Following the Teachers New positions are being taken next year by the following at designated places: Olive Esping, '34, Cloquct. Norma Sateren Anderson, '46, Mound. Jean Rachie, '47. Redwood Falls. Stanford Nelson, '4}, Farmington. Eileen Quanbeck, '46, Mora. Norman Larsen, '34, Preston. Lloyd... Show moreFollowing the Teachers New positions are being taken next year by the following at designated places: Olive Esping, '34, Cloquct. Norma Sateren Anderson, '46, Mound. Jean Rachie, '47. Redwood Falls. Stanford Nelson, '4}, Farmington. Eileen Quanbeck, '46, Mora. Norman Larsen, '34, Preston. Lloyd Johnson. '46, Grand Meadow. Philip Helland, '41, Wadena (Principal) Lowell Formo, '41, Deer Creek (Supt.) Kenneth Olson, '42, Mahtomedi. Chester Olson, '28, West St. Paul. Sylvia Haukness, ’47, Lester Prairie. Marie Kielaas. '26, Villard. Ordelle Aalter, '47, Phillips, Wis. Clara Helleckson, ’29, Zumbrota. Marcy Ditmanson, '40, is returning to this country soon. He has been teaching and doing a number of other things in China since his graduation. Lately he was married. In this country he will study medicine in preparation for work as a medical missionary. In China Marcy was at different times a prisoner of both the Japanese and the Communists. The Bulletin of WW Washington Auggies "In the News" "Mr. and Mrs. Olaf Saugstad enter- tained at a picnic Monday afternoon at their home at Arcturus on the Potomac. Guests were local alumni of Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MinnesotaI where Mr. Saugstad was a student in 1883. "Following supper on the lawn Norwe- gian coffee was served around the samovar. The president of the group, Anker B. Harbo, presided at a brief business meet- ing following the piCnic. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. John Nor- berg, Mrs. Harbo, Miss Karen Norberg, Mrs. Alexander P. Wiley, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Evjen, Miss Celia Saugen, Mr. and Mrs. Rolf T. Harbo, Dudley Brown, Rob— ert Spangler, Dr. and Mrs. Holger Kil- lander, Miss Carol Killander and Fritz Killander. —Washington, D. C. Newspaper. ENGAGEMENTS Virginia Thompson (46-47) and Rus- sel Smith, '51. Vera Tborson, '45, and lorry Banzai, st. and Mew SW 8th St. and 215! Ave. S. MINNEAPOLIS 4. MINNESOTA Wedding Bells Lorna Wilbrrg, '47, and Purl Sanders, '48. Betty Westphal, '48, and Kenneth Pe- terson, (39-41). Address: Willmar. Dorothy Quanbn‘k, ’41, and Marvin Iobnson, '49. Sylr'ia Brandt, '47, and Donald Sateren, (46-47)- Knrnetb Pagerlit, '49. and Delaris Larson. '5 I. Victor Emerson, '43, and Rona Quail- btck, '48. Herman Berg and Delphi Rudkln'. '47. Address: Grand Forks. Clara Carlson, '46 and Lawrence Dur- lre (45-47)- FloyJ Radmyrr, ()9-41) and Margaret Boehmlehner. Ella Haroldson, (40-41) and L. W. Lecy. Address: Olivia. nuuobURG Cc. :LEGE ARCHIVES Published bi-monthly and one additional issue in April by Augsburg College and Theological Seminary at Minneapolis. Minnaou. AUGSBURG BULLETIN Entered as second'class matter March 21. 1947 at the post ofiee at Minneapolis, Minnesota, under the act of August a4. 1911. Vol. X, No. 5 MY. 1948 Show less
VOLUME XI Published by Augsburg College and Theological Seminary. Minneapolis, Minnesota. A Lutheran Institution f o u n d e d NUMBER 5 THE 1 869. Editor: Ruth Moldenhauer JULY I949 AUGSBUBG BULLETIN coo---oooooooNooooooo'oooouoo'ooooooooo'ooooo Looking Toward the New School Year On Tuesday... Show moreVOLUME XI Published by Augsburg College and Theological Seminary. Minneapolis, Minnesota. A Lutheran Institution f o u n d e d NUMBER 5 THE 1 869. Editor: Ruth Moldenhauer JULY I949 AUGSBUBG BULLETIN coo---oooooooNooooooo'oooouoo'ooooooooo'ooooo Looking Toward the New School Year On Tuesday afternoon. July [2, at the annual meeting of the Board of Trustees, a brief "Opening Service" was held in the Science Hall. thus ushering in the actual use of our new building. Some finishing touches still remain, on acmunt of the current strike, but these do not inter- fere with our be- ginning work there. All our hearts filled with grati- tude both to God and to thousands of friends of Augs— burg, that we can b e g i n t h e n e w school year in this wonderful setting! On August 1 the work of razing Old Main will begin. With its removal we shall really have completed the first major milestone in the transformation of our campus. In outward appearance it will be almost a different Augsburg that greets the returning students this fall. But the inner spirit and program remains the same, only strengthened for better service by quite a number of additional teachers. (A list of new faculty members is given on page 3). During the summer a host of workers, both reg- ular staff members and others, is being kept busy with activities connected with moving into the new building, and with the attendant adjustments and renovations in other places. Likewise committees, of both the faculty and the students, are planning the new year's program, curricular and extra-curricular. are DIt. Bumuxn CHRISTENSEN Under Mr. I’autz' direction a \igorous program of student recruitment is being carried on from the Public Relations Office. Rev. Anderson is pushing forward the Fosse Memorial drive. And far-reaching plans are being developed to complete the payment of the cost of Science Hall by next spring. In all this activity we are mindful that "Except the Lord build the house, they labor in \ain that build it." Our plans and efforts are of little avail if the Spirit of the Lord does not crown the year with His goodness. Let us all, therefore, wherever we are scattered, be united in spirit and prayer that God may grant us a new year filled with His blessings. I want to extend a special Word of welcome to the new students who will be enrolling this fall. \V'e are looking forward to your coming to Augsburg. and know that your matriculation in college will mean an exciting period of life for you. A warm Augsburg welcome to each one! (Continued on page \) l Hello And Welcome to Augsburg \Ve thought you might be interested in what's happening on the Augsburg campus this i summer. And, since the time to think about getting back to school is not too far distant, we wanted to say "Hello——and welcome." "\Velcome" to you new freshmen who are beginning your college life—we're happy to have you join us. "Welcome back" to you returning Auggies. And "always welcome" to the new alums and others who will not be coming back as stu- dents. Stop in anytime you're near the campus, we want to keep in touch with you. Show less
Ready For Classes Dreaming? It almost seems that way now that we are really working in our new Science-Administra- tion Building. Actually, the dreams and plans are over—the building has become a reality. And what a wonderful reality it is! The administrative offices were moved first and are... Show moreReady For Classes Dreaming? It almost seems that way now that we are really working in our new Science-Administra- tion Building. Actually, the dreams and plans are over—the building has become a reality. And what a wonderful reality it is! The administrative offices were moved first and are getting organized for registration in September. No more trotting all around the campus to find the people you need to see—the personnel offices are all together in the new building. Just past the reception desk (with its fascinating switchboard) and to the left are the Deans’ offices— Miss Mortensen and Mr. Dahlen—and Rev. Strom- men, campus pastor. Across the hall is the Public Re- lations Department where you’ll find the Student Employment and Alumni oflices. And right next door is Mr. Quanbeck, head of the Education De- partment and the Teacher Placement Bureau. The Registrar’s oflice and Treasurer’s office are in the central part of the main floor. Down the hall are Rev. Rogne, the Business Director; Dr. Nash, Dean of the College; and way at the end is the oflice of Dr. Christensen, the president. On second floor are the bacteriology, zoology and botany labs and up on third are the physics lab and three chem labs (analytical, organic and inorganic). a The usual comment of people being shown the home economics department is, "So much space!” And there is—with the textile room, the foods lab, the dining room, child care room and the little work- shop. The five model kitchen units might even at- tract some men into the department (there are no restrictions on enrollment, boys, if you want to learn howto whip up a chocolate cake!) There hasn’t been much activity in some of the spots in the new building—the rooms which the stu- dents furnished for the student council and the Echo (school paper) and Augsburgian (yearbook) have been rather quiet—but the staffs promise some top- notch publications when they start “creating” in the fall. Even without its furniture, the green plants along one end or the mailboxes, the student center has been initiated. About twenty teachers and administrators from colleges of the mid-west, members of the Workshop in Higher Education sponsored by the North Central Association at the University of Min- nesota, were guests at the first coffee hour. On July 12 the Board of Trustees and all of the staff and faculty members on campus at the time met in the student center late in the afternoon for a hymn, a bit of scripture and a prayer of thanksgiving "Wailing" for classes outside the new entrance to Augsburg College. Show less
Service In Many Fields . . . Augsburg students go forth to serve—in many walks of life. A glance at the varied vocations of some of last year's students reveals a wide geograph- ical separation as well. Of all the teachers John Almquist is probably tra- veling the farthest to his school—he will... Show moreService In Many Fields . . . Augsburg students go forth to serve—in many walks of life. A glance at the varied vocations of some of last year's students reveals a wide geograph- ical separation as well. Of all the teachers John Almquist is probably tra- veling the farthest to his school—he will teach sci- ence in Nome, Alaska. Practically all the fields of teaching are repre- sented: Liz Falconer will teach English at Sauk Rap- ids; Butch Johnson is head coach at Dassel; George Dahl at New Ulm and Harold Dalland at Worthing- ton will teach mathematics; Esther Tungseth is com- mercial teacher at Milaca; Lyla Larson will teach science and music at Evansville and Carol Brekken will have science and physical education at Mora. (Incidentally, both Goertzens will be at Jackson—— Delna teaching English and Louis teaching math). Carol Johnson is going into state social service work. Don Peterson is with the Hardware Mutual Insurance Company. Leiv Kvamme will be studying medical technology at Tulane University while Lillian Ysteboe and Elea- nor Ose take the two-year med. tech. course at Dea- coness Hospital. Also at Deaconess, in nurses' train- ing, will be Beverly Nystuen, Carolyn Olson and Alice Peterson. and consecration for the building in which we are to work and teach and learn. Way up in the tower the prayer chapel is another quiet place—the one place that will remain quiet. The dark cross stands out against the lighter wood paneling around it, the light falls softly through the glass brick panel, the chapel is waiting . . . Looking Toward the New School Year (Continued from page i) As I write these words I am just leaving for a week of teaching at the Bible Camp at Lake Shetek. That suggests specifically how very many of our students and faculty have been active in various types of Christian work this summer. Yet in (he deeper, truer sense all the work of Christians is "Christian work.” May the activities of all of our Augsburg people, during both summer and winter, be worthy of this high name! Welcome back in September! —Bernb¢rrd Christensen Changes For Fall . . . The campus will be quite a different looking place this fall. Main has been getting a new paint job and there'll be some new ofices on first floor. The library has expanded into the space the chem labs used to have. It won't be long before Old Main will be just a hole in the ground (not even that for by September it'll be just another green spot to the Freshmen, a place of pleasant memories for upper classmen). There'll be new faces around the campus, too (be- sides those of the freshmen, that is!) Quite a number of additions have been made to the teaching staff. Rev. Paul G. Sonnack, an Auggie grad of ’42 (Seminary grad of ’45) will be back as instructor in religion and church history. He has been doing grad- uate work at the University of Chicago for the past two years on the George Sverdrup Graduate Fellow- ship. Mr. Irving Wallace is coming from the University to become assistant professor of business administra- tion. He is not exactly a stranger since he taught two summer sessions at Augsburg. Mr. Raymond Anderson, a U of M grad who has been teaching at the University of Vermont, will be an instructor in speech. Miss Margaret Klinner is the new instructor in home economics. A graduate of Stout Institute, she has been head of the home economics department in the Bemidji High School for the past two years. Mr. 0. Herbert Lindquist, instructor in physics and mathematics, graduated from Iowa State College at Ames. Another Auggie (class of '47), Mr. Henry Bert- ness will be the instructor in education. After a year of graduate work at the U of M he taught at Tacoma, Washington. Mr. John Hanson, Auggie grad of '48, will instruct in history and philosophy. Last year he did graduate work at the University. Mrs. Ruth Ziemann comes from Mankato High School to instruct in secretarial science. She is a Lu- ther College graduate. Miss Lois Fritz will be the instructor in physical education for women. A graduate of the University of Nebraska, she taught last year at St. Olaf. Four of last year's senior class members have also joined the staff—Paul Roth as assistant in chemistry; Merideth Foss, library assistant; James Bueide, assist- ant in public relations; and Kenneth Sorenson, man- ager of music organizations. [Aucsauno ccurcr ARCHIVES Show less
Registration Week This year freshmen will be introduced to Augsburg and college life through a new plan of faculty and student counseling. Each freshman will be assigned both a faculty and a student counselor and during Registration week they will be available to answer the many questions... Show moreRegistration Week This year freshmen will be introduced to Augsburg and college life through a new plan of faculty and student counseling. Each freshman will be assigned both a faculty and a student counselor and during Registration week they will be available to answer the many questions puzzling new students. Courses of study and choosing a vocation, Chris- tian life and service, finances and part-time work, interpreting tests given during the week, housing and roommates, student activities and personal problems can all be talked over with the counselors. The counselors have been assigned and students will be writing to their freshman charges before school starts. Registration week will be a busy one—lots of work . and lots of play too. There’ll be more detailed programs and schedules handed out later but for the time being here are some of the highlights of the week’s activities. MONDAY, SEPT. Iz—The dorms will be open. Stu- dent counselor workshop in the afternoon and coffee hour for student and faculty counselors later. TUESDAY, SEPT. 13—Freshman assembly and tests. Junior and Senior registration. At 5 p.m. a dinner for student and faculty counselors and counselees followed by a convocation—greetings from Erling Carlsen, president of the Student Society, and Dr. Christensen will speak. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. I4—Individual conferences, choir and choral club try-outs. Supervised recreation in the evening followed by a Pep Rally. THURSDAY, SEPT. 15—More tests for the fresh- men, mid-week vesper services and Chin Wag. FRIDAY, SEPT. 16—Sophomore registration and (you guessed it, freshmen!) more tests! (The last day of them though—and, to celebrate, an all-fresh- man party in the evening). SATURDAY, SEPT. 17—Freshmen leave for Augs- burg Camp at Mission Farms, Medicine Lake, for a weekend of recreation, student activities, worship and religious fellowship. MONDAY, SEPT. Ig—Junior and senior registra- tion and freshman tour of the campus buildings. House meetings in the evening. TUESDAY, SEPT. 20——CLASSES! !! The Bulletin of and Theafogical SW 8th St. and let Ave. S. MINNEAPOLIS 4, MINNESOTA AUGSBURG CC LLEG E ARCHIVES AUGSBURG BULLETIN Published bi-monthly and one additional issue in April by Augsburg College and Theological Seminary at Minneapolis, Minnesota, Entered as second-class matter March 11, 1947 at the post ofice at Minneaoplis, Minnesota. Vol. XI, No. 5 JULY. I949 Show less
Looking Forward As the worldwide war draws toward its close—and may God grant that that close be in the not too distant futurel—all of us feel that we are moving into a new era in human affairs. Such is also the case. at Augsburg College and Seminary. We are coming through a difficult period of... Show moreLooking Forward As the worldwide war draws toward its close—and may God grant that that close be in the not too distant futurel—all of us feel that we are moving into a new era in human affairs. Such is also the case. at Augsburg College and Seminary. We are coming through a difficult period of war' time testing and are called upon to prepare ourselves for new times and conditions of work. Knowing this, we are the more grateful both that our Victory Building Fund ingathering has moved forward as effectively and swiftly as it has, and that as we face the problems of the future Augsburg is girded about by a host of friends who love her work and who have once again outstandingly demonstrated their loyalty and support. Surely the Lord has been wonderfully good to us also during these war years. . . . One of the major problems confronting a school like Augsburg in a time of transition like the present is that of gaining from time to time new accessions of spiritual and intellectual power, deriving from other cultural backgrounds than its own, and still maintaining the same'es' sential spirit and program. In more colloquial phrasing we might refer to this as the need of injecting “new blood.“_This_ problem is especially accen’ tuated just now as we approach the postrwar period with its broadened world'wide outlook and with a probably increased diversification in the makeup of the student body. The days into which we are moving will surer ly witness strong clashes of culture and spirit. We must be able to give our students the Christian message in both a thoroughly Americanized and, in the best sense of the term. a universalized Christian framework. At Augsburg we probably still have not a little to achieve in this regard, and We need to make it the subject of both study and prayer. The proposed enlargement of the Corporation and the Board of Trustees is also rather closely related to this whole matter. Let it be repeated, however, that even as we strive toward this goal we must continue to deepen our roots into the riches of our'own history as a freedom'loving educational institution, tracing its spiritual lineage to the warm Lutheranism of the Scandinavian countries. In all humility we must continue to recognize that by virtue of that heritage we are debtors, and that our debt can only be paid by a con' tinuing struggle for the preservation of that vital Christian view of the Bernhard Christensen. world and man. 7 Show less
Pulpit Built by "Augs- burg’s Grand- father” in l877 The central place of the Bible in the Christian education program of Augsburg and its graduates work is portrayed in this Minneapolis Tribune picture of June 8. The pulpit built by "Augsburg‘s grandfather." Rev. Ole I’aulson, in 1877 really... Show morePulpit Built by "Augs- burg’s Grand- father” in l877 The central place of the Bible in the Christian education program of Augsburg and its graduates work is portrayed in this Minneapolis Tribune picture of June 8. The pulpit built by "Augsburg‘s grandfather." Rev. Ole I’aulson, in 1877 really seems to be made of one Bible layingT flat upon another, or others, which are set on end. “Hasps” of the top “Bible” are plainly visible as is also the "binding" of the lower and central “Bible.” The picture was taken at the time of the Lutheran Free Church Annual Conference. Rev. J. Mortensen, ‘91, and Rev. Melvin J. Olson, ‘15. listen to Prof. Andreas Helland, ‘93, who is in the pulpit. Rev. Paulson‘s picture is in the background. The pulpit is now a part of the Augsburg Museum, in the attic of the Main, but it will perhaps find a better resting place in some part of the new building. ,1, Show less
Auggies Near in Building Auggie participation in the Vic' tory Building Fund Drive will have to be stepped up if the former stu' dent section is to keep pace with the general progress in the congregar tions. Of the $75,000 former student goal, about $35,000 has been sub' scribed—close to 50 per... Show moreAuggies Near in Building Auggie participation in the Vic' tory Building Fund Drive will have to be stepped up if the former stu' dent section is to keep pace with the general progress in the congregar tions. Of the $75,000 former student goal, about $35,000 has been sub' scribed—close to 50 per cent. The grand total, however, has passed the $150,000 mark—0r about 60 per cent of the goal. About 700 of the 2,500 present and former students whose addresses are known have contributed to the $35,000 fund. A humbling fact to ‘Stayrat' homes" is the liberal participation of Auggies in the service. And some of them have been risking their lives in frontrline service too! :1: Something to Ponder His name is Joe Seto. That tells his nationality. I suppose some of his relatives will be "rubbed out" in the present obliteration bombing of Jar pan. We have special interest in Joe. He attended Augsburg the past two years, was an outstanding athlete and contributed much to the life of the school. Saturday he left for Omaha to be inducted. Yes, Joe has been working his way through col! lege, but one of the last things he did here was to come and bring in a gift for the Building Fund. He has had a couple of weeks full'time work since examinations. And today he came in, with $25. It is something to ponder. N.CA. Half-way Mark Fund Drive Along with the Gift. . . “I give to Augsburg with grati' tude to God for its high ideals, for the Christian fellowship enjoyed there, and for the friendships from school days that continue to be a source of blessing." —Peder Konsterlie, ’11. * “I deem it a privilege to have a share in the Victory Building Pro' gram. The contribution I give is only a small expression of gratitude for what my Alma Mater means to me. It was at Augsburg that my spi— ritual life was deepened. Thanks be to God!“ —Florence Borstad, ’42. It: “It is my sincere hope and fervent prayer that the necessary funds for the erection of a much needed build' ing on the Augsburg Campus may soon be realized. Augsburg‘s strate‘ gic location in a large city in the heart of the great Middle West places a grave responsibility upon the friends of Augsburg." —James R. Gronseth, '12. at “I am glad to have even a small part in this Building Fund campaign. Augsburg has meant so many good things to all of us. Certainly her work is going to be needed more than ever in the days to come. Let's build for an ever greater Augsburg!" —Marion Lund, '39. 3 “We are erecting a monument that will speak to coming genera! tions of our faith, loyalty, and will' ingness to give. Let us undergird and fortify our school now." —P. G. Sonnack, '19. Show less