needs. Finally, the College continues its general rehab ilitation and revitalizatio n under the tenets of Augsburg 2004: Extending the Vision . More than just a visionary docum ent, it continues as a guiding force for the College in its progra m development, cu rricular refo rm , and fulfillm ent of its historical vocation in helping students from a wide range of experiences achieve the dream of a pose-second ary education . Your gifts help Augsburg move along this pathway to excellence and achievemen t. They help the Co llege prepare ics students for li fe and wo rk in an ever more globalized and co mplex world . We have been re-challenged by the events of Sept. I I co reinforce the transforming education that has long been a hallmark of this in stitution. We are equipping our students to deal with th e world's diversity--of people, movements, and opinions. We are affi rming that a communi ty of lea rners is not confined to the class room, bur is o ne prepared to be of service to the world. T hank you for providing your suppo rt as reinforcement to that belief. William V. Fran1e Susan J. Klaseus Pre ident Vice President for lnstiturional Advancement and Communi ty Relatio ns 3 THE AUGSBURG COLLEGE FINANCIAL REPORT 2000-2001 OPERATING BUDGET $42 ,761 ,3 01 • • • • • • Monies in the operating budget fund the overall work of the College, from faculty and staff salaries co student financial aid co paying the uti lities bill. The operati ng budget keeps the College up and running, and is supported in part by undesignated gifts co the Augsburg Fund. Tuition & Fees 78% Other Sou rce 7% Board 4% Room 7% Private G ifts 3% Government Grants 1% 2000-2001 REVENUES 2000-2001 PLANT ASSETS (Net) $50,248,134 T he College co ntinues to address the deferred maintenance issues in relation co its campus infrastructure. For the past year funding has gone toward roof replacements and HVAC systems. Master planning wo rk for capital expansion remains focused o n the College priority for a new science structure. • • • • • • Sa lary & Benefits 48% Other 18% Financial Aid 18% Utilities 4% Equipment & Capita l Improvement S% Student Salary 3% Debt Service 4% 2000-2001 EXPENDITURFS 2000-200 1 ENDOWMENT Market Value: $24,805,309 A strong endowment ens ures Augsburg's futu re strength and growth. The interest and investment inco me on the endowment principal provide needed funding fo r student finan cial aid. 1111 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 ENDOWMENT ASSETS May 3 1, 2000-May 31, 200 1 4 1999 2000 2001 LIFETIME GIVING Th, Jollo,ving JOcitties recognize alumni and friends of Augsburg who havt generously given a minimum of $25,000 to tht College over a lif,timt. LEGACY SOCIETY C umulative gifu of $500,000 or more Earl & Doris Bakken Rich>rd '74 & Na ncy Colvin Julian •30• & June• Foss Edwi n & Barbara Gage Orville '36• & Gemude Lund '36 Hognander Kinney Johnso n '65 Ed• & Phyllis• Kavli E. Milton '46 & Doroth y Lijsing •47+ Kleven James '46 & jean• Lindell Elroy Srock '49 C lair '46• & Gbdys Box rud '46 Srro mmcn 1869 SOCIETY Cumulative gifu of $ 100,000-499,999 Charles & Cath erine Anderson C.A. L. • & Esther J . E.• Anderson Leona Radman Antholz '4 I• Paul '63 & LaVonne Olson '63 Baralden Carl Blegen+ Jack & Joyce Boss Darrell ' 55 & Hel ga Egertso n Raymond Erickso n Malco lm Escrcm+ C lara Evj u• •so• Jerry & Jea n Foss Paul '42+ & Max ine Fridlund Raymond ·57 & Janice Grinde Franklin & Carolyn Groves Norman & Evangeline Hagfors James & Ka1h lee n Haglund Donald '39 & Phyll is Holm Al len & Jean Housh Lester Hoversten+ James Johnson & Maxine Isaacs Roy Krohn• William & 1ephani e Naegele Richard & Barbara Tjo rnh om '54 Nelson Ida Nelson• Martha Nylander• John Paulson Cunis & Maria n Sampson Paul + & Lorene+ teen Genev ic\le rclbcrg+ Co nrad und e ' I 5 + Leland & Louise Su nde, Helen vcrdrup+ Johan verdrup Andrew Urness+ Elsie Wildung• BENEFACTORS C um ul ati ve gifts of $25,000-99,999 Ernes1 & Helen Alne Ha.nvig Anderson+ Ted & Ru,h Arneson Lurh<r •29+ & C larerre Jorcnby •29• Arnold Kenne,h• & Dorothy Bailey Ada Bakke n• Bcnha Johanson '28 Hagen+ Za ne & Barbara Kleven Birky Roy '50 & Ardis Bogen Donald & Nancy Bloomfield '63• Bor1emiller Rodney & Barbara Burwell rl '59 & Kathy Aakc r '62 Casperso n Fritjof hrisrcnscn ·2s+ James+ & Esther• Crabtree Mrs. Oscar DeVold' Tracy Elfcmann '8 1 Amy Erickson Philip & Laverne Fand rei Jerome '37 & Winifred Helland ·37 Formo Emil Fossa.n ·30+ O laf aastjon+ Donald' & Irene Gra ngaa rd Phi llip G ronserh '5 5 Florence Haasa rud+ John Hanson+ Mr.+ & Mrs.+ Reuel D. Harmon Lawrence & Lois Hauge An na Mae Hayden Loren Henderson Douglas & G race Forss '57 Herr T helma Leeland '32 Hess• Chester '60 & Clcnora Hoversten Chester+ & Bernice Hoversten Garfield Hovemen '50 Vincent '50 & Marjorie Hoversten Joseph Hsieh '6 1 Oscar• & Pea rl Husby Richard & Glenda Husron Alfred Iverse n Ri chard & Sandra Jacobson Rud, John son '74 Ru1h Johnson '27' Bruce & Maren K.1 even David & Barbara Kleven Lowell '54 & Jani ce Kl even Norma Knurson + Dean & Susan Kopperud Mildred Krohn Dean '62 & Barbara Begling r '63 Larson Philip & Diane Kleven Larson Harris '57 & Maryon Lee Alp hamae Ha.Iverson '3 1+ LofgrC'n Larry Lokken '60 Larry & Mari e McNeff Theodor Menzel• Else Michaelse n •3 1• Rohm ' 0 & uc ~idn ess Spencer '66 & Gay Johnson '66 Minear A.Ian & Janet Karvonen Monrgomery Joel & Jeanne Mugge Edith orberg+ R. Luther '56 & Bobbie' Olson Donald '53 & Beverly Halling '55 Oren Donald• & Dag ny• Padill a Isabelle Park Trusi Glen Person '47 Harvey '52 & Joann e Varne r '52 Peterson Oliver & Jeannene Peterson Thomas Peterson '70 Manin •29+ & E.sthcr+ Quanbeck Philip '50 & Dora Frojen '49 Quanbcck Luther Rodvik '5 1 Olive Ronholm '47 Maihi lda Sagcng '3 1 Clara E. Sanders+ Rmh chmid1 '52 Kenneth Schmit ·3s• Lyall & Inez O lso n '59 Schwac,kopf Rosemary Shafer Agnes Siverson+ Glen & Anna kovhoh Mathias Siena+ Borger Solberg ran ley & Berry 1ake Roger '5 & Bonnie Stockmo Odin Srori en '28+ jean Taylor '85 & Roger Grifti,h '8 Jack & P. Dawn Heil '78 Taylor \Xlilliam & Donna Teeter L. Bern iece Thompson+ John T hu,• Joan Vo lz '68 Richard & Olive Nilse n '5 1 Zo ll er + De eased PLANNED GIVING HERITAGE OCIETY The A11grb11rg Colkge Heritage Sociery recog11iu1 thou ruho have 11"1111ged 11 de/med gift for the College through a b,q,wt, life i1u11ra11u policy, a111111ity agrumellt, or a charitable tnm. Thm tho11ghtfal gifo o:tmd support to gmeratiom offi,ture 1t11dmu. Ernest & Helen Al ne harles & Catherine Anderson Daniel . '65 & Alicc Anderson E. tlliam Anderson Ernest '3 & M•rgam Anderson Esther Anderson+ Gary & M•ry Anderson Os= '38 & Leola Anderson \Vtlliun '86 & Kelly Anderson James '51+ & I. helby Gimse '56 Andn:ss Vi ncent Andrews+ Betty Arnold Luther •29+ Clare ne Jorenby •29+ Arnold Osc,r• & Dorothy Austad w l & Doris Bakken Andrew ' 50 & S.rbara Kolden '50 Balerud M•ry Qumbcck ' Barber Gl•dys Pederson '25 Bunes Elizabeth '82 & Warren S.rn Abner '35 & M.nh. Bat:llden Thomas '56 & Bernie Benson idney '57 & Lola Lidstro m '50 Berg Birgit Birkeland '58 Anne Blegen+ Kendra Bonderud '78 Richard & Na ncy Borstad Donald & Nmcy Bloomfield '63+ Bonemiller J. Bernhard '4 8 & Hildur Anderson '43 Brerhcim Nmcy Brown '74 Jeroy '48 & Lorrai ne Carlson Harold Caspersen · 2+ Herbert '5 & Corinne Chilstrom Fritjof hriS<en.<en '28+ Judi th Ch risten.<en L Gracia Christensen George '72 & Janet Dal,lman Dmiel & A. Carolyn Benson '7 1 Dauner Dallas Day '64 Richard '55 & Audrey Dronen Beverly Durkee Ru ben '45 & Thelma Egeberg Tracy El frmann '8 1 larence •35+ & Thora Eliason Avis Ellingrod Casper & Thelma '39 Emberson Deni.<e Engebreuon '82 Loren '46• & Edna Kastner '42 Ericksen Raymond Erickson •50+ John Evans '82 & Joan Moline '83 Kenneth vcndscn '78 & Allison Everett '78 Norman & Rachel Ferguson Maud Forberg Jerome '37 & Winifred Helland '37 Formo Julian •30+ & June• Foss Ardella Fossum+ \Vtlliam & Anne Frame Leola Dyrud Furman '6 1 huck Gabrielson •77+ Harry & Mabel Storm •25• Garlock Clayton Gjerde• Donald• & Irene Grangaard Gracia Grindal '65 Raymond ' 57 & Janice Grinde Phillip Gron.<eth '55 Florence Haasuud• Bertha Johnanson '28 Hagen+ Gary '7 1 & Dallas Ahrens '69+ Hagen James & Kathy Haglund David Halaas 7 6 Janet O lson '79 Halaas Edward & hidey Han.<en Ernest & Anna Hovland '58 Hanson ymhia Hanson '66 Mark '68 & lone Agri mson '68 Hanso n Charles & Berry Johnso n '58 Hass Lawrence & Lois Hauge Loren & Helen Mohn •42+ Henderson Robe rt '55 & Kui n Herman Mrs. Ono E. Hjelle igvald '41 & Helen Hjelmeland O rville '36+ & Gertrude Lund '36 Hognandcr Kenneth '74 & Linda Bailey '74 Holmen Everett '57 & Ethel Holt John Hoium Allen & Jean Housh Merl in & Ruth Hovden Chester '60 & Clenora Hoversten Mr. & Mrs. Clucnce Hoversten Gufield Hoversten '50 Lorna '62 Hoversten Rohen Hovcmcn T homas '56 & Lorena Hoversten Richard & andra Jacobson Morris & Beverly Jespersen Anna Johnson• Jerry & Bonita Johnson Ki nney Johnson '65 Mark '54 & Thelma Johnson Ruth Johnson •27• Ruth Johnson '74 Kenneth & Carmen Jones Larry & Jennifer Abeln '78 Kahlow Mary Kin glsey Ruth Kislingbury Gloria Grant '57 Knoblauch 6 No rman & Gwen Johnson ' 58 Krapf Roy Krohn• Lois Kvamme+ Obert Landsverk •45+ LaJune Thomas '68 Lange David Lankinen '88 Marjorie M. Lankincn Ernest Larson •30+ Luther '52 & Janice Bremmh ' 55 Larson Alan & Dorothy Lee Harris ' 57 & Maryon Lee Clayton & Virginia LcFeverc Ella Lindberg James '46 & Jean• Lindell 0 . Herbert & Ilene Lindquisr Marion Liska Alpharnae Halverson '3 1 Lofgren• Arne '49 & Jean Swanson '52 Markland Ronald & Donna Matlhias Theodor Menu!• Daniel '65 & Mary Tildahl '6 1 Meyers Mark '79 & Pamela Hanson '79 Moksnes Carol Brandt '67 Mork Ors. Van & Mike Mueller Mr. & Mrs. George L. Nelsen Richard & Ba.rbara Tjornhom ' 54 Nelson Grace Pccerson '33 Nelson• Kenneth & Vera Nelson Mildred Nelson '52 Robert Nelson '97 Rohen '66 & Rose Ann Nelson Roger '52 & Marilyn Nelson Roselyn Nordaune '77 Estelle Nordine• James '57 & Shirley Norman Glenn & Ann Nyc.klemoe Jonathan Nye '72 Terry '70 & Vicki Nygaard Martha Nylander• Marvin Nystrom H. Arlan Oftedahl '64 Norm '85 & Kim Asleson '84 Okerstrom Evelyn Olson• Gordon '63 & Janice O lson R. Luther O lson '56 Orville '52 & Yvonne Bagley '52 Olson Donald '53 & Beverly Halling '55 Oren Kenneth & Lillian Ysreboe '51 Osc Ervin '56 & ylvia Overlund Donald• & Dagny• Padilla Robert '50 & Ruth Paulson Richard Paun '37 Douglas & Joycc Anderson '65 PfufT Thelma chroeder '38 Preuscc• Roy Quam •31• Martin •29+ & Esther• Q uanbcck Nancy Joubm '63 Raymo nd Barbara Rodvik Frances Roller Olive Ronholm '47 Donald '38 & Borghild Ronning Audrey Nagel '5 1 Sander Robert & Marianne Sander Leland '35 & Pauline Saieren Ruth Schmid, '52 Kenneth Schmir 138+ Roger '62 & Jean Schwartz Rosemary Shafer Pmick D. Sheehy & Wendy M. O' Leary Olive r '36• & Elisabeth T hompson Sidney Rodn ey Sill '82 Arnold '48 & Carol Skaar James mith '9 Russel '50 & Virginia Smith Evelyn Amundson ~,43 onnack Doctic orenson + Robert & Joyce Engstrom '70 Specror Steven & Naom i Christensen '8 1 Scaruch Joh n ' 6 & Esther Sieen Paul+ & Lorene+ Steen Odin rorien ·2s+ Merton '42 & A. Irene Huglen ' 3 Strommen lair '46• & Gladys Boxrud '46 irom men Johan ve rdrup Dorochy Sward + Gary '80 & Deanna Tangwall Jack & P. Dawn Heil ' 8 Taylor John Thu,• Jcaneiie Tollefson '24 Joel '38 & Frances Torsrenson Kenne1h '26• & Ovedcia Torvik John & Marcia Thompson '78 Turcone Morris •- I & Bonnie Bieri •~ Vaagencs Mark Voelk,r '83 Tom Wa rme '57 Colleen Wauon '9 1 & Mary ~lcDougall Doug Shaw & Lois Warrman '76 Donald 1chmann '89 Peder '49 & Alice Berg '5 1 Wilcox Woodrow Wilson '53 Darrell & Lauralee Howe '63 Zenk ANNUAL GIVING Alumni Giving by Class Year CLASS OF 1929 Number of Alumni: 11 Tora! amount of Gifu: $200.00 Participation: 9% CIASS OF 1934 Numbe r of Alumni: 23 Toial amoun1 of Gifts: $535.00 Participation: 26% $ 120-239 M. Glendora Dueland $ 120-239 Hamar Benson Clifford Johnson W. Donald Olsen CIASS OF 1930 Number of Alumni: I4 Total amount of Gifts: $200,730.00 Part icipacion: 35% $ I 0,000 or more Julian Foss• $500-999 Elsie Lokken Lower $ 120-239 Leonard Froycn Gifts up to SI 19 Stella Pederson Eiermann Magnhild Nybroren CIASS OF 1933 N umber of Alumni: 9 Toral amounr of Gifts: $260.00 Parriciparion: 44% $ 120-239 Vincent Kcn stad Gifts up 10 $ 11 9 olveig Bergh Harold Olson $500-999 Ge rtrude Lund Hognander $240-499 Dag mar Dahl Q uanbeck Ann Kvee n Sveom $ 120-239 Arnold Henkel Lynn Hanson Lurhard Gifts up ro $ 11 9 Gladys O udal Woolson Gifts up 10 $ 11 9 Roselyn Ekberg lhling CLASS OF 1935 Number of AJumni: 20 Toral amounr of Gifts: $625.00 Participation: 25% CLASS OF 1937 Number of Alumn i: 26 Toral amount of Gifts: S 17,305.00 Participation: 34% $240-499 Ge rtrude Amundson Larson S I 0,000 or more Richard Paur, $ 120-239 Clifford Kent $1,000-2.499 Jerome Formo Winifred Helland Formo Gifts up 10 $ 11 9 Laura Leigh Jorenby Leland Satercn Carl Solberg $500-999 Ernesr Anderson Forrest Monson CLASS OF 1936 Number of AJumni: 22 Total amounr of Gifts: • I 4,420.00 Participation: 45% $ I 0,000 or more Gertrude Erling Paun+ S 1,000-2,499 Sophia Iverson Gjerde 7 CIASS OF 1938 'umber of Alumni : 4 1 Toral amount of Gifrs: $3 ,650.00 Participation: 29% S 1.000-2,499 Oscar Anderson Edo r Nelson Adrian Tindcrholr S240-499 E. Irene Ncseth Leland Steen+ Hannah Mehus Stensvaag $ 120-239 Joel Torsrenson Gifts up ro S I 19 Else Bjornsrad Salome Eidn ess Cannelin Una Lee Kruse Grctha HaJvorson Loken Lloyd Raymo nd CLASS OF 1939 Number of Alumni: 42 Total amount of Gifrs: $ 130,144.25 Participation: 30% or more Hoyt ~essc rer+ $240-499 E. Margaret arere.n Tra utwein $ I 0,000 Gifts up ro $ 11 9 Carl Ch rislock+ Dwight Elving onrad Jergenson $ 1,000-2.499 Gerald Person $500-999 Lesier Dahlen $240-499 Ru1h Aune 120-239 John Haaland Irene Hagen Kyllo Luther Srrommcn Palmer Wold Gifts up 10 11 9 Robert halmer> Donald Holm Marion Lund Lowrie 1vicn Thompson Paulson Artldle Alberrso n Ver>en CLASS OF 1940 umber of Alumni: 53 Tora! amount of Gifu: $ 1,840.00 Participation: 26% 2 0-499 \''(lanci2 Severson Benson Russel Hclleckson+ Ea.rl '-'incs Erli ng Tungseth $120-239 Henry Chapman Gifu up to SI 19 Valborg Gils,th hri, lock Marcy Ditmanson• Roy Gortlon Flo~nCC" Rc1rum Hovland Irvin Nerdahl Cul Overvold Robert Pcanon Lawrence Rydquist Roger Thompson C LASS OF 194 1 Number of Alumni: 68 Total amount ofGifu: $4 ,040.00 Panicipation: 27% SI ,000-2,499 Fern Hanson Gudmcsud Philip Rowbe rg 5500-999 Thelma ydncs Monson $ 120-239 Sigvald Hjelmeland Clarence Hoversten Vivian Peterson Ruth udim Wold Gifts up 10 SI 19 Erwin hell Reyno ld Erickson Edward Evenson Waldemar Frnm5lad Elmer Frykman Roy Johnson Vernel Johnson Martha Quanbeck May Helen Helm Mork Theodore Nelson . Tang H. Alfred Wcl1zi n• CLASS OF 1942 Number of Alumni: 70 Tora! amount of Gifts: $7,455.00 Panici pation: 2 1% $2,500-4,999 Merto n tro mmcn SI ,000-2,499 Philip Helland S500-999 Mary Eye Helleckson Lo uis Smiih $240-499 Victor Miller M urid Q uanb«k Turrittin Gifts up to SI 19 Hazel Lines Angell hcstcr Brooks Ebba Johnso n Brooks Donald Lundberg Elwood Lundeen Elaine Olson cal Harry So renson Everald tro m CLASS OF 1943 umber of Al umni: 84 Toral amount of ifts: $8,01 5.00 Participation: 25% $2,500-4,999 A. Irene Huglcn tro mmcn $ I ,000-2,499 loria Burncvedt Ne.I.son $500-999 rloue Gisselquist $240-499 Dorothy Herman u ncs Evelyn Amundso n nnack Ruih Framstad tee n erald Thorson+ $ 120-239 Manin L:arscn Arno Mani n lone halgren Martin Wayne Pc1crson harloctc Anderson Ra.s musscn ifis up to $ 11 9 Addell Halveoo n Dahlen llorgh ild Esmcss Herman Holtt'n Elizabeth Bjornstad Luukkonen Lu Verne Nelson Stanford Nelson Henry ,aub Marshall teen leone BolS1ad Tang CLASS OF 1944 Number of Alumni: 77 Total amount of ifu : $2,720.00 Parlicip:uion: 14% $1,000-2,499 hcster Hoversten $500-999 Marvin Sululorf+ $1 20-239 Burton Fosse Kenneth Gilles Gift, up to $ 11 9 Herman Ho&md Norman Nielsen Marjorie Kl even Quam Helen Nichols Quanbeck Vartlon Quanbcck Iver onnack Cora Rishovd Steen CLASS OF 1945 Number of Alumni: 57 Tor.ii amoun1 of Gifts: $6,923.75 Participation: 29% $2,500-4,999 Ruben Egeberg SI,000-2,499 Vera Thorson Benzel $500-999 Joyce ps,th chwarn 5240-499 Marie jenvick Knaphus John P:irbSI Ruih Wel ni n Swanson 5 120-239 Oliver Dahl Muriel Ruud Frosch Marguerite Greguson Larsen ifrs up to $ 11 9 Mildred emock Boxrud Es1hcr Aadland Hofsrad Elin Johnson u ppcgaartl Ire ne Ppcdahl Lovaas Carol Tyvoll Nokleberg L Buesing Opgrand B. Randolph Quanb<Ck CLASS OF 1946 Number of Alumni: 47 Total amoun t of Gifts: $494,702. 16 P:irricipation: 27% or mott E. Milron Kleven James Lindell $ I 0,000 S1,000-2,499 Marion Myrvik Buska $500-999 Orddle Aakcr Clair uommen+ Gladys Boxrud Sttommen corge vcrd ru p $240-499 Gerhard Bretheim Valdemar Xavier+ $ 120-239 Norma Sateren Anderson Gifu up to $ 11 9 Marcella Solheim Nelson Eileen Quanbcck John Steen CLASS OF 1947 Number of Alumni: 69 Tora! amount of Gifts: $228,053.60 Parcicipation: 23% $ I0,000 or more Doroihy Lijsing Kleven+ $2,500-4 ,999 Glen Person Olive Ro nholm $ 1,000-2,499 Harold Ahlborn Loi, Black Ahlborn $500-999 J. Vernon Jensen Margery Manger Torgerson $240-499 P:iul Bliksrad $ 120-239 Sylvia Brandt atercn Gifu up to $ 11 9 Borghild Rholl Gabrielson Lowell Larson Cu-ol YS1eboe Lindsay cmorc Nelson Roy R. Roth John Thompson CLASS OF 1948 Number of Alumni: I03 Tora] amount of Gifu: $ 11,822.00 Participation: 24% $ 1,000-2,499 Jeroy Carlson Rona Q uanbeck Emerson Margarci Nelson Nokleberg Arnold k.1a r Mary chindJer T hompson $500-999 Gerald Ryan Llewellyn Rusrad miih $240-499 Barbara Ekse Carlson Dorothy Quanbeck Johnson Alt on Kn urson Richart! Koplin $ 120-239 T heodore Anderson L, vcrnc Moc Olson Gifts up 10 SI 19 J. Bernhard Bretheim Lorraine Gimmcsrad lyne Esther Bakken C rosby Ca rol Quam Hon e Gudrun Vik Kampen Paul Kilde Duane Lindgren Eliubeth Westphal Pctmon Nathalie Anderson Pererson Mary Kuhn Schmidt Arne imengaard CLASS OF 1949 Number of Alumni: 156 Total amount of Gifts: $22,85 1.65 Panicipation: 28% $5,000-9,999 Dora Frojen Quanbeck John Werket $ I ,000-2,499 Elsie Ronholm Koivula James Nokleberg CLASS OF 1950 umber of Alumni: 227 Total amount of Gifts: S38,629.00 Partici pation: 28% $5,000-9,999 Roy Bogen Ro~rt Paulso n Philip Quanbeck $2,500-4,999 Frank Ari o Georgette Lanes Ario $ I ,000-2,499 Lola Li ndmom Berg Howard Halvorso n Kermir Hoverscen $500-999 Erling Ca rlse n Sylvia Kle,•cn Hanson Archie Lalim Geo rge Lanes Carol \Xlacson Schweizer Eunice Nysruen ortland $500-999 Louisa Johnson Jean Christianson Sverdrup Sheldo n Torgerson $240-499 Rohen Andersen James Ca rlso n Donald Embrecson Arn old H enjum Grace Gisselq uist Johnson Marvin Johnson Margrerra Ramalcy Knutson alvi n Larson Paul Roth Henry Roufs $ 120-239 Ray Anderson Lu ,her Bergeland Lois \X/a rner Bergeland Hel en Haukeness Donald Sa teren Gifts up 10 SI 19 John Almquist Helen Bcrgeland Benneu Jack Berry Fabian Ca rlson Ruth Isaacson ornell hi rley George Foster Betsy Towns Framstad Willard Glade Donna Curry lrgcns Wi lli am lrgens Russell Mamhi e John Midcling Lyla O lso n Robe rr Peterson Donald Peterson John Quam liver Solberg Donald ween Connie Rh oll Wagoner Peder Wilcox $240-499 Ecl,el And ersen And rew Balerud Barbara Kolden Balerud Gordon Bernrson Norma \'Vcs tby Bern cson harlone Forness Egebcrg Marjorie Wi lberg Hauge Doro1hy Gramblin g Hoffiandcr O li ver Joh nson Co rinn e Shei ll Lesli e Lynn Lundin Miriam Hoplin Lundin Rhonda Hek tn er Lybeck Paul Olso n Harold Tollefso n $ 120-239 Rich ard Aune Raymond Bodin 11 Carso n Jr. Alfred Forsell arol Schm idr Larson Harva.rd Larson Roger Leak La Vonne \'Vessman Lyons Quentin Q uanbeck Marion Roe Eliz.1 bCLh Fell and Ronning Jo hn Shelm d Gifts up to S I 19 Edward Alberg Cunis Am lund Marilyn Vai l Andros El mer Anhalt Idel le Nornes Bagne Delphine Jensen Bakke Lois O lso n Berg Ruth Kolden Brown La Verne Olson Burmvcdt hirley Dahlen Robe rt Eftedahl Dolo res No lan Fevig Merlyn Fredman Robert Hagen Enoch H all Phebe Dale Hanso n Beverly Fowler Holec William Holte Robert Howells Rayn ard Huglcn Esther Johnson LeRoy Johnson Delores Farm Johnson Everette Johnson Jean Kuklish Knudsen Wi lliam Knutson Evely n Shelscad Kriesel Marion Anderson Loberg Marion Iverson Loges Mae John son Luhn James Peterson \'(/ayne Pe1erson Herbert Peterson Alfred Sannerud Marion Jacobsen Schumacker Helen Green Seline Joan Fering Smith Vio la clso Solberg Angeline Rolland Sorenson Roben Ulsake r Dav id Wasgarr ClASS OF 1951 1umber of Alumni : 19 1 Toral amount of Gifts: $43,950.49 Pani ipation: 29% $ I 0,000 or more Roben Odegard $2,500-4 ,999 Maro lyn Sortland HaJ verson \V.lliam Halverson $ I ,000-2,499 Aud rey Nagel an der Jennings Thompson $500-999 D. La Rhea Johnson Morserh LaWaync Mo rmh $240-499 Douglas Auguscine+ Gertrude css Berg Theodore Berk.J and Doris Frojen Brecheim Robert Hoffiander alvin Storl ey $120-239 Elaine Hanson Aune Eli1..abcth Becken C1rl Benson James Bergcland Ruby Helland Brown James hrisropherson Ellen Stenberg Erick.son Shirley Larson Goplerud Gloria Johnson Arthur Kuross Erika Sraub iemi Wallace Pratt Dorothy ,vanson Ryan Gifts up 10 119 Marvel loe Ander,o n Kerman Be.nson Gordon Berg James Bergum Do lores Flaa Bjerga Alben Bjerk trand T rygve Dahle Anabelle Hanson Dalberg Harold Emerson Kathry n Thor gard Erickson John Ga rland Paul Green Herbert Hanson Howard Hjelm Joseph Huhcrstrum Eleanor Ewen Hutchinson Arvild Jacobso n John Krenz Clari ce Thingelstad O nsager Lillian Ystcboe Ose Daniel Pearson Stanley Puelscon+ Howard ordand Charl es tenvig Herbert Svendsen Joel Swiggum Mary Valtinson Vevle Roben Weeden Alice Berg \Xlilcox ClASS OF 1952 umber of Alumni: I 6 I Total amo unt ofGifu: $58,77 1.82 Pardcipacion: 37%, SI 0,000 o r more Harvey Peterson Joanne Varner Peterson Ruth Schm idt $ I ,000-2,499 Glen Gi lbcnson Orville Olso n Yvonne Bagley Olson Gordon Thorpc S500-999 Leroy Nyhus S240-499 Eugene Anderson Irene Shels tad Henjum \'(lilliam Kuross John Leak Dorothy Skonnord Petersen Marlo Petersen Charlotte: KJcvcn Rimm ercid Beve rly Gryd, Villwock $120-239 Cymhia Hanske Erick.son Kay Roper H agen Mo rris Johnson Marjorie Danielson Johnson James Kouom Luther Larson Donna Wang Leak Mi ldred elson Karl Pu,erbaugh Rohen Thompson Gifts up ro SI 19 LeRoy Ancnson James Armstrong Norma Arneson L.,urie Balzer hcrman Bohn Berry Brccro David Chrisrensen Lronard Dalberg LcVon Paulson Dintcr Edich ore.m Gudim Elmer H anson M. Joyce Tai.Iman Hanson Mildred Herager Richard Howdls Theodore Husroft Ronald Johnson Millard Knudson Elwood l.ar,on Lloyd Lyngdal Leroy orthfdr Go rdon Odegaard Lyman O m:rn Richard Perry Gladys Dahlberg Pmr,on Vera Peter,on Rachuy Dona,'On Roberu David Rokke Lrona Eng Rokke La ton Schwanz+ Roger helsrad Mae Ness parby Alyce l.ar,on Thureen Orlcr« Hjelle Waller Cl.ASS OF 1953 umber of Al umni: I 56 Toral •mount of Gifts: $25,675.00 Participation: 29% I 0,000 or mone Mork Raabe SI ,000-2,499 Gloria Pariuk Thorpe $500-999 Ruth A:ukov Morlys Rin gdahl Gunderson Berry Munson Nyhw Beverly Nysruen Carlsen Thomas Ohno Allan Sortland $240-499 Herman Egeberg Wilgord Johnson Joan Johnson Kuder Marvi n Larson Ruth Ri ngstad Larson John Lingen Wilmer Oudal Arthur Rimmereid . Arthur hul tz Juliana Lindell hul n $ 120-239 Joyce Jorgensen Eckhoff Leland f-a irbanks Marilyn Elness Froiland M•rvi n Hagen Howard Pearson Edmund Youngquist Gifts up to $119 Helen Lodahl Amabile Elizabeth Manger Andmon Torrey Berge Duane Horace Poncn $500-999 Robert Lockwood Donna Erickson Reimer $240-499 Dorothy Ploisrad Benson Orla Chris1<nsen James Haugen Wanda Warnes Olson Donohue Sarff John Thompson Normon Quanbeck Ardelle Skovhol1 Quanbcck Janice Anderson Rykken Maryls Harleman chmidc John Seaver Jerome Trclscad Robcn Twiton hrisccnscn Joseph leary John Dallond H. Danielson Faith Carlsred1 Dippold Kristian Frosig Cl.ASS OP 1955 Number of Alumni: 122 Total amount of Gifts: $32, I 40.44 Que111in Good rich Norman Johnson igrunn Kvamme Jack Lundberg Donovan Lund~n Donald Oren Richard Pearson Donald Reimer David Rykken Corinne Rethwill Tiegs Harold Werts \V.lliam Whi1< Participation: 2 1% $ I0,000 or more Phillip Gro nseth $ I ,000-2,499 Darrell Egerrson $500-999 Arvin Halvorson Cl.ASS OP 1954 Number of Alumni: 176 Toou amoun1 of Gifts: $6,775.00 $240-499 Grace Larson Anderson Agnes Thompson Becker John Benson Participation: 25% S1,000-2.499 Herbert hilstrom \Vcnona trandic Lund Richard Mahre Ethd Nordstrom hiell 5500-999 James hidl $120-239 enc Anderson Kenneth Bdkholm Jr. Maxine Dahlin ChriSI Helen Halvorson Hjermstad Ervin Johnson La Vonne odcrberg Johnson Janice Brcmscch Larson Philip Nelson $240 99 Louil Becker Mark Johnson Richard Johnson Mavis Kyllonen Robert Langseth Mary Pererson Leak Alice Jensen Noble Roger 1ockmo Gifts up 10 $ I 19 Elaine Foss Erickson Jacquelyn Bagley Hanso n Wallace H•nson Rohen Herman Diane Aho Nelson Beverly Halling Oren Clyde Peterson David Skaar Mavil Berge Trelsrad $1 20-239 Florence Helland Borman Lowell Brown lo ts Bwevics Valborg Kyllo Ellingso n Eileen Johnson Hanson Erling Huglen Lowell Kleven Joyce ravncy Cassill Cl.ASS OP I 956 Number of Alumni: 144 To1al amo unt of Gifts: $20,809.70 Participacion: 22% Gifts up 10 SI 19 Kei1h Anderson Orlan Bjornrud Jeannine Torsten.son Blanchard Willard Bo,ko Roger rlson corge Fisher Jerry Fullerton Lrroy Iscmingcr Orpha Hw hagen lscminger Fred Lee Beverly Jacobsen Lundeen Karl Nesrvo ld Edward Nyhw Winifred Nys1uen Nyhus Ardil Dorr Nysruen Ru1h Pousi O ll ila Lloyd l'cicrson $5,000-9,999 R. Lurher Olson $2,500-4,999 Lawrence Nerhcim $ I.000-2,499 Deloris Anderson I. Shelby Gimse Andress hristine Munson Main Ro nald Main Mark Thorpe IO $120-239 Thomas Benso n Hans Dumpys Robert Norby Elizabeth Mortensen Swanson Gifts up to $119 Margaret Hermanson Barnes Gerald Baxter Carolyn Lower Bliss Ronald Bredeken James Bwkirk Robert Gjengdahl Lloyd Grinde Marlys Nepsund Lester Stanley Ludviksen Roger Ose Ervin Ovcrlund Richard Thorud Merlin White Cl.ASS OP 1957 Number of Alumni: 174 Total amount of Gifts: $46,347.50 Participation: 19% or more Raymond Grinde H• rril Lee $ I 0,000 $ 1.000-2,499 Stanley Baker idney Berg Duncan Fiann Dean Holmes $500-999 Morris Jespersen $240-499 Aldemar Johnson Hagen Thomas Hoffiander Gloria Grant Knoblauch Maynard Nelson Bill Zinn $ 120-239 James Armstrong Dcnncs Borman Wayne Johnson James Norman Gordon Trclsrad Gifts up co $1 19 Richard Berg Harlan Christianson Beverly Olson Flanigan Doris Rovick Hanson Evcrcrr Holr Jcanmc Olson Locke Roger Mackey Erwin Moc Orval Moren James Plumcdahl Daular Billawala Ramamoorthy Marian Graff Skaar Neal nider Marlys Holm Thorsgaard Barbara Gi lbcrc Tischer Richard Vcvle Ronald Welde CLASS OP 1958 Nu mber of Alumni: 157 Total amount of G ifts: $ 18, 145.00 Participation: 26% $5.000-9,999 Mabe,h Saure Gyllsrrom $2,500-4,999 Joan ne Stil es Laird $ 1.000-2.499 Birgir Birkeland Jo An Bjornson Johnson Wesley Sidccn $500-999 Mary Eri ckson Lockwood race Kemmer Sulerud $240-499 Byron Golie Kenneth Hagen $ 120-239 G udwren Ellingson Belkholm Janer Niederloh C hrisrcson C hcs rer Dyrud Le Roi Elias Lois Hofsrad Esselsrrom Hugh Gil more Berry Johnso n Hass Donald Myrvik Rhoda Dahl Myrvik Gerald Parupsky Wendel l Shiel) G ifts up ro $ 11 9 Elycc Lundquisi Arvidson Robert Bagley Dennis Barnaal Vernon Berkncss Elaine Nelson Bernards Erwi n hriscenson Lois Mackey Davis Myrn a Tollefson Ga rdin Bonica Griep r:mley Gu nn Anna Hovland Hanson David Harris Philip Heide . Leroy Johnso n Joy Hu nd ) Johnso n Jerome Kleven Jon Macala heldon Nasce nt Clara Ann Haugen Nordstrom Lr dia Dyrlid Quanbeck Ronald cave L1 Vonc Srudlien CLASS OP 1959 Nu mber of Alumni: 17 1 Tocal amounr of Gifts: S 16,325.00 Parcicipacion: 25% 500-999 ancy Garland Erickson Dale Hanka Ruth risen Moen Donald O lsen $ 1,000-2,499 Paul lmquist Norman Berg Carl Casperson Dennis Gibson Menon Johnson John Martinsen Eugene Peterson Marrin Sabo Inez Ison Schwarzkopf S240-499 John Anderson Ri chard Berge Carolr n Burfield Phyll is Raymond Bu rge Phyllis Dah lmeier Fering Gerald Hendricks Donald Homme Loren Nielsen Darrel I ,cse $500-999 Janee Cooke Zitz.ewin Thomas Moen S120-239 Bruce Cunn ing Donald ilbcrg Kay Lemmcrman Gi lmore Ralph Kcmpski David No rdli e Ramona Pedersen Sectergren Paul T hompsen Marjorie Moland \X'endl Lowd l Ziemann $240-499 John Berg Charles Fering Lois Ander en Golie Arlene dander Hill Rod ney H il l Ru di T horsgard Homm e Josep h Nrsruen Bonn ie Martinson Storley G ifrs up ro $ 11 9 Lois Ritcher Agrimson Norman Anderson Marcia Myring Carlson Ca rol Johnso n Casperson Di Ann hristiansen Dougherty Fred Engelmann Denni G lad Chester Hoversten L1 Vonne Gravgaard Iverson Gerald Johnso n Del Lind Peter Locke Mary Lundquisc Meffert !eve Moore Cleve Moore Jr. Jam oble Dwight Pederson Barbara Jlj esberg Pecerson Nancy Jensen Poeschel Byron Schmid Marlene Srudlien Gordon yverson Kermit Valleen Sharon Grod i Wc:sr $ 120-239 Mary Twicon Bosben James Hanson Rh oda Monserh Huglcn Vicki kor Pearson ifts upro$ 11 9 Lawrence Berg Irene Olson Brown James Brown Dennis Burreson Paul Christensen Nad ia hristensen James G uldm h Donald Hagcs tu en Franklin Hawks James Horn Harry Horne Donald Jorenby Larry Jun kermeier \Xlalter Lundeen Robert Meffert Ronald Miskowiec Richard Overby Sylvia Moc Overlund Dav id Rin gsrad Peggy Oneil Swensen Tal,•ryn Tischer CLASS OF 1961 Number of Alumni : 200 Tora) amo unr of G ifrs: $ I 0, 175.00 Part ici pation : 23% $ 1,000-2,499 Roger Go rdon Marr Ti ldahl Meyers Kenneth Nelson Richard Thompson CLASS OP 1960 umber of Alum ni: 196 Tora) amounr of Gifts: $ 13, 135.00 Participation: 25% $2.500-4,999 Bruce Amundson $500-999 Dennis Johnson Janet Baraldcn Johnson regorr Madson S I ,000-2.499 Barbara Mi lne Go rdon Beverlr Tollefson Uhl enberg II 2 0-499 H >rold Erickson Arden Norum Co nsra ncc ildseth Spangenberg 120-239 Kenneth Akerman Theodore B01ten Lois Burmeister Daniel Carlson George Larson Ron ald L.,u dcrr James Red kc even core Karen Egc:sdal Trclsrad Bruce Westphal Gifts up 10 S I 19 \\7i nnie ordlu nd Anderson ,ayle Arvidson loyd Bakke Harris Bendix David Buchkosky Mary Lou Baker hristcnson Lawr<ncc Gallagher Kenneth jerde James Holden Audrey Halvo rson Hovland Parricia Swanson Kreuziger Joa n Gibson Labs Keith Lcisech George Lundquist Julie Magnuson Marineau Ced ric O lson orlyn Paulsen Myron Rew Mari e Gje rd e Sch link Terrance chlink Judy Fosse Snider Roger ollic Deloris Olson Stinson Gary Terrio Arlene Stockman Torgerson Carolyn Arndt \~ard CLASS OF 1962 Number of Alu mni: 21 Tora) amou nt of Gifrs: $9, 95.00 Participation: 19% $2,500-4,999 Joann Eliason Amundson S 1,000-2,499 Kathleen Aaker Casperson Eun i e Kyllo Roberts $500-999 Kar Hanenburg Madso n Arne Sather Ron ott $240-499 Sonia vermoen Gu llicks Olivia Go rdon Lorcnts Phillip Mauison Roger chwartz. \Xlaync- 1ockman $120-239 Jennelle Joh nso n Cun ning Paul Grm•cr Lois Mahlum Hagen David Proctor Gary Olson Marie Bergh Sandbo David Sevig Roger Bevis Morris Bjurlin David Johnson Sharon Christensen Kildal Diane Garbisch Lcvake Sharon Lindell Momud James Parks $ 120-239 Bradford Aamodt Gary Blosberg Judy Thompson Eiler Mark Gjerde Cordelia Colrvet Hoffmann \'Uaync Christiansen Satoru Sudoh Carla Quanbeck Walgren Michael Walgren Lewis undquist, II Gifts up to SI 19 R. Charles Anderson to $119 Rose Marie Nordin Anderson Kristi Anderson lairc Helland Buettn er Wayne Coil Sherman Coltv<et Loiell Dyrud Kenneth Erickson Tamara Ronholdt Francis Pauicia Hanson Gjerde Marilyn Olson Gron ner Julia Ose Grose Rock Helgeson Lorna Hoverste n Peter Hovland John Hugo Ruch Goschnauer Johnson Lynne Mclean Junkermeier Charles King. Jr. Ella Bowlby Lerud Ina Madison Meyer A. Robert MoUdrem Reynold undnrom Allan Tvcirc Mary Ann Sorensen Urban Cl.ASS OF 1963 Number of Alumn.i: 236 Tocal amount of Gifts: $7 1,298.18 Participation: 26% $ I 0,000 or more Paul Bacalden LaVonne Olson Batalden $5,000-9,999 Nancy Bloomfield Bonemiller• $500-999 Jerelyn Hovland Cobb David Stccnson ara Halvorson Strom Robert Tufford Lauralee Howe unk $240-499 Bradley Holt Karen Tangen Mattison Carol Anderson MeCuen Hans Sandbo Allen Saner $ 120-239 Charles Arndt Ronald Beckman Lannell farmer Mary Lower Farmer Lola Nelson Grafmom Doris Wilkins Johnson Judich Lillcstol Paul Monson David Momud Jan et Evenson Pomu:z Greta Giving Deanne Scar Greco Jo hn \Van ner Linda Tollefson Zenk Gifts up Steven Nielsen Bruce Braaten hrisrophcr Wagne r Lois Knucson Larsen Ann Ring Odegaard Jack Osberg $120-239 Dorochy Borsgard Berkland Joyce Bacalden Richards Brenda Henrickson Capek Wendell Carlson Linda Carlstedt Virginia Hovland Plunkett Gloria Clauso n Bernard D ebar Gifts up to $ 11 9 Carolyn AacUand Allmon Donald Anderson Luther Anderson Karlton Bakke Andrew Berg Charles Daggett David Damcke Will iam Erickson Marya Christensen f-arrel l Stephen Gabrielsen Donald Gjesfjeld Marlys Thompson Gustafson Joyce Gustafson Hauge Mari lyn Peterson Haus Mary Jo Cherne Holmstrand Jean Bagley Humphrey Carolyn Johnson Lee Keller Judith Hess Larsen Julie Medbery Ronald Noc Russell Osterberg Jeffrey P«erson Glenn Pct"crson James Roback Marcia Johnson Ross Arvid chrocder haron Bates Erickson Barry Fosland Margery Kyvig Haaland H. Lester Halverson Robert Hanson Ann Tjaden Jensen Roger Johnson Verlie Block Jorenby .Ell~ Paulson Keiter Sharon Swanson Knu tso n Bruce Langager Mary Lindgren Karla Krogsrud Miley Karen Swenson Nazaroff Patricia trccker Pederson A. Lois Grossmann cncn Patricia cinson hirley Titterud undberg Thomas Wadsworch Carol Erickson Zwcrnik andra impson Phaup Ron Poeschel Sr. L.c,ley Schwarren Schmid Linda Hamilton enta Cl.ASS OF 1964 Num ber of Alumni: 247 Total •mount of Gifu: $67,757.58 Participation : 23% James piess Ke nneth Ziemann CLASS OF 1965 Number of Alumni: 288 Toral amount of Gifu: $283,534 .77 Participation: 23% $ I0,000 or more Helen atcrcn Quanbcck• $2,500-4,999 Robert Nord in Joyce Lcifgrcn Young $ I0,000 or more Kinney Johnson Marilee Alne Schroeder $ I ,000-2,499 Mary Lou Ervin Erickson Dennis Erickson $5,000-9,999 Dan Anderson Stel la Kyllo Rosenquist Charles Schulz $ 1,000-2,499 JoAnn Halvorson Dan id Meyers AJ lcn Hoversten $500-999 Karen Henry Steenson $500-999 William Su om Wanda Wagner Hanson Julie Gudmesrad Laudicina Larry Scholla $240-499 Jerry DeVrieu: ary Langness David Lobben Jean Pfeifer Olson Betty Hanson Rossing David Sidney tanley Spangenberg $240-499 Peter Jacobson Sharon Dittbenner Klabunde Carol Welch Langness John Luoma John McIntyre 12 Marlene Hanggi Heimbigner Janice Mattso n Johnson Paul Larson Gene Nagel Judich Olson Nelson Dwight Olson Steven Strommen Gifts up to $ 119 Lois Luchard Anderson Marilyn Nielsen Anderson Judich Kasin Ancnson Jean Amland Berg Lois Harp Bjorngaard Darryl Caner Gerald Dahl Eunice Bregman Dietrich Keith Dyrud Thomas Eberhart Dale Engel Sharon Kunze Erickson Wayne Fehlandt Paul Fieldhammer Priscilla Srrecke.r Fieldhammer Donald Francis Hildur Oyen Gleason Anica Chrisropherson Granscc Nancy Bacon Hale Robert Hinz Donald Hoseth Edyche Berg Johnson Kendall Kamp Marie Hafie MacNally Michael Marcy Michael Monson Dennis Morreim Larry Nelson Peter Onstad David Paru psky Philip Peterson Joyce Anderson Pfuff Lilah Rasmussen Paul Reiff Judich Reynolds I. 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Title: Augsburg Now Winter 2001-2002
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: A season of hope and expectation f, dvent ... the time of antÌcipation, Ap..pu.ution, hope, and longing. During this time we tend to focus on the joyful preparation for the birth of Christ. We don't often spend time considering the other side of Advent, the second comlng of the Lord, wj....
Show more A season of hope and expectation f, dvent ... the time of antÌcipation, Ap..pu.ution, hope, and longing. During this time we tend to focus on the joyful preparation for the birth of Christ. We don't often spend time considering the other side of Advent, the second comlng of the Lord, wj.th its promÌse of judgement, but also deliverance and redemption from despair. As we reel from the events of Sept. I I that turned our safe and secure world topsy-turuy, this second advent offers good news for us. As difficult as it may be We welcome your letters! write to: Please Editor AugsburgNow 22ll Riverside Ave., CB 145 Minneapolis, MN 55454 E-mail: now@augsburg.edu Fax: 612-330-1780 Phone: 612-330-Il8I Letters for publication must be sþed and to ignore the decorations, music, buying, and trappings of the season, these few weeks also offer us the chance to anticlpate and envision the renewed presence of the Lord and the world promised and possible through this presence. In this issue we see a repetition in the theme of Advent candles. The same candlelight that brought light to a dark sanctuary during the Advent Vespers procession also consoled us through September from a place of vigil in the front of Hoversten Chapel. The quiet, soothing illumÌnation of candles is aiso central to the Taizé worship that came to Augsburg at the end of October. Farther on, you'll read about the intriguing way some Augsburg students found to recreate this special atmosphere. This issue's feature article, "Remembering September" examines how Augsburg, as a iearning communit¡ has engaged its faculty, staff, and students in discussion of the difficult issues facing it since Sept. ll, and how the College's 132year-old mission provided the grounding to frame these discussions. Also in this winter issue, anticipating the coming Winter Olympic games, we feature stories of Auggies who have gone for the gold-speedskater Johnny Werket, who found in his "golden" career both Olympic medals and a partner for 1lfe; and the 1928 men's hockey team, whose golden Olymplc dreams were shattered on the very eve of the games. This issue also shares the spirit of Homecoming through photos from the events and class reunions. As we note on the back cover, the rains may have canceled plans for "Auggies on Parade," but the festivities brought alumni and friends together Ìn a celebratÌon of Augsburg community-and a big football win. As this calendar year closes, Augsburg Now extends to readers the best wishes for a holiday season ol hope, anticipat"¡on, celebration, and peace. WW Betsey Norgard Editor include your name, class year, and daytime teìephone number. They may be edited for length, clarity, and style. o o si h, s r^ Family and friends gathered to remember Jean Lindell (see Augshurg Now, summer issue, ln Memoriam) with the dedication of the Lindell Garden in front of Lindell Library. Victoria Grunseth spoke on behalf of the family about her mother as an avid gardener. - At¿csBrJRG Now Winter Vol.64 No.2 2OO1-O2 Augsburg Now is published quarterly by Augsburg College, 22ll Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454. Features Betsey Norgard Editor Lynn Mena Assistant Editor Remembering September Kathy Rumpza by Betsey Norgard Graphic Designer Jessica Brown Class Notes Coordinator William V. Frame Following the events oJ September 77, how could and would Augsburg CoIIege, as a learning community, respond? President Dan Jorgensen Director of Public Relations and Communication Nancy Toedt'94 Director of Alumni and Parent Relations Johnny Werket's golden career by Don stoner Opinions expressed in Augsburg Now do not necessarily reflect official College policy. Inhis youth, speedshater lohnny Werhet'49 won ISSN t058-I545 Olympic goldmedals and the heart of aNonueglan Postmaster: Send conespondence, name changes, and address corrections to: Augsburg Now, Office of Public Relations and Communication, 221 I Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454. girl; they now celebrate their golden marnage. E-mail: now@augsburg.edu Telephone: ó12-330-l 18I Fax: 612-330-1780 16 The Rev. Mark Hanson '68ELCAs new presiding bishop Horr"rrten chapel gets dressed up in 'stained glass' Departments Augsburg College, as alfirmed in its mission, doesnot ilßcnminate on the bøsis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, status with regar¿l to public assßtance, or disability in its education p oliaes, ailmissions policies, scholar ship and loan pro gr ams, athletic anill or school ailministered pro grams, except in those ínstances where reli$on is a bonø fiile occupational quølification. Augsburg C ollege is committed to providing reasonable accommodatíons to its employees and its stuilents. www.augsburg.edu 2 Around the Quad 5 Sports 7 Chapeltalk 17 Alumni News 22 28 Class Notes Auggie Thoughts inside Calendar back cover 50 percent recycled paper (10 percent post-consumer waste) On the cover: Augsburg students Çront to bach) Renzo Amaya Torres, Kerri Sjoblom, len Falhman, and Adam Dehnel prepare for the Advent Vespers procession, as it lights up the advent season. Photo by Linda Cullen. I a I o Augsburg ranks again in top tier Augsburg College once again is ffiffi ranked in the top tier of its category in the U.S. News €t World Report 2001 ratings-up three places from last year. A new classification by tl.:'e magazine puts Augsburg in the "Midwestern ¡¡ O Conor Tobin w¡ns Fulbright Scholarship to Norway Fonor Augsburg in the news-a busy fall Tobin. who academic yeat on the Oslo Year Program. Lg.nduut.d in May with a double major in A course in Middle Eastern politics at that time led to research on the role of Norway political science and in the Middle Norwegian, was Tobin's current study continues that interest, with a heightened focus on the ethics of war and peace in time of terrorism. On returning to the U.S., he plans to combine law school and graduate awarded a Fulbright Scholarship and is now Universities-Master's" category, because the College offers graduate-ievel programs. Augsburg is ranked second in the "Reputation" category among the other Minnesota private colleges in that tier. Reputation is determined by surveying the presidents, provosts, and deans of admissions at i.nstitutions in that tier. For campus diversity, Augsburg is ranked first among the other Minnesota private colleges in that tier. o (a studying in Norway at the University of Oslo. As a junior, Tobin spent the fall semester at the University of Oslo on the HECUA urban studies term and then extended his studies through the Conor Tobin East peace process. study in Ìnternational law and neggtiation. Tobin graduated from Augsburg "with . distinction" and received departmental honors in political science. Hoyt Messerer Fitness Center is dedicated in Melby Hall Scholastic Connections program: . . . . . WCCO radio interview of Syl Jones '73 Star hbune and Pioneer Prøss articles on the program Star Tribune editorial about the creation of the program Chronícle of Higher Education article Associated Press national article Events surrounding terrorism: . . . . . Prof. Amin Kader was interviewed widely on radio and TV Prof. Joseph Underhill-Cady was interviewed on KSTP-TV Prof. James Vela-McConnell was interviewed on KARE-I1 TV Admissions counselor Heidi Breen was interviewed on WCCO radio Augsburg was part of a national article from Collegiate News Service Other activities/interests . . . 2 : Student LINK Halloween Safe Block party featured on Fox-29 TV Prof. Norma Noonan was interviewed on Wisconsin Public RadÌo in connection wlth Russian president Putin's visit to the U.S.;she was also featured in an article fromLiberation, a news magazíne in Paris Adapted physical education sports day was featured on KSTP-TV ,4UGSBURG NoW Lucille Messerer spoke at the opening of the newly-expanded Fitness Center dedicated to her husband, the late Hoyt Messerer'39. President Frame presided as both the Fitness Center and the Gertrude and Richard Pautz Plaza were dedicated at Melby Hall, lrom belore dawn to late at night, one I of the most active places on campus is Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic during the renovatlons of Melby Hall in Conference. The center is named for Hoyt Messerer '39, a football, basketball, and baseball athlete at Augsburg and one of the four founders of the A-Club, who died 2000, making it one of the largest in the in May the Fitness Center. Open to all members of the Augsburg community, includÌng alumni, the center was doubled in size (see In Memoriam, p.26). llUinter 2001-02 I Good, Martin ioin Augsburg's board Four regents retire after two terms of service StafJ photo M;Ti:,ii.î::i]:Jiji,"#:lï,T,-, on the Board of Regents at Augsburg's annual meeting in October. Michael R. Good A l97l Augsburg graduate, Good is executive vice president of NRT, a residential real estate brokerage company A Michael R. Good 24-year veteran in the real estate industry Good worked for 20 years in the Coldwell Banker division of NRT, beginning as a regional manager in St. PauL/Minneapolis, and subsequently in Florida, rising to NRT's senior vice president for the southeastern region. At Augsburg, Good was twice an Al1American in wrestling. ln1972 he was Augsburg's head wrestling coach. In 1991, he was inducted into Augsburg's Athletic Hall of Fame. Good earned a master's degree at the University of St. Thomas. He lives in Bridgewater, NJ., with his wife, Ann, and children Matthew and Mandy Mandy is a student at Augsburg. Jennifer H. Martin Jennifer Martin is tr senior vice president of corporate and human resources for Lutheran Brotherhood. After 15 years in public Jennifer H. Martin education, she became a personnel training specialist with Sperry Corporation, later Unisys Corporation, where she held executive positions. She joined Lutheran Brotherhood in 1995. Her undergraduate degree in education was earned at Southern Illinois University WhÌle teaching in Minneapolis, she earned a doctorate in education at the University of Minnesota. She and her husband, Richard, have seven children and live in Minneapolis. Winter 2001-02 Three regents were honored at Augsburg House as they retired from Augsburg's board. Pictured with President and Mrs. Frame (t to R) Jean and Allen Housh, Evangeline and Norman Hagfors, and Cheryl and Michael Thompson, Not present was Curtis Sampson. Four resents. who each served two terms office, were honored and thanked as they retired from the board. l'of Norman Hagfors served as vice-chair of the board, vice-chair of the Regents Committee, and a member of the Development, Finance, Govemment and Community Relations, and Marketing Committees. Allen Housh served not only on the Development Committee as a regent, but aiso twice served as Augsburg's interim vice president for institutional advancement. Curtis Sampson sewed on the Finance Commi.ttee. Michael Thompson was also a member of the Finance Committee. Kathy Tunheim elected to the board of the governing boards association A:ffi,ï:å:f Tunhei.m was elected to the Board of Directors of the national Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) for a Kathryn Tunheim two-year term. AGB is dedicated to strengthening the performance of boards of public and private higher education. AGB provides leadership in supporting the American higher education system of citizen trusteeship and a diverse system of higher education. The organization serves as a continuing education resource to trustees and boards and contributes to effective working relationships between boards and lt advises on matters affecting institutional oversight responsibilities, promotes wider understanding of citizen leadership and lay governance, and identifies public chief executives. policy issues of concern to hlgher education. ,4ucssunc ruow 3 Around the Quad Thanksgiving to donors and scholars Ã Thankssivins brunch was the lloppor,uniry lor over 200 donors to meet the students who are reciplents of their scholarshlps-and for the College to recognlze and thank donors for their support. President Frame told them, 'A1l of you here today are here by virtue of some kind of calling-on one hand to provide support; on the other to be students. Each of you is a constituent element of what Augsburg College is-no less important than the faculty and staff who are here to provide this education. We are grateful for your support." Kyle Kuusisto'03 spoke for students: "Here at Augsburg, one can really be immersed ìn the strong fabric that is called community It is a community that gives us the chance to not only dream, but to fulfill those Fun stuff kids in the dome o the future is to continue to spread that value of community that I experienced here at Augsburg." Clnthia Balley'02, a weekend student who has majored in religion while worhng full time, also spoke for students. Last summer, she traveled to Poland and Eastern Germany with Herb Brokering and Youth and Family Institute director Dick Hardel. "It was lÌsted as a pilgrimage and that's the experience I had," she said. "After that trip, I felt even more called to ministry particularly social ministry ... Thank you, all of you, who have helped me reach my goal of ministry to God." sS.B' r^ Auggie junior Emily Bushey and one of the participating teachers help unfurl the colorful parachutes in Augsburg's air structure at the adapted physical education sports day. a o population. ... Students \^ area schools had some fun at the third Junior Kyle Kuusisto expressed thanks on behalf of students for the financial support they receive. He is pictured here (center) with E. Milton Kleven 'a5 (left), the donor of the Magnus and Krostofa Kleven Scholarship Kuusisto has received, and Kleven's sister, lvadell Rice. Dialing for dollars aF tudent Phonathon callers have been fall-and gifts to The Augsburg Fund has risen seven percent compared to last year in the same period. Most significant is the increase in giving from Weekend College alumni-$3,206 this year, compared to $2,2451ast year. However, similar to the experience of many charitable organizations, the total amounts from September gifts were ÐUury on the telephone this their results prove it. The number of 4 4UGSBURG NoW 200 chiLdren with developmental s. "I plan on teaching need to feel a sense ofplace and belonglng. My plan for ¡F\ver lLJan¿ physical disabiiities lrom merro dreams. adaptlve physical education in the Minneapolis Schools. I am confident that my education here is preparing me to work effectively with a diverse student for annual sports extravaganza in Augsburgb air structure. Augsburg health and physical education students, as well as students from the Cedar-Riverside School, teamed up with the third- to sixth-graders for games, or just spent time one-on-one. Activities included soccer, dancing, parachutes, jump rope, races and relays, balloon volleyball, and cage ball. All of the partlcipants received ribbons at the end of the day ffi At press time, word was received that dramatically down, as donors focused their support to help the victims of terrorism. The Augsburg Fund, Augsburg's annual fund, is the College's "living endowment" that provides the foundation of annual financial support needed to attract and retain its talented and diverse student body. For addltional information, contact Donna Mclean, director of The Augsburg Fund, at I-800-273-06L7 or Augsburg has been awarded $2 million over five years from the lilly Endowment as part of the initiative, "Programs for the Theological Exploration of Vocation." ln Minnesota, grants were awarded to Augsburg, Concordia College (Moorhead), and the University of St. Thomas. More about Augsburgb grant will appear in the next issue. <mclean@augsburg.edu>. W¡nter 2001-02 r The Edor Nelson Field is dedicated rFhe skies ooened and a constant rain I f.ll on the artificial turl all aliernoon. The visitors from St. John's University further dampened spirits by beating Augsburg, +B-14. And the guest ofhonor rvas on crutches, as the result of knee replacement surger)¿ But nothing was going to stop Augsburg from honoring coaching legend Edor Nelson '38. The College rededicated the outdoor athletic field in Nelson's honor at a halftime ceremony during the Sept.22 football game. "To you, Edor, we owe a great debt of gratitude," President William V Frame told Nelson. "We appreciate your gifts; as they are mar,y and manifold, and we are glad to rededicate this stadium for you toda;r" in 1984, the College named its newlyconstructed outdoor athletic field as Anderson-Nelson Field, in honor of Nelson and longtime athletic director and men's basketball coach Ernie Anderson. in February the College dedicated the court at Melby Hall in Anderson's honor. "You have truly been a champion of the athletic program, and a champion of byDonstoner .è all the student-athletes whose lives you have touched," said Paul Grauer, men's athletic director, during the halftime ceremony Nelson said that much È s! (J of the credit for the field should be attributed to the donors who gave time and money to make the field a reality-men like Carl Benson'51, Ray Grinde '57, andJeroy Carlson '48. He chose to honor the donors, along with all the athletes he coached and taught during his four f: Edor Nelson '38 stands under umbrellas as Augsburg's athletic field is rededicated in his name. Norm Okerstrom'85 (left), Office of lnstitutional Advancement, holds the plaque to be placed in Melby Hall. decades at Augsburg. A special luncheon was held before the game, where more than 150 guests pald tribute to Nelson. Fans also had a chance to pay trlbute to Nelson during a post-game reception in the Melby Hall Iobby During his four decades of service to Augsburg, Nelson served the College in variety of roles, most notably as the longtime coach of the football and baseball teams. He was also an associate professor in Augsburg's health and physical education department for 32 years, retiring in 1978. -Don Stoner is sports inJormation coordinator. a Dozens of children from central Minneapolis prepared for their winter hockey this year by learning the basics at the Augsburg-Sheehy Hockey Camps held in August at the Augsburg lce Arena, Organized by NHt player agent Neil Sheehy, Augsburg men's hockey coach Mike Schwartz'85 (pictured at right without hat), and Auggie alumnus John Evans'82, the two camps were held in conjunction with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. At the end of each week-long camp, the youngsters got a chance to get autographs from several professional hockey players, including Minnesota Wild star Darby Hendrickson and Auggie alums Martin Hlinka'00 and Ryan Mclntosh '01, who were attending Sheehy3 pro hockey development camp also taking place at the Augsburg lce Arena. Winter 2OO1-O2 ,4ucsnunc ruow s 'scholastic Connections' pairs minority students with alumn i mentors Aussburs News service Æ;Tüåî.iX1'#"::îiiil;J:ï? and believed to be the first of ìts kind in the nation, uses proceeds from a $500,000 endowment to pair students of color with alumni of color in mentoring relationships. Five students have received $5,000 renewable scholarships in this first year, with a goal to increase that number to 20 students as the endowment grows. "The commitment to diversity is a long-standing commitment on the part of the College," President William Frame said. "It is rooted in the Lutheran proposition that colleges and universities must sweep into modern society to provide the education which the management of our world requires." The program was developed in response to the resolution of a lawsuit filed by Elroy Stock'49, who sued Augsburg for breach of contract, relating to a 1986 campaign gift of $500,000. Shortly after thls gift, upon learning that Stock was the author of thousands of mailings urging "racial" purity sent to interracial couples and adoptive families, the College decided it would not put Stock's name on a college building in return for the donation. Due to charitable donation regulations, the College could not return the 6 ,+UGSBURG Now s. E money The lawsuit was dismissed due to the expiration of the statute of limitations. The sch olarship-mentorin g program asslsts achievement-oriented high school and post-secondary students of color andJor mixed race to succeed at Augsburg. Scholarship criteria include leadership ability and an interest" in communiLy service. "The conneclion piece is to put leaders of today in touch with leaders of lomorrow" Frame said. "The scholarships announcing today are named for the mentors, for our graduates who have achieved distincrion in rheir fields. [The recipientsl will be receiving the advice and counsel of those men and women of \Me are co1or." The program also aims to strengthen the College's role as a progressive and welcoming institution for communities of color, said Kathy Tunhelm, chair of the students of color received scholarships in Scholastic Connections, a program that pairs them (L to R) President Frame, Xia Xiong '05; KMSP-TV news anchor and luncheon host Robyne Robinson; Eloisa Echavez'94,'98 MEL; Matthew Shannon'04; Murry Kelly, Jr. '71;9yl Jones'73; €amilo Power'03; Gianna Sorrell '03; Jackie Cherryhomes'76; Jennifer Boswell '05; F. €layton Tyler '72; and Noya Woodrich '92, '94 MSW F¡ve with alumni of color as mentors. o a KMSP-TV news anchor and luncheon host Robyne Robinson (left) talked with Gianna Sorrell '03, one of the five new scholarship winners, at the luncheon honoring the students and alumni mentors. Board of Regents. "While it is true that we have always attempted to be responsive to the disparate needs of the communities that we serve, 1t is also true that we have not always been successful in doing so ... with the announcement ol today's initiative, we seek to change that," Tunheim said. Jones said that by virtue of Augsburg's location and mission, it can play a major role in helping to increase the number of students of color who graduate from college, a number which has been decreasing. "But," he added, "only if the campus is prepared to welcome those who are different." Frame said that approximately I7 percent of the College's 3,000 students are students of color, putting Augsburg second among Minnesota's private colleges in that category Inter-Race, a diversity think-tank based at Augsburg that was co-founded and headed by Vivian Jenkins-Nelsen, will administer the Scholastic Connections program. Augsburg graduate Rev Rufus Campbell'75 presented the homily in chapel (see next page). A luncheon, hosted by KMSP-TV news anchor Robyne Robinson, honored the scholarship recipients and mentors. I Winter 2001-02 r by the Reverend Rufus Campbell '75, Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church -following the announcement of the Scholastic Oct. 8, 200f Connections scholarsh¡p program wffi llth I l l I I :iå,ffi î,i:,1äi-,ä,ember the we looked into the face of evil. It hurt us, it angered us. We have not yet recovered. This institution has had its own version of looking into the face of evil. I just returned from the press conference over in Christensen Center where there was an announcement that scholarships are being created for people of color as a result of one of our alumni, brother Elroy Stock. I know brother Stock. I received my flrst letter in 1991 shortly after I had performed an interracial marriage. ...He senr a lerrer that was filled with hate ... and this institution, as a result of his lawsuit, also has looked into the face of evil. I'm careful never to think that evil is embodied in a person. I think all of us can be overcome by evil, and so I'm always careful to make that distinction. ... So what does one do when looking into the face of evil? s evil is by overcoming evil "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with U s good." I reviewed the mission statement of this great institution. ... [It] was called, through its educational process, to prepare leaders and servants in the community. "\J -J That is a high and a holy call, my sisters and brothers. And it fits with the Gospel, because we are a1l called to be servants. To pattern our lives after the one who was the greatest of servants, Jesus. ... As servants \Me are called to face each day, and each day that we live and face eyil, we are ca1led to overcome that evil by doing good. I think it was a remarkable stroke of grace, President Frame, to take a proposal to the Board of Regents saying, 'Let's take this request from someone who was overcome with evil ... [and] make some good come out of it.' I thlnk there was an extraordinary act of grace on God's part to see that and to be able to respond accordingly. So you've done just what our God commands. You looked into the face of evil and you have responded by doing good. We aii know that we can do much better as we walk the road to diversity. We "As servants we are called to face each day, and each day that we l¡ve and face evil, we are called to overcome that evil by doing good." Rev. Rufus Campbell '75 good and faithful servant.' And so I say to you, this great student body at this great instil,ut"ion, as you prepare to be leaders and servants in whatever community God places you in, remember this day ... Because this is the day when this institution can celebrate the fact that it looked into the face of evil and brought out good. The God we serve is a great and mighty God. God gives us the resources to turn evil to good. Sometimes it's just small acts, sometimes it's mighty acts. Al1 of In the text that was read earlier-in Romans, Paul's letter to the church in Rome-the beginning and the first trvo verses of chapter 12 set the context. Paul said, "I appeal to you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your know that there is much more that needs to be done. And God has given us the gift spiritual worship." And he goes on to say lhat we ought not to be conformed by this world, but be transformed by the renewing of our of people to help to get us where we need to be. And so, I didn't come here to beat you up about your past record; I came to encourage you as you walk the road you are walking now I came to say to you that the God \Me serve is pleased every time we look into the face of evil and then transform that by doing something good. And so, to this institution, I say to you, Godspeed. I don't know what the minds. So, Paul talks about how we respond as Christians in a world that is extraordinarily good and extraordinarily evil. Paul says finally, in verse 21, that the way God calls the church to respond to reporters wiil be writing ... but I can imagine, in the annals of heaven, this date is to be recorded. And I can imagine that words like this have been recorded with respect to this institution-'Well done, my Winter 2001-02 them are important. And so I say to you this day that God is pleased, and the very angels in heaven are rejoicing. And to the Elroy Stocks of the world, we are ca11ed to pray for you. And we pray that maybe lf not our witness, somebody else's witness will be able to break into his mind, and he, too, will be able to look into the face of God and see God's goodness, which will transform him, also. And so I say, grace and peace to you this day, my sisters and brothers, and may the God of heaven and earth guide you in your journey as you walk the road of diversity, as you walk the road of peace, as you walk the road that produces goodness. God bless you. I ,4ucssuRc t¡ow 7 The Rev. Mark Hanson '68 is installed as the ELCA'S third presiding bishop fln a master of dìvinÌty degree lJHunron, 1972. He continued with further study at Luther Theologlcal Seminary and Harvard Divinity School. Hanson served several churches in the Twin CiLies area, most recently spending October 6. the Rev. Mark S. bisúop of the St. Paul Synod and Augsburg graduate of 1968, was installed as the ELCA3 third presiding bishop. He was elected to the six-year term at the ELCAb churchwide assembly in Indianapolis in August. His new duties began on Nov I at ELCA headquarters in Chicago. He succeeds the Rev. George Anderson, who served one term. Of the ELCAb three presiding bishops since its inception in I987, Hanson is the second Augsburg graduate to serve. Bishop Herbert Chilstrom '54 was elected as the ELCAb first presiding bishop and served two terms before retiring. "I couldn't be more proud and grateful than to have Mark Hanson, a fellow Augsburg graduate, as a successor in the office of presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America," said Chilstrom. "Mark brings to the office a wealth of experience, the heart of a pastor, and the passion to make the Gospel relevant to the times in which we live." After graduating from Augsburg with a degree in sociology, Hanson attended Union Theological Seminary in New York as a Rockefeller Fellow, and was awarded in seven years at University Lutheran Church of Hope, Minneapolis. ln 1995, he was elected bishop of the St. Paul Area Synod, and was re-elected in spring 2001. He has aiso served on numerous inter-church boards and committees, especially dealing with affordable housing programs. Hanson has been an ex offrcio member of the Augsburg Board of Regents for the past two years, representing the St. Paul synod. In announcing Hanson's election to the Augsburg community, President William Frame said that Hanson has been "a steady friend of Augsburg and especially of its unique mission as a college of the church in the ELCA ecumenical partners and Lutheran bishops from other continents symbolically extend their hands as ELCA presiding bishop George Anderson (left, front) installs St. Paul Synod Bishop Mark S. Hanson '68 (kneeling) as third presiding bishop of the ELCA on October 6 in Chicago. modern city Presiding bishop-elect Mark S. Hanson '68 and his wife, lone (Agrimson) Hanson '68, greeted visitors after the installation service. 8 -4UGSBURG NoW byBetseyNorsard "He is a great admirer of Augsburg 2004 and has been especially dedicated to helping the College widen accessibility for underserved populations in the Twin Cities," Frame continued. Hanson's electlon to leadership comes at a time when not only the world, but also the denomination, is divided by social and theologÌcal Ìssues. Hanson referred to this in a Minneapolis Star Tribune article upon his election: "One of my most important iasks will be to define and claim the mission to which God cails and which unites us, while continuing to tend to the divisions that divide us." Hanson is married to lone (Agrimson) Hanson'68, who has served as director of social work at Minneapolì.s and St. Paul Children's Hospitals. Their children are Aaron, Alyssa, Rachel, Ezra, Isaac, and Elizabeth. They also have one grandchild. President and Mrs. Frame represented Augsburg College at the installation service, which was held in Rockefeller Chapel at the University of Chicago. The organist for the service was David Cherwien'79. I Photos by GeolJ Scheerer, courtesy oJ ELCA News and Inlornltiotr llUinter 2001-O2 j¡rËA$!iþ?:"T¡¿i ffi r t I 1 by Betsey Norgard Assøssing the irnpact September 77, 2001. It's clear that the world changed profoundly ... and probably in ways not yet building. (See In Memoriam, p.26.) imagined. Though not affected in the søme degree as colleges on the East Coast, the Augsburg community deeply felt the impøct, both on cilnpus neighborhood, with Only one Augsburg alumnus/a is known to have died in the terrorist attacks. Lt. Col. Dean E. Mattson '66 was a career mihtary officer, scheduled for retirement in December, who was sitting at his desk in the Pentagon when the h¡acked plane destroyed his area of the and ø lørge population of in its Somali immigrants. How could and would Augsburg-a leørning community of faculty, staff , ønd students-cope with Augsburg regent Dean Kopperud was in his office at Oppenhelmer Funds, lnc., on the 33rd floor of the World Tiade Center south tower when the north tower was hit. He and Oppenheimer's nearly 600 employees quickly and judiciously evacuated and were on the street when their tower was hit. Memories of fire, explosion, and dying people stick in his mind. Kopperud reported to the Stdr hbune that the only questì.on he continually asks himself is "Did I do everything I could for everyone I saw in trouble along the way?" In Washington, Les Heen'83, communlcations and publÌc affairs director for the Minnesota Farmers UnÌon, was standing across the street from the Capitol, preparing for Congressional meetings, when panicked people began evacuating the building. A few minutes later they saw a large, white plane banking low toward the Capitol, which they soon learned passed them by and crashed into the Pentagon. this unprecedented tragedy, seeh understønding of its complex issuøs, and respond to its own and the community's needs? Above: Throughout the days and weeks following the terrorist attacks, the candles in Hoversten Chapel were constant reminders of the terrorist victims and those in need of consolation and prayer. Winter 2OOf -O2 "l remember seeing the smoke, feeling sj.ck, and then hearing sirens from all around us," Heen said. ... "It's hard to describe how lr-rlnerable you feel when your only defense is to run from a target before a jumbo jet hits it." Messages from Auggies abroad were also quick in coming. From London, Adam Olson '92 wrote to Norm Okerstrom '85 in the development office: "I found a pub with the news on and sat with my mouth on the floor for about two and a half hours ... It was packed with people in stunned silence." Reactions on campus to the stunning and horrifying news ,.4ucsnunc ruow 9 a O Concerned faculty and staff sought ways to assess the impact on students, especially freshmen, many of whom were away from home for the flrst time. Ann Klamer, director of residence life, compiled a list of reports on various topics that helped student life personnel deal with aspects of the tragedy The student life office posted a message board to gauge \s ñ ! IJ empowerment in the face of this awful sense of powerlessness," Underhill-Cady continued, "and certainly one of the best sources for that is in the polis, the public forum." Students also sought discussion among themselves. The Coalltion for Student Activism, that had formed earlier as a small group of a dozen or so, began "As much as I want reyenge lor ablatant dttdch on nry home, I want the'war' to stop. Essentialþ I don't hnow what I wanq dnd I believe America reflects thøt sense oÍ uncertainty." -Jdmes P, a junior, from his journal Adam Olson '92 happened to be at the American Embassy in London when Lady Margaret Thatcher paid her respects, shortly student reactions to the events. to meet weekly and swelled its ranks. Political science professor Joseph Underhill-Cady said, "They have no context Discussion issues became focused on the after Sept. for what's happening. The classroom provides a safe environment where they can air views, discuss, and share comments." lt's also a supportive environment. Journaling has been another means that Underhill-Cady has used to help his students find expression for their uncertainties and fears. He describes the unstructured thinking as being therapeutic, helpful, and positive. 1 1. began even as the events were unfolding. The morning chapel service became a time for people to gather, some still anxiously awaiting news of family and friends who might have been in the targeted areas. An afternoon prayer service continued the ,rigil. Classes continued as scheduled, with some faculty turning over class discusslon to impilcations of the tragedy. Several Augsburg colleagues and friends from around the world took time to share their grief and concern. From Catholic University in Lublin, Poland, faculty exchange colleagues of Augsburg's business administration department wrote, "We hope none of our friends in Minneapolis and St. Pau1, none of the employees or students from Augsburg College has suffered directly due to those unprecedented acts of terrorism." Deøling with the emotional irnpøct As elsewhere in the country initial responses to the attacks brought people together in unusual community and uniqz Augsburg Echo writer and sophomore Deanne McDonald wrote in the Sept. 28 issue, "ls there anything that could have brought the students together as quickly as the events of September I lth's 'Attack on America' did? It already feels as if we have been here for months." fo 4ucssunc Now Augsburg's call to mission On Sept. 28, President William Frame set the direction for campus discussion. In a letter to students. Frame asserted that the College's appropriate response lies squarely in its I32-year-old mission: "The greatest favor we can render to this world is today what it has always been-to search through the discipiines of learning for an understanding of both the world and ourselves that will guide us to the work for which we are best fit and to which we are called," Frame wrote. Underhill-Cady took a lead in proposing campus conversation. In an op-ed piece for the Echo on Oct. 5, he suggested that the first response to the violence should be dialogue. "Part of our job as students and instructors is to try to make the public discussion of these events as constructlve and well-informed as possible. "We need to look for sources of terrorist events. This group has arranged' to join other student groups in discussion at the 2002 Peace Prize Forum at Augustana College in March. Students also began a letter-writing campaign to elected officials, urging patience in declaring and supporting a \Mar. Listening to others A first glimpse at understandlng came as if by fate. The 2001 Christensen Symposium speaker on Sept. 24, scheduled months earller, was Prof. Lamin Sanneh, an African Muslim who is a professor of missions and world Christianity at Yale University. With his personal and scholarly experience in Islam, he provided some insight as to why he thought Muslim fundamentalism had targeted America-because of the U.S. policy of adamant separation of church and state. "Muslims are feeling a need to respond with religious fundamentalism," he said. "Muslims are helping us understand that our secularism has gone too far." Speakers and experts on campus helped bring understanding to difficult issues, (Left to right) Mine Ener, history professor at Villanova University; Amin Kader, Augsburg business administration department; Arvonne Fraser, ¡nternational women's rights advocate. Winter 2001-O2 T l : o His message was to urge ail Muslim nat¡ons to deal with their own fundamentalists, so as not to relegate the avenging of Sept. l1 to the U.S. Another speaker invited to campus in the following weeks was Arvonne Fraser, director of the lnternational Women's Rights Action Watch Project and senior fellow emerita at the Hubert H. Humphrey lnstitute of Public Affairs. She shared her expertise on women's rights in Muslim countries, especially in Afghanistan under the Taliban. "The solution is not with bombs, but with the changing of minds," was her message to students, faculty, and staff. "And this takes time." Helping the community understand Business administration professor Amin Kader emerged as a community spokesman about Islam, appearing on . I E and Psychology of U.S. Leaders DuringWar, contrasts the ways that terrorist extremists embrace death and that U.S. political and military leaders fear it. Supporting Somøli students and neighbors Augsburg students have An interfaith service was held in Hoversten Chapel, with six participated in several religious traditions represented by Augsburg staff and faculty' Above, Benjy Kent, academic advising, and Barbara Lehmann, vlgils in the Cedarsocial work, recite the Jewish Mourner's Kaddish. Riverside neighborhood, organtzed to support the Somali communitv. participants assuring them of stability in The governmênt's shutdown of those countries. businesses that wire money to Somalia "Now more than ever it is essential to directly impacted students at Augsburg. develop an understanding of the causes of Several Somali students reported to the violence and in¡ustice and to develop local television and radio programs and at area events. He urged listeners to educate themselves about lslam, to learn about its common roots to Christianity and its similar tenets deploring violence and "... I find myself feeling vulnerable ønd scared. What has happened is the scariest thing to tahe pløce in the lifetime of mry generation-ønd I can't heþ but feel there is more to come. Listening to some of the people øround me with their view on what'justice' is scares me." D., afreshman, fromher journal ki1ling. Echo that they fear for their families, who Lamenting many deaths among Muslims who worked at the World Tiade Center and Pentagon, Kader said, "This attack is an attack against al1 Americans of all kinds. if those terrorists are successful in turning us against each other, this will, indeed, lead to the destruction of our nation. ... We have to learn to understand each other and to accept each other." Underhill-Cady has also been interviewed by the media and spoken to local community groups, especially about the hÌstorical context and alternatives to war. His recently- and tìmely-published book, Deqth and the Statesman: The Culture depend on the money sent to them. The money-wiring businesses serve as banks, which are not common in Somalia. -Emiþ Moving on President Frame's call to the Augsburg community to search for understanding of both the world and themselves is rej.nforced by the work of Augsburg's Center for Global Education (CGE). Anticipating a drop in study abroad by students afraid to travel, the directors of in Mexico, Nicaragua, and Namibia wrote to prospective program CGE's centers intercultural awareness that can help us build the culture of peace, which we so desperately need at this time," the directors told students. In concludingher Echo article, sophomore Deanne McDonald went straight to the heart of the matter: "It is difficult to remember to see ourselves, members of the Augsburg community, as members of the world community; but if nothing else, this disastrous attack ... serves as an abrupt wake-up call to all individuals-reminding us that nothing is permanent and that we all make up one fragile part of the whole." I four gald medals and a 5ü-y*ü{ rr}ånlage ffiüLMTN CARËËR: At f irst glane e around Johnny and Vesla Werket's home irr Sun City West, Ariz., \¡ou wouldn't realize that you were sitting in the horne of o¡re of the best speedskaters in ,American history. A few black-and-whi¡e photos 1-Lang on the wall 1n a r-rtility roorn. Otre cryst rl vasc trolìhy sits on :r mantel in the kitchen ol the Werkets' retlrement home rr-r the Sonoran Desert. But the remainder ol the memorabllla ol his speedskating career-numerous world titles, three WÌnter Olympic Games appearances, his Hall of Fame citation from the Amateur Skating Union of the United States-are out in the garage. Deep inside a drawer and a storage locker. "411 my stuff is dumped in the garage," Johnny jokes, hÌs everpresenL smile beaming. And that's just fine with him. For the 1949 Augsburg nlumnus. hìs speedskrtìng tareer is but one moment 1n a long and fulfilling life. But the career led to love and a marnage that has lasted for a half-century. The career gave him the opportunity to coach many American skaters who became by Don Stoner l-rouseholcl nemes wrth tl-rerr Olympic triurnphs And tl-re career gave him a chance to see the lvorld. Not bad lor a smal1, slender guy who never believecl that all ol Lhis would happen to l-rim. Werket, wbo grew r-rp in south Minneapolis, began skating when he was 7. At age 14, he ancl a friend "The Powderhorn Skatlng Club was the dominant club in the United Srares at the time," Werket said. "lt was a ways away from Longfellow Field by streetcar, or you had to walk to the park." The Powderhorn club was an American powerhouse, producrng numerolls world champions and OlympÌans. Werket, and three of his Longfellow mates, ended up qualifying Ior the team. He progressed through the ranks, even though his smrll size was I major hÌndrance. "I was always the smallest, the lightest, the thÌnnest. I was too llttle. lf you bump me, I go down," he said. "l never had a unrlorm, the whole time I skatecl, that ever fit me correctly. Never. Everything was too buggy " L lnternational acclaim, lifelong love È' q b He lelt the sport, like many other young American men at the time, to serve his country as a paratrooper dunng World War Il. But he returned to the Powderhorn club following the lvar, and eventually garned a spot at the \947 Olympic trials, his first national competition. a' L S U q 'åt å; decidecl to try out for a speedskating tearn in Polvderhorn Park, on the south slde of Minneapohs. {Ð Ê t I' \\\\ At the 1948 Olympics in Saint Moritz, Switzerland, Werket finished sixth in the 1,500-meter event. He won the 1,500-meter race and qualified for the U.S. team to compete at the 1948 Olympics in St. Moritz, Switzerland, finishing sixth in [he event at the games. A Norwegian newspaper funded a trÌp for Werket-a full-bioodecl Nonvegian-lo compete at the European championships in Helsinki, Finland. "At that time, they had allolved Americans to compete in the European championships," he said. "Right olf the bat, I was one of the leading competitors in the world. "l was second in the 500 (meters) and the winner was Krudacheq a Russian guy. The first- and second-place skaters from the 500 automatically qualÌfied for the 1,500 (meters), and they skated together. The Finns hated the Russians, since this was when the Cold War was mighty cold. "l beat this Russian guy badly in Left: Johnny Werket 'a9 (left) began his speedskating career with a coveted spot he won on the renowned Powderhorn Skating Club in Minneapolis. 12 ,4ucssunc Now Winter 2001-02 6, U t s Right: The 1948 Augsburgian yearbook dedicated a page to welcome home Johnny Werket from his Olympic victory' Þ a the 1,500. The Finnish people were patting me on the back so long and so hard that I wasn't sure I was going to be abie to compete in the next race." After the 1948 championships-part of a stretch where he won four world gold medals and four silver medals-he was invited [o compete as part of an American team in a challenge meet against a Norwegian team in Hamar, in a nation that adored speedskaters and all winter sports athletes. A l6-year-oId girl named Arnhild "Vesla" Bekkevoll was part of that practice my English. I had seen this guy skate in Hamar, and I decided that he was goÌng to be my victim," Vesla said. "I wrote to him in Minneapolis. I think the address was Johnny Werket, Minneapolis, USA.' "This was after the season, he had gotten back to the U.S., and I really hadn't expected to get a reply. But he replied and we started writing back and forth. anywhere without a chaperone," Vesla said. "Those were the strict o1d days." She watched the meet, and took particular notice of the small American Minneapolis. An Auggie world traveler races against the larger competition. When she got back to her hometown, she returned to her school and faced an assignment of Along the way, while competing on a national and international level, Johnny found time to complete his studies at wrlting a letter to a famous person. "Everyone else chose to write to Norwegian athletes. But I wanted to Augsburg. He graduated in 1949, and like many Auggies at the iime, Iearning Norwegian was a way of life. It was also a necessity for S Johnn¡ who was competing often in Scandinavia. "The Norwegians had a book on Þ training for speedskating, but it was in o o à, Norwegian. So in order to learn what was 1n the book, I had to learn the language. In three weeks, I learned the language," Johnny said. In addition to his speedskatlng days, he also competed on Augsburg's fledgling track and field and cross country teams. The cross country team was a conference title competitor during the early days of the sport, and he credits the training he needed to compete as an Auggie as a big part of L U U. t OlYñPk 16ñ " speedskating season, and the two arranged a meeting. The meering developed into a friendship, the friendship developed into a romance, and the romance developed into marriage. Johnny and Vesla were married in 1951 in È t id¡, Eventuall¡ one of Johnny's replies mentioned that he would return to Hamar to compete in the winter adoring crowd. She had traveled from her hometown of Rena, Norwa¡ across the mountains to Oslo. She was the chaperone for her older sister and her boyfriend. "I went because they were engaged to be married and you didnt go competing-and winning-the ñ his success as a speedskater. "We've been close and remained close to Augsburg because, in our days, Augsburg was a famil¡" said Johnn¡ crediting then-athletic director Dick Pautz '37 lor much of his Augsburg success. "There's a gteat group of people at Augsburg." "Augsburg is weil known in Norwa¡" Vesla said. "The first time I came to the United States, I came by ship, a I}-day trip. I got to know a group of Norwegian fishermen who were headquartered out east. They had just been back to Norway. and were returning to America for the season. I was 19 years old, all by myself, and some of the older fellows were concerned about me. "They knew my destinaLion was Minneapolis, and they told me that Ìf things didn't work out when I got there, to go and see Gerda Mortensen at Augsburg College. I had only known Augsburg because it was Johnny's school. But they knew of Augsburg quite well, and they were concerned about me." Johnny qualified for the 1952 Olympic team for the Oslo games, Left: Werket shows off one of the speedskating trophies from his Olympic career. W¡nter 2001-02 ,4ucssunc f\¡ow t3 and the newlyweds again boarded a ship to cross the Atlantic. The captain of the ship, who was a big speedskating fan, recognized Johnny and moved them from steerage class to a first-class cabin. He placed sixth again in competition at the 1952 games, after suffering from a severe case of bronchitis. Three years 1ater, Johnny was parl of a team that competed in Moscoq as the world championships were held behind the lron Curtain for the first time. "We were some of the first Americans to compete in Russia," said Johnn¡ who took along a camera for NBC's Today show wlth Dave Garroway. By 1956, when he qualifÌed for an Olympic team for the third time and competed in Cortina, Ital¡ Johnny could tell that his competitive career was nearing the end. Though he qualified for the American team for the 1960 games in Squaw Val1ey, Idaho, he withdrew from the team. He was beginning his career at Northern States Power and Johnny and Vesla were starting a family; the stress had become too much. Coaching career Though his body was unable to compeie at an Olympic level, Johnny \¡/as still able to remain close to the sport he loved. He began "The Norwegians had a book on training for speedskating, but it was in Norwegian. So in order to learn what \ruas in the book, I had to learn the language." -Johnny coaching young speedskaters, flrst at the Richfield Speedskating C1ub, and later as a coach of various junior national teams and Oiympic teams. He coached several athletes who later became greats ln the sport. ln 1967 ,he was the coach of the American world championship team, where Mary Meyers won a gold medal. He guided Dianne Holum to a gold medal in the 1972 Olympics in Sapporo, Japan. Johnny coached Eric Heiden to medals in the I97 5 junior world meet, and was a force behind his ascent to become a five-time gold medalist at the Lake PlacÌd Olympics in 1980. Later, he was introduced to a young skater named DanJansen; he was a friend of Jansen's father. He coached Jansen as a junior skater; Iater, Jansen provided some of the greatest drama in Winter Olympic histor¡ when he competed on four Olympic teams and finally won a gold medal in 1994, after severai tragic fa1ls in previous competition. "I guess I'd rather coach," said Johnny of his preference between coaching and competing. Along the way, he built a 3l-year career at Northern States Power, starting as a commercial lighting business representative and eventually working his way into an executive position as a trainer for the company. He retired in 1 983. Tennis Talent L È. Now, Johnny prefers to 1et his wife's athletic career take center stage. Vesla began playing tennis with Johnny and his frÌends 40 years ago, but back then, o à o Q Werket'49 it was a hobb¡ she said. "I had never played before, but I really liked it," she said. "I've played ever since. Today, if I'm without a o o s, B' Johnny and Vesla Werket recently celebrated their golden anniversary in a marriage that began with a 16-year-old Norwegian girl's fan letter to a far-off American skater. racquel and without shoes, I'm in bad shape. " The two moved from Minneapolis in the mid-'80s, afterJohnny retired from NSP and Vesla retired after working for l2 years in Christian education at Diamond Lake Lutheran Church Ín Minneapolis. She began to play tennis with friends in the Phoenix and Sun City area, eventually joining the "Anything Over 50 Senior Tennis" club. She has become one ol the Lop senior tennis players in the area, competing in several Senior Olympic events. Her tennls has taken them across the country, from CalifornÌa to Florida, for competitions, and she has earned dozens of medals and awards for her r.o Arizona talent. "I'm blessed with good health, and I really enjoy tennis," Vesia said. "Between our church and our tennis group, that's our social life. The phone rings and we go out and play. We could play seven days a week if we wanted to." Right: Werket coached U.S. speedskater Dianne Holum to a gold medal in 1972 at Sapporo, Japan. 14 ,4UCSBURC NOW Winter 2OO1-O2 5 '-! On a ratrng system from 2.5 to 5.0, Vesla is currently competing at a 4.0 1eve1, two spots uncler t1-re highest ranking possible. Their two sor-rs, John Jr. and Jim, are grown and work in the Twln Cities, They have four granclchilclren, one ol whom may fo1low in his grandfat1-rer's Olympic footsteps. Youngest grandson Eric is cLÌrrently a senior soccer player at Viterbo College in La Crosse, Wis., and has competed on youth Olympic development teams in the sport. hoekey feam ú '19;8 The Werkets llve by the mantra that berng actir,e is the key to belng trlliy alive Ê = o . "We're both goocl lrrovers, and that's what it talics. We'r'e never been laid up r,vith illness or sickness," Jol-Lnny saicl "Berng active is the best thing for everybody. When yor-r can be actrve, you can beat almost anybody." à' (-) Right: johnny's wife, Vesla, is now the winning athlete in the family, enjoying her successful tennis conrpetition in Arizona. ALh/OST.OLYMIPIC by Don Stoner Twenty years before Johnny Werket's Olympic victories, Auggie hockey players were on their way to 5t. Moritz for the winter games. But, something happened along the way to Switzerland... ln 1926-27 , Augsburg started its men's ice hockey program, officialll', though the Auggies had already dominated local hockey as an unalfiliated team lor several years. The 1927 team won the state college championship ancl repeatecl the feat the next )/ear, behind the play ol the Hansen .brotl-rers-Oscar, Emil, Julìus, Joe, ancl t. l Louis-along r.vith goalie Joe "Moose" Su'anson. ln fact, the 1927-28 team, coached by future U.S. Hockey Hall oI Famer Nick Kal-rler, rvas considerecl the mythical "national chan.rpìons" in the sport. The Ar-rgsburg teaÌ11 rvas selectecl from an impressive group oi canclidaLesir-rcludir-rg Harr,ard, the Ur-rir,ersiLy Clr-rb ol Boston, and Evele¡h Jr:nior College-br, the Amateul Athletic Ur.rion's Ice Hockey Committee to represent the Ur-rited States in the 1928 Wir-rter O11,r¡1r1.t ,t t, \4oritz, Su'itzerlar-rcl. The onl1, conditior-r that the AAU set for the Auggie team to be American Winter 2OO1-O2 representati\¡es to the Olympics was that the leam woulcl have to raise $4,500half of the cost of sending the team to was \¡ery upset as u'ell." The reasons for the sudden Europe. Kahler organized a furrdraising efiort, and along rvith friends of ihe school and the Mrnneapolis Southsicle Commercial C1ub, easily raised the money to send the Ar"rggies to the Olymprcs. But, just clays beiore the team was to ciepart for Europe, the Uniteci States Ol1,¡10i. Comrnittee pulled the rug out lrom under the local boys, abrr-rptly cancellrrrg the Olympic plans. rejection ol the Auggie squad remaln unclear. Perhaps it was because the Hansen brothers grew up in Alberta, Canada, belore moving io the Tivln Cities. Or the Oly,mpic conrmittee was influenced by a protest from a Boston amateur hockey group that rvantecl to lace Airgsburg in a challenge match. Whatever the case, despite the best eflorts of Augsburg fans lr4ro protested the cancellation, MacArthur's decision s¡ood. Oscar, Emll, ancl another brother, Emory', went on to play professional hocke;'. Oscar u'as a charter inductee in¡o the Augsburg "After r-nuch internal r,r'rangling rvith the United States Ol1'rlpic Committee, General Douglas \¡lacAr¡hur, r.l'ho serl'ec1 as the committees chairman, came out and termed the Auggies'not representative of Aurerican hocke),,' and r,etoecl them as theìr choice," u,rote local author Ross Bernsteìn in hls book, Froz¿n "i¡4enrtries: Celebraturg a Ccnttrrv of \4ínne sota Hoch.ey. "As a resull, rro U.S. terr'ìl \\'as sent to the Olyrnpics that year and a dalk cloucl loomed c'rver âmâteur hockey ln America. For the bo1,5 f.or.r-r Augsburg, the nei.r.s was devastatir-rg. The;'hacl been deprived of tl-reir greatest opportunity lot international far.ne, and the community A¡hletic Hall of Fame ìn I973, and Louis r.l'as selectecl in 1985. livo ;'s¿¡5 ago, Kahler's grandson, Jerrl' Regan, donatecl Kahler's U.S. Hockey Hall of Farne p¡,lon, rvhich u'as removecl u'hen the Hall of Fame lvas renovated, to Augsburg, r.l'here it was placed on display in the Ar-rgsburg lce Arena maln rink. Sfoner is spor.fs -Don infor nntion coordinator ,4ucs¡unc ruow t5 a o Hoversten Chapel dresses up tn s. s' 'öT'fllNe9 GL'"flöö' by Betsey Norgard n October, Augsburg participaied in the month-long visrL [o Minnesota ol Lwo brolhers from the Taizé community in pv¿nçs-¿¡ international, ecumenical community that invites young people from around the world [o share in experiences oI living together and serving in community. The two brothers fromTaizê visited a dozen colleges and churches in Minnesota, leading worship and workshops. To prepare for this visit, Pastor Dave Wold and two Augsburg sophomores, Carolina Chiesa and Maja Lisa FritzHuspen spent a week in August at the Taizé community. Students from other Minnesota colleges had also visited Taizé. The Tatzê experience is one of simplicity and meditation. Each week of the summer, some 3,000-6,000 young people visit Taizé for a week of daily prayers (three times a day), discussion sessions, and communal activitlesserving food, cleanlng, and daily tasks. The power ol the Taizê experience is in worship-"a meditative common prayer I I with, as its high point, singing that never ends and that continues in the silence of one's heart when one is alone again," as the Web site describes it. Worship consists only of singing, scripture readings, and the Lord's Prayer. During daily prayers, the church is filled with young people sitting on the floor, holding candles, and singing the plaintive songs of worship. The rosy light that filters through stained glass windows, and the illumination of the candles lend a soothing, calming, and healing presence, worshipers attest. It is rhis atmosphere the Augsburg to complete. The painted "windows" were mounted in the center of lightweight frames, with pink and orange fabrics on either side, constructed byJim Usselman. worship-"a med¡tat¡ve common prayer with, as its high point, singing that never ends and that continues ¡n the silence of one's heart when one is alone again." students sought to replicate for Augsburg's Taizé visit. "The difficulty was the sun coming in, it was too bright," expiained Chiesa, thinking of worship planned for a o s. q transparencies. With an overhead projector For Augsburg's visit from the Taizé Community in France, "stained glass" windows resembling those of the Taizé church were painted by campus ministry students. (L to R) Carolina Chiesa, Mary Jo Zamorâ, Maja Lisa FritzHuspen, Gurayn Sylte, and Naomi Sveom. Not pictured are Nate Grant and staff member Val Usselman' ,4UCSBURC n¡OW Taizé. The power of the Taizé experience is in Hoversten Chapel. So, they came up with a way to replicate the special light in the Taizé church. They returned home with postcards of the stained glass windows and scanned them on computer. The scans \Mere then copied to 16 Sophomore Mary Jo Zamora explains the details of her 1S-hour project to re-create the St. Francis stained glass window from displaying the images onto paper taped to a door, the students traced the lines of the stained glass and then painted them after the postcard images-some taking as many as 15 hours When fitted i.nto the arched windows of Hoversten Chapel, indeed a rosy, warm, dim light transformed the space. The students were dellghted with the results. "It was cool to see the outcome," said sophomore MaryJo Zamora, "and then realize that you couldn't have done it alone." "Like beautiful icons, the work seems done through God, instead of just our own hands," Cheisa added. Visitors to Augsburg's worship who had been atTaizê were also visibly moved. "It took me back to Taizê',I felt as if I were there," one of the participants said. The student project has made an impact. The idea of creatlng a stained glass look without the real thing was noticed by a number of people who would like to try something similar in their own churches. For these students, however, the essence oL Taizé came to Augsburg through its art and song-"Ubi Caritas, where charity and love are, there is God also." I Winter 2001-02 t' I l i tt From the Alumni Board president's desk I like this iob. I b.i,',g president of the Alumni Board. It gives me an excuse to walk up to Auggieswhether friends or strangersand ask what memories they have of this place. Usually I don't even have to ask, since their memories quickly spill out. I went to a seminar for alumni of the Master of Arts in Leadership program. My former colleagues were reminiscing about nights when class would end but they would continue their discussion, not wanting the challenging verbal and mental exercises to end. The evening Maya Angelou spoke in a packed Melby Hall, I was walking through Foss Center with an alumna who paused to point out her picture on the wall near the Green Room. Her memories of Augsburg's theatre productions glimmered in her smile. I drove to Rochester one Sunday to hear Augsburg's Gospel Praise perform at Bethel Lutheran Church. I asked one of our gifted musicians what he liked best about Augsburg. Without hesitarion, he mentioned the names of faculty members. He told me they care, they like ro teach, and they do it well. I listened to Neal Thorpe'60 when he received a Distlnguished Alumnus Award ar Homecoming in October. He remembered Peter (PA.) Strommen 'I3, the first of more than 30 Strommen famiþ members to attend Augsburg. Thorpe shared how his life and career were influenced by Strommen's dedication to Augsburg. My own memories of student teaching flooded back to me as I congratulated Marie McNeff at Homecoming for receiving a Spirit of Augsburg Award. She was my student teaching adviser-and I needed all the advising she could give. r¡¡ The Augsburg experience has left us with powerful memories that can seem as real today as when we first lived them. However, let's not forget that our alma mater is still creating memorable experiencer-and notjust for current students. There are opportunities for alumni to build new memories through Augsburgb music, theatre, exhibits, sports, and seminars. See the calendar on the back page or look at our Web site. When you're in the Twin Cities, attend an event. Ifyou now live far from here, help us bring Augsburg to you through a regional alumni gathering. I like my old Auggre merriories, but the new ones I'm creating today at Augsburg are pretty good, too. Please join me. eru+ Jackie (Ituiefel) Lind'69,'94 MAL President, Alumni Board Three alumni honored for outstanding professional contributions Augsburg alumni were recentþ honored for their extraordinary fhree I professional contributions. MichaelW. Walgren'64 t received a Philanthropy Day Award ìn November from the Minnesota Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). Honored for outstanding professional fundraising, Walgren's 37-year career spans public service as a fundraiser and administrator in a variety of community organ2ations, he is currentþ at Children's Hospitals and Clinics Foundation. He was also a staff member at Augsburg for 16 years, serving in various roles, including both director of the annual fund and director of public relations. Winter 2OO1-O2 byLynnMena Walgren's nomination was supported by several professional fundraisers and AFP members attesting to his generous gifts of time, talent, and treasures, as well as to the funds he has raised to benefit his current and past employers in pursuit of building a better community The Rev. Roger Gordon'61 received a 2001 Tempe Human Relations Commission Diversity Award from the City of Tèmpe (Ariz.). Since founding Tèmpe's King of Glory Lutheran Church in 1969, Gordon has preached and modeled a life of acceptance, honoring diversity, embracing inclusiveness, and respecting all people. Because ofhis conscious awareness of community issues, Gordon has led King of Glory's involvement in many outreach prqects that aid diverse populations, including Habitat for Humanity, La Mesira Famiþ Shelter, andPaz de Cristo Homeless Shelter. The Rev. James S. Hamre '53 of Forest City, Iowa, received a Concordia Historical lnstitute Award of Commendation for his piece, "George Sverdrup's Expression of a Lutheran Restoration in America," which appeared in the spring 2000 issue of Lutheran Quarterþ. A professor emeritus at Waldorf College, Hamre's piece was selected on the basis of specific criteria. Of the great number of nominations, only 12 were chosen for awards. The committee grants awards to congregations, agencies, boards, or individuals for a historical publication, unique contributions to Lutheran literature, or for personal service in the field of Lutheran archival and historical work and support. .,,lucsnunc ruow fl Augsburg on Parade o a H F Joe Young, director of Augsburg's Pan-Afrikan Student Services (far right), brought together students and alumni for the first Pan-Afrikan alumni-student basketball game. o Ê s. (J a s Jane Vogler'95 (L) and Ari McKee'92 (both recent fec¡p¡ents of The Loft creative Nonfiction Mentorship Award) attended the English alumni luncheon and reading. Junior Jamie Smith, Auggie wide receive¡; helped lead Augsburg to a 50-14 victory over Macalaster College. Augsburg alumni gathered with their instruments for the Concert Band and Jazz Band reunion and alumni concert. ss *J s .J two Auggie fans enjoyed the Homecoming football game against These The Augsburg Spirit Squad pumped up the crowd at the annual pre-game picnic. 18 4UCSSURC f{OW Macalaster. Winter 2001-02 (J 6 E -l Mike Savold '72, son of Mayo Savold, was invited as guest conductor for the Augsburg Concert Band and alumni concert, which paid tribute to Mayo, director of the Augsburg College Band Four alumni were honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award, which was presented by President William V. Frame. Pictured, L to R: George 5. Dahlman '72, Kathleen D. Lake'76, President Frame, Neal O. Thorpe'60, and Burton R. Fosse'44. from 1952-1973. a o o a s. q-r ! q Vt s' The business administration faculty greeted alumni at the business department reunion. s' Alumni enjoyed the misty autumn scenery at the¡r own pace during the first Homecoming 5K Mississippi run/walk along the r¡ver. (J (J B s ss .t \s J _l U r Students showed their Auggie spirit at the Homecoming game. Bill Halverson '51 signed copies of his book, Edvard Grieg: Diaries, Articles, and Speeches, in the Alumni Gallery; he generously donated the proceeds of 100 copies to Augsburg. He Students celebrated the Auggies'victory over Macalaster. and his wife, Marolyn (Sortland)'51, received a Spirit of Augsburg Award at the Homecoming Dinner, Winter 2001-02 ,4ucs¡uRc ¡rlow 19 Homecoming and Family Week 200f Augsburg on Parade t E m Recipients of Augsburg's new Distinguished Service Award to R) RoW 1 (children): Max Strommen family Strommen, Lauren Smith, Eric Smith, Jeffrey Smith, Peter Strommen. ROW 2: Dean Olson, Nancy (Strommen) Stensvaag. Gladys (Boxrud) Strommen, Helen Strommen, Luther O. Strommen, Timothy R. Strommen, Judy (Knudson) Strommen, Merton Strommen. ROW 3: Marsha Olson, Chynne Strommen, Becky Stensvaag, Lisa Smith. Mary Ellen (Strommen) Liebers, Heidi Strommen, lrene (Huglen) Strommen. ROW 4: Steve Strommen, Bob Strommen, Andrea (Johnson) Strommen, Paul Strommen. Dave Smith, Peter Strommen, James Strommen, John Strommen. ROW 5: Hans Strommen, Jude Leimer, Bjorn Strommen, Kate Liebers, Erik Strommen, Annelise lrene Strommen, Dawn (Hofstad) Strommen. ffi æ ro q[ (L l HE ffi ffi Fg GT trE ru ß ¿) ffi ru @ zo ,4ucs¡unc ruow ä H nH TI U æ E E il g Efl Fri q ffi ñ H H wE ffi H E d flfl Ê tl E E Golden Anniversary Class of 1951 (L to R) ROW 'l (seated): Doris Frojen Bretheim, Gloria Johnson Johnson, James E. Christopherson, Herbert C, Svendsen, Elly Ewert Hutchinson. Marolyn Sortland Halverson, Bill Halverson, John Eliason. ROW 2: Quentin Johnson, Kathryn Thorsgard Erickson, Ellen Stenberg Erickson, Marvel Moe Anderson, Dolores Flaa Bjerga, Joan Baxter Larson, Dorothy Swanson Ryan, Alice Berg Wilcox, Audrey Nagel Sander, Calvin Storley, Shirley Larson Goplerud. ROW 3: Leola Ekblad Johnson, Dan Pearson, Lillian Ysteboe Ose, Jerry Peterson, Glen Hendrickson, A. Richard Petersen, James Bergeland, Trygve F. Dahle. ROW 4: Harland Nelson, Herbert C. Hanson, Dick Myhre, John Garland, Jennings Thompson, Hubert Carl Hanson, Kerman Benson, Arden Ramlo. Winter 2001-02 À of 1961 (L to R) ROW 1 (seated): Glenna Shogren Briant, Curt Haney, Pat Swanson Kreuziger, Lloyd Bakke, Marilyn Saure Breckenridge, Marie Gjerde Schlink, Winnie Nordlund Anderson, Bruce M. Westphal, ROW 2: Jim Holden, Phyllis Acker, Verna Stokke Tweiten, Judy Fosse Snider, Carol Oversvee Johnson, Leola Dyrud Furman, Pat Nordlund Toussaint. ROW 3: Rolf Peterson, Keith Leiseth, George Larson, Larry Gallagher, Ted Botten, Arlan Johnson, Dennis Kalpin. class G@ class of 1976 (L to R) ROW 1 (seated): Randy Casper, Sheryl Lium Wilhelm, Sharon Follingstad, Joyce Larson Brown, Deb Thomson Grant, Jane Litzau Stritesky, Janet Nelson Anderson, Steve Olson. ROW 2: Minda Grist Squadroni, Peggy Pepper Casper, Diane Forsberg Anderson, Belvin Doebbert, Janice Sedgwick Larson, Wendy Hoversten Larson, Susan Donart, ROW 3: Warren Hawkins, Gary J. Andersen, Joel Squadroni, Steve Reinarz, Debbie Harshman Forsythe, Doug Nelson. ROW 4: Tim Peterson, Timm "Titus" Peterson, Randy Lundell, Dean Myers, Ken Larsen, David Halaas. of 1991 (Lto R) ROW 1 (seated): Phillip Smith, Greg Schnagel, Mark Brodin, Tomm Hanson, David L. Johnson, Agbeko Agbenyiga. ROW 2: Margaret Buczynski, Tasha Topka Kallal, Kristin Dragseth Wiersma, Kristen Hirsch, Carla Asleson, Darbi Worley, Cathy Springhorn. Class W photo of your reunion class, contact the Alumni/Parent Relations office at 612-330-1178 or 1-800-260-6590. To order a 5x7 Cost is $7.SO/photo. Winter 2001-02 ,4ucs¡unc ruow 21 1 m Saving the real "Private Ryan" 939 The Rev. Palmer Wold and Ruth (Gudim)'41, Mankato, Minn., recentiy celebrated their óOth wedding anniversary They have five children, 10 grandchildren, and 1999, Chester Brooks'42 attencled a paratrooper reunion in Green Bay, Wis., where he learned he had parricipated in a World War lI n-rissron that 1ed to the recovery of soldrer Fritz Niland-the real "Private Ryan" from the film SavingPrivate Ryan. Wolds retired to Mankato after 51 years of active ministry in the Lu¡heran Church, and spend their winters in Mesa, Ariz. Philip Horne, Palo Aho, Calif., and his wife, Eveiyn, returned to Minnesota this past summer to visit his sister, Thea (Horne) 1945 B. R. Quanbeck and Helen N. London. 1954 "l volunteered Lloyd E. Peterson, Pewaukee, Wis., retired in 19BB after 3I years Lorraine (Osberg) Stickney, becanse it was something different," Brooks and Jean 22 Lutheran Church. 4UCS¡URC ruOW ñ Chester Brooks'42, pictured here with his bride, Ebba (Johnson) '42, participated in a WWll mission that Ied to the of the real "Private says. "I thor-rght if I was going to be in the Army, While waiting to return to England rn July, a declaration to avoìd the wipeout of an entire family during war was made. Sergeant Nlland, one of four children, was approached by Chaplain Sampson and inlormed that two of his brothers had been killed and the third taken prisoner. Niland would be returning home. Niland insisted that he wanted to stay, that hls family was with the paratroopers. As Brooks describes it, ln the paratroopers, you depend strongly on one another. a L) (Amland)'65, Willmar, Minn., aL Calvary tr'¡ grounds, Brooks' men discovered that other American troops, the 506th regiment, were nearby This regrment, which included Sergeant Fritz Niland, returned to the farm with Brool<s and his men. For several days, listening to BBC Broadcast radio, the men soon learned that o o Carentan had been taken over by ally troops. It was then that they sr knew it was safe to cross back to their unit. à 1964 is the director of Christian education 8T: Hlding his troops in the hedge of a church graveyard, Brooks sneakecl into a nearby town to determine their location. A priest at a local church instructecl Brooks to take his troops north where the Germans had flooded the fields. Hlding out until dark, Brooks and his troops crossed the open fields and were soon met by the captain of the French underground, who then took the men to hrs farm. During a patrol of the Standish, Maine, er¡oyed spending time with family when they led a group of 20 relatives to Norway inJune. Andrew is director of social work at Willmar Regional Tieatment Center and Jean ru Brooks, responsible for training new paratroopers, was assigned with his 50lst regiment to parachute into Normandy the night before the ìnfamous invasion. Because their jump occurred in the mlddle of the night, their intended target, just north of the Douve River in France, became obsolete, when the brigade landed 25 miles south of the Douve. Not aware of therr physìcal location, Brooks recalls leading his 14 men south on the river-the opposite direction of their unit headquarters located in Carentan, France. 958 Andrew M. Berg I I wanted to clo something new." of teaching and coaching at Custer High School in Milwaukee. Southem Maine Excellence in TeachingAward, and in 1999 she was named teacher of the year by the southern Maine Sam's Wholesale CIub. L U A history major from Augsburg, Brooks deferred the clraft inJanuary lttï:tt of 1942 to finish his degree . After graduating in June of that same year, he enhsted in the Army and completed 13 weel<s of training in Camp Wheeler, Ga. He volunteered to become a paratrooper and jolned the 501st Parachute Regiment of the lOlst Arrborne Division, which required an addltional month of training. (Nichols) '44 recently moved to Monticello, Minn., from New years as a high schobl librarian and occasional English teacher. In 1989 she was presented the University of e' After the reunlon, Blooks began researching \ÀNIL Hls research culminated in a book, The Last'Good' War. Althor-rgh not pr-rblished, his book tncludes his personal experiences during the war, and was written primarlly for his family Carpenter'39. retired in June 1999 afrer 4I S. NÌlancl's dar.rghter, who had traveled to the rellnion from Anchorage, Alaska, talked to the paratroopers about her father's experience. The youngest of lour brothers from New York, trvo of Niland's brothers were ki1led on D-Day, r.vhile another went n-rissing rn action in Burma and rvas presumed dead, althor-rgh he actually survived. As dictated by a last-sr"rrviving sibllng 1aw, both the fictional Ryan and the real Niland were ordered rescued and taken out of the combat zone. 1940 æ bycheriechrist ln seven great-grandchildren. The 1 ¡¡ o (t Chester '42 and Ebba (Johnson) '42 Brooks recently celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary, Brooks, an Augsburg Distingulshed Alun.rnus, retired in l9B3 after 33 years with the National Park Service. He and his wife, Ebba Çohnson) '42, recently celebrated their 55th wedding enniversary. They live ln Duluth, Wis., and have four children (two of whom attended Augsburg), 12 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. -Cherie Chríst is a communiccttion specialist in the public rtlations olfice W¡nter 2001-O2 ,-t 1 956 1 983 Sandra (Edstrom) Hamberg, Dave Meslow, Carlsbad, N.Mex., was selected as officiated the Arena Football League Championship semi-finaÌ game played on nationâl TV; he also officiates Division I coilege football in the Atlantic Coast the new administrator for St. Edwards School in Carlsbad. 1 968 Diane Tiedeman, Richfield, Minn., recently completed her 33rd year of teaching for Bloomington Public Schoois. 1970 Dave Mikelson recently moved his home and office to GaÌena, Ill., where he is an associate with Burger, Carroll and Associates (a management and information technology consulting services firm). He will be concentrating on human services and WIC consulting. 1974 Ward C. Schendel, TaÌlahassee, Fla., Conference. ln addition, he is a senior govemment sales representative for 3M, where he was previously a college reìations recruiter and helped develop the cooperative education program. Douglas Nakari, Finland, Minn., is business mânager at Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center; his wife, the Jean Taylor, Eagan, Minn., was 1984 named president of Täylor Corporation in October; she was previously the company's executive vice president. She is also a member of Augsburg's Board of Regents, where she serves as chair o[ the Marketing Committee. Beth A. Zeilinger, Lino Lakes, Minn., was invited to share her personal refìections on how her faith has provided a foundation for her life and her life's work in the October issue of Lutheran 'Woman Today. She is vice president of operations at the Upcoming reg¡onal alumni gatherings son, Christopher. Êq L Green ValleyÆucson, Arizona . March 14,2002 At the home of Herb '54 and Corrine Chilstrom Cit¡ Arizona. March L5,2002 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the home of Borgie Rhol1 Gabrielson'47 Chicago, Illinois . March 16,2002 follow. Naples, Florida . March alumni 24,2002 NT!]IIIIIMTZ Discover Norwegian Treasures and Heritage The Augsburg Coliege Alumni Association Awards and Recognition Committee seeks your assistance in identifying members of the Augsburg community to be considered lor recognirron for the following awards: Join President and Mrs. William V Frame and Minn., was named executive director o[ Schools for Equity in Education (SEE) in August. For Professor Frankie Shackelford Jnne L3-24,2002. Ca1l the First Decade Award the past 1I years, Lundell has provided policy development and Iobbpng servìces for a variety of education-related organ izations, alumni office at 612-330ì ì78 or .t-800-2ó0-o590 for more information. Spirit of Augsburg Award 1979 Sharon Lak¡n Upton, Raleigh, N.C., is the new director of development research at North Ca¡oÌina State University Winter 2001-O2 will be a dinner CaII 1-800-260-6590 Jor more details on these events. 1975 SEE. Augsburg âlums gathered at the Oyster Bar in New York city in september' The Augsburg Concert Band will perform at Emmanuel Lutheran Church at 7 p.m. There for band members, alumni, and friends prior to the concert. Brad Lundell, Minnetonka, including 9\ Gospel Praise, Augsburg's jazz and gospel ensemble, will perform during the 10:45 a.m. worship servlce at Vrnje Lutheran Church followed by a luncheon for Augsburg alumni and friends. The Augsburg Orchestra wlll perform, lollowed by a reception for and friends. More details on locatlon will Iicensed attorney, Schendel also holds the CPCU designation. He and his wife, Catherine, have one o 3 o Willmar, Minnesota . February 24,2002 formation of The Integrity Têam, a Federation, the Institute for Global Ethics, and hosts the radio program Commentary Friday. A 985 1 Zion Lutheran Church. Sun active ìn the International Coach Rev. Lynda Hadley, serves as pastor of Roseville, Minn., recently announced the professional coaching and business ethics consulting practice. He is National lnstitute on Media and the Family in Minneapolis. on a journey through Norway Upcoming Norway Tour Information Meeting February ì0, 2002, 2 p.m Marshall Room Christensen Center RSVP required; please call one oJ the numbers listed above . Distinguished Alumni Award To rnake a nomination online or to view the description/criteria for each award, go to <www.augsbr"rrg.edu/a1umni,/nomform>. To recieve a nomlna[ion packet, contact: Office of AlumniÆarent Relations Phone: 612-330-1 t78 or I-800-260-6590 E-mail: alumni@ar-rgsburg. edr-r The deadline for nominations for 2002 is March 15,2002 4ucs¡unc n¡ow 23 Class Notes m Geoffrey Carlson Gage: Creating his own path by Lynn Mena Two years ago, Geoffrey Carlson Gage '89 fulfilled a llfelong dream and started his own advertising agency, Geoffrey Carlson Gage LLC. Located on the edge of Lake Minnetonka in Excelsior, Mìnn., GCG is a cozy and whimsical suite of offices, housing Gage and three other employees. linn as a "traditronal advertising agency with an In[ernet twist." He prides his agency wrth offering uniquely personable, strategically creative, print and electronlc sen.rce combrnation. "Itb our goal to become as seamless and integrated with our client as possible, in essence becoming their brand advertising department or a complementary extension of their existing internal department," Gage says. Gage describes his a Geoffrey Carlson Gage '89 Prior to starting CGC, Gage was corporate communications manager at his father's company, Gage Marketing Group. Before rhat he was a copyr,vriter for Campbell Mrthun Esty. Growing up, Gage lvas blessed with strong mentors, inclr,rding his grandfather, Carlson Companies founder Curt Carlson, and his mom and dad, Barbara and Edwin "Skip" Gage. As a student at Augsburg in the 1980s, Gage's entrepreneurial spirit was clearly evrdent He sold, developed, and created advertising for the student-run newspaper, the Augsburg Echo, and also developed a campaign to increase attendance at Augsburg hockey games. In addition, he landed an internship durÌng his junlor year at a small Minneapolis agency ca11ed Grant and Palombo Advertising, which secured his love for advertising. Today, Gage continues to stay actively involved with the College, generously donating both his time and resources. He most recently sewed on the Augsburg N ow Alumni Advisory Committee. Gage fulfilled another lifelong dream when, along with his father and his brothers Rick and Scott, jolned the ownership pool of the Minnesota Wild hockey team. "lt has been really fulfilllng to be part of bringing NHL hockey back to Minnesota where I'm completely convinced it belongs," Gage says. Gage and his wife, Kelly, a successful art historian and co-owner of CGC, have a son and a daughter-6-year-o1d twrns. He credits fatherhood with adding perspective to his life . "As adults, 1 think we frequently overcomplicate things ... seeing the world through the eyes of our kids rea11y helps me clearly focus on the essence of life." For Gage and his family this "essence of life" is a motivating factor for their extenslve involvement with the community, including their church, St. Therese of Deephaven, and numerous charities. he'11 be able to look back and feel that he made a difference in people's lives "The most satisfylng aspect of what I'm dolng is spending the hours God has blessed me with each day dolng something that I love and am glfied at," Gage says. "If I can look back at our buslness and know it made a positive difference in my 1ife, the lives o[ our employees, and the lives of our clients, then the time and effort it took startlng and building this business will have been worth rt." Ultimatel¡ Gage hopes To contact Geofftey Gage, 1 or to learn more abouthis comp(uly, go online to <www.gcgage .com>. 988 Mark Cummings, Belle Mead, NJ., is vice president of sales for NaviSys, an insurance software compâny He previously held several positions at Prudential. Michael F. Larson, Bosron, accepted a position as a clinical instructor in the child and adolescent psychiatry department at Haward Medical School. He also serves as an attending psychiatrist at Somerville Hospital and has been elected to a three-year term on the Board of Directo¡s of the New England Council on Child and Adolescent Psychiatry He has pubÌished several book chapters, which appear in a comprehensive series of online medical texts at <eMedicine.com>. a ,4ucsnunc n¡ow 1 990 1991 f 993 Karen J. Reed, Patricia (Noren) Enderson, Elk Dana Ryding, Coon Rapids, Atascadero, Calif., was a presenter at. the River, Minn., accepted a position as marketing coordinator Minn., married Jeff Martin in June. She and her husband teach in the Mounds View Schooi National America Music Therapy conference in October (held in Pasadena). A music therapist at Atascadero State Hospital, she spoke on the use of gospel music with the forensic psychiatric population. Velda Stohr, White Bear Township, Minn., received a Master of Arts in Human Resource Development with a certÍfÍcate in instructional design from the University of St.Thomas. for Dealers Group, Inc., in Brooklyn Park. She is also working toward master's degree in business communication at the University of St. Thomas. a 1992 Matthew L. Maunu, St. Cloud, Minn., received his doctorate in medicine from the University of Minnesota School of Medicine, and completed a five-year surgical residency at the University of South Alabama College of Medìcine in Mobile. He is a general surgeon with CentraCare Clinic in St. Cloud. District at Bel Air Elementary. 1994 Amber (Meier) Tarnowski reports that'Augsburg prepared me weli" for postgraduate studies at Queen's University in Canada. She is in her first year in the art conservation master's program, speciaÌizing in archaeological artifacts. Sara Trumm, Minneapolis, recently became program coordinator for Luther Seminaryb Global Mission Institute. Winter 2001-02 M Meet the Augsburg Class of 2002 and recent grads at the second annual Augsburg Alumni Job Fair Tuesda¡ March 12, 2002 5-8 p.m. Christensen Center Lobby Täke advantage of this opportunity to match the talents and experience of Augsburg graduates with the needs of your compan)¿ Call Alumni Relations at 612-330-117 B to reserve your table space. f995 Dawn C. Van Tassel, Richfield, Minn., recently became an associate at the law firm Maslon Edelman Borman 6¡ Brand, LLP She is a member of the firm's litigation team, specializing in complex commercial disputes and business to¡ts. 1 Laura (Paul), Minneapolis, married Andrew Newton in September 1999; she is an urban tribal representative and Indian child welfare social worker for the Mille l¿cs Band of Ojibwe. Jeanne Nicole Ramacher, September 2000. 1997 Laura Schreifels, Minneapolis, is an athletic t"rainer [or Visitation High School, she also works at United Hospital. 998 Ânn (Rohrig) Bainter, Stow, Ohio, accepted a position as rhe foster home developer for the Bair Foundation, a Christian therapeutic loster care agency She and her husband celebrated their second wedding anniversary in August. Heather (Larsen), Brooklyn Park, Minn., married Wayne Johnson in November 2000. August "Auggie" Negele, Goose Creek, SC, married Lisa (Daniels) '99 in August 2000. He is an officer in the Navy and is finishing training ro become a nuclear engineer on a submarine. Winter 2001-02 grandmother Gwen (Johnson) George Ho '91 and his wife, Krapf '58. Beryl, Greenbelt, Sue (Moenck) '90 and Jerry Troutman, Minnetonka, Minn.a daughter, Renee, in November 2000. She joins older sister Elsie. Joelle (Audette) '91 and Tom Hilfers, Colorado Springs, Victoria Sadek, W Colo.- Joshua Thomas, in August. He joins older brother Cameron, 2. Joelle and Tom own a son, Top Dog Daycare. Md.-a son, Gregory, inJuly Ho received his Ph.D. in space physics from the University of Maryland in l99B; he is a research scientist at Johns Hopkins University's Applied Physics Laboratory Rebecca (Leininger)'99 and Jason Walters, St. Michael, Minn.-a daughter, Madelyn Diane, in September. She joins older siste¡ Samantha, 2. Minneapolis, is a health educator at the University of St. Thomas. tItrltif.ilfTt Sr. Paul, is pursuing a graduate degree in teaching at St. Mary's in Winona. She married Craig Berre in October 2000 and work as an English teache¡ and department chair at Minnesota Business Academy 2000 Augsburg Athletics Alumni can now hear live coverage of Augsburg athletics from anywhere in the world through the lntemet! On game days, fans can go to Augsburgb athleûc Web site at <www.augsburg.edu/athletics> and click on the live audio link to find the link to the live spofiing event broadcast that day Future cybercasts will include numerous winter and spring sporting events. Carrie D. Nelson, Sr. Louis Park, Minn., is director of 996 Lynnel (Wakef ield), Eagan, Minn., married Ian Taylor in 1 He graduated from the Naval Nuclear Power Tiaining Command in April, and graduated f¡om the Naval Nuclear Prolotype Training Unit in November. therapeutic recreation at Bloomington Health Ca¡e and Rehabilitation (pictured above, Carrie Nelson'00 and her fiancé, Cory Bock'98). Chris Steffen, Andover, Minn., is pursuing a graduate degree at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, and has spent the last year conducting neuroscience research at the University of Minnesota. TUESDAY. IANUARY 15 DIXIE'S CALHOUN, 2730W. L¿ke St., Minneapoiis, 612-9205000 Auggie Hour, 5-6:30 p.m. Faculty host: Tom Morgan, interim vice president for admissions and enrollment services. TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 12 VINE PARK BREWING CO.,242 West Seventh St., St. Paul, 651-228-1358 Auggie Hour, 5-ó:30 p.m. Auggie Conversations, 6:30 p.m., featuring Chris Kimball, dean of the College, and Kristin Anderson, associate professor of art. MARCH II 200r SHERLOCK'S HOME, 11000 Red Ci¡cle Dr., Minnetonka, Cassandra Herold, Fargo, 952-931-0203 N.Dak., was appointed to the Minnesota String and Orchestra Auggie Hour, 5-6:30 p.m. Teachers Association; she is an Auggie Conversations, 6:30 p.m., featuring Cass Dalglish, elementary orchestra teacher in the Willmar School District. associate professor of English. APRIL 23 AUGSBURG COLLEGE, Minneapolis Room Births/Adoptions Caroline (Krapf ) '87 and Brian Clifford, Hellertown, P¿.-¿ 5en, Curtis William, in March. He joins older brother HaydenJoseph and is welcomed by his Auggie Conversations, noon luncheon featuring John Cerrito, assistant professor of business administration/MIS. SATURDAY, MAY II AUGSBURG DAY AT COMO PARK, wrap up a grear year of fun and conversation; watch your mail for more information. 4ucssuRcirow 25 I Carl Chrislock, alumnus and professor emeritus, dies at 84 t Cälå".u,, 1937 Augsburg graduate and professor emeritus EE of history died in September after a courageous battle with cancer. Chrislock joined the history department in 1952, where he remained for 34 years. In addition to teaching and research, Chrislock served as department chair. In the 1960s, he played a key role in restructuring the history program, reducing its emphasis on European history in favor of the non-Western world and seeking to provide history students with a variety of seminar opportunities. ln addition to numerous scholarly articles, Chrislock's published materials include From Fjord to Freeway , a centennial history of Augsburg College, and The Progressíve Era in Minnesota, for which he received a Merit Award from the State and Local Association of American Historians. Chrislock is a two-tlme recipient o[ the Minnesota Historical Society's SolonJ. Buck Award for articles inMinnesotaHistory, and is a 1986 Distinguished Alumnus of Augsburg. He was also most of his life. He was president of the First National Bank of Cedar Falls (now Norwest/Wells Fargo) until his retirement in 1979. He was also founder, and president for two years, of the Midway Bank (now Union Planters Bank) in Cedar Falls. Messerer was inducted into the Augsburg Athletic Hall of Fame in 1975. As a student, he was a member of the College's football, basketball, and baseball teams. In 1937,he and two classmates founded a student-run athletic support group that later evolved into the Alumni A-Club, now one of the largest athletic alumni organizations in Minnesota. Both Messerer and his wife, Lucille, have been active supporters of the College, 26.4UCSSUnCNOW victim of the September 11 terrorist attacks, dies at 57 I named the Augsburg Distinguished Faculty Membe¡ of the Year by the 1971 graduating class, and was included on the University of Minnesota's 1994 roster of Alumni of Notable Achievement. In addition, he was chosen as one of the Outstanding Educators of America, selected for his exceptional service, achievements, and leadership in the field t. Col. Dean E. LMattson died September 11, a victim of the terrorist attack at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. A 1966 graduate o[ of education. Chrislock was frequently consulted by the media for his expertise on issues relating to Minnesota history and politics. He was a member of the American Historical Association, the Augsburg, family members and friends describe Mattson as a devoted family man who never liked to boast about his position as an Army officer at the Organization of American Historians, the Minnesota Historical Society, and the NorwegianAmerican Historical Society. After his retirement in 1986, he was active as a teacher with Augsburg's College of the Third Age. Pentagon. Hoyt Messerer, alumnus and active supporter of the College, dies at 83 lJ on Messerer, Class of 1939, died in May I lin Cedar Falls, Iowa, where he had spent Dean Mattsotl, endowing scholarships for musicians and physical education students. In addition to support for his alma mater, Messerer also supported the University of Northem lowa's Athletic Club, which he helped originate in 1963. He was also instrumental in UNI's building of the UNI-Dome a quarter-century ago. Messerer was past president of the Cedar Falls Chamber of Commerce, a founder of the Industrial Development Association (now Cedar Falls Industrial ParÐ, and a charter and founding member of the Cedar Falls Country Club. He was also a well-known football and basketball official in northern lowa. In June, Augsburg posthumousþ honored Messerer at a ceremony that included the official The Rev. Mark E. lHall'77 officiated at a memorial service for Mattson Sept. 29 at Luck Lutheran Church in Luck, Wis. Major General Anders Aadland presented posthumous U.S. Army awards, including the Purple Heart. Senior Executive Services OfficerJoel Hudson spoke on behalf of the Pentagon staff. A military honor guard, legion gun salute, taps, and U.S. Army Ilag presentation followed the service. Mattson was born March 30, 1944, in Laketown Township, rural Luck. He graduated from Luck High School in 1962 and went on to study religion and education at Augsburg. After graduating in 1966, he was drafted into the Army and served in German¡ Japan, and Vietnam, but was sent back to the United States after becoming ill with malaria. After recuperating, he continued to work with the govemment, and served in the Pentagon for 15 years. At the end of December 2001, Mattson would have retired from the Army after serving his country for 35 years and achieving the rank of lieutenant colonel. Although most recently a resident of Alexandria, Va., Mattson kept in close contact with family members in his hometown. "He was dedicated to his family and regularly visited his home and relatives," said Rev Hall. dedication of the Hoyt Messerer Fitness Center in Melby Hall (see p. 2). Winter 2OO142 ,) Fritjof "Fritz" E. Christensen '28, Northfield, Minn., died in October; he was 94. He began his academic career teaching high school physics, and later taught at Augsburg, where he helped establish the physics deparrment. In 1953, he joined the St. Olaf College physics faculty, serving until his retiremenr in 1972. He also served as a physicist at Honeywell, the Veterans Administration Hospital, and served as director o[ the Center for Educational Apparatus in Physics ât the American Institute of Physics in New York. The Rev. C. Rodney Rosengren'44, Duiuth, Minn., died in October; he was 87. He most. recently served at. First Covenant Church in Virginia, Minn., where he retired in 1979. He also served parishes in Cokato, Minn., and Ripon, Calif. After retirement he served as an interim pastor in various congregations. Arnold H. Huus'48, Richfield, Minn., died in October; he was 80. A decorated World War II veteran, he .joined Gamble- Skogmo Company in 1928 as an accountant, and eventually ran the entire computer department. He also worked as an accountant and controller for Sweden-House, Country Kitchen, and Magnetic Data, where he became their first retiree. Carl K. Benson '51, Willmar, Minn., died inJune; he was 71. He was instrumental in developing the Anderson-Nelson Athletic Field in the I9B0s, serving as co-chairman on the development and [undraising committee. He was also active in the county and state Democratic Party and was named 1992 Grass Roots Volunteer of the Year Talvryn Tischer'59, Eau Claire, Wis., died in October; he was 64. He was a high school physical education teacher and coach for 30 years, retiring in 1993. He was an avid woodworker, gardener, and reader; he especÍalìy loved spending time with his family at Lake Superior. Donald D. Ronning'65, Stiìlwater, Minn., died in March 2000; he was 56. He retired from and photos! Street address Please tell us about the news in your 1ife, your new job, move, marriage, and births. Don't forget to send photos! 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Title: Augsburg Now Fall 2001
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: ¡a /¡ Those last few lazy, hazy, crazy days reparing ths lall issue brings home the realiLy that summer is nearly gone. Poet Elinor Wylie described thls time of year as "summer, so much too beautiful to stay"; and we also must come to grips with the ephemerality of lhe season, as hot and ...
Show more ¡a /¡ Those last few lazy, hazy, crazy days reparing ths lall issue brings home the realiLy that summer is nearly gone. Poet Elinor Wylie described thls time of year as "summer, so much too beautiful to stay"; and we also must come to grips with the ephemerality of lhe season, as hot and dry as this one has been in Minneapolis. Life is differenl on campus during the summer. As most students and many faculty depart for travel, research, work, or vacatÌon, completely different populations arrive to keep our residence halls and buildings full. In this issue, we look at life at Augsburg during the summer, for a couple of reasons. One is to illustrate Augsburg's outreach to populations other than our college-age students-junior high and high school students, church groups, educators, and other þ f organizations. Photos from their campus activities tell their stories. PIus, many ol our own communit-y who are not here these three months miss the chance to see the campus at its most beautiful, when flowers surround the benches and the canopy of trees in the quad offers a welcomed respite from the ci.ty's heat. After hearing a number of comments on how especially beautifui the campus looks this summer, we invited the Augsburg community to wander around with cameras and capture on film the places or settings that were especially appealing to them. See our feature called "Home Sweet ... Campus." Lest we bestow too much attentlon on place, we are reminded on our Auggie Thoughts page thal the real future of this College is not in a splendid campus, but in the "nurture of distinctive attitudes toward truth and life, toward God's good creation, and His beloved human famÌ1y" This was written by President Emeritus Oscar A. Anderson tn a I976 column in which he eloquently discusses the impact on Augsburg made by his predecessor, Bernhard M. Christensen. We reprint thls column as we mark the t00th anniversary of the birth of Christensen in October. Enjoy the few remaining days of this "too beautiful" season. Ww Betsey Norgard Letters to the editor ¡F ongratulations on your great innerL.ity involvemenl program, especially on the Cedar-Riverside School and the Tiinity Lutheran Church Wednesday Night Out program. These are "textbook examples" of the kinds of things that make for real social change and lasting peace and understanding in the world. It was for the same reason that as an Augsburg undergraduate my reaction to the assassination of President Kennedy was to start the Children's Groups program at Augsburg. We went door to door in the neighborhood signing up the children and then met with them weekly in small groups for crafts and games and social interaction. I don't know how long the program lasted after I left but I've kept up my involvement with kids having taught for 35 years (15 of them with gifted kids). I'm also very involved in ecological causes, supporl the Museum of Tolerance, and have worked against the death penalty But after reading the summer AugsburgNow, I've never been so proud to be an alumna of Augsburgl Carry on-the world needs you. By the wa¡ what are you doing about ecological issues? Editor -Cathenne tr (Wehner) O sman' 65 Editor's note: ,s We'll respond to Ms. Osman abour ecology in our curriculum, but would also enjoy hearing from alumni who are working with ecology and environmental issues for a future stor;r s o. We welcome your letters! Please write to: Editor AugsburgNow 2211 Riverside Ave., CB 145 Minneapolis, MN 55+54 Many members of the Augsburg community, such as this in-line skate¿ take time out to enjoy summer's colors on the College câmpus. Turn to the stor¡es on pages 1O and 12 to explore life at Augsburg during the summer. E-mail: now@augsburg.edu Fax: 612-330-1780 Phone: 612-330-llBI Letters for publication must be signed and include your name, class year, and da¡ime telephone number They may be edited for length, clarity, and style. I AvcsBuRG Now Vol.64 No. 1 Fall 2001 Features Augsburg Now is published quarterly by Augsburg College, 22ll Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454. Summer in the City ... at Augsburg Betsey Norgard Editor Kids and teachers, wrestlers, and musicians Lynn Mena 1 spent their time on campus this summer. Assistant Editor Kathy Rumpza Graphic Designer llllilliam V. 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The Apartment: Campus Living for Today's Students by Judy Petree Campus liJe is changing as colleges seeh to heep students on campus with new independent, ap ar tment- style re sidenc e halls. corrections ro: Augsburg N ow, Office of Public Relations and Communication, 221 I Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454. E-mail: now@augsburg.edu TÞlephone: 612-330-1 181 Fax: 612-330-I780 Home Sweet ... Campus Aphoto essay descnbes the sumnterbeauty on 1 9 trr" Legacy of Mayo Savold Departments 2 Around the Quad I Sports 21 Alumni News 23 26 32 Homecoming Preview inside back cover Class Notes Auggie Thoughts Calendar On the cover: Ph o to gr aph e r Er Lh tenb ahh en of conversation on the Augsburg quad. @2000 Stenb ahhen/ str:nbahhen.com 50 percent recycled paper (10 percent post-consumer waste) S caught a quiet moment t a I o t ¡¡ I Augsburg receives $500,000 from UlLM. Keck Foundation A a O The 2001 Christensen Symposium Augshurg College News Service A;å::ä,1ä:. a half million- dollar grant by the WM Keck Foundation of Los Angeles to support the development of statistical literacy Prof'Miloschield as an interdisciplinary curriculum in the liberal arts. This interdiscipiinary project will help bridge the gap between formal mathematical statistics and informal critical thinking, beiween experimental studies and observational studies in the physical sciences, and between the sociai sciences and the humanities. The goal of this project is to reform the teachÌng of statistics to include the use of observationaliy based statistics. Milo Schield, business administration professor, is the project leader and organizer of the proposal. This is the first time the WM. Keck Foundation, one of the top national science funding foundations, has awarded a grant to Augsburg College. John Knight, director of corporate and foundation relations, calls this "groundbreaking" for the College. Guided and driven by Augsburg 2004, Augsburg has the opportunity to forward its vision through this project, create a new dlscipline that informs and is informed by orher academic disciplines, and extend the value of this work to instructors across the U.S. During the three-year project, Schield will be responsible for writing a statistical iiteracy text that is useful to students and usable by faculty in various disciplines. There will also be a phase for training teachers and testing materials. Elght other faculty members will be team-teaching wirh schield. This project will introduce new ways of thinking about age-old problems in statistical education and ultimately in al1 ol undergraduate education, Augsburg Concert Band tours lreland StalJ photo fhe 65-member Augsburg I Con..tt Band toured ]reland for 12 days in May, perlorming aL schools, churches, and pubs. Led by Professor Robert Stacke'71, the tour also included performances by the Augsburg JazzEnsemble and Gospel Praise. The tour wasn't all performances. "We really tried to build the students not just in performance, but educationally as well," Stacke said. Guided The Augsburg Concert Band performs at Colaiste informational tours in Derry Muire School, a secondary school for girls in Ennis, Dublin, and Calway were just a Augsburg student band members Brendan few of the stops along the way Anderson and Ben Duane were also played This tour, "Music of the Americas," For photos of the Augsburg Concert featured works by composers throughout Band in lreland, r,rsit <www.augsburg.edu/ the Americas (including ArgentÌna, Mexico, music/lreland>. Cuba, and the U.S.). Compositions by September 23-24,2001 "Global and Local Neighbors: Christian Faith across Cultures" o o T:i,13,:i,." à Symposium features a leading scholar of ! ;l Õ U world Chrlstianit¡ Dr. Lamin Sanneh, the D. WillisJames . Dr. Lamin Sanneh Professor of Missions and World Christianity at Yale University A naturalized U.S. citizen, he was educated on four continents. He has been actively involved in Yale's Council on African Studies and is an editor-at-large of the ecumenical weekl¡ The Christian Century. His work includes more than 100 articles on religious and historical subjects, and several books. This year's Christensen Symposium features a musical worship celebration on Sunday, Sept. 23, with choirs from global cultural traditions. Dr. Sanneh will present the homily FollowÌng this service, conversations about global Christianity will continue in smaller groups. Sunda¡ September, 23- "Celebrating Christianity in Global Cultures" 3:30 p.m.-Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center Musical worshlp celebration with choirs stemming from Liberia, lndia, Oromia, Latin America, the Hmong tradition, and the Agora Ministries Choir. Homily by Dr. Lamin Sanneh. 5 p.m.-Foss Center Group conversations, "Getting to Know Our Neighbors: A New World to Explore." Join discussion with Christians from different parts of the world. 6 p.m.-East Commons, Christensen Center Light supper-RS\? to Monda¡ September 6 l2-330-1 160. 24- "Race, Culture, and Chrìstian Mission" 10 a.m., Convocation-Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center 2 ,+UGSBURG NoW Fall 2001 .1 I The Maroon & Silver Society leads the way Aîi*tï.ffiïTffiiî:;::T' In appreciation for their leadership opponunity for Augsburg alumni and friends to help current students. Maroon 6¡ Silver Society donors pledge to sponsor an Augsburg scholarship for four years, with gifts ranging from $1,000 to more than $10,000 per yeat. Augsburg College has steadfastly maintained its commitment to keeping an Augsburg education affordable for the broadest range of diverse and talented students. Toda¡ 81 percent of Augsburg students receive some form of financial assistance, made possible in part by the generosity, generous financial commitment of Maroon 6¡ Silver Society members. "The Maroon 6¡ Silver Society is the College's highest fundraising priority, needed to create a solid foundation of annual financial suppoft essential to attracting and retaining outstandi.ng meet students benefiting from students," explains Donna Mclean, director of The Augsburg Fund, the College's annual fund. "Charter members of the Maroon & Silver Society encourage others to join them Ìn building the 'living endowment' provided by an annual Augsburg continues to provide students with an academic and spiritual foundation that not oniy prepares them for their life's work, but also to lead as thoughtful citizens," say Maroon 6¡ Silver Society members Philip '79 and Julia (Davis) '79 Styrlund. "We are committed fund." Maroon 6¡ Silver Society members will be invited to special Maroon 6q Silver events and receive special updates from the president on the College's progress. Members will also have the opportunity to their support at an annual event. "As alums, we are proud to watch President and Mrs. Frame hosted the Maroon & Silver Society inaugural event in June at Augsburg House. (L to R) Mert Johnson '59, JoAn Johnson, President Frame, Anne Frame, Normâ Hall, and John Paulson. as to doing our part to insure that today's dynamic and talented students have the same opportunity we had to obtain an outstanding education at Augsburg." For information, call Donna Mclean, director of The Augsburg Fund, at 612330-1179 or I-800-273-0617; or send e-mail to <mclean@augsburg.edu>. YFI hosts church leaders F\r. Martrn Martv lJ*u, one of the o o s. Þ r^ featured speakers at the Youth and Family Institute's fourth annual Augsburg and the StepUP program volunteer advisory board will recognize Tad and Cindy Piper for their leadership gift toward an endowed position in the StepUP program at a special event on Oct. 26, at7 p.m. in Hoversten Chapel. Earl Hightower, noted authority on addiction intervention and international ecumenical conference this summer, which brought 155 people treatment coordination, will be the keynote speaker. Augsburg's StepUP program is one of only three such programs in the country and unique in several aspects. lt assists Augsburg students in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction in achieving academic success. For ticket information, call Kara Malmgren after Sept. 1 612-330-1405. from nine major denominations, representing six countries. at The Rev. Martin Marty Fall 200f ,4ucssunc ñrow 3 Around the Quad The 2001 -O2 Augsburg Convocation Series Race: Dividing and Uniting f he lace and shapc ol American society I is radically ehanging. While racinl issues have and still do drvrde us and deserve serious attention, we look for ways to embrace racial diversity in one socì.ety and internationally that champion freedom, justice, compasslon, and Monday, October 22, 200'l "Counting incidents or Telling Tiagedies? Writing the History of Worklng Class Race Relations" 10 a.m., ConvocatÌon-Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center equality of opportunity. November 15*16,2001 THE 2OO1 CHRISTENSEN SYMPOSIUM "The Influence of Afro-American Culture on American Music" September 23-24,2001 "Global and Local Neighbors: ChrÌstian Faith across Cultures" Sunday, September,23 3:30 p.m., Musical worship, Hoversten Thursda¡ November 15 7 p.*., AugsburgJazz Ensemble Concert Frida¡ November 16 10 a.m., Convocation-Hoversten Chapel, Chapel, Foss Center-"Celebrating Foss Center Christianity in Global Cultures" Dr. William C. Banfield, Endowed Chair in Humanities and Fine Arls, associate professor of music, and director of the American Cultural Studies Program at the UniversÍty of St. Thomas. He will use the Jazz Ensemble to illustrate the role of Black music in shaping American identity. 5 p.m., Group conversations, Foss Center-"Getring to Know Our Neighbors: A New World to Explore" 6 p.-., Light supper, East Commons, Christensen Center Monday, September 24 10 a.m., Convocation, Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center-"Race, Culture, and Christian Missìon" Dr. Lamin Sanneh, D. WlllisJames Professor of Missions and World Christianity and professor of hÌstory, Yale University, with choirs represenLing cultural groups from around the world. Monday, October 8, 2001 "An Evening with Maya Angelou" 7:30 p.m.-Melby Cymnasium Dr. Maya Angelou, award-winning poet, educator, historian, actress, p1a1'wright, civil rights activist, producer, and director. General admission tickets are available Sept. 15 from TicketWorks at <wwwticketworks.com> or 6L2-3433390. Free admission for Augsburg students, faculty, and staff. 4 1+UGSBURG NOW Monday, January 21, 20Oz "HealÌng the Violence of Racism" Chapel, Foss Center Nontombi Naomi Tutu is program coordinator, Race Relations Institute at Fisk Unlversit¡ and instrucior in the School of Education, University of Connecticut-Storrs, and is the third daughter of Archbishop Desmond Tìrtu Wednesday, February 27, 2002 "The Changing Face of Minnesota and the Twin Cities: The Contribution and Consequences of RaceÆthnicity from the Census 2000" l0 Cultural Quest" 1 1: 15 a.m., MinÌ-convocation-Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center Theater Mu, the premier Asian American theatre company in the Miclwest, will present taího, the ancient Japanese expression ol communal unÌt¡ and a theatre piece explorÌng issues of Asian and Asian American identity. THE 2OO2 BATALDEN SEMINAR IN APPLIED ETHICS April4-5,2002 "Affirmative Action: Rethinking the Martin Luther King, Jr., Convocation: I p.m.,-Hoversten Tuesday, March 19, 2002 "Theater Mu: Drumming, Ritual, and a.m., Convocation-Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center Claims olJustice" Thursda¡ April4 "Affirmative Action: Solution or Problem?" 7 p.^., Public lecture-Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center Friday, April5 'Justice over Time: The Fathers Have Eaten Sweet Grapes and Their Children's Teeth Are Set on Edge" 10 a.m., Convocation-Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center ll a.m., Panel discussion Dr. Darryl Trimiew, dean of Black church studies andJohn Price Crozer Professor of Christian Social Ethics, Colgate Rochester Divinity SchooV Crozer Theological Seminary He will examine the changing attitude toward affirmative action and why justìce is best understood as an ongoing process over time. I Unless otherwise noted, all events are Jree and open to the public. F or inf orntation, c all 6 1 2 -3 3 0 - 1 1 80. l1 a.m., Panel discussion Dr. Tom Giliaspy, Minnesota stâte demographer Fall 2OOf I Masterworks Chorale sings Martin Lutherthe opera by Maria rhompson and have worked with him. Plus, the opera needs a good-size chorus." Staglng the U.S. prerniere of Luther at Central Lutheran Church is no accident. The production was designed with Central specifically in mind. "I have visited Central many times while participating in past Reformation Festivals," said Tikka. "The congregational singing was tremendous. I had never heard anything like it! From 1996 on I had visions of creating something for Central. Lutlrcr ishighly inspirecl by this wonderful church which is at irs best when crowded with spirit-filled 1J*rongtlt to put the two together. But spend a few minutes with Karì Tikka or Gracia Grindal and you'll think differently. Their passion for the Luther production lets you know that this is something extraordinary. lt highlights the remarkable story of Martin Luther, his struggles, loves, and all-out battles with Satan. The U.S., Englishlanguage premiere, wili be at Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, Ocl25-27. Kari Tikka, a conductor with the Finnish National Opera, composed, condr¡cts, and co-wrote the libretto for Luther. Gracia Grindal '65, professor of rhetoric at Luther Seminary, serves as the .translator and artistic director for the U.S. premiere. Composed originally in Finnish, the production prerniered in Helsinki, Finland, to sold-out performances and excellent reviews in December 2000. The six Finnish National Opera prÌncipals lrom this production will perform in Minneapolis, joined by Augsburg's Masterworks Chorale and a 26-piece orchestra. For Masterworks, Augsburg's choÌr of alumni, students, and cclnrnrunrty lriends. Lhis is a rare opportunity. "The connection with Gracia and our Lutheran heritage makes this a perfectly natural ht," says Peter Hendrickson '76, director of Augsburg choral activrties, "and I l<now Kari Tikka Fall 2001 <www.luthersem. edu/Luther>. Mana Thompson is director oJ I cotnmunication at Luther Seminary. voices." ¡F\pera. Luther. You may have never Luther Seminary's 2001 Reformation Festival. It is presented by Luther Seminary, Central Lutheran Church, Augsburg College, the Finnish National Opera, and Lutheran Brotherhood. Tickets can be ordered through TicketWorks-$ 12.50 for general admission, and $10 for students and seniors. Visit <www.tlcketworks.com> or call 612-343 -3390. For additional inlormation on Luf he r, visit Tikka had been thinking about a production on Martin Luther for quite some time and is convinced that Luther has a lot to say to those of us in the 2lst century. "This theme-Luther-has been in my mind for more than 20 years," he said. "Luther's theology has been vitally important to me. Salvation is 100 percent God's gift. Faith, too, is a gift. After reading much of Luther 7 realized I had gone through similar tnals and tribulations. I wrote thÌs opera so that many would hear, see, and understand that God in his son Jesus has gone through all of our battles and won for us llberty." Unlike most operas, the audience is encouraged to sing along in Luther. Between scenes the audiences sing several of Luther's hymns. Congregational choirs will be "planted" throughout the sanctuary to lead the singing. Although Luther's theology and life story have been in print for nearly 400 hundred years, this is a first in the form of an opera. "Opera is a wonderlul way to tell stories," said Tj.kka. "It's not only music. It's also theater. It's visuallÌghts, costumes, sets-and it's llve. Opera can touch the mind and soul in ways that words alone cannot. At its best, opera can be psychoanalysis or pastoral care." Luther is the centerpiece of ! c Martin and Katie Luther are portrayed by Finnish National Opera singers in the production to be staged at Central Lutheran Church in October, ,4ucsnunc ruow 5 Women of action to speak at Augsburg AUGSBURG COLLEGE WELCOMES four dynamic women to camplls ¡his fall: Sarah Weddington, the attorney who snccessfully argued Roe y. Wade before the U.S. Supreme Court; Dr. Maya Angelou, accLaimed author, poet, actor, and activist; Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a psychosexual therapist; and Judy Shepard, mother of hate crime victim Matthew Shepard. Built around issues of diversity, the "Women in Action" speaker series is sponsored by the Augsburg Student Activities Councrl (ASAC), with support "WOMEN IN ACTION" For times and location, see the calendar on the inside back cover Tuesda¡ September l8 Sarah Weddington "Some Leaders are Born Women" I from other campus departments and Monda¡ October Anthony Shane Florìst. The four women bring messages of strength and action to their presentations-Maya Angelou's Dr. Maya Angelou "An Evening with Maya Angelou" Ticket info: www.ticketworks.com or 612-343-339O creative gifts and experience, Judy Shepard's message of tolerance, Sarah Weddington's articulation of leadership roles for women, and Dr. Ruth's humorous treatment ol contemporary issues. The events are free and open to the public, with the exception of Angelou's presentation. Tickets for "An Evening with Maya Angelou" are available through TicketWorks, 612-343 -3390 or <www. ticketworks.com>. o o Tuesda¡ November 6 Dr. Ruth Westheimer "Sexually Speaking with Dr. Ruth" Thursday, December 6 Judy Shepard "The Legacy of Matthew Shepard" Social Work ñ students visit Slovenia I ,c Six Augsburg graduate and undergraduate social work students spent two weeks in Slovenia with Professor Laura Boisen studying family and child welfare services as compared to those in the U,S. Next summer Slovenian students will come to Augsburg as part of the ongoing partnership with the University of tjubljana. Pictured in the dining room of Prof. Gabi Cacinovic Vogrincic are: (back row, L to R) Prof. Lea Bohinc, University of Ljubljana; Prof, Laura Boisen; Erika Rosted; Tanja Medvesek; Charley Price; Nin Sadovsky, Simona Hrvatin; (front row, L to R) Kristy Bleichner; Lyra Peterson; Prof, Vogrincic; Tina Mihic; Dragana Kojic; Robin Hesser,' (kneeling) Rachel Olson; V¡oleta Potocnik. 6 ,+UGSBURG NoW Fall 2001 - A conversation with Maya Angelou by Thomas B, Howard, tr,,'O2 RECENTLY HAD A CHANCE to speak with Dr. Maya Angelou in anlicipation ol her visil Lo Augsburg. Excerpts lrom that conversation follow. TH: My first question ... what do you leel is one o[ the most important issues facing today's college student? MA: There is a full length of issues and it is hard to say which is most important. I think we are in a kind ol moral crisis in our countr)¿ Young men and women have had a scarcity ol people to pattern after; that is, role rnodels are few and far between when 1t comes to morality I will probably speak at length about heroes and sheroes because I think people live in direct relation to whom they have access. And, I'm sorry to say, a number of young people have chosen as their rnentors and role models mega stars-a lot of people who are featured in the tablords and on the silver screen and so for¡h. Quite often those are people who wouldn't give a fig if those young people lived or died. So, my encouragement is to look in the family, look in the church, look in the synagogue, in the temple; look around the school, Iook in history for people who had enough courage to live lives that mean something ... [a lifel that 1s uplifting and encouraging and healing. I think that that 'is one of the crises. TH: Many students go to school thinking "I am going to school so I can get a job," not "I'm going to school to learn a vocation." What are your thoughts on vocation versus just getting a job, and how have you defined your vocation? The young man or woman a who follows her passion or follows his heart is more likely to succeed than the person who follows the paycheck. If you find something you love to do and you stay in school and you get the training in how to do it, then it is likely you will succeed, and in every way That is following the passion. Reall¡ it is likely you will do well financially and in other tangible ways il you follow your heart and your passion. That is when vocation really is your calling-it is more than a 1ob. fauna. So arnong human beings there is diversity among looks and personality and attitudes. It is wonderful to have those, we are enrichecl. We are made to see ourselves and others, rnade to see ne\M things. To hear new ways of describing the sunrise makes you see the sunrise with a dilferent value. We should have it in our lives and understand that the tapestry of iife is made up of many colors and threads. No color is rnore valuable than the other or less. No thread more precious or less than the other. They all make up the tapestry of life. TH: Diversity has become al¡uzz t-errn lately and in some ways may become a cliché. How do you define diversity and MA: My encouragement would be to give out a song-a spirirual, which is There is a BaIm in Gilead. It's wonderful. (Singinþ There is abalm tn Gilead, to heal s s what role does it play in a human being becoming more tolerant? MA: Just the use of the word has reduced what it originally meant, much like love, I'm sorry to say Love is the most powerful condition on the planet and maybe in the universe. I love those socks. I love that sitcom. It is sad that diversity has fallen prey l-o that as wel1. The truth is, it is in diverslty that we enrich our lives. That is true in one family, it's true in a house. Il we had a house that had one color, the interior one color, and no rellef 1n sight, it would just run us rnad. If we ate the same meals at breakfast, dinner, and supper-I knoq I seem to be reducing the large meaning to something that is meaning less, but i am afraid it is TH: What guidance would you offer college-age students who are fearful of change and yet have the desire to help others and to make a difference? the sin sich soul. There is a balm tn Gtlead, to make the wounded whole, to mahe the wounded whole. If vou cannot preachlihe Jesus, and cannot singlihe Paul, you can tell the world of Jesus and say he díed t'or all. There is abalm ín Gilead. I did not thrnk of the verse as much as I thought ol the refrain-there is a balm, the idea is in their coming to a place where they can find the ba1m, which can heal not only their sÌtuation, but prepare them to heal the world. I -Thomas Howard'02 is a senior in social worh and is the major events chair the Augsburg Stu(lent Activities Council, co-commissioner o.f Queer and Straight in Unity, and a McNair Scholar. for not meaningless. MA: I have many I am happy to say I am writer, that's how I deline myselI, br-lt on the other hand I am a teacher. I used to think I was a writer who could teach, but over the last few years I think I am a teacher who writes. I do love to teach. Fall 2001 a We physÌcally and intellectually and spintually need diversity. God has For the complete interview, visit the Now Ortline at <www augsburg. edu/now>. provided us with the diversity of the seasons and the diversity of flora and ,4ucs¡uRc rr¡ow 7 Swenson earns top coach honors, named to new athlgtic position byDon stoner ïen to earn Athletic Hall of Fame honors by Don Stoner Chafles fl ugsburg College wrestling AÏ3':ïif,".'J.i:i.l'iläî::ff ;:,, Ar r coach ,,,r, r-rr. Swenson has Flheacl Jell the annual Athletic Hall of Fame banquet. Ten former Auggre student-athletes will be inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame: received both honors and a new job this summer. InJuly, Swenson, who has coached the Auggie wrestling team . . . . . to seven NCAA Division III national championships in the last 11 seasons, was named Lutheran College Coach of the Year by the Lutheran Brotherhood financial services firm. "While there are a lot of Lutheran rr colleges' lew nave Deen aDle^to matchJeff's team tradition of winning champlonships while Augsburg wrestling head coach Jeff Swenson (center) watches the action, along with assistant coaches John Pena, Dan Lewandowski (to swenson's left), and Scott whiriey (to Swenson,s right) during the MtAc Team Duals at Augsburg in February. successful coaches at maintaining academic success," said Swenson was inducted into the Augsburg David Angstadt, Lutheran Brotherhood's cnrel marKetrng olïlcer, ln presentlng -, --- - o tne ' nonor to t*tttlt ^ ,, nameq ln /î'ugust, tne LoLlege 5wenson to a newly-crealecl posrtron ol" lnre'm asslsranr oean 1or arnle*cs ano recreatron. In [nls posil"ron, >wenson will . super\nse tne mens ano womens atnletrc departments, along with the athletic .,1 . , lacrlrtres deparlmen[. He wlll retarn nrs wresttlng nead-coacnrng responsrDrlrtres, but wil give up responsibirities as assistan, athletic direcLor and College -o-strength o and conclltlonlng coacn A,1979 Augsburg graduate, Swenson was nameo wresllrng neact coacn rn 19öu, and has coached at Augsburg lor 19 seasons (1980-84, l986-present). He received his master's degree in health from the university of Minnesota in 1982. Collese AthLetic HalL ol Fame in 1999. During his coaching tenure, Augsburg has earned an NCAA-recorcl seven Division national championships, and has finished in the top lour in Lhe naLion 16 times. includins the last l3 seasons in a row Aussburs has won the Minnesola TII Intercollegiate Athletic conference wrestlinq title l8 times under Swenson, has linished in the toD lour in the NCAA Division iII national tournament in each of the last I 3 seasons, and finished in the top 20 nationally every year since 1971. He has earned National wrestiing coaches . . . . . Dick Bain'80 (men's hockey) Jeff Blixt '77 (wrestling) Greg Boone '81 (men's basketball) John Fahlberg'68 (football, baseball) Julie (Goldstein) Yeazle'83 (women's basketball, softball) Ronnie Henderson'Bl (men's basketball) Wllliam Lundgren'73 (men's hockey, footbali) Phil Olson '76 (men's soccer) Carolyn Ross '89 (women's track and field) Karen (Sterner) Engel'87 (women's track and field) The Augsburg Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 1973 to recognize male athletes who made special contributions to the Coliege's athletlc history In 1989, female athletes were first inducted into the hall. Recipients are chosen each year on the basis of performance in Augsburg athletics, service to the school, civic and professional achievements, and leadership. a s. Association (NWCA) Division lll National coach of the Year honors five times (1983' I 1991' 1995' 1998' and 2000)' -Don stoner is sports ínformation coordinator Dedication of Edor Nelson Field o Sat., Sept. 22, at 1 p.m. r Augsburg v5. St. John's University Pre-game brunch and program, 10 a.m., Christensen Center For information, call Norm Okerctrom, 612-330-1616 8 4UGSBURG NoW . Dedication during game halftime ,', Edor Nelson '39 in a baseball coaching photo from the 1950s. Fall 2001 Top student-athletes earn awards I n May, live Auggies earned Honor Athlctc I clcsignation, the highest honor the pnrt ol three Division liI national title tearns. A College gives its senior student-athletes. ln addition, Augsburg Leadership in Women's Athletics awards were awarded to seniors Brenda Selander and Cassi Van Ausdall, and earning Augsburg Male Athlete o[ the Year honors were Ben Bauer management ancl Ryan Mclntosh. Athletic awards are voted on by coaches in Augsburg's men's and women's information systems major with a 3.0 GPA, Lewandowski earned National Wrestling Coaches Association Scholar All-America honors twice, and was team co-captain his junior and senior seasons. athletic departments. 2000-01 Augsburg Honor Athletes Todd Boerboom- vol1eybal1 and women's hockey, Rieger earned A11-MIAC honors twlce A four-year starter and Lutheran 1n football, Boerboom was a team co-captain his senior year. A marketing and management double major with a 3.652 grade-point-average, Boerboorn earned MIAC Academic All-Conference honors three times, and Verlzon Academic Al1District honors twice. Jaime Kingsley- A team leader in women's basketball and cross country, KÌngsley was a team co-captain rn both sports her senior year. In cross country, she was the team's consistent No. 4 runner, as well as a rnember of the track and fieid team for two years. ln basketball, Kingsley earned AllMIAC first-team honors. An Augsburg President's Scholar and biology (pre-med) major with a 3.8 GPA, Kingsley earned MIAC Academic All-Conference Honor Roll honors three times. She was a Verizon Academlc All-District first-team selectÌon in basketball this season. Nik Lewandowski earned four AllAmerica honors and four MIAC individual championshrps, a feat just three other Auggies have ever accomplished. He was a Fall 2001 Angie Rieger-An AllMIAC selection in both Brotherhood Lutheran College All-Amerlca mention honors her senior year. honorable hocke¡ Rieger holds every In women's single-season ancl career scoring record. She earned All-Amerlca honors three times and National Player ol the Year finalist honors twÌce, in addition to being named MIAC Player of the Year herjunior and senior years. An international business major with a 3.8 GPA, RÌeger earned MIAC Academic All-Conference Honor Roll honors three times in both volieyball and hockey, and became the first Augsburg student-athlete to earn Verizon Academic All-District firstteam honors in two sports in a single school year, in volleyball and falVwinter at-large (hockey) Ìn 1999-00. byDonstoner 2000-01 Augsburg Leadership in Women's Athlet¡cs Award Winners Brenda Selander-Augsbtirg's only threesport âthlele (women's soccer, hocke¡ and softball), Selander was the team's leading scorer three seasons in women's soccer, earning AII-MIAC first-team honors her senior season. She was a lorward for Augsburg's wornen's hockey team and a two-year starting centerfielder for the softball team. A health and physical eclucatlon major with a 3.3 GPA, Selander served as a student-athlete mentor. Cassi Van Ausdall-A four-year starting outside hitter for the vo11eyball team, Van Ausdall earned All-MfAC second-team and Lutheran Brotherhood Lutheran College AllArnerica second tearn honors her senior season. A history major wrth a 3.8 GPA, Van Ausdall earned Verizon Academic All-District second-team honors in volleybail her senior year, in addition to MIAC Academic AllConference Honor Roll honors three times. She is active in Augsburg's FellowshÌp of Christian Athletes chapter. 2000-01 Augsburg Male Athletes of the Year Ben Bauer-Bauer excelled in both wrestling and track and field at Augsburg. ln wrestling, he won a second Division III national title this year, finlshlng 36-3, and MIAC individual tLtles at hear,yweight three tlmes in his career. In track and field, Bauer Mike Schwalen- competed in three drfferent weight A four-year starting disciplines-shot put, drscus, ancl weight throw He is an elementary education major. infielder for Augsburg's baseball team, Schwalen earned AII-MIAC honors in 1999. A business administration major with a3.7 grade- point average, Schwalen has earned MIAC Academic All-Conference Honor Roll honors tl-iree times, as well as earning Dean's List honors each semester. He has earned Verizon Academic All-DistricL honors his last two seasons, inclr-rding firstteam honors this year. Ryan Mclntosh-A four-time AII-MIAC first-team selection in men's hockey, he earned All-America honors his fi"eshman year; he was MIAC Player of the Week fÌve times and U.S. College Hockey Onllne National Player of the Week twice. He made his prolessional debut in April wÌth the Quad Clty Mallards of the Unired Hockey League bclorc retulning to Augsburg to finlsh his biology studies. I ,4ucssunc Now 9 most stuclents and many faculty are ^way for the surnmer, the Augsburg campus is far frorn quiet. Many younger students spend time here-learning how to build Lego robots, how to wrestle, studying the life of Monarch butterflies, and playing 1oß of music. A number of conferences also take place that bring GEMS (Girls church groups, international church leaders, and advanced placement teachers to campus. Here are some snapshots from summer 2001: SuUMER in Engineering, Mathematics, and Science)-Augsburg's summer portion of a Minneapolis Public Schools program that brings 100 young girls, grades 4-12, to campus to explore problem-solving projects, opportunities to present their work, and ongoing mentoring. II\ THE CtrY... AT AIJGSBI]RG E' .;t WRESTLING CAMP-800 elementary through high school wrestlers attended two week-long clinics, taught by world and Olympic champion wrestler John 5mith. <:: : ADVANCED PLACEMENT INSTITUTE-Over 100 high school, middle school, and junior high teachers spent a week honing their skills in teaching advanced placement courses. = 'õ I:-.,: il LUTHERAN SUMMER MUSIC CAMP-160 high school students from across the U.S. spent four weeks in a musical and spiritual community, taught by more than 60 faculty and staff. GET READY!-A week-long camp for 4th-6th graders from families with little college background. to learn computer-driven Lego robotics projects, hosted by Augsburg's library and information technology department. SunnuER IN THE CITY... =:iil:i:l ! I I g 7 , F )' ti II i i:::-=-: j- ¡lú¡!a ÞÉ! ¡fo ugsburg College's 23-ocre compus is bordered by on interstote highwoy on one fuA ff äside, ond o mojor city ovenue on the other. This enclosure, combined with the presence of Murphy Squore, Minneopolis's oldest pork, gives the compus q smolhown feel, despite ils urbon oddress. Collecied here ore imoges of Augsburg in the summer, when the compus's beouty provides q colorful bockdrop for reflection qnd relqxotion. Ë o o h s. hs' N Mihe Habennantt ew benches ond flowers provide o respite ond ploce for reflection (quite literolly) on lhe new Poutz Plozo in front of Melby Holl (below) o o Fall 2001 6' ts o. "1) O Elements," o sculpture by Henry Londe, wos o gift to the LColl"g" from Honeywell, lnc. lt wos dedicoted in memory of '-:+è;'>=-- Ronold K. Speed, vice president for public offoirs ot Honeywell ond o regent ot Augsburg. : w) Pcntl Tallq Êi m TTIR{G D ll.t H o N kH t rom miles oround, the Augsburg logo is now visible on F the top of Mortensen Holl, thonks to the generosity of the Lelond Sundet fomily, the Closs of I 999, ond Chuck Gobrielson'ZZ (deceosed). l:ãltl¡rdr] ,4ucssunc Now t5 THE APARTME CAh4PLJS LTVI FOR TODAY'S STI]DET\ S by Judy n fl o s. New Hall, which opened in 1999, establíshes the western edge of Augsburg's campus and is designed to complement the surrounding neighborhood. : [-t emember what dorm room living was like 10, 20, 30 years ]</ ago-small, cramped rooms that you shared with a roommate I\tJr two!), setting your alarm cloci< an hour earlier than everyone eìse on the floor so you didn't have to wait in line to use the shower, and eating every meal in the school cafeteria? While you still may see the last remains of the old dorm room style of living, it is more likely you will see a ne\M style of residence life on college campuses. Like the legendary phoenix, student housing is risìng fresh and young from the ashes of its former seif. Resident living on college campuses is evolving to meet the changing life styles ol today's students, and Augsburg College is at the cLrtting edge of this rebìrth. The idea to build a new type ol housing at Augsburg in order to : :, - .ji i:1il drj'l' r1l!i iji arrracr and retain students actually began back in I972-73 with the construction of Mortensen Hall. Students were involved from the planning stage on and said they did not want dormitory rooms. Rather, they wanted apartment-style living, where they couÌd be more independent. The building, a l5-story high rise, has 13 residential floors, each with four one-bedroom and four two-bedroom apartments-a total of 104 apartments housing 312 students. Kari (Eklund) Logan, a 1982 graduate, said that one of ihe reasons she chose to attend Augsburg was in part because of Mortensen. "There were no other prìvâte colleges at that time with on-campus apartments," Logan said. In 1993, Augsburg went a step further i,vith the construction of Anderson Hall, which contains one-person suites; four-person apartments; eight-person, two-story townhouses, and l5-person lloorhouses, which allow students in various interest groups or academic majors to live together. 16 ,4ucssuRcNow Fall 2001 Norv, Augsbrtrg has gone )'er anorher step i,vith the operring rwo )/ears ago of Ner'r,Hall (not ¡'et nar.r.recl). This housrng complex olfers studenrs state-of-the-art heating and air conditionìng, plr-rs lull secllnt)r It features ba1' windor,vs, nìne- foot ceillngs, kitchens, and nnclergrouncl parking. The br,rilding is fr-rlly ri lred throughor-rt lor present and anticipated l I needs in computel technology. Sorne apartments e\¡en come lurnished. David Graham, prÌncipal partner of Elness Slvenson Graharn Architects, Inc., and a national expert on trends in student housing, is one ol the deslgners ol this new hall. He said that neighbors lir,ing nearby like the Ìdea ol a residential building defining the edges of campus. Neli, Ha1l was placed at the campus edge to gil'e a leeling of off-campus living, yet stil1 be close enough so students can participate in academic ar-rc1 extracurricular activities and part-time jobs. They have the option to sign fullyear leases, rnaking them true residents of the nelghborhood. The ph1'siç¿l le6L for the neighborhood was kept in mincl when choosing the building materials, which include residentiall), scalecl elements, such as brick, stucco, and architectural nretal. C(ìl¡ t( Elness Sr,r'enson Graharn (ESG) Architects are also responsible for the renovation ol Sverdrup Hall, clesign of the ner,v Paulson Atrium- Link, and the upclating of the Augsburg Campus It4aster Plan, oi lvhich housing Ìs a key part. ESG's goal is to der,elop student L S E' Tim Elness'89 (right) and David Graham (left) were part of the Elness Swenson Graham architectural team that designed New Hall as an apartment-style residence hall to encourage juniors and seniors to stay on campus. housing that focuses on creating an academic village and url:an diversit;', ¡¡. strengths ol the College. "We'r'e beer-r tracking Augsburg College for slx to se\¡en years, and Augsburg has consistently been exploring how to get more iuniors and seniors to sta)¡ on campus," Graharn saicl. "The goal has been to increase this number and continue creating a high quality ol lile to make the campus a Iiving/learning village. "lti r unique experience to come to school and at the same tìrne har,e access to all the amenities the clties have to offer," Graham continued. "Augsburg uses the Ti,vin Cities as a classroom and an extension of its academic programs." He saìd the1, þ¿.'. been researching national trends in student housing ar-rc1 Augsburg is at the leading edge. Research proves that rvhen a student lives on campus all four years, they pârticipate more in extracurricular activÌties, develop more lasting iriendships with classmates, consistently earn higher grades, and are more llkely to complete their degrees successfully. Older students become mentors to underclassmen, whlch ultirnately impror,es the over-all college experience. Obviousl;', this plan has worked at Augsburg. Ann Klarner, director of residence life, saÌd that about 50 to 60 percent of Augsburg's da1, popuiation s\' ¡rl'ESG Ari hilr'r ts Elness Swenson Graham Architects are working with Augsburg to develop a long-range master plan for the Augsburg campus. Here, the concept of a student residence quad gives the atmosphere of a neighborhood square. Fall 2001 .4ucsnunc uow 17 tIt H H FTJTURE TRENDS åN RNSTNEI\ CE LTFT: According to Graham, a ke;' lactor in higher eclucation cnrrently' shaping calnpus planning is the need to replace physicalll' ancl fr,rnctionally obsolete resiclential strllctlrres. lr4uch of the housing ri'as built in the 1950s ancl 1960s ancl sirnpll, no longer meets the U J Some of the apartments in New Hall feature large corner windows and spacious ceiling heights. to a Ló percent higher retention rate, partly due to the addition ol Ner,v Hall. For Klamer, the value in residential lii,ing lies in the opportunlties lo¡ students to siudy, plal', 11'e¡51-rip, and grou' togelher. Augsburg Sen-rinar, the lreshman orientation program, bases i¡s academic and extracurricular experiences for lreshmen around the floor groups in Urness Hall. nor,v ln'es on cal-rìpus, leading Tim Elness, Elness Swenson Graham's director ol development ancl a 1989 Augsburg graduate, r'vho was invoh'ed in the planning oi New Hall, said that being an alum has enabled him to brìng an rnsider's perspective into the project. "We wantecl to ìncrease a sense of place and encourage junlor the and senior students to stay on campus," Elness saicl. "Hower¡er, we don't wanl to do away with the freshrnan experience ol dorm 1ife. That experience creates a collegiate atmosphere." Elness lived on camplls u'hen the "houses" lvere still a part ol the living experience. For more than three clecades, upperclass students could choose to live in a number of residential houses on streets surrounding the campus. Manl' of the fondest alumni memories and lifelong lriendships developed as students who livecl together Happo in the houses. needs ol contelrporarl' sluclents. Graham sees higher educatÌon movir-rg tou'arcl increasÌr'rg the number of resiclential students ancl a greater \'.ìriet)' ol resitlential trppoltrrnities in apartment-style living ollered to them ftom lreshnlan through senior 1'earli,ithout the need [o commu[e. The qualitl' oI r'esidential expcrience a college or unir,ersity can offer r'i,ill be a significant factor in student recruÌ[rng. Features ol resiclential livrng that Grahan-r envisions include stucly l-ralls with a 24-hour "cyber café" r'vhere laptops can be plugged in lrom any location. The trend, he addecl, is lor computer accessibility throughout buildings, thus lessening the need lor special computer 1abs. He also sees more fitness centers, "grab and go" food stores, and "lir,lng/learning" spaces. I -Judy Petree is n'tedie relatiotls nlanager. G¡rls Drcam Concerns for salety and cost of maintenance were ihe major factors that led to a phasing out of house ìiving as new residence halls u,ere bui1t. N4an;' ol the l-rouses have since been razecl to make lvay for nerv College buildings. "The houses r,vorked r,vell because they u'ere pliable, ancl that is hou' the ner'r, hall t:t"l ,:i. works," sald Elness. 18 -,'IUCS¡URC ruOW q Homecoming was an opportunity for the various houses to compete for decorating honors. Here, the Kappa House girls show off their Peanuts cartoon motif at Homecoming festivities during the 1960s. Fall 2O01 By Amy Funk'03 Testins I vocal abilitv is ' stand"ard fn. ,.'., student interested ín slnging in Augsburg's choirs, but vocal skills testing for a band member? While his students were often surprised, it made sense to Mayo Savold, who first tested students' vocal ability before hearing their instrumental skills in an audition. A. Mayo Savold, director of the Augsburg College Band from 1952 until 1973, believed that singing helped band performers appreciate instrumental tone and balance. "It was part of his music philosophy-if you can't sing, you can't play a musical instrument," says Stephen "Gabe" Gabrielsen'63, professor of music at Augsburg who was a student of Savold's and also taught with him. Audiences weten't surprised during concerts when band members belted out a song, using their vocal cords rather than instruments. Mayo Savold's group became widely known as "the singing band." Besides turning band members into vocalists, Savold made numerous other contributions in the field of music, helping establish the instrumental department at Augsburg. Teaching and conducting led Savold to innovations in training and placement of instruments in concert setting-ideas that became widely known for improving the clarity and unity of sound. Savoid was born in Maddock, N.Dak., in 1915, and by 1937 he was ready for college life at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Savold majored in history and music, he directed numerous choir and bands while in co11ege, a small preview of what was to come. Soon after graduating from Luther, Savold married Melba Woyen and served in the U.S. Army from 1942-46. Even war \Masn't enough to stop Savold's love for music. At one time, he was assigned to General MacArthur's headquarters and conducted the Headquarters Chapel Choir. \n 1944, Savold brought Christmas to those in the war. Via radio, he presented a concert that was broadcast to fighting fronts across the world. Through a bombing raid and combat conditions, Savold directed the choir and continued with the performance. MacArthur is reported to have said that if all fighting men had the courage of these singers, there would be nothing to worry about for the rest of the war. After military service, Savold taught and directed music in a safer work environment at Glenwood High School. His success with the band and choir there led to hls recruitment by Augsburg College ín 1952 to do the same here. During his first yeat at Augsburg, Savold developed the band from 28 members to a 55-piece organization that became recognized natì.onally as one of the best. Especially noted by audiences was the precise, professional quality of playing-something quite unique for a college band of that time. Savold also served as associate professor of music and director of the Augsburg Repertoire Band. at Augsburg, Mayo Savold built the into a nationally-respected musical Fall 200f ,4ucssuncNow 19 ! travel by bus ovcr the Alaskan Highway. Anolher famons tollr was the Jol-rn F Iiennedy memorial toLrr in 196'1, to tl-re late presrclent who was a strong slrpporter ol tl-re arts. Mayo Savolcl later hacl the honor- ol prcsenting a recorcling flon] thal tour lo altorncy general Robcrt F. I(ennccly. Savolcl retlred tn I977 alter 25 )'e¡rs ol servicc at Augsburg ancl I983 after a lengthy illtress. t )n ()l tohcl' I ì. dLrring -,4 râ Music students spoke about the ability of Mayo Savold to inspire musical self-expression and encourage their leadership skills. Robert Stacke '71, current band director and c1-rair ol the Augsburg music department, was a stuclent of Savold's in the late '60s and never envisioned that he rvoulcl follow in his footsteps. "I highly respected him," Stacke says. "He really did so much for this coilege. He motivated us and iet us come to the foreground wher-r we had something to offer." Savold was careful not to 1et his group prodr,rction be mass production. His desire was that playrng in the Augsburg College Band should lnspire the greatest ptrssible indivitlrral parl i( il)atiorì, sel l-dìsciplinc. rnd sel l-ex¡ression. Str"essing that individuals believe 1n iheir abilities and take leadership roles allowed Stacke to start lhe jazz program while still a college sludent. Colleagr"res of Savold say that he could rnspire any student displaying even the slightest abilÌty to play. His charm and inlectious sense of humor were enolÌgh io captÌvate students lo jorn band. "He always had a sparkle in his eye," says Gabrielsen. "He was always telling funny stories" and had a "marvelous abrlity to lead students." Savold was also l<norvn for his famous band tours throughout the Upper Midwest and c1iccl in l{omecoming ancl Family Week 2001, jazz ancl concert hand mcmbers from the last 40 years are invitecl to gather at a leunion and concert ln tribute to Mayo Savold. Bring lnstruments for a proglam ol continental breakfast, rehearsal, ancl a concert to be presenled et Ìl a.m. in Hoversten Chapel. For adclitional information, see the Homecomrng brochure clr call thc alumni/parent relatlons office at 612-330-1178 or 1-800-260-6590 -Amy Funh'03 is o jtu'tior majorLng in English. a l, ! west. One "exotic" trip came in 1960 when the Ar"rgsburg College Band was chosen as the official bancl of the Alaskan Music Festival. After a sllmmer tour throughout Canada and Alaska, the band presentecl the opening concert celebrating the first year of Alaskan statehood. This band lvas also the first college band to After the band tour in memorial to John F. Kennedy, band director Mayo Savold presented the tour recording to then-attorney general Robert F. Kennedy. Jazz and concert band al umni Bring your ¡nstruments and play ¡n the tr¡bute concert to Mayo Savold at Homecoming on October 13; see the Homecoming brochure for more detai¡s. 20 ,4ucssunc f{ow Fall 2001 tl I From the Alumni Board president's desk ¡., I I recentlv utr.,ld"d o memorial service for a member of our Alumni Board, Chuck (râbnelson '/ / Among his many accomplishments were those that supported and served Augsburg College. I saw the impact one individual can have on an institution and in people's lives. However, I think Chuck would have been the first to say that no one can do it alone. This ìs the paradox for our Alumni Association as we begin a new year: to make a difference as individuals, yet recognize we cannot do it alone. Individually we can recruit ner.v students; contribute resources to sustain the students, faculty, staff, and facilities, and speak about Augsbury to our neighbors across the country so Augsburg's quality education is no longer a well-kept secret. The other side of the paradox prompts us to join with others to nurture our alumni community. Think about hosting a gathering of Auggies in your town-we'll help you with the event. Or plan now to attend actir.ities on campus-such as Homecoming-and bring along your classmates from years ago. As your new president, l'11 be working Paul Mueller'84, Bill Vandenvall'93 WEC, and Jan Marie Voelker '90. I hold trvo degrees from Augsburg: a bachelor's in education ('69) and a master's in leadership ('94). The long-term value of my degrees-and yours-is contingent on Augsburç continued success and reputation. Individually and together we can support the College as iI continues to ser\¡e us today through the degrees we hold, and through alumni opportunities for connecting with old and new friends. with the board and staff to build connections between aìumnì and the Augsburg community, communicate with new regional chapters, organize alumni events, and recognize alumni accomplishments. We have talented and enthusiastic new members joining the Ø+u-* Jackie (Kniefel) Lind '69, '94 MAL President, Alumni Board board: Susan (Horning) Arntz '94, Paul Fieldhammer'65, Lisa (Svac) Hawks '85, Rob LaFleur'80, Terry Marquardt '98 WEC, Strommen family honored w¡th new award Ã uesburs announces the creation ol a fl."* award, the Distinguished Service Award, which will be given annually to the College's "formative families"- families who have made substantial and continuing contributions to Augsburg. This year, the ar'vard goes io the $trommen family, and will be presentecl during Homecoming festivities in October. The Rev. Peter Andre'"v Sirommen (a.k.a. PA.) was aûìong the first ol four generations of Strommens to attencl Augsburg. A graduate from Augsburg Seminary in 1913, he rvas a parish minister in a downtor,in-r Seattle church until 1934, r,vhen his cleep love of the College brought him and hìs wrfe, Nellie (Framstad), back to Minnesota so ¡heir lour sons, Abner '38, Lu¡her '39, Merlon '42, and Clair '46, couid attend his alma mater. His clevotion to the College didni end there. In the late 1930s he took the only savings he had and gave it to Augsburg. To date, more than 30 rnernbers of the extended Stromrnen famìly have attended. This is a truly unique family Augsburgs motto, "Education for Sen ice," defines the grandchildren. The Strommen lamilies have been major contributors to Augsburg in all aspects, and what they have achieved Strommen family-starting with PA. Strommen and all the way down to his great- through their vocations has affected thousands of people. U \s J At Homecoming in October, Augsburg will present a new award, the Distinguished Service Award, to the Strommen family, which has included more than 3O graduates. Pictured, left to right: Gladys (Boxrud) '46 and Clair Strommen '46 (deceased, see page 3O); Merton '42 and A. trene (Huglen) '43 Strommen; and Helen and Luther'39 Strommen. Fall 2001 ,4ucssunc Now 21 Alumni News Seven alumni appointed to Alumni Board by Lynn Mena f Paul Mueller'84 he Augsburg Alumni Board of Dir..torr appointed seven new members and elected Jackie (I(niefel) Lind '69 ('94 MAL) as president and Andy Morrison'73 as president-elect. The new members are as follows: I Susan (Horning) Paul Mueller graduated from Augsburg in 1984 with a B.A. in chemistry. He is a physician at the Arntz'94 r Mayo Clinic. New ass¡stant director joins AIumni/Parent Relations Ia n lulv.t' Amanda ^' ...lornecl I sumrnskl Susan Arntz graduated from BillVanderwall'93 WEC Augsburg in 1994 with a B.A. in political science. She is city manager graduated from Augsburg Weekend for the City of Waconia, Minn. College in 1993 with a B.A. in Lisa (Svac) Hawks'85 communication. He is the social service director at Lutheran Lisa Hawks graduated from Augsburg in 1985 with a B.A. in Social Services. Jan Marie Voelker'90 Jan Marie Voelker graduated from Augsburg in 1990 with a B.A. in Musicland/Best Buy. communication. She is a customer Rob LaFleur'80 category manager at Kraft Foods in Eden Prairie, Minn. Rob LaFleur graduated from Augsburg in 1980 with a B.A. in business specialist in Augsburg's Office of Public Relations and Communication, Suminski will oversee the Class Agent Program, the Parents Association, Homecoming planning and other special event planning, and more. Suminski received a B.A. in communications from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, where she was a leader in student, alumni, and parent programming. She has worked as volunteer at several Augsburg alumni a events. ñf.Tilr¡rtNZ DISCOVER NORWEGIAN TREASURES AND HERITAGE administration/ accounting. He is an attorney at Chestnut 6¡ Cambronne PA. in Minneapolis. Join President and Mrs. William V Frame and Professor Frankie Shackelford on a journey through Norway in the summer of 2002. This l2-day tour program features five nights on the world-famous Norwegian coastal voyage, sailing south from the "top of Norway" to Bergen. The tour has very few spaces remaining; call the alumnl office at 612-330-1178 or t-800-260-6590 for more information. Terry Marquardt'98 WEC Terry Marquardt graduated from Augsburg Weekend College in 1998 with a B.A. in business administration/ management. She is manager of sales and planning operations for 3M's 22,4UCSm¡nCruOW assistant director. Formerly a communications communication. She is the communications director at medical businesses. the Office of AlumniÆarent Relations as its new Bill Vanderwall Upcoming Norway Tour Information Meeting "Are Norwegians Europeans?" A look at the cultural and political situatlon of Norway in the context of the European Union and the factors that unite and divide the citrzens of Norway September 30, 2-4 p.m. ù . Marshail Room, Christensen Center RSVP required; please caII one of the numbers listed above. Fall 2OOl l- AUGSBURG ""QPrå.dB. Homecoming and Family Week 2001 Augsburg on Parade I Monday, Oct.8 Saturdav Oct. 13 . . . . An Evening with Maya Angelou Wednesday, Oct. f 0 . Augsburg Associates Annual Fall Luncheon Thursday, Oct. l1 . . Flamenco Dance Performance International Student Alumni - Variety Show 6r Coronation . . . . Gathering . . Fridav, Oct. 12 . . . . . . . Class of 1951 Registration 6r Continental Breakfast Homecoming Chapel 6l Community Time, featuring the world premiere ol The Word Became Flesh, a new choral piece by Norwegian composer Knut Nystedt Class of 1951 Luncheon The Living History of Augsburg (with professors emeriti Carl Chrislock '37 and Philip Thompson) Campus Tour CLASS Program Homecoming Reunion Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet Fall 20Of . . . . . . . . . . 5K Mississippi Run/Walk Registration 6¡ Continental Breakfast Concert Band &. Jazz Band Alumni Reunion and Concert Business Administration Department Reunion Open House at the Augsburg House Campus Tour The Living History of Augsburg (with professors emeriti Carl Chrislock '37 and Philip Thompson) Nursing Alumni Brunch SWAN (Social Work Alumni Network) Brunch Urness Hall Floor Reunions Pan-Afrikan Alumni-Student Basketball Game Campus Tour Picnic in the Park Augsburg Parade English Alumni Luncheon 6t Reading Homecoming Football Game vs. Macalester College Lindell Library Tour Campus Tour Book Signing & Reading (Bill Halverson'51, Edvard Gneg: Diañes, Articles, and Speeches) . Homecoming Social . Dinner Fifth Annual M. Anita Gay 6ø Hawthorne Jazz 6z Poetry . . . . Bash Class of 1951 Reunion Class of 1961 Reunion ClasS ol1976 Reunion Class of 1991 Reunion Sundav Oct. 14 . . Worship Service Heritage Society Recognition Brunch Consult the Homecoming 200 1 for additional information, or call 612-330-1178 or 1-800-260-6590. brochure ,4ucsnunc now 23 AUGSBURG "" Q9TE.ETE Four named as 20Ol Distinguished Alumni by Lynn Mena our alumni join 155 others as Distinguished Alumni of Augsburg College. Recipients are recognized for significant achievement in their vocations and outstanding contributions to church and community, through years of preparation, experience, dedication, exemplary character, and service. ! f George S. Dahlman'72 Burton R. Fosse'44 Kathleen D. Lake'76 Neal O. Thorpe'60 George Dahlman graduated from Augsburg in 1972 with a B.A. in mathematics. He is a managing director and a senior research anaþt at U.S. Bancorp PiperJalfray in Burton Fosse was educated at Augsburg and the University of Minnesota, where he received his B.S. in Neal Thorpe graduated from Augsburg in 1960 with a B.A. in chemistry and mathematics. He earned his Ph.D. in physiological chemistry from the University of Wisconsin- Minneapolis, specializing in food and agribusiness. Nationally recognized for his perceptive anaþis, Dahlman is a chartered financial analyst and has been named a Wall Street Journal All-Star Anaþt in 1953 and served Kathleen Lake graduated from Augsburg in 1976 with a B.A. in biology and chemistry. She earned her B.S. and doctorate degrees in pharmacy from the University o[ Minnesota. She is director of clinical research and transplant therapeutics at the University of Michigan Medical Center; senior associate research scientist in the medicine and surgery departments at the University of Michlgan Medical School; and clinical professor at the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy. Actively involved in numerous professional organizations, Lake is an extensively published author who is sought to serve on editorial boards and to act as reviewer for professional journals. She has received been an active member of several congregations and professional organizations, and has received many honors and awards, including an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Rocky Mountain College four times. At his congregation, Faith Lutheran Church in Coon Rapids, Minn., Dahlman is dedicated to the work of its Global Mission Committee, and has served as president of the congregation and on numerous committees. When the ELCA was established, Dahlman was elected to the first Augsburg College Board of Governors from the Minneapolis Area Synod, sewing for four years. He has also served as chair of Augsburg's Heritage Society Advisory Committee. 24,4UCSnUnCruOW engineering. He returned to Augsburg as vice president for business and finance for more than 25 years. Driven by wide-rangrng passion and vision, Fosse played a major role in the College's growth and development. He supervised the building of 13 projects and was a significant contributor and peacemaker in the development of the CedarRiverside neighborhood. Fosse served for several years on the Burnsville School Board, headed literacy programs in Bonita Springs, Fla., and has been an active member in several congregations. He is the owner of Burton's Frame Shop and president of Picture Framers of America. many awards and honors, including the prestigious Hallie Bruce Memorial Lecture Award from the Minnesota Society of Hospital Pharmacists for her contributions to the growth and development of the pharmacy practice. Madison. Following his distinguished academic career, which included22 years as an Augsburg biology professor, Thorpe began a second career in philanthropy at MJ. Murdock Charitable Trust in Vancouver, Wash. As executive director and trustee, Thorpe has advanced its reputation as the leading private charitable foundation in the Pacific Northwest. In addition to numerous articles and papers, Thorpe is the author of CellBiolog Qohn Wiley and Sons, 1984). He has in Billings, Mont. Fall 2O01 Alumni and friends named as First Decade and Spirit of Augsburg award recipients bylynnMena f, ugsburg is pleased to announce the 2001 recipients of the second annual First Decade and Spirit of Augsburg awards. |ll fn. First Decade Award is presented to Augsburg graduates of the past l0 years who have made significant progress in their professional achievements and contributions to the community, and in so doing exemplify the mission of the College: to prepare future leaders in service to the world. Graduates from the day, weekend, and graduate programs are eligible. The Spirit of Augsburg Award honors alumni and friends of the College who have given exceptional service which contributes substantially to the well being of Augsburg by furthering its purposes and programs. DanielC. H¡ll'9f WEC Lisa (Carlson) Sackreiter'95 As an IT project leader at GE Capital Fleet Services in Eden After three Prairie, Minn., service at the Hill oversaw the company's Y2K conversion for its systems in North America and Mexico. ln appreciation for his efforts, he was awarded the company's Circle of Excellence Award. He has hosted four foreign exchange students and donates much of his time to hls church and community. Colleen K. Watson'91 MAL involvement Watson is cofounder and CEO of Career with Professionals, years of community Blake Upper School in Minneapolis, Sackreiter was selected as the school's first PK-12 community service coordinator. In addition to expandrng the program, she created and supervised service- leaming activities with teachers at all levels. She is co-class agent for the Class of 1995. an employment placement service that has established itself as the top entry-level agency in the lvin Cities area for recent college graduates. She is a member of the Alumni Board, past president of the Alumni Association, and a key player behind both Augsburg's Career Roundtable and the first Kristin (Dragseth) Wiersma'9f Wiersma is vice president for marketing and sales for Seraphim Communications, a media production company Her passion to "pass on the faith" is evident in her extensive outreach endeavors, aided by her remarkable talent to connect with people of all ages and backgrounds. AlumniJob Fair. Marolyn (Sortland)'51 and William Halvorson'51 The Halvorsons have developed five scholarships in their children's The Associates The Augsburg Associates are made up of alumni, friends, faculty, and staffwho generously donate their time and energlr to raise money for the College. Contributions have included the organ in Hoversten Chapel and renovation of Foss Center's Green Room and Christensen Center's Marshall and Augsburg Rooms. They also raised money to help build Lindell Library and established a scholarship for current students. The photo above is from VelkommenJul, their popular holiday event. Fall 2001 names. In addition, it was through their professional contacts that the music department was able to finally is Scandinavian music collection and acquire the collected works of Grieg and Kjerulf. MoreoveE they recently commissioned a new work by Iftrut Nystedt for the Augsburg Choir to premiere at Homecoming 2001. evaluate Marie McNeff McNeff retired last year after completing 30 years of service to the College as a professor of education, ffi director of faculty development, dean of the College, and academic master planner. Her willingness to think beyond traditional boundaries and take calculated risks serves well as a model for the Augsburg community Her commitment to the mission of the College-even after retirement-embodies the spirit of Augsburg. 4ucsnuncnow 2s - a o 1942 Merton Volunteer Service Award. P. Strommen, Richfield, Minn., published a new book, Th¿ Church €¡ H omo s exuality : Se ar ching fo r a Middle Ground (Kirk House Publishers). The product of three years' research, his book presents a middle ground between condemnatlon and rejection of gays and lesbians in the church, and adoption of what he terms the The award honors her contributions to Hennepin park as a raptor surveyor, deer watch interpreter, blue bird monitor, and for her service at a variety of nature center programs and events. 1 968 The Rev. Mark 5. Hanson, Minneapolìs, was elected the "militant gay agenda." r 9s3 Rhoda Carlstedt, Kissimmee, Fla., retumed to the U.S. in December 1998, after living in Papua, New Guinea, for 37 years. Before settling in Kissimmee, she spent time visiting fúends and family in Australia and throughout the U.S. third presiding bishop of the ELCA to succeed retiring presiding bishop George Anderson. Hanson will be installed on Oct. 6. Carolyn (Hanson) Schildgen, Northbrook, f 960 Ill., retired after Judy (Johnson) Peterson, 32 years of Bloomington, Minn., was one of six recipients of the Hennepin Park District's 2001 Distinguished teachìng high school Spanish at Highland Park High School in suburban Chicago. Her career included a Golden A.pple Award nomination and various district awards for teaching excellence. Professional development opportunities allowed her to live and study in Spain, Ecuador, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Argentina. 1972 Calif., received his associate's degree in computer and informat ion sciences-network administration from Solano Community Junior College in Fairfield. He also recently earned certification as a Microsoft. Certified Professional and a Certified Novell Administrator. In his spare time he is an avid amateur bowler and within the Iast year rolled his third sanctioned 300 game and his first 800 three-game series. Both accomplishments are listed in the St. Louis Bowling Hall o[ Fame. Awarded to Augsburg College alumni in recognitìon of slgnificant achlevement in vocation, fo¡ outstanding contribution to church and communit¡ and for a life that exemplifies the ideals and mission of Augsburg College. Augsburg alumni (graduates and non-graduates) are eligible. eVau Ø ** Barbara (Shirley) Steinhauser, Fine Arts in Writing for Children degree from Vermont College in Jul¡r She can be reached via e-mail at <flamelin3T@aol.com>. Jerome Rokke, Minneapolis, received a master's degree in management from the University of St. Thomas in May; he works for IBM Global Services. 1978 P. Dawn (Heil) Taylor, 1979 Jeffrey urLL aú"rr,¿ Awarded to Augsburg College graduates of the past 10 years who have made significant progress in their professional achievements and contributions to the community, and in so dolng exemplify the mission of the College: to nurture future leaders in service to the world. F. Swenson, Minneapolis, Lutheran East Lansdowne, Brotherhood's flight attendant with Northwest Airlines since 1975. She and her husband, 2000-01 Lutheran College Coach of the in identifying members of the Augsburg t/aør/rt/.,,,f aø"'*r,¿ Honors Augsburg alumni and friends of the College who have given exceptionaÌ service that contributes substantiaÌly to the well being of the College by furthering its purposes and programs. Alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and groups who have served the College are eligible. Please take a few moments to consider aøhn Des Moines, Iowa, received a doctorate degree in education from Drake University. She can be reached via e-mail at <dawn@taylorball.com>. was named Pa., has been a aryr¿.-r -year-old Parker, Colo., received a Master of 1975 Olando Smith, 7 1976 Dean C. Anderson, Fairfield, The Augsburg College Alumni Association Awards and Recognition Committee seeks your assistance community to be consìdered for recognition. Ø^a^y"*Ll aøt/n¿r'o aøt".r,¿ Daniel Sweeney, have a daughter, Narita. from among your friends those who might be honored for these awards. Your nominations and build these important programs to celebrate the accomplishments of the Augsburg community. suggestions are critical in helping to To make a nomination online, go to: www. augsburg. edu./alumni./nomfo¡m To receive a nomination packet, contact: Office of AlumniÆarent Relations . Phone: 612-330-1178 or 1-800-260-6590 . Fax: 612-330-1499 E-mail: alumni@augsburg.edu . Web site: www.augsburg.edu./alumni The deadline Jor nominations Jor 2002 is March 15, 2002. 26 ,4UCS¡URC ruOW Fall 2001 ) m Making history from history bywendyErorson o e ã' Sisters Gracia Grindal '65 and LaRhae (Grindal) Knatterucl'70 have several sharecl interests: both are Augsburg graduates rvho have ren-rained very connected to therr alma mater, both have a tremendous faith as well as a great appreciatron for Lutheran traclition; and both love music. s û with the prodr-tction of Luthtr, an interactive musical that highlights the ex[raordinary life of Martin Lr-rther (see story on page 5 for more rnformation). These shared interests have resulted rn their clua1 involvement In October, Luther wIlI make its North American, Engllsh-language premrere at Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, ancl will leature Ar-rgsburg's Masterwor]<s Chorale and singers frorn the Finnish National Opera. The musical is the centerpiece of Luther Seminary's Reformation Festival, an annual event created by Gracia for the purpose of strengthenlng the connection between LuLheran Gracia Grindal '65 collaborated with Kari Tikka, the director and composer colleges and Lhe seminary. o'f Luther, an interactive musical about Gracia, a recipient of Augsburg's Disringuished Alumna Award, is a professor of rhetoric at Luther Seminary She is also an accomplished poet and hymn translator. She had collaborated with Karl Tikka, the clirector and composer onLuther, prior to hls compositron of this par[Ìcular opelâ. the Iife of Martin Luthet which will make its North American, Englishlanguage premiere at Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis in October, The idea of doing the play emerged from one of Tikka's personal experiences. According to Gracia, Tikka, like Lr-rther, "experienced the understanding of the unconditional love of God alter he had been troubled by his conscience." Interestingly, Gracia encouraged Tikka to shape his idea of a play about Martin Luther's life into a reality She attended the premrere of Luther in Helsinki, and eventr-rally helped Trkka translate the opera into an English vetsron. LaRhae, a planning director for the Minnesota Departrnent of Human Services's aging inltiative, majored rn rnnsic at Augsburg ancl will showcase her singing taler-rt in Luther as a member of the Augsburg Masterworks Chorale. The interactive aspect of the opera will consist of the Mastenvorks Chorale and the Finnish National Opera prrncrpals leading the congregation in singing several Martin Ltrther hyrnns, inclr-rdìng Out oJ thc Depths, Christ Lay in Death's StrongBands, and Dear Christians Onc and AIL o s. à with many other fanlily members, share a long history with Augsburg that clates back to l868 rvhen their great-grandparents, Ole andJonettaJacobson, were married by the Rev Ole Paulson, an Augsburg founder ancl early supporter. Both of Gracia and LaRhae's parents (now deceased), the Rev Harald Grindal'42 and Jonette (Tinseth) Grinclal'41, and their brother, Ted Grlndal'76, are also Ar"rgsbr.rrg graduates. Ted is a current Gracia ancl LaRhae, along ! S ()o ffi member of the Augsburg Board of Regenis. Both Gracia and LaRhae have loncl memories of thet years at Augsburg. For Gracia, one particularly memorable aspect of her Ar.rgsburg experience was the extraordinary and talented leadership of such figureheads as Dr. Bernhard Christensen and Dr. Warren Quanbeck. LaRhae (Grindal) Knatterud'70, sister of Gracia Grindal '65, will sing with the Augsburg Masterworks Chorale in the production ol Luther. "They knew how to give great speeches that rvere extremely funny and moving, and rvould make you die lar-rghing and then rveep for ¡he sheer beauty of the language," says Gracia. LaRhae says that "being ln the choir and beìng directed by Dr. Sateren rvas an experience that duplicated. He was a greal rnan ancl lve made great music." -Wcndy Year. The Augsburg wrestling head coach and interim assistant dean for athletics and recreation led the College to its seventh NCAA Dir,ision III wrestling national championship in the past I I years, and its second national title in a row (the most in Division 111 history). See story, page B. 1984 Chris Dykstra, Minneapolis, accepted a position as senior vice Fall 2001 Elolson is an irrt'onnation specialist.for AtLgsbrrrg! ittstittttional advanccment of[ice president with EPAM Systems, custom soltrvare- and Webdevelopment [i¡m. 1 a 988 Connie (Wendland) Bouley, Long l-ake, Minn., joined Len Busch Roses in December as a stafl accountant. Todd Erickson, Maple Grove, Minn., u'as named to Entrepreneur magazine's top 100 for his compan)', ì nternat ionel Logistics, Inc., in Plymouth, Minn. 1 . Scholars of English Associatìon Faculty Teacher o[ the Year Ar,vard 989 Dawn Givans, Marina del will never be Arizona State Universit),. This fall she joins the faculty of Louisiana State University as assistant professor of English; her husband, GeorgeJustice, rvill be a at. Re1', Calif., married Patrick Lander, a British actor who has appeared in the film Armagedclon and several Shakespeare theatrical productions, ìn December 1999. The couple plans to remain in the Los Angeles area and start a family. Devoney Looser, Baton Rouge, La., lvas ar.varded the Gracluate visiting assistant professor oI English at LSU during 2001-02. Mary Saugestad, Brooklyn Center, Minn., is a licensed in- home childcare provider. ,4ucs¡uRc ruow 27 Class Notes 'IÍIITúI¡II¿II.IIf |II Eloisa Echávez: Seizing La Oportunidad c à : ! U o, o-, Funk,o3 "l hate it with all my guts," says Eloisa EcÌrávez with a chuckle, referring to Minnesota's co1c1 winter rveather. "Every year I say it's my last year', but I fincl myself here again." Coming from Colombla, South America, this 1s no sttrptise. But Echávez's involvement wrth the Latir-ro community ìn the Twin Cities ancl her passion for hel work keeps her here, despite the rvinters. Echâvez is executÌve director of La Oportunìdad, Inc., a local nonprofil organization seiwing more than 2,000 l¡tino families each year that works to promote and strengthen peace rvithin the community Started in 1987, La Oportunidacl's promoting transitronal sewices to ex-offenders. Under Echávez's leadership, the orgamzation has lrrth a new vision for a stronget, more peacefu1 community Today, La Oportr-rnidad focuses on peacemaking and many new programs inclucling violence prevention and Latino youth serwices. n-rain focus was on developecl a three-year strategic plan Eloisa Echávez'94 ('98 MEt) was recently honored by INROADS for her work with the Latino community, "I absolr-rtely love the peacemaklng aspect," says Ecl'rávez, who has been rvrth the organtzatton since 1998. "la Oportunldad looks at making peace withrn the self, within the famlly, wrthin neighbors-even within a global perspective. This work relates to my personal vahtes." Echávez was an elementary school teacher lor three years rn Colornbia before coming ro the U.S. in l9BB. She hacl wanted to study in the U.S. and heard about many co11eges, inclr,rdlng Augsburg's Weekend College program. Echâvez attended one meetrng at Augsburg and left the r-neeting signed up for classes. In1994, Echávez received a B.A in computer science and returned [o receive a n-rasterb degree in education and leadership ln 1998. education-she also directed the College's Hispanic/Latino Student Services from 1993-98, helping to develop ancl manage the program since its inception (she continnes to stay involved with the program). She also coordinated Augsburg's Têachers of Color Program and served as the Collegeb muÌticultural coordinator from 1993-97. Echávez's relatlonship with Augsburg doesnt end wrth her In addition to her work, Echâvez somehow manages to frnd time to fLrlfill her love of motlvational/keJ'r-rote speaking at numerous conferences and special events. Echávez's favorite audiences are high school and pre-college students. "I like to lmpror,rse," says Echávez. "I never prepare a speech untìl I get on the stage." Talking to the audience beforehand gives Echávez an iclea of the direction she'1l take during her speech. For her work with the cornmunlty Echâvez has received several awards ancl certificates, incÌuding the Outstanding Community Sen'rce Award from the State o[ Minnesora and the Educator of the Yeal Award from INROADS (a national organization that develops and places talented minority youth into businesses to prepare them for corporate and community leadership). Echávez helped to develop Augsburg's partnership wrth INROADS through her' various roles and actlr,.rties at the Co11ege. "My best reward is seeing the students r.vho are taking advantage of INROADS' opportunities to be successful, and becoming those needed leaders in our communities of coior," Echâvez said upon receivrng her award fiom INROADS. -A^y 1 Funh'03 is a junior majorntg m English. 993 Steve Kelly'94, Lisa Laehn'94, Lonnie Laehn '94, Jennifer Olsen, Jeff Krengel '93, Kurt Clark '94, Marshall Johnson '95, and Erica apprentice member of the Lakes and Plains Carpenter's Union in St. Paul, and works lor Pink Business Interiors. Bentley'95. 1 1994 Deb (Walstrom), Cottage Grove, Minn., married Darren Riske in Jeff Krengel, St. Paul, Minn., married Jennifer Olsen in June at Boe Chapel in Northfield, Minn,; the couple hone)¡mooned in Banff National Park. Krengel is an area coordinator at the University of St. Thomas. Pictured, left to right: 28,4UCS¡UnCruOW June 1996. She has three children: BriannaJoyce, 12; Helen Marie, 2; and Zane A¡thur, I . She is a government clai ms representative at HealthEast's corporate offices in St. Paul. She is also a member of Minnesota Quilters and River Valley Quilters. Her husband is an 995 Jon Olsen, Piedmont, S.Dak., and Leann (Freeberg)'96 celebrated their [ifth wedding anniversary in August. 1 996 Susan (Conway) Jackson moved to Aurora, Ill., in 1996 and got married; she has a 3-year-oId son. She has been a daycare teacher for children aged 4 and 5; fuil-time teacher of an autistic third-grader; and a kindergarten a teacher. Tracy (Mazion) Ose, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., married Drew Smith in August in Estes Park, Colo. 1997 Liddy J. Howard, Golden Valley, Minn., received a Master of Divinity degree from Luther Seminary in May; she has accepted a call to serve Ttinity Lutheran Church in Bruning, Neb. Fall 2001 ) l- Jennifer Ringeisen, Inve¡ Grove Heights, Minn., recently accepted position as an employment consuitant at Regions Hospital. 1 a 998 Dustin Froyum, New Brighton, Minn., received his Juris Doctor degree from Hamline University School of Law in May. Brent Grier, Walnur Creek, Calif., was promoted to an underwriting and sales position at Aetna, an insurance compan¡ and transferred to Walnut. Creek, near San Francisco. Mary Pennington, Shakopee, Minn., is a project manager for Dakota Count¡ where her focus is construction management and facilities planning. In April, she was appointed to the City of Shakopee Envi¡onmental Advisory Committee, which works to presewe and protect natural resources amid the area's continuing growth and expansion. She is a music therapy intern at Northern Wisconsin Center for the Deveìopmentally Disabled in Chippewa Falls, Wis. a son, Paul Charles, in March. He joins older sister Kristi. Births/Adoptions lsaac Stephen, in May. He joins oider sisters lGtie, 10, Megan, 6, Diane (Reule) '84 and the Rev. Steve Brandsrud'83, Huron, S.Dak.-a daughter, Abigail Kay, in March. She joins older brothers Seth, 11, Sam, 9, and Micah, 2. Diane received a bachelor o[ science in nursing degree from Huron University in May; she has been a registered nurse at Huron Regional Medical Center for three years. The Rev. Brandsrud is senior pastor at American Lutheran in Huron. Terry A. Claus'88 and his wife, Lisa, Excelsior, Minn.-a son, and Courtney, 4. Terry is senior vice president for investment sales at Miller Johnson Steichen Kinnerd, and can be reached via e-mail at <tclaus@mjksales. com>. Donna (Zummach) Martin'90, and her husband, Dean, Waconia, Minn.-a son, Dawson Dean, in May He joins oÌder brother Derek. Donna is a field performance business analyst for Luthe¡an Brotherhood. Kindwall '86, Seabrook, S.C.a son, Colin Worth Kindwall, in Laura (Carlson)'92 and Patrick Guemsey, St. Paul-a son, lan Patrick, in March. July He joins older siblings Ethan, Kim (Swanson)'93 and Jeff Lisa (Worth)'85 and Jim B, Kaitlin, 6, and Allison, 5. Meslow'92, Pll'rnouth, Minn.- Karin (Sabo) Mantor'86 and a daughter, Jillian, inJune. 2001 her husband, NichoÌas, Bumsville, Minn.-a son, John Bjorn, in January He joins older siblings Emiìy and Thomas. Amy Leanne Stier, Christopher Schulz'87 and his Belle PÌaine, Minn., marriedJeff Eppen inJune. wife, Maureen, Omaha, Neb.- m Devean George: Two-time NBA world champion C.J. Beaurline '94 and his wife, Christin, Coon Rapids, a son, Mlnn.- Simeon John, in May. He joins older sister Savanna, 2. CJ. is a sales representative for Unique TèchnoÌogies, Inc., a distributor of semiconductors; his wife is a violin teacher and a Creative Memories consultant.. The Rev. Steven Dow'95 and his wife, Sarah Schaffner, Elizabeth, lll.-a son, lsaac Mark, in January Steven graduated from Wartburg Theological Seminary in May, and was ordalned inJune; he serves as pastor of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Elizabeth. Jim South '96 and hÍs wife, Robin, Cottage Grove, a daughter, Minn.- Holly Lynn, in January Ally @2000 NBA Photos. Photos by Andrew D. Bemstein Heidi(Wisner) Staloch '93 and her husband, Mark, St. Paul-a son, Mac Fels, in March. ¡v Don stoner in professional basketball, with the Los Angeles Lakers. Devean George'99 hasjoined a unique fraternity In his first two seasons he has been a member of two NBA world championship teams The l¡kers finished thelr back-to-back championship nrn lnJune, rvhen they defeated the Philadelphia 76ers in five games. After a slow start to the season, the Lnkers dorninated tl-uough the playoffs, srveeping three series before losing just one gar.ne in the NBA Finals. Many ol the game's greats have yet to w1n NBA charnpionships, rvhich has given George-arlc1 by extension, hls Augsburg fans-a special sense of pride. "I think about thaL stuff aÌl the time," George told the Minneapolis Star-Ttibune in a June 14 srory dr.rring the NBA Fìnals. "Guys like [Charles] Barkley ancl lPatrick] Ewing never have r.von one . . l'm just trylng to learn." Devean George'99, here shooting a basket during the 1999-01 season, became a tuvotime world champ¡on when the Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA Finals in June, George sarv hls role on the clu'b increase in his second season, as he playecl rn 59 regular-season gatnes (one start), averaging ln seven playofl galne appearances, he avelaged 2.0 points and 0.7 rebonnds per gatne. 3.I points and 1.9 rebouncls per game. He will enter the tl'rircl year of a guaranteed contlact with the Lakers in the 2001-02 season, a crucral year for him for his furture in prolessional basketball. The Lakers hold the optlon on a lòurth season. This pâst snmmer, he excelled in a surnmer pro league for rookies and prospects, leading the L,rkers in sconng (16,8 potnts per game) ancl rebouncling (7.4 per game), incÌuding two double-doubles in seven games -Don Fall 2001 SLow is spotts inlorm(tti.ott cootdhtatot. 4ucssunc Now 2s ln MerncDriam Clair Strommen, alumnus and long-time friend of the College, dies at 77 byLynnMena C*::-.", 1946 graduate of Augsburg and past member of the Board of Regents, died of cancer July 20 in his home in Roseville, Minn., surrounded by his wife, Gladys (Boxrud)'46, and family members. "We have lost the advice, the energetic support, and the profound affection of one of the remarkable members of the College's alumni," said Augsburg President William V Frame. As a student, Strommen was a member of Augsburg's basketball and baseball championship teams. After graduation, he signed a contract wlth the St. Louis Cardinals and pitched his way to â top minor-league club. Although his dream ol playing for the major leagues was cut short after he contracted tuberculosis, Strommen recovered and became a success in the business world. In 195i, he returned to Augsburg and served as its public relations director. F¡om there, he worked as an agent for Lutheran Brotherhood in Fargo, N.Dak., and Moorhead, Minn. In 1960, he founded Strommen 6q Associates in St. Paul, and made it Central Life of lowa's ieading agency. Twenty years later, Strommen returned to Lutheran Brotherhood in Minneapolis, taking over as president, chief executive officer, and chairman. From l9B0 to 1994, he helped build the organization into one o[ the Ìargest fraternal insurance companies in the nation. For more than 50 years, Strommen and his family have graciousiy contributed their time, support, and resources to the College. Upon his retirement in 1994, and in honor of his long and remarkable sewice, the Lutheran Brotherhood board designated a gift of $250,000 in his name. Strommen, along with his wife, Giadys, decided to give the gift to Augsburg. The Strommen FamiÌy Business Endowment lvas started, which the family has committed to fully endow This has enabled Augsburg to establish a major in marketing for both day and weekend students. Clair Strommen Ìs a Distinguished Alumnus, a former regent, and a member of the Athletic Hall of Fame. He has received honorary doctoral degrees lrom Wittenberg University and St. Olaf College. In l9B2 he was honored by the insurance industry with the G. Bennet Serrill Awa¡d, the highest given to a member of that profession in Minnesota. ln 1992 he receìved the Wittenberg Award from the Luther Institute for outstanding service to church and society. At Homecoming this October, the Strommen family will be honored with the Distinguished Service Award (see story on page 21). He is survived by his wife, Gladys'46; daughter, Nancy'71 (John-Mark Stensvaag'69); son, Robert'74 l{ndrea (Johnson)'75ì; and eight grandchildren. Chuck Gabrielson, dedicated Auggie and youth advocate, dies at 45 bylynnMena 1ã Fharles lLr. "Chuck" cuun.lson, an alumnus of the Class 1977 , dìed June l2 of colon cancer at. St.. Cloud Hospital in St. ol Cloud, Minn. He was 45. Gabrielson's passion for Augsburg was honored during Homecoming 2000, where he been known to provide special treats for the choir members as they embarked on tours. He presented a challenge gift to the 1999 senior class gift project and also spearheaded the Augsburg House Shower, which raised almost $20,000 to purchase 50 place settings of china, flatwa¡e, and stemware for the ColÌege official presidentiai residence and gathering pÌace. He also organized and hosted alumni gatherings in Arizona, where he worked to establish an was presented a Spirit of Augsburg Award. He alumni chapter. exemplified 'Augsburg spiril through his iongstanding commitment as an alumni volunteer and faithful donor, by his innovative ideas, Always active in musìc, Gabrielson performed with the Dale Warland singers and Augsburg's Masterworks Chorale and Centennial Singers. He also performed as a sololst for numerous weddings and funerals, and served as and through his unwavering energy as he continued to press Augsburg forward to realize its full potential. Gabrielson served on the Aìumni Board, represented his cìass as cÌass agent, and chaired the Class Agent Advisory Council. His love of music kept him closely involved with the music department; over the years he had 30 ,4ucssunc f{ow a choir director and soloist at several churches. Gabrielson had been active in Republican Party politics for the past 35 years at the count¡ state, and national levels, including managing several successful campaigns in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Louisiana. He aÌso served on the Republican State Central Committee. From I9B2 to 2000, Gabrielson served as executive director of Mid-American Baptist Social Service Corporation (MABSSCO). Under his leadership, MABSSCO enjoyed substantial growth in faciÌities, staff, residents, and funding. The lnitial facility, Gateway, doubled in size and continued its mission of helping at-risk adolescent boys. Another facilit¡ STEP, was added to heip at-risk teens develop independent living skills. As recently as 2000, GabrieÌson Iocated and was instrumental in starting another group home for at-risk adolescent girls. In addition, Cabrielson was an associate member of the Carver County Sheriff's Mounted Posse, commissioner of Corrections CARE Advisory Committee, and board member of Minnesotans for Improved Juvenile Justice. He was also active ìn fostering and rehabilitating abandoned and abused animals of all kinds through his involvement with the Hennepin Humane Society Fall 20Ol ) Harold F. Groth'36, Edina, Minn., died inJuly; he was 87. He elementary school teacher and social worker. sewed as a lieutenant in the U.S. Nary during WWII, and was a 3M executive from 1941 untii his early retirement in 1975. That same year, he was inducted into the Augsburg College Athletic Hall of Fame. Myrna G. Liebers '67, Marine on St. Croix, Minn., died of cancer inJune; she was 56. She was a library acquisitions assistant at Augsburg in the 1970s and 'B0s prior to establishing he¡ own The Rev. Kenneth M. Englund '52, Abbotsford, 8.C., Canada, White, Inc., near Stillwater, Minn. Her library colleagues and other died inJune; he was 84. He was long-time minister with the Evangeìical Covenant Church. Augsburg acquaintances especially remember her keen wit, integrit¡ and compassion toward students. Marvin W. Field'56, a McGregor, market. research firm, Liebers Harold'Crusher' F. & Schliep Minn., died inJuly; he was 73. '67, Clarks Grove, Minn., died in Before managing the Carlton June; he was 55. He was a member of the Army Reserves at Fort Snelling from 1966-72, and worked lor 7 -Up Bouling Co., County Electric Co-op from 1979he served in the Army in Germany and also taught biology and chemistry. He retired to his farm in Rice River Township in I99I. He was a former Golden Glove Champion in St. Paul. 9I, LeRoi T. Elias '58, Minneapolis, died inJune; he was 68. He was a retired Northland Beverage, Waste Systems, and American Bottling Co. He enjoyed practicaljokes, hunting, sports, and treasured his wi[e, kids, and grandchildren. Patricia (McDonald) Fulton '71, Bloomington, Minn., died in JuÌy after a courageous battle with Please tell us about the news in your 1ife, your new 1ob, move, marriage, and births. Don't forget lo send photosl Send yor-rr news items, photos, or change of address by r.nail to: his parents, James and Gloria; sister, Laurie; brothers, Mark and Matt; his loving gulde dog, Jud; and many other ìoved ones. He will be deeply missed by the Steven Carl Psihos'80, Chaska, Minn., died inJune; he was 43. He enjoyed horseback Augsburg community. riding; gardening; reading; tiedying clothing with his wife, lfñriltr:füIîIllEf[lì Mary; listening to classical music; and especially spendìng time with his family. Jean G. (Shillinglaw Tigwell) Mel Riley'80, St. Paul, died of cancer inJune; he was 55. A highly respected Minnesota sports figure, Riley was a college basketball player at both Augsburg and Concordia College-St. Paul. He was head basketball coach at Minneapolis Community and Technical College. An avid golfer, he most recently worked at the Arbor Goìf Course in Inver Grove Heights, Minn. He was also a partner with his wife, Peggy, in their consultant firm. He hosted Mel Riley\ Sportson-the-Run show, a popular Ìocal cable-TV sports show Lindell, Woodbury, Mlnn., died in July; she was l. A great friend of Augsburg College, Jean, along with her husband, James Llndell '46, contributed the major gift that made construction of the James G. Lindell Library possible. She was vefy ac[ive in attending many Augsburg events; many of her children and grandchildren were Augsburg graduates. The Augsburg community has been very fortunate to knowJean and will miss her deeply B Minneapolis, died unexpectedly in Maiden name Class year or last year attended Street address City ls this a new address? D Yes tr No E-mail Home telephone ls spouse also a Spouse name Your news: zip State Employer For news o[ a cleath, lvritten nolice is required, e.g. an obituary, funeral notlce, or program from a memorial service. July; he was 32. He is survived by by sons Aaron,22, and Daniel, lB, and many other loved ones. Michael Gustavson'02, cancer; she was 52. She was an independent consultant for the Full name Send us your news and photos! Pampered Chef. She is survived Position graduate of Augsburg College? ! Okay to publish your e-mail address Work telephone n Yes n No lf yes, class yea Maiden n
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Title: Augsburg Now Summer 2001
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Search Result: Ê _-ii j * { T # ¡¡ ¡a What a year this has been ¡.. tñt lfll iLh this summer issue, we .orptete our first Iull volume year as a magazine . . . and realize what an exciting and rewarding year it's been. The comments we've received from you have encouraged and uplifted us. You've...
Show more Ê _-ii j * { T # ¡¡ ¡a What a year this has been ¡.. tñt lfll iLh this summer issue, we .orptete our first Iull volume year as a magazine . . . and realize what an exciting and rewarding year it's been. The comments we've received from you have encouraged and uplifted us. You've told us that you enjoy the longer, more colorfully illustrated articles. You've told us to keep up the good work. You've told us that this new magazine makes you feel proud to be an Auggie. And, now, I'm proud to announce that Augsburg Now has also received honor and recognition beyond our own communiqz The Now received aBrorue Medal in the 2001 Circle of Excellence awards sponsored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) for periodical publication improvement. As one of eight awards from 97 entries, Augsburg joins company with several of the top college and university magazines in the country And that makes us feel proud to be Auggies, too. ln this issue, we present stories about stretching beyond what is necessary and expected. The first feature highlights Augsburg's commitmenr ro beì.ng a good neighbor and engaging students in opportunities to learn from and serve the communitv The second story is a feature on focus-two gutsy men who push the envelope to achj.eve at levels greater than expected of them. Aaron Cross and Jim Mastro personify one of our key messages to prospective students-that at Augsburg, you are encouraged to reach farther than you ever thoughl possible. For those ofyou online, please take a moment to consider the questions in the enclosed survey about services you would find useful on an enhanced alumni Web page. The questions can also be completed online. Letters to the editor Experiencing Cuba I found the article "Experiencing Cuba" in I th. ,ecenL issue of Augsb urg Nàw very gratifying to read. vou. lto.yãbo.rr Augsburg journallsm students spendÌng 10 days in Cuba interviewlng people is a wonderful example of how Augsburg's Center lor Global Education is promoting understanding between people in the U.S. and in Latin American countries. ln the case of Cuba it is particularly lmportant because governmental sanctions have made the kind of contact which promotes Please continue to write to us-about your thoughts as you read through the issue, about your comments and concerns, and about your reactions to the articles. We'd like to keep in closer touch. We look forward to continuing this conversation as rMe enter our second magazine year, in the 133rd year ol Augsburg College. understanding very difficult. As I live in Wisconsin, I found it partlcularly interesting that one of the students had done a comparative study of farming and the cooperative movement Ìn Cuba and Wisconsin. Ww Out of Africa Betsey Norgard -Larry Glenn'70 reetings from Nairobi. i appreciate always getting a copy of the AugsburgNow G Editor -Kanaidza Abwao'75 We welcome your letters! Please write to: Editor AugsburgNou 2211 Riverside Ave., CB 145 Minneapolis, MN 55454 E-mail: now@augsburg.edu Fax: 612-330-1780 Phone: 612-330-1 18I Letters fo¡ publication must be signed and include your name, class year, and daytime telephone number They may be edited for length, clarir¡ and style. Correction: ln the w¡nter issue on p. 26, we incorrectly identified the subject of our alumni profile in the title and caption. lt should read: Peter Steen-A Model Teacher. ITTGSBLJRG Vol. 63, No.4 'r 2OO1 DO YOU VISIT THE ALUMNI WEB PAGE? Woulu You LIKE To Now 'es sEE ADDTTToNAL oNLINE SenVlCeS? g to serve ... to learn Norgard erve in the community is part of an rcation, and students begin to worle The Alumni and Parent Relations '1ty partners Jrom their Jirst day on Office would like to hear what you would find useful on the alumni page 3 Please take a moment to complete the survey-either on the attached tear-off <www. augsburg. edu/alumni> and 19 return it byJuly 20. lf you complete will by Don Stoner Augies Aaron Cross and lint Mastro haye orercome obstacles to excel in their sports, gain international recognition, and achieve success in their careers. card or online at the contact information, you Targeting success: No barriers allowed tno,o contest for International and Off-Campus Studies be tments entered in a drawing for a $50 gift cértificate from the Augsburg College 20 co*-encement 2ool Around. the Quad Bookstore. Sports Alumni News Class l\otes Auggie Thoughts administered pro gr am5 except in those instances where religion is a bona Jíile occupational qualificati on. Au gsb ur g C ollege is committed to proviiling r eas onable accomm o d ations to íts employees and its students. inside back cover Calendar On the cover: Augsburg senior Dereh Schwartz completed his student teaching at C e d ar - Riv e r si de C ommunity School. Here, he helps hindergarten www.augsburg.edu student Farult Ahmed with an 50 percent recycled paper (10 percent post-consumer waste) assígnment. See story on page Photo by GregHelgeson. B. r AucsBuRG Now Vol. 63, No.4 Summer 2001 Features Augsburg Now is published quarterly by Augsburg College, 22ll Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454. Betsey Norgard Learning to serve ... serving to learn Editor by Betsey Norgard Lynn Mena Learning to serye in the community is part oJ an Augsburg educatiott, and students begin to worh with community partners from their Jirst day on Assistant Editor Kathy Rumpza Graphic Designer cdmpus. William V. Frame President Dan Jorgensen Director of Public Relations and Communication Nancy Toedt'94 3 Director of Alumni and Parent Relations Opinions expressed rn Augsburg Now do not necessarily reflect 1SSN 1058-1545 success Postmaster: Send correspondence, name changes, and address corrections to : Augsburg N ow, Office of Public Relations and Communication, 22 I I Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454. Augsburg College, øs afflrmeil in its miss¡on, does not discriminate on the basis of røce, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, status uith regaril to public assistance, or disability in its education p olicíes, a ilmi s sions p olicie s, scholarship ønd loan progrøms, athletic andlor school ødministered pro gr am1 except in those ínstances where religion is a bona fide occupationøl qu aliJi c øtio n. Au gsbur g C olle ge is committed. to provüling reasonable accommo dations to its employees and íts stuilents. by Don Stoner Auggies Aaron Cross and Jim Mastro haye overcome obstacles to excel in their sports, gain internatiot-tal recognition, and achiev e official College policy E-maii: now@augsburg.edu Telephone: 612-330-Ì I8ì Fax: 612-330-I780 Targeting success: No barriers allowed in theLr careers. f 9 prro,o contest for International and Off-Campus Studies Departments 2 6 23 25 32 inside back cover 2O co*roencement 2ool Around the Quad Sports Alumni News Class Notes Auggie Thoughts Calendar On the cover: Augsburg senior Dereh Schwartz completed his student teaching at C e dar- Ny er si de C ommuniQ School. Here, he helps ltindergarten www.augsburg.edu student Faruh Ahmed with att 50 percent recycled paper (10 percent post-clnsumer waste) assignment. See story on page 8. Photo by GregHelgeson. I a ^ I I o ¡a O / a o Susan Klaseus is Augsburg's newest vice presidgnt byDan Jorsensen s usanJ. Klaseus, former associate dean of external affairs for the Carlson School of Management at the University of 2004' vislon and the strategies we are pursuing in its behalf is palpable, and I look forward to her work and her Minnesota, has been named vice president of institutional advancement and community relations. President William Frame noted that Klaseus brings to her new role a strong background in the institutional advancement field combined with a firm grasp of Augsburg's mission and "place" in leadership," the president added. Klaseus served at the Carlson School from 1996-2000, where she was responsible for all corporate and individual donor relations, fundraising and development, as well as media relations, public and community relations, and alumni relations. In 2000, she formed her own consuiting business, partnering with the communit;z "We are fortunate to have found an individual who not only is committed to bridging the worlds of education, [Augsburgsl strdtegy includes ø solid academic exp enence coupled w ith spintuøl growth and community s ew ice opp ortunitie t Å'*ron l. KIas eus government, business, and the not-for- profit sector, but who also has a keen sense of what is needed to form strategic partnerships to help the College articulate its vision," Frame said. "Her enthusiasm for the 'Augsburg community agencies to serve client needs. Preyious to her position at Carlson, she served various executive positions aL four companies in the financial services' industry, most recently as a senior rnce president for Piper Jaffray Companies . Klaseus said she looks upon publidprivate partnerships as vital to the future success of Augsburg's development and community relations efforts and to ensure that the College's students have the best possible educational environment available. "l am pleased to see that in Augsburg's case, this stmtegy includes a solid academic experience coupled with spiritual growth and community service Susan J. Klaseus opportunities woven into the curricula and life of the Co1lege," she said. Klaseus also said she is excited about Augsburg's location in the city and the role she believes the College can play in assisting the Twin Cities in economic growth and development and muchneeded attention to K-I2 education. Klaseus holds a Bachelor ofArts degree from Metropolitan State University, a Master of Public Administration from the John F Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, and a Master of Arts in liberal studies from Hamline Universiqr Currently working part time, she will assume full-time duties in August. Herald Johnson elected to head financial aid officers I lerald II1oh,rro,., enrollment MAFAA to head the organization twice. The MAFAA is the professional organization of nearly 400 financial aid officers at postsecondary institutions in Minnesota who work with students, educators, policy makers, and others to ensure that adequate programs of financial assistance arc avallable to all students attending Minnesota institutions of higher services, has education. '68, director of financial aid and assistant to the vice president of admissions and Johnson,6g been elected for the second time as president of the Minnesota Association of Financial Aid Adminj.strators (MAFAA). He is only the second person in the history of the Herald 2 ,+UGSBURG NoW Financial aid in higher education is often misunderstood, Johnson says, it is one of the most complex functions in high education institutions. "It's like a moving target," he said. "The variety of funds available all comes because with their own set of rules. And they are always changing." Among the blggest changes, he says, is in the mixture of gifts, loans, and work, with a shlft to a greater availability of loans The MAFAA provides training, workshops, and conferences for professionals in financial aid, includlng a Leadership Symposium that has been recognized natì.onally and serves as a model program. Johnson graduated from Augsburg in 1968 and was hired as an admissions counselor. ln 1969, he became the College's first (and only one to the present) director of financial aid. Summer 2001 Three students are awarded Hognander Scholarships for music excellence Lake, Minn., is a music performance and composition major. He has Lindsay f Bonner Brendan Anderson composed pieces for the Concert Band and a piece for the Chamber Orchestra that premiered in May Two of his Dan Luedtke compositions received their international premiere during the Concert Band's recent tour [o ]reland. Anderson is a saxophonist in the Concert Band and an instrumentallst with Gospel Praise He is also a member of the Camp Cruisers, and has arranged much of the Cruisers' repertoire. Dan Luedtke, from Warren, Minn., is a piano performance major and studies with music professorJill Dawe. He has participated in the chamber music group for the last three years and has also hree Augsburg students were awarded I Hognander Scholarships for 2001-02, the most prestigious award given to music students. Lindsay Bonner, from Virginia, Minn., is a vocal performance major studies with Janet Gottschall Fried. Bonner is a member of the Augsburg Choir, is a vocalist with Augsburg's Gospel Praise, and performs with the Camp Cruisers, the house band at Mall of America's Camp Snoop;z She was also instrumental in the production of "Women in Opera," a group of five femaie student performers who met weekly for over a year to perfect their singing and acting skills and their knowledge of opera repertoire. Brendan Anderson, from Madison performed with the Concert and Jazz Bands. He will participate in a spring internshì.p with HECUA's (Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs) City Arts program, taking classes and working at an arts organization. His upcoming performances include a 20thcentury music recital in December and a senior recital in spring 2002. The Orville C. and Getrude O. Hognander Family Fund established a permanent source of scholarship funds to recognize exceptional music performance and achievement. The intention of this award is to attract gifted students, stimulate current students, and build a cadre of alumni whose achievement elevates the reputation of the College and the music department. Requirements include a résumé, essay, and an audition of two music pieces. Congratulations to tenured and newly-promoted faculty: Promotions effective September 1 Instructor to Assistant Professor: Sonja Thompson, music Assistant Professor to Associate Professor: William Green, history Peter Hendrickson'76, music Sandra Olmsted'69, chemistry øc Gil Student tour guide Connie Bishop (left) answers questions from the directors of academic affairs of 15 Norwegian colleges who visited campus to learn about Augsburgb initiatives in higher education marketing and international pro9rams, EA M E n Z ø fl m Næ UÐ) F Bridget Robinson-Riegler, psychology E z; T Associate Professor to Professor: Milo Schield, business administration and MIS Frankie Shackelford, modern languages Tenure granted Cass Da1g1ish, English Rebekah Dupont, mathematics Peter Hendrickson '76, music Dawn Ludwig, physician assistant studies Bridget Robinson-Riegler, psychology Summer 2001 4ucs¡unc ruow 3 Around the Quad Farewell to retiring faculty and staff membgfS by Lynn Mena !hree laculty members, wilh a I combined'64 yearsof service to Augsburg, retired from active teaching at the end ol this academic year. The Board of Regents granted all three emeritus/emerita status in May In additlon, one staff member, with more than a dozen years of service to the College, will retlre thls fall. Marjorie M. Magnuson Marj Magnuson came to Augsburg in 1988 as a receptionist for the Center for Global Education; she currently serves as the center's admlnistrative assistant. She and her husband had moved to the area ln 1987 after 12 years of directing a Christian children's camp/retreat center. "Neither of us knew exactly what we wanted to do next," says Magnuson. "I took some classes, and we both had paper routes as well as being caretakers in an apartment buildlng." Meanwhile, she says, her youngest son registered for a Global Ed semester program in Cuernavaca, Mexico, and a newsletter from lhe center announced a job opening for which she applied and was hired. A graduate of a bible college with a major in Christian education, Magnuson says she will miss her colleagues and the leaming opportunities within the department and the College community. After her retirement in the fall, her plans are to take a bike trip in Europe with her husband, volunteer, and work. "Ma4 has been the spiritual and moral center of the Center for Global Education for the past 13 and a halfyears," says Regina McGoff, the center's director of marketing and administration. "She leads by example, setting the pace by working very hard and always looklng out for the heart and soul of our mission. Her presence will be greatly missed by everyone on our staff." Last year, the College thanked Magnuson for her dedication by honoring her as one of the Outstanding Employees of Augsburg. 4 ,+UGSBURG NoW Marjorie M. Magnuson Gordon L. Nelson Beverly J, Nilsson Clarice A. Staff'63 Gordon L. Nelson political setting, hometown lore, or Gordon L. Nelson, professor of sociologl and facuity parliamentarian, was flrst hired relative. He is sharp and dedicated to the Coilege. We are grateful for his many years at Augsburg ín 1967 as assistant professor of sociology He was granted tenure in 1971, and promoted to associate and full professor in1977 and 1985, respectivel)¿ He also served as department chair for l0 years, and has regulaf taught in the religion department. Nelson obtained B.A. and M.A. degrees from the University of Minnesota, a B.D. and M.Div from Luther Theoiogical Seminary, and a second M.A. and a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. "Gordon has a marvelous sense of humor and a remarkable sense of history," says Diane Pike, professor of sociology "He rarely fails to connect a student to some a of commitment." After retirement, Nelson hopes to continue [o serve as a member of the Minneapolis Board of Estimate and Taxation, he is seeking re-election to the position in the November municipal election and was first elected to the position in 1973.In addition, he expects that he will continue to work part time in the district office of Congressman Martin Olav Sabo '59, as he has done since 1979. Beverly J. Nilsson BeverlyJ. Nilsson, professor of nursing, began her career at the College in1977 as associate professor. She was granted tenure Summer 2OOf in 1980, promoted to full professor in 1990, and has served as department chair since 1978. She received her diploma in nursing from the Mlnneapolis General Hospital School of Nursing, and her B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. "Bev has been a colleague, mentor, and friend," says Sue Nash, assistant professor of nursing. "What an honor to have worked side-by-side with her as we launched the first graduating class of nursing students here at Augsburg, back in the '70s, and now to be involved in the launching of the first graduating class of the Rochester branch nursÍng students. Bev has touched my life and helped shape my career." Nilsson looks forward to the opportunity to "savor and enjoy the choices" ofher future. She says that she will miss the "good people of Augsburg," particularly the nursing students, past and present, and her colleagues from the nursing department. "Over the years, I have experienced a genuine and most generous spirit of helpfulness among those of us who work and study in this place," says Nilsson. "The people here care about each other, and demonstrate that caring in large ways and in small, everyday ways." Clarice A. Staff '63 'Clarice A. Staff, assistant professor of social work, has taught at Augsburg since 1995 at her present rank. Although she was in a tenure track position, she waived tenure consideration since it fe1l during the same yeat as her retirement. An alumna of Augsburg, Staff received her B.A. in 1963 and went on to earn M.S. and D.S.W degrees from Columbia University She served for a time as director of Augsburg's M.S.\M program. In 1984, she received a Distinguished Alumna Award. Staff has particularly enjoyed working with the Weekend College and graduate students. "As adult learners, they bring a special commitment" she says. She plans Summer 2001 to retire her alarm clock, and will continue working on stories related to family genealogy "With uncompromising integrity, Clarice has stood strong and fast for social justice and for what she believes is right," says Tony Blbus, associate professor of social work. "The social work department, our faculty, staff, and especially our students, have benefited greatly from her attention to detail, her intelligence, and her experience in higher education, her steady advising, and her loyal friendship." An Augsburg teacher celebrates 100 by Maggie Weller'O1 lor today's students, it is not I uncommon to attend a class taught by a woman. However, before Anna Manger began teaching math, there were no female teachers at Augsburg College. Manger, who celebrated her 100th birthday in February, graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1923 and was hired by Augsburg as its first female instructor, teaching higher algebra and geometryl lt was just a year earlieq in fall 1922, that Augsburg enrolled its first lvomen students. Manger recalls the friendly atmosphere at that time and the fact that "everyone was interested in everyone else. " Manger shared a story about how she used to walk home after school with several of her male colleagues. "They were big and ta1l, so \Me must have looked funny walking together," she says with a laugh. Even after marrying and leaving Augsburg ín L925, Manger continued to be involved with the College as part of a group that worked to help raise money for scholarships. The group painted and built "decorative things," including plates, napkin holders, and stools. While this group no longer exists, Manger continues her involvement as a member of the Augsburg Associates. Manger's dedication to Augsburg had a lasting effect on her family Both of her daughters are Augsburg alumnae who enjoyed becoming part of the community where thelr mother had taught. Manger recently attended her 75th college reunion and found herself to be the only attendee. "There are not many of us left," she says, and tells of how she was invited to sit with the president of the university and the dean. When asked what Manger believes to be the greatest change at Augsburg between now and when she taught, she responds, "There were not so many students then, so it was not as busy as it is today" Her 100th birthday was a festive affair. Two daughters, eight grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren, as well as over 300 people, attended the part¡ including a number of Auggies. "I got loads of lovely cards," Manger reports. o a Ð. à É o U Anna Manger, Augsburg's first female professor; celebrated her centennial year with family and friends. ,4ucssunc Now 5 Edor Nelson field to be named Ã coach uesburg College wilI honor ìongtinrc Edor Nelson by re-dedicating the outdoor athletic field ln his honor. A ceremony to dedicate the lield as Edor Nelson Field will be held during the Augsburg football team's home-opener against St. John's Universily on Saturday, Sept. 22. Game time for the season-opener has not been set. In 1984, the College named the It : , enct ï,, urstruclor : ,ncoacn outdoor athletic field as Anderson-Nelson Fleld, in honor of Nelson and longtime athletic director and men's basketball coach Ernie Anderson. In Februar¡ the College dedicated the court in Melby Hal1 in Anderson's honor. Nelson earned Augsburg Hali of Fame honors as both a student-athlete and coach at Augsburg. As an athlete, he was a multisport star in football, basketball, and baseball, graduating in 1939. After serving his country in World War ll-including six months of imprisonment in a German prison camp-he retr¡rned to this country, by Don Stoner in 1947 , and also served tl-re College hockey and wrestling coach at times in the 1950s. Nelson coached football [or 23 years (1947-69), flnishing with a 58-118-10 coaching record, the most coaching wins in school history. He was inducted lnto the Minnesota Football Ha1l of Fame in 1973. He coached baseball for 33 seasons (194679), earning MTAC titles seven l¡mes as (t947,'48.'59,'61,'63,'73 and'75) and earning conference coach of the year honors in I97 5 Nelson was an associate professor in Ar-rgsburg's health and physical education department for 32 years, retiring in 1978. More information on the Sept. 22 event will be sent to A-Club members during the summer, as well as being placed on Augsburg's athletic Web site, <www.augsburg.edu/athletics>. For more inlormat ion on lhe dedication event, contact Norm Okerstrom at 6L2-330-I6I6. . .,<l. Edor Nelson '39 in a baseball coaching photo from the 1950s. Nelson was best known for leading the baseball and football teams during his three decades as a teacher and coach at Augsburg. earning his master's degree from the University of Minnesota ín 1947 . He coached lor three years in Lamberton, MÌnn., and returned to Augsburg in 1946, when he was named baseball coach. He was named football Don Stoner is sports information coordtnator Auggie sports wrap for 2000-01 Football Named to the MIAC All-Conference first team were defensive linemen Matt Chappuis and Andy Howard, and offensive lineman Andy Hansen. SevenLeen seniors completed their Auggie careers in 2000 wirh. a 25-L7 career record, joining the graduating classes of 1999 and 2000 as holders of the best four-season career record in school history Volleyball The team capped the l1-16 season by winning seven of their last 10 matches, including a three-game sweep of defending MIAC champion Bethel. Angie Rieger earned first team A1i-MIAC honors, and closecl her Auggie career with a unique double-double, 1,030 career kills and 1,052 career digs. Men's and women's soccer A stretch of six wins late in the year, wlth Auggie \Momen were able to compete as team for the first time slnce 1998. 14 freshmen on the roster, marked the beginnings of what the men's squad hopes will be a strong showing next fa1l. Joel Stone, a defender, earned a spol on the AllMIAC first team. On the women's side, a 7-10-1 markthe best record since I997-and consistent scoring pr-rnch from both veterans and newcomers spelled an outstanding rebuilding season. Brenda Selander was named to the All MIAC first team. The men's and women's cross country teams capped their year with one of their best finishes in recent years at the MIAC championship meet. Senior Eric Bloemendal and junior Chrissy Baune earned all-MIAC honors. Men's and women's golf The men's and women's goll teams completed split seasons-fa1l and springwith solid efforts. The men's team was third in the MIAC fall championships, 1ed by the team's lone senior, Hans Anderson. With increased nr-rmbers of players, a Men's and women's cross country Men's and women's basketball The men's basketball team earned a trip to the MIAC playoffs for the fifth season in a row, despite late season injunes. Seniors Tomrny Chatman and Matt Davis earned first-team AII-MIAC honors. The team was 11-9 in the MIAC. The women's team's 1l-13 overall and 9-12 mark in the MIAC was Augsburg's best since l9B4-85. SeniorJaime Kingsley continued on next page 6 ,+ucsBURG Now Summer 2001 Lucky seven for Auggie wrestlers Augsburg wins record seventh national title w ilLåi;:i::: iîi,*:ïäî:es,'n g history, the Augsburg College wrestiing team won its second consecutive national championship and seventh title in the past ll years to highlight the 2000-01 sports year for the Auggies. The wrestlers had three individual national championships and eight Al1Americans. Their 119.5 points was the sixth-largest total in Division lll history Defending national champion senior Ben Bauer became the fifth Auggie in school history to earn consecutive national titles. Senior Nik Lewandowski, who became the fourth Auggie ever to earn four Al1 American honors, claimed the first national championship of his career with a dramatic 7-5 overtime victory in the 184-pound final. And, two-time national runner-up Darin Bertram earned his first national championship. Defending national champion Nick Slack saw his The wrestlers also excelled in the classroom, earning a 3.372 GPA with its distinction of being the fourth highest in national Division III. unbeaten streak end in the I 74-pound championship match and finished his season at 29-1, notching a two- season, consecutive-match winning streak of 60-the second-longest in school history The team finished the dual season at 16-l and won the MIAC title for a record 15th consecutive year, defeating perennial Division 1I powers North Dakota State and South Dakota State in the dual season. Augsburg's wrestling team shows off their national championship hardware after claiming the school's seventh NCAA Division lll national title in the last 11 years at the 2001 NCAA meet. Sports wrap (continued) s' earned a spot on the .s AII-MIAC first team, leading the Auggres L È in scoring, rj Q rebounding, and blocked shots. A biology major with a 3.844 GPA, she also earned Verizon Jaime Kingsley goes up for a shot during .Augsburg's victory over St. Olaf. Academic AllDistrict first-team honors. Men's and women's hockey The Auggie men finished in a fourth-place tie in the MIAC with a 9-6-I record, but were eliminated from playoffs on a totalgoal tiebreaker. Four Auggies earned firstteam A11-MIAC recognition-freshman Tim Olsen, sophomores Jaro Cesky and Brad Holzinger, and senior goalie Ryan Mclntosh, for the lourth season in a row. The women's team had its third consecutive winning season, lncluding a sweep on the annual trip to the East Coast. For the second year in a row, forward Angie Rieger was named MIAC Women's Hockey Co-Player of the Year and a finalist Summer 2001 for Natlonal Player of the Year from the American Hockey Coaches Association. Rieger and teammate Kristi Brusletto earned AII-MIAC honors. A three-time AllAmerican, Rieger ended her career holding steeplechase), and Baune (1500 meter virtually every school scoring record. Augsburg's baseball team finished the season with 20 wins for the first time since 1992. Mike Schwalen, a four-year starter, was named to the Verizon Academic AllDistrict V College Division First Têam. He ended his Augsburg career with a .349 Men's and women's track and field The men's and women's track and field teams showed dramatic improvement during the indoor half of the season, breaking schooi records l6 times. New records \Mere set by senior Desman Oakley, who also won the 55-meter hurdles title; freshman Derik Thaden (55-meter dash); Mathew Shannon (200-meter dash), Chris Ohnstad and Teresa Lewandowski (both in the 600-meter dash); and Chrissy Baune, who claimed all-conference finishes in the 1,000- and 1,500-meter runs. In outdoor action, Oakley won his second straight MIAC 1l0-merer hurdles title and qualified for the NCAA Division iII national championships. The men's 400meter relay squad set a school record of 41.99 seconds. Other all-MIAC honors went to Chrlstian Dawson (3,000 meter run). Three other Auggie relay squads set school records. Baseball batting average. Softball For the 22nd time in the last 23 years, the softball team finished the season wirh a double digit win record, 17-19 overall and 10-12 in MIAC play Shortstop Kristin Lideen earned second-team recognit-ion on the Natj.onal Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) AIl Midwest Region team. She and pitcher Rachael Ekholm earned first-team AII-MIAC honors. For additional information, statistlcs, and records on Auggie athletics, visit <www. au gsburg. edu/athletics>. ,4ucs¡unc ruow 7 L(Àrhín? t o s(rV(... # $ffiwwffi ww w w & ffi (lrh by Betsey Norgard "lt's hard to tell where Augsburg ends, and the community begins." Laurel True, director of community service-learning -Mary ¡ n 1872, Augsburg Seminary chose I vinn.upolis as its new home and ' settled on donated land surrounding what is now the city's oldest park. Toda¡ Augsburg College boldly proclaims its urban nature and firmly embraces the city as a classroom for educating its students. Augsburg 2004: Extending the Vision declares that "Augsburg, in fact, has made its location part of its curriculum." In these 100 years, this city location has helped the College structure an education that seamlessly integrates practical experience with a liberal arts education. The city has become a iaboratory of unlimited opportunities, which students begin exploring from their first days on campus. Community service-learning is one of the experiential components of an Augsburg education. Students learn from and about the community and society in which they live by participating in service experiences that are integrated into Augsburg courses or the 100 students at the Cedar-Riverside Community School who interact with up to four Augsburg students each day who come to the school to teach classes, These kindergartners are among assist teachers, and tutor students. done as part of other campus activities. It is an area in which Augsburg has built an enviable national reputation. "Service-learning is embedded in the education, it's not an add on," explains Mary Laurel True, director of community service-learning. "lt's part of who we are." And, it's clearly a "winwin" situation-both siudents and the community benefit. It actively engages Augsburg's mission and motto-learning that takes place "in the context of a vital metropolitan setting," and learning that provides "Education for Service." chilclren ancl aclults in literacl,, teachlng classes as llart ol tl-reir courses, ancl researchir.rg communitl' problems ¡o offer ana11,5is ancl soluliot-ts. Tl're Ceclat'-Rive rside Cornrnr-tnity School is orre of Ar.rgsburg's close partners. This public charter school-the onl;' school ln the countr), to be located r.vithin a high-rlse apartment complexserYes mosil;, Ìmrr-rigrant chlldren in grades K-8. The 100 children come from l7 natìons and speak seven different languages, says assistant clirector Stephanie Byrdziak. In the past trvo years, not one of the kinclergarten chlldren has spoken English as a first language. Every da;', the Cedar-Riverside school children average four contacts r,r'ith the more than 40 Augsburg Augsburg junior Kristy Bleichner spends time each week at Wednesday Night Out taking neighborhood kids to a gym so that their parents can enjoy time together. Highlightecl in this article is jLÌst a sampling ol the activities and programs in the community sen'ice-learning progrâm. ln turn, the sen,ice-learning program is just one o[ the experiential components in Augsburg's Center lor Sen'ice, Work, and Learning, rvhlch also oversees stuclents who spend one to three hours per lveek at the school. Some are Augsburg science majors teaching science units, musrc students teaching piano lessons, educatìorr majors lullilllng teaching requìrernents, or others tlrtoring inclividual students ìn math or English as a seconcl langr-rage (ESL). Worl<ing one-on-one helps the CedarRiverside studen[s keep up in class. "Without Augsburg students, lt u'ould be a lot more dillicult," sa;'s Malcolm Currle, one ol the nlne teachers at the school. r.vouldnt be able to l.rìo\¡e as fast because o[ clillerences in abìlitìes; some stuclents u'oulcl fall behind." The partnership clearly bene[its both Augsburg and the Cedar-Riversicle school. For example, the school's teachers, u'ith assistance lrom Augsburg facr-rlt¡', have secured a granl for tl-re school from the Medtronic Fottndatiot-t that provicles a mobile science laboratory needed to teach science in the classrooms, since the school has no space lor a dedicated science lab. For Augsburg students, lvorking r'vith community children provicles rich experiences and valuable learning r,r,ithÌn their own str-rdies-and many students continlle these relationships alter the ploglam ends. Also r,vi¡hin the Cedar-Rir,ersicle neighborhood, Trinity Lutheran Church (rvhìch rvorships in Hoversten Chapel) pariners with Augsburg lor Wednesclay Night Out, a program that brings together neighborhood parents and their children for supper donatecl by community organÌzatÌons and ¡he College. Augsburg students spend time after supper taking children to the People's Center g1'm. leai'ing palenls free to talk about [arnil1' znd neighborhood issues. "1 \ I '4 a! interr.rships, career placement, .nnt[ cooperatrvc cdtrcrt iorr. CeJrr- RiversíJq Prrtners se rvice -learnù'rg prograr.n has cleveÌopecl paltnershi¡rs rvitl-r The ove r 25 ct'rr-nmunily' organrzations, prir-l-larily in Ar-rgsbur g's ou'n Ceclar -Riverside neigl.rbcrrhoocl. On ar-r1, given da;', Augsburg stuclents are ir-r nearby clerrrenlar'y sehools. conimunit;cenle rs, and neighborl-roocl sllclters. engnged in tutorìng Summer 2001 Senior Derek Schwartz keeps the attention of his kindergarten class during his student teaching at CedarRiverside School. ,4ucsguRc f{ow 9 ;1 = a { Ì hall day in groups I E 1 i () Ë çä < "There is son-rethlng Iabout service- at nearly 20 sites, learningì that changes students," giving ahnost Ì,500 computer science professor Larry hours of service. Raglancl Primarily located communlty partners at a recent around the College, the projects range from palnting ivalls to yard work to playing kickball gathering. told facr-rlty colleagues and Tl.c ncíll.boif'il, c0lne5 yLurl u'ith school children. Tiue highlights the importance of this, - because students learn that "this is what Augsburg is; this is one of the ways you'll learn here." Augsburg junior Nick Leach helps Abshir Mohamud with an assignment on magnetism and electricity for the science unit Leach taught in the middle school class at Cedar-Riverside. Lerrnínt to sqrvc Augsburg's community sen'ice-learning program r,vas formally organlzed 10 years ago. A goal of the program, says True, lvho arrived in 1990, is to build a continuum of community involvement for each Augsburg student. It begins with the Augsburg Seminar (AugSem), the required lreshman orientalron course that includes servrce projects as part of its curriculum. The first day of the Augsburg Seminar is City Service Projects Day, when more than 300 freshmen spend a After Augsburg Seminar, students begin to take courses that embed service projects in the coursework, they then become more confident and ready to work independently in Lhe comrnunity on internships or research projects. Each year, 20-25 Augsburg courses include a service-learning component. For example, last year a math class helped a Cedar-Riverside organization measure the impact that varying levels of federal census returns would have on the amounts of formula grants to the neighborhood. One of the goals in Augsbtu'g 2004 is to engage more of the faculty in servicelearning and to spread rt across as many disciplines as possible. Faculty benefits include fresh perspectives and energy that students brìng back to the classrooms lrom Lheir community experiences. Benelits fron-r the sen'ice-learning experiences are more far-reaching than the hours committed to service or the measurable gains in learning. "A key component lin our program]' ìs the connection to har,ing an adult person who cares about you," says Edison/Project for Pride in Living School staff person Cathy Nissen. "We try to make sure in all these partnerships that our student comes to tour Augsburg College. Most every student at Edison/PPL has had at least one experience in college life at Augsburg and they know at least one student who goes there. lt makes sense that they can see themselves posslbly going to college in the future." A special treat lor the CedarRiverside School children is "Kids Come to Campus Day," during Comrnunity Sen'ice Week in April. All 100 children at the school walk the three biocks to campus, eat in the cafeteria, and meet people on campus. This year, as part of the "Share a Story" project, all of the school's students, teachers, and staff wrote stories about themselves or their families and compiled them into a book that was presented to Dean Chris Kimball on their i'isit day. Cours(s Examples of courses that include service-learning Journalism students work in a community settìng and "report" on it. fii Students in applied math n-rodeled the impact of census data on grâni money in the Cedar-Rive¡side neighborhood. {f A compuier science class helped Sewarcl Montessori School evaluate and update its computer system. ü1 l4 Nursing students treat neighborhood residents at the College's lree clinic located in Central Luiheran Church. iþ Students studying criminology work in organizations dealing with crime and its irnpact, e.g. the West Bank Safety Center. il History students work in environmental, peace and justice, and won-ren's organizations to study social movements in the past 10 ,4ucsnunc ruow Summer 2O01 to become o lp H ffi n ffi P o ã Ovcrví(u teachers, the ru E F curriculum takes them through three phases of servicelearning: exposure to service-learning practices and E * education in urban areas, skill building to develop familiarity H learning theory Auysbury lerJs tl.c wr¡ Augsburg has been a pioneer in community service-learning dating back to the 1970s, when sociology and metro-urban studies professor Garry Hesser directed the experiential education program, sending students off campus to learn first-hand about community challenges and needs. ln 1998, Hesser was honored nationally by Campus Compact as a co-recipient of the national Thomas Ehrlich award for internship or lessons. Augsburg's most recent grant for service-learning, bringing a decade total in grant monies to over a half million dollars, is from the Council of lndependent Colleges. Thirteen private colleges, from the ll3 who applied, were selecied to participate in "Engaging Communities and Campuses," a program that will help colleges "establish partnerships with community or ganízatíons [o enhance experiential in this Perhaps nowhere at Augsburg has servicelearning been more o o t More than 30 courses eachyear include a service-learning component. I All 300+ freshmen spend I Over 200 students each year tutor children and adults in schools, literacy centers, and neighborhood organizations in Minneapolis. 3 Six Community Service Scholarships are offered each year to support student leaders in service. t $5,000 scholarships are available to AmeriCorps volunteers for full-time study. (Augsburg is the only college in the nation to offer this.) I A full-time VISTA volunteer at Augsburg coordinates 30 work-study students who work after school on the q a half day during orient-at-ion on service projects while learning about the city. AmericaReads/America Counts program ffi A Get Ready program staff person works with two schools to encourage low income children, starting in fifth integrated into the learning curriculum than in the Education Department. In grade, to attend college. 1997, Augsburg was one of six institutions selected by the American Association for Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE) to participate in the Service- Summer 2001 An overview of community service-learning at Augsburg student teaching to carry out servicelearning enhanced Community Service, the Learning and Teacher Education project (SLATE). As students learn coordinator. and lessons, and Augsburg alumna Roeshell Lewis'97 (right) is an English as a Second Language (ESL) assistant at Cedar-Riverside School. She, along with other staff members, have been instrumental in teaching English to Suad Salad (left) and helping her adjust to the new experience of attending school. . highest recognition fie1d. Mary Laurel True (left) is director of community service-learning. Merrie Benasutti (right) is tutoring and literary with service- fr Community Service Week each April ceìebrates and recognizes community service efforts of Augsburg faculty, staff, students, and community partners. H A student-run Link program of more Tony Pham (middle) shows Augsburg students Allie Gulbrandson (left) and Christian Shada (right) his story page in a book presented by Cedar-Riverside School to the College in the Share a Story project. than 100 students organtzes events on campus for neighborhood children and service projects for students. 4ucs¡unc n¡ow 11 learning activities while addressing community needs." Six Augsburg faculty members are paired with six community partners, including Cedar-Riverside and Edison/PPL schools, to extend the activities of freshmen in city service projects throughout the entire Augsburg Seminar term. The Engaging Communities and Campuses program is designed "to o empower colleges and universities and community organizations to collaborate in ways that are new to academe." o Ê. s' r^ True describes Augsburg's community collaboration over the years as being a good neighbor and seeking to build community "from the inside out." Byrdziak has begun engaging the Cedar-Riverside School children in service-learning with neighborhood organizations by teaching that "servicelearning is not just a project; it's a way of thinking and a way of learning." I Divcrsi t¡ out our froht Àhd brrl Joors by Garry Hesser Those of us who attend Augsburg as students or work I here have the unique and remarkable pleasure, dayI in und day-out, of living in vibrant anà vital neighborhoods that reveal just how much of an asset a multicultural community can be. Cedar Riverside and Seward give diversity a meaning and reality that is rare to find an;,.where in the U.S., maybe even in the world. What a gift and bonus Ìt is! Often, I get to take visiting candidates for faculty positions on a walking or driving tour of this area I like to call "my home town." When I do so, I like to 1et the neighborhood do its own talking and enticing. Just off the campus along Riverside Avenue, for example, we have a virtual United Nations of restaurants reveallng the rich tapestry of our "Mr. Roger's Neighborhood." From the Addis Ababa Ethiopian restaurant to Livlngston's Organic, to the Lucky Dragon Vietnamese and Chinese, dozens of ethnic culinary opportunitles await those who delight in exploring the foods of the Cedar-Riverside assistant director Stephanie Byrdziak (left) helps Mohamed Abdulkadir tell his story to an Augsburg journalism class. world. Over in the Seward neighborhood across I-94 that abuts Augsburg campus's south side, an equally diverse group of eating establishments abound, ranging from the Biue Nile to Moon II, one of our newer coffee houses. Recently at Moon lI I savored a conversation with one of my former students who, after living and teaching in the Ukraine, is now a homeowner in the neighborhood. It was this same student who, nearly two decades ago, helped me write a grant proposal that ultimately led to the survival of the Seward Redesign Community Development Corporation. Redesign has since played a vital role in the revival of the central city neighborhoods surrounding our campus, lncluding the design of the new light rail station that will be built on the edge of the campus. Today, thanks [o the vision of active neighborhood organizatì.ons, augmented by both Augsburg and Tiinity Lutheran Congregation volunteers, lhese communities are thriving. Augsburg's connection to and involvement in its neighborhood continues to provide an extraordinary opportunity both for its students and for those of us fortunate to lÌve and raise our famihes in this remarkable and unexcelled rainbow of humanity Garry Hesser is professor of sociology and metro-urban studies. The above is excerpted t'rom an article written Children from the Seward Montessori school visited Augsburg in 1998 when the College announced a scholarship program with the school. 12 4UCSSURCi¡OW for lhe Lutheran magazLne. Summer 2OO1 Targeting success: NO BARRIERS ALLOWED by Don Stoner -fhe D.H. Lawrence poem is I pro.inently displayed on the case I rhat holds Aaron Cross'archery equipment. You remember the poem as you watch Cross practice the skills that have earned him international honors in archery. You watch Cross concentrate on his coffee can lid-sized target, which looks so small 70 meters away You watch Cross'eyes, intense and focused on the task at hand. He puts the arrow in place and draws back the bow. At that point, with all the tension in the world seemingly on the tips of his fingers, he pauses, relaxes his breathing. The moment seems like forever. Then he releases the arrow. ln a fraction of a second, the arrow arrives at its Largel. Nearly perfect. And then you remember he's in a wheelchair, able to utilize just a fraction of the physical skills able-bodied individuals can use, and it doesn't seem to matter. SELF.PITY H I neyer saw a wild thing sorry for itselJ. A small bird will drop frozen deadfrom abough without ever haying felt sorty for itself. Ë -D. H. Lawrence t tr 1 )'tg ? I ï t72 StalJ photo Å Left: Aaron Cross '97 concentrates on the target during a practice session at Mike's Archery shop in 5t. Cloud, Minn. Right: James Mastro '73 battles his opponent during a match in the 1998 Blind World Judo Championships in Madrid, Spain. Summer 2001 ,4ucs¡uRc ltow f3 AUGGIES IN THE SYDNEY PARALYMPICS ugsburg has ^ l\n:';;3J".' earned international acclaim in disabled sports-Aaron Cross, a L997 graduate, and James Mastro, who graduated in 1973. Cross is consÌdered one of the top wheelchair archers 1n the world and has earned numerous honors and records in his sport. Mastro, an Augsburg Athletic Hall of Fame member who lost his vision while 1n hÌgh school, has competed in seven Paraiympics, in several sports, "In the first match, a minute-anda-half in, a guy from Austria tried a stupid throq and the first thing to hit the ground was my elbow," Mastro said. "1 tried to continue in my next match, bul I couldn't raise my arm up above my elbow. I was just ticked." For Cross, it was the luck of the draw, and a quarterfinal meeting with the eventual gold medalist in head-tohead competition that did hlm in. Cross was considered one of the since 1976. The first Paralympic athlete ever to medal in four different sports, Mastro has earned 10 medals-five gold, three silver, and two bronze. "These games were specifically developed for athletes with certain challenges to compete at an Olympic level," said Cross, who competed in his second Paralympics last year in Sydne¡ Australia. "Our scores are comparing well with able-bodied scores. I compete against able-bodied archers all the time "l contftete dgainst øble-bodied archers all the time and beat them ... Cross'97 but we don't get recognized as m7tch." -Aaron and beat them, guys who were on the U.S. Olympic team and beat them. But we don't get recognized as much." In the 2000 Paralympics in Sydney, both Cross and Mastro were eliminated earlier than they anticipated. For Mastro, it was an elbow injury in the first match of his judo event that ended his competition. o s. h ! o U favorites in the W1 competition, one of three levels of wheelchair archery based on the range of disability of an athlete. His class consists of athletes who are quadriplegic, have extremely limited functÌon in their arms and legs, or have amputation of three limbs. But in the "ranking round," where archers' individuai scores determine their spots in the final round of 12 athletes, Cross said he didn't shoot wel1. As a result, he failed to finish in the top four, where he would have earned a first-round bye in the headto-head competition. ln his first headto-head match, Cross smashed the old world record in l8-arrow competilion, but lost to Zdenek Sebek of the Czech Republic, the eventual gold medalist, in the quarterfinaìs by ¡usL six points. "lt was just the luck of the draw," Cross said. "It was crushing. I had shot four world records last year, I had gained back all my national tì.tles last year, and I missed a fifth world record by a point." While falling short of their Aaron Cross (center of front row) poses with the 2000 U.S. Paralympic archery team before competition in Sydney. lt was Cross'second Paralympic appearance in his archery career, 14 4UCS¡URC n¡OW goals was disappointing, the experience of being part of the largest competition for disabled athletes in the world was Summer 2001 {r JIM MASTRO_A certainly a thrill. A crowd of more than 100,000 people attended the PARALYM PIC FLAG.BEARE R openÌng ceremonies, and sellout crowds were the norm for most events; a welcome change considering that Ín compelitions in the last decade, event organizers T-o. Mastro, competing in athletics þ t.,ut always been a natural thing, I .u.n nlLe, becoming blind "You walhed up and down the street ønd people hnew that you were there for the Parølympics." -JimMa,stro'73 between his junior and senior years of hÌgh school. He enrolied at Augsburg and became a member of the wrestling team, while studying for his education degree. He earned A11-MIAC honors twice and won the conference championshlp at 177 pounds as a senior. Along the way, he became a solid amateur wrestler, in spite of hÌs vision Ìmpalrment. He was a member of the U.S. team in the World University Games in 1973 , was a threetime bronze medalist at international competitions, and became the first blind athlete to be a member of an Olympic team, when he was an alternate on the U.S. Greco-Roman Wrestling team at the Montreal Olympics in 1976. He was named to the Augsburg Athletic Hall of Fame in 1997. had to literally give tickets away. "Australia was great," Mastro said. "The people were really friendly. They were as friendly as their reputation is. They knew about the Paralympics, knew what it was for and that it was after the regular Olympics. You walked up and down the street and people knew that you were there for the Paralympics. The publicity there was really great, much better than Atlanta [in 1996ì." "Europe and Australia have much more respect for Paralympic events than we do lin the United Statesl ," Cross said. "Every single event in Australia was sold out. ... The people were amazing. Volunteers were everywhere. Every single volunteer I talked to said that they would rather volunteer for the Paralympics than the Olympic Games. The culture matches the people, as beautiful as you'd me to determine how hard I would have to work to do weil. I found that the guys I was working with didn't grant me any quarter because I was blind. They'd throw me into the wall expect." like anyone FlrtiÌtÌittitnrirI a o s, à o L) James Mâstro, posing for a photo at the 2000 Sydney Paralympics, is one of America's Paralympics pioneers. He has earned 10 medals and was the first Paralympic athlete to earn medals in four different sports. "When I was at Augsburg, I didnt have to worry about being accepted. When i was trying out for the Olympics, I didn't have to worry about being accepted there, either." When the Paralympics began to admit blind athletes ín I976,1t was a natural draw for Mastro. He competed in four different sports-1udo, wrestling, track and field, and goalball (an on-court team sport designed for blind athletes). ln addition to his 10 Paralympic medals, he has earned 17 Ìnternational medals in the various sports. And in 1996, Mastro was honored "l found thøt the guys I wøs worhingwith didn't grant me dny quarter becøuse I was blind. They'd throw me into the wall lihe anyone else." Møstro '73 -Jim "I wasn't able to compete until I came to Augsburg, when I decided to go into wrestling," he said. "lt helped else. for his years of service by being named flag-bearer for the United States team at Lhe Paralympics opening ceremonies in Atlanta, where he earned abronze medal in his weight class in judo, and also competed in track and field in the shot put and discus. Judo has become his primary sport ÆldilÚitililt¡lrrrE {' \s sÂa S .a B q J (left) maintains a hold on his opponent during the 1998 Blind James Mastro \Â/orld Judo Championships in Madrid, Spain. Judo is similar to wrestling, a sport Mastro competed in while an interesting marathon events, including doing 3,076 pushups in an hour and bench-pressing an Olympic bar 1,300 times in 15 minutes. At age 52, Mastro could be consiclerecl one of the "elder statesmen" of the Paralympic movement, though he doesn't enjoy that tit1e. "Our blind judo team, none of them are young. Most of them are in their later 20s or 30s, and they've competed a 1ot. They know what it's like to compete, it's their goal," Mastro saicl. "lt [judo] rnust keep you young. it's either going to keep me yoLlng or kill me. The injr"rry I had in Sydney was my lirst inlury since Augsburg student, in terms of throws and intense action. after wrestling was dropped from the Paralympic program before the 1996 Ë games. E was in Long Beach, Calif. The Braille H ¡tc "When I was introduced to judo, it Institute had a prograln on the sport," he said. "After I graduated from college, I had wrestled primarily Greco-Roman, and that style and judo are very similar. The biggest difference is that you are able to use the collar in judo. The throws were basically the same, though a bÌg difference was in chokes and arm-bars. It's like wrestling with your pajamas on." In order to raise money for himself and his family to travel to major competltions like the Paralympics, he has performed some ,4ucssuRc f{ow wrestiing in 1973.I've been lucky" Mastro has also been e pioneer in his primary profession, teaching. He became the first blind student to earn CROSS BECOMES A TOP WHEELCHAIR ARCHER T-or Cross. rrcherv wasn't his irst þ iou., growlng up rn tne I Sr . CloLrd, Minn., arer. By age f 16, he was an accomplishecl biker and cross country skier, and was preparing for a spot on a Junior Olynrpic team. Competing in a bicycle race in Biwabik, Minn., in May 1991, he crashed into a support van. The accident left him a quadriplegic, with no sensation from the armpits down. While rehabilitating at the Sister Kenny lnstitute, a therapist, who happened to be a Paralymplc archer, recommcnded thc sport îs în activity ln which he could excel, but he preferred wheelchair track ancl rugby instead. a Ph.D. in physical education in the United States, and later taught in the physical education department at the University of Minnesota. Now he teaches at Bemidji State University in the health and physical education department, including all the adapted physical education classes. He is unsure whether he will take on the Paral)¡mpic challenge again, when the games go to Athens, Greece, in 2004. He will compete in the sport's world championships in 2002. "I'11 be 56 fin 20041," he said. "At the world championships in a couple of years, I will see how my arm is. My arm right now is about 90 percent back. One of the things I really enjoy labout the Paralympicsl is the camaraderie, going out and busting your butt with people who understand and enjoy what's goÌng on. I've gone to a iot of places 1n the world, met a lot of cool peoPle." "She gave me three choices o[ sports. She told me I could do archery, I could do archer¡ or I could do archcry." Cross 1oked. While he was in high school, a close frlend decided to take up archery, and Cross joined hÌm in trying out the sport. "l got into it and we went down "[My therapist] gave me three choices of sports. She told me I could do archery, I could do ørchery, or I could do drcherY." -[6Yçn Cross'97 to a national shootout in Las Vegas. 1 absolutely fell in love with it," he said "That summer, I got a letter to try out for the world team, went overseas for the first tlme for the world championships, and came back with Summer 2001 { l 't ,¡ sure I was going in the right my first gold medal. Needless to say, I'm hooked." Eventually, Cross was winning national competitions and gaining sponsorships, from bow companies, Target stores, and Mike's Archery, a store in St. Cloud where he trains. At that time, he also began to speak publÌcly about overcoming the obstacles in his life, a hobby that eventually led to his current career as motivational speaker. He speaks for numerous school groups and other organizatÌons through his business, direction." He was able to keep up his str¡dies in spite of a schedule that a Motivation on Wheels. Cross graduated from Augsburg in 1997 with a mass communication degree and credits the school, especially the Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS), wÌth much of his success. "The CTASS office and the communication faculty and staff never had him flying across the country lor major archery compeliLions, along wÌth working on internships and projects with accomplished motivational speakers. "I'd leave on a Thursday, shoot on Friday, Saturday, and Sunda¡ all day long, come back on a red-eye flight ai ]:00 on Monday morning. I'd study on ihe planes and in the hotel rooms, and be back in class by eight on Monday morning," he said. Archery has become a passion for ln addition to his achievements as a world-class arche¡i Aaron Cross speaks throughout the country about overcoming obstacles and maintaining positive attitude in everyday life. Cross, who is also an accomplished bowhunter. He is currently ranked among the top five archers in the world in the Wl class, and will compete at the world championships ìater Lhis summer in Prague, Czech Republic. He is currently "The CLASS ffice dnd the communication faculty ønd staff ... were ølwøys a phone call awøy. If I needed something, they were there, Cross'97 every single step of the wø1t." -[6vçn once backed down lor me. They knew what I wanted to do, they knew how I was going to do it, and they always stood behind me," Cross said. "l can't tell you how many times they bailed me out. ... They were always a phone call awa;r lf I needed something, they were there, every single step of the way. "Augsburg never babied me. They put me in my place and they just made FnfiïtÌnãfDn¡r the governor for his region on the Minnesota State Archery Association, a technicai delegate to the USA Archery committee, and on the Paralympic Athlete Advisory board for the United States a placed fourth in an individual competition and fifth overall at the world championships, leading up to his experience at the Sydney Paralympics. He said the level of respect that Paralympic athletes receive Ìn the United States has improved, but it's still not at the leve1 of Olpnpic athletes. Coverage of the Paralympics needs to improve in order for the athletes to gain the respect of the public, Cross said. "lf we were to get the respect that the able-bodied team gets, it would be dÌfferent for me," he said. "Slowly but surely, it's working. Archery is getting advanced in this knowledge. For years, we've been competing against the ablebodied people. They know we're out there. They're working with us." I Olympic Committee. Don Stoner is sports information coordinator. He competed in his first Paralympics ìn 1996 in Atlanta, and though he set a world record in the ranking round, he finished fourth overall. In 1999, he Jim Mastro canbe reached at <lmastro@b emidlistate. edu> and Aaron Cross at <adron. cro s s@ motiv ationonwhe els. c om>. TEltE{Érfftilf.rnrtl ugsburg's First International and Off-Campus Studies Photo Contest Over 100 entries were submitted in the inangr-rral photo contest for rnternational and off-campr-rs studies sponsored by the Office of International Programs and Office of Public Relations and CommunicaLion. Wlnners were selected rn three categones: Scenic lanclscapes; locai people rn a cross-cultural setting; and Augsburg students in a host setting. All winnrng photos lvere displayed in Christensen Center dr-rring International Student Week. lnchrded here are the first- and second-place winners. To see all the wlnners, visit <www. augsbnrg. edu/internationaVphotocontest>. ¿z V I I t- :L ,.1 i t. ffi ffi z ffi a ã tltr r.A Ë þ F Scenic landscapes. First place. "Spirit Gifts," Ross Murray'00. Chaing Mai, Thailand, January 2000. People offer many gifts to the spirit world, and shops sell ready-made flowers to offer the spirits. Augsburg students in a cross-cultural setting. First place. "Café in Rome," Stacy Funk'03. Rome, ltaly, January 2001 Local People in a cross-cultural setting. First place. "La Musica di Firenze," Rustin Newburger'01. Florence, ltaly, fall 2000. 18 ,4UCSSURC fr¡OW Summer 20O1 ,d.## Augsburg students in a host setting. Tie for second place. "Tortilla," Jennifer Brogger'01. San Jorge, Guatemala, January 2000. Augsburg students in a host setting. Tie for second place. "Bay Watche4" Mike Murray'02, Antibes, France, January 2001. Local people in a cross-cultural setting. Second place. "Young Girl," Brandon Hofstedt'02. Nueva Vida, El Salvadon fall 2000. Scenic landscapes. Second place. "Wandering," Nathaniel Bunker'03. Nice, France, January 2001. E Winners of the 2001 lnternational Photo Contest, from L to R: Rustin Neuberger, Stacy Funk, Nathaniel Bunker, Kendra Hines, Trephaena Sylte, Jennifer Brogger, Ross Murray. Not pictured: Brandon Hofstedt, Petra Velander, Nellie Pearson, Amy Funk, Maria Sieve, Mike Murray, Tenelle Russ. Summer 2O0f ,4ucsnunc ruow t9 n[\ nÊ t-¿ á The next step ¡n Nicole Warner's music career is clear-off to New York for study at the Master of Arts in Leadership graduate Den¡se Gordon receives her hood from Professor Bev Manhattan School of Music. Nilsson. Dean Chris Kimball congratulates senior Stacy Sellers as she receives her honor cords. After receiving his Master of Social Work degree, Nick Metcalf poses with his proud family. Erica Bryan (L) and Allison Heimkes (center) pose during lineup with admissions director Sally Daniels (R). COMVTEI\CEVIEI\T This year's graduating mus¡c majors take their turn drum during the Commencement Concert finale. 20 ,4ucssunc Now to beat the I n/ Summer 2001 President Frame congratulates a new graduate as he receives his diploma. On their way to the ceremony, seniors file through the line of faculty, stopping for quick hugs, their professors applaud their achievement. as President Frame addresses the 2001 graduates, their families, faculty, and staff at the Baccalaureate service. Music professor Bob Stacke'71 and flagbearer Abby Mildbrand lead the seniors to the ceremony. The family of international student Terence Tam traveled to Minneapolis from Malaysia to be with him on Commencement day. Summer 2001 Nursing professor Bev Nilsson (fourth from left) and Rochester program director Rick Thoni (fourth from right) share the success of Rochester nursing students completing their bachelor's degrees-the first in the Rochester program. ,¡lucsguRc rr¡ow 21 ..LIFT OFF ON THIS U/ONDERFUL JOIIRI,{EY WE CALL LIFE" Excerpts from the Commencement Address The Hon. Daniel Goldin, NASA Administrator May 20, 2OO1 I t is a great privilege to be addressing you today. To the graduating seniors ... let me start with two simple words: well done! Well done, but not mission accomplished. Each and every one of you is an explorer in the journey we call life And, yes, today's milestone is an important one. But, commencement means a beginning, not an end. The bulk of this journey is still ahead of you. IUR NASA Administrator Dan¡el Goldin advised Augsburg's class of 2001 that their college achievement is only part of the journey toward a "mission accomplished." ...My advice is this: always remember that life's lessons will not come from the guy delivering a speech in front of you. But, they have been developed and nurtured by the people around you. Your friends. Your professors. Your mentors. And, even though you may not realize to what extent now, life's lessons come mostly from what I like to call Mission Control-your family. Especially your family. And never forget it. ... So go for it. Never deterred by the fear of failure. In life, having no failures The Augsburg College Class 554 331 128 59 36 22 is rarely a sign ofperfection, but rather that your goals aren't bold enough. Find something you love. Have a dream. Pursue it. Believe in yourself. Whether it is in Minneapolis or on Mars-make your mark. ...So to the Augsburg College Class of 2001 ... Go for launch. Lift off on this wonderful journey we call life. And Godspeed to all of you. Goldin's speech was included in both the New York Times and NBC Nightly News in theír roundup of top college Rozenia Fuller rece¡ves Marina Christensen Just¡ce Award ozenia Fuller, a senior youth and R family ministry major and McNair Scholar, was selected as the 2001 recipient of the Marina ChristensenJustice Award. This award is given each year to the graduating senior whose communityservice work best illustrates Augsburg's motto, "Education for Service" -itself brilliantly displayed in Marina Christensen Justice's personal and professional dedication to the vitalization of urban communities. Fuller represents the best blend of excellence in scholarship and an untiring commitment to the community. She has been active at Spirit Church and the Harvest Preparatory School in North Minneapolis and serves on the boards of the Glenwood Ly.ndale Community Center and Minneapolis Community and Têchnical College. An Augsburg student recently said of her, "I could not imagine an Augsburg minus Rozenia Fuller. She has helped make Augsburg the intentionally diverse community that it strives to be, and she alone has kept many students of color tied into this community" The mother of two children- Jeremiah and Rosetta-Fuller lives by the words she loves to share with them: "Try to take advantage of the opportunities that God presents you with." She has helped homeless mothers locate housing, developed support groups for junior high and high school students, and helped with counsel and spiritual support forjuveniles in the Hennepin County Detention Center. commencement speeches. of 2O0f Candidates for graduation Day students Weekend College students Graduate students (Master of Arts in Leadership and Master of social work) Nursing students in Rochester-the first students completing baccalaureate degrees in the Rochester program ,4UGSBURC tllOW Rozenia Fuller'01 is congratulated by President Frame as she receives the Marina Christensen Justice Award. Summer 2O01 ) ll I From the Alumni Board president's desk .., /l I ^ T he work of our Augsburg Alumni Association is like a jigsaw puzzle-it has many parts, and \Mirh diligenr work and a bit of luck, will come together to portray a memorable picture. Oftentimes, when working a jigsaw puzzle, you will pick up a piece and try it in several locations before you find the right place. Also, you never throw away apuzzle piece, as you will need it to complete the puzzle. If you cant find the exact spot where the piece fits, just set it aside for a while and work òn another piece. So it is with the efforts of our Alumni Board. We are always working on the puzzle. We've tried quite a few pieces this past year, including: Alumni gatherings outside of the Twin Cities The association organized and sponsored numerous gatherings of Augsburg alums in sites near and far: Florida, Anzona, Califomia, Illinois, Wisconsin, and greater Minnesota. The intent was to test the waters for the development of actual alumni chapters in those areas. Many colleges have such chapters and it's a good time for Augsburg to do likewise. Out of those various efforts, key contacts have been identified in six locations to continue work on this concept. In addition, an employerbased alumni chapter is in the works at the 3M Company, thanks to the interest of several alums who work for that company This project will take several years to nurture and develop, but we're convinced that it holds an important place in the puzzle. Alumnijob fair We sponsored a job fair on the Augsburg campus this spring \Mith 25 companies represented who have Augsburg alumni in key positions for hiring new grads. Job fairs are not new, but having alumni staff the booths gave it an extra spark, and students were most appreciative of the chance to talk with those present. The alumni also enjoyed meeting each other and being back on campus. Augsburg Day at Como Park An alumni event geared toward families took place on May 5 when we gathered at Como Park in St. Paul with a hearty group of Augsburg fans. Students were on hand to provide musical entertainment and a oneact play Parents had a chance to bring their small childrenfuture Auggies to a Collegesponsored event. Next year w€ plan to expand upon this pafticular "piece". All these pieces look like they fit into our puzzle and are going to sta)¿ The picture rMe are working to complete is one of a strong and vibrant Augsburg College that enjoys broad support from its Alumni Association. This support can take many forms; financial, interest, and connections. The picture is not yet complete. How do you fit into this puzzle? Think about it. Thanks to our AlumniÆarent Relations staff, Nancy (Carlson) Toedt '94, Jeff K¡engel '93, and l-aura Cichocke for a great year. Also, thanks to the Alumni Board that served diligently and creatively this past year. June starts a new board year. Jackie I(niefel Lind C69, MAL'94) is slated to become the next president of the association, and Andy Morrison ('73) is president-elect. Seven new board members have been elected to join our "puzzle party." Keeping you in touch, in the know, and in the spirit of Augsburg Collegeyou'll be surprised at what we can do together! . Paul Mikelson'70 President, Alumni Board .Homecoming 2OO1 to include new events and a visit from Maya Angelou ¡Fhis I I A fall uo-".o-- ing will feature a talk by Dr. Maya Angelou, who is hailed as one of the great r4 voices of Maya Angelou w-ll present a talk during Homecoming 2001 in October. Summer 2OO1 contemporary llterature. As poet, educator, historian, bestselling author, playwright, civil rights activist, producer, and director, Angelou travels the world, spreading her wisdom and captivating audiences through the vigor and sheer beauty of her words and þcs. Her program, "An Evening with Maya Angelou," is described as a patchwork quilt of her life and work. She will appear October 8 at 7:30 p.rn.; more derails will be available later this summer in the Homecoming brochure and on the Augsburg Web site. This year's theme for Homecoming and Family Week 2001 is 'Augsburg on parade," actress, and several exciting changes are planned. In addition to Angelou's visit, Homecoming will now be a full week of activities for alumni, students, families, faculty, and staff. Some of the new events this year include a 5K run/walk for fun or charity along the Mississippi River; an alumni art show; a parade around Murphy Park; faculty and faculty emeriti collaborationlpresentations; a student variety show and coronation; Umess Hall floor reunions (hosted by current student residents); and much more. 4ucsnunc now 2B Martin Hl¡nka '99 s¡gns second contract with NHHs Washington Capitals F lt s È in s or the r".ond y"^. a row, o Augsburg alumnus Martin ô' Hlinka was L A. à U a (J Martin Hlinka'99 signed to a oneyear National Hockey League contract by the Hlinka played briefly with the United Hockey League's Quad City (Moline, Ill.) Mallards in November, but returned to finish the season in Portland. He was the club's top centerman down the stretch, used often on crucial face-offs by Pirates' head coach Glen Hanlon, and was the club's top scorer in the postseason. A native of Bratislava, Slovakia, Hlinka played both football and men's byDons,oner hockey at Augsburg from 1995-'99. Hlinka came to America from Slovakia in 1994, staying with a host family in Farmington, Minn., and graduating in 1995 from Farmington High School. He stayed with the host family all four summers while at Augsburg, and graduated with a B.A. in business administration. Don Stoner is sports information coordinator. washington Capitals, the team announced in Ma;r The signing was another step on an incredible progression in professional B Ê- B Ë o À hockey for Hlinka. This season, Hlinka started the campaign as the lone training camp invitee on the opening-day roster for the Capitals' top minorleague team, the Portland (Maine) Pirates of the American Hockey League. He originally was signed by Portland to a25-game professional try-out agreement, but soon after inked a standard AHL deal that lasted the duration of the season. In November, Hlinka signed to a one-year contract wlth the Capitals, and he was assigned to the Pirates roster. ! o a É Martin Hlinka (#a1, left) fires a shot during a Portland Pirates home game in January in Portland, Maine. Hlinka signed his second one-year contract with the NHL's Washington Capitals organization in May. Alumna named Aquatennial Senior Queen o a si A;,'"'åä' à Eunice (Kyllo) Roberts '62 was named this ô U year's Senior Queen for the Minneapolis Aquatennial, the lO-day official civic celebration Eunice (Kyllo) Roberts '62 was named this of the City of year's Senior Queen for Minneapolis the Minneapolis fiuly 13-22). As Aquatennial. Senior Queen, she will travel to festivals and functions zÃ ,4ucs¡unc ruow throughout the state and region representing the Minneapolis Aquatennial. Roberts was nominated by representatives of Fairview-University Medical Center in Minneapolis, in recognition of the more than 1,300 hours of time she has donated to Child and Family Life Services as a Watchful Companion. She also serves as a member of the center's Volunteer Services Advisory Committee. Lastyear, Roberts was nominated for the Friends of Nursing Award by the nursing staff on the children's unit at Fairview-UniversitY. Since retiring from Augsburg Fortress Publishers, Roberts has dedicated her time to volunteer work, and is committed to providing friendship and understanding to help improve health and welfare in the communit;r "We applaud Eunice for her loyahy and dedication and, especially, her stamina," says Alex Thwaites, FairviewUniversity volunteer coordinator. "Her energy, enthusiasm, and dedication are wonderful motivators for all of us." Roberts stays connected to the College by singing with the Masterworks Chorale. She and her husband, Warren, a retired University of Minnesota psychology professor, live in Fridle¡ Minn. They have lwo sons. Summer 2OO1 ) l It 1942 Everald H. Strom, Fergus Falls, Minn., has been retired for 15 years; he served as president of the Church of the Lutheran Brethren for IB years. He has found retirement to be a very rewarding experience, and enjoys giving Bible studies and teaching part time. - o The Rev. S. Jerome 1949 (Hamberg)'54 Donald Peterson, Burnsville, Minn., lost his wife of nearly 53 in November; Donald and their four sons survive years, Mabel, her. Joyce (Gronseth) Limburg recently moved to Apple Valley, Minn.; she lived in lowa for 5I years and taught English in Parkersburg, lowa, for 25 years. She is happy to be back home with family and friends. Sadly, her husband, Sherm, died in 1993. Harold C. Roosen, Phoenix, Ariz., has been doing well since his 1997 accident, in which a car hit him after he exited a bus. A retired elementary school teacher, he enjoys reading and attending Shepherd of the Valley Church Eleanor L. (Ewert) Hutchinson, Indianola, Iowa, is a breast cancer survivor and was in charge of survivors for this April's Relay for Life event, which was held in Indianola and sponsored by the American Cancer Society and Simpson College. wedding anniversary in January. They are both retired and live in Duluth, Minn., where The Alumni Association hosted its retired in 1990 after serving more than 38 years with Hennepin County Welfare; he currently sewes on the state Department of Human Services Special Review Board. Sadly, his wife passed away 1999. firct "Augsburg Day at Como Pârk" celebration in May. Despite rainy weather, the event Lutheran Church in brought together alumni and their Superior, Wis. Having families, faculty, staff, and students. served missions to Augsburg students (pictured above) Tâiwan and Hong Kong, provided musical enterta¡nment. he is hosting his sixth dystrophy. He and his wife, Pat tour to China in June and will (Larson) '57, live in Anacortes, host his seventh the summer of Wash., overlooking Puget Sound 2002. All interested parties can and the Olympic Mountains. e-mail him at <revelness@aol.com>. 1 Karl Puterbaugh, Eagan, Minn., in celebrated their 45th Redeemer's Free 1952 1948 Elness and Elaine Jerome preaches at Our 1951 1944 1954 (where forme¡ Augsburg instructor, the Rev. Brian Erickson, is pastor). 956 Bob Lockwood, Minnetonka, Minn., says he is "back to 99 percent and ready to play golf again" after recovering from successful open heart surgery. Bob Moylan was recently diagnosed with muscular 1 961 Richard Lund, Edmonds, Wash., retired from the daily practice of diagnostic radiology in 1997. He is currently a consulting radiologist for a medical device company. a a Iìeaching and learning ¡n Vietnam L o (J by Lynn Mena For three weeks earlier this year, the Rev Harris Lee '57 and his wrfe, Maryon, traveled from Mrnneapolis to Vietnam to teach conversational English to Vietnamese students. They traveled with a group of about l5 people and stayed at a hotel in Cao Lanh, located in the southern half of Vietnam. The trip was arranged through Global Volunteers, an organizatlon based ln Little Canada, Mlnn. "My wife and I had long talked about taking part rn a volunteer opportunity such as this," says Lee. "The experience was very fulfilling; we received such a warm ancl respeclful receplion from the students. It was a very relaxed and healthy relationship." o a s à ! o U The students, all advanced college students str-rdying to be teachers, doctors, and computer professionals, already had a firm grasp of the English language, but were eager to enhance their skills. The Rev. Harris Lee '57 (left) traveled to Vietnam earlier this year to teach English to Vietnamese students. "The experíence was very Jult'illing; we receíved sucLr a warm and respectful reception from the students." "The students were excited to use English for several reasons," says Lee. "Of course, it's an international business language and knowing it helps to find a good job Br-rt they were also excited to be able to read good books written in Eng1ish." Lee's wife, Maryon, stands in the Vietnamese classroom where they taught; the experience was arranged through Minnesota-based Global Volunteers. Summer 2001 The sludents had not heard of Minnesota-until the Lees mentioned the Mississippi River. "They remembered the river from Mark Twain's books," Lee says, chuckling. A retrred ELCA pastor and stewardship specialist, Lee still does some stewardship work for the ELCA; he also works as an independent consultant lor churches. Maryon is a retired elementary teacher. ,4ucs¡uncruow 25 Class Notes 968 1964 1 Deanne M. (Star) Greco, Carol (Torstenson) John Clawson relocated f¡om Duane llstrup, Rochester, Bloomington, Minn., was appointed to the Board of Ordway Circle of Stars. As a member of the board, she will join other volunteers committed to supporting the Ordway Center for Performing Arts. McCausland, Warner, N.H., Minneapolis to California after he was elected president and chief executive officer of Lutheran Social Services o[ Southern California. He began his work with LSS of Minnesota in I992 as director of the public poiicy office. Minn., was rhe Bntish lournal of Surgery invited speaker at the 965 recently celebrated several happy family occasions: a wedding, a new granddaughter, and a son starting law school. Carol is a Title I coordinator for the Hillsboro-Deering School District 1967 1 in Hillsboro, N.H. ffi Marlene (Chan) Hui '74= Moved by the spirit o S. à so Q ln 1968, a Lutheran missionary approached Marlene (Chan) Hui, then a studious high school student living in Hong Kong, with an opportunity to attend college in the United States. The prospect of attendìng a U.S. college, and specifically Augsburg College, appealed to Hui. Two of her brothers were already livíng in the U.S., and the idea of belng able to explore her faith while immersed in academia suited the l8-year-old, who attended Tiinity Lutheran Church in Bata Lou. Moreover, if she remained in Hong Kong, she would face limited opportunities to attend college, due to a shortage in higher education institutions. adapted to life 1n the U.S. and at Augsburg. She served as chair of the Foreign Student Group, and was very involved in faith-related activities. During her first year at Augsburg, she 1lved with biology professor Neal Thorpe and his famrly She fondly remembers going on family trips and participating in Bible studies with her host family. Although Hui lived in the clormitory her second and third years of college, she formed her iongest lasting friendships with the girls she met during her senior year while livlng in the Lambda House. Last summer, the lormer residents reunited in Brainerd, Minn., for four days of reminiscing and catch-r-rp. 1971 David Siedlar, CarlisÌe, Mass., accepted a position as a student Ioan administrator for Brandeis University in Waltham, Mass. 1973 Rebecca (Nystuen) Berger, Green Bay, Wis., is director of the Door County Library Marlene (Chan) Hui, class agent for the CIass oÍ 1974, works as a special education teacher and Iooks forward to fulfilling her goal of doing missionary work in Asia. Joyce Catlin, Maple Grove, Minn., married the Rev. Paul Casey in April at Brookll'n Park Evangelical Free Church. Joyce is a second grade teacher at AlbertviÌle Primary School and Paul is a part-time worship/music pastor at Waterbrooke Fellowship ìn Victoria, Minn. "Augsburg enriches d person relig¡ousþ, spiritualþ, and academically." Hui majored in English and elementary education and minored in French; however, her career path became clear to her during an Augsburg internship. Her first professional experience entailed working with low-income children. "We seemed to get along well, and it seemed like I could get through to them," says Research Society and the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and lreland in April in Birmingham, England. He presented a lecture titled "Should You Always Believe in What You Read?" He is associate professor of biostatistics at the Mayo Clinic. Õ by Wendy Elofson Though the challenge of adjusting to the highly variable weather of Minnesota was difficult (Hong Kong has a tropical climate), Hui quickly joint meeting of the SurgicaÌ Hui. "it was God's plan." She works with high school students who are considered moderately to severely mentally lmpaired, ancl she is eager to say that teaching the students is her favorite part of the job. She recently taught one of her students with Downs syndrome how to e-mail his father who llves across the country. Hui has been a special education teacher at Jefferson High School since 1976. As for the future, Hur and her husband are contemplating an early retirement, which would allow them to pursue missionary work in Asia. "Retirement doesn't mean that I don't do anything; retiremenl means thal I can pursue different interests, and do something new and different," says Hul. Hui was asked to consider being the Class of 1974 class agent. She accepted the opportunity becanse she saw it as an enjoyable way to give back to the Co11ege. She enjoys relaying information about Augsburg to people, and seeing former classmates and faculty members. She is very grateful for her experience at the College. "Ar-rgsburg enriches a person religiousl¡ spirituaily, and Two years ago, 1974 Sharon (Holt) Garland, Minnetonka, Minn., completed her training as spiritual director from Sacred Ground Center for Spirituality at the College of St. Catherine. Her husband, Rick '75, is a technical trainer for Northwest Airlines. 1977 William Reyer, Tiffin, ohio, was nominated and selected by his colleagues at Heidelberg Coìlege to receive the college's Distinguished Teaching Award for Faculty for 2000. The award, established in 1995, recognizes excellence in classroom teaching, academic accomplishments, professional activities, and service academically." to the Heidelberg community. A Wendy Elofson is an information specialist Jor Augsburg's institutional ødt,ancement ot'fice. member of the Heidelberg faculty since 1983, he is a professor of English. 26 .AUCSnunC ruOW Summer 20Of ) Eye of the beholder by Maggie Weller'01 hnagine how clifficult it would be to paint a prcture six feet wide and seven feet tall that would be considered good enough to be displayed in national exhibits. Now rmagine accon.rplishing that feat with double vislon, shaking in both eyes, and very httle depth perception. These are exactly the conclitions that Jon Leverentz is forced to worl< under every day Leverentz has recelved private instruction at Ar-rgsburg îrom I975-'79 and from 1990 to today At the age of IB, Leverentz was ln an automobile accident that caused brain stem damage and led to the dlsabilitìes described above. Surgery to the right thalamus, usua\ used to treat Parkinson's disease, reduced his shaking but lefi him with double vision and little depth perception. "I must make intr-ritive judgments regarcling what I perceive as close and what seems to be far away," sald Leverentz. "For instance, it's hard to get the pen into the ink bottle, but I just think hard about where the middle of my two r,rews are and then I make it." Leverentz cuffently r'rsits Augsburg once a week to receive private instructron from art professor Norman Ho1en, whom he credits for some ol his success. "Norman is a really great guy," he said. Holen has helped him find art shows, and, "he helps suggest which galleries I should put my art in." Jon Leverentz (left) has received pr¡vate instruction from art professor Norm Holen (right) at Augsburg since 1975. "My worh is my main activity, and Lts worhmanship is as important to me now as it was bet'ore the accídent." While he admits to enjoying painting the mosl, Leverentz also draws and sculpts. Despite his disabilities, he insists on doing most of the work himself. "I take pride 1n tÐ4ng to work wrthout he1p," said Leverentz. "Though I work wrth friends, it is important for me to have control over my own work. My work is my main activity, and its workmanship is as important to me now as it was before the accident." Though Leverentz never graduated, he "took all the studio courses and a couple more classes," lnc1r-rding socÌologz Leverentz continues to work at Augsburg because people like Holen are wilhng to heip him when necessâry and because it gives him access to materials he could not use easily at home, "llke clay and toxrc inks." Many of Leverentz's pieces, such as this vivid painting of sunflowers, are exh¡b¡ted nationally. f 980 The list of Leverentz's exhibits is extensive, and accordlng to Holen, Leverentz's work is exhibited nationally and in exclusive galleries. Leverentz won the Sister Kenny Shorv honorable mention in 1986 and 1996. Catherine (Knudtson) production goaÌs for his effgts in 2000. In the Andress, Rosemount, Minn., is a senior technical writer at Lawson Software in downtown St. Paul, securities industry he received the "Cìrcle of where she has worked for seven years. "My children are growrng fast and wll soon be of driving age!" David is 15 and Carl is 14. Kathryn Encalada, Isanti, Minn., recently left her position o[ nearly seven years as director of Allied Health Programs at Gogebìc Community College in lronwood, Mich., to return to the Twin Cities. Jeffrey K. Jarnes, Bloomington, Minn., a certified financial planner with Fortune Financial in Minneapolis, achieved two top Summer 20O1 ExcelÌence" honor; he also achieved "Top of the Table" honors awarded by the Million Dollar Round Tâble for his work in risk management. He and his wife, Jacqui, have three daughters: Kristin, Justine, and Erika. Jim Rongstad, Woodbury Minn., an accountant with Ramsey County, is on the school board ol East St. Paul Lutheran School, where his children, Lexi and Matthew, attend. He was a delegate to the Libertarian Natlonal Convention this past June in Anaheim, Calif. 1982 Brian J. Anderson was appointed to a three-year terrn as editor for the space physics section of Geophysical Research Letters. He is a former assistant professor o[ physics at Augsburg and is currently a member o[ the principal professional staff ar the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Md. He and his wife, Leeann (Rock) '81, live in Mount Airy Md. Tammy Cowan, Minneapolis, is now in her second year as a physical education teacher at South High School in Minneapolis; she was previously an investment banker for seven years. Debra (Krueger) Knight, Bloomington, Minn., was recently featured in GtyBusiness joumaÌ for her success as co-owner of Edinabased Career Professionals, a specialized search firm that matches recent college graduates with companies seeking to fill entrylevel positions. 1 983 The Rev. Valerie de Cathelineau, Avon, N.Y., recently became pastor of St. Timothy Lutheran Church in Geneseo, N.Y. She previously served as assistant pastor of Holy Trinity in Buffalo, N.Y. 4ucsnunc now 27 Class Notes @ 1984 As a member of the Augsburg College Aiumni Association, you are a very important part of the College community and are welcome to receive various John Ennen, McKinney, Tèx., joined Exel corporation in Dallas benefits including: 7achary. . AugsburgNow, the quarterly College publication . Bi-annual letters from your class agen[, who will keep you updated on news . Tnvitations to Homecoming, reunions, and other special events on campus . Access to the computer 1ab, librar¡ and fitness lacilities . Access to Career Services' alumni . An alumni directory containing complete information on classmates that is available for purchase . Volunteer opportunities on leadership boards and committees . . a director of customer development. He and his wife, Opportunities to participate in alumni tours around the This 12-day tour program features flve nights on the world-famous Norwegian coastal voyage, sailing south from the "top of Norway" to Bergen. Thomas L. Terpening, Key West, Fla., has settled into his new life and job as advertising composition and graphic services manager for Key West Citizen,which is owned by Cooke Communications LLC. He is in charge of nine weekly and one daiþ publication. He misses all his family and friends in the Midwest, but sure is glad for the beautiful weather! You may have in the March 13, 2001, edition of the Nøtional Enquirer wirt' the Mercedes he won in an AIDS Help raffle in Key West. f986 Lisa Baumgartner, Amherst, N.Y., received her doctorate in adult education from the University of Georgia last August. She is assistant professor of adult education at Buffalo State College in Buffalo, N.Y. Karl Howg, Hopkins, Minn., is Legacy scholarships for family members of students and chief meteorologist on the new Fox29News Nine local newscast; his on-air name is Karl a Norway in the summer of 2002. 1985 world alumni to sludy toward degree at Augsburg Join President and Mrs. William V Frame and Professor Frankie Shackeìford on a journey through Mary have a 4-year-old son, caught Tom TCSOUICCS . A special tuition discount for DISCOVER NORWEGIAN TREASURES AND HERITAGE as This tour has limited spaces remaining; please call the alumni office ar 612-330-1178 or l-800-260-6590 for more information or to sign up for an upcoming information session. country before fulfilling his dream o[ retuming home to Minnesota. John Wahlberg, , Sr. Paul, recentþ formed his own company, Excel Promotions, which is a distributor of corporate apparel and promotional items. her short story "Bent Tiee," was accepted for publication in the upcoming antholog¡r Spirit Songs. 1990 Karen Reed, Atascadero, Calif., author of Music is 1989 Laura Netson, Minneapolis, job in February started a new the Master Key, sigred copies of her book at a Twin as a support consultant at låwson Software; she previousþ worked at the University of Minnesota. Cities-area Bames and Noble in October. According to Reed, a music therapist in Califomia, music is the key to Gail (Moran) Wawrzyniak, unlocking the mind closed by Raleigh, N.C., recentþ had a play published online at Native Realities (www.wordcraftcircle.org/ mental illness. natreaVhome.htm). In addition, Carla Beaurline, Hopkins, Minn., is a monthly guest host on Spring. He worked in smaller markets across the 1 99r the QVC shopping network as vice president of product development ETIIIÙII¡II:Í.,ÍIITÐ 2001-2002 Alumni Board meeting schedule June 19 August 2I November 20 February 19 April16 Meetings are open to the public and all alumni are invited rcr attend. Each meetlng features ln April, the Alumni Board, the Alumni/Parênt Relat¡ons Office, and the Center for Service, Worh and Learning sponsored the firct alumn¡ job fair on Gamput which brought togeths morê than 25 companies, alumni, Augsburg seniors, and r€cent grads. The event was the brainchild of Colleen K. Watson'91 MAt (picfured above with business partner Deb Krueger Knight'82), president of Carcer Plpfessionals and chair of the Connections Committee of the Alumni Board. 2A 4uCSnUnCruOW a guest speaker such as the president, dean, or other Col lege adminisl rator. Th is Ìnformation will be available online at <www.augsburg. edu/ alumni>. Summer 2OO1 for ZEVA's Natural Nail products. Waconia; she was She is also a dÍsplay adverrising previously assistant to the city manager lor the City of New Brighton. represenrarive for the s¿. Paul Pioneer Press. Colleen Watson, Mendota Heights, Minn., was recently featured in GtyBusinøss journal for her success as co-owner of Edinabased Career Professionals, a speciaÌized search firm that matches recent colìege graduates with companies seeking to fill entryìevel positions. 1992 Sharol (Dascher) Tyra, Hanover, Minn., was recently interviewed on KSTP-5 news and in NurseW¿eh and, HealthWeeh publications for her work as a personal success coach. 1 Alumni Chapter key contacts include: Los Angeles Amy Ellingrod'95 Bonnie Bina, Minnetonka, Minn., compieted her master's degree in health and human services administration at St. Mary's University She is the clinic administrator at ConsuÌtants Intemal Medicine. aellingrod@laphil.org Chicago Kaydee Todd Steenson'89 tsteenson@hklaw. com Sun Cit¡ Ariz. Borgie (Rholl) Gabrielson'47 623-972-7206 Washington D.C. Kari Arfstrom '89 Erica Benson was recently hlred by Studio City, a leading broadcast marketlng company, as KArfstrom@aasa.org writerþroducer/editor. She was previousþ Rochester, Minn. Norman'75 and Kathy (Anderson) '76 Wahl Wahl@bethellutheran. com UPN affiliate in Chicago as been doing Maren Lea Carlson, Pl).rynourh, Minn., married Steve Combs in March 2000. She is the business manager for Dr. Gary L. Carlson in Minnetonka, Minn. 1994 Susan (Horning) Arntz, Fridley, Minn., accepted a new position as city administrator for the City of Frilrrilit]lrit 'Auggies at the Minnesota freelance producing at Studio City since October 2000, working E on such projects as the launch of the NBC Saturday Movie, sitcoms Spin City and Change oJ Heart, and the promotion of various Paramount ffi m
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Show more F 5 T]GSBT] E El E E F /lIlll:IlI Spring 20Ol n fl qÇ åt. ffiH E H E B E E * rlF n @ H B {Þ\-- * J*' H Í n ry il ¿Z E! ¡ g E æ¡ ffi ffi G E N r Ë æg F x ffi WîMA ü E E ru tr FJ f, ,i .Y- llF ¡¡ ¡a Letters to the editor Learning by doing rrr A t the very core of an Augsburg education Ìs the belief that learning takes many forms and happens in many places outsicle ol the classroom. Lealning through experience teaches us that there rs lransformative power in walklng the path of a person in another culture or in trying out a job instead o[ "book learning" how to do it. In thÌs issue, we feature three courses that take students out of the classroom. fwo are travel courses held cluringJanuary lnterim; the third is an education course, funcled by a national grant, that trains future teachers to incorporate new lechnology in their students' learning. All three classes involved both day and Weekend College siudents, whose jobs and family commitments of[en prevent them from taking part in travel or experiential More comments on the new Augshurg Now M ay I add my word o[ apprecratron for the new Now It is not only the fine new format, yor-r and your staff are doing very well with the editorial conlent. Much could be saicl. May I express appreciation lor two features. I like very much the "Chapeltalk" page. I trust yorl intend that as a regular feature. I c1o not think you will have difficr-rlty findlng good selections for each issue. This leaLure gives yoLr a good opportunity to lntroduce new laculty members. f hor-rgh not an Augsbr-rrg alum, I've the last two of your Augsburg I r.". to linity Lutheìan Church as the new office secretary there. Compliments to you on both of them-which l've lound interesting and well done-so much so that thls non-Auggie has reacl lhem cover to cover. The photos (even of groups) are clear and well-captioned (so one knows what's being shown). The layout is very attractive. I like the mix of current happenings, alumni focus, campus histor¡ and the thematic thread of focus on Augsburg as a church school. Nor,vs aclclressed Gisselquist, -Orloue ProJessor Em¿ritus oJ History -lune Prange learning. Whether these students are in Cuba, France, or Minneapolis, their stories describe \ the learning that engages them and pushes them beyond their cultural and educational comfort levels to new insÌghts. The Auggìe Thoughts page also crosses cultural boundaries. PresÌdent Frame reflects on dÌscussions he and other Minnesota private college presidents had with Chinese higher educatÌon offÌcials when the Minnesota delegation traveled to China last fa11. We hope you enjoy these glimpses into Augsburg learning. As always, we welcome and encourage your comments. Ww Betsey Norgard Editor We welcome your letters! Please write to: Editor AugsburgNow 2211 Riverside Ave., CB 145 Minneapolis, MN 55454 E¡nail: norv@augsburg.edu Fax: ó12-330-1780 Phone: 612-330-I181 Letters lor publication must be signed and include your name, class year, and daytime telephone number. They may be edited for length, claritl', and style. Lindell Library is now connected to Sverdrup Hall (left) via new skyway link. See page 3. a I At¿csBuRG Now Vol.63, No.3 Spring 200f Features Augsburg Now is published quarterþ by Augsburg College, 22lI Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454. Editor Experiencing CubaMeeting the People, Tracking the Numbers Lynn Mena compiled by Cass Dalglish ,{ssistant Editor -[wenty-one journalism students spent 10 days in Betsey Norgard Kathy Rumpza Cuba, interviewing Cuban gowrnment and cultural Graphic Designer Ieaders, researching statistical data, and meeting the people. President Dan Jorgensen Director of Public Relations and Communication Nancy Toedt '94 Director of Alumni and Parent Têaching the Teachers Technology Relations Opinions expressed in Augsburg Now do not necessarily reflect by Dan Jorgensen official College policy Education students øre Learning ways to incorporate technology into curricula to englge students in actiye learning. rssN 1058-1545 Postmaster: Send correspondence, name changes, and address corrections to: Augsburg N ow, Office of Public Relations and Communication, 221 I Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454. E-mail: now@augsburg.edu Telephone: (612) 330-1 lBl Fax: (6I2) 330-1780 Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, does not discriminate on the basis oJ race, color, creeil, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, stdtus with regard to public assistønce, or disøbility in its education p oli cie s, admissions p olicie s, scholar ship anil lo øn pr o gr ams, athletic anill or scho ol administereil pro gram1 except in those instances where religion is a bona fide occupdtional qualiJication. Augsburg C ollege is committed to pro\tiding r e as onable accommo d ation s to its employees and its students. Family Ministry around the World 14 Departments 2 nt"Artist's Book: Provence to Paris Around the Quad Faculty Notes Sports 19 Alumni News 21 Class Notes 28 Auggie Thoughts inside back cover Calendar On the cover: Eze, a picturesque, medieval village in Provence, has charmed artists and tourists and provided inspir ation www.augsburg.edu for Augsburg students. See story on pdge 14. Photo by 50 percent recycled paper (10 percent post-cot'rsumer waste) Heather Sweeney'02. NE@Eil! Jeanne Boeh, economics, serves on the ln print Introduction to Critical Thinking By Bruce Reichenbach, philosophy McGraw-Hill, 2000 Bruce Reichenbach, Board of Economists for the Minneapolis Star kibune. The panel meets periodically to discuss economic trends and make philosophy, decided to take matters into his own hands when he couldn't fìnd a book that forecasts. Professor Ragnhild Collin-Hansen, from Sør Tiøndelag College in Tiondheim, Norway, co-taught an Interim social work course with Tony Bibus. There are currentþ l0 students from Norway studying in the undergraduate social work program, and two in the M.S.\M program. Also from Tiondheim is education professor Br¡t Hauger, who is teaching at Augsburg this spring while Augsburg professor Susan O'Connor teaches at Sør Tiøndelag College. Garry Hesser, sociology and merrourban studies, was chosen by the American Association for Higher Education and Campus Compact to serve as a consultant to institutions across the country interested in service leaming and social and civic engagement. He was noted as a "pioneer" in service leaming. Norman Holen, art, created a L2foot stainless steel sculpture titled 'Arbor Image" for the new Kirchbak Sculpture Garden complemented the critical thinking Bruce R. Reichenbach with comprehension and aheady Nin By Cass Dalglish, English Spinsters Ink, 2000 Cass Dalglish is fascinated by the oldest and ne\Mest forms of writing. In her translations of Sumerian cuneiform Holen also won Best of Show for his graphite drawing, "Winter I," in the Extremely Minnesota competition, sponsored by the Hennepin Artists of Robbin Gallery in Robbinsdale. "Arbor lmage" writing ftom2350 BCE, she finds that Nin, by Cass Dalglish three-year term on the Council of the American Sociological Association Section on Undergraduate Education. 4 ,4UGSBURG Now possess the sophisticated critical thinking skills the texts are designed to enhance," he said. Reichenbach includes numerous exercises in his book, taken from media sources, such as newspapers. magazines, and advertisements. to be dedicated in the spring. sociology, was elected to a class offered at Augsburg College. Last summer, McGraw-Hill publlshed his Introductíon to Cntical Thinhing. The book is designed for the critical thinking class that all Augsburg freshmen must take if they cannot pass the entry level skills test in this subject. Reichenbach said he tried using several different books in the course, but found that they did not address the students at their level. "The writing level and approach of many of the critical thinking books available presuppose readers who can read in Richfield, Minn., Diane Pike, Dalglish's second novel, Niir, provides a connection for the reader to this ancient she uses many of the same metaphors and comparisons as she does when discussing and teaching the newest language environment-hypertext. Both require "reading" in a way that sorts through layers of text and jumps from image to understanding. world of women who wrote four millennia ago. Nin is a mystical, mythical, magical fable set in the high-tech, modern-day world of air travel, telephones, computers, and the World Wide Web. Nin Creed is a feminist poet who sets off to recover the lost writings of her mother, who died the day she was born. On the way, she encounters a legion of women writers who lived and wrote centuries ago and whose work, too, was lost to future generations of writers and readers. When Children Pay: U.S. Welfare Reform and its lmplications for U.K. Policy By RosemaryJ. Link and Anthony A. Bibus, social work Child Poverty Action Group (London), 2000 For a number of years the Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG), a British agency similar to the U.S. Children's Defense Fund, has paid a great deal of attention to the lmpact of welfare reform initiatives in the U.S. and whether similar reforms could be adapted as policy in the U.K. In their book, When Children Pay, social work professors Rosemary Link and Anthony Bibus study some of the American policies that have influenced British poiicy and the lmplications for chlldren in poverty The authors seek a critical understanding of the ways countries exchange pollcy ideas and the dangers as well as the opportunities of such transplanting. The book is a policy analysis which also helps students to understand the useful insighrs into domestic policies which come with international comparisons. The book reaches members of the British Parliament as parr of the Child Poverty Action Group's legislative package. Link and Bibus' combined inrerests in issues related to child poverty stem from rheir longtime work in the field-Link was Spring 2O0t worker, and Bibus served for many years as a child protection a school social worker. Ave Eva: A Norwegian Tragedy By Edvard Hoem; translated by Frankie Shackelford, modern languages Xenos Books,2000 Aye Eva: A Nor'wegian kagedy, an award-winning novei from 20thcentury Norwegian writer Edvard Hoem, is now Frankie Shackelford available to the English-speaking community in the translatlon by Frankie Shackelford, professor of Norwegian. The novel, descrlbed on its bookjacket as "powerful", "dark", and "brooding" is charactertzed by Shackelford as "a complex murder mystery/intertextual dialogue with Milton's Paradise Lost.'' Despite its complexity, she says, it has recently captivated readers as diverse as an B6-yearo1d Wisconsin birdwatcher and a23-yearold actress from Zimbabwe. The novel's hero returns to his ancestral farm ancl finds culturai, economic, and political changes. His struggles to confronl the resulting difficulties echo the universal theme of regaining paradise. The translation was commissioned by the National Endowment for the Arts and supported by the Office for NorwegÌan Literature Abroad. Presenti n g/Pe rform in g Dan Hanson, speech, communication, and theatre arts, wrote a chapter in the book, 12 Step Wisdom atWorh, released by Hazelden and Kogan Page. Norm Holen, art, has two sculpted pieces-a terra cotta figure titled "Bethe" and a glazed guinea hen-featured in a book on contemporary artísts, Mahing Ceramic Sculpture, by Raul Acero. Bradley Holt, religion, wrote a chapter, "The Twentieth Century" in the book, The Story oJ Chnstian Spirituality, by Gordon Mursell, published by Fortress Press. Rolf Jacobsoñ, religion, published "The Costly Loss of Praise" in the October 2000 issue of Theology Today. Janet Gottschall Fried and Bradley Greenwald, musì.c, played leading roles in the re-staging of the Theatre de la Jeune Lune's production of The Magtc Flute. Greenwald played the character Papageno, whlle Fried was the Queen of the Night. Doug Green, English, delivered the closing lecture on "Shakespeare in Love: Sexuality, Cinema, and the Literature Classroom," at the Carleton-St. Olaf College undergraduate Shakespeare conference. His essay, "Preposterous Pleasures: Queer Theories and'A Midsummer Night's Dream'," has just been re-released in A Midsummer Night's Dream: Cñtical Essays, edited by Dorothea Kehler and published Ann Lutterman-Aguilar, Center for Global Education/Cuernavaca, Mexico, facilitated workshops on cross-cultural and experiential learning at a conference "Pedagogy and Theatre of the Oppressed," at the University of St. Thomas, and at the Annual International Conference of the Association of Academic Programs in Latin America and the Caribbean. She also presented a paper on the Mexican Virgin of Guadalupe at the IV International Congress of the Americas in Cholula, Mexico, and a paper, "Violence within Protestanl Churches and Theological concepts that Foment Voilence agalnst Women," at the Catholics for Free Choice meeting in Mexico City by Routledge. Kathy Schwalbe, Steven LaFave, business administration/Mls, presented "Supplemental lnstruction and Academrc Outcomes in a Second Accounting Principles Course" at the annual meeting ol the North American Accounting Society. Dallas Liddle, English, presented "in one Guise or Another: Voice, Profession, and the Dilemma of the Victorian Woman journaiist" at the North American Conference on British Studies. Spring 2001 business administration/MIs, gave a kep-rote talk, "The Magic of lS Project Management: Revealing the Masters' Secrets," to the Project Management Institute's lnformation Systems Specific Interest Group (PMlISSIG). She is also editor of the quarterly Newsletter, "ISSIG Review," and member of a team to develop a new certificatron exam for people managing technology projects. Mark Tranvik, religion, presented a paper, "Seventy Time Seven? Preachrng Forgiveness in the Lutheran Reformatron," Merilee Klemp and Jill Dawe, music, area featured performers on a new CD of chamber music by Stephen Paulus, A Chamber Fantasy, on the Innova label. Esther G. McLaughlin, biology, collaborated with David J. Mclaughlin and PA. Lemke to edit an extensive volume, The Mycota, vol. 7: Systematics and Evolution, that is part of an encyclopedic series on different aspects of fungal biology. Bev Stratton, religion, published "Ideologr" in the Handbook of Postmodem Biblical Interpretation to the American Society of Church History meeting. Joe Young, Pan-Afrikan Student Serwices, and Garry Hesser, sociology and metrourban studies, presented a workshop, "A Civil Rights Immersion: Experiencing and Learning from History" at the National Society for Expenential Education. Also presenting at that same conference were Ann Lutterman-Agu¡lar and Mary Laurel True about the Center for Global Education, and Tim Pippert, socÌology, and Garry Hessef on service learning. ,4ucssunc fr¡ow 5 The "Ernie Anderson Couftrr is dedicated by Don Stoner !r'nìe Anclerson csehcwcd pclsonaì L Instcad. he cclcbrntecl his gi[t: glory. through the accomplishments of the students who learned under his guidance and the athletes r.vho showcased their talents on the basketball conrt. So it was fitting that, when Andelson was asked to speak at a luncheon in his honor, alter the College that was so much part ol his lile nrmed thcu gymnrsiunr floor for him, his response was simple. "l really should just say 'thanks' and 'Amen.' That would be appropriate," said Anderson at the Feb. 17 luncheon, lvhere more than 150 former players, lellow coaches, and friends gathered to celebrate Augsburg's dedication ol the Melby Ha11 christened as AndersonNelson Field. The tielcl will be rededlcated in Nelson's honor -õ in lali 2001. U Several former a "Ernie had ø way of nnhhry us feel confident andpreparecl to play our gantes." Meyers '65 -Dan players returned to camprls to join in the celebration of Anderson's accomplÌshments, ancl most said their lives were changed from the lessons learned on the court from the gentle r:oar:h. 'Ernie had r way of making us feel confident and prepared to play our games," sard Dan Meyers A plaque honoring Ernie Anderson's long service to Augsburg will hang in Melby Hall. (L to R) Ed Saugestad '59, professor emeritus and retired men's hockey coach; President Frame; Ernie Anderson '37; Edor Nelson '38, professor emeritus and retired football coach '65, who played for Ar-rderson's teams from 1961-65. "Ernie made learning the game fr-rn and easy I center court in hls honor. Later that allernoon, during the halftrme of the men's basketball game against Gustavus Adolphus College, the court was officially dedicated as the "Ernie \ùl Anderson never heard harsh or cruel words from Ernie. He has been a Christian example of living life in a quiet wa;r He does not bring Court." the greatest players in school history, said that his coach was a true role model and mentor. Ernie Anderson has been a member of the Augsburg community since the 1930s, when he attended the Augsburg Academy âs a prep student. He played basketball and baseball at Augsburg, graduating lrom the College with a history degree in 1937. Mariþ Florian'76, women's athletic director, said that as a young coach early in her career, Anderson gave her a chance to retum to her alma mater. Florian served the College as volleyball coach for 18 "l need to thank all ofyou and remember all the wonderful things these young men did while they were here," said Anderson, deflecting the honors from himself to his players. However, others were quick ro point out the true man of honor in the celebration. "This College stands today on the shoulders of giants, and those shoulders include yours," said President William Frarne at the luncheon. Anclerson served the College as men's basketball coach for 23 seasons and as athletic director for 34 years, in addition to teaching in the heaith and physical educatÌon department lor nearll' four decades. The College originalll, honored Anclerson, along with fellou, athletic clepartrlent legend Edor Nelson, in 1984, u'hen the outdoor athletic held rnas 6 ,+UGSBURG NOW attention to himself." Dan Anderson '65, considered one of seasons. "Emie role-modeled leadership, integrity, commitment, and caring. He had a long-lasting influence on Augsburg stuclents, faculty, and staff," Florian said. "l have a personal thank-1'eu to gi\¡e Ernie," said Florian. Jr¡,enty-one )¡ears ago, in her seconcl year teaching and coaching, Anclerson called to encourage her to apply for LaVonne (Mrs. Pete) Peterson's position when she retired. "Without that call," Florian sald, "I wouldn't be here today" Chris Kimball, vice president for academic and learning services, noted that of the many reflections on the impact Anderson had on the College and its community, records and accomplishments are rarely mentioned. "This has not been about wins and Iosses," Kimball said. "But it's about values, commitment, and personal integritythings that make Augsburg such a wonderful place and have made Ernie a wonderful example to all the people who have been aflected by him. Ás for Anderson, after the numerous standing ovations in his honor were concluded, with his family and friends surrounding him, his thank-yous were as simple and direct as his lifetime of service to Augsburg College. "I would just say thank you. I appreciate what has been said, and I hope I can live the rest ol my life as an example to others," he saicl. I Don Stoner is sports irformatiort coordinator. Spring 2001 Augsburg to host the Lutheran Music program Lutheran World lrom June 24 Lhrough July 22, more I than 220 high school students lrom Federation. will take up residence on Augsburg's campus. They wiil be joined by across the U.S. an additional 60 faculty and staff members. This national gathering, Lutheran Summer Music (LSM), will be hosted for the first time by Augsburg College. LSM is a four-week summer camp for student musicians in grades 8-12. Founded by a group of visionary Lutheran educators and musicians in 1982, LSM has been hosted by seven Lutheran colleges or universities. It is a program committed to excellence in music. "LSM encourages youth of high school age to develop their God-given talents. The goal of LSM is to extend the Christian tradition of fine musical performance in worship," explained the Rev Dr. Victor E. Gebauer, LSM executive director. Even though this is the first time LSM has been to Augsburg, the program has an Augsburg connection in Melissa Olson, director of admissions and financial aid. Olson, a 1989 Augsburg graduate with a degree in English and communication, began at LSM in 1996 alter working for Augsburg Fortress Publishing and serving in Switzerland and Ethiopia with the Olson credits her career choices and service to the church to Augsburg. "Augsburg literally opened the world to me," she said. "It Melissa Olson '89 exposed me to ideas and an environment I never knew existed. I have enormous respect for small, Lutheran liberal arts colleges." ln talking with LSM students, Olson is quick to point out Augsburg's advantagesthe best of both worlds, offering a tight- knit community within aLarge metropolitan area. This Ìs echoed by Ruth Hook'03, a current Augsburg student and LSM alum from 1996-99, who described Augsburg as a hometown in a big citli This is the first time LSM will be ln a major metropolitan area, and ú will benefit from the Twin Cities' extraordinary culture for the fine arts. Such an atmosphere is the perfect setting for the more than 50 concerts and recitals that LSM will produce during iLs lour-week duration. It is this aspect of the summer camp that most excites Augsburg music professor and former LSM faculty member (198294) Merilee Klemp. "LSM will bring a vibrant, comprehensive, musical community during ¡þs 5¡mrn¿¡-not just to Augsburg, but to the whole West Bank community," Klemp said. However, the most important part of LSM is not the musical knowledge, Iocal culture, or outstanding facult¡ but the close spiritual community that LSM and Augsburg will foster. The daily schedule includes morning and evening prayer; it is this characteristic that most defines LSM and is what Hook and many other LSM alumni most remember. For more information regarding Lutheran Summer Music 2001 or for a listing of LSM 2001 concerts and recitals, call toll free, 1-888-635-6583, or visit LSM's Web site at <LMP@lutheranmusic program.org>. For admission and financial aid information, contact Melissa Olson at the above number or Web site. 'Little Auggies' take center court Æ ;ïJ,ffi ::i::,ffff î:,nåîi" -. and visiting teams that are introduced, but a third team as well-the Little Auggies. Girls'basketball teams in the Twin Cities are invited to come to an Auggies' home game and get some special lreatment from the women hoopsters. Before the game begins, the Little Auggies sit on the team bench and listen to advice from Lauri Ludeman, Augsburg's women's team coach. Then the women Auggies line up, and each ol the Little Auggies, as they are introduced, runs through the line, getting "high-fives" along the wa;r During the halftime, the Little Auggies take over the Spring 2001 fioor and show their stuff for the home-team crowd. One basketball team that signed up as Little Auggies is a slxth- and seventh-grade traveling team from South St. Paul High School, coached by Augsburg junior Kelly Manly, an elementary education major. "They thought it was really cool, going into the locker room and getting to play on the g;.'m floor," saÌd Manly about her team's visit as Little Auggies. Each of the visiting girls received team photo; and then, Manly said, a rush was on to get autographs the lrom the Auggie women. Women's basketball coach Lauri Ludeman gives advice to the Little Auggies, from South St. Paul, with their coach, Augsburg junior Kelly Manly (back), looking on. ,4ucsnunc ruow 7 FAMILY MINISTRYARoUN by Betsey Norgard Rev Thor Somrlerscth, pastor ln resiclence, from Bergen, Nolway. "The messrgc rs tlrat il you want to make a church, yor,r l-rave to malie it in every family, not only in a chapei," said Sommersetl-r. "[The T:il:',i'j'.i:.îiîï;åli,Läi'äLi' and Family lnstitute (YFl) have taken it to evely state in the U.S. and norv are literaLly taking it around the u.orlcl. During the past year, Dick Harclel, cxecuiive director, and David Anderson, clilector of laith formation education, have travelecl to Canacla, Norway, and Alrstraha. institntel research Tanzanía, ancl U gancla. A message and a paradigm What the Youth and Family lnstitute olfers and what chnrches across denominations and around tl-Le lvorld are seeking is a vision and r.vorkable modeis l'or a nelv paradigrn in ministry with chrlclren, yor-rtlr, and thcir [ar¡jlics. YFI's message was ar[iculated recently to the Augsbr"rrg commnni[y rn chapel by t1-re influence of laith comes from lami1les." Around that conccpt YFI has cleveloped a range of Lesources- Jn Canacla a1one, the rnstitr-rte's activities have inclucled two r.vorkshops, lbr-rr bÌshops' theological conferences, and plans lor l'our more trlps. Both Harclel ancl Anderson wili retnrn Lo Ausiralla lor three weel<s in the spring to present r.vorkshops ancl train church lcaders. Ancl, ìn Lhe summer, Hardel will lead a group, as part ol a new lamily wellbeing program, to Poland, East German¡ and the Czech Republic. This is not to mention the service reqllests tha¡ YFI has received from church leaders in Malaysia, India, South Afrlca, shor,vs tl-rat consultations, wolkshops, prlniecl materials, a peer mÌnistry program, internships for the youth and family ministry rnajor at the College, ancl a sLlmmer leadershÌp conference. Specialties to Norway Augsburg's Youth and Family lnstitute provides resources for congregations, organizations, and individuals to help strengthen faith Iife in the home. (Front row) Sarah Gustafson, Ross Murray, Marilyn Sharpe, and Regina Pekarek, (Back row) Richard Jefferson, David Anderson, Steve Lundell Not pictured are Dick Hardel and Lyle Griner. Sommerseth's r,rsit to Augsbr-rrg is part of a special reiationship that has developed over the past eight years between YFI ancl the Chr,rrch of Norway In 1999, Anderson and Hardel enjoyed a rare opporiunrty to leac1 a tr.vo-day conference in Oslo with more than 100 c1-rurch leaclers in the Lutheran and other Christian communities. Each year, Anderson teaches a course al the Norwegran Têacher Acaclemy in Bergen for Augsburg students, and YFI is now exploring a partnership witl-r this academy to help them begin trainrng Norwegian students in youth and lamrly mrnlstry. Begrnnrng in the fal1, Kari Burke, an Ar-rgsburg stndent graduating wìth a double major in youth and family ministry and Norwegian, r,vill begin youth ministry r.vork with Sonrmerseth xl lwo e ongregsl ions in Bergen. Tripp Trapp, tl-ie Chulc}r of Norway's sr-rbscription series of resources for the home, became the model lor YFI's Fairhlile in rhe Home resource guide ancl cenler. Offering materials from more than 50 publishÌng sollrcres, the guide makes available books, Bibles, CDs, Augsburg senior Kari Burke (left) and the Rev. Thor Sommerseth (right), YFI'S pastor in residence, begin planning Burke's youth and family ministry in Bergen, Norway, with his congregation, 8 ,+UGSBURG NoW WöRLD vrcleos, games, puzzles, ancl toys to lamilies in passing the falth rom gcncratiurì lo P,cncmti()n. assrst f Resources and conferences Resource centers have been placed ln over 200 churches across Lhe country; and many ol these churcl-res have established partnerships with the institr¡te and provide internships for the nlore than 40 Ar-rgsburg studen[s majonng in youth and family ministry YFI's popular Child in Our Hands tlvoday conference series has also traveled around the world. In acldition to the three conferences that Hardel and Anderson will lead in Australia, 11 are scheduled arouncl the U.S. during 2001. The ecumenical and internatÌonal Summer Leadership Conference brings together pastors, youth directors, Chrlstian educators, and church leaders lrom around the world, The fourth annual conference, "Worship and the Spiritual Life," lvill take place on the Augsburg campus lrom July 3O-August 3, 200f , and feature Dr. Martin Marty among others. The Youth and Family Institute rvas louncled rn 1987 by Mertoll S¡rommen '42, in memory of his son, David '83. Over its 14 years, the insLitute has provtcled the spark lor lxany new progrellts ìn c1-rurch groups ancl congregations. "We've created a vision of horv to crcate a new paracligm to pass on the liit1-r," Harclel said. "You can't own a visiclt't-;,ott have ttl give it ar,vay," I Spring 2001 EXPERI Photos by students in the class -J NÁI ;gÅ PULAR IDIR P,. MeETING THE PEOPLE, TRACKING nûl THE NUMBERS uring Interin-r 2001, Augsburg clay and lveekencl stnclents u'hcr enrolled in Quantrtatn,e Journalism left their complÌters behind ancl spent l0 clays handllng data and stories in Cr,rba. They interviewed people in schools and cloctors'offices, in hospitals and orphanages, in cigar factories and on farms, in homes, community centers and churches-Ìn spaces that reminded them of the 1950s and bore little resemblance to the cyber-age classroom they lelt behrnd in Lindell Library. The Cuba journallsm course was built on a drearn of going to Cuba that began lor me in 1968, when I was a Peace Corps volunteer, living in a cement-block house rn a slum-clearance project halfway down the erodrng edges of a Colombian hill. Often, in the evening wher-r I linished teaching a literacy class or came back lrom a neighborhood meeting, I turned on my short r.vave radio ancl sat down to read one o[ the Hernlngway stories that came in my governmeni-issued book locker'. Most of the trme, rhe only freqr,rency I coulcl pull in was Radio Havana and the only voÌce .that came droning across the rnountains into my house was that ol Fic1e1, I've never been able to lorget that souncl, Fidel's voice used to question my rntent: What was I dorng-a Yankee velun¡ss¡-in Augsburg's Quantitative Journalism class poses in front of the Cuban National Assembly. Colombra? Drcln't I know how Cuba was dorng thrngs? From that ûloment on, I've rvanted to travel to Cuba, to see it for myself, but l1'avel restrictions made it almost rrnpossible. So, when I realized Augsbr-rrg's Center for Global Edncation cor-rld help turn the Cuba dream into reality for me ancl lor my students, I began working witl-r the center on a cor-lrse that would give day and weeliend journalism sluclents a chance to learn about a place lvl-rerc few U.S. citizens havc been able to stuciy Or-rl goals were thc same as tl-rey ah.vays are for QuantiLative Journalism: to evaluate ancl analyze inf orn'ratior-r botl-r nr,rmerìcally ancl verball;', to communlcate ql-rantltatirre clala, ancl to r,vrite reaclable storlcs that Y Professor Cass Dalglish says good-bye at an orphanage for special needs children in Havana, Spring 2001 demonstratc an ability to gatl-rer, l-rarrdle , ancl present quantitative inlorrnatron. Once in Cuba, the studenl journalists' observations tilted easì1y to the quantitatrve sic1e, as they rnterviervecl economists, met government officials, travelecl to co-op larms and country chr-rrchcs, ancl spent tirne wlth doctols and teachers. They spoke wlth an adviser to the Cr-rban National Assembl¡ the equivalent of a Cuban Congress, and with cliplomats in the U.S. lnterests Section, the equivalent of a consulate. They talked and sang ancl dancecl rvith mernbers of the Commlttee for the Delense of tl-re Revolution and ll-re Women's Fecleration ol Cul¡a. All the whÌ1e thcy were learning about the Cuban economy ancl tl-re gains and challenges politics have brought to Cuban people. What dicl rhc srudents lind? ln some cases, the student journalists observecl what they cxpectecl. In some cascs, they came bacl< to the U.S. surpnsed by what t1-Lc data sho,,vecl. hr many ceses, the stuclent jor-rrnalists learned whai Malia Lopcz Vigiì prcclictcc'l in the booli we usccl es oLrr tcxt: Cttbu wcts N¿i¿hcr Ilc¿¿v¿r Nor Hcll. lnlcrspersecl here with pl-rotogr:ap1-rs ol the Ar,rgsburg stuclcnts arrcl the peoplc they met in Cuba are samples ol thr: stuclents' writing. ¿¿ss¿rci¿rlc -Cuss Dalglish. profirssor ry' English ,4ucsnuRc n¡ow 9 EDUCATION Sara Thedinga '01 is a day student whose report compares literacy rates and student teacher ratios in Cuba and Minneapolis. Th. teacher rold us that it is hard for them to find basic I school supplies like maps, paper, pens, and pencils. Although these supplies are scarce, teachers always find way to get by a also r,rsited the School of the Arts, which is a school devoted to music, theater, art, and creative writlng. Students from seven schools come here one day a week to learn the arts. ... The enthusÌasm of the students and teachers makes it apparent that they do not feel deprived in any way ... Parents are highly J I A grant from the Student Coalition for Action in Literacy Education, provided a focus on literacy in the Quantitative Joumalìsm course. While in Cuba, the students studied literacy rates, leamed about human elements of literacy, and visited the National Literacy Museum. Mary Laurel True and Merrie Benasutti, from Augsburg's Center for Service, Work, and Learning, joined the students on this trip. Two other English courses will also include service-learning components around literacy In the "Share a Story with Me" project, children at the Cedar-Riverside Community School will write down family stories with the help of Augsburg English student tuiors and then share them with the larger community 10 ,4ucssunc f{ow involved with the school. They help make costumes and plan and attend fiestas at the school. ... Some students sat down to talk to us. They told me about their dreams to become lawyers, singers, interpreters, science researchers, and biolech nìcians. These elementary school students are obviously proud ol their abllÌties and excited about their education. ln the school hangs a banner which reads, "Those who say educate also say love." It is obvious that the children are very loved by their lamilies and teachers, and they are encouraged to use their intellectual talents to help other peopie. (¡ Sen¡ TH¡orNcR Luisa Campos, director of the National Literacy Museum, the only such museum in the world, tells of Fidel's sending 100,000 young people into the countryside to teach €ubans to read and write. -J- h. most impressive I purt of Cuban education is the special attention each student recelves due to small ciass size. In Cuba, there is one teacher for every 10 students. This is the best student-teacher ratÌo in the world." "Those who say educate also say love," Students at the School of the Arts are now corresponding with students ât Adams School in St. Paul. Spring 2001 AGRICT]LTURE Kellen Bredesen '03 is a c1a;, rr ho rlitl íì c()nìpaì¡'al ive studclli study ef lamring ar.rcl tl're cooperative moveûÌelll rn cuba nncl \\'isconsin . KrllpN Bn¡orsrN uhas plivnLizccl c(roperative larmtng \,vas part of agrarian reform lcgishLion prssecl ln 1994 to revive a chokecl cconomy. ... The là11 ol tl-ie Communist block in 1989 ancl the ensuing rencging of Soviet slrppolt lelt tl-rc islancl natiorr with only two percent olits lormer fueL sr-rpply, l5 pcrcenl olits raw materiais, ar-rcl 25 percenl ol its fc¡od. .. . Cubans have a name lol thcii time o[ dilfrculty: the SpcclaÌ Perioc]. f \--, l-hc Spccirl Pcriocl has forcecl far-nrs througl-rout Cr,rba to beccrme more fuelI clf i.iurrr lncì cxplon rllr'r'nrt iv,'llrnrirrg mul lrod5. Tllc Nitcto Pr'tiz L,,-r,¡r A Cuban woman makes cigars by hand in the factory at Piñar del Rio, Travelers to Cuba on a state department license (like this class) are allowed to bring 25 Cuban cigars back to the U.S. is runnrr-rg at 70 perccnt of iis lormer luel consumption. Teams of orcn clo somc ol tl-re plowing these days. GonzaÌcz saicl, "We har.e used worms in the plocluctron ol humus ancl we also nsc companion plantrng-the association ol crops. ... We mix corn with a 1ot ol cliflèrcnt crops, liÌ<c squash and beans and sweet potatoes." E E 'J"lrt Rcr. HLuììlì('r't() AlgLttlrrr. l)iì>l{rt ()[ tr thc l\4rrrgt I Pt ntUt osl.ìl LlrLUi ll in (J Puclto Esperanza along CuLrr's wcstcrn :Ã i his palisl-rioncrs. "Thc r,verlthicst jn Cuba toclay arc tl-rc pcasants-Lhc oncs who livc lvith thc llcst conclitions." l-rc saicl. coest, says hc is ¡r lirmcl ancl so arc all ol Ê4 Kellen Bredesen 'O3 visited the Niceto Perez Cooperative Farm, about an hour outside of Havana and spoke with Carlos Enrique Gonzalez, the head of production. Spring 200f ,4r;csguRc luow 11 POVERTY Camilo Power '03 is a day student u,ho c1ic1 a comparati\¡e str-rdy of povelty in Nìcaragua and Cuba. He said he comparecl "srnall facts" about the tu'o colrntries ancl found that in Nlcaragua, the life expectancy ¿rt bìrth is 68.4 ¿rncl in Cuba it is 7ó.1. The mortaliry rate for clrilclren under live in Nicar:rgua Ìs 47 per 1,000 ancl in Cuba it rs 8 per 1,000. There are 7.4 pl-r1'sicians per 10,000 people in Nicaragua, 52.9 per 10,000 ir-r Cuba. in Nicnrgr-ra, bnt I r.rou.go to school at Augsburg College. I participatecl in a trip tcr citizens, ancl onl;'a fen'l-racl lteen to ¿r Thircl \\/orld colìntr): \'h' IìrsL reaction uùen I got to Cr-Ìira \\'as orle ol snr¡trise , ltccause ol the level ol ccluc¡ttiot-t of t"t'ti-rsL oltire peopÌc n.ith n'htrm l spoke. ... lt nas anrazir.rg The ltovertr' lcvcl tl'rat I san'ir-r Cuba uas rlot corrl)aråble to thc l)overt)'fr¡nncl u.r the stlcets of ì\'lanagua, thc ca¡rital ol NrcaragurL. I clicl r.rot scc a singlc chìlcl bcggir-rg lol fìrocl rn thc silccts ol-Har'¿rr¿l, r-rnlikc thc lhousancls LhaL cach clar, in to sluvivc rn thc strccts o1 \,lanagua. u'rrs lrlsecl f ICubr u'rth thc grrrul) that n'as macle r-rp olrnostl;'U.S. TOI]RISM Clvnlo Pow¡n INDT]STRY Kathy Kayser is a Weehend Collcgc studcnt wl-lo wrote about tourism and prostilLltlon rn Cuba. Knruy Keyssn -fI Jill Mintz 'O1 joins the musicians in a square in OId Havana. hose ir-rvoivcrl in the tourism business who get tippecl ln clollars rrc clchniLcly bcLLer off than the people whose incorne is strlctly in pesos. ... An example ol the economic schism ls seen thlough an exan-rple of a basl<et ol one pound ol pork chops, rice ancl black beans, two pounds of tomatoes, three limes and one heacl ol garlic, The bashet cost 43 40 pesos in Havana rn August 2000. It wourld take the economist 3.8 days to pay fbr thrs basliet, a cloctor 1.9 clays, and a prostitr-rte who teceives $20 U.S. a clay,2.3 hours. Where is the incentivc to spencl long years str,rclyìng to malie a low salary in dillìcult conclitions r,vhen a person coulcl easily go into thc tor-rlism lrusiness ancl makc casy moncy? -T- hr )¡olìrlgcr gùrlcr.ìrior1 ihat has r.ìot had to make agonizing saclilices for the re\¡olLltion, 1llie their parielÌts, erc the most encouragecl by lilcstylc of th.-'tollrists. Stuclcnts have bcen clropping out olschool Lo talic.jobs surror-rncling lourism. Belwcen 1990 ancl 1998,46 percent of stuclents clropped ont ol seconclary schools ancl from those who continuecl thcit stuclies, belweeu l9Bg ancl 1998, 28 percenl I Lhc of gracluate stuclcnts lelt therr stuches. 12 ,4UCSSUnC fr¡OW Spring 2O01 RACE AND CLASS -Þ Desman Oakley '01 is a day stuclent who rvrote about hou' he found life in a country witir a majorit)' o[ -t".0 .u.. people (Cuba), r'ersus his experiences in a country u'ith a wl-rite majority (USA). Ë (j s Ë A I ca r. Eduar.do Hernandez, a Cuban politician, said classification oI racial rnnketrp is not in the traclition ol his counlr;: Both bhcl<s olcl rrhitcs strugglecì together for nationalism and a strong bor-rd stemmecl fiorn ¡he f-\ IJ ir-rclepenclence figl-rt " I -'.tj- Drsnnx ORxlsv ! il E Economist Gladys Hernandez stands in front of the Martin Luther King Center in Havana, a partner with the Center for Global Education where the class stayed, \ T /hcn rshccl rl r.acial separation hacl anything to do wrth a class VV ,yr,.,.r. cconoi¡jst Giedys Llernanclez qr-rickly answerecl, "No, t-to .rvay. Tl-rc rcvolutrorr was crealecl lor social justìcc. Dlffercnt races harrc their own cultulcs ancl tcnclencics, but iL doesn't mattcr, it's thc rcvolution." Ms. Hcmanclcz also spokc ol some raciaL stcreotypes about blacli Cubans tl-rat lccl nre to bclievc I was gciting thc runarouncl. ccansc of thls, I clecicled to hit thc strcet,looking krr somcone who cor-rld best breali it clor,rm for nlc. ... My ncw lricncl Jose Antonlo, a clcfiniLe "blacli" Cuban ancl an Amcrican-influcncecl onc, bcgan to ask mc aboLrt }rip-hop music. . .. J tmmecliately stertccl lhc Llr,ìcstionlllg frLrecss B Desman Oakley '01 visits the prehistoric mural in Viñales Valley, designed by Leovigildo Gonzalez, a Cuban artist who was a pupil of Diego Rivera. In f 959, Cuban farmers hanging from parachute harnesses eight hours a day completed the painting of the mural. The mural depicts the "pre-history" of Cuba. whcrc l-ris mr-rslcal ir-rfLuenccs camc lrom. "From lricncls," hc saicl. lìrom blecli lricncls? I askecL. "Ycah, fron-r blacl< lricncls, fron-r whrtc liiends, firom all ol rrry l'rienc1s." . I askecl, "Do yor-r have problems hcrc becausc ol thc color of yor-rr sliin?" ,Josc pu1lccl clown the headphones ancl snicl<erecl. "Llh, no. No, r.vc clo not hn,c e colllltry likc yor-us. I hcar it in your music, hor.v l¡rcl iL is. We havc a cliflerent l'rÌstor;r thar.r you. In yor-tr colÌntry, you arc blach. ancl that ls bacl. lìere, you arc t1-Lc pcrlcct color. Yolt are a pelfect While in Cuba, the ciass met with Ann Cuban." Havana since last June. esliir.rg Spring 2001 AUGGIES IN CUBA Gabrielson '84. She is a foreign service officer r,vith the U.S. Departrnent of State and has been posted to the U.S. Interesis Section in ,4ucssuRc ^Iow 13 T'S BOOK: to Provence Paris An interdisciplinary course in art and French For three weeks in January, 15 Augsburg students and 10 students from other Upper Midwest campuses traveled through France with Augsburg professors Tara Christopherson and Pary Pezechkian. They followed the paths of six masters from the last century: Matisse, Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, Cezanne, and Picasso, visiting studios, sites, sources of inspiration, and museum collections from to Provence Paris. An exhibition of the resulting artists' books was installed in Lindell Library during February documenting those incredible sensory experiences in words and images. Excerpts from the books and photos are published here with permission of the artists. N Õ "õ' q L s E EZE Enchanting, Cobbiestone Winding, Medieval, Village Blankets of fog biilow down, HOBBIT Art professor Tara Christopherson (second from left) and French professor Pary Pezechkian (right) look through the artists' books on display with Augsburg students Ariann Russ'04 (left) and Michael Murray '02 (second from right). 1q ,Aucsnunc now Gustavus -Wendy Adolphus Bryanr, College The quaint village of Eze, France, attracts tourists and inspires artists. Spring 2001 -''E*¡såSsåcwtu* I left my solid foundation at home, and now I am losing my footing. It's my trip ... my time to explore the world ... But as the homesickness sets in, I find that the only thing that comforts me is your smile, which is what I see whenever I close my eyes ... -Heather Top left: Adam Vorderbruggen, Weekend College. Above: Each student created a book, documenting their inspiration in text and images. Michael Murray's book is pictured here. Right: A watercolor sketch by Ariann Russ '04. Bottom right: Lydia Noggle'01 and Heather Sweeney'02. Let it Go ... Words can not express how much I have grown, we have grown. F s Õ i have learned to relax, "chill" and "let it go" but most important enjoy EVERYTH]NG -Michael Spring 2001 Murray'02 Sweeney'02 MruE@ .Joseph Ericksor-r ancl l-iis collcagr-rcs in Augsbr-rrg College's Echrcatron Departmcnt ¿ìre on a missior-l lo changc how stuclcnls are preparecl to become teacl-rers in Minnesota's schools. "We need to lrain tomorrow's teachers not only how to effcctively r-rse technology but so that they go into the classroom For hids today, computer rvanting to do so, and not having to be dragged klcking and screarning inLo the technologt is a natural; but for process," the Augsbr"rrg associate prolessor remarked. "To stay current, teachers need their teachers, technology in the to both understand the 'big picture' of technology use in schools and how to think creatively abor-rt new ways things can classroom can be unfamiliar be done ln their classrooms." Erìckson said his department recognizes that it's going to be vely hard to change the profession because most and daunting. inherently slow abont adapting to new ideas. "l hate to say ir, but the process is sort of like trylng to change a tire while the car ls still rolling." sc1-Lools are A new program at Augsburg is training its education faculty and its students-future teacher s-how to incorp or ate new, high-tech learning into their classrooms. The aim is to engctge children in hands-on learning with computers, digital cclmeras, video equipment, and other media, rathet" than letting them passively watch their teachers use them. 16 ,4ucs¡uRc lr¡ow And, he aclcled, "Wl-ule 1-Lardly anyone thinks we shonlcln't be doing this, the brg question is holv? Many teachers and parents lavor trying new thlngs 'br-lt not with my chilclren.' They clon't r.vanl theit kids to be the 'expeliment.'We need lo engage in a discussion on what lve think teaching and learnÌng rs al1 about and embrace the possibilities that technolog;' provides; lo think creatively about neu' ways lhal things can be done in our the tcachrng lvorlcl. The Ar,rgsburg program-Millennium Teachers Technology proJect (MT2, lor short)-features a r-tnique collaboratron ol the College, a number of urban pr-rb1ic and charter schools, ancl private technology businesses lbcused on cleveloplng a model lor technology training for teachers. The prolect is being directed by a team made up of project leacler Sonla Schmieder; Education Department faculty mernbers Erickson ancl Gretchen lrvine; ancl Bili Bierclen, a technology specialist , ancl acl.lunct professor. Schmieder came over to run the project lrom a nonplolit school chslrict cooperative ca11ec1 TIES (Têchnology and Inlonnation Educational Services), a consortium of 36 school districts headquartered in Roseville, Minn., that rvas created to aid edlttcators in infusing techr-Lology into therr schools and into lnstruction. TiES firsr approached Augsburg about taking or-r this project and helped secure a pilot planning grant to explore the leasibilrty of such an ambitious proJect. "Augsburg has clevelopecl a repr-rtation classrooms." Torvard that encl, the Augsburg Eclucetion Department has receivecl a three-year, $,750,000 grant from the U.S. Departmeni of EclucatÌon's "Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use lechnology" (or PT3) program to immerse rts faculty members and stuclents rr-r both learning ancl applyìng "cr-rtting edge" technology to Spring 2001 U \ B -l both innovative and as a center for teacher education. We are among the largest teacher education programs in the state (more than 500 students are currently seeking licensure)," Erlckson said. "But, even though the College is'big' in that regard, it also has the reputation of being 'small' in terms of the close relationships between faculty and as students-something we thought would be important if this was going to succeed." Augsburg also has a reputation of being an advocate for all teacher programs in the state. Toward that end, the College is planning to sponsor an event for prospective teachers and their faculties from all of Minnesota's teacher preparation institutions sometime yet this spring. Schmieder said it was is a natural thing to do. "We must think beyond our Education professor Joe Erickson and Jade Wanzeck '02 work together on a new computer program in the education lab. being to train and deepen the skill level of the education department's faculty By the end of the first semester, each faculty member had learned how to develop his or her own Web page and had taken training "A teacher of the 27st cuttury mustbe well enough prepared so that they are not intimidated or oyerwhelmedby new technologlt." -Karla M. Juetten, Weehend College student own grant and look for ways to present a united voice to insure that we prepare technology-proficient [uture teachers," she sald. Erickson noted that much of the credit for securing the grant also goes to the College's lnstitutional Technology (IT) Department, which had been staying on top of the newest technologÌcal trends and investing in a campus-wide network to glve faculty and students something to which to connect. The lT Department also has been actively involved in helping put a new high-powered, yet sn-rall, laboratory in place where the students enrolled in teacher education will have the opportunity to experiment with the latest equÌpment-ranglng from laptop computers to digital scanners, computers, and digital cameras. The project got underway at [he start of the academic year with the lirst step Spring 2001 on use of other technology as well. Step two this semester involves rntensive work with 20 teacher education students, recruited advocate with their professors in their own training. We see Augsburg as a learning community and we want this to go both ways with the students belng both supported and supportive." Karla M. Juetten, Plymouth, a Weekend College student, said she volunteered to be one of the 20 students because, "A teacher of the 2lst century must be well enough prepared so that they are not intimldated or overwhelmed by new technology The tools available to the classroom teacher are changing at such a fast pace that we honestly can't know what from both the clay and weekend (J s "\J ¡ programs. "We will take what we learn with these 20 studentswhom we're calling Student Technology Advocates-and spread it across all the students in our program during years two and three," Erickson said. "We want to have them not only learn for themselves but also to Bill Bierden, a technology specialist with the Augsburg's Millennium Teachers Technology (MT2) project, discusses a class assignment Weekend College student Karla Juetten. 4ucssuRc with Now 17 will be posslble five years from now. We to enhance and communicate wrth people need to consider technology a lifelong subject and work to prepare teachers to be open to the changes ahead." Once the students are comfortable wlth this new model, they will do their community "service learning" in one of the "partner" schools where they wlll be given the opportunity to both teach and help implement the use of technology wherever possible. Eventually, it is hoped that in addition to an ever-growing number of in their community about what they are doing in the classroom. Others might use digital still or video cameras. "And, we definitely want to geÍ away U '\s -r from the o1d model where students are taught about technology by taking a course on the subject. Our goal is to embed technology across the curriculum. We don't teach students how to use chalk. They just see how it works by watching how others use it and then use it curriculum. We don't teach students how to use chalh. They just see how it works by watchinghow others use it and then use it themselves." Joseph Erichson, associate professor of education "OLLr goal is to embed technologt across the - teachers trained ln this manner, these schools can serve as models for other schools in the state and beyond. "If you think of technology as a 'tool' it that can be used in many dlfferent ways, becomes a new way of thinking," Erickson noted. "And, technology is more than just computers. It's any advance in materials and information that helps accomplish a task. It's a continuum from spoken/written language to the use of satellites. Some kids, for example, might use fax machines themselves. The same needs to be true for technology-on an advanced level. We want teachers to avoid the trap of everybody having to do the same thing, the same way, af the same time; avoid the standard way of thinking and embrace the possibilities. "Some students might be using computers, others digitai cameras, and others VCRs-all at the same t¡me-as they use different methods to solve a Sonja Schmiedel MT2 project leadet came to Augsburg from TIES, a 36-school consortium aimed at helping teachers infuse technology into their classrooms. problem or accomplish a meaningful learning task. That's why we need to get past the o1d way of thinking and think creatively about new ways things can be done. "And, of course, it'IÌ be an evermoving target, because as technology grows and deveLops, so musl our training and how it is used in educatlon." I Education students Ryan Dehnel '02 (left) and Shannon Moen-Fjeld'01 (right) experiment with the possibilities on a digital camera. 18 ,4UCSBUnC ruOW Spring 2001 I A / ll I - From the Alumni Board president's desk ,¡, Fl o you remember what the Augsburg lJ.u*pu, was like when you *-u" ustudent? I was a student from 1966 to 1970, and I recall being quite proud of our new facilities: the College Center [now Christensen Centerl and Urness Tower. Before that, students used to hang out in the basement of Memorial Hall, where the cafeteria was located. The bookstore was in the basement of Sverdrup Hall, and there was a Fort Knox-tpe arca for paying tuition and seeing the registrar. Chapel was held in Melby Hall. Football games were played in downtown Minneapolis at Parade Stadium. Hockey was played at various arenas around the Twin Cities. Many students, like myself, lived in the older houses around campus. On the average, we were all pretty similar looking: white, Anglo-Saxon (if not Norwegian), Lutheran kids, fresh from Luther Leagues all over Minnesota. Augsburg was an enclave in the midst of the big city of Minneapolis. Well, it isn't that way any more. The Augsburg campus has been improved many times over and continues to get better each year. A wide variety of students now attend our College: young people, adults, working people, nonLutherans (even non-Norwegians!), and a great cross-section of nationalities, ethnicities, and cultural backgrounds. The physical facilities continue to improve, with the latest addition being a skyway link between the new Lindell Library and Sverdrup Hall. At one end of the link is the newly remodeled Enrollment Center, a one-stop visit for students with financial needs and registrar questions. I realize that many of our alumni live in other parts of the country and can't get back to Augsburg to see these changes. Not to worry Soon you will be able to log onto the Internet, go to <www.augsburg.edu>, and get an online campus tour (on the welcome page). While you are on our Web site, go to the alumni page, click on "keeping in touch," and give us your latest news. The best way to keep track of what's going on is right before your eyes-the AugsburgNow. Your news will be listed in this magazine and readby thousands of interested alumni. One of the roles of the Alumni Board is to find \Mays to keep Auggies connected to each other and to the school. We are trying many different ways of doing this, from Internet news to alumni chapter meetings. Keeping you in touch, in the know, and in the spirit of Augsburg College-you'll be surprised at what we can do togetherl Qrrr,,eWþL, Paul Mikelson'70 President, Alumni Board Alumni chapter program establ¡shed I I t used to be that the only way non-local aiumni couici remain active with the College and fellow Auggies was to plan a special visit to attend Homecoming or other events. But now, thanks to a program established by the Alumni Association, it's possible to keep ties from anywhere in the world. The Alumni Chapter Program was developed to encourage alumni to organize themselves, either around a geographic basis or an emplo;'rnent basis, to reestablish ties, promote the interests of the College, and to be of service to its alumni. Spring 2001 "Historically, the Augsburg Alumni Association has counted on local involvement," says Paul Mikelson'70, president of the A.lumni Board. "If you lived in other places, it was difficult to remain actively involved." But Mikelson the chapter program as a new, important extension of the Alumni Association, enabling alumni to stay sees connected. Alumni chapters are beneficial ro the College in many ways, such as career networking, event plannin g and/ or publicit¡ resource development, keeping track of Auggies, and studenr recruitmenr. Chapters can be established with any number of interested people. It is expected that the chapters be self-governing and operate without ongoing assistance from the College. The Alumni Board suggests that chapters have volunteer leadership identified and that an annual plan of chapter activity is developed and communicated to the board. For more information about alumni chapters, please contact the AlumniÆarent Relations Office at I-800-260-6590, or e-mail <alumni@augsburg. edu>. .Æucssunc Now t9 Alumni news Two Auggies at the longest-running wedding in town byBerseyNorsard I J anet Paone '83 was the mother o[ the Uria. for five and a half years, and heard her daughter say "I do" 1,785 times. She was one of the original cast members of Tony n'Tina'sWedding, a comedy at the Hey City Theater in Minneapolis that set records as the city's longest-running theatrical production before finally closing inJanuary. Augsburg senior Kathn¡n Koch also had a hand in the nuptials. She joined the crew in 1998, and then became stage manager last October-all while still a full-time student. During that time, she was a swing caterer and trained ne\¡/ actors into the show. Paone, a theater major and music minor at Augsburg, came to the production from a stage career in opera and musicals, including the New York City Opera, the Minnesota Opera, and two years in Nunsense. To clinch the role as Tina's mother, Paone had to return for callbacks that included improvisational skills and interacting with "audiences." It was just these qualities that Paone believes made Tony n'Tina so appealingit was interactive and pailicipatory depending on the comfort level of the audìence. The play's run came to an end amid sold-out performances. Koch describes how difficult the farewells were amongst crew members, and says it felt like graduation with everyone then going off on their own. Koch, a theater major and music minor who will graduate from Augsburg next year, will stay on as stage manager for the next production. "l'm committed to Hey City Theater," Koch says. "It's an amazingcompany to work with, and they have taught me a lot." Paone had no time off as she immediately began rehearsals for S¿r¿ef Scene af The Minnesota Opera. Since 1984, she has also been the theater director at Irondale High School and does voice-over work. And, she has not been to a real wedding since before Tony n' Tina. Janet Paone '83 (right) is shown here as mother-of-the-bride Josephine Vitale in the long-running musical Tony n'TinaT WeddÍng at the Hey City Theater. Senior Kathryn Koch (left) was stage manager. Alumni Gatherings fo RSVP and get directions, please call I the AlumniÆarent Relations Oflice at 1-800-260-6590. First alumni job fair planned n April, Augsburg will host its first alumni job fair in an effort to bring together Augsburg alumni (and their employers) with Augsburg seniors and I recent grads. Sponsored by the Augsburg College Alumni Board of Directors, the AlumniÆarent Relations Office, and the Center for Service, Work, and Learning, the goal of the job fair is to match the talents and experience ofAugsburg graduates with the needs of employers. "I think it's often the case that Augsburg students dont really realize how many successful alumni are out there," says Colleen Watson '91, past president of 20 4ucsnuncruow the Alumni Board. "The job fair will allow students to meet and connect with these alums. It's good for students to see that their education has value-it's a chance for alumni and their firms to say'we have hiring needs, you're good, we \Mant you, and we value your Augsburg education."' The AlumniJob Fair takes place on April 10, 5-8 p.m., in the Christensen Center. For more information or to reserye table space for your firm, call the alumni office at 6I2-330-IL7B or send an e-mail to <alumni@augsburg.edu>. Los Angeles, California March 29, 5:30-7 p.m. Hilton Universal City and Töwers Sierra Suite, Mezzanine level 555 Universal Terrace Parkway Universal City, Califomia DeKalb, illinois April4, 7:30 p.m. Augsburg Choi.r performance ; alumni reception following First Lutheran Church 324 North 3rd Street Dekalb,Illinois Chicago, Illinois April5, 5:30-7 p.m. Rivers restaurant 30 South Wacker, Mercantile Exchange Chicago, Illinois Spring 2O0l ) ¡¡ o (t 1945 1957 1 Marguerite (Greguson) Beverly (Olson) Flanigan, Larry Scholla, Willmar, Minn., Larsen, Fargo, N.Dak., and her husband, the Rev. Mart¡n D. Larsen '43, celebrated their 50th Athens, Ohio, has taught linguistics and English as a second language at Ohio Universiry since 1980. She received her M.A. from Saint Louis University and her Ph.D. from Indiana University She has one son, Patrick, who is an IT consultant in Europe. retired from teaching math; he is self-employed as a carpenter. His wedding anniversary in October. Both enjoy spending the winter months in Mesa, Ariz. 1954 Erling Huglen, Roseau, Minn., r 959 and his wife, Rhoda (Monseth) '59, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary in October. served Moe Lutheran Church Roseau for 35 years. in 1956 John Thompson, Benson, Minn., was ¡e-elected in November for a third teûn on the Swift County Board of Commissioners. This election was his ninth consecutive election to local public office. 1964 M granddaughter, Mara. ike Walgren, Plymouth, Minn., became chief operating officer of the Children's Hospital Foundation. Pa., was elected to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies. He is medical director of the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation in New York. 1970 Nikki Rajala, Rockville, Minn., celebrated the publication ofher first book, Some Lìhe it Hot The Sauna, its Lore and Stones. To complete it, she intewiewed Sergei Khrushchev (son of Nikita) about his basement "banya"; a Finnish general whose NATO troops built saunas in Kosovo; Tucson community mourns w¡th Lute Olson ;jjäï¡:r::',,ï"i"X,1il'".T:fi:lìii:lflfï:; of Arizona Basketball"' died of cancer on Jan, 1,2OO1. her coach since 1983. She accompanied husband on nearly all road trips and speaking engagements, and was populai u-orlg th" t.ã- "No. I wit'e , No' 7 mother, and No. grandmother-always No.,1 ." 1 Bobbi Olson was also active in the Tucson community Her two-hour memorial sen'rce was broadcast ovet Fox Sports Network there, demonstrating the popularity respect, and affection rn Arizona for this family in remembering his grandmother. "She died today, grandmother-always No. 1," he sald. The Anzona Datly Star quotes Olson's grandson, Mattherv Brase, Spring 2OO1 mother, and No. Rob Engelson, Clinton, Iowa, returned to Augsburg in October as one of the guest conductors at the millennium choir reunion during Homecoming 2000. He also recently wrote an article, 'J.S. Bach's Final Joumey to St. Thomas," which was published in the November issue of The Choral Journal (the official publication of the American Cho¡al Directors Association). Jim Grossman, B¡ainerd, Minn., is director o[ Hidden Mountain Center, LLC, which he owns with his wife. The organization provides spirituaì direction and corporate and individual development. He is also assistant. editor of the Braínerd Daily Dispatch newspaper, and writes for spiritual publications such as Cistercian Quarteþ. In addition, he completed course work on a master's degree in theology with a certificate in spiritual direction from the College of St. Catherine. olish - E ast G er man Relations 1 9 4 5 1962 (Westview Press). After a two-year leave from Miami P Lute Olson '56, with his arm around his wife, Bobbi, Bobbi olson acrivery shared inherhusband,s career and became known as the "first lady of NCAA men's basketball national championship ¡n 1997, Bobbi Olson, affectionately known as the "First Lady Arizona basketball" where Olson has been a I contributions ( 1-800-476-8599) Sheldon Anderson, grandchildren. wife, No. anecdotes for a second book, and welcomes Minneapolis, published his second book, .A ColdWar ín the Soyiet Bloc: The Olsons were married in 1953, while Lute was a sophomore at Augsburg. They have five chlldren and 14 0l/0V01-No. t to collect 1973 Unlversity of Arizona men's basketball coach Lute Olson '56 lost his wife of 47 years, 'Bobbi, to cancer onJan. l. playersandrecruirs. she is continuing 1972 966 Donald Mattison, Pittsburgh, Rev. Joe Nystuen, Richmond, Minn., and his wife, Nancy, were the subject of an article in the 5t. Cloud Times newspaper. The article profiled rhe couple and rheir decision to tum their longtime cabin into a rustic lakehome after they retired in August 1999. Joe is a retired Lutheran minister; Nancy is a retired registered nurse. Erling, a retired ELCA pastor, wife, Muriel (Berg) '67, is a Title I instructor fo¡ Willmar Public Schools. They both enjoy spending time with their first 1 and dozens of other enthusiasts. The process was so much fun that 965 I University (Ohio) (during which time he filled in for Professor Emeritus Richard Nelson in the Augsburg history department), he is retuming to his tenured position at Miami, where he is associate professor of history 1976 Larry Morgañ, Denver, Colo., moved to Denver to assume the role ol director oI compensation and benefits for J.D. Edwards and ,4ucssuRc t¡ow 21 Class Notes Compan¡ an eCommerce organization. He lives near the foothills of the RockÍe Mountains with his wife, Beth, and their two children. 1977 splits his time between the High Sierras and the central coast of CaÌifornia. When he's in the mountains, he does personal fitness training and massage therapy. When he's on the coast, he enjoys surfing at Pismo Beach. Ron Housley, Arnold, Calif., 198.2 Diane (Peterson) Kachel, Woodbury Minn., started a company in Woodbury called Wood Wonders, which specializes in fine woodworking/furnishings. She co-owns the business with her husband, Jim, who has been ffi working in the buiìding and cabinetry industry for more than 20 years. 1 983 Roy Carlton, Bumsville, Minn., was promoted to the rank of major in the Army Reserves. He is also a full-time accountant with Ban-Koe Systems in Bloomington. He and his wife, Mary have a 4-year-old son, Bryan. Jim Bernstein: Joining the "body politic" Christopher W. Nelson, Woodbury Minn., was named by Maggie Weller'01 associate managing partner for the LeNeave Group, part of New England Financial. Augsburg graduate Jim Bernstein '78 traded a c leeÍ in the private sector for one in the political arena, and is now commissioner of the Mlnnesota Department of Commerce in Governor Jesse Ventura's cabinet. 1984 Nila Neumiller, Minnetonka, According to Bernstein, becoming commissioner was "sort of an accident," because he actually "started off as deputy commissioner in a department that no longer exists." Now he is commissioner of a department which "is the chief regulating agency in the areas of telecommunicatrons, energy, and financial services." He first became involved with Ventura's cabinet in March 1999 when friend and colleague Steve Minn asked Bernstein to serve as deputy commissioner of the Departmenr of Public Service. At the time, Minn was serving as the department's commissioner. Minn., is the founder and executive director of Reaching Jim Bernstein '78 was appointed commissioner of Bernsteln accepted Minn's offer because, "I supported the governor, and I the Minnesota Department thought the idea of working for him was very appealing." Bernstein also of Commerce by Governor admltted that he thought working for Ventura was going to be "quite a ride." Jesse Ventura. He served as deputy commissioner until September 1999, when the department was merged into the Minnesota Department of Commerce. Then, when the Minnesota Senate failed to confirm Steve Minn as commissioner of the newly merged department, Bernstein was asked to stay on as the acting commissioner. He served in that capacity until last July when he was appointed commissioner. "Augsburg extended nry yision andhorizons in away Ihad never imaglned." PrÌor to his involvement in public service, Bernsteln spent most of his career in marketing, public relations, and advertising. Most recently, he was vice president and research manager at Colle 6c McVoy Advertising and Public Relations. Bernstein admits he sometimes misses his former career and coworkers. However, he said, "I thought not do rhis, I would spend the rest of my career in advertising, public relations, and marketing." il I did Staying in one career for his entire working life was something he wanted to avoid. "Too many people settle into their career and wish to do other things and just do not do it," he said. Bernstein attributes much of his success to what he calls the wonderful education he recerved al Augsburg. In fact, he said, "The Air Force taught me confidence and made me grow up; Augsburg extended my vision and honzons in a way I had never imagined." The education and experience Bernstein received at Augsburg have kept him involved with the College as a member of the Augsburg College Alumnl Board. "I wish more alums would do that. I strongly believe you need to serve youÍ community, and I also think you have an ethical obligatlon to give something back to your col1ege," he said. Bernstein graduated lrom Augsburg wlth a B.A. in political science. He is a program advisor for St. Cloud Têchnical College, a member of the Minnesota State College and UniversÌty Trustee Candidate Council, and has served on the State Board of TechnÌcal Colleges. Arms International, an international adoption agency and ministry outreach located in New Hope, Minn. To date, Reaching Arms has placed nearly 400 children in loving homes. Last April her agency opened an orphanage in Kieg Ukraine, called Cradle of Children's Hope. The first privately-run orphanage in Ukraine, the facility is currently home to eight toddlers, and will soon be able to accommodate up to'10 children. Neumiller became an ordained minister in 1997 and was recently honored as one of three recipients for the 2000 Women of Achievement by Trin West Chamber of Commerce. 1987 Patricia A. Lee, Minneapolis, was accepted into the master of divinity progrâm at Luther Seminary in St. Paul last fall. She also serves as a medical social worke¡ for Fairview University Medical Center and Minneapolis Children's Hospital. 1989 Devoney Looser, Tempe, Ariz. celebrated the publication of her new book, Bntish Women Witers andtheWitingoJ History I 67 0-1820, by Johns Hopkins University Press. Looser 22 ,4UCSrunCruOW Spring 2OOf ) Paul last fall. She also serves as an events strategist at Augsburg. tflanll¡rmrz E DISCOVER NORWEGIAN TREASURES AND HERITAGE a Karen Schachtschneider, Sarasota, Fla., was promoted to Join PresÌdent and Mrs. William V Frame and Professor Frankie Shackelford on a journey through Norway rn the summer of 2002 senior marketing speciallst at Speedcom Wireless CorporatÍon. 2000 Norway tour information meeting Guest speaker: Frankie Shackelford, associate professor of modern languages Christiaan Simmons, Brookþ, "The New Norway" N.Y., is a production coordinator at Thomas Publishing in Manhattan; his fiance, Susan Spector'00, is an editorial assistant at Dennis Publishing (also in Manhattan). Sunday, Apr|I22, at 2 p.m. Marshall Room, Christensen Center, Augsburg College byAprll 20 to the alumni office: 612-330-Il78 or 1-800-260-6590 RSVP This l2-day tour program features five nights on the world-famous Norwegian coastal voyage, sailing south from the "top of Norway" to Bergen. If you are unable to attend the information meeting, call the alurnni offlce to be included on a special mailing list with fi-rrther tour details. ù 1992 Larry John Anderson, W N MNI¡ ffi Star Ttibune, the Pioneer Press, and the Ci¿y Pages {or his production of Eagan, Minn., completed his master's degree in biblical studies at Andersonville Baptist Seminary where he is now enroÌled in a doctorate program. Noya J. Woodrich, ('94 MSW), MinneapoÌis, was appointed executive director of the Division of Indian Work in Minneapolis. She has been on the staff since I991, serving most recently The Elephant Man, Cedar Riverside Peopleb Center in Minneapolis. The Star Ttlbune wrote that "Curtis directs with restraint, pace, and a fine understanding of the mirth of lthe author'sl language." Hutchinson, lady Mary Wortley Montagu, Charlotte Lennox, Catharine Macaulay, Hester L1,nch Piozzi, andJane Austen, and shows how "each o[ their contributions to historical discourse differed greatly as a result of political, historical, religlous, class, and generic affiliations. Adding their contributions to accounts of earþ modem writing refutes the assumption that historiography was an exclusive men's club and that fiction was the only prose genre open to women." Looser is a visiting assistant professor of EnglÍsh at Anzona State University She is the editor o[ Jane Austen and Díscourses oJ Feminísm and coeditor of G eneratíons: Academic F emínists in Dialogue. member for social work at. Metropolitan State University 1 993 Stottler, 1 Valley, Minn., is a chaplain assistant in the Army stationed in Heidelberg, Germany 1 996 Football game vs. Macalaster CollegeSaturday, October 13 Reunion celebrationsClasses of 1951, 1961, 1976,1991, and 1996 998 Minn., completed her master's degree in special education at Bethel College inJanuary She ffi teaches special education to grades 7, B, and 9 in Prior l¿ke, Minn. 1 A gifi from the Augsburg Bookstore goes to Helen 999 Gordon R. Flanders, Inver Grove Amy Covington, Heights, Minn., became a new grandfather to twin boys, Derek Calif., moved to San Diego last (Nichols) Quanbeck'44 and Phrl Helland'42, who both correcrly identified rhe ice Aprii, where she work at Academic skaters pictr-rred and Jarrod. Press and writes for several 1997 newspapers. archlve photo ln the winter issuc as Dick McCuigan '45 and Laville (Henjr"rm) Larson'44. Zach Curtis, Minneapolis, received glowing reviews from the Spring 2001 dinner- Amy Michele Reid, Savage, 995 Gary Munson, Apple Forest Buchanan, Smith & FrederÍck, PA., as an associate attome)¿ He pians to concentrate his practice in the area of business law. 1 October 11-14 Saturday, October 13 l¿ke, Minn., joined the law firm Fryberger, Robert Berg, St. Paul, gor married in September. HOMECOMING 2OO1: AUGSBURG ON PARADE Homecoming Travis D. as also sen'es as a community faculty tiI.rùtl{-'.rùt¡Iùr.-rlraÍ which ran November 3O-December 16 at the associate executive director. She investigates the careers of Lucy Christopher N. Wahl, Indianapolis, Ind., married Kelly Harley in Chicago in November. Wahl is a law student at Indiana University San Diego, Deb Hutterer, Hudson, Wis., was accepted into the master of divinity program at Luther Seminary in St. ln the ,4ucs¡unc ruow 23 Class Notes ffi Lessons in culture program rn hrgher education administration. He completed the program in one year and one by Lynn Mena summer. Amid the sunny tourist destination Having passed through Key West once before, he relished the rhought of its easy-going personality It seemed the perfect place to lay low and observe humanity The region, which attracts visitors of diverse faiths, cuÌtures, and ethnic backgrounds, Matt Milless in fascinated Mil1ess. graduated from immediarely upon beaches of Key West, F1a., Matt Milless tended bar and fished in the wann, lroprcal waters. He had fled to the popr,rlar Augsburg in 1998 1999, "Culture plays such a huge role in Milless (right) with a coworker in Key West, FIa., my life," he says. "I've always had where he lived for one year after completing his a desire to learn and understand master's degree in 1999 at Ball State University, other cultures." He found himsell picklng up bits and pieces o[ sense of accomplishment." He helped raise several languages-Spanish, German, thousands of dollars to bring in such French, and more. The experience served as nationâl figures as Chuck D, activist and a real-1ife extension of Milless's academic member of rap group Public Enemy, and studies in multicult ural al^lairs. actlvist Jane E11iott. receiving hrs master's degree at with a student- designed B.A. in Ball State University in Muncle, ind. multicultural studies. "I lived in Key West for a year," says Mi11ess. "First I worked as a cook for Marrlott Hotels, but a couple monrhs later I left to work a[ a locaì restaurant as a waiter, "My major at Augsburg was a self-designed major in multicultural studies, with an emphasis ln sociolog¡" says Mi1less. "My degree alìowed me the opporlunrty lo bartender, and occasional cook." He also helped a friend open a coffee and sandwich shop. explore other ideas and different cultures." The jor"rrney south serued as a much-needed hiaius from acaciemia. After receiving his bachelor's degree from Augsburg in 1998, he was accepted into Ball State's graduate "I've I Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Milless chose Augsbr-rrg because it was one of very few sma1l, private colleges situated in a major metropolitan alwøys^had a desire to learn and area. "I'm Augsburg's biggest fan," he says. under stand other cultures. " "Augsburg recognizes the value of il BF ffi H E ffi m þrui I E¡l H ü ã Ë w HË 24 4UCSSUnC NOW ü ffi Milless (bottom right) poses with a local youth and a group of orientation students at Union College in Schenectady, N.Y,, where he is assistant director of student activites. the value of its location in an urban area. I walked away appreciating my education; 1t provlded me with a great foundalion to enter grad school and the professional G E multiculturalism and wor1d." While an undergrad at Augsburg, Milless co-chairecl the first [wo annual Diverslty Weeks. "It was a li[eshaping experience," he says. "I rea11y felt a In addition, while attending Ball State, he worked as a grad assistant in the college's multicultural affairs office. He also compieted an internship at Butler University in lndianapohs as an advisor in the office of student activilies. Today, Mllless is assistant director of student activities at Union Co11ege, a smal1, pdvate, nondenominational college in Schenectady, N.Y. 'lt's great to be working on a small campus. Because ol my experience at Augsburg, i knew that I wanted to lind a iob at a similar college," he says. He accepted the position last August, feeling the itch to bid farewell to Key West and return to academia. "I advise students and support their ideas and programming. It's really been a good experience, with opportunities to meet interesting students of diflerent backgrounds. Right now I'm developing Respect Day, and putting together a commitlee of students to wnte a stâtement or 'code of respect' for students to sign and support." Ultinately, Milless would llke to get his Ph.D. and become a dean of students at smal1, private college-somewhere like a Augsburg. "Mrnneapolis and Augsburg are where I have felt most at home-I loved it there." Spring 20Ol ) Births Karin (Sabo) '86, and Nicholas Mantor, Burnsville, Minn.-a John Bjorn, inJanuary son, He joins sister, Emily, and brother, Thomas Kimberly (Kopitski) '86 and David Spoerner, Lake in the Hills, Ill.-a daughter, Lauren Nicole, in August. Marc McElyea '92 and his wife, Jenny, Shoreview, Minn.a daughter, lsabelle Marie, ìn August. She joìns sister, Elizabeth. Molly (Fochtman) '92 and Greg The Alumni/Parent Relations Office invites you Schnagl'91, to become an act¡ve member of the Alumni Assocation! For information about Blaine, opportunities, contact the the alumni office at Minn.a daughter, Megan, in August. She joins brother Thomas, 3. Greg received his master's degree in education from the University o[ St. Mary's; he is teaching 4th grade 1-8OO-26G659O or e-mail <alumni@augsburg.edu>. Pictured (clockwise from top) is Laura Cichocke (administrative assistant), Jeff Krengel '93 (assistant director), and Nancy (Carlson) Ioedt '94 (director). Julie Sabo'88 and her father, Martin Olav Sabo'59, were both sworn in as legislators on the same day in January-but 1,500 miles apart. Julie is serving her first term in the Minnesota Senate representing part of south Minneapolis, and Martin began his f2th term representing Minnesota's Fifth District in the U.5. House of Representatives. at Rice Lake Elementary in the CentenniaÌ School District. Terry Okonek '93 and his wife, Angeia, Woodbury Minn.-a boy, Ryan, in October. Terry is an engineer for 3M. Julie Lynn (Holmquist)'93 and Ted Sellers, Hamel, a daughter, Mirr.- Katie Lynn, in September. Tiffany (Crawford) '94 and Chris Klett, Apple Valley, á son, Minn.- Jordan Christopher, in October. Stacy (Harmon)'95 and Christian Johnson, Pll.mouth, Minn.-a boy, Benjamin Emory, in October. Daniel Lideen '96 and his wife, Jessrca, Dundas, Minn.-a son, Wesley Daniel, in October. Jim South '96 and his wrfe, Robin, Cottage Grove, daughter, Minn.-a Holly Lynn. Jennifer Ringeisen '97 and Mau Berg, Inver Grove Heights, Minn.-a boy, in September. Noah Matthew, AN AUGGIE WEDDING Sarah Ginkel '99 and Damion Spilman were married in December in New Ulm, Minn., where there was no shortage of Auggies in attendance! to R) ROW I (front): Erica Bryan 'o1, Sarah (Ginkel) Spilman '99, Damion Spilman. ROW 2: Sara Luce '01, Meg Schmidt'01, Mark Peterson '01, Jason wegner'ol, Robyn Kahle ,99, Adrianne Rieger 'OO Katie Kolles '01. ROW 3: Jason Van Houten '0Q Lee Sprouts 'O1, Erin Peterson '00, Carrie Blau. Row 4: Todd Boerboom '01, Jim Peterson '99, cassi van Ausdall 'ol. Row 5 (back): scott (L Hvistendahl '99, Angie Rieger'01, Mary Carlson ,00. SprinE 2O01 ,4ucssuRc ñtow 2s I Gerald Thorson, alumnus and former English professo[ dies at 79 erald Thorson, a former English professor G '43 from the 1957 Augsburgian and chair of both the English and humanities departments, died in January of congestive heart failure at his daughter's home in Knoxville, Ti:nn. Thorson graduated from Augsburg in 1943 and returned ín1946 to teach English. He played an important role in building the Augsburg English department, and served as department chair from 1952 ro 1964.In 1959, he was named chair of the humanities division, Geratd Thorson where he became a leader in broadening programs in foreign languages, drama, and arr. He resigned in 1964 and finished his career at St. Olaf College, where in addition to heading the English department, he chaired the language and literature division and was acting chairman of the German department. He retired in 1986. Rick Smith, vice president of admissions and enrollment services at Augsburg, remembers fondly the courses he took from Thorson as an undergaduate English student at St. Olaf. "Professor Thorson was rigorous in his expectations of students, but he was also a kind, thoughtful, and gentle soul who provided that addi.tionai word of encouragement and support you sometimes needed," says Smith. "He will be deeply missed by many, not just me," continues Smith. "But, more importantl¡ I hope his legacy as a scholar, teacher, supporter, and friend will continue to serve us ali as an example of what involvement in Lutheran higher education should always be about." Thorson also published over 125 reviews, poems, articles, and translations. ' He had just completed an English translation of the Norwegian book, Thø Saloonheeper\ Daughter, to be published by Johns Hopkins Press later this year. M¡m¡ Johnson, who encouraged seniors to continue to learh, dies at age 74 by Kavita Kumar, Star Ttibune staff writer (reprinted by permission of the Star l?ibune) or 25 years, F thousands of senior citizens have gathered in churches and community centers to discuss topics ranging from Minnesota politics Mary Elizabeth to stained glass as (,,Mimi,,) Johnson part of an Augsburg College outreach program. That's because of Mary Elizabeth (Mimi) Johnson's vision. Johnson, of Plymouth, founder of Augsburg's College of the Third Age and professor emerita of modern languages, died of liver cancer [January 23rd] at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale. She was 74. She was a strong believer that even in a person's "third age," the retirement years, the learning should not stop. "Everyone talks about lifelong education, but no one does much about it," said her son, Eric Johnson of Eden Prairie. But "she really tried to keep people 26 ,,,IUCS¡UnC ruOW active and learning." A New York native, Johnson was the dean of \Momen at Luther College in Decorah, lowa, before comìng to Augsburg in 1962. She taught French and was an international student adviser at Augsburg. It was during a sabbatical in the early 1970s at the University of Toulouse in France thatJohnson came upon the idea Today there are almost 250 liberal arts programs a year in the College of the Third Age in Twin Cities neighborhoods. An enthusiastic traveler, Johnson organized many trips abroad for senior for the education program for seniors. She met a sociologist there who studied the desire of the elderþ to leam. With a group of graduate students he helped create a curriculum for them at the university Johnson took this idea back with her to .{ugsburg and within a few years had a similar program in Minneapolis, one of the firsr of its kind in the area. "lt was always Mimi's and my belief that people who keep learning put back many hours into the community through service," said Karen Lindesmith, director of the College of the Third Age. "It makes people more alive and alert ... keeping the mind supple and excited about living." lifelong student," Lindesmith said. "She had such a wonder at the world and a desire to keep learning." Johnson retired from teaching about a decade ago, but "retired badl¡" Eric Johnson said. She continued to stay involved in the school and related programs before her death. In addition to her son, survivors include three grandchildren. Editor\ note: Mimi Johnson was preceded in deathby her husband oJ 47 years, Einar citizens through a local credit union. She also was heavily involved in Minnesota's Elderhostel, which offers short-term learning programs for senior citizens. "She was a teacher, but she was also a Johnson, proJessor ementus oJ education. Both Mimi and Einar are deeply míssed by the Augsburg communíty. Spring 2001 John Harold Luther Hanson schoÌarship. The scholarshiP '33, Golden Valley, Minn., died in April 2000; he was BB. A retired established in their name was the largest gh'en in bÌology and is awarded annually to a biology buyer/merchandiser, he was a 43year employee of Gamble Skogmo. He sen ed four years in the Air Force during WWII. In I989, he was inducted into the Augsburg College Athletic Hall of Fame. student, preferably studying plant pathology. Fridlund was honored by Augsburg as a Distinguished Alumnus in 1980. Marvin C. Sulzdorf '44, Ariz., died inJanuary; he was 78. died in December at LyngbÌomsten Care Center. She was a missionary teacher in Madagascar for 32 years. He was a teacher and a coach before joining 3M, where he worked for 32 years. included a number of opportunitìes in international work as a consultant in horticuÌture, with research Send us your news J. Augustine'51, Sandstone, Minn., died in December after a brief battle with cancer; he was 72. After being ordained in 1955, he served parishes in St. Hilaire, with genuine ca¡e and patience. unexpectedly in February of apparent heart failure; she was 75. She was a great friend o[ the College, her husband Milt Kleven's ('46) alma mater. She was a member of the Augsburg Associates and was a generous supporter of the College. She is survived by her husband, lour chiÌdren, eight grandchildren, and many other loved ones. Other deaths: Doris (Howe) Hartwig'45, Shell Lake, Wis., died in August. Stan R. Magnuson'67, Burnsville, Minn., died in November; he was 56. He spent 32 years with the Burnsville School District, where he spent most o[ those years as a counselor and retired as dean of students at Burnsvìlle High School. Evanelle (Johnson) Lackie '46, Richfield, Minn., died in October; she was 75. Frank Edward Petersen'50, Wayz^ta, Minn., died in December. Robert S. Carlson, Edina, Minn., Thomas C. Grindberg'79, He also served as a missionary wrth the Lutheran Church in Tanzania, East Africa. Upon his retirement in 1987, he embarked on a new career with his son, died in December. He was a football coach at Augsburg Ín 1940,'4I, and'46, and later at the University of Wichita. Blaine, Minn., died in November; he was 43. Full name PLease tell us aboul the news in your 1i[e, your new job, move, marriage, and births. Don't forget to send photos! Street address Maiden name ls State this a new address? n Yes n ls spouse also a died in ocrober. year or last year attended zip No Home telephone Employer Cla¡on Sordahl Class city For news ol a derth, wrillcn n( )li( c ls recluired, e.g. an obituar¡ funeral a Minn., died Monticeilo, and Sandstone, Minn. and photos! nolice, or program from memorial service. Anchorage, Ore. He touched lives of alÌ ages company unril his retirement in 1986 as manager of the broadcast transmitting equipment department. The Rev. Douglas The Rev. Bruce Alan Engebretson'65, centered around the prevention and treatment o[ viral dÍseases in deciduous fruit trees. In 1987 he retired from the graduate faculty at the Research and Extension Center at Washington State University. In 1999, Fridiund and his wrfe, Maxine, helped the Augsburg biology department build a plant sciences program by creating a laboratory in his name dedicated to that area of study, and through an endowed products company in Eden Prairie, Minn. He had a passion for music and was involved in numerous bands and an orchestra in Minnesota and Arizona. Alaska, died in December at his home of cardiac arrest; he was 57. He moved to Alaska in 1967 and served as pastor in seven Lutheran churches; he also served at Bethseda Lutheran ln Eugene, Verne Mattison'46, Berqm, Pa., died in October; he was 76. In I95I he joined RCA in New Jersey and remained with the (Lijsing) Kleven, Edina, Augustine Medical lnc., a medical Peoria, Evelyn R. Lovaas'40, St. Paul, Paul R. Fridlund '41, Prosser, Wash., died in November. His distinguished career in research Dorothy Marie Scott, co-inventing and developlng several medical products. He also co-founded Position graduate of Augsburg College? E-mail Work telephone n Yes n No lf yes, class year_ Send your news items, photos, or change of acldress by ma11 to: AugsburgNow Class Notes, Augsburg College, CB 146, 221I Rlverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN, 55454, or e-ma11 to <alumm@au gsbr-rrg. edu>. Spouse name Maiden name Your news: We want you to stay connected to Augsburg! Spring 200f 4ucs¡unc ruow 27 I A o o ¡- o O Thoughts from China ñ, by President William V. Frame de\egation of Minnesota private college !{prr,ornts, Doara mem*ers, ana rocaL business leaders traveled to China last eight days, hostedby the Chinese Ministry of Education, aiming to strengthen relations b etw een higher e ducatíon systems in both countnes. November for November 7,2000 I write the morning of election day in the U.S., and the day after our most extensive conversation with the Ministry of Education concerning the utility of America's version of private higher education for China. At the moment, our hosts doubt the relevance of our tradition to their situation, but they are fascinated by our description of it and wish to continue the interchange. Part of the reason for their skepticism is revealed, I think, by our difficulty in explaining how one founds or starts a private college of the sort we represent. They want to know what economic interest in our kind of education "lthas President Frame confers with Haidian University president Fu Zhengtai (right), who will visit Augsburg this year. forces is hard to articulate, let alone discuss. November 8, 2000 The ancient artifacts lat the archeological museum of the imperial regime in Xianxi are stunning for their refinement in form and proportion, and the narrat-ive arrangement of them indicate the grand trends in cultural development. dfficult for us to explain the dedication of our institutions to the training of men ond women for life in a free society ..." been WilliamV Frame, speahing about díscussion at a meeting of Minnesota private -President college presidents and Chinese higher education fficials is strong enough to draw investors who require an attractive return and how the government can make sure that such institutions can help keep economic development moving. It has been difflcult for us to explaln the dedication of our institutions to the training of men and women for life in a free society; to the preservation and cultivation of particular cultural This great museum does no better than any other we've visited in pointing out the grand ideas that reorient society The 5,000 years of Chinese history are presented without reference to anything like the trial of Socrates, the Enlightenment, the Reformation, or even the founding of the Communist Party of China. I wonder if our current moment is as utterly disconnected from our past as it appears to be here? The private colleges and unlversities Íhar arc springing up across the country are faulted for the quality of thelr faculties, facilities, and the size of their enroilments-but admired for their popularity, iheir success in attractÍng investors, and (perhaps) feared for their potential ability to move forward wlthout the need of official control. The one check against this latter possibllity appears to be accreditation. Only one of the proprietary institutions has lreceived] the right to grant four-year B.A. and B.S. degrees; all the others grant associate or three-year diplomas. Even as the largest and oldest of the private institutions await the ultimate level of accreditation, they claim that their graduates are winning immedj.ate and rewarding employment. The management both of the proprietary institutions with whom we have met and of the provincial and city governments overseeing higher education express strong lnterest in continuing the conversation which has been occurring with us over the past week. I think we should continue our interest in it; we are, after all, in touch at very high levels with perhaps the greatest educational challenge ever faced in the modern period. We might be able to help, and we will certainly learn new things about our owrr challenge in the process. Toda¡ we are off to the tomb of Chin Shih Huang Ti. Tomorrow Shanghai. I dispensations even as students are prepared for full participation in the proloundly pl ural istic society. The oldest proprietary university in China is entirely focused on workforce conslderations, and lts misslon is entirely determined by industrial trends and employment demand. The institution seems to be in service to social forces rather than to the liberation of the student; the idea of education correcting social 28 ,AUCS¡URC nOW Spring 2001 ¡¡ tt I a, tt Music Theatre For more inJormation on any of these eyents, call 612-330-1265 For theatre tíchet reservations call 612-330,1257 Apr. 3-B Ap r. 2A-29 g Augsburg Choir Midwest Tour, "lmages" Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Visiting Scientist Lecture: "From Antarctica to Mars and Europa: The Search for Life" Dr. Christopher McKay, planetary scientist, Space Science Division, 2001 Sverdrup Iowa, Minnesota NW Apr. B Augsburg Choir Tour home concert 7 PM., Hoversten Chapel Apr.20 "Trout Quintet" by Franz Schubert Jill Dawe and Paul Ousley perform with members of the Audubon String Quartet 7:30 cH¡., Sal"eren Auditorium May I Jazz Ensemble Concert 7 eu., Hoversten Chapel lB-22 June Theatre Arts Summer lnstitute Darcey Engen at 612-330-1549 to'r Gage Family Gallery hours: Mon.-Fn. 9 Sat. 9 e.v.-6 p.l¿.,Sun. p.ttt. Chamber Music Recital 4 nv., Sateren Auditorium and Foss May 19-20 ll COMMENCEMENT WEEKEND May 19 Concert Band Tour Kickoff Concert 7 PM., Central Lutheran Church May 2l-June 5 Other Events April 10 For i.nformation call 612-330-1178 .Atrium Concert Band Tour Ireland and England May L2 "Eye to the Future" Conference Alumni Job Fair 5-B ervr., Christensen Center B Mav 19 For information, call 612-330-r lB0 For information, call 612-330-155I Hoversten Chapel Commencement Concert 7:30 pv., Hoversten Chapel Chapel April l0-Noon talk, Hoversten Chapel For gallery information call 612-330-1524 noon-7) May p.v., Public Lecture, Hoversten Exhibits Masterworks Chorale concert May Center Apri19-8 8 ¿.tvt.-12:30 nr,r. Young women have the opportunÍty to try different math and science careers and work closely with professionals on related activities. Ca11 more information t.u.-10 en., p.tr¿., NA.SA Ames Research The Conference of the Birds ByJean-Claude Carrière and Peter Brook, based on the poem of Farid Uddi Attar Directed by Darcey Engen Performances: April 20, 2I,26,27,28 at 7 r.u.; April 22 and 29 at 2 p.x,t . Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, Foss Center May 6 7 Seminars, Lectures, and Films Commencement Dinner 5:30 nv., Christensen Center Mar. 23-May 20 "Textiles from the Silk Road" Explore the exotic world of the Silk Road through the colorful textiles of its people. Gage Family Galler¡ Lindell Library Opening reception, March 23, 6-9 ev. l\/[n', At-L\) la\ Lv Lay Augsburg All Students Juried Art Exhibition Alumni Gallery, Christensen Center Opening reception, May 4,4-6 ev. Commencement Concert 7:30 eu., Hoversten Chapel lr{ay 20 Baccalaureate Service 10 nlr¿., Hoversten Chapel Commencement Ceremony 1:30 p.tu., Si Melby Hall Seating begins at 12:30 err¿. Tlckets required President's Reception 3 r.u. Murphy Square \? 4. 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Search Result: AUGSBURG NOW A PUBLICATION Winter 2000-01 FOR AUGSBURG COLLEGE ALUMNI & FRIENDS Vol. 63, No. 2 About the new Now ... he new, New, New, NEW Now arrived in Lhe mail today and , if you don't mind , I have a sugges tion to make . Do it again and again and again . Hooray. Finally got ...
Show more AUGSBURG NOW A PUBLICATION Winter 2000-01 FOR AUGSBURG COLLEGE ALUMNI & FRIENDS Vol. 63, No. 2 About the new Now ... he new, New, New, NEW Now arrived in Lhe mail today and , if you don't mind , I have a sugges tion to make . Do it again and again and again . Hooray. Finally got a real alumni magazine. And this is a won der ful premiere issue . Good for you and the others who helped make Lhis come to pass. It is so attractive. It will be fun to see all of the good stories , features, artwork , etc. that you can fit into it. An enjo yable ch allenge, I am sure. My best wishes to you and your team . T -T om Benson '56 I j ust wanted to let you know how WO DERFUL the Aug burg Now looks! Its great! I found myself actually READING the entire publi cation. Nice work! -R enee Dubs '82 ongratul ations on the Now's new loo k. Its wond erful. I hope you are hearing that over and over again . -Paul Daniels 79 C ust received my co py of Lhe magazine with iLS"new loo k." It's a real knockou t gra phi c design , the ph otos are a pe rfect compl ement to the articles, and the thematic appro ach and sup erb writing are add ed bonuses . Writing in th e alum publi caLions has always been the high est quality, but you folks have really outdone yourselves with this issue. The articles about Old Main and several of the Auggie families broug ht smiles to my lips and tears to my eyes. Can't wait for the next issue. Keep up the good wo rk. J ongratulations and than ks for the new format of the Aug burg Now received recent ly. The contents brou ght back so many memori es from the 11 years I spent as an !academy, college, and semin ary! stud ent on the Augsbur g campu s and four years as a staff person . The article on "Rememb ering MainOld and New" was of special interest to me since all of my classes , social function s, chapel, ph ysical edu cation , showers, etc. were spent in this buildi ng during my stud ent days. I lived in North Hall, a thr ee-story men's dorm . Personally, I am grateful for Old Main and Lhe service it has rend ered for nearly 100 years to the life and developm ent of Augsbur g. The edu cation and training I received within th ese walls has been of specia l blessing to me ph ysically, socially, and spiritu ally. It was in the theological room that God called me int o the mini stry in wh i h I have now served for 6 1 years. To have witnessed th e transformati on of the Augsbur g campu s from one squ are block with four or five old buildin gs, a stude nt body of 200-300 to the present campu s of more than 25 acres, 20 or more mode m bu ildin gs, parkin g lots, tenni s cour LS, athletic field , and a stud ent body of 3 ,000 is trul y a miracle and som eth ing I never th ought I would see in my lifetime! - Cliff M. Johnson '34 C We welcome your letters! Please wn le Lo: Editor Augsburg Now 22 11 Rive15ideAve., CBl4 5 Minneapolis, MN 55454 E-mml: now@augsburg.edu Fax: (6 I 2) 330- 1780 Phone: (6 12) 330- 118 I Le11e15for publica11on mus1 be signed and include your name. class year, and daytime telephone number. They may be edned for length, clanty, and style. -Co raly n Bryan '62, '92 WEC Correction The an,cle ,n the Summer 2000 ,ssue about Augsburg student RyanCobians Goldwater Scholat5h1pstated that the $7,500 scholarship would cover the cost or tuition, fees, books, and room and board. It should have stated that the schola15h1pwould apply toward these costs. A correction ... Augsburg student Becky Stensvaag '01 was inadvertently omitted from the photo in the fall issue w ith her grandfather, Clair Strommen '46 . Becky is pictured at left above , with her sister, Kirsten , on the right . AUGSBURG NOW A PUBLICATION FOR AUGSBURG COLLEGE ALUMNI & FRIENDS Winter 2000-01 Vol . 63 , No . 2 Features Augsburg Now is publ ished qu an erly b y Augsbur g Co llege , 2211 Riverside Ave., Minn eapo lis, Minn eso ta 554 54 . Betsey Norgard Engaging Research-Stud ent and Professor One-on-One Editor by Lynn Mena Lynn Mena AssisLam Ediwr Meet several Augsbu,·g studenrs who spent thei,· summer working closely with their faculty mentors on research projecrs. Kathy Rumpza 1 Graphi c Designer William V. Frame President Dan Jorgensen Director of Publi c Relations and Communi caLion Nancy Toedt '94 Directo r orAlumm and Parem 6 Relations O pinion s ex pressed in Augsburg Now do nm necessarily reflect ISSN I 05 8-1 545 Postm aster: Send co rrespond ence , name chan ges , and addr ess correc tion s to : Augsburg Now, O ffice of Public Relations and 6 Communication , 22 11 Riverside 15 Ave ., Minn eapolis, MN 55454 . Augsburg College, as affirmed or disability in ifs education policies, admissi ons policies, scholarshipand loan programs, atliletic and/or school adminisr ered prngrams, except in those instan ces where religion is a bonafide occupational qualification.Augsburg College is commiu ed to providing reasonab le accommodations lo its employees a nd ir.sstudents. www.augsburg.edu Smiley's Point Returns to Augsbur g Crui sin' at Camp Snoopy Departments 2 in its mis sion, does not discriminar e on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orien tati on, mariral stat-us, statu s with regard to public assistance, by Lenore Franzen Four Augsbu,·g women set their sighrs on dreams andfounded businessesthat fulfill their special passions. o fficial College poli cy. E-mail: n ow@augsbur g.edu Teleph one : (6 12) 33 0-11 8 1 Fax: (6 12) 33 0- 1780 Passions , Dreams, and Hard Work Around the Quad Chape ltalk Sports 21 26 32 Alumni News inside back cover Calendar Class Notes Auggie Thoughts 50 percent recycled paper (10 percent post-consumer waste) On the cover: Assistant Professor). AmbroseWolf Oeft) and senior Tal,er Omar collaborated to design and build the equipment needed for their research in thin magneticfilms. Photo by Mike Habermann. Augsburg ranks again in top tier In Lhe U. . cw & WorldReport2000 ratings of colleges and universities , Augsburg again ranks in the top tier of regional liberal ans colleges. The rankings are measured by categories such as academic reputation , graduation and retention rates, faculty resources, student selectivity, financial resources, and alumni giving. Augsburg ha improved from 1999 in measures of freshmen in the top 25 % of Lheir high schoo l class and percentage of full-Lime faculty. light improvement was also shown in freshman retention, graduation rate, and alumni giving. President Frame visits China President Frame and his wife, Anne , joined oLher Minnesota private college presidents on an eight-day trip to China , ho ted by China's linistry of Education . Several local college board members and business leaders accompanied Lhe group. The trip aimed to assist in Lhe development of a private college/univer sity sector in the People's Republic of China, to increase the number of undergraduate student exchanges , and to expand understanding of Chinese cultur e, education , and economics . Psychology professor Norman Ferguson retires Professor onnan Ferguson , who came to Augsburg m 1972 , reti red earlier this year and was granted emeritu s status by the Board of RegenLS.Over the years, he taught psychology in the day, weekend , and MAL programs, supervi sed the department 's internships , and was part of the Honors Program faculty. "What I miss most about Augsburg is the in-class discussion with students, " says Ferguson . "I cou ld never tell in advance how a group of sLUdenLSwould respond to a reading assignment, so each class session was different and exciting. " Ferguson and his wife recently built a house in Taos, N.M. In addition to mentoring high schoo l studenLS, he teaches a comm unity edu cation course . 2 A-UGSBURG NOW Two churches •share• a painting A n article in the Septemb er issue of The orscman, Lhe magazine of Nord mann 's Forbund et in Oslo, recoun LS the history of Lhe painting that hangs in Lhe comer of Hoversten Chapel. In "'And there he prayed ': A tale of two paintings, " writer Harry T. Cleven tells of Norwegian artist larcus Grnnvo ld , who was comm issioned in Lhe 1890s to paint a large altar paintin g for Lhe new St. John's Churc h in Bergen . Based on the text of Mark 1:35, it po rtrays a solitary Jesus Christ at prayer. When Melchior Falk Gjertsen , pasto r of the (then) new Trinity LuLheran Chu rch in Minneapo lis, visited Bergen , he was deep ly impressed by the work of art. His remarks abou t wishi ng for a paint ing as beautiful for his new church led to a request to Gr0nvold to copy the painti ng. \i iLhshipping paid for by the t. John 's congregation , Lhe work was sent to Minneapolis in 1902 . Sixty years later, when Trinity church was razed to make way for the freeway, Lhe painting was placed in storage. It now hangs in Hoversten Chape l, home to Lhe Trinity Lmhera n congregation. ~ Kelly Chapman '04 receives CocaCoca Scholarship Freshman Kelly Chapma n is the first recipient at Augsburg of a Coca-Coca First Generation Scholarship, given to stude nts who are first in their families to attend a college or university. he is a pre-med major who plans to beco me involved in the Link student commu nity service organization and play baske tball and intramu ral volleyball. One stude nt from each of the 16 Minn esota private colleges received a $5 ,000 renewab le scholarship from the Coca-Coca Foun datio n . Chapm an , from Mahtomed i, Minn ., was honored with the other recipienLSat a luncheon at the Governor's Mansion in September. The painting by Norwegian artist Marcus Grsnvold , copied from a Bergen church and given to Trinity Lutheran Church, offers an inspirational setting in Hoversten Chapel for speakers . Pictured above is Jean Vanier, humanitarian and founder of the L'Arche Communities, who spoke at Augsburg in October . A history of the Andersons' era The Anderson Chronicles:An Intimate Portrait of Augsburg College, 1963-97 By Dave Wood and Richard C. Nelson Two fonner professors chronicle the 35 years of the Oscar Anderson and Charles Anderson admi nistrations, \vith comments on future opportunities from current President William Frame. For information on obtainin g co pies (some autograp hed), call th e pu blic relations office, (6 12) 330- 1180 . Winter 2000-01 Matt Klatt receives national recognition for research S 12 enior physics major Matt Klan was OuLStandin g chosen for one of the Stud ent Paper awards for a poster presentation he made at the sprin g meeting of the American Geophysical Union (AGU). He was the only und ergradu ate selected for this honor. Klatts presenta,ion grew out of research in space ph ysics with Professor Mark EngebreLSon . Klatt came to Augsbur g, in fact, because of research opp ortuniti es the College offeredsomethin g he had first observe d when his older broth er, Eric, was at Augsbur g. Klatt's paper was titled "Und er Wh at Conditi ons do Solar Wind Compressions Stimulat e Pc 1-2 Pulsations in the Out er Dayside Magnetosphere?" "I was stud ying how the solar wind presses against the earth s atmosph ere and then wha t effect that has," Klan exp lained. "Matts study gave real quantit ative inform ation abo ut how this activity works and at the same tim e eliminated any puzzlement abo ut what is going on ," said Engebretson. He ad ded that Klatt also wrote some of the compu ter so ftware used to display the research data. Klatt said he plans to contin ue with the research . "My next goal is to help complete a paper about the work (along with Engebretson and four others) that can be publi shed . After gradu ation , I'd like to go on to graduat e scho ol in electrical engineering ." Also receiving an out standing presentation awa rd was Lars Dyrud '97 , now a gradu ate student at Boston University, for research that build s on work he did while at Augsbu rg. Freeman, Styrlund named regents ichael 0 . Freeman and Philip R. Styrlund '79 were elected to six-year terms on the Board of Regents at Augsbur g's annu al meeting in Octo ber. Freeman , a partn er in the law firm of Lindquist & Vennum , PL.LP., is a certified trial specialist and has a broad range of litigation ell. 7Jerience representin g clienLS M before regu latory and governm ent bodies . He M ichael O. Freeman Philip R. Styrlund '79 served as Henn epin Count y attorn ey from 199 1-99 and argued a case before the U.S. Supreme Cou rt in 1993 . His political background includ es two terms in the Minnesota Senate and end orse ment as the DFLJLabor candid ate for govern or in 1998 . Freeman serves on the boards of several edu cation organizations and is an adjun ct faculty memb er at Winona State University and the Hubert Humph rey Institute of Public Affairs. He is a graduate of Rutgers University and the University of Minnesota Schoo l of Law. He and his wife, Terry, have two daughters and a son . Philip R. Styrlund '79 is group vice president of sales for ADC Broadband . Prior to joining ADC, he held management positions for 17 years at US West. Styrlund gradu ated with a dou ble majo r in bu siness adm inistration and finance. He subsequently earn ed an M.S. in telecommuni cations science and an M.A. in bu siness management from St. Marys College. Styrlund serves on the board of Urban Ventur es Leadership Foun dation , Church Metro, and the Management Assistance Program (MAP). He also is co-leader and leader for the Colin Powell Youth Leadership Center in Minneapolis and the Carmelite Monastery in Lake Elmo, Minn ., respectively. He is married to Jul ia (Davis) Styr lun d '79; they have two daughters. Winter 2000-01 Edwards, Gingerich are new associate deans Barbara A. Edwards Orval J. Gingerich wo new associate deans have been named to Augsburgs Academic and Leamin g Services division . Barbara A. Edwards was named associate dean for faculty affairs, while Orval j. Gingerich will serve as associate dean for international programs. Edwards, who most recently served as academic dean at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa., began in August. She earned her bachelor's degree from the College of Saint Benedict, and M.B.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota. Her responsibilities include wo rking closely ,vith both faculty and stud ents on issues in academic affairs. She also oversees programs includin g the summ er school, academic advising, professional developm ent , and the Center for Service, Work, and Learn ing. Gingerich is directo r of cross-cultu ral programs and associate professo r of edu cation at Eastern Menno nite University in Harrisonbur g, Va. He has begun his new duties at Augsbur g on a consultin g basis and will arrive full time next su mmer. Gingerich began his work in international edu cation serving for three years with the Teachers Abroad program in Nigeria from 1968-7 1. He will coo rdin ate the activities of the Center for Global Edu cation , interna tional stud ent advising, and the Interna tional Partn ers programs. -Augsb urg ews Service T A-UGSBURG NOW 3 Around the Quad Feeling welcomed as an Auggie he opening convocation was no t wha t I expected, on any level. It was an extremely pleasant surprise to be treated with so much admiration, given so muc h support, and be welcomed with so muc h enthusiasm and warmth . I can vividly relive, ,vith every one of my senses , the su rroundings I encountered the morning of eptember 6. Waiting in Murph ys Park , with close to 300 of my T Augsburg College at 2000 Da Weekend Graduate College umber or stud ents 1,665 1,178 127 Average age 21 5 34.5 36.8 0 . or states reeresented 32 4 4 o. or foreign counlri es 36 n/a n/a 28.8 71 2 94 90.6 Gender (%) Male Female 48.8 51.2 Race/ethnic group (%) Whne 73.6 76.4 12.0 Students of 10 .1 color 5.6 .3 Foreign 11.3 (M1Ssin~info. 10.5 /refuse ) Residency (%) Resident 52.5 Commuter 47 5 84.3 9.5 1.6 47 .l 99.9 1.6 98.4 Graduate programs (%) Master of Arts in Leadership Master of Ans in Nursing Master of Social Work 27.6 19.7 52.8 fellow classma tes before the convocation , the "bu uerflies" of anxie ty in my stom ach were overw helming. I had no idea what to expec t or really what I was doing here. That nervous ness was soo n replaced ,vith feelings of relief and acco mplishment , even though the on ly thing I had do ne thu s far was show up . The faculty's app lause welcome d me into these new surr oundin gs and gave me a short preview of all the love and suppo rt I wou ld receive in the fut ure from everyone on this campu s, and in this community . Before I had entered the chapel , I already knew I was in for a lot more than I had plann ed. Little did I know I wou ld find out very shortly j ust how many opportuni ties and experie nces were lying there before me. Dean Kimball's speech uncovere d some of those possib ilities for me . I enrolled at Augsburg most ly for the academic end of things. The fact that it is a Lutheran school also ap pealed to me; however , that was simp ly an added incentive of the College . In the dean 's speech , which emphasized freedom on a political, persona l, and social level, I realized how much of my college career the religious aspect of Augsbu rg would be. Th e sta tement that "the trut h of Jesus and the cross set us free" really moved me. Over by Becky Michaelson '04 the last couple of years, I have become stron ger in my faith to God , and I was concern ed that I might lose that at school. In actuality, I now know that my belief can only grow stronger by being at Augsburg , surround ed by people who also aim to keep God as the center of their lives. Dean Kimball also said "a large part of freedom is prot ecting others' freedom" and that "freedom is depend ent up on a community ." Th ese statements revealed to me that an Augsbur g edu cation ,viii not only get me a degree to teach, but also provid e me with an environm ent in which I am able to be myself, worship my God , and be encomp assed by others who baule the same qu estions and concern s as I do everyday-in my faith , my schoolwork , and every other aspect of my daily life. The openin g convocation last Wed nesday showed me what being an Auggie is all about , and that everyone here, although each person has his or her own reasons for choosing this school, is also here for the sense of love and su pp ort this place offers, whether they kno w it or not. Th e deans speech and the convocation , as a whole, helped me realize this fact and served as a warm welcome into the Augsbur g commun ity. • Largest major s Day Business Adm1mstrauon Educauon Psychology Music Biology Weekend College Education Business Administration Nursing Computer Science MIS Students in the Class of 2004 were welcomed by facu lty and staff at the opening celebration . 4 ,4 uGSBURG NOW Winter 2000-01 Chapeltalk by Mark Engebretson , Professor of Physics Text: Exodus 35:30--36:1 his week Augsburg began its convocation series for the year, with a focus on the dialog between science and religion . You have heard somethin g of the long hisLOryof this dialog-il goes back al least 400 years, and il has become especially confusing and has engaged man y more people in this past centu ry. For some of you , the fact that there is any contact between science and religion al allwheth er that contact is friendly or not so friendly-ma y be a new idea . But for many OLhersit's been serious business , and a mauer of ongoing concern, or of strenuous or even biller deba te. We al Augsburg hope not only that science and religion can be in dialog , but Lhal by discussing them LOg ether we might find some clarity rather than conf usion , and be beuer equipped Lo deal with the comp lexities of our world. It's also consistent with our Lutheran roots, a Christian tradition born in a university, that they can and should be discussed LOgether. It's in that spiri t, of helpin g Lo prepare T was natural , and God called them Lo work the land and Lo use its resources. Walking with God meant living and work ing in the wor ld of Lime and mauer. Our text tells the sLOryof two craftsmen , Bezalel and Aholiab , who were filled ,vith God 's spirit so that they could design and build the tabernacle . It's significant that this is the firsl instance in the Bible in which God is said LOhave filled persons ,vith his sp irit. 0l Moses, the greal leader of Israel, but Bezalel and Aholiab , two craftsmen . ow later on in the Old Testa melll various proph ets and judges , and even ,vise King Solomon, were said LOhave received God's spirit-but it's notabl e that in the Bible, God's spirit isn't divided or specialized in the way our cu ltur e seems LOwant Lo divide it-into chur chly thin gs vs. secu lar or worldly thin gs. Creativity and leadership-in whatever field-are gifts from God . Much later, the prophet Joel used these word s Lo describe what wou ld happen after the coming of the 4essiah: "Everyone who is deeply involved in his or her earthly task, who is skill~d in the craft and wisdom of his or her particular work, brings about something real that they offer to humanity, and to God." ours elves for the important but thorn y issues related to this dialog , that I have gone back Lo what might seem an unlik ely source for a Lexl for this chap el Lalk-a tiny snipp et from the book of Exodu s. The Old Testament bears no record of ack nowledging the role of scientisL-il was the Greeks , not the Hebrews , who were famous for their curio sity about the world . The Hebrews seem , rath er, LOhave borrowed their science from their neighbor s. Bul they did acknowledge the importance of craftsmen , and of scholars. They weren't scared of natur e-far from il. Moumain s, trees, oceans, clouds , sun and moon , gold and silver, wood and sLOnesthey were jus t that-n ot the deities or spirits, or even monst ers, that their neighbor s feared . They , ere under God's control , and on ly God was to be feared , respe ted , and tru sted. As a result , natur e Winter 2000--01 Uoel 2:28-29 ) "After thi s I will pour out my spirit on all people. Your sons and your daughters sha ll proph esy, your old men shall dr eam dreams , and your young men see visions . Even on the slaves, men and women , ,viii I pou r ou t my spiril in those days." In fact, the Lutheran traditi on insists that the call of God-th e call lo serve God-i s not limited Loa special class of Chri stians who by the supp osed holiness of their lives have placed themselves closer Lo their Creator. Instead , God calls all peop le LOvocations , which are focused precisely in and on thi s world . God indeed pour s out his spirit on all of us , and we serve God by serving each OLherin thi s wor ld. Luther and others, in fact, reacted against a strictly religious view of vocation that said only monks and other professional religious folks (o f both gend ers) had vocations. Luther said no: farmers , business people , laborers, stud ems, parems, childr en , all have equa lly imp ortalll vocatio ns. Lutheran can agree with those who say that hristianit y is really the most materialistic of all religions : it does not imp el us Loescape the world , but LOcare for it and fix it; we are not called LOescape from other people and their concerns, but Lo work with them. We can also agree that our vocations are informed by ou r faith. Vocations are the prin cipa l means by which the love of Christ, and the righteousness of God, make their way into the world , LOuphold it and to tran sform iL Vocation is our way of serving our neighbor , and taking care of our world . Everyone who is deep ly involved in his or her earthl y Lask , who is skilled in the craft and ,visdo m of his or her particular work , brings about something real that they offer to hum anity, and to God. o, why thin k abo ut science and religion? Wh y discuss the natural world in a chapel talk) We might as well ask why go Lo school at all! Because it is our calling, as persons freed and empowered by od , to use God 's spirit , the gift of creativity, Lo serve others and glorify him . • The above i excerptedfrom Professor Engebretson's homilyof September27, 2000. For the entire talh, visit the ow Online , at <111W1 v.augsburg.cdu/110111> . A-UGSBURGNOW 5 Opening day in 1947 at the Smiley's Point confectionary Dick Pautz '37 busy behind the counter. was a crowded occasion and kept proprietor Community officials, friends , and family partook in the fest ivities, as pictured in the front row (L to R): Lawrence Quist, Pautz's brother -in-law; Ray Myhre , Southside Insurance Co.; Clyde Jorgenson , president of the Fourth Northwestern Bank ; and Elmer Berdahl, a Minneapolis businessman . Among the Augsburg students who crowded Into the shop on opening day were George '46 and Jean (Christenson) '49 Sverdrup , shown in the second row , second and third from the left . Please contact us if you recognize yourself or your classmates ,4 UGSBURG NOW in the crowd! Winter 2000-01 The build ing across Riverside Avenue where many Augsburg students gathered during the 1950s is now hom e to the 27-person staff of Augsburg's institutional ac!vancement division . The College leased the building from FairviewUniversity Medical Center in order to bring the division 's three depart mentsdevelopment, alum nVparent relations , and public relations and communication - togeth er at one location . From its construction in 1899 , the Smiley's Point building served for over 60 years as an apothecary, initially found ed by Norwegian immig rant Johan Vedeler. The Svane Apotek (Swan Pharmacy) served the largely Norwegian area of the Cedar-Riverside neighbor-hood near streets named Bjornson and Sverdrup , and next lo the Norwegian Hospital, now Fairview-University Because of its shape and architectural detail, it was the most prominent building of the several that inhabited the land surrounded by Riverside Ave., Sixth St., and 23rd Ave.After Vedeler's death in 1934 , another pharmacist bought the building and gradually added features for students , such as a post office. The owner's personality and customer service were not panicularly endearing to the students, however, and the place became known as "Grumpy's place." Winter 2000--01 In 1947, Dick Pautz '37 was working Decemb er. The developm ent team has in Augsburg 's public relations office. When offices on both floors, while alumn Vparent an opportunity came to buy the business , relations and public relations are upstairs. he was talked into it by friend s in the The office of the division 's vice Seward and Southside Businessmen's president is located upstairs in the rounded Association . bay \vindow on the point , in the room that "I took it as a sideline, and didn 't Fairview Hospita l preserved in its original intend to run the bu siness," says Pautz . "I state and called the Victorian Room. The tried to figure out how to change the Vedeler family lived on the second floor place's char acter." above their pham1acy for a time, and this Pautz sought to create a place for office shows the beautifu l original students to go after chape l, an d expand ed woodwork and detail of the building . Augsburg students have also lived upstairs the scope of the busin ess. Flowers were added to also serve hospital visitors. Drugs at different times . were eliminated, and the place became a "We're very pleased with our new offices, the opportunity to continue the confectionary, serving ice cream and sweets. Kelly Roth, nickname d "Smiley," tradition of Smiley's Point , and the ability to work more effectively as a division ," says was hired as manager. In order to nam e the bu siness, Pautz Augsburg regent and interim vice president Allen Housh . launched a contest. The winnin g entry, "We hope to see many alumni and from a neighb orhood child , was "Smiley's friends here at Smiley's and hear memories Point ," wh ich appealed to Pautz as an they may have from their time at antid ote to the former nickna me. In 1953 , Pautz sold the bu siness, and Augsbur g," he continu es. the build ing was hom e to coffeehouses and other establishments before Fairview Hospital pu chased it. Until this year, the hospit al has housed several of its clinics and offices in the building and continued to use the Smiley's Point name. Two adjoining bu ildin gs have been connected to the original triangu lar bui lding. The alumnV parent relations and the development offices moved to Smiley's last summ er, while the publ ic relations and communication office The institut ional advancement division recently hung their shingle across Riverside Ave. at Smiley 's Point. a familiar j oins them in landmark and gathering place for many students in the 1950s . • ,4 uGS BURGNOW 7 Sports Playing hard-for Multi-sport studentathletes excel both on the field and in the classroom enio r Brend a Selander has virtua lly Severy minut e or her lire plann ed . Wake Eat a nutritious meal. Go Work a rew hours . Go Lo practice . Eal a nutritious meal. Study. Sleep . And it's all wriuen down in her planner , typical for a college stud entath lete who participates in one sport . However, elander participat es in threesoccer, hockey, and sofrball. "I'm the type or person who has a lot or energy, and I need to have something to do all the Lime to release that energy," Seland er said . "I have good timemanagement skills. I don 't procrastin ate at all, or else I'd be stressed out. Everybod y thinks I'm crazy for playing three sports, but I'm a liule ball foll or energy. I need to express that energy." While Selande r is the only Augsbu rg athlete in three varsity sports , ther e are numerous Auggies, among the more than 400 in varsity athletics, who engage in multiple sports . Athletes who have excelled at multip le sports say they prerer competing at a Division Ill college, where the y can continue participating in more than one activity. At many scholarship Divis ion I and II colleges, coaches limit athletes LOju st one spo rt. "I was oITered a socce r scholarship at Mankato State University, but I wanted to go to a place where I cou ld be in both up. Go LO classes. LO classes. games and grades was ju st 20 minut es from my parents ' house, and they're a hu ge supp ort for me. I needed them LO be close Lo me here." eland er has earned all-conrerence honor s and has been Augsburg's leading soccer scorer during her entire career; plus , she was a third-line forward on the women's hockey Learn. specialist for Augsburg's track and Held team , he has also been a key memb er of Augsburg's six-time national champ ion wrestling team. A heavyweight, Bauer earned his first trip to the NCM Division III wrestling tournament in 1999, then returned LO the meet last season and won the individual title. Ang ie Rieger '01 (on right) Brenda Selander '01 (on right) ,,,_ti-, ..-r l~ .l f .. _,) "',. ·-,;.' ,..) -1," / 8 ,4UG SBURG NOW .. ; .. !\ ' . .·-- Ben Bauer '01 Desman Oakley '01 Last spring , she decided Lo put sortball back into her plann er. Despite missing the sofrball team's first month or practice and spring games in Florida , du e to the At the 1999 MLACou tdoor track and Held meet, he became the first compe titor ever to earn top-eight honors in three weight events-s hot put , discus, and hamm er throw. "The thin gs that have helped me the most are spending a lot or time in the weight room and staying organized, " Bauer said. "The stron ger you get, the further you can go. Plus you have to stay organized to be in two sport s, going Loclass at this time , working ou t at this Lime, going to bed at this time. "The work ethic I've learned in wrestling has worked well for me in track, too . The track program here is small, so "[At Augsburg], you can do so many things and you have to focus on academics, too . If you only did one thing in your life, what kind of life would you have?" -Angie Rieger '01 soccer and hockey," Selande r said . "Plus, my brothe r goes to Ham line, and my family is really close. I'm a family-oriented person; Sunda y is the time 10 go hom e and have a dinn er with my parents . "My parents co me LO every game. They never miss anythin g I do . O ne or the key reasons why I chose Augsburg was that it byDonStoner women 's hockey team 's national co mpetition, Seland er still excelled , becoming the team's startin g centerHelder. enior Ben Baue r found that comp eting S in two sports has helped him Lo excel in both . A multipl e all-conrerence weights Winter 2000-01 there aren 't enough people LOreally push you forward . You have to have that work ethic to excel. " enior Desman Oakley has also excelled in track and field , "~nning the MlAC ind oor 55- meter hurd les in 1999 and being a multipl e all-conference comp etitor in the spri nts and hurdle evenLS. He has also been the second leading receiver for th e Auggie football team the lasLtwo seaso ns. "I don 't remember wh y, buL origina lly I wasn 't recruited to play football her e," Oak ley said . "But while I was talking Lo th e track and field people , I asked th em about playing footba ll. I miss ouL on the track type fall conditioning to play football , but they let me do it." Oak ley also credit s being organized LO his success in bot h sports. "ILhelps you get inLOa set sched ule," Oak ley said . "When you 're doing the same thing every day, like practicing from 3 LO5 [p.m .]. you get inLOthe same panern and it he lps you keep organized ." A side benefit for Oakley was Lhe fact that he was able LOsta rt his college experience early, since the football team starts practice two weeks before th e schoo l year begins . "Before I sta rted schoo l [in 1997]. I already kn ew 80 peop le. It helped me adjust Lobeing in college." S or Angie Rieger, playing in just wome n's ho ckey and volleyball was a redu ction from the five sports she played in high school. "I look at life as a cha llenge. I love my life busy. I can 't stand being bored ," she said . "I have LOlive my life this way, always on the go." Going into her senior season , Rieger has set virtually every Augsburg women 's hockey career and single-season scorin g record , earning All-America hon ors thr ee times. She was named MIAC Player of th e Year last season in wome n's hockey , leadi ng th e Auggies to th e Division 111nation al finals. In volleyball, Rieger has banl ed injuri es through out her career, but still earned AII-MIAC first-team honors in her j unior season . She has led th e Auggies in kills per gam e and au ack percentage for F Winter 2000-01 most o f her career. "My secret is to always come into practice kn o,ving there's somethin g you can impro ve," Rieger said . "You have LOgo 100 percent every day. Wh en you push your self in prac tice, it shows in how you play in games." And she did all this whil e maint aining a 3.8 grad e point average \viLh an int ernation al bu siness maj or and wo rking as the commi ssioner of the Augsbur g stud ent newspaper. "God blessed me ,vith a brain for acad emics," she said . "In high schoo l, I didn 't have to stud y at all. It came naturall y, so my focus was on sports. Here, it's different. You definitely have LOstud y." grades actu ally improve d after she decided Lo take up softball. Oak ley aid footba ll stud y groups , along ,vith an increased focus on graduati ng this year, helped him imp rove his grades. Bauer' grades have steadily risen , averaging 3 .85 th e past th ree semesters. Last year, he earned ational Wrestling Coaches Associatio n cholar AllAmerica honors. "Di,~sion I athletes get s holarships and th at's all they do , j ust their span," Rieger said . "There's no academic focus . Here, you can do so many th ings and you have Lo focus on academics, too. If you only did one th ing m your life, what kind of life would you have? You have LOhave variety." II th e athlete s affirn1ed that being in athletics helped them improv e their grade s. Seland er said in her junior year her Don Stoner is sports inf ormalion coordinator. A • Center court to honor Ernie Anderson Augsbur g College ~II honor longtim e athletic dir ector and men's baske tball coac h Ernie Anderson by nam ing th e recentl y renovated center coun at Melby Hall in his honor , College officials announ ced recentl y. A dedication ceremony will be held on Jan . 29 duri ng the men's basketba ll game against Hamline. Game Lime is 7:30 p.m. For information on the dedication event , contact Norm Okers trom , developm ent office, at (612) 330- 1616 . Anderson has been a member of the Augsburg com munit y since the 1930s , when he auended the Augsburg Academy. He played basketball and baseball al Augsburg , graduatin g with a histor y degree in 1937 . After recei\~ng his master 's degree from the University of Minnesma , he return ed Lo his alma mater in 1947 as athletic dir ecLOr, men's baske tball coach , and as an instru cLOr and director of health and physical ed ucation . During his 23-year basketball coaching career ( 1947 -70) , he compiled a 266 -239 overall record. The Auggies won MlAC crowns in 1963, 1964 , and 1965 , advancing LONAlA district compe LiLi on and the NAlA nationa l LOumament t,vice. He earned MlAC Coach of the Ernie Anderson '33, '37, as pictured in the Year honors each 1949 Homecoming of the conference football program Litle seasons. He served as athletic direcwr for 34 years. During that Lime, he was president of the NAlA in the 1970-71 school year, was named LOthe NAlA Hall of Fame in 1975 , and was induct ed into the Augsbur g Athletic Hall of Fame in 1975 . He also earned two Distinguish ed Service Awards from the Minneapolis Chamb er of Comm erce. He served on several NAlA commin ees and on the U.S. Olympi c Comm iuee from 1969 LO1973 . In 1984 , the College named iLS athletic field in honor of Anderson and longtime coach Edor Nelson . The field will be rededicated in Nelson's honor in the fall of 2001. Bolh the Anderson and Nelson evenLSare pan of a celebration of recent major improvem enLSin athletic facilities. A- UG 8 RG NOW 9 5~ ~ PIW'{t14D~ lD,N,-t,~-o,N, by Lynn Mena • photos by Mike Habermann 1.5icsmajorTaber Omar, computer science student ltlad on to learn about their explorations in designing and mlilg children's Legos into computer robots , and in 10 A- UGSBURG NOW Winter 2000--01 n the short time since assistant proressor J. Ambro se Wolr j oined the ph ysics faculty in August 1999, he has won great favor among his stud ent s, and his research has attracted both corpora te and intellectual interest. Previously at rlie University or Missouri -Columbi a, Wolr brin gs to Augsbur g ideas, hopes, and dreams to develop his specialization in experiment al cond ensed matter ph ysics. He began by establishin g a Thin Magnetic Film Research Laborato ry earlier this year. From the start , Wolr kn ew that he wanted stud ents to be involved in the lab's set-up and ensuin g research . So, in Janu ary, he recruit ed two stud ents, seniors Taher Om ar and Marc Tollds on , with an eye toward expandin g their involvement int o rull-tim e summ er research . "Ambrose brok e us in very slowly," says Omar, a ph ysics major. "He held a weekly seminar to discuss meth ods or research and certain topi cs th at we would be dealing with in the lab . Then we did literatur e research and present ed our findin gs to him ." The seminar allowed Omar and Tollefson to become familiar with the material, so that when they entered the lab , says Woir, they could "hit the floor dancing." "My aim is to get this on a continu ous cycle and start out two or three stud ents every year, get their reet wet in the seminar, and then get them into the lab ," says Wolf. , Winter 2000-01 By summ er, Wotr determin ed that Omar and Tollefson were ready to begin research and start maki ng thin magnetic films. These are essentially th in layers of magne tic materials, curr ently being used for read/w rite heads in comput er drives. "Both Honeywell and Seagate have prot otypes ror magnetic comput er RAM," says Wolf. "The RAM curr ently used in comput ers is fastworkin g, but when the comput er is turne d off, you lose infom, ation . With magnetic RAM, when you turn it back on , a second later you're right back where you left off. The appli cations that were open are still open , and the text you were edit ing in a word Physicssenior Tah Omar and assistant professorJ. Ambrose processing progra m is Wolf (L to R) wo ri<j together to design and build the still there." equipment need for their magnetic film research. In order to make Crucial to the chamber are the two these films, Wolf, with Omar and sma ll ovens located on the bottom . Tollefson's help , designed and buil t the Basically, the ovens are used to evaporate equipm ent. 'To start , we organized the lab , metals , which then condense on a found what we could use of what was subs trate to form a thin film. Each film already here, and how to use it most can be created with subatomic sensitivity, efficiently," says Wolf. "And th is chamber which can be made to the thinness of a [pictur ed above] is our first result. I single atomic layer. Omar and Tollefson designed thi s bott om part , which we each built one of the ovens , which had built at the followed a design used by Wolf during his University of post-doctora l research at the Naval Minn esota machin e Research Laboratory shop . The n Marc The three recently presented their designed a mirror research to the Augsbur g communit y and system that goes inside, guests from Honeywell and Northw estern and Taher designed a College, amon g others. shutter system that's Omar and Tollefson's research also inside ." '4UGSBURG NOW 11 participation was funded by a grant from NA A during the school year, and by a Bush Foundation Grant during the summer. Omars summer research was also funded by a McNair Scholars grant. In addition , Omar himselr wrote a Bush Foundation grant proposa l which was funded for the fall semester. "I had a lot of fun here this summ er," says Omar. ''I've never thought of myself as very mechanica l, but we've been able Loget this thing up an d running . You can relate this project LO so man y thingsgrantwriting , technical wri.,ti,_, . n=- ---comp uter science, mathematics, chemistry, physics, engin eering-it s a spid er web . I found something that I really like LO do. Hopefully come gradua te schoo l, I'll be able Lo focus on research , because I trul y enjoy it." Computer science senior Cameron Rowe constructed a navigat ion robot with Legos as part of NSF-funded research designed and overseen by Karen Sutherland (pictured with Rowe on page 10) and Charles Shaeffer, computer science faculty members . A ugsburg senior Camero n Rowe never thoug ht the Legos he played with as a child would reapp ear years later in college. But this past summ er, he used the brigh tly-colored plastic blocks as the foundation of a robot he created in a co mputer science research project. The projec t, entitl ed the Robo tic Navigation Project, was conceived and developed by Augsburg associate professor Karen Suth erland and assistant professo r Charles Shaeffer. Funded by a grant from the National Science Founda tion , this und ergradua te program involved eight stud ents from four schoo ls. Rowe , Maisian Xiong, Ryan Forsberg, and Abdu lrashid Salad were among the Augsbur g stud ents; the other four participants came from the 12 A-UGSBURGNOW College of St. Catherine, the University of Minn esota , and the Fond du Lac Tribal and Communit y College. "My partner [Daniel Curry from Fond du Lac] and l worked on usin g neur al networks as a contro l system for ou r robot 's navigation ," says Rowe. "Neura l netwo rks simul ate the wo rkin g of a hum an brain ." Rowe and Currys neural network was a software constru ct wriLten in a simpl e form of th e C progr ammin g language. "Our initial goal was Locreate a robot that wou ld be able LO navigate within the environm ent of the comput er science wing of Sverdrup Hall," says Rowe. "But after some researc h and testing , we found that our robot's contro l board wasn't capab le of handling that comp lex of a task . ln the end , we created a neura l network that would be capable of helpin g a robot learn how Lo drive in a straight line, whic h may Winter 2000-01 nol sound so imp ressive. Bul what a lot of people don 't think about is the fact that when the y were childr en they had Lolearn how to walk in a straight line, too. And the way th is robot is learnin g is very similar Lo the hum an brain ." The robot , nickn amed CB3 for Cataglyphis Bicolor 3-Wheeler , is about one foot in height , and is com posed of Lego blocks and thr ee Lego wheels, a Hand y Board control board (de veloped al MIT and sold in robo tics stores) , two different types of sensors, and thr ee Lego gear motors. Part of Rowe's research experie nce includ ed writing a tech nical report of the project. The 22-page do cum ent , which includ ed det ailed backgro und inform ation and instructions , pictur es, and diagrams, was a valuabl e compon ent of the program , allowing Rowe the opp ort unit y to develop advanced tech nical writing skills. "A lot of people don 't think of research as being something Lhal an und ergrad do es," says Rowe. 'This was a great op portunit y, and I really enjoyed gettin g into programmin g issues that I had never even considered before." Professor Sutherland agrees . "l think il's so important for und ergradu ates to have the opportunit y to get involved in a research experience. It's cen ainly a great benefit for the faculty, Loo, because it lets you stay active in your field . 1 also really like working with und ergraduat es-th ey have mor e interesting ideas , and they're not restricted to the set ideas they've read about. "Emplo yers and gradua te schools look for NSF-sponso red wo rk because they know that you wouldn 't gel this grant if il wasn't a quality proj ect," continu ed Sutherland . 'The NSF is very selective, and they don 't often give these grants Lo small schools; they more often go Lolarge research uni versities, so it was really nice to be able Lo do this research." Rowe recently began a paid internship with United Defense in Fridley, where his work involves modeling and simulation of the W inter 2000-01 Crusader Artillery System for the U.S. Army. He credi ts his robo tics research experience with landin g a higher-Lhennormal internship wage. In the future , Rowe says that he would love Lowork further with robotics, and has considered appl ying LOa robo tics gradu ate program. The NSF grant is a thr ee-year grant , and Suth erland hopes to continu e receiving il beyond this period . "The bo LLOmline is that what a student learns in the classroom has to work , it's not just abou t theory," says Suth erland . "A stud ent research op portunit y suc h as this really brin gs everything together." ~~ ol all research projects involve robots or ph ysics equa tions. This pasl summ er, senior Cassi Van Ausdall and associate professor Jacquelin e deVries teamed up for history research , which was funded by a faculty/student N research grant from Augsburg 's Cent er for Professional Developm ent. ·w e did a literature review and a summ ary draft based on the que stion of wheth er there is a Christian perspective on histor y," says Van Ausdall. "And if th ere is, should that perspective be present ed in the classroom? "A lot of the project was spurr ed on for me by the Augsburg 2004 docum ent that the College publi shed ," cont inu es Van Ausdall. "A big ques tion that this document asks is 'how do we integra te faith into the classroo m?' Th is project went hand-inhand with th at qu estion ." Accord ingly, the second pha se of the project, which is still in progres s, involves Lak ing beginning -level Augsburg classes and exp lori ng how these faith perspec tives cou ld be integrated into the classroom . "Also, in the course of ou r research, Cassi asked some really good questions about who these historians were and A-UGSBURGNOW 13 wha t faith tradi tions they came from," says de\lries . "It opened up a wh ole other line of inqu iry about di fferent kind s of churc h-related schools, and how Aug burg differs from a lennonit e college or a Calvinist college. I think in the process we bo th became mu ch mor e in mne with what Aug bur g is, and what its theological and con Lituency base is." an Ausdall points out that their research served more as a "re-opening , rather th an as an opening , of disc ussion concern ing the nature of Christian cholarship ." "One thin g we realized coming int o th is research was that this was not necessa rily original research ," says an Ausdall. "\ e knew that a lot of historia ns had tried to tackle this ques uon or had asked the qu estion 'how does my faith integrate into my scholarship ?' o we had wanted to go back into the discussions that the>' had ope ned up and present the different views we saw. From that, we were curious to see if we could discover a new perspective that's particularly appli cable to a place like Augsbur g." De ries, wh o appr oached Van Ausdall abou t the projec t as a result of the student 's performance in her history class, The haping of the Modem World , was thrill ed to have the chance to work together. "It's been extremely useful and reall qui te wond erful to work with Cassi," says de ries. "I think too often faculty lose sight of their audie nce. We do n't often have these kinds of disc ussions where we know what is really going on in stude nts' minds . This projec t opened up some of that , and I believe it helped me think more carefully abo ut what my role is as a professor.n After graduation , Van Ausdall hopes to go into yout h ministry. In addit ion to the history research projec t, she also held an interns hip ,vith the Fellowship of Christian Athletes over the summer where she helped organize their high schoo l ......... lnlDd 14 A-UG BURG NOW camps. She curr ently serves as presid ent of the FCA on campu s and volunteer s with a youth group at her chur ch . "I've always had a heart for kid s, especially the high school age group ," says Van Ausdall. "That's where my passion s are." She also believes that she gained a lot from her summ er research project with deVries. "Jacqui is such a knowledgeable person ; it was awesom e to be able to work ,vith a professor of such high caliber," says Van Ausdall. "I for one believe that faith should be integrated more int o the classroo m , and th is research has given me a chance Lo see that oth er people have asked these qu estions, too. Being able to take a look at the different perspectives has allowed me to develop my own. That 's one of the reaso ns why I'm a history major -l o see what other peopl e have gone th rough and writt en before me and appl y it to my own life." • deV'rles (L to RJ,1Nmecl up for 1'85Nrdlto Investigate the existence amn lwnlng. Winter 2000-01 Cruisin' at Camp Snoopy byBe t seyNorgard "B esi des the [Snoopy] characters, we're the only regular live entertainment at one of the biggest tourist attractions in the count ry " Augsburg senior Trevor Johnso n is talking about the part-tim e j ob that he and four classmates have shared for nearly a year. They're the "house band " at the Mall of America's Camp Snoopy, the largest indoor theme park in the largest shoppi ng center in the cou ntry, in Bloomington , Minn. The Snoopy Cruisers-t rumpet, trombone, sousap hone, snare drum , and bass drum - wander through the park on Saturd ay and Sund ay afternoons , playing a musical repertoire to please the oldest and youngest mall visitors. During the summe r months , they played six da,ysa week in Camp Snoopy. "We play whatever we think would be a cool amusement park song-i t's like a pep band for a basketball game," says junior Brendan Anderson , who plays snare drum. Their selections range from '50s tunes to action movie themes to kids' songs. Music department chair and band director Robert Stacke recruited the Cruisers from his band members when he received a call from the mall, inquiring after a group that could be built around these particular five instrum ents. The band members each have a name-Clum sy Cruiser, Cool Cruiser, Classy, Quirky, and Curly Cruiser. The names are natural, says Anderson. "Its not a matter of us playing to the names, its the names playing to us." Their costumes are seasonal; durin g October when Camp Snoopy became Camp Spooky, the Cruisers donned orange "Ghostbusters" jumpsuits. While its not a typical part-tim e stud ent j ob , the Cruisers all feel that playing has been a valuable extension of their Augsburg stud ies. Junior Sara Seekins is a music therapy major. In addition to improving her range and techniqu e on the tromb one, playing often and for this many people has given her more confidence on her horn. The Snoopy Cruisers entertain Mall of Anderson , a music compos ition major, has collaborat ed America visitors with their mixture of music. with fellow Cruiser, sophomor e sousaphoni st Ben Duane, to (L to R) Lindsay Bonner, Trevor Johnson, Sara arrange all the music for the grou p. "I now know how to write Seekins, Brendan Anderson, and Ben Duane. for trombone , trump et, and tuba inside and out, " says Anderson. "We have a good 25 songs in our repertoire, and you really learn how to do it. " John son , the trump et player, is a bu siness and economics major who j oined the j azz and concert band s for enjoyment . After performing with the Cruisers, however, his career aspirations are leaning toward a job in the mu sic indust ry, combinin g music and business experience. Juni or music major and bass drumm er Lindsay Bonner sings in the Augsburg Choir and is a vocalist with Gospel Praise. "Playing percussion is definitely stretc hing me musically, and that is exciting . Next, I get a cowbell, too," she quipp ed . In their wandering around Camp Snoopy, the Cruisers attract lots of attention, especially when the live Snoopy characters join them to dance. "That's really the best time we have- when we can get together, both the band and the characters. They dan ce and we play, and everybod y really gets into it," says Anderson . "One of the greatest things is seeing kids get excited about the music," says Bonner, who occasiona lly rums over her mallet for kids to beat the drum. The Snoopy Cruisers take all of this publi c exposure in stride. Seekins ponders , "I wonder how many home videos we're in." W inter 2000--01 A-UGSBURG NOW 15 Passions, Dreams, HardWork by Lenore Franzen • photos by Linda Cullen Four women - all graduates of the l 980sowe their entrepreneurial success to a combination of strong values and vision F our Augsburg alums-Jenni Lilledah l '87 , Kari (Eklund ) Logan '82, Lori Moline '82, and Sarah (Wojtowicz) Stehly '88-are pan of the entrep reneurial trend . They have joined the huge flux of women who now own their own business, an impressive 38 percent of all U.S. firms. Their dreams are as varied as they are. Lilledahl and her husband own and opera te the Brave New Workshop , a comedy theater. Logan runs C.E. L. Public Relations, Inc. with her business partner . Moline starte d an international travel tour company, CrossingBorders, with a long-time colleague . Stehly owns two related businesses, Constru ction Technology, Inc. and Simplex Construction Suppli es, Inc. As different as th eir professions are, these four women share a common profile, shaped as much by national trend s as by their persona l dreams and upb ringing . They embody the many strengt hs required to succeed in this high- stakes' ventur e. They have a vision th ey won't compromi se. They are guided by values of hard work, integrity, and service . Ultimately, they share a desire to make a difference in the world . Here are th eir sto ries. 16 A- UGSBURG NOW Winte r 200~1 AUGSBURG COLLEGE ANNUAL REPORT OF DONORS The Augsburg giving societies recognize donors who express their confidence Aug burg College bJ con tributing at ad in ignated level. A Li t of each giving society 's members is published once a year in an annua l r po,1, unle s the donor specifie a desire to remain anonymous . LIFETIME GIVING l egacy ociety Cumu lati gifts of ~00,000 or mor e 1869 ociety Cumulative gifts of 100,000--499,000 Benefacto, Cumul ati e gifts of r ,000-99 000 PLANNED GIVING Heritage ociety Member hip in th ug bu rg Coll g H ritag o i ty i extend d to all v ho have rem mbered Aug burg College in their e tare plan wi th a "plann d gift " that v ill pa to Aug burg at ome time in the futur . ANNUAL GIVING gnize all annu al gift f a h made w ithin Th e Aug burg gi ing Mar hall ou n ii 10,000 r mor Build r ' Club Founder · ircl e 5,000-9 ,999 entury Club Regen ' ircle 2,500--4,999 upp rting Le el lub 1,000-2, 99 Do nor recog ni zed f r th ir annu al gift ar Ii t d in th ~ a fl cal year at the following levels: 500-999 240--499 120-2 39 p to 119 llow ing categori • Alumni giv ing by cla year • Faculty and taff • Par ms and fri end non-alumni ) • hur he , corp rations, founda ti n , gov rnm ent, and other organizat io n l11is rcpon lislS gi fts made b ·1wce n June I , 1999 and May 3 1, 20 0. Every effon has been made 10 en ure thai all names are in lud ed and ,pc llecl orrectly. If yo u noti ce an error, please all uc All ard :ii (800) 273-06 17. Dea r alumni and friend s of Aug sbur g: Please accep t th i repo n of gifts and co ntributi o n to Au gsburg Coll ege d urin g the period Jun e l , 1999 throu gh May 31, 2000. To it , 1 acid th e gratitud e o f th e stud ent and emp loyees o f the Co ll ege for w hat yo u- all of yo u- have clone in our beha lf and in beha lf o f o u r herita ge and mi io n. A strong spirit o f renewa l and hop e now perm eates the camp us, and we are g rateful , ind eed , for yo ur enco ur agement of it. Thi s p ast eptemb er, we opened o ur 132nd year w ith a reco rd day choo l enro ll ment and stron g g row th in the extension o f o ur weekend pr ogra m to Roc hester. Durin g th e summ er, a batch of capit al proj ects we re co mp leted (o r at least we ll laun ched) . A new "o ne stop " stud ent service center now occ upi es th e fir st floo r in verclrup , w hi ch w ill be co nn ected to th e new li br a1y b y a kyw ay that is ex pected to ope n in wa refurni hed for di e Cla 1ove mb er; m ess of 2004 and its successors; ind oo r co un spo ns wi ll be played th i year o n a new floo r and w itn es eel from ne\v eatin g ; the exe rcise faci liti es in Willi am V. Frame Melby have been upgrad ed and th e bui lding itself g ive n a new face; the ice arena has been rehabilit ated ; and all o f us- stud ent raff , and facu lty-w ere g reeted in Sept emb er w ith new and ve1y we lc med in formation te hn olog y capabi li tie . Th e inspirati o n for thi s general rehab ilit ati o n and rev itali zatio n is th e new visio n fo rmul ated in A 1tgsb 11rg 20 04: Ex tendin g tbe Vis ion . Thi s doc um ent has brought new di stin cti on to Aug sbur g Co llege-in th e counu y and in the regi o n- and is guidin g o ur wo rk in program deve lo pm ent , curr icul ar refo rm , and mark eting . Thi s self-definin g im age : • enco ur ages voca tio nal develo pm ent , spark s the dial og ue of fait h wit h reaso n, and promo tes a div erse campu s cu ltur e as th e very co nditi o n o f edu catio nal ex cell ence; • helps all o f us here grow in mind , body , and spirit so as to actu all y reali ze the li fe o f servi ce to w hi ch each of u i call ed ; • fosters and rewa rd the exce ll ence of a faculty cleclicatecl to ex pert teachin g, in both subject and soc ialit y; • promi ses d istin gui bin g curri culum , featurin g hi gher leve l o f int egratio n of lib eral and pro fessio nal learnin g and o f expe rientia l with classroom w isdo m ; • in sures that stud ent fro m all eco no mi c and cul tura l backgroun I have access to the Aug sburg edu catio nand in faciliti e and atmo pher e app rop riate to di e purp ose. In pra ctical terms, yo ur g ift s provid e di e fu el for th e mo tio n imp arted by A 11 g sb11rg 2004. T hey help us keep the fir es of passion alive-for a "tran formin g " edu catio n th at makes us and o ur tud ents both useful wo rk ers and carin g citi zens. Th ank yo u for yo ur help and beli ef in o ur mi ssio n. ;;z·v ~ \ illi am Pre iclent . Frame O PERATI G B UDGET $38 ,503,5 4 6 \Jon ie in the operating b11dgetfi111d the ornra/1 work of the College,from facul()' and ta.!J alarie to tude11t financia l aid to paying the 11tilitie bill. 7be operating budget keep the College up and mnnin g, and is s11ppo11ed in pa,1 by und e ig11atedgift to the Aug b11rgF11nd. • • • • • • Tuitio n & Fees 80% O ther Source 5% Board 4% Room 7% Private Gifts 3% Government G rants 1% 1999- 2000 Revenues P T A ET et) $44,328,125 Plant a et de cribe the phy ical presence , or the place that i Augsb11rg. 7be newest addition to the phy icctlp la nt are the ew Re idence Hall, which opened in eptemb er 1999 and a link atrium conn ecting Lindell Library to the core ca mpu , comp leted in ovemb er 2000 . In addition, major renova tion work was unde11aken on verdntp Hall, Melby Hall, the ice are na , and rn e. Hall . E D0WMENT Market Value : $26,623,4 15 A strong end ow men t en ure Augsbu rg ' fitture treng th and grow th . 7be in terest and inv e tmen t income on the end ow ment principa l provide needed fi1 ndin g for studen t f inancia l aid . • • • • • Salary & Benefits 50% Othe r 14% Financia l A id 19% Utilities 4% Equip ment & apital Improvement 4% Student Salary 3% Debt Service 6% 1999-2000 Expenditures The e11dowme11tha s grow11 stead ily o ve r th e pa s t te11ye ar s. 11111 199 1 1992 I 93 1994 1995 1996 1997 ENDOWM ENT As ET May 3 1, 1999- May 31, 2000 1998 1999 2000 LIFETIMEGIVING Jo han Sverdrup I ean '62 & Barb.tr:t Begl inge r '63 Lar.on frl e 11ds of A11gs b11,-g w/Jo /Ja ve g e 11e ro11s /J1 And rew Erne-.s+ Philip & Dian e LJr,o n gi ve11a 111/11/mumof $25,000 lo t/Je Colleg e o ver Elsie Wi ldun g+ Harris '51 & J\laryon LcL' a lif e time. 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Sand er, + Do nald+ & Irene Grangadrd Kenneth Schmit + '38 Philli p Gro nseth '55 Huth chmidt '52 Raymond Erick,o n + 'SO Flo re nce H ~1asarud+ Lyall & Inez O lson Malco lm Estrem+ John 1-tan,o n + Rosemary Shafer Agne Sive r on+ '59 Schwarz kopf Clar3 Evju+ M r.+ & Jerry & Je,111Foss Lawre nce & Lois H au ge Glen & An na Skov holt Paul '42 & Max ine Frid lun d Ann :i Mae I tayden i\ lath ias R:iymo nd ·57 & Janice Grin de Loren Henderson i\luriel Sm ith+ '2 Frank li n & Carolyn roves No m, an & Evange line H :1gfors Jame & Kath leen 1-1 :ig lun d 1r .+ Rcucl D . Harmo n Do uglas & G race Fors, 'S I lerr Th elm a I less+ '32 hester '60 & Cleno ra Hove rsten leua+ Bo rger o lberg t:inl ey & Beuy Stake Roge r '5--t& Bo nni e . toc.km o d in Sto ric n + '28 Do nald '39 & Phylli s Ho lm Cheste r+ & Be rni ce H o ve rste n A llen & Jean Housh G:ir fi eld Hovcr, tc n 'SO Jean T:tylo r '85 & Roge r Griffith '8 I J:.une Jo hn on & M ax.inc Isaacs V incent '50 & J\ta rjorie H ov er!ltt!n Jack & P. Da" n Heil '78 Taylo r Roy Kro hn+ Will iam & Stephanie , aegele Joseph H ieh "6 1 Oscar+ & Pearl Loken Husby \'\lilli:.un & D onn a Teeter Richard & Barbara Tj o rnh o m '54 'eb o n Alfr ed Iver en L. Ocrni cc Th mp !,on + Ida Richard & ' :m clra Jacobso n Jo hn Thut+ Ruth Jo hn son+ '27 Joa n Vo lz '68 Ruth Jo hnso n '74 Richard & O liv~ Nilsen '5 1 Zo ller elso n+ ~lanh a ylander+ Jo hn l' aub on urtis & M arian :1mpson Bn1ce & Maren Kleven Paul & Lo re ne Stee n D av id & 13a rbara Kle ve n Ge nevieve Lo we ll ,~4 & Janice Kleven telberg+ onr:.ld unde + 'I ~ Leland & Louise un de t Helen Sverdm p + Di ck & Glend a I touston Norma KnutSon+ tildr ed Kro hn Dean & Su,a n Ko pp erud + Deceased PLANNED GIVING HERJT GE OCIETY Tbe Augs burg Colleg e He ritag e Soc iety r eco g 11i.zes th ose w ho ha ve arra,rged a d ef e rr ed g ijlf o ,· tb e College tbrougb a be qu est, life i11s 11rar, ce poUCJ'· a,muitJ ' ag ree ment, or a charitab le tn, s t. Tbese tbou gb tft ,I gifls e:d e11d s upp o rt to ge 11. e,·at io t1s of futur e s tud e nt s. Ernest & Helen Inc Harold Ahl bo rn ·47 harles & C:ttherine Anderson E. \\"i lliam And erson ·; 6 Ernest & largaret Ande rson Esther Anderson+ Gary & ~l.ir y Anderson 0 ar ·35 & Leola And erson \\" illi am . And erson • I. helby Gimse '56 Andr ess Vi ncem Andrew s+ ·50 Betty m old Robe rt & Carol Arn old Luther+ '29 Clarette Jorenby '29 mo ld Oscar+ ·4 & Doro thy Austad Earl & Doris Bakk en Andrew ·50 & Barl>ara Ko lden ·50 Balerud Mary Qua nbeck T Barber Glady s P~'"< lerson Barnes ·25 Warren & Elizabeth Bartz · 2 Abne r ·35 & Martha Batalden Tom '56 & Bernie Benson idney '5 & Lola Lidstro m '50 Berg Gary & Doro thy Borsgard '64 Berk land Birgi t Birk eland '58 Ann e Blegen+ Kendra Oonderud 78 Richard & ancy Borstad Donald & ancy Blomfi eld '63 13onemill er Bernard Bretheim • 8 'ancy Drow n Jeroy · 8 & Lorrain e Carlson Harold C:tsperson + · 2 I lerbert '5 & Corinn e Chilstro m Fntjo f E. hristensen '28 Judtth A . Christensen L. Gracia hristcnsen O lga Christo pherson Wi lli am E. hritto n+ Ai lene Cole George '72 & Janet Dahl man arrie Dau ner 7 1 Dallas Day '64 lli t hard '55 & Aud rey Dro nen Beverly Durk ee ll uben '45 & 111elma Egebc rg Tracy Elftmann '8 1 larencc + '35 & Th ora Eliason Avh Elli ngrod •r asper & Thelma '39 Emberson Denise Engebrets0n '82 Loren · 6 & Edn a Kastner '•2 Ericksen llaymo nd Erickso n+ '50 Du:ine Esterly · 5 M:ilcom J. Estrem Jo hn Evans '82 & Joan Molin e '83 All i · n Everett 78 orman & ll :ichel Ferguson Maud Forberg Jerome '3 & Winifred Hell and ·3 Forrno rdella F um ~- illi am & Ann e Frame Leola Dyrud '6 I Furman harle Gabriel · n Harry arlock+ '25 Do nald+ & Irene Grangaard Roger rifr.th • and Je:in Taylor '85 racia rindal "65 Raymond '5 & Janice Phillip Gro nseth ·55 Florence I laasarud+ rind e ary · I & Dallas Ah rens '69 Hagen James & Kathy Haglund David · 6 & Janet Olso n 9 Halaas Lo ren & Helen fork ' 2 Henderson Edward & hirl ey Hansen ynthio Han n "66 Erne t & Ann a · Ham, n lark '68 & lone Agrimson · Hanson L.1wren e & Lois Hauge Loren & Helen Mohn ' 2 Henderson ll bert '55 & Karin Herrn:in Mrs. 11 E. J-ljell e ig ' I & Helen Hjdm eland rvill e+ '36 & Gertrud e Lund '36 Merton M. '59 & Jo Ann D. Bjornson '58 John on Mimi Johnso n lluth Johnson '7 Walter+ '2 & Ruth+ '27 Johnson Kenneth & Carmen Jones Larry & Jennif er Abeln ' 8 K.ahlow Mary Kingl sey Ruth Kislingbury Glo ria Grant '5 Knob lauch orrnan & Gwen Johnso n '58 Krapf Roy Krohn+ LaJune Lange "68 Dave Lankinen '8 Marjorie Lankinen Erne t Larson+ '30 Luther '52 & Janice Bremseth '55 Larson Alan & Do rothy Lee Harris '5 & Maryon Lee Jayton & Virgini a LeFevere Ella Lindberg James ' 6 & Jean Lindell 0 . Herbert & Ilene Lindqui st Terry Lindstrom '73 Marion Liska Alph amae Lofgren+ '3 1 Arn e '46 & Jean ,vanson '52 Markl and Ronald & Donna Matthi as Th eodo r Menzel+ Daniel '65 & Mary Tildahl '61 Meyers Carol Mork '6 Ri hard Mo rk '66 Mark · 9 & Pamela Hanson '79 Moksnes Van & Mike Mueller Do nald G. Murphy '43 co rge el.sen+ ' 7 ll ogn:inder Kenneth · 4 & Linda Bail ey '7 Holmen Grace Peterson el.son+ '33 Kenneth & era elson Everett '55 & Ethel Ho lt Mildred el.son Richard & Barbara Tjornhom '54 el.son Robe rt ·9 & ll o e nn elson John Hoium All en & Jean I loush Merlin & Ruth H vden hester '60 & Jen r:, Ho versten klrencc I lovcrsten ' I arl1eld ll o versten '50 I.ester Hoversten Lorna ll ove rstcn '62 llobert Hoversten Th o m:is '56 & Loretta Hover ten lli h:ird & andr:1 J:i ob.so n Morris '57 & Beverly Jespersen Anna Johnso n Jerry & Bo nita Johnson Kinney Jo hnson '65 Mark '5 & Thelma Jo hnson Roger '52 & Marilyn el.son ivi an Jenkins cl.sen ll oselyn ord aune · 7 telle No rdine+ James '57 & hirl cy o rman Jonathan ye · 2 Terry ll . yganrd '70 Martha ylander+ Marvin Nystrom Arlen Oftt!dah l '64 Norm '85 & Kim Asle o n '84 Okerstrom Evelyn O lson+ Gord o n "63 & Janice Olson rvillc '52 & Yvonne Bagley '52 Olson Lute '56 & Bobbie O lson ·-s &: Donald ·53 & Bcve rl)' Hallin g '55 O ren Robert & Marianne ander Kenneth , ·endsen Kenneth & Lilli an Ystcboe '5 1 Ose Leland '35 & Pauli ne Ervin '56 & Sylvi a 1oe ·59 Ov erlund Donald+ & Dagny Padi lla Kenneth chmidt + '38 Johan b,·erd rup Doro thy w ard+ Ruth chmi dt '52 ~brg aret yrin g R bert '50 & Ruth Ann P"u l Roge r D. chw" rtz '62 Rosemary h:tfer Jack & P. Dawn I lcil '78 Tay lor n Richard '37 & Ge rtrude Erling '36 Pautz Gerald '39 & 13erni ce Person ateren lli-,on E, i:n - ary '80 & Deanna T:u1g" ,ill O liver+ & Elisabeth Th omp son idn ey+ ·36 Jo hn + & Ve ra+ Thut Harve)' Peter on '52 James '50 & Glady, Dahl berg '52 Peterson Rodney Sill ' 2 Jod '38 & Fm.n ee~ T r.-ite n..,on Arn o ld '48 & arol Skaar James Smith ·9,1 Jo hn & l\la rcia Th ornp',() 11 78 T urcott.: Roy Qu am+ '3 1 Russel '50 & Virginia T hompson '50 bmith ~to rris '5 I &. Bo nni e 13u .:ri '5-1 \ ,1.1gcni;:--, Eileen M. Qu anbeck '46 Paul G .+ 's2 & Evelyn onnack '43 Dollie ~orenson + ~lark '83 & Beth Voel ker Norman --5 and K:.n.hr yn Andcr,on '76 \X'ahl Robert & Joyce Engstro m '70 pector To m \'\'a rm e Douglas & Joyce Th elma nder, o n '65 Pfaff chrode r Preu::,se + '38 ~lart in + '29 & E>Lher Qu anbeck ancy Joubert '63 ll:ty mo nd Arth ur ·53 & Charlo uc Kleven '53 Jeanell e To llef,on ·2 I Kenneth '26 & O , ede1.1 Ton ,k John ~ . '.J6 and Esther \I. Steen Rim mc re id Donald Wichm an '89 Peder '49 & Ali ce Berg ''; I Wil cox Barbara Rod v ik Paul & Loren e O live Ronho lm '47 Odi n Sto rien + '28 Do nald '38 & Borghilcl Ronni ng Clair '46 & G lady s Boxrn d '46 Stro mmen Aud rey 1 ·5- Collen Kay Watson ·9 I & I.try ~lcDouga ll teven & N~lo mi C hristeru,e n '8 1 Staruch 1een Da rre ll & Laura lee I lowe '63 Ze nk Merto n '42 & Irene Huglen '43 Stro mmcn age l 'SI Sand er ANNUAL GIVING Alumni Giving by Class Year The Aug bu rg giv ing ocietie recog ni ze all annu al gifts of cash made w ithi n a fiscal year at the fo llowi ng level Aug bu rg Circl e 10,000 o r mo re Marshall Cou nci l 500-99 9 Foun ler ' Circl 5,000-9 ,999 Bui lders' Club 240--499 R gents' Circle 2,500--4,999 Century Club President's Club 1,000-2 ,499 Supp orting Level ClAS S OF 19 27 1 umbe r of Alumni : 9 Total amo unt of Gifts: 35 Part.ic ipatio n: J 1% PP RTING LEVEL Ali ce im o ns n Solberg REGENTS' CIRCLE Else ~li chaelsen CIASS OF 193 0 CE 'umb er o f Alumni : 1~1 UPPORTI 'G LEVEL Mo rris Jo renby+ To tal am uni of Gifts: 2 10,505 CIASS OF 192 8 A B RG Julian Fos. + umber of Alumni : P:trticipation: 2 1% B II.DEi ' L B Fritjof Chrbt en,e n RY CL 13 Part icipation : lumni : 13 T tJI amount o f Gi fb : 2_5 PRESIDE TS CLLIB SUPPO RTING LE EL Agne, Arno ld ~andb erg um be r o f A lumni : 13 Elsie Lokk en Lowe r Pa ni ipation : 7% CENT URY LUil Hamdr Bcn.,on ENTURY CL B Leo nard Froyen SUPPO RT! G LEVEL S PPO RTII\G LFVEL BUILDERS' L B ' PO RTING LE EL tella Pederson Eie rmann Tot:d amo unt of Gifts : 50 largit Orni ng T roge + ~I. CIASS OF 19 33 N umbe r of A lumni : 10 Toi.II amo unt of G,fLs: 200 ClASS OF 193 1 RY CLUB lenclo ra Dueland Charle.., Rctrum BUILDEH~ Llll3 Cliff ord Johnson CIASS OF 1932 Particip:itio n: 15% En · 29'lo 'cs,; ClASS OF 1929 um be r o f JJ9 CIAS S OF I 934 Number of Alum ni 2 1 TotJI .uno unt o f G ift, 1,915 IR LE Total amo unt o f Gif b : 250 Parti ipatio n: 25% n· Re ube n 120-2 39 p to Pa rticip ation : 30'4:> N um be r o f Alun1ni: 16 Tot:tl amoun t f Gi fts: 2,827 Pan i ipa1i n: 25% UPPO RTING LEVEL o lveig Bergh inceni Ke n:,t~tcl Al be n Knu ,..,en I Id en Lee L 1r,en Norm~m Lar,.,en \X'. DonJ ld O lsen Borghi Id Dro 1mL1d O lson+ f-!Jrold \t<mcll Glady, Ouda l \\ 'ooh on Joel Torsten ·on ClASS OF 1935 Inez Hinr ichs Sullivan Roger Tho mpson Number of Alumni : 20 Total amou nt of Gif t : 3 -0 Participation : 2- % ENT RY L B Abn er Batalden Leland ateren ENTURY CLUB Else Bjo rnstad ~alome Eidnes annelin D nnld Ro nnin g Ethel inner Shebeck Leland teen UPPORTI G LEVEL Laura Leigh Jore nby Cliff ord Kent Carl Iberg UPPORTI G LEVEL aroline ageng Brown na Lee Kru se retha Halvo n Loken Edor 'elson ClASS OF 19 36 Numbe r of Alumni: 2; Total amou nt of Gifts: 2, 1-0 Panicip aLio n: 3 Eric Paul on PRESIDENT CLUB phia Iverson Gjerde MARSHALL CO CIL Gertmde Lund Hognander UPPORll G LEVEL igne Berg Halverson Roselyn Ekberg lhl ing Viola 'ydah l Dagmar Dahl Quanbeck Elisabeth Thompson ' idney Ann Kveen veom OAS ,235 BUJLDERS' CL B Ernest Anderson Jerome Formo Winifred Helland Formo Forre t Monso n CEl'ITURY CL B Wilbert Bbke Richard Pautz E. Margaret PRESIDENrS CL B Philip Rowberg BUJLDERS' CL B Fern Han o n Gudme tad Leno re Ga rvue 1-fa lverso n Richard Jacobson Mabel elson Kingstad Th elm a ydnes Mo nson Helen Helm Mork 5 ateren Trautwein SUPPORTI G LEVEL Carl Chri lock Palmer Henrickso n Conrad Jergenson Phyllis Kennedy Ruth Schubert Williams Robe rt Girod igvald lljclmel and E. David Mickelsen H. Alfred Weltzin CIASS OF 1938 umb er o f Alumni : 3 Total amount o f Gifts : 2,845 Participati on: 32% PRESIDENrS CL B Oscar Ander son 13 ILD ERS' CL 13 E. Irene Nescth Hannah Mehus Stcnsvaag Ad rian Tindcr holt El'IT RY L 13 Marion Lund Lowrie UPPORTI G LEVEL Robert halmers Gordon Korsrno Vivien TI1 mp n Paulson Gerald Person Alfred vig Wendell Tj n Hazel Willand Palmer Wold CIAS OF 19 0 umber o f Alum ni: 56 Tmal amount of ifts: 3,085 Participati on: 1% B ILDERS' L B Russel Helleckson Florence Retrum Hov land Earl Lanes Erling Tun gseth CENT RY LUD Margaret Chri lock arl Overvo ld ENT RY L B Helen R wberg Dr-ake CIASS OF 19 43 umber of Alumn i: 85 Total amount o f Gifts : $17,162 Participati on: 32% AUGSBURG CIRCLE LuVerne elson PRESID ENl" S CLUB Glo ria Burntv edt Nelson A. Irene Huglen Stro mmen ~ aldema r Fram stacl A G BUR JR LE D nald Ho lm B ILDERS' CL B Ruth Aune Lester Dahlen Luther tromm en CENTURY CL B Lynn Hanson Luthard Gertrude Erling Pautz OF193 Numbe r of Alumni : 26 Total amount o f Gifts : Participation : ClASS OF 1939 umber of Alumni : 5 Total amo unt of Gifts : 11, Parti ip atio n: J I% CIASS OF 1941 umb er of Alumni : 70 Total amount o f Gifts: $3,438 Particip atio n: 32% Elma Haaland Frykman Florence Borstad Hi epler Verlind a 0 1 on Huus Kenneth Jacobson Donald Lundberg Sigfrid Aadland Lybeck Elaine O lson eal Magdalene Gronseth Stolee Everald trom ii eth SUPP RTI G LEVEL Wanda everson Ben n Henry hapman Valbo rg Gilscth hrisloc k Dori s Han n urrens Roy o rd n Lucius li eu ser Floyd Lien Alben O lson Robert Pear n Ruth Kveen Ryd qui st Law ren e ll ydqui st PP RTI 'G LEVEL En in Chell ila Erickson+ Reynold Erickson Edward Evenso n Elm er Frykman Vincent Hawk inson Claren e Hoversten Louise Froiland Johnson Roy Jo hnson Karl Krohn Theodo re Nelson Le lie Nelson Edmund trand 0 . Tang Irene leuen Thore sen Ruth udim Wold ClASS OF 19 2 umber o f Alumni : 72 To tal amou nt o f Gifts : 5, 80 Panicipati n: 3 1% PRESIDENl" L 13 Philip Helland Men n trommen B ILDERS' CLUB Hildur Anderso n Bretheim Carl Gilbertson O rloue Gisselqui st Alto n Halverson Do rothy Herman Lane harlone And erson Rasmussen CENTURY CLUB Borghild Estness Harry Johnson Martin Larsen lo ne Chalgren Manin Arno Martin Wayn e Peterson Evelyn Arnund on o nna k leone Bolslll d Tang UPPORTI G LEVEL Add ell Halverson Dahlen Clarence Gault Herrnan Holten Arnold Huus Emil Martin son Donald Murphy tanforcl Nel on Esther Paulson Henry taub Ruth Framstad teen Marshall teen Gerald Thorso n E rtJ RY LEVEL D rothy Anderso n Ashley Archie Buseth J. Maurice Erickson Mary Eye Helleckson Viet r Mill er Louis Smith Harry renson Royal teen Morris Irin g CIAS S OF 19 44 Number of Alumni : 79 Total amount of Gifts : Particip ation: 2 1% UPPORTING LEVEL Hazel Lanes Ange ll he ter Br oks Ebba Jo hnson Broo ks Myrtle Durman Carson Roy Erickso n M<1r garet :tr lstedt Preclrickson BUILDERS' LUB Burton Fosse Peggy Lou Zlgne igo Fo e Lw ill e Henjum L~rson V:irdon Quanbeck , 75 PRESfDEl'IT ' LUB hester Hoversten MAR HALL COU CIL Marvin ulzclo rf CE m.JRY CL B Kenneth Gille Edwi n Jo hn on Iver Sonna k ll oben Warren S PPORTI G LEVEL H arriet H alvorso n Barwi n Ar lene O lson Borge ndale O laf Ensrud Herman Hofstad David Lar o n Phyll i · Berg chmidt Micke lson Marjorie Kleve n Quam Helen Nichols Quanbeck Go rdo n Rhylander Ord Rishovd Stee n VPPO RTING LEVEL Jeanell e leb erg Boxrud Do nald Carlson Eunice Tande Langhaug Marcella Solheim Nelson Valdemar X avie r AUGSBURG CIRCLE Do roth y Lijsing Kleven Numb er of Alumni : 58 Total amou nt of Gifts: s ,345 Panicipa ti o n: 3 1% O live Ro nho lm PRESIDENT 'S CLUB Vera Th orson Benzel DERS' CIRCLE CENT URY CLUB Mildr ed Serstock Box rud Muri el Ruud Frosch Marguerite G regu on Larsen Hjalmar And erson+ Lo rraine G imm estad Clyne Esther Bakk en Crosby amille ivensen Forness Harland Halvorso n Gerhard Karlstad Richard Ko plitz Catherin e Mo rk Ko rdahl Duane Lindgren Marilynn Peterson O lson PRESIDE !T'S CLUB Haro ld Ah lborn Lois Black Ah lbo m Glen Per on Mary Kuhn Schm idt Arn e Simengaa rd Ruben Egeberg BUILD ERS' CLUB John Parbst Joyce Opse th Schwa nz mith MA R HALL COU CIL Margery Manger To rgerso n Ray Skone Arlin e Stapel Th omas Erik Tro mborg Kenneth Walsh \Xlillis W'essman Marie Gjenvick Kn ap hus l'vlaria Ga lin Berryman Erm a Chin ander Bo rghil d Rholl Gabri elson Lowe ll Larso n aro l Ystebo r Lindsay Maril yn Rykk en Mic haelson Semore elson Roald No k leberg Herm an O lson Gu ilf o rd Parson Edith Dr eyer Reesnes Sylvia Brand t Sateren Jo hn Th omp so n CL\SS OF 1948 Clair umber of Alumni: 107 Tota l amount of Gi fts: 8,970 Pani cipati on: 35% Lro mm e n PRESIDENT' CL 8 Mario n My rvik Buska PRESIDE !T'S CLUB Jero y Carlson Ar n Id Skaar Mary Schind ler T ho mpso n B ILDER ' CL B O rdelle Aaker MARSHALL CO NCIL Ro na Q uanbeck Emerson G ladys Boxrnd tromme n 'orm a Sa1eren A nde rson CENTU RY L B B l LDERS' CL B J. Bernh ard Bretheim Ge rh3rd Bretheim Alto n Knutson Eil een Q uanbeck Jo hn teen fargaret 'elso n Fos Gerald Ryan Ge orge Sverdrup Fabi an Carlson D avid Christenson Beve rley Law rence Co nway Am os D yrucl Lee Fee ro John Gi el Will ard Glade Lorene McGinnis Han en Carol fanin Hanson Eve ly n G ree n H arris M 3)'11~1rd Kr3gtho rpe H arrien Hau ge n Loc kre m Jea nette Jacobso n Ma rtinson Jo hn Jl.lidtling Th eodo re Nystuen Anna Strand O lson Ly la O lson Ralph Pearson D onald Peterson Lo rrain e Lund h Qu a! Jo hn Qu aff1 Particip alio n: 34% A GSBURG Clll CLE E. Milton Kleven James Linde ll Anhur Berv ig Carol Jo hnson Logan PRESIDENT'S LUB El ic Ro nholm Ko ivula John Werk et -o SUPPO RTING LEVEL Emil Bagley irginia igue Bakken Karl Berg Jack Berry Nlento r Larsen SUPPO RTING LEVEL Norman Bakken Delph a Rand klev Berg Num ber of Alumni : Total amount of Gift s: 34 ,749 Doro thy Th orberg hm idt Ru ell o lhcim Conni e Rho ll \\"agonc r Peder~ ii ox umb er of Alumni : 160 Total amount of Gif lS: 23,585 Pani cip ation: 40%, SUPPORTING LEVEL Roben Barstad O liver Dahl Esther Aadland Hofstad CL\SS OF 1946 Caro l Brekk en Rinenhouse CL\SS OF 19 49 FO DERS' IRCLE Dora Frojen Qu anbeck Ruth \Xfehzin Swanson Lyla b rson Jystad JO)'Ce D reye r eset Harry Krieg BUILD ERS' CLUB Agn es Valvik Larson Roy R. Roth CE !TURY CL B J. Verno n Jensen Pnidence Hoka n on Ny tuen Elin Johnson Lappegaard Irene Ppedahl Lovaas Carol T)'VOll 'okl eberg Mamie Opsa l OI ·o n L. Buesin g Opgra nd 8 . Rando lph Q uanbeck Ruth Chrisloc k ever o n Grace G i d qu1!'1 t Jo hnson M arv in Jo hru,o n PPO iff l 1G LEVEL Numb er of Al umn i: 72 Tota l amo unt of Gifts: 129,568 Pani cip atio n: 33% FO Llew ellyn RusLad Roben Th arp CL\SS OF 1947 CL\SS OF 194 5 CE !T RY CLUB ·n, eodo re And erso n Barba ra Ekse Carlson DoroLhy Quanbe ck John o n Laverne Moe Ol son Edman aland+ MARSHALL O NCIL Henry Roufs Sheldo n Torgerson Donald ateren Do rothy Solheim Schalk Doroth y Shaleen BUI LDERS' CLUB Rob en Andersen Jeanell And erson Ray And erson Lo is Warner Bergeland Luther Bergeland Ir is Johnson Brustad Geo rge Dahl Do nald Emb retson Shirl ey Geo rge Poster Arn old Henjum Esther Tun gscth Hinschberger Loui sa Jo hnson 1argretta Ramale)1 Knu lSon Jea n Christenson Sverdrup D onald Swee n Lillian H anson St:1delman Calvin Larson Phy ll is Erickson Qu anbeck A lmin a Nelson Ringdahl E J'U RY CLUB John Alm q ui t Helen Bergeland Bennett Roben Carlson James arl on Ruth lsaa o n Corn ell Richard Th o rvig CL\SS OF 1950 N umb e r o f Alu m ni : 231 Tota l amount o f G ifts: 42,294 Panicip ation: 31% A UG BURG Roy Boge n IR LE FOU 1D ERS' CIRCLE Robe n Paul son Philip Q uanbeck REGENTS' IR LE Edwa rd Alb erg Frank Ario Geo rge tte Lanes Ari o PRESIDENT' L B Kerm it 1-loven, ten Bc nil andbc rg 'o nnan Dahle o kl eberg Betsy Town s FramsLad BUILDERS' LUB Ethel An derson Andersen Erling Hell and Barbara Ko lden Balerud Harold Dall and Andrew Balerud Erling Carlsen Alfred Forsell ylvia Kleven H anson farj orie ~ ilberg Hauge Robert Howe lls Archie Lafon George L1ne Don ald Ol son+ Quentin Quanbeck Lyle haw Eunice ysruen rtland Harold Toll efson CENTURY LUB Lola Lidstrom Berg Gordon BerntSOn 'orma Westby Berntson Dorothy Gramling Ho mander Esther Johnson Oliver Johnson Torgney Jy 1ad+ Harvard Larson Roger Leak James Peterson Elizabeth Felland Ro nning Alfred annerud Margaret Moe Sannerud Angeline Rolland renson UPPO RTI G LEVEL Milo And erson Marilyn Vall Andros Elmer Anhalt Herman Aune Delphine Jensen Bakke LaVerne Olson Burnived1 George Capetz P. Carson Jr. Robe rt Ef1edahl Charlotte Forness Egeberg Vernon Elstad Donald Erickson Do lo res olan Fevig Marilyn Larson Forslund Raynard Hugl en LeRoy Jo hnson Delores Farm Jo hnson Everette Jo hnson William Knu lSOn Evelyn helstad Kriesel Caro l Schmidt Larson Corinn e hiell Leslie Marion Iverson Loges Mae Jo hnson Luhn Lynn Lundin Miriam Hoplin Lundin Rhonda Hek tner Lybeck La Vonne Wessman Lyons Robe rt Michelsen Gordon Obe rg Paul Olson Wayne Peterson Mario n Jacobsen hum acker John Shelstad Russel Smith Virgi nia 111omp son mit h Joan Fering mit h Ann Bucid e Spencer Do ro thy Twit o n Robert !saker Carl Vaagcnes David ~ asga11 OASS OF 1951 umber of Alumni : 167 T Lal amount f Gifts: 25,526 Participatio n: 33% FO Marolyn ~ illiam Halverson REGE ' CI RCLE Robe rt Odegard PRESID ENT CLUB Audrey agel ander Jenning Tho mpson B ILD ERS' L B Dou glas Augu Line Gertrud e e Berg TI1eodore Berkl and Mill o n Bru tad James Chri topherson hirl ey Larson Gop lerud Glo ria Jo hnson La~ ayne Morseth D. LaRhea Johnson Morseth Daniel Pearson C.1lvin tor ley RY CLUB Elizabeth Becken James Bergeland Doris Frojen Bretheim Trygve Dahle hirl ey Oden • rns Erickson Robe rt Hofnander Arvild Jacobson Merlin Jo hnson Arthu r Kuross Harl and elson Clarice TI1ingelstad Onsager Lillian Ys1eboe Ose Doro thy wanson Ryan Ho ward rtland Ali ce Berg ~ ilcox SUPPORTI G LEVEL Marvin Andr os Kerman Benson Do lo re Flaa Bjerga Al bert Bjerkestrand Robe rt Boxrud Ruby Helland Brown Anabelle Hanson Dalberg Haro ld Emerson Ellen Lenberg Erickson Kmhryn Th orsgard Erickson Porrest fraa sch John Garland Paul Green Ronald Guderian Hub ert Hanson Herbert Hanson Freda Bind er Helm I. Glen Hendr ickson Howard Hjelm Josep h Huhersirum lllean r Ewert Hutchinson John Jo hnson Joan Baxter Larson Caroli ne Borsheim Melhus Richard Myhre Eugene Nelson A. Pete Petersen Stanley Puelsto n ). Don larks Charles Lenvig Herbert vendsen Joel w iggum Mary Valtinson Vevle Robert Weeden David Westphal Ruth Fostervo ld Westpha l Lo ren Woo lson CLASS OF 1952 umb er of Alum ni : 168 Total amount of Gifts: 4 ,779 Participati on: 31% A UG BURG CIRCLE Ruth hmidt REGENTS' CIR LE Glen Gilbertson PRESIDENT CLUB Orville O lson Yvonne Bagley Olson Gordon Tho rpe MA I HALL COUNCIL Leroy yhus BUI LDERS' CL B Irene helstad Henjum Marjorie Danielson Jo hnson Morris Johnson William Kuross Luther L1rson Lloyd Lyngdal Irving Ringdahl David Ro kk e Leona Eng Ro kk e CENTURY CL B Eugene Anderso n Richard Howe lls Mill ard Knu dson James Kono m John Leak Donna Wang Leak Mildr ed Nelson Glady Dahlberg Peterson Harvey Peterson Joanne Varner Peterson Beverly Gryth Villwock Orlene Hjell e Waller SUPPORTING LEVEL LeRoy Anenson James Armstrong No rma Arn eson Norman Backstrom Lauri e Balzer Elroy Blomqui st henn:111Bohn eli a Manson Burk David hristcn en Leonard Dalberg LeVon Paulson Di mer June Johns n Enge1 Robert Gordo n Edith Sorem Gudim Marian Halvo rson Elmer Hanson M. Joyce Tall man Han on Mildr ed Heiager Anna Marie Sabo Huesers Lloyd Huesers TI1eodore Hustoft Axel Kordahl Elwood Larson Benjamin Larson John Madsen Lola Nel on Nebel Roger Nelson Elwood estvold Gordo n Odegaard Arnold Paulson Richard Perry Dorothy ko nnord Petersen Marlo Petersen Vera Peterson Rachuy Do navon Roberts Laton Schwartz Mae ess parby Aly ce Larson Th ureen OASSOF 1953 umbe r of Alumni : 161 Total amo unt of Gifts : 22,400 Participati o n: 32% FOUNDERS' CI RCLE Donald Oren Mark Raabe PRESIDENT CLUB Ruth Aaskov Gloria Parizek Th orpe MARSHALL COUNCIL Marly Ringdahl Gunderso n Joan Jo hnson Kuder Betty Munson Nyhus Arthu r Rimmereid B ILDER ' CLUB Wilgard Johnson Ruth Ring tad Larson Thomas Oh no David Rykke n Allan ortland ENTURY CLUB Do rothy Stromme n Christopherson J sep h Cleary Eleanor Baker Dahle Herman Egeberg Maril yn Elness Froil and Clarence Hansen Do nova n Lundee n Beverly Ny tuen Carl en Wilm er Oudal Richard Pear on Edmun d Youngqui st UPPORTING LEVEL Beny Ho kanson Acker Helen Lodahl Amabi le Elizabeth Manger Anderson Ll1Von Moderow Belanger Torrey Berge Rudo lph Bern lSOn + Du ane Chri tensen H. Danielson Faith Carlstedt Di ppo ld Jero me Engseth Leland Fairbanks Cun is Fox Carol Handahl Grender Ma rvin Hagen 'orman Johnson igrunn Kvam me M arvin Larson Jo hn Lingen Harri et Dup slaff Luehrs Jack Lundb erg David Lunde Duane My rin How ard Pearson Haro ld Peterson Donald Reim er . Arthur Shult z am kogsbcrgh fa rjorie Th one milh Vernon Stenoien Phyllis Vik wam,on Corinne Re1hwill Ti egs Harold Werts Wi lli am White Helen Larsen Wi n CIASS OF 195 4 'um ber o f Alumni : I 4 Total amount of G ifts : 11,510 Parti ip ation: 26% CIASS OF 1955 umbe r of Alunrni: 120 To tal amoun t of Gifts: 9,063 Participatio n: 2; % FOUN DERS' CIRCLE Beve rly Halling O ren REGENTS' CIRCLE Phill ip Gron eth •r•s MA RSHALL COUN IL Ethel No rdstrom hi ell PR !DENT' LUB Low ell Kleve n IL B II.DER ' CL B Art hur And erson Lo ui s Becker Mark L. Johnson Richard John o n Colette Peter o n Lyngdal Ali ce Jensen I ob le Janice And erson Rykk en Roger Stoc km o ENT URY L B r.,d And erson Flo rence Hell and Bo rman Low ell Brow n O rp ha Hushagen lsemin ger Leroy lseminger fav is Kyll onen Robert Langseth Mary Peterson Lc:1k Be erly Jacob sen Lundee n Ruth Pousi O llil a PPORT I G LEVEi. Betry Carl o n Bate o n ~ ill ord Botk Roge r Carlson Valborg Ky llo Ell ing ·o n Duane We tfi eld CL\S OF 19 56 umber of Alum ni: 144 Total amount of G ifts: I 1,605 Particip ati on: 33% FO NDE llS' CIRCLE R. Luther Ison PRESIDENT'S CLUB Delo ris And erson MA RSHA LL O NCI L Mark Thorp e 13U1 Ll ERS' LUB I. Shelb y Gim e And re Lloyd Grind e W,inda Warnes 0 1 on Ervin verlund i\lerl in \Xlhite Robc:r1 T w ito n IDE CL B Pl Darrell Egertson REGENTS' IR LE Herbert Chil stro m MARSHA LL CO James Shi ell George Fisher hi dey andq uist Fragale Esther O leson Freund James Geisendo rfer Eil een Jo hn on Hanson Erli ng 1-fuglen Alan ·Iathiason larlys Back lund Iorland Ar lene Larson Nel o n Karl 'estvold Edward Nyhus Winifr e I y tuen yhus Ard i · I) rr Nystuen Glenn O lson Lloyd Peter o n Horace Porte n Ardell e kov ho lt Q uanbe k D onna Erickson Reimer Mary ls Mark man Schmidt John eaver Allan Th or on B I I.DER ' L B Agnes Th o mpson Becker Richard Dro nen Arvin Halve rs n Jani e Bremseth Larson Richard Mahre Beverly O mdahl Ne) on Phil ip 'elso n CE rru RY CLUB Gr::iceLarson Anderson Jo hn Ben o n Maxi ne Dahlin Chr ist Richard Hage tuen Wenona Strand lie Lund PPO RTI G LEVEL Wil lard Burk Elain e F ss Erick o n Ja q uelyn Bagley Hanson Wallace Hanson R bert Herman Ervin Johnson LaVonne oderbe rg J hnson Ralph Martinsen Aud rey Larson lill er Clari ce Carl o n a, by Diane elson Beverly Jorge nsen O lander lyde Peterson Jo hn Peterson Kenneth West CENT RY CLUB Do rot hy Flo i iad Benson Carol yn Lo wer Bliss Hans Dump y Jo hn Haynes Stanley Ludvik sen Chri slin e Mu nson !Vlain Ronald Mai n James Pederson Harold Stoa Elizabeth ~lo rtensen Sw anson SUPPORT! 'G LEVEL fargaret Hermanson Barnes Gerald Baxter Leland Erickson Faro lyn Johnson Gehring Shirley Iulen Graus Glen Hanggi James Haugen Th omas H vcrstcn Charles Howard Marg~iret Helgaas Linco ln Robert Lockw oo d Harvey Lund in Robert o rby Luther O lson Roger O e Jame Pearson Robert Roos Laur:1yne Helgerson Solbe rg Richard Th o 11.1 d CIAS S OF 195 7 Num ber of Alumn i: I 76 To tal amo unt o f G ifts: 3,759 13 11.DERS ' LLIB Ald emar John. n Hagen Gloria rant Kn blau ch Gerald Min l11.1m Barbara Tj mh o m I elson Mayn ard Nelson Bill Zinn RY L B rmsu-ong Sidney Berg Dennes Borman CE I Jame A nne lie:,c l..:1idig Haynes Th omas Hoffi ancler Roger ~lackey Erw in i\loe Orv al ~Ioren James No m1an David ystue n Richard Vevle SUPPO RT! 'G LEVEL David Freedlan d Doro th y Burke Freedl and Virg Gehrin g Bruce G ib:,on Peggy or en o n Gr:1ble Gi ll ert Graus Do ris Rovick Hanson Jean Mangu ·o n I l icks Everett Ho lt i\ Iorris Jespersen Ralph Jo hnson Wayne Jo hnso n Ronald Jo hnson Leo n Kaltv ed Alfred Kaupin s David Ncl on Os ar O lson Elain e Kroshus rvo lcl Robert Oslund Jarncs Plumeclahl Lawrence Prall Daulat Billawa la Ramamoo nh y Neal Sni der Judy Sather SuLher Marlys Ho lm Th o rsgaard Lesli e Tin eth Gordo n Trebt :id Jo hn Welc kl e Ro nald Welde CL\SS OF 19 58 Number o f Alumni: 159 Total amount of Gif ts: 21,775 Panicipmi on: 25% Participatio n: 28% AUG SB RG cm LE Mabeth aure ylbtr om A GSB RG CIRCLE Raymo nd rinde Harris Lee PRESII E r' S LUB Jo Ann 0 . Bjornson Jo hnson Joanne tiles Laird PRESIDENT'S CL 13 tanley Baker De,i n Ho lmes ~IARSHALL CIL Birgit Birke land Lila Oga w a Fun1kaw a Ann a Hov land Hanson MA RSHALL Paul Ny hus 'CIL 13 ILDER ' LUB Che ter Dy11.1d Kenneth Hagen Ben Johnson Hass endell hiell Wesley ideen Grace Kemmer Sulerud ENTURY LUB Pau l Almqui st Mary 1\vi ton Bosben ndi a Christensen Loi Anderson Go lie rlene elander Hill Rodn ey Hill Ruth Thorsgard Homme Hany Horne Shirl ey ordi ne Kehrberg Carolyn Westph al ~ E ITTJRY CLUB James lmqu ist Robe rt Bagley Conrad Fristedt Hugh Gilmore Byro n G lie Jero me Kleven SUPPORTING LEVEL Lois Rid, ter Agrim n Jean Knutso n A nderson Jo hn And erson orma n Anderson aro l Myrvik Berg+ UPPORTING LEVEL Elyce Lundq uist ANidso n De nnis B:irnaal Gudwre n Elli ngson Belk ho lm Elaine 'elson Bernards Env in Christenson Janet 'iederlo h hri teson Glen n Davidso n Lois fackey Davis Le Ro i Elias Sonja Jo hnson Enstad David Harris Phil ip Heide Carl HeUzen C. Leroy Jo hnson Joy Hutzell Johnson Gwen Johnson Krapf Margaret Peterson Langne Alice Lindell Lindgren Mary Erickson Lockwood Jo n Matala Jo hn Miskowi ec Donald lyrvik Rhoda Dahl Myrvik Phyll is Knudson Seim Ro nald tave LaVo ne tud licn Lowell Tornqu ist Ard en Wahlberg CLASS OF 1959 1 umber of Alumni : 176 Total amount o f Gi fts: Participati on: 30% PRESID E S CL B Carl Casperson Denn is Gibso n Merto n Jo hnson John Martinsen Eugene Peterson Manin abo Inez O lson Schwar, ko pf MARSHA LL CO Tho mas Moen Kay Lcmmerman Gilmore Donald Homme Clayton Paulson Paul Tho mpsen Lowell Ziemann CIL B ILDERS' CL B Lois Madson Al len John Berg Patricia Eld ridge Law rence Lystig Joseph ystucn Sylvia Moc Ove rlund tanl ey Q uanbeck David Ringstad Bonnie Martinson Storlcy Janet Cooke Zitzcw itz ,6 8 PPORTI G LEV.EL o rman Berg Denn is Bur reson Paul hristensen Delores Grupp hri lio n o n Charles Feri ng Jame Gulclseth Do nald Hagestuen Jame Han n Jomes Horn Rhoda Monseth Huglen Ro nald Ja obso n Donald Jorenby I.any Junk ermeier Harold Kamb3k Gory Lange ~lonroe Larson Gordon Lindgren Walter Lundeen Robe rt lefTert Ronald lisko, ice Harold eilsen Hubert elson Reidu n Hartmark e, qui st Richard Overby ,cki ko r Pearson Ruth Hojem Peterson David Quanl>e k o rmon Quanl>eck Ri hard Robinso n Luther R mo Do nald alien K. kurd al nja ather kurd al Gale To rstenson Cl.AS OF 19 6 0 uml>er f Alumni: 19 1 Total amo unt o f Gif ts: 12,655 Partici patio n: 20% rne BO)'Um Ge rge ruy Barbara O lson Denle Freel Engelmann Ruth Borchardt Engelstad ancy arlancl Erickson Barbara Mill ar Evenso n Phyll is Dahlmeier Fering Arden Platen Do nald ilberg Kennell , Hall ancl Gerald Hendr icks Ri hard Ho lte La o nne G r.:tvgaarcl Iverson Del Lind Mary Lundqui t Meffen leve loo re Jr. Paul Myhre Cli fi rd Myhre Loren ielsen James ol le Rull, Carlson O lson D ight Pederson Barbara Rie berg Peterson Harold R~dden+ Byro n hmid Ramona Pedersen energren Go rdon yverso n Lany Th omp n Kermit Valleen haro n Groclt West hi rl~y Harms ~ ilsey B ILDEHS' L 13 Che tcr Hoversten David Nordlie Darrell Wiese CENT RY L B aro l Jo hnson "s person Bn ,cc Cunning UPPO RTING LEV.EL Gayle Arvi dson Theodo re Boll en David Buchk osky Lois Burm eister Lawrence Gallagher Curtis Haney James Ho lden Audrey Halvo rson Hov land Patricia Swanso n Kreuz ige r Co nnie Bute Langager Keith Leiseth George Lundquist Julie Magnuson Marineau Karen Erickson McCull ough Cedric O lson Christian Osw ood Sharon Raivo Remmen Myron Rew Marie Gjerde chlin k Terrance chlin k Judy Fosse nider Delo ris O lson tinson Gary Terrio Karen Ege dal Trelstacl E. ~ ikelius Wil son Cl.ASS OF 1962 umbe r o f Alumn i: 2l3 Total amount of Gifts: 8,305 P~ni cipatio n: 23% REGE J ' CIRCLE ann Eliason Am un dso n PRESIDENT' CLUB Kall1leen Aaker Casperso n Euni ce Kyllo Roberts P:1nicipation: 2 1% Arne ather FO Dl!R ' lR LE Joseph Hsieh MA.R HALL COUNCIL Kay Hanenburg Madson E rs· JR LE Bruce Am undson MARSHA LL N IL Ruth Carlsen Moen even Score Bruce Westphal CLASS OF 1961 umber o f Alumni : 198 Total amount of Gifts: 15,670 Rio PRESIDENT S LUB Barbara Milne Go rdo n Lawrence Lokken Do nald Olsen CENTURY CLUB Harri Bendix Leola Dyrucl Furman George Jo hnso n Geo rge Larso n Arden Norum James Redeske B ILD ER ' L 8 Marilyn Ellin g o n Akerman o nia Overmoen Gulli ck PRESIDENT' CLUB Roger Go rdon Kenneth elson LL MA RSHALL 0 Gregory Madson Mary Tild:, hl Meyers 13 11 . DBRS' L B Kenneth Akerman Maril yn :,ur~ Breckenridge I aniel arlson D~nnls Jo hnson aro l Oversvce Jo hnson o nstancc ildseth Spang~nberg Lorna Hoversten Judy Jo hnson O livi a Gordo n Lorents Jack Osberg Ron con ENT RY L B Wendell Brown Jennelle John on Cunn ing Bruce Gilclseth Paul G rover Jo hn Hugo Phillip Mattison Roger Sci" artz Lew is Sundqui st, II All an 1\ •eite Mary Ann rensen rban Kenneth Erickso n Juli a Ose rose Jerelyn Hov land Cobb ~ illi am Eri k o n fary a hristensen Farrell Donald Gjesfjeld Lola Nel o n Graf, tro m Bradl ey Hoh ·irolyn Jo hn n Jud ith Hess Larsen Juli e Medbery Andre 'el on Russell O sterberg Glenn Peterson Lois Mahlum H agen Janel Eve n o n Potratz !l oc k Helgeson Wanda And erson l·krn e Lynne 'iclean Junke rmeier Charles Kin g Jr. Barbar-J Cook Krueger Lloy d Raymo nd Nancy Joubert Ray mond James Roback Tru dy Jo hn n chohen Arvid Schroeder Lois Knu tson Larsen Bonn ie Carlson Pehrson James Pom merenke Paul She rvey Th omas \Vadsw o rth SUPPORTI 'G LEVEL Kri ti And erson no e Marie o rdi n Anderso n Twy lah Tjon Ayarbe Jo hn Bostad bir e Hell and Buettner Jo hn Chri stensen herman Co ltvet John Sorenso n Moril yn Heide ~ aller Linda To llefson Zenk CIASS OF 1963 CIASS OF 1964 'umb er of Alum ni : 23 Total amouni o f G ifi,,: 5 1,884 Number of Alumn i: 250 Total amo unt of Gifts: 17,779 Particip atio n: 2 1% Participation: 20% A UG BURG CIR LE LaVonne O lson Bat" lden Paul Bataldcn REGE T ' JR LE Joyce Leifgren Yo ung REGENTS' CIRCLE ancy Bloo mfi eld Bouemill er All en Hove rsten PRF !DE NT' CL B MAil HAL L CO ~larie Hali e ~b Andr e,v Berg UPPOllTI N LE EL Bradfo rd Aamod t Sharo n Bate. Erick,o n Barry Fo land Ro nald ro ff ~largery Kyv ig Haaland Robert Hans n Ann Tja len Jensen Roge r J hn on David Johnson Verli e Bloc k Jorenby Ellen Paulson Keiter haro n w an o n Knutson Bruce L, ngager Mary Lindgren Karla Krogsrud 1\l iley Donald ~lill er David Stce nson B ILOERS' LUB Linda arl tedt D:•wicl Proctor Han andbo All en Sauer 1rom rdean Torsten:: ,on Robert Tuff o rd Christo pher Wagner Jo hn ~ anner Lauralee Howe Zenk Diane Petrik Ziemann ENT Ull Y CLUB n. hark Anderso n Ro nald Beckm an Lanncll F:i.rmer f\lary Lower Farmer Helen Anderson Gil dseth Maril yn Peterson Hau, Doris Wilkin s J hns n Jud ith Lille. t I Karen Tangen ~fanison David 1lonrnd Clari ce Staff PPO llTI NG LEVEL Charles Arndt !o rris Bjurli n Karen LeMere 8 ~moe R ger I3o moc Wendell Carls n loria bu s n ~larilyn 'iel..,en Jean Ami .ind Berg Arvid Berg Mary nn Ho lland Berg Loi Harp Bjorngaard ~lary Cogcl ow Euni ce Bergman Di etrich Th om:is Eberhart Judy Th mp on Eiler Gary Ell is Dale Engel Sharo n Kun ze Erick n M:iril ynn nos. Fall trom D o nald Francb Ani ta Sato ru Sudo h Michael \Xtalgren ndcn,o n Judith Ka~in An enson Patri i~1 SLrecker Pederson Le·ley chw:i rten Schmid Lind a H am ilto n Sem:i Jame:, piess 'all y Mi h3e l ~Llrcy D ivin Peterso n Charlotte Ge rclee n Osw oocl
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Title: Augsburg Now Fall 2000: Remembering Old Main
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: ro Æ g EË:E ffi il'Irtuffi''E w -]..E ÆT ffi .'. Þ.a Ì-:$ '., ..a1.. W '.:'ì. , -, ,ì' "i WP F E M E E t^d M ¡¡ - Welcome to the premiere issue of the Augsburg Now magazine! We welcome your letters! write to: Please Editor AugsburgNow 22lI Riverside Ave., C8145...
Show more ro Æ g EË:E ffi il'Irtuffi''E w -]..E ÆT ffi .'. Þ.a Ì-:$ '., ..a1.. W '.:'ì. , -, ,ì' "i WP F E M E E t^d M ¡¡ - Welcome to the premiere issue of the Augsburg Now magazine! We welcome your letters! write to: Please Editor AugsburgNow 22lI Riverside Ave., C8145 Minneapolis, MN 55454 E-mail: now@augsburg.edu Fax: (612) 330-1780 Phone: (612) 330-118r l¡tters for publication must be sigr.ed and include your name, class year, and daytime telephone number. They may be edited for length, clarity, and style. f I elling the story oi Augsburg is what Augsburg Now is all the page with a letter to you from President rhe about-telling stories of our students, faculty and staff, alumni, parents, and friends. This premiere issue takes you back through the halls and history of Old Main, the one place on campus shared by a1l of our alumni, as we look forward to its centennial celebration at Homecoming. You'll also read about several families for whom Augsburg has been an educational tradition over the generations. We close with reflections on how one approaches the task of telling the story through written histor¡ in comments by Rick Nelson and Dave Wood about their forthcoming book. In future issues, this page is reserved for your letters, whether they be of comment, praise, correctìon, or exception to what appears in t"he magazine. In this issue, we inaugurate Frame. Over the past few years, as this publication has changed in small ways or through a major transformation, the Augsburg Now name has been maintained as a constant reminder of the importance of keeping Auggies connected to one another and to the College. We are proud ol the AugsburgNow and hope you feel that this new magazine Iives up to it-s name. We want you to stay connected and interactive-don't be shy about sending your letters and keeping in touch with your stories. WW Betsey Norgard Editor Dear Augsburg alumni and friends, W ith this issue of Augsburg Now we not only introduce a new "look" to the primary publication that serves you, but we also usher in weekend of activities and recollecti.ons. Re-connect Co1lege, your classmates, and friends, and learn more about the many programs that have resulted in Augsburg being named one of the nation's leading servicelearning institutions. As the College enters its l32nd year,we arc rededicating ourselves and our resources to continuing this historic task of educatlng persons for a changing future. Please know that we welcome your input, support, and presence at this special place-not only at Homecoming but throughout the with the a new academic year. Augsburg continues to move forward in many excitlng ways, including a number of construction projects that are rehabilitating and refurbishing our facilities. An enthusiastic new first-year class, the Class of 2004, has arrived and joì.ns v/ith the rest of our outstanding student body. It is a student body hungry for learning and challenging us to provide the "transforming" education that unites the liberal arts with the practical, preparing each of our graduates to truly make a difference in the world we academic year. Sincerely, are educating them to serve. This issue ol AugsburgNow also provides us with a means of inviting each of you to come to the campus to participate in Homecoming. I want to extend my personal invitation to join us for a llt,il^ Ûa'r*<--- William V Frame President -l AttcsBURG Now Vol.63, No. 1 Fall 2000 Augsburg Now is published quarterly by Augsburg College, 22ll Rive¡side Ave., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454. Features Betsey Norgard Editor Remembering Main Lynn Mena Old or "New" Assistant Editor - 8 J4â by Betsey Norgard Kathy Rumpza F Approaching its centennial, Augsburg stops a moment to remember Old Main, a building that has had to earn its place on calnpus as ø treasure oJ history andhentage. Graphic Designer William V. Frame President Dan Jorgensen I Director of Public ReÌations and Communication Nancy Toedt '94 Di¡ector of Alumni and Parent Relations E Production Assistance Sexton Printing n e Opinions expressed in Augsburg Now do not necessarily reflect official College policy n @ fA 4 Postmaster: Send correspondence, name changes, and address corrections to: Augsburg N ow, Office of Public Relations and Communication, 22 I I Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454. E-mail: now@augsburg.edu Tèlephone: (612) 330-f IBI Fax: (612) 330-1780 f amilie s ar e b e ginnin g new e r Augsb ur g is a bona file occupational qualification. Augsburg C olle ge Around the Quad Supporting Augsburg Sports 19 Events 21 Alumni News 27 32 Ciass Notes reasonable accommo ilations to its employees and its stuilents. inside back cover www.augsburg.edu rt) èf ß committeil to providing f amily tr dditi ons. Departments 2 Augsburg College, as affirmeil in iús missior{, iloes not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creeil, religion, nøtional or ethnic ongin, age, geniler, sexual orientation, marital stl;tus, status with regaril to public assßtance, or disability in its education p olicie s, ailmissions p olicie s, scholarship and loan programs, athlecíc anill or school administered programs, excEtt in those instances where religion by Lynn Mena The Augsburg tradition in some Jamilie s include s p arents, slblings, and dozens of cousins, while other \ rssN t058-1545 Augsburg Family Traditions SO Auggie Thoughts On the cover: Calendar A student eryoys the aJternoon sunshine with his boohs on the front percent recycled paper Q0 percent post-consumer waste) porch of OldMain. Photo @2000 S te nb ahhen / s t enb ahhen. c om H O I o) Getting an education in Namibia ^ o / ¡F retchen lrvine. assistant prolessor of ïravereo wrln a cllverse group of ll Twin Cities elementary and secondary school teachers to Namibia, June 29-August 2, under a Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad grant awarded to the Center for Global Education. While there, the teachers worked with Augsburg staff through a program of field trips, meetings with governmenl and community leaders, and homestays in a variety of Namibian communities. Their experiences would contribute to learning plans for their own students upon their return. During the five weeks, the teachers visited schools in Windhoek, the capital city, and traveled to Okakarara, a Herero village about 150 miles away, where they stayed with families and visited local schools. In addition, the group met participants of a [!ao.,.u,ron, ./ ta o Auggie Adventures... women's craft center and heard from UN officials about efforts to conrrol the AIDS epidemic. The teachers had an opportunity Lo spend an evening with Namibian Prime Minister Tjitendero. He reiterated to them a message they had akeady heard from others-Namibians have chosen to forgive the past Ìnjustices to them, and joln hands to work together. Irvine sent back notes during the fiveweek period, which were posted on Augsburg's Web site. To read more, visit <www augsburg. edu/namibiæ. In one report, Irvine summed up her meeting and discussion with a local school teacher: "I am thankful for this opportunity to learn through direct- experiences in a community that is very different, and yet in many rvays similar to my communiqr" T I h" campus bustled August Il-I2 with 163 ìncoming first-year students and their families during the this year's second Auggie Adventures orientation weekend, giving students their first opportunity to meet classmates, take assessment exams, and register for classes, The Saturday family program provided both parents and students chances to hear from various campus offices about enrollment procedures, campus services, residence life, study abroad, and generally what campus life is all about. Saturda¡ September 2 was Move-in Day for new students, and classes began on Sept. 6. T¡t! TEf<Iã{ Twenty-six physician assistant students received their certificates at the commencement ceremony on Aug. 13 Five of the students also completed bachelor of arts degrees in physician assistant studies. This Class of 2000 is the fourth physician assistant class to graduate. Dr. Byron Crouse, chair of the Family Medicine Department at the University of Minnesota-Duluth and director of the Rural Health School, presented the keynote address. Physician assistant students spend 27 months in both academic and clinical programs. ln order to practice in the state of Minnesota they must also pass the board exam from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. ln June 2000, the physician assistant program became Augsburg's fourth graduate program, and now offers a master of science degree in physician assistant studies. o Augsburg's Class of 2000 physician ass¡stants. z 4ucssuRc Now Fall 2OOO æF -ã The Enrollment and Financial Services Center opened in newly-renovated Sverdrup Hall. S à, ,e Augsburg's Jazz Ensemble and Gospel Praise energized 38,000 Lutheran youth at their national gathering in St, Louis in June, Gospel Praise 'Dances at the Crossroads' T I hev came by plane, bus, rnd car ... .^áit.¿, ani wirh r spirit ol journey undiminished by the long rides, heat, and humidity For two weeks inJune,38,377 youth descended upon St. Louis for an arnazing experience at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's Al1 Lutheran Youth Gathering. Gathered under the theme "Dancing at the Crossroads," yollth were encouraged to question, cry, cheer, and, most of all, to learn about God's special invitation to be a dance partner rvith God through ChrÌst. And part of.it al1 during [he seconcl week was Augsburg's ownJazz Ensemble and Gospel Praise, rnaking their thlrd appeârance at the ffi Fall 2O0O Students have a 'one-stop shop' for reg¡stration, financial needs T :: i::"j,ää iÏi#ffi ilï:îiï:. national youth gathering. Augsburg's ensernble of 27 musicians, 1ed by Robert Stacke'71, played for youth crowds large and small at morning worshÌp, evening entertainment, and in an exhlbit hall called "The Beat." "No rnatter how the audience size varied, there were always kids dancing and clapping along, rvho were energized by the spirit through the music we were playing," reflected saxophonist Brendan Anderson '02. "lt didnt lnatter if there were only l0 people there. If those 10 people were moved by the nessage of the music, then our.lob of ministry was accomplishecl. " l{och'01 --I{athryn Sverdrup HalÌ to offer one-stop shopping for students taking care of regÌstration, financial aid, and student billing and account questions. The academic advising and registrar's offÌces are located ln the same alea. This "one-stop shopprng" is especially important to Weekend College students, for whom convenience is a significant lactor in their stuclies. In addition, over the next two years, more and more of the College enrollment lunctions will become Webbased. windor.vs in the EFSC are wheelchair accessible, as well as the All counters and compllter kiosks where stuclents can access their accounts. irst-year students this year will move into newly-refurbished rooms in Umess Hall. All new beds, dressers, and desk chairs wili greet the 306 students living in the residence hall. This fail also marks the launching of ARC, the Academic Resource Center, iocated in Urness Hall, with satellite centers on each floor. Resident advisers are partnering with the First Year Experience program faculty to sewe as academic mentors to the students on their floors, helping with study skills and in other lvays to ease adjustment to academic life. Commuter students will also be connected to student clusters on the Umess floors, giving them the same opporrunities to participate in the Flrst-Year Experience and to become more involved in campus life. F ,4ucsnuRc luow 3 I A o t o I ¡- O o o StepUP Program receives major gifts on path toward $f million goal A;Ë::;,i,"#iï;åïåïii received gifts of more than $500,000 toward a goal of $1 million by year end. Three major gifts have led the way in the drive, with the most recent, $250,000 from James and Eva Seed of East Greenwich, R.I., being the largest. That followed closely on pledges of $200,000 from the Piper family of Minneapolis, and $65,000 from the Huss Family Foundation in St. Paul. The Piper gift was sparked by the efforts of Augsburg graduate Toby LaBelle '96, an investment officer for PiperJaffrey. Ë Ê s -s sI (J Augsburg student Jessie Jacobsen '00 was featured in the Halden (Norway) Arbeìderbladeú in a full-page story about her teaching experience in their city. Student teaching, Scandinavian style Wi'å"å:ï:ï:iffi "',îî1?:Tåî;::iårï::.i;trifJi.ffi ï;Jüi",',,*ìî teach," she quipped as she recounted her seven weeks in an elementary school with a class of 27 in Halden, Norway, southeast of Oslo. The opportunity was arranged through Intemational Partners, an Augsburg program that collaborates with schools in Norway and Germany; Jacobsen was the first student in the program for student teaching. Jacobsen worked out the teaching requirements with her Augsburg education adviser and the teacher of her Norwegian school class-coincidentally, all three with the last name of Jacobsen. Augsburg professor Mary Jacobson was able to arrange a side trip on her European vacation to visit Norway and carry out the required student teaching observations. Jacobsen is currently seeking a teaching position in the T¡¡in Cities area. ¿ ,4ucssuRc Now The Huss gift funds a new asslstant director as part of the plan to expand the program; and the Seed gift came from grateful parents whose son was helped by the program and now is enrolled at Brown University "The StepUP Program is a fabulous story," said John Knight, director of corporate/foundation relations, "and as more and more people recognize that, they are making major contributions toward it to ensure that its work is not diminished. The Seeds told me they are grateful both for the program's effectiveness and the fine education their son received at Augsburg in conjunction with it." Knight said a number of smaller gifts, but some as large as $10,000, also have come from parents of other students in the program, and while there are several hundred thousand dollars yet needed to achieve the goal, he is confident that it will be done. The StepUP Program was started in 1997 by Don Warren, then director of academic enrichment at Augsburg, who decided he wanted to do somethì.ng to assist students who were in recovery from alcohol and chemical abuse. Warren now serves as fuli-time director for the program, which has grown to 43 students this fall. The program's mission is threefold: First, it strives to affirm the College's commitment to provide a high-quality liberal arts education for students with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and preparation. Second, it provides students in recovery who demonstrate the willingness and ability to participate in college-level learning with ongoing study and living skills that support them in their academic progress toward a degree. And, third, it supports students in their commitment to sobriety For more information about the StepUP Program and its goals, contact Don Warren at (612) 330-1166 or by e-mail at <warren@augsburg. edu>. --Dan Jorgensen Fall 2000 U ! Arnold leading 'Year of Reaffirmation' for Augsburg's Heritage Society R driving force to help the College move forcefully into the new centur)¿ ob Arnold has a passion for Augsburg College and a vision for how to help it succeed. "This is a crucial point in Augsburg's history," Arnold noted. "This college has rediscovered itself-who it is and what it is about. Now, hopefully, our alumni and friends will discover what their role should be in helping the vision of the College become reality. A single donor or group of donors can make a significant difference for this institution, and I want to be a key part of making that happen." Arnold, who attended colieges and universities in lowa, had a career in the investment, money management, and banking industries before becoming Augsburg's director of principal giftsHeritage Soclety It is an organization that he hopes to both rcvitalíze and establish as a "We're calling the coming year-from Homecoming 2000 to Homecoming 2001'The Year of Reaffirmation'," Arnold said. "We are going to both reaffirm the importance of the Heritage Society and at the same time build upon the base that's already in place to establish new levels of support." The Augsburg Heritage Society abeady has about 150 members, and Arnold's dream is to add 100 new members during the Year of Reaffirmation. "The Heritage Society just by its name implies something that can be passed on from our alumni to current students and to those who will follow," Arnold said. He pointed out that it also acknowledges the generosity of those who have made planned gifts and encourages additional planned giving by virtue of the connection and ownership that its members à Rob Arnold, Director distinct purposes, or it can go directly into the College's endowment fund. Some donors use their bequest to fund scholarships; others to fund individual programs, academic departments, athletÌcs, or the College's religious heritage. And, it is both Augsburg's heritage and vision for its future which brought Arnold to the College in the first place. "A year ago,I had offers from both the University of Minnesota and Augsburg to do this kind of work," he said. "Going to the university probably would have been the correct 'career' move, but after coming here and meeting the students, faculty, and staff and hearing of the College's vision, the decision was eas)¿ My career could have been with the university, but my heart was with Augsburg." experience. U experience the joy and recognition of that gift before passes from their estate. Augsburg would much rather thank a donor in person than thank the donor's heirs." Planned gifts also may provide donors with a varieLy of tax advantages as well as create cash flow to either themselves or their heirs. Arnold said that a planned gìft can be designated for many it A Heritage Society board has been organized and will use their individual skills and experience to assist in both the promotion and retention of planned charitable gifts to Augsburg. Members of the board pictured at â recent meeting are: (L to R, standing) Rob Arnold (director), Orville Olson '52, Mary McDougall (chair), Robert Herman'55, Robert Kincade, Arnie Skaar'48, and Edward Lindell; (seated) Elizabeth (Anne) BatAz'82, Patrick Sheehy (Augsburg's new director of development), and Joyce Spector'70. Board members not pictured: Roselyn Nordaune '77, toan Volz'68, Anne Frame, Robert Tufford '53, and Bill Anderson '86. Fall 2000 --Dan Arnold is a firm be]iever in pianned gifts for t\Mo reasons: "First, charitable trusts and annuities allow donors Lo give a future gift that is much larger than could be found today in their checkbooks or savings accounts, yet the donor continues to receive income and tax write-offs from the gift. Second, donors can of Principal Gifts-Heritage Society Jorgensen ffi To learn more about the Heritage Society or how to make a planned gift or bequest to Augsburg College, call Rob Arnold at (612) 330-1512, or write to Heritage Society, Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454. All donors who have made a deferred or planned gift to Augsburg become members of the Heritage Society and will receive special recognition from the College, a gift from the Heritage Society Board, the opportunity to attend special seminars and programs, and an invitation to the annual Heritage Society recognition event-this year a brunch and hymn sing on October 8. ,4ucsnunc ruow 5 O I Eight new Augsburg athletes inducted in Athletic Hall of Fame ff ugsburg College will honor some of the top athletes in school Flhirto.y during Homecoming weekend, with the annual Athletic Hall of Fame banquet. Eight former Auggie student-athletes will be inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame. The annual banquet will be held Thursday, Oct. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Christensen Center. For more information on the banquet and to make reservations, contact Irene Steenson at (612) 330-1245 or Norm Okerstrom at (612) 330-I6L6. The Augsburg Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 1973 to recognize male athietes who made special contributions to the College's athletic histor¡r In 1989, female athletes were first inducted into the hail. Recipients are chosen each year on the basis of performance in Augsburg athletics, service to the school, civic and professional achievements, and leadership. Honored in this year's class of inductees into the Augsburg Athletic Hall of Fame are: Jon Bergherr'76 Jeff Nessler'76 Jane Helmke'83 Calvin Peterson'65 Men's hockey An NAIA All-American on Augsburg's 1976 national tournament team. Men's basketball, baseball A solid guard on Auggie teams Softball A member of Augsburg teams thal won the MAIAW state title four years in a row and finished Football A co-captain ín 1964 and the rhar won MIAC rirles in L97475 and 1975-76, Nessler (22) ís llth in school history in career scoring (1,094 points). 13th in the nation in 1982. team's leading scorer in 1963 as a running back, Peterson was a key member of an Augsburg squad that finished 6-3 overall and in second place in the MIAC in 1964. Ë] T F' I I ! i I : I Dave Cornell'77 Men's basketball A top inside player for the Auggies, Cornell (50) is sixth in school history in both career scoring (I,338 points) and rebounds (653). Kim (Olson) Miklya'82 Darcy Debing'77 Men's soccer One of Augsburg's first threetime A11-MIAC players, Debing was a key lorward on Auggie teams that won three straight MIAC titles. Gymnastics An individual all-around national meet qualifier, Miklya earned Augsburg Women's Athlete ol the Year honors in 1982. Scott Smith '76 Men's hockey An NAIA All-American in 1976, Smith is second all-time in career goals scored at Augsburg (8ó) and lourth in total poinrs (161). s ,4ucsnuRc Now Fall 2000 Augsburg College Auggis5Fall 2OOO Sports Home Games Football Vollevball Men's soccer Women's soccer Sat., Sept. 9 Wed., Sept. L3 Concordia-M'hd* 7:30 p.m. Tues., Sept. 12 Buena Vista (IA) 3 p.m. Tues., Sept. 12 Buena Vista (fA) 5 p.m. Sat., Sept. 16 Sat., Sept. 16 Fri., Sept. 22 Tues., Sept. 19 Carleton 7 p.m. Alumni Match 1 p.m. Northwestern Sat., Oct. 7 St. Thomas* Sat., Sept. 23 Sat., Sept. 23 Alumni Game 1:30 p.m. Alumni Game 11:30 a.m (Homecoming) Sat., Sept. 23 Augsburg Junior Varsity Tournament Sat., Oct. 7 Wed., Sept. 27 Sat., Oct. 21 Fri., Sept. 29 Hamlinex 6 p.m. St. Benedict* 7 p.m. Carleton* 7:30 p.m. Tues., Oct. l0 St. Olaf* 7 p.m. Sat., Sept. 30 St. Thomas* 5 p.m. Sun., Oct. 22 Tues., Oct. 3 Carletonx 7 p.m. Wis.-Eau ClaireT p.m. Gustar,-us I p.m. Adolphus* Sat., Nov. 4 Concordia-M'hd* I p.m. Metrodome Sat., Nov. Bethel* I ll p.m. I p.m. Wed., Oct.4 St. Thomas* 7:30 p.m. Wed., Oct. l1 Gustar,rrs* 7:30 p.m. Wed., Oct. l8 Bethel* 7:30 p.m. (IA) 6:30 p.m. Wis.-Superior 3:30 p.m. Sat., Oct. 28 Gustar,us* I p.m. Bethel* 6:30 p.m. Mon., Oct. 9 Northland (Wis.) 4 p.m. Sun., Oct. 22 Wed., Oct. 25 Wis.-Superior Hamline* 7:30 p.m. I p.m. Sat., Oct. 28 Fri., Oct.27 Gustar,-us 3:30 p.m. N'western-Rose. 7 p.m. *MIAC conference games 3 U ¡ Foss Center is reflected in the newly-installed windows in Melby Hall, replacing the blue panels from the building's origin. Extensive renovation is being completed in the nearly 40-year-old building that includes a new gym floor, expanded fitness centet new heating/air conditioning system, and new offices for the athletic staff. Fall 2O00 ,4ucssunc irow 7 Old Main-it's that quintessential symbol at many colleges of campus spirit, heritage, and history. At Augsburg, howeven the building known today as Old Main has had quite a time finding its identity and earning this reputation. For decades it had another name, and the date chiseled above its front door is neither its beginning nor completion. At one time it was even slated for demolition. While it may have sat deserted and unfinished at the turn of the last century, it begins this century as a national landmark and an Augsburg treasure. o gmbering iltn c(l{sw') - Old or by Betsey Norgard o ld Main was buiit on the southwest corner of the Augsburg quad, near the earlier Old Main. It was called New Main until the earlier building's demolition in the mid-1950s. For many years, it was the most imposing building in its vicinity and prominently marked the Augsburg campus. But, construction of the freeway and new high-rise dorms, and the growth of the surrounding neighborhood gradually diminished its physical prominence. Although it took more than two years to complete because of financial difficulties, Old Maln's dedication on New Year's Day in 1902 was joyful. It renewed College spirits that had been dampened by a difficult decade. The multipurpose building gave the College's 200 students muchneeded classrooms, a lofty chapel, library, gymnasium, and office facilities. C¿-, î,* 3d t-.,1 4'1"1",1 ¿oo l¿af¿ t&¿¿ 4¿* n-^ tL,¿"r¿ lt t/6,4 nd.-uon 2u*.t', o#* îr,l- f--^'o 0,4* JL^.fr."- ?,,^ 2."1 ¿¿- 2"* y'y' t, J¿æ A stately building The main floor contained stately, spacious classrooms, administration, and faculty offices. Below was the gymnasium and library; the second level contained additional classrooms. The second lloor had large skylights, and a glass block floor in the center allowed light to filter below to the main lobby, which also received light from the two entrances. The building's most striking architectural space, however, was the chapel, and for decades, it was the focus of College life. Until 1920 or so, chapel services began the day at 7:30 a.m. ; later they moved to I0 a.m. Attendance was required and roll was taken. Men sat on one side; women on the other. In the earlier days, faculty sat on the raised stage area, and only they were allowed to ascend the small, carved stairway from the main lobby Much of the chapel's aura, however, grew from the splendor of the carved, plaster decoration that surrounded the room Ìn Ìts seeming immensity It was no accident that the chapel ¡Mas the building's largest and most ornate space. Until 1955, Room 18 was the main theology semÌnar room. Students sat at double desks in this most stately of all the classrooms. Theology candidates were required to present their trial sermons to 4o,a ,4ucsnunc n¡ow 9 le11ow stuclents and the religion facr,rlty from pulpit that is still a fixlure in this classroom. permanenl a carved-rvood The hub ol stuclent hle was on the lower level in the library and the gymnasrum. The library was small-only 30 by 43 feet-ancl in its lirst decade r.vas siudent-run The gymr-rasium lvalls 1e[t almost no room around the marke cl floor, and Jeroy Carison '48 recalls how a basketball lay-up shot was impossible withou¡ banging into the wall. Spectators stood in the narrow edges around the court. At Christmas the gym wâs dressed up with a Christmas tree rnd hostcd scasonrl lcslivitics. The moclern plr"rmbing that lirst appeared on campus in Old Main challenged the Medical Aid Sociery, a strlclent-fâculty organization ihat oversaw campus medical servrces and sanitary practices. Professor Emeritus Carl Chrislock '37, in From Fjortl to Frecway, quotes the Society's "Rr-rles Governing Baths and Lavatories": No one could "occupy a bathroom more than 30 minlrtes, nor remair-r under a shou'er more tl-ran 10 minutes." The mer.nbers were entitled to "one bath a lveek (tub or shower), lree of charge." Making money by u'hatever means was a constant necessity for the Coilege during the 1930s and .1 940s. Ernre Anderson'37 recalls in the Winter 1995 Augsburg Now the 1itt1e candy concession that was below the steps of the chapel where one could buy "They gave their all that men might be free lreals. One day in 1932, however, Anderson clecicled his cancly money r.vor-rlcl go into the College till when Presrdent Sverclrr-rp announced that nnless money could be raised to br-ry a load of coal, tl-rere wou1c1 be no classes the following da¡r Whrle no ghosts or spirits are knowrL to inhablt Olcl Main, ghost stories 1-Lave a place rn the building lore. Or.r a Hallorveen night rn the 1960s, speech professor Arlene Cole took her class to the spaclous, if not rather spook¡ attÌc to practice their narra[ion skills by telling ghost stories. "We had to be carefnl where we lvalked, ancl the students hacl to knorv the stones very well since il was dark," she recounted, but she believecl all the students had a good time. ,t Beginning in 1942, the halls of Old Main were quieted as many students and some faculty were called to duty in World War ll. More than half of the student population did not return to classes in September 1943. Jeroy Carlson '48 remembers a special chapel service held in May 1943, at which he was asked to speak on behalf of the men who were leaving for service. Photos at the service identified those who had already enlisted. During the war years, the bulletin boards on both sides of the Old Main lobby were filled with news and information about the men in service. News of promotions. of assignments, and letters home were posted to help the small Augsburg "family" stay close to its men. Twenty-one Augsburg students lost their lives in the war. The 1947 Augsburgian yearbook listed their names and was dedicated to them. The post-war years more than recouped the wartime loss of students, with the campus population quadrupling from 1945 to 1950. AUGSBUT?û *Å'"r Ë i)ìl:|r lN fi0RtD VIAR II ¡/',.' t a därrns{ a.i, f,t¿l c'\ .€ tÅ üi, 'G nREã38eeH 0leV çnue ll.eit 10 ,4ucssunc f\¡ow a// l/¿of nan nigif úe jteo ln recent years, a rather large photo collage of these 21 men (shown at left) was found among items in storage. Can anyone help identify the origin of this photo collage? Please let us know! The names of the men who died are: (top row, L to R) Gerald Anderson, Edward Berntson, Arnold Gustafson, Charles Held, Keith Hoffman, and Curtis Johnson; (middle row, L to R) James Johnson, Mentor Johnson, Norwood Johnson, Virgil Knudson, Arthur Lawien, and Arthur Molvik; (bottom row L to R) William Muelleç James Mydland, Joseph Nelson, Lynn D. Peterson, Richard Pederson, Robert Tousley, Leland Vojta, Robert Watson, and Ellard Wold. Fall 2000 Photo @2000 Stenb ahhenlStenbahhen. MCM-what does it signify? The date chiseled in stone above the front entrance of Old Main is MCM-1900 in Roman numerals, and the date of the building's expected completion when it was begun. Construction on Old Main began in 1899, but was stopped when funding ran out. lt wasn't until the 1901 annual conference that the Lutheran Free Church allocated sufficient funds to complete the building. lt was dedicated amidst pomp and circumstance on New Year's Day 1902. Art professor Kristin Anderson offers an additional explanation of the MCM from campus lore-that among J early seminary students, MCM was suggested to stand for Moses, Christ, and Mohammed. This year, 2000, was chosen to begin the recognition of Old Main's centennial. By New Year's Day 2002, Augsburg plans to have collected many more than 100 memories and stories from alumni and friends and completed the renovations necessary to celebrate Old Main with respect, appreciation, and joy. What to do about renovat¡on? By the mid-1960s, however, Old Main was no longer the sparkling gem on campus, as several newer buildings outshone it. Much of the vital campus hfe in Old Main had moved, leaving it primarily a classroom and office building-with a future in question. Years of coal heat had tarnished and darkened the interior, and a fire in 1960 had caused minor damage to religion professor Marlo Colacci's office. An October 1967 AugsburgEcho article, titled "Old Main Stili Alive, Kicking," quoted Burton Fosse, vice president for business affairs, as saying that campus planners weren't sure of its future. In the mid-1970s a planning commission recommended the demolition of Old Main for construction ol a new building. However, the resulting discussion of its history and heritage led ro criticism from alumni, students, and others arguing its historÌcal significance and aesthetic appeal. A reconsideration of the proposal was forced, and the revised decision recommended complete renovation and study ol malor changes in iLs use. Fall 2000 The 1979-8O renovation and renaissance The major physical changes included updating heating, ventilatlon, and insulation for energy savings; instaliing security systems; and making the building accessible with the addition of an elevator and entrance into the campus tunnel system. Through it all, though, classes met. Professor Emerita Ruth Aaskov '53 recalls how she prepared some extra French vocabulary lessons about the construction going on in their midst. The cost of the renovation nearly doubled by its completlon. In a paper assessing the clecision to preserve the building, art department chair Kristrn Anderson noted that, despite its cost, the College gained much more than additional classroom space. The care given to preserving Olcl Main's aesthetic character, in both the exierior decoration and lnterior woodwork, increased Ìts historical significance, to both its Augsburg heritage and the role it played Ìn the neighborhood and city And, the completion of the renovation re-instlllecl a sense of renewed spirit and pricle in both the builcling itself and the College. Anderson noted that for nearly a decade Augsburg's logo featured Old Main. ,4ucsnunc rrlow 11 com 94Os 1 unbenngMatnOlå #r "Nsw" Another surge in student population occurred as Auggie men returned from World War llto finish their education. Between 1945 and 1950, the student population nearly quadrupled. 1 1899-f 902 Construction on Old Main started in 1899, but it wasn't dedicated until 1902. æ ff 1 920s ffi The lower level library became more crowded after coeds were admitted in 1921and the student population continued growing. Gaining architectural recognition While much of the campus llfe of its earlier years-chapel services, basketball games, etc.-had disappeared, Old Main still impressed Augsburg students. "I loved having classes in Old Main," recalls Laurie 12 ,4ucssunc itow = (Ofstedal) Frattallone '84, "it was old, rt was quiet, and stately" In the early 1980s, as Weekend College was launched, Old Mrin on( e 3g3in assumed a role of hospitality and fellowshlp for a smal1 community of Augsburg students. Rick Thoni, lounder of WEC and director ol the Rocl-rester program, said that E a) u E I H g Â ,t F c \E â ffi ü l:t dn E N n all WEC classes were orìginally schecluled ln Olcl Main, wÌth Room 18 serving as a gathering place. Here students came to talk with facult¡ mee[ each other, snac]< between classes, and builcl this cornmunity of worl<ing stndents returning to col1ege. The art departmenl is now housed in the chapel and the lower level, ancl Fall 2000 1 983 "Ne\rv" Main at Augsburg €ollege was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. 1 960 Fire and smoke caused minor damage to Professor Mario Colacci's office. 1979-80 Major renovat¡on updated the functioning of Old Main as a classroom building and returned the architectural and decorative features to their former splendor. àr'' painting easels line the room where pews once stood. In 1983, Old Main was placed on the National Register ol Historic Places. This now assures its preservation but requires additional care and maintenance from the College. The last decade has once again shown its wear on the building; the glass Fall 2OOO block floor on the upper level (that is rumored to have been off limits for early coeds for fear of revealing too much to those on the main floor below) has been found to be structurally weak, necessilating replacement. Special efforts are planned for Homecoming 2000 and for the next two years leading up to the anniversary of Old Main's dedication to capture the memories, storles, and heritage of this historic treasure. And to encourage current Augsburg students to lÌsten lbr the quiet echoes from the trial sermons of those early seminary students. ! ,4ucsnunc n¡ow t3 L¡*e the branches of ûees rcaching out and intertwining, many siblings, children, and cousins of Augsburg families share traditions and interconnect over several generations. ntt fa1l, as Augsburg celebrates the l00th birthday of its oldest standing building, Old Main, it's hard not to attribute a symbolic value to this stately campus cornerstone. Much like an old tree whose roots spread deep into the ground, Old Main provides a nucleus for the many generations of families who have chosen to make Augsburg a family tradition. The 'Augsburg families' arc easy to identify; several lamily trees can be traced withìn the pages of the alumni directories. Family names like Strommen, Torstenson, Quanbeck, and Hoversten it wouid be impossible to list every name here. Accordingly, the names that do appear in this article are meant to pay tribute to all alumni who have made Augsburg part of their family. Together, their stories and memories form a unique page in the history of our College. We invite you to submit your famlly stories for future issues of AugsburgNow. f t The Hoverstens Elias Hoversten, the son of Norwegian emigrants, was a stern and practical man who farmed the land near Marshail, Minn., in the first half of the I900s. When his oldest son, Knut, grew into a young adult, Elias feared that his son's bad hip would prevent him from being a successful farmer. So in 1926, he sent Knut to the city to get an Augsburg education. After Knut graduated in 1930, more than 40 members of the extended Hoversten family also attended. Garfield Hoversten, a real estate executive, was one of three of Knut's siblings to graduate in 1950. "I definitely gained a great deal from attending the same college as so many other family members," says Garfield. "My favorite memories of Augsburg are the associations and friends I made and the times we had together those are lasting associations." Garfield's niece, Annette (Hoversten) Hanson '68, heard a lot about Augsburg during her childhood. "Whenever my dad (the Rev. Chester E.'44) and his friends or other family members would get together, they would always talk about Augsburg," says Annette, a medical director and associate clinical professor in Massachusetts. "There was lots of laughter and many stories about what seemed to be the best times in the world. "And if you wanted to get married, you went to Augsburg," she jokes. "I met my husband, Robert lHanson] '68, here. I think that while I was a student, I didnt attach much meaning to the fact that so many other family members had attended. But subsequentiy, it has become much more important to me. What a rich, precious environment. " Hoversten family members gather in Hoversten Chapel in 1989 for the dedication service of the <hapel they funded. At left are (Standing) Allen Hoversten'64, L. Berniece Johnson, Knut Hoversten '30; (kneeling) Garfield Hoversten and Clarence Hoversten '41. At right are: (Back row) Brian Livingston, Kyle Hoversten, Rev. Joel Njus, Augsburg Pastor Dave Wold; (front row) Rev. Thomas Hoversten '56, Rev. Chester J, Hoversten '60, Rev. Chester E. Hoversten'44, and Augsburg President Charles Anderson, ,4ucssunc f,¡ow '''--]:.- f5 The Quanbecks The Quanbeck lamily has planted deep roo[s at Augsbr"rrg. More than 40 family members have attended the College, datlng back to the Class of 1924 with Aron and Caleb Quanbeck. In addition, Martin Quanbeck '29 spent 32 years al Augsburg as professor, registrar, and Dora (Frojen) Quanbeck dean. His nephew, Philip Quanbeck '49, senior class picture '50, is professor emeritus ol religion, and Philip's son, Phil II, has sen'ed on the religion faculty since The Strommens r987 Dora Anne (Frojen) Quanbeck '49, a retired media specialist and librarian, recalls her first day on campus. "l remember arriving by train in Minneapolis at the Milwaukee Depot with my twin sister, Dorls (Frojen Bretheìrn '51), and taking a cab to Augsburg College," says Dora. "l know I hacl some apprehension about coming to this large city from a rural setting, but it wasn't long belore we were settled in Memorial Hall and the routine of college life. The first person we met on the campus was Martin Quanbeck iittle did I know that lour years later I wouid marry his nepheq -Philip Quanbeck." L This September, Hans Strommen '04,3oins his cc'rusin, Becky Stensvaag'12, as the fourth generatlon ol Strommens to attencl Augsburg. Their greatgrandfather, the Rev Peter Andrew (a.k.a. PA.), was among the first generation of Strommen Auggìes. To date, more ¡han 30 members of the extended Strommen lamily have attended. "From my earliest age I remember hearÌng about Augsburg in my father's prayers," says Luther Strommen '39, a retired pastor of the two largest Lutheran churches 1n Illinois and Ohio, of his father, PA. "It never occurred to any of the Sirommen brothers that there was any other college to attend." Clair Strommen'46, a retired business owner and former president of Lutheran Brotherhood, agrees with his brother. "Our lather was a parish minìster in a downtown Seattle church, but in 1934 he came back to Minnesota because he wanted his lour sons to attend Augsburg. He had a deep love lor the school. In the late 1930s, my father took the only savings he had and gave it to Augsburg that was ¡he level of commitment my father had to the 'r I I College." U ! Philip Quanbeck Sr. '50 became a Distinguished Alumnus in 1996. Pictured with him on that day are his wife, Dora (Frojen) '49, and their children (L to R), JuliAnn (Quanbeck) Erdmann '82, Thomas, Mary (Quanbeck) Barber'77, and Philip ll. Stan Quanbeck'59, a medical missionary in Madagascar, remembers feeling a close link to the College even as a child. "When I first came to the United States as an ll-year-old I was introduced to the famous Augsburg College that was so intimately tied to my family through two generations before me," says Stan. "For most ol my youth I was not aware there were any other colìeges! My mother and father both graduated from Augsburg and my maternal grandrnother, as a widow, served in the infirmary. My maternal grandfather and paternal grandfather both graduated from the Augsburg Seminary, as well as my lather." Augsburg's new-est Quanbeck, Becka, daughter of PhÌl ll, will continue the far-nily tradition as a mernber of the Class of 2004. 16 ,4UCSBURC ruOW I I ï Strommen brothers (left to right) Merton '42, Clair '46, and Luther'39 Clair ancl Luther's brother, Merton Strommen, has worn many hats at Augsburg since he graduated in 1942. Mert has sen'ed as campus pastor, news clirector, religion teacher, and in l9B7 lounded the Youth and Family lnstitute in memory of his son, David Huglen Strommen'83. Fall 2OOO à U Ethel A. È -:'*gt ! a:,: (Anderson)'50 and Robert W. Andersen'50 j Clair Strommen'45 and granddaughter Becky Stensvaag '02 A fourth brother, Abner '38, who passed away last October, had a long and distìnguished career ìn Minnesota high school athletics as a coach, teacher, and athletic director. He was honored as athletic director of the year in Minnesota in Ì980 and athletic director of the year nationally ìn 1981. Nancy Stensvaag'71, Clair's daughter, was part of the third generation of Strommen Auggies. "In the years since graduation, the strong connectìons with my extended family have continued in a way that mìght not have happened if so many of us had not had a common college experience," says Nanc¡ executive director of Habitat for Humanity-Iowa Valley. "lt is now a thrili to have our daughter Becky enjoy being at Augsburg, and to have her experìence enriched by being joined there by her cousin Hans." l Robert Strommen '74 (Clair's son) and family. Left to right Hans 'O4, Andrea (Johnson) '75, Tjersti, Robert, and Bjorn - contLnued on page 18 ,3 My husband and I met at Augsburg and we were married in what was then the new Science Building. There was a lovely small chapel in the building and we were marrìed there on August 29,1950 50 years this fall! NF I Jr f-'- t Ethel Ethel A. (Anderson) '50 and Robert W. Andersen '50 in the Science Hall chapel in 195O Lois (Batalden)'69 and Wayne Hansen '68 My husband and I met at Augsburg; we were engaged in the fall of 1968. He presented me with a ring while we were in Dr. Holman's office for pre-marital counselingl Wayne, having graduated the previous spring, was facing Viet Nam. He joined the Air Force, and we knew there would be a limited amount of time and limited dates for a wedding. He had three weeks leave in April of 1969, so we planned our wedding for the day before Easter. I made wedding plans while living in Urness Tower, and all went well despite some heavy spring rains and a few flooded highways in southern Minnesota. When I returned to classes after the Easter break, we stayed in a borrowed Minneapolis apartment until Wayne went to his first Air Force assignment. I then moved back into the clorm and finished the last six weeks of my senior year. I'11 never forget Miss Lund going around the classroom asking what everyone had "l got married!" done over Easter break. I had the best answer On graduation day, I went lrom Commencernent exercises to the airport to join Way-ne in Alabarna. I was laden down with graduation gifts and a few late weddlng gifts. Getting to rn1' connection in O'Hare Airport lvas the worst run I'r'e el'er taken, but I made it and was with my new husband by evening. Augsburg brought us together and we'r'e lived happily ever after. Fall 2OOO ,4ucssunc Lois irow 17 The Torstensons ; ï È "ln the 1920s and'30s, Presrdent George Sverdrup began changing the College New Traditions curriculum to inciude liberal arts," says Jeroy Carlson '48, a senior development officer at Augsburg and i¡s 'unofficial' hisrorian. 'Joel Torstenson was a significant element of that change he had a - it. He is lot to do with known for being a social developer, and has done a lot of outreach to other states nationally." Torstenson'38, professor emeritus of sociologr, joined the faculty in 1938 as a parrtime instructor of history and sociai science, which led to full time two years later when he received Professor Emeritus of Sociology his M.A. degree. During Joel S. Torctenson'38 in Old Main WW ll, Torstenson lefr in 1943 to farm, later becoming involved in a rural cooperative organization. He returned to the faculty in1947, and began reorganizing and broadening the sociology department. "Within the social science division, sociology was the most innovative department," writes Carl H. Chrislock'37, in his book about Augsburg, From Fjord to Freeway. "When Torstenson became chairman in 1947, a general sense of direction was evident ... within the Minnesota private college community its field experience venture became a pace setter, and on campus it sharpened awareness of the school's potentialities as an urban Patricia Lowman watched her son, Dwayne Lowman, excel at Augsburg. The 2000 graduate, who recerved the Marlna Christensen Justice Award in June and wâs âcti\/e in numerous activities both on the campus and in the community, serr,ed as inspiration for his mother to return to schooi and complete her bachelor's degree. Last spring she enrolled in Augsburg Weekend College, and plans to study elementary education and art. "Dwayne really enjoyed the community here, and I just thought the whole school was more of a family," says Patricia. "My first day of class, I was all prepared. I had my book bag, my notepad, everythlng but no pen! I panicked, and went searching for a pen. I stared at thrs pen chained to an Ìnformation deck, all the while wondering'what will my teacher think?"'she laughs. "The woman at the desk gave me a pen, she was so nice. Everyone here has been so helpful ... I really feel at home." Shari (Holt) Garland's daughter, Katie, is a junior U at Augsburg, studying English and history Shari, a member of the Class of 1974 and an administrative assistant in the Office of AlumniÆarent ^ -. ""' -Patricia Lowman and her son, -':-'.-'" Relatlons, ls Dwayne Lowman,O0, at thrilled that her Commencement in June daughter chose college." Augsburg. More than a dozen other Torstensons have attended Augsburg, and all have followed Joel's path into professions that "I wanted her to come here not just for the education, but for the faith. This is one of the most important reasons it's such a positive thing. I recognized it when I was a student here, and I wanted her to experience that atmosphere too," says Shari, who met her husband, Rich Garland'75 on campus, and whose uncie and two cousins emphasize social consciousness/awareness, such as education, medicine, and city planning. "I went to Augsburg because Joel was there," says Beth Torstenson '66 of her uncle. "My parents never pressured me to pick Augsburg they just said 'you're going to college"' jokes Beth, a high school art teacher. "Augsburg was the best place for me. There was a comfort of going someplace where there were some ties." also attended. "l was lamiliar wlth a 1ot of the familles who had sent their children and grandchildren here, and I thought maybe she would also lind a place in this community of traditlons, of faith." 18 ,4UCS¡URC lr¡OW ¡ Fall 2000 - I Augsburg Gonvocatíon Seríes zooo-01 SCIENCE AIìII' RETIGION IN I'IATOGUE daes relígíott "fit" ín the øge of cotnþuter techrwlngy, exþlmatiotr of the frontíers of Where genetics, ond the scienrifíc search for extrqtenestri.allífe? Mørk yow calenàar and, plmr to joín the díalnpe with sonæ of the natimls lnøÃíng sci¿núists atd theolagíøns in Augsburg College's þrwocathte new conuocati.on seríes. SEPTEMBER 2.4'261 2OOO The 2OOO Ch¡istensen Symposlum: "Ghanging Cosmologies and the Ghurch" Sun., Sept. 24-7 p.m. Reatlings frorn Berroh Brechri Galilecr Monday, Sept,25-7 p.m. Euerràrg Conuocatíon Tuesday, Sept. 26.11 a.m, Conuocatiott on Galileo Dr. Owen Gingerich, senior astronomer at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and pro{essor of astronomy and of the history of science at Harvard University. Gingerich is a leacling authority on the 17th-century German astronomer Johannes Kepler ar-rd the 16th-century cosmologist Nicholas Copernicus. Besides his rnore than 500 technical or educational articles and reviews, Gingerich has u'ritten rnore popularly on astronotrìy in several encyclopedias and journals. 2OOO Darwin" Thursday, Oct, 19.7 p.m. Public Lecture Friday, Oct. 2J.ll a.m, Convocation OCTOBER 19,20, ..God after Dn John Haught, Landegger Distinguished Professor of Theology, Georgetown University. At the beginnir-rg of the 21st century, can we arrive at a plausible unclelstancling ofGocl that is both consistent with tladitional beliefand adequate to the reality of evoLutionary science? Evolutionary portraits of life rnay open up fresh ways of thinking about clivire providence and cosmic purpose. NOVEMBER 9,1O, 2OOO Thursday, Nov. 9-7 p.m. PtLblic Lecttne "Hístory of Scientífíc Creationism Dr. Ronald Numbers, William Coleman Professor of History of Science and Medicine, University of Wisconsin. Professot Ntulbers will explore the origins ofconternporary evangelical opposition to evoLution and the nature ofits concerns as it sttuggLes to co1ììe to tenns with nLodern biological science. Nurnbels has specializecl in the history of evangelical challenges to biologicaL evolution. MARCH 2.3,2OOl "Religíon ín the Computef Age" Friday, March 2.10 tm. Conwcntion Saturday, March 3.12:10 p,m,LectnreforWeekendCollege students Dr' William Grassie, executive director of the Philadelphia Center {or Religion and Science, and editor of the Meta Lists on Science and Religion. The inventior-l of the moveal¡Le type press in the 15th century made possible the Protestant Refonnation ancl religious levolutions in Etuope in the 16th century. The advent of comp.uter technologies in the 20th ccntLlry will also have proforurd effccts on our religious urclerstancìing and practice in the 21st century. MARCH 29.3Or 2OOl 19th Annual Augsburg Seminar ín Applled Ethícs: "Patentlng Life" Thursday, March29.7t30 p.m.Lccttu'e Friday, March 30-10 a.m. Co¡uocatiott Friday, March 30.11a.m. Parrel disc¡¿ssion Dn Audrey Chapman, director, Science and Human Rights and Dialogue on Science, Ethics, and Religion, American Association for the Advancement o{ Science. The ger-retic revolution has becn accornpanied by controvcrsy al¡out the status ofcreatecl life forms. Currently, patents ale being issuecl to researchers:ìnc] privatc industry, L.ut many in the religious cotntnunity have opposed lifc ¡ratcnts. The syrrposium will expLorc thc cthical issues regartling owncrship of humanly createcl uew Lifc forms ancl the reasrxring usccl by persons or1 hoth sicles. APR¡L 9,1O,2OOt 2OOl Sverdrup Visitíng Scientlst Lecture: "F¡om Antarcfica to Mars and Europa: The Search for Lífe" Monday, April 9.8 p,m. Lcctru'e Tuesday, April 1O-noon Noon r¿ll¿ Dr. Christopher P. McKay, planetary scientist, Space Science Division, NASA Ames Research Center. His current rcscarch focuses ou the evolutiur of thc solal systcm ancl the origin of life. He is also actively plamring firture Mars urissions, incLtrcling hutlan settletnents. McKiry ¿rlso has been invoh'ecl with polar rcsearch, traveling to tl-re Antarcric dry valleys and Sibcrian aud Canacli:ru Atctic to colìLfuct rcscarch in these Mars-life environr¡cnts. All events are Íree, open to the publíc, and wíll take place (unless oûher$¡lse not€d) in Hoversten Chapel of the Foss Center on the Augsburg College campus. For informatíon, call (6f2) 330,11t0 Fall 2000 ,4ucsnunc ruow 19 ¡l I Welcome the Christmas season in Scandinavian tradition with the Augsburg Associates: l0:20 a.m. Christmas service and music, with a Begin the Christmas season with a majestic service of music and liturgy visit from St. Nicholas, Hoversten Chapel The 2lst Annual Augsburg College tLdvent ïús ers O Holy Night II a.m.-3 p.m. Open house with Scandinavian treats and a gift shop with hand-crafted items, Christensen Center Friday, December 1, 2000 6:00 as 9:00 p.Na. Saturday, December 2, 2000 5:00 e¡ B:00 p.v. Central Lutheran Church For seating information: (612) 330-1265 ll a.m.-2 p.m. Special Hardanger fiddle music and demonstration, Christensen Center ô Central Lutheran Church is located next to the Convention Center in Minneapolis Velltom-trt COLLEGE December zo ,4ucssunc ruow I Fall 2000 / ^ ll I ¡¡ l ffi Greetings from the Alumni Board President ál lJ n behalf of the Augsburg Alurnni Association, I welcome you to tl-ris premiere issue of you. updated collà'ge publication, Augsburg Now. The Augsburg Alurnni Association is a big group some 17,000 people. As alumni ol - school and helping to keep it a vibrant Augsburg College, we are interested in supporting our place for students to get an education, both insicle and outsìde of the classroom. A smaller group of alums serves on the Alumni Board, at this tirne there are 21 indìr'iduals, including six new board mernbers (see page22). The Alurnni Board seeks ways to connect the College of today rvith its alun-rnì lor mutual benefit. We have organized our board by forming comrnittees to address our three main efforts with aiumni: communications, events, and "connections." The next year will be spent in several key areas, including the possibility of developing regional chapters ol Augsburg alumnl around the country. Concurrentl¡ we woulcl like to open up the Alumni Board to people who live outside o[ the Twin Citles. I have been on the Alumni Board since 1996. Why dicl I become invoh'ed? Because someone asked! That has been my experience since. Our alumni are r'vonderfully wìlling to help theìr alma rnater it just takes someone to ask them. I have been impressed with the other people who have sen'ed on the board, whether older or younger than I, ancl admire their cledication to Augsburg College. lt is also gratifyrng to know that Augsburg is still changing lives, as well as provicling a good education. So promote our school, whether you you'll be surprised at what we can do are at your church, at work, or i,vith neighbors - together! ?r,.¿WIk!-= Paul Mikelson, '70 Presiclent, Alumni Board Nancy Toedt '94, Director of AlumnilParent Relations Jeff Krengel '93, Assistant Director of AlumnilParent Relations Shari Garland '74, Administrative Assistant Teleph one: (612) 330-1178 or (800) 260-6590 Fax: Fall 2OOO (612) 330-1499 ffi E-mail: alumni@augsburg.edu Web site: <wwwaugsburg.edu/alumni> Mail: Office of Alumni/Parent Relations 2211 Riverside Ave., CB 146 Minneapolis, MN 55454 ,4ucssunc f\¡ow 21 ll I l Six alumni appointed to Alumni Board I as a volunteer on several boards of by Maggie Weller'01 T he Augsburg Aìumni Board of Directors I appointed six new members inJune and elected Paul Mikelson '70 as president and Jackie (Kniefel) Lind '69 as presidentelect. The new members are as follows: Jeff Elavsky'68 Jeff Elavsþ graduated from Augsburg in 1968 with a bachelor's degree in social science. He is a school administrator for Wayzata Public Schools and volunteers with the Courage Alpine Skiers and as a deacon at æ EI II Central Lutheran Church. Chuck Gabrielson'77 A political science major, Chuck Gabrielson graduated from Augsburg in 1977. Gabrielson, executive director for a non-profit organization, has been involved in extensive volunteer activities, including acting as the chair for Minnesotans for Improved Juvenile Justice and associate member of the Carver County Sheriff's Mounted Posse. Gabrielson has been honored with Alumni Honors and is a recipient of this year's Spirit of Augsburg awards. Rev. Thomas Hanson'66 Thomas Hanson graduated from Augsburg in 1966 with a bachelor's degree in speecMheatre. A Lutheran pastor, Hanson has been recognized as an Augsburg Distinguished Alumnus. He also serves 22 4ucs¡unc now Augsburg Centennial Singers directors, including the YMCA, Mental Health Center, and Senior Adult Housing. Christopher Jan Haug '79 Christopher Jan Haug graduated from Augsburg in 1979 with a bachelor's degree in studio art. He is a customer service supewisor for Lutheran Brotherhood, and volunteers as the director of evangelism on the Mount Olive Lutheran Church Vestry. Andrew Morrison'73 Andrew Morrison graduated from Augsburg in 1973 with a degree in political njoy a musical concert by E Augsburg alumni and friends, carrying on the choral traditions of Augsburg College. Oct. 1, 4 p.m. St. Luke's Lutheran Church Minneapolis Oct. 14, 7 p.m. Association Bible School Pl)¡mouth Oct. 15, 4 p.m. Zion Lutheran Church Anoka Oct,21,4:45 p.m. St. Michael's Lutheran Church Bloomington science. He is an attorney and lobbyist for Koll, Morrison, Sharpentier LLP He also chairs the Minnesota Institute for Legal Education Self Insurance Seminar and volunteers as a Minnesota Mock Trial judge. Oct'22,4 p.m. St. Andrew's Lutheran Church Eden Prairie Oct. 28, 7 p.m. St. Andrew's Lutheran Church Mahtomedi Beth Torstenson'66 A theatre, speech, and art major, Beth Torstenson graduated from Augsburg in 1966. For 34 yearc, Torstenson has worked as a high school art teacher, and was named the Minnesota Secondary Art Teacher of the Year for the 1993-'94 academic year. In addition to teaching, she has volunteered to jury community art fairs and has been on various professional and community boards and committees. Oct. 29, 4 p.m. House of Prayer Richfield Nov.4 3 p.m. North Heights Lutheran Church Arden Hills Nov. 5, 4 p.m. St. James Lutheran Church Crystal Fall 2000 Rememberirg OLD MAIN: 100 Yn¿ns, 700 MnuoRIEs Wednesday, Oct. 4 Saturday, Oct. 7 Class of Augsburg Associates Annual Fall Luncheon Decathlon Club Millennium Choir Songlest Christensen Center (open to all Augsburg College choir alumni) 8:30 a.m.-no6n-fl6v¿¡5¡en Chapel Contact: Ryan Larson, (6L2) 330-1265 Cost: $10 reunion social only; $20 social and dinner 10 a.m.-Craft Noon Sale -Luncheon/Program l9ó0 Reunion Social :30 p.m.-Minneapolis Room, 3:30-5 Guest Speaker: Kim Ode, Columnist for the Class of 1960 Breakfast 9 a.m.-East Commons, Christensen Center Minneapolis Star Tribune Cost: $20 Gallery, Christensen Center 5:30 p.m., Dinner-Commons, Christensen Reservations: Betty Arnold, (612) 330-l i71 Center Cost: $15 Augsburg Parent Program 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 5 Homecoming Socìal and Dinner 4:30-5:30 p.m., Social Hour-Alumni Contact: Jeff Krengel, (612) 330-1,173 Class Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet 5:30 p.m., Reception-Alumni Gallery and Plcnlc in the Park Commuter Lounge, Christensen Center 6:30 p.m., Banquet-East Commons, Cost: $7 1 t a.m.- lp.m.-Murphy Christensen Center Square Cost: $10 reunion only; $20 reunion and dinner Christensen Center l5 of Ì975 Reunion 7:30 p.m., Reunion Party-Marshall Room, Reservations: lrene Steenson, (612) 3301245 Old Main Tours 1la.m. and 3 p.m.-First Floor Lobby, Old Main Friday, Oct. 6 Join Augsburg faculty emeriti Ruth Aaskor"53 and Phil Quanbeck'50 7:30 p.m., Reunion Party-Old Maln Lobby Cost: $10 reunion only, $20 reunion and dinner of 1950 Golden Anniversary Reunion a.m.-4 p.m. 9:30 Homecoming Footbail Game vs. University of St. Thomas Sunday, October 8 Cost: $ Class Homecoming Chapel 6¡ Community Tìme l0:20-l I ¿.¡¡.-flevs¡sten Chapel, Foss I p.m.-Anderson-Nelson Field. Tickets: $ 5 Adults, $2 Children Ticket office: (612) 330-1249 Class of 1990 Reunion Worship Service 11 a.m.-Ho\¡ersten Chapel, Foss Center Center. Special guest speaker: Andy Balerud '50. Old Main Tours I and 2 p.m.-First Floor Lobb¡ Oid Main Augsburg facr-rlty emeriti Ruth Aaskor' '53 and Phil Quanbeck'50 Consult the Homecoming 2A 0 0 br o chur e Class of 1960 Gathering 6 p.m.-Augsbr-rrg House Contact: Nancy Toedt (612) 330-1525 Variety Shou, and Coronatìon 7 p.rn.-Hor/ersten Chapel, Foss Center Contact: ASAC, (612) 330-lltl Fall 2OO0 f or additional br eahf østs, toLlrs, and events during the weel¿end. For informntion, call (612) 330-1178 ,4ucsnunc n¡ow 23 EN Four named as 2OOO Distinguished Alumni by Maggie Weller'Of our alumni join l5l others as Distinguished Alumni of Augsburg College. Recipients are recognized for significant achievement in their vocations years of preparation, experience, dedication, exemplary character, and service. F and outstanding contrlbutions to church and community, through Oscar A. Anderson'38 David Cherwien'79 Oscar Anderson was educated at Augsburg and St. Olaf College, where he received his B.A. in 1938. After graduating from Luther Theological Seminary in l942,he entered parish ministry, he later completed graduate study at Union Seminary New David Cherwien graduated from Augsburg in 1979 with a B.A. in organ performance and music education. Since then, he has eamed a M.A. from the University of Minnesota in theory and composition. He is enrolled in the D.M.A. program in organ performance at the University of York. Anderson was president of Augsburg from 1963 to 1980. Prior to his presidency, he served as senior pastor at Ttinity Lutheran Church, Moorhead, Minn. He has also worked as pastor at l-ake Harriet Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, and executive director of the Intemational Young People's Luther League. A nationaþ known preacher, Anderson has received many honors, including the Paul Harris Fellow from Rotary Intemational and the Distinguished Alumni Citation from St. Olaf College. 24 .4ucssunc Now Minnesota. Cherwien, organist/cantor of Christ Chapel and visiting instructor of music at Gustavus Adolphus College, is a published composer of over 30 collections of hymn interpretations and over 40 choral octavos. He is also the author of kt the People Sing! A Kqb o ardßt\ Cre ativ e and P r ac ttcal Guide to EngagjngGod\ People in Meanin$ul Song. Ellen (Stenberg) Erickson '51 M. Annette (Hoversten) Hanson'68 Ellen Stenberg Erickson graduated from Augsburg in I95i with a parish worker's certificate. After graduating, Erickson did parish work for Concordia Lutheran Church, Minneapolis. Now retired, Erickson also worked for the Lutheran Social Service in South Dakota and Minnesota and was vice president from 1987 to 1995. She currentþ volunteers on the social ministries committee of Glen Cary Lutheran Church, a countywide prqect to provide housing for the homeless and a Lutheran Social Service's effort to help Dr. M. Annette Hanson graduated from Augsburg in 1968 with a B.A. in biology She went on to eam her M.D. from the University of Minnesota and a M.B.A. from Northeastem University Hanson completed her postdoctoral training at Cambridge Hospital, Cambridge, Mass. Hanson is currently serving medical director for the Division of Medical Assistance, Executive Office of Health and as Human Services, Massachusetts, refugees get their green cards. Erickson was honored with the Donald H. Larsen Award and as an associate clinical professor, University of Massachusetts Medical School. She has eamed a national reputation lor her expertise in managed mental heath care, lrom the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service for her 20 public sector managed care programs, and quality years of work with refugee resettlement. management. Fall 2O0O U B Augsburg alums receive new awards by Lynn Mena n addition to the Distinguished Alumni Award, Augsburg is pleased to announce the creation of two new annual awards: the First Decade Award and the Spirit of Augsburg Award. The First Decade Award is presented to Augsburg graduates of the last l0 years who have made significant progress in thelr professional achievements and contributions to the community, and I I leaders in service to the world. Graduates from the day, weekend, and graduate programs are eligible. The Spirit of Augsburg Award honors alumni and friends of the College who have given exceptional service which contributes substantially to the well being of Augsburg by furthering its purposes and programs. in so doing exemplify the mission of the College: to prepare future Jennifer Peterson'9O Karen Reed'90 Kurt Wehrmann '90 Peterson is executive director A music therapist of Helping Paws of Minnesota, Inc., a volunteer- Hospital in Wehrmann is the founder and CEO of Northern Scientific, a worldwide buyer and seller of preowned medical equipment. He is a former member of the Alumni Board of at Atascadero State Atascadero, Calif., Reed works in based, not-for- forensic proflt organization whose mission is to further the independence of individuals psychiatry She with physical disabilities through the use of service dogs. Peterson's past honors include Ms. Wheelchair Minnesota (1987), and national and intemational wheelchair archery titles (1994, 1995). established a gospel choir of inmates of the California Department of Corrections, and is an intemational gospel saxophonist, a renowned speaker, and author of the 2O0O executive director Chuck Gabrielson'77 Gunnar Wick Gabrielson is a member of the When Wick's two Alumni Board and Augsburg, he chair of the Class Agent Advisory Council. During managed the concession stand at athletic events, organized the last three years, Gabrielson has led six Class Agent Workshops and Fall associate Directors. ís the Master Key. This group of 20+ women is comprised of retired faculty, staff, and spouses. Led by Kate Anderson, they gather on Tuesdays to assist the College in processing direct mail, saving the College thousands of dollars in labor every year. Woodrich is of the Division of Indian Work for the Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches. She is also the recipient of a yearlong leadership work and study grant from St. Paul Companies to study leadership roles of Indian women in their cultures and their own families. recentþ published book, Music The "Tuesday Volunteers" Noya Woodrich '92,'94 MSW recruited more than 25 new Class Agents. He spearheaded last November's Augsburg House Shower, which raised nearly $20,000 to purchase china, Ílatware, and stemware. He also organized and hosted alumni gatherings in Arizona during the recent band and choir tour, sons attended volunteers, and sold merchandise including cowbells to increase Auggre spirit at games. Wick continues to contribute many hours of service on behalf of Augsburg's athletic program, and provided the lead gift for additionál upgrades to the AndersonNelson Athletic Field. 4ucsnuncnow zs Honoring the Golden Anniversary Class of 1950 Ocronnn 6, 7 eNo 8, 2000 "The senior class of 1950 looks back with pleasure at the past four years ... The largest visible progress has been the completion of the Science Building ... We have participated in athletics, clubs, musical organizations, and the Augsburg publications. Thus we have grown in friendships, understanding of others, and in sportsmanship ... We go forth in many different directions, with varied interests and abilities." - from the 1950 Augsburgian Members of the Class of 1950 participated in this year's Commencement ceremony. (L to R) Lola Lidstrom Berg, Shirley Dahlen, Robert Paulson, James Peterson. Senior class officerc meet in the new student lounge. (t to R) Paul Konsterlie, vice president Ann Bueide, social directoü Andrew Balerud, presidenû Harriet Skonnard, secretary; William Robbin+ treasurer. King Bob Howells and Queen Ann Olsen ruled over the festivities at Winter Sports Ðay. Delores Johnson and Arlo Dahlager take part in intramural bowling. Dorothy Gramling, Helen Green Eugene Campbell, editor-in-chief of the Augsburgian, meets with his staff. (Standing, t to R) Eugene Campbell, LaVon Moderow, Paul Konsterlie, William Halvorson, James Andress. (Seated, L to R) Dean Erickson, Betty Munson, Ray Huglen, Don Ditmarson, Robert Paulson. Ernest Hone scores despite the efforts of St. Olaf. TH¡s vren's HotvncoMrNc CntnsRcrtoN ALso HoNoRs rHE CLAssEs oF 7960,1975 AND 7990. 26 4UCSSURC NOW Robert W. Hagen, Norman C. Hoium Fall 2000 e/ o ¡a 1942 Magdalene (Gronseth) Stolee, Kenyon, Minn., and her husband Amos "retired" again and moved into a townhouse in Kenyon. 1948 Gordon Ahlquist, Minneapolis, recently performed on piano for the American Swedish Institute's membership dinner. He has served as organist and choirmaste¡ at Central Free Church and Salem Covenant Church and has been the organist at First Covenant Church in Minneapolis for 40 years. 1 950 Rudolf Engelmann, Potomac, Md., has been a consultant to the U.S. Department of Energy on issues of emergency response, environment., NEPA, worker exposure to radiation, and safety since 1988. He was also a chief 1 Energr (environment safety and health); chief of technical staff for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; deputy director of environmental assessment for the United Nations Environment Programme; director of the AÌaskan Outer Continental Shelf Program; and more. He and his wife, Virginia, have six children and seven grandchildren. Lillian (Johnson) Ingersoll, Toledo, Ohio, recently returned from a trip to Iceland and Norway. She has also traveled throughout Canada, Alaska, the continental United States, and the British Isles; she lived in Singapore for one year with her husband, Henry She is active in the Presbyterian Church, sewing as elder and on the adult Christian education committee. She and her husband have two daughters and five grandchildren. 1970 9s3 Faith (Carlstedt) Dippold, Sherman Danielson, Stiìlwater, Jacksboro, Tenn., retired eight years ago as a doctor of naturopathy and reflexology She is an active member Minn., was named the 1999'person of the year' by the Stillwater Gazette of her church (church organist), sings with her community choir, volunteers for Habitat for Humanity, and more. She and her husband, Edward, enjoy traveling around the United States to visit their three children and grandchildren. newspaper, in honor o[ his dedicated work on behalf of students as activities director at Stillwater Area High School. George M. Melby, Kansas City, Mo., is a student pastor at United Chu¡ch of Christ; he is attending Central Baptist Theological 1961 Seminary Curtis Haney, Billings, Mont., has left Friendship House of Christian Service (where he serves as 1975 executive director) to enjoy a twomonth sabbatical and begin serving smaller Montana ELCA congregations, and continue to coordinate Montana Synod antiracism and multicultural ministries. in Kansas City. Stephanie R. (Gierke) Gustafson, Minneapolis, is director/teacher of Christ Church Lutheran's preschool learning center in Minneapolis. She was recently featured in an article in the Southside Pride newspaper, which honored her 25 years as an earþ childhood educator. scientist for the Department of Alumni at the Oberammergau Passion Play h È ù ¡r , S'ìt h( Kneeling front: Nancy Turpie, Marie-Agnes Duijs-Lange (tour guide), Hans (bus driver). First row standing: Max and Jan lrving, Marie Kneeland, Maryon and Harris Lee, Henry and Helen Follingstad, Mary McDougall, Colleen Watson, Karen and Ted Anderson, Second row: Arlo Kneeland, Harriet and Forrest Anderson, Esther and Malcolm Watson, Dee Hoffman, Carolyn TerEick, Nancy Garwick, Russell and Helen Lee, Back row: David Harstad, Katharine Wellef Sandy Harstad, Dot Hoice, Joceyln and Wayne Palmer Ken Hoffman, Bill and Myrna Anderson, Jerry TerEick, Jan and Arnie Cutle¿ Mae Peterson. Fall 2000 ,4ucsnunc ruow 27 Class Notes 1975 1984 continued Linda M. Haven, Sandvika, Steven V. Larson, Coon Rapids, Norway, teaches grade school and is pursuing post-graduate studies in special education at the University of Oslo. She has three children, Minn., an investment/insurance representative for Lutheran ages 17,15, and 12. 1978 Jim Bernstein, MinneapoÌis, was recently appointed as commissioner of the Minnesota Commerce Department. A former advertising company executive, he was deputy commissioner and had been serving as the acting head of the department since February He also serves as a member of the Augsburg Now Alumni Advisory Committee. Brotherhood, qualified for Million Dollar Round Table honors, attained only by those representatives who have demonstrated exceptional professional knowledge, expertise, and client service. demonstrated exceptional professional knowledge, expertise and client service. Gary ranked 5th out of about 1,500 Lutheran Brotherhood representatives nationwide. f983 Gary Tangwall, white Bear Lark, Minn., a financial planner with Lutheran Brotherhood, qualified for Million Dollar Round Table honors, attained only by those representatives who have Fraser School in Richfield, was featured in a Channel 9 news story in April. Julie Rykken, Elburn, lll., married George Coyle in 1993; they have two children, ages 4 and 2. D.C., is a foreign service officer with the U.S. Department of State; she was posted to Cuba for a two-year tour that began inJuly. She will be working in the U.S. interest section of the Swiss Embassy in Havana. Tom Weidner, Stillwater, Minn., Kay Luedtke-Smith, Hopkins, Minn., a music therapist at the 1980 Ann E. Gabrielson, Washington was recently selected as a "rising star" in the Minnesota legal community "Rising stars," chosen by Minnesota's top lawyers, are lawyers who are either under 40 or have been in practice for l0 years or less. He is a partner in the Stillwater law firm of Eckberg, Devean George What a first year! ci by Don Stoner à n Augsburg's Devean George '99 will have a special piece of jewelry to wear very soon. George will earn an NBA world championship ring after his Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA title in his first year with the team. ö z o o o N with the Lakers was a wild ride. The first NCAA Divlsion III player ever selected in the fìrst round of the NBA Drafi, George made the adjustment from small-college basketball to the NBA smoothly, as a key player off the bench durÌng the Lakers' run to the best record in the league during the regular season. The guard,/forward appeared in 49 games, averaging 3.2 points and I.5 rebounds in seven minutes of playng time per game. George's playing time diminished during the playoffs and NBA Finals, as he was only able to play in one game during the Lakers' championship series win over the Indiana Pacers. However, as he told the Minneapolis StarTribune's Dan Barreiro during the finals, he was still able to learn a lot from the experience. George's rookie season "This whole experience, reaching the finals, has just been wonderful for me. It's been everything I could have dreamed of and more. I'm like everybody e1se. I want to pla¡" he said in the June 15 issue of the Star-Tiibune. "But I can learn so much just watching what's happening there on the court, soaking it all Ìn. To me, the regular season seems so relaxed compared to this. Everythingthe play on the court, the fans-it just seems like everything is so magnified. The inrensity is just unbelievable." George earned praise from Lakers o Devean George '99 found plenty of excitement in his rookie year as the Lakers dribbled and shot their way to a national championship. coaches during the season, includlng head coach Phil Jackson, and should receive more playing time next year, as several veterans who were ahead of George on the Lakers' depth chart are not returning to the team. "This whole experience, reaching the t'inals, has just been wondert'ul for me It's been everythingl could have dreamed oJ and more." @2000 NBA Photos. Photos by Andrew D. Bernstein Fall 20O0 1 Lammers, Briggs, Wolff & Vierling. He is also a member of the Board of Governors of the Minnesota State Bar Association and president of the St. Croix Valley Heart Association. C. Anderson, Srillwarer, Minn., a district representative for Lutheran Brotherhood, qualified for Million Dollar Round Table honors, attained only by those representatives who have demonstrated exceptional professional knowledge, expertise and client service. Bill was in the top one percent (out of 1,500 Lutheran Brotherhood representatives nationwide) when measured by amounts of life, health, annuity and investment. products issued. 1 988 Neal R. Hauser, Savage, Minn., received a Master of Arts in Leadership degree from Augsburg inJune. Daniel Wright, Portland, Ore., is a self-employed computer consultant. He married Kristen Haglund in September 1999. After honel'rnooning in Spain, Morocco, and Portugal, they settled into their 1925 Spanish house, which they finished restoring last year. 1 989 Ly$a Morehouse, Sr. Paul, recently sold her first science fiction novel [o Roc, a science fiction imprint of Penguin Putnam; the expected publication date of her book, Archangel Protocol, is spring 2001. The book explores theological issues in a iuturistic science fiction setting. 1 990 Judy (Goede) Luers, Eden Prairie, Minn., was recently featured in the business section of the Star Tribune as its "spotlight" business professional. She recently became associate vice president and director of marketing at HammeÌ, Green and Abrahamson, lnc., in Fall 2000 1991 Jeff Ronneberg, Circle 1986 Bill Minneapolis. She and her husband Scott., have a son, Andrew, and a daughter, Sarah. of Minnesota; he is employed as an elementary principal in Fridley Kevin Ronneberg, St. Louis Park, Minn., compÌeted his residency in family medical practice at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park in June; he graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School in 1997. C. 1 Tiffany Bjerga, Keller, Texas, recently married Chris Bruce'96. Tiffany is a civil engineer for Kimley-Horn; Chris is a recruiter for Oracle. Pines, Minn., recently received â doctorate degree in educational policy and administration from the University Tim 995 VanRooy, Roseville, Minn., a financial analyst for Lutheran Brotherhood, qualified for Million Dollar Round Table honors, attained only by those representatives who have demonstrated exceptional professional knowledge, expertise and client service. 1992 Jennifer Norberg, Maple Grove, Karen (Anderson) Dee, Oakdale, Minn., was recently named the Oakdale Business Association contact. for Burns Personnel. She is pursuing a Master o[ Arts in Leadership degree at Augsburg. 1 a graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School in May and will start his residency in family medical practice at St. John's Hospital in Maplewood. 1997 industry during which she David. Erik Hagestuen, Baudeue, Minn., was awarded his Ph.D. in analytical Kathleen J. McDonald, Minneapolis, is a bilingual classroom teacher at Aurora Charter Elementary which is a dual language bilingual program for children whose families come from Spanish-speaking countries. John Stover, Burnsville, Minn., 996 Tim Ronneberg, Minneapolis, 998 David Peters, Maple Grove, Minn., earned an MBA in April recently accepted a position as a software engineer at Lockheed Martin Naval Electronics and Surveillance Systems-Tactical Systems in Eagan. His a¡eas of expertise are in simulation, modeling and Web support. Joseph Tucker, Brookþ Park, Minn., married Ericka Carlson in June. Births Laurie Beckman Yetzer, Bloomington, Minn., received a Master of Arts degree from Luther Seminary in May. 1 2000 recently joined Target Corporation Susan Scott Lundquist, Woodbury Minn., received a Master of Science degree in May; she is currently serving in the Peace Corps in Honduras with her husband, r 993 Grove, Minn., is director of mathematics at Huntington Learning Center; she is also still singing "as much as possible" with various projects. as a business analyst. Minn, joined Carmichael Lynch Spong as a counselor. Prior to joining the public relations firm, she was an independent public relations consultant to the health care organized the fetal alcohol slmdrome public awareness campaign for Minnesota. She also served as director of public affairs for the Minnesota Department of Health. Jennifer Petra Grimm, Maple Tim Benson, Burnsville, Minn., Craig Schwalbe, Faribault, Minn., was included in an article in the Le Center Leader newspâper that featured Cedar House, Inc., a community based mental health center in Le Center, where Craig is lead therapist. 999 Lynn (Gustafson) '85 and Gary Gnirk, Willmar, Minn. a daughter, Courtney Lynne, in April. She joins brother Aaron, 5. Debi (Mattson)'89 and Steve at Casperson '89, Minneapolis in March.- a chemistry from North Dakota State University in May 1999; he works as a research scientist for Solray the Carlson School of Business at the University oI Minnesota. daughter, NaraJolie, Jason Wardlow, Pensacola, Fla., Pharmaceuticals. is a second lieutenant Jeff Ronneberg '91 and his wife, Jill, Circle Pines, Minn. - a son, Samuel Jacob, in March. Doris S. Rubenstein, Richfield, Minn., recently contributed a guest editorial to the business journal CityBusiness; her editorial focused on the importance of corporate philanthropy. She is the principal consultant with PDP Services and has more than 26 years of experience in the field of philanthropy. in the U.S. Marine Corps. He married his wife, Vanessa, inJuly 1999. Erik Hagestuen '93 and his wife, Maureen, Baudette, Minn. daughter, Nora Kathleen, in - a February 4ucs¡unc now 29 I tt ¡a o o tl Clarette (Jorenby) Arnold '29, Alton H. Bjurquist'48, Rochester, Minn., died inJune; she was 96. A retired teacher, her passions included reading, writing, travel, and music. She was preceded Minn., died in May after a long illness; he was76. Prior to his in death by her husband, Luther Arnold '29; the Arnold Atrium is named for their gifts to the College. Russell Helleckson'40, Richfield, Minn., died inJune, he was 82. He was a retired naval commander and a former Washington High School teacher, football coach, and assistant principal. Helen M. (Sateren) Quanbeck '64, Roseville, Minn., died inJuly; she was 81. A retired teacher, she touched many lives with her special sense of caring; her life revolved around her husband (the late Rev. Russell Quanbeck'47), her famil¡ and her faith. Rochester, retirement in 1985, he spent more than 20 years at John Marshall Senior High as a teacher, DECCA advisor, and coach. The Rev. Marvin C. Andros'51, Richfield, Minn., died inJuly; he was 77 . A veteran of WW Il, he served pastorates in the United Methodist Church for more than 30 Anne (Berg) Oie '59, years. The Rev. Rudolph "Rudy" E. Edman J. Saland'+8, Berntson'53, Zumbrota, Minn., Bloomington, Minn., died in May of congestive heart failure; he was 76. He worked for both PilÌsbury and Prudential, and retired in 1983 after 23 years âs manager of the advanced financial planning department of American Express Financial died in May; he was 72. He was ordained in i956 and served parishes in both Minnesota and North Dakota; after he retìred in 1992he served as the fiÌl-in pastor for many local churches. Services. Norman "Norm" C. Anderson '50, died unexpectedly in May at his home; he was 69. He worked for the U.S. Forest Service for 28 years ln the national forests of ldaho, California, and Arizona. He also Kenneth L. Walsh'48, Bloomington, Minn., died inJune, he was 77. He was a social studies teacher and a retired lieutenant colonel of the U.S. Air Force. worked in the Washington D.C. office from 1967-'70 and headed the Boise Interagency Fi¡e Cente¡ at its inception. Roseau, Minn., died inJune; she was 64. She taught school in Roseau for 34 years as a family living teacher, and was aciive in several community activities, including Messiah Lutheran Church, Roseau Arts Association, Roseau Historical Societ¡ Friends of the Library, and more. Elizabeth M. Petersen'63, Minneapolis, died in August after a three-year battle with cancer; she was 59. She had a long career in chiìdren's book publishing, working at Lerner Publications in Minneapolis for over 20 years as editor and editorial director. She aÌso served as a literary agent and freelance publishing consultant. James B. Dahlen'78, Minneapolis, died in May; he was 44. Through self-employ'rnent in cabinet making, he became involved in the art, music, and theatre by Tony Bibus, associate professor of soc¡al work community He was passionate about the arts and at the time of his death was pursuing a career in art education. Professor Emeritus Paul T. Steen, Minneapolis, died July 23 after heart surgery in Springfield, lll.; he was 88. We will miss Paul deeply - his contribution to the social work With Joel Christine Prestly '89, died inJune department at Augsburg College is beyond measure. Torstenson, professor emeritus of sociology, Paul launched our social work program and curriculum; during retirement he maintained continuous supportive contact with faculty, staff, and students. He was an active, enthusiastic, nurturing, wise, constructively demanding, and forward-looking member of our advisory committee. The Steen Family Scholarship helped fund the education of numerous social work students of color. 1998 of liver cancer; she was 30. Mary Ann Bayless, Elk River, Minn., died in July after a Paul Steen, on his 80th birthday Until this year when he became ill, Paul regularly participated in the annual spring senior celebration honoring the accomplishments of our students. His joy in students' learning and love for social work were evident both in informal conversations and in formal presentations as he, with Joel as always by his side, handed out the Steen-Torstenson Award to seniors who exemplified the best in their class. He was a mentor and model to social work faculty. Although we will no longer have the privilege of working with Professor Paul Steen, we will remember his spirit and sustain his legacy of devotion to human rights, reconciliation of the races, and social justice. courageous four-year struggle with breast cancer; she was 62. Bayless joined the Augsburg faculty in 1990 as an associate professor o[ education, with a focus on teaching health and physical education. FollowÍng her diagnosis and treâtment, Bayless continued to teach for two years, and although she was unable to teach for the past year and a half, she continued to play an active role in the College community. She was a former professor at the University of Wyoming and the University of Minnesota. 30 4ucsnunc ruow Fall 2000 i ) I John L. Werness, Edina, Minn., died inJuly; he was 93. He served on the Augsburg Board oI Regents in the 1960s. He was president and co-founder of Born and raised in Hunan, China, by Lutheran m¡ssionary parents, he came to the U. S. in 1939 to attend Augsburg. Upon graduating he returned to China to pursue graduate studies until he was interned in a Japanese prison during WW ll. While imprisoned, he met Joyce Stranks of Australia; they married in 1948 and returned to the United States, where Ditmanson studied medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School. He died in June in Green Valley, Ariz. Werness Brothers Funeral Chapels, and past president of the Minnesota Funeral Directors Association and the National Funeral Directors Association. He was also past president of the Downtown Y's Service Club and founder o[ the Christmas Tree Project that ln 1957, the Ditmansons moved to Taiwan and opened a clinic, which started out in their living room and ultimately became the Chiayi Christian Hospital. ln the 1970s, the Ditmansons also worked in the surgical unit of an improvised orthopedic hospital for the victims of the civil war with Pakistan. They returned to the Twin Cities in 1981, where has spread throughout the world. Ditmanson practiced orthopedics in a North Minneapolis clinic. From 1993-'97, the couple made yearly trips to China to conduct teaching seminars on the rehabilitation of disabled children under the auspices of Wheat Ridge Foundation and Amity Foundation. Ditmanson has been honored for his service with Augsburg's Distinguished Alumni Award as awards from the University of Minnesota Medical School and the governments of Taiwan and Bangladesh. as well Please tell us about the news in your life, your new job, move, marriage, and births. We look forward to hearing from you-and dont forget to send Maiden name Full name Class year or last year attended photos. Street address We are happy to publish news of your marriage or the birth of a baby, but it is . not Augsburg Now's policy to publish news of engagements or expected City ls this a new State address? n Yes f l zip No births. Home telephone For news of a death, written notice is required, e.g. an obituary funeral notice, or program from a memorial Employer service. ls spouse also a E-mail Position graduate of Augsburg College? Work telephone n Yes n No lf yes, class year_ Send your news ii.ems, photos, or change of address by mail to: Augsburg Now Class Notes, Augsburg College, CB 146,22II Riveiside Ave., Spouse name Maiden name Your news: Minneapolis, MN, 55454, or e-mail to <alumni@augsburg. edu>. We want you to stay connected to Augsburg! Fall 2000 ,4ucsnunc ruow 31 I A o On o - I o ) o I writing Augsburg's history by Betsey Norgard I I Fl ow does one aooroach the task ol writlng the history ot a college? This was a question I posed to Rick Nelson and Dave Wood, authors of a soon-to-be-published book, The Anderson Chronícles, a look inside the Oscar A. Anderson and Charles S. Anderson administrations at Augsburg College, from 1963 ro 1997. Nelson, professor emeritus of history and recently retired after 32 years at Augsburg, was approached by college officials shortly after Charles Anderson retired in 1997. After the work was commissioned, he recruited his long-time friend and colleague David Wood, who had taught English at the College for 13 years and who, in I976,had published a collection of interviews with Augsburg alumni, TellingTales out of School. "We'd like to do something about Augsburg in the news, about Augsburg humor; we'd like to do interviews with the presidents," Nelson proposed to thenacademic dean Marie McNeff, "and we'd like to have something that would deal with the growth and development of Augsburg, not "We approochedit with the ideø thøthistory is to an institution or to society as memory is to øn individual. Ithelps us understand who were are, how we got there." necessarily in brick and mortar .. . but mainiy on the growth of the place as a college, as a place of learning, as a place of community and worship. Professor Emeritus Richard Nelson (left) and former professor David Wood (right) review final changes to the¡r book, The Anderson Chronicles, which will be available at Homecoming. "We approached it wirh the idea that hlstory is to an institution or to society as memory is to an individual," he said. "It helps us understand who we are, how we subject." Nelson added that they intend it for both an audience that knciws Augsburg got here. " Nelson did the "heai.y lifting" (as Wood all. described it) in researching files, publications, committee minutes, ietters, memos, and other public documents. Wood contributed interviews with the two presidents emeriti and others who shaped the iife of Augsburg during that period, as well as chapters on other topics, some of a light-hearted nature. It is not a classical college history like Professor Emeritus Carl Chrislock's centennial histor¡ From Fjord to Freeway, and lt is not chronological, said Wood. "l think it's a book of essays on the same Co1lege, but perhaps doesn't know it wel1, and others who do not know Augsburg at The Anderson Chronicles is being published by Kirk House Publishers, and will be available at a booksigning session during Homecoming 2000, on October 7. While the two-and-a-half-year project may have been greater than either anticipated, Nelson and Wood describe it in terms of an opportunlty to tell Augsburg's story from the heart. "I told Marie [McNeff] that I was doing it as an act of love-not as an act of faith or act of hope, and certainly not one of contrition, but one of love," said Nelson. Wood wholeheartedly agreed. lf you would líke to contribute to Auggie Thoughts, contact the edítor for submission guidelines. Essays, poem9 photos, artutork, and other creative expressions are encouraged, 32 ,4UCSSURC f{OW Fall 20O0 _i tt ¡l o tt Music Oct. 6 For more inJonnatiott on any oJ these events, call (612) 330-1265. Anita Gay Hawthorne Jazz and Poetry Bash Ocr.29 7 p.m.-Tjornhom Nelson Theatre, Foss Center Nov. 3-12 Honoring Norwegian composer Knut Nystedt on his 75th birthday 7 p.m.-Wayzata Community Church, Buried Child by Sam Shepard, directed byJulie Bolton Nov. 12 Faculty Recital, Angela Wyatt, saxophone 4 p.m.-Sateren Auditorium Nov. 20 Concert Band in concert 7 p.m.-Central Lutheran Church, 333 South Performances: November 3,4,9,10, 1l at 7 p.m., November 5 and 12 at2:00 p.m. ljornhom-Nelson Theatre, Foss Center Dec. B ancl I Everyman directed by Kirsten Solem 7 p.^., lornhom-Nelson Theatre, Foss Center 12th St., Mlnneapolis Nov. 2l Exhibits For gallery int'omntion, call (612) 330-1524. Concert Gage Family Gallery hours: Mon.- FrL.,9 a.m.- 9 p.m; Sat.,9 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Sun., noon - 5 p.m. Dec. 1 Velkommen Jul li a.m.-3 p.m., Christensen Center Dec. 1 and 2 Advent Vespers Dec. 1-6 and 9 p.m., Central Lutheran Church, 333 South 12 St., Minneapolis Dec.2-5 and B p.m., Central Lutheran Church,333 South 12 St., Minneapolis Dec. 10 Sept.B-Oct. 19 "lslamic Prayer Rugs: A Creed in Color" Sacred Arts Exhibition Series Gage Family Art Gallery, Lindell Library Opening reception, Sept. 8, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 3-Dec. 14 "Black, White, and Red All Over" Lee Anne Swanson Gage Family Gallery, Lindell Library Opening reception, Nov 3, 6-9 p.m. 4 p.m.-Hoversten Chapel Seminars, Lectures, and Films Däc. B ancl 9 Sept. i4 Annual Benefit Concert and Silent Auction, lllus. lecture on William Gilbert, physician Center for Global Education Featuring Marty Haugen and Mary Preus to Queen Elizabeth l, and author of the first scientific study of magnetism. 7p -.- Hoversten Chapel David Stern, theoretical physicist, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center 7 p.^ , Location TBA For information, call (6L2) 330-1067. Theatre Sept. 24 2000 Christensen Symposium Scenes ftom Galileo, by Bertolt Brecht 7 p.m.-Foss Center 1l a.m.-Convocation on Galileo, Hoversten Chapel For information, call (612) 330-II80. Oct. 19-20 "God after Darwin" John Haught, Landegger Distinguished Professor Theology, Georgetown University Oct. 19, 7 p.m.-Public Lecture, Hoversten Chapel I I a.m.-Convocation, Hoversten Chapel For information, call (612) 330-1180. Oct.24 10:30-1 1 :40 a.m., Hoversten Chapel Oct. 30 The Rev. Mitri Raheb, Christmas Lutheran Church in Bethlehem, Palestine 10 a.m., Hoversten Chapel Nov 9-10 "History of Scientific Creationism" Ronald Numbers, William Coleman Professor of History of Science and Medicine, University of Washinton Nov. 9, 7 p.m.-Public Lecture, Hoversten Chapel Nov. 10, 10 a.m.-Convocation, Hoversten Chapel For information, call (612) 330-t 180. Jazz Ensemble Concert For ticket information, call the Center for Global Education, (612) 330-1159. Hoversten Chapel The Rev. Jean Vanier, founder of the UArche Community Chamber Orchestra and Chamber Music 7 p.m.-Sateren Auditorium Sept. 25, 7 p.m.-Evening Convocation, Sept. 26, Masterworks Chorale of Augsburg College Wayzata Sept. 24, 7 p.m.-Readings from Bertolt Brecht's Galileo, Foss Center Sepr. 24-26 2000 Christensen Symposium "Changing Cosmologies and the Church" Owen Gingerich, senior astronomer, Smithsonian Astrophysicai Observatory, and professor of astronomy and of the history of science, Harvard University Other Events Oct. 5-B Homecoming 2000 "Rememberlng Old Main: 100 Years,100 Memories" See calendar of events on p. 23. Oct. 15 Augsburg Sunday in area churches For information, call (612) 330-1732. Dec. I Velkommen Jul I0:15 a.m, Hoversten Chapel lI a.m.-3 p.m., Christensen Center, featuring Scandinavian treats and Hardanger fiddle music HoxonrNc rHE 2000 DrsrrNcursngD AlurlrNr Oscar A. Anderson'38, David Cherwien'79, Ellen (Stenberg) Erickson'51, and Annette (Hoversten) Hanson'68 Snlur-rNc rHE Golo¡N ANNlvrnsARy Cless oF 1950 and the reunion classes of 1960, L975, and 1990. LOOx FOR DETAILS INSIDE IN THE SPECIAL SECTIoN, PAGES 23.26. HOMECOMING 2OOO October 5-B YrÀns, /.åt l( i,5Ïå{ (:.1' lT ( ì () " f, " [, " {-i " G " lli I Riversiclc Avcnuc Mrnnca¡rolis, MN 55454 221 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID lVinneapolis, lVìN Permit No. 2031
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Search Result: Homecoming - S@ep'13 1ge 13 "Celebrati ng Old Main: 100 Years, 100 Memories " October 5-8, 2000 • Summer 2000 Vol. 62 • No. Augsburg College, Minneapolis COMMENCEMEN T A publication for Augsburg College alumni and friends Summer 2000 • Vol. 62 • No. 4 Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN ...
Show more Homecoming - S@ep'13 1ge 13 "Celebrati ng Old Main: 100 Years, 100 Memories " October 5-8, 2000 • Summer 2000 Vol. 62 • No. Augsburg College, Minneapolis COMMENCEMEN T A publication for Augsburg College alumni and friends Summer 2000 • Vol. 62 • No. 4 Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN Chris Kimball is named Augsburg's new dean of the College By BetseyNorgard Christopher W. Kimball, associate professor of history and chair of the department, was confirmed by the Board of Regents as the new vice president for academic and learning services and dean of the College, beginning June I. In this position, Kimball oversees all aspects of academic and student affairs, from classroom learning to residential life and student life beyond the classroom. A merger in 1997 of the academic affairs and student life offices created this combined division. Kimballhas servedon the FacultySenate for fiveyears,the last three yearsas its president,at a criticaltime in which the Collegehas begunstrategicplanning to implement theAugsburg2004vision document As a member of the qimmission exploringthe nature of Augsburg'sexperientialeducation and interdisciplinarystudies,Kimballadvocated the need for an academic"master planner;• a role he now assumesas dean. "Designating someone to think strategically about the entire curriculum is essential in making choices about our future: the relationship of majors to general education; the balance between graduate and undergraduate programs; the place of internships and servicelearning and the most effectiveacademic calendar, to name but a few,"Kimball wrote to the search committee. In commenting on the appointment, President William Frame mentioned that the searchcommittee members noted "a community-wide regardfor the depth and clarity of [Kimball's]understanding of the advantages of private, churchrelated higher education in an urban context, and for his ability to grasp the implications of these for the management of both student and faculty life.• Since coming to Augsburg in 1991, Kimball has tried to balance a commitment to teaching with participation in various areas of student life. 1\vice he has been selected by Augsburg graduating seniors as the honored faculty person in the soda! sciences division. Kimballserves as Augsburg's faculty athletics representative, a position in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) that provides faculty involvement on campus in programs that help address problems faced by student athletes. He has also served as coordinator of the Secondary Education Social Studies Teaching Licensure program and as internships coordinator for the history departm ent A native of the Boston area, Kimball earned an undergraduate degree in history from McGill University, and both master's and doctoral degrees from the University of Chicago. His dissertation Christopher W. Kimball centered on American reconstruction plans following World War I. Kimball's passion for baseball is well known on campus. He and art department chair Kristin Anderson, with grant money from the Minnesota Historical Society,are currently researching the growth of baseball as a pastime in the Twin Cities and the building of two ballparks as basis for exploring the development of urban identity (see article on page 6). The College bids farewell to the retiring academic deans By BetseyNorgard After a combined 72 yearsof serviceto AugsburgCollegeas both teachersand administraton, Marie McNeffand Earl Alton exchangedfarewellswith the Augsburgcommunity on May 2. HoverstenChapelwas filledthat afternoon for a Deans' Convocation, featuring Sheila Tobias,a noted national leader in science and mathematics education and gender issuesin higher education. This presentation, addressingissuesof vital interest to both Alton and McNeff,wasa gift to the Collegefrom them. Many collcaguesand friends stayedfor the followingreception in order to bestow tnl>uteson the miring deans. Inez Schwartzkopf'59, former Augsburg regent and friend of McNeff, spolceof the high standards that McNeffalways expectedof both colleaguesand students, and told her, "Youan: an educator, and )OU mp learning." John Hoium, profi:ssoremeritus of chemistry,whose friendship and teaching collaborationwith Alton began during undergraduate students days at SL Olaf College.recounted how both he and Alton were r=uited to Aup> urg by chemistry department chairCourtland Agre,their former teacher. In advocatingfor Alton, Hoium quoted AgR as sayingthat EarlAlton wasa "hard worm" and noted that this would not haMbeensaid lightly by Apo MarieQ McNdf cameto Aupburg's educationdepartment in 1968,after 1-:hing in one-roomruralschoolsin her naliYcNebraska andin li:YdsK-8.Over the yan, shetaught most of thecoursesin the educalion department. as wellas <DWSCS in~ Callqeandthe SUMMER 2000 "There an: two vital ideas that Augsburg has exemplified;'saysAlton."One is the insistanceon academicfreedom- our College sealproclaims'Through Truth to Freedom: [The] other is found in the first phrase of our mission statement.We send out educated citirens who willbe leaders exemplifyingserviceto church and society." I EariR. Alton Master of Arts in Leadership programs. In 1995 she succeededRyan laHurd as vice president for academic affairsand dean of the College.During the past year,she gave up this position in order to serveas Augsburg'sfirst academicmaster planner, devoting her time to creating a blueprint for implementingthe academicprovisions of Augsburg2004, the College's vision document Marie 0. McNefl Earl R. Alton taught 34 yearsin the chemistrydepartment before becoming associatedean for facultyaffairsin 1994. During that time, he helped secure certificationfrom the AmericanChemical Society for the bachelor of science chemistrymajor.At severaltimes, he taught chemistry at 3M to emplO)ftS seekingto finishundergraduate degr= at "You ore on educator, and you keep learning. "-Inez Schwartzkopf '59, speaking to Marie McNeff, retiring after 32 years at Augsburg Prmously, in 1m, McNdf masaw the merga-of the academicaflairsand student life divisions. "Oneof the goalsin bringing the faculty andstudentaffairs~ is to iml'l'O\'e boththe instructional productivityand learningqualityforstudents,movingus '-M the'campus-widelearning amununity';'shewrotr in heracademic master planrqx,rt. Augsburg. Thispast yearhe became interim vice presidentfor academicand learningsaviccs anddeanof the Collqie, whileMcNdf serw:dasacademicmaster planner. During1996-97,Altoncoordinated McNeffrefersto the vision contained in Augsburg2004."Within this context;•she says,"AugsburgCollegehas not only had the freedom,but has, indeed, acted on that freedom,to explore new ventures.While changeswilland should occur at Augsburg,it is important to safeguardthe soul of Augsburg,the spirit of venture, of risk and of the unorthodox." Ouistopher W. Kimball,chairof the history department, succeedsAlton,and previouslyMcNeff,as academicdean. What's Inside Campusnews Commencement2000 Developmentnews Sporn Alumninews Gan notes page2 page7 page 10 page 11 page 12 page 13 On the Cover..• c.ommmumm, 2000 •••,~. from uppa /di) lnumotional studtntJ /md 1M groduata' pn,anion to Mdby Hall. Pmklffll WliliamFram,, cangratulotaRip. Augsburg's most recentaa:reditation al reviewand- cu-audiorof the self-study Maron 01a,, Sabo on uwocawon AugJburg~ finl honoratytkgrtt. Dwayne prq,an!dfor thatprocaL LDooman ~ 1M day with a ""1Vr to 1MmmtnJ. l'hotos by I.Indac..dlot. Whenasbd rordlect011.Auglbwg's missionandstJmgtbs. bothAltooand McNeffspeakaboutfreedom. AUGSBURG NOW 2 • CAMPUSNEWS We're Changing This summer issue you are readin g is the last newspaper tabloid issue of th e AugsburgNow. In September you'll receive the inaugural issue of the Augsburg Now magazine-the look will be differe nt , but we'll continue to bring you th e stories of Augsburg and its extended family. The Auggie campus- refreshed, revitalized, and getting ready for its 132nd year Major renovations on campus this summer will give students returningfrom summer vacations and alumni and friendscoming back for Homecominglots of reasons to believe in Augsburg'scurrentfundraisingtheme, "Pridein Place and Purpose." Watch for this new issue, an d please let us know how you like it. Augsburg's Web site- a new look! www.augsburg.edu Visit Augsburg's Web site to see a new look for the College an d learn about news, events, athletics, and academic programs. Also, please visit: www.augsbur g.edu /2 004A special place for new students to chat before coming to Augsburg www.augsburg.edu/cal-Lea rn about events on tampus on the Web calendar Mailing list changes? Is your address listed incorre ctly on the Augsbur g Now label? Do you receive du plicate copies in your household? We would ap preciate your help in keep ing our database up to date. Please send your corrections to Sue Allard, CB 142, Augsbu rg College, Office of Instit ut iona l Advancement, 2211 Riverside Ave., Mi nn eapoli s, MN 55454 or via e-mail to <allard@augsburg.edu >. A UGSBURG Now Summer 2000 • Vol. 62, No. 4 Au95buryNow is published by Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota SS4S4. Betsey Nor gard Editor, Director of Publications Lynn Mena Staff Writer, Alumni Notes Editor Kat hy Rumpza Graphic Designer Don Sto ner Sports Information Coordinator Wi lliam V. Frame President of Augsburg College Daniel F. Jorge n se n Director of Public Relations and Communication Nancy Toe dt Director of Alum ni Relations 1) Melby Hall Renomloff--Th e Class of 2000 were awarded their d egrees and given a college send-off in a gymnasium sporting a brand new floor, new cushioned bleach ers trimmed in Auggie maroon, new and b right er lighting, and air--conditio ning. This first major renovation of the 40 -year-old building also included expansion of the Fitness Center, new champagne-co lored glass windows across the front fa~de replacing the blue panels, and new offices for athletic faculty and staff. 2) The Ubra,y Un/r......(:onstruction began in May to build the link connecting Lindell Library to Sverdrup and Memorial Halls. Students will be able to go from Urness and Mortensen residence halls to the library without having to face the outside weather. 4) Enrollment and Flnandal xmca Cente, (USC}-A complete renovation of Sverdrup Hall's first floor has created a new service center to make it easier for students to take care of their enrollment., registration, and financial needs. In addition to new physical space, implementation of new state-of-the-art financial aid software will more efficiently serve student needs and provide additional online capability. In addition to the EFSC,the first floor of Sverdrup Hall will house the registrar's office and academic advising. 5) Umeu ffall--l ncoming first-year students will enjoy brand-new furniture and improved bathroom facilities when they move In over Labor Day weekend. 3) Ice Areno--Skaters and hockey players will notice new paint, dasher boards, bleachers, and floors in the double-rink arena, as well as a new roof o n the building. Opinions oxpn,ssed In Augsburg Now (ISSN 1058-1545) do not neceuarily reflect official college policy. Send com,spondence, name change.,and -ress con.c-. to: Augsburg Now, Office of Public Relations and Communication, C.mpus Box 145, Augsburg College, 2211 Riffl>ide Avenue. Mlnneapol',s, MN 55454. Telephone : (612) 330-1180. En\lil: <n<>w9aug,burg.edu,.. A&.<gsbury Now Is not copyrighted. Unies> othefwlse noted. articles may be n,printed without permission IS long as approprilte credit Is g!Yonto the wrikf and to Augsburg College. Postmaster. ff undol.,...ble os addresse<I. plNse send changes to: Al.!PIJurg -• Office at P\lblic Relations and Communlaition, c.mpus Box 145 , Augsburg Colege. 2211 Riffl>ideAvenue.MiMNpolls, MN 55454. •....,.., ...,_,,.... _ °"""' .._ ~ b.., _ _.........,_._ www.augsburg.edu/now Dick Adamson.vice president for finance and administJation. led a tour in May for Augsburg faculty, staff and regents to see renovaoons and reconstruction around campus. the AUGSBURGNOW MINNEAPOLIS, MN CAMPUSNEWS • 3 Faculty books make marks in the ir fields beginning researchon a book that furthtt investigatessome of the themes from WhoisMy Neighborr"The working title of my new book is Someof My Bt:stFriend$ An. .. ; saysVelaMcC.onnell."I'm interestedin looking at friendshipswhich cross Vela-McC.onnell, socially-constructed associatesociology socialboundaries,such as professor,was recently friendshipsbetween men nominated for a and women, between C. Wright Mills Awardfor JamesVela-McConnell Kathy Schwalbe different races,sexualities, his book, WhoisMy nationalities,classes,cultural ethics,etc." Neighbor.SocialAffinity in a ModernWorld KathySchwalbe,associate professorof (State Universityof New YorkPress).The Schwalbeis cumntly writing Web-based businessadministration/accounting/MIS, award, sponsored by the Societyfor the coursesabout project management had a hard time finding good books for Study of SocialProblems,is one of the top softwarefor her book's publishing her project management courses,so in awardsgivenfor a book in the fieldof company,and hopes to write more books 1998 she set to work on writing one socialproblems. in the future."I was surprised at how herself.The resultingbook, Information much I likedwriting the book,"she says. Technology ProjectManagement Although he contributed to the book "UsuallyI like to be around people (International Thomson What'sLeft?:RadicalPoliticsin the Publishing/CourseTechnology),published more-writing is so solitary-but I found Postcommunist Era(Universityof it very satisfyingand creative." just one yearlater,is the first project MassachusettsPress),this is Velamanagement book that focusesexclusively McC.onnell'sfirst full-lengthbook. Whois on information technologyprojects. My Neighborrexploreswhat he terms "socialaffinity,'a concept "bridging As a result of her book, classicalnotions of socialcohesion with Schwalbehas been contemporary socialpsychology."The contacted byother book ultimatelydemonstrateshow "social publishersseekingher affinityand the meaning our valueshave expertisefor various for us are shaped byour sociallocation projects, and the University and the self-interestwhich permeates our of Minoesota recruited her culture." to teach a project management course in their "I reallyenjoy the writing process,"says engineeringschool Vela-McC.onnell"For me, one of the most rewardingaspects of publishing a book Both Vela-McConnelland was the sense of accomplishmentand the Schwalbeare working on new feelingthat I had actuallycontributed writing projects.Vela-McC.onnell is something differentto the field" • Junior Ryan Cobian wins Goldwater Scholarship Junior physics and mathematics major Ryan Cobian was one of309 undergraduate students nationwide in the fields of mathematics, science and engineering to win a prestigious Goldwater scholarship for the 2000-2001 academic year. The $7,500 scholarship Aroundthe Quad Recentgrants ByLynn Mena Lastfall,two Augsburg farulty members cdebrated the publication of their first books. Since that time, both Kathy Schwalbeand JamesVelaMcC.onnellhave attracted critical acclaimand attention for their literary contributions. will cover the cost of tuition, fees,books, and room and board. At Augsburg, Cobian has participated in two international space physics conferences, making an oral presentation at one and a poster presentation at another. In addition, he is the second author of an academic paper published this summer in the Journal of Geophysical Research. After graduation, next year, Cobian plans to pursue a graduate degree in electrical engineering, leading to a research and development career in either magnetic recording technology or microelectronics. He said he was attracted to Augsburg by the strong reputation of Augsburg's physics department and the research opportunities he knew he would have as an undergraduate. Cobian is the fourth Augsburg Goldwater scholar in the last five years and is one of 13 recipients from Minnesota colleges and universities. The scholarship winners are selected by the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellencein Education Foundations from among I, 100 nominees by college and university faculties. Goldwater scholarships are considered the premier undergraduate awards of their kinds in these fields. scie1a b tine ,-s from theNallonll Sclencie S123,82Sto~ Foundation (NSF) to supportsummer unclerglDllte~"'-Uglting robot navigation using~ landmlllcs. Sl00,816 to computer sciencefor three from NSI'to support joint l'l!Selrch with the I.Jnillffllty of Utah to gll'leflte an accurate sense of deplh and size usingcomputer graphics. ,-s $6,000 ID lhe AugsburgCollegeof the Third h;Jefrom the Minnesota HumanitiesCommission,In cooperation with the National Endowmentfor the Humanitiesandthe MinnesotaState t.eglslatu~ to supportliberalans learningfor older adults et four sitesin lhe lwln Cities. The Collegeof lhe Third h;Jeis one of 12 Leamingin Retirement Networl<(URN) programsselectedfor the year 2000 in Minnesotathat promote older adult laming In the humanities. $925,000 TwinCitiesPublicTelevlslon ('ll'T), the RichardR. Glftl'I Instituteand AugsburgCollegeto use current and emergingmedia technologyto draw attention to the best practicesof teaching and learningand to dellelop a CommunityOil5$roomlaboratoty schoolproject The LeamingParle projectwill use televlslon, newspapers, digitallyenhanced bmadcasts, the Internet and the telephone ID bring infonnationabout criticaleducational issues,opportunities and methods to TwinOtles residents. Augsburgis participatingIn a S740,000 grant from the Departmentof Educationto Teacheis In Educatlonal Services (TIES)in Rosevillefor "Preparing Tomorrow'sTeachffl to Use Technology.• Augsburgeducation students, facultyand K-12 teacherl will build a model of technology-richpreservice teacher education at the College. Facultytenureand promotions-as of Sept. 1, 2000 F...ity tenured: WilliamC. Caprnan, biology JUIA. Dawe,muJk: JacquelineR.deVries,history Gretchen KranzIrvine,education SusanE. O'Connor, educaUon ParyPezechkian-Welnbefg, modem languages (French) MichaelD. Schodc, social\Wl1' Promoted to auodate profes-. PIIA.l>av.<e,music Jacqueline R.de'Mes, history Susan E.O'Connor,education ParyPazechkian-Weinberg, modem languages Rochester program AuJsbu,9ConcertBanddireclorRobfflStade '71 conductsbdott a full houseat the elegantHeardMuseumIn in_,,, -- l'floenilr, Atiz. TheAugsbu,gChoirand ConcettBand SouthwestTourtook them to performancesin Arizonaand NewMoico spring. Duringspringtrimester 125 51lldents were enrolledin Rochester. Augsburg received a favorable report from the North CentralAssociationof Schools and Coleges for establishment al a branch campus In Rochester, and .awaib the final notification.The Rochester programoffen ~ degr9!S In nuning and computer ICience, and c.ounesIn liberalarts and bulir,m admnstlation. New majors offered ~ i5ane ol thft p,lvat2 c.ollllgs to offer a full majorIn marlcetlng. ralher thin a ~ COlll'..ellbatio,, widw, busine5. (- IIOr)' onp.10). Emotionala,d behavioral disabllti&A,_ 111:-12 lacher liansLre major In 'ltlmll!nd CG1egereponds to ldlOOI clllrict rwms for~ 1nthl! .. o1 special nation. SUMM ER 2000 AUGSBURG NOW 4 • CAMPUSNEWS Keeping track of faculty, staff, and students Faculty and staff members retire from active teaching and service Publications By Lynn Mena LARRYCOPES,mathematics, "Messy Four faculty members, three of whom have more than 30 years of teaching at Augsburg, and two staff members retired from active teaching and service at the end of this academic year. All four faculty members were granted emeritus/emerita status by the Board of Regents. Monk Mathematics,• in the April Issue of Mathematics Teacher. He was also a co-presenter at the annual meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics in Chicago In April. CASS DALGLISH,English, "The Textual Dance: Allusionin the Oldest and Newest Poetry," an electronic essay, was included in the published proceedings of the 1998-99 Red River Conference on World Literature. Senior Spanish major ANNALISA FREJ'sarticle, "Undocumented Women and Abuse,• was published in LaJomada,a Mexican newspaper. She wrote the article as part of an internship at an independent human rights organization in Cuernavaca, Mexico during her semester abroad. DOUGLASGREEN,English, has recent and. forthcoming articles about gender and sexuality in Shakespeare's A MidsummerNight's Dream published In the Garland Shakespeare volume of the play. He also has three poems appearing in the fall issue of Rag Mag. Green presented a seminar paper, "My Own Private Italy: Zeffirelli, Shakespeare, and Hollywood,• at the annual Shakespeare Association of America meeting in Montreal, April 6-9. BEVSTRATTON,religion, wrote a series of recent columns on the "women of Genesis" in Lutheran WomanToday,the magazine of the women of the ELCA. Exhibits/Performa nces SUSANDRUCKand BARBARA LUNDERVOLD, music, perfonned in April in Caracas, Venezuela, with the Minnesota Chorale, one of two choirs invited to represent the United States at the America Cantat Ill, an international choral festival. NORMANHOLEN,art, exhibited "Desiree• in The Figure Show at Minnetonka Center for the Arts; he also exhibited •corn Bale" in the national juried art exhibition, Arts in Hannony 2000, at the Sherburne County Government Center in Elk River,and at the Northern Lights 2000 exhibition at Century College in White Bear Lake. Papers/Presentations Augsburg students VICKIAMAN, REBECCABAINVILLE, ANDREA COBERY,and c.J. MACE,presented papers on their research of poets and novelists Including WilliamBlake, Daniel Defoe, and Charlotte Perlans Gilman at the ACTCEnglish Majors Conference at Macalester College. The CENTERFOR GLOBAL EDUCATIONcoordinated a community forum in Namibia, Africa, on HIV/AIDSas a gender issue. in March. BRIDGETDOAK, music therapy, presented "Bringing the Arts to Students with Behavioral Disorders,• at a video teleconference in February. She also helped AnokaCounty write a S10,000 grant from Medtronics to get music therapy sefVices at BellCenter Day Treatment in Coon Rapids.BRIAN SATTERUE '98 was hin!d as music therapistfor that program. AUGSBURGNOW Palmer's retirement plans begin with a summer trip to Europe with her husband and the Alumni Association. Later,she hopes to work part time and find volunteer opportunities. "But I will miss the students- I reallyenjoyedworking with students and their families,"says Palmer. RICHARD C. NELSON JOHN E. BENSON '55 John Benson, profeswr of religion, returned to his alma mater in 1963to begin his 37-year teaching career. "Amongthe words one might use to describe the work and activity of John are comprehensive,expansive,methodical, and thorough,"saysPhilip Quanbeck Sr. '50, profeswr emeritus of religion."It has been a privilegeto know and to work with John and I am sure he has left his academic imprint on a variety of students." Along with some part-time teaching, Benson plans to spend most of his time working on severalwriting projects. He says,looking back over the past 37 years, "Teachinghere at Augsburg has beenfor me very much a 'family' type of experience.In large part this is probably due to its cultural and religious heritage, but it has alsobeen due to those particular individuals who have investedtheir lives in this place." DEIDRE MIDDLETON '88 Deidre Middleton, academic adviser, began in I 988 as enrollment coordinator for WeekendCollege,moved to associate program coordinator and then academic advisor for weekend students. In 1995she began advising both day and weekend students. "The things I will remember the most about Deidre is that she would alwaysdo the little extra things to make life a little more pleasant,"says Benjamin Kent, director of academic advising."For example, she alwayshad a full candy jar, she took the time to see how you were doing, and she let you know what was going on in her life." Middleton's plans include writing, volunteer work, and perhaps starting a cottage industry, but "right now I am pretty much caught up in trying to develop my backyard into a myriad of flower beds and walking paths,"she says. "Augsburg has beena significant part of my life since the '70s; many members of my familyhave gone to school here, and I hope someday my grandchildrenwill attend." JOCFJ YN PAL\IER Jocdyn Palmer retired as student accounts receivablecoordinator (for both day and weekend programs). She came to Augsburg in 1985as an accounts manager in the Weekend Collegeoffice from teaching business courses. "I've had the privilegeof hiring a number of people mer the yearsbut one of the bestwas Jocdyn Palmer,"saysHerald Johnson '68, director of financialaid. "Students wereso well treated by her that many ashd for her by name, always knowingthat she would'find a -/ for them to meet Ihm obligations and)1!I: comply withCollegerequirements. • Richard Nelson, profeswr of history, began at Augsburg in 1968as assistant profeswr. "Rick Nelson is why I came to Augsburg," saysChris Kimball,vice president for academic and learning services and former associateprofeswr and chair of the history departmenL "He hiredme, guided me, and helped me to understand what Augsburgwas about. He will never be replaced." Nelson and his wife plan to traveland take time to read, especiallyabout U.S.history. He has fond memories of his many years at Augsburg."Over 30 yearsof teaching yields a range of memories... all mostly good memories. As a professor,I will miss students and the opportunity to teach. I suspect no one gets over the desire to teach and to be taughL" EDWARDM. SABELLA Edward Sabella,profeswr of economics, came to Augsburg in 1967as assistant professor. Teaching the bottom line in the Czech Republic By Betsey Norgard Associatepromir Stu Stolleris accustomed to ~nding to callsfrom localbusinessesand corporations.His AugsburgBusinessCenter linksAugsburgbusiness studmts with local companieswherethey gainexperienceby helpingthe businesses solveproblemsor implement projects. In the fall of 1998,however,the "call" came not from a Twin Cities business,but from a universitycenter in the Cuch Republic, and led to a six-month, backand-forth consultation during fall 1999. Stollerwasinvitedto serveas a business consultantin a project 5P<>nso red by the Centre for InterculturalStudiesat Palacky University.They knew of his work in 1995 in neighboringPoland, they knewabout the Augsburg BusinessCenter, and they hoped he could help them incubatebusinessesin Olomouc,the country's third largestcity, wherePalackyUnivmity is located. The universitycenter had secured European Union funding to help former Soviet Union countries applying for EU membership whose inherited economies faced huge issuesof privatization and globalizationin striving to compete economicallyin the new Europe. "Professor Sabellais deeply committed to the field of economics," saysJeanne Boeh, associateprofessor and chair of the economics departmenL "He strongly believesin the value of an economics degree as a way of helping students reach their true potential. His expression of these core values servedto motivate many students, during his career,to study economics at both the undergraduate and graduate level." While many Western businessesrush into the economic vacuum in Central Europe, the PalackyUniversitycenterproject striv<sto build and dewlop Cuch industry. Sabella'sretirement plans are "pretty much open-ended" as of now. In addition to writing, he hopes to keep his hand in academia and is alsointerested in volunteering his time to tutor underprivileged students. Sabellasayshe will missthe group of colleaguesthat came to Augsburg with him in 1967."I will miss their academic acumen and their friendships. I will also missthosestudents who are hungry to learn.• "It's amazing to me, the many everyday things we takefor granted•.. They don't have the knowledgebase to know where to get the information," saysStoller. "Everydaymetaphors in our conversation that come from business arc unknown to them, for instance when we ask 'What's the MARYLOU WILLIAMS Mary Lou Williams,assistant professor of social work and former Augsburg regent, joined the social work laculty in 1984as an instructor. "She has inspired all of us to care and makea difference,"saysTony Bibus, associateprofessor of social work. "She taught me that we have an ethical obligation to be the bestteachers of the strengths inherent in diversity,and we must comey the knowledgeand skills needed to address oppremon and fflJrk for justice" Williams'plans for retirement are to "catch up on rest"and her madiDg.Shealso plam to spend time with her grandsonsand be open to whatrwercomes along. "I I,a.., especiallyenjoyedwatchingstudm1S disa:MrIhm own capabilities, smng studmts suaa:d at somethingtheydid themsdvacapableof achieving,-saysWilliams. not~ Stoller was able to provide assistancewith basic,yet vital, services for nascent businesses,e.g. developingquestionnaires to request the kinds of information needed to make judgements about business needs and for businessesto know what they must have in place. bottom line?'"' In addition to advising the business center, Stoller also gavea lecture series on the history of free enterprise in theU.S."It was very interesting,"he says,"and made me look at U.S.history in different ways, based on their questions." StoDer'svisits to the Cuch Rq,ublic opened the door for coMections between Augsburgand PalackyUniversity.lwo students, chosen by Stolla, will come to Augsburg nm year.And, nm January,an AugsburgInterimclasswillbe offmd at PalackyUniversity,studying the social and cultural impaa of the country's emerging free market economy. Stoller also hopes to involYethe Ang:sburg BusinessCenter in partnerships~ Minnesota and Cuch businesse5---lor instana, promoting a Minnesota import and"'JIOrl company intaated in doing business in c.entral Europe. Stolla continues to collaborau, will, the c-hs and will ldum this smnJD<I' to tradl a-,bbop.As.Aug,bmg's bminas department seeb to globameils amimlum, Stollds ties will prorideadditional opportuDitiesfor mead, and~ MINNEAPOLIS, MN CAMPUSNEWS • 5 A beloved theatre family honors Ailene Cole Keeping tradr, continum By LenoreFranzen When Professor Emerita Ailene Cole spoke to a room full of admirers at a dinner in her honor in April, she addressed them as "my beloved theatre family." speak for all the 38 students who attended the dinner in Cole's honor. "Ailene's presence in our lives affected how we see the world, how we understand the impact of theatre on our human journey, how we wrestle with the big questions of life, how we treat one another, and how we love theatre." Indeed they were. Cole herself was hired in 1955 to create and parent a theatre department. Her students, whom she taught much more than drama, Prof. Emerita Ailene Cole's "beloved theatre family" gathered to pay tribute and honor in April. were like her children. Many of the process we learned we had to come For her part, Cole is pleased with the them came from as far away as Los through," she said. "We got along with Angelesand Orlando to speak of her family she helped to nurture. "The what we had." current theatre activities at Augsburg are continuing influence on their lives. As theatre program director until she in good hands;' she said, citing the Former colleaguesgave similar retired in I 985, Cole also faced the more efforts of Julie Bohon, Michael Burden, testimony. predictable challengesof a director and Darcey Engen, Martha Johnson, Sandra Julie Bolton, theatre professor who professor."Always,we wanted to do Schulte and Sandra Agustin. worked alongside Cole for ten years, good plays,"she said. "Then as now, we Ever the dynamo, Cole seems to have perhaps said it best. "Ailenehas an wanted to keep the degree programs maintained her high energy even in enormous capacity for love,"she said. rigorous so we could attract good "When I think of her, 1think of retirement. "I volunteer every Tuesdayat students:• the College,"she said. Cole also belongs devotion and commitmenL" Over the years Cole was guided by a to a book club and makes quilts with a These gifts were sorely needed when strong directorial ethic. "I'm strict," she group at her church. She enjoys Cole first came to Augsburg.According admitted. "I expected students to attend gardening and walking her dog. "Ailene'spresence in our lives affected how we see the world, how we understand the impact of theatre on our human journey, how we wrestle with the big questions of life, how we treat one another, and how we love theatre. "-Assistant professor Darcey Engen to Bolton, Cole was a one-woman dynamo. "She did everything except act. She directed, built sets, designed and hung lights, even made costumes." "My first year, I announced we'd do fall and spring plays and a Lenten drama," Cole recalled."Then I learned that up to that point, the acting class did one play a year." Not discouraged, Cole announced "Skin of Our Teeth,"which became an irony in itself when she had to scrape together a cast. Thetheatre's first home wasthe old music building. "I had to negotiate with organ students to use the space for dress rehearsals and performances,"she said. What little scenery existed lay on the basement floor and often got weL From these humble beginnings, Cole developed the departmenL "Through rehearsals and know their lines."Cole also planned the action on stage before rehearsal "It gave the cast a starting point," she said. LenoreFranzen is a freelance writer who lives in St. Paul. A faculty member in the English department once performed under Cole's direction. He described her style as being able to evoke from the performers, their roles, never telling them how to read a line. 'Iwo of her former students now teach in the theatre department , Darcey Engen, assistant professor,and Michael Burden, associate professor. l!ngen's words ~ ~~ r While these details may fade for some of Cole's "theatre family;' to a person they look forward to her annual Christmas message.As much a signature as her pony tail, the letter keeps everyone connected with a year's worth of Cole's inspiring observations. And alwaysshe ends with the benediction befitting a beloved family:"Blessyou." I : . Fonner student Lisa (Pestka) Anderson '86 enjoys a moment with Prof. Emerita Allene Cole. ~ ~ '~ ~,,-. -' -.; •. ., : .. · • . ' -~n- . [u(t] On Apti I 3, Mbm!n's Resoun:~Cent~ directorand historyprofmorJacqueline DeVriesthanked Ruth Schmidt 'SZ, whosegift ptrwid«I ~ fund',ngto dedicat~ ~ ant~ in honorof former Augsbu,yEnglish profmorAnnePedenon.{Right] Family members and frifflds of Annr Prdman Wl!re on hand as ~ Women's llesaun:eCent~ was dediwt ed. [L to R, bad row] Juanita and Homer l'l!derson,Joya and ~ l'l!derson,Gary Prdman. [Frontrow] Ruth Schmidt 'SZ, Corl Tollman, Pro/. &nfflta Ruth Aaskav '53. SUMMER 2000 SU DOR{E,mathematics, NANCY GUILBEAULT, counseling and health promotion, senior ROSSMURRAY, BEVSTRATTON, religion, and Faith KirkhamHawkinspresented "Educating Whole Persons:Renewing the Courage to Teach and Learn• at the conference SustainingInnovation: Content and Pedagogyfor a New Century. GRACEDYRUD,psychology and ERINDOOLEY'99, presented "Perception of Chance, Self-talk,and Gambling Behavior," a poster that was researched and compiled by Dyrud, Dooley,and BridgitRobinson-Rieglerat the Midwestern PsychologicalAssociation meeting, In Chicago In May. MARKENGEBRETSON, physics, presented a technical lecture, "Space Weather: PlasmaAstrophysicsas EnvironmentalScience,• and a public lecture, "The Power of Metaphors: How Inventions, ScientificIdeas, and Current EventsHave Influenced ChristianWorldviews,"at Luther College, Iowa, In March. Seven Augsburg psychology students (DANNIELLE FLADTEN, MELISSA GREGORY, KARLAHASSLEMAN, TAMARAIERDE,ANDREANEVIN, DEBORAHNIMZ.and STACY WATERMAN) presented their original research at the Minnesota undergraduate Psychology Conference at MacalesterCollege In April. GARRYHESSER,sociology and urban studies, conducted a faculty workshop, "Community-based Leaming and Service-Leaming,•for the annual convention of the Texas Community College Teachers AssociationIn Austin, March 4. CHRISKIMBALL, academic dean, and KRISTINANDERSON,art, presented "Designing NorwegianAmerican Identity: Church BuildingIn the TwinCities, 1BS4-1930,'' at the Minnesota HistoryCenter. HEATHER KLEMPP '99 was copresenter with NANCYSTEBLAY, psychology, presented a research paper at the American Psychologylaw Society 2000 Blennlal Conference in New Orleans, "Memory for pretrial publicityand juror decision making.• Steblay also presented the work of SARAH GINKEL'99, "Ameta-analytictest of underlying assumptions for anatomically-detalleddoll use in child abuse Investigations.• LEIEUNELOCKETand ANN LUTTERMAN-AGUILAR, Center for Global Education, presented a workshop, "ExperientialApproaches to Issuesof DiversityIn Study Abroad Programs in Mexico,• at the Associationof Academic Programs In LatinAmerica and the Caribbean Conference In Oaxaca, Mexico,In February. REGINAMcGOFF,Center for Global Education, presented a workshop, International Familiesand the Dil=mas They Face: A Simulation,at the InternationalWomen'sDay Conference in SL Paul in March. JOSEPHUNDERHILL-CADY, polltlcal science, and junior English major ANDREACOBERY,co-presented "The Throat d War: Ewllvlng AmericanJustificationsfor Death in Battle at the Endd the Cold War," at the International StudiesAssociation Annual Meeting in Im Angeles in March. AUGSBURG NOW 6 • CAMPUSNEWS "Take Me Out to the Ballpark" Keepingtradr,continued Researching baseball as urban history KATHY SCHWALIE, .,.__ admlnlstntlon/MIS, prma1leda keynote- "TheMagical InformationSystemsProject Management:Revullngthe Masten' Secrets,• at the ProjectManagement InstituteInformationSystemsSpecial lnlen!St GIOup(PMI-ISSIG) 41h AnllllllProfessional o-lopment SeminarIn OrlandoIn May. She also spolre at lhe 16th Annual Computer lnfonnatlonSystems(CIS) Confelenc:e In EiluOalre, Wis., as wellas at a nationalconference. bothIn Mardi. By Lenore Franzen ~ rooted in a pre-industrial American past. i j Like many progressives of his era, j Jones was concerned with designing a :i: capitalist society that didn't feed already l e growing class tensions. ~ Kimball, an urban historian with a l~~ iaiii "'"'::' ~ passion for baseball, described the uniqueness of their research. "We're 11 In 1912, the MinneapolisMiller>rebuilt and expanded NicolletPart<,their home that was replaced later by Metropolitan Stadium. What does baseball have to do with urban identity? As two Augsburg professors are discovering, quite a bit. Christopher W. Kimball, academic dean and associate professor in the history department , has teamed with Kristin Anderson, art department chair, on a research project that will draw out these connections. They are well on their way to breaking new ground on a very old pastime. "Last fall we received a grant from the Minnesota Historical Society to write an article," said Anderson. "In it we plan to use Nicollet Park in Minneapolis and Lexington Park in St. Paul as lenses through which to view the construction of urban identities in the Twin Cities. We'll describe the ways ballparks attempted to blur class lines and mediate class conflict while promoting the identity of each city." Nicollet Park, located at Nicollet Avenue and 31st Street, was home to the American Association Minneapolis Millers from 1896 to 1955. The American Association St. Paul Saints played at Lexington Park, on the corner of University and Lexington Avenues, from 1897 to 1903 and 1910 to 1956. Today, both spaces are commercial ly developed. Anderson and Kimball's research goes well beyond the ties these parks have with Augsburg College. "During the 1940s, the College's baseball and football teams played at the parks on occasion:' said Anderson. connecting several fields-sports history, urban history and architectural designthat scholars haven't fully add ressed before," he said. He and Anderson's shared interest in the designed environment has led to other collaborative work, notab ly the history of Norwegian-America n churches in the Twin Cities. DAVIDWASHINGTON, business/MIS,presentedat the NallonalO,ganizltionof Social SecurityClaimants'Representatives ConferenceIn N- Orleanslastfall. Honon/Awards For their article, they have relied on a number of primary sou rces archived at local libraries and history museums. Because the New York Giants purchased the Millers and the Los Angeles Dodgers bought the Saints, Kimball and Given their common history, the parks make a natural research pairing. They share nearly identical life spans, from the 1890s to 1950s, with renovations in the 1910s. Nicollet Park -· and Lexington Park differed from the symmetrica l automobile-oriented suburban stadia built in the 1950s and 1960s. Both were located on the edge of an urban core and along major streetcar lines. As Kimball and Anderson note, the appearan ce, location, and access to the The St Paul Saints played at LexingtonPart<at Universityand parks mirror LexingtonAves.until 19S6. professional baseball's search for a more middle-class audience Anderson have also gathered source and the transportation technologies of material from the Giamatti Research the time. Center of the National Baseball Hall of Their article promises to fascinate local Fame in Coopers town, N. Y. baseball history buffs and urban Anderson and Kimball hope their article historians equally. In 1912, for example, will appear in the Minnesota Historical the Millers hired local architect Harry Society's quarterly, MinnesotaHistory. Wild Jones (designer of Butler Square "Our long-range goal is to write a book and the Lakewood Cemetery Chapel) to on ballparks and urban culture in the create a new entrance gate an d ticket Twin Cities," said Kimball. office. Jones chose a charming village look to reflect baseball's claim to be LenoreFranzenis a freelancewriterwho livesin St. Paul. :f Recent survey proves the value of Lutheran education Findings from a recent survey commissioned by the Lutheran Educational Conference of North America (LECNA) prove that a four-year education at a Lutheran liberal arts college or university has distinct benefits over education in public institutions. Lutheran college graduates enjoy an education in which they were more involved in campus life through student activities, in which they found opportunity for leadership roles, and in which they were more likely to develop friendships for life. Graduates of Lutheran colleges, when compared to graduates of flagship public universities, reported the following: Specifically, Lutheran college graduates are more likely to: • they expressedgreater satisfaction with the overoll quality of their education and ~t better prepared for graduate school and their firstjobs; • they repomd similar levels of advan~ education and income; and • they wa-esignificantly more lilcdy to complete their degttt in four years. The survey compiled the telephone responses of 2,400 college and university alumni from the ynrs 1958-93 to a series of questions about their college experience and wort life since graduation. The responses show that AUGSBURGNOW • graduate in four years; • be committed to social values and social justice; and • be actively invoi-1 in their churches and communities. The report, "Reclaiming Lutheran Students," al.socompiles responses of parents of Lutheran 9th- and 10th-grade students, and Lutheran "thought leaders," people working in the Lutheran Church. The report found that Lutheran parmts expect the kinds of benefits and outcomes documented by Lutheran college alumni, but believe that public institutions are equally capable of producing them, and place higher value on the reputation and facilities offered by public schools. Lutheran parents understand the cost of attending Lutheran colleges, but underestimate the extent of financial aid available. The parents are generally not familiar with individual Lutheran higher education institutions. Most people working in the Lutheran Church do not believe that Lutheran colleges prepare their students any differently than public institutions. They, too, do not understand the financial support available to students at Lutheran colleges. Only five percent of all Lutheran high school graduates attend a Lutheran college or university. With the results of this research, LECNA hopes to inaease that number. They have created a special Web page to present the research findings and help parmts make choices about colleges with their tecnagen. VISit <www.collegevalue.com> . NANCYGRUNDAHl.music,has been honored by the Mayflower Chun:h (UCC) for 20 yurs as director of the MayflowerChoir. BILLMONSMA, phy,la. iecelYedI Templeton Course Pnlglamawa'd, and Is lhe fifth Augsbulgf1C1111r member to be recognlad by Iha Templeton Foundation for telehlng in the area of science 111dllllglon. HOWARD OLSON, regent emetltus and retired development officer. received the Reuel Harmon lttiard , an annual recognition al exemplary semce to parllland trailsin Minnesota by the Pmlil11111 ll'alls Council of Minnesota . Junior NICOLE WARNER '01 won second place In the ThuBday Music.alcompetition In Maldl. Newsnotes IEANNEBOEH,~W quoted In the Star lHbune lltldt "What Could Bring on Recasslan.• Sunday, Feb. 27. MARKENGEBRETSON, phylla. provided Information on the Northern lights fo, the winier 19'9 issue of Boundary"'1tm Joutr,ol. an.-fatunld NORMAN HOLEN. In the April 26 Issue al the SunCulffllt Central. M excerpt fnlm the anicle says,""-sketches rftWII Holen for lhe artist he Is, a man with an eye for lhe ordinary and the talent to make It~-- HERALDIOHNSON,EFSC,WIS elected president-elect of lhe Minnesota Associationof Flnlndll Aid Administrators (MAFAA) . He attended the 2000 Natlonal Ladershlp Confen!nce by die National Assodltion of Rnnlll Aid Administrators(NASFM)Mlldl 5-7. DAVIDlARSON, load of ..... was named chairman al JoinHindi Day,• -. nationalllnllllthe connecling ~ and adulls in nelghbolhoodVlllunlenmNOIIMA NOONAN.palllal sdenc.. - 1n1er,rie111ed on WCCOAM radio~ about tanner Soviet Un1anpresidentMllhlll Golbachev's recent ¥islt to Mlnnesata . DIAN£ PIKE,soclologJ. aindudld an eldemill ~ __,lllr thedlpatmentals«lalogJ•'college. FOUllTUN AUGSBURGSTUDENTS andASTAFFMEMBYdelegates to lhis yam's24th Annull hn-NrbnSIUdl!ntl.Mdmhip Comnnce. MINNEAPOLIS , MN COMMENCEMENT 2 000 • 7 AugsburgColkge • Augsburg College • Augsburg College • Augsburg College • Augsburg College • Augsburg College • Augsburg College COMMENCEMENT 2 0 0 0 THECLASS OF2000 - TAKINGTHENEXTSTEP Abby Mildbrand wins Alberg Five Augsburg gra duates reflect on their Augsburg education and the next steps in their learning journey. Leadership Award Student ActivitiesCouncil, a planning member for the Annual Seminar in Applied Ethics,and as house manager for the pre-health house in Anderson Hall. Michelle Basham B.AJcommunication, Weekend College Activities/Awards (while student): Founder, executive director and registered lobbyist for Project Foundation, serving homeless youth; policy fellow for the Humphrey Institute Policy Forum; founder and president of Minneapolis 35th/36th Russell Avenue North BloclcClub; co-chair and cofounder of Minnesota Homeless Youth Coalition; 1999 Minneapolis chapter president of the Minnesota DFL Feminist Caucus; 1997 Woman of the Year Award, Skyway Business and Professional Women's Association; City of Minneapolis Award for community service in 1996; and current candidate for the Minnesota state legislature. Future Plans/Dreams: "My immediate goal is to be elected state representative ultimately I'd love to be a U.S.senator. I'm also planning to attend graduate school to work on a master's in public administration." Activities/Awards (while student): Vice president of student body as a junior; Honors Program graduate; internships with the U.S. Congress (working for Congressman BillLuther) and the White House. Future Plans/Dreams: "I am attending the divinity school at the University of Chicago this fall, and I think I've received a really solid foundation here for future graduate work. I know that I will be taking the values of the College with me as I pursue my Master of Divinity degree." StephanieLein B.A./theatre arts Activities/Awards (while student): Internship at the Guthrie Theatre; Honors Program graduate; Augsburg College Augsburgian commissioner; numerous theatre productionsincluding assistant director of The Misanthrope, stage manager for Antigone, Rosalind in As You Like It and Masha in The Thru Sisters. Future Plans/Dreams: "I would like to go to grad school to study directing and eventually be a director in the Twin Cities - maybe even teach. I think Augsburg has a fabulous theatre p mm - lt"i thebb t ln the Twin Oties for private colleges.Once you have completed your major you reallyappreciate and realizewhat an excellentprogram this is." Sher!YMyers Master of Arts in Leadership Intended use of degree: "I have been able to apply much of what I have learned [at Augsburg] in my capacity as board president of a statewide non-profit Working with other master's candidates and the professors has allowed me to develop critical thinking skillsthat I did not have before, and apply this to both my volunteer activities and my work life. My intention for acquiring this degree was to broaden the way I thought about the world around me, and this has certainly been accomplished." Mildbrand is also a student-athlete on the soccer and softball teams. One of her nominators stated, "Abby's natural ability to think about involving a variety of people in the programs she coordinates is a true breath of fresh air." Abby Mildbrand, a sophomo re &om Greenwood, Wis., is the 2000 recipient of the Linda Schrempp Alberg Leadership Award. Mildbrand is a pre-physician assistant studies major. She has been active in student campus activitiesand student life as an orientation leader,as issues and ideas chairperson in the Augsburg The award was established by the family, colleagues,alumni and friends of Linda Schrempp Alberg in recognition of her 19 years at Augsburg as director of residence life and associate dean of student affairs and her commitment and leadership in the field of student affairs. She died on June 13, 1996,at the age of 44. The Leadership Award is given annually to an Augsburg undergraduate student who reflects the qualities of leadership and commitment to enhancing college life that distinguished the professional life of Alberg. Students are nominated by members of the campus community. Seniors choose honored faculty and staff The 2000 graduating class chose the following faculty and staff members (one from each division) to honor and represent them at the Commencement ceremony: JanelleBussert, assistant professor of religion, Division of Humanities Larry Ragland, professor of computer science, Division of Natural Science and Mathematics Curt Paulsen, associate professor of social work, Division of Professional Studies RichardC. Nelson, professor of history, Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences David T. Wold, director of ministries and campus pastor The honored faculty and staff are chosen for academic excellenceand skill in teaching, for guidance and assistance to students in personal advancement outside the classroom environment and for being an ambassador for and contributor to the values and ideals of Augsburg. Pan Asian student awards given The Pan-Asian Student Services program recognized 55 students for academic excellenceand achievement at the second annual recognition awards banquet. Twenty-six students with grade point averagesof 3.5 and higher received Academic Excellenceawards, and 29 students with grade point averages between 3.0 and 3.4 receivedAcademic Achievement awards. Three special awards were given: The Community ServiceAward, to Youa Yang;the Leadership Award to Emily Chen; and the Special Distinction Award to Akiko Ito. Chiho Okuizumi B.SJ music therapy Activities/Awards (while studen t): JazzBand, Riverside Singers,Concert Band, brass ensembles, guitar quartet, euphonium soloist at her own Commencement ceremonies, Hognander Scholar; music therapy dioical internship in Tallahasee,Fla. for Leon County, working with people &om one to 90 years old. FuturePlans/Dreams:"I was aaq,ted intn the graduate program [in music therapy/music performance)at Montclair State Unnoasity in New Jersey.My 'dream' future would be ID practice music therapyduringthe dayand performat night- maybein a big orchestrapit or on Broadwayor in a jazzsetting." SUMMER2000 ~ ..... accepts honors"""' EarlAllon. dean al the Colege. at the as LarryClod:eU, inlaim .mociale dean for '-1.«y lllbin, loab on. <:on,,ocation, AUGSBURGNOW 8 • COMMENCEMENT2000 Martin Sabo receives Augsburg's first honorary degree U.S. Rep. Martin Olav Sabo '59 was awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters (Honoris Causal at the 2000 Commencement ceremony on May 21 - the first honorary degree given by Augsburg College. AugsburgCollege• AugsburgCollege• AugsburgCollege• the degree. Sabo was introduced by sociology professor Gordon Nelson. "To the College, I thank you. I thank you for the education you gave me, for the experience you gave me, for teachers like Carl Chrislock," Sabo repsonded. Sabo's remarkable life of public service exemplifies the dedication of Augsburg College to stewardship and vocation. In his 11th term representing Minnesota's Fifth Congressional District, has served in the House of Representatives since 1978. He currently serves on the Appropriations, Standards of Official Conduct and Democratic Policy committees. Prior to his election to Congress, Sabo served in the Minnesota Legislature (1961-78), including spending six years as Speaker of the House and four years as Minority Leader. Sabo also served for 12 years on Augsburg's Board of Regents. History Professor Emeritus Carl Chrislock, one of Sabo's most respected teachers from undergraduate days, assisted President Frame in bestowing Dr. James Ford, retiring chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives, spoke to the Augsburg community. VickiAman reflects on the experience of Weekend Collegestudents in reaching their educational goals. PresidentFramecongratulatesRep. Martin Sabo'59 upon receivinghis honorarydegree. Marina Christensen Justice Award to Dwayne Lowman Dwayne Lowman, a senior urban studies and political science major, was selected as the 2000 recipient of the Marina Christensen Justice Award. This award is given each year to the graduating senior whose communityservice work best illustrates Augsburg's motto, "Education for Service" - itself brilliantly displayed in Marina Christensen Justice's personal and professional dedication to the vitalization of urban communities. the Minneapolis Consortium of Community Developers, and worked assiduously with Augsburg's CLASS office, the Writing Lab and as a volunteer tutor. In 1999 he won the Pan Afrikan Student Leader Award, and has also received the Martin Sabo Public and Community Services Scholarship. "My short-term goals are to stay involved with the West Bank Community Coalition and to study in Augsburg international students led the Classof 2000 processionInto Melby Hallfor commencement "[Dwayne] has devoted himself to serving others, both within the Augsburg and wider Cedar-Riverside communiti es." -Augsburg faculty member During his time at Augsburg, Lowman has served as president and chair of the West Bank Community Coalition, a community organization of which Augsburg is part. Lowman was also president of the freshmen class, vice president of the student body and chair of the Student Senate. Over the entire span of his four years, he served the Wednesday Night Out program as a volunteer, organized the 1999 Night Out Celebration for the Cedar-Riverside community, worked with the FANS program at the Brian Coyle Community Center, interned at Germany by way of the Rotary Scholar program," said Lowman. "After two years I would like to study public administratio n at the Humphrey Institute. I have long-term goals in two areas, the first being public service and the second being teaching:' The respect and affection Lowman has won from his colleagues are reflected in the words an Augsburg faculty member, "More than any student I have observed at Augsburg in the past 23 years, he has devoted himself to serving others, both within the Augsburg and wider CedarRiverside communities." Newty-graduatedJared Trostand his familysharilsome lighb!rrncinmm • 1lle commencementreception. AUGSBURG Dwayne Lowman (right) receiwd the Marina Christensen Justiceaward Imm President Frame forbestexemplifyingAugsburg',motto, "Educationfor SeMCe.• AUGSBURGNOW Augsburg College • Augsburg College • Augsburg College • AugsbW MINNEAPOLIS,MN ~e COMMENCEMENT 2000 • 9 • Augsburg College• Augsburg College• AugsburgCollege• AugsburgCollege• Augsburg College• AugsburgCollege• AugsburgCollege COMMEN C EMEN T 2 000 Boardof Regents chairperson KathyTunheim congratulates Carol Piepenburg as she receivesher diploma. Professoremeritus of history Cari Chrislock'37, President Frame and commencement speaker Rev.James Ford led the administration, regents, and faculty from Melby Hall. A parkfilledwith proud parents, fammesand friends await.Ithe Oau of 2000 as they leave the commencement ceremony for the rec~tion. Chw of 2000 graduates Jenn~orReruenbrinkand Adam Roeschcelebrate the day. The golden anniversaryClau of 19SOproceued with the Classof 2000, marking their own anniversaryand welcoming the new graduates to the alumni family. DwayneLowrNn turns and waves to the camera a he headsout of ceremony. CO MMENCEMENT 589 2000 Candidates for gnuluationAupburg's largestgraduating class 339 Day students 166 Weekend College studmts M Graduate students (Masta of Arts in Leadership, Muter of Arts in Edacatioa-Lndaship, Master of Social Work) Mlsle' ol Sodlf WDlt gradiaa (L to R) MP/ He,Ur. SondyHammiln, andi..,., Larsonpo,,r lat I last time as dalsm11e bofore,..-.g Ila dlgrwe. HONORARY DEGREE AWARDED: Doctor of Humane Ldten-M.artin 0. Sabo '59 • Augsburg College • Augsburg College • Augsburg College • Augsburg College • Augsburg Col/eye • Augsburg College • Augsburg Coll 9 SUMMER2000 AUGSBURGNOW 8 • COMMENCEMENT 2000 Martin Sabo receives Augsburg's first honorary degree U.S. Rep. Martin Olav Sabo '59 was awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters (Honoris Causa) at the 2000 Commencement ceremony on May 21 - the first honorary degree given by Augsburg College. AugsburgCollege• AugsburgCollege• AugsburgCollege• the degree.Sabo was introduced by sociology professor Gordon Nelson. "To the College, I thank you. I thank you for the education you gave me, for the experience you gave me, for teachers like Carl Chrislock," Sabo repsonded. Sabo's remarkable life of public service exemplifies the dedication of Augsburg College to stewardship and vocation. In his 11th term representing Minnesota's Fifth Congressional District, has served in the House of Representatives since 1978. He currently serves on the Appropriations, Standards of Official Condu ct and Democratic Policy committees. Prior to his election to Congress, Sabo served in the Minnesota Legislature (1961-78), including spendin g six years as Speaker of the House and four years as Minority Leader. Sabo also served for 12 years on Augsburg's Board of Regents. History Professor Emeritus Carl Chrislock, one of Sabo's most respected teachers from undergraduate days, assisted President Frame in bestowing Dr. James Ford, retiring chaplain of the U.S.Howe of Representatives, spoke to the Augsburg community. VickiAman reflectson the experience of WeekendCollege students in reaching their educational goals. President Frame congratulates Rep. Martin Sabo '59 upon receiving his honorary degree. Marina Christensen Justice Award to Dwayne Lowman Dwayne Lowman, a senior urban studies and political science major, was selected as the 2000 recipient of the Marina Christensen Justice Award. This award is given each year lo the graduating senior whose communityservice work best illustrates Augsburg's motto, "Education for Service" - itself brilliantly displayed in Marina Christensen Justice's personal and professional dedication lo the vitalization of urban communities. the Minneapolis Consortium of Community Developers, and worked assiduously with Augsburg's CLASS office, the Writing Lab and as a volunteer tutor. In 1999 he won the Pan Afrikan Student Leader Award, and has also received the Marlin Sabo Public and Comm unity Services Scholarship. "My short-term goals are lo stay involved with the West Bank Community Coalition and to study in Aug,burg international students led the Class of 2000 procession into Melby Hallfor commencement. "[Dwayne] has devoted himself to serving others, both within the Augsburg and wider Cedar-Riverside communitie s. " - Augsburg faculty member During his time al Augsburg, Lowman has served as president and chair of the West Bank Community Coalition, a community organization of which Augsburg is part, Lowman was also president of the freshmen class, vice president of the student body and chair of the Student Senate. Over the entire span of his four years, he served the Wednesday Night Out program as a volunteer, organized the 1999 Night Out Celebration for the Cedar-Riverside community, worked with the FANS program at the Brian Coyle Community Center, interned at Germany by way of the Rotary Scholar program:' said Lowman. "After two years I would like to study public administration at the Humphrey Institute. I have long-term goals in two areas, the first being public service and the second being teaching ." The respect and affection Lowman has won from his colleagues are reflected in the words an Augsburg faculty member, "More than any student I have observed al Augsburg in the past 23 years,he has devoted himself to serving others, both within the Augsburg and wider CedarRiverside communities. • • -·» ' \ II Ille M.JGSBURG - Dw•yne LowmArl(right) receivedthe Marina Christensen)usticl! award from Pmident Frame for best exemplifying Augsburg'• motto, "Education for SeMce.• AUGSBURGNOW Newly-graduatedJaredTrostand his family shartl,ome r,gi-m, .commencement reception. AugsburgCollege• Augsburg College• AugsburgCollege• Au! MINNEAPOLIS, MN COMMENCEMENT2000 • 9 • Augsburg Co//• • Augsburg College • AugsburgCollege• AugslJllrgCollege• AugsburgCollege• AugsburgCollege• AugsburgCollege COMMENCEMENT 2000 Boardof Regents chairperson Kathy Tunheim congratulatesCarol Piepenburg as she receives her diploma. Professoremeritus of history Carl Chrislock'37, President Frameand commencement speaker Rev.James Ford led the administration,regents, and facultyfrom Melby Hall. A parl<filledwith proud parents, familiesand friends awaits the Cfall of 2000 as they leavethe commencement ceremony for the reception. Classof 2000 graduates JennfferRensenbrinkand Adam Roeschcelebrate the day. The golden anniversaryClassof 1950 proceued with the Classof 2000, marking their own anniversaryand welcoming the new graduates to the alumni family. Dwayne Lowmanturns and waves to the camera • he hNds out of ceremony. COMMENCEM ENT 2000 589 Candidatesfor graduationAugsburg'slargestgraduatingdass 339 Day stuclen ts 166 WeekendCollege students 84 Graduate students (Master of Arts in Leadership, Master of Arts in Education-Leadership. Master of Social Work) Mosler of Social11\atigraduates (L to R)Mry Hera. s.llfy Hlmmin . aild ~ I.arsonpose for a lauttime as classmo~ befo<e~ Ila degree . HONORARY DEGREEAWARDED: Doctor of Humane Lettel'5-Martin 0. Sebo 'S9 IW!rge • Augsburg College • Augsburg College • Augsburg College • Augsburg College • Augsburg College • Augsburg College • Augsburg SUMMER2000 AUGSBURGNOW liege 10 • DEVELOPMENTNEWS Lutheran Brotherhood and Strommen family gifts establish a marketing major at Augsburg a the future."saysLori Lohman,associate j professorof businessadministration and New major includesteaming about people 1t coordinator of the major. j Collegesare accustomedto receivinggifts from their alumni-indeed , they depend on it In one case, Aul!liburghas been fortunate to benefit from a substantialgift givenby the employerof an Augsburg alumnus in honor of his exemplary service. Included in the marketing major, and rather unique in the field,is an aspect of training that Clair Strommen recommends with great conviction from his experiencein the insurance field-that ofleaming interpersonal skills. Interpersonal skillsare needed whether a person is a 'doctor, lawyer,men:hant, or chief, believesStrommen. "The people who have reallysucceededare the ones who have the technicalskill,but then they also know how to deal with people:• saysStrommen. "To the best of my knowledge,there's not one school that deals with people knowledge, i.e. developingpeople relationships." The course that includes the Wilson training, BuildingInterpersonalWorking Relationships, is requiredfor all marketing majors, and is open to other students as an elective. "There isn't a fieldat Aug.iburgthat wouldn't benefit [from the Wilson Learning training], whether it be coaching or teaching,"saysStrommen. In I 994, Clair Strommen '46 retired from Lutheran Brotherhood as chair of its board of directors.He had servedthe fraternalorganization since I980 as president and CEO, andboard chair since 1987. In fact, his ties to the company date back to 1956, when he first joined LB as a field agent, before establishinghis own insurance agency. The Strommen FamilyBusiness Endowment enables Augsburgto establish a major in marketing for both day and weekendstudents, beginning in the fall To date, students have only been able to study marketing as a concentration within the businesscurriculum. Augsburgbecomes one of three private collegesin Minnesota to offer a marketing major. 2000 Goal: $20 milhm,J,,0.... 2000 ,Ii is in keepingwith Aug.iburg'svision for By BetseyNorgard Upon his retirement, and in honor of his long and remarkable service, the Lutheran Brotherhood board designateda gift of $250,000 in his name. Strommen and his wife,Gladys(Boxrud) '46, and family, decided to giveit to AugsburgCollege, This sum has been matched with the intent to support businesseducation and fullyendow a chair in the future. REACHINOTHE GOAL AUGSBURG Thirty years ago, Strommen's insurance agency,Strommen and Associates,was invited by the Wilson Learning Corporation to participate in the same kind of sales training Wdson provided for major national corporations. The effecton Strommen's company,in his view,was remarkable. "It literallychanged the business that we were in, and it changed our corporation dramatically,"he says. He subsequently introduced the same training to Lutheran Brotherhood agents,with the same results. Instead of focusingsolelyon closingthe sale of a product, the Wilson program trains salespeopleto focus on understanding and meeting the needs and objectivesof their customers. "Sellingis not pitching a product; sellingis helping people solve their problems. The most powerful salespeople are the people who spend time helping you find out your objectivesand sharing possiblesolutions," comments Strommen. This approach lits well within an Aul!liburgeducation."Given the strong economy and the need for employeeswho understand what marketing is about, we see this major as the perfect opportunity to provide our students with an education that will help them to succeedin their careers.Such an education blends both the liberalarts and professionalstudies, and it Clair Strommen is a Distinguished Alumnus, a former regent,anda member of the AthleticHall of Fame. He has receivedhonorary doctoral degreesfrom Wittenberg Universityand St Olaf College.In 1982 he was honored by the insurance industry with the G. Bennet SerrillAward,the highest given to a member of that profession in Minnesota In I 992 he receivedthe Wittenberg Award from the Luther Institute for outstanding serviceto church and society. GladysStrommen has servedtwo terms on the Board of Regents.In 1982 she was a co-founder of the AugsburgAssociatesand remains an activemember. The Strommen FamilyBusiness Endowment includes the Sttommens' two children and their families,Nancy (Strommen) '71 and John-Mark Stensvaag '69, and Robert '74 and Andrea (Johnson) Strommen '75. Homecoming 2000 "CelebratingOld Main; 100 Years,100 Memories" October 5-8, 2000 Celebrate theclassreunions-Classesof 1950, 1960, 1975, 1990 ..~ -~"'~ Aa ol Mud. 31, 2000, Slo.7 I(,- -LI W..udonnatiom million .._. ti.. Aupl,a-, 2000 pn,joct, ..JIti.. <>Ht...dlmtlhdlanal Adat (612>330-1613• (BOO)273-0617. Au.i,... V1111 ti..~ Wei,,-pal <www...,.i,......lu>, THE AUGSBURG FuNo• Goal:12million L, Deeeml.r2000 S1,ooo,ooo to A. al~31, 30), .l.8milliaa •inclucl.J in tl.aAu,,lnus 2000 tot.I Spring Phonathon goes over the top The 1999-2000Phonathon IDppldIts goalof $110,000early in die aprina, and reacheda total of $120,096-• increase of 209(, 0ffl' ... JI& A dozen students spent -'f 650 houn callingAup acblmnga pledge rate of 34'11,1111d iDdudins., new donon, repor11Alllf Hem, diRctor of telemublinglllddlNd mail programs.Porty-a ,-:mt '11 donors wereableto matchtheirpfta throughanplopasor other pn,pma Monies nlledthrough thePhonalhon suppon The Augsburg FuDd,the IJIDual,wuatrided funding(I/ the CoUep. Senior communication and theatre arts major Trena Bolden spoke on behalf ol students in thanksfor scholarships and financial aid they receM at ~ thank-you celelxation at Aa,g,burg Home. More than 200 donon attended this annual ewnL Digging the link. ..The link sl,;ywa y gets an officialgroundbreaking. bringing together~ team colllborating to conM<t Undell l.lbraryw,'th Svedrup Hall And ~ Quad. (I. to R) Bert Sandberg '50, (en,y Carlson '48, Did<Adamson (via! president for finance) , I.any b&nch, President F,tohn Pllubon, And Rick Thoni (director ol Rochester Program). AUGSBURGNOW We apologize.••The foUowingpeople were inadvertently omitted or listed incomcdy in the Annual Report of Donors 1998-99publishedin the spring. We apologizr for the errors. JohnN. Schwartz'(;I, Presidmt's Qub; KyleAnderson '84, ManhallCouncil; William Anderson'86, President's Oub; Kari 8a£US'88, c.aitnry Oub MINNEAPOLIS, MN SPORTS• 11 Four named Augsburg Honor Athletes By Don Stoner Four Aug.,burgCollegesenior studentathlms who have cxalled in both the cwsroom and the athletic fieldswere named Honor AlbJdes by the Allgsburg men's and women'sathletic coachesin early May.It is the highest honor Aug.,burg gift$ to its senior student-athletes, Josh Cagle (Sr., Faribault, Minn.) and Jake Kem (Sr., Faribault, Minn.) were named men's Honor Athletes, and Carrie Lind (Sr., Coon Valley,Wis.) and Jodi Soule (Sr., Cannon Falls, Minn.) were named women's Honor Athletes. In addition, the men's athletic department honored Kevin Van Rossum (Sr., Green Bay,WIS.)as the second Male Athlete of the Yearfor his achievements for the Auggie men's basketball and men's golf teams. HONORATHLETES Josh Cagle earned AU-Americahonors three times for the Auggie wrestling team, which won the Division Ill national championship three times and finished second once during Cagle's tenure. Cagle finished fourth In the nation at 142 pounds In 1998and second in the nation at 149 pounds in 1999.This season, en route to winning the national championship at 149 pounds, Cagle became just the second Auggie In school history to go through a single season unbeaten, finishing 40-0. His 139-17 career record places him seventh in school history In career wins. JakeKem,a freesafetyfor the Auggie footballteam, oorralled12 interceptionsin his four-yearcareerat Augg>wg.the thirdhighest total in schoolhistory. He also finished his career with 221 tackles,leading the team in tackleshis last two seasons.In the classroom,Kem carrieda 3.75 gradepoint averagewith a physicsmajor. Carrie Lind transferred to Augsburg from Wisconsin-LaCrosse before her junior season and made an immediate impact on the women's track and field team, earning second-place honors in the nation in the indoor 20-pound weight throw in both the 1999and 2000 seasons. She set the school's record for the weight throw in her first collegiate meet, and continued to build on the mark until reaching a then-MIAC-reoord 57-feet, 10-1/4-inch effort last season. In the classroom, Lind carries a 3.85 gradepoint average with majors of youth and family ministry and psychology. Jodi Soule played women's basketball at Augsburg for three seasons, after playing at the College of St. Benedict In her freshman year. A starting guard as a senior, Soule led the Auggiesin scoring. averaging 12.2 points per game, while also contributing 28 steals and 41 assists, as Augsburg doubled its win totals from a season ago. Soule scored in double figures in I 8 of her 25 games her senior season, including nine of her last 10 games. A communication major with a 3.73 grade