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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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6 0 CAMPUS NEWS Youth and Family Institute meets with church leaders in Norway, Sweden In May Youth and Family Institute staff members Dr. Dick Hardel, executive director, and Dr. David Anderson, The Child in Our Hands initiative director, were the keynote speakers at a major meeting of the...
Show more6 0 CAMPUS NEWS Youth and Family Institute meets with church leaders in Norway, Sweden In May Youth and Family Institute staff members Dr. Dick Hardel, executive director, and Dr. David Anderson, The Child in Our Hands initiative director, were the keynote speakers at a major meeting of the Church of Norway. The conference, “Family and Congregation Hand in Hand: lish a long-term relationship with the Youth and Family Institute in order to assist the leadership of the Church of Norway in further development of their ministry with families. Pettersen believes Norway’s strong faith life is due to teaching of the Christian faith in the home through AStrategic THE CHURCH or NORWAY eveningprayer, Conference on table grace, and the mepamily” SEEKS A LONG-TERM RELA- singing of ’Eflec‘s‘hecll“ TIONSHIP WITH THE YOUTH N°’.‘”e.g‘a“ rent emphasrs Christian folk in Norway to work more closely with families to nur- ture the faith life in the home. IN NORWAY. The conference, held at the Granavolden retreat center, brought together a diverse group of nearly 30 Norwegian church leaders, including theologians, pastors, deacons, educators, researchers and exec- utives from a variety of church organiza- tions. “The diversity of the group says a lot about the value placed on the confer— ence and the scope of the work envi— sioned by the leadership of the Church of Norway” says Hardel. A primary goal of the May conference, according to Erling Pettersen, executive director of the National Church Council of the Church of Norway, was to estab- AND FAMILY INSTITUTE TO NURTURE FAMILY MINISTRY songs. He sees that tradition in need of support as the church moves into the let century. As a former missionary in Brazil and a major contributor to the work of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), Pettersen wants the work of the institute to influence not only the Church of Norway, but also the global Lutheran community through LWF. Oddbjom Evenshaug, chairperson of the National Church Council of the Church of Norway, the top elected official of the Norwegian Church, was also in atten» dance at the Family Ministry Conference. He sent a video-taped greet- ing back to Augsburg College and expressed his deep appreciation for the work of the institute and desire to work with the College and institute in the years ahead. The Youth and Family Institute of Augsburg was invited by the Church of NonNay to collaborate on family ministry issues. (L to R) David Anderson, YFI project director; Erling Pettersen, executive director of the National Church Council of the Church of Norway; and Dick Hardel, YFI executive director: Anderson traveled on to Lund, Sweden, where he gave three lectures to the semi- nary students at the Pastoral Institute. His work also included a presentation with the dean of the School of Theology at the University of Lund as well as dis- cussions with leaders from the Lund Diocese and staff from two congrega- tions. Dr. Roland Persson, president of the Pastoral Institute, pledged that his institute would move forward in the ministry outlined by Anderson. Plans are already underway for Hardel and Anderson to return to Scandinavia. Anderson states, “One sign of the success of our recent trip to Norway and Sweden is that both countries are sending repre- sentatives to our Youth and Family Ministry Leadership Conference being held at Augsburg College this Iuly.” David Anderson contributed this article to the Now. 1998 CHRISTENSEN SYMPOSIUM \ “The Faithful Skeptic" September 28—29, 1998 Monday, Sept. 28 — 7:30 p.m. Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center Dr. Dick Hardel, Executive Director Youth and Family Institute of Augsburg College Tuesday, Sept. 29 -— 11 a.m. Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center Dr. Donald Iuel, Dearborn Professor of Theology Princeton Theological Seminary pm. The intern road: a path By Julie Hogan They say it takes the average graduate six months to secure a job, and then they will change careers about four times before settling on something that fits their needs. To avoid that statistical path, 1998 graduates Larye Pohlman and Sarah Lucas both sought and received internships after their junior years. Pohlman worked as a researcher at MIT last summer, and Lucas did research at the University of Minnesota. With diplo- mas in hand and internships under their belts, they are now much better equipped for the career world, since internships are in the top three things of what employers look for when recruiting new hires, says Lois Olson, director of the Center for Service, Work and Learning. Olson also mentions that internships help students “confirm that they really do want to be a CPA or a biology researcher, or it can save them from going down the wrong path.” Pohlman, a physics and math major, thought he wanted to be a meteorologist and chase tornadoes. This interest encouraged him to apply for the Research Experience for Undergraduates Program at the MIT Haystack Observatory. (Only nine percent of the applicants were accepted into this competitive program.) After spending three months of collecting data and doing research, Pohlman discovered that this line of work didn’t fit his career objectives. “My MIT internship did turn me away from what I thought I wanted to do,” says Pohlman, but he also explains that it really made him aware of what he was looking for in a career. “MY INTERNSHIP GAVE ME now frequently traveled “I need to work with people. I’ve accepted a position with Compuware, which fills that need.” Lucas, a psychology major, already knew that she wanted a career in higher educa- tion, teaching psychology. But, like securing a job, she knew that she needed experience to get into a psychology grad- uate program. “That’s why I pursued an internship at the [University of Minnesota].” Working in labs, participating in article discus- sions and presenting research only increased her interest in the field. And it made for a stronger graduate application: “To even be con- sidered for a THE EDGE THAT I NEEDED.” gadwePSYChOI' ogy program, — SARAH Lotus ’98 applicants need to show they have research experi- ence. My internship gave me the edge that I needed,” says Lucas. “I wouldn’t be prepared for graduate school without the experiences that it provided.” Currently, over 150 students take advan- tage of the internship program at Augsburg, which began in 1968 under the leadership of Sociology Professor Joel Torstenson ’38. At that time internships for credit was a new idea among colleges. “Augsburg,” says Garry Hesser, director of experiential education, “was an early pioneer in developing and promoting internships.” Lntemships are now available in all majors for day and weekend students, and can be taken during a semester (or trimester), Interim or summer session. Augsburg partners with many corpora- tions, businesses, and community and government agencies in the Twin Cities to offer a variety of internship experiences. If you know of internship opportunities for Augsburg students, contact Lois Olson at (612) 330-1474. AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW MINNEAPOLIS, MN
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CAMPUS NEWS 0 5 (FACULTY TERSPEC'J‘IV What’s really awesome about Auggie athletics By Chris Kimball A banner year for Augsburg athletics, indeed! The unprecedented success on Augsburg‘s playing fields this past year has done wonders for the College’s image and reputation. But do sports at Augsburg...
Show moreCAMPUS NEWS 0 5 (FACULTY TERSPEC'J‘IV What’s really awesome about Auggie athletics By Chris Kimball A banner year for Augsburg athletics, indeed! The unprecedented success on Augsburg‘s playing fields this past year has done wonders for the College’s image and reputation. But do sports at Augsburg merit such attention? Should we spend so much time celebrating such extracurricular activities? In a word, yes. For nearly a century, intercol- legiate athletics at Augsburg have been an important part of the undergraduate experi- ence. Unlike the quasi»profes- sional world of Division I, the Division III level at which Augsburg competes does not provide athletic scholarships. Here, student-athletes must be both stu- dents and athletes. An Augsburg education aims to develop the whole person. It can transform lives and build lifelong connections. This sense of connection is reflected in the great loyalty of our alumni who compet- ed in athletics. Take, for example, the head coaches of this year‘s championship teams. Jack Osberg ’62, Jeff Swenson '79, Brian Ammann ’85 and Mike Schwartz ’83 are all alums. So, too, is Marilyn Florian ’76, women’s athletic director and volleyball coach. These individuals bring together Augsburg's past, present and future. What’s more, Augsburg athletics repre- sent two important qualities — excel- lence and opportunity. Our champion- ship teams are clear examples of both athletic and academic excellence. This year’s wrestlers, for example, had the second highest team GPA in the nation and were the only team to finish in the top 10 in the classroom and on the mat. AUGSBURG ATHLETICS REPRESENT TWO IMPORTANT QUALITIES — EXCELLENCE AND OPPORTUNITY. Augsburg’s commitment to opportunity for student-athletes is harder to see. Hundreds of Augsburg students played intercollegiate sports this year. The num- ber of participants has grown steadily in recent years with the addition of new sports and several junior varsity pro- grams. Coach Jill Pohtilla’s women’s hockey team, the first varsity program in the Midwest, provides an opportunity for athletes previously unable to compete at the college level. In each of the pro- gram’s three years, the number of partic- ipants has grown. Another fact, however, may be more revealing. Of the 12 players on the team during its inaugural season, three had not planned to go to college. When the opportunity to play hockey at Augsburg appeared, they enrolled and thus changed their lives. In the end, however, Augsburg athletics might be best understood through indi- vidual stories. Let me mention just two. Julie Ellingson ’98, senior softball and volleyball player, was active in a range of service projects, including substance abuse prevention efforts and coaching in local schools. She is a three-time winner of the National Softball Coaches Association Scholar—Athlete award. Football player Ted Schultz '98, a history education major, men- tored boys in the Big Brothers program, par- ticipated in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and won numerous awards, including selec— tion to the American Football Coaches Association’s “Good Works Team.” Together, Ellingson and Schultz worked to establish SAMs, Augsburg’s student— athlete mentoring program. And on top of all this, they both graduated summa cum laude. Ellingson and Schultz are just two shin- ing examples of Augsburg’s commitment to the development of mind, body and spirit. Let us celebrate them and all the other student-athletes who embody the Augsburg mission. Chris Kimball is an associate professor of history, chair of the Faculty Senate and faculty athletics representative. Ruth Aaskov, Robert Clyde, Philip Quanbeck, Gunta Rozentals Four faculty retire, sharing 143 years of experience Augsburg loses nearly one-and-a-half centuries of experience when four faculty members leave teaching, but probably not their connections to the College. All four were granted emeritus/emerita status by the Board of Regents at its May meeting. Ruth Aaskov ’53, associate professor of modern languages, began her career at Augsburg as a student. She graduated in 1953 with a B.A. in French and contin- ued her education at Middlebury College, where she received an M.A. She went on to earn a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin. In 1960, Aaskov returned to Augsburg and began teach- ing French in the modern languages department; she was granted tenure in 1966. She retires after 38 years of service. “Ruth's dedication, not just to our department, but to the whole institu- tion, has been a model for me," says Frankie Shackelford, associate professor of modern languages. “She has a kind of ownership of this place that only those who have made it the focus of their life’s work can claim. Her presence will con- tinue to be felt by all of us who’ve worked closely with her.” Robert Clyde, associate professor of sociology and institutional research analyst, worked at Augsburg for 31 years. He began in 1967 as the director of the social science research center with the Ruth Aaskov '53 faculty rank of associate professor. He was granted tenure in 1971. “I have always been impressed by Bob's spirit," says Rick Thoni, vice president of institutional research and program development. “Bob has been one of the people at Augsburg with vision. However, Bob’s intention was never to impose his own vision; his goal always seemed to be to raise the vision of others.” Clyde came to Augsburg with a BA from Coe College, an M.A. from Rockford College, and a Ph.D. from the University of Iowa. Philip Quanbeck Sr. ’51, professor of religion, began his teaching career at Augsburg in 1957 with the rank of assis- tant professor. In 1960 he was granted tenure and promoted to associate profes- sor; five years later he became a full pro— fessor. Although he retired from full- time teaching in I993, he continued to Robert Clyde Philip Quanbeck Sr. '51 teach part time in Augsburg’s Weekend College. Quanbeck was chosen by graduating seniors as one of their “honored faculty” an unprecedented five times. He was also honored as a Distinguished Alumnus in 1996. Quanbeck received his B.A. and ED. from Augsburg. He went on to earn his M.Th. and Th.D. from Princeton University. Gunta Rozentals (photo not available), associate professor of modern languages, began at Augsburg in 1965 at the rank of assistant professor and was granted tenure in 1970. In 1972 she was promot- ed to associate professor. Although she has been on disability leave for several years, she spent a total of 33 years at Augsburg. She earned her B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. from the UniVersity of Minnesota. Keeping track continued 1mm page 4 Land 1 Ewen the Core: Toward a Conan umoPfiérviee-Leaming,” at 1 the . on Higher Education {AAHBI Atlanta, Ga, H I I. , , \, Rosemary'Link and Tony Bibus, social work, “In Partnership With Families: A Global View," at the Annual Program Meeting of the Council on Social Work Education in Orlando, Fla. March. Joel Mugge, Center for Global Education, “Eu-criemial Education: Much More Than a Tour,” at the Nonprofits in 'n'avel Conference in Arlington, Va, March. Frankie Shadrelford, modern , lauguags, “Wittgenstein, Apocalypse and the Pre-millennial Norwegian Novel” (sic), at the 88th annual meet- ing of the Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian Studies at Arizona State UniVersity, May. Nancy Steblay, psychology, “The Efiects of Pro-trial Publicity on Juror Verdicts,” at the biennial conference of the American Psychology-Law Society in Redondo Beach, Calif, April. Kathryn Swanson, English. “College Communication and Composition," at the North Central Accreditation annual meeting in Chicago, Ill., April. Rehethaldivia, mathematics, “Mathematics and Community Service: Real Problems That Students Care About,” at the Joint Mathematics Meetings, Baltimore, Md., January. Exhibit/Parkmaan Bettye Olson, College of the Third Age, exhibit. “Energy of Motion," at Luther Seminary, March. Awards/Honors Norman Holen, art, “Best of Show” award, at the national juried art show sponsored by the Elk River Area Arts Council, March. Newrnotes Salah Aynri, Arabic, received his PhD. in education at the University of Minnesota in May. The title of his dis- sertation was “Using Oral Summarization to Assess the English Reading Comprehension of ESL Students,” focusing on Asian and Arabic—speaking undergraduate students. Eloisa Echéver. Hispanic/Latino Student Services Program, was fea- tured in the March 12 issue of La Prensa as one of four Minnesota Hispanic women who distinguish themselves in the community. Norma Noonan, political science and MAL Program, chaired a North Central evaluation visit to Stephens - College in Missouri, April 5-8. Kathryn Swanson, English, completed a four-day North Central necredltation site visit to Ashland University in Ashlend, Ohio. SPRING/SUMMER 1998 AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW
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16 0 ALUM NOTES Class Notes 1941 David Mickelsen, Las Vegas, Nev., retired from the Boy Scouts of America after 31 years. 1942 Carol (Hibbard) Kirtley, Clay Center, Kan., travels often and is active in her church and community as a volunteer. 1946 John Steen, Maple Grove, Minn., cele- brated his...
Show more16 0 ALUM NOTES Class Notes 1941 David Mickelsen, Las Vegas, Nev., retired from the Boy Scouts of America after 31 years. 1942 Carol (Hibbard) Kirtley, Clay Center, Kan., travels often and is active in her church and community as a volunteer. 1946 John Steen, Maple Grove, Minn., cele- brated his 50th wedding anniversary last year and traveled to Norway for two weeks with 14 family members. 1948 The Rev. Ben Bretheim. Everett, Wash., is in his seventh year as visiting pastor at Ballard First Lutheran. He and his wife, Hildur (Anderson) (’43) have been mar- ried 50 years. They have four children and four grandchildren. Camille (Sivettsen) Forness. Plymouth. Minn., directs a ladies‘ chorus in Mesa, Ariz., where she spends her winters. 1949 Lorraine Hendershot, Mora, Minn., was one of many East Central Minnesota artists whose work was on display at the image '97 Regional Art Show in October. She paints in oils, watercolors, acrylics and pastel/chalk. 1953 The Rev. Arthur Shultz, Rancho Cordova, Calif, retired in 1997 after 12 years in parish ministry and 25 years with Division for World Missions in Madagascar. 1956 The Rev. Jim Pearson, Soldotna, Ala., is a pastor at Sterling Lutheran Church, which was dedicated in August. 1958 Wesley Sideen, St. Paul, retired after teaching 38 years ofjunior high English and social studies (37 years at Hazel Park Middle School). During his career he served on many school and district committees. If“! Wesley Sideen ‘58 1959 Paul Almquist, Shorewood, Minn., and his wife, Pearl, are planning the third Memory and Mission conference to be held on the west coast of Norway in June, “Tell the Coming Generation.” The conference is a continuing education opportunity for clergy as well as laity of the church. For more information, call (612) 474-3539 Ken Heggem, Buffalo, Minn., married Gayle Conroy in December 1996. He retired in 1994 from 34 years of employ- ment in the Hopkins School District. Ronald Jacobson, Everett, Wash., was appointed president of Compass Health, a 750-staff behavioral health organiza- tion serving northwest Washington. 1960 The Rev. Jim Armstrong retired from Zion Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls, Minn., after 26 years and now lives in his lake home on Lake Eunice near Audubon, Minn. Henry Kopka, Staples, Minn., retired after teaching German and math for 31 years. He plans to volunteer and work on his garden. 1965 Neil Sideen, Howard Lake, Minn., teaches eighth grade communications at Annandale Middle School. 1966 Joyce (Reimer) Robertson, Eagle, Idaho, is a retired teacher. 1968 The Rev. Alan Johnson, Isanti, Minn, attended a June open house in his honor celebrating 25 years at Faith Lutheran Church. Frank Lawatsch, Benson, Minn., is the chief executive officer at Swift County— Benson Hospital. Suzann Nelson, a noted humorist writer, Grand Rapids. Minn., spoke at the American Association of University Women in September. 1970 John Ashmead, Richfield, Minn., is an elementary school principal at Prosperity Heights Elementary. He and his wife, Mary Ann (Wmnes) (’71), have four sons. Euleen Christensen, Wanda, Minn., was awarded the 1997 Minnesota Educational Media Organization Award for Outstanding Service for an Adult Media Aid in Minnesota Public Schools. She is a librarian at Reede Gray Elementary. Daniel Koch, Ellsworth, Maine, teaches chemistry at Mt. Desert Island High School. 1911 David Siedlar, Carlisle, Mass., is an account representative for CC Services. Barbara (Ellefson) Ditty, Hastings, Minn., is a data processing coordinator for School District 200. Nancy Hedstrom, Arden Hills, Minn., married Tom Simonetti in July. She teaches at North Star in Minneapolis. Philip Hoversten, St. Anthony, Minn., is medical director of occupational health at Allina Health System. Richard Metz received the master of divinity degree from Luther Seminary in May. Assigned to the Oregon Synod of the ELCA, he is awaiting a call to serve in a parish. Bruce Santerre, Northfield, Minn., is the principal of Northfield High School. Art Scheunemann, Bellevue, Wash., is the president and CEO of Economic Development Corporate Council of Seattle and King County, a private busi— ness development representing a coali— tion of major private sector companies. 1973 Cindy Emmans, Ellensburg, Wash., was . granted tenure by Central Washington University. She is an associate professor of curriculum and super- vision in the universi— ty’s teacher education programs. Cindy Emmans ‘73 Alumni Honors Jenni Lilledahl finds both personal and professional rewards as she helps lead the nation's oldest satirical theater. lenni M. Lilledahl "Ma! I apprrriatr mos! abort! Augsburg is having Ill! opponmiily Io expc- library . . . rimrt so many arriviiits and programslasimlly bring able lo do anylbing and everything Io [tam andgain otpm'mrt." connections with others. I learned the most in professional life from: lmprovising and experimenting! From just walking forward and doing something. and trusting that I'd either find my way or God would show me. The accomplishment I'm most proud of is: Being able to keep walking forward toward my dreams. even though I don't quite know where I'm going . . . and am often afraid. And by doing this, I'm able to help others be less afraid, too. To nominate a graduate of achievement for Alumni Honors, contact the Augsburg Alumni Office at 2211 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454. Tel. (612) 330—1178. Name: Jenni M. Lilledahl—B.A., Communications ('87). Lives in Deephaven, Minn. Occupation: Co—ownet and director of education. Brave New Workshop, founded by Dudley Riggs. Family: Engaged to John Sweeney. Community/Volunteer activities: Public speaking and comedy performances, especially for young women/ women's groups; sports coach and athlete; Augsburg Mentor Program. Favorite Augsburg memory: There are so many small, special memories no "one’" in particular: track team training runs around Murphy Square, living in Rho House, writing the annual humor issue of the Echo, Eucharist on Wednesday nights, the Favorite Augsburg professors: Pastor David Wold. John Mitchell and Ron Palosaari. The biggest challenge I've had to face: Really being myself and making choices that are truthful for me, while not "avoiding" Zee Anne (Zimmerman) Reishus, Wood Lake, Minn., is a sixth grade teacher at Bert Raney Elementary School. She and her husband, Mark, have three sons. 1974 Steven Reznicek, Hoyt Lakes, Minn., completed the specialist degree in Educational Administration at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. Lynn (Chindvall) Stalker, Wahkon, Minn., taught third grade for nine years and is now a substitute teacher. She and her husband, Gordy, have five children. Bill Schmidt, Winona, Minn., is the head wrestling coach and a math and physical education teacher at Winona Senior High School. Scott Seal, Minneapolis, is a corporate pilot for a local manufacturing company and a seaplane flight instructor. 1975 The Rev. Dan Bowman, Clearbrook, Minn., is the pastor at Good Shepherd Lutheran and Our Savior’s Lutheran Churches. 1976 Larry Morgan, Madison, Wis., was pro- moted to vice president of Human Resources at CUNA Mutual Group. 1977 Jerald Halvorsen, Ebetsu, Japan, is an associate professor of English. 1978 Steve Hoffmeyer, Mendota Heights, Minn., works for Hennepin County in the labor relations department and hopes to write the great American novel. Patti (Brill) Seal, Minneapolis, is an assistant account executive for a local seafood wholesaler. 1980 Brad Brewster, Richfield, Minn., married Brenda Bossuyt in September. Brad coach- es three varsity sports at the Academy of Holy Angels, and Brenda is a physical therapist for the Fairview Health System. 1981 Rachael Berthelsen, St. Paul, attends Luther Seminary in the Master of Divinity program. Kathy Korum, St. Paul, is the supervisor of municipal athletics in St. Paul. Mary Lingen, Backus, N.M., brought her views of nature to Northfield, Minn., with her collection of oil paintings in a show entitled “Works From Nature.” The show ran during July at the Northfield Arts Guild. Leeann Marie Rock, Mount Airy, Md., received added qualification in cytopathology from the American Board of Pathology. She is an associate patholo- gist at Frederick Memorial Hospital. 1982 Brian Anderson, Mount Airy, Md., a for- mer professor of physics at Augsburg, is a senior staff physicist at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory and a lecturer in the Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering and Applied Science. Kristine (West) Demon, Erie, Pa., is an assistant professor of piano at Edinboro University. Brian Greseth, Okeechobee, Fla, is the principal at Everglades Elementary. Brian, his wife, Alicia, and son Jacob expect their next child in April. continued on page 17 AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW MINNEAPOLIS, MN
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Summer tours — music in Scandinavia and cultural history in Greece, Turkey Tour with the Augsburg Choir to Norway and Sweden or take an Aegean odyssey with History Professor Richard Nelson during the Alumni Association’s 1998 summer travel program. "Scandinavian Harmony, ” May 28-lune 9, 1998...
Show moreSummer tours — music in Scandinavia and cultural history in Greece, Turkey Tour with the Augsburg Choir to Norway and Sweden or take an Aegean odyssey with History Professor Richard Nelson during the Alumni Association’s 1998 summer travel program. "Scandinavian Harmony, ” May 28-lune 9, 1998 Gracia Grindal ’65, professor at Luther Seminary known for her translations of Scandinavian hymns and songs into English, will lead a tour to Sweden and Norway in conjunction wifl'i Augsburg Choir’s first international tour under the direction of Peter Hendrickson. Experience the region through the inter— national language of music by visiting Stockholm, Lake Siljan, Oslo, Kristiansand, Sandefiord, Stavanger and Bergen, and by attending several Choir performances. Travel will be by private motor coach. "Aegean Odyssey, ” May 28-lune 14, 1998 The Alumni Association, in conjunction with the College of St. Catherine, invites ACT ON Get involved as a way to stay connected to the College, to other alumni, and to make a difference in the life of a student. Please check the box next to your area of interest and we will send you more information. alumni on a tour through Turkey and Greece, co-hosted by Augsburg History Professor Rick Nelson and St. Catherine’s Professor Emeritus Robert Clark Nelson. The itinerary offers a kaleidoscope of Greek and Turkish culture, classical his- tory and architecture The tour begins in Turkey with visits in Istanbul, Ephesus, Pergamon and Troy, and travels back to Greece, including stops at Delphi, Corinth and Athens. Included is a four-day cruise among the Greek Islands. Get a head start with slide lectures by the tour co-hosts: - Mon., March 23 — “Greek Sculpture,” by Robert Nelson, 7 p.m. in the Art Dept. lecture hall in the Visual Arts Building at the College of St. Catherine. - Tues., April 14 — “Greek Architecture,” by Richard Nelson, 7 p.m. in Lindell Library, Room 16, at Augsburg. For information about the tours, call the Alumni/Parent Relations Office, (612) 330-1178 or (800) 260-6590. ALUMNI NEWS 0 Global Ed continued from page 4 and places visited. An important aspect of the journey is the introspection — what each participant brings back from his or her experience. “We try to encour- age people to find avenues of follow-up in their own communities, to find ways to work for social change,” says Mugge, whose personal philosophy and direction were shaped by his own year—long internship in racially-divided, inner-city Detroit in 1968. New or revisited program destinations may include Ecuador, Cuba and Honduras. Travel to Central America and Southeast Asia may also occur in tandem with the 1999 Peace Prize Forum, which will be held at Augsburg and focus on the nature of conflict. Both continuity and transition marked the center’s 15th-anniversary year. In August, an “Anniversary Conference” and dinner included lively workshops and an address by keynote speaker Father Fernando Cardenal of Nicaragua, one of the movers and shakers of the Sandinista Revolution. The center’s tenth annual benefit concert in December was a sell-out that included a CD release party for “We Come 9 Dancing," a recording from last year’s benefit concert, featuring the music of Marty Haugen, Donna Pena and friends. Transition occurred as Virginia Allery stepped down as co-director, a position she had for two years. In December the center welcomed Dr. Jose Bourget- Tactuk, who came to Augsburg from the College of St. Benedict where he was director of intercultural programs. “Ethnic differences are not the only cross-cultural differences,” Bourget» Tactuk said, briefly outlining his philos« ophy. “There are learning styles, commu- nication styles, ethnic styles. Being able to see and understand these ‘cultures’ in another, no matter what the ethnicity, starts with oneself." His enthusiasm for the center’s work is obvious: “For Augsburg, the center may appear to be one more thing. But in the context of society and the changing requirements of how we all interact, the center offers unique, rich and visionary opportunities.” The Center for Global Education can be reached at (612) 330-1159. Sandy Lucas is a teacher and consultant in English as a second language. Center for Global Education hosts travel seminar to Guatemala, summer 1998 And what happens when the fighting stops? After years of civil war in Guatemala, the people there are working to rebuild their country in peacetime. You are invited to acquire first—hand knowledge of the social consequences of this war, and to gain your own perspec~ tive during a nine-day travel seminar, “Guatemala: Challenges of the Post-War Period." Sponsored by Augsburg College Center for Faculty Development and the Center for Global Education, this unique travel opportunity is open to Augsburg alumni, faculty, staff, students and others who will spend several days in Guatemala City, journey into the high- lands to experience rural life and explore indigenous cultures of Guatemala’s Mayan peoples. Travel dates are from August 1-9, 1998. The cost of the seminar is $1,650, including airfare and all expenses from Minneapolis. The Center for Global Education will arrange air travel from other cities, if requested, though costs may vary. A travel seminar application must be completed and returned to the Center for Global Education, along with a $100 deposit, by May 15. Contact the center at (612) 330-1159 for further information or an application. I CAREER ROUNDTABLE Share your career experiences with Augsburg students at the annual Career Roundtable. I MENTOR AN AUGSBURG STUDENT Build a one-to-one relationship with a student by sharing professional ideas and experiences. Students and mentors are matched by major or career interests. I REPRESENT YOUR CLASS AS A CLASS AGENT Maintain contact with fellow classmates via class letter. keeping them informed about news within your class and news from Augsburg. I SERVE ON THE ALUMNI BOARD OF DIRECTORS Represent the Alumni Association to the College community I DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD Nominate a graduate who has. through years of preparation. experience, dedication. exemplary character and service. made significant achievements in his/her vocation as well as outstanding contributions to church and community. I ALUMNI HONORS Nominate a graduate who has achieved distinction in his/her profession and/or personal endeavors, and in doing so. exemplifies the mission of the College. “education for ser- vice." Name (includlng maiden) Address Phone and promote the interests of alumni in support of the mission of the College. Class Year Mail to: Alumni Relations. Augsburg College. HI I Riverside Ave.. Minneapolis, MN 55454 or call (800) 260-6590 or (6|2) 330-l l78. WINTER 1998 AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW
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CALENDAR 0 13 CALENDAR OF MAJOR EVENTS—Spring 1998 Se Lectures and kshops M a r c h I 0 1th Annual Alumni/Student Career Roundtable 5:30 p.m. — Christensen Center Contact: Elisa Titus, 330-1173 M a l' C II I 2 . Symposium: In Dialogue for Our Children: Violence and Community Responsibility (see...
Show moreCALENDAR 0 13 CALENDAR OF MAJOR EVENTS—Spring 1998 Se Lectures and kshops M a r c h I 0 1th Annual Alumni/Student Career Roundtable 5:30 p.m. — Christensen Center Contact: Elisa Titus, 330-1173 M a l' C II I 2 . Symposium: In Dialogue for Our Children: Violence and Community Responsibility (see story on page 7) 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. — Christensen Center Contact: Continuing Education, 330-1520 M a r c h 2 I Augsburg Associates 12th Annual Spring Seminar and Luncheon Perspectives of Women as Leaders in the City Registration $22; deadline March 16 8:30 a.m.—1 p.m. — Foss Center Contact Shar Hauer, 330-1183 Guest speakers will be Jackie Cherryhomes, president of the Minneapolis City Council and Dr. Mary Thorton Phillips, chair of the St. Paul Board of Education. A p r I l 2 - 3 16th Annual Augsburg Symposium in Applied Ethics (see story on page 3) The Compensation Gap: Striving for Social Iustice in Today’s Economy Presentations by Dr. lack Nelson-Pallmeyer April 2 Lecture: The Compensation Gap: Social Justice, the Economy and Families in Crises 7:30 p.m. —— Hoverstcn Chapel, Foss Center April 3 Convocation: The Compensation Gap: Social Justice, the Economy and You 10 am. — Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center Contact: Public Relations Office, 330-1180 A p r l I 2 7 I998 Sverdrup Visiting Scientist Lecture: Beyond [ules Verne: Ocean Exploration for the 2lst Century (see story on page 3) Lecture by Dr. Marcia McNutt 8 p.m. — Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center Contact: Sverdrup Hotline, 330-1324 M a y 9 “Eye to the Future” Career Conference for Young Women in Math and Science 8:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Christensen Center It all adds up! Young women in grades 47. parents, teachers and youth leaders are invited to “try on" career opportunities through hands-on activities and partici- pate in discussions with professional women in mathematics and science fields. Separate adult ses- sions will focus on ways to encourage young women in these fields of study. KARE ll-TV meteorologist Belinda Jensen will be the keynote speaker. Contact: ETTF Hotline, 330-1327. M a y 2 9 Workshop: Focus: Technology and Management Skills 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. — Satcren Auditorium Contact: Continuing Education. 330- 1520 Theatre A p r I I 2 4 Opening night of Crimes of the Heart by Beth Henley Performances: April 24, 25, 30 and May 1, 2 at 7 p.m.; April 26 and May 3 at 2 p.m. Tjornhom-Nelson Theatre, Foss Center Tickets: $6; $4 for Augsburg and ACT C faculty, staff and students. Contact: Theatre Box Office, 330-1257. This comedy is a warm-hearted, zany story of three sisters in the contemporary south. Directed by Darcey Engen. A p r i l 2 9 Theater Arts Day 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. — Foss Center A day-long immersion in the ‘magic of theater’ for high school students and teachers that includes workshops and a special matinee showing of the Augsburg Theatre Department’s Crimes of the Heart. Contact: Director Darcy Engen. 330-1545. M a y I 4 Studio Series: Scenes from American Drama 7 p.m. — Tjomhom-Nelson Theatre, Foss Center Student scenes prepared under the supervision of Julie Bolton and Scott Rubsam. Contact: Theatre Box Office, 330-1257 A p r i I 2 Artist Series 11:50 a.m.-l:20 p.m. Acting Workshop: Wendy Lehr, director/actress A p r I I 1 Artist Series 9:40-11:10 am. Voice Workshop: Paul Boesing, director/actor A p r i I I 5 Artist Series 1:20-2:20 p.m. Discussion: Theater Mu Premiere: Faux American Dream by Maria Cheng Rick Shiomi, director A p r l I 2 8 Artist Series 1:30-3 p.m. Design Concepts: Crimes of the Heart Sandra Schulte 8: Michael Burden, designers All Artist Series events are free and in the Tjornhom-Nelson Theatre. Foss Center Contact: Theatre Box Office, 330-1257 Music M a r c h I WomanVoice, featuring the Riverside Singers 7:30 p.m. — Benson Great Hall, Bethe] College Contact: Music Dept., 330-1265 A p l' I I 5 Hymn Festival 7:30 p.m. —— Hoversten Chapel Contact: Music Dept., 330-1265 M a y 3 Riverside Singers of Augsburg, Augsburg Orchestra Home concert 7:30 p.m. —— Hoversten Chapel Contact: Music Dept., 330-1265 M a y I o Masterworks Chorale of Augsburg Spring concert 7 p.m. — Hoversten Chapel Contact: Music Dept, 330-1265 M a y I I Riverside Singers, Augsburg jazz Ensemble Spring Pops concert 8 p.m. — Sateren Auditorium Contact: Music Dept., 330—1265 Exhibits Feb. Io-March IO The Forged Animal by Aaron and Matt Holt: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. or by appointment — Alumni Gallery, Christensen Center Contact: Gallery Hotline, 330-1524 March o-April II A Heritage by : Laurie Schackmann 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. or by appointment — Gage Family Art Gallery. Lindell Library Contact: Gallery Hotline, 330-1524 Other Events M a r c h 2 - 6 Diversity and International Student Week Contact: Heidi Breen, 330-1585 A p r l I I 4 Alumni Board Meeting 6 p.m. — Minneapolis Room, Christensen Center Contact: Alumni/Parent Relations, 330-1178 A p r I I ‘I 9 Annual Scholarship Reception 2-4 p.m. — Commons, Christensen Center Contact: Shar Hauer, 330-1 183 Connnencement Events M a y 2 3 Commencement Dinner 5:30 pm, —— Commons, Christensen Center Commencement Concert 7:30 p.m. — Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center M a y 1 4 Eucharist Service 8:30 a.m. — Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center Continental Breakfast 9 a.m. —— Christensen Center Lounge Baccalaureate Service 10 am. — Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center Commencement Brunch 11 a.m. — Commons. Christensen Center Commencement Ceremony 1:30 pm. —— Si Melby Hall President’s Reception 3 p.m. — Murphy Square Contact: Aluan Parent Relations, 330-1 178. VVHVTER 1998 AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW
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6 0 CAMPUS NEWS 21st Century Campaign reaches goal early The 2 lst Century Fund, the largest capital campaign in the College’s history ended six months ahead of schedule as gifts to the library pushed the total more than $1 million over the $63 million goal. Funding for the James G. Lindell...
Show more6 0 CAMPUS NEWS 21st Century Campaign reaches goal early The 2 lst Century Fund, the largest capital campaign in the College’s history ended six months ahead of schedule as gifts to the library pushed the total more than $1 million over the $63 million goal. Funding for the James G. Lindell Family Library was the focus for the final three- year phase of the drive. The library’s goal of $15 million was reached in November, on the heels of formal dedication cere- monies. The largest gift, which came from Jean and Iames Lindell, provided the name for the new library and infor- mation technology center. Other major accomplishments of the campaign include program endowments for campus ministry, the Bernhard Christensen Fund, the Gage Challenge grant for the CLASS program to serve learning disabled students and changes in the physical plant, including Foss Center and improvements to Si Melby Hall. le-T CENTURY FUND The let Century Campaign was launched in May 1989 under the leadership of Clair '46 and Gladys Boxrud Strommen ’46 to raise $63 million by May 31, 2000. At the two- year mark a kick—off dinner was held to celebrate reaching the halfway point in fundraising, $32 milion. In 1993 the timeline was accelerated by two years, to end in May 1998, and regent Allen Housh assumed the cam- paign leadership. All three funding goals — for program, endowment and build- ing — consistently met annual goals. “It’s great to successfully complete this let Century Campaign. Augsburg has been blessed with many loyal and faith- ful alumni and friends. Our thanks go to each one for the support that made this a great achievement,” said Housh. Award, scholarship honor memories of Linda Alberg and Anita Gay Hawthorne The legacies of two staff persons, whose work at the College impacted the lives of many students and was cut short by untimely deaths, will live on with endowments named in their memories. The Linda Schrempp Alberg Leadership Award The Alberg Leadership Award has been established by the family, colleagues, alumni and friends of Linda S. Alberg in recognition of her outstanding commit- ment and exemplary leadership in the field of student affairs. Alberg served the College for 19 years, beginning as direc- tor of residence life and becoming asso- ciate dean of student affairs. She died in June 1996 at the age of 44. The endowed Leadership Award will be given annually to an undergraduate stu- dent who reflects the qualities of leader- ship and commitment to the enhance- ment of college life that distinguished Alberg’s professional career. Governing Augsburg — The Board of Regents By Sandy Lucas and Wendy Moylan The College president and the Board of Regents function somewhat like the US. President and Congress — and at Augsburg they both report to the "people" in the four ELCA synods of Minneapolis, St. Paul, Southeast Minnesota, and the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin. Elected representatives from these synods make up the Augsburg Corporation. What does the Board of Regents do? As the corporation’s governing body, the Board of Regents is responsible for, among other things, the general manage- ment of the corporation’s affairs; the dis— position and management of funds; the repair and maintenance of the buildings and property; the procurement of needed libraries, apparatus and equipment and the adoption of rules and regulations necessary for the efficient administration of the College. “The Regents set the direction, set a vision for the College and put into place financial controls,” said Allen Housh, a current regent serving his second term and chair of the Development Committee. Who are the regents? The Board of Regents maintains a roster of 20 to 35 members, at least two-thirds of whom must be Lutheran, a majority of whom must be members of the ELCA. Currently there are 29 regents — 13 women and 16 men. Regents are elected for six-year terms and may not serve more than two terms consecutively. It is a non-compensated position, and upon election regents sign documents promis~ ing that they will realize no personal benefit or gain as a result of the situa- tion, according to Housh. According to regent and Augsburg alumna Inez Schwarzkopf ’59, “At Augsburg we have a working board that goes beyond [the required] in terms of offering sup- port to the administration. It’s not a rub- ber stamp. We do set policy." Board work also includes service on five standing committees — Academic and Student Affairs, Development, Finance, Government and Community Relations, and Marketing. The Augsburg Board of Regents posed for a photo in July 1997 to record its last meeting before President Charles Anderson’s retirement. The full board meets four times a year, the Executive Committee once a month, and other standing committees, “Once or so a month,” Schwarzkopf said. “There’s a real concern for the College here. People put in a lot of time. You don’t put in a lot of time like this on something you don’t care about.” How are regents selected? Names of potential regents are presented to a nominating committee by the College president and current board members. Traditionally chosen based on “wealth, work and wisdom," regents are elected by representatives from the four ELCA synods, 10 members of the acting board. five members of the faculty three members of the adminis— tration, and two students serving in the student government. “We look for people with an interest in the College and a desire to contribute in whatever way they can,” said Schwarzkopf. “Some bring community contacts, knowledge of the school or par— ticular administrative experience. And yes, they are expected to be financial supporters as well, to the extent they can do so.” And the most important job of the regents? Legally, said Housh, it is, when necessary, “To elect the president of the College." The Regents’ Challenge to alumni Another aspect of the regents’ work currently underway is a financial chal— lenge to encourage giving to the Augsburg Annual Fund. Members of the Board of Regents, as well as other strong supporters of Augsburg, are giving money to match new and increased gifts by Augsburg‘s alumni and friends. “We on the board are concerned with the participation of alumni in support of the College and intend this challenge to demonstrate our support for President Frame and our commitment to Augsburg," said Housh. Sandy Lucas is a teacher and consultant in English as a second language. Wendy Moylan is associate director of annual giving. c 2 _: U o v c : Candidates for the award will be nomi- nated by Augsburg students, faculty and staff, and selected by a student affairs leadership team, which will include Weekend College representation. The award will be presented at the annual student leadership recognition event held during the Days in May celebration. The M. Anita Hawthorne Pan-Afrikan Leadership Scholarship Anita Hawthorne worked passionately to make positive changes on campus, in the community and in the lives of students. In her 10 years as director of Pan- Afrikan Student Services, she provided the support, encouragement and com- mitment to help students grow and become involved. She died in January (see story on page 19). To honor this commitment and keep her memory alive, a scholarship has been renamed for her. The Pan-Afrikan Leadership Scholarship, which supports five students each year, has been renamed the M. Anita Hawthorne Pan-Afrikan Leadership Scholarship. Recipients will be vested with the responsibility of carrying forward Hawthorne’s vision to create a viable combined US. and international student learning community. Individuals interested in contributing to the endowments honoring Linda Alberg and Anita Hawthorne can call the Development Office at (612) 330—1613 or (800) 260-6590. New Regents’ Circle for annual giving The Regents’ Circle, a new level of giving at the $2,500 level to the Augsburg Annual Fund was inaugurated in November. It aims to recognize those people who are able to give beyond the $1,000 President’s Club level. Why a new giving level? “We are anxious to do a better job on the Annual Fund effort," said Allen Housh, who was serv- ing as acting vice president for advance- ment and community relations when the program was announced. “When funding for the library became a priority and the capital fund drive became the focus, Annual Fund dona- tions for general operating support dropped significantly, from an average of $250,000 per year to $180,000 for each of the last two years,’ ’ Housh noted. This year the goal is $300,000. “While we are ecstatic about the success of the let Century Campaign, we need to re—emphasize the importance of our annual campaign," he said. “This money provides Augsburg with the ability to move ahead each year in our efforts to provide an Augsburg education of the highest quality at an affordable price.” A correction In the 1996-97 Annual Report, included in the fall issue of the Now, the following names were omitted or listed incorrectly: Donald 8r Ianice Warren, President’s Club Hans Dumpys, Class of 1956 Eugene 5. Peterson, Class of 1959 AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW MINNEAPOLIS, MN
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Richfield, Minn. Juvenile Court. David K. Steenson "Augsburg inslillzd in m the desire and Ill: tool: to b: of SUV”! to the rom— mum’ty Ilia! mission 9‘ mmmunig; Shvitt is Television. minimally reinforced.” work fun. Alumni Honors Dovid Steenson sees his parents as models of how to conduct a...
Show moreRichfield, Minn. Juvenile Court. David K. Steenson "Augsburg inslillzd in m the desire and Ill: tool: to b: of SUV”! to the rom— mum’ty Ilia! mission 9‘ mmmunig; Shvitt is Television. minimally reinforced.” work fun. Alumni Honors Dovid Steenson sees his parents as models of how to conduct a positive, balanced lifestyle Name: David K. Steenson—B.A.. Social Sciences ('63). Lives in Occupation: Career probation officer. Hennepin County Family: Married to Karen (Henry) ('64). Children are Todd ('89), Michael and Sarah. Community /Volunteer Services: House of Prayer Lutheran Church Board: Minneapolis Aquatennial Board of Directors, Augsburg Alumni Board of Directors; Storefront/ Youth Action Board of Directors: Host, "Spartan View," Paragon Cable Favorite Augsburg mmory: Relationships have to rank high when recalling my college years. The mid-morning meetings of the "Syndicate" at Smiley's Point on Riverside created friendship bonds that have proven lasting. Smiley's Point provided the venue for discussion of current issues of the day, as well as laying the foundation for future plans aw. shucksl Smiley's Point was just a great hangout during chapel! Favorite Augsburg professor: I recall Dr. Phil Quanbeck Sr. as the archetypical educator. He taught me humility. [He] said in response to one of my questions. “Mr. Steenson, it is said that there is no such thing as a stupid question; however. you come a lot closer than most." I lmed the most in professional life from: My first supervi- sor. Charlie Brown. Yes, the "El Charlie Brown! From Charlie Brown I learned not to take myself too seriously and to make To nominate a graduate of achievement for Alumni Honors, contact the Augsburg Alumni Office at 2211 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55454. Tel. (612) 3304178. Class Notes continued from page 16 Debra Sundin, Kimball, Minn., teaches junior and senior high vocal music courses and is on a human resources committee. 1984 Kari Marsh, New York, N.Y., received her M.B.A. from New York University Stern School of Business and works as a loan administrator for Union Bank of Switzerland. Mary Claire Olson, Hudson, Wis., is the president of Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau. Joan 'IWiton, Brainerd, Minn., is an instructor at Tech Pro Computer Training. 1986 Jefi Dunkel, Rochester, Minn., tested and passed the qualifications for the Certified Trust and Financial Advisor (CT FA) des— ignation. He is an assistant vice president at Norwest Investment Management and Trust. He and his wife, Mary, had their second daughter, Jessica Jolene, in September. Michael Johnson, Missoula, Mont., was accepted into the design/technology master’s program at the University of Montana. He started his own business, Montana Scenic Theatrical, a full service theatrical sound and lighting business. Tom Novoselac, Grand Rapids, Minn., is a staff writer for the Grand Rapids Herald-Review. He is responsible for the coveraging education and business as well as writing various human interest stories. Steven Olsson, Henderson, Nev., completed his gastroenterology fellowship training at the University of Minnesota in 1996. He practices with Desert Gastroenterology Associates in Las Vegas, Nev. 1987 Kipp Raboin, International Falls, Minn., is a vice president and commercial loan officer of First American Bank of International Falls. 1988 Susan (Young) Campbell, Maplewood, Minn., graduated in May from Hamline University with a master’s degree and ran her first marathon in June. She and hus- band Tom are expecting their first child in March. Bradley Foss, Jefferson, Maine, is a child protective caseworker for the Maine Department of Human Services. He and his wife, Sharon, have two sons. Scott Johnson and Brenda (’96) moved to Orlando, Fla. Scott is working for Dynamic Healthcare Technologies, and Brenda is a “domestic engineer.” Tessa Swensen (Teresa Swensen- Kohlbeck), Robbinsdale, Minn., is an aspiring freelance writer and is coping with a blood disorder, cryoglobulinemia. Timothy Todd, Huninque, France, is an auditor and consultant for F. Hoffman- La Roche Ltd. 1989 Lucy Banks, Bloomington, Minn., gradu- ated from William Mitchell School of Law in 1994. She is now executive direc- tor for the Minnesota General Crime Victim Coalition. Pamela Dorset. Edina, Minn., owns a framing business, Calhoun Beach Framing. ALUM NOTES 0 Jody Johnson, Richfield, Minn., completed her master’s degree in community coun- seling at the University of Wisconsin— River Falls and has self-published two books of poetry, Here I Am and Homeland. Devoney Looser, Terre Haute, Ind., edited and introduced (with E. Ann Kaplan) a collection of essays, Generations: Academic Feminists in Dialogue, pub- lished by the University of Minnesota Press. She is acting director of women’s studies and assistant professor of English at Indiana State University. 1990 Vicki Ellingrod, Iowa City, Iowa, is an assistant professor at the University of Iowa, College of Pharmacy. Brad Klein, St. Louis Park, Minn., mar» ried Lanica Lynch (’96) in June. Heather Muir, Madison, Wis., is pursu— ing a Master’s of Library Science degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She and her mother began a craft busi- ness called Nordic Expressions and were featured demonstrators at Nordic Fest in Decorah, Iowa. Julie Nielsen, Minneapolis, married John Brown in April. Julie is a medical social worker at Methodist Hospital, and John works at Jacobs Trading. Jennifer Peterson, Mound, Minn., is the director of volunteer services at St. David’s School for Child Development and Family Services. Lynn (Huotari) Pinoniemi, Plymouth, Minn., is an internal communications consultant for the Star Tribune. Meredith Sommers, St. Paul, co- authored a curriculum entitled, “Many Faces of Mexico," which explores eco— nomic, political, historical and human rights issues in that country. 1991 Bryan Anderson, Eagan, Minn., is a sales executive for ReIiaStar Financial. Carla Beaurline, Edina, Minn., is an account executive for CBS affiliate WCCO-TV. She also coaches and pre- pares women to compete in the Miss America Pagent. Corey Davison, Washington, DC, is part of the Concord Coalition, a national nonpartisan group fighting to eliminate the federal budget deficit. Jorgen Ellingson has been in Japan for the past three years. He went over to teach English and is now working for IT] Communications in Tokyo. Mitch Hegland, Eden Prairie, Minn., is the head coach of the wrestling team at Eden Prairie High School. Joelle (Audette) Hilfers, Colorado Springs, Colo, is a TV news reporter] producer for the CBS affiliate, KKTV. Amy (Strohbusch) Kenney, Clive, Iowa, is a vice president of research and planning at Iowa Valley Community College District. Kevin Lerdall, St. Louis Park, Minn., is a senior market analyst at Medtronic. He is responsible for the market planning of the US. Tachyarrythmia product line. Lisa (Campton) Marek, Coon Rapids, Minn., is a graphic artist for Anoka Hennepin Independent Schools. She and her husband, Thomas, went backpacking with fellow Auggie Sue (Moenck) (’90) Troutman, and her husband, Jerry, in the Wind River Range. Helen (Durgin) Royer, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and her husband own and operate eight businesses called Beltone Hearing Aid Center. 17 Darbi Worley, Austin, Texas, is an account executive for NetStart Inc. 1992 Denise Bohnsack, New Ulm, Minn., married David Helke in May. She is an office manager for Northwestern Mutual. Heidi Huber, Cambridge, Mass., is at Harvard University working on an indi- vidualized master’s program, Amy Kildal, Brooklyn Park, Minn., mar- ried Mike Fieldhammer in June. Amy works at Gleason Lake Elementary School in Wayzata, Minn., and Mike is employed at Gibbco Scientific in Coon Rapids. Ko Matsuda, Nagasaki, Japan, is a staff writer for Asahishirnbun, a Japanese newspaper. Derek Nail], Jacksonville, Fla., married Jane Rowe in August. Derek is an avia- tion electrician in the U.S. Navy, and Jane is a credential specialist for Choice Behavorial Health. Tasha Topka, Lakeville, Minn., owns Tasha Topka Originals. She makes shadow boxes, fills and designs them with mementos from her clients. 1993 Alisa DeRider and her husband moved to Seattle, Wash., and is an office manager for the Freedom Socialist Party. John Galland, Minneapolis, has been a wilderness guide in the Boundary Waters and other areas for the last 29 years. Maria Miller, Burnsville, Minn., married Matt Kimmes in August. Maria teaches at a junior high school in Minneapolis, and Matt is employed at 3M Corp. Marilee Poe, Minnetonka, Minn., mar- ried Kent Tangen (’95) in October. She is employed at the ELCA Board of Pensions as a publications coordinator, and Kent is a director of Internet and database at Gage Marketing. Rick Wenner, Minneapolis, married Jennifer Johnson (’89). Rick is a senior partner with a staffing firm. They have two sons, Jack and Simon. 1994 Kristine (Schwartz) Beatty, Shorewood, Minn., is a financial systems analyst at Pillsbury Company. Stacy (Erlanson) Bergmann and her husband, Troy “Bucky”, moved to Cumberland, Wis., where Troy is a kindergarten teacher and Stacy is a com- modity accountant with Jerome Foods. Kelli Clark, Minnetonka, Minn., married Tom Beck in June. She is a medicare plan manager at United HealthCare, and Tom is a pharmaceutical sales representative for Glaxo Wellcome Inc. Christi Dettle, Minneapolis, spent two weeks in Zakopane, Poland, helping Polish students with their English skills at a summer camp through a global vol- unteer program. Christi Dettle '94 (center) with Polish students continued on page 18 WINTER 1998 AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW
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In Memoriam The Rev. Ernest Johan Raaum, Lynnwood, Wash., died May 6. He served as a Lutheran pastor for 40 years. Survivors include his wife, Norma; two daughters, Anne Rasmussen and Beth Kurtenbach; a brother, Gerhard; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Segna (Carlsen) Huey (’38...
Show moreIn Memoriam The Rev. Ernest Johan Raaum, Lynnwood, Wash., died May 6. He served as a Lutheran pastor for 40 years. Survivors include his wife, Norma; two daughters, Anne Rasmussen and Beth Kurtenbach; a brother, Gerhard; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Segna (Carlsen) Huey (’38), Marietta, Ga., died on April 21, 1994, from heart disease. Survivors include her husband, T.W., and three children, Ann Huey Williams, Elizabeth Huey Meza and J. Carlsen. Joseph Ylvisaker (’39), 82, Stoughton, Wis., died in May. He worked for Nelson Industries for 41 years, retiring as vice president in charge of factory safety. Survivors include his wife, Nora; chil- dren Elizabeth Barr, Mary Zaroufy, and Joel Ylvisaker; nine grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; his sister, Betty Rheineck, and three sisters—in—law. Charles Carlson (’42), 79, Morris, Minn., died in August. Survivors include his wife, Elimbeth; daughters Margaret Fricke and Elizabeth Larson; son, James and nine grandchildren. The Rev. Clayton Moen (’43), 79, Minneapolis, died in July. Survivors include wife Barbara, two daughters, three grandchildren and other relatives. Margarette Onerheim (’44), 87, died in October 1996. She taught piano for 30 years. Survivors include brother Bernard Onerheirn; three sisters, Gratia Hauge, Ruth Stuart, and Alice McClean and sis- ter-in—law Jane Hilton. Richard Tucker, MD. (’47), 75, Minneapolis, died in July from complica- tions after open-heart surgery. He found» ed the radiology department at North Memorial Hospital and was department chief there until retirement in 1983. Survivors include his wife, Margaret, daughter Milice Saxon and son Timothy. John Quanbeck (’49), 52, Salem, Ore., died in November. During his lifetime he was a classroom teacher, an employee for the State Department of Higher Education in Oregon and a consultant for the Lutheran Church of America in New York Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Phyllis (Erickson) (’49); son, J.T.; daughter Carma Corcoran; grand- daughters, Kari and Kisa, and many other family members and friends. Samuel Michaelson (’50), 71, Waverly, Iowa, died in July. He taught in the Wartburg College English department from 1966 until 1992. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; three sons, Charles, Robert and Richard and many other rel— atives. Carola Janet (Mosby) Stenberg (’51), 75, Everett, Wash., died in a car accident along with her husband, Odin, on August 20. Stenberg pursued a career in missionary work, traveling to Brazil and Japan. She also worked as a nurse at Bethany Home in Everett, Wash., for 18 years. Survivors include son Jonathan, daughters Evangeline and Gracia; sisters Ruth Sauer, Esther Bingea and Connie Larson, and other relatives and friends. Donald Steineke (’53), 66, Anoka, Minn., died in June. He worked at the Minneapolis General Hospital for over 30 years. Survivors include sisters Arlene Covington and Patricia Schake; five nieces, four nephews, six great nieces and four great nephews. The Rev. Arnold Waznik (’58), 63, Hucksaw, Wis. He was the pastor at Redeemer Lutheran Church and Christ Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Aurelia, and other family members. ALUM NOTES 0 19 M. Anita Hawthorne dies — ’Mom’ to Pan-Afrikan students By Julie Hogan M. Anita Gay Hawthorne came to Augsburg in June 1987 to serve as the liaison between the campus and the community for African American stu- dent involvement. During her time at the College, she stressed the motto “learning through involvement,” and, through her energy and commitment, created a strong program that exemplfies diose words. Activities and support services celebrating African culture emerged and grew under her direction, involving not only the students but also the surround- ing community. “Even the name, Pan~Afrikan, she brought to Augsburg,” said Joe Young, interim director of the program. “She embraced students of Pan—Afrikanism, whether they were from Detroit or Tunisia. She showed them that they could contribute to the community. She was the mom; she raised a lot of children during her 10 years at Augsburg.” Hawthorne grew up in Baton Rouge, La., and attended Southern University there, M. Anita Gay Hawthome where she received a B.S. in psychology. She continued her studies at Howard University, earning a master’s degree in that same field. She served on many boards and committees. Among a few, she was the adviser to the Excelsior Chorale Ensemble, co-founder of Asili Institute for African Women in the Diaspora and an officer with the Association of Black Psychologists. Hawthorne was also a poet. She was published in Guild Press and was a par- ticipant in Twin Cities area poetry read- ings, including those that she sponsored through Pan—Afrikan Student Services. Survivors include her husband, Kevin; mother Josephine Leonard; in-laws James and Maurice Hawthorne; aunts Lela Johnson, Patricia Sheffield, Beatrice Leonard and Mae Leonard; great aunt Thressa Ward and many numerous friends and relatives. To keep alive the memory and commit- ment of Hawthorne, the Pan—Afrikan Leadership Scholarship has been renamed in her honor (see story on page 6). Memorials to the scholarship endow- ment can be sent to the Augsburg College Development Office, 2211 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454. Distinguished Alumnus Leslie Brandt dies The Rev. Leslie Brandt (’41), prolific writer and Distinguished Alumnus of Augsburg, died on January 14. Brandt touched the lives of millions through his writ- ings. In 1992 his “INOW” series of books sold over a million copies to people of all faiths. The first in this series, Psalms/NOW began when he sent in a few psalms that he paraphrased for contemporary readers in the magazine This Day. They were so popular that Concordia Publishing House asked him to compile a book. Brandt eventually wrote 24 books in that same series, selling over a million copies here and abroad. Brandt earned his degree from Augsburg in 1941 and continued his education at Augsburg Seminary, graduating in 1945. Leslie Brandt '41 His work after graduation took him to China as a mis- sionary. From there, he was led to Taiwan and Japan, where he was Lutheran ser- vice pastor from 1951-54. Most recently he was the organizing pastor of Westminister Lutheran Church in Vista, Calif. Last Oct. 10, Brandt was awarded the Distinguished Alumnus Award for his outstanding work in and for the church. In his acceptance remarks, he mentioned that he was “profoundly grateful for his seven years at Augsburg College and Seminary and for the love and concern of his teachers and feHow students.” Survivors include his wife, Edith (Tokle) ’42; a daughter, Sonia; two sons, Daniel and Don, and many other relatives and friends. Douglas Pautz (’66), 53, Bloomington, Minn., died in August. He played profes- sional baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies. Survivors include his parents, Richard (’37) and Gertrude (Erling) (’36); ex-wife and friend, Lynn; two daughters, Jill and Lisa; his sister, Sharon (’82) and brothers Gerald, Roger (’65) and David (’73). Stephen Gustafson (’73), 47, Burnsville, Minn., died in December. Survivors include wife, Jane; son, Joe; daughter, Sheila; mother, Marjorie; brothers, Richard and Roger, and other relatives and friends. Duane “Duke” Lachinski (’80), 40, Andover, Minn., died in August from brain cancer. Survivors include high school sweetheart and wife, Bab; daugh- ters Meagan and Rachel, parents Richard and Darlene and many other relatives. Other deaths: Glen Glesne (’39), January 1996 Shirley (Carter) Pearson (’42), May 1994 James Rath (’70) A correction We apologize for the incorrect spelling in the fall issue in listing the death of Dr. Mitchell [urdy (’36) of Prior Lake, Minn. Sheldon Fardig, human relations pioneer, dies Sheldon Fardig, professor emeritus of education, died at his home in Arden Hills, Minn., on Nov. 1, from pancreatic cancer. Fardig taught education at Augsburg for 26 years and was a pioneer in the field of human relations. As a member of the Minnesota State Department of Education Task Force, he helped write the human relations regulations for teacher education. Fardig also began the human relations course at Augsburg and taught it for many years. “He was ahead of many of his colleagues in advancing the cause of racial diversity both on campus and in the public schools,” said Bruce Reichenbach, professor of philosophy and long-time racquetball partner of Fardig. “He was particularly sensitive to the needs of indi- viduals and felt that the human relations course would make a real difl'erence in sensitizing teachers to minorities.” Fardig also had a strong interest in church music. Together, Fardig and his wife, Ruth, brought music into the lives of wor- shippers at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church choir, which he directed for 19 years. Reichenbach, who wrote a tribute for Fardig, said at his memorial service that it was appropriate that Fardig passed away on All Saints Day. “A saint,” said Reichenbach, “is someone whom light shines through. So it was that I thought it appropriate that Sheldon joined the saints on that day, for he was someone through whom light shone.” His is survived by his wife of 51 years, Ruth; his sons, Paul, Stephen and Timothy; grandchildren Krister, Erika and Elinora, and many other friends and family members. Memorials can be sent to the Augsburg College Library for the teacher education collection. WINTER 1998 AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW
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President ’frame Carlson and Simon named vice presidents By Betsey Norgard With the January arrival of two new vice presidents, President William Frame has established the leadership of his four- division administration. Paul R. Carlson joined the staff as vice president for finance and...
Show morePresident ’frame Carlson and Simon named vice presidents By Betsey Norgard With the January arrival of two new vice presidents, President William Frame has established the leadership of his four- division administration. Paul R. Carlson joined the staff as vice president for finance and administration. He comes to Augsburg from 14 years at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, most recently as associate vice chancellor for business and finance. “His interest in net revenue development and providing better service at less cost will take him beyond the control development and restraint orientation typical in the position," said Frame. To head up the fundraising division of the College, Frame appointed Ida Simon as vice president for institutional advancement and community relations. Her division includes the development, public relations and communication, and alumni and parent relations offices. The Alumni Publication of Augsburg College Vifinter 1998 0 Vol. 60 0 No. 2 Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN Paul R. Carlson Ida 8. Simon Simon served for four years as vice presi- dent for development at Saint Paul’s College in Lawrenceville, Va. Prior to that she spent seven years in fundraising and marketing work at The United Negro College Fund in New York. “I view the division of Institutional Advancement and Community Relations as the foundation securing the future of Augsburg,” Simon said. “I am very hon» ored and consider it a special privilege to have the opportunity to guide and empower a special team of people with the ‘can-do’ spirit inherent in the traditions and history of the Lutheran Church.” Restructuring of the other two divisions gave their vice presidents new titles as well. s’ new administration Marie McNeff, vice president and acade- mic dean since 1995, now leads the Academic and Learning Services divi- sion, a merger of the former academic and student affairs divisions. This merger will encourage focus on the education and learning of the whole student — learning that occurs both in and out of the classroom. An associate dean of stu~ dent affairs will be appointed. Rick Thoni, former vice president for enrollment management, heads a new division, Institutional Research and Program Development, which oversees research, new program development, continuing education, and the affiliated organizations and programs —— the Center for Global Education, Youth and Family Institute at Augsburg, Elderhostel and Nordic Center. Frame said that he was “very lucky” to find Marie McNeff and Rick Thoni at work when he arrived here. “The three of us are very glad, indeed, that Ida and Paul have agreed to join us. Together we intend to identify and celebrate the strengths of the College so that Augsburg enters the let century at a quickened but steady pace,” he added. Rave reviews for the Lindell Family Library By Julie Hogan One phase ends, another begins. From unmixed cement and scattered wood, bricks and metal to geometrical shapes, organized harmony and formi- dable construction, the Iames G. Lindell Library officially came to fruition on Nov. 2 during a formal ceremony. “Hoversten Chapel,” wrote senior Laura Pejsa in the Echo, “was filled, from bottom to balcony, to ofiicially dedicate the [library]. All came together to recognize, give thanks and celebrate.” Now that the ribbon-cutting is finished, the most expected step is for it to go quietly about informing and providing access to technology. However, the commanding four-story, glass— and-brick building is still receiving laurels. The January/February issue of Architecture Minnesota pro- filed the Lindell Library as one of three new academic buildings in the Twin Cities area. Eric Kudalis wrote, “The library bridges the world of modern technology and traditional cam- pus architecture. The glass and metal exterior treatment looks up»to-date, yet the warm-tone brick plants the building firmly in classic campus design. This new library cer- tainly lends the campus distinction among its bigger urban neighbors." Hundreds of people filled the four-level library Nov. 2 for the Dedication Litany and to explore the building's new equipment and architectural genius. “A mindful design," wrote Brenda Kramer Bredahl in the December issue of Minnesota Monthly. “Aesthetically pleas~ ing and technologically equipped, Augsburg’s Lindell Library was designed with modern users in mind. The new library and information technology center opens a window on the campus and a door to the community, and reflects the College’s entrance into a new era.” On the home front, students enjoy the new space and study rooms, enabling efficient and concentrated discussions. “I get a lot more work done in this library,” says sopho- more Sheila Brochner, explaining that the Sverdrup Library didn’t have enclosed study areas but open space with tables. “Now, you can feel free to talk about class projects and study in groups for exams." Alumni can also take advan- tage of the library by obtain- ing a guest card. Checking out books and accessing the Internet are just a few of the services offered. “More Augsburg students are studying here now because the building is attractive and the technology is widely accessible. The incorporation of technology is a real benefit for students," said Karen Mateer. interim co-director of the library. “People are coming back to campus to see and use this building. It’s definitely attracting a lot of people." lJnda Cullen Many ’firsts’ for Auggie football Win MIAC, make playoffs By Don Stoner When Abner Batalden and Craig Peroutka posed together for a photo— graph before the Augsburg football team’s regular season-ending game against Bethel in early November, a casual observer may not have believed that the two, so different in size, played the same positions during their college days — offensive lineman. But Batalden and Peroutka will forever be linked in the annals of Augsburg's football history. Bofli played for Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship teams. Batalden played in 1928 and is the only surviving member of that team; Peroutka finished his junior season in 1997 — the only two seasons Augsburg has ever won MIAC gridiron titles. It was a magical season for the Auggies, who in addition to claiming the elusive MIAC title, earned a trip to the NCAA Division III national playoffs for the first time in school history. won a national playoff game and ended up as one of the final eight teams playing football at the Division 111 level in the entire nation. Along the way, the team broke countless school records, along with a lot of stereo< types about Augsburg football. Augsburg finished with a 10-2 record — the first time in school history that an Augsburg team has won that many games in a season (the previous school continued on page 14 WINTER 1998 AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW
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ELCA pastors from Augsburg’s four governing synods process along Murphy Square to Melby Hall. Enioying the celebration are (L to R) Norwegian Consul Bjorn Eilertsen, Regent Beverly Hatlen, Roe Hatlen, lean Foss, lerry Foss, Regent Allen Housh and Nordic Center Director Maureen Aakre. Gospel...
Show moreELCA pastors from Augsburg’s four governing synods process along Murphy Square to Melby Hall. Enioying the celebration are (L to R) Norwegian Consul Bjorn Eilertsen, Regent Beverly Hatlen, Roe Hatlen, lean Foss, lerry Foss, Regent Allen Housh and Nordic Center Director Maureen Aakre. Gospel Praise members (L to R) Kristen Kent, Vlflllette Whitted, guest artist Anthony Brewer, Jennifer Grimm and Aaron Gabriel fill the hall with their music. INAUGURATIONO 1 1 W l l- l. 1 AM V. F RAM 1: iNAUGURAT ON President Flame, assisted by Associate Dean Earl Alton, "plays" the "zero" movement of the "Zero-to-Eight Hands" piano concert. \Mth their images prolected on a large screen behind the stage for all to see, Lowell Almen, general secretary of the ELCA, invested William Frame in the office of president. impressions of a person walking into the new library." As the years rolled by, though, Sverdrup Library began to succumb to the same misgivings as its older sibling: it was too small for the 165,000 volumes and too outdated for the advancing technology of die ’905. Sophomore Jennifer Rensenbrink echoed the same sentiments about the Sverdrup Library as Ronholm did two generations earlier about the Old Main library. “Last year," said Rensenbrink, “I had to go to the U of M library to do research, but now I can do it all in Lindell Library.” Grace Sulerud ’58, collections develop- ment librarian, has spent time in all three libraries. As a student in the 19505 she recalls the Old Main basement library as being “very dark and small,” and later watched as the Sverdrup Library became overcrowded. Sulerud postponed her retirement to work in the new library. saying "i wanted to complete the cycle of my library life. from the old» est spot to the new facility. I love this new building." Now with the impressive 73,000-5quare- foot library with its huge skylight and glass wall overlooking Foss Center, the idea of running out of room seems impossible. Perhaps 200 years from now, the library will need to incorpo- rate Star Trek-type tools to teach stu- dents. But today, the Lindell Family Library stands as a firm and beautiful testament to Augsburg’s commitment to a liberal arts education. Ubrary Director Elaine Cline holds the red ribbon In sheer loy as lames and lean Undell cut it. officially dedicating the library. The whole Augsburg communi- ty celebrated the new library on Nov. 2, from speecha in Hoversten Chapel to the ribbon—cut- ting In the new library. (L to R) President Frame, Regent Barbara Cage, Cline, lames and lean Undell, Regent Allen Housh, Academic Dean Marie McNeff and Piuldent Emeritus Charles Anderson) WINTER 1998 AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW
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14 0 SPORTS Football continued from page 1 record was seven wins in 1973). The Auggies won nine games in a row, a school record-winning streak The Auggies topped Concordia-Moorhead in the first game of the NCAA playoffs before falling to Simpson College of Iowa in the national quarterfinals. The...
Show more14 0 SPORTS Football continued from page 1 record was seven wins in 1973). The Auggies won nine games in a row, a school record-winning streak The Auggies topped Concordia-Moorhead in the first game of the NCAA playoffs before falling to Simpson College of Iowa in the national quarterfinals. The 1997 season has marked the summit — so far — of the rebuilding program of head coach Jack Osberg, an Augsburg Hall of Famer as a player who was brought in to take over the program in 1991, following the Auggies’ one-win campaign in 1990. The Auggies triumphed this season on the strength of their outstanding offense, most notably senior quarterback Derrin Lamker (Golden Valley/Robbinsdale Armstrong HS) and junior wide receiver Scott Hvistendahl (Cannon Falls/ Randolph HS). Lamker, named the MIAC’s Most Valuable Player this season by league coaches, now possesses virtually every Augsburg career and single-season passing record. Hvistendahl, who set the MIAC record for reception yards in a single season last year, shattered that record this season with a 1,273-yard effort in nine league games — as a point of ref- erence. no other receiver in the conference had more than 776 reception yards. The Auggies opened the season with a 24-20 victory over Valley City (N.D.) State, an NAIA playoff team in 1996. The first victory over a quality opponent put the spark of long-term success into some minds, which may have been squelched a bit when the Auggies, playing without Offensive linemen from two eras — Craig Peroutka from the 1997 Auggies (holding the 1928 MIAC title trophy), and Abner Batalden, the last surviving member of the 1928 team. the receiving services of Hvistendahl due to a shoulder injury, lost 28-12 at St. Thomas the following week. But then came St. John's, the MIAC’s year-in, year-out juggernaut. On a magi- cal Saturday night for the Auggies’ home opener, a capacity crowd of more than 2,500 watched Augsburg dominate the game from start to finish, claiming a 20- 10 victory, the first Augsburg win over St. John’s in 17 seasons. After that uplifting win, the magic con- tinued to happen for the Auggies. The following week, another large crowd came to Anderson-Nelson Field to watch Augsburg score its first shutout over an opponent since 1981, when the Auggies blanked St. Olaf 42-0. A victory of 26-7 at Hamline followed the next week, and Homecoming weekend saw Augsburg rally from a 21-7 first-half deficit to top- ple Carleton 35-21. Iason Exley (Sr., Buffalo) tied a school record by inter- cepting three passes in a game. The following week saw Augsburg drive to St. Peter to face Gustavus, and the Auggies had to rally from behind to score an important 41-35 victory in two overtimes. Down 32—24 with under three minutes to play in regulation, Hvistendahl caught a 65-yard touch- down pass from Lamker, and tight end Ted Schultz (Sr., Hudson, Wis.) caught a two-point conversion to tie the game. In the first overtime, kicker Martin Hlinka (In, Bratislava, SIovakia/Farmington HS) tied the game on a career-best 47-yard field goal, and running back Andrew Anthony (Sr., St. Peter), playing in his hometown, caught a 13-yard touchdown pass to secure the victory. The game of the year may have been the Auggies’ 13-10 win over conference co- leader Concordia-Moorhead on Oct. 25. The defensive struggle came down to the golden toe of Hlinka, who hit two field goals, including a 29-yarder with 17 sec- onds to play to put Augsburg into sole possession of first place in the MIAC. Augsburg claimed a share of the MIAC championship with a 24-7 win at Macalester, and thrashed Bethe! 56-21 at the Metrodome for the outright title. The Auggies, as MIAC champions, were virtual locks to make the playoffs, but the NCAA threw the champs a curveball. Because of travel restrictions — and the fact that due to contract commitments, Augsburg had already inflated the sea- sonal air structure over Anderson-Nelson Field — the Auggies, the third seed in the West Region, had to travel to face their MIAC rivals, fourth-seed Ooncordia-Moorhead, at the Fargodome in Fargo, N.D., for the first round of the NCAA Division III national playoffs. But playing in the lair of their opponents did nothing to faze the maroon and gray. Augsburg scored 27 straight points in a three-quarter stretch to build a lead, and held on defensively to produce a 34-22 victory. But, like all magical things, the magic had to run out on the Augsburg story sometime. It did on a rainy, sloppy late November afternoon in Indianola, Iowa, when second-seed Simpson College dispatched the Auggies 61-21. It was an incredible season for Augsburg football, but can a championship happen again? Possibly. The Auggies only lose 10 players to graduation, and the founda- tion is there for another run at the MIAC title next year. Sixty-nine years will likely never again separate MIAC football titles at Augsburg College. Schultz awards lead most decorated football squad in Augsburg history By Don Stoner Ted Schultz personifies the term “student-athlete.” The Augsburg senior tight end, who gave of his time for numerous community service organizations in and around campus, was one of the most highly dec- orated of Augsburg’s 1997 MIAC football champions. At the beginning of the season, Schultz was named a Burger King College Football Scholar-Athlete of the Week, one of only 11 Division III athletes so honored this season. The award, which accompanied a $10,000 donation to the Augsburg general scholarship fund in Schultz’s name, is given to student-ath- letes who show the balance between aca- demics, athletics and community service. Near the end of the season, Schultz was given another award for his community service, from the American Football Coaches Association. The AFCA named Schultz to its “Good Works Team” for his outstanding community service. Only 11 non-Division I athletes were named to the Good Works Team this season. Schultz also became the first Augsburg football player to be awarded a $5,000 post-graduate scholarship from the NCAA. Schultz was one of 35 football players from all divisions to be awarded. Schultz and junior wide receiver Scott Hvistendahl were named to the CoSIDA- GTE Academic All-America teams. Hvistendahl, Augsburg’s outstanding junior wide receiver, was named to four All-America teams, headlined by the AFCA—Burger King Division III Coaches’ All-America Team. The squad, made up of just 22 athletes, is voted on by Division III coaches. Sophomore cornerback lake Kern, who intercepted nine passes during the regu- lar season and playoffs, was also named to the Hewlett-Packard Division III All- America second team, while tight end Schultz was named to the third team. Quarterback Derrin Lamker, who set nearly every school passing record dur- ing his senior season, was also the recipi— ent of numerous honors. He was named a finalist for the Gagliardi Award, the Division III equivalent of the Heisman Trophy for the outstanding small-college football player. Only 10 players are cho- sen as finalists for the award, named for the legendary St. John’s University coach, Iohn Gagliardi. AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW MINNEAPOLIS, MN
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Elderhostel offers an educational vacation Topics are gardens, computers, T’ai Chi Chih and the Twin Cities By Shar Hauer Elderhostel is a nonprofit educational organization olfering short-term academic programs for people 55 and older at host sites around the world. Participants shar- ing similar...
Show moreElderhostel offers an educational vacation Topics are gardens, computers, T’ai Chi Chih and the Twin Cities By Shar Hauer Elderhostel is a nonprofit educational organization olfering short-term academic programs for people 55 and older at host sites around the world. Participants shar- ing similar interests can expand their hori- zons together in classes and activities — without worrying about tests or grades. From June 28-July 3, Elderhostel will offer three courses at the Maplewood Inn in Maplewood Minn. ° “Gardens of the World: An Artist's Perspective." Through lectures and slides, learn about Monet's garden; gardens in Kyoto, Japan; in Suzhai, China; in Bodnant, England and many more. Through visits to a Japanese garden, a sculpture garden and other specialty gardens, participants will discover their multiple purposes. - “T’ai Chi Chih: Joy Through Movement.” Join many who have experi- enced more abundant health, relief from stress and heightened mind/body aware- ness through the 20 slow, gentle move- ments based on the Chinese philosophy of promoting vitality, longevity, inner peace, balance and joy. - “The Rise of the Twin Cities.” Explore the fascinating history of the Twin Cities and the Mississippi River that joins them. Lectures and field trips will give an understanding of Minneapolis as the nation’s milling center and St. Paul as a significant Midwestern trading center, as well as insights on where Twin Citians have lived, worked and played over the last century. From August 9-15, a second Elderhostel program will be held on the Augsburg campus. - “Bits, Bytes and Browsing: Computing and the Internet." For those who think Wired magazine is for electricians or a bit is 12.5 cents, this course, which includes demonstration, dialogue and hands-on lab time, is an introduction to personal computers (PCs), how computers work, word processing, browsing the Internet, sending e-mail and making a wise PC purchase. There are separate instructional levels for absolute begin- ners and those with some experience (IBM and Mac). This is equivalent to two courses. ' “Art and Architecture of the Twin Cities: Culture Indoors and Out.” Learn about the rich environment of Twin Cities’ architecture, art and landscape design. Through field study and lecture, explore the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Walker Sculpture Garden, historic areas, the famous parks system and more. For information, call the Elderhostel program, (612) 330-1183, or send e-mail to
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8 0 ALUMNI NEWS Make a difference — mentor a student “People who grew up in difficult circum- stances and yet are successful have one thing in common at a critical junction in their adolescence they had a positive relationship with a caring adult.” — President Clinton The Alumni Association and...
Show more8 0 ALUMNI NEWS Make a difference — mentor a student “People who grew up in difficult circum- stances and yet are successful have one thing in common at a critical junction in their adolescence they had a positive relationship with a caring adult.” — President Clinton The Alumni Association and Career Services Office are teaming up to enhance and expand the mentoring pro- gram at Augsburg. Originally available to sophomores, the program is now avail- able to all students. To meet the needs of current students, we need your help. Please share your time and talents with an Augsburg student by becoming a mentor. Mentors provide: - help to new students adjusting to col- lege both academically and socially ' suggestions about majors - information about careers - tips for job hunting and resumes - ideas on balance in life ~ input about the work world What is a mentor expected to do? - establish a positive personal relation- ship with students, fostering honesty and trust ' aid in the development of students’ self-esteem, self-confidence and moti- vation by providing information and encouragement - provide practical information and hands-on experience for students - help students realize the value ofa liberal arts education and its impor- tance in the work world - be honest with students about your expectations and work style What’s in it for you? - an opportunity to give back to Augsburg - an opportunity to connect and make a difference in someone’s life - a chance to develop a meaningful relationship with an Augsburg student - a chance to learn and grow The time commitment is up to you. Students and mentors work together to set a schedule that fits your available time. To share your time and talents or recom- mend someone else as a mentor, contact the Career Services Office, (612) 330- 1162,. William Halverson honored by Norwegian government William H. Halverson (’51), Columbus, Ohio, was honored as Knight First Class of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit by King Harald on Nov. 8. Norwegian Consul General Ian Flatla presented the award at a special ceremony and read from the official citation that honored Halverson for his “contribution to the furtherance of Norwegian culture in the USA and especially for his superb translations of Norwegian song texts and of Norwegian literature about music.” Halverson has translated a number of books on Norwegian music and com- posers, including Edvard Grieg and Johan Svendsen, as well as Grieg song texts. On several works, he collaborated on the translation with Augsburg Professor Emeritus Leland Sateren ('35). Halverson taught philosophy at Augsburg in the 19605. In 1987 he retired as associate clean at Ohio State University, which gave him time to turn attention to the translation projects. Halverson and his wife, Marolyn, have established music scholarships at Augsburg in honor of each of their five daughters (see story in Augsburg Now, Fall 1996). He was on campus last spring to speak at the Scholarship Recognition Reception. Class agents toured Lrndell Library in September ]US[ 35 ll. OlllClClli'. opened. Row one (L to R) A111}. Torgelson F0 berg 95 Ruth Ringstad Larson '53, Kristin HifSCh '91. Row. Sackrerter ’95, Carole Schmidt '93 \\‘EC, Bill ’\’dllL . (L to R) Li;.i Carlson 03) Meria Wile—mus Fox '73 R0.” three (L to R) Li Sharon Mackenthun ’87. Row four (L to R) Cr. Agnes (Bunny) Larson-i 7, Cal Larson ‘49 Chuck C AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW MINNEAPOLIS, MN
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‘F ULTY TERSPECTIVES CAMPUS NEWS 0 5 Grade inflation — is it an Augsburg problem? By John Van Cleve Grade inflation. It’s been in the news lately. Last August, USA Today featured a page-one headline “Test scores up, but experts cite grade inflation.” In the accompanying article, a represen- tative...
Show more‘F ULTY TERSPECTIVES CAMPUS NEWS 0 5 Grade inflation — is it an Augsburg problem? By John Van Cleve Grade inflation. It’s been in the news lately. Last August, USA Today featured a page-one headline “Test scores up, but experts cite grade inflation.” In the accompanying article, a represen- tative of the Educational Testing Service announced a 10 percent increase during the past decade in the number of stu- dents reporting “A” averages to ETS, the Princeton, N.I., firm that writes the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). A statistical rise in grade-point averages (GPA) without a clearly demonstrable rise in the level of learning — that's grade inflation. Is it at Augsburg? Recenfly, the College decided to stop granting graduates the “Latin Honors,” i.e. summa cum laude, magna cum laude and cum laude [see story in Augsburg Now, Winter 1997]. The reason? In recent years, so many have received those honors that they mean less. Last June, 42 percent of our seniors graduated cum laude (with a 3.3 GPA) or higher. I’m new to Augsburg. I began teaching German and Russian here in the fall of 1996, and quite early on I heard my new colleagues expressing frustration about grades and grading. My need to begin a new dialogue became acute at gradua- tion, when I sat with the rest of the faculty as the dean bestowed one Latin Honor after another. 50, using the campus e—mail, I began what became a vigorous discussion among faculty of the situation. Last fall I asked that messages be sent to staff members as well, since changes in grad- ing policy would affect some administra- tive offices. Statistics demonstrate that grade infla- tion exists on campus. Since I wasn’t sure whether faculty saw that as a problem, I conducted an e-mail poll on the ques- tion, “Is grade inflation a problem at Augsburg?” Nearly all who responded, some 40 or so, answered “yes.” As the discussion continued, I reported some of the results of a published study of grade inflation — results that have a bearing on the situation at Augsburg. And most recently, I wrote to the Academic Affairs Committee on behalf of the participants in the e—mail discus- sion and asked that the committee con« sider appropriate policy changes. Throughout the discussion of this sensi- tive issue, I’ve been impressed with the determination and the creativity exhibited by my co—workers. Many suggestions are now on the table. The problem is difficult — but we’re working on it. lohn Van Cleve is associate professor of modern languages. Algebra — a novel idea to Professor Larry Copes By Julie Hogan While on sabbatical, MathematiG Professor Larry Copes thought he’d try to make algebra a little more interesting to students. So he wrote a novel. The book was inspired by the AUGMENT program, which believes that students should be shown the drought process by which mathematicians come up with results — not just the results — and how to use them. His novel will be used in junior level math courses. “In the prospectus I wrote for publishers, I proposed writing my best guess at the thoughts that mathematicians who developed [mathematical] ideas histori~ W. v White House Honors cally actually used. Several publishers were interested. “As I began my sabbatical last fall and started writing, however, I found that that approach was as boring as the traditional texts. So I introduced several characters, college students taking [an abstract algebra] course, so that I could vary the style through conversations in pairs or among the three. The theme was ‘So you want to become an investigator,’ wifli lots of analogies to criminal investi— gations. But then some conflicts among the characters developed, giving me a chance to model how to deal with prob- lems as groups try to work together. And, of course, to make the characters believ— able, and to convince students that they I ’entClintonk‘ ' $100,000 too could do this kind of thinking, some details of their college lives had to come in. And then, to my surprise, one fell in love with another so I guess it meta- morphized into a novel,” said Oopes. The novel/textbook ends each chapter with commentary from the author and a set of questions for the student to answer. The questions deal with issues brought about by the characters’ actions and make the real math lesson more inter- esting because the students know what is happening in the characters’ heads. Addison—Wesley publishers tested it in classes this fall at a number of sites around the country. The first “real” edition is scheduled to be published in 1999. Faculty promotions To full professor: loan Griffin, English To associate professor: Kristin Anderson, Art Stuart Anderson, Physics Steven LaFave, Business, Accounting and M18 Karen Mateer, Library Rita Weisbrod, Sociology Faculty tenured Michael Burden, Speech, Communication and Theatre Arts Iames Hayes, Speech, Communication and Theatre Arts Christopher Kimball, History Steven LaFave, Business, Accounting and M15 Glenda Dewberry Rooney, Social Work Kathryn Schwalbe. Business, Accounting and M18 Rita Weisbrod, Sociology ‘ 7 I V Sci ‘nce, ’ Marks Fellowship in International r Communications, fighter for Strategic and‘International‘Studies. ' Minnesota Coalitian‘tozPrornote _ Womenjn Athletic for her pioneering work in girls” and women‘s ice hockey in Minnesota. Newsnotes I Ann Fleener and Rich Germundsan, Education, became nationally-’ceflified teacher assessors with Educational Testing Service (BIS). I Steill‘fin. main": Gaéridsen. Music, plade art-the dedimtion ofithe new mart at Lint? NomyJ-uthemn’ Fertile. in‘Sgpteinber- Mflttaifiédlilam; saga Serena. ~ j. 4 mi: ' ' '. spent] 9 sting1 aficialsae . . suItant’onrteleconiq 1 cations and information industry mloprnént.‘ NormanHolenfirtl.‘ {"de “‘31 q World travelsémlnm . _ . React-f9: inflow, bet. EIWR'sfiwslepmenthnd relief atom in both Noland when Paeshkiae+Wsieh=re Med” Wineries and presided at the Francophone Off-file: and the Caribbean 9.51M Rocky Mountain mmmflon. . WINTER 1998 AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW
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12 0 CLASS REUNIONS l I i “ii Nt'lllllllllj 50 YEARS (\v CLASS OF 1947 40 YEARS (\v CLASS OF 1957 (L to R) Row one: Maria Galin Berryman, Prudence Lee Hokanson Nystuen, O. Charlene Carlsen, Carol Formo Rosales, (L to R) Row one: Stan Baker, Barbara Laufenburger Baker, Tom Margery Manger Torgerson...
Show more12 0 CLASS REUNIONS l I i “ii Nt'lllllllllj 50 YEARS (\v CLASS OF 1947 40 YEARS (\v CLASS OF 1957 (L to R) Row one: Maria Galin Berryman, Prudence Lee Hokanson Nystuen, O. Charlene Carlsen, Carol Formo Rosales, (L to R) Row one: Stan Baker, Barbara Laufenburger Baker, Tom Margery Manger Torgerson, Delpha Randklev Berg, Sylvia Brandt Sateren, Olive Ronholm. Row two: Dorothy Lijsing Warme, Lois Kolden Larson, Dean Holmes, \firg Gehring. Row Kleven, Borghild Rholl Gabrielson, Agnes (Bunny) Valvik Larson, Lorna Mlberg Sandersl Row three: Arthur Marben, two: Jim Norman, Judy Suther Sather, Harris Lee, Ray Grinde. Robert Lee, Roy R (Kelly) Roth, Glen Person, Amos Oyrud, Paul Blikslad, J. Vernon Jensen, Semore (Sy) Nelson, Stanley Row three: Grace Fons Herr, Verna Skovholt Barrett, Harlen Bartilson, Guilford (Guil) Parsons, Charles Foley. Christianson, Erwin Moe. Row four: Don's Rovick Hanson, Jean Manguson Hicks, Marian Graff Skaar, Gloria Grant Knoblauch. Row five: Aldemar Johnson Hagen, Orval Moren, Gerald Mindruml Row six: Marlys Holm Thorsgaard, Gayle Engedal Maison, Norman MaLson. HOWW m7 oozed» 7-17 25 YEARS cw CLASS OF 1972 (L to R) Row one: Ginny Dahlen Baali, Rick Ekstrand, Judy Mendenhall Trimble, Karen Brien Nelson, Nancy Olson Hrdlicka, Kristen Parbst DeWolf, Susan Maahs Rowan, Jim Wolslegel, Tom Howe, Marge Johnson Nelsonl Row two: Else Tallaksen Sevig, Cheryl Westberg Barsness, Linda Akenson, Kristine Olson, Larry Laingen‘ Row three: Cindy Karels, Gail Thacker Ofstehage, Sue Blomquist Anderson, Joe Stork, Row four: Tom Fischer, Tom Snell, Kathy Langemo Dugdale, Tim Nelson. Row five: Rolf Nestingen, Dave Lehrke, John EwerL Row six: Chuck Wattnem, Steve Rolfsrud, Gary Syverson. Row seven: Craig Wisness, Luther Bakken, Randy Johnson. Row eight: Susan Lindbloom Johnson, Ron R, Johnson, Ron K‘ Johnson, 10 YEARS a» CLASS OF 1987 (L to R) Row one: Carey W. Pederson, Patty Lee, Kari Huseby Wessman, Cathy Moe Dalnes, Deborah Raetz, Colleen Herr Gray, Susan Voung Campbell, Roxanne Walsh Gross, Row two: Anne Skurdalsvold Johnson, Cheryl lMtsoe Dudley, Sharon Mackenthun, Tom Turenne, Mary Johnson Boehm, Chris Hahn, Liz Undroth Odegard, Marit Stenshoel Greunke. Row three: Kirk Pederson, Doug Johnson, Patrick Hilger, Don lMlliams. AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW MINNEAPOLIS, MN
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