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SPORTS 0 11 iA-iiggie sporti’notes“ " Men’s hockey, men’s hoops win MIAC crowns migrant; smelt—athletes Hm Peterson and Jill Ruprecht‘were select- ' ed to participate in the second-annual NCAA Foundation Leadership ‘ Conference, presented by the Entergy corporation and Delta Airlines. The...
Show moreSPORTS 0 11 iA-iiggie sporti’notes“ " Men’s hockey, men’s hoops win MIAC crowns migrant; smelt—athletes Hm Peterson and Jill Ruprecht‘were select- ' ed to participate in the second-annual NCAA Foundation Leadership ‘ Conference, presented by the Entergy corporation and Delta Airlines. The conference was held May 25-23 at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Student-athletes are nominated from j NCAA schools, including those that participate in the CHAMPS/Life Skills program. The conference provides the gppqrttmities for NCAA student-ath- ‘ ‘~ esto discuss and explore viable lion‘s to critital facing their A around the country; to enhance Ml'ladersl'lip and to promote better communication among stu- fdent-atliletes, coaches, administrators, , and communities. ? itopics of discussion include: coaching . rolésin intercollegiate athletics, per— end portrayal of student-ath- ' minke media, and communim~ 1 tion and ladership skills for student- " athletes related to their sports, cam- ‘ poses and communities. The two Augsburg athletes were select- ed from more than 850 nominees. A total of 370 athletes attended the con- , fmnce, only three from MIAC schools. Peterson, a junior, won an NCAA Division III individual national title in wrestling this spring, while starting as a running back on Augsburg’s MIAC champion football team. Ruprecht, also a junior,was a starting forward on Augsburg’s women’s basketball team this year. Augsburg football coach Frank Haege .. ‘ compactintheSO—yard serves as defensive coordinator of the New Jersey Red Dogs. ‘ Haege’s innovative defensive schemes were featured in a recent issue of Amerimn Football Quarterly maga- zine, while his innovative offensive schemes helped earn the Auggies an MIAC title for the first time since ‘ 1928. Haege’s father, Art Haege, is the head coach of the Iowa Barnstormers, which reached the league’s title game last year, but lost to Arian ‘ Bob Anderson (Augsburg ’96), who was a two-time All-MIAC defensive end for the Auggies, signed a contract with the Houston Thunderbears of the Arena Football League, but was released before the season began. Benjy Kent is going to be a busy coach this fall. In addition to his responsin- ities as men’s soccer head coach at Augsburg, Kent will add women’s soc- cer to his head coaching duties, after being named coach of the Auggie women in February. Kent, who is also an academic advising coordinator at Augsburg, has compiled a 9-26-1 record as men's soccer coach over the past two seasons. Kent replaces Scott Housing. who resigned in January to pursue outside business opportuni- ties. Hansing compiled a 44-37-6 record in five seasons at Augsburg, with three straight winning campaigns. A collegiate soccer player at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and one-time professional player for the Portland Firebirds of the United States lnterregional Soccer league, Kent has coached soccer at the high school, amateur and college levels for the past 15 years. Winter 1997-98 sports reviews Men’s hockey The Auggies staged an incredible end-of- season run, winning 18 of their last 22 games, to claim their first MIAC regu- lar-season championship since 1982, first-ever MIAC playoff title and second trip to the NCAA Division III Final Four, finishing fourth in the nation. Head coach Mike Schwartz completed his second season by being named MIAC Coach of the Year by his fellow coaches, and later earned significant honors by earning National Coach of the Year for Divisions II-III from the American Hockey Coaches Association. Augsburg excelled late in the year on the strength of its scoring punch — Augsburg outscored its opponents 121- 71 in its final 22 games — and the accu- racy of its goaltending. Goalie Ryan McIntosh (FL, Calgary, Alberta) had a lZ-game winning streak late in the sea- son and finished 14-2-3 with a 3.24 goals—against-average. On offense, cap- tain Todd Cary (Sr., Indianapolis, Ind.) led the powerful first line with 23 goals and 27 assists for 50 points. Cary and McIntosh earned second-team All- America honors from the American Hockey Coaches Association. Men’s basketball The Auggies made history by claiming their first MIAC regular season champi- onship since 1985, finishing with a 22-4 record, the third-best record in school history, the school’s second berth in the NCAA Division III national playoffs and a a. n -= e E a c s x u Stefanie Lodermeier (54) drives the lane dur- ing a women's basketball game this season at Si Melby Hall. Lodermeier ended her career by holding numerous Augsburg records for scor- ing and rebounding. Auggies on the By Don Stoner You’ll be able to hear more Augsburg College sports on the radio in the com- ing year, as the College will have at least 35 sporting events broadcast on Twin Cities station KKMS AM 980. Augsburg is the only Twin Cities MIAC college to have its own radio broadcast package. The entire Auggie football schedule, along with several games each in men’s basketball, women’s basketball, men’s hockey and women’s hockey, will be broadcast on KKMS. In addition, all postseason playoff games in those sports will be on the air. KKMS will also bring you updates on all Augsburg spans dur— ing intermissions of the game broad- casts. For alumni in business, discounted spon- sorship opportunities are available for the radio broadcasts. Charles Wdlbm‘lgt‘ Augsburg men’s hockey goalie Ryan McIntosh (35) makes a save during a game at Augsburg Ice Arena, while senior Pat Griswold (6) looks on in front. McIntosh, a freshman, was named All- MIAC and second-team All-America this season. the school’s 15th postseason appearance. Augsburg’ s MIAC regular-season title was the 13th in school history and earned head coach Brian Ammann MIAC Coach of the Year honors. Devean George (In, Minneapolis, Minn.) was named MIAC Player of the Year by conference coaches, and his honor was well-deserved. The multi-talented for- ward averaged 25.5 points per game — in the top 10 in all of Division III — while pulling down 10.1 rebounds per game. George was named second—team Division 111 All-America by the National Basketball Coaches Association, second— team Division III Basketball Online (www.d3hoops.com) Team of the Year and first-team All‘West Region by Columbus Multimedia. Women’s basketball The 1997-98 season was a year of steady improvement for the Auggie women's basketball team, as they finished with an 8-17 record — a four-game improve- ment from last year's 4-20 mark, and the best Auggie record in a decade. Second-year coach Lauri Ludeman saw significant contributions from everyone on her roster. Leading the way was Stefanie Lodermeier (Sr., Goodhue, Minn.), who finished her spectacular Career with numerous school career records, including scoring (1,599 points) and rebounding (956). Lodermeier ended her senior season with a 32—game consecutive double-figures scoring streak, and a record of scoring in double figures in 81 of her 99 collegiate games. Lodermeier earned first-team All-MIAC honors for the third straight year, and was also named Division III first-team All—West Region by Columbus Multimedia and honorable mention Team of the Year by Division III Basketball Online (www.d3hoops.com). Women’s hockey Augsburg finished its third season of var- sity hockey (the most of any college in Minnesota) with an 11-13-1 overall record. but while the record was below .500, statistics alone do not tell the story of how far the team has progressed under head coach lill Pohtilla. Playing more varsity opponents this sea- son — especially Division I—level schol~ arship institutions — had an impact on the Auggies. as they started their year with an 8-0 loss at the University of Minnesota (before a college women's hockey-record 6,854 fans at Mariucci Arena for the Gophers‘ varsity debut). But the Auggies gained strength as the season went along, and finished the year with five wins in their last eight games. The Auggies placed second at the Midwest Collegiate Women’s Hockey Alliance tournament. Augsburg had a 6-1-1 MCWHA record this season. air more this coming year! Here is the tentative 1998-99 Augsburg sports schedule on KKMS AM 980: (Schedule is subject to change:) FOOTBALL (Pregame show 1/2 hour before broadcast) Sat. Sept. 12 7 p.m., vs. Mayville State Sat. Sept. 19 1 p.m., vs. Hamlinc Sat. Sept. 26 1 p.m., at St. Olaf Sat. Oct. 3 7 p.m., vs. St. Iohn‘s Sat. Oct. 10 1 p.m., at Gustavus Sat. Oct. 17 1 p.m., vs. Macalester Sat. Oct. 24 1 p.m., at St. Thomas Sat. Oct. 31 1 p.m., at Carleton Sat. Nov. 7 1 p.m., vs. Bethel Fri. Nov. 13 2 p.m., vs. Concordia (Metrodome) MEN’S BASKETBALL Sat. Dec. 5 3 p.m., vs. Concordia Wed. Dec. 9 7:30 p.m., vs. Gustavus Wed. Jan. 13 7:30 p.m., vs. St. Olaf Wed. Ian. 27 7:30 p.m., at GustaVus Sat. Feb. 6 3 p.m., vs. St. Thomas Wed. Feb. 17 7:30 p.m., vs. St. John’s WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Sat. Dec. 5 1 p.m., vs. Concordia Sat. Dec. 12 3 p.m., vs. Bethel Wed. Ian. 6 7:30 p.m., vs. St. Catherine Wed. Ian. 20 7:30 p.m., at Hamline Sat. Jan. 30 3 p.m., at Bethel Wed. Feb. 3 7:30 p.m., vs. St. Mary’s Mon. Feb. 22 7:30 p.m., vs. St. Olaf Sat. Feb. 27 3 p.m., vs. Hamline MEN’S HOCKEY Sat. Nov. 21 7 p.m., vs. UW-Stevens Point Fri. Dec. 18 7 p.m., at Bemidji State (tentative) Sat. Jan. 23 1 p.m., vs. Bethel at Mariucci Arena Sat. Feb. 13 2 p.m., vs. Concordia Sat. Feb. 20 2 p.m., vs. St. Thomas WOMEN'S HOCKEY Sat. Nov. 14 7 p.m., vs. St. Mary’s Sat. Ian. 9 2 p.m., vs. St. Thomas Sat. Ian. 16 2 p.m., vs. Gustavus Sat. Jan. 23 7 p.m., vs. Mankato State Sat. Feb. 13 7 p.m., vs. Minnesota SPRING/SUMMER 1998 AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW
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8 0 ALUMNI NEWS RELA The [troy C. Carlson Alumni Center Augsburg Alumni Office Campus tax 146 22) 1 Riverside Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55454 Phone [600-260-6590 (6l2)330'i 178 Fax (612)330-1499 ALUMNI/PARENT anoived Wild? lTumreadership Warts Office Calendar of Events Career Services Travel Seminars...
Show more8 0 ALUMNI NEWS RELA The [troy C. Carlson Alumni Center Augsburg Alumni Office Campus tax 146 22) 1 Riverside Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55454 Phone [600-260-6590 (6l2)330'i 178 Fax (612)330-1499 ALUMNI/PARENT anoived Wild? lTumreadership Warts Office Calendar of Events Career Services Travel Seminars Parent Relations Surfing the Alumni Web Been surfing the Internet lately? The Alumni/Parent Relations web site has been under construction and now is ready to make connections for you. The direct address to the site isThe page has several different links to help you stay in contact with Augsburg. The site will continue to undergo change, so bookmark it and watch it evolve. Here are some of the links: How to Get Involved — If you would like information about the various ways in which you can volunteer your time to Augsburg, check the appropriate boxes next to the topics that interest you most. The alumni office will send information. Keeping in Touch — Now you can send your news or new address to Augsburg through this site. Alumni Leadership — Meet the current Alumni Board of Directors serving as your advocates. Contact them with your ideas and suggestions. Keep in touch with your classmates through your class agent. Alumni Relations Office — Here you will be introduced to the staff of the alumni/parent relations office and find out how to contact them. Calendar of Events — Major events through October for alumni are posted. Career Services — Job opportunities are tips are available, announcements are posted and career planning resources are offered to those interested. Travel Seminars — Can’t wait for that next getaway? Trips to different countries through Augsburg travel groups are list- ed with information on how to make reservations. Visit the site and tell us what you think. The alumni office welcomes suggestions or cements by phone at (612) 330— 1178 or (800) 2606590; or by e—mail to
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DIVERSITY WEEK 0 9 iVERs DYnArnic By lenniter Rensenbrink, Class of 2000 Editor’s note: A week-long series of events in March gave the Augsburg community opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the College’s commit— ment to diversity. The vision for this program came from students, whose...
Show moreDIVERSITY WEEK 0 9 iVERs DYnArnic By lenniter Rensenbrink, Class of 2000 Editor’s note: A week-long series of events in March gave the Augsburg community opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the College’s commit— ment to diversity. The vision for this program came from students, whose motivation pushed them to find the resources to make it happen. Highlights from Diversity Week are featured here in a story by first-year student lennifer Rensenbrink and photos by Cathrine Enger and Olav Skjeldestad, both international students from Norway. iversity is something that every- one experiences, but too often it separates rather than unifies us. Diversity Week started out as an idea of two students, Matt Milless and Rachel Olson. They felt that something needed to be done to make this impor- tant part of Augsburg’s mission real. Diversity Week was born in the hope that students would, according to Rachel, “see differences and acknowledge them." and calls for students to "take on the world.” Chuck D of Public Enemy opens his arms during his speech The events’ goals were to recognize, accept and celebrate what makes us diverse — in what Todd Kuebler, Urness Tower coordinator, called “a very non- threatening environment.” Although they knew they could not completely erase prejudices that have been building up in Augsburg students over 18 to 22 years, "Diversity has to deal with people’s abilities and capabilities, not their disabilities.” — Senior Aaron Cross the organizers, including sophomore Tyler Livingston, felt “it reached more people than we ever thought it would.” The dream of Matt, Rachel and others became the dynamic reality of Diversity Week, the first event of its kind at Augsburg. A variety of presentations diversified the week. “The Mirror,” a creative perfor- mance, reflected issues of people with disabilities. These issues were reinforced as several faculty and staff members chose to spend a day in a wheelchair. Kuebler said that the experience was not only frustrating, but physi- cally taxing as well, making him appreciate more the ease with which people who are not disabled get around every day. Several events entertained us during Diversity chk. Dance routines featured a display of American Indian culture, a Step Show that used only the human body for sound, and rhythmic dance led by Major Topps. Music performances included the Augsburg Iazz Band, a Latin American trio called Son del Sur, and Prince Iabba and the New Beat Confidential. “Eastern Parade,” a theatrical presentation featur— ing music and history, highlighted many of the issues of Asian-Americans in the 20th century. Many concerns were raised throughout the week. Panels focusing on obstacles in overcoming discrimination and ways that minorities are portrayed in the media featured well-known Minneapolis community leaders and local media peo~ ple, including Robyne Robinson of KMSP-TV. “Not in Our Town,” a presen- (Above) Paraguayan harp is part of the Andean music played by Son del Sur. (Below) Major Topps, rhythmic dance performance has toes tapping in the Commons. lTY VVEEK REALlTY (Above top left) Dave Huddleston, WCCO~TV, and Robyne Robinson, KMSP-TV, speak about minorities in the press. (Above top right) Chuck D hangs out with Augsburg students. (Above) The Heart at the Earth Drum and Dance Club perform in Christensen Center. tation by the Billings, Mont, police chief, showed how that community confronted hate crimes. "Chuck D said things that needed to be said to the Augsburg community.” — First-year student Rachel Bengtson Two dynamic speakers, one an Augsburg senior and one a well-known rapper, also opened our minds to diversity. Senior Aaron Cross is an accomplished archer, skydiver and Paralympian. He is also quadriplegic. He spoke to us about atti- tude, saying, “Diversity has to deal with people‘s abilities and capabilities, not their disabilities.” Chuck D ofthe rap group Public Enemy talked about racial inequality and social justice, calling for young adults to “take on the world." His speech was the most (Right) Diversity Week co-chairs Rachel Olson and Matt Milless. (Lower Right) Mary Laurel True, community service learning, learns the routine of navigating the lunch line in a wheelchair. (Below) Morgan Davidsen and Olav Skjeldestad are “Ole and Lena” at the International Dinner and Fashion Show. popular event of the week and evoked responses from many students. Rachel Bengtson, first—year student, said the event was “definitely” her favorite, because Chuck D spoke to students on our own terms. “He said things that needed to be said to the Augsburg community." The “Graffiti Wall," stretching through the tunnel from Christensen Center to the Science Building, was one of two art exhibits that illuminated historical as well as current issues. First-year student Adam Roesch said. “Augsburg needed Diversity Week. Even though the intolerance isn't loud, it's still there. All it takes is a little looking beneath the surface." The events of Diversity Week expressed the hope that through education we will overcome our prejudices and the difficulty we have accepting each other’s differences, We can then make the dream of equality a dynamic reality. Photos by Cathrine Enger and Olav Skjeldestad SPRING 1997 AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW
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ALUM NOTES 0 15 New York, N.Y. Jon S. Thorson chemistry). to come. Alumni Honors Jon S. Chorson is distinguishing himself in cancer research at Sloan-Kettering institute Name: Jon S. Thorson — B.A.. Chemistry ('86). Lives in Occupation: Assistant professor, Pharmacology/ Biochemistry and...
Show moreALUM NOTES 0 15 New York, N.Y. Jon S. Thorson chemistry). to come. Alumni Honors Jon S. Chorson is distinguishing himself in cancer research at Sloan-Kettering institute Name: Jon S. Thorson — B.A.. Chemistry ('86). Lives in Occupation: Assistant professor, Pharmacology/ Biochemistry and Structural Biology Programs, Cornell University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and assistant member, Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics/ Cellular Biochemistry and Biophysics Programs, Sloan-Kettering Institute. Family: Married to Teresa Marchcse. Both parents are graduates of Augsburg — Dale (’59) and Karen (Peterson) (’60) Honors / Awards: National Institutes of Health Postdoctoral Fellowship, 1993‘, American Cancer Society Postdoctoral Fellowship. I993; and Merck Postdoctoral Fellow of the Helen Hay Whimey Foundation, I993-l996. What I appreciated most about Augsburg: The small but rigor- ous physical science department (including mathematia, physics, chemistry and biology). Favorite prof-mot: A toss—up — Earl Alton (physical chemistry) and John Holurn (organic and advanced organic The accomplishment I'm most proud of: I hope it is yet To nominate a graduate of achievement Ior Alumni Honors, contact the Augsburg Alumni Office at 2211 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454. Tel. 612/330-1178. In Memoriam Ever-son Wilheim (’29), 91, Colfax, Minn., died in February. He was preced- ed in death by his wife, Emma, in 1993. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Geneva Knutson (’37), 80, Windsor, Calif, died in August. Survivors include her husband, George; her parents; three daughters and four grandchildren. The Rev. Victor Overbo ( ’43), 80, Montevideo, Minn., died in October. He sen/ed at various churches until his retirement in 1979. Survivors include his wife, Blanche; and two daughters, Carol Runyon and Mary Overbo Schultz. Oscar Austad (’47), 73, Sioux Falls, S.D., died in February 1996. He founded Austad Golf in 1963. He is succeeded by his wife, Dorothy, and three sons. Marilyn (Ekse) Person (’47), 71, Eden Prairie, Minn., died in January. Survivors include: husband Glen (’47), two daugh— ters and four grandchildren. Elizabeth (Falconer) Repulsld (’49), 69, Sarasota, Fla., died in January. She was an English and humanities teacher for 46 years. Survivors include her husband, Ed; a daugher, Jill Strafaci; two brothers, Ronald and Gordon Falconer and a grandson. Ernest Hone (’50), 75, Phoenix, Ariz., died in January. He was a commerical Luther Arnold, a life of teamwork Luther Arnold, 92, died on March 13 at his home in Rochester, Minn. He was a graduate of the class of 1929. His legacy to Augsburg College is the Arnold Atrium in the Foss, Lobeck, Miles Center, filled with palm trees, students and light. People congre- gate there, study, socialize after chapel or hold recep- tions for college events because of the generous support from Arnold and his wife, Clarette. Arnold also contributed creative and insightful programs and ideas to his profession, always with the help and support of his wife. He felt very strongly that all his accomplishments were also his wife’s successes. They often worked side-by-side. “I could not have achieved what I have, not could I have earned these honors were it not for the tireless support and encour- agement of my self-sacrificing teammate,” wrote Arnold in a 1988 letter to President Charles Anderson about his awards. Arnold began his career in education and his teamwork with Clarette in Ellendale, Minn. and reward Luther and Clarette Arnold received a color photo of the Arnold Atrium at its dedication in 1992. Photo by Rob Levine. “We were asked to come to Ellendale for an interview. The superintendent wanted to meet Clarette, too. We were hired. I was to be the high school principal and our ‘teamwork’ there began and continued for 17 years, three as principal and 14 as superintendent of schools,” wrote Arnold. He earned his master’s degree in philoso- phy at the University of Wisconsin and went to the University of Florida for his doctorate degree. He stayed there and taught science until his retirement. Arnold was honored as a Distinguished Alumnus in 1966. vegetable grower for 40 years. He is sur- vived by his wife and children. Jerold Benzel (’51), 68, Prior Lake, Minn., died in November. He worked for Security Life Insurance Co. for 25 years. Survivors include his wife, Vera, and other close family members. Lynn Smith (’52), 66, Golden Valley, Minn., died of cancer in December. He taught at North High School for 25 years. He is survived by his wife, daugh- ter and son. Robert Arnundson (’55), 62, of Burnsville, Minn., died in September after a battle with cancer. He was an avid filmmaker and several of his works are in the Minnesota Historical Society. Sur- vivors include his wife, Beverly, and children, Erik and Kari. Kay Balk (’69), 49, Buffalo, Minn., died on October 25. She was part owner ofa family business, Northern States Supply, Inc., Willmar. She is survived by her hus- band, two daughters, her mother and two brothers. Beth Eun Jung Estrem~Cashman (’92), 29, Northfield, Minn., died in January to injuries suffered in a auto accident. She was an account representative for Viracon Glass Fabrication. She is sur- vived by her husband, Noah; her parents, Joan and Lois Estrem; her two brothers and her birth mother, Park Kun Woo. Writer and teacher John Engman dies at 47 ’ John Engman once comically described himself as a nobody on a white horse, but friends and colleagues feel that in time he will be known as a quintessential Minnesota and Minneapolis writer. Engman, a 1971 graduate of Augsburg, died at the age of 47 from a brain aneurysm on December 11. Born in Minneapolis, he taught writing and English for many years at the University of Minnesota and St. Olaf College as well as at the Loft in Minneapolis. The predicaments of the youth in a world where they will age and join the “foreboding adult world” is a common topic in many of his works. He once said that he writes from the usual list of dreams and grievances of an ordinary life in the Midwest. “His dark, vaudevillian, perhaps Scandinavian humor gave off light, generosity and deeply troubled love for a world of ordinary people and their inauspicious dreams of being stars someday,” said John Mitchell, associate professor of English, a former teacher to Engman. Engman is published in poetry and writ- ing reviews throughout the US. and in seven anthologies. He wrote two books — “Keeping Still, Mountain,” and “Alcatraz.” Dozens of workshops and readings were hosted by Engman and he judged several poetry contests. His works received several awards, including the Loft-McKnight Writers Award in 1983. In 1987 he received the Bush Artist Fellowship and in 1977 and 1985 he won a Minnesota State Arts Board Grant and Fellowship. He is survived by his parents, Evelyn and Bob of Richfield, Minn., and a sister, Carol Loken of Ames, Iowa. Student and wrestler Chad Bloemendaal dies at age 19 Augsburg students mourned the loss of one of their own in February when freshman Chad Bloemendaal was killed in a collision with a train. He was at home, in Pipestone, Minn., for his induc- tion into his high school’s hall of fame. Having been an all-conference wrestler in high school and winning third place at the state championship, Bloemendaal competed on both the wrestling and football teams at Augsburg. Survivors include his parents, LuAnn and Paul; his sister, Melissa; his brother, Michael and his wife; and both paternal and maternal grandparents. A memorial service was held in Hoversten Chapel and a scholarship was established in his honor at Augsburg. Births Patrick (’86) and Laura (Carlson) Guernsey (’92), Minneapolis, announce the birth of their son, Robert Francis. Anne Conzemius (’86) and her husband, Doug Anderson, Cannon Falls, Minn., announce the birth of their second son, Abe Isaac, on January 30. Douglas Moran (’86) and his wife, Tracy Monro-Moran, Woodbury, Minn., are the proud parents of Madelyn Yvette, born in October. Michelle (Moritz) (’86) and Mike Richards, Eau Claire, Wis., announce the birth of their son, Nicholas Michael, born in May. They also have two daugh- ters, Allison (S) and Lauren (3). Pete (’87) and Leigh (Mattox) (’89) Pfeffer, Alexandria, Minn., celebrated the birth of their baby boy, James Michael, in September. Lora Kracht (’89) and her husband, John Schley, Linn Grove, Iowa, announce the birth of their first baby boy, Caleb, in September. Michael (’90) and Jody (Anderson) Acers (’90), Cloquet, Minn., announced the birth of their first child, Emily, in December. Sara (Nieman) Syverson (’90) and her husband, Plano, Texas, announce the birth of their son, Caleb James. Sara is an accountant at United Advertising Publications. Tammy (Von Bargen) (’93) and Randy Otto, Hastings, Minn., celebrated the birth of their first son, Randal Curtis. SPRING 1997 AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW
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Calendar of Major Events May 27-lune 20 Summer Session, Term I Contact: Summer School Office, 330-1795 June 1—6 Elderhostel, "A Tale of Two Cities: Minneapolis and St. Paul"; "Jazz, Boogie Woogie and the Big Band Era: Live Piano!" and “Symbols of the Sacred from East and West" Maplewood Inn,...
Show moreCalendar of Major Events May 27-lune 20 Summer Session, Term I Contact: Summer School Office, 330-1795 June 1—6 Elderhostel, "A Tale of Two Cities: Minneapolis and St. Paul"; "Jazz, Boogie Woogie and the Big Band Era: Live Piano!" and “Symbols of the Sacred from East and West" Maplewood Inn, Maplewood Contact: Shar Hauer, 330-1183 June 12 Master of Social Work Information Session 6-8 pm. — Christensen Center Contact: Janna Caywood, 330-1763 June 15~20 Elderhostel, "Introduction to Computing and Communicating In the Age of the Internet” and "Twin Cities: Past, Present and Future” Anderson Hall, Augsburg College Contact: Shar Hauer, 330-1183 June 1620 Augsburg Paidela Institute Contact: Rita Kaplan, 330-1654 June 20 New Scholarship Donor Reception 3-5 pm. — Minneapolis Room, Christensen Center Contact: Development Office, 3304613 June 21 Master of Arts In Leadership Information Session 9-11 am. — Marshall Room, Christensen Center Contact: Terry Cook, 330-1787 June 23 Workshop, "Congregations In a Technological Age: Using Computers to Enhance Ministry” 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. — Foss Center Contact: Laura Lee, 330-1734 June 23-July 31 Summer Session, Term II Contact: Summer School Office, 330-1795 July 7-18 String Quartet Institute Contact: Paul Ousley, 330-1513 July 23-27 Gospel Praise performs at the ELCA Youth Gathering New Orleans, La. Contact: Mary Ella Pratte, 330-1279 July 24 Master of Arts In Leadership Information Session 6 pm. — Marshall Room, Christensen Center Contact: Terry Cook, 330-1787 Aucsauac Now A-UGSBURG COLLEGE 2211 Riverside Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55454 Non-Profit Org. US. Postage PAID Minneapolis, MN Permit No 2031
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10 0 SPORTS Lute Olson enjoys the limelight of victory after his University of Arizona team captured the NCAA men's basketball championship. Photo courtesy of AP/World Vlfide Photos. 1956 alum Lute Olson's Wildcats win NCAA title By Chris Brown Sports Information Coordinator While many Minnesotans...
Show more10 0 SPORTS Lute Olson enjoys the limelight of victory after his University of Arizona team captured the NCAA men's basketball championship. Photo courtesy of AP/World Vlfide Photos. 1956 alum Lute Olson's Wildcats win NCAA title By Chris Brown Sports Information Coordinator While many Minnesotans were disap- pointed by the loss of the Gopher men’s basketball team in the NCAA semifinals, Augsburg had reason to celebrate —— Lute Olson coached his University of Arizona Wildcats past the University of Kentucky to the national title. Olson, a native of Mayville, N.D., gradu- ated in 1956 with a double major in his- tory and physical education. He was co- captain of the football team and also played basketball and baseball for the Auggies. Olson began his teaching and coaching career in Minnesota at Mahnomen and Two Harbors high schools. He went on to a college career and has been at Arizona since 1983. Last year he reached his 500th win. Ernie Anderson (’37), retired Augsburg basketball coach and athletic director, has followed Olson’s career with pride. When asked what he remembers most about Olson, Anderson replied without hesitation, “his work ethic. He had to start working the day he got here and he worked all through college; plus he played three sports and he was a great student-citizen. That’s real dedication and that’s what it takes to be successful.” In a 1986 interview for the Augsburg Now, Olson mentioned how Augsburg had contributed to his coaching philoso- phy. “As a sixth grader, I started working for farmers, so I developed the work ethic early. Augsburg reinforced those same principles,” he said. Olson was inducted into the Augsburg Athletic Hall of Fame in 1977 and was chosen as a Distinguished Alumnus in 1985. A plaque honoring him hangs in Melby Hall. Augsburg winter sports packed full of success Men ’5 basketball The Augsburg men's basketball team, under the guidance of ninth-year coach Brian Ammann rallied to qualify for the first time in a decade for the four—team MlAC playoffs. Augsburg finished the regular season at 15-9 and 12-8 for fourth place in the MlAC. The team played league-champ Gustavus in the first round of the play- offs and lost 80-62, but Augsburg gave the Gusties all it could handle. The Auggies led by one with 6:30 minutes remaining in regulation. Making the playoffs was a big step for the Augsburg basketball program, and much of the team’s success can be attrib- uted to sophomore forward Devean George (Minneapolis), who was the MlAC scoring champion with 23.2 points per game. George finished ranked 13th in NCAA division III in blocks per game (2.7). He set a school record for blocks in a game with l l swats against second-place Carleton. Others had strong seasons as well includ- ing: Willie Fisher (Jr., Plymouth, Minn.) who finished the conference season third in the league in free throw percentage (60 of 72 for 83 percent) and Brad Brown (Sr., Ellsworth, Wis.) and Kevin Van Rossum (Fr., Green Bay, Ms), who were both constant outside threats, each shooting 35 percent from behind the arc. Kevin Crerand (Sr., Green Bay, Wis.) and Matt Lang (Jr., Minneapolis) provided the presence underneath the hoop at both ends. Women’s Basketball Augsburg women’s basketball coach Lauri Ludeman knew she would have to be strong-willed and patient in her first season with Augsburg. She was, and she needed to be. The Auggies finished the year with only eight players on its roster after starting the year with 13, but the Auggies had fight in them until the finish, despite fin- ishing 2-18 in the MIAC and 4-21 over- all. There were several highlights in the sea- son, most notably when forward Stefanie Lodermeier (Jr., Goodhue, Minn.) sur- An APPLE a day... keeps student athletes healthier By Betsey Norgard Editor An Augsburg team of student athletes, athletic staff members and a health edu- cator is investing in the Athletic Prevention, Programming and leadership Education (APPLE) program and hoping that this apple a day will keep substance use away among student athletes. Women’s Athletic Director Marilyn Florian, Coaches Jack Osberg and Benjy Kent. health educator Kathy Roach and student»athletes Ted Schultz and Julie Ellingson attended a February workshop in San Diego to meet with similar teams from 20 other National College Athletic Association (NCAA) schools. They learned from national trainers about the APPLE program that offers a model for schools to learn how athletic departments can assess and improve their alcohol/drug prevention and educa- tion programs. Before leaving San Diego, Augsburg’s team developed a tailored action plan that focuses on alcohol and other drug abuse policy and aims to create a safer environment for student—athletes on this campus. The plan will coordinate with Augsburg’s campus-wide program for health and wellness. “The APPLE program gave us training and many examples of how action plans could be developed and moved forward," said Florian. “The conference trainers follow through and check up to see how we’re doing.” Augsburg’s APPLE plan implementation began by expanding the team to include Men’s Athletic Director Paul Grauer and student Birdie Ramacher. The team has met with all coaches and is now estab- lishing Student Athlete Mentors (SAMs) on each of the athletic teams who will serve as peer mentors. The action plan also seeks to develop a student—athlete handbook and establish athlete roundtable meetings. passed the 1,000-point plateau. She entered the year with 713 points and she finished with 454, which gives her 1,167 career points. She needs only eight points to become the school’s all-time leading scorer. bodermeier was not alone in the spot- light this season. Tara Oseland (Jr., Brainerd, Minn.), who transferred from Brainerd Community College before the season, had a splendid year. She finished sixth in the MIAC in scoring with 15.6 ppg. Oseland set the school record for three-pointers made in a season with 49 from behind the arc. The Auggies set a single-game school record with 10 three- pointers against Carleton. Others who contributed included: Melanie Turnock ($0., McGregor, Minn.), who set the Augsburg women’s record for blocks in a game with eight, Andria Meskan (IL, New Prague, Wis.), Sara Palmer (30., Raymond, Iowa) and Adrianne Rieger (FY., Courtland, Minn.). Men’s Hockey The Auggies, under the guidance of first-year Coach Mike Schwartz needed to sweep St. Mary's in the final series of the year to get the final spot in the four- team playoffs. Augsburg played tough in game one but the Cardinals won 4-1, thus dashing the Auggies’ hopes. While the playoffs did elude Augsburg for the third straight year, it was a win- ning one as the Auggies finished 14-10-1 overall and 9-7 in the MlAC, an improvement from the previous season. Highlights of the season included senior Captain Mike LeDuc’s record six assists against Marian College to break the single-game school record of five. And, Augsburg’s number one in Division III in power plays, at 34 percent efficiency. With returning talent and his first recruiting class, Schwartz feels the Auggies will contend for an MlAC title. Three of the team's five top point—getters will be back, including sophomores Martin Hlinka, 37 points, Mario LeBlanc, 32 points, and junior Todd Cary, 28 points. Junior Jason Moen, who was 7-3-1, and sophomore Shawn Mullan, who played in 12 games, are both back in the nets. Several freshmen had their first-year impacts, including Roland Blumer and Johnny Bramer. Women ’5 Hockey The Augsburg College women's hockey team, under second-year Coach Jill Pohtilla, made strides well above and beyond last year’s inaugural season for varsity women’s hockey. The team’s improvement was evident on an East coast three-game trip, when Augsburg beat Wesleyan University and Williams College, but lost a tough game to Yale. Augsburg closed out its second season by hosting the first Midwestern Collegiate Women’s Hockey Association tournament, and the Auggies won this inaugural tournament. First—year forward Carrie Stefaniak (Mendota Heights, Minn.) led the team in scoring with a school—record 49 goals and 49 assists for 98 points. She also set the school-record for fastest goal, with a goal at 29 seconds against the University of Minnesota. Several first-year players made impacts this season including: goalie Meg Schmidt (West St. Paul, Minn.), Annie Sirnons (South St. Paul, Minn.), Cindy Drum (Milwaukee, Vlfis.) and Jodie Henriksen (North St. Paul, Minn.). Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track and Field The Augsburg women’s track and field team improved three places and scored 25 more points than it did at the MIAC meet a year ago, all of which pleased Coach Dennis Barker. Astrid Larssen (Sr., Oslo, Norway) fin- ished second in the ZOO—meter finals and third in the 55—meter finals. Her time of 26.67 in the 200 broke the school record. Rebekah Ormsby (Sn, Pine Island, Minn.) won the conference meet in the 3,000 with a time of 10:39.12. Stephanie Sirnones (Jr., Minneapolis) finished fifth in the 5,000 with a time of 18:46.99. Despite a disappointing finish in the standings at the conference meet, the men’s team did get some good perfor- mances. Two relay teams set school records. The 4x200 (Kris Froyum, Keith Allen, Matt Reller, Charlie Cracraft) set a record with a time of 1:38.56. The 4x400 team of Cracraft, Morgan Davidsen, Jason Exley, and Chad Jackson set a record with a time of 3:35.63. AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW MINNEAPOLIS, MN
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flu slau rg By the Augsburg New Service and Betsey Norgard For the first time in its 128—year history, Augsburg College’s president does not have a Scandinavian name. On August 4, Dr. William V. Frame took office as Augsburg’s 10th president, after being elected unanimously by the Board of Regents...
Show moreflu slau rg By the Augsburg New Service and Betsey Norgard For the first time in its 128—year history, Augsburg College’s president does not have a Scandinavian name. On August 4, Dr. William V. Frame took office as Augsburg’s 10th president, after being elected unanimously by the Board of Regents at their May 30 meeting. He came to Augsburg from Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Wash, where he was vice president for finance and operations. “We are delighted with the selection of William Frame as Augsburg’s new presi— dent. We believe he carries all the quali— ties of leadership and passion for our mission that will make him a worthy successor to Charles Anderson,” said Board Chair Barbara C. Gage following the board meeting. “We are excited to move ahead with Dr. Frame into the next successful chapter in Augsburg’s history.” Frame was born in Philadelphia in 1938 and raised in southeastern Ohio. He earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in political science from the University of Hawaii in 1962 and 1964 and his doctor— ate in political science in 1969 at the University of Washington. Frame began teaching political science as an instructor at Kenyon College in Ohio in 1967. He taught there until 1980, ris- The Alumni Publication of Augsburg College Fall 1997 - Vol. 60 o No. 1 Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN Vlfilliarn V. Frame ing through the academic ranks, gaining tenure and becoming chair of the department. Between 1981 and 1992, his career took a turn into the business sector. During that time he was a banker and officer with the First National Bank of Chicago and vice president and corporate treasurer of Tonka Corporation in Minneapolis. In 1993 Frame returned to higher educa- tion. At Pacific Lutheran University he was a principal architect and imple- menter of “PLU 2000,” that institution’s current strategic plan. During his four- year tenure, Frame was instrumental in eliminating the university’s $4.3 million debt four years ahead of schedule. He guided the university to its first bond rating which led to the successful refi- nancing of PLU’s long-term debt and co- authored the university’s first compre- hensive long-range plan. Frame has a deep commitment to what he calls, “the remarkable tradition of Lutheran higher education.” In 1993 he was invited to address the annual confer ence of academic deans of Lutheran col- leges and universities on the topic of “The Competitive Advantage of Lutheran Liberal Education." Frame succeeds Charles S. Anderson, Augsburg‘s president since 1980, who retired at the end of July. The four—month search process for a new president was carried out by a commit- tee, chaired by Regent Kathy Tunheim, which included 12 other members repre- senting various sectors of the Augsburg community. The inauguration of William V. Frame will take place on Oct. 11, during Homecoming Weekend. Lindell Family Library dedication Library named for donors lean and lame: Lindell By Dan Benson As the opening of the Iames G. Lindell Family Library fast approaches, event plans for the library dedication weekend are also being finalized. Regular library hours in the new build- ing resume Sept. 1, and the dedication weekend is set for Oct. 31-Nov. 2. The highlight of the weekend will be the formal dedication ceremony, which will take place at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2. The ceremony will begin in Hoversten Chapel and conclude at the new build- ing. A reception will follow. All alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends of Augsburg are invited and encouraged to attend. The weekend’s activities will also include an information fair on Friday and Saturday, an Internet scavenger hunt for Augsburg students and a reunion for former library student workers. Former student workers interested in attending can write to Elaine Cline at CB. 314, Augsburg College, or send e-mail to
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14 0 ALUM NOTES Class Notes continued from page 13 1918 Sally Mellor, Boulder, Colo., was pro- moted to southwest regional director, managing services to developmentally disabled individuals in Colorado and New Mexico. Steve Severtson, Shoreview, Minn., received Nalco Chemicals’ 1997 Paper...
Show more14 0 ALUM NOTES Class Notes continued from page 13 1918 Sally Mellor, Boulder, Colo., was pro- moted to southwest regional director, managing services to developmentally disabled individuals in Colorado and New Mexico. Steve Severtson, Shoreview, Minn., received Nalco Chemicals’ 1997 Paper Chemicals’ Researcher of the Year award and has accepted a tenure-track position in the Department of Wood and Paper Science at the University of Minnesota. 1982 Iefl' Gotfredson, Rochester, Minn., teaches Spanish at John Marshall High School. Michael Nadeau, Montgomery, Minn., teaches private piano lessons in New Prague, Minn., and plays in a local blues band called Porkchop. 1986 1991 Bryan Anderson, Birmingham, Mich, married Kendal Silva in May 1997. He is in sales at ReliaStar Financial. David Holland, Berkeley, Calif, graduated from the University of Minnesota with an M.S. in environmental and occupa- tional health in 1997. He will attend the School of Public Health at the University of Califomia-Berkeley in the fall of 1998 in the M.P.H. program for epidemiolo- gy/biostatistics. Mark Keating, Prior Lake, Minn., mar- ried Amy Scheer in May. Mark is an account executive for Parametric Technology Corporation, and Amy is in visual display for Strouds and does resi- dential interior decorating. Bruce Rivers, Minneapolis, plans to start his own law practice. He has been a law clerk for two years. Christopher Yue, Edina, Minn., is employed by Norris Education Innovations, Inc. as a system integrator. 1992 Debra Balzer, Blair, Neb., is the dean of enrollment at Dana College. Pat Guernsey, St. Paul, was among a group of Hennepin County probation officers honored by US. Attorney General Janet Reno in January when she came to recognize the Minneapolis Anti- Violence Initiative, of which he is part. 1988 Michele Kloppen, Lakeville, Minn., mar- ried Peter Chapdelaine in September in Hoversten Chapel. Brent Lofgren, Ann Arbor, Mich, is employed as a research meteorologist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory, and was also appointed co-chair of the Great Lakes—St. Lawrence Basin Binational Climate Change Program. 1989 The Rev. Lalahery Andriamihaja, Minneapolis, serves Jordan New Life Community Church, which is the first Lutheran church in the Twin Cities specifically for African Americans. Rebecca (Ostwald) Schultz Orono, Minn., has three children and teaches private piano and voice lessons. 1990 Pat Angelos, Hovland, Minn., is director of nursing at Cook County North Shore Hospital. Ann Bogren, Minneapolis, is a patrol officer for the City of Eden Prairie (Minn) Debra Herbes, Plymouth, Minn., mar- ried Scott Barthel in February. Debra works at Target, and Scott works at Kohls department store. Carol Ott, Fridley, Minn., received an M.B.A. from the University of St. Thomas and now works in the market- ing department at Carlson Companies. Rick Peterson, Springfield, 11]., is a leg- islative analyst at the Illinois Economic and Fiscal Commission. Sherrie Wignall, Coon Rapids, Minn., graduated from United Theological Seminary in May 1997 with an M.A. in theology and religious studies. Marc McElyea, Shoreview, Minn., works for Deluxe Corporation as an associate technical analyst. He married Jenny Munsterman in 1996. Tina (Kubes) Peterson, Willrnar, Minn., teaches physical education and is the head varsity volleyball coach at New London-Spicer Middle School. Tammy Lynn Schmitt, Minneapolis, has been working for Hubbard Broadcasting, Inc., since 1997 as an archivist in their Conus Communications Satellite Newsgathering division. She also trains with All News Channel, their 24—hour news station. Stacy Shiltz, St. Paul, is a senior under— writer at Minnesota Mutual Life Insurance Company. 1993 Marie Cimino, Attleboro, Mass, is a legal secretary at Sherburne, Powers and Needham in Boston. Last May, she toured Europe for four weeks. Alison Falk, Braham, Minn., married Brian Dvorak. Alison is a kindergarten teacher, and Brian is self-employed. Carrie Kennedy, St. Paul, was accepted into Hamline University’ s master of fine arts program for creative writing. Susan Lettmann, Edina, Minn., received her master’s degree in counseling psy- chology and is a certified marriage and family therapist. She is employed at Storefront Youth Action/Delta Place. Rochelle Olson, Moorhead, Minn., mar- ried Jason Walswick in July 1995. She teaches kindergarten at Washington Elementary School. Rose Sherman, St. Paul, is a manager of information technology at 3M. Jennifer (Strickland) Buehler, Lincoln. Neb., is a music therapist/activities aid at Tabitha Health Care. Line Mosnes Hansen, Randemlia, Norway, married Anders Heirnvik. Lisa Lundrnark, New Hope, Minn., is an account executive at Tanaka Advertising. Kay (Larson) Mitchell, Cordova, Tenn., is a health insurance coordinator at Baptist Health Services. Matthew Regan, Minneapolis, is a trans- action processor at Prudential Insurance. Alumni Honors Koy Gudmestod helps women pursue careers businesses. and Berit. Kay (Erckenbrack) Gudmestad "17): biggest challenge I’ve had (afar: is taking on professional responsi- bilities that caudal my skills at the timefbrring mt to continuously learn Dr. Noonan. andgmw' and my children. The accomplishment I'm most proud of is: Parenting — twins and a son who has reached adulthood. I’ In looking forward to: Having more time to read and travel. I learned the most in my profssional life from: Susan Rosenthal Kraus, an executive who uses"leaclership kinesiology" to expand the creative and spiritual intelligence of leaders. To nominate a graduate of achlevement for Alumni Honors, contact the Augsburg Alumni Office at 2211 Riverside Ave., Mlnneapolls, MN 55454. Tel. (612) 330-1178. Name: Kay (Erckenbrack) Gudmestad. B.A.. Political Science ('73). Lives in Minneapolis. Occupation: President/ CEO of WomenVenture. a not-for—profit organization that helps women find jobs, plan careers and start Family: Married to Kim Gudmestad '68. Children are Kai, Tessa Community /Volunteer Activities: Trustee of the Ripley Memorial Foundation. Minnesota Re—employment Insurance Advising Council and Citizens League Study Committee. What I appreciated most about Augsburg: The personal atten- tion from faculty. Favorite Augsburg memory: The I970 production of the spring play and the I973 Interim trip to Russia with I learned the most in my personal life from: My family, Kim William Schroeder, Ames, Iowa, is pur- suing his Ph.D. in chemical engineering at Iowa State University. Paula Seeger, St. Paul, will complete her MA. in theology and the arts at United Theological Seminary in spring 1999. Brenda (Coleman) Watson (MSW ’97), Minneapolis, is a family services coordi- nator at Pillsbury Neighborhood Services. Sarah Birklid, Hopkins, Minn., teaches fifth grade at Chanhassen Elementary. Jefl Cameron,Woodbury, Minn., works as an intellectual property law clerk at Eggink and Associates and is also presi- dent of Hamline’s student bar association. Holly Kolander, Wayzata, Minn., was selected to be the one Minnesota Vikings cheer— leader to per- form in the pro- bowl football game in Hawaii in February. Laura Krepela, Minneapolis, married Dan Stoneburg in October and is a first grade teacher at Cooper Elementary School. Christine (Zollman) Meland, Princeton, Minn., is a probation oflicer at Sherbume County Corrections Department. Daniel Redman, St. Paul, is a counselor in a residential treatment center for chil- dren with emotional behavior disorders. Eric Schneider, Brooklyn, N.Y., attends the New School in New York, working toward his M.F.A. in creative writing. Ted Shogren, Minneapolis, recently opened his own business, Roma Coffee House, in Robbinsdale, Minn. 1997 Nina Bandte won third prize in the M55 Undergraduate Paper Competition for her Augsburg work on cross—cultural analysis of marketing in France, Germany and the US. Laurie Beckman, Richfield, Minn., mar- ried Daniel Yetzer in August. Jasmina Besirevic, Minneapolis, is pur- suing her Ph.D. in sociology at Yale University. Justin Hahn, Forest Lake, Minn., was inducted into the Ranger High School Hall of Fame for outstanding achieve- ments in athletics. He teaches and coaches the wrestling team at Farmington High School. Elsa Howe, Mankato, Minn., married Tyler Maas in August. Elsa is pursuing a degree in industrial organization psy- chology at Mankato State College, and Tyler is pursuing a degree in law enforce- ment. Melissa Redetzke, Elk River, Minn., works for The Village Family Service Center as an intensive in-home, family- based therapist, helping families experiencing stress. AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW MINNEAPOLIS, MN
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Two alums in ’40 under 40’: Regent Jean Taylor and Karen Durant selected Two Minneapolis alums were selected by CityBusiness magazine for its 1998 supplement “40 under 40,” a prestigious group of 40 business professionals who have achieved distinction and risen quickly in their fields — and who...
Show moreTwo alums in ’40 under 40’: Regent Jean Taylor and Karen Durant selected Two Minneapolis alums were selected by CityBusiness magazine for its 1998 supplement “40 under 40,” a prestigious group of 40 business professionals who have achieved distinction and risen quickly in their fields — and who are all under the age of 40. Jean Taylor ’85, Augsburg regent and vice president of development for Taylor Corp. in Eagan, Minn., and Karen (Miller) Durant ’81, vice president of finance for Pentair Inc. in Roseville, Minn., were chosen from among the 170 individuals nominated. Taylor earned an M.B.A. at Carlson School of Management and worked with a reinsurance firm, rising to a senior vice president level. She then joined the cor- poration headed by her father, Glen Taylor, as vice president of development. Her responsibilities include leadership development and corporate acquisition strategy. The magazine cites Taylor’s corrunitment to networking opportunities for women in business, to help themselves and others succeed. Karen Durant was an accounting major at Augsburg and received an M.B.A. in finance from the College of St. Thomas in 1989. At Pentair, she is now the youngest senior executive. Although the world of numbers and accounting can he (sometimes intention- ally) confusing, CityBusiness says that Durant sees herself as an educator, trying to help others understand the technicali- ties — “to breathe life into the numbers.” Skiing ends in a scary crawl to safety Nancy loubert Raymond ’63 survived a skiing accident in February that proved the strength and determination of this Augsburg aiurn. While cross country skiing on a remote trail near Grand Rapids, Minn., she fell, broke her leg and had to crawl for four hours to safety. “A couple times I yelled for help. I really didn’t think anyone would hear me, but it seemed a good idea to at least try. I remember at one point I yelled at God. I told him I had gone far enough, and it was time to end this,” Raymond wrote in a recent essay about her experience. It had been a spur of the moment deci- sion to go siding after work, and none of her family knew where she was. She had forgotten her cell phone in her car, but the temperature was still above zero, and she was dressed warmly. The moon helped to light the trail. After crawling about two miles, she finally reached her car and drove herself to the hospital. By the time she arrived, she was shaking so badly in trying to stay warm that all she could do was honk the horn until attendants came with a wheelchair and helped her inside. “IfI couldn’t have crawled out I would have died,” said Raymond. “I remember lying down once and just giving up, but it wasn’t my time. I did still have the strength to keep going. February 4 was a day of thanks. I was truly [happy] that God saw fit to keep me around a little longer. He had given me strength both physically and mentally.” Raymond returned to her job as an ele- mentary counselor at Grand Rapids Schools in March. Alumni lssouatlon l 0 U R The Passion Play of Uberammergau 2000 This world-renowned play is presented every 10 years in the picturesque town of Oberammergau, Germany. The villagers first performed the play in 1634 in fulfillment of their promise to God for sparing them from the Black Plague. Augsburg’s tour is scheduled for late lune 2000 and will include exploring some of Germany’s most important cities; the “Golden City” of Prague; Vienna, Europe’s music capital; and more. Join us lur an experience at a lifetime! Contact the Office of Alumni Relations to be included on the mailing list for more information. Call (800) 260-6590, or send e-mail to:
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COMMENCEMENT 7998 0 9 At left, Norwegian student Marianne Welschinger’s graduation attire includes her Nomegian bunad on this important occasion. Below, the academic procession approaches Si Melby Hall. President Emeritus Charles Anderson, Pastor Dave Wold and academic faculty members line both...
Show moreCOMMENCEMENT 7998 0 9 At left, Norwegian student Marianne Welschinger’s graduation attire includes her Nomegian bunad on this important occasion. Below, the academic procession approaches Si Melby Hall. President Emeritus Charles Anderson, Pastor Dave Wold and academic faculty members line both sides of 75. Street in Augsburg tradition to congratulate the Class of 1998 as they process to Si Melby Hall. MSW graduate Michelle Jensen (above) is very happy about being in cap and gown, while a little boy trying on a mortar board is not quite so sure. Celebrating together are Eloisa Echa‘vez (left), MAL graduate and Augsburg’s Hispanic/Latino program director, with graduating studenu Diane Love (second from left), and Michelle Montalvo (right), and Associate Director of Admissions Heidi Breen (second from right). Photos by Unda Cullen Kaydee Kirk receives Justice Award Kaydee Kirk of Fridley, Minn., is the nar in Nicaragua, Kirk interned at the recipient of the 1998 Marina Christensen Resource Center for the Americas. She Justice Award, for both the diversity and also studied for a semester in Mexico. depth Of her sustained commumty and The award was established in 1989 in public service. Kirk, a metro-urban studies major, was the private college representative to the Minnesota Public Interest Research Group (MPIRG) and had a research internship with the Neighborhood Planning and Community Revitalization efforts in St. Paul. After participating with faculty and staff in a Center for Global Education semi- memory of Marina Christensen Justice, daughter of former Augsburg President Bernhard Christensen and Professor Emerita L, Gracia Christensen. It also honors her vision of social justice. It is awarded to the graduating senior who represents to a high degree Augsburg’s motto, “Education for Service.’ Kaydee Kirk accepts the Marina Christensen justice Award from President Frame. SPRING/SUMMER 1998 AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW
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DEVELOPMENT NEWS 0 7 "[Ken and I] realized that we had reached the stage in our lives where we could say ‘thank you’ to the College in a meaningful way for our four years here. At the same time, we Wanted to help provide a way for today’s students to have the same wonderful college experience we...
Show moreDEVELOPMENT NEWS 0 7 "[Ken and I] realized that we had reached the stage in our lives where we could say ‘thank you’ to the College in a meaningful way for our four years here. At the same time, we Wanted to help provide a way for today’s students to have the same wonderful college experience we had.” — Linda (Bailey) Holmen, Class of 1974 hashing arhn‘ot " assrstarloeitheyaxe won ,norslthathelp ‘ figsbnrs be our home may from i ‘ “Whenlwaschoosingaschool three years ago, there seemed like so many . choices. I didn’t know what to pick. in the end it was easy. What people made me feel the most oonfortnble. which . people were the most sincere. which people did I most want to be like when I graduated? The answer was, and still is. Augsburg College.” — Iim Peterson, Class of 1999 Photos by Tom Benson —‘Kelly Donahue, Class bi zaaa Augsburg 2000: $20 million goal In January Augsburg launched an aggressive fundraising project to last through May 31, 2000, that will better prepare the College for the let century. Augsburg 2000: Pride in Place and Purpose is the result of extensive research and discussion, and presents a compelling case to pursue $20 million in new money over the next two years. The administration identified the most relevant, pressing concerns and essential expenditures that will yield the greatest impact on the quality of the educational experience for every student who attends Augsburg College. “Endowments and faculty enhance— ment” is the largest category in the Augsburg 2000 project and totals $10 million. Despite its long history of acad- emic achievement, Augsburg has very little scholarship and endowment funds to recognize its young scholars. There is lL'Slil it‘ll ng’méyflmfim an unlimited need to these scholarships, but the College has set a minimum goal of $2 million for this type of student support. Donors who have started such a special scholarship fund will attest to the satisfaction that comes from providing support to a student whom they can meet and keep in touch with, if they wish. There are many ways to support the Augsburg 2000 project and the students who will be the leaders of the 21$t century; many gifts can offer significant tax savings. 1 70 do (i‘ Types of gifts Include: I Immediate gifts, including cash donations, securities, real estate, personal property. I Estate gifts, such as bequests, life income gifts, retirement accounts and life insurance I Life income gifts, in the form of charitable trusts, gift annuities, and unitrusts Above all, with sights firmly focused on the let century, the final measure of Augsburg’s success is reflected in the individual achievements of many stu- dents, alumni and faculty. The successful results of Augsburg 2000 will enable the College to continue with great pride in our place and our purpose. For further information or assistance, contact the Office of Institutional Advancement, (612) 330—1613 or (800) 273-0617. $20 MILLION GOAL FOR AUGSBURG 2000: INCLUDE Annual Fund and Technology Student Financial Aid 52 million and Technology The legacy of endowed scholarships College buildings are named for presi— dents, major donors or special friends of the college. The legacy of professors. however, lives on in learning — through the endowed scholarships named for them that provide help to current and future students. For example, Anne Pederson taught English at Augburg for 37 years. By the time she retired in 1971, two generations of students had been in her classes. The scholarship endowment established by her students, colleagues and friends con- tinues each year to help a junior or senior English major who plans a career teaching English. Augsburg has been lauded for the dedi— cation and commitment of its faculty. The close, personal relationships between students and professors are often mentioned by alumni as what they cherish most about their Augsburg education. From the first endowed scholarship in 1936, to honor the mem- ory of Professor Adolph Paulson, the endowment program has grown to $12.9 million. Of the over 200 scholarships, however, only 25 or so are named for Augsburg’s faculty members. According to Tom Benson, director of planned giving, most endowments are started with smaller donations that build to a minimum of $5,000 before the fund can be endowed. Then, scholarships are awarded from the interest generated from the fund, making it a lasting memorial. For many Augsburg alumni, contribut~ ing to an endowment is a way to give back and recognize a special person or Endowments and Faculty Enhancement 5 2.0 million 3.5 million Endowed Scholarships Endowed Chairs and Enhancement Athletic Endowment Program 4.5 million Urness and MortenSen Residence Halls Renovation of Sverdrup Hall 1.95 million, ’3 1.80 million m7» Honoring the past — helping the future program that made a critical difference in their education. “When Dad died almost five years ago, our family set up [a] philosophy scholar- ship in his memory designed to pass along his love of learning and his life- long conviction that education, and par— ticularly a college education, is essential to success in our modern world,” explained Linda (Bailey) Holmen ’74, daughter of Professor Kenneth Bailey, at the 1998 Scholarship Reception. Augsburg 2000: Pride in Place and Purpose seeks to raise an additional $10 million in endowments by May 31. 2000, to expand the educational opportunities for future students and to insure the long—term financial stability of the College. Augsburg’s heritage lives on — a legacy that must be nurtured. If you would like to honor a professor who was important to you or to someone in your family, establish a memorial for a loved one or contribute to an existing endowment, contact the Office of Institutional Advancement, (612) 3301613 or (800) 273~0617. B eyoncl jules Verne Dr. Marcia McNutt, this year’s Sverdrup Visiting Scientist, talked to an audience member about her work at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research institute an ocean exploration after her presentalion in April. SPRING/SUMMER 1998 AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW
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I“. 2 0 CAMPUS NEWS Aroundi‘thgef r Augsburg (5nd- m‘3509fla ., 9 ,t Augsburg‘s rot/Ann Phrsics'professors and David Venne'are the principal‘ ' ’ investigators for thethree-ye’ar grant}; : A prior, similar grant deVeloped pro-' jects that are currently on exhibit at the Science Museum of Minnesota...
Show moreI“. 2 0 CAMPUS NEWS Aroundi‘thgef r Augsburg (5nd- m‘3509fla ., 9 ,t Augsburg‘s rot/Ann Phrsics'professors and David Venne'are the principal‘ ' ’ investigators for thethree-ye’ar grant}; : A prior, similar grant deVeloped pro-' jects that are currently on exhibit at the Science Museum of Minnesota. - Certificate in Information, Techno Weekend College offers a six-course undergraduate certificate program in information technology designed to help current employees gain needed ‘ skills in the field. The program com- bines aspects of computer science and management information technology._ . Classes meet on alternate Saturdays, and students can complete the * ' ' program in one academic year. For information, contact WEC Admissions by phone at (612) 330-1743 or by e¢mailvto
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0 ALUMNI 12 NEWS Dr. Leland Fairbanks '53 performs a function test on stroke patient Myrna Bell in his Arizona office. Dr. Leland Fairbanks honored as an exemplary physician By Julie Hogan Dr. Leland Fairbanks ’53 has been a champion for many humanitarian efi'orts in both his 30-year career with...
Show more0 ALUMNI 12 NEWS Dr. Leland Fairbanks '53 performs a function test on stroke patient Myrna Bell in his Arizona office. Dr. Leland Fairbanks honored as an exemplary physician By Julie Hogan Dr. Leland Fairbanks ’53 has been a champion for many humanitarian efi'orts in both his 30-year career with the us. Public Health Service and now as a family care physician for a health maintenance organization (HMO) in Mesa, Ariz. There, he is combating the bad reputa- tion that HMOs have received And these Concern about how people are treated has always been central in Fairbanks’ vocation. As an intern in New Orleans during the ’605, he rode elevators singled out for African Americans, sat in the back of buses and attended churches that other white people left because of desegregation laws. While working at a medical center in Liberia in the 19605, Fairbanks started a efforts have not gone unnoticed. battle against He was named “LEE FAIRBANKS IS EXACTLY tobacco, Way Arizona’s 1998 ahead of the Physician of THE TYPE OF FA MILY PHYSI' game_ None of the the Year by the ,, people in that 4 ml CIAN HMOS NEED westAfrican Academy of _ country knew Family DR. CLIFFORD HARRIS about health risks Physicians and was profiled in John R. Standard’s book Caring for America: The Story of Family Practice, as a model physician for managed care. In his work at ClGNA Healthplan’s Stapley Health Care Center, Fairbanks works long hours to keep his patients both happy and healthy. Geraldine Galluzzo, whose husband has multiple health problems, said in Caring for America, “We’ve never had a doctor who is so attentive to us or so punctual when there are test results we need to know about.” Fairbanks’ nurse, Mary Ann Epp, says in the book that most patients don’t mind waiting for him. “They know that when they get in that exam room, he'll take all the time needed to take care of their prob— lems,” instead of an allotted 15 minutes. CIGNA HEALTHPLAN FOUNDER associated with smoking, but they did know that if they didn’t accept American tobacco, they wouldn’t receive American food aid. Since then, Fairbanks has represented the United States 11 times at international symposia on tobacco issues and is president of Arimnans Concerned About Smoking. In his position now, Fairbanks strives to ensure that HMOs are properly man- aged. He does this by helping patients take steps that will prevent the need for expensive medications. And he also makes sure that each phone call from a patient is returned. “Lee Fairbanks is exactly the type of family physician HMOs need,” said Clifford Harris, M.D., a principal founder of ClGNA, in Caring for America. Leland Fairbanks was honored in 1977 as a Distinguished Alumnus. Dinners with matching silverware How many college students can remem- ber the last home-cooked meal they had away from their parents’ home? This spring Augsburg alumni invited stu- dents and faculty to their homes for a unique evening of connecting Augsburg's past, present and future over a home- cooked meal. The program, Dinner With Matching Silverware, is coordinated by the Student Alumni Council and the Alumni Association. Some of the comments were: “It was so much fun, I can’t wait to do it again next :1 The matching silverware had been cleared away, but students Renee Raduenz ’98 (left) and year,” and “We felt like we had known [the alumni hosts] for years.” This year’s hosts were: Paul ’70 and Barb ’71 Mikelson; Dennis ’61 and Jan ’64 Johnson; Darrell ’55 and Helga Egertson; Liz Pushing ’93; Lisa Zeller ’81, ’89 MAL and Glenn Fuller; Meri Pygman ’93 WEC; and Tom ’56 and Bernadine Benson. If you would like more information about the program or to participate next year, contact Elisa Titus at (612) 330-1173 or via e-mail at
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8 \ ! E E S 3 Alexis Zirpoli's mortar board reflects both her thoughts on the occasion and her place in the line as 0 COMMENCEMENT 7998 graduates make their way to Si Melby Hall on Commencement Day. Social Work Department Chair Glenda Dewberry Rooney congratulates an MSW gradu- ate as fellow MSW...
Show more8 \ ! E E S 3 Alexis Zirpoli's mortar board reflects both her thoughts on the occasion and her place in the line as 0 COMMENCEMENT 7998 graduates make their way to Si Melby Hall on Commencement Day. Social Work Department Chair Glenda Dewberry Rooney congratulates an MSW gradu- ate as fellow MSW student Ruth Merritt looks on. Stefanie Lindell is congratulated by Board of Regents Chair Barbara Gage as she receives her diploma from President Frame. Charles Anderson speaks at Commencement Students who entered Augsburg College in 1994 with President Anderson at the helm left the College with him at the podium this year as Commencement speaker on May 24. Senior Class President Calvin Hanson remarked that Anderson's presence in and among students was always appreci- ated. “We all think it's really special that he's speaking at our graduation," said Hanson, “we all have a lot of respect for him. He's a model to us.” Anderson's talk, “On Building Bridges," described the role that bridges play in both serving as avenues for movement and in bringing and holding things together. “We have tried, all of us, to build bridges here — bridges that will take us, in some areas, from ignorance to knowledge, from not-knowing to knowing — avenues of movement from where we simply perceive something to where we understand it, " said Anderson. The 1998 graduating class numbers 521, which includes 298 weekday students, 156 Weekend College students and 67 graduate students. The four honored faculty members cho- sen by the graduating class (one from each of the four divisions) to represent them at the Commencement ceremony are: Virginia Allery, Division of Professional Studies, associate professor of American Indian studies and education, and coordinator of the American Indian studies minor. Larry Crockett, Division of Natural Science and Mathematics, professor of computer science and director of the Honors Program. Chris Kimball, Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences and associate profes- sor of history. Boyd Koehler, Division of the Humanities, associate professor and librarian. The honored faculty are chosen for acad- emic excellence and skill in teaching, for guidance and assistance to students in personal advancement outside the class- room environment. and for being an ambassador for and contributor to the values and ideals of Augsburg. Praident Emeritus Charles Anderson spoke to the Class of 1998, families and friends. AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW MINNEAPOLIS, MN l
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CAMPUS NEWS 0 3 Fond du Lac college offers program at Starting last fall, Augsburg ‘. ‘ ' and the Fond du Lac Tribal ’ and Community College (FDLTCC) began a partner~ ship that provides classroom space on the Augsburg cam- pus for the tribal college to offer a two-year liberal arts urban program....
Show moreCAMPUS NEWS 0 3 Fond du Lac college offers program at Starting last fall, Augsburg ‘. ‘ ' and the Fond du Lac Tribal ’ and Community College (FDLTCC) began a partner~ ship that provides classroom space on the Augsburg cam- pus for the tribal college to offer a two-year liberal arts urban program. Currently, 23 students are enrolled in 12 courses taught by tribal college instructors. FDLTCC's urban program began in 1995, and for the first two years operated at a vocational-technical school. The advantage in coming to Augsburg is that students who wish to continue can transfer into Augsburg’s undergraduate program. “Students are already on campus and are familiar with the campus and its resources. The transition would be easy,” explains Janice Denny, FDLTCC’s urban program director, who has an office at Augsburg. Augsburg welcomed the Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College's program at a reception last October. (L to R) Regent Allen Housh, FDLTCC President Lester Jack Briggs, Fond du Lac Education Specialist Bonnie Wallace, President Frame and American Indian Program Director Cindy Peterson. Denny said that the program came about in discussions with FDLTCC’s president. Lester Jack Briggs, and Bonnie Wallace, an education specialist at the college, who is the founder and former director of Augsburg’s American Indian Student Services Program. The urban program is Augsburg one of several off-campus programs of the Fond du Lac tribal college, a land grant institution founded in 1987 and member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. Cindy Peterson, director of Augsburg’s American 5 Indian Student Services E Program, recognizes the i potential. “We have a 2 unique and significant opportunity here to develop a relationship with Fond du Lac. Not only is there potential for their students to transfer to Augsburg when they have completed their associate of science/art degrees, but there is potential for sharing of other human and curriculum resources,” she said. “It is an exciting alliance.” he will combine 'his current ozone resmrch responsibilities in the physics department "th his adminis— tratiiie responsibilinesvfo’r library and ‘ information Anderson’s areas of responsibility include the library, campus-wide com- puting, audio-visu'alaud telecommuni- cations as well as the technologiarl infrastructure and information policies of the College. He sea his principal tasks to be envisioning new opportuni- ties for these resources to work togeth- er to fulfill the College’s mission while monitoring and enabling existing operations. Forensics program strengthens speaking skills By Betsey Norgard Each year 30-50 Augsburg students com- pete in local, regional and national speaking tournaments — informing, persuading, entertaining, interpreting and sweating. On the college circuit, similar to high school forensic programs, students choose from among 11 competition events in either public address or interpretation and make presentations of 7 to 10 minutes before a judge. The categories include either original material or selections from literary works. Factors that judges look for in selecting tournament winners include good orga- nization of material, effective presenta- tion within the time limit, and profes- sional appearance and demeanor. What students gain from forensics adds to their academic learning in the more intangible ways — confidence and poise in public speaking, better oral communi- cation, improved research skills and ability to organize information. In short, it adds to their marketability in the real world. David Lapakko, assistant professor of speech/communication and theatre arts, started Augsburg’s forensics program in WHAT STUDENTS GAIN FROM FORENSICS IS ... MARKETABILITY IN THE REAL WORLD. 1987. In addition to attending 7 to 10 college tournaments each year, and occa- sionally serving as host, Augsburg stu- dents also host high school tournaments. Students who place well in local and regional competitions qualify to partici- pate in two national tournaments. This spring both senior Susan Boothby and first—year student Erica Huls qualified for the national level in persuasive speaking. Lapakko advises that forensics can be beneficial to many students. “Vlfith rea- sonable preparation, students can do a fairly decent job, be competitive and feel like they belong," he says, and urges them not to feel they lack the talent to compete. In 1991, forensic competition became a requirement for all Augsburg communication majors. Each day program schedule communication student must compete in at least two tournaments in the category of their choice. Forensic participation can also give students extra credit in certain courses. After ll years, Lapakko is now turning over direction of the forensics program to Robert Groven, who recently came to Augsburg as assistant professor in speech/communication. Peace Prize Forum to be hosted by Augsburg in February 1999 The Peace Prize Forum comes once again to the Augsburg campus, February 19- 20, 1999. The theme, “Striving for Peace: The Machinery and Morality of Modern Conflict,” will encourage dialogue around the contemporary and traditional modes of warfare, as well as the new and traditional avenues of conflict resolution. Nobel Laureate Jody Williams and Steve Goose have been invited to represent the International Campaign to Ban Landmines. Other speaker invitations have been made to Jan Egeland, former under-secretary of state for Norway; Christiane Amanpour, reporter for CNN; f. John Hamre, from the Pentagon; and Rebecca Larson, from the Lutheran World Federation. Invitations have also been extended to Susan Walker, a member of the local land mine committee, and Michael Osterholm, state epidemiologist, to make presentations this fall on campus. The forum is a collegial effort between Augustana (Sioux Falls), Concordia (Moorhead), Luther, St. Olaf, Augsburg and the Norwegian Nobel Institute. The Augsburg planning committee members are: Co-Chairs Joel Mugge and Deb Hutterer, Tom Morgan, Larry Crockett, Brandon Hutchinson, Dave Wold and Dawn Anderson. Contact Deb Hutterer with any comments or suggestions by phone at (612) 330—1180, or by e-mail to
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10 0 SPORTS ! Wrestlers ’get even’ with fifth national championship By Don Stoner At the beginning of the year, the theme for the Augsburg College wrestling team was “let’s get even.” Despite dominating the nation’s small-college wrestling scene during the 19905 with four national team titles...
Show more10 0 SPORTS ! Wrestlers ’get even’ with fifth national championship By Don Stoner At the beginning of the year, the theme for the Augsburg College wrestling team was “let’s get even.” Despite dominating the nation’s small-college wrestling scene during the 19905 with four national team titles entering the 1997»98 season, one goal had eluded the Auggies — a nation- al crown in an evenrnumbered year. This year, the Auggies got even in a big way, earning the NCAA Division 111 national championship for the fifth time in the 19905, repeating as titlists by dom- inating the rest of the field in the charm pionships in Waterloo, Iowa, March 6-7. The national championship was the cap- per of a brilliant season for the Auggies, who won their 26th Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship (12th in a row), eighth straight MIAC Team Duals title and pro- duced a 13-2 dual-meet record. The Auggies‘ 132~point total in the national championship was a 42-point margin of victory over second-place Wartburg College. Augsburg earned a school-record nine All-America selec- tions from its full complement of 10 wrestlers competing at the tournament. Jeff Swenson, head coach of die Auggies, earned national Division [11 Coach of the Year honors for the fourth time in his 16-year career at Augsburg. Augsburg's fifth national championship ties a record for most Division 111 national wrestling championships, join- ing Trenton State (N.J.) and Brockport State (N.Y.), which both have also won Larssen takes th Spring 1998 sports reviews Men’s and women’s track and field Augsburg continued to make dramatic improvements under fifth-year coach Dennis Barker, setting nearly 20 school records during the indoor and outdoor seasons with one of the biggest rosters in recent years at Augsburg. 1n the outdoor season, the Auggie women placed 11th with 20 points at the MIAC championships, while the men placed ninth with 18 points. Augsburg senior Astrid Larssen (Sr., Oslo, Norway) continued her dramatic career with her third straight NCAA out- door track and field national champion— ship berth in the lOO-meter dash and her second straight trip in the ZOO-meter dash, finishing third and sixth respec- tively at nationals, held at Macalester. Softball The Auggie softball team showed tremendous improvement from last year, finishing with the school’s best record in three seasons -— 19-19 overall — and claiming a fifth-place MIAC finish with a 13-9 conference mark. Along the way, the Auggies set 12 school records, including five by senior pitcher Kerri Kangas (Sr., Fridley, Minn.), who left the program as one of the top hurlers in school history. Kangas set numerous school records this year, including most career strikeouts (214). Kangas ended her senior season with a 15-14 record, striking out 73 while walking just 19 and compiling a 2.06 earned-run average. As a team. the Auggies excelled at the plate and on the basepaths — hitting .280 as a team and stealing an incredible 93 bases in 100 attempts. Tully Kaiser (lr.. Minneapolis. Minn./Washburn HS) Augsburg senior Henry Gerten shows who’s No. 1 in the closing seconds of his 118-pound national title match at the NCAA Division I" National Championships in Waterioo, Iowa, in March. By claiming his second national championship in a row, Gerten joined an elite group in school history — only four Auggie wrestlers have ever repeated as national champions. five national crowns in the 25-year history of the Division 111 national champion- ships. Augsburg won previous titles in 1991, 1993, 1995 and 1997. Henry Gerten (Sr., Rosemount, Minn.) ird, sixth at NC Augsburg senior Astrid Larssen crosses the fin- ish line with a conference and school record 11.96-second time in the 100-meter dash at the MIAC outdoor track and field champi- onships, held at St. Thomas in May, was the Auggies’ master thief, shattering her single-season record of a year ago with 33 steals in 35 attempts. With a year to play, she already holds the school's all- time stolen base record, with 61. Head coach Carol Enke moved into some prestigious company, winning her 200th career game early in the season. She is now 212«234 after 13 seasons at Augsburg, among the top 35 coaches in NCAA Division 111 history. Baseball After a slow start, the Auggies rallied late in the season, with four wins in their last seven games to finish the season with a Charles was ge closed out his career in fine style, win— ning the national title for the second year in a row at 118, finishing his college career with a 39-2 record and three-year Auggie record of 104—7. At 167, Jim AA track meet 14-29 overall record and 7-13 MIAC mark, good for ninth place and a seven- game improvement in the overall stand- ings from last season. The mark is Augsburg’s best since 1992. Augsburg was again guided by Scott Hvistendahl (Jr., Cannon Falls, Minn/Randolph HS), who led the team for the second year in a row in hitting (.366 average), total bases (66), runs bat- ted in (30) and stolen bases (13~for—13). Men ’5 golf During the 1997-98 spring season, the Auggies fell short of their goal of a fourth straight NCAA tournament berth, but still shined in numerous meets. Todd Tourand (lr., St. Cloud, Minn./Apollo HS) led the team, taking medalist honors twice. Tourand used steady play to compile an impressive 74.6 spring stroke average (76.1 combined fall/spring, best on the team.) Women’s golf Augsburg showed strong growth in its women’s golf program, completing the spring season with more numbers and a marked improvement over last fall’s per- formances. Andrea Sievert (Jr., Lakefield, Minn.), continued to put up impressive scores in her first year of competitive college golf, leading the Auggies with an 87.7 spring average (88.8 full-year). Men’s tennis Augsburg, in its final season of intercol- legiate tennis, completed the 1998 season with an 0-10 dual-meet record and a four-point, Nth-place finish at the MIAC championships under second-year coach Glenn Britzius. Morgan Davidsen (Jr., Holen, Norway), playing primarily No. 2 and No. 3 sin- gles, finished the season with Augsburg’s best individual record, 26. Courtesy Waterloo Courier, Brandon Pollock Peterson (In, Eyota, Minn.) completed an outstanding season with his first national championship, after taking sev— enth last year. Peterson finished his sea- son with a 28-7 record and 95-28 career mark over three seasons. John Pena (Sr., Minneapolis, Minn.) dominated the heavyweight class in the tournament, but had a struggle in his championship match, losing 3-1 in over- time to place second. Pena finished his season 32-4 and 106-24 on his career. Freshman Nik Lewandowslci (Fr., Hastings, Minn.) was the biggest surprise of the tournament, rolling from an unseeded position to the championship match with three improbable victories to place second. Brian Jones (50., Alexandria, Minn.) took home third-place honors in dra- matic fashion in the final round, scoring a 3-1 overtime victory at 126. Josh Cagle (80., Faribault, Minn.) placed fourth at 142, as did Shane Wevley (50., Elbow Lake, Minn.) at 190. Wade Johnson (Sr., Blaine, Minn.) scored fifth-place honors at 150, while Jesse Bakalyar (Sr., Lakefield, Minn.) took seventh at 158. Meanwhile, the Auggies were as domi- nating in the classroom as they were on the wrestling mat this season. Augsburg earned an NCAA Division 111 national record 10 selections (including national titlists Gerten and Peterson) on the National Wrestling Coaches Association’s 1998 Division III Scholar All-America team, and finished second in the nation in the team academic standings with a 3.373 team grade-point average. Pohtilla to coach at Olympic hockey camp Augsburg women’s hockey head coach Jill Pohtilla will be a key part of the development process of the next Olympic women’s hockey team. Pohtilla is one of four coaches for 17- and 18-year-old girls at the Olympic Women’s Hockey Development Camp, taking place at Lake Placid, N.Y., June 27 to July 4. Pohtilla is the only Division 111 women’s hockey coach to participate in the camp. It’s the second time Pohtilla has taken part in the camp; last year, Pohtilla coached a team of 15- and 16- year-olds. Around 80 of the top girls’ hockey play- ers in the nation will take part in the development camp. Players from this and other camps will be among the selections for the U.S. women’s hockey team, which will compete at the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah, in 2002. Coaches are invited to participate in the camp by U.S. Olympic team coach Ben Smith. Augsburg’s women’s hockey program will have a conference to play in next season. On May 22, the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference’s faculty athletic rep- resentatives, including Chris Kimball from Augsburg, voted to approve women’s hockey as the 23rd sport award- ed championships by the MIAC. The league will begin conference play in women’s hockey in 1998-99. Six MIAC schools, including Augsburg (which started in 1995), will offer women’s hockey on the varsity level next season. The MIAC will be the second conference in the nation to offer women’s hockey. AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW MINNEAPOLIS, MN
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SPORTS 0 11 Augsburg wrestlers win fourth title in Auggies dominate the field at NCAA tournament By Chris Brown Sports Information Coordinator Déja vu is defined as: the feeling that one has had an experience previously, although it is actually a new one. The 1996-97 Augsburg wrestling season...
Show moreSPORTS 0 11 Augsburg wrestlers win fourth title in Auggies dominate the field at NCAA tournament By Chris Brown Sports Information Coordinator Déja vu is defined as: the feeling that one has had an experience previously, although it is actually a new one. The 1996-97 Augsburg wrestling season could be described the same way. Rewind — in 1995, Augsburg won its third national wrestling title. The Auggies started that year ranked third in the country and slowly moved up to number one. It should also be noted that Augsburg had won previous titles in seven years 1991 and 1993, ironically all three in odd years. Forward to 1997 — the Auggies began the year ranked number three, and by tournament time had made themselves number one and the favorite to win a fourth title (their fourth in an odd year). Although many people expected defend— ing champ Wartburg to put up a close battle, the Auggies’ performance at die national tournament will be remem— bered as one of the most dominating in division III wrestling history. Augsburg scored a school-record 122 points and won by a margin of 42 points. The 122 points were the third highest total in division III wrestling his— tory and the 42—point margin was the Dan Lewandowski, 190 lbs., captures his second consecutive national title. Photo by John Holinka, Ohio Northern University. second largest. In the process, Augsburg crowned a school— record eight all- America wrestlers and a division III NCAA— record eight academic all-America recipients. Two individuals claimed national titles, including top seed Dan Lewandowski (Sr., Hastings, Minn.), who became Augsburg’s third wrestler to win back-to-back titles. He finished his career 126- 43, ranking him 11th in school history. The Augsburg wrestlers proclaim "We’re number one!" Photo courtesy of Ohio Northern University. Henry Gerten (Jr., Rosemount, Minn.), the second seed, capped a perfect season, 44—0, by winning the 118—pound weight class over the number one seed. He is the first Augsburg wrestler under 15-year Coach Jeff Swenson to finish a season undefeated. Two unseeded Auggies took second place and all—America honors at the tourna— ment. Jesse Bakalyar (Jr., Lakefield, Minn.) advanced to the ISO—pound finals before losing and upended the top seed along the way. At 158 pounds, Justin Hahn, (Sr., Forest Lake, Minn) lost a 43 decision in the finals. Hahn ends his career with a 106-39 record, 16th in school history. While it can be said that every Augsburg wrestler turned in a gutsy performance, one stands out — that of freshman Brian Jones (Alexandria, Minn.). Jones lost his first match of the tournament, but bounced back to win six straight and take third place. His streak was a display of mental toughness as Jones won one match in sudden death and another with an unbelievable takedown in the final 25 seconds. He then soundly beat the oppo- nent who had beaten him in the first round to take third and become Augsburg’s first freshman all—America wrestler since 1990. Augsburg finished the season with a 14—1 dual record, a number one NCAA rank- ing, its 11th straight MIAC title and its fourth NCAA title. For next year, the Auggies lose only three of its 10 national tournament wrestlers and six in all. Spring sports preview Baseball The Augsburg baseball team is in a rebuilding phase and if results are not noticable in the win column early this season, there is no immediate need to panic. Why? Augsburg is venturing into a tough early-season schedule, as it plays against some of the top teams in division III baseball, including Upper Iowa; Rockhust, Ill.; and MacMurray. Second-year Coach Mark Strandemo has a pair of co-MVPs back to lead the way — senior captain and shortstop Scott Glenn (Bumsville, Minn.) and sopho« more centerfielder Scott I-Ivistendahl (Randolph, Minn/Cannon Falls). On the pitching end of things, sophomore Jefl Deuth (Northfield, Minn.) will be called upon to put in some quality innings for the Auggies to find some success. Some newcomers to watch include: a pair of stars from Rochester Mayo, pitcher Jesse Truax and third baseman Joe Seehusen; and a trio of players from Roseville, including catcher Trevor Johnson, outfielder Jim Jansen and pitcher Jeff Deeb. Softball Speed — That’s what the Augsburg soft- ball team will try to use to its advantage this season. Coach Carol Enke, who enters her 13th season at Augsburg, will rely on several returners this year. Leading the way among the speedsters will be Tully Kaiser (50., Minneapolis, Minn./Washburn), who led the MIAC in stolen bases with 13 in 20 games as a freshman. Another key returner for Augsburg is Kerri Kangas (Jr., Fridley, Minn.) who will probably log a majority of the innings at pitcher. Other key returners are: Jenny Crego ($0., Coon Rapids, Minn.), Sara Bertelsen (Jr., North St. Paul, Minn.) and Heather Trupe (Jr., Columbia Heights, Minn.). Newcomers to watch: Kristi Smith (FY., Dassel, Minn./Dassel—Cokato) and Ann Mathews (FY., Richfield, Minn.). Men ’3 golf The men’s golf team coached by Brian Ammann, who enters his ninth year, hopes to improve its 20th place finish at the NCAA meet last year. Leading the way will be all-MIAC honorees Eric Rolland (Sr. Fridley, Minn.), Todd Tourand (80., St. Cloud, Minn.), Hans Anderson (FL, St. Louis Park, Minn.) and Josh Klimek (Sr., Arcadia, Wis.). Tourand and Rolland finished one and two shots behind the leader at the MIAC meet in the fall. Anderson and Klimek shot identical two-round scores which gave the Auggies four of the top 12 golfers at the meet. Others who will compete for playing time on the varsity include: Kevin Van Rossum (FL, Green Bay, Wis.), Chris Braaten (FL, Detroit Lakes, Minn.), Sam Gartune (Sr., Minneapolis) and Mark LaBounty (Fr., Moundsview, Minn.). Women’s golf Augsburg did not compete as a team in the fall season of women’s golf, but things have changed over the winter. Second» year coach Kristin Leighton resigned, and the College hired Deb Balzer, who had guided the team when it participated under club status in 1990 and 1991. Balzer, a staff member in the Admissions Office, is a 1986 graduate of Augsburg. Vifith the commitment of a head coach, the Auggies are expected to field a women’s golf team this spring season. Balzer will be looking for some golfers to step up and guide the program back to respectability. A few names to watch for: Amanda Woods (Jr., Detroit Lakes, Minn.), Becky Esser (So., Lakefield, Minn.), Tasha Hamann (So. Perham, Minn.) and Heidi Golden (Jr., Alexandria, Minn). Men’s and women’s track and field The up-and—coming Augsburg women’s track and field team finished seventh at last year’s MIAC championships, com~ pared to 12th the previous year. The good news for Coach Dennis Barker? All of those points are back for 1997. Returing are MIAC champions Rebekah Ormsby (Sr., Pine Island, Minn.) in the 5,000 and Stephanie Simones (Jr., Minneapolis, Minn.) in the 10,000, and Astrid Larssen. in the sprinting events. Some newcomers to watch are: Sonia Lipker, Colleen Shellum, Sabrina Reese and Danielle Scheff. On the men’s side, the immediate out- look is not as bright as the women’s team, but the personnel is there to help the Auggies begin rebuilding. One strong returner is senior Chad Jackson (Duluth, Minn.), who placed in the 100- and ZOO—dash last year. Other key returners are: Jason Exley, Matt Reller, Charlie Cracraft and Adam Roske. Newcomers to watch include: Ben Bauer, Mark Reiland and Morgan Davidsen. Men’s and women’s tennis Second-year coach Glen Britzius is rebuilding the Augsburg tennis program. His goal is to get the team back to respectability in the MIAC. With youth on both the men’s and women’s rosters, the Auggies may have a long season in the standings; but, more importantly, the cornerstone for optimism will be built. Names to watch include: Tara Cesaretti (Sr., Brooklyn Park, Minn.), Angie Bremer (Jr., Maplewood, Minn.), Kim New (Sr., Alexandria, Minn.), Marc Bjurlin (Sr., Hutchinson, Minn.), Kyle King (50., Maple Grove, Minn.) and Geoff Cohrt (50., St. Peter, Minn.). Newcomers to watch are: Morgan Davidsen (FL, Holen, Norway) and Katie Bell (FY., Duluth, Minn.). Men’s golf team advances to finals The Augsburg men’s golf team was selected as one of four teams from the midwest to play in the NCAA Division 111 Golf Championships at Medallion Club in Columbus, Ohio. This marks the Auggies’ third consecu- tive trip to the NCAA tournament. Last year the Auggies finished 20th among 23 teams and the previous year the team was 2 lst. Augsburg finished the regular season ranked number 11 in Division III men's golf. The team was ranked as high as sixth this past year, which is the highest ranking ever achieved by an Augsburg golf team. Three players were selected by Coach Brian Ammann, and the final two spots were earned in a 45»hole playoff. The golfers are: Chris Braaten (FL, Detroit Lakes, Minn.), Sam Garthune (Sr., Minneapolis), Josh Klimek (Sr., Arcadia. Wis.), Eric Rolland (Sr., Fridley, Minn.) and Todd Tourand (80., St. Cloud, Minn.). The NCAA tournament is a 72-hole competition. Augsburg beat last year’s runner—up, Skidmore College, at a tour- nament in San Antonio early in the spring season. SPRING 1997 AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW
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CAMPUS NEWS 0 5 Music Department thrives with scholarships, new pianos and equipment By lulie Hogan Staff Writer The money raised during 1995 for the Music Appreciation Fund through the challenge of Orville and Gertrude Hognander has been well used. Here’s what the support and gifts of alumni...
Show moreCAMPUS NEWS 0 5 Music Department thrives with scholarships, new pianos and equipment By lulie Hogan Staff Writer The money raised during 1995 for the Music Appreciation Fund through the challenge of Orville and Gertrude Hognander has been well used. Here’s what the support and gifts of alumni have provided: - Two scholarships were endowed and were awarded this spring for the first time — the Nick Lenz Scholarship for vocalists and the Mayo Savold Scholarship for instrumentalists. - The Sateren Steinway grand piano was refurbished and the concert grand pianos were updated. The department also bought a new Steinway B grand piano for one of the faculty piano studios. ' The sound equipment in the music therapy room was updated. Last fall Music faculty members Merilee Klemp and [ill Dawe try out the new Steinway piano. was the first time that the music therapy laboratory was used as it was intended since the building of Foss Center in 1977. - The electronic equipment in the music laboratory was installed with Vivace music software. This new product, which listens to and follows the soloist’s tempo changes, allows students to prac- tice with computer-generated accompa— niment. All of the improvements have been well received and well used by the new fresh— man class. This year Music 101 had 30 first-year students, the highest enroll- ment since the 19705. “The department is thriving like nothing we have seen in decades. The freshman class brings with it great promise and some exciting challenges. Their talents are enormous, and we are looking for- ward to working with them," said Merilee Klemp, assistant music professor and department chair. Iill Dawe, assistant music professor, is planning a “0-8 Hands” recital for Homecoming ’97. “The concert will be a showcase for the newly rebuilt Sateren Hall nine-foot Steinway concert grand and will also serve as an outreach activity to bring together the present and past piano faculty, current students and alumni for the first time to make music and get to know one another. "The department is thriving like nothing we have seen in decades. ” — Merilee Klemp, music department chair “All the music is written for one piano, so the final work will feature four pianists all playing at the same key- board," said Dawe. The music at the recital will represent a range of musical styles, from Bach to Iohn Cage, and will include Augsburg faculty, past and present, members of the college community and alumni pianists. April — Community Service Month Picking up garbage, collecting shoes and painting over grafliti were all part of the efforts of the Augsburg community dur- ing National Community Service Month. / Augsburg staff i member Merrie Benasutti helped clean up around the Augsburg neighborhood with Ameri- Corps volun— teers on April 15, National Community Service Day. Shoes were spilling out of cardboard boxes and hanging from railings at Christensen Center as more and more people donated shoes to be given to Sabathani Community Center. Students Iim Webber, Larye Pohlman and Jennifer Grimm paint over graf- fiti at the Brain Coyle Center in Minneapolis on April 26 through a LINK-spon— sored event. Reading Partners at Augsburg In a rapid response to President Clinton’s America Reads Challenge, Augsburg implemented a Reading Partners pro- gram with Longfellow Community School in Minneapolis. The Reading Partners program combines a curriculm outlined by Longfellow’s reading specialist and the READ‘WRITE'NOW! materials published by the U.S. Department of Education. The program, which began in February, involves 10 Augsburg students tutoring grade school children. Changes made in the advancement division Greg Ritter accepts a position with the Presbyterian Church Greg Ritter, vice president for develop- .ment, left Augsburg College to begin a similar position with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Foundation, in leffersonville, Ind., effective May 19. During his eight years at Augsburg, Ritter assisted the president and board of regents to establish a $63 million goal and to create the structure for the 21st Century Fund campaign. “Most notable among the advancements that took place under Greg’s watch are improvements in the College’s physical plant through new and improved build» ings, and the growth of the endowment fund.” said Michael Ranum, vice presi- dent for administration and advance- ment. “We thank him for his loyal ser— vice, and all of us wish him well.” In March Ranum announced other changes in the advancement division. Gordon Olson is now director of the annual fund, with responsibility for the phonathon and other appeals for the annual operating budget support. Peter Thorson (’85) joined the staff as director of external relations. His responsibilities include networking and developing connections for the College in the community and general develop~ ment duties. Carol Forbes, director of corporate/foun— dation relations has now added develop- ment management to her title and responsibilities. Her new duties include overseeing the development support staff and donor records and research. Michelle Calhoun, assistant director of alumni and parent relations. left the College to accept a position with the Bloomington (Minn.) Chamber of Commerce. The College Relations office now has a new name —- Public Relations and Communication — which more accu- rately reflects its activities. “Even though the term ‘college relations’ is fairly common in the world of higher education, it sometimes leads to confu- sion for the general public," said Forrest Meyer. the office's director. “Most people have a clearer idea of what public rela- tions and communication are, though, and since that’s what we do here, that’s what we decided to call ourselves." »_ Phonath n Di V’ "Hey, Daddy, there's, an alien on the phone. ‘.‘..” ' was howlAdrianne Rieger (left) heard the child call his father to the phone after she had announced, "This is Adrianne, calling from Augsburg.” Adrianne, , 9 9 . ’ seeking support for the _ Augsburg Annual fund. Staff photo by Betsey Nnrgard. ’ln Vino Veritas’ to tour schools and churches A grant from the Aid Association for Lutherans (AAL) provides $8,000 for the play “In Vino Veritas: Stories of Substance,” to visit three high schools and a church in the Twin Cities area this spring. The play, originally performed during lnterim 1994, explores the role alcohol plays in the lives of Augsburg students. It is composed of true stories collected and compiled by Gail Smogard, adjunct pro- fessor in the theatre arts department. Originally funded by a grant from the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE), “In Vino Veritas" received acclaim when it was voted one of the seven most effective programs shown at a 1994 national con- ference on alcohol and other drug abuse prevention in Washington. DC. This “revival” of the play will feature four students and be directed by well-known director Scott Rubsam: the 1994 produc- tion was directed by Martha Iohnson. associate professor of theatre arts. .v‘. {V ., I 1 . . iv. Lit}, 7, I1U..,.L).w:w .‘r ’Pralrie‘ Island’lndlan Communlty members present a check for a $100,000 endowment grant to the American Indian Student Support Program to provide assistance to American Jndlan students -- (L-R) Byron White, Prairie Island tribal coundl seaetary; Darelynn lehm, _ council We: president; President Anderson; Milne Chllds Sn, assistant secretary/treasurer. Fhom by Soon Amundsen. SPRING 1997 AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW
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12 0 RETIREMENT CELEBRATION Presrdent Charles and Kate Anderson react warmly to the naming of the “Charles and Catherine Anderson Plaza” on the grounds of the new library, as declared by the Board of Regents. "in will mm _ lames and Jean Lindell. aid/«é, fflaé/wfl fléfli‘elizflzf (gé/Efiflf/fl/Z Soloist ...
Show more12 0 RETIREMENT CELEBRATION Presrdent Charles and Kate Anderson react warmly to the naming of the “Charles and Catherine Anderson Plaza” on the grounds of the new library, as declared by the Board of Regents. "in will mm _ lames and Jean Lindell. aid/«é, fflaé/wfl fléfli‘elizflzf (gé/Efiflf/fl/Z Soloist \Mllette Whitted (right), with accompaniment from Jennifer Grimm (middle) and Melissa \Meland (’97) (left), brought silence and shivers throughout the crowd as she sang “Amazing Grace." (Above) Hoversten Chapel was filled with people both from the College communi- ty and the Twin Cities to pay tribute to President Anderson’s successful tenure in office. (Below) After the ceremony, President Anderson stops to talk with Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton declared May 23, 1997, Charles Anderson Day in the city of Minneapolis. President Anderson and the Foss family walk over to Christensen Center after the ceremony for the reception in the Commons. Photos by Uncle Cullen Harley Refsal (‘67), intemationally-recognized wood carver and professor of Scandinavian studies at Luther College, made small sculptures in the likeness of the Andersons at the request of the Augsburg staff. The figurines were praented by staff representative Laurie (Ofstedal) Frattallone ('84) at the reception P.A. Program graduates first students The first 22 students of Augsburg‘s Physician Assistant Program received their certificates of completion in the College's first RA. certificate ceremony on Aug. 17. In May 1994 these students launched Augsburg’s P.A. program, the only one of its kind in Minnesota Students undergo 27 months of training to receive the cer- tificate. The first 12 months include coursework, followed by a 15-month clinical phase with rotations in different fields of medicine, and ends with a 12- week preceptorship in primary care. Augsburg’s RA. students are required to hold a bachelor's degree, either prior to admission to the program or gaining one from Augsburg during their RA. training. Most of the new graduates already have jobs waiting for them, primarily in underserved communities of both rural and inner-city Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. The speaker for the first RA. certificate ceremony was Dr. Paul Quie, a regents professor in pediatrics at the University of Minnesota and a PA. advisory board member. Seniors choose honored faculty As part of its annual tradition, the grad. uating class has chosen four honored faculty members to represent them at the Commencement ceremony, one from each of the academic divisions. Faculty members are chosen for academic excel- lence and skill in teaching, for guidance and assistance to students in personal advancement outside the classroom envi- ronment, and for being an ambassador for and contributor to the values and ideals of Augsburg. Honored faculty cho- sen by the Class of 1997 are: Virginia Allery, Division of Professional Studies, Associate Professor of Education and Co-Director of the Center for Global Education Arlin Gyberg, Division of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Professor of Chemistry Diane Pike, Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Professor of Sociology Philip Quanbeck I], Division of Humanities, Assistant Professor of Religion. AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW MINNEAPOLIS, MN
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