A0993! VWSi’Y; L-K: C0" Fi""°’9°°'d- L.-R.: Jeroy Carlson, Harv Peterson, Ernie John Welckle, Jim Plumedohl, Vern Wuhl- Andaman, 129d Lindgnm strum, Jerry Fullerton, Edor Nelson, Coach. The Alumni-Varsity baseball game was played May 29, with the Alumni edging the Varsity 5 to 4. Following the... Show moreA0993! VWSi’Y; L-K: C0" Fi""°’9°°'d- L.-R.: Jeroy Carlson, Harv Peterson, Ernie John Welckle, Jim Plumedohl, Vern Wuhl- Andaman, 129d Lindgnm strum, Jerry Fullerton, Edor Nelson, Coach. The Alumni-Varsity baseball game was played May 29, with the Alumni edging the Varsity 5 to 4. Following the game a lettermans’ banquet was given to the partici- pants of the game together with letter winners in spring sports. Alumni who participated in the game were Bud Leak, Kelly Roth, Red Lindgren, Frank krio, Harv Pe- terson, Arnie Henjum, Jeroy Carlson, John Leak,'Tony Johnson and Clair Strommen, coach. L.-R.: John Look, Bud leak, Frank Aria, Arnie Henium, Tony Johnson. THE AUGSBURG BULLETIN AND THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 7TH STREET AND ZIST AVENUE MINNEAPOLIS 4. MINNESOTA l’ulxlhhwl lni-muullil) aml om- mlrlilinnal i~>uv in \pril lt_\ Augslvnrg Cullvgé- and TlM-nlu- glr'al .‘vmmun at \linne‘ulmlis. \limn‘wlzr lintrrml Ah >I‘l'nntl- t'lass muth llarrll 21. l‘HT ul guy-ya, '0 f w - :‘lCanES . . -r. -E. my. A. llu- pml nllim‘ at \linm-ulmlix “Nun-mun. Show less
AROUND THE AUGGIE FELLOWSHIP O CIRCLE Wedding Bells Robert Langseth, ’54-, and Deloris Tweten. David Nystuen (52-53) and Violet Gustafson, ’54. Palmer Sevig, ’50. and Shirley Mae Lee. Elsie Ron- holm. ’49, and Martin Koivula. Glenn Carlsen, ’53. and Carolyn Olson (48- 50i. A. Constance Rholl (45... Show moreAROUND THE AUGGIE FELLOWSHIP O CIRCLE Wedding Bells Robert Langseth, ’54-, and Deloris Tweten. David Nystuen (52-53) and Violet Gustafson, ’54. Palmer Sevig, ’50. and Shirley Mae Lee. Elsie Ron- holm. ’49, and Martin Koivula. Glenn Carlsen, ’53. and Carolyn Olson (48- 50i. A. Constance Rholl (45-47) and Paul Paulson. ’49. Audrey Mae Na- gel, ’51, and Rutherford Sander, Jr. Erling Helland, ’50. and Dorothy Zu- lauf. Harry Olson, Jr.. ’53. and Evan- geline Farness. Births A daughter, Martha Jane, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Orval Bies (Dolores Hinsverk. 45-46l. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hinsverk, ’47. are the parents of a baby girl. Karen Ruth. born April 27. Mr. and Mrs. Nelvin Botten Lleanne Bjornton. 49-50) are the parents of a daughter, Tamara Jean, born April 30. Mr. and Mrs. David Westphal 147-50) are the parents of Sarah Ruth. born January 7. Mr. and Mrs. Alward Johnson (47- 4‘)! announce the birth of a girl. Joy Louise. born April 8. Mr. and Mrs. George Knaphus (Marie Gjenvick, ’45} are the par- ents of a son. Daniel Raymond. born April 23. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Helm (Freda Binder. ’51) are the parents of Matthew LeRoy, born April 27. A son. Keith Bayard. was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ray C. Anderson. ’49 (Norma Sateren. ’47). on April 21. Mr. and Mrs. Jerold Benzel, ’47- 50 [Vera Thorson. ’45l. are the par- ents of a (laughter born June 15. Vernon Blikstad. ’43. received his Bachelor of Divinity Degree from Northwestern Schools in Minneapo- lis. Miss Loryce Sivertson, ’48-50, re‘ ceived her 135. Degree in elementary education from the University of Tampa in Florida on June 4, 1954. She is a member of Sigma Alpha lota. National Music Honorary Fra- ternity for women. and was chosen as a Senior Class Notable by her classmates. She is also a member of the Tampa Philharmonic Chorus. Dr. Levi Kvamme, ’49, completed his work for graduation at Tulane University in New Orleans, La. He was president of the senior class. Marvin C. Andros, ’51, received his Bachelor of Divinity Degree at Drew University, Madison, New Jer- sey, on June 7, 1954. Pvt. Wilmer Oudal, ’53, recently graduated with honors from the Army’s Engineer School at Fort Bel- voir, Va., after completing a six-week water supply technicians’ course. Rev. and Mrs. Ronald Zaudtke ’51 (Ann Bueide, ’50), were recent- ly commissioned missionaries of the United Lutheran Church to go to Argentina for five years. Rev. B. B. Nielsen, ’33, Protestant chaplain at the State Hospital, James- town, North Dakota, has been award- ed the Certificate of Applied Psy- chiatry by the William Alanson White Institute of Psychiatry. Rev. Lloyd Sand, ’29, missionary in the Sudan field, formerly a mem- ber of the LF C, was recently accept~ ed into the ELC ministerium by the Church Council. Rev. Arnold J. Melom, ’47, was installed as pastor of St. John’s Church (ELCI, Howard Lake, Min- nesota. in January. Norman Landvik, ’51, a graduate of Luther Seminary in St. Paul, has accepted a call to serve a parish at Detroit Lakes. Minn. Rev. Alton Halverson. ’43, mission- ary to Madagascar since 1947, has returned to the U. S. on furlough, together with his family. They are living in St. Paul. Oliver Evenson, ’50, who was grad- uated from Luther Seminary in Jan- uary, 1954, has accepted a call to the Lily Lutheran parish in South Da~ kota. Cpl. Donovan Lundeen, ’53, has been stationed in El Paso, Texas, and anticipates being moved to duty along the East Coast. Rev. Emil Martinson, ’43, was in- stalled as pastor at Hampden, N. D. He formerly served the parish at Puk- wana, S. D. Mrs. Linda Selland Anfinson, ’34, has been teaching in Alden, Minne- sota. From Washington, D. C. Mr. and Mrs. Anker Harbo enter- tained the Augsburg Alumni Club of Washington, D. C., at their home in Arlington on May 1. The following members were present: Glendora Dueland, Beatrice Sydness, Mrs. Lar- sen, Mr. and Mrs. Irving Manger, Mr. and Mrs. Rolf Harbo, Mr. and Mrs. John Nordberg, and Emil Fos- 58!]. Farewell for Missionaries On Tuesday, June 22, a farewell party will be given in honor of the following who will be going out as missionaries this year: Rev. and Mrs. Morris Vaagenes, Jr., Miss Anna Marie Sabo, Rev. and Mrs. Milo Cudim and Duane, who are going to Madagascar; Rev. and Mrs. Lester Dahlen, Paul, Barbara and Virginia, Rev. and Mrs. Albert Olson, Barbara and Patricia, who are going to For- mosa. Rev. Allen Sortland, C.T., ’53, is moving to a new parish in Seattle, Washington. Jeroy Carlson, ’48, and Kelly Roth, ’47, are again battery mates for the Cannon Falls baseball team in the Minnesota State League. Gerry Davis, ’51, has accepted a coaching position at Litchfield, Min- nesota. Phil Helland, ’42, has accepted the position of Principal of American Dependent Schools in France. He plans on a July marriage to Miss Ruth Tolman. Other Augies who have accepted new teaching positions are: Karl Dahlager, ’31, Crosby-Ironton; John Wetzler, ’49, Jackson, Minn.; Rich- ard Pearson, ’53, Turtle Lake; Ray Patana, ’53, Blue Earth; Orville Ol- son, ’49, New Ulm; Lorene McGin- nis, ’49, Fairmont; Quentin Johnson, ’51, Richfield; Donnis Johnson, ’52, Elgin, Neb.: Robert Hofllander, ’51, Windom; Wm. Holden, ’49, Owaton- na; Raymond Holden, ’50, Monte- video; Phebe Dale Hanson, ’50, Co- lumbia Heights; and Frank Ario, ’50, Gilbert. EDITORS: Gloria B. Nelson, ’45. Clair Strommen, ’46. Lyla Olson (44-45). Mary Lou Nelson, ’45. Show less
L-L: Mn. Andreauen, Jerome Formo, '37, Dr. Andreas-en, ’1‘, Mn. Winnie Fame (30- 33). Two hundred twenty-five alumni attended the Annual Alumni Banquet June 2. On this page are pictures taken from the banquet. The annual report of the Alumni Association is given on page 2 of this Bulletin and the... Show moreL-L: Mn. Andreauen, Jerome Formo, '37, Dr. Andreas-en, ’1‘, Mn. Winnie Fame (30- 33). Two hundred twenty-five alumni attended the Annual Alumni Banquet June 2. On this page are pictures taken from the banquet. The annual report of the Alumni Association is given on page 2 of this Bulletin and the results of the elec- tion of ofiicers for the Augsburg Alumni Association Executive Com- mittec is found on page 5. LAK: Ruth Pousi, '54, Marlyn Harlman, ’54, Valborg Kyl|o4 '5‘, Alice Jensen, ’54, with Mn. Dahlen (Adell Halvorwn. '43), and Dean Dahlen, ’31, L-R.: Mn. IL F. '36), Oliver Wanglie (3133), and Mr. IL F‘ Pautx. '37, preiident—elett at Alumni Anode- tion. Pout: (Gertrude Erling, L-lx Phil Holland, '42, Mn. Com. Smith (36:37), Mn. Dorothy Milkelwn, '38, Dr, Claul Morgan, CI. '08. Table tune, lul, Mr, Nelmn (Mary Lou Moflenwn, ’45); Mrl An- denon, Ernie Andenon, ‘37‘ Mn. Ernie An- denon, Vernon blihtad, '43 (back to cam era). and Mrsl Frederic L.—l.: Rev Lowell Larson, '47, delivering the baccalaureate addreu. L-R.: Rev. Obed Westphal (4344), MrL West- phal, David Weltphal (47-50), Nelen Holslin (25-28). Show less
VOL. XVI No. 3 Published by Augsburg College and Theological Seminary, Minneapolis, Minnesota. A Lutheran Institution f o u n d e d “‘69- B u L L E TIN MAY-JUNE 1931- TPUE, AND GOOD THINKING \X/HICH CHRIST HAS GIVEN US IS THE FINEST THING WE CAN GIVE YOUNG PEOPLE.” —cconoc svmouuv
Norman Bakken '47 Receives Annual Alumni Scholarship NORMAN K. MKKEN Norman K. liakken. '47. was named recipient of the Alumni Schol- arship for 1054. The award was in the amount of $350. and represents the proceeds from the Homecoming Smorgasbord. A letter of apprecia- tion from Rev. Bakken was... Show moreNorman Bakken '47 Receives Annual Alumni Scholarship NORMAN K. MKKEN Norman K. liakken. '47. was named recipient of the Alumni Schol- arship for 1054. The award was in the amount of $350. and represents the proceeds from the Homecoming Smorgasbord. A letter of apprecia- tion from Rev. Bakken was read at the Alumni Dinner. June 2nd. Rev. Bakken plans to continue his advanced studies this fall at l'nion Theological Seminary or Harvard Divinity School. his work leading to the Th.D. degree. Since completing his work at Augsburg on Th3. in '51. Rev. Bakken has served as pas- tor of the First Lutheran Church, Seattle. and as instructor of Creek at Wittenberg College. Springfield, Ohio. while completing his Work for the S.T.M. degree from llarnrna Di- vinity School. He is married to the former Virginia Vigue. 115-46. They have three children. Decision on Beginning of Library Construction Postponed Contractors~ bids for the construc- tion of the new Library at Augsburg were opened at a special meeting of the Board of Trustees on June 15. The bids as opened were found to be considerably higher than anticipated. and the Board instructed the Build. ing Committee. and ICchutive Corn- mittee to restudy certain aspects of the plans. in consultation with the architects and contractors, to deter- mine where savings might be effected. The matter will be reconsidered at the annual meeting of the Board on July 13. Officers of Alumni Executive Committee Term Expires Mr. li. F. l'autz. President 1957 .\lr. Ruben l'lgeberg. Vice l’rcsidcnt 1957 Hex. Martin Olson. Director 1055 Mrs. George Nelson. Director 1956 .\lr. Kenneth Sorenson. Director l‘)5() Mr. Haney Peterson. Director 1955 We wish to express our thanks to Henry Bertness. ‘47. and Esther Aune. ‘41. for their fine work on the litecuthe Committee as President and Vice President. Their terms ex- pired. DR. KARI. ERMISCH Augsburgians will sincerely regret the loss of Dr. Karl Hrmisch who died May 16. 1954. after a very brief illness. Funeral services were held in the Augsburg Chapel May 1‘) with interment in St. Paul. Dr. Bernhard Christensen preached the funeral ser- mon. Karl Wilhelm I'Irrniscb. who leaves his wife. one son. and two daughters. was born in Mecklenburg. Germany. July 12. 1378. In America he gradu- ated from Warthurg Seminary in 1000. took his doctorate at the Uni- versity of Minnesota in 1927, and taught at Augsburg until 1952. For- mer German students will perhaps re- member this simple unallectetl teach— cr's advice: "Sci ganz, was l)u bist." A Christian valediclory to his stu- dents in seminary and college! "He genuinely what you are." REV OLAF ROGNE llm. Ulaf Rogue uCollege ~222, *eminM) .25“. of “illiston. \(ll’lh llakota. passed away on \pril 23. after an e\tcnded illness. \t the fu- neral 'l'rinilx Lutheran Church. \linncapolis. on \pril 26. the sermon “as preaibcd by Dr. T. (l. liurntu-rlt. paid eloquent triliule to lim. llognc‘s dc\oted life ..nd sen ice in the \arioUs branches of the work III the Lutheran l‘ircc Church. sen ices at “llu After his graduation from the Sem- inary in 1025. llm. Rogne held pas- torates in llenning and liulnth. \lin- ncsota. .\s Business llircctor at :\ugs. burg from 191062, and as Director of the Victory Building Fund carn- paign in l'H—l-lti. he had a large part in the den-lopnicnt of the physical plant and facilities at Augsburg. in- cluding also the erection of Science Hall in I‘ll". An uncompromising supporter of Augsburg and its pro- gram. he himself without rc- scne to adulncing its cause both on the campus and in the Church. gax 1' lie is sur\i\ed b_\ his wife and two sons. Robert of Minneapolis and Ken~ ncth of Fargo. both of whom also at- tended Augsburg College. Women's Club Votes New Gift Members of the Augsburg College Women‘s Club \otcd at the spring rncclirrg to allocate Sl.000.0t) to the Student Loan Fund. which exists for the benefit of students needing short term loans. Growth of this fund has become an annual project for the Women‘s Club. The Augsburg College Women‘s Club meets the second Tuesday of each month during the school year. Show less
Annual Report of Executive Secretary of the Alumni Association As Executive Secretary of the Augsburg Alumni Asso- ciation. I wish to make my annual report in the form of a summarization of the year’s activities. Naturally, it will be possible only to outline the “highlights”. The position of... Show moreAnnual Report of Executive Secretary of the Alumni Association As Executive Secretary of the Augsburg Alumni Asso- ciation. I wish to make my annual report in the form of a summarization of the year’s activities. Naturally, it will be possible only to outline the “highlights”. The position of Executive Secretary of the Alumni Asso- ciation is classified as a one-half time position along with the duties of Director of Public Relations. The Alumni Office also has employed a full-time secretary, Miss Lyla Olson. who is to be commended for her work in this capacity. Mr. Henry Bertness. president of the Executive Com- mittee of the Alumni Association, spent eight weeks visit- ing alumni and former students in the states of Oregon and California last summer. We wish to take this means to thank Mr. Bertness for his fine work. Your Executive Secretary visited the alumni chapter in Seattle. Washington, during the last part of August. 1953. Homecoming activities for 1953, though tending to be student-centered. enjoyed good alumni support and response. A capacity crowd attended the alumni choral dinner. the alumni “A” Club dinner, and the alumni smorgasbord. in addition to the traditionally well-attended Sunday morning Homecoming worship service and the Sunday afternoon choral concert. As in past years. the alumni smorgasbord profits sustain the annual alumni scholarship award. We wish to recognize Norma Ander- son. ’46. and Gladys Strommen, ’46, for co-chairmanship of the alumni smorgasbord. October marked the beginning of the alumni library drive which was conducted in several states. First we covered the Twin City alumni and former students. next the out-state Minnesota alumni and then the alumni scat- tered from coast to coast throughout the United States. All alumni. with the exception of those in the North Dakota area. who will be contacted next fall, have been given the opportunity to pledge or make cash contribu- tions to the Augsburg Library. Our goal for the year was $60,000 which was to be gathered in excess of the $23,000 given in the Advance Campaign. Though the returns are not final. and though we will not be able to include North Dakota alumni and former students until next fall, we have gathered $48,678.00. The Augsburg Alumni Association also expected to contribute $6.500 toward the Augsburg Foundation, the financial arm of the Alumni Association. This money is turned over to the school and is a contribution from the alumni toward the current expenses for the fiscal year 1953-54. This fiscal year closes June 30, 1954. This year we introduced the “one appeal” in our finan- cial approach. By “one appeal” we mean combining all of our financial needs in one presentation. either per- sonal or by mail. and presenting our financial goal to the alumni and former students. The adoption of the “one appeal” came as a result of many alumni and for- mer students believing that if only one emphasis were placed each year for money. rather than several per year, the response would be better. We sincerely hope that this plan succeeds. Despite the comparatively small number of contributors the average gift per contributor is large. I believe our alumni should note that the administra- tion each year subsidizes the entire expense of running the alumni office. The wages for the Executive Secretary, the office secretary, the oflice equipment, travel expenses, the money for mailing, both the publishing and the post- age, is given to us in its entirety by the administration. This amounts to a substantial amount each year. Few of us realize the many thousands of dollars which the administration each year subsidizes the Alumni Associa- tion so that we may keep up-to-date with our alma mater. In November the Alumni Executive Secretary spent two weeks in the field visiting alumni throughout the State of Minnesota. In November also we joined the Augsburg College Women’s Club in the panel discussion, “What Is Chris- tian Higher Education?". We wish to pay special recog- nition to the Augsburg College Women’s Club and its president. Miss Gerda Mortensen, for the fine way in which they have cooperated with the Alumni Association and for their work in promoting Augsburg. The alumni “A” Club has been very active the past year, having had three luncheon gatherings, together with the alumni basketball and baseball games. Besides this, they have had several mailings which have kept the alumni “A” Club up-to-date with the athletic developments here on campus. Credit for the leadership of the alumni “A” Club goes to Mr. Harvey Peterson, who has given a great deal of time to this work. The first two weeks of January were spent by the Executive Secretary in visiting alumni in the Eastern States. We have an alumni chapter in Chicago. Illinois, and an alumni chapter in Washington, D. C., which is very active. February found the alumni active in the promotion of the Henry P. Opseth Memorial Concert. Co-sponsors of this concert were Mr. Kenneth Sorenson, ’49, and Mr. Ray Bodin, ’50. Communication between the alumni office and alumni and former students has been chiefly the bi-monthly Bulletin which is sent out to our mailing list of approxi- mately 4,800. Besides the Bulletin. five mailings have been sent to all alumni and former students, with the specific idea of informing our alumni of the activities and developments on campus. Besides these mailings, special interest groups have received letters. By special interest groups I am referring to the “A” Club, Choral Club alumni and the Writer’s Club. The Executive Secretary wishes to thank the Alumni Executive Committee for the fine way in which they re- sponded to the regular meetings September through May. Committee members are President, Henry Bertness, ’47: Vice-President, Esther Aune, ’41: Directors, Harvey Pe- terson, ’52; Gloria Burntvedt Nelson, ’43; Ken Sorenson, ’49, and Rev. Martin Olson, ’26. We also wish to thank Marion Lund Lowrie, ’39, for the excellent way in which she has supported alumni activities. We received her _res- ignation this past March and her place on the committee was filled by Rev. Martin Olson. ' I have appreciated the fine cooperation which the ad- ministration has always given the Alumni Office and es- pecially for the interest shown in the Alumni Assocra- tion and its activities by our president, Dr. Bernhard Christensen. CLAIR STROMMEN. AUGSBURG BULLETIN—Published bi-monthly and one additional lsuse in April by Augsburg College and Theological Seminary at Minneapolis, Minnesota. Entered as second-class matter March 21. 1947, at the postomce at Minneapolis, Minnesota. Show less
ANNE PEDEISON There is an Anne Pederson fan club. They never meet. and they never cheer. but they love a dedicated teacher of English who opened vistas of literature. and taught them to translate noble ideas and ideals into their own lives. Keenly perceptiVe of beauty. quality. truth, and spirit-... Show moreANNE PEDEISON There is an Anne Pederson fan club. They never meet. and they never cheer. but they love a dedicated teacher of English who opened vistas of literature. and taught them to translate noble ideas and ideals into their own lives. Keenly perceptiVe of beauty. quality. truth, and spirit- uality. her sensitive soul has been a window through which many a student glimpsed with clarity for the first time. She has been considered a hard. demanding teacher, and consequently remembered and cherished. Her summers are usually spent with her sister in New York where she has taken advantage of Columbia’s sum- mer sessions studying literature. writing or philosophy. This summer she will join her sister in Bryn Mawr. near Philadelphia. Miss Pederson was graduated from Augsburg in 1932. and began teaching at her Alma Mater shortly thereafter. She earned a Master’s degree from the University of Minnesota, writing her thesis on Emily Dickinson. This past year she has been president of the Augsburg College Women’s Club. OLETTA WALD According to her own statement. Oletta Wald has two aims in her Work. “First. to enCourage people to become students of the Bible themselves. so as to experience its power in their own lives: secondly. to help them know how to teach God's great truths so that these truths will become a power in the lives of others.” Many hundreds of Lutheran Sunday School teachers from Coast to coast will readily testify to the efficacy of these aims. Oletta Wald teaches parish education and Bible at the Lutheran Bible Institute in Minneapolis. Minnesota. She is fre- quently sent to other Bible institutes on either coast for a term of teaching. and she is a coveted speaker or adviser for the numerous institutes on religious education held throughout the country. Miss Wald was graduated from Augsburg in 1031. studied art at Minneapolis School of Art. and received her Master’s degree in religious education from Biblical Seminary in New York in 1951. She is well known {or her adorable silhouettes of chil- dren which are used in several of her own publications. and on much more Sunday School literature. She is a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, and resides at 5641 Stevens Ave. So. The value of a liberal arts program is increased by careful planning. Augsburg provides counseling services to all students planning to enter college in the future. We suggest, however, that inquiries should be made well in ad- vance. Write or call: Director of Admissions, Augsburg College, Minneapolis 4. Minnesota. Show less
Campué ahe Saying: “Augsburg is building my backbone for my future life. It equips me with a profession, with insight for homemaking. and human understanding and Christ.“ -—Anneliese Laidig “Much of what we take from college is what we have learned from our friends I know few places where I could... Show moreCampué ahe Saying: “Augsburg is building my backbone for my future life. It equips me with a profession, with insight for homemaking. and human understanding and Christ.“ -—Anneliese Laidig “Much of what we take from college is what we have learned from our friends I know few places where I could have found the kind of friendships I have at Augs' burg." —Maxine Berntsen “ 'A home of my own‘—that‘s what most of us young women eventually want. A college education means an enriched home life because of new understanding about ourselves others and God." —Shelby Gimse "At Augsburg. especially in Home Economics courses‘ I have been made aware of what my responsibility and role in life as a woman really is." ~—Verna Skovholt THE AUGSBURG BULLETIN “There is truth in the popular phrase 'It’s a woman's world‘. Augsburg prepares women for service in many professions, the greatest being mature, Christian woman‘ hood.“ —Beverly Omdahl “Augsburg‘s liberal arts education with its Christian emphasis gives depth and meaning to my specialized vocation of medical technology.“ —Gloria Grant “An Augsburg coed can prepare for her role in life— whether homemaker or career woman—in the modern Home Economics Department. There she will gain an understanding of home and family and their significance, plus the enriching and life‘giving ideals which make her education unique.” —Mary Ann Braseth "Augsburg has enabled me to take many steps toward a mature personality and a deeper understanding of Christian ideals in its friendly family atmosphere". —Esther Forness BULLETIN AUGSBURG COLLEGE AND THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY 7TH STREET AND 215T AVENUE MINNEAPOLIS 4. MINNESOTA l’ul-li-lir-il lil-lllHIIlllh and on:- additional i~~uv in \pril In Augsburg: (:Ulll'gl‘ anil Tliwulu- glt'al Srminan in \llllllv‘d'mlh. lfnlvrml u~ ~I'iullll- \linm'wta. i'luss mailer \lan-ll ill. l‘HT .H “1" ’rt:~l nlllu‘ All \limivulpnlis. \lIIIIn~~ul.L - w .. -.‘,, I r r’nvvvoublt'a _..‘.u.. . Show less
AROUND THE FELLOWSHIP O CIRCLE AUGGIE Augsburg women render service in a great variety of vocational areas. A sam' pling follows: Library Augsburg College Library, Mrs. Peder Fylling (Clarice Nundahl '40), assistant librarian. Public Library, Hinsdale, Helland ‘28, librarian. Minneapolis Star... Show moreAROUND THE FELLOWSHIP O CIRCLE AUGGIE Augsburg women render service in a great variety of vocational areas. A sam' pling follows: Library Augsburg College Library, Mrs. Peder Fylling (Clarice Nundahl '40), assistant librarian. Public Library, Hinsdale, Helland ‘28, librarian. Minneapolis Star/Tribune, Minneapolis, Mrs. David Rokke (Leona Eng '52), research assistant. North Park College, Chicago, Alice A. Jacobsen '5 2, librarian. Ill., Irene Social Work Rehabilitation center, St. Paul, Mrs. Warren Peterson (Jean C. Anderson '52), social worker. Veteran's Bureau, Fargo, N. D., Ar- vida Norum '35, social service worker. Volunteers of America, Minneapolis, Ruth Pederson '47, doing mostly child' ren's work. Elliot Park Neighborhood House, Min- neapolis, Phyllis Baker '52, social work. County social worker, Pine City, Minn., Winnifred Nystuen '54. Lutheran Welfare Society of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Doris Hanson '40, Adop' tion Dept. Home Economics Home Extension Agent, University of Minnesota, Ada, Minn., Marion Parbst 39,41. Robbinsdale High School, Harriet Hal- ler ‘52, teacher and graduate student, U. of Minnesota. Demonstration agent for public utilities, Shirlee Blake '_54, Ottawa, Illinois. Ruth Ringstad '53, Placement Bureau. Nancy Adams Dietitian in Minneapolis Public Schools, Ina Wald 23'24. Business World Head of Book Department, Powers, Minneapolis, Mrs. Clifl'ord Carlson (Alice Melbye '30). Labor relations work, Chicago, Mrs. W. C. Sivertsen (Marie Pierce '37). Secretary of makers of Franciscan ware, Glendale, Calif., Joanne Varner '52. Parish work, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Esv ther Olesen '54. Military Service Captain, Women's Marine Chicago, Else M. Bjornstad '38. With Chaplain husband in Japan, Mrs. Olaf Helland (Esther Hovland '37). Reserve, Engineering Engineer, Minneapolis Honeywell, Mrs. Luther Bolstad (Esther Aune '41). Airline Stewardess Evelyn Alfsen 4951, with Northwest Airlines. Nursing Director, School of Nursing, Deaconess Hospital, Minneapolis, Christine Jensen, RN, 2526. Associate director, nursing education, Swedish Hospital, Minneapolis, Gladys C. Lyng RN, '38. Marjorie Rykken 36,37, Denver, Col- orado, instructor in practical nursing. Practical nursing course graduate, Uni— versity of Minn., private duty, Martha Bozony '52. Medical Technicians in Minneapolis Lillian Ysteboe ’51. Mrs. Ellert Stangeland (Margaret L. Serstock '49). At Hutchinson, Minn., LaVon Mode erow 49-52. Creative Writing Augsburg Publishing House, Grace Jewr ell Jensen '33, editorial work and author. Author, "Rivers to the Sea", teen«age novel, and co'editor of uChristmas Ech— oes", Mrs. Merton Strommen (Irene Hug— len '43). Music Public school music, Grand Forks, N. D., Ruth Fluvog '44, teacher. High school music, Hutchinson, Mn' nesota, Janet Nelson '54. Marie Liemohn 26’28, teaching, and piano instruction, Monrovia, California. Medicine Medical school, University of Wiscon' sin, Ada Mae Anderson 5052, student. law Ruth Aune'Markve, Augsburg Acad— emy 29'30, practices law in Minneapolis. X-Ray Technician Mary Martha Vinger 5163. Physical Therapy Rochester, Minn., Beverly Gryth ‘52. Missionaries Youth director, ELC Mission in Mad’ agascar, Evelyn Lovaas '40, is new study ing in Paris, France. Evangelistic missionary work, Madagas' car, Helen Arnseth ‘44. Parish Workers Holy Trinity Church, Minneapolis, Youth worker, Jeanette Nielsen ‘51. Teaching Kindergarten, Corcoran School, Min! neapolis, Muriel Segolson 37-39. Elementary, St. Paul Schools, Marvin Benson (Julia Sletten '42). Junior High School, Wayzata, Minn., Hildegarde Mortensen ‘49, English. Senior High School, Mankato, Minn., Mrs. Willis Anderson (Charlotte Erick! son ’50). Junior College, Suomi, Hancock, Michv igan, Librarian and English, Mrs. Douglas Ollila. (Ruth Pousi ‘54). Mrs. Personnel Secretary, assistant in Personnel at Augsburg, Bertha Lillehei '34. Erma Chinander '47, Dean of Women; North Park College, Chicago, Illinois. Physical Education Brainerd Schools, ldelle Names '50. Recreation work, with Wilder Founda- tion, St. Paul, Minn., Barbara Tjornhom '54. Brainerd, Minn., Homemakers in Professional Settings President of the Women‘s Missionary Federation, Mrs. Fred Helgeson (Solveig C. Morgan '26). Mrs. Luthard Gjerde (Sophia Iverson '26), wife of Director of Lutheran Wel' fare Society of Minnesota. Mrs. A. 1. Johnson (Adeline Rasmus- sen ‘31) wife of Speaker of the House, State Legislature, Minnesota. Show less
Juggie Jctiuitieé Funflionol experience: in shopping and laborulories make "I. (cums in Home Econormcs of gun! pvadicol help Gloria EluOrand, Rush City, Minneso'u, is comparing pvicu for a course, Meal Planning A: numb-n of lha Minneapoli: Symphony Orcl'uu'ra Fovum on Ohe Augsburg College campus,... Show moreJuggie Jctiuitieé Funflionol experience: in shopping and laborulories make "I. (cums in Home Econormcs of gun! pvadicol help Gloria EluOrand, Rush City, Minneso'u, is comparing pvicu for a course, Meal Planning A: numb-n of lha Minneapoli: Symphony Orcl'uu'ra Fovum on Ohe Augsburg College campus, Jonel Honuod, Bogley, Minnowio, and Donald Myrvik, Minneovo, Minnesota, attend "I. Augiburg arias at Northrop Audi'orium on the Univer- ley of Minnow'u campus. Music a: o vocalion or as an ovocohcm ofiors o worvh» oul- le' lor creolive work of Augsburg Peggy Chvuwnsen Con-cu, Noflh DolloVo, is at lhe piano. GEORGE SVERDRUP LIBRARY DEDICATION SERVICE Sunday. June I). l955. 3:00 pm. Thu svn'irv will start at 'l‘rinitv Churle nml \\'ill in- clude- a prm‘t‘ssim) In tho Augsburg Cumpm uler llw lilirury is In lw (lmlil'ull'd. This is u fin» llll(lili0l\ to llu‘ pliy~ivul plant at Augsburg uml alumni and lrivmls are cordially invilml In ullcml and sew tlu‘ nvw Iilmlrv. Show less
Vol. XVII No. 3 THE Published by Augsbu rg College and Theological Seminary, Minneapolis, Minnesota. A Lutheran Institution f0 u n d c d '“9‘ BULLETIN APRIL 1955
aln Open acettee 60 ftoépectiue Women Students: Augsburg Is A Growing College. A new library nearing completion and a new resi' dence for women under way are outward evidences that Augsburg College is rapidly expanding its facilities and is alert to its opportunities to prepare students for their... Show morealn Open acettee 60 ftoépectiue Women Students: Augsburg Is A Growing College. A new library nearing completion and a new resi' dence for women under way are outward evidences that Augsburg College is rapidly expanding its facilities and is alert to its opportunities to prepare students for their life work. For years, careful preparation and guidance in col’ lege have helped prepare Augsburg men and women of high purpose to render distinguished service in many areas of life. To prepare well educated youth for dy’ namic Christian living and service in a great variety of vocational fields continues to be Augsburg‘s major goal. Education at Augsburg is more than acquiring knowlv edge and vocational training. An essential of all true education, especially in this atomic age, is that it be rooted firmly in moral and ethical values. Knowledge is important, but how one thinks, feels and acts because of it is more important. This is where the Christian colr lege can point the way to effective living in and after college. What do high school seniors look for in college? "I‘m looking forward to specializing in some fields, digging in, not just dabbling here and there"; "I want some general education; I just want to know more things"; “I‘m looking forward to making new friends, and, at Augsburg, Christian friends"; “Of course, girls look forward to dorm life“; “I want to understand my self and others better“; “We seniors eagerly anticipate sharing in the social life on the campus, in the many student activities, and the whole academic atmosphere of college life." Some parents as well as girls ask the question, “Is higher education for women a waste of time and money?” Let us consider some aspects of this problem. 0 The courses of the liberal arts college, in addition to their general educational values, seem especially ap propriate for young women looking forward to earning a livelihood, and later to wifehood and motherhood. Broad interests, 21 well’stocked mind, and skill in human relationships in home and industry are exceedingly im' portant for the Christian woman of tomorrow. 0 The mest significant characteristic of potential leadr ership as rated by leaders in industry is “ability to work with people — understanding human relationships — a pleasing personality." Through democratic student gov, ernment and group living in dormitories, learning and practising the techniques of leadership in a variety of student activities, and in the interpersonal relationships of a compact campus, rich opportunity is given students to develop this ability and to live creatively. One of Augsburg‘s principles is to make friends with students by giving them understanding. 0 Lynn White in “Educating Our Daughters“ be' lieves strongly that young women should be trained to become effective homemakers. Skills and techniques learned in college carry over into personal life and trans’ fer almost 100% into married life. 92% of women 45 years of age are, or have been, married according to the 1950 census. Augsburg has forged ahead in the field of education for family life and has an outstanding dev partment. o The trend toward combining homemaking and emv ployment is increasing. Professional skills women have may enable them to make rich contributions to school, church, and community enterprises. o A college education is almost a form of insurance against adversity. Should it be imperative for the woman to re'enter the world of work, she could more quickly qualify with a college education. 0 A major goal in life is happiness. A trained person has a better chance of being happy in life than an untrained one. There are psychological and character implications of being trained that emerge, such as cone tentment and a sense of personal worth that are highly significant to the individual. 0 For the Christian, the stewardship of talents and abilities should be considered. “Where can my life and my abilities be most effectively used?“ Augsburg College can help you discover the answer for your life. Gerda Mortensen Dean of Women, and Coordinator of Student Activities . . . . . ' AUGSBURG BULLETIN—Published bi-monthly and one additional isuse in April by Augsburg College and Theological Seminary a Minneapolis. Minnesota. Entered as second-class mutter March 21. 1941, at the poatolfice at Minneapolis. Minnesota. * r '~- '~-.~.~~«--r—-<—¢-~' Show less
The ground-breaking ceremony for the new Residence for Women was Wednesday. April 13, 1955. at 2:30 o‘clock. The estimated cost of the building is 3375.00000. This does not include furnishings. The George W. Madsen Construction Co. will do the building. Harris Brothers will do the heating and... Show moreThe ground-breaking ceremony for the new Residence for Women was Wednesday. April 13, 1955. at 2:30 o‘clock. The estimated cost of the building is 3375.00000. This does not include furnishings. The George W. Madsen Construction Co. will do the building. Harris Brothers will do the heating and plumb- ing. and Kvalsten Electric will do the wiring. This new wing will house 100 students plus the 50 in Sirertsen Hall. There will be a large common living room. the recreation room will be remodeled and enlarged. and there will he a room for off-campus women. Plans include a reception desk with a buzzer system for calling the stu- dents. Laundryettes and kitchenettes will be strategically located for the convenience of the women. A strong co-rec program of varied activities has deep roots at Augsburg. Betty Johnson, Minneapolis, is bowling while Patricia Olson, Blanchardville, Wisconsin, is keeping score. COVER PICTURE: Maxine Dahlin, Colrato, Minnesota, is one of a large num- ber of Augsburg graduates to enter the teaching field. The new science library includes a modern up—to—dote education laboratory. a} Christine Munson, Atwoter, Minnesota, explores some of the rich opportunities for study and experimentation in the excellent laboratories in Science Hall. She is president of the Associated Women Students on the campus. Afiiliated with Augsburg in the Nurses’ Education program are both the Deaconess Hospital and the Swedish Hospital Schools of Nursing. Kathleen Barrevik, Duluth, Minnesota, former Augsburg student, chats with a graduate nurse. Show less
Unique Educational Opportunities for Women at Augsburg College A student arriving for the first time at Augsburg finds many people to bid her welcome and to help her adjust to college life. The Dean of Women, big sisters, resi- dence counselors. faculty advisers, and others, stand ready to give... Show moreUnique Educational Opportunities for Women at Augsburg College A student arriving for the first time at Augsburg finds many people to bid her welcome and to help her adjust to college life. The Dean of Women, big sisters, resi- dence counselors. faculty advisers, and others, stand ready to give whatever help may be needed. to ward of threatened attacks of homesickness, and to make her first weeks away from home a memorable experience. All of this is a part of Augsburg’s educational pro' gram which includes much more than the hours spent in class rooms, laboratories. and libraries. It takes in all phases of living together. Therefore, every girl is en couraged to participate in the social life of the school and to take part in some of its extra-curricular activities. This not only adds to the pleasure of school life but develops poise and other qualities which facilitate a happy, successful adjustment to community living when college days are past. Since Augsburg is a four year. fully accredited, liberal arts college, its academic standards are high. It has ex' cellently equipped laboratories, practice rooms and home‘ economics department. Its new library has an excellent collection of books, periodicals and audiovisual materials, as well as comfortable reading rooms. Pine equipment and buildings, important as they are, remain secondary in importance to the faculty. These devoted men and women regard teaching not as a mere job but as a calling. Their aim is to help each individual to develop her capacities to the fullest; to help her to become a wellrbalanced, truly educated person. Each student is assisted to make a wise selection of basic subjects such as religion, philosophy, English, for, eign language, history, psychology, social and natural sciences, mathematics, music, and physical education. Later she selects her field of specialization. She may then decide to become a nurse, medical technician, secretary, social worker, teacher, home economist, parish worker, or missionary, to name but a partial list. But education at Augsburg includes more than social, physiczl, and mental development. There is also worship daily in chapel and on Sunday in the church of one‘s choice. At Augsburg, religion is still more than chapel service or courses in religion; it is the heart of the entire program. Augsburg is God'centercd. Its firm belief in the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man determines the attitude of students and faculty toward each other, stresses worthy use of talents, brings into proper focus facts learned in class room and laboratory, and encourages the search for truth. Augsburg does not say, as some do, “The truth shall make you free." It realizes that these words must be left in their proper context, for Jesus said, “If ye abide in my word, ye are truly my disciples, and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.“ (John 8:31,32.) This religious emphasis does not mean that the Augs- burg student is encouraged to live in an ivory tower. The location of the college in a large city means that there are many religious, educational, and cultural ad, vantages available—churches, symphony orchestra, art museums, and the University of Minnesota, for example. Also the city offers many opportunities to be of service to the community through work with social agencies, Sunday schools, choirs, youth groups, as well as through part'time employment. Thus the Augsburg student enjoys great educational opportunities both on the campus and beyond its limits. She learns the joy of playing, working, studying, and worshiping with others. She learns that everything she has, every talent she possesses, is the gift of God to be used for His glory and for the good of others. She learns to view facts in their proper perspective. She is saved from selfvcenteredness and intellectual arrogance by her realization of the limitations of human knowledge. As Paul expressed it " . . . whatever a man may know, he still has a lot to learn, but if he loves God, he is opening his whole life to the Spirit of God.“ (I Cor. 8:2,3.)" As the years go by, the former Augsburg student becomes ever more and more grateful for the unique, educational opportunities she enjoyed at Augsburg. Marion W. Lindemann 'Tronslollon of Bible by Phillips, Letters in Young Churches. hegeuhub LeLtebii ARCHIVES Show less
JULY * "The principle of Augsburg is this that he who is to be a witness concerning the salvation of the Lord must have experienced it in his own heart. Only through a living experience can one gain the living conviction which gives a true and cordial ring and tone.“ ANDREAS HELLAND, late... Show moreJULY * "The principle of Augsburg is this that he who is to be a witness concerning the salvation of the Lord must have experienced it in his own heart. Only through a living experience can one gain the living conviction which gives a true and cordial ring and tone.“ ANDREAS HELLAND, late Professor of Theology From "Georg Sverdrup, The Man and His Message” A CREATIVE MINORITY The responsibility for building frames of reference based on the great truth, "nothing human is alien to me," Is one which Christian higher education CARL H. CHRISLOCK must assume. Assistant Professor of History and Political Science or..—;——‘l Show less
DECEMBER foryou ON THE AUGSBURG CAMPUS Dec. 1 10:00 A.M. Careers Convocation, Chapel Dec. 3 8:30 P.M. Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, Augsburg Concert Series, Northrop Auditorium Dec. 8 3:30 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. Film Society Presentation Dec. 10 8:00 P.M. Christmas Festival, Trinity Church.... Show moreDECEMBER foryou ON THE AUGSBURG CAMPUS Dec. 1 10:00 A.M. Careers Convocation, Chapel Dec. 3 8:30 P.M. Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, Augsburg Concert Series, Northrop Auditorium Dec. 8 3:30 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. Film Society Presentation Dec. 10 8:00 P.M. Christmas Festival, Trinity Church. Augsburg College Women’s Club ioins students, faculty, and friends. Social Hour follows. Dec. 15 10:00 A.M. Christmas Convocation by the Speech Department 5:00 and 6:00 P.M. Christmas Din- ner, Dining Hall, followed by stu- dent Christmas caroling. Dec. i7-Jan. 3 Christmas Holidays THE GREATEST GIFT The Word become Flesh and dwelt among us. . . . GERDA MORTENSEN And we beheld His glory. . . .” This is a Bethlehem experience of priceless worth. ow" °f w°m°fl Show less
President B. Christensen Honored DR. BURNTVEDT, DR. CHRISTENSEN AND CONSUl GENERAL SIQVELAND The Cross of the Order of St. Olaf Conferred on Dr. Bernhard Christensen The Cross of the Knight of the First Class of the Royal Order of St. Olav was conferred upon Dr. Bern- hard Christensen by Consul... Show morePresident B. Christensen Honored DR. BURNTVEDT, DR. CHRISTENSEN AND CONSUl GENERAL SIQVELAND The Cross of the Order of St. Olaf Conferred on Dr. Bernhard Christensen The Cross of the Knight of the First Class of the Royal Order of St. Olav was conferred upon Dr. Bern- hard Christensen by Consul General Thorgier Siqveland. representing His Majesty King Haakon of Norway, at a Presentation Dinner at the Auto- mobile Club on May 31. for his dis- tinguished service among Norwegian- Americans and promotion of the cul- tural heritage from Norway, espe- cially at Augsburg. Dr. Christensen's address in re- sponse was a classic. He quickly led the thinking to the work at Augsburg as it related to this occasion. Dr. T. O. Burntvedt. who is the Knight Commander of the Royal Or- (ler of St. Olav. spoke for the church. for Augsburg and for friends, of whom over 100 were gathered for the festive occasion. To those who listened to the ad- dresses of the evening. it seemed that we caught a panoramic vision of all the hope and faith that the hearts of the founders of Augsburg had pur- sued: that we understood in a clear- er way the quality of those riches: that we saw in a new perspective the area of service challenging us to make the great traditions of our heritage a continuing "ingredient of the soil" of Augsburg. We left feeling that we belonged in a real way to Augsburg. and. like all things that belong. we. too. have our roots deep in the place of our being. deep too in the heritage of the past. l954 Graduates One hundred and one Augsburg College Seniors were awarded the Degree of Bachelor of Arts at com- mencement eXercises held June 3. Man) of the graduating Seniors have accepted positions of employ- ment. Seniors who have accepted teaching positions in Minnesota are Hildegarde Aasen. Atwatcr; Ardis Dorr, Bag- ley; David Froiland, Floodwood; Marlys Harkman, Moose Lake; Flor- ence Helland. Mora; Maryan Knut- son, Renville; Valborg Kyllo, Mora; Naomi Melby, Grove City; Yvonne Oudal. Slayton; Janet Nelson, Hutchinson: Ardell Skovholt, Atwat- er: Marilyn Soiseth, Farmington; Joanne Westphal. Slayton; and Paul- ette Robertorye. Cannon Falls. Ruth Pousi will teach at Suomi College in Hancock. Michigan. and Donna Reimer will be in Randolph. Kan- sas. teaching commercial work. Mar- jorie Johnson will be a missionary and teacher in Caracas. Venezuela. Those entering seminary next fall will be Arthur Anderson, Louis Beck- er. Herbert Chilstrom, Jerome El- ness. Leland Evenson, George Fisher. Robert Hoeft. Erling Huglen. Edsel lsaacson, Robert Langseth, Kenton Larsson. George Lusk. Edward Ny- hus. Milford Parkhurt. Albert Sand- ness. James Shiell. James Sorenson, Allen Thoreson, Jerome Trelstad, Robert Twiton, Marvin Undseth, Gerald Hibbard, Marshall Gante, James Geisendorfer, Wallace Han- son. William Marquardt, David Sie- gel, Donald Skjerseth, and Oliver Vick. Ruth Berntsen, Alan Mathiason, Winifred Nystuen, Esther Olesen, Fred Pribble, Wallace Erlandson and Ruth Sonsteng will be employed as social workers.- Shirley Sandquist will do parish work at Elim Lutheran in Robbins- dale. Alice Jensen will be a parish worker in Rockford, Illinois. Seniors who plan to further their studies are Donald Allar, Elaine Hamberg. Lowell Kleven, Agnes Thompson, Erwin Mickelberg, Louis Rolf. Elaine Warner, and Donald Dill. Graduates who plan to go into oth- er fields of work are Shirlee Blake, who will be a demonstrator for the Public Service Company in Ottawa, Illinois, and Willard Botko, who will be employed as a Hennepin County Probation Officer. Violet Gustafson plans to be a dietician at Fairview Hospital and Richard Northfelt will continue his career in the real estate business. Seniors with military plans are Donald Anderson, Roger Carlson, Gerald Fullerton, Wallace Hafstad, Selmer Hjelmeland, Marcellus John- son, Richard J. Johnson, Richard J. Larson. Paul Munson, Gordon Nel- son. Donald Norum. Merton Phillips, Gary Rust, John Seaver, Clyde Sko- gen, and Nels Strande. Those whose plans we do not know are: Janice Anderson, Theodore An- derson. Erwin Carlson, Jane Collins, Arthur Cote. Frank Cummings, Phyl- lis Eldal, Jean Harrison, Orpha Hushagen, Robert Ingman, Noel Knudson. Arlene Larson, Colette Lyngdal, Robert Mattison, Marion Nelson, Julian Olson, Horace Porten, Arlene Reinertson, Bertil Rundquist, Corwyn Saari. Arthur Thorson and Barbara Tjornhom. Seminary g r a d u ate 5 and the churches they will be serving are: Stanley Erickson, called to New Ef- fington, S. D.; James Christopher- son, Bagley, Minnesota; Theodore Berkland, Bemidji, Minnesota; Lloyd Kallevig, Mora, Minnesota; Philip Halverson, Pukwana, S. D.; Milo Gudim, Madagascar; Calvin Storley. Alexandria, Minnesota; John Soli, Sacred Heart, Minnesota; and Mor- ris Vaagenes, Jr., Madagascar. Show less