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Title: Augsburg Now Spring 2000
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Search Result: Mai Fest 2000 April 28 - May 10 Celebrating our Scandinavian heritage See J»9f' 11 ror \(hec:iulP Spring 2000 • Vol. 62 • No . 3 Augsburg College, Minneapolis .. · . ..··· • ...- ·.. . ' ···.... ••• 11111111111 .. ..·.·· ..·,...·•··... .(........ ······.....:• i . "•·•. •.·· ...
Show more Mai Fest 2000 April 28 - May 10 Celebrating our Scandinavian heritage See J»9f' 11 ror \(hec:iulP Spring 2000 • Vol. 62 • No . 3 Augsburg College, Minneapolis .. · . ..··· • ...- ·.. . ' ···.... ••• 11111111111 .. ..·.·· ..·,...·•··... .(........ ······.....:• i . "•·•. •.·· ··. ~ ····•..... ..•········~· ... ·. . ~ • l!... • ,. .•·· "' ··... ..•·· . ''! 1111, .,, Ill.. ... --- .. A publication for Augsburg College alumni and friends Spring 2000 • Vol. 62 • No. 3 Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN McNair program 'demystifies' grad school for selected students By Lynn Mena Las! year, Augsburg received a four-year grant of $760,000 from the Ronald E. McNair Poslbaccalaureale Achievement Program of the U.S. Department of Education. One of three institutions in Minneso1a 10 receive the grant, it funds Augsburg's new McNair Scholars Program, which was officially launched in October. The purpose of !he national program, as defined by the U.S. Departmenl of Education, is 10 " prepare participants for doctoral st udies through involvement in research and other scholarl y activities." Its goal i to "increase graduate degree at1ainment of students from underreprese n1ed segments of society." A further purpose of 1he program is 10 encourage 1hese s1udents to become college professors. " I'm excited about the progran1:' says Vic1oria M. Littlefield, program director and Augsburg assislant professor of psychology. "It's really a chance 10 level the playing field for people who just didn't have graduate school within their world view - a chance 10 change their world view. h 's the kind of program I wish had been around when I was an undergrad. For people from non-traditional groups - group that don'! typically go on to gradua1e school - they gel there sort of accidentally. You know, a professor will stop them in the hallway and say 'Oh, have you thought about grad school?' One of the things we wan! to help assure is that this stuff happens sys1ematically." Chad Uran, in1erim assistan t direc1or of the program, agrees with Littlefield. "To mosl s1uden ts, and nea rl y all people, graduate school is a mys1ery;' says Uran. "They don't know wha1 it is, what goes on or what ii takes. The McNair Scholars Program is about gelling these students to seriously consider graduate school and to enter graduale school fully conscious of th e challenges and expectations in front of 1hem. " I would say tha1 in the past, student went to graduale school more by accident than design, or were ushered in by professors, family members or some other outside force," continues Uran. uSuch a system of recruitment is by its very nature exclusive. It is this type of system the McNair Scholars Program subverts'.' Eligible students are currenl Augsburg sophomores, juniors or seniors who demons1rate strong academic polential, and who are I) low income and firstgeneration college students, or 2) members of groups underrepresented in graduate education (e.g., African American, C hicano/ Latino or American Indian/ Alaskan Native). f.· ·-::r ,,. ' ,, ' - -.... , _ ) · .. ' I I - If : ' •, ·- ' ,. i' ) . .-,, \t •'.. ~ ~· - - ' ,, Augsburg 's McNa ir Scholars Grant supports students traditionally underrepre- sented in graduate school to achieve graduate degrees. (L to R, front) tennl "The Buth, Leyden Slreed, Pam Ferg us, (back) Myron Sherva, Vicki Aman, Taher program Omar, Dawn Premo, William Nyariki and Brandon Hofstedt. (See page 3 for a immedia1ely complete list of the McNair Scholars.) enhances the for th e stud enls to ge1 in10 1he program prestige of the College," says Li11lelield. - and jusl by virlue of the fuci thal "There are only abou1 154 in 1he they're in the program, thal already coun try, and it's a very competitive says a 101 abou1 1hem." program." The o lher 1wo Minnesota recipients are the College of SI. McNair cholars have already Scholastica and the University of d emo nstrated success al Augsburg Minneso1a. College. The program prepares 1hem 10 " It's a way of attracting high-ability s1udents 10 1he College, and a way of rewarding a subsel of 1hem once 1hey ge1 here," continues Li11Jefield. "Students have 10 meel the eligibility criteria in order to even be invited to apply. We had aboul 135 Augsburg students who were eligible to par1icipa1e; ou1 of those we have chosen 18. So it' very competitive con1inue thal uccess al the graduale level. This includes preparation for th e Graduale Records Examina1ion or an equivalenl enlrance exam for their field, and academic and career counseling wi1h assistance in identifying and applying to Ph.D. programs and seeking financial aid. continued on page 3 Wrestlers dominate to win record sixth NCAA national title By Don Stoner Augsburg ended the year with eighl AllAmerican , tlie second-mos! for an Auggic squad ever (1ying I 997's eigh1 AIJAmericans, second 10 I 998's nine). Al the NCAA Division Ill na1ional wrestling tournament, Augsburg head coach Jeff wenson rarely smiles. wenson, hi coaching staff and his Auggie wrestler are all busine . In addi1ion 10 the dominance on the wrestling mal, th e Auggie.s were also dominant in the classroom. Augsburg placed second overall in 1he ational Wrestling Coaches Associa1ion's academic national slandings wi1h a 3.40 learn grade-poinl average, second to Wabash (Ind.) with a 3.48. In the three years 1he NWCA has awarded team academic nalional 1itles, Augsburg has won 1he title once ( 1999) and finished second twice ( 1998, 2000). Bui when the 2000 championships came to an end - after Augsburg had won its AA-record sixth national champion hip, crowned a record four individual national titlis1s and achieved one of th e most dominating performance in the history of college wrestling - you could finally see a smile appear on wenson' fuce. h was a small one at first, but it was soon a beaming grin for wenson, a he wa1ched Auggie after Auggie ascend the champion hip podium and finally, when the entire team took the stand with the g Id national champion hip trophy. "To be hon t, we felt a lot of pressure with where we were and what we we.~ coming from," w nson said after the m..,t. The coach was referring to last season, when the Auggi lo I the national chan1pionship 10 rival Wartburg College b • a slim m3.rgin. This }'ear the Auggies dominated the entire season and thoroughly swept the Di,-ision [[I national championship bdd al Ohio , ' rthem l'rmnsity in Ada.Ohio. SPRIN G 2000 conUnued on page I l Augsburg College wrestlers show how many national titles the school has won after claiming the 2000 NCAA DMsion Ill national championship. The domination of the regular season almost made the national tournament anticlimactic. But the Auggies gave their fans - seYeral hundred made the trip to Ohio 10 watch the action March 3-4 plenty to ch~r abou1 as the Auggies made his1ory by becoming the first Divi ion Ill team ever to win six team national championships. Augsburg won the national title with I 36 points, the second-most points in the history of the national champion.ships. The margin of ,oiaory ovier second-placr Wartburg - 48 poinu ( 136 to 88) - was al.so the second-highest in 'CAA history. Augsburg's four individual national titles tied a rec.ord for the most by a single school in a championship m~L Senior Josh Cagle won the individual national title at 149 pounds and became just the second Auggie ever to go through a season unbeaten, with a 40--0 6nal rec.ord to earn Outstanding Wrestler of the Meet honors by national toumamen1 coaches. Sophomore ick lack followed up Cagle's unbeaten accomplish.ment with an unbeaten season of his own, going 31--0 to win the 174-pound national title. Senior Josh OaU5eD and junior Ben Bauer won the other two national titles for the Auggies, What's Inside Campus news page2 page6 Development news •shopmg Faith and Values• page l page II Calendar page 12 page 13 page 14 Sports Alumnillt'WJ Closs notes On the Cover ... look po<t IM C/IIS! atop Foss Cfflltr bnngs IM Wf.J<ds of Augsburg~ m,won >IOI-I """'· "s/lopffJ by IM lo,rh and ......, ol tM Chn>t,on Church, {and/ by IM contot of O v,tol mftropo/Jtan Jril,ng • A CD!lff dn,gn by /ii Gurh. AUGSBURG NOW 2 • CAMPUS NEWS The Deans' Convocation on May 2 Around the Quad Augsburg receives national recognition for civic work and /earning Augsburg College was recognized in the fall 1999 issue of Peer Review for "the remarkable depth of its commitment to civic work," and to service programs such as AmeriCorps. Among others recognized with Augsburg are Stanford University and the University of Pennsylvania. Peace Prize Forum 2000 focuses on Ireland More than 90 students, faculty and staff from Augsburg attended the 12th Annual Peace Prize Forum at St. Olaf College, Feb. 18-19. The forum, "Strivi ng for Peace: Risk and Reconciliation," honored the 1998 Nobel Peace Prize winners, David Trimble and John Hume, who have fo ug ht for peace in Northern Ireland. Recent grants Sl 43,000 from the Teagle Foundation fo r second yea r funding (total S350,000 over three years) to support the strategic plan, which includes an interdisci plinary initiative concerning "the relationship of liberal with professional studies and faith with reason." SS,000 from the Rhodes Consultation for an Institutional Renewal Grant, "Strengthening Community through Peer Mi nistry." The purpose is to train faculty, staff and students in skills for commun ication and improving interpersonal relationships to create "an environment that is safe, welcoming and conducive to aca dem ic growth for all students." S64,000 from the U.S. Dept. of Education to t he Center for Global Education for a Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad g rant to send 11 area teachers to Namibia for a five-week study trip in July. Augsburg 's exhibit to be part of Dietrich Bonhoeffer celebration Augsburg is collaborating with Aid Association for Luthera ns {AAL) to help publicize the television movie, " Bonhoeffer: Agent of Change," about the German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who was executed in 1945 for his op positio n to Hitler's regime. AAL co-produced the movie with Germa n, Canadian and American films companies. It won top honors at the Monte Carlo Television Festival and will be broadcast natio nwide on public television in June. Augsburg's pictorial exhibit portraying the hie and legacy of Bonhoeffer, prepared in 1994 when Bonhoeffer was the subject of the Christensen Symposium, will be on d is play at several locations during May and June, including the German Information Service and Metropolitan Synod of the ELCA, both in New York; and at the AAL home office in Appleton, Wis. Providing research and creative direction to the exhibit since its inception have been retired Augsburg faculty members Ortoue Gisselquist, Philip Thompson, Robert Friederichsen, with help from Rev. Jonathan Sorum. Sheila Tobias, noted science educator, will speak Ea rl Alto n, interim d ea n o f th e college, and Ma rie McNeff, aca demic m aster plann er and former d ea n, will m ark their retirement this May with a Deans' Convocation, their gift to th e Augsburg communi ty. Sheila Tobias, n oted author and science edu ca ti on consult ant, will speak at the co nvocation o n May 2, at 3:30 p.m . in Hoversten C hapel. "Sheila represe nts, for us, an educa tor who speaks to both science and educatio n, which are interests o f bo th o f us;• said McNeff. "She also has d o ne resea rch and wr iting in the fi eld o f femin ism and wo men's issues, agai n interests o f bo th o f us." McNeff continued , " Early o n in our careers we both became interested in Sheila's work when we read her book, Th ey're not D11mb, TTiey're Different: Stalking the Second Tier, and Breaking tlie Science Barrier," which focuses on facto rs that acco unt for the difficulties or unwillingness of college students to study m ath and science. McNeff and Alton retire after serving Augsburg as both fa cul ty members in educatio n and chemistry, respectively, and adm inistrators fo r a combined 72 years. "11 seemed appropriate at this point in time in the h istory of Augsburg College as we focus on the co nstruction o f a science building, co upled with th e need for an informed and literate ociety in the field o f science, that heila co me to help us think abo ut the topic o f cien ce and education," McNeff explained. Tobias is a consultan t to U. . h igher educatio n on issues of science manpo wer and national utilization of science professionals, and teac hes o n gender issues in education. A receptio n to ho nor Alton and Mc eff will follow the co nvoca tion. Study finds that Augsburg day students overestimate alcohol and drug use on campus What students believe can shape their own behavior By Nancy Guilbeault T he "Augsb urg College Core Drug and Alco ho l Su rvey [Summary Report]: 1993, 1994, 1996, 1998;' supported by a grant from the Fund for th e Impro vement o f Pos t Secondary Education (FIPSE), provides the first lo ng- term data o n th e n ature, scope and co nsequ ences of d ay student usage of alco hol an d o th er drugs with co mpariso ns to n ati o nal data. T he study finds that Au gsburg students' alco ho l co nsumption pattern s are similar to th ose repo rted in natio nal d ata. As summ arized in the repo rt, "alco ho l and to bacco are the m ost frequ ently used drugs at Augsburg College." And, also like n atio nal patterns, a mo re important find in g is that Au gsburg day stud ents ove restim ate the use of alcohol and other drugs o n campus. T his is significant since resea rch has shown th at these m ispercep tions can sha pe th e beh avio rs o f students in making d ecisions co nce rnin g th eir own alco ho l and drug use. Resear ch also shows th at students co m e to campus with these misperce ptio ns in place and that campus culture reinforces them. In o rder to grapple with this, a number o f college campuses h ave ado pted th e relatively- new "social no rms strategy" of beh av ior change. This a pproach focuses o n the reality o f the more mod erate drinking behavio rs with the intentio n of reducing frequent drinking behaviors and preventing negative co nsequences related to alcoho l and other d rug use. Healthy behaviors are docum ented and reinforced, while problem behavio rs are de -emphasized. "The good news is th at Augsburg stud ents are similar 10 others across th e U.S.;' says Ann Garvey, associate dean for stud ent affairs. " However, that also mea ns that, like o th er colleges, we must wo rk with studen ts to reinforce positive behaviors and minimize the negative behaviors. "The social norming strategy is a way to get out the good news about students and their choices, and to use that positive message to reinforce good choices:• Augsburg's application of this strategy can be seen in a recent ca mpus ca mpaign to prevent DWI (drinking while intoxicated ). The message on posters across campus, supported by the Core Survey d ata, is that " most Augsburg students choose to prevent DWI." This ca mpaign was funded by a grant fro m the Minnesota Department o f Public Safety for the work of the Preventio n Collaboration, a group of several private colleges and universities in St. Paul and Minneapolis formed to provide cooperative alcoh ol and drug prevention services. T he group is coordinated by Casey McGuire, a health educato r in Au gsburg's Center for Counseling an d Health Promotion (CCHP ). i :, t I J - Nancy G11ilbea11lt is director of the Center for Co11nseling and Health Promotion. She can be reached at (612) 330- 1707 or <g11ilbea11@a11gsburg.edu>. AUGSBURG Now Spring 2000 • Vol. 62, No. 3 Augsburg N<YW b published by Augsburg College, 2211 Riveoide Avenue, •. Minneapolis, Minnesota 5545 Betsey Norg a rd Editor, Director of Publications Ly nn M en a Staff Writer, Alumni Notes Editor Ang ela Joseph Design and Production Assistance D an Benson News Service/ Media Relations Director Don Stoner Sports Information Coordinator Wi lliam V. Frame President of Augsburg College Donna Mclean Director of Alumni/Parent Relations and Augsburg Fund 1993. 1994, 1996, 1998 sdf-r~porud u~ c=:::J 1993, 1994, 1996, 1998 pttUNtd USl' 80 OpintOl'\S expressed in Augsburg Now (1SSN 1058-1545) do not nec~rily reflect official coflege policy. Send correspondence, name changes and address corrections to: AugsbUtg Now, Office of Public RetabOOS and Com.muniution, Campus Box 1 5, Augsburg College. 2211 Riverside Avenue, MinneapotiJ, MN 554>4. Telephone: (612) 330.1180. E-maik -cnow@aug,bu,g.<d11>. • 60 40 AugsbUtg Now b not copyright.od. Unlou o<herw,se noted, ar1lde, may be repnnt<d w,lhout p<rmi>sion as k>ng as app,opnate cndit l:s 9f'lefl to the writer and to AugSburg College. 20 0 Th e Core Survey report, also supported by PIPSE, was written by Victoria Littlefield , Depanment of Psychology. Barbara N agle Director of Public Relations and Communication Actual vs. Perceived Drug Use 100 The Core Survey will be used for research-based alcohol and drug prevention programming by CCHP. The survey will also be utilized by the recently-created Alcohol and Other Drug Training Team, an Augsburg committee, that is chaired by Garvey and charged with developing a campus-wide alcohol and drug preventio n plan. :g i j ~ I I ~ ~ u Postmaster: tf undefrve-able .s addres.sed. please s,nd change ro: Augsbury Now, Office al Pubic Relations and CClf'Nl'U'liation, umpu:s Box 145. AugSburg College. ZZ11 ~ A..,..._ Minneapofu, MN SS-454. A ~ ol rht &on1Jtkd ~ Oudt ., ~ ~ 1 1 a n ffl'JOl & t . i a C . c r t . ~ ~ Black bars show the actual alcohol and other drug use reported by students, while the white bars indicate the amount or alcohol and other drug use they believe other students use. AUGSBURG NOW www.aug.sburg.edu/ now MINNEAPOLIS, MN CAMPUS NEWS • 3 McNair Program continued from poge 1 Scholars also participa te in an intensive student-fac ulty research project (which pays a $2,800 stipend ) wi th op portunities fo r confe rence travel and professio nal presentati o n of students' origi nal research. Seniors take part in a studentfac ulty teaching collabo rati on to prepare th em fo r graduate teaching assistantships. All Scholars attend social and cultural activities to enrich th eir academic perspectives. process, and to help th em make an info rmed decision about how to succeed and best reach thei r goals. "We've go t a really good grou p of students, and they're all so differen t," says Uran. " But they all have the same interest and drive. We're here to help demystify the whole graduate sch ool " o many peo ple look at graduate school and only see the expense, but I ee it in terms of self-worth, identity and selfrespect," continues Ura n, who recei"ed a B.A. in anthropology and American Indian studies at the University o f Minneso ta and ,vas recently accepted into the Ph. D. program in anthropology at the Univer ity of Iowa. "Edu cation is abo ut your relationship with the world, how you under land that world and wh at you do ,vith that knowled ge 10 improve the wo rld for yourself, your family and your communi ty." The 1999-2000 Augsburg McNair Scholars Dornlsha Adams '00, Sociology and Secondary Education William Nyariki 'O1, Monagement Information Systems Vicki Amon 'O1, English Toher Omar '02, Physia Ben Burgess 'O1, American Indian Studies Dawn Premo '00, Elementary Education Jennifer But h 'O1, English and Secondary Education Sara Quigley ' 00, History and Religion Pam Fergus 'O1, Psychology Rozenla Fuller 'O1, Youth and Family Ministry Brandon Hofstedt ' 02, Sociology ond Communication Dwayne Lowman '00, Political Science and Urban Studies M ichael Sa ble '00, Political Science Darryl Sellers '02, Communication Cassandra Shelton '02, History and English M yron Sherva 'O1, Elementary Education Leyden Streed 'O1, Spanish and Secondary Education Stephen •Gabe• Gabrielsen, professor of music and College organist, hod an unexpected experience on Jan. 23 when he was selected from the 7,000 attendees at the High Mass in St. Peter's Basilica in Rome to read the second scripture lesson. He and music therapy professor Roberta Kagin taught the course Sights and Sounds of Europe during January Interim. While in Rome, they and the group of 30 students and S adults were at High Mass at St. Peter's when Gabe was asked to read. (Apparently one foreign speaker is invited to participate each Sunday.) Launching REFormation 2000: Improving registration, enrollment and financial services As a culminatio n of study and wo rk over the past 14 months, Vice Presiden t Rick mi th anno un ced the fir t of several reforms to take place th at will d ram atically improve and streamline the registration, enrollment and fin ancial (REF) services for students. The fir t floor renovation of verdrup Hall will result in new and expanded space for the Enrollment and Financial Services Center (EF C), more than doubling the sen ~ce counters available to studen ts, and providing more comfortable, attractive and private space. The renovation will also include a lounge and reception area for students Read the Now Online at < www.augsburg.edu , noW>. SPRING 2 000 at EFSC o r who are on a break from studying in Lindell Library. Capital improvements bring other changes to campus The Board o f Regents in Jan uary approved a seri es of capital projects that will bring significant improvements lo campus: Sverdrup Hall will undergo majo r renovatio n of th e first floor beginning in April; the Link connecting verd ru p Hall to Lindell Library will be built in May. Melby Hall will receive new windows, a new gym fl oor, bleachers and ai r onditioning, beginning in March. The Ice Arena is slated fo r face- uplifting to include roof wo rk, painting and new Aoors, starting in April. T he U.S. Congress provided fundin g fo r the McNair program in m emory o f D r. Ro nald E. McNair, a nationallyrecognized expert in laser phys ics who died in 1he US Challenge r pace Shuttle acciden t in January 1986. To fi nd out more abo ut th e McNair Scholars Program , visit <www. augsburg.edu/ mcnair>. Nicole Warner wins first place in vocal music competition Nicole Warn er, a j unio r music perfo rm ance majo r, is the first Augsburg student to win a to p honor at the annu al competition spo nso red by th e National Association of Teachers of Singing. Her vocal performance last fa ll at Sr. John's University in Collegeville, Minn., ea rn ed her a first place in Divisio n SA, fo r younger, college-aged women. Warner is a vocal perfo rma.nce majo r, who is "a tro ng, dedicated and focused stu dent," according to her vo ice instru ctor, Susan Druck. Warner also sings in th e Masterwo rks Cho rale of Augsburg College. Miss Minnesota draws on Augsburg experience for speaking engagements Miss Minneso ta 1999, Augsburg senior Natalie Lund, blends her communicati on major and theatre interests with a strong co mmitment to service as she travels around the stale speaking to schools, bus inesses, civic gro ups an d at events o n behalf of the Miss Min nesota Scholarship Program. Vo lunteerism was her speaking 'platfo rm' at th e Miss America competition last September. At Augsburg, she has represented the College on the West Bank Community Coalitio n and was co-chair of Augsburg's ln tergenerational Committee. The proceeds fro m her speaking engagements go toward scholarship fun ds fo r Miss America and Mjss Min nesota participants. For information, call (6 12) 593-5213 or e-mail <missminncsota@mindspring.com> . Keeping track of faculty, staff and students Publkatlons ANN GARVlY, student afhiln, • eases Help Oeftne Free Speech on Campuses,• In the lanwiry edition ol the Association for College Unions International publlcatlon, The Bulletin. BILL GREEN, history, "lesse, Race and the Guy Who Doesn't Do Sunshine,· In the November Issue of Minnesota 1oum1l of Law & Politics, describing Green's experience being interviewed by Gov. lesse Ventura for a cabinet position. Exhibits/ Performances BOYD KOEHLER, llbrarlan, directed the Camphor Methodist adult choir at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., birthday celebration at the Basilica of St. Mary, Minneapolis. NORMAN HOLEN, art, exhibited "Running Chicken,• a welded steel sculpture, at the Foot ,n the Door group show of Minnesota artists at the Minneapolls Institute of Arts, a show in which the size of art is limited lo one cubic fool of gallery space. PHIL THOMPSON, art emeritus, displayed pieces In Calllgraphy, an exhibit al Livingston's coffee shop, Minneapolis, In February. Papers/ Presentations During the fall, LARRY COPES, m ath em atics, spoke at or consulted with the Key Curriculum Press in California, SclMath Minnesota, the Minnesota Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Michigan Technological University, Ripon College in Wisconsin, Mai nland High Schoo l in Florida and the annual meeting of the Mathematical Association of America. Also, a collection of 1 3 puu les fro m old editions of A-mail (and its predecessors) and Augarlthms, was published in Math Ho ri zons, a nallonal journal fo r co llege m ath students. CASS DALCUSH, English; BOYD KOEHLER, librarian; and Earcie Alien, presented "The Co lor of lV News" lo the Twin Cities Research Gro up al the Minneapolis Urban Coalition on Dec. 9, summarizing national research o n media perlormance in the area of crime reporting and shari ng the findings of Augsburg's three-year study of local lV performance In reporting news. Last summer, BILL GREEN, history, spoke al the Humphrey Fo ru m o n race relati ons and abolitionism in Minnesota during the Civil War. In early October he was a panelist at the S4th Annual Confe rence of the Association for the Study of AlricanAmerican Life and History, Detro,L CARRY HESSER, soclology and urb.ln studies, presented "Theory and Re<eardl Supporting Expenenual Education Across the Curriculum,• a faculty development wo rkshop 1n November at Gustavus Adolphus College. ANN KLAMER. residence llfe, copresented a program, "Opening a New Hall: Beyond ComtlUCtlon, • and facilitaoted a discussion on "Student Leaming: A Seamless Eduulion," at Concordia UnlwBity-SL Paul. AUGSBURG NOW 4 • CAMPUS NEWS Keeping track, continued PATTY MURPHY, health education, presented "Adolescent Sexuality and Sex Education" at the 20th a nnua l Minnesota School Health Confe re nce in Bloomington in Fe brua ry. She also m et in Fe brua ry with 20 high school adm inistrators fro m Russia invited by Connect: Russia, in Minne apol is. BEVERLY NILSSON, nursing, coprese nted "Culture Care Diversity and Unive rsality: An Educational Response for the 21st Century" a t the a nnual m eet ing of th e Tra nscultural Nursing Socie ty, Salt Lake Ci ty. She lectured at North Mem orial Med ical Ce nter, Robbinsdale, Mi nn ., o n " Sm a ll Group Communication." In November, she prese nted "The Cruci ble of Accountabi lity" at the an nu al Ethics Workshop, Rosev ille Eth ics Commission . She was also selected to serve as a me m ber of the Editorial Review Board fo r The Journ al of Pastoral Care. CURT PAULSEN, social work and Catherine Paulsen, p resented "App lication of Aristote li an/ Galilea n Thinking and Newtonia n/ Quantum Theori es To Teachin g a nd Learning" at the annua l m eeti ng of the Inte rnational Society for Exploring Teaching Alternatives, Te mpe, Ariz., in October. They also p resented "Enchanting Family Therapy: Quantum Theory, Postmodernism a nd Spirituality" at the a nnual meeting of the Nationa l Council o n Fa mily Relation s, Irvine, Calif., in Nove mber. DIANE PIKE, sociology, led a curriculum develo pme nt faculty workshop for Wa rtb urg Colle g e in November. JENNIFER POSCH, p hy sics, led the Space Physics Semin a r at th e Univ. of Minnesota's School o f Physics and Astronomy in Decembe r, with the presentation " Studies of long-p e riod ULF Pulsations at Hig h a nd Midd le Latitudes during GEM Storm Inte rva ls in 1997 and 1998." SHARON ROLENC, information tech n ology, prese nted "Supporting the Dive rse Needs of a Li be ra l Arts Campus" at the Blackboard Le aming '99 Conference in Washi ng to n D.C., in December. MILO SCH IELD, b u si n ess administration, presented "Sta tistical Literacy" at the nationa l meeti ng of the American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC). KAT HRYN SWANSON, English , copresented a pre-conference wo rksh op for department chairs at the Collaboration for the Advancem en t of Teaching and Learning Confe rence, November. She also presented "When Theory Meets Reality in the Writing Classroom," with English student Mary Beth Gruis and Nicole Lindemyer '99, Univ. of Minnesota law student. Honors/ Awards KEELY BLUMENTRITT, a senior social work and religion major, was selected to represent Augsburg at the Young Leaders annual conference in Cleveland in March, sponsored by Lutheran Services in America and Wheat Ridge Ministries. Bill GREEN, history, received a Minnesota Histoncal Society Research Fellowship for the completion of his book on the history of civil rights in Minnesota, currently titled The PKU/iar Imbalance· Race, Culture and C,Yi/ Rights in Minnesota. 184 9- 1911 . AUGSBURG NOW Editor's note: News/medio director Don Benson and I were fortunate to accompany two of the Interim travel classes in January-Dan went with a class on a bus tour through the U.S. South, visiting places of historic importance to the civil rights movement. I traveled to Cuernavaca, Mexico, with a Center for Global Education course. Seeing through their eyes ... By Betsey Norga rd Twenty Weekend College students, coinstructor Don Christense n and I set off from snowy Minnesota for Mexico - not ror a week or fun-in-the-sun , but to study Religion 366, Mexico: The Church and Social Change in Latin America. It was a chance to briefly encounter a culture with which we were unfamiliar, or knew o n]y as tourists. Already on the first mo rning th ere, our immersion began. For an assignment called the Cuernavaca Quest, we were sent into th e cit-y, in gro ups of three, without translators or guides, to visi t the main plaza, the cathed ral and the central market. We had to purchase a kilo of frijoles and check ou t the prices of several common house hold items. Upon returning to Casa CEMAL, Augsburg's study center and our home for the week, we were asked to list words describing what we saw, heard and smelled in the city. Ou r week's act ivities included visits to historical site , lectures o n Mexican history, a visit to a convent to hear th e story or the Vi rgin or Guadalupe and discussion of liberation theology, th e Catholic movement or the 1960s and '70s that put social and th eological focus on th e pli ght of the poor in Latin Am erica. The rea] learning durin g the wee.k, however, came from the people we met and the stories and experiences they shared. We met women strugglin g to co nfro nt the social norms that have limited their roles to being mothers and housewives. We saw the strength they've found in the small, neighbo rhood Base Christian Community groups that grew out of liberation theology, giving them dign ity and voice to seek education and work. In the small indigenous town or Tepotzl:ln, we met members of a women's cooperative who successfull y led a three-year struggle with the government (at times violent) to prevent the building of a go lr cou rse and country club that would usurp their crop land and pollute the environment. But by the end of the week, we discovered that the real lesso n was with in ou rselves we had to learn to see Mexican culture through their eyes in order to truly understand. In looking back on the initial Cuernavaca Quest assignment, we realized tha t we saw, heard and felt the city from our ow n cu]tural perspectives, by allowing our own past experiences to influence what we saw and felt. " I imposed my own cult ure instead of taking their culture into myself," said one student. Another added , "We all had our lists - gotta do this, gotta do that. That's how we approached the q uest, like North America ns." And this speaks directly to the goals or the Ce nter for Global Education's travel seminars and cou rses - that by gaining Historian Armando Lopez's lessons at the ruins of Xochicalco brought to life the eighth-century indigenous culture and ceremony. Center for Global Education intern Stacie Steinbock (center, with hat) translates for the group. better understanding of social issues locally and globally, we can make more informed decisions within ourselves and our communities relating to social justice. Jon Sobrino, the author of our class text on liberation theology, co ncluded a seminar once by sayi ng, "Let the people in Lati n America keep moving you when you return home." Patricia Hume, our Mexican co-instructor, brough t it home for us " Keep the images of this week in your hearts, like the pictures yo u took." .. . and walking in their shoes By Dan Benson Twenty- three Augsburg stud ents became immer ed in civil rights history during the Interim course Civil Rights Immersion. Following two weeks of study, the stud ents embarked on a I 0-day bus trip to the South, stopping in cities where historic civil rights events happened. Leading the tour were the course instructors, sociology proressor Garry Hesser and Pan-Afrikan enter director Joe Young. In Little Rock, Ark., the jou rney's lirst stop, studen ts met Elizabe th Eckford , one or " The Little Rock 9," who in September 1957 faced an angry mob as she and eight other African -American students walked to Central Hi gh School to integrate it. Meeting Eckford was th e most memorable part of the trip for freshman Sop hi a Thompson. " [Listeni ng to Eckford! made me rea] ize that the past can' t go away," Thompson said. " It's gonna always hurt. It's always gonna be there, but you have to grow from it. You can't erase it, you can' t forget it. You just have to take it as a learning experience and learn from it and keep moving on." In Memphis, Tenn., the students toured the ational Ci,•il Rights luseum at the Lo rraine Motel, where Manin Luther King, Jr., was assa inated in April 1968. " randing and looking at the spot where Martin Luther King died had the most impact." said sophomore Nekesha May. " I just couldn' t believe that I was actually there at the hotel where he was shot, looking at where he la)' after he was dead." While many or the tour tops emphasized hi to ry, the uthern Poverty law Center in lontgome ry, Ala., offered perspective on current eve.nts. Internationally known for its tolerance education program and the tracking and prosecuting of hate groups, the center raised questions for sophomore Amanda Hasz from Mitchell, S.D. " I noticed on the m ap that in South Dakota there weren' t any hate groups listed;' Hasz said, "but then I realized that there is so much raci sm there, but it is aU real subtle and undercover. I sta rted th inking, ' is it worse to have hate groups and know the people who hate you, or is it worse to not know if people hate you, or to not know what they a re thinking?'" Some sites prompted students to try to place themselves in the historical events. Senior Matt Lang imagined walking over the Edmund Pettu s Bridge ( elma, Al a.) wi th thousands of peo ple in a 1965 m arch for voting rights. " I was envisioning th e troops , just expect ~ in g them to be there , si tting there waiting for us to come over the bridge," said Lang, "and it kind of made me think sadness, anger, just trying to put myselr in that si tuati on." In Atla nta, students toured the Martin Luther King, Jr., Center for Non-Violence and King's boyhood home and wo rshipped at Ebenezer Baptist Church, where King, like his father a nd grandfather, served as pastor. Other stops included Nashville and Chicago. Offering this course was important in the context of Augsburg's mission and com• mitment to intentional diversity, Hesser explained. " I think its importance was captured by one of the students, who said that what made the course especially valuable was having two instructors - one wh.ite and one black - work together in a way that Augsbu rg students on the civil rights tour stop to pose for a photo at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala. mirrored what was being taught in the course; Hesser said. "This student said seeing how Joe and I enjoyed teaching this course together - making use of and affirmi ng our differences - brought more meaning and a deeper understanding of the issues we were studying, and set the stage for our travels together.• Young said he hopes the class will ha,-e an impact on furthering race relations at Augsburg. • we wanted the immersion experience to address issues of race relations, and to particularly address the issue of relations between African-Americans and European-Americans," Young said, • because race relations in its greatest form is a black-and-white issue, with struggles that date back to the beginning of slavery." Photos from the tour can be viewed online at < www.augsburg.edu/civilrights>. MINNEAPOLIS, MN CAMPUS NEWS • 5 FA CUL TY PERSPECTIVES Kttplng trade, continued CiAIIRY HUSER, sociology and Faculty advising doesn't end with graduation By Betsey Norgard Tony Bibus, associate professor of social work and director of the bachelor of social work program, understands how difficult it can be for a social worker in the field to connect with a licensed supervisor with whom they must work if seeking licensure. So, in add ition to his teac hing and advising current students, he volunteers his time to an Augsbu rg alum who needs a licensed dinical superviso r. j In addition to the specifics of certain cases, their discussion also includes how larger ethical issues transfer to other cases. They constantly exchange interesting articles, and update each other on new training and changes to the law. The supervision includes a set of objectives and goals that the two update annually. i Bibus finds that his supervisory ~ relationships are mutually beneficial and help to keep his social work Associate Professor Tony Bibus (left) volunteers as clinical curriculum tied to the field. '"It's so supervisor for Iris Burlock '94 MSW, who works for Henn epin For nearly three years, Bibus and important for us as faculty memIris Burlock, a 1994 master of social County and is seeking licensure in social work. bers to keep fairly formal connecwo rk graduate, have met regularly While Burlock has an administrative and tions with our alums and other in a formalized supervisory relationship. clinical supervisor in her county agency, practitioners in the field:' he says. For Burlock is a child service worker for example, during Interim, when Bibus Bibus offers a perspective that is "outside Hennepin County who is voluntarily taught a course in child welfare and the the agency box." He is an adviser with seeking licensure as a social worker. law, he drew on Burlock's experience and whom Burlock can discuss issues that Burlock currently carries 31 cases (high resources at Hennepin County. arise in her cases. er than the prescribed caseload of 20-25) Keeping in to uch with alums also "Our supervision tends to focus on some o f children with severe fam ily problems expands the network of Augsburg graduof the dilem mas tha t a practitioner can - abuse, neglect, egregious harm, etc. ates in the fi eld who can prov ide superface in an agency setting, where there are Her role is to provide for the spiritual, vision and practicum or fi eld work rules and regulations - yet it's really educational, medical and other needs of experience to current students. important to be able to think through, the child in the best fashion . In almost Bibus was recently appointed by Gov. ' How can we carry out our code of all cases, this involves locating a new, Jesse Ventura to a fo ur-yea r term on the ethics within agency capacities for permane nt home, while often still trying Minnesota Board of Social Wo rk, which to maintain ties with the biological famichildren and families>"' asks Bibus, "and oversees licensure of social workers and ly. She works in collaboration with other also re main within the protocol, as regulates their professional co nduct. county service agencies and the cour ts. prescribed by the county;' adds Burlock. wbln studla, - selKted to an the Nalianll ~ llolld for the Scholarship of Engagement. developing lfflUn! Ind promotion ailffll based upon the WOfk of the Camegle Foundation 1nd Emest Lyton_ NORMAN HOLEN, 1rt, won an award of excellence for his graphite drawing, •Bitter Melons,· at the Extremely Minnesota Exhibition, sponsored by the Hennepin Artists of the Robbin Gallery. JAY PHINNEY, registrar's office, and DEB HUTTERER, public relatlons and communication, were each named as Augsburg's Employees of the Year at a staff reception In February. JEFF STAFFORD, student affairs, was appointed treasurer-elect for the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) Upper Midwest Region. IRENE STEENSON, men's athletlcs/ A-Club, was honored for her years ol work in support of Auggie student athletes with a "KARE-11 Kare Package" in November, given to "everyday folks" who do outstanding work on their jobs. Newsnotes Men's basketball coach BRIAN AMMANN was a guest on WCCO Radio's "Sports to the Max" show on Feb. 1. JEANNE BOEH, economics, joined Scandinavian music collection accessible worldwide By Deborah Hutterer Augsburg's rare collection of Scandinavian music, contai ni ng approximately 1,400 compositions and over 500 recordi ngs, is now accessible onli ne to researchers everywhere. For the past 33 years, the collection has been available only to Augsburg library patrons, cataloged on 3x5 cards. In 1966 Augsburg was given the Scandinavian collection as a donation from tl1e Ame rican-Scandinavian Foundation (see story in the Augsburg Now, Spring I 999). Botl1 the library and music staff were interested in making tl1is collection more widely available and invited Professor Dag Schjelderup-Ebbe, a noted musicologist from the University of Oslo, to evaluate the music. His determination that the collection has great value and includes one-of-a-kind pieces encouraged the College to seek funding for cataloging. A grant from Aid Association for Lutherans (AAL) allowed the library staff to send the catalog cards to the Online Computer Library Center (O CLC) in Ohio, where they were converted into machine readable files that can be loaded into CL!Cnet, the library's online catalog. Outsourcing the conversion project to O CLC was advantageo us primarily because OCLC has staff with exper tise in cata loging music and non- English language materials. As a result, the project was completed much faster there than it could have been done at Augsburg. Cataloging records in an online format allows patrons to search them locally in CL!Cnet and makes them available to scholars and =archers aro und the wo rld_ "Th= musical scores have been distinguished as a solid, core collection of well-known and lesser known ndinavian composers, gh'lllg it depth SPRING 2000 as well as breadth," says librarian and professor Kare n Mateer. At least 70 percent of the collection, according to Schjelderup-Ebbe, is essential for scholars interested in Nordic music. Residence Life staff members LIZ CARLSON, NANCY HOLMBLAD, THOMAS HOWARD AND ANN KLAMER attended UMR-ACHUO, a regional housing conference In Sioux Falls, S.D. "This resource will be a tool to understand our Nonvegian musical heritage and build a link to contemporary Nordic culture;' explains music professor Merilee Klemp. Several events during Mai Fest 2000 will feature music from the Scandinavian collection. For the schedule of Mai Fest events, see tl1e Calendar on page 11. Deborah Hutterer is a commrmicario11s specialist in rhe Public Relario,,s a11d Comn11micario11 Office. Dave Dahl, Federal Reserve Bank, and Erica Whittlinger, KNOW radio and Whittlinger Capital Management, at an American Women in Radio and Television conference on Nov. 18; their topic was "2000 Economic Outlook." NANCY GRUNDAHL, music, was pictured in the Variety section of the Star Tribune on Dec. 12 with a group of Norwegian friends who gather annually to make rull (a Norwegian delicacy). Augsburg's collection of Scandinavian music, boxed in the library basem ent for 33 years, is now available online to scholars and researchers worldwide. Music profe.ssors Robert Karlen (left) and M erilee Klemp (center), with libra rian Karen Mateer (right), exa mine one of the music scores. junior wrestler JOHN MARCHETTE was the subject of a feature story on Midwest Sports Channel's "Sports Connection" in December. Augsburg students, BROOK-LYNNE MAYNE ('02) and LAURA WALDON ('01 ), were interviewed on Newsnlght Minnesota (KTCA-Ch. 2) on Feb. 2 about their experiences on the Civil Rights immersion Interim dass tour. Women's hockey player junior ANGIE RIEGER was the subJect of a feature, • Augsburg's Rieger earns a big rep; by Ray Richardson in the St. Paul Pioneer Press on Dec. 7 Wrestling head coach JEFF SWENSON was the subject of a feature on Midwest Sports Channel on Jan. 4 . He was also ,nterv,ewed on WCCO Radio's "Sports to the Max" show on WCCO Radio on Jan. 6 . On March 2, IO Augsburg students celebrated Dr. Suess 's birthday with students at Edison PPL Elementary School in Minneapolis, as port al •Reod Across America • Day. The students enjoyed birthday coke and a reoding of The Cat in the Hat by Augsburg~ America Reods program axxdinaror, Katie Flater, who wos dressed as the baoH namesake. Fourteen Augsburg students volunteer between six to eighr hours per week during the year in the America Reads program as reading rutor, far the Book Oub al Edison PPL School. An additional seven students serve os tutors far the Moth Oub (grades 5-7) os port of the America Counts program. j. AMBROSE WOLF, physics, was selected as one of 68 jun,or physics faculty members from research universities and four-year colleges nationwide to participate in a fourday New Faculty Workshop in College Park, Md., in November, sponsored by the American Association of Physics Teachert CAAl'T) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). AUGSBURG N OW 6 • DEVELOPMENT NEWS Augsburg 2000 funding project tops $9 million With slightly more tha n nine months to go in the Augsburg 2000, " Pride in Place and Purpose" initiaLivc, Ida Simon, vice president for institutional adva ncement and comm unit y relations, reports the effort has raised $9,530,453. The goal of Augsburg 2000 is $20 million. Since June I , 1999, the start of the current fiscal year, the number of donors has increased over the same period last year by 13 percent, and contributions have increased from all donor groups, including regents, regents emeriti, alumn i, parents, fac ulty, staff, corporations and foundations. "We are excited about the many new donors who have chosen to support our students and their academic pursuits with their financia l gifts." Simon said. " I also believe the increase in contributions reflects a growing aware ness of and confidence in the direction Augsburg is taking. I think all of our donors, new and continu ing, are touched by the vi ion of the future we have defined for the College. We thank them for their contributions and their confidence in Augsburg." Recent major gifts targeted toward capitol improvements Committee, and Roger Griffith '84 have contributed SI0,000. The Augsbu rg 2000 initiative includes $8 million targeted to capital and technology improvements of campus facilities. The overall project includes residence halls, athletic faci lities, classrooms and science laboratories. In addition, the renovation of the first floor of Sverdrup Hall will create a new Enrollment and Financial Services Center. This one•stop" service center will consolidate the fun ctions of three different divisions - enrollment, financial aid and academic advising to more efficiently and effectively serve Augsburg's 3,000-plus students. Tracy Elftmann '8 I, member of the Board of Regents and vice-chair of the Development Committee, has contributed $22,000. 0 Recent gifts (as of March I 5) in support of capital improvements include: Regent James and Kathy Haglund have earmarked a recent commitment of $ 100,000 for current renovations. The Glen A. Taylor Foundation has pledged $200,000 designated for the new Enrollment and Financial Services Center. Jea n Taylor '85, member of the Board of Regents and chai r of the Marketing Ruth A. Schmidt '52 has contributed $50,000 to establish the Anne Pederson Women's Resource Center in honor of her former professor and mentor (see story below). "We deeply appreciate the significant contributions recently made by regents and friends of the College;• said Kathy Tunheim, chair of the Augsburg Board of Regents. "Between now and the end of June, we are seeking to raise $2 million for the most critical and immediate of Augsburg's capital projects. These gifts no t only provide major support, but also encourage us as we continue our efforts. " I am grateful to the board for their leadership and commitment during this period in the Augsburg 2000 fundraising initiative. And, I thank all of our donors whose generous support is so instrumental in moving Augsburg fonvard:' Maroon & Silver Society supports scholarships for Augsburg's finest students The Maroon & Silver Society was established in 1999 to recognize donors whose annual support provides opportuni ties for the finest students to receive an education. The Maroon & Silver Society is open to all alumni, parents and friends of Augsburg who make ann ual gifts of $1,000 or more to sponsor a student and pledge their commitment for four yea rs. With more limn 85 percent of Augsburg students receiving some form of financial aid, Maroon & Silver Society members help keep an Augsburg education affordable for a broad range of students in a diverse student body. "Members of the Maroon & Silver Society are co mmitted to a very special level of generosity. Their commitm ent enables Augsburg to attract and retain fut ure generations of bright students;' said Donna McLean, director of The Augsb urg Fund. President's Scholars ($ 10,000 ann ually) are students who rank in the top 15 percent of their high school class and are selected competiti vely. Four levels of support provide scholarship assis tance: Maroon & Silver Society members are invited to the president's dinner at the annual Adven t Vespers, receive regu lar updates on the strategic plan and vision of the College and meet students who benefit from thei r support at an annual spring event. The Augsburg Grant ($ 1,000 gift annually) is awa rded to students who qualify and demonstrate need. These gifts make a significant contribution toward the education of many traditional day and weekend students. Regents' Scholars ($2,500 annually) are first-year students who rank in the top 30 percent of their high school class. For more information about the Maroon & Silver Society, call Donna McLean, director of The Augsburg Fund, (6 12) 330- 1I 79 or (800) 260-6590, or send e-mail to <mclean@augsburg.edu> . Legacy Scholars ($4,000 annually) are qualified family members of Augsburg alumni, current students or ELCA pastors. Spring Phonathon tops annual goal "The Spring Phonathon elfort began in February, and with two months ID go I am veryoptlmiatic that thil wlD be a RCOrd setting )Ur for Aupbarg:' reports Amy Hero, manager of telemarketing and dlnct 1114 "To elate, we line niNCl owr $117,000, which swpasses the pl set for the year. Thia is an increlile of over $19,000 from last yar, uid 11111 are extremely grateful ID all phonathon c1onora.• Anne Pederson Women's Resource Center is dedicated Anne Pederson is fondly remembered as a teacher, scholar, friend, adviser, gardener, quilter and reader of poetry. At Augsburg, she is now formally remembered with the dedication of the new Women's Resource Center in her name on April 13. After her graduation from Augsburg in I932, Pederson began teaching English at the College. Over the next 40 years, she ta ught freshman English, Greek tragedies, Shakespeare and modern poetry. It is through the generosity of Ruth A. Schmidt, Class of 1952, that the Anne Pederson Women's Resource Center will honor her former professor, mentor and friend. Schmidt has contributed $50,000 to establish the Center. After graduating from Augsburg, Schmidt went on to earn a doctorate in Spanish at the University of Illinois, Urbana. She taught at Mary Baldwin College in Virginia; served as dean of tate University of New York, Albany; and was provost at Wheaton College, orton, Mass. She The Women's Resource Center, in Sverdrup Hall, is dedicated to Professor Emerita Anne Pederson through the generosity of Ruth A. Schmidt '52. AUGSBURG NOW More than 80 Augsburg alumni and employees of 3M attended a luncheon gathering at company headquarte". Ron Nelson '68 (left), vice president and controller at 3M and an Augsburg regent, accepted a plaque from President Frame commemorating the longstanding partne,.hip between the College and 3M. Remember matching gifts In addition to many employers, both Lutheran Brotherhood and the Aid Association for Lutherans ,viii match the charitable contributions made by their policyholders. Both AAL and Lutheran Brotherhood ,viii match a policyholder's donation to a Luthe.ran college of more than S25, dollar for dollar, up to 100, once a year. Matching gifts can provide additional funding for scholarships, endowments, capital projects and other critical nttds. For more information or the ma tching gift form, contact EUa Howell at (612) 330-1651, or (800) 273-0617, or <howelle@augsburg.edu>. MINNEAPOLIS, MN " .. ... ~. - ,... ' ,·! j~ -. ;~.~ . .. . '~' .... ... ·. .· , Ii;I i ~,.,.i,.,} ✓ ,(, ~ . ,,, - 'I ',/.,' .;, ~ • ... ' .. ;_, ....-~ \ .. ~Ll' "41.r, .,· ,~,.· Q~ I • Y. ·. , ·\• -Jh . .• ' .J ~ .;,., ~ .:. ~~- , ,; . Shaping Faith & Values A n Augsburg education ... exploring values, learning to appreciate and serve others, discovering a vocation that answers a call from within. Over its 13 1 years, the College has been shaped by the rich heritage and history of the Lutheran church. At Augsburg students are nourished in spiritual growth, are challenged to learn through experience, and leave ready to touch the fives of those with whom they live, work and worship. On the next several pages, we explore the many ways in which spiritual growth is integral to an Augsburg education. Living and nurturing faith in daily life By Lenore Franzen A new electronic carillon o n top of Chr is tensen Center rings hymn tunes each day as a reminder of Chapel time. Beyond directing attention to this daily activity in Hoversten Chapel, the carillon also symbolizes the presence of spiritual life campuswide - in classroom discussions of faith issues, in lunchtime conversations studen ts have with the campus pastors, in basketball tournaments with area church groups. David Wold, campus pastor and director of ministries, explains the role of campus ministry. "The founders believed that education should take place in a holistic environment." he said. "The spiritual piece is an important component." Wold and Sonj a Hagander, associate pastor for outreach, provide pastoral care and a supportive, advisory role to student-led programs. "We're on call to the Augsburg community constantly and get involved in the lives of hundreds of students," affirms Wold. Core to campus ministry are the daily chapel services and th e Wednesday night communion service. "They keep Augsburg students connected to word and sacram ent and to the wider church," said Hagander. Under Wold and Haga nder's direction, students have initiated an impressive campus ministry program. From recreational activities to yo uth leadership summits to music festivals, these activities have attracted a growing number of students, community members and congregations. Hagander came to Augsburg in I 998 to help expand campus ministry outreacl1 and inreach activities. "We're the only Lutheran college within a half hour of more th an 300 ELCA congregations;' she said. "We have an opportunity to show what life is like in a city and to be good stewards of it." The real leaders within campus ministry, according to Wold and Hagander, are the students. Ross Murray, a senior majo rin g in youth and family ministry, is co-head coordinator of th e tudent Leadership Team. The team acts as a kind of "church council," directing and supporting campus ministry efforts. " I like the variety campus ministry offers," Murray said. "Each time we try something different, we draw new people in. It's impo rtant for students, the community and congregations to recognize each other's presence." Kir<ten Arveson (left) and Erin Moore (righ t) are among students involved in campus ministry programs. They are pictured here in the chapel balcony with associate campus pastor Sonja Hagander. For years, o utreach has been a foc us of campus ministry through community programs, service projects and food programs. Clowning teams go to hospitals, nursing homes, unday schools and congregations. "These teams allow students to try out music they've written, leadership skills, devo tion al storytelling, peer ministry, even preaching," said Hagander. Campus Pastor Dave Wold takes a momen t after chapel to share storiei with freshman Nathan Erickson and senior Rozenia Fuller. Sports and recreation have also attracted a number of students. Junio r Arn1i e Osberg, a women's varsity hockey player who also plays intramural volleyball and softball, joined the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) as a freshman. " FCA offered me ano ther way lo grow spiritu ally," said Osberg, who plans lo be a church youth direc tor. " I've always been a strong Christian," she added, " but getting involved in FCA has give n me a better perspective on how fa ith and sports relate." An example of how campus ministry partners with athletics is the involvement of Wold as anno un cer and chaplain for Augsburg's men's athletics. He also initiated a basketball league among area EL A congregations. " ixtysome tea ms and hundred of player are involved in this evangelistic effort, and the growth potential is great," sa id Wold. "Augsburg is a catalyst because of its location and the talen ts of our students as coaches, referees and spiritual guides." In 1999, a student experi enced in outdoor act ivities started Faith Adventures. "Students stretch themselves physically and incorporate devotional materials into the challenge," said Hagande r. Hagander has also encouraged a number of inreach programs, which bring students, th e community and congregations to Augsburg. Last fall saw the first Youth Leadership Summit, a weekend for ninth- through I 2th· grade rs. Another recent addition to campus ministry events is th e AuggieFesl, first held in May 1999. "It'• a music festival with five o r six hristian bands, open to the communi ty:' aid Rachel elle, a junior biology major who organized 1he all-day event in Mu rphy Park. Hagander offered the first-ever Weekend College women's retreat in February. "We're trying to connect with women who are extremely busy," he said. The retrea l included stress management techniques, music, devotions, journaling and a spa. C1mpus ministry also works with other groups at Augsbu rg. "We partner wi th th e music departm ent t provide the annua l Advent Vespers services at Central Lutheran Church invo lving hundreds of students and nearly 12,000 auendees," said Wold. Ray Makeever, a local m us ician who plays with the group Bread fo r the Journey, assists with campus worship, especiall y the Wednesday night service. He has helped attract more student leaders. "First, we need 10 take care of people's personal spirituali ty," said Wold. "Out of their faith will come the activi ties and outreach." Lenore Franzet1 is n freelance writer who lives in t. Pa11/. A dual master's degree to serve both social and spiritual needs This year Aug burg College and Luther minary launched a pilot program offering a dual degree in social work (M . .\ .) and ministry (M.A. or M.Div.). The dual degree focuses on meeting the educational interests of people planning to serve the spiritu al and social needs of families, individual and communities in both rural and urban settings. Rosemary Link, professor of social work and dual degree program coordinator at Aug burg, tates, • 1n d,-·eloping this dual degree"~ are having dialogue SPRING 2000 across disciplines and institutions. Together we are learning ways to help students: to recognize the role of spirituality in finding meaning in people's lives, to support the expansion of faith-based human services and to equip students with the skills 10 pursue pirituaJ conversations. The objectives of the dual degree are: a. To educate practitioner in social work and ministry who can combine the values, kills and knowledge of both theology and social work to serve people in more holistic ways. b. To generate the partnerships necessary 10 serve the complex needs of communities and people experiencing transition in their lives, including the change of government support for those in poverty. c. To prepare practitioners to seek the strengths of interdisciplinary teams in the human service and pastoral settings. of the two disciplines and institutions. " It's exactly what we need to be about in the life of the church and community. In the dual degree program in social work and mini try we are establishing a relationshi p where we s« ourselves not as competitors but colleagues in mini cring to the whole person." Students must be accepted into both Augsburg and Luther Seminary. Approximately IO students have applied to date. Paul Berge, coordinator of the program at Luther Seminary, lauds the collaboration AUGSBURG NOW 8 • SHAPING FAITH & VALUES .. . ~. • .,. '~- ~ a. -·.. · ~.~ .. ' ' ',; ~ • . .. ~ ~ ,,,,~;;': ✓ ' • -~ .,_ _ ~✓• . .. \ ,~,,., .,·' ...,!l Q'4'4i - f, ..~r. ~" ~ -~ .., ~ ,· ~ ~,t ~• ~ • •• ~ ~- ~ I I · .. , I When Augsburg ca me over to St. Paul, the Augsburg Seminary tradition came in the form of teachers and students. John Stensvaag, professor of Old Testament at Augsburg Seminary, and Bernhard M. Christensen, president of Augsburg and professor of theology, came across the ri ve r to teach, Some years later they were followed by Paul G, Sonnack, Jr,, in the Church Hfatory Department. Their contributions to the life and though t of both Luther Seminary and the ALC left at Luther a legacy, which continues to live in the pastors and professo rs whom they educated, Their co mmi tme nt to a hearty Lutheran piety of both head and heart attracted students who still remember them with fondn ess. The intellectual legacy of Augsburg Seminary, one of free and living Christians in free and living congregations, has had a more difficult time in the Lutheran Church because it has go ne o ut of fashion with Lutherans. At the same time, any growi ng church knows instinctively wha t Georg Sverdrup, the intellectual giant at the head o f the Augsburg movement, knew: that in Ameri ca hrist's work would be done most effecti vely if it was done t_ '}~,,~,_..I~. ~- , thro ugh the laity. Sverdrup, a professor of Old Testament, was never ordain ed, and would frequently address his audience as uwe laym en." Sverdrup's wo rk as a builder lives on in many institutions of the church today. His interest in the life and ministry of ~~ ~.~ ,;. ' .,,- • Augsburg and Luther Seminaries ties that bind ByGraciaGrindal '65 When Augsburg Seminary merged with Luther Seminary in 1963, it extended the fo unding date o f Luther Seminary back another seven years because it was the oldest of the six seminaries that me rged to form Luther Seminary. ., . I , . +. women led him to include women as voting delegates at the annual meetings of the Lutheran Free Church, He helped to establish the Lutheran Deaconess Hospital in Minneapolis, which not only had a healing ministry in the city, but also educated Lutheran women to be deaconesses who served around the wo rld in ministries of teaching and healing, His concern for mission, especially the mission in Madagascar, caused him to devote some years to the editing of a magazine, "Gasseren;' (The T h e Lega cy ofA ugsburg Seminary August Weenaas, foun<ler of Augsburg Seminary, spoke of the 'ambitious plans' for an expanded educational program at Augsburg brought by the younger theological professors who joined the faculty in 1873-74, Their goal, Weenaas suggested, was to bl1ng about a significant refonn of theological educatiOn which would affect not only Nolweglan-American church IHe but also the patterns of church ltte In No!way. tt cannot be claimed that Augsburg Seminary achieved such lolly goals. tt did, however, make valuable contributions to Norwegian-American Lutheranism. tt also represented ideals which continue to be of importance to the broader Lutheran fellowship. In the final issue of The Lutheran Messenger, the official organ of the lfC, Bernhard ChriStensen spoke of the possibility of the lfC raallzlng Its Ideals In the larger fellowship of the American Lutheran Church, He maintained that as long as Lutheranism exists In America there will be need for upholding the ideal of the free coogregal/on, struggling to build a wifnessing congmgalion In which every believer finds ways ID share the faith, and the ongoing need for educated Christian leadership. These were Ideals to which Augsburg Seminary committed itseH and Christensen was convinced that tt was a legacy r' ... • . - worth sharing with the broader Luthenln fellowship, During Its 93-year hlsto!y, Augsburg Seminary graduated 710 men, an avarage of seven ID eight each year, Although the numbels may not be large, their aintrtbutlons were not without aff8ct Most of them 88Mld as Lutheran paslln, missionaries, chaplains 1111d professors. Augsburg Seminary ended Its separal8 8ldst8nc:e shortly alter what Sydney E. Ahlslrom called 'the Placid Decade" [the 19505]. Throughout a good deal of its history, Augsburg had functioned with a sense of being distinctive, even unique. By 1963, it was ready ID aintrtbute its tradition ID the heritage of Luther Seminary. In doing so, the school, which its early supportaq had proudly called, 'the oldest Narw9Qlall seml11B1Y In America,• was In asense ~ elements from which tt had been estranged many years earlier. . -•~~ -~•J ,•..... ' • &-2 ., .~-t) .,; ... If • Malagasy) in which he published sermons on mission that still stand the test of time. The connections between Augsburg and Luther Seminary are being renewed in these present days through several persons and programs. Peter Hendrickson '76 and I have worked on several musical projects which bring both the interesting Augsburg tradition of musical excellence together with the profoundly evangelical work of the seminary: the operas Captive and Free, and Noyes Fludde. Charles Anderson, once a professor and dean at Luther Seminary, who served as dean and president at Augsburg College, has returned for a brief tour of duty as acting dean . Now the new Master of Social Work program reconnects the two in stitutions, plus St. Thomas, With its concern to retu rn social wo rk to its original religious foundations, the program continues much of the vocational concerns of both Augsbu rg College and the Lutheran theology of vocation. Augsburg's president, William Frame, has renewed this theological connection with his hearty endorsement of Luther's theology of vocation as he has moved to establish the work of Augsburg College as one of training students for a life of service. As one who knows both traditions well, I applaud this, with prayer that new things will continue to spring forth from this recommitment to some of the major values of both Augsburg College and Luther Seminary. Gracia Grindal '65 is professor of rhetoric at Lutl,er Seminary. Sharing t he faith with inner-city kids ~,,.<.-_-JL-,,--., By Betsey No rgard Augsburg youth and family ministry senior Ross Murray filled out a visitor ca rd at entral Luthera n Church in Mi nneapolis o ne Sunday morning and ended up with an internship. On kind of a gutsy whim, and anticipating the 100hour internship his study required, he wrote "internship?" on the card - and to his pleasant surprise, they took him up o n the suggestion . Since September, he has met on Wednesday evening with a group of senior high youth at Central, working with them on community service projects. On unday mornings, Murray is part o f the ninth- and 10th-grade education hour, and trains 10th-graders in peer mini try. In addition, he participate in the va rious retreats and activities with the youth. About hnlf of the 80- 100 youth at entral are not children of congregation members. They are neighborhood kids, many non-white and non- hristian , who find enrral to be a safe place where they can do fun thing with their friends, "We end a bu around to pick up the kids," Murray explained , and said that others are beginning to come once they AUGSBURG NO W see their friends leave on the bus. " It's really good outreach for us." The youth and family ministry major, begun in 1996, partners the religion department with Augsburg's Youth and Family Institute. The major is designed to train people who seek leadership roles in their churches, but not necessarily as ordained ministers. "The youth and family ministry major is practical; a religion major gives you the knowledge in theology, but doesn't necessarily teach you how to share it_ wi th others;' said Murray, "The special classes we have teach us to go into a congregation, to share our fa ith, and to relay the knowledge we've learned." In May, Murray will be part of the first four-year graduating class of you th and family ministry majors. Augsburg is the only school in Minnesota and one of the few ELCA colleges to offer this program, Augburg's Youth and Family Institute national peer ministry director Lyle Griner meets regularl y with Murray and the other youth and family ministry majors who share the youth and family outreach floor hou e in Anderson Hall. Senior Ross Murray (back, center) works with ninth- and 10th-grade groups_at Central u rior Lutheran Church. last fall, the ninth-graders went on a retreat to Camp Am1con, near S pe , " Lyle teaches us stuff we haven't l""!"'ed in class, and shares the resources hes coUected," said Murray. The internship at Central Lutheran has given Murray e.xperience and a c?mfort level working in a context very different from his tiny home congregation in Littlefork, Minn. " I'm excited about Central, because of what a large and diverse church it is, and abou t working with inner-city kids," he said, "It's an urban experience I didn't have before," Currently serving as a volunteer, Murray has been hired for the summer, after he graduates. In August he begins a yearlong 1.our with Youth Encounter, a Christian outreach group. After that, Murray plans to enter Luther Se'?inary for a master's degree, in preparaaon for congregational work in program and activities planning. M INNEAPOLIS, MN SHAPING FAITH & VALUES • 9 :... -~ '43 I ,~·, 0~ .J' , . ··.• , ,_ ..... . - . ~ ~~ ' ~ ' ✓ i .... ~. -~ ,. ,... . - ,:. j~,~~·~ , . I•~• 1 !f•,i1 , 'I l , ,• 1 I .. .,, , ✓ , • • .., ·> ... I• • .,_ ,~.,._- J, -"Y. .,·' .. ~ ~ Q"4'1, ~ ~-~ \ .• ,t ~ - : -. ' l are personally institution? Engebretson. At Augsburg, th at difference is best understood through the co urse Issues in Science and Religion, designed and taught by Mark Engebretson, physics professor, and John Benson, professor of religion, who retired from full -time teaching in January. "The course course moved "In a secular institution, this course might not exis t:• said Engebretson. "Augsburg enco urages students to connect their faith with their intellectual pursuits in all aspects of campus life." The CoUege also requires students to take three religio n courses, and Issues in Science and Religion fit into this requirement. Yet students who sign up for the course do so for large r reasons. " It allows th em to connect to iss ues that also helps students see the inconsistencies in both fields," added Benson. into the regular term and has been taught eve ry yea r since. The course's final project, designing a lohn Benson, religion utopi an civilization in space, allows students to integrate their learning. " It force students to ask questions about the ro le of religion and their Christian faith in society:• said Benson, "and it helps them see that human ecology is an in tricate web of life that developed over a long time." Benson and Engebretson first offered the course dur- In 1995, they received a Templeton Foundation Mark Engebret.son, physics Award, given The Youth and Family Institute at Augsburg has been receiving both national and international attention, praise and bookings fo r its Child in Our Hands conference series. The two-day conference "presents a vision for effectively passing on the fai th to th e next generations and strengthens congregations to move from vision to actio n, from being church to doing church." Al its core is th e guiding principle that th e home and the congregation are bo th partners in teaching and nurturing the faith. Recently, congrega tions in Australia asked fo r conferences, as well as for YFI to train thei r congregational leaders with th e conference's follow-up program, Hand-in- Hand. This yea r the conference will also travel to sites in more th an I 0 states from coast to coast. In addition to increas ingly becoming nationally known in the ELCA and the Missouri Synod, the conference is also being booked by other denominations, which take the conference and adapt it to their own denominational setting. 11 That's an important point - as we enter th e 2 1st century, it's clear to us at the institute th at the ministry of the church needs to be a cooperative ministry. To oppose each o th er sends o ut such a negative message," says David Anderson, YFI program directo r. The conference was developed from a model created by Anderson with Dick Hardel, YPI executive director, and 10 faculty worldwide who promote intellectual discourse connecting science and reli gio n. In 1997, they were recognized with a second Templeton honor for continuing to offer the course. Had such a course existed when Engebretson and Benson were college stu - Receiving acclaim for 'The Child in Our Hands' -~J~· ',.,,,,:7~ ,, _I ~ , J 'I I ./ ~~; ;:., • • ing the 1980 Interim. In 1997, th e important," said ✓ (. .:: ~I.~/-- Science and religion converge in teaching at Augsburg What makes teaching in a Lutheran college different from teach ing in a secular I BylenoreFranzen dents, they likely would have t3ken it. Both have lifelong interests in ien and religion. Engebretson was ordained a a Lutheran pastor before ttling o n a career in physics. Benson' aCJdemic area systematic theology and the philosophy of religion - puts him on the border between the seculnr world and the church. During the 2000-200 I n ademic yea r, Augsburg will expand the conversation around ciencc and religio n thro ugh three lectureships. The hristen en Symposium will focu on pirituality and academia. The verdrup Visiting dentist Progra m will addre th e religious aspects of extraterrestri al life, and th e Augsburg eminar in Applied Eth i will exa mine th e ethics of patenting life. Lenore Franzen is a frce lnuce wr;,e, aud lives iu t. Paul. By lynnMena Roland Martinson, YFI senior associate and Luther Seminary professor. congrega ti on and th e mini tr y of th e home. "For various reasons o n the part o f all three of us, we came to a common juncture in our understand ing of th e life of the church," says Anderson. "So we brought together our three perspectives and expe riences in congregati onal ministry and put together a model that includes eight strategies to partner home and congregation. What emerged from that are five principles o ut of which the Child in our Hands lives and breathes: 3. The ho me is chur h too, where is present in faith. I. Faith is formed thro ugh personal trusted relationships, and often those relationships are in our own homes. hris1 4. The Christian faith is caught more th an it i taught. 5. If we want faithful children and youth, we need faithful adults/parents. "It' been very fulfilling and gratifying lo see how this is growing," says Anderson . "T he challenge is keeping up with it: • T he Youth and Family Institute was fo und ed in 1987 by Merton trommen '42 in memory of his son, David Huglen Strommen. 2. The church is a living partnership between the ministry of th e Lyle Griner is honored with the 'Little Red Wagon' An1crica's Promise: The Alliance for Youth, headed by Gen. Colin Powell, has awarded its " Little Red Wagon" to Lyle Griner, national peer ministry director at the Youth and Family Institute, fo r the commitment of the peer ministry program to the strengthening and developing of f.tith and values among youth. "I = 't imagine a more effective and rewarding way to make a difference in youth's lives. Having the support of Americ:J's Promise will open a number of new doors for us to train and support peer ministers," Griner said of the honor. Over the next five years, YFl's peer ministry program will train adult facilitators who, in turn, will train youth to be peer ministers. By practicing caring skills and modeling their fuith and values, peer ministers will be positive role models to at- risk and other youth. Griner teaches peer mini try on campus as part of the youth and family ministry major. The class i open to all tudents and is quickly becoming popular. America' Promise is a national organization dedicated to involving individuals and organizations in activities to achieve a significant increase in positive youth developmenL The wagon was chosen as a fitting symbol for the America's Promise commitment to child~n. Gen. Powell wrote, "The little red wagon. A symbol of childhood. It could be filled with a child' hopes and dreams or weighed down with their burdens. Millions of American childttn need our help to pull that wagon along. Let's all pull together.• SPRING 2000 Richard A. Hardel (left), director of Augiburg ·, Youth and family lnililule, and Merlan P. Strommen '4Z, a reiearch p1ychologi11 and founder of rhe Youth ond Family lnititute, 1igned copiei of their book, A Radical New Model for Youth and Family Ministry. Looking on (L to R) are ,enior Kiriten Arveion, religion profellor Philip Quanbeck II and ienior Roll Murray. The book, a texl for youth ond family miniitry, ii a guide for eitabliihing new kind, of partnerihipl between porenll and congregalioni in nurturing and developing tht family life that build! ilrong faith. AUGSBURG NOW 10 • SHAPING FAITH & VALUES '§~~- . ''# , v-' ,;,,_. ~.~- ..• . \4 --~ ' ~'"' .. '•,.p / ....... ..., .. '• . . .,., J .... ~ -~ ,~·:7~~~ . .,-. . ;/ ~/~ · / - ~''I-·••~',:.;/-'} , -•~-· ' ~ ·.. · ' . . . ',,'"'#Ii, ' ; • ... Augsburg's Lutheran Free Church legacy ... ' g ....,, • ., ~-~ ,.·- \ I• • . " q,.., .~ J -d ., .,• -~~. . r'. ' I . ; I, , :· ii/i ,~,, ·. ' f . A training ground for service and leadership By Le no re Franze n By Lenore Franzen Given his fa mil y's nea rl y ce ntury- lo ng co nn ection with Augsb urg College, Philip Q uan beck Sr. '50, pro fesso r em eritus o f religion , un d ersta nds well th e Co llege's ties to the Luthera n Free Ch urch . "Augsburg bega n in 1869 as a th eological semin ary for th e Sca nd inavia n commun ity, especia ll y the No rwegia n community;' Qua n beck explai ned . "A di spute in th e 1890s a bo ut th e role o f th e prepa rato ry depa rt ment a nd th e n ature o f se min ary educa tio n led th e lead ers of Augsburg to separa te fro m th e United C hu rc h, th e chu rch body with whi ch it had bee n assoc iated." These lead ers fo rm ed a gro up called the " Friends of Augsburg," wh ich in 1897 beca m e the Luth era n Free C hurch. While ch urch bod ies typicall y fo und educa- tional institutions, in th e case of Augsbu rg, the reverse was tru e. In its beginning, Augsburg T heologica l Sem ina ry foc used o n ed ucating pasto rs. T he Co llege, wh ich b ega n as a prepara tory school fo r th e sem in a ry, sha red th at concern. However, responding to the needs of bo th stud ents a nd society, the College h as b roadened its curric ulum a nd areas of co m peten ce. " In 1963, t he Lutheran Free C hu rch m erged with the America n Lutheran C hu rch, a nd the semina ry m erged with Luther Semin a ry in St. Pa ul;' said Q ua nbec k. Des p ite these m any cha nges, Augsb urg has always emph asized pe rsonal fai th as an important component to a student's edu cati o n . And Qua nbeck believes tha t h erit age, gro unded in the Luth era n Free hu rch , live o n at the College. Myrna Sheie, Augsburg Class of 1968, feels "superbly prepared" fo r her positio n as executive assistant to th e ELCA bishop. "Au gsburg still views religion co urses as a n integral pa rt of a student's edu catio n ," he said. Phili p Quan beck Sr. ' 50 ,cHowever, the life of fa ith is no t simply a n acad em ic exe rcise. The College h olds daily ch apel, a nd campus m inistry programs provide numerous opportunities to involve stude nts in a n active faith life. Also," he 1 continued, 'the current emphasis foste red by President Frame o n the dialogue between faith a nd reason is a contempo ra ry expression o f this t raditio n!' Q uanbeck's fathe r, a pastor in the Luthera n Free Church, graduated fro m Augsburg in 19 [4 , "The underlying ass umptio n for me a nd my five siblings was th at we would go to Augsburg as well;' h e said. All o f them did. Continuing the traditio n, Quanbeck's so n, Philip, teaches in th e religio n department. After graduating fro m college and seminary, Qua nbeck b ecam e a Lutheran Free C hurch pastor in Bagley, Minn. On a 1952 Luth era n Bro therhood scho larship he went to Princeton , where h e ea rned an M .T h . a nd Ph.D. befo re returning to teach at Augsburg College and Seminary. Startin g in 1993, Quanbeck b egan phased retirement. He co ntinues to teach one course in the spring and fall terms in Weekend College. When he co uld have returned to the parish o r go ne elsewhere, Quanbeck chose to teach at Augsburg. " Here I have do ne so m ething I was able to do," he said. " For that o pportun ity, I am grateful." Lenore Franzen is a freelance writer who lives in St. Palll. Yet even she admits, "Working fo r the church was not on my scree n during my college years." Some 30 years later, the gro unding experi ence Au gsburg gave her see ms the obvious training fo r her roles at the synod and national offices. For 11 yea rs Sheie served as assistant to two Saint Paul Area Synod bishops, Lowell Erdahl and Mark Hanson. In 1998, she moved to Chicago, where she is executive assistant to ELCA Bisho p H, George Anderson. In that capacity, she and two colleagues coo rdinate staff services on behalf of the bishop. Sheie is invol ved in planning, budge ting and preparing agendas for churchwid e assemblies and coun cils, and acts as liaiso n with a variety of boards and groups. Comparing her synod and national roles, Sheie said, " I work for the same church but with a different foc us. At the synod level, I was more connected with congregations, pas to rs and lay leaders. Here my focus is churchwide." Augsburg prepared her well. "With its urban location, Augsburg has always been oriented to service beyo nd its waUs;' said Sheie. "As an English and educati on major, I had direct experi ence with children in the neighborhood built into my training:' Mark Hanso n and Sheie were classmates at Augsburg. "When Mark became Saint Paul Area Synod bishop in 1995;' said Sheie, "our long co nnection strengthened our working relatio nship." Sheie also acknowledges the many leaders Augsburg has nurtured, Hanson amo ng them . Sheie herself was active in campus leadership roles during college. Dail y, Sheie sees Augsburg's mission for its students played o ut in her life. " My liberal arts education at Augsburg gave me a broad base to move from ," she said. " I was Myrna Shele '68 encouraged to engage in both critical and creative th inking. Yes, we had to learn the material, but in new and fresh ways, so that we could embed th at learnin g into our lives and m inds." From her current perspective, Sheie understands the critical role Augsburg and other ELCA colleges play. " Unlike schools in so me other denominations, Lutheran colleges have maintained a stron g co nn ection to the church," said Sheie. "The ELCA secs its colleges as valuable resources. The chu rch's link strengthens the colleges and gives us a way to claim a mission in the world. "Graduates of Lutheran colleges also become tremendous reso urces to congregations because they continu e to be involved in the church, often as leaders," she added. For Sheie personall y, Augsburg holds a meaningful place in her life, She transferred her sophomore yea r so she could live at ho me following her father's death. After graduatio n, she lived one mil e from ca mpus for 14 yea rs. 11 I always had reaso n or desire to visit;' she said. She enj oyed th e a nnual Adve nt Vespers concert and has stayed in touch with college friends. In a sense, Sheie has never left Augsburg. By preparing her broadly and connectin g her with a community of leaders committed to service, she continues to live out what first grounded her. As she herself said, " I wandered o nto cam pus, loved it, and stayed." Lenore Franze,i is a freelance writer who lives in St. Paul. Perspectives on Augsl,urg as a Lutheran eolle,e... Members of the Augsburg community were invited to reflect and comment on the significance of Augsburg as a Lutheran college, and how it makes Augsburg special. Kathryn Swanson Professor and Choir, Dept. of English • in the tradition of Martin Luther, Augsburg College is a place where members of the community - staff, students and faculty - can plunge into bold and vigorous examination and discussion of issues central to personal and corporate faith and life in the world. That this activity is at once exhausting, invigorating and liberating is most certainly true!• The Rev. Oscar A. Andmon, Class of 1938 subordinated to this central core. The vigorous presence of the gospel will be the distinguishing marlc of Augsburg if it is to continue as a Lutheran church college. • " The Lutheran Church was bom in an academic community - Wittenburg, Germany - and has alwoj,s loolced ta our colleges for educated and committed leadership. We need our colleges more than ever as we emborlc on the advmture of a new millennium.• to Augsburg from another~ or university will mention how nice It is to be able to discuss rel1gion and pmonal faith issues in the c/ass,oom or lndMdua/ly within the college community. Sometimes ii takes an outside perspective to lffllind us of a benefit aU tao emy to talce for granted. I appreciate that Augsburg Terry Coolr, Class of 1991 MAL Dept of Soda/ Wort. College encowages discussion and open dialogue on rel1gion and religioln issues.• " The hallmarlc of the Lutheran Confession is the gospel of Jesus Christ capsulated in Co-chair, the words: grace alone, faith alone and the MAL Program Coonl/nator word alone. It is impottant that a college of the Lutheran Church be rededicated " king Lutheton allows us to acknowledge a heritage that invites itlllOMtnent of both to vigorous ocodemic pursuits and to an unapologetic openness in welcoming, studying and proclaiming this gospel. Policy, proctice. piety and polity are alhers. Discussions in dasses am ocknawledgr the spiritual side of individuab, and the added dimension semces and haw the Aug,butg CCll7l'IU1IB as a w#Jolt, ans for each ollllr ew,y dait' TM Rev. Charles s. Andtnon Pmldent of AllgllHlrg, JN0-1991 Jay Phinney. Class of 1919 The Rev. Herbert Chllstrom, Class of 1954 Associate Reglsttar Former Pm/ding Bishop of the ELCA •on occasion, students who transfmed Pm/dent of Augsburg, 1963- 1980 AUGSBURG NOW provides a wonderful aspect not allowed or discouraged in public institutions. Augsburg reflects its heritage.• ICtisten Opa11nst1, arm a1 2003 · 1 ~ that the strong l.ulheran heritage ~n,,amthemipis lle herr« Augs1up. You mn fm the ltM and nurtJn htff lhmugh mlpiS IIIRltJ1' dailychap.t "Being a Lutheran sdlaal llMWIS thar Augsburg can bean actlVlt serwnl ito ,,..,._fa cnratbl which Is the gift ala IM!gQll4 and alll ~ atlNr5, In God, in unselfish setvia to al. Oll"flltlm do not diminish the nobafyotC11WClllt nar Ille wonder al forgifflrm.. Joel S. Torstalsaff,. CJraa al 1931 l'nlftmoralsadologrEINftia "For any llital insbluCbl to Jllllllllriy Sffl!l' 0 major pa,t olbliisrmqj /dfntlrt SftfflS ro ,- a wry llpimlfllit. #lotllng JPffll. mmt al"'f- • a..,__, ptOlmarat~ ~ ,,,_ found ib hiJladc .....,...,, lhr L&ldwnln dudt tl * m a i n ~«(,.,_ thall ~ rodlrrillll,.as a 11,en,/ alt amdl!mlc .......... MINNEAPOLIS, MN CALENDAR• 11 Augsburg Events for Alumni and Friends - Spring 2000 Theatre May 10 For information on any of these events, call the Fine Arts Hotline, (612) 330- 1448. Student Actors Showcase Mal Fest art exhibition 5:30 p.m. - Tjomhom- elson Theatre Gage Gallery, Lindell Library April 28-May 10 May 10 May 5-21 Mal Fest 2000 - See complete schedule below. Senior Projects Augsburg Juried Student Art Exhibition 7 p.m. - Tjomhom-Nelson Theatre Alumni Galleri•, April 28 Opening night of A Little Night Music. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, book by Hugh Wheeler. April 28-May 10 hristen en enter Opening reception , Ma 5, 4-6 p.m . May 11 Scenes from American Drama 7 p.m. - Tjornhom-Nelson T heatre Other Directed by Darcey Engen; music direction by Sonja Thompson Events May2 Musi Performances: Apr. 28, 29; May 4, 5, 6 at 7 p.m. Apr. 30, May 7 at 2 p.m. Deans' Convocation - guest speaker, Shella Tobias, science consultant C April 28-May 10 3:30 p.m ., Hoversten Christensen Center Mal Fest 2000 See complete schedule below. Tjornhom-Nelso n Theatre, Foss Center Set in turn -of-the -century Sweden and strongly influenced by Ingmar Bergman's Smiles of a Summer Night, this rom antic comedy captures th e imagi nation of the audience with its world of moonlit woods, fairy enchantment and amusing hum an foll y. May 20-21 May20 Commencement Weekend · Commencement Concert May 20 7:30 p.m ., Hove rsten C hapel, Foss Center Tickets: $8 general public; $7 ACTC faculty, staff and students; $2 Augsburg studen ts. Art and Exh bits May2 Artistic Concepts, A Little Night Music Darcel' Engen, directo r; Sonja Tho mpso n, music director; Michael Burden, set designer; Sand ra Schulte, costume designer hapel. Reception to follow in 5:30 p.m ., o mmencement Dinner, ommo ns, Christensen Center 7:30 p.m ., Commecement o n cert, Hoversten April 7-21 8:30 a.m., Eu chari st Service, Hoversten Graduating Seniors Exhibition 10:30 a.m ., Baccalaurea te, Hoversten Alumni Gallery, C hristense n Center I:30 p.m., Commencement Ceremo ny (tickets requi red , Melby Hall I:30 p.m ., Melby Hall Opening reception, April 7, 4-6 p.m . hapel May 21 hapel, hapel 3 p.111., Reception, Murphy qu are 11 :50 a.m.- 1:20 p.m . - Tjornhom-Nelson Theatre Aprll 28 May 10 all of Grieg's extant letters in the original ~nguages. WIWAM H. HALVERSON, associate dean emeritus at The Ohio State University, spedallzes in the translation of Norwegian musical scholarship and materials. Previous translations indude books by Professors Finn Benestad and Dag Schjelderup-Ebbe, NU, Augsburg College professor of organ. She wrote her doctoral thesis on the music cl Knut Nystedt at the Unlvenlly cl Mlnnasobl. All events for Mai Fest 2000 are on the Augsburg College campus. Events are lree unless otherwise noted. Visit the Web site at <www.augsburg.edu>. Fest<Oo bhlbltlon, April n - 111a, 10; ~ Gallery• ...,_ aa...y 0 April 28 - Ma., ,o A Little Night Music, lJo,nhom-Nolson ThutN. • OHfflltlons: (61Z) 3311-1257 Ap,11 a; 2', llla,4, 5, 6 at 7 p.na.: Ap,11 Ml llaJ 7 at Z p.m. S8 _.a; 17 ACTI: foculty, stllff, - - Augsburg Scandinavian Musk Collection - - . the -,11c of_,_, 4 SPRING 2000 p.m . AUGSBURG NOW 12 • SPORTS Athletic facilities receiving major renovations By Don Stoner Back in 196 1, Si Melby Hall was unveiled to rave reviews. An innovative, multipurpose facility which was used as a gym nasium, chapel, convocation center and concert hall. Porty years later, the building is getting its first majo r facelift. A new gymnasium floor is being installed for the fi rst time since the building's opening. New bleachers will be placed in the gymnasium , along with a complete HVAC (hea ti ng, ve ntilation, air conditioning) setup for the building. The lower-level fitn ess center is receiving its second expansion in a year. Lower-level athletic department and hea lth and physical new das her boards, bleachers and a new paint job in the main rink. "There's a lot of enth usiasm abo ut the scope of this project," said James Carey, Augsburg's director of at hletic facilities. "This is the biggest improvement made Lo Si Melby Hall in fo ur decades." Augsburg's athletic faci lities are constantly used, not only by the College's 17 varsity athletic teams, but also by a wide cross-section of the Augsburg and greater communities. More than 600 Augsburg students, faculty, staff and alumni participate in the College's intramural programs, noted Kris Kraft, the College's , intramural coordinator. educa tion departme nt offices are being moved and renovated. And the renova tion is not lim ited LO Melby Hall. The Augsburg Ice Arena, celebrating its 25th an niversary this school yea r, is also rece iving a major renovation , with A new heating/a ir cond itioni ng system is part of the M elby Hall renovatio n. yea r have used the Anderson-Nelson Field indoor ai r structure for youth and adult leagues or programs sponsored by the Minnesota Thunder pro soccer team . The Ice Arena is used year-round by local youth and adult hockey teams, along with hockey camps. "We're operati ng our facil.ities pretty much 365 days a year, serving not only our community but the greater community, too;• Carey said. "So many people have heard about Augsburg College because they've come here for you th soccer or yo uth hockey or our learn-to-skate programs. That's their first exposure to the College." Work began on the facilities in early March , when athletic department and health and physical education department offices were moved from Melby Hall into two portable trailers adjacent to the Ice Arena. Much of the work in Melby Hall is slated LO be completed by the time of the College's The Twin Cities Sports Connection, a regional adult athletic league, holds many of its programs in Melby Hall and AndersonNelson Field, drawing several hundred adults to the college during each sport season. As many as 1SO This year's athletic facility renovations are the first steps in a long-term plan to expand and improve athletic fac ilities at the College. The vision for the future includes ano ther expansion of Si Melby Hall and a new fieldhouse, to serve the increased needs for athletic faciliti es by the school's athletic teams, the greater Augsburg community and the entire soccer tea ms per regio n. Commencement exercises. Wrestlers continued from page 1 Over the past three yea rs, Aug burg is the only school to have placed in the top IO both academically and on the mat each year. "That's the foundation of our program, academics," Swenson said. "That's the cake, the base of everything we do in our program. The icing on the cake is our national title on the mat. If our guys weren't doing it well academically, getting the grades and getting good jobs after graduation, we wouldn't get the great crops of wrestlers we get. We do it right. These guys are the ideal of what a true student-athlete can be. They deserve all the credit." Augsburg also had IO NWCA Scholar All-Americans, matching its NCAA alldivisions record total of two seasons ago. Swenson earned the respect of his fellow coaches, being named NWCA Division UI National Coach of the Year for the fourth time (199 1, 1995, 1998, 2000). Swenson's assistants, all Augsburg alumni - Scott Whirley '79, Don Wichmann '89, Dan Lewandowski '97, John Pena '98, Wade Johnson '98, Jamie Hilya r '97 and Jim Peterson '99 - deserve a lion's share of the credit, he said. Only six schools in all NCAA divisions have ever won a seventh national title. The Auggies will lose eight seniors, including four All-Americans, but will return seven wrestlers with national tournament experience (six All-Americans) next yea r. Women's hockey repeats MIAC title; men are second in basketball By Don Stoner Women's hockey For the second yea r in a row, Augsburg's women's hockey team claimed the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference regular-season championship. And this yea r, the Auggies made more history in their fifth varsity season, qualifying fo r the fi rst-ever Division Ill national championships. Augsburg cruised through the MIAC campaign with a 12- 1- 1 conference mark, tying St. Mary's for the league title. In the MIAC playoffs, the Auggies swep t St. Benedict 3-0 and 7- 1 in the semifinals and swept perennial rival Gustavus 4-1 an d 2- 1 in the championshlp series to improve to 2 1-5- 1 overall, advancing to the AWCHA Division Ill national finals agains t ECAC champion Middlebury (Vt. ) in Boston, Mass. National title re ults will appear in the next issue. Angie Rieger (Jr., Courtland, Minn./New Ulm HS) earned M lAC Player of the Year honors by conference coaches. Rieger was a first-team AII-MIAC sele tion for the second yea r in a row, along with defender Emily Miller ( r., Blaine, Minn.) and goalie Meg chmidt (Sr., West St. Paul, Minn./Henry ibley HS). Fonvard Sarah Garrison also was named All-MIAC first team for the first time as an Auggie, along with fonvard Erica Johnson (Sr., Blaine, Minn.). Men 's hockey ugsburg' men's hockey team reached the LIAC playoffi; for the third season in a row, as a young squad continued to show signs of improvement throughout the year. The Auggies finished 10-13-4 overall and -5-3 in the MIAC, good for third place in a competitive league tandings. The AUGSBURG NOW Auggies faced eventual MIAC playoff champion Concordia- Moorhead in the playoff semifinals, but were swept by the Cobbers in two games in Moorhead. Freshman Jaroslav Cesky (Fr., Prague, Czech Republic) earned AII-MIAC honors by leading the team in scoring ( 14 goals, 19 assists, 33 points), as did senior captain Steve LaMere for the second yea r in a row ( 10 goals, 20 assists, 30 points). Goalie Rya n McIntosh (Jr., Calgary, Alberta/ Bishop Grandin HS) earned AllMlAC honors for the third straight yea r, with a sterling .904 save percentage and 3.24 goals-against-average. Men's basketball Augsbu rg didn't let the loss of NBA draft choice Devean Geo rge to graduation affect the squad in 1999-2000, as the team qualified for the MlAC playoffs for the fo urth straight season and finished second in the conference standings. The Auggies finished 16-8 overall and 15-5 in the MIAC, the fifth straight yea r the Auggies have won I 5 games or more in a season. Augsburg lost in the MIAC playoff semifinals to eventual conference playoff champion St. John's 58-57. For the third season in a row, Augsburg had a player earn MlAC Player of the Year honors, as senior point guard Jeof&ey Reed (Sr., Minneapolis, Minn./De La Salle HS) shared the honors with St. John's Troy Bigalke. Reed ,vas the team's key leader all season long, averaging 14.3 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. He ended his career with 79 1 points (27th-best in school history) and 249 career rebounds. Reed was a first team All-MIAC selection and a selection fo r the second year in a row to the conference's All-Defensin, Team. Reed and Kevin Van Rossum (Sr., Green Bay, Wis./Preble HS) formed the best backcourt combinatio n in the conference. Van Rossum broke the school's career record for three-point shooting, hitting 239 extra-pointers on his career. The total puts him second alltime in MIAC history in career threepointers (all games). Van Rossum, an AII-MIAC first team for the second straight year, finished his career wi th 1,025 points, 15th-best in school history. Women's basketball A young Augsburg women's basketball team showed strong improvement throughout the 1999-2000 season, finishing the year wi th a 6- 19 overall record (6-1 6 MIAC), doubling the number of victories from last yea r. With only two seniors on the roster, the Auggies had to rely on a deep rotation of young playe rs all season long, and were able to contend in several gam es against much more experienced opponents. Jodi Soule (Sr., Cannon Falls, Minn.) earned All-M IAC first-team hono rs on a vote of conference coaches. Men's and women 's indoor track and field It was a year for record-setting performances for Augsburg's indoor track and field teams, as the Auggie teams combined to set I 3 new school marks during the indoor season. For the second year in a row, Carrie Lind (Jr., Coon Valley, Wis./Westby HS) finished second in the nation in the 20pound weight throw at the NCAA Division Ill indoor national championshlps in Bloomington, ill. Lind had battled a foot injury most of the indoor season and did not compete until the last meet before the MIAC meet. Jeoffrey Reed (3) brings the ball up the court during Augsburg's home game against Carleton on Jan. 17 al Melby Hall. Reed was named MIAC Co-Player o·f the Year for men's basketball this season. At the national meet, Lind finished second to HarnJine's April Felt in the event, ,vith a best throw of 53- 10 1/2 (16.42 meters). Chrissy Baune (So., Marshall, Minn.) continued her assa ult on the Auggie record books, setting new school records five times in the indoor campaign. She earned All-MIAC honors in three events at the MIAC meet, finishing second in the 3,000-meter run and third in the 800 and 1,500. On the men's side, Christian Dawson (So., lnvercargill, New Zealand/Cargill HS) achieved two school records - in the 1,000-meter run and 1,500-meter run, and earned All-MIAC honors in those two events at the conference meet, firlishing third in each. Desman Oakley (Jr., Indianola, Iowa) finished second in the men's 55-meter hurdles at the MIAC meet to earn allconference honors. MINNEAPOLIS, MN ALUMNI NEWS• 13 Peter Agre honored for research in kidney disease By Lynn Mena Last November, Peter Agre '70, M.D., was presented the 1999 Homer W. Smith Award, which is given annually by the American Society of Nephrology (ASN ) and the American Heart Association to a medical researcher judged to have made a major advance in understanding kidney disease. The award specifically recognizes Agre's discovery and work on aquaporins - a family of molecular membrane water channels. "All of our tissues are comprised of water, it's the most fundamental component of all life forms," explains Agre. "But how does the water move from the cells within our tissues? And why are some tissues, such as the linings of our lungs, so much more permeable than others? It has long been believed that these tissues contain water channels, but no one had ever been able to find proof of their existence." In 1991 , Agre, who is a professor in the biological chemistry department and director of the graduate program in cellular and molecular medicine at Johns Hopkins University Medical School, made the discovery of aquaporin- 1, the first molecular membrane water channel. His finding ultimately revealed an entire family of water channels now called "aquaporins." A N Highlights (the official publication of the ASN) wrote that the discovery "represented a major breakthrough," and has led to a greater understanding of many inherited and acquired water balance disorders (such as kidney disease). "The discovery was a big surprise and tremendous luck," says Agre, who is a blood specialist. " It's not going to be a cure for cancer or anything, but the human ramifications are just unfolding every year the enthusiasm builds." His discovery has resulted in numerous national and international speaking engagements, including stops in Sweden, England, Brazil, New Zealand, Russia and most of the medical universities in the United States. Agre received a B.A. in chemistry from Augsburg in 1970 (a choice perhaps influenced by his father, the late Courtland Agre, who taught chemistry at Augsburg from the 1950s to the ' 70s) . He went on to receive his medical degree from Johns Hopkins University, where he developed an interest in biomedical research. After completing a medical residency at Case Western University and a clinical fellowship at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, he returned to Johns Hopkins for a research fellows hip in the cell biology department. In 1984, he became a fa culty member in the department of medicine at Johns Hopkins. Agre's past honors include national finalist fo r the American Society for Clinical Investigation and the Young Investigator Award for the American Federation of Clinical Resea rch. He was awarded Augsburg's Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1995. He also serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Clinical Investigation and the Journal of Biological Chemistry. Homecoming 2000 October 5-8, 2000 100 Years of Old Main - join the celebration! Class Reunions 1950, 1960, 1975, 1990 Join a reunion committee to help classmates plan your reunion. Augsburg Choir Millennium Gathering ALUMNI PROFILE Traveling the world as a global classroom By Lynn Mena Since graduating from Augsburg in 1991 with a B.A. in both English and philosophy, Andrew Carlson's nomadic path has taken him to more than 20 countries. His global sojourns have included such places as Greece, Israel, Germany, Norway, Hungary, England, Mexico, Syria, France, Egypt and more. problem getting to know the people in the countries he visits. "I try to learn hello, goodbye and thank you. English happe ns to be the de facto international language, so It's often a common bond - though I must admit, in some cases, not speaking a native language probably puts up an invisible wall. "A case of wanderlust, you might say," says Carlson about his inspiration to travel. "I think that having studied English and philosophy and having a liberal arts background lends itself to creating a mind that's curious about things. My earlier travels were mostly about adventure; but lately I've been more interested in observing and studying issues such as ethnicity and religion ." " People in non-Western countries are often very curious - they will grab you or flag you down as you walk down the street," Carlson continues. "They will often invite you for te a or coffee and insist that you tell them where you've b een and where you' re going, if you have a family, what's your job, etc. It's very heartfelt. " Immediately after graduating from Augsburg, Carlson was accepted into the Master of Divinity program at Princeton University. "I didn't go there intending to become a minister or pastor, a lthough I've got a lot of ministers in my family, including my father (the Rev. Myron Carlson ' 60), so I was familiar with that route," says Carlson. " I have an interest in religion, and I wanted to study it further." Carlson received his Master of Divinity degree in 1994, and after moving back to the Twin Cities for three yea rs, he headed to Berkeley, Calif., where he completed a one-year program at Graduate Theological Union in 1998. " I went abroad for the first time in the fall of 1996," says Carlson. " I went to Italy, Morocco, Spain and Tunisia. I came back for a month and then went to India and Nepal." He hasn't been able to stand still since, and as of press time he is either in South Asia o r Eastern Europe. "Anything could happen," says Carlson. "My travel plans are always very vague and fluid. " Although he doesn't know any foreign languages, he has had little Some of Carlson's most memorable moments occurred while he was traveling over the holidays in December 1998 and Janua ry 1999. "I was in Jerusalem leading up to Christmas time, a nd it was a special feeling . I met a lot of good people from a ll over the world. The n I went to Egypt dur ing Ra madan (the Islamic holy month), and it was wonderfu l. The weather was beautiful, people were beautiful. During the day, observant Muslims were fasting, and at sunset they would have this ve ry joyous public celebration - just good people having fun . It was very moving and special." When Carlson is in Minneapolis, he ofte n makes a point of co ming to Augsburg . "Ever since I left, there's been about 4-5 professors that I continue to see over the yea rs," says Carlson. "I even mail them postcards and letters. I think it's nice to know that a professor took a particular interest in you, and that whe n they hear form yo u, they are able to immediate ly tie you back to the pe rson you knew. You can go talk to them and it's like yo u're reestablishing/ building upon something you both know about each other - it's very important to me." SaL, October 7, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Join the largest choral sound in Augsburg College history! wa, Thf- Wttkend Col~ Alumni Advisory Counol meets to advise on and develop programs and eve,U for WEC • lumnl and sllJdonts. (L to R) Row 1: em Vande<wall ' 93, Andy Fried "9 3, Co,y Bryan '92, Men Pygm.n '9 3~ Row 2: Nancy Toedt °94, assistant dir«tor of alumni relations, Heather Birch '96, Faflioe Sundqu,st '93, T"")' Marquardt '98. (Nol pktured: Gary Bucher '93, Carol Seler '90) SPRING 2000 • 1was in London last July, and I mel a young woman there who staying wilh ~ people on the edge or the city. They invited me lo an outdoor Tchaikovsky c.oncert. We ,at in a vast area of grauy hills, just beyond the paod-10< ,eating It was a picture-perf<et night - beautiful music, a warm July evening, great food, the good company of English people, Russian people - a very special nighL • - Andrew Carlson '91 (left, weanng T-ihort) AUGSBURG NOW 14 • ALUM NOTES ALUMNI PROFILE Studying the northern lights show Erlandson and APL will now analyze the da ta and share the findings with the Russian team at a meeti ng later this year. Erlandson was also involved in the 1997 mission, and has been involved with the collaborative effort since 1993. By Lynn Mena "It's been very interesting," says Erlandson about working with his Russian colleagues. ''They are very wa rm, enjoyable peo ple." Instead of noticing cultural differences, Erlandson has mostly noticed similarities. "While we would sit and work on the project together, we would often end up quoting the same literature and refe r to the same books, and it really became evident to me that we all basically speak the same human language and share the same feelings and thought-processes." Many of us have searched the night sky for a sign of the aurora borealis, or northern lights - Mother Nature's celestial light show. Last January, Augsburg alum Bob Erlandson '82 enjoyed a front row seat to the aurora borealis from the outskirts of Fairbanks, Alaska, as part of a collaborative mission between U.S. and Russian scientists to study auroral physics in the earth's ionosphere (the region of the earth's atmosphere where auroras natu rally occur). The international tea m, led by the Applied Physics Labo ratory (APL) of Johns Hopkins University (where Erlandson is a staff scientist), successfully launched the Active Plasma EXperiment (APEX) North Star 1 mission, which is a follow-up to a previous mission in 1997. The goal of APEX is to study auro ral physics by creating an artificial aurora in the ionosphere with a Russian-developed plasma jet device, which creates a burst of energy, simulating an auro ra . "Just as the rocket was about to be launched, a naturally-occurring aurora lit up th e night sky," Erlandson said in an interview for the AP L newsletter."We were able to study both a natural and artificial aurora simultaneously and collect data on both . We couldn 't have asked for a better opportu nity." Class "It's really been a lot of fun," says Erlandson of his research an d work at APL. "There's always something new happening with a project - you always move on to a different aspect of the problem, and look at it in a new way. It's incredibly interesting work and keeps you going. " Erlandson graduated from Augsburg in 1982 with a B.A. in physics. He went on to receive a Ph. D. in physics from the University of Minnesota in 1986. He was a postdoctoral research associate in the space physics department at APL from 1986-90 before being hired as a staff scientist in 1990. He and his wife of 12 years, Susan, live in Columbia, Md., with thei r two sons, Matthew, 9, and Joey, 5. Notes 1940 Wanda (Severson) Benson , Auburn, Wash., and her husband, th e Rev. Ham ar Benson '34, have lived in Auburn since th ey retired in 1979. Since retirement, she has take n o il painting classes and enjoys writi ng and publishin g her poetry. 1941 Ma rgrethe Elea nor (Herum Os tlund) Wise, Green Valley, Ari z., celebrated her third wedding anniversary in September with her husband, Dan iel. 19 4 8 Jean C. (Talso ) Lindahl, Naples, Fla., is o n the board of a new elementary Lutheran school in Napels. She and her husband, Donald, both enjoy singing with their church cho ir. 19 Sl The Rev. LeRoy H. Anenson, Seattle, Wash., is a retired Lutheran pastor; he is currently servin g as volunteer chaplai n at Evergreen Hospital and Medical Center in Kirkland, Wash. 19 S7 The Rev. Gordon Trelstad, Red Wing, Minn., retired in October after serving 38 years in parish ministry; he and his wife, Karen (Egesdal) '61, moved from Westbrook, Minn., to Red Wing in November. 19 6 S The Rev. Bruce A. Engebretson, Anchorage, Alaska, is the interim pastor at Petersburg Lutheran Church in Petersburg, Alaska; he served more th an 11 year at Amazing Grace Lutheran hur h in Anchorage. 1966 Richard Mork, New Brighton, Minn., has erved as mission director since 1996 fo r the Division for Outreach of the ELGA rel ating to four ELCA synods. 1970 The Rev. Joe.I L Olsen, O -hkosh, w·is., celebrated his 25th annive=ry of ordination in 0.., ber; he became pastor of I. John's Lutheran hurch in shko-'lh in February. David iedlar, Carli le. ~ lass., i an in tructor for the ~lassachusetts Bay chJpter of the Ameri n Red Cross. AUGSBURG NOW Erlandson also devotes time to other space physics resea rch projects at APL. "I study low-frequency electromagnetic waves with instruments on the ground, which offer a way to remotely measure 's pace weather'." He has also traveled to Sweden as part of two Swedish-based auroral satellite projects, Viking and Freja. Nikki Rajala, Rockville, Minn., was selected from a natio nal pool of m o re th an 2,500 applicants to participate in the Fulbright Memorial Fund Teacher Progra m , which allows distinguished primary a nd secondary school teachers in the Uni ted States to travel to Japan for three weeks in an effort to promote grea ter intercultural understanding between the two nations. 1971 Rob En gelson , Clinto n, Iowa, is in his fifth yea r as director of choral activities at Mount St. Clare College; he is also chair of the music departm ent, head of the fine arts division and was elected moderator of the college's fac ul ty assembly for the second consecutive yea r. He and his wife, T hea, a voice professor at the college and a docto ral student in music litera ture at th e University of Iowa, have an 8-year-old son, Matthew. 1979 Linda Sue Anderson, Minneapolis, appeared in three plays last year - two for Theater Zoe and most recently Seaso11s's Greetings at the Theatre in the Round. She is also an assistant to the senior vice president of m arketing at Public Radio Internation al. Oportunidad, Inc., and a part-time self-employed psychotherapist in South Minneapolis. Lynn (Schmidtke) Lyng, Burnsville, Minn., joined th e Mi nnesota Foundation, a statewide community foundation , as gift planner. She has two children, Thor, 10, and Tova, 7. Dawn Van Tasse.I, Richfield, Min n., married Mark Lorenzen '94 in September. Dawn is a recent graduate of the Boalt Hall School of Law at the University of California-Berkeley and an associa te at Oppenheimer Wo lff & Donnelly, LLP; Mark is a business management consul tan t with End urant Business Solutions and is pursuing his MBA at the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota. 1987 1996 197S Gordon Flanders, Inver Grove Heights, Min n., recently accepted a position as adjunct professor in the Department of Marketing and Logistics Management at the Carlso n School of Business at the University of Minneso ta; he is also a business development manager at lmation in Oakdale, Minn. Stephen Carlsen, Issaqu ah, Wash., is a oftware engi neer with Adobe in Seattle. 1997 Bonnie (Cla rk-White) Johnson, Lino Lakes, Minn., received her doctorate fro m the Un iversity of Minnesota in May; she was a member of th e first Urban Leaders coho rt. Her dissertatio n was entitled "African American Middle School Mother's Stories: Factors that Help o r Hinder Parent Invo lvement and School Satisfaction!' She has been the principal of McKinley Elementary in Anoka for eight years; her husband, Jeff Johnson ' 77, is a physical education teacher in Forest Lake, Minn. Cheryl (Witsoe) Dudley, Wyo m ing, Minn., and her husband, Jim, renewed their wedding vows while on vacation in San Antonio, Texas - a surprise event from husband to wife. But the greater surprise came when finding out a fellow Auggie would be involved ; The Rev. Tom Rob ison ' 68 performed the ceremony at St. Jo hn's Lutheran Church where he serves as senior pastor. 1977 1991 Nathan Carlsen, Spring Valley, Wis., is a Ronda Steller, Minneapolis, is enrolled in Augsburg's Physician Assistant Program. vete.rinarian. Dean Lowell Reiners, Minneapolis, received his doctorate in educational leader hip in December from the University of St. Thomas. He continues to work as an elementary school principal in the Osseo school district. Susan (Lageso n) Lundholm, Palatine, lll., was a featured soprano soloist in ovember and December ,vith the chorus and orchestra of Lutheran Church of t. Luke in Chicago. he is an adjunct professor of voice at Harper College and College of Lake County and has two children (Karl. 12, and Alina, 14) with her husband, Mark 19 9 3 Carm en Nesheim, Plymouth, Minn., completed certification in Nov. for the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards; she co-teaches with Virginia Allery in Augsburg Weekend College. Corey Clem ents, La Habra, Calif., m arried Kristie Wawryk '98 in August; he attends chiropractic graduate school and she is a thi rd grade teacher in Long Beach, Calif. Aaron Cross, St. Cloud, Minn., was recentl y awa rded the Communication and Leadership Award by Toastmasters International District 6. He is a professional motivational speaker and participates in national and international wheelchair events including archery, wheelchair racing and quad rugby; in October he finished fourth individually and fifth overall at the World Games in Christ Church, New Zeal.a nd. Tracy M. Holloway, Woodbury, Minn., is a financial analyst for Abbott orthwestern Hospital; she is also working on her MBA at the University of SL Thomas. 1998 Sarah (Thyren) Scheller, Minneapolis, loves teaching the second grade at Lincoln Elementary in No rth Minneapolis. 19 9 S Judith C Zimmerm an, Minneapolis, received her M.A. in counseling and psychological services in January from t. lary's University of Minnesota; she is a program facilitator at La 1999 Thane Drier, Woodbury, Minn., is pursuing his doctorate of pharmacy at the University of Minnesota- MINNEAPOLIS, MN ALUM NOTES • 15 ALUMNI PROFILE Telling tales of trolls By Betsey Norgard Trolls - those mythical Norse giant creatures, some ugly, some with bushy tails, long noses, and some carrying their heads under their arms - have captivated children in Scandinavia for centuries. For over 20 years, Lise Lunge-Larsen ' 77 has enchanted children and adults alike in Minnesota w ith tales of these trolls, and recently published a collection, The Troll with No Heart in His Body. As a child in Norway, Lunge-La rsen loved troll sto ri es, and delighted in finding evidence of trolls in nature - dead trolls that had become gnarled, overturned tree roots. She believes that children need stories in their lives, and great folktales teach values, reveal truths and provid e for the nouris hment of the soul. How she came to be known as the "Troll Lady" is a tale in itself that began at Augsburg . Through a business friendship between Lunge-Larsen's father, an antique book d ealer in Oslo, and the husband of fo rm er Augsburg professo r and dean Pat Parker, Lunge-Larsen had opportunities to visit Minneapolis. On one trip, she stayed with Parker's daughter, Jackie (Parker) Cherryhomes '78, then a stud ent at Augsburg. The ex pensive drea m of attending college at Augsburg beca me reality for LungeLarsen w hen she applied for and was awarded a Crown Prince Harald Scholarship for one yea r. In o rder to continue at Augsburg, Lunge-La rse n had to wo rk and found a job in th e libra ry, working in the children's li terature collection. "The very first time I told a story was in Pat Parker's children's litera ture class," Lunge- Larsen recoun ted . She d iscovered a love fo r storytelling, especially drawing on the troll stories and fo lkta les from her childhood. With Parker's encouragement, she visited schools and libraries reading and telling stories, and her vocation began to take shape. Births Michelle M. (O'Malley) '84 and Todd ). Morgan, Fulton, Mich. - a boy, Rya n, in Nove mber. He joins Colin, 2. Catherine (Budilc) '85 and Kevin Rossini, Oakdale, Minn. - a gi rl, Tessa Priscilla Kathleen, in November. She joins Geno, 4. D' Anne (Privette) '86 and Wayne Briggs, Edina, Minn. - twins, Sydney Marie and Sherid an Lynn, in August. The y join Courtney and Paige. Kristin (Settergren ) '86 and Steve McGinness, Richfield, Minn. - a girl, Sara Beth, in October. She joins Joseph, 9, Jonathon, 7, and Steph anie, 4. Aaron M. Warwick '89 and his wife, Karen , Minneapo lis - a boy, Henry Jam es, in May. He joins Sophia Marie, 3. Amy (Strohbusch) '91 and Robert Kenney, Clive, Iowa - a boy, Thomas John, in O ctober. Tina (Kubes) ' 92 and Lance Peterson, Willmar, Minn. - a boy, Blake Christopher, in December. Marla (Stratton) '92 and John Mayer '88, Fridley, Minn. - a boy, Mason Thomas, in October. In Memoriam Borghild L Olson '26, Redmond, Wash., died in February; she was 93. he was a graduate of Augsbu rg's first co-ed dass. he taught fo urth grade in th e Renton (Washington ) School District fo r 16 years. he was preceded in d eath by her husband, the Rev. hristian G. Olson. he is survived by daugh ters. Phyllis (McDaniel), Gracia (Lundy) and yh•ia (Strubel); fo ur grandchildren; two step grandchildren; and a step great-grandchild. Emil M . Fo an '30, Fergus Falls, Minn., died in February; he was 93. In I 924 he graduated as the valedictorian of Augsburg Acad emy, and then summa cum laude SPRING 2000 Lunge-Larsen went on to a graduate degree in li ngu istics at the University of Minnesota, and wrote her thesis on using storytelling to teach Eng lish to foreign students. When her father died, she returned to No rway for a yea r, and studied folklore at the University of Oslo. After limiting her storytelling to biblical stories in Sunday School for a whi le, an "aha realization" brought her back to the trolls and their val ue fo r children. In the book's introduction, she explains that because trolls re present everything negative or bad, "battling trolls brings out the very best in those who dare confron t them.. . To do battle with a tro ll is to learn to draw on the best of ou r humanity.• "These sto ri es offer a wond erful escape from real ity, w here the wo rld acts th e way children think it should act. " she says. To criticism of folktales as being violent, Lunge-Larsen counters, " I've lea rn ed ove r the years that kids will imag ine a story only as violent as they can handl e," she says. "It's not like TV, where violent imag es are provided, and they can't be altered ." Lunge-Larsen was long encouraged to wri te down her stories, but couldn 't visualize her trolls un til she saw the work of illustrator Betsy Bowen. Her bold, strong wood cuts "look old and powerful, and make a good link with nature. ' 1 Bowen was intrigued and agreed to collaborate on the stories. The Troll with No Heart in His Body was published by Houghton Mifflin Company in 1999 and has been no minated fo r a Minnesota Book Award. Lunge- Larsen is married to Steven Kuross ' 76, and they live in Duluth with their children, Emily, 16, Even, 13, and Erik, 11 . from Augsburg College in I 930. He spent 37 years working as a translator in 27 languages for the U. S. Deparment of State and was ho nored by his colleagues as " Linguist of the Century" - the first time such an award was made - in 1990. In 199 1, he was nam ed a Distinguished Alumnus of Augsburg. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Margaret Fossa n, and her children, Anne and Peter, and many o ther loved ones. The Rev. Elnar Gundale (Elnar Olsen) '33, St. Paul, died in Decen1ber; he was 96. He was born in Norway and cam e to the United States in I925; he was o rdained in 1937 and was the oldest living pastor of the former Lutheran Free Church. He served parishes in Minnesota, Neb raska, North Dakota and Wisconsin; in retirement, he served as a nursing ho me chaplain. He is preceded in dea th by his wife, Catherine (Petersen). He is survived by their six children; Grace (Nyhus); Evangeline (Hagfors); Ruth (Hillebrand ) '73; John '67; Stephen '70; Philip; I 6 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and four step great-grandchildren. Clarice (Blake) Danielson '34, Spring Park, Minn., died in December after a long illness; she was 86. She had a career teaching Latin, English and French, cul minating at Minneh aha Acad emy, from 1953- I 974. She is survived by her husband Reno; d aughters Peggy and ancy; grandchildren, Ch eryl and Mark; and bro ther Wilbert. Alf J. Larson '34, Albert Lea, Minn., died in May; he was 96. He had been a teacher, p rincipal an d coach in several Minneso ta hi gh schools and at Augustana Academy in Canto n, S.D. He ,.-as preceded in dea th by his wife, Mina, and son, Don. He is su rvived by h is d aughter, Opal; bro th ers, Norm '34 and Earl e; sister, Mymle (Jo hnson ); daughter- in-law, Lois (Kolden ) ' 57; 11 grand children; an d 13 great-grandchildren. Oliver Wanglie '34, Minn eapolis, died in January; h e was 95. He is p receded in death by his wife, Helga, and son, David. Augsburg volunteers enjoyed holiday treats at an Augsburg House gathering ln December. Pictured here are Evelyn Amund son Sonnack '43 (lert) an d LaVerne Olson Burntvedt '5 0. He is survived by h is daught er, Ruth '63; gra nd children, Michael and Jenn ifer; and d aughter-in-law, An na. Rach el (Boxrud) Brugge r '43, M pls., d ied in December; she was 79. She is survived by her husband, Orville; and bro th er, th e Rev. David Boxrud. Hjalmar Ande rson '48, Lompoc, Calif., d ied in July; he was 74. Theodore M. Bungum '50, Bloomington, Min n., died in December after a lo ng batlle with cancer; he was 75. He was a membe r of St. John's Lutheran Church in Min neapolis and St. Peter's Lutheran C hurch in Mesa, Arizona. He retired in I 986 afte r 30 yea rs at Honeywell. He is survived by h is wife of 50 years, Lorraine (Iverson) '50; children, Kathy (S mith ) and Brian ; six grandchildren; brother, Palmer; sister, Sylvia (Mikkelson ); and many other loved ones. The Rev. Donald B. Olson '50, Wauwatosa, Wis., d ied in Dece m ber following co m plications from Parkinson's D isease; he was 76. He entered the U.S. Army in 1943 and se rved in WW II , ea rnin g many medals. He was ordained in 1959 and was a parish pastor for seven years befo re se rving 2 1 years as court chaplain in the Milwaukee Court System , working th ro ugh haplaincy Cou rt Services, Inc., and Lutheran Social Services. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie; hi son, Ma rk; and many other loved ones. Thelma (F"mnesgard ) Dah.le '5 1, Tualatin, Ore., di ed in September after a courageous 13-year struggl e with lymphoma cancer. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Trygve Jr. '5 1; sons, Trygve Ill and Daniel; daughters, baron (Crowson) and Helen (Armstrong); nine granddilldren; and three gre.,t-grandchildren. Send us your news!! You can submit class notes by e-mail to <alumni@ougsburg.edu /, online at < www ougsburg edu, alumni> or by moil with the form on the back page AUGSBURG NOW SEND US YOUR NEWS Most of the rece nt news about alumni you read is contributed by alumni themselves. Let us know about you r job changes, promotions or other ac hieve ments. Send us news of marriages, births or deaths. Photos are welcome. Send you r news items, photos or change of address by mail to: Office of Alumni and Parent Relations, Ca mpus Box 146, 2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454, or by e- mail to <alumni@a ugsburg.edu>. 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Search Result: Homecoming - S@ep'13 1ge 13 "Celebrati ng Old Main: 100 Years, 100 Memories " October 5-8, 2000 • Summer 2000 Vol. 62 • No. Augsburg College, Minneapolis COMMENCEMEN T A publication for Augsburg College alumni and friends Summer 2000 • Vol. 62 • No. 4 Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN ...
Show more Homecoming - S@ep'13 1ge 13 "Celebrati ng Old Main: 100 Years, 100 Memories " October 5-8, 2000 • Summer 2000 Vol. 62 • No. Augsburg College, Minneapolis COMMENCEMEN T A publication for Augsburg College alumni and friends Summer 2000 • Vol. 62 • No. 4 Augsburg College, Minneapolis, MN Chris Kimball is named Augsburg's new dean of the College By BetseyNorgard Christopher W. Kimball, associate professor of history and chair of the department, was confirmed by the Board of Regents as the new vice president for academic and learning services and dean of the College, beginning June I. In this position, Kimball oversees all aspects of academic and student affairs, from classroom learning to residential life and student life beyond the classroom. A merger in 1997 of the academic affairs and student life offices created this combined division. Kimballhas servedon the FacultySenate for fiveyears,the last three yearsas its president,at a criticaltime in which the Collegehas begunstrategicplanning to implement theAugsburg2004vision document As a member of the qimmission exploringthe nature of Augsburg'sexperientialeducation and interdisciplinarystudies,Kimballadvocated the need for an academic"master planner;• a role he now assumesas dean. "Designating someone to think strategically about the entire curriculum is essential in making choices about our future: the relationship of majors to general education; the balance between graduate and undergraduate programs; the place of internships and servicelearning and the most effectiveacademic calendar, to name but a few,"Kimball wrote to the search committee. In commenting on the appointment, President William Frame mentioned that the searchcommittee members noted "a community-wide regardfor the depth and clarity of [Kimball's]understanding of the advantages of private, churchrelated higher education in an urban context, and for his ability to grasp the implications of these for the management of both student and faculty life.• Since coming to Augsburg in 1991, Kimball has tried to balance a commitment to teaching with participation in various areas of student life. 1\vice he has been selected by Augsburg graduating seniors as the honored faculty person in the soda! sciences division. Kimballserves as Augsburg's faculty athletics representative, a position in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) that provides faculty involvement on campus in programs that help address problems faced by student athletes. He has also served as coordinator of the Secondary Education Social Studies Teaching Licensure program and as internships coordinator for the history departm ent A native of the Boston area, Kimball earned an undergraduate degree in history from McGill University, and both master's and doctoral degrees from the University of Chicago. His dissertation Christopher W. Kimball centered on American reconstruction plans following World War I. Kimball's passion for baseball is well known on campus. He and art department chair Kristin Anderson, with grant money from the Minnesota Historical Society,are currently researching the growth of baseball as a pastime in the Twin Cities and the building of two ballparks as basis for exploring the development of urban identity (see article on page 6). The College bids farewell to the retiring academic deans By BetseyNorgard After a combined 72 yearsof serviceto AugsburgCollegeas both teachersand administraton, Marie McNeffand Earl Alton exchangedfarewellswith the Augsburgcommunity on May 2. HoverstenChapelwas filledthat afternoon for a Deans' Convocation, featuring Sheila Tobias,a noted national leader in science and mathematics education and gender issuesin higher education. This presentation, addressingissuesof vital interest to both Alton and McNeff,wasa gift to the Collegefrom them. Many collcaguesand friends stayedfor the followingreception in order to bestow tnl>uteson the miring deans. Inez Schwartzkopf'59, former Augsburg regent and friend of McNeff, spolceof the high standards that McNeffalways expectedof both colleaguesand students, and told her, "Youan: an educator, and )OU mp learning." John Hoium, profi:ssoremeritus of chemistry,whose friendship and teaching collaborationwith Alton began during undergraduate students days at SL Olaf College.recounted how both he and Alton were r=uited to Aup> urg by chemistry department chairCourtland Agre,their former teacher. In advocatingfor Alton, Hoium quoted AgR as sayingthat EarlAlton wasa "hard worm" and noted that this would not haMbeensaid lightly by Apo MarieQ McNdf cameto Aupburg's educationdepartment in 1968,after 1-:hing in one-roomruralschoolsin her naliYcNebraska andin li:YdsK-8.Over the yan, shetaught most of thecoursesin the educalion department. as wellas <DWSCS in~ Callqeandthe SUMMER 2000 "There an: two vital ideas that Augsburg has exemplified;'saysAlton."One is the insistanceon academicfreedom- our College sealproclaims'Through Truth to Freedom: [The] other is found in the first phrase of our mission statement.We send out educated citirens who willbe leaders exemplifyingserviceto church and society." I EariR. Alton Master of Arts in Leadership programs. In 1995 she succeededRyan laHurd as vice president for academic affairsand dean of the College.During the past year,she gave up this position in order to serveas Augsburg'sfirst academicmaster planner, devoting her time to creating a blueprint for implementingthe academicprovisions of Augsburg2004, the College's vision document Marie 0. McNefl Earl R. Alton taught 34 yearsin the chemistrydepartment before becoming associatedean for facultyaffairsin 1994. During that time, he helped secure certificationfrom the AmericanChemical Society for the bachelor of science chemistrymajor.At severaltimes, he taught chemistry at 3M to emplO)ftS seekingto finishundergraduate degr= at "You ore on educator, and you keep learning. "-Inez Schwartzkopf '59, speaking to Marie McNeff, retiring after 32 years at Augsburg Prmously, in 1m, McNdf masaw the merga-of the academicaflairsand student life divisions. "Oneof the goalsin bringing the faculty andstudentaffairs~ is to iml'l'O\'e boththe instructional productivityand learningqualityforstudents,movingus '-M the'campus-widelearning amununity';'shewrotr in heracademic master planrqx,rt. Augsburg. Thispast yearhe became interim vice presidentfor academicand learningsaviccs anddeanof the Collqie, whileMcNdf serw:dasacademicmaster planner. During1996-97,Altoncoordinated McNeffrefersto the vision contained in Augsburg2004."Within this context;•she says,"AugsburgCollegehas not only had the freedom,but has, indeed, acted on that freedom,to explore new ventures.While changeswilland should occur at Augsburg,it is important to safeguardthe soul of Augsburg,the spirit of venture, of risk and of the unorthodox." Ouistopher W. Kimball,chairof the history department, succeedsAlton,and previouslyMcNeff,as academicdean. What's Inside Campusnews Commencement2000 Developmentnews Sporn Alumninews Gan notes page2 page7 page 10 page 11 page 12 page 13 On the Cover..• c.ommmumm, 2000 •••,~. from uppa /di) lnumotional studtntJ /md 1M groduata' pn,anion to Mdby Hall. Pmklffll WliliamFram,, cangratulotaRip. Augsburg's most recentaa:reditation al reviewand- cu-audiorof the self-study Maron 01a,, Sabo on uwocawon AugJburg~ finl honoratytkgrtt. Dwayne prq,an!dfor thatprocaL LDooman ~ 1M day with a ""1Vr to 1MmmtnJ. l'hotos by I.Indac..dlot. Whenasbd rordlect011.Auglbwg's missionandstJmgtbs. bothAltooand McNeffspeakaboutfreedom. AUGSBURG NOW 2 • CAMPUSNEWS We're Changing This summer issue you are readin g is the last newspaper tabloid issue of th e AugsburgNow. In September you'll receive the inaugural issue of the Augsburg Now magazine-the look will be differe nt , but we'll continue to bring you th e stories of Augsburg and its extended family. The Auggie campus- refreshed, revitalized, and getting ready for its 132nd year Major renovations on campus this summer will give students returningfrom summer vacations and alumni and friendscoming back for Homecominglots of reasons to believe in Augsburg'scurrentfundraisingtheme, "Pridein Place and Purpose." Watch for this new issue, an d please let us know how you like it. Augsburg's Web site- a new look! www.augsburg.edu Visit Augsburg's Web site to see a new look for the College an d learn about news, events, athletics, and academic programs. Also, please visit: www.augsbur g.edu /2 004A special place for new students to chat before coming to Augsburg www.augsburg.edu/cal-Lea rn about events on tampus on the Web calendar Mailing list changes? Is your address listed incorre ctly on the Augsbur g Now label? Do you receive du plicate copies in your household? We would ap preciate your help in keep ing our database up to date. Please send your corrections to Sue Allard, CB 142, Augsbu rg College, Office of Instit ut iona l Advancement, 2211 Riverside Ave., Mi nn eapoli s, MN 55454 or via e-mail to <allard@augsburg.edu >. A UGSBURG Now Summer 2000 • Vol. 62, No. 4 Au95buryNow is published by Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota SS4S4. Betsey Nor gard Editor, Director of Publications Lynn Mena Staff Writer, Alumni Notes Editor Kat hy Rumpza Graphic Designer Don Sto ner Sports Information Coordinator Wi lliam V. Frame President of Augsburg College Daniel F. Jorge n se n Director of Public Relations and Communication Nancy Toe dt Director of Alum ni Relations 1) Melby Hall Renomloff--Th e Class of 2000 were awarded their d egrees and given a college send-off in a gymnasium sporting a brand new floor, new cushioned bleach ers trimmed in Auggie maroon, new and b right er lighting, and air--conditio ning. This first major renovation of the 40 -year-old building also included expansion of the Fitness Center, new champagne-co lored glass windows across the front fa~de replacing the blue panels, and new offices for athletic faculty and staff. 2) The Ubra,y Un/r......(:onstruction began in May to build the link connecting Lindell Library to Sverdrup and Memorial Halls. Students will be able to go from Urness and Mortensen residence halls to the library without having to face the outside weather. 4) Enrollment and Flnandal xmca Cente, (USC}-A complete renovation of Sverdrup Hall's first floor has created a new service center to make it easier for students to take care of their enrollment., registration, and financial needs. In addition to new physical space, implementation of new state-of-the-art financial aid software will more efficiently serve student needs and provide additional online capability. In addition to the EFSC,the first floor of Sverdrup Hall will house the registrar's office and academic advising. 5) Umeu ffall--l ncoming first-year students will enjoy brand-new furniture and improved bathroom facilities when they move In over Labor Day weekend. 3) Ice Areno--Skaters and hockey players will notice new paint, dasher boards, bleachers, and floors in the double-rink arena, as well as a new roof o n the building. Opinions oxpn,ssed In Augsburg Now (ISSN 1058-1545) do not neceuarily reflect official college policy. Send com,spondence, name change.,and -ress con.c-. to: Augsburg Now, Office of Public Relations and Communication, C.mpus Box 145, Augsburg College, 2211 Riffl>ide Avenue. Mlnneapol',s, MN 55454. Telephone : (612) 330-1180. En\lil: <n<>w9aug,burg.edu,.. A&.<gsbury Now Is not copyrighted. Unies> othefwlse noted. articles may be n,printed without permission IS long as approprilte credit Is g!Yonto the wrikf and to Augsburg College. Postmaster. ff undol.,...ble os addresse<I. plNse send changes to: Al.!PIJurg -• Office at P\lblic Relations and Communlaition, c.mpus Box 145 , Augsburg Colege. 2211 Riffl>ideAvenue.MiMNpolls, MN 55454. •....,.., ...,_,,.... _ °"""' .._ ~ b.., _ _.........,_._ www.augsburg.edu/now Dick Adamson.vice president for finance and administJation. led a tour in May for Augsburg faculty, staff and regents to see renovaoons and reconstruction around campus. the AUGSBURGNOW MINNEAPOLIS, MN CAMPUSNEWS • 3 Faculty books make marks in the ir fields beginning researchon a book that furthtt investigatessome of the themes from WhoisMy Neighborr"The working title of my new book is Someof My Bt:stFriend$ An. .. ; saysVelaMcC.onnell."I'm interestedin looking at friendshipswhich cross Vela-McC.onnell, socially-constructed associatesociology socialboundaries,such as professor,was recently friendshipsbetween men nominated for a and women, between C. Wright Mills Awardfor JamesVela-McConnell Kathy Schwalbe different races,sexualities, his book, WhoisMy nationalities,classes,cultural ethics,etc." Neighbor.SocialAffinity in a ModernWorld KathySchwalbe,associate professorof (State Universityof New YorkPress).The Schwalbeis cumntly writing Web-based businessadministration/accounting/MIS, award, sponsored by the Societyfor the coursesabout project management had a hard time finding good books for Study of SocialProblems,is one of the top softwarefor her book's publishing her project management courses,so in awardsgivenfor a book in the fieldof company,and hopes to write more books 1998 she set to work on writing one socialproblems. in the future."I was surprised at how herself.The resultingbook, Information much I likedwriting the book,"she says. Technology ProjectManagement Although he contributed to the book "UsuallyI like to be around people (International Thomson What'sLeft?:RadicalPoliticsin the Publishing/CourseTechnology),published more-writing is so solitary-but I found Postcommunist Era(Universityof it very satisfyingand creative." just one yearlater,is the first project MassachusettsPress),this is Velamanagement book that focusesexclusively McC.onnell'sfirst full-lengthbook. Whois on information technologyprojects. My Neighborrexploreswhat he terms "socialaffinity,'a concept "bridging As a result of her book, classicalnotions of socialcohesion with Schwalbehas been contemporary socialpsychology."The contacted byother book ultimatelydemonstrateshow "social publishersseekingher affinityand the meaning our valueshave expertisefor various for us are shaped byour sociallocation projects, and the University and the self-interestwhich permeates our of Minoesota recruited her culture." to teach a project management course in their "I reallyenjoy the writing process,"says engineeringschool Vela-McC.onnell"For me, one of the most rewardingaspects of publishing a book Both Vela-McConnelland was the sense of accomplishmentand the Schwalbeare working on new feelingthat I had actuallycontributed writing projects.Vela-McC.onnell is something differentto the field" • Junior Ryan Cobian wins Goldwater Scholarship Junior physics and mathematics major Ryan Cobian was one of309 undergraduate students nationwide in the fields of mathematics, science and engineering to win a prestigious Goldwater scholarship for the 2000-2001 academic year. The $7,500 scholarship Aroundthe Quad Recentgrants ByLynn Mena Lastfall,two Augsburg farulty members cdebrated the publication of their first books. Since that time, both Kathy Schwalbeand JamesVelaMcC.onnellhave attracted critical acclaimand attention for their literary contributions. will cover the cost of tuition, fees,books, and room and board. At Augsburg, Cobian has participated in two international space physics conferences, making an oral presentation at one and a poster presentation at another. In addition, he is the second author of an academic paper published this summer in the Journal of Geophysical Research. After graduation, next year, Cobian plans to pursue a graduate degree in electrical engineering, leading to a research and development career in either magnetic recording technology or microelectronics. He said he was attracted to Augsburg by the strong reputation of Augsburg's physics department and the research opportunities he knew he would have as an undergraduate. Cobian is the fourth Augsburg Goldwater scholar in the last five years and is one of 13 recipients from Minnesota colleges and universities. The scholarship winners are selected by the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellencein Education Foundations from among I, 100 nominees by college and university faculties. Goldwater scholarships are considered the premier undergraduate awards of their kinds in these fields. scie1a b tine ,-s from theNallonll Sclencie S123,82Sto~ Foundation (NSF) to supportsummer unclerglDllte~"'-Uglting robot navigation using~ landmlllcs. Sl00,816 to computer sciencefor three from NSI'to support joint l'l!Selrch with the I.Jnillffllty of Utah to gll'leflte an accurate sense of deplh and size usingcomputer graphics. ,-s $6,000 ID lhe AugsburgCollegeof the Third h;Jefrom the Minnesota HumanitiesCommission,In cooperation with the National Endowmentfor the Humanitiesandthe MinnesotaState t.eglslatu~ to supportliberalans learningfor older adults et four sitesin lhe lwln Cities. The Collegeof lhe Third h;Jeis one of 12 Leamingin Retirement Networl<(URN) programsselectedfor the year 2000 in Minnesotathat promote older adult laming In the humanities. $925,000 TwinCitiesPublicTelevlslon ('ll'T), the RichardR. Glftl'I Instituteand AugsburgCollegeto use current and emergingmedia technologyto draw attention to the best practicesof teaching and learningand to dellelop a CommunityOil5$roomlaboratoty schoolproject The LeamingParle projectwill use televlslon, newspapers, digitallyenhanced bmadcasts, the Internet and the telephone ID bring infonnationabout criticaleducational issues,opportunities and methods to TwinOtles residents. Augsburgis participatingIn a S740,000 grant from the Departmentof Educationto Teacheis In Educatlonal Services (TIES)in Rosevillefor "Preparing Tomorrow'sTeachffl to Use Technology.• Augsburgeducation students, facultyand K-12 teacherl will build a model of technology-richpreservice teacher education at the College. Facultytenureand promotions-as of Sept. 1, 2000 F...ity tenured: WilliamC. Caprnan, biology JUIA. Dawe,muJk: JacquelineR.deVries,history Gretchen KranzIrvine,education SusanE. O'Connor, educaUon ParyPezechkian-Welnbefg, modem languages (French) MichaelD. Schodc, social\Wl1' Promoted to auodate profes-. PIIA.l>av.<e,music Jacqueline R.de'Mes, history Susan E.O'Connor,education ParyPazechkian-Weinberg, modem languages Rochester program AuJsbu,9ConcertBanddireclorRobfflStade '71 conductsbdott a full houseat the elegantHeardMuseumIn in_,,, -- l'floenilr, Atiz. TheAugsbu,gChoirand ConcettBand SouthwestTourtook them to performancesin Arizonaand NewMoico spring. Duringspringtrimester 125 51lldents were enrolledin Rochester. Augsburg received a favorable report from the North CentralAssociationof Schools and Coleges for establishment al a branch campus In Rochester, and .awaib the final notification.The Rochester programoffen ~ degr9!S In nuning and computer ICience, and c.ounesIn liberalarts and bulir,m admnstlation. New majors offered ~ i5ane ol thft p,lvat2 c.ollllgs to offer a full majorIn marlcetlng. ralher thin a ~ COlll'..ellbatio,, widw, busine5. (- IIOr)' onp.10). Emotionala,d behavioral disabllti&A,_ 111:-12 lacher liansLre major In 'ltlmll!nd CG1egereponds to ldlOOI clllrict rwms for~ 1nthl! .. o1 special nation. SUMM ER 2000 AUGSBURG NOW 4 • CAMPUSNEWS Keeping track of faculty, staff, and students Faculty and staff members retire from active teaching and service Publications By Lynn Mena LARRYCOPES,mathematics, "Messy Four faculty members, three of whom have more than 30 years of teaching at Augsburg, and two staff members retired from active teaching and service at the end of this academic year. All four faculty members were granted emeritus/emerita status by the Board of Regents. Monk Mathematics,• in the April Issue of Mathematics Teacher. He was also a co-presenter at the annual meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics in Chicago In April. CASS DALGLISH,English, "The Textual Dance: Allusionin the Oldest and Newest Poetry," an electronic essay, was included in the published proceedings of the 1998-99 Red River Conference on World Literature. Senior Spanish major ANNALISA FREJ'sarticle, "Undocumented Women and Abuse,• was published in LaJomada,a Mexican newspaper. She wrote the article as part of an internship at an independent human rights organization in Cuernavaca, Mexico during her semester abroad. DOUGLASGREEN,English, has recent and. forthcoming articles about gender and sexuality in Shakespeare's A MidsummerNight's Dream published In the Garland Shakespeare volume of the play. He also has three poems appearing in the fall issue of Rag Mag. Green presented a seminar paper, "My Own Private Italy: Zeffirelli, Shakespeare, and Hollywood,• at the annual Shakespeare Association of America meeting in Montreal, April 6-9. BEVSTRATTON,religion, wrote a series of recent columns on the "women of Genesis" in Lutheran WomanToday,the magazine of the women of the ELCA. Exhibits/Performa nces SUSANDRUCKand BARBARA LUNDERVOLD, music, perfonned in April in Caracas, Venezuela, with the Minnesota Chorale, one of two choirs invited to represent the United States at the America Cantat Ill, an international choral festival. NORMANHOLEN,art, exhibited "Desiree• in The Figure Show at Minnetonka Center for the Arts; he also exhibited •corn Bale" in the national juried art exhibition, Arts in Hannony 2000, at the Sherburne County Government Center in Elk River,and at the Northern Lights 2000 exhibition at Century College in White Bear Lake. Papers/Presentations Augsburg students VICKIAMAN, REBECCABAINVILLE, ANDREA COBERY,and c.J. MACE,presented papers on their research of poets and novelists Including WilliamBlake, Daniel Defoe, and Charlotte Perlans Gilman at the ACTCEnglish Majors Conference at Macalester College. The CENTERFOR GLOBAL EDUCATIONcoordinated a community forum in Namibia, Africa, on HIV/AIDSas a gender issue. in March. BRIDGETDOAK, music therapy, presented "Bringing the Arts to Students with Behavioral Disorders,• at a video teleconference in February. She also helped AnokaCounty write a S10,000 grant from Medtronics to get music therapy sefVices at BellCenter Day Treatment in Coon Rapids.BRIAN SATTERUE '98 was hin!d as music therapistfor that program. AUGSBURGNOW Palmer's retirement plans begin with a summer trip to Europe with her husband and the Alumni Association. Later,she hopes to work part time and find volunteer opportunities. "But I will miss the students- I reallyenjoyedworking with students and their families,"says Palmer. RICHARD C. NELSON JOHN E. BENSON '55 John Benson, profeswr of religion, returned to his alma mater in 1963to begin his 37-year teaching career. "Amongthe words one might use to describe the work and activity of John are comprehensive,expansive,methodical, and thorough,"saysPhilip Quanbeck Sr. '50, profeswr emeritus of religion."It has been a privilegeto know and to work with John and I am sure he has left his academic imprint on a variety of students." Along with some part-time teaching, Benson plans to spend most of his time working on severalwriting projects. He says,looking back over the past 37 years, "Teachinghere at Augsburg has beenfor me very much a 'family' type of experience.In large part this is probably due to its cultural and religious heritage, but it has alsobeen due to those particular individuals who have investedtheir lives in this place." DEIDRE MIDDLETON '88 Deidre Middleton, academic adviser, began in I 988 as enrollment coordinator for WeekendCollege,moved to associate program coordinator and then academic advisor for weekend students. In 1995she began advising both day and weekend students. "The things I will remember the most about Deidre is that she would alwaysdo the little extra things to make life a little more pleasant,"says Benjamin Kent, director of academic advising."For example, she alwayshad a full candy jar, she took the time to see how you were doing, and she let you know what was going on in her life." Middleton's plans include writing, volunteer work, and perhaps starting a cottage industry, but "right now I am pretty much caught up in trying to develop my backyard into a myriad of flower beds and walking paths,"she says. "Augsburg has beena significant part of my life since the '70s; many members of my familyhave gone to school here, and I hope someday my grandchildrenwill attend." JOCFJ YN PAL\IER Jocdyn Palmer retired as student accounts receivablecoordinator (for both day and weekend programs). She came to Augsburg in 1985as an accounts manager in the Weekend Collegeoffice from teaching business courses. "I've had the privilegeof hiring a number of people mer the yearsbut one of the bestwas Jocdyn Palmer,"saysHerald Johnson '68, director of financialaid. "Students wereso well treated by her that many ashd for her by name, always knowingthat she would'find a -/ for them to meet Ihm obligations and)1!I: comply withCollegerequirements. • Richard Nelson, profeswr of history, began at Augsburg in 1968as assistant profeswr. "Rick Nelson is why I came to Augsburg," saysChris Kimball,vice president for academic and learning services and former associateprofeswr and chair of the history departmenL "He hiredme, guided me, and helped me to understand what Augsburgwas about. He will never be replaced." Nelson and his wife plan to traveland take time to read, especiallyabout U.S.history. He has fond memories of his many years at Augsburg."Over 30 yearsof teaching yields a range of memories... all mostly good memories. As a professor,I will miss students and the opportunity to teach. I suspect no one gets over the desire to teach and to be taughL" EDWARDM. SABELLA Edward Sabella,profeswr of economics, came to Augsburg in 1967as assistant professor. Teaching the bottom line in the Czech Republic By Betsey Norgard Associatepromir Stu Stolleris accustomed to ~nding to callsfrom localbusinessesand corporations.His AugsburgBusinessCenter linksAugsburgbusiness studmts with local companieswherethey gainexperienceby helpingthe businesses solveproblemsor implement projects. In the fall of 1998,however,the "call" came not from a Twin Cities business,but from a universitycenter in the Cuch Republic, and led to a six-month, backand-forth consultation during fall 1999. Stollerwasinvitedto serveas a business consultantin a project 5P<>nso red by the Centre for InterculturalStudiesat Palacky University.They knew of his work in 1995 in neighboringPoland, they knewabout the Augsburg BusinessCenter, and they hoped he could help them incubatebusinessesin Olomouc,the country's third largestcity, wherePalackyUnivmity is located. The universitycenter had secured European Union funding to help former Soviet Union countries applying for EU membership whose inherited economies faced huge issuesof privatization and globalizationin striving to compete economicallyin the new Europe. "Professor Sabellais deeply committed to the field of economics," saysJeanne Boeh, associateprofessor and chair of the economics departmenL "He strongly believesin the value of an economics degree as a way of helping students reach their true potential. His expression of these core values servedto motivate many students, during his career,to study economics at both the undergraduate and graduate level." While many Western businessesrush into the economic vacuum in Central Europe, the PalackyUniversitycenterproject striv<sto build and dewlop Cuch industry. Sabella'sretirement plans are "pretty much open-ended" as of now. In addition to writing, he hopes to keep his hand in academia and is alsointerested in volunteering his time to tutor underprivileged students. Sabellasayshe will missthe group of colleaguesthat came to Augsburg with him in 1967."I will miss their academic acumen and their friendships. I will also missthosestudents who are hungry to learn.• "It's amazing to me, the many everyday things we takefor granted•.. They don't have the knowledgebase to know where to get the information," saysStoller. "Everydaymetaphors in our conversation that come from business arc unknown to them, for instance when we ask 'What's the MARYLOU WILLIAMS Mary Lou Williams,assistant professor of social work and former Augsburg regent, joined the social work laculty in 1984as an instructor. "She has inspired all of us to care and makea difference,"saysTony Bibus, associateprofessor of social work. "She taught me that we have an ethical obligation to be the bestteachers of the strengths inherent in diversity,and we must comey the knowledgeand skills needed to address oppremon and fflJrk for justice" Williams'plans for retirement are to "catch up on rest"and her madiDg.Shealso plam to spend time with her grandsonsand be open to whatrwercomes along. "I I,a.., especiallyenjoyedwatchingstudm1S disa:MrIhm own capabilities, smng studmts suaa:d at somethingtheydid themsdvacapableof achieving,-saysWilliams. not~ Stoller was able to provide assistancewith basic,yet vital, services for nascent businesses,e.g. developingquestionnaires to request the kinds of information needed to make judgements about business needs and for businessesto know what they must have in place. bottom line?'"' In addition to advising the business center, Stoller also gavea lecture series on the history of free enterprise in theU.S."It was very interesting,"he says,"and made me look at U.S.history in different ways, based on their questions." StoDer'svisits to the Cuch Rq,ublic opened the door for coMections between Augsburgand PalackyUniversity.lwo students, chosen by Stolla, will come to Augsburg nm year.And, nm January,an AugsburgInterimclasswillbe offmd at PalackyUniversity,studying the social and cultural impaa of the country's emerging free market economy. Stoller also hopes to involYethe Ang:sburg BusinessCenter in partnerships~ Minnesota and Cuch businesse5---lor instana, promoting a Minnesota import and"'JIOrl company intaated in doing business in c.entral Europe. Stolla continues to collaborau, will, the c-hs and will ldum this smnJD<I' to tradl a-,bbop.As.Aug,bmg's bminas department seeb to globameils amimlum, Stollds ties will prorideadditional opportuDitiesfor mead, and~ MINNEAPOLIS, MN CAMPUSNEWS • 5 A beloved theatre family honors Ailene Cole Keeping tradr, continum By LenoreFranzen When Professor Emerita Ailene Cole spoke to a room full of admirers at a dinner in her honor in April, she addressed them as "my beloved theatre family." speak for all the 38 students who attended the dinner in Cole's honor. "Ailene's presence in our lives affected how we see the world, how we understand the impact of theatre on our human journey, how we wrestle with the big questions of life, how we treat one another, and how we love theatre." Indeed they were. Cole herself was hired in 1955 to create and parent a theatre department. Her students, whom she taught much more than drama, Prof. Emerita Ailene Cole's "beloved theatre family" gathered to pay tribute and honor in April. were like her children. Many of the process we learned we had to come For her part, Cole is pleased with the them came from as far away as Los through," she said. "We got along with Angelesand Orlando to speak of her family she helped to nurture. "The what we had." current theatre activities at Augsburg are continuing influence on their lives. As theatre program director until she in good hands;' she said, citing the Former colleaguesgave similar retired in I 985, Cole also faced the more efforts of Julie Bohon, Michael Burden, testimony. predictable challengesof a director and Darcey Engen, Martha Johnson, Sandra Julie Bolton, theatre professor who professor."Always,we wanted to do Schulte and Sandra Agustin. worked alongside Cole for ten years, good plays,"she said. "Then as now, we Ever the dynamo, Cole seems to have perhaps said it best. "Ailenehas an wanted to keep the degree programs maintained her high energy even in enormous capacity for love,"she said. rigorous so we could attract good "When I think of her, 1think of retirement. "I volunteer every Tuesdayat students:• the College,"she said. Cole also belongs devotion and commitmenL" Over the years Cole was guided by a to a book club and makes quilts with a These gifts were sorely needed when strong directorial ethic. "I'm strict," she group at her church. She enjoys Cole first came to Augsburg.According admitted. "I expected students to attend gardening and walking her dog. "Ailene'spresence in our lives affected how we see the world, how we understand the impact of theatre on our human journey, how we wrestle with the big questions of life, how we treat one another, and how we love theatre. "-Assistant professor Darcey Engen to Bolton, Cole was a one-woman dynamo. "She did everything except act. She directed, built sets, designed and hung lights, even made costumes." "My first year, I announced we'd do fall and spring plays and a Lenten drama," Cole recalled."Then I learned that up to that point, the acting class did one play a year." Not discouraged, Cole announced "Skin of Our Teeth,"which became an irony in itself when she had to scrape together a cast. Thetheatre's first home wasthe old music building. "I had to negotiate with organ students to use the space for dress rehearsals and performances,"she said. What little scenery existed lay on the basement floor and often got weL From these humble beginnings, Cole developed the departmenL "Through rehearsals and know their lines."Cole also planned the action on stage before rehearsal "It gave the cast a starting point," she said. LenoreFranzen is a freelance writer who lives in St. Paul. A faculty member in the English department once performed under Cole's direction. He described her style as being able to evoke from the performers, their roles, never telling them how to read a line. 'Iwo of her former students now teach in the theatre department , Darcey Engen, assistant professor,and Michael Burden, associate professor. l!ngen's words ~ ~~ r While these details may fade for some of Cole's "theatre family;' to a person they look forward to her annual Christmas message.As much a signature as her pony tail, the letter keeps everyone connected with a year's worth of Cole's inspiring observations. And alwaysshe ends with the benediction befitting a beloved family:"Blessyou." I : . Fonner student Lisa (Pestka) Anderson '86 enjoys a moment with Prof. Emerita Allene Cole. ~ ~ '~ ~,,-. -' -.; •. ., : .. · • . ' -~n- . [u(t] On Apti I 3, Mbm!n's Resoun:~Cent~ directorand historyprofmorJacqueline DeVriesthanked Ruth Schmidt 'SZ, whosegift ptrwid«I ~ fund',ngto dedicat~ ~ ant~ in honorof former Augsbu,yEnglish profmorAnnePedenon.{Right] Family members and frifflds of Annr Prdman Wl!re on hand as ~ Women's llesaun:eCent~ was dediwt ed. [L to R, bad row] Juanita and Homer l'l!derson,Joya and ~ l'l!derson,Gary Prdman. [Frontrow] Ruth Schmidt 'SZ, Corl Tollman, Pro/. &nfflta Ruth Aaskav '53. SUMMER 2000 SU DOR{E,mathematics, NANCY GUILBEAULT, counseling and health promotion, senior ROSSMURRAY, BEVSTRATTON, religion, and Faith KirkhamHawkinspresented "Educating Whole Persons:Renewing the Courage to Teach and Learn• at the conference SustainingInnovation: Content and Pedagogyfor a New Century. GRACEDYRUD,psychology and ERINDOOLEY'99, presented "Perception of Chance, Self-talk,and Gambling Behavior," a poster that was researched and compiled by Dyrud, Dooley,and BridgitRobinson-Rieglerat the Midwestern PsychologicalAssociation meeting, In Chicago In May. MARKENGEBRETSON, physics, presented a technical lecture, "Space Weather: PlasmaAstrophysicsas EnvironmentalScience,• and a public lecture, "The Power of Metaphors: How Inventions, ScientificIdeas, and Current EventsHave Influenced ChristianWorldviews,"at Luther College, Iowa, In March. Seven Augsburg psychology students (DANNIELLE FLADTEN, MELISSA GREGORY, KARLAHASSLEMAN, TAMARAIERDE,ANDREANEVIN, DEBORAHNIMZ.and STACY WATERMAN) presented their original research at the Minnesota undergraduate Psychology Conference at MacalesterCollege In April. GARRYHESSER,sociology and urban studies, conducted a faculty workshop, "Community-based Leaming and Service-Leaming,•for the annual convention of the Texas Community College Teachers AssociationIn Austin, March 4. CHRISKIMBALL, academic dean, and KRISTINANDERSON,art, presented "Designing NorwegianAmerican Identity: Church BuildingIn the TwinCities, 1BS4-1930,'' at the Minnesota HistoryCenter. HEATHER KLEMPP '99 was copresenter with NANCYSTEBLAY, psychology, presented a research paper at the American Psychologylaw Society 2000 Blennlal Conference in New Orleans, "Memory for pretrial publicityand juror decision making.• Steblay also presented the work of SARAH GINKEL'99, "Ameta-analytictest of underlying assumptions for anatomically-detalleddoll use in child abuse Investigations.• LEIEUNELOCKETand ANN LUTTERMAN-AGUILAR, Center for Global Education, presented a workshop, "ExperientialApproaches to Issuesof DiversityIn Study Abroad Programs in Mexico,• at the Associationof Academic Programs In LatinAmerica and the Caribbean Conference In Oaxaca, Mexico,In February. REGINAMcGOFF,Center for Global Education, presented a workshop, International Familiesand the Dil=mas They Face: A Simulation,at the InternationalWomen'sDay Conference in SL Paul in March. JOSEPHUNDERHILL-CADY, polltlcal science, and junior English major ANDREACOBERY,co-presented "The Throat d War: Ewllvlng AmericanJustificationsfor Death in Battle at the Endd the Cold War," at the International StudiesAssociation Annual Meeting in Im Angeles in March. AUGSBURG NOW 6 • CAMPUSNEWS "Take Me Out to the Ballpark" Keepingtradr,continued Researching baseball as urban history KATHY SCHWALIE, .,.__ admlnlstntlon/MIS, prma1leda keynote- "TheMagical InformationSystemsProject Management:Revullngthe Masten' Secrets,• at the ProjectManagement InstituteInformationSystemsSpecial lnlen!St GIOup(PMI-ISSIG) 41h AnllllllProfessional o-lopment SeminarIn OrlandoIn May. She also spolre at lhe 16th Annual Computer lnfonnatlonSystems(CIS) Confelenc:e In EiluOalre, Wis., as wellas at a nationalconference. bothIn Mardi. By Lenore Franzen ~ rooted in a pre-industrial American past. i j Like many progressives of his era, j Jones was concerned with designing a :i: capitalist society that didn't feed already l e growing class tensions. ~ Kimball, an urban historian with a l~~ iaiii "'"'::' ~ passion for baseball, described the uniqueness of their research. "We're 11 In 1912, the MinneapolisMiller>rebuilt and expanded NicolletPart<,their home that was replaced later by Metropolitan Stadium. What does baseball have to do with urban identity? As two Augsburg professors are discovering, quite a bit. Christopher W. Kimball, academic dean and associate professor in the history department , has teamed with Kristin Anderson, art department chair, on a research project that will draw out these connections. They are well on their way to breaking new ground on a very old pastime. "Last fall we received a grant from the Minnesota Historical Society to write an article," said Anderson. "In it we plan to use Nicollet Park in Minneapolis and Lexington Park in St. Paul as lenses through which to view the construction of urban identities in the Twin Cities. We'll describe the ways ballparks attempted to blur class lines and mediate class conflict while promoting the identity of each city." Nicollet Park, located at Nicollet Avenue and 31st Street, was home to the American Association Minneapolis Millers from 1896 to 1955. The American Association St. Paul Saints played at Lexington Park, on the corner of University and Lexington Avenues, from 1897 to 1903 and 1910 to 1956. Today, both spaces are commercial ly developed. Anderson and Kimball's research goes well beyond the ties these parks have with Augsburg College. "During the 1940s, the College's baseball and football teams played at the parks on occasion:' said Anderson. connecting several fields-sports history, urban history and architectural designthat scholars haven't fully add ressed before," he said. He and Anderson's shared interest in the designed environment has led to other collaborative work, notab ly the history of Norwegian-America n churches in the Twin Cities. DAVIDWASHINGTON, business/MIS,presentedat the NallonalO,ganizltionof Social SecurityClaimants'Representatives ConferenceIn N- Orleanslastfall. Honon/Awards For their article, they have relied on a number of primary sou rces archived at local libraries and history museums. Because the New York Giants purchased the Millers and the Los Angeles Dodgers bought the Saints, Kimball and Given their common history, the parks make a natural research pairing. They share nearly identical life spans, from the 1890s to 1950s, with renovations in the 1910s. Nicollet Park -· and Lexington Park differed from the symmetrica l automobile-oriented suburban stadia built in the 1950s and 1960s. Both were located on the edge of an urban core and along major streetcar lines. As Kimball and Anderson note, the appearan ce, location, and access to the The St Paul Saints played at LexingtonPart<at Universityand parks mirror LexingtonAves.until 19S6. professional baseball's search for a more middle-class audience Anderson have also gathered source and the transportation technologies of material from the Giamatti Research the time. Center of the National Baseball Hall of Their article promises to fascinate local Fame in Coopers town, N. Y. baseball history buffs and urban Anderson and Kimball hope their article historians equally. In 1912, for example, will appear in the Minnesota Historical the Millers hired local architect Harry Society's quarterly, MinnesotaHistory. Wild Jones (designer of Butler Square "Our long-range goal is to write a book and the Lakewood Cemetery Chapel) to on ballparks and urban culture in the create a new entrance gate an d ticket Twin Cities," said Kimball. office. Jones chose a charming village look to reflect baseball's claim to be LenoreFranzenis a freelancewriterwho livesin St. Paul. :f Recent survey proves the value of Lutheran education Findings from a recent survey commissioned by the Lutheran Educational Conference of North America (LECNA) prove that a four-year education at a Lutheran liberal arts college or university has distinct benefits over education in public institutions. Lutheran college graduates enjoy an education in which they were more involved in campus life through student activities, in which they found opportunity for leadership roles, and in which they were more likely to develop friendships for life. Graduates of Lutheran colleges, when compared to graduates of flagship public universities, reported the following: Specifically, Lutheran college graduates are more likely to: • they expressedgreater satisfaction with the overoll quality of their education and ~t better prepared for graduate school and their firstjobs; • they repomd similar levels of advan~ education and income; and • they wa-esignificantly more lilcdy to complete their degttt in four years. The survey compiled the telephone responses of 2,400 college and university alumni from the ynrs 1958-93 to a series of questions about their college experience and wort life since graduation. The responses show that AUGSBURGNOW • graduate in four years; • be committed to social values and social justice; and • be actively invoi-1 in their churches and communities. The report, "Reclaiming Lutheran Students," al.socompiles responses of parents of Lutheran 9th- and 10th-grade students, and Lutheran "thought leaders," people working in the Lutheran Church. The report found that Lutheran parmts expect the kinds of benefits and outcomes documented by Lutheran college alumni, but believe that public institutions are equally capable of producing them, and place higher value on the reputation and facilities offered by public schools. Lutheran parents understand the cost of attending Lutheran colleges, but underestimate the extent of financial aid available. The parents are generally not familiar with individual Lutheran higher education institutions. Most people working in the Lutheran Church do not believe that Lutheran colleges prepare their students any differently than public institutions. They, too, do not understand the financial support available to students at Lutheran colleges. Only five percent of all Lutheran high school graduates attend a Lutheran college or university. With the results of this research, LECNA hopes to inaease that number. They have created a special Web page to present the research findings and help parmts make choices about colleges with their tecnagen. VISit <www.collegevalue.com> . NANCYGRUNDAHl.music,has been honored by the Mayflower Chun:h (UCC) for 20 yurs as director of the MayflowerChoir. BILLMONSMA, phy,la. iecelYedI Templeton Course Pnlglamawa'd, and Is lhe fifth Augsbulgf1C1111r member to be recognlad by Iha Templeton Foundation for telehlng in the area of science 111dllllglon. HOWARD OLSON, regent emetltus and retired development officer. received the Reuel Harmon lttiard , an annual recognition al exemplary semce to parllland trailsin Minnesota by the Pmlil11111 ll'alls Council of Minnesota . Junior NICOLE WARNER '01 won second place In the ThuBday Music.alcompetition In Maldl. Newsnotes IEANNEBOEH,~W quoted In the Star lHbune lltldt "What Could Bring on Recasslan.• Sunday, Feb. 27. MARKENGEBRETSON, phylla. provided Information on the Northern lights fo, the winier 19'9 issue of Boundary"'1tm Joutr,ol. an.-fatunld NORMAN HOLEN. In the April 26 Issue al the SunCulffllt Central. M excerpt fnlm the anicle says,""-sketches rftWII Holen for lhe artist he Is, a man with an eye for lhe ordinary and the talent to make It~-- HERALDIOHNSON,EFSC,WIS elected president-elect of lhe Minnesota Associationof Flnlndll Aid Administrators (MAFAA) . He attended the 2000 Natlonal Ladershlp Confen!nce by die National Assodltion of Rnnlll Aid Administrators(NASFM)Mlldl 5-7. DAVIDlARSON, load of ..... was named chairman al JoinHindi Day,• -. nationalllnllllthe connecling ~ and adulls in nelghbolhoodVlllunlenmNOIIMA NOONAN.palllal sdenc.. - 1n1er,rie111ed on WCCOAM radio~ about tanner Soviet Un1anpresidentMllhlll Golbachev's recent ¥islt to Mlnnesata . DIAN£ PIKE,soclologJ. aindudld an eldemill ~ __,lllr thedlpatmentals«lalogJ•'college. FOUllTUN AUGSBURGSTUDENTS andASTAFFMEMBYdelegates to lhis yam's24th Annull hn-NrbnSIUdl!ntl.Mdmhip Comnnce. MINNEAPOLIS , MN COMMENCEMENT 2 000 • 7 AugsburgColkge • Augsburg College • Augsburg College • Augsburg College • Augsburg College • Augsburg College • Augsburg College COMMENCEMENT 2 0 0 0 THECLASS OF2000 - TAKINGTHENEXTSTEP Abby Mildbrand wins Alberg Five Augsburg gra duates reflect on their Augsburg education and the next steps in their learning journey. Leadership Award Student ActivitiesCouncil, a planning member for the Annual Seminar in Applied Ethics,and as house manager for the pre-health house in Anderson Hall. Michelle Basham B.AJcommunication, Weekend College Activities/Awards (while student): Founder, executive director and registered lobbyist for Project Foundation, serving homeless youth; policy fellow for the Humphrey Institute Policy Forum; founder and president of Minneapolis 35th/36th Russell Avenue North BloclcClub; co-chair and cofounder of Minnesota Homeless Youth Coalition; 1999 Minneapolis chapter president of the Minnesota DFL Feminist Caucus; 1997 Woman of the Year Award, Skyway Business and Professional Women's Association; City of Minneapolis Award for community service in 1996; and current candidate for the Minnesota state legislature. Future Plans/Dreams: "My immediate goal is to be elected state representative ultimately I'd love to be a U.S.senator. I'm also planning to attend graduate school to work on a master's in public administration." Activities/Awards (while student): Vice president of student body as a junior; Honors Program graduate; internships with the U.S. Congress (working for Congressman BillLuther) and the White House. Future Plans/Dreams: "I am attending the divinity school at the University of Chicago this fall, and I think I've received a really solid foundation here for future graduate work. I know that I will be taking the values of the College with me as I pursue my Master of Divinity degree." StephanieLein B.A./theatre arts Activities/Awards (while student): Internship at the Guthrie Theatre; Honors Program graduate; Augsburg College Augsburgian commissioner; numerous theatre productionsincluding assistant director of The Misanthrope, stage manager for Antigone, Rosalind in As You Like It and Masha in The Thru Sisters. Future Plans/Dreams: "I would like to go to grad school to study directing and eventually be a director in the Twin Cities - maybe even teach. I think Augsburg has a fabulous theatre p mm - lt"i thebb t ln the Twin Oties for private colleges.Once you have completed your major you reallyappreciate and realizewhat an excellentprogram this is." Sher!YMyers Master of Arts in Leadership Intended use of degree: "I have been able to apply much of what I have learned [at Augsburg] in my capacity as board president of a statewide non-profit Working with other master's candidates and the professors has allowed me to develop critical thinking skillsthat I did not have before, and apply this to both my volunteer activities and my work life. My intention for acquiring this degree was to broaden the way I thought about the world around me, and this has certainly been accomplished." Mildbrand is also a student-athlete on the soccer and softball teams. One of her nominators stated, "Abby's natural ability to think about involving a variety of people in the programs she coordinates is a true breath of fresh air." Abby Mildbrand, a sophomo re &om Greenwood, Wis., is the 2000 recipient of the Linda Schrempp Alberg Leadership Award. Mildbrand is a pre-physician assistant studies major. She has been active in student campus activitiesand student life as an orientation leader,as issues and ideas chairperson in the Augsburg The award was established by the family, colleagues,alumni and friends of Linda Schrempp Alberg in recognition of her 19 years at Augsburg as director of residence life and associate dean of student affairs and her commitment and leadership in the field of student affairs. She died on June 13, 1996,at the age of 44. The Leadership Award is given annually to an Augsburg undergraduate student who reflects the qualities of leadership and commitment to enhancing college life that distinguished the professional life of Alberg. Students are nominated by members of the campus community. Seniors choose honored faculty and staff The 2000 graduating class chose the following faculty and staff members (one from each division) to honor and represent them at the Commencement ceremony: JanelleBussert, assistant professor of religion, Division of Humanities Larry Ragland, professor of computer science, Division of Natural Science and Mathematics Curt Paulsen, associate professor of social work, Division of Professional Studies RichardC. Nelson, professor of history, Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences David T. Wold, director of ministries and campus pastor The honored faculty and staff are chosen for academic excellenceand skill in teaching, for guidance and assistance to students in personal advancement outside the classroom environment and for being an ambassador for and contributor to the values and ideals of Augsburg. Pan Asian student awards given The Pan-Asian Student Services program recognized 55 students for academic excellenceand achievement at the second annual recognition awards banquet. Twenty-six students with grade point averagesof 3.5 and higher received Academic Excellenceawards, and 29 students with grade point averages between 3.0 and 3.4 receivedAcademic Achievement awards. Three special awards were given: The Community ServiceAward, to Youa Yang;the Leadership Award to Emily Chen; and the Special Distinction Award to Akiko Ito. Chiho Okuizumi B.SJ music therapy Activities/Awards (while studen t): JazzBand, Riverside Singers,Concert Band, brass ensembles, guitar quartet, euphonium soloist at her own Commencement ceremonies, Hognander Scholar; music therapy dioical internship in Tallahasee,Fla. for Leon County, working with people &om one to 90 years old. FuturePlans/Dreams:"I was aaq,ted intn the graduate program [in music therapy/music performance)at Montclair State Unnoasity in New Jersey.My 'dream' future would be ID practice music therapyduringthe dayand performat night- maybein a big orchestrapit or on Broadwayor in a jazzsetting." SUMMER2000 ~ ..... accepts honors"""' EarlAllon. dean al the Colege. at the as LarryClod:eU, inlaim .mociale dean for '-1.«y lllbin, loab on. <:on,,ocation, AUGSBURGNOW 8 • COMMENCEMENT2000 Martin Sabo receives Augsburg's first honorary degree U.S. Rep. Martin Olav Sabo '59 was awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters (Honoris Causal at the 2000 Commencement ceremony on May 21 - the first honorary degree given by Augsburg College. AugsburgCollege• AugsburgCollege• AugsburgCollege• the degree. Sabo was introduced by sociology professor Gordon Nelson. "To the College, I thank you. I thank you for the education you gave me, for the experience you gave me, for teachers like Carl Chrislock," Sabo repsonded. Sabo's remarkable life of public service exemplifies the dedication of Augsburg College to stewardship and vocation. In his 11th term representing Minnesota's Fifth Congressional District, has served in the House of Representatives since 1978. He currently serves on the Appropriations, Standards of Official Conduct and Democratic Policy committees. Prior to his election to Congress, Sabo served in the Minnesota Legislature (1961-78), including spending six years as Speaker of the House and four years as Minority Leader. Sabo also served for 12 years on Augsburg's Board of Regents. History Professor Emeritus Carl Chrislock, one of Sabo's most respected teachers from undergraduate days, assisted President Frame in bestowing Dr. James Ford, retiring chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives, spoke to the Augsburg community. VickiAman reflects on the experience of Weekend Collegestudents in reaching their educational goals. PresidentFramecongratulatesRep. Martin Sabo'59 upon receivinghis honorarydegree. Marina Christensen Justice Award to Dwayne Lowman Dwayne Lowman, a senior urban studies and political science major, was selected as the 2000 recipient of the Marina Christensen Justice Award. This award is given each year to the graduating senior whose communityservice work best illustrates Augsburg's motto, "Education for Service" - itself brilliantly displayed in Marina Christensen Justice's personal and professional dedication to the vitalization of urban communities. the Minneapolis Consortium of Community Developers, and worked assiduously with Augsburg's CLASS office, the Writing Lab and as a volunteer tutor. In 1999 he won the Pan Afrikan Student Leader Award, and has also received the Martin Sabo Public and Community Services Scholarship. "My short-term goals are to stay involved with the West Bank Community Coalition and to study in Augsburg international students led the Classof 2000 processionInto Melby Hallfor commencement "[Dwayne] has devoted himself to serving others, both within the Augsburg and wider Cedar-Riverside communiti es." -Augsburg faculty member During his time at Augsburg, Lowman has served as president and chair of the West Bank Community Coalition, a community organization of which Augsburg is part. Lowman was also president of the freshmen class, vice president of the student body and chair of the Student Senate. Over the entire span of his four years, he served the Wednesday Night Out program as a volunteer, organized the 1999 Night Out Celebration for the Cedar-Riverside community, worked with the FANS program at the Brian Coyle Community Center, interned at Germany by way of the Rotary Scholar program," said Lowman. "After two years I would like to study public administratio n at the Humphrey Institute. I have long-term goals in two areas, the first being public service and the second being teaching:' The respect and affection Lowman has won from his colleagues are reflected in the words an Augsburg faculty member, "More than any student I have observed at Augsburg in the past 23 years, he has devoted himself to serving others, both within the Augsburg and wider CedarRiverside communities." Newty-graduatedJared Trostand his familysharilsome lighb!rrncinmm • 1lle commencementreception. AUGSBURG Dwayne Lowman (right) receiwd the Marina Christensen Justiceaward Imm President Frame forbestexemplifyingAugsburg',motto, "Educationfor SeMCe.• AUGSBURGNOW Augsburg College • Augsburg College • Augsburg College • AugsbW MINNEAPOLIS,MN ~e COMMENCEMENT 2000 • 9 • Augsburg College• Augsburg College• AugsburgCollege• AugsburgCollege• Augsburg College• AugsburgCollege• AugsburgCollege COMMEN C EMEN T 2 000 Boardof Regents chairperson KathyTunheim congratulates Carol Piepenburg as she receivesher diploma. Professoremeritus of history Cari Chrislock'37, President Frame and commencement speaker Rev.James Ford led the administration, regents, and faculty from Melby Hall. A parkfilledwith proud parents, fammesand friends await.Ithe Oau of 2000 as they leave the commencement ceremony for the rec~tion. Chw of 2000 graduates Jenn~orReruenbrinkand Adam Roeschcelebrate the day. The golden anniversaryClau of 19SOproceued with the Classof 2000, marking their own anniversaryand welcoming the new graduates to the alumni family. DwayneLowrNn turns and waves to the camera a he headsout of ceremony. CO MMENCEMENT 589 2000 Candidates for gnuluationAupburg's largestgraduating class 339 Day students 166 Weekend College studmts M Graduate students (Masta of Arts in Leadership, Muter of Arts in Edacatioa-Lndaship, Master of Social Work) Mlsle' ol Sodlf WDlt gradiaa (L to R) MP/ He,Ur. SondyHammiln, andi..,., Larsonpo,,r lat I last time as dalsm11e bofore,..-.g Ila dlgrwe. HONORARY DEGREE AWARDED: Doctor of Humane Ldten-M.artin 0. Sabo '59 • Augsburg College • Augsburg College • Augsburg College • Augsburg College • Augsburg Col/eye • Augsburg College • Augsburg Coll 9 SUMMER2000 AUGSBURGNOW 8 • COMMENCEMENT 2000 Martin Sabo receives Augsburg's first honorary degree U.S. Rep. Martin Olav Sabo '59 was awarded a Doctor of Humane Letters (Honoris Causa) at the 2000 Commencement ceremony on May 21 - the first honorary degree given by Augsburg College. AugsburgCollege• AugsburgCollege• AugsburgCollege• the degree.Sabo was introduced by sociology professor Gordon Nelson. "To the College, I thank you. I thank you for the education you gave me, for the experience you gave me, for teachers like Carl Chrislock," Sabo repsonded. Sabo's remarkable life of public service exemplifies the dedication of Augsburg College to stewardship and vocation. In his 11th term representing Minnesota's Fifth Congressional District, has served in the House of Representatives since 1978. He currently serves on the Appropriations, Standards of Official Condu ct and Democratic Policy committees. Prior to his election to Congress, Sabo served in the Minnesota Legislature (1961-78), including spendin g six years as Speaker of the House and four years as Minority Leader. Sabo also served for 12 years on Augsburg's Board of Regents. History Professor Emeritus Carl Chrislock, one of Sabo's most respected teachers from undergraduate days, assisted President Frame in bestowing Dr. James Ford, retiring chaplain of the U.S.Howe of Representatives, spoke to the Augsburg community. VickiAman reflectson the experience of WeekendCollege students in reaching their educational goals. President Frame congratulates Rep. Martin Sabo '59 upon receiving his honorary degree. Marina Christensen Justice Award to Dwayne Lowman Dwayne Lowman, a senior urban studies and political science major, was selected as the 2000 recipient of the Marina Christensen Justice Award. This award is given each year lo the graduating senior whose communityservice work best illustrates Augsburg's motto, "Education for Service" - itself brilliantly displayed in Marina Christensen Justice's personal and professional dedication lo the vitalization of urban communities. the Minneapolis Consortium of Community Developers, and worked assiduously with Augsburg's CLASS office, the Writing Lab and as a volunteer tutor. In 1999 he won the Pan Afrikan Student Leader Award, and has also received the Marlin Sabo Public and Comm unity Services Scholarship. "My short-term goals are lo stay involved with the West Bank Community Coalition and to study in Aug,burg international students led the Class of 2000 procession into Melby Hallfor commencement. "[Dwayne] has devoted himself to serving others, both within the Augsburg and wider Cedar-Riverside communitie s. " - Augsburg faculty member During his time al Augsburg, Lowman has served as president and chair of the West Bank Community Coalition, a community organization of which Augsburg is part, Lowman was also president of the freshmen class, vice president of the student body and chair of the Student Senate. Over the entire span of his four years, he served the Wednesday Night Out program as a volunteer, organized the 1999 Night Out Celebration for the Cedar-Riverside community, worked with the FANS program at the Brian Coyle Community Center, interned at Germany by way of the Rotary Scholar program:' said Lowman. "After two years I would like to study public administration at the Humphrey Institute. I have long-term goals in two areas, the first being public service and the second being teaching ." The respect and affection Lowman has won from his colleagues are reflected in the words an Augsburg faculty member, "More than any student I have observed al Augsburg in the past 23 years,he has devoted himself to serving others, both within the Augsburg and wider CedarRiverside communities. • • -·» ' \ II Ille M.JGSBURG - Dw•yne LowmArl(right) receivedthe Marina Christensen)usticl! award from Pmident Frame for best exemplifying Augsburg'• motto, "Education for SeMce.• AUGSBURGNOW Newly-graduatedJaredTrostand his family shartl,ome r,gi-m, .commencement reception. AugsburgCollege• Augsburg College• AugsburgCollege• Au! MINNEAPOLIS, MN COMMENCEMENT2000 • 9 • Augsburg Co//• • Augsburg College • AugsburgCollege• AugslJllrgCollege• AugsburgCollege• AugsburgCollege• AugsburgCollege COMMENCEMENT 2000 Boardof Regents chairperson Kathy Tunheim congratulatesCarol Piepenburg as she receives her diploma. Professoremeritus of history Carl Chrislock'37, President Frameand commencement speaker Rev.James Ford led the administration,regents, and facultyfrom Melby Hall. A parl<filledwith proud parents, familiesand friends awaits the Cfall of 2000 as they leavethe commencement ceremony for the reception. Classof 2000 graduates JennfferRensenbrinkand Adam Roeschcelebrate the day. The golden anniversaryClassof 1950 proceued with the Classof 2000, marking their own anniversaryand welcoming the new graduates to the alumni family. Dwayne Lowmanturns and waves to the camera • he hNds out of ceremony. COMMENCEM ENT 2000 589 Candidatesfor graduationAugsburg'slargestgraduatingdass 339 Day stuclen ts 166 WeekendCollege students 84 Graduate students (Master of Arts in Leadership, Master of Arts in Education-Leadership. Master of Social Work) Mosler of Social11\atigraduates (L to R)Mry Hera. s.llfy Hlmmin . aild ~ I.arsonpose for a lauttime as classmo~ befo<e~ Ila degree . HONORARY DEGREEAWARDED: Doctor of Humane Lettel'5-Martin 0. Sebo 'S9 IW!rge • Augsburg College • Augsburg College • Augsburg College • Augsburg College • Augsburg College • Augsburg College • Augsburg SUMMER2000 AUGSBURGNOW liege 10 • DEVELOPMENTNEWS Lutheran Brotherhood and Strommen family gifts establish a marketing major at Augsburg a the future."saysLori Lohman,associate j professorof businessadministration and New major includesteaming about people 1t coordinator of the major. j Collegesare accustomedto receivinggifts from their alumni-indeed , they depend on it In one case, Aul!liburghas been fortunate to benefit from a substantialgift givenby the employerof an Augsburg alumnus in honor of his exemplary service. Included in the marketing major, and rather unique in the field,is an aspect of training that Clair Strommen recommends with great conviction from his experiencein the insurance field-that ofleaming interpersonal skills. Interpersonal skillsare needed whether a person is a 'doctor, lawyer,men:hant, or chief, believesStrommen. "The people who have reallysucceededare the ones who have the technicalskill,but then they also know how to deal with people:• saysStrommen. "To the best of my knowledge,there's not one school that deals with people knowledge, i.e. developingpeople relationships." The course that includes the Wilson training, BuildingInterpersonalWorking Relationships, is requiredfor all marketing majors, and is open to other students as an elective. "There isn't a fieldat Aug.iburgthat wouldn't benefit [from the Wilson Learning training], whether it be coaching or teaching,"saysStrommen. In I 994, Clair Strommen '46 retired from Lutheran Brotherhood as chair of its board of directors.He had servedthe fraternalorganization since I980 as president and CEO, andboard chair since 1987. In fact, his ties to the company date back to 1956, when he first joined LB as a field agent, before establishinghis own insurance agency. The Strommen FamilyBusiness Endowment enables Augsburgto establish a major in marketing for both day and weekendstudents, beginning in the fall To date, students have only been able to study marketing as a concentration within the businesscurriculum. Augsburgbecomes one of three private collegesin Minnesota to offer a marketing major. 2000 Goal: $20 milhm,J,,0.... 2000 ,Ii is in keepingwith Aug.iburg'svision for By BetseyNorgard Upon his retirement, and in honor of his long and remarkable service, the Lutheran Brotherhood board designateda gift of $250,000 in his name. Strommen and his wife,Gladys(Boxrud) '46, and family, decided to giveit to AugsburgCollege, This sum has been matched with the intent to support businesseducation and fullyendow a chair in the future. REACHINOTHE GOAL AUGSBURG Thirty years ago, Strommen's insurance agency,Strommen and Associates,was invited by the Wilson Learning Corporation to participate in the same kind of sales training Wdson provided for major national corporations. The effecton Strommen's company,in his view,was remarkable. "It literallychanged the business that we were in, and it changed our corporation dramatically,"he says. He subsequently introduced the same training to Lutheran Brotherhood agents,with the same results. Instead of focusingsolelyon closingthe sale of a product, the Wilson program trains salespeopleto focus on understanding and meeting the needs and objectivesof their customers. "Sellingis not pitching a product; sellingis helping people solve their problems. The most powerful salespeople are the people who spend time helping you find out your objectivesand sharing possiblesolutions," comments Strommen. This approach lits well within an Aul!liburgeducation."Given the strong economy and the need for employeeswho understand what marketing is about, we see this major as the perfect opportunity to provide our students with an education that will help them to succeedin their careers.Such an education blends both the liberalarts and professionalstudies, and it Clair Strommen is a Distinguished Alumnus, a former regent,anda member of the AthleticHall of Fame. He has receivedhonorary doctoral degreesfrom Wittenberg Universityand St Olaf College.In 1982 he was honored by the insurance industry with the G. Bennet SerrillAward,the highest given to a member of that profession in Minnesota In I 992 he receivedthe Wittenberg Award from the Luther Institute for outstanding serviceto church and society. GladysStrommen has servedtwo terms on the Board of Regents.In 1982 she was a co-founder of the AugsburgAssociatesand remains an activemember. The Strommen FamilyBusiness Endowment includes the Sttommens' two children and their families,Nancy (Strommen) '71 and John-Mark Stensvaag '69, and Robert '74 and Andrea (Johnson) Strommen '75. Homecoming 2000 "CelebratingOld Main; 100 Years,100 Memories" October 5-8, 2000 Celebrate theclassreunions-Classesof 1950, 1960, 1975, 1990 ..~ -~"'~ Aa ol Mud. 31, 2000, Slo.7 I(,- -LI W..udonnatiom million .._. ti.. Aupl,a-, 2000 pn,joct, ..JIti.. <>Ht...dlmtlhdlanal Adat (612>330-1613• (BOO)273-0617. Au.i,... V1111 ti..~ Wei,,-pal <www...,.i,......lu>, THE AUGSBURG FuNo• Goal:12million L, Deeeml.r2000 S1,ooo,ooo to A. al~31, 30), .l.8milliaa •inclucl.J in tl.aAu,,lnus 2000 tot.I Spring Phonathon goes over the top The 1999-2000Phonathon IDppldIts goalof $110,000early in die aprina, and reacheda total of $120,096-• increase of 209(, 0ffl' ... JI& A dozen students spent -'f 650 houn callingAup acblmnga pledge rate of 34'11,1111d iDdudins., new donon, repor11Alllf Hem, diRctor of telemublinglllddlNd mail programs.Porty-a ,-:mt '11 donors wereableto matchtheirpfta throughanplopasor other pn,pma Monies nlledthrough thePhonalhon suppon The Augsburg FuDd,the IJIDual,wuatrided funding(I/ the CoUep. Senior communication and theatre arts major Trena Bolden spoke on behalf ol students in thanksfor scholarships and financial aid they receM at ~ thank-you celelxation at Aa,g,burg Home. More than 200 donon attended this annual ewnL Digging the link. ..The link sl,;ywa y gets an officialgroundbreaking. bringing together~ team colllborating to conM<t Undell l.lbraryw,'th Svedrup Hall And ~ Quad. (I. to R) Bert Sandberg '50, (en,y Carlson '48, Did<Adamson (via! president for finance) , I.any b&nch, President F,tohn Pllubon, And Rick Thoni (director ol Rochester Program). AUGSBURGNOW We apologize.••The foUowingpeople were inadvertently omitted or listed incomcdy in the Annual Report of Donors 1998-99publishedin the spring. We apologizr for the errors. JohnN. Schwartz'(;I, Presidmt's Qub; KyleAnderson '84, ManhallCouncil; William Anderson'86, President's Oub; Kari 8a£US'88, c.aitnry Oub MINNEAPOLIS, MN SPORTS• 11 Four named Augsburg Honor Athletes By Don Stoner Four Aug.,burgCollegesenior studentathlms who have cxalled in both the cwsroom and the athletic fieldswere named Honor AlbJdes by the Allgsburg men's and women'sathletic coachesin early May.It is the highest honor Aug.,burg gift$ to its senior student-athletes, Josh Cagle (Sr., Faribault, Minn.) and Jake Kem (Sr., Faribault, Minn.) were named men's Honor Athletes, and Carrie Lind (Sr., Coon Valley,Wis.) and Jodi Soule (Sr., Cannon Falls, Minn.) were named women's Honor Athletes. In addition, the men's athletic department honored Kevin Van Rossum (Sr., Green Bay,WIS.)as the second Male Athlete of the Yearfor his achievements for the Auggie men's basketball and men's golf teams. HONORATHLETES Josh Cagle earned AU-Americahonors three times for the Auggie wrestling team, which won the Division Ill national championship three times and finished second once during Cagle's tenure. Cagle finished fourth In the nation at 142 pounds In 1998and second in the nation at 149 pounds in 1999.This season, en route to winning the national championship at 149 pounds, Cagle became just the second Auggie In school history to go through a single season unbeaten, finishing 40-0. His 139-17 career record places him seventh in school history In career wins. JakeKem,a freesafetyfor the Auggie footballteam, oorralled12 interceptionsin his four-yearcareerat Augg>wg.the thirdhighest total in schoolhistory. He also finished his career with 221 tackles,leading the team in tackleshis last two seasons.In the classroom,Kem carrieda 3.75 gradepoint averagewith a physicsmajor. Carrie Lind transferred to Augsburg from Wisconsin-LaCrosse before her junior season and made an immediate impact on the women's track and field team, earning second-place honors in the nation in the indoor 20-pound weight throw in both the 1999and 2000 seasons. She set the school's record for the weight throw in her first collegiate meet, and continued to build on the mark until reaching a then-MIAC-reoord 57-feet, 10-1/4-inch effort last season. In the classroom, Lind carries a 3.85 gradepoint average with majors of youth and family ministry and psychology. Jodi Soule played women's basketball at Augsburg for three seasons, after playing at the College of St. Benedict In her freshman year. A starting guard as a senior, Soule led the Auggiesin scoring. averaging 12.2 points per game, while also contributing 28 steals and 41 assists, as Augsburg doubled its win totals from a season ago. Soule scored in double figures in I 8 of her 25 games her senior season, including nine of her last 10 games. A communication major with a 3.73 grade-point average,Soule will graduate with departmental honors in communication this spring. AUGSBURGMALE ATHLETE OF THE \'UR Kevin Van Rossum excelledin both men's basketball and men's golf at Augsburg. In basketball,Van Rossum finished his career I 5th on Augsburg's career scoring list with 1,025points, part of Auggie teams that won the MIAC title and advanced to the NCAA Division Ill national playoffstwice and to the MIAC playoffsall four years of his tenure. Van Rossum set Augsburg's career record for three-point field goals with 239, the second-most three-pointers ever by any MIAC player. In men's golf, Van Rossum became the fourth Auggie golfer to earn medalist honors at the MIAC championships, and this spring, he became the first Auggie since I 997 to qualify for the NCAA Division III national championships, finishing 39th overall. Augsburg women's hockey team accomplishes another 'first' with national tournament berth By Don Stoner JoshCagle JakeKem CarrieLind Jodi Soule KevinVanRossum Spring 2000 Sports Reviews By Don Stoner MEN'SAND WOMEN'SOUTDOOR TRACICANDFll!I.D Augsburg' s softball team finished the year with an 11-11 mark in the MIAC anda 15-23 overall mark. Included were imprasiw doublc:headersweq,s of ConcordiaMoorhead, Bethel,SL Catherine and Macalc:sterIn MIAC play. The RUOn washighlighted by the playof third basemanTully Kaiser (Sr., Minaeapolil,Minn.), who set a newMinnesotacollegiate (all divisions)careerstolc:nbase remrd, with 108.The total also put KaiserIn sixth place in NCAADivision 111 biltory for stolen buts. She becamejust the sca,ad pJaya-in Mianaota softballhistory to mxird at llut 100 hill, runs and stolen basesIn I career. She finished her calftl' with 1C1moJ NCOrdsfor base hill ( 162), runs (129), and stolc:abases(108). ..... ,. Dllple I poor6-29 CMl'lll mx>nl, iDcludinga 2-18 mark In the MIAC, tbme_llill _. bright spo11 andbapa for the future for the Rea>rd-settingperformancescontinued to pile up, as Auggieteams combined to set 20 new school marksduring the 2000 indoor and outdoor seasons. Augsburg's Carrie Lind (Sr., Coon Valley,WIS.) qualified for her fourth NCAADivision Ill national championships berth, her third as an Auggie,in the women's hammer throw. A three-time All-American, Lind has finished second In the nation twice in the indoor 20-pound weight throw (I 999, 2000) and fourth in the hammer throw (1998). Augsburg's other All-MIACoutdoor performance came from Desman Oakley (Jr., Indianola, Iowa), who provisionally qualified for the NCAA championships with a third-place, 14.n-second finish In the men's 110meter hurdles. MEN'SGOLf Thespringhalf of the Aug,burg men's golf seasonwashighlightedbytheteam's lint enlnnt In the NCAADivisionm NationalClwnpionships In three -,u-senior ltcvin VanRossum (Sr.,Gftai Bay,WIL). VanRos5wn finished 39dlovaallal thechunpion slupl.bdd in BaaleOmc. Mich. MIiii& QW among lhem wasthe play"'junior dalgnated hitwloudillder llidl Storbolm (Jr., Mmnapalil. MinnJSL LouisPut HS). wbo arned AII-MIAChoaon widia 41omimntpaformanclr at the plale dm-. He bit .447 widl highsol 33 RBI, 132 doubles aDdthrft ho- runs.Storilolmbad. tpUlding.753 sluging perceaiaee and .490 mHIDf pen:mtage. SUMMER2000 WOMEN'S GOLF Auglburg"swomm's golftam took in thespring halfof the IDOlber..., -IDbuildaqualilypfpn,gnm. Drawing_. albletesfrom other fall and winter spores. Auglburg was able to fidd a team for the spring half ol the seuon, thoughpoor -th er mnditions limited Augsburg to just one a,mpeti tioo. Augsburg's women's hockey team has been the subject of plenty of "firsts" in its five-yearhistory. The first varsity women's hockey team established at a Minnesota oollegeor university.Part of the first college women's hockey game to draw more than 6,000 fans. The first Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference regular-season championship. The first MIAC playoff title. Add to that another first this season, with Augsburg's first-ever appearance in the American Women's College Hockey Alliance Division 111national tournament, held in Boston, Mass. But one "first"- the first-= Division Ill national title - eluded the Auggies. Middlebury College(VL),the most dominant team In small-collegehockey, dismantled the Auggiesin the twogame/mlnigame series in Boston,winning the first game 5-1 and the second 8-1. "You see what you need to beat," said Augsburg head coach Jill Pohtilla, who has been with the Auggieprogram since its inception. "Middlebury has been the team to beat for years. Hopefully,in the West,we'll be the team to beat next year, and we will go into next year with the [the national tournament) as a goal." Regardlessof the outcome of the national tournament, Augsburg's women's hockey team was still proud of the experience of competing for the first-ever national title, along with being part of a strong representation of how the sport has grown in Minnesota. having won 95 games in a row in five years over their league opponents in the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) small-college division. Middebury outscored its opponents 147-18 this season. Middlebury controlled the action during the tournament from start to finish, outshooting the Auggiesby a 90-23 margin in the two games. Auggie goalie Meg Schmidt (Sr., West St. Paul, Minn.) earned a spot on the All-Tournament Team by being tested often, making 77 saves on the weekend. AngieRieger(Ir., Courtland, Minn.), the MIAC'sPlayerof the Yearin 1999-2000, scored the lone goal for the Auggicsin the first game, on a blast from Sarah Garrison (So.,West Des Moines,Iowa) with eight seconds remaining in the first period. Garrison, who earned MIAC Player of the Yearhonors at Gustavus last season before transferring to Augsburg this year, had the lone goal for the Auggiesin the second contest, a power-play goal on assists from Rieger and Erica Johnson (Sr., Blaine, Minn.), midway through the first period. Garrison was also named to the All-Tournament Team. The series marked the end of the career for five Auggie seniors, the first five seniors to play four seasons in the Augsburg women's hockey program Schmidt, Johnson, Annie Simons (Sr., South SL Paul, Minn.), Cindy Drum (Sr., Milwaukee,WIS.) and Emily Miller (Sr., Blaine, Minn.). of Minnesota and Minnesota-Duluth on the Division J kvel and Aug.,burgat the Division Ill lc:Yd- wac represented in Boston during the national championships, with the Gophers winning the Division I national title:. "The most positive thing about thil tournament is the group of women that we have with Augsburg women'• hocuy,"Pohtilla said dur ing the postgame press conference after the second contest. "There', no lock.erroom I'd rather hr in than this one, win or lose. They're great students, great athleta, great citizms, the beltgroup of people I've ever been around." At the Division Ill lrvd, Augsburg entered the national tournament after dispatching SL Benedict and rival Gustavus Adolphus in the MIAC playoffs.But Middlebury entered the tournament on an even bigger roll, Augsburg finished 21-7-1 O\'ttall and 12-1-1 in the MIAC. one win away from the school', single-season record for wins (22 in 1996-97).Over the five-year history of Augsburg', women'• hocuy program, the Auggiesare 83...f0-5. Three Minnesota teams - the UDMnity AUGSBURGNOW 12 • ALUMNI NEWS Peter Agre elected to National Academy of Sciences Peter Agre,M.D. '70 is among the 60 new members elected lo the National Academy of Sciencesat their 137th annual meeting in May. This membership is considered one of the highest honors a scientist can receive. Agre is professor of medicine and biological chemistry, and director of the MarkeyGraduate Program in Cellular and Molecular Medicine al Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, in Baltimore, MD. He has been recognized internationally for his discovery and research on aquaporins, a family of molecular water channels, that have direct implications for treatment of water balance disorders, such as kidney disease. Agre is a Distinguished Alumnus of Augsburg. His researchwas featured in the spring 2000 issue of the AugsburgNow. New faces and new jobs in the alumni office As of June I, the Alumn i and Parent Relations Office has named new staff and made organizational changes to better serve alumni , parents and friends. Nancy Toed! '94 is the new director of alumni and parent relations. A Weekend College graduate, she has been on staff in the alumni office for nine years,most recently as assistant director. She will serve as the liaison to the Alumni Board and will have responsibility for alumni and parent programs. Jeff Krengel '93 joined the alumni office staff as the new assistant director of alumni and parent relations. At Augsburg he majored in religion with a youth and family work emphasis. Prior lo joining the Augsburg staff he worked at Western lllinois University and St. Olaf College. Sharon (Holt) Garland '74 also joined the staff as administrative assistant. She was a political science major al Augsburg. Donna McLean, former alumni and parent relations director, is now director of The Augsburg Fund and responsible for the College's unrestricted ann ual giving program. Masterwork s Chorale first European tour Forty-five members of the Masterworks Chorale performed in Munich, Salzburg, Prague, and Dresden in June under the direction of Peter Hendrickson 76, director of choral activities. The tour ended in Leipzig.Germany, with their performance in the Amcriam Choral Festival,which Hendrickson has served as artistic director for five years. AUGSBU RG NOW Nancy Fogelberg receives business award Nancy Fogelberg '71 was named Minnesota's Small Business Person of the Year in May by the U.S. Small Business Association. She is president of American Artstone in New Ulm, Minn., a company that makes pre-cast architectural stone panels. Fogelberg's award was due to the progress made since Fogelberg took over the company in 1993. Sales are up nearly 300%, the staff has increased, and a new plant was built and opened two years ago. An article in the Minnesota Star Tribune on recounts the challenges faced by Fogelberg in trying to realize the vision she knewthe 70-year-old company could bring about with a new plant, updated equipment, and a nurturing management. "It was never a question of talent," Fogelberg was quoted as saying, "it was facility and equipment ." Fogelberg came to this position with experience in sales of commercial and industrial building materials. She had led her father's company, and she had experience in sales and marketing training. She was also quoted as saying that she feels the best trainin g she brought to her new position was the 11 years she taught fifth grade, and the management skills she needed to keep her class motivated and productive. www.augsburg.edu A New Look ALUMNI PROFILE ' Janice Aune, life-long learner ByLenore Franzen Janice Aune, Classof 1988, graduated with more than a degree In finance and business managment. "Augsburg instilledIn me that every day of my life I am in a Janice Aline ' 88 learningmode," she said. Aune's 30-year career at U S WEST exeplifiesthis attitude. From an entry level posiUonin 1970 Aune has moved through various areas of the company. Recentlyshe was named president of U S WESTlnterprise Networking, the fastest-growing, high-tech side of the business. In Aune's new position, learning is constant. "One of my responsibilities is to oversee the innovation, development and implementation of new products and sevicesinvolving data networking," she said. Yet her degree was nontechnical. How did she make that leap? "My coursework in business management trained me to look at business cases from a financial perspective," Aune explained. • 1also learned to read earnings and analyst reports.• Allof which comes to bear when considering a product's feasibility in a highly competitive market and how it will impact the business. Evenas a student in Augsburg's Weekend College, Aune found ways to connect what she was learning with her work. She started at U S WESTto earn money for college so she could go back to school. Along the way, Aune realizedshe wanted to do both-<:ontinue working and earn her degree. "I liked what I was doing, but I realized that without a college degree, I was at a disadvantage for formal opportunities within the company" she said. "I knew my education was going to be pivotal." And it was. Aune worked long hours at U S WESTand took classesin the Weekend College. •1 was really happy at Augsburg,• she said, despite the often grueling balancing act of working and being a student. "Almost everything I learned I was able to bring back to the work environment.• Aune, with a general business background, has demonstrated tremendous success in a cutting-edge field because of her skillsin both areas. Much of her technical training she's learned on the job. "But to be a leader, you need to have operations management skillsand people skills,• she said, both of which she acquired from her business management courses. While the industry's emphasis is on innovative products and services,Aune sees the individualas its most valued resource. "Currently there aren't enough people who have technical training," she said. For anyone choosing a technical area of focus, she offers the same advice that has sustained her own career. "Balanceyour technical training with business management skillsif you want to contribute at a leadership level." LenoreFranzenil a freelancewriter who livesIn St. Paul. Sviggum brothers decide to hang up their whistle By Donny Henn • PostBulletin Thefollowi11g is excerpted from an artide that appearedMarch16 in tirePost Bulletin,Rochester,Minn., and is reprintedwith permission. For the last couple of decades high school basketball coaches in southeast Minnesota had an understandin g: if any combination of the three Sviggurn brothers was officiating their game, they'd better play it clean. Jim and Dick worked their last game together in the Section One, Class AA championship between Rochester Lourdes and Wmona Cotter last Thursday at Mayo Civic Center Arena. Steve, who is better known as House Speaker of the Minnesota state legislature, has been cutting back on his officiating for the last couple of years. The Kenyon natives have been calling games together as an independent crew, unaffiliated with any officials association, since they were in their mid-20s. Dick, who entered the occupation first, is 46. Steve is 47. The three brothers went to nearby college, Dick and Jim to Augsburg, and Steve to St. Olaf, all coming home with math degrees in education . While Steve and Jim each spent more than a half-dozen years in teaching and in junior high coaching, Dick returned din,ctly to the family farm. 4S-50 games each winter, which kept them busy four to five nights each week. "We all love high school basketball, and this was a way to stay close to it," Dick said. The Sviggum brothers all decided to retire at once, largdy for family considerations. Now the Sviggum brothers are farming partners, working 1,100 acres and raising about 70 beef cattle from their three separate farmsteads. Jimand his wife,Sandy have two ITWASAJOB At the height of their officiating careers, before marriage and children, the Sviggurn broth ers worked as many as children, Peder, 6, and Siri, 4. Dick and his wife, Ann, have a son, Connor, who just turned 3. Dick said that he and his brothers will probably still get certified in the years ahead, to fill in in an emergency when a blizzard or something else might keep other crews away from a game. BROTHERS AND PARTNERS As siblings go, you don't get much closer than the Sviggum brothers. The oldest of Peder and &wrly's five children-the boys have two younger sisters, Beth in Oakland, Calif.,and Melissain Cannon Falb-Steve, Jim, and Dick all played football, basketball, and baseball together at Kenyon High School at the tail end of the I 960s and the beginningof the 70s. Jim'75 (left) and Dick SYiggum '7 6 decided to than 20 ye.uson the courts. from bastettJaA officialing~ matt MINNEAPOI.IS , MN ALUM NOTES • 13 ALUMNI Class PROFILE A journey from divinity to disasters BySusieGilhoi •---- .~~ Some people follow their dreams, while othen, like Bob (Erickson)Warren, '"6, follow disasters. Actually, Warren combines the two as a Red Cross mental health volunteer. ll'· ~,' •1 think I'm just one coune and one disaster away from being promoted to coordinator for the disaster mental health team," he said with some eagerness. Robert (Erickson) Warm, ' 46 Thisis not to say that he revelsIn d"ISilSten ; quite the contrary,he's eagerto help others and put his counselingand ministerialskillsto work. He's helped those strickenby a hunicane in Mississippi, floodsIn NorthDakota, and tornadoes in Ohio.Warrenalso workswith a localstress team on an on-callbasis. In his work and life, Warren strivesto fulfillSt. Francisof Assisi's admonition: •Preach Christ all the time, and only as a last resort use words.• He admits, however, that it's a challenge for such a wordy person. Warren'sjourney from divinityto disasters began at Augsburg and continued at Augustana Seminary (Ill .). He served several parishes around Moose Lake, Minn., then became missiondeveloper and first pastor of All Saints Lutheran in Glen Lake,Minn. He earned his master's degree In counseling psychologyat AttredAdler Institute; worked at a sliding-feescale cllnlc;proposed a counseling center and became a counseling minister at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church in Eden Prairie. Alter retiring from all that, he joined the Red Cross. In recounting his Augsburg days, Warren recallsthese words from a plaque In Old Main: •1 am a part of everything that I experience.• "Those words kind of confirmed my feeling that I wanted to be a pastor," he said. "But more than that, they really helped me on my spiritual journey, moving from being a biblical literalist to learning to question and go on to a greater truth. That's been very important to me.• Augsburg's urban campus was also an important Influence, causing him to realize that •we are here to serve people, not to be off in an ivory tower someplace. We're here to make a difference in the wor1d.• Warren and his wife, Mary,a registered nune, have worked to make positive differencesIn many ways. They were long-term volunteen at a local teen clinic, at a food shett and with Mealson-Wheels. Through St. Andrew'sthey initiated clothing donation drives, have worked with a youth service team In Appalachia and last year served on a mission service team in Jamaica. Warren hasn't always been successfulIn making a difference. He strongly regrets not pressing his church council to support the Southern Poverty Law Center during the CivilRights Movement. "Martin Luther King,Jr.'s death shocked me into realizingthat I'd been a real sissyin facing controveny in what I believed. He got killed,and I wouldn't even take a little chance about getting into trouble [with the council). I preached a sermon about this the next week, and promised the congregation that I wouldn't ever do that again. That was the beginning of getting into a lot of trouble, and It was worth It.• Though he doesn't get into much trouble anymore, he still gets into the thick of things. Alter all, where disaster goes, Bob Warren and St. Francis's words follow. SusieGi/hoi is a former staff member in the PublicRelationsand Communk ation Officeand Is Bob Wam,n~ step-daughter. HOMECOMING 2000 "100 years, 100 Memories,, Oc:aober 6-8, 2000 Friday, Oct. 6 1941 Helen (Rowbe,g)Drake, Minne.apolis,is retired.Her husband, Curtis, passedaway in January 1999.She ra:mdy moved from her south Minneapolishome to the Ebeneur Park Apartments in Minneapolis. 194S Carol (Tyvoll) Noldeberg, Duluth, Minn., and her husband, Roald '47, have been retired for many years. Carol was a school nurse in the Duluth school system and Roald was a teacher, coach, and principal. Doris JC.(I.anon) Walen, Alamo, N.D., and her husband, David, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversaryin March 1999. 19 S1 Ted Berldand, Grantsburg, Wis., recently published the book We Are GueslS,which features narrative and poetry related to the Crex Meadows Wildlife Area located near his home. He is retired and serves as president of the Wild Rivers affiliate of Habitat for Humanity in Burnett and northern Polle County, Wis. Freda M. (Binder) Helm, Minot, N.D., is enjoying her three grandchildren: Garrett (6), Brandon (21 months), and Ashley (2 months). Merlin A. Johnson, Grantsburg, Wis., was elected to his 5th term as county board supervisor, where he serves as vice-chairman. Joan (Baxter) I.anon, Ely,Minn.,was the featured choral clinician at an annual choir workshop at EvangelicalFree Church in Bemidji. She taught public school music for 31 years, retiring from Minnetonka High School in 1994after teaching there for 18 years. She currently teaches private piano and voice in Ely, and directsat Ely Baptist Church. Ruth (Fostervold) Westphal, Cranberry Isles, Maine, retired from nursing in 1997and is currently working part time as director of the Great Cranberry Library. 19S2 Anna Marie (Sabo) Huesers , New Hope, Minn., moved to New Hope from Minot, N.D., in April; she is looking forward to attending her SO-year reunion in 2002. Jean (Swanson) Markland and her husband, Arne '49, moved from Salt Lake City, Utah, to Scottsdale,Ariz., this summer. Arne serves as a historian aboard cruise ships, which has kept them busy on more than 100 cruises. C-elebrating OldMain Hipllprs indllllc Thunday,Oct. s Notes Athletic Fall of Fame Banquet • 5:30 P.M. 19S3 Homecoming Chapel and Community Tune 10-.20.ui. Quent Goodrich , Port Ludlow,Wash., was elected to his local school board for a fourth consecutive term and subsequently elected to represent Olympic Peninsula school board members on the Washington State Directors Association board of directors. In addition, he suves as president of his county mental health center and is term as assistant completing a three-year district governor of Rotary District 5020. He is also an active member of Community United Methodist Church, serving as chair of the congregation's staff parish relations committee for eight years and on the district superintendency committee. 19S6 Dorothy (Floistad) Benson and her husband, John'55, professoremeritus of religion, Minneapolis,moved to an apartment near Augsburg after spending 35 years in Southeast Minne.apolis.A retired teacher,she enjoystutoring adults in reading,and in October she cdebrated the publication of her book, None AmericanCmtmnial Daughtm, a history of an organization in St. Paul. Robert Lockwood, Hopkins, Minn., and his wife, Mary, are both enjoying their retirements from teaching and coaching. 19S7 The Rev,Bruce A. Engebret son , Hopkins, Minn., and his wife, Mary, are both enjoying their retirements from teaching and coaching. 19S8 KennethHagen, Lake Mills, Wis., retired after 33 years at Marquette University where he was a Lutheran theolo~ian, scholar, and church historian. Has specialty was Luther studies in a Catholic context. Kenneth has written six books, edited 20 others, and written several chapters in books. He is the recipient of numerous honors and grants, including fellowshipsfrom Harvard, Rockefeller, Newberry Library,and more. 1968 Lynn Gunderson, Coon Rapids, Minn., recently retired from a hockey coaching career that spanned five decades in Coon Rapids. Wayne N. Hansen, Cheyenne, Wyo., retired in April I999 after 30 years in the U.S.Air Force. He is currently employed as director of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum in Cheyenne. His wife, Lois (Batalden) '69, is a legal secretary at Holland and Hart. 1970 MarkS. Francis,Phoenix, Ariz.,just completed his fourth year as founder and c:ucutive director of the Arizona School for the Arts. H-,,.1 ,- 11na Goldm AnniwnAry Cllw of J9SO_, die 2000 DutmpiJ/wd Alumni: Oscar A. Anderson '18, David Cherwein '79 Ellen (Stenberg) Eridllon 's l .M.Annette (Hvftrsten) Hanson '68 ' Saturday, Oct. 7 Millennium Oioir Songfest (for all dioir alumni) 8:30-noon Homecmnlng FootballGame YL University of St. Thomas • 1 P.W. Homecoming Dinner • 5:30 P.M. Horoori,,Idie Dimnpisltal Al-11i, Golmll Ammwrary Class, First Deaule ...,_,s,irito/Allpnlrf-"ra:ipia,ls Celebntc with the Golden Annmnuy mebrations of 1960, 1975,and 1990. a.. of 1950 and join the mmion Lookfar mmplek Hom«nming details in the faDA11pbu,rNow. Spedalaie:Aaput.l* c 111 dmefOld.._ __ lDliafta..U ladadedlcmladlc ........... ·12- tcori (Bdund) .._ ClfffflCAuglbutg ~-Mlty l.alglNold U.W- Mohn IO hap out in Uptown Minnelpalls in May. Logln's ....- -., f'nl, C.E.L -tho studonls' i.erlb in tho .wt af-lO kldi aff Wmle ffee ftidl)'lfor tho .._..,, o1_....,_ow..._,ae-__..,_._..,.11iat_C1111 - P\Jblc _,,, UplOwn- .. _~IOtap who - SUMMER2000 Into my-momarlosaf a....-- acting a, I-.• Auglbutg __ -"' _ _, __, said Login. AUGSBURGNOW 14 • ALUM NOTES Notes Class 1985 LaRhaeKnatterud,St. Paul, received the Dutch Kastenbaum Award for Outstanding Achievement in Gerontological Practice in April. LaRhae, a Minnesota Department of Human Services employee, is nationally known for her work as the director of Project 2030, which identified the impacts of the aging baby boomer population and Minnesota's ability to provide services. L Craig Estrem, Mound, Minn., was promoted to chief operating officer of Madison Marquette Realty Services,a Minneapolis-based national property management company. 1 9 71 Thomas Arthur Haas, Minneapolis, has worked at the Minnesota Department of Economic Security for 26 years as a job service representative. He and his wife, Nancy, celebrated the recent marriage of their daughter, Heidi. David C. Siedlar, Carlisle, Mass., and his wife, Donna, celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in May. 1972 Timothy K. Brady,Grand Junction, Colo., is a chiropractor and clinic director; he recently became president of the board of directors at the Museum of Western Colorado. 19 7 J Janet (Schurr) Bru bak, St. Paul, is in her 6th year as a pre-school teacher at Central Lutheran grade school in St. Paul. She and her husband have been married 26 years and have three children: Ben (22), Leah (18), and Anna (14). Michael Meadows,Studio City, Calif., is a film/TV producer in Hollywood. Larry Walker, Minneapolis, who writes under the pen name "Lars Walker,"celebrated the recent publication of his book, The Yearof the Warrior(Baen Books). This is his third published novel, and is the second in a series of historical fantasies. He is an administrative assistant to the director of Home Missions of the Association of Free Lutheran Congregations in Plymouth. 19 7 e Elsa (Mohn) Stazesky, Brooklyn, N.Y.,is manager for marketing analysis at HBO in New York.CTAM, a major U.S. cable and 1V professional organization, selected her research study, "Segmenting Cable Transaction Behavior Using GeoDemographics," as the best research project in the programmers category for 1998.She presented a paper on this study and was given the award at the 1999 CTAM annual convention in San Diego, Calif.She and her husband, Richard, have a 7-year-old daughter, Drew Elizabeth. 1977 Lise Lunge-Larsen, Duluth, Minn., was named a Minnesota Book Awardwinner for her collection of children's stories, The Trollwith No Heart in His Body and Other Talesof 'lrollsfrom Norway ( illustrated by Betsy Bowen). She is married to Steven Kuross '76. Mark Hofsta d, Lakeland, Fla.,is an administrative judge in Lakeland. AUGSBURGNOW Marion G. Hintz, Crystal, Minn., was recently promoted to business support manager at GE Card Services (JCPenney Credit Services), and celebrated her 20th anniversary with the company. She is also the co-editor of Ni Hao, a Children's Home Society of MN newsletter for families and children from China. She and her daughter, Kira Li, just celebrated their 5th "Happy Adoption Day." Joy Burkhart , St. Louis Park, Minn., married Anthony Dean in July 1999.Joy is a database administrator/programmer analyst for the MN Board of Public Defense; Tony works for MaxPak, a division of MultiTech,Inc. 198e Debra Balzer, Brainerd, Minn., moved from Blair,Neb., to Brainerd in July 1999 to become the manager of internal education at Universal Pensions, Inc. 1 988 Amy K. Evans, Orono, Minn., married James Dailey in September. She is a market manager with OPTUM in Golden Valley; he is co-owner of Innovative Presentations, Inc., in Brooklyn Center. 1 98 0 Judith Driscoll, St. Paul, recently returned to Minnesota after working as a photo stylist and interior designer in New York for 10 years. She now works as an interior designer for Ethan Allen. The Rev. David L Norgard, recently moved back to Minnesota to head Episcopal Community Services,a 37year-old statewide, nonprofit family support agency. Prior to ECS, he was rector of the Church of St. John the Evangelistin San Francisco. Gary Tangwall, White Bear Lake, Minn., a financial planner with Lutheran Brotherhood, qualified for Million Dollar Round Table honors, attained only by those representatives who have demonstrated exceptional professional knowledge, expertise, and client service. Gary ranked 5th out of about 1,500 Lutheran Brotherhood representatives nationwide. The Round Table's membership represents the top financial service professionals worldwide. Bradley Schafer, Minneapolis, married Kristy Dieterichsin August 1999. He works at Apple Valley High School;she works at Hidden Valley ElementarySchool. Noro Andriantiana, SLPaul, recently completed a Ph.D. and is currently employed at the Universityof Minnesota. Jennifer Norberg , Maple Grove, Minn, joined Carmichael Lynch Spong as a counselor. Prior to joining the public relations firm, she was an independent public relations consultant to the health care industry, du ring which she organized the fetal alcohol syndrome public awareness campaign for Minnesota. She also served as director of public affairs for the Minnesota Departmen t of Health. KathrynA. (Schaubach) Encalada, Ironwood, Mich., is director of Allied Health Programs. She recently completed her master's degree in nursing at Northern Michigan University. Jennifer Lynn Ose, Augusta, Ga., married Matthew Glen Lamb in December on the island of Maui, Wailea,Hawaii. They both work for the John Deere Company. 1982 1995 The Rev. RebeccaSogge, Buffalo,Minn., became associatepastor at Zion Lutheran Church in February. She is also currentlyenrolledin the doctoral ministry program at Luther Seminary.Prior to Zion Lutheran Church, she served three churches in the Brooten, Minn., area.In addition, she also served as a social worker at Hammer Residencein Wayzata;a residentialcounselor at Children'sHome Society in Hopkins; and worked summers at various church and bible campsin Minnesota, Iowa,and WISCOnsin. Stacy Jo Harmon , Plymouth, Minn., married Christian A. Johnson in October. She is the marketing communications manager for VideoLabs, Inc., where her husband is the Internet sales director. Annette Marie (Anibas) Poeschel, Excelsior,Minn., is the executive director of Minnetonka lnterchurch Community Association. She has also held a two-year internship at Curtin University in Perth, Australia, and was a camp director in Seoul, Korea. Karin (Ludwigsen) Rochester, Concord, N.C., and her husband, Matt Rochester '98, moved to North Carolina last summer, where she teaches in the religious studies department at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte and he has a management position at First Union Home Equity Bank. Last fall they bought a home in Concord, just north of Charlotte, and have added two cats to their household. Jim South,Eagan,Minn., married his wife, Robin, at Augsburg in Hoversten Chapel in May 1999.He works for special events at Coca Cola and she works in flight operations at Northwest Airlines. 1998 Meghan Carlblom , Burnsville,Minn., backpacked in Europe over the summer of 1999. She is a senior lab technician at the University of Minnesota. Heidi Golden , Inver Grove Heights, Minn., married Jason Beckendorf '00 in July 1999. Eyob Hamda, Madison, WIS.,is a system developer in the billing and collections departmen t at Cuna Mutual Group in Madison. Amy Lee, Colorado Springs, Colo., teaches kindergarten in Colorado Springs. Gretchen (Rivera) Meents, St. Paul, moved back from Ft. Lauderdale in March 1999 after working in the area of child protection. After working in Ramseyand Dakota counties as a social worker on temporary status, she was hired by Hennepin County in December as a child protection social worker. Carol Morgan Rothschild, Hastings, Minn., was promoted from credit analyst o relationship business associate and supervisor at US Bank in Minneapolis in May 1999.She married Scott Durdall in December. AngelaSerwas , Oshkosh, WIS.,teaches 1983 Debra Hannu, Duluth, Minn., married Patrick Thomson in October. She teaches at Chester Park Lab School for Arts & Technologyand works part time as the art curriculum specialist for Duluth Public Schools. She also teaches elementary art methods at the University of Minnesota-Duluth. Her husband owns the Dairy Delight restaurant in Duluth. 19 84 Alia, (Weimer) Brown e, Minneapolis, is a freelance music therapist She recently recei-1 a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Boardto study the art of old time fiddling. She is doing a folk art apprmticeship under teacher BillHinkley, who wasinducted into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame this wintEr. Carol Van Hulle, Boulder, Colo., received a master's degree in behavioral genetics at the University of ColoradoBoulder in December; she is curren tly working on her Ph.D. CraigSchwalbe, Faribault, Minn., was included in an article in the Le Center Leadernewspaper that featured Cedar House, Inc., a community based mental health center in Le Center, where Craig is a lead therapist. RyanCamon, Plymouth, Minn., married Lauren , Kaunein June.He worksfur Seagate as an electro plating/etchproa:s engineer and is also a volunteer fin,figbl:Er fur the City of Plymouth. Lauren is a Ph.D. candidate al the Uniw:rsityof Minnesota and ramtly taugjlt a semesta" of chemistry a!Aup>tlrg. first grade at her daughter Brittany's elementary school in the Oshkosh School District. 1999 Amy Brallier, recently accepted a position teaching first grade in the Columbia Heights School District. Jesse Upelt, Mendota Heights, Minn., began teaching kindergarten at Edgerton Elementary School in Rosevillein January. Jill J. Pintens , West Bend,WIS.,rec.ently joined the medical staff of Fairview Northeas t Clinic as a physician assistant; her specialinterests include women's and adolescent health care. Victoria Sadek, West St Paul, recmtly accepted a position t-=hing 10th and 12th grade English at Bloomington Jeffmon Senior High. Sarah Thompson , Bloomington, Minn., married Todd Fortner in August 1999. 2000 K£DyDonahu e, Excelsior,Minn., married Jason Exley'98 in May.Kdly graduated in May with a degree in social work; Jason is attmding seminary while working for the Minnesota Fdlowshipof Christian Alhletes. MINNEAPOLIS,MN ALUMNOTES • 15 Births John F.Aune '79 and Rebecca (Lundeen) '79 , Bedford, Texas---;,son, Nicklas Ryan, in November. He joins Sonja, 5, Rachel, 13, Nate, 16, Betsy, 18 and Ben, 19. Diana K. (Wtllde) '86 and Richard Buffie, Apple Valley,Minn.-a girl, Karin Elyse,in September. Heidi (Dufres ne) and Joe Puce!, Eagan, Minn.--<1son, Nathan David, in December.He joins brother Thomas, 3. Rebecca (Severson) '88 and Doug boy, Westholm, New Auburn, W1S.--<1 Benjamin Maurice, in November. He joins Brandon, 4, and Derek, 7. Cathleen (Kleiman) '89 and Paul Thom, Waconia,Minn.,--<1daughter, Carolyn Elaine, in April 1999. Jennifer (Ohlin) '90 and Daniel Falk, Sauk Rapids, Minn.,--<1daughter, Emily Joan, in October. Chuck Hanka '9 1 and his wife, Diann e, Scottsdale,Ariz.,--<1girl, Macie Dianne, in February. She joins older brother Benett. Chuck manages title insurance officesin Arizona, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Marla (Stratton ) '9 2 and John Mayer '88, Fridely, Minn.--<1boy, Mason Thomas, in October. Stacie (Edlund ) '93 and John Reynolds, Hutchinson, Minn.-a girl, Meredith Kate, in April She joins sister Madison. Andy Wichmann '95 and his wife, Candice, Boise, idah0--<1 girl, Ashley S112aDne, in January. In Memoriam Sigurd John Sonju '32, Moorhead, Minn., died in March; he was 89. He retired in 1975 as superintendent of schools in Hawley, Minn., after a career as a teacher, coach, principal, and superintendenL He is survived by his wife,Vivian; sons V'mce,Lyndon, and Larry; brother, Ralph; and grandchildren and great grandchildren. The Rev. C. Walden Hedmann '37, Tacoma,Wash., died in January; he was 87. He served 10 yearsas a missionary in Africa;while there he established the Mwika Bible Institute near ML ICilimanjaro.He retired in 1978 from the Lutheran Bible Institute in Seattle,Wash. He is survived by his wife, Genevieve; sons David '66 and Donn; daughters Mary and Martha; grandchildren and great grandchildren; and a sister. Dorothy Carol Anderson '40, Starbuck, Minn., died in April; she was 82. She earned a master's degree from the Universityof Minnesota and worked in a brucellosis research program there. She is survived by two brothers, John and Donald; and sister Jean (Schwen). Laurell E.Olson '47, Milwaukie,Ore., died in February.He had a careeras a teacher, coach,and administrator,and credited his yearsat Augsburgfor preparing him for a rewardingprofessionaland personal life. He is survivedby his wife,Eva,and daughter,Laurie. Leslie J. Evenson '49, Lake City, Minn., died in February; he was 76. He is survived by his wife, Jearme;son Paul and his wife, Peggy;and two nieces and two nephews. The Rev.Torgney Jystad 'SO, Hawley, Minn., died in March; he was 80. He served as a medic during WWII in India. Ordained in 1953, he most recently served as a visitation pastor at Grace Lutheran Church in Ada, Minn. He is survived by his wife, Lyla (Larson) '49; sons John, Dr. Philip, and Steven; daughter Ellen; brother Lloyd;and grandchildren. Theodore M Bungum 'S 1, Bloomington, Minn., died in December of cancer; he was 75. He retired in 1986 after 30 years at Honeywell.He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Minneapolis and St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Mesa, Ariz. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Lorraine (Iverson 'SO); daughter Kathy; son Dr. Brian; and grandchildren. Carl 0. Paulson ' SO,Washburn, Wis., died in March; he was 71. He was a member of the U.S.National Guard. He worked 40 yearsfor Northern States Power Company in Sioux Falls,S.D., and Minneapolis. He is survived by his wife, Renora; daughters, Debra, Jan Marie, and Kimberly;grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. Marion J. (Nelson) Benrud '54, Eagan, Minn., died in December; she was 68. She was a medical technologist for 30 years at Northwestern Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Vernal;brother Denny; and sister-in-law Jean. Donald D. Ronning '65, Stillwater, Minn., died in March; he was 56. He retired from his 33-year teaching career in 1998. His love for construction developed into a log home construction business just prior to retirement. He is survived by his wife, Sharon (Bjugstad) '65; four children, Kari, Kris, Kipp, and Kiersten; parents, the Rev.Donald M. '38 and Borghild;brothers, Merrill '68 and Philip; and sister, Ruth. J. Luther Anderson '66, St. Louis Park, Minn., died unexpectedly in November 1999; he was 55. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia(Sather) '66; sons, David and Jim; brother, Norm; sister, Helen; and many other loved ones. John H. Batten '66, Brooklyn Park., Minn., died in June 1999; he was 62. He is survived by his son, Daniel; mother, Ruth; sister, Jan; brother, Jim; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Cheryl L (Strom) Mann '69, Ellsworth, Minn., died in April at her home; she was 53. She was a physical education and swimming instructor at River Falls High School for 30 years. At Christ Episcopal Church she was a past president of Episcopal Church Women and a member of the choir. She is survived by her children, Arthur and Samantha; her mother, Lucille;sister,Kristin;and brothers, David and Mark. Diane E. Helling '74, Burnsville,Minn., died in January; she was 47. She earned degrees from the Univ. of Minnesota and the Univ. of St. Thomas. At the time of her death, she was a technology consultant for RCM Technologiesand Norwest Banks. She is survived by her husband, Ted Martz;and daughter, Allison Martz. Loren Manuel Schottenstein '83, Minneapolis,died unexpectedly in January;he was 30. At Augsburghe becamechair of the CollegeRq,ublicans, treasurer of the MarketingAssociation and student assistant in the audio-visual department. He was also the site manager of the International SpecialOlympicsand a member of the Minnesota National Guard. For the past two years,he worked as a computer softwaretechnical consultant at SAPAmerica,Inc. He is survivedby his mother, RosalynKirkcl; father,Morris Schottenstein;and sister, Liano Walborsky. Ethelind "Sis" (Krawetz) Garetz, Lilydale,Minn., died in March; she was 74. Ethelind was assistant professor of education at Augsburg from 1989 to 1995. She was also a teacher and school administrator in Omaha and 'Jwin Cities area public schools. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Charles; sons, Bruce and Jeffiand grandson, Charlie. OTHER DEATHS: Morris C. Jorenby '27. Elmer A. Hendr ickson '31. Sylvia H. Nelson '34. The Rev.Marcy Ditmanson '40, died in June. See the fall AugsburgNow for complete notice. Alice (Backstrom) Firman '40, Tacoma, Wash., died in October of Alzheimer's Disease. Ernest 0. Perry '46, BrooklynCenter, Minn., died in April; he was 76. John Oshida '47, Santa Rosa,Calif., died in February of lung cancer. The Rev.Donald B. Olson '50, Wauwatosa,Wis., died in December. Jonathan Knecht '58, died in April 1999. Shin Koyama '59, Edina, Minn., died in February; he was 65. Logan F.Railson '59, died in April 1997. Keith M. McKay'60, died in September 1999. Alice Swensen, Augsburg nurse and avid Auggi e fan, dies tii! Swensengraduated from the Emanuel Hospital School of Nursing in Portland, Ore., which she attended after graduating from McVilleHigh School in Binford, N.D. In addition to working at Augsburg,Swensenwas a nurse at both Emanuel Hospital and the Retired TeachersHome, as well as a public health nurse in Minneapolis. Swensen'slove of sports, which began at Augsburi:, grc~· to include the V1~ ing1,,the 'Jwins--<:speciallyKirby Puckett-and the - Tirnberwolves.She loved to attend games and probably knew as much or more about the team than the armouncer. When "her" teams won, she would quickly call family members who supported opposing teams and gloat. When "her" team lost, these calls might be delayed for a half-hour or so. Ab S--, (lelt). picturedasAugsbulg's ru,e in the 1949 Aug,burgian yeaboclt. AliceE. Swensen,longtime employee and friend of Augsburg,died March 20 in Minneapolis, surrounded by her loved ones. From 1947-1971, Swensenserved as Augsburg'sschool nurse, touching the lives of thousands of students. While at Augsburg, Swensenand her mother, Anna, lived on campus at Edda House, where she was "house mother" to the girls. She was also a regular at athletic events, especiallybasketball games and any of the women's sporting events. In addition, she ~ as nurse on College band and choir tours, taking her throughout the United States and Europe.Even after her retirement in 1971, Swensenkept in contact with Aupburg. visiting often. "Alice'sname was never in the headlines, lh.was never rich in this world's goods, but she was wealthy in the love of Jesus that she so generously shared with thousands of souls," wrote Ernest A. Alne and Elizabeth Horton in Swensen'smemoriam. Swensenis preceded in death by her parents, the Rtv. Ole Swensen'l 9 and Anna, and sibling.s. She is survivedby sister-in-law, BeatriceSwensen;brother-in-law,Emes1 Alne;and many more loved ones, including great-nephew KristoferHorton, Augsburg ,\bs..er-,(1,ft)llilil.edon-• Classof 1981. Homea1nw1g1997 wilhlais ~) 1MD1 '57. SEND US YOUR NEWS!! You rnn submit class notes by e-mail to <alumni@augsb11r9 .edr.r>, onfine at < 111 'ww .ougsbrJrg .ed11/olumni > I or by mail with the form on the back page . ---- SUMMER 2000 AUGSBURGNOW r---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1,, f SEND US YOURNEWS \ Most of the recent newsabout alumni you read is oontnbuted by alumni themselves.Ld us knowabout your job changes,promotions or other achievements. Send us news of muriages, births or deaths. Photos an, welcome. JI Send your news items,photos or change of address by mail to: Officeof Alumni and Parent Relations,Campus Box 146,2211 RiversideAvmue, . 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Title: Augsburg Now Fall 2000: Remembering Old Main
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Search Result: ro Æ g EË:E ffi il'Irtuffi''E w -]..E ÆT ffi .'. Þ.a Ì-:$ '., ..a1.. W '.:'ì. , -, ,ì' "i WP F E M E E t^d M ¡¡ - Welcome to the premiere issue of the Augsburg Now magazine! We welcome your letters! write to: Please Editor AugsburgNow 22lI Riverside Ave., C8145...
Show more ro Æ g EË:E ffi il'Irtuffi''E w -]..E ÆT ffi .'. Þ.a Ì-:$ '., ..a1.. W '.:'ì. , -, ,ì' "i WP F E M E E t^d M ¡¡ - Welcome to the premiere issue of the Augsburg Now magazine! We welcome your letters! write to: Please Editor AugsburgNow 22lI Riverside Ave., C8145 Minneapolis, MN 55454 E-mail: now@augsburg.edu Fax: (612) 330-1780 Phone: (612) 330-118r l¡tters for publication must be sigr.ed and include your name, class year, and daytime telephone number. They may be edited for length, clarity, and style. f I elling the story oi Augsburg is what Augsburg Now is all the page with a letter to you from President rhe about-telling stories of our students, faculty and staff, alumni, parents, and friends. This premiere issue takes you back through the halls and history of Old Main, the one place on campus shared by a1l of our alumni, as we look forward to its centennial celebration at Homecoming. You'll also read about several families for whom Augsburg has been an educational tradition over the generations. We close with reflections on how one approaches the task of telling the story through written histor¡ in comments by Rick Nelson and Dave Wood about their forthcoming book. In future issues, this page is reserved for your letters, whether they be of comment, praise, correctìon, or exception to what appears in t"he magazine. In this issue, we inaugurate Frame. Over the past few years, as this publication has changed in small ways or through a major transformation, the Augsburg Now name has been maintained as a constant reminder of the importance of keeping Auggies connected to one another and to the College. We are proud ol the AugsburgNow and hope you feel that this new magazine Iives up to it-s name. We want you to stay connected and interactive-don't be shy about sending your letters and keeping in touch with your stories. WW Betsey Norgard Editor Dear Augsburg alumni and friends, W ith this issue of Augsburg Now we not only introduce a new "look" to the primary publication that serves you, but we also usher in weekend of activities and recollecti.ons. Re-connect Co1lege, your classmates, and friends, and learn more about the many programs that have resulted in Augsburg being named one of the nation's leading servicelearning institutions. As the College enters its l32nd year,we arc rededicating ourselves and our resources to continuing this historic task of educatlng persons for a changing future. Please know that we welcome your input, support, and presence at this special place-not only at Homecoming but throughout the with the a new academic year. Augsburg continues to move forward in many excitlng ways, including a number of construction projects that are rehabilitating and refurbishing our facilities. An enthusiastic new first-year class, the Class of 2004, has arrived and joì.ns v/ith the rest of our outstanding student body. It is a student body hungry for learning and challenging us to provide the "transforming" education that unites the liberal arts with the practical, preparing each of our graduates to truly make a difference in the world we academic year. Sincerely, are educating them to serve. This issue ol AugsburgNow also provides us with a means of inviting each of you to come to the campus to participate in Homecoming. I want to extend my personal invitation to join us for a llt,il^ Ûa'r*<--- William V Frame President -l AttcsBURG Now Vol.63, No. 1 Fall 2000 Augsburg Now is published quarterly by Augsburg College, 22ll Rive¡side Ave., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454. Features Betsey Norgard Editor Remembering Main Lynn Mena Old or "New" Assistant Editor - 8 J4â by Betsey Norgard Kathy Rumpza F Approaching its centennial, Augsburg stops a moment to remember Old Main, a building that has had to earn its place on calnpus as ø treasure oJ history andhentage. Graphic Designer William V. Frame President Dan Jorgensen I Director of Public ReÌations and Communication Nancy Toedt '94 Di¡ector of Alumni and Parent Relations E Production Assistance Sexton Printing n e Opinions expressed in Augsburg Now do not necessarily reflect official College policy n @ fA 4 Postmaster: Send correspondence, name changes, and address corrections to: Augsburg N ow, Office of Public Relations and Communication, 22 I I Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454. E-mail: now@augsburg.edu Tèlephone: (612) 330-f IBI Fax: (612) 330-1780 f amilie s ar e b e ginnin g new e r Augsb ur g is a bona file occupational qualification. Augsburg C olle ge Around the Quad Supporting Augsburg Sports 19 Events 21 Alumni News 27 32 Ciass Notes reasonable accommo ilations to its employees and its stuilents. inside back cover www.augsburg.edu rt) èf ß committeil to providing f amily tr dditi ons. Departments 2 Augsburg College, as affirmeil in iús missior{, iloes not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creeil, religion, nøtional or ethnic ongin, age, geniler, sexual orientation, marital stl;tus, status with regaril to public assßtance, or disability in its education p olicie s, ailmissions p olicie s, scholarship and loan programs, athlecíc anill or school administered programs, excEtt in those instances where religion by Lynn Mena The Augsburg tradition in some Jamilie s include s p arents, slblings, and dozens of cousins, while other \ rssN t058-1545 Augsburg Family Traditions SO Auggie Thoughts On the cover: Calendar A student eryoys the aJternoon sunshine with his boohs on the front percent recycled paper Q0 percent post-consumer waste) porch of OldMain. Photo @2000 S te nb ahhen / s t enb ahhen. c om H O I o) Getting an education in Namibia ^ o / ¡F retchen lrvine. assistant prolessor of ïravereo wrln a cllverse group of ll Twin Cities elementary and secondary school teachers to Namibia, June 29-August 2, under a Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad grant awarded to the Center for Global Education. While there, the teachers worked with Augsburg staff through a program of field trips, meetings with governmenl and community leaders, and homestays in a variety of Namibian communities. Their experiences would contribute to learning plans for their own students upon their return. During the five weeks, the teachers visited schools in Windhoek, the capital city, and traveled to Okakarara, a Herero village about 150 miles away, where they stayed with families and visited local schools. In addition, the group met participants of a [!ao.,.u,ron, ./ ta o Auggie Adventures... women's craft center and heard from UN officials about efforts to conrrol the AIDS epidemic. The teachers had an opportunity Lo spend an evening with Namibian Prime Minister Tjitendero. He reiterated to them a message they had akeady heard from others-Namibians have chosen to forgive the past Ìnjustices to them, and joln hands to work together. Irvine sent back notes during the fiveweek period, which were posted on Augsburg's Web site. To read more, visit <www augsburg. edu/namibiæ. In one report, Irvine summed up her meeting and discussion with a local school teacher: "I am thankful for this opportunity to learn through direct- experiences in a community that is very different, and yet in many rvays similar to my communiqr" T I h" campus bustled August Il-I2 with 163 ìncoming first-year students and their families during the this year's second Auggie Adventures orientation weekend, giving students their first opportunity to meet classmates, take assessment exams, and register for classes, The Saturday family program provided both parents and students chances to hear from various campus offices about enrollment procedures, campus services, residence life, study abroad, and generally what campus life is all about. Saturda¡ September 2 was Move-in Day for new students, and classes began on Sept. 6. T¡t! TEf<Iã{ Twenty-six physician assistant students received their certificates at the commencement ceremony on Aug. 13 Five of the students also completed bachelor of arts degrees in physician assistant studies. This Class of 2000 is the fourth physician assistant class to graduate. Dr. Byron Crouse, chair of the Family Medicine Department at the University of Minnesota-Duluth and director of the Rural Health School, presented the keynote address. Physician assistant students spend 27 months in both academic and clinical programs. ln order to practice in the state of Minnesota they must also pass the board exam from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. ln June 2000, the physician assistant program became Augsburg's fourth graduate program, and now offers a master of science degree in physician assistant studies. o Augsburg's Class of 2000 physician ass¡stants. z 4ucssuRc Now Fall 2OOO æF -ã The Enrollment and Financial Services Center opened in newly-renovated Sverdrup Hall. S à, ,e Augsburg's Jazz Ensemble and Gospel Praise energized 38,000 Lutheran youth at their national gathering in St, Louis in June, Gospel Praise 'Dances at the Crossroads' T I hev came by plane, bus, rnd car ... .^áit.¿, ani wirh r spirit ol journey undiminished by the long rides, heat, and humidity For two weeks inJune,38,377 youth descended upon St. Louis for an arnazing experience at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America's Al1 Lutheran Youth Gathering. Gathered under the theme "Dancing at the Crossroads," yollth were encouraged to question, cry, cheer, and, most of all, to learn about God's special invitation to be a dance partner rvith God through ChrÌst. And part of.it al1 during [he seconcl week was Augsburg's ownJazz Ensemble and Gospel Praise, rnaking their thlrd appeârance at the ffi Fall 2O0O Students have a 'one-stop shop' for reg¡stration, financial needs T :: i::"j,ää iÏi#ffi ilï:îiï:. national youth gathering. Augsburg's ensernble of 27 musicians, 1ed by Robert Stacke'71, played for youth crowds large and small at morning worshÌp, evening entertainment, and in an exhlbit hall called "The Beat." "No rnatter how the audience size varied, there were always kids dancing and clapping along, rvho were energized by the spirit through the music we were playing," reflected saxophonist Brendan Anderson '02. "lt didnt lnatter if there were only l0 people there. If those 10 people were moved by the nessage of the music, then our.lob of ministry was accomplishecl. " l{och'01 --I{athryn Sverdrup HalÌ to offer one-stop shopping for students taking care of regÌstration, financial aid, and student billing and account questions. The academic advising and registrar's offÌces are located ln the same alea. This "one-stop shopprng" is especially important to Weekend College students, for whom convenience is a significant lactor in their stuclies. In addition, over the next two years, more and more of the College enrollment lunctions will become Webbased. windor.vs in the EFSC are wheelchair accessible, as well as the All counters and compllter kiosks where stuclents can access their accounts. irst-year students this year will move into newly-refurbished rooms in Umess Hall. All new beds, dressers, and desk chairs wili greet the 306 students living in the residence hall. This fail also marks the launching of ARC, the Academic Resource Center, iocated in Urness Hall, with satellite centers on each floor. Resident advisers are partnering with the First Year Experience program faculty to sewe as academic mentors to the students on their floors, helping with study skills and in other lvays to ease adjustment to academic life. Commuter students will also be connected to student clusters on the Umess floors, giving them the same opporrunities to participate in the Flrst-Year Experience and to become more involved in campus life. F ,4ucsnuRc luow 3 I A o t o I ¡- O o o StepUP Program receives major gifts on path toward $f million goal A;Ë::;,i,"#iï;åïåïii received gifts of more than $500,000 toward a goal of $1 million by year end. Three major gifts have led the way in the drive, with the most recent, $250,000 from James and Eva Seed of East Greenwich, R.I., being the largest. That followed closely on pledges of $200,000 from the Piper family of Minneapolis, and $65,000 from the Huss Family Foundation in St. Paul. The Piper gift was sparked by the efforts of Augsburg graduate Toby LaBelle '96, an investment officer for PiperJaffrey. Ë Ê s -s sI (J Augsburg student Jessie Jacobsen '00 was featured in the Halden (Norway) Arbeìderbladeú in a full-page story about her teaching experience in their city. Student teaching, Scandinavian style Wi'å"å:ï:ï:iffi "',îî1?:Tåî;::iårï::.i;trifJi.ffi ï;Jüi",',,*ìî teach," she quipped as she recounted her seven weeks in an elementary school with a class of 27 in Halden, Norway, southeast of Oslo. The opportunity was arranged through Intemational Partners, an Augsburg program that collaborates with schools in Norway and Germany; Jacobsen was the first student in the program for student teaching. Jacobsen worked out the teaching requirements with her Augsburg education adviser and the teacher of her Norwegian school class-coincidentally, all three with the last name of Jacobsen. Augsburg professor Mary Jacobson was able to arrange a side trip on her European vacation to visit Norway and carry out the required student teaching observations. Jacobsen is currently seeking a teaching position in the T¡¡in Cities area. ¿ ,4ucssuRc Now The Huss gift funds a new asslstant director as part of the plan to expand the program; and the Seed gift came from grateful parents whose son was helped by the program and now is enrolled at Brown University "The StepUP Program is a fabulous story," said John Knight, director of corporate/foundation relations, "and as more and more people recognize that, they are making major contributions toward it to ensure that its work is not diminished. The Seeds told me they are grateful both for the program's effectiveness and the fine education their son received at Augsburg in conjunction with it." Knight said a number of smaller gifts, but some as large as $10,000, also have come from parents of other students in the program, and while there are several hundred thousand dollars yet needed to achieve the goal, he is confident that it will be done. The StepUP Program was started in 1997 by Don Warren, then director of academic enrichment at Augsburg, who decided he wanted to do somethì.ng to assist students who were in recovery from alcohol and chemical abuse. Warren now serves as fuli-time director for the program, which has grown to 43 students this fall. The program's mission is threefold: First, it strives to affirm the College's commitment to provide a high-quality liberal arts education for students with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and preparation. Second, it provides students in recovery who demonstrate the willingness and ability to participate in college-level learning with ongoing study and living skills that support them in their academic progress toward a degree. And, third, it supports students in their commitment to sobriety For more information about the StepUP Program and its goals, contact Don Warren at (612) 330-1166 or by e-mail at <warren@augsburg. edu>. --Dan Jorgensen Fall 2000 U ! Arnold leading 'Year of Reaffirmation' for Augsburg's Heritage Society R driving force to help the College move forcefully into the new centur)¿ ob Arnold has a passion for Augsburg College and a vision for how to help it succeed. "This is a crucial point in Augsburg's history," Arnold noted. "This college has rediscovered itself-who it is and what it is about. Now, hopefully, our alumni and friends will discover what their role should be in helping the vision of the College become reality. A single donor or group of donors can make a significant difference for this institution, and I want to be a key part of making that happen." Arnold, who attended colieges and universities in lowa, had a career in the investment, money management, and banking industries before becoming Augsburg's director of principal giftsHeritage Soclety It is an organization that he hopes to both rcvitalíze and establish as a "We're calling the coming year-from Homecoming 2000 to Homecoming 2001'The Year of Reaffirmation'," Arnold said. "We are going to both reaffirm the importance of the Heritage Society and at the same time build upon the base that's already in place to establish new levels of support." The Augsburg Heritage Society abeady has about 150 members, and Arnold's dream is to add 100 new members during the Year of Reaffirmation. "The Heritage Society just by its name implies something that can be passed on from our alumni to current students and to those who will follow," Arnold said. He pointed out that it also acknowledges the generosity of those who have made planned gifts and encourages additional planned giving by virtue of the connection and ownership that its members à Rob Arnold, Director distinct purposes, or it can go directly into the College's endowment fund. Some donors use their bequest to fund scholarships; others to fund individual programs, academic departments, athletÌcs, or the College's religious heritage. And, it is both Augsburg's heritage and vision for its future which brought Arnold to the College in the first place. "A year ago,I had offers from both the University of Minnesota and Augsburg to do this kind of work," he said. "Going to the university probably would have been the correct 'career' move, but after coming here and meeting the students, faculty, and staff and hearing of the College's vision, the decision was eas)¿ My career could have been with the university, but my heart was with Augsburg." experience. U experience the joy and recognition of that gift before passes from their estate. Augsburg would much rather thank a donor in person than thank the donor's heirs." Planned gifts also may provide donors with a varieLy of tax advantages as well as create cash flow to either themselves or their heirs. Arnold said that a planned gìft can be designated for many it A Heritage Society board has been organized and will use their individual skills and experience to assist in both the promotion and retention of planned charitable gifts to Augsburg. Members of the board pictured at â recent meeting are: (L to R, standing) Rob Arnold (director), Orville Olson '52, Mary McDougall (chair), Robert Herman'55, Robert Kincade, Arnie Skaar'48, and Edward Lindell; (seated) Elizabeth (Anne) BatAz'82, Patrick Sheehy (Augsburg's new director of development), and Joyce Spector'70. Board members not pictured: Roselyn Nordaune '77, toan Volz'68, Anne Frame, Robert Tufford '53, and Bill Anderson '86. Fall 2000 --Dan Arnold is a firm be]iever in pianned gifts for t\Mo reasons: "First, charitable trusts and annuities allow donors Lo give a future gift that is much larger than could be found today in their checkbooks or savings accounts, yet the donor continues to receive income and tax write-offs from the gift. Second, donors can of Principal Gifts-Heritage Society Jorgensen ffi To learn more about the Heritage Society or how to make a planned gift or bequest to Augsburg College, call Rob Arnold at (612) 330-1512, or write to Heritage Society, Augsburg College, 2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454. All donors who have made a deferred or planned gift to Augsburg become members of the Heritage Society and will receive special recognition from the College, a gift from the Heritage Society Board, the opportunity to attend special seminars and programs, and an invitation to the annual Heritage Society recognition event-this year a brunch and hymn sing on October 8. ,4ucsnunc ruow 5 O I Eight new Augsburg athletes inducted in Athletic Hall of Fame ff ugsburg College will honor some of the top athletes in school Flhirto.y during Homecoming weekend, with the annual Athletic Hall of Fame banquet. Eight former Auggie student-athletes will be inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame. The annual banquet will be held Thursday, Oct. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Christensen Center. For more information on the banquet and to make reservations, contact Irene Steenson at (612) 330-1245 or Norm Okerstrom at (612) 330-I6L6. The Augsburg Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 1973 to recognize male athietes who made special contributions to the College's athletic histor¡r In 1989, female athletes were first inducted into the hail. Recipients are chosen each year on the basis of performance in Augsburg athletics, service to the school, civic and professional achievements, and leadership. Honored in this year's class of inductees into the Augsburg Athletic Hall of Fame are: Jon Bergherr'76 Jeff Nessler'76 Jane Helmke'83 Calvin Peterson'65 Men's hockey An NAIA All-American on Augsburg's 1976 national tournament team. Men's basketball, baseball A solid guard on Auggie teams Softball A member of Augsburg teams thal won the MAIAW state title four years in a row and finished Football A co-captain ín 1964 and the rhar won MIAC rirles in L97475 and 1975-76, Nessler (22) ís llth in school history in career scoring (1,094 points). 13th in the nation in 1982. team's leading scorer in 1963 as a running back, Peterson was a key member of an Augsburg squad that finished 6-3 overall and in second place in the MIAC in 1964. Ë] T F' I I ! i I : I Dave Cornell'77 Men's basketball A top inside player for the Auggies, Cornell (50) is sixth in school history in both career scoring (I,338 points) and rebounds (653). Kim (Olson) Miklya'82 Darcy Debing'77 Men's soccer One of Augsburg's first threetime A11-MIAC players, Debing was a key lorward on Auggie teams that won three straight MIAC titles. Gymnastics An individual all-around national meet qualifier, Miklya earned Augsburg Women's Athlete ol the Year honors in 1982. Scott Smith '76 Men's hockey An NAIA All-American in 1976, Smith is second all-time in career goals scored at Augsburg (8ó) and lourth in total poinrs (161). s ,4ucsnuRc Now Fall 2000 Augsburg College Auggis5Fall 2OOO Sports Home Games Football Vollevball Men's soccer Women's soccer Sat., Sept. 9 Wed., Sept. L3 Concordia-M'hd* 7:30 p.m. Tues., Sept. 12 Buena Vista (IA) 3 p.m. Tues., Sept. 12 Buena Vista (fA) 5 p.m. Sat., Sept. 16 Sat., Sept. 16 Fri., Sept. 22 Tues., Sept. 19 Carleton 7 p.m. Alumni Match 1 p.m. Northwestern Sat., Oct. 7 St. Thomas* Sat., Sept. 23 Sat., Sept. 23 Alumni Game 1:30 p.m. Alumni Game 11:30 a.m (Homecoming) Sat., Sept. 23 Augsburg Junior Varsity Tournament Sat., Oct. 7 Wed., Sept. 27 Sat., Oct. 21 Fri., Sept. 29 Hamlinex 6 p.m. St. Benedict* 7 p.m. Carleton* 7:30 p.m. Tues., Oct. l0 St. Olaf* 7 p.m. Sat., Sept. 30 St. Thomas* 5 p.m. Sun., Oct. 22 Tues., Oct. 3 Carletonx 7 p.m. Wis.-Eau ClaireT p.m. Gustar,-us I p.m. Adolphus* Sat., Nov. 4 Concordia-M'hd* I p.m. Metrodome Sat., Nov. Bethel* I ll p.m. I p.m. Wed., Oct.4 St. Thomas* 7:30 p.m. Wed., Oct. l1 Gustar,rrs* 7:30 p.m. Wed., Oct. l8 Bethel* 7:30 p.m. (IA) 6:30 p.m. Wis.-Superior 3:30 p.m. Sat., Oct. 28 Gustar,us* I p.m. Bethel* 6:30 p.m. Mon., Oct. 9 Northland (Wis.) 4 p.m. Sun., Oct. 22 Wed., Oct. 25 Wis.-Superior Hamline* 7:30 p.m. I p.m. Sat., Oct. 28 Fri., Oct.27 Gustar,-us 3:30 p.m. N'western-Rose. 7 p.m. *MIAC conference games 3 U ¡ Foss Center is reflected in the newly-installed windows in Melby Hall, replacing the blue panels from the building's origin. Extensive renovation is being completed in the nearly 40-year-old building that includes a new gym floor, expanded fitness centet new heating/air conditioning system, and new offices for the athletic staff. Fall 2O00 ,4ucssunc irow 7 Old Main-it's that quintessential symbol at many colleges of campus spirit, heritage, and history. At Augsburg, howeven the building known today as Old Main has had quite a time finding its identity and earning this reputation. For decades it had another name, and the date chiseled above its front door is neither its beginning nor completion. At one time it was even slated for demolition. While it may have sat deserted and unfinished at the turn of the last century, it begins this century as a national landmark and an Augsburg treasure. o gmbering iltn c(l{sw') - Old or by Betsey Norgard o ld Main was buiit on the southwest corner of the Augsburg quad, near the earlier Old Main. It was called New Main until the earlier building's demolition in the mid-1950s. For many years, it was the most imposing building in its vicinity and prominently marked the Augsburg campus. But, construction of the freeway and new high-rise dorms, and the growth of the surrounding neighborhood gradually diminished its physical prominence. Although it took more than two years to complete because of financial difficulties, Old Maln's dedication on New Year's Day in 1902 was joyful. It renewed College spirits that had been dampened by a difficult decade. The multipurpose building gave the College's 200 students muchneeded classrooms, a lofty chapel, library, gymnasium, and office facilities. C¿-, î,* 3d t-.,1 4'1"1",1 ¿oo l¿af¿ t&¿¿ 4¿* n-^ tL,¿"r¿ lt t/6,4 nd.-uon 2u*.t', o#* îr,l- f--^'o 0,4* JL^.fr."- ?,,^ 2."1 ¿¿- 2"* y'y' t, J¿æ A stately building The main floor contained stately, spacious classrooms, administration, and faculty offices. Below was the gymnasium and library; the second level contained additional classrooms. The second lloor had large skylights, and a glass block floor in the center allowed light to filter below to the main lobby, which also received light from the two entrances. The building's most striking architectural space, however, was the chapel, and for decades, it was the focus of College life. Until 1920 or so, chapel services began the day at 7:30 a.m. ; later they moved to I0 a.m. Attendance was required and roll was taken. Men sat on one side; women on the other. In the earlier days, faculty sat on the raised stage area, and only they were allowed to ascend the small, carved stairway from the main lobby Much of the chapel's aura, however, grew from the splendor of the carved, plaster decoration that surrounded the room Ìn Ìts seeming immensity It was no accident that the chapel ¡Mas the building's largest and most ornate space. Until 1955, Room 18 was the main theology semÌnar room. Students sat at double desks in this most stately of all the classrooms. Theology candidates were required to present their trial sermons to 4o,a ,4ucsnunc n¡ow 9 le11ow stuclents and the religion facr,rlty from pulpit that is still a fixlure in this classroom. permanenl a carved-rvood The hub ol stuclent hle was on the lower level in the library and the gymnasrum. The library was small-only 30 by 43 feet-ancl in its lirst decade r.vas siudent-run The gymr-rasium lvalls 1e[t almost no room around the marke cl floor, and Jeroy Carison '48 recalls how a basketball lay-up shot was impossible withou¡ banging into the wall. Spectators stood in the narrow edges around the court. At Christmas the gym wâs dressed up with a Christmas tree rnd hostcd scasonrl lcslivitics. The moclern plr"rmbing that lirst appeared on campus in Old Main challenged the Medical Aid Sociery, a strlclent-fâculty organization ihat oversaw campus medical servrces and sanitary practices. Professor Emeritus Carl Chrislock '37, in From Fjortl to Frecway, quotes the Society's "Rr-rles Governing Baths and Lavatories": No one could "occupy a bathroom more than 30 minlrtes, nor remair-r under a shou'er more tl-ran 10 minutes." The mer.nbers were entitled to "one bath a lveek (tub or shower), lree of charge." Making money by u'hatever means was a constant necessity for the Coilege during the 1930s and .1 940s. Ernre Anderson'37 recalls in the Winter 1995 Augsburg Now the 1itt1e candy concession that was below the steps of the chapel where one could buy "They gave their all that men might be free lreals. One day in 1932, however, Anderson clecicled his cancly money r.vor-rlcl go into the College till when Presrdent Sverclrr-rp announced that nnless money could be raised to br-ry a load of coal, tl-rere wou1c1 be no classes the following da¡r Whrle no ghosts or spirits are knowrL to inhablt Olcl Main, ghost stories 1-Lave a place rn the building lore. Or.r a Hallorveen night rn the 1960s, speech professor Arlene Cole took her class to the spaclous, if not rather spook¡ attÌc to practice their narra[ion skills by telling ghost stories. "We had to be carefnl where we lvalked, ancl the students hacl to knorv the stones very well since il was dark," she recounted, but she believecl all the students had a good time. ,t Beginning in 1942, the halls of Old Main were quieted as many students and some faculty were called to duty in World War ll. More than half of the student population did not return to classes in September 1943. Jeroy Carlson '48 remembers a special chapel service held in May 1943, at which he was asked to speak on behalf of the men who were leaving for service. Photos at the service identified those who had already enlisted. During the war years, the bulletin boards on both sides of the Old Main lobby were filled with news and information about the men in service. News of promotions. of assignments, and letters home were posted to help the small Augsburg "family" stay close to its men. Twenty-one Augsburg students lost their lives in the war. The 1947 Augsburgian yearbook listed their names and was dedicated to them. The post-war years more than recouped the wartime loss of students, with the campus population quadrupling from 1945 to 1950. AUGSBUT?û *Å'"r Ë i)ìl:|r lN fi0RtD VIAR II ¡/',.' t a därrns{ a.i, f,t¿l c'\ .€ tÅ üi, 'G nREã38eeH 0leV çnue ll.eit 10 ,4ucssunc f\¡ow a// l/¿of nan nigif úe jteo ln recent years, a rather large photo collage of these 21 men (shown at left) was found among items in storage. Can anyone help identify the origin of this photo collage? Please let us know! The names of the men who died are: (top row, L to R) Gerald Anderson, Edward Berntson, Arnold Gustafson, Charles Held, Keith Hoffman, and Curtis Johnson; (middle row, L to R) James Johnson, Mentor Johnson, Norwood Johnson, Virgil Knudson, Arthur Lawien, and Arthur Molvik; (bottom row L to R) William Muelleç James Mydland, Joseph Nelson, Lynn D. Peterson, Richard Pederson, Robert Tousley, Leland Vojta, Robert Watson, and Ellard Wold. Fall 2000 Photo @2000 Stenb ahhenlStenbahhen. MCM-what does it signify? The date chiseled in stone above the front entrance of Old Main is MCM-1900 in Roman numerals, and the date of the building's expected completion when it was begun. Construction on Old Main began in 1899, but was stopped when funding ran out. lt wasn't until the 1901 annual conference that the Lutheran Free Church allocated sufficient funds to complete the building. lt was dedicated amidst pomp and circumstance on New Year's Day 1902. Art professor Kristin Anderson offers an additional explanation of the MCM from campus lore-that among J early seminary students, MCM was suggested to stand for Moses, Christ, and Mohammed. This year, 2000, was chosen to begin the recognition of Old Main's centennial. By New Year's Day 2002, Augsburg plans to have collected many more than 100 memories and stories from alumni and friends and completed the renovations necessary to celebrate Old Main with respect, appreciation, and joy. What to do about renovat¡on? By the mid-1960s, however, Old Main was no longer the sparkling gem on campus, as several newer buildings outshone it. Much of the vital campus hfe in Old Main had moved, leaving it primarily a classroom and office building-with a future in question. Years of coal heat had tarnished and darkened the interior, and a fire in 1960 had caused minor damage to religion professor Marlo Colacci's office. An October 1967 AugsburgEcho article, titled "Old Main Stili Alive, Kicking," quoted Burton Fosse, vice president for business affairs, as saying that campus planners weren't sure of its future. In the mid-1970s a planning commission recommended the demolition of Old Main for construction ol a new building. However, the resulting discussion of its history and heritage led ro criticism from alumni, students, and others arguing its historÌcal significance and aesthetic appeal. A reconsideration of the proposal was forced, and the revised decision recommended complete renovation and study ol malor changes in iLs use. Fall 2000 The 1979-8O renovation and renaissance The major physical changes included updating heating, ventilatlon, and insulation for energy savings; instaliing security systems; and making the building accessible with the addition of an elevator and entrance into the campus tunnel system. Through it all, though, classes met. Professor Emerita Ruth Aaskov '53 recalls how she prepared some extra French vocabulary lessons about the construction going on in their midst. The cost of the renovation nearly doubled by its completlon. In a paper assessing the clecision to preserve the building, art department chair Kristrn Anderson noted that, despite its cost, the College gained much more than additional classroom space. The care given to preserving Olcl Main's aesthetic character, in both the exierior decoration and lnterior woodwork, increased Ìts historical significance, to both its Augsburg heritage and the role it played Ìn the neighborhood and city And, the completion of the renovation re-instlllecl a sense of renewed spirit and pricle in both the builcling itself and the College. Anderson noted that for nearly a decade Augsburg's logo featured Old Main. ,4ucsnunc rrlow 11 com 94Os 1 unbenngMatnOlå #r "Nsw" Another surge in student population occurred as Auggie men returned from World War llto finish their education. Between 1945 and 1950, the student population nearly quadrupled. 1 1899-f 902 Construction on Old Main started in 1899, but it wasn't dedicated until 1902. æ ff 1 920s ffi The lower level library became more crowded after coeds were admitted in 1921and the student population continued growing. Gaining architectural recognition While much of the campus llfe of its earlier years-chapel services, basketball games, etc.-had disappeared, Old Main still impressed Augsburg students. "I loved having classes in Old Main," recalls Laurie 12 ,4ucssunc itow = (Ofstedal) Frattallone '84, "it was old, rt was quiet, and stately" In the early 1980s, as Weekend College was launched, Old Mrin on( e 3g3in assumed a role of hospitality and fellowshlp for a smal1 community of Augsburg students. Rick Thoni, lounder of WEC and director ol the Rocl-rester program, said that E a) u E I H g Â ,t F c \E â ffi ü l:t dn E N n all WEC classes were orìginally schecluled ln Olcl Main, wÌth Room 18 serving as a gathering place. Here students came to talk with facult¡ mee[ each other, snac]< between classes, and builcl this cornmunity of worl<ing stndents returning to col1ege. The art departmenl is now housed in the chapel and the lower level, ancl Fall 2000 1 983 "Ne\rv" Main at Augsburg €ollege was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. 1 960 Fire and smoke caused minor damage to Professor Mario Colacci's office. 1979-80 Major renovat¡on updated the functioning of Old Main as a classroom building and returned the architectural and decorative features to their former splendor. àr'' painting easels line the room where pews once stood. In 1983, Old Main was placed on the National Register ol Historic Places. This now assures its preservation but requires additional care and maintenance from the College. The last decade has once again shown its wear on the building; the glass Fall 2OOO block floor on the upper level (that is rumored to have been off limits for early coeds for fear of revealing too much to those on the main floor below) has been found to be structurally weak, necessilating replacement. Special efforts are planned for Homecoming 2000 and for the next two years leading up to the anniversary of Old Main's dedication to capture the memories, storles, and heritage of this historic treasure. And to encourage current Augsburg students to lÌsten lbr the quiet echoes from the trial sermons of those early seminary students. ! ,4ucsnunc n¡ow t3 L¡*e the branches of ûees rcaching out and intertwining, many siblings, children, and cousins of Augsburg families share traditions and interconnect over several generations. ntt fa1l, as Augsburg celebrates the l00th birthday of its oldest standing building, Old Main, it's hard not to attribute a symbolic value to this stately campus cornerstone. Much like an old tree whose roots spread deep into the ground, Old Main provides a nucleus for the many generations of families who have chosen to make Augsburg a family tradition. The 'Augsburg families' arc easy to identify; several lamily trees can be traced withìn the pages of the alumni directories. Family names like Strommen, Torstenson, Quanbeck, and Hoversten it wouid be impossible to list every name here. Accordingly, the names that do appear in this article are meant to pay tribute to all alumni who have made Augsburg part of their family. Together, their stories and memories form a unique page in the history of our College. We invite you to submit your famlly stories for future issues of AugsburgNow. f t The Hoverstens Elias Hoversten, the son of Norwegian emigrants, was a stern and practical man who farmed the land near Marshail, Minn., in the first half of the I900s. When his oldest son, Knut, grew into a young adult, Elias feared that his son's bad hip would prevent him from being a successful farmer. So in 1926, he sent Knut to the city to get an Augsburg education. After Knut graduated in 1930, more than 40 members of the extended Hoversten family also attended. Garfield Hoversten, a real estate executive, was one of three of Knut's siblings to graduate in 1950. "I definitely gained a great deal from attending the same college as so many other family members," says Garfield. "My favorite memories of Augsburg are the associations and friends I made and the times we had together those are lasting associations." Garfield's niece, Annette (Hoversten) Hanson '68, heard a lot about Augsburg during her childhood. "Whenever my dad (the Rev. Chester E.'44) and his friends or other family members would get together, they would always talk about Augsburg," says Annette, a medical director and associate clinical professor in Massachusetts. "There was lots of laughter and many stories about what seemed to be the best times in the world. "And if you wanted to get married, you went to Augsburg," she jokes. "I met my husband, Robert lHanson] '68, here. I think that while I was a student, I didnt attach much meaning to the fact that so many other family members had attended. But subsequentiy, it has become much more important to me. What a rich, precious environment. " Hoversten family members gather in Hoversten Chapel in 1989 for the dedication service of the <hapel they funded. At left are (Standing) Allen Hoversten'64, L. Berniece Johnson, Knut Hoversten '30; (kneeling) Garfield Hoversten and Clarence Hoversten '41. At right are: (Back row) Brian Livingston, Kyle Hoversten, Rev. Joel Njus, Augsburg Pastor Dave Wold; (front row) Rev. Thomas Hoversten '56, Rev. Chester J, Hoversten '60, Rev. Chester E. Hoversten'44, and Augsburg President Charles Anderson, ,4ucssunc f,¡ow '''--]:.- f5 The Quanbecks The Quanbeck lamily has planted deep roo[s at Augsbr"rrg. More than 40 family members have attended the College, datlng back to the Class of 1924 with Aron and Caleb Quanbeck. In addition, Martin Quanbeck '29 spent 32 years al Augsburg as professor, registrar, and Dora (Frojen) Quanbeck dean. His nephew, Philip Quanbeck '49, senior class picture '50, is professor emeritus ol religion, and Philip's son, Phil II, has sen'ed on the religion faculty since The Strommens r987 Dora Anne (Frojen) Quanbeck '49, a retired media specialist and librarian, recalls her first day on campus. "l remember arriving by train in Minneapolis at the Milwaukee Depot with my twin sister, Dorls (Frojen Bretheìrn '51), and taking a cab to Augsburg College," says Dora. "l know I hacl some apprehension about coming to this large city from a rural setting, but it wasn't long belore we were settled in Memorial Hall and the routine of college life. The first person we met on the campus was Martin Quanbeck iittle did I know that lour years later I wouid marry his nepheq -Philip Quanbeck." L This September, Hans Strommen '04,3oins his cc'rusin, Becky Stensvaag'12, as the fourth generatlon ol Strommens to attencl Augsburg. Their greatgrandfather, the Rev Peter Andrew (a.k.a. PA.), was among the first generation of Strommen Auggìes. To date, more ¡han 30 members of the extended Strommen lamily have attended. "From my earliest age I remember hearÌng about Augsburg in my father's prayers," says Luther Strommen '39, a retired pastor of the two largest Lutheran churches 1n Illinois and Ohio, of his father, PA. "It never occurred to any of the Sirommen brothers that there was any other college to attend." Clair Strommen'46, a retired business owner and former president of Lutheran Brotherhood, agrees with his brother. "Our lather was a parish minìster in a downtown Seattle church, but in 1934 he came back to Minnesota because he wanted his lour sons to attend Augsburg. He had a deep love lor the school. In the late 1930s, my father took the only savings he had and gave it to Augsburg that was ¡he level of commitment my father had to the 'r I I College." U ! Philip Quanbeck Sr. '50 became a Distinguished Alumnus in 1996. Pictured with him on that day are his wife, Dora (Frojen) '49, and their children (L to R), JuliAnn (Quanbeck) Erdmann '82, Thomas, Mary (Quanbeck) Barber'77, and Philip ll. Stan Quanbeck'59, a medical missionary in Madagascar, remembers feeling a close link to the College even as a child. "When I first came to the United States as an ll-year-old I was introduced to the famous Augsburg College that was so intimately tied to my family through two generations before me," says Stan. "For most ol my youth I was not aware there were any other colìeges! My mother and father both graduated from Augsburg and my maternal grandrnother, as a widow, served in the infirmary. My maternal grandfather and paternal grandfather both graduated from the Augsburg Seminary, as well as my lather." Augsburg's new-est Quanbeck, Becka, daughter of PhÌl ll, will continue the far-nily tradition as a mernber of the Class of 2004. 16 ,4UCSBURC ruOW I I ï Strommen brothers (left to right) Merton '42, Clair '46, and Luther'39 Clair ancl Luther's brother, Merton Strommen, has worn many hats at Augsburg since he graduated in 1942. Mert has sen'ed as campus pastor, news clirector, religion teacher, and in l9B7 lounded the Youth and Family lnstitute in memory of his son, David Huglen Strommen'83. Fall 2OOO à U Ethel A. È -:'*gt ! a:,: (Anderson)'50 and Robert W. Andersen'50 j Clair Strommen'45 and granddaughter Becky Stensvaag '02 A fourth brother, Abner '38, who passed away last October, had a long and distìnguished career ìn Minnesota high school athletics as a coach, teacher, and athletic director. He was honored as athletic director of the year in Minnesota in Ì980 and athletic director of the year nationally ìn 1981. Nancy Stensvaag'71, Clair's daughter, was part of the third generation of Strommen Auggies. "In the years since graduation, the strong connectìons with my extended family have continued in a way that mìght not have happened if so many of us had not had a common college experience," says Nanc¡ executive director of Habitat for Humanity-Iowa Valley. "lt is now a thrili to have our daughter Becky enjoy being at Augsburg, and to have her experìence enriched by being joined there by her cousin Hans." l Robert Strommen '74 (Clair's son) and family. Left to right Hans 'O4, Andrea (Johnson) '75, Tjersti, Robert, and Bjorn - contLnued on page 18 ,3 My husband and I met at Augsburg and we were married in what was then the new Science Building. There was a lovely small chapel in the building and we were marrìed there on August 29,1950 50 years this fall! NF I Jr f-'- t Ethel Ethel A. (Anderson) '50 and Robert W. Andersen '50 in the Science Hall chapel in 195O Lois (Batalden)'69 and Wayne Hansen '68 My husband and I met at Augsburg; we were engaged in the fall of 1968. He presented me with a ring while we were in Dr. Holman's office for pre-marital counselingl Wayne, having graduated the previous spring, was facing Viet Nam. He joined the Air Force, and we knew there would be a limited amount of time and limited dates for a wedding. He had three weeks leave in April of 1969, so we planned our wedding for the day before Easter. I made wedding plans while living in Urness Tower, and all went well despite some heavy spring rains and a few flooded highways in southern Minnesota. When I returned to classes after the Easter break, we stayed in a borrowed Minneapolis apartment until Wayne went to his first Air Force assignment. I then moved back into the clorm and finished the last six weeks of my senior year. I'11 never forget Miss Lund going around the classroom asking what everyone had "l got married!" done over Easter break. I had the best answer On graduation day, I went lrom Commencernent exercises to the airport to join Way-ne in Alabarna. I was laden down with graduation gifts and a few late weddlng gifts. Getting to rn1' connection in O'Hare Airport lvas the worst run I'r'e el'er taken, but I made it and was with my new husband by evening. Augsburg brought us together and we'r'e lived happily ever after. Fall 2OOO ,4ucssunc Lois irow 17 The Torstensons ; ï È "ln the 1920s and'30s, Presrdent George Sverdrup began changing the College New Traditions curriculum to inciude liberal arts," says Jeroy Carlson '48, a senior development officer at Augsburg and i¡s 'unofficial' hisrorian. 'Joel Torstenson was a significant element of that change he had a - it. He is lot to do with known for being a social developer, and has done a lot of outreach to other states nationally." Torstenson'38, professor emeritus of sociologr, joined the faculty in 1938 as a parrtime instructor of history and sociai science, which led to full time two years later when he received Professor Emeritus of Sociology his M.A. degree. During Joel S. Torctenson'38 in Old Main WW ll, Torstenson lefr in 1943 to farm, later becoming involved in a rural cooperative organization. He returned to the faculty in1947, and began reorganizing and broadening the sociology department. "Within the social science division, sociology was the most innovative department," writes Carl H. Chrislock'37, in his book about Augsburg, From Fjord to Freeway. "When Torstenson became chairman in 1947, a general sense of direction was evident ... within the Minnesota private college community its field experience venture became a pace setter, and on campus it sharpened awareness of the school's potentialities as an urban Patricia Lowman watched her son, Dwayne Lowman, excel at Augsburg. The 2000 graduate, who recerved the Marlna Christensen Justice Award in June and wâs âcti\/e in numerous activities both on the campus and in the community, serr,ed as inspiration for his mother to return to schooi and complete her bachelor's degree. Last spring she enrolled in Augsburg Weekend College, and plans to study elementary education and art. "Dwayne really enjoyed the community here, and I just thought the whole school was more of a family," says Patricia. "My first day of class, I was all prepared. I had my book bag, my notepad, everythlng but no pen! I panicked, and went searching for a pen. I stared at thrs pen chained to an Ìnformation deck, all the while wondering'what will my teacher think?"'she laughs. "The woman at the desk gave me a pen, she was so nice. Everyone here has been so helpful ... I really feel at home." Shari (Holt) Garland's daughter, Katie, is a junior U at Augsburg, studying English and history Shari, a member of the Class of 1974 and an administrative assistant in the Office of AlumniÆarent ^ -. ""' -Patricia Lowman and her son, -':-'.-'" Relatlons, ls Dwayne Lowman,O0, at thrilled that her Commencement in June daughter chose college." Augsburg. More than a dozen other Torstensons have attended Augsburg, and all have followed Joel's path into professions that "I wanted her to come here not just for the education, but for the faith. This is one of the most important reasons it's such a positive thing. I recognized it when I was a student here, and I wanted her to experience that atmosphere too," says Shari, who met her husband, Rich Garland'75 on campus, and whose uncie and two cousins emphasize social consciousness/awareness, such as education, medicine, and city planning. "I went to Augsburg because Joel was there," says Beth Torstenson '66 of her uncle. "My parents never pressured me to pick Augsburg they just said 'you're going to college"' jokes Beth, a high school art teacher. "Augsburg was the best place for me. There was a comfort of going someplace where there were some ties." also attended. "l was lamiliar wlth a 1ot of the familles who had sent their children and grandchildren here, and I thought maybe she would also lind a place in this community of traditlons, of faith." 18 ,4UCS¡URC lr¡OW ¡ Fall 2000 - I Augsburg Gonvocatíon Seríes zooo-01 SCIENCE AIìII' RETIGION IN I'IATOGUE daes relígíott "fit" ín the øge of cotnþuter techrwlngy, exþlmatiotr of the frontíers of Where genetics, ond the scienrifíc search for extrqtenestri.allífe? Mørk yow calenàar and, plmr to joín the díalnpe with sonæ of the natimls lnøÃíng sci¿núists atd theolagíøns in Augsburg College's þrwocathte new conuocati.on seríes. SEPTEMBER 2.4'261 2OOO The 2OOO Ch¡istensen Symposlum: "Ghanging Cosmologies and the Ghurch" Sun., Sept. 24-7 p.m. Reatlings frorn Berroh Brechri Galilecr Monday, Sept,25-7 p.m. Euerràrg Conuocatíon Tuesday, Sept. 26.11 a.m, Conuocatiott on Galileo Dr. Owen Gingerich, senior astronomer at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and pro{essor of astronomy and of the history of science at Harvard University. Gingerich is a leacling authority on the 17th-century German astronomer Johannes Kepler ar-rd the 16th-century cosmologist Nicholas Copernicus. Besides his rnore than 500 technical or educational articles and reviews, Gingerich has u'ritten rnore popularly on astronotrìy in several encyclopedias and journals. 2OOO Darwin" Thursday, Oct, 19.7 p.m. Public Lecture Friday, Oct. 2J.ll a.m, Convocation OCTOBER 19,20, ..God after Dn John Haught, Landegger Distinguished Professor of Theology, Georgetown University. At the beginnir-rg of the 21st century, can we arrive at a plausible unclelstancling ofGocl that is both consistent with tladitional beliefand adequate to the reality of evoLutionary science? Evolutionary portraits of life rnay open up fresh ways of thinking about clivire providence and cosmic purpose. NOVEMBER 9,1O, 2OOO Thursday, Nov. 9-7 p.m. PtLblic Lecttne "Hístory of Scientífíc Creationism Dr. Ronald Numbers, William Coleman Professor of History of Science and Medicine, University of Wisconsin. Professot Ntulbers will explore the origins ofconternporary evangelical opposition to evoLution and the nature ofits concerns as it sttuggLes to co1ììe to tenns with nLodern biological science. Nurnbels has specializecl in the history of evangelical challenges to biologicaL evolution. MARCH 2.3,2OOl "Religíon ín the Computef Age" Friday, March 2.10 tm. Conwcntion Saturday, March 3.12:10 p,m,LectnreforWeekendCollege students Dr' William Grassie, executive director of the Philadelphia Center {or Religion and Science, and editor of the Meta Lists on Science and Religion. The inventior-l of the moveal¡Le type press in the 15th century made possible the Protestant Refonnation ancl religious levolutions in Etuope in the 16th century. The advent of comp.uter technologies in the 20th ccntLlry will also have proforurd effccts on our religious urclerstancìing and practice in the 21st century. MARCH 29.3Or 2OOl 19th Annual Augsburg Seminar ín Applled Ethícs: "Patentlng Life" Thursday, March29.7t30 p.m.Lccttu'e Friday, March 30-10 a.m. Co¡uocatiott Friday, March 30.11a.m. Parrel disc¡¿ssion Dn Audrey Chapman, director, Science and Human Rights and Dialogue on Science, Ethics, and Religion, American Association for the Advancement o{ Science. The ger-retic revolution has becn accornpanied by controvcrsy al¡out the status ofcreatecl life forms. Currently, patents ale being issuecl to researchers:ìnc] privatc industry, L.ut many in the religious cotntnunity have opposed lifc ¡ratcnts. The syrrposium will expLorc thc cthical issues regartling owncrship of humanly createcl uew Lifc forms ancl the reasrxring usccl by persons or1 hoth sicles. APR¡L 9,1O,2OOt 2OOl Sverdrup Visitíng Scientlst Lecture: "F¡om Antarcfica to Mars and Europa: The Search for Lífe" Monday, April 9.8 p,m. Lcctru'e Tuesday, April 1O-noon Noon r¿ll¿ Dr. Christopher P. McKay, planetary scientist, Space Science Division, NASA Ames Research Center. His current rcscarch focuses ou the evolutiur of thc solal systcm ancl the origin of life. He is also actively plamring firture Mars urissions, incLtrcling hutlan settletnents. McKiry ¿rlso has been invoh'ecl with polar rcsearch, traveling to tl-re Antarcric dry valleys and Sibcrian aud Canacli:ru Atctic to colìLfuct rcscarch in these Mars-life environr¡cnts. All events are Íree, open to the publíc, and wíll take place (unless oûher$¡lse not€d) in Hoversten Chapel of the Foss Center on the Augsburg College campus. For informatíon, call (6f2) 330,11t0 Fall 2000 ,4ucsnunc ruow 19 ¡l I Welcome the Christmas season in Scandinavian tradition with the Augsburg Associates: l0:20 a.m. Christmas service and music, with a Begin the Christmas season with a majestic service of music and liturgy visit from St. Nicholas, Hoversten Chapel The 2lst Annual Augsburg College tLdvent ïús ers O Holy Night II a.m.-3 p.m. Open house with Scandinavian treats and a gift shop with hand-crafted items, Christensen Center Friday, December 1, 2000 6:00 as 9:00 p.Na. Saturday, December 2, 2000 5:00 e¡ B:00 p.v. Central Lutheran Church For seating information: (612) 330-1265 ll a.m.-2 p.m. Special Hardanger fiddle music and demonstration, Christensen Center ô Central Lutheran Church is located next to the Convention Center in Minneapolis Velltom-trt COLLEGE December zo ,4ucssunc ruow I Fall 2000 / ^ ll I ¡¡ l ffi Greetings from the Alumni Board President ál lJ n behalf of the Augsburg Alurnni Association, I welcome you to tl-ris premiere issue of you. updated collà'ge publication, Augsburg Now. The Augsburg Alurnni Association is a big group some 17,000 people. As alumni ol - school and helping to keep it a vibrant Augsburg College, we are interested in supporting our place for students to get an education, both insicle and outsìde of the classroom. A smaller group of alums serves on the Alumni Board, at this tirne there are 21 indìr'iduals, including six new board mernbers (see page22). The Alurnni Board seeks ways to connect the College of today rvith its alun-rnì lor mutual benefit. We have organized our board by forming comrnittees to address our three main efforts with aiumni: communications, events, and "connections." The next year will be spent in several key areas, including the possibility of developing regional chapters ol Augsburg alumnl around the country. Concurrentl¡ we woulcl like to open up the Alumni Board to people who live outside o[ the Twin Citles. I have been on the Alumni Board since 1996. Why dicl I become invoh'ed? Because someone asked! That has been my experience since. Our alumni are r'vonderfully wìlling to help theìr alma rnater it just takes someone to ask them. I have been impressed with the other people who have sen'ed on the board, whether older or younger than I, ancl admire their cledication to Augsburg College. lt is also gratifyrng to know that Augsburg is still changing lives, as well as provicling a good education. So promote our school, whether you you'll be surprised at what we can do are at your church, at work, or i,vith neighbors - together! ?r,.¿WIk!-= Paul Mikelson, '70 Presiclent, Alumni Board Nancy Toedt '94, Director of AlumnilParent Relations Jeff Krengel '93, Assistant Director of AlumnilParent Relations Shari Garland '74, Administrative Assistant Teleph one: (612) 330-1178 or (800) 260-6590 Fax: Fall 2OOO (612) 330-1499 ffi E-mail: alumni@augsburg.edu Web site: <wwwaugsburg.edu/alumni> Mail: Office of Alumni/Parent Relations 2211 Riverside Ave., CB 146 Minneapolis, MN 55454 ,4ucssunc f\¡ow 21 ll I l Six alumni appointed to Alumni Board I as a volunteer on several boards of by Maggie Weller'01 T he Augsburg Aìumni Board of Directors I appointed six new members inJune and elected Paul Mikelson '70 as president and Jackie (Kniefel) Lind '69 as presidentelect. The new members are as follows: Jeff Elavsky'68 Jeff Elavsþ graduated from Augsburg in 1968 with a bachelor's degree in social science. He is a school administrator for Wayzata Public Schools and volunteers with the Courage Alpine Skiers and as a deacon at æ EI II Central Lutheran Church. Chuck Gabrielson'77 A political science major, Chuck Gabrielson graduated from Augsburg in 1977. Gabrielson, executive director for a non-profit organization, has been involved in extensive volunteer activities, including acting as the chair for Minnesotans for Improved Juvenile Justice and associate member of the Carver County Sheriff's Mounted Posse. Gabrielson has been honored with Alumni Honors and is a recipient of this year's Spirit of Augsburg awards. Rev. Thomas Hanson'66 Thomas Hanson graduated from Augsburg in 1966 with a bachelor's degree in speecMheatre. A Lutheran pastor, Hanson has been recognized as an Augsburg Distinguished Alumnus. He also serves 22 4ucs¡unc now Augsburg Centennial Singers directors, including the YMCA, Mental Health Center, and Senior Adult Housing. Christopher Jan Haug '79 Christopher Jan Haug graduated from Augsburg in 1979 with a bachelor's degree in studio art. He is a customer service supewisor for Lutheran Brotherhood, and volunteers as the director of evangelism on the Mount Olive Lutheran Church Vestry. Andrew Morrison'73 Andrew Morrison graduated from Augsburg in 1973 with a degree in political njoy a musical concert by E Augsburg alumni and friends, carrying on the choral traditions of Augsburg College. Oct. 1, 4 p.m. St. Luke's Lutheran Church Minneapolis Oct. 14, 7 p.m. Association Bible School Pl)¡mouth Oct. 15, 4 p.m. Zion Lutheran Church Anoka Oct,21,4:45 p.m. St. Michael's Lutheran Church Bloomington science. He is an attorney and lobbyist for Koll, Morrison, Sharpentier LLP He also chairs the Minnesota Institute for Legal Education Self Insurance Seminar and volunteers as a Minnesota Mock Trial judge. Oct'22,4 p.m. St. Andrew's Lutheran Church Eden Prairie Oct. 28, 7 p.m. St. Andrew's Lutheran Church Mahtomedi Beth Torstenson'66 A theatre, speech, and art major, Beth Torstenson graduated from Augsburg in 1966. For 34 yearc, Torstenson has worked as a high school art teacher, and was named the Minnesota Secondary Art Teacher of the Year for the 1993-'94 academic year. In addition to teaching, she has volunteered to jury community art fairs and has been on various professional and community boards and committees. Oct. 29, 4 p.m. House of Prayer Richfield Nov.4 3 p.m. North Heights Lutheran Church Arden Hills Nov. 5, 4 p.m. St. James Lutheran Church Crystal Fall 2000 Rememberirg OLD MAIN: 100 Yn¿ns, 700 MnuoRIEs Wednesday, Oct. 4 Saturday, Oct. 7 Class of Augsburg Associates Annual Fall Luncheon Decathlon Club Millennium Choir Songlest Christensen Center (open to all Augsburg College choir alumni) 8:30 a.m.-no6n-fl6v¿¡5¡en Chapel Contact: Ryan Larson, (6L2) 330-1265 Cost: $10 reunion social only; $20 social and dinner 10 a.m.-Craft Noon Sale -Luncheon/Program l9ó0 Reunion Social :30 p.m.-Minneapolis Room, 3:30-5 Guest Speaker: Kim Ode, Columnist for the Class of 1960 Breakfast 9 a.m.-East Commons, Christensen Center Minneapolis Star Tribune Cost: $20 Gallery, Christensen Center 5:30 p.m., Dinner-Commons, Christensen Reservations: Betty Arnold, (612) 330-l i71 Center Cost: $15 Augsburg Parent Program 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 5 Homecoming Socìal and Dinner 4:30-5:30 p.m., Social Hour-Alumni Contact: Jeff Krengel, (612) 330-1,173 Class Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet 5:30 p.m., Reception-Alumni Gallery and Plcnlc in the Park Commuter Lounge, Christensen Center 6:30 p.m., Banquet-East Commons, Cost: $7 1 t a.m.- lp.m.-Murphy Christensen Center Square Cost: $10 reunion only; $20 reunion and dinner Christensen Center l5 of Ì975 Reunion 7:30 p.m., Reunion Party-Marshall Room, Reservations: lrene Steenson, (612) 3301245 Old Main Tours 1la.m. and 3 p.m.-First Floor Lobby, Old Main Friday, Oct. 6 Join Augsburg faculty emeriti Ruth Aaskor"53 and Phil Quanbeck'50 7:30 p.m., Reunion Party-Old Maln Lobby Cost: $10 reunion only, $20 reunion and dinner of 1950 Golden Anniversary Reunion a.m.-4 p.m. 9:30 Homecoming Footbail Game vs. University of St. Thomas Sunday, October 8 Cost: $ Class Homecoming Chapel 6¡ Community Tìme l0:20-l I ¿.¡¡.-flevs¡sten Chapel, Foss I p.m.-Anderson-Nelson Field. Tickets: $ 5 Adults, $2 Children Ticket office: (612) 330-1249 Class of 1990 Reunion Worship Service 11 a.m.-Ho\¡ersten Chapel, Foss Center Center. Special guest speaker: Andy Balerud '50. Old Main Tours I and 2 p.m.-First Floor Lobb¡ Oid Main Augsburg facr-rlty emeriti Ruth Aaskor' '53 and Phil Quanbeck'50 Consult the Homecoming 2A 0 0 br o chur e Class of 1960 Gathering 6 p.m.-Augsbr-rrg House Contact: Nancy Toedt (612) 330-1525 Variety Shou, and Coronatìon 7 p.rn.-Hor/ersten Chapel, Foss Center Contact: ASAC, (612) 330-lltl Fall 2OO0 f or additional br eahf østs, toLlrs, and events during the weel¿end. For informntion, call (612) 330-1178 ,4ucsnunc n¡ow 23 EN Four named as 2OOO Distinguished Alumni by Maggie Weller'Of our alumni join l5l others as Distinguished Alumni of Augsburg College. Recipients are recognized for significant achievement in their vocations years of preparation, experience, dedication, exemplary character, and service. F and outstanding contrlbutions to church and community, through Oscar A. Anderson'38 David Cherwien'79 Oscar Anderson was educated at Augsburg and St. Olaf College, where he received his B.A. in 1938. After graduating from Luther Theological Seminary in l942,he entered parish ministry, he later completed graduate study at Union Seminary New David Cherwien graduated from Augsburg in 1979 with a B.A. in organ performance and music education. Since then, he has eamed a M.A. from the University of Minnesota in theory and composition. He is enrolled in the D.M.A. program in organ performance at the University of York. Anderson was president of Augsburg from 1963 to 1980. Prior to his presidency, he served as senior pastor at Ttinity Lutheran Church, Moorhead, Minn. He has also worked as pastor at l-ake Harriet Lutheran Church, Minneapolis, and executive director of the Intemational Young People's Luther League. A nationaþ known preacher, Anderson has received many honors, including the Paul Harris Fellow from Rotary Intemational and the Distinguished Alumni Citation from St. Olaf College. 24 .4ucssunc Now Minnesota. Cherwien, organist/cantor of Christ Chapel and visiting instructor of music at Gustavus Adolphus College, is a published composer of over 30 collections of hymn interpretations and over 40 choral octavos. He is also the author of kt the People Sing! A Kqb o ardßt\ Cre ativ e and P r ac ttcal Guide to EngagjngGod\ People in Meanin$ul Song. Ellen (Stenberg) Erickson '51 M. Annette (Hoversten) Hanson'68 Ellen Stenberg Erickson graduated from Augsburg in I95i with a parish worker's certificate. After graduating, Erickson did parish work for Concordia Lutheran Church, Minneapolis. Now retired, Erickson also worked for the Lutheran Social Service in South Dakota and Minnesota and was vice president from 1987 to 1995. She currentþ volunteers on the social ministries committee of Glen Cary Lutheran Church, a countywide prqect to provide housing for the homeless and a Lutheran Social Service's effort to help Dr. M. Annette Hanson graduated from Augsburg in 1968 with a B.A. in biology She went on to eam her M.D. from the University of Minnesota and a M.B.A. from Northeastem University Hanson completed her postdoctoral training at Cambridge Hospital, Cambridge, Mass. Hanson is currently serving medical director for the Division of Medical Assistance, Executive Office of Health and as Human Services, Massachusetts, refugees get their green cards. Erickson was honored with the Donald H. Larsen Award and as an associate clinical professor, University of Massachusetts Medical School. She has eamed a national reputation lor her expertise in managed mental heath care, lrom the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service for her 20 public sector managed care programs, and quality years of work with refugee resettlement. management. Fall 2O0O U B Augsburg alums receive new awards by Lynn Mena n addition to the Distinguished Alumni Award, Augsburg is pleased to announce the creation of two new annual awards: the First Decade Award and the Spirit of Augsburg Award. The First Decade Award is presented to Augsburg graduates of the last l0 years who have made significant progress in thelr professional achievements and contributions to the community, and I I leaders in service to the world. Graduates from the day, weekend, and graduate programs are eligible. The Spirit of Augsburg Award honors alumni and friends of the College who have given exceptional service which contributes substantially to the well being of Augsburg by furthering its purposes and programs. in so doing exemplify the mission of the College: to prepare future Jennifer Peterson'9O Karen Reed'90 Kurt Wehrmann '90 Peterson is executive director A music therapist of Helping Paws of Minnesota, Inc., a volunteer- Hospital in Wehrmann is the founder and CEO of Northern Scientific, a worldwide buyer and seller of preowned medical equipment. He is a former member of the Alumni Board of at Atascadero State Atascadero, Calif., Reed works in based, not-for- forensic proflt organization whose mission is to further the independence of individuals psychiatry She with physical disabilities through the use of service dogs. Peterson's past honors include Ms. Wheelchair Minnesota (1987), and national and intemational wheelchair archery titles (1994, 1995). established a gospel choir of inmates of the California Department of Corrections, and is an intemational gospel saxophonist, a renowned speaker, and author of the 2O0O executive director Chuck Gabrielson'77 Gunnar Wick Gabrielson is a member of the When Wick's two Alumni Board and Augsburg, he chair of the Class Agent Advisory Council. During managed the concession stand at athletic events, organized the last three years, Gabrielson has led six Class Agent Workshops and Fall associate Directors. ís the Master Key. This group of 20+ women is comprised of retired faculty, staff, and spouses. Led by Kate Anderson, they gather on Tuesdays to assist the College in processing direct mail, saving the College thousands of dollars in labor every year. Woodrich is of the Division of Indian Work for the Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches. She is also the recipient of a yearlong leadership work and study grant from St. Paul Companies to study leadership roles of Indian women in their cultures and their own families. recentþ published book, Music The "Tuesday Volunteers" Noya Woodrich '92,'94 MSW recruited more than 25 new Class Agents. He spearheaded last November's Augsburg House Shower, which raised nearly $20,000 to purchase china, Ílatware, and stemware. He also organized and hosted alumni gatherings in Arizona during the recent band and choir tour, sons attended volunteers, and sold merchandise including cowbells to increase Auggre spirit at games. Wick continues to contribute many hours of service on behalf of Augsburg's athletic program, and provided the lead gift for additionál upgrades to the AndersonNelson Athletic Field. 4ucsnuncnow zs Honoring the Golden Anniversary Class of 1950 Ocronnn 6, 7 eNo 8, 2000 "The senior class of 1950 looks back with pleasure at the past four years ... The largest visible progress has been the completion of the Science Building ... We have participated in athletics, clubs, musical organizations, and the Augsburg publications. Thus we have grown in friendships, understanding of others, and in sportsmanship ... We go forth in many different directions, with varied interests and abilities." - from the 1950 Augsburgian Members of the Class of 1950 participated in this year's Commencement ceremony. (L to R) Lola Lidstrom Berg, Shirley Dahlen, Robert Paulson, James Peterson. Senior class officerc meet in the new student lounge. (t to R) Paul Konsterlie, vice president Ann Bueide, social directoü Andrew Balerud, presidenû Harriet Skonnard, secretary; William Robbin+ treasurer. King Bob Howells and Queen Ann Olsen ruled over the festivities at Winter Sports Ðay. Delores Johnson and Arlo Dahlager take part in intramural bowling. Dorothy Gramling, Helen Green Eugene Campbell, editor-in-chief of the Augsburgian, meets with his staff. (Standing, t to R) Eugene Campbell, LaVon Moderow, Paul Konsterlie, William Halvorson, James Andress. (Seated, L to R) Dean Erickson, Betty Munson, Ray Huglen, Don Ditmarson, Robert Paulson. Ernest Hone scores despite the efforts of St. Olaf. TH¡s vren's HotvncoMrNc CntnsRcrtoN ALso HoNoRs rHE CLAssEs oF 7960,1975 AND 7990. 26 4UCSSURC NOW Robert W. Hagen, Norman C. Hoium Fall 2000 e/ o ¡a 1942 Magdalene (Gronseth) Stolee, Kenyon, Minn., and her husband Amos "retired" again and moved into a townhouse in Kenyon. 1948 Gordon Ahlquist, Minneapolis, recently performed on piano for the American Swedish Institute's membership dinner. He has served as organist and choirmaste¡ at Central Free Church and Salem Covenant Church and has been the organist at First Covenant Church in Minneapolis for 40 years. 1 950 Rudolf Engelmann, Potomac, Md., has been a consultant to the U.S. Department of Energy on issues of emergency response, environment., NEPA, worker exposure to radiation, and safety since 1988. He was also a chief 1 Energr (environment safety and health); chief of technical staff for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; deputy director of environmental assessment for the United Nations Environment Programme; director of the AÌaskan Outer Continental Shelf Program; and more. He and his wife, Virginia, have six children and seven grandchildren. Lillian (Johnson) Ingersoll, Toledo, Ohio, recently returned from a trip to Iceland and Norway. She has also traveled throughout Canada, Alaska, the continental United States, and the British Isles; she lived in Singapore for one year with her husband, Henry She is active in the Presbyterian Church, sewing as elder and on the adult Christian education committee. She and her husband have two daughters and five grandchildren. 1970 9s3 Faith (Carlstedt) Dippold, Sherman Danielson, Stiìlwater, Jacksboro, Tenn., retired eight years ago as a doctor of naturopathy and reflexology She is an active member Minn., was named the 1999'person of the year' by the Stillwater Gazette of her church (church organist), sings with her community choir, volunteers for Habitat for Humanity, and more. She and her husband, Edward, enjoy traveling around the United States to visit their three children and grandchildren. newspaper, in honor o[ his dedicated work on behalf of students as activities director at Stillwater Area High School. George M. Melby, Kansas City, Mo., is a student pastor at United Chu¡ch of Christ; he is attending Central Baptist Theological 1961 Seminary Curtis Haney, Billings, Mont., has left Friendship House of Christian Service (where he serves as 1975 executive director) to enjoy a twomonth sabbatical and begin serving smaller Montana ELCA congregations, and continue to coordinate Montana Synod antiracism and multicultural ministries. in Kansas City. Stephanie R. (Gierke) Gustafson, Minneapolis, is director/teacher of Christ Church Lutheran's preschool learning center in Minneapolis. She was recently featured in an article in the Southside Pride newspaper, which honored her 25 years as an earþ childhood educator. scientist for the Department of Alumni at the Oberammergau Passion Play h È ù ¡r , S'ìt h( Kneeling front: Nancy Turpie, Marie-Agnes Duijs-Lange (tour guide), Hans (bus driver). First row standing: Max and Jan lrving, Marie Kneeland, Maryon and Harris Lee, Henry and Helen Follingstad, Mary McDougall, Colleen Watson, Karen and Ted Anderson, Second row: Arlo Kneeland, Harriet and Forrest Anderson, Esther and Malcolm Watson, Dee Hoffman, Carolyn TerEick, Nancy Garwick, Russell and Helen Lee, Back row: David Harstad, Katharine Wellef Sandy Harstad, Dot Hoice, Joceyln and Wayne Palmer Ken Hoffman, Bill and Myrna Anderson, Jerry TerEick, Jan and Arnie Cutle¿ Mae Peterson. Fall 2000 ,4ucsnunc ruow 27 Class Notes 1975 1984 continued Linda M. Haven, Sandvika, Steven V. Larson, Coon Rapids, Norway, teaches grade school and is pursuing post-graduate studies in special education at the University of Oslo. She has three children, Minn., an investment/insurance representative for Lutheran ages 17,15, and 12. 1978 Jim Bernstein, MinneapoÌis, was recently appointed as commissioner of the Minnesota Commerce Department. A former advertising company executive, he was deputy commissioner and had been serving as the acting head of the department since February He also serves as a member of the Augsburg Now Alumni Advisory Committee. Brotherhood, qualified for Million Dollar Round Table honors, attained only by those representatives who have demonstrated exceptional professional knowledge, expertise, and client service. demonstrated exceptional professional knowledge, expertise and client service. Gary ranked 5th out of about 1,500 Lutheran Brotherhood representatives nationwide. f983 Gary Tangwall, white Bear Lark, Minn., a financial planner with Lutheran Brotherhood, qualified for Million Dollar Round Table honors, attained only by those representatives who have Fraser School in Richfield, was featured in a Channel 9 news story in April. Julie Rykken, Elburn, lll., married George Coyle in 1993; they have two children, ages 4 and 2. D.C., is a foreign service officer with the U.S. Department of State; she was posted to Cuba for a two-year tour that began inJuly. She will be working in the U.S. interest section of the Swiss Embassy in Havana. Tom Weidner, Stillwater, Minn., Kay Luedtke-Smith, Hopkins, Minn., a music therapist at the 1980 Ann E. Gabrielson, Washington was recently selected as a "rising star" in the Minnesota legal community "Rising stars," chosen by Minnesota's top lawyers, are lawyers who are either under 40 or have been in practice for l0 years or less. He is a partner in the Stillwater law firm of Eckberg, Devean George What a first year! ci by Don Stoner à n Augsburg's Devean George '99 will have a special piece of jewelry to wear very soon. George will earn an NBA world championship ring after his Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA title in his first year with the team. ö z o o o N with the Lakers was a wild ride. The first NCAA Divlsion III player ever selected in the fìrst round of the NBA Drafi, George made the adjustment from small-college basketball to the NBA smoothly, as a key player off the bench durÌng the Lakers' run to the best record in the league during the regular season. The guard,/forward appeared in 49 games, averaging 3.2 points and I.5 rebounds in seven minutes of playng time per game. George's playing time diminished during the playoffs and NBA Finals, as he was only able to play in one game during the Lakers' championship series win over the Indiana Pacers. However, as he told the Minneapolis StarTribune's Dan Barreiro during the finals, he was still able to learn a lot from the experience. George's rookie season "This whole experience, reaching the finals, has just been wonderful for me. It's been everything I could have dreamed of and more. I'm like everybody e1se. I want to pla¡" he said in the June 15 issue of the Star-Tiibune. "But I can learn so much just watching what's happening there on the court, soaking it all Ìn. To me, the regular season seems so relaxed compared to this. Everythingthe play on the court, the fans-it just seems like everything is so magnified. The inrensity is just unbelievable." George earned praise from Lakers o Devean George '99 found plenty of excitement in his rookie year as the Lakers dribbled and shot their way to a national championship. coaches during the season, includlng head coach Phil Jackson, and should receive more playing time next year, as several veterans who were ahead of George on the Lakers' depth chart are not returning to the team. "This whole experience, reaching the t'inals, has just been wondert'ul for me It's been everythingl could have dreamed oJ and more." @2000 NBA Photos. Photos by Andrew D. Bernstein Fall 20O0 1 Lammers, Briggs, Wolff & Vierling. He is also a member of the Board of Governors of the Minnesota State Bar Association and president of the St. Croix Valley Heart Association. C. Anderson, Srillwarer, Minn., a district representative for Lutheran Brotherhood, qualified for Million Dollar Round Table honors, attained only by those representatives who have demonstrated exceptional professional knowledge, expertise and client service. Bill was in the top one percent (out of 1,500 Lutheran Brotherhood representatives nationwide) when measured by amounts of life, health, annuity and investment. products issued. 1 988 Neal R. Hauser, Savage, Minn., received a Master of Arts in Leadership degree from Augsburg inJune. Daniel Wright, Portland, Ore., is a self-employed computer consultant. He married Kristen Haglund in September 1999. After honel'rnooning in Spain, Morocco, and Portugal, they settled into their 1925 Spanish house, which they finished restoring last year. 1 989 Ly$a Morehouse, Sr. Paul, recently sold her first science fiction novel [o Roc, a science fiction imprint of Penguin Putnam; the expected publication date of her book, Archangel Protocol, is spring 2001. The book explores theological issues in a iuturistic science fiction setting. 1 990 Judy (Goede) Luers, Eden Prairie, Minn., was recently featured in the business section of the Star Tribune as its "spotlight" business professional. She recently became associate vice president and director of marketing at HammeÌ, Green and Abrahamson, lnc., in Fall 2000 1991 Jeff Ronneberg, Circle 1986 Bill Minneapolis. She and her husband Scott., have a son, Andrew, and a daughter, Sarah. of Minnesota; he is employed as an elementary principal in Fridley Kevin Ronneberg, St. Louis Park, Minn., compÌeted his residency in family medical practice at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park in June; he graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School in 1997. C. 1 Tiffany Bjerga, Keller, Texas, recently married Chris Bruce'96. Tiffany is a civil engineer for Kimley-Horn; Chris is a recruiter for Oracle. Pines, Minn., recently received â doctorate degree in educational policy and administration from the University Tim 995 VanRooy, Roseville, Minn., a financial analyst for Lutheran Brotherhood, qualified for Million Dollar Round Table honors, attained only by those representatives who have demonstrated exceptional professional knowledge, expertise and client service. 1992 Jennifer Norberg, Maple Grove, Karen (Anderson) Dee, Oakdale, Minn., was recently named the Oakdale Business Association contact. for Burns Personnel. She is pursuing a Master o[ Arts in Leadership degree at Augsburg. 1 a graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School in May and will start his residency in family medical practice at St. John's Hospital in Maplewood. 1997 industry during which she David. Erik Hagestuen, Baudeue, Minn., was awarded his Ph.D. in analytical Kathleen J. McDonald, Minneapolis, is a bilingual classroom teacher at Aurora Charter Elementary which is a dual language bilingual program for children whose families come from Spanish-speaking countries. John Stover, Burnsville, Minn., 996 Tim Ronneberg, Minneapolis, 998 David Peters, Maple Grove, Minn., earned an MBA in April recently accepted a position as a software engineer at Lockheed Martin Naval Electronics and Surveillance Systems-Tactical Systems in Eagan. His a¡eas of expertise are in simulation, modeling and Web support. Joseph Tucker, Brookþ Park, Minn., married Ericka Carlson in June. Births Laurie Beckman Yetzer, Bloomington, Minn., received a Master of Arts degree from Luther Seminary in May. 1 2000 recently joined Target Corporation Susan Scott Lundquist, Woodbury Minn., received a Master of Science degree in May; she is currently serving in the Peace Corps in Honduras with her husband, r 993 Grove, Minn., is director of mathematics at Huntington Learning Center; she is also still singing "as much as possible" with various projects. as a business analyst. Minn, joined Carmichael Lynch Spong as a counselor. Prior to joining the public relations firm, she was an independent public relations consultant to the health care organized the fetal alcohol slmdrome public awareness campaign for Minnesota. She also served as director of public affairs for the Minnesota Department of Health. Jennifer Petra Grimm, Maple Tim Benson, Burnsville, Minn., Craig Schwalbe, Faribault, Minn., was included in an article in the Le Center Leader newspâper that featured Cedar House, Inc., a community based mental health center in Le Center, where Craig is lead therapist. 999 Lynn (Gustafson) '85 and Gary Gnirk, Willmar, Minn. a daughter, Courtney Lynne, in April. She joins brother Aaron, 5. Debi (Mattson)'89 and Steve at Casperson '89, Minneapolis in March.- a chemistry from North Dakota State University in May 1999; he works as a research scientist for Solray the Carlson School of Business at the University oI Minnesota. daughter, NaraJolie, Jason Wardlow, Pensacola, Fla., Pharmaceuticals. is a second lieutenant Jeff Ronneberg '91 and his wife, Jill, Circle Pines, Minn. - a son, Samuel Jacob, in March. Doris S. Rubenstein, Richfield, Minn., recently contributed a guest editorial to the business journal CityBusiness; her editorial focused on the importance of corporate philanthropy. She is the principal consultant with PDP Services and has more than 26 years of experience in the field of philanthropy. in the U.S. Marine Corps. He married his wife, Vanessa, inJuly 1999. Erik Hagestuen '93 and his wife, Maureen, Baudette, Minn. daughter, Nora Kathleen, in - a February 4ucs¡unc now 29 I tt ¡a o o tl Clarette (Jorenby) Arnold '29, Alton H. Bjurquist'48, Rochester, Minn., died inJune; she was 96. A retired teacher, her passions included reading, writing, travel, and music. She was preceded Minn., died in May after a long illness; he was76. Prior to his in death by her husband, Luther Arnold '29; the Arnold Atrium is named for their gifts to the College. Russell Helleckson'40, Richfield, Minn., died inJune, he was 82. He was a retired naval commander and a former Washington High School teacher, football coach, and assistant principal. Helen M. (Sateren) Quanbeck '64, Roseville, Minn., died inJuly; she was 81. A retired teacher, she touched many lives with her special sense of caring; her life revolved around her husband (the late Rev. Russell Quanbeck'47), her famil¡ and her faith. Rochester, retirement in 1985, he spent more than 20 years at John Marshall Senior High as a teacher, DECCA advisor, and coach. The Rev. Marvin C. Andros'51, Richfield, Minn., died inJuly; he was 77 . A veteran of WW Il, he served pastorates in the United Methodist Church for more than 30 Anne (Berg) Oie '59, years. The Rev. Rudolph "Rudy" E. Edman J. Saland'+8, Berntson'53, Zumbrota, Minn., Bloomington, Minn., died in May of congestive heart failure; he was 76. He worked for both PilÌsbury and Prudential, and retired in 1983 after 23 years âs manager of the advanced financial planning department of American Express Financial died in May; he was 72. He was ordained in i956 and served parishes in both Minnesota and North Dakota; after he retìred in 1992he served as the fiÌl-in pastor for many local churches. Services. Norman "Norm" C. Anderson '50, died unexpectedly in May at his home; he was 69. He worked for the U.S. Forest Service for 28 years ln the national forests of ldaho, California, and Arizona. He also Kenneth L. Walsh'48, Bloomington, Minn., died inJune, he was 77. He was a social studies teacher and a retired lieutenant colonel of the U.S. Air Force. worked in the Washington D.C. office from 1967-'70 and headed the Boise Interagency Fi¡e Cente¡ at its inception. Roseau, Minn., died inJune; she was 64. She taught school in Roseau for 34 years as a family living teacher, and was aciive in several community activities, including Messiah Lutheran Church, Roseau Arts Association, Roseau Historical Societ¡ Friends of the Library, and more. Elizabeth M. Petersen'63, Minneapolis, died in August after a three-year battle with cancer; she was 59. She had a long career in chiìdren's book publishing, working at Lerner Publications in Minneapolis for over 20 years as editor and editorial director. She aÌso served as a literary agent and freelance publishing consultant. James B. Dahlen'78, Minneapolis, died in May; he was 44. Through self-employ'rnent in cabinet making, he became involved in the art, music, and theatre by Tony Bibus, associate professor of soc¡al work community He was passionate about the arts and at the time of his death was pursuing a career in art education. Professor Emeritus Paul T. Steen, Minneapolis, died July 23 after heart surgery in Springfield, lll.; he was 88. We will miss Paul deeply - his contribution to the social work With Joel Christine Prestly '89, died inJune department at Augsburg College is beyond measure. Torstenson, professor emeritus of sociology, Paul launched our social work program and curriculum; during retirement he maintained continuous supportive contact with faculty, staff, and students. He was an active, enthusiastic, nurturing, wise, constructively demanding, and forward-looking member of our advisory committee. The Steen Family Scholarship helped fund the education of numerous social work students of color. 1998 of liver cancer; she was 30. Mary Ann Bayless, Elk River, Minn., died in July after a Paul Steen, on his 80th birthday Until this year when he became ill, Paul regularly participated in the annual spring senior celebration honoring the accomplishments of our students. His joy in students' learning and love for social work were evident both in informal conversations and in formal presentations as he, with Joel as always by his side, handed out the Steen-Torstenson Award to seniors who exemplified the best in their class. He was a mentor and model to social work faculty. Although we will no longer have the privilege of working with Professor Paul Steen, we will remember his spirit and sustain his legacy of devotion to human rights, reconciliation of the races, and social justice. courageous four-year struggle with breast cancer; she was 62. Bayless joined the Augsburg faculty in 1990 as an associate professor o[ education, with a focus on teaching health and physical education. FollowÍng her diagnosis and treâtment, Bayless continued to teach for two years, and although she was unable to teach for the past year and a half, she continued to play an active role in the College community. She was a former professor at the University of Wyoming and the University of Minnesota. 30 4ucsnunc ruow Fall 2000 i ) I John L. Werness, Edina, Minn., died inJuly; he was 93. He served on the Augsburg Board oI Regents in the 1960s. He was president and co-founder of Born and raised in Hunan, China, by Lutheran m¡ssionary parents, he came to the U. S. in 1939 to attend Augsburg. Upon graduating he returned to China to pursue graduate studies until he was interned in a Japanese prison during WW ll. While imprisoned, he met Joyce Stranks of Australia; they married in 1948 and returned to the United States, where Ditmanson studied medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School. He died in June in Green Valley, Ariz. Werness Brothers Funeral Chapels, and past president of the Minnesota Funeral Directors Association and the National Funeral Directors Association. He was also past president of the Downtown Y's Service Club and founder o[ the Christmas Tree Project that ln 1957, the Ditmansons moved to Taiwan and opened a clinic, which started out in their living room and ultimately became the Chiayi Christian Hospital. ln the 1970s, the Ditmansons also worked in the surgical unit of an improvised orthopedic hospital for the victims of the civil war with Pakistan. They returned to the Twin Cities in 1981, where has spread throughout the world. Ditmanson practiced orthopedics in a North Minneapolis clinic. From 1993-'97, the couple made yearly trips to China to conduct teaching seminars on the rehabilitation of disabled children under the auspices of Wheat Ridge Foundation and Amity Foundation. Ditmanson has been honored for his service with Augsburg's Distinguished Alumni Award as awards from the University of Minnesota Medical School and the governments of Taiwan and Bangladesh. as well Please tell us about the news in your life, your new job, move, marriage, and births. We look forward to hearing from you-and dont forget to send Maiden name Full name Class year or last year attended photos. Street address We are happy to publish news of your marriage or the birth of a baby, but it is . not Augsburg Now's policy to publish news of engagements or expected City ls this a new State address? n Yes f l zip No births. Home telephone For news of a death, written notice is required, e.g. an obituary funeral notice, or program from a memorial Employer service. ls spouse also a E-mail Position graduate of Augsburg College? Work telephone n Yes n No lf yes, class year_ Send your news ii.ems, photos, or change of address by mail to: Augsburg Now Class Notes, Augsburg College, CB 146,22II Riveiside Ave., Spouse name Maiden name Your news: Minneapolis, MN, 55454, or e-mail to <alumni@augsburg. edu>. We want you to stay connected to Augsburg! Fall 2000 ,4ucsnunc ruow 31 I A o On o - I o ) o I writing Augsburg's history by Betsey Norgard I I Fl ow does one aooroach the task ol writlng the history ot a college? This was a question I posed to Rick Nelson and Dave Wood, authors of a soon-to-be-published book, The Anderson Chronícles, a look inside the Oscar A. Anderson and Charles S. Anderson administrations at Augsburg College, from 1963 ro 1997. Nelson, professor emeritus of history and recently retired after 32 years at Augsburg, was approached by college officials shortly after Charles Anderson retired in 1997. After the work was commissioned, he recruited his long-time friend and colleague David Wood, who had taught English at the College for 13 years and who, in I976,had published a collection of interviews with Augsburg alumni, TellingTales out of School. "We'd like to do something about Augsburg in the news, about Augsburg humor; we'd like to do interviews with the presidents," Nelson proposed to thenacademic dean Marie McNeff, "and we'd like to have something that would deal with the growth and development of Augsburg, not "We approochedit with the ideø thøthistory is to an institution or to society as memory is to øn individual. Ithelps us understand who were are, how we got there." necessarily in brick and mortar .. . but mainiy on the growth of the place as a college, as a place of learning, as a place of community and worship. Professor Emeritus Richard Nelson (left) and former professor David Wood (right) review final changes to the¡r book, The Anderson Chronicles, which will be available at Homecoming. "We approached it wirh the idea that hlstory is to an institution or to society as memory is to an individual," he said. "It helps us understand who we are, how we subject." Nelson added that they intend it for both an audience that knciws Augsburg got here. " Nelson did the "heai.y lifting" (as Wood all. described it) in researching files, publications, committee minutes, ietters, memos, and other public documents. Wood contributed interviews with the two presidents emeriti and others who shaped the iife of Augsburg during that period, as well as chapters on other topics, some of a light-hearted nature. It is not a classical college history like Professor Emeritus Carl Chrislock's centennial histor¡ From Fjord to Freeway, and lt is not chronological, said Wood. "l think it's a book of essays on the same Co1lege, but perhaps doesn't know it wel1, and others who do not know Augsburg at The Anderson Chronicles is being published by Kirk House Publishers, and will be available at a booksigning session during Homecoming 2000, on October 7. While the two-and-a-half-year project may have been greater than either anticipated, Nelson and Wood describe it in terms of an opportunlty to tell Augsburg's story from the heart. "I told Marie [McNeff] that I was doing it as an act of love-not as an act of faith or act of hope, and certainly not one of contrition, but one of love," said Nelson. Wood wholeheartedly agreed. lf you would líke to contribute to Auggie Thoughts, contact the edítor for submission guidelines. Essays, poem9 photos, artutork, and other creative expressions are encouraged, 32 ,4UCSSURC f{OW Fall 20O0 _i tt ¡l o tt Music Oct. 6 For more inJonnatiott on any oJ these events, call (612) 330-1265. Anita Gay Hawthorne Jazz and Poetry Bash Ocr.29 7 p.m.-Tjornhom Nelson Theatre, Foss Center Nov. 3-12 Honoring Norwegian composer Knut Nystedt on his 75th birthday 7 p.m.-Wayzata Community Church, Buried Child by Sam Shepard, directed byJulie Bolton Nov. 12 Faculty Recital, Angela Wyatt, saxophone 4 p.m.-Sateren Auditorium Nov. 20 Concert Band in concert 7 p.m.-Central Lutheran Church, 333 South Performances: November 3,4,9,10, 1l at 7 p.m., November 5 and 12 at2:00 p.m. ljornhom-Nelson Theatre, Foss Center Dec. B ancl I Everyman directed by Kirsten Solem 7 p.^., lornhom-Nelson Theatre, Foss Center 12th St., Mlnneapolis Nov. 2l Exhibits For gallery int'omntion, call (612) 330-1524. Concert Gage Family Gallery hours: Mon.- FrL.,9 a.m.- 9 p.m; Sat.,9 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Sun., noon - 5 p.m. Dec. 1 Velkommen Jul li a.m.-3 p.m., Christensen Center Dec. 1 and 2 Advent Vespers Dec. 1-6 and 9 p.m., Central Lutheran Church, 333 South 12 St., Minneapolis Dec.2-5 and B p.m., Central Lutheran Church,333 South 12 St., Minneapolis Dec. 10 Sept.B-Oct. 19 "lslamic Prayer Rugs: A Creed in Color" Sacred Arts Exhibition Series Gage Family Art Gallery, Lindell Library Opening reception, Sept. 8, 6-9 p.m. Nov. 3-Dec. 14 "Black, White, and Red All Over" Lee Anne Swanson Gage Family Gallery, Lindell Library Opening reception, Nov 3, 6-9 p.m. 4 p.m.-Hoversten Chapel Seminars, Lectures, and Films Däc. B ancl 9 Sept. i4 Annual Benefit Concert and Silent Auction, lllus. lecture on William Gilbert, physician Center for Global Education Featuring Marty Haugen and Mary Preus to Queen Elizabeth l, and author of the first scientific study of magnetism. 7p -.- Hoversten Chapel David Stern, theoretical physicist, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center 7 p.^ , Location TBA For information, call (6L2) 330-1067. Theatre Sept. 24 2000 Christensen Symposium Scenes ftom Galileo, by Bertolt Brecht 7 p.m.-Foss Center 1l a.m.-Convocation on Galileo, Hoversten Chapel For information, call (612) 330-II80. Oct. 19-20 "God after Darwin" John Haught, Landegger Distinguished Professor Theology, Georgetown University Oct. 19, 7 p.m.-Public Lecture, Hoversten Chapel I I a.m.-Convocation, Hoversten Chapel For information, call (612) 330-1180. Oct.24 10:30-1 1 :40 a.m., Hoversten Chapel Oct. 30 The Rev. Mitri Raheb, Christmas Lutheran Church in Bethlehem, Palestine 10 a.m., Hoversten Chapel Nov 9-10 "History of Scientific Creationism" Ronald Numbers, William Coleman Professor of History of Science and Medicine, University of Washinton Nov. 9, 7 p.m.-Public Lecture, Hoversten Chapel Nov. 10, 10 a.m.-Convocation, Hoversten Chapel For information, call (612) 330-t 180. Jazz Ensemble Concert For ticket information, call the Center for Global Education, (612) 330-1159. Hoversten Chapel The Rev. Jean Vanier, founder of the UArche Community Chamber Orchestra and Chamber Music 7 p.m.-Sateren Auditorium Sept. 25, 7 p.m.-Evening Convocation, Sept. 26, Masterworks Chorale of Augsburg College Wayzata Sept. 24, 7 p.m.-Readings from Bertolt Brecht's Galileo, Foss Center Sepr. 24-26 2000 Christensen Symposium "Changing Cosmologies and the Church" Owen Gingerich, senior astronomer, Smithsonian Astrophysicai Observatory, and professor of astronomy and of the history of science, Harvard University Other Events Oct. 5-B Homecoming 2000 "Rememberlng Old Main: 100 Years,100 Memories" See calendar of events on p. 23. Oct. 15 Augsburg Sunday in area churches For information, call (612) 330-1732. Dec. I Velkommen Jul I0:15 a.m, Hoversten Chapel lI a.m.-3 p.m., Christensen Center, featuring Scandinavian treats and Hardanger fiddle music HoxonrNc rHE 2000 DrsrrNcursngD AlurlrNr Oscar A. Anderson'38, David Cherwien'79, Ellen (Stenberg) Erickson'51, and Annette (Hoversten) Hanson'68 Snlur-rNc rHE Golo¡N ANNlvrnsARy Cless oF 1950 and the reunion classes of 1960, L975, and 1990. LOOx FOR DETAILS INSIDE IN THE SPECIAL SECTIoN, PAGES 23.26. HOMECOMING 2OOO October 5-B YrÀns, /.åt l( i,5Ïå{ (:.1' lT ( ì () " f, " [, " {-i " G " lli I Riversiclc Avcnuc Mrnnca¡rolis, MN 55454 221 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID lVinneapolis, lVìN Permit No. 2031
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Search Result: AUGSBURG NOW A PUBLICATION Winter 2000-01 FOR AUGSBURG COLLEGE ALUMNI & FRIENDS Vol. 63, No. 2 About the new Now ... he new, New, New, NEW Now arrived in Lhe mail today and , if you don't mind , I have a sugges tion to make . Do it again and again and again . Hooray. Finally got ...
Show more AUGSBURG NOW A PUBLICATION Winter 2000-01 FOR AUGSBURG COLLEGE ALUMNI & FRIENDS Vol. 63, No. 2 About the new Now ... he new, New, New, NEW Now arrived in Lhe mail today and , if you don't mind , I have a sugges tion to make . Do it again and again and again . Hooray. Finally got a real alumni magazine. And this is a won der ful premiere issue . Good for you and the others who helped make Lhis come to pass. It is so attractive. It will be fun to see all of the good stories , features, artwork , etc. that you can fit into it. An enjo yable ch allenge, I am sure. My best wishes to you and your team . T -T om Benson '56 I j ust wanted to let you know how WO DERFUL the Aug burg Now looks! Its great! I found myself actually READING the entire publi cation. Nice work! -R enee Dubs '82 ongratul ations on the Now's new loo k. Its wond erful. I hope you are hearing that over and over again . -Paul Daniels 79 C ust received my co py of Lhe magazine with iLS"new loo k." It's a real knockou t gra phi c design , the ph otos are a pe rfect compl ement to the articles, and the thematic appro ach and sup erb writing are add ed bonuses . Writing in th e alum publi caLions has always been the high est quality, but you folks have really outdone yourselves with this issue. The articles about Old Main and several of the Auggie families broug ht smiles to my lips and tears to my eyes. Can't wait for the next issue. Keep up the good wo rk. J ongratulations and than ks for the new format of the Aug burg Now received recent ly. The contents brou ght back so many memori es from the 11 years I spent as an !academy, college, and semin ary! stud ent on the Augsbur g campu s and four years as a staff person . The article on "Rememb ering MainOld and New" was of special interest to me since all of my classes , social function s, chapel, ph ysical edu cation , showers, etc. were spent in this buildi ng during my stud ent days. I lived in North Hall, a thr ee-story men's dorm . Personally, I am grateful for Old Main and Lhe service it has rend ered for nearly 100 years to the life and developm ent of Augsbur g. The edu cation and training I received within th ese walls has been of specia l blessing to me ph ysically, socially, and spiritu ally. It was in the theological room that God called me int o the mini stry in wh i h I have now served for 6 1 years. To have witnessed th e transformati on of the Augsbur g campu s from one squ are block with four or five old buildin gs, a stude nt body of 200-300 to the present campu s of more than 25 acres, 20 or more mode m bu ildin gs, parkin g lots, tenni s cour LS, athletic field , and a stud ent body of 3 ,000 is trul y a miracle and som eth ing I never th ought I would see in my lifetime! - Cliff M. Johnson '34 C We welcome your letters! Please wn le Lo: Editor Augsburg Now 22 11 Rive15ideAve., CBl4 5 Minneapolis, MN 55454 E-mml: now@augsburg.edu Fax: (6 I 2) 330- 1780 Phone: (6 12) 330- 118 I Le11e15for publica11on mus1 be signed and include your name. class year, and daytime telephone number. They may be edned for length, clanty, and style. -Co raly n Bryan '62, '92 WEC Correction The an,cle ,n the Summer 2000 ,ssue about Augsburg student RyanCobians Goldwater Scholat5h1pstated that the $7,500 scholarship would cover the cost or tuition, fees, books, and room and board. It should have stated that the schola15h1pwould apply toward these costs. A correction ... Augsburg student Becky Stensvaag '01 was inadvertently omitted from the photo in the fall issue w ith her grandfather, Clair Strommen '46 . Becky is pictured at left above , with her sister, Kirsten , on the right . AUGSBURG NOW A PUBLICATION FOR AUGSBURG COLLEGE ALUMNI & FRIENDS Winter 2000-01 Vol . 63 , No . 2 Features Augsburg Now is publ ished qu an erly b y Augsbur g Co llege , 2211 Riverside Ave., Minn eapo lis, Minn eso ta 554 54 . Betsey Norgard Engaging Research-Stud ent and Professor One-on-One Editor by Lynn Mena Lynn Mena AssisLam Ediwr Meet several Augsbu,·g studenrs who spent thei,· summer working closely with their faculty mentors on research projecrs. Kathy Rumpza 1 Graphi c Designer William V. Frame President Dan Jorgensen Director of Publi c Relations and Communi caLion Nancy Toedt '94 Directo r orAlumm and Parem 6 Relations O pinion s ex pressed in Augsburg Now do nm necessarily reflect ISSN I 05 8-1 545 Postm aster: Send co rrespond ence , name chan ges , and addr ess correc tion s to : Augsburg Now, O ffice of Public Relations and 6 Communication , 22 11 Riverside 15 Ave ., Minn eapolis, MN 55454 . Augsburg College, as affirmed or disability in ifs education policies, admissi ons policies, scholarshipand loan programs, atliletic and/or school adminisr ered prngrams, except in those instan ces where religion is a bonafide occupational qualification.Augsburg College is commiu ed to providing reasonab le accommodations lo its employees a nd ir.sstudents. www.augsburg.edu Smiley's Point Returns to Augsbur g Crui sin' at Camp Snoopy Departments 2 in its mis sion, does not discriminar e on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orien tati on, mariral stat-us, statu s with regard to public assistance, by Lenore Franzen Four Augsbu,·g women set their sighrs on dreams andfounded businessesthat fulfill their special passions. o fficial College poli cy. E-mail: n ow@augsbur g.edu Teleph one : (6 12) 33 0-11 8 1 Fax: (6 12) 33 0- 1780 Passions , Dreams, and Hard Work Around the Quad Chape ltalk Sports 21 26 32 Alumni News inside back cover Calendar Class Notes Auggie Thoughts 50 percent recycled paper (10 percent post-consumer waste) On the cover: Assistant Professor). AmbroseWolf Oeft) and senior Tal,er Omar collaborated to design and build the equipment needed for their research in thin magneticfilms. Photo by Mike Habermann. Augsburg ranks again in top tier In Lhe U. . cw & WorldReport2000 ratings of colleges and universities , Augsburg again ranks in the top tier of regional liberal ans colleges. The rankings are measured by categories such as academic reputation , graduation and retention rates, faculty resources, student selectivity, financial resources, and alumni giving. Augsburg ha improved from 1999 in measures of freshmen in the top 25 % of Lheir high schoo l class and percentage of full-Lime faculty. light improvement was also shown in freshman retention, graduation rate, and alumni giving. President Frame visits China President Frame and his wife, Anne , joined oLher Minnesota private college presidents on an eight-day trip to China , ho ted by China's linistry of Education . Several local college board members and business leaders accompanied Lhe group. The trip aimed to assist in Lhe development of a private college/univer sity sector in the People's Republic of China, to increase the number of undergraduate student exchanges , and to expand understanding of Chinese cultur e, education , and economics . Psychology professor Norman Ferguson retires Professor onnan Ferguson , who came to Augsburg m 1972 , reti red earlier this year and was granted emeritu s status by the Board of RegenLS.Over the years, he taught psychology in the day, weekend , and MAL programs, supervi sed the department 's internships , and was part of the Honors Program faculty. "What I miss most about Augsburg is the in-class discussion with students, " says Ferguson . "I cou ld never tell in advance how a group of sLUdenLSwould respond to a reading assignment, so each class session was different and exciting. " Ferguson and his wife recently built a house in Taos, N.M. In addition to mentoring high schoo l studenLS, he teaches a comm unity edu cation course . 2 A-UGSBURG NOW Two churches •share• a painting A n article in the Septemb er issue of The orscman, Lhe magazine of Nord mann 's Forbund et in Oslo, recoun LS the history of Lhe painting that hangs in Lhe comer of Hoversten Chapel. In "'And there he prayed ': A tale of two paintings, " writer Harry T. Cleven tells of Norwegian artist larcus Grnnvo ld , who was comm issioned in Lhe 1890s to paint a large altar paintin g for Lhe new St. John's Churc h in Bergen . Based on the text of Mark 1:35, it po rtrays a solitary Jesus Christ at prayer. When Melchior Falk Gjertsen , pasto r of the (then) new Trinity LuLheran Chu rch in Minneapo lis, visited Bergen , he was deep ly impressed by the work of art. His remarks abou t wishi ng for a paint ing as beautiful for his new church led to a request to Gr0nvold to copy the painti ng. \i iLhshipping paid for by the t. John 's congregation , Lhe work was sent to Minneapolis in 1902 . Sixty years later, when Trinity church was razed to make way for the freeway, Lhe painting was placed in storage. It now hangs in Hoversten Chape l, home to Lhe Trinity Lmhera n congregation. ~ Kelly Chapman '04 receives CocaCoca Scholarship Freshman Kelly Chapma n is the first recipient at Augsburg of a Coca-Coca First Generation Scholarship, given to stude nts who are first in their families to attend a college or university. he is a pre-med major who plans to beco me involved in the Link student commu nity service organization and play baske tball and intramu ral volleyball. One stude nt from each of the 16 Minn esota private colleges received a $5 ,000 renewab le scholarship from the Coca-Coca Foun datio n . Chapm an , from Mahtomed i, Minn ., was honored with the other recipienLSat a luncheon at the Governor's Mansion in September. The painting by Norwegian artist Marcus Grsnvold , copied from a Bergen church and given to Trinity Lutheran Church, offers an inspirational setting in Hoversten Chapel for speakers . Pictured above is Jean Vanier, humanitarian and founder of the L'Arche Communities, who spoke at Augsburg in October . A history of the Andersons' era The Anderson Chronicles:An Intimate Portrait of Augsburg College, 1963-97 By Dave Wood and Richard C. Nelson Two fonner professors chronicle the 35 years of the Oscar Anderson and Charles Anderson admi nistrations, \vith comments on future opportunities from current President William Frame. For information on obtainin g co pies (some autograp hed), call th e pu blic relations office, (6 12) 330- 1180 . Winter 2000-01 Matt Klatt receives national recognition for research S 12 enior physics major Matt Klan was OuLStandin g chosen for one of the Stud ent Paper awards for a poster presentation he made at the sprin g meeting of the American Geophysical Union (AGU). He was the only und ergradu ate selected for this honor. Klatts presenta,ion grew out of research in space ph ysics with Professor Mark EngebreLSon . Klatt came to Augsbur g, in fact, because of research opp ortuniti es the College offeredsomethin g he had first observe d when his older broth er, Eric, was at Augsbur g. Klatt's paper was titled "Und er Wh at Conditi ons do Solar Wind Compressions Stimulat e Pc 1-2 Pulsations in the Out er Dayside Magnetosphere?" "I was stud ying how the solar wind presses against the earth s atmosph ere and then wha t effect that has," Klan exp lained. "Matts study gave real quantit ative inform ation abo ut how this activity works and at the same tim e eliminated any puzzlement abo ut what is going on ," said Engebretson. He ad ded that Klatt also wrote some of the compu ter so ftware used to display the research data. Klatt said he plans to contin ue with the research . "My next goal is to help complete a paper about the work (along with Engebretson and four others) that can be publi shed . After gradu ation , I'd like to go on to graduat e scho ol in electrical engineering ." Also receiving an out standing presentation awa rd was Lars Dyrud '97 , now a gradu ate student at Boston University, for research that build s on work he did while at Augsbu rg. Freeman, Styrlund named regents ichael 0 . Freeman and Philip R. Styrlund '79 were elected to six-year terms on the Board of Regents at Augsbur g's annu al meeting in Octo ber. Freeman , a partn er in the law firm of Lindquist & Vennum , PL.LP., is a certified trial specialist and has a broad range of litigation ell. 7Jerience representin g clienLS M before regu latory and governm ent bodies . He M ichael O. Freeman Philip R. Styrlund '79 served as Henn epin Count y attorn ey from 199 1-99 and argued a case before the U.S. Supreme Cou rt in 1993 . His political background includ es two terms in the Minnesota Senate and end orse ment as the DFLJLabor candid ate for govern or in 1998 . Freeman serves on the boards of several edu cation organizations and is an adjun ct faculty memb er at Winona State University and the Hubert Humph rey Institute of Public Affairs. He is a graduate of Rutgers University and the University of Minnesota Schoo l of Law. He and his wife, Terry, have two daughters and a son . Philip R. Styrlund '79 is group vice president of sales for ADC Broadband . Prior to joining ADC, he held management positions for 17 years at US West. Styrlund gradu ated with a dou ble majo r in bu siness adm inistration and finance. He subsequently earn ed an M.S. in telecommuni cations science and an M.A. in bu siness management from St. Marys College. Styrlund serves on the board of Urban Ventur es Leadership Foun dation , Church Metro, and the Management Assistance Program (MAP). He also is co-leader and leader for the Colin Powell Youth Leadership Center in Minneapolis and the Carmelite Monastery in Lake Elmo, Minn ., respectively. He is married to Jul ia (Davis) Styr lun d '79; they have two daughters. Winter 2000-01 Edwards, Gingerich are new associate deans Barbara A. Edwards Orval J. Gingerich wo new associate deans have been named to Augsburgs Academic and Leamin g Services division . Barbara A. Edwards was named associate dean for faculty affairs, while Orval j. Gingerich will serve as associate dean for international programs. Edwards, who most recently served as academic dean at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa., began in August. She earned her bachelor's degree from the College of Saint Benedict, and M.B.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota. Her responsibilities include wo rking closely ,vith both faculty and stud ents on issues in academic affairs. She also oversees programs includin g the summ er school, academic advising, professional developm ent , and the Center for Service, Work, and Learn ing. Gingerich is directo r of cross-cultu ral programs and associate professo r of edu cation at Eastern Menno nite University in Harrisonbur g, Va. He has begun his new duties at Augsbur g on a consultin g basis and will arrive full time next su mmer. Gingerich began his work in international edu cation serving for three years with the Teachers Abroad program in Nigeria from 1968-7 1. He will coo rdin ate the activities of the Center for Global Edu cation , interna tional stud ent advising, and the Interna tional Partn ers programs. -Augsb urg ews Service T A-UGSBURG NOW 3 Around the Quad Feeling welcomed as an Auggie he opening convocation was no t wha t I expected, on any level. It was an extremely pleasant surprise to be treated with so much admiration, given so muc h support, and be welcomed with so muc h enthusiasm and warmth . I can vividly relive, ,vith every one of my senses , the su rroundings I encountered the morning of eptember 6. Waiting in Murph ys Park , with close to 300 of my T Augsburg College at 2000 Da Weekend Graduate College umber or stud ents 1,665 1,178 127 Average age 21 5 34.5 36.8 0 . or states reeresented 32 4 4 o. or foreign counlri es 36 n/a n/a 28.8 71 2 94 90.6 Gender (%) Male Female 48.8 51.2 Race/ethnic group (%) Whne 73.6 76.4 12.0 Students of 10 .1 color 5.6 .3 Foreign 11.3 (M1Ssin~info. 10.5 /refuse ) Residency (%) Resident 52.5 Commuter 47 5 84.3 9.5 1.6 47 .l 99.9 1.6 98.4 Graduate programs (%) Master of Arts in Leadership Master of Ans in Nursing Master of Social Work 27.6 19.7 52.8 fellow classma tes before the convocation , the "bu uerflies" of anxie ty in my stom ach were overw helming. I had no idea what to expec t or really what I was doing here. That nervous ness was soo n replaced ,vith feelings of relief and acco mplishment , even though the on ly thing I had do ne thu s far was show up . The faculty's app lause welcome d me into these new surr oundin gs and gave me a short preview of all the love and suppo rt I wou ld receive in the fut ure from everyone on this campu s, and in this community . Before I had entered the chapel , I already knew I was in for a lot more than I had plann ed. Little did I know I wou ld find out very shortly j ust how many opportuni ties and experie nces were lying there before me. Dean Kimball's speech uncovere d some of those possib ilities for me . I enrolled at Augsburg most ly for the academic end of things. The fact that it is a Lutheran school also ap pealed to me; however , that was simp ly an added incentive of the College . In the dean 's speech , which emphasized freedom on a political, persona l, and social level, I realized how much of my college career the religious aspect of Augsbu rg would be. Th e sta tement that "the trut h of Jesus and the cross set us free" really moved me. Over by Becky Michaelson '04 the last couple of years, I have become stron ger in my faith to God , and I was concern ed that I might lose that at school. In actuality, I now know that my belief can only grow stronger by being at Augsburg , surround ed by people who also aim to keep God as the center of their lives. Dean Kimball also said "a large part of freedom is prot ecting others' freedom" and that "freedom is depend ent up on a community ." Th ese statements revealed to me that an Augsbur g edu cation ,viii not only get me a degree to teach, but also provid e me with an environm ent in which I am able to be myself, worship my God , and be encomp assed by others who baule the same qu estions and concern s as I do everyday-in my faith , my schoolwork , and every other aspect of my daily life. The openin g convocation last Wed nesday showed me what being an Auggie is all about , and that everyone here, although each person has his or her own reasons for choosing this school, is also here for the sense of love and su pp ort this place offers, whether they kno w it or not. Th e deans speech and the convocation , as a whole, helped me realize this fact and served as a warm welcome into the Augsbur g commun ity. • Largest major s Day Business Adm1mstrauon Educauon Psychology Music Biology Weekend College Education Business Administration Nursing Computer Science MIS Students in the Class of 2004 were welcomed by facu lty and staff at the opening celebration . 4 ,4 uGSBURG NOW Winter 2000-01 Chapeltalk by Mark Engebretson , Professor of Physics Text: Exodus 35:30--36:1 his week Augsburg began its convocation series for the year, with a focus on the dialog between science and religion . You have heard somethin g of the long hisLOryof this dialog-il goes back al least 400 years, and il has become especially confusing and has engaged man y more people in this past centu ry. For some of you , the fact that there is any contact between science and religion al allwheth er that contact is friendly or not so friendly-ma y be a new idea . But for many OLhersit's been serious business , and a mauer of ongoing concern, or of strenuous or even biller deba te. We al Augsburg hope not only that science and religion can be in dialog , but Lhal by discussing them LOg ether we might find some clarity rather than conf usion , and be beuer equipped Lo deal with the comp lexities of our world. It's also consistent with our Lutheran roots, a Christian tradition born in a university, that they can and should be discussed LOgether. It's in that spiri t, of helpin g Lo prepare T was natural , and God called them Lo work the land and Lo use its resources. Walking with God meant living and work ing in the wor ld of Lime and mauer. Our text tells the sLOryof two craftsmen , Bezalel and Aholiab , who were filled ,vith God 's spirit so that they could design and build the tabernacle . It's significant that this is the firsl instance in the Bible in which God is said LOhave filled persons ,vith his sp irit. 0l Moses, the greal leader of Israel, but Bezalel and Aholiab , two craftsmen . ow later on in the Old Testa melll various proph ets and judges , and even ,vise King Solomon, were said LOhave received God's spirit-but it's notabl e that in the Bible, God's spirit isn't divided or specialized in the way our cu ltur e seems LOwant Lo divide it-into chur chly thin gs vs. secu lar or worldly thin gs. Creativity and leadership-in whatever field-are gifts from God . Much later, the prophet Joel used these word s Lo describe what wou ld happen after the coming of the 4essiah: "Everyone who is deeply involved in his or her earthly task, who is skill~d in the craft and wisdom of his or her particular work, brings about something real that they offer to humanity, and to God." ours elves for the important but thorn y issues related to this dialog , that I have gone back Lo what might seem an unlik ely source for a Lexl for this chap el Lalk-a tiny snipp et from the book of Exodu s. The Old Testament bears no record of ack nowledging the role of scientisL-il was the Greeks , not the Hebrews , who were famous for their curio sity about the world . The Hebrews seem , rath er, LOhave borrowed their science from their neighbor s. Bul they did acknowledge the importance of craftsmen , and of scholars. They weren't scared of natur e-far from il. Moumain s, trees, oceans, clouds , sun and moon , gold and silver, wood and sLOnesthey were jus t that-n ot the deities or spirits, or even monst ers, that their neighbor s feared . They , ere under God's control , and on ly God was to be feared , respe ted , and tru sted. As a result , natur e Winter 2000--01 Uoel 2:28-29 ) "After thi s I will pour out my spirit on all people. Your sons and your daughters sha ll proph esy, your old men shall dr eam dreams , and your young men see visions . Even on the slaves, men and women , ,viii I pou r ou t my spiril in those days." In fact, the Lutheran traditi on insists that the call of God-th e call lo serve God-i s not limited Loa special class of Chri stians who by the supp osed holiness of their lives have placed themselves closer Lo their Creator. Instead , God calls all peop le LOvocations , which are focused precisely in and on thi s world . God indeed pour s out his spirit on all of us , and we serve God by serving each OLherin thi s wor ld. Luther and others, in fact, reacted against a strictly religious view of vocation that said only monks and other professional religious folks (o f both gend ers) had vocations. Luther said no: farmers , business people , laborers, stud ems, parems, childr en , all have equa lly imp ortalll vocatio ns. Lutheran can agree with those who say that hristianit y is really the most materialistic of all religions : it does not imp el us Loescape the world , but LOcare for it and fix it; we are not called LOescape from other people and their concerns, but Lo work with them. We can also agree that our vocations are informed by ou r faith. Vocations are the prin cipa l means by which the love of Christ, and the righteousness of God, make their way into the world , LOuphold it and to tran sform iL Vocation is our way of serving our neighbor , and taking care of our world . Everyone who is deep ly involved in his or her earthl y Lask , who is skilled in the craft and ,visdo m of his or her particular work , brings about something real that they offer to hum anity, and to God. o, why thin k abo ut science and religion? Wh y discuss the natural world in a chapel talk) We might as well ask why go Lo school at all! Because it is our calling, as persons freed and empowered by od , to use God 's spirit , the gift of creativity, Lo serve others and glorify him . • The above i excerptedfrom Professor Engebretson's homilyof September27, 2000. For the entire talh, visit the ow Online , at <111W1 v.augsburg.cdu/110111> . A-UGSBURGNOW 5 Opening day in 1947 at the Smiley's Point confectionary Dick Pautz '37 busy behind the counter. was a crowded occasion and kept proprietor Community officials, friends , and family partook in the fest ivities, as pictured in the front row (L to R): Lawrence Quist, Pautz's brother -in-law; Ray Myhre , Southside Insurance Co.; Clyde Jorgenson , president of the Fourth Northwestern Bank ; and Elmer Berdahl, a Minneapolis businessman . Among the Augsburg students who crowded Into the shop on opening day were George '46 and Jean (Christenson) '49 Sverdrup , shown in the second row , second and third from the left . Please contact us if you recognize yourself or your classmates ,4 UGSBURG NOW in the crowd! Winter 2000-01 The build ing across Riverside Avenue where many Augsburg students gathered during the 1950s is now hom e to the 27-person staff of Augsburg's institutional ac!vancement division . The College leased the building from FairviewUniversity Medical Center in order to bring the division 's three depart mentsdevelopment, alum nVparent relations , and public relations and communication - togeth er at one location . From its construction in 1899 , the Smiley's Point building served for over 60 years as an apothecary, initially found ed by Norwegian immig rant Johan Vedeler. The Svane Apotek (Swan Pharmacy) served the largely Norwegian area of the Cedar-Riverside neighbor-hood near streets named Bjornson and Sverdrup , and next lo the Norwegian Hospital, now Fairview-University Because of its shape and architectural detail, it was the most prominent building of the several that inhabited the land surrounded by Riverside Ave., Sixth St., and 23rd Ave.After Vedeler's death in 1934 , another pharmacist bought the building and gradually added features for students , such as a post office. The owner's personality and customer service were not panicularly endearing to the students, however, and the place became known as "Grumpy's place." Winter 2000--01 In 1947, Dick Pautz '37 was working Decemb er. The developm ent team has in Augsburg 's public relations office. When offices on both floors, while alumn Vparent an opportunity came to buy the business , relations and public relations are upstairs. he was talked into it by friend s in the The office of the division 's vice Seward and Southside Businessmen's president is located upstairs in the rounded Association . bay \vindow on the point , in the room that "I took it as a sideline, and didn 't Fairview Hospita l preserved in its original intend to run the bu siness," says Pautz . "I state and called the Victorian Room. The tried to figure out how to change the Vedeler family lived on the second floor place's char acter." above their pham1acy for a time, and this Pautz sought to create a place for office shows the beautifu l original students to go after chape l, an d expand ed woodwork and detail of the building . Augsburg students have also lived upstairs the scope of the busin ess. Flowers were added to also serve hospital visitors. Drugs at different times . were eliminated, and the place became a "We're very pleased with our new offices, the opportunity to continue the confectionary, serving ice cream and sweets. Kelly Roth, nickname d "Smiley," tradition of Smiley's Point , and the ability to work more effectively as a division ," says was hired as manager. In order to nam e the bu siness, Pautz Augsburg regent and interim vice president Allen Housh . launched a contest. The winnin g entry, "We hope to see many alumni and from a neighb orhood child , was "Smiley's friends here at Smiley's and hear memories Point ," wh ich appealed to Pautz as an they may have from their time at antid ote to the former nickna me. In 1953 , Pautz sold the bu siness, and Augsbur g," he continu es. the build ing was hom e to coffeehouses and other establishments before Fairview Hospital pu chased it. Until this year, the hospit al has housed several of its clinics and offices in the building and continued to use the Smiley's Point name. Two adjoining bu ildin gs have been connected to the original triangu lar bui lding. The alumnV parent relations and the development offices moved to Smiley's last summ er, while the publ ic relations and communication office The institut ional advancement division recently hung their shingle across Riverside Ave. at Smiley 's Point. a familiar j oins them in landmark and gathering place for many students in the 1950s . • ,4 uGS BURGNOW 7 Sports Playing hard-for Multi-sport studentathletes excel both on the field and in the classroom enio r Brend a Selander has virtua lly Severy minut e or her lire plann ed . Wake Eat a nutritious meal. Go Work a rew hours . Go Lo practice . Eal a nutritious meal. Study. Sleep . And it's all wriuen down in her planner , typical for a college stud entath lete who participates in one sport . However, elander participat es in threesoccer, hockey, and sofrball. "I'm the type or person who has a lot or energy, and I need to have something to do all the Lime to release that energy," Seland er said . "I have good timemanagement skills. I don 't procrastin ate at all, or else I'd be stressed out. Everybod y thinks I'm crazy for playing three sports, but I'm a liule ball foll or energy. I need to express that energy." While Selande r is the only Augsbu rg athlete in three varsity sports , ther e are numerous Auggies, among the more than 400 in varsity athletics, who engage in multiple sports . Athletes who have excelled at multip le sports say they prerer competing at a Division Ill college, where the y can continue participating in more than one activity. At many scholarship Divis ion I and II colleges, coaches limit athletes LOju st one spo rt. "I was oITered a socce r scholarship at Mankato State University, but I wanted to go to a place where I cou ld be in both up. Go LO classes. LO classes. games and grades was ju st 20 minut es from my parents ' house, and they're a hu ge supp ort for me. I needed them LO be close Lo me here." eland er has earned all-conrerence honor s and has been Augsburg's leading soccer scorer during her entire career; plus , she was a third-line forward on the women's hockey Learn. specialist for Augsburg's track and Held team , he has also been a key memb er of Augsburg's six-time national champ ion wrestling team. A heavyweight, Bauer earned his first trip to the NCM Division III wrestling tournament in 1999, then returned LO the meet last season and won the individual title. Ang ie Rieger '01 (on right) Brenda Selander '01 (on right) ,,,_ti-, ..-r l~ .l f .. _,) "',. ·-,;.' ,..) -1," / 8 ,4UG SBURG NOW .. ; .. !\ ' . .·-- Ben Bauer '01 Desman Oakley '01 Last spring , she decided Lo put sortball back into her plann er. Despite missing the sofrball team's first month or practice and spring games in Florida , du e to the At the 1999 MLACou tdoor track and Held meet, he became the first compe titor ever to earn top-eight honors in three weight events-s hot put , discus, and hamm er throw. "The thin gs that have helped me the most are spending a lot or time in the weight room and staying organized, " Bauer said. "The stron ger you get, the further you can go. Plus you have to stay organized to be in two sport s, going Loclass at this time , working ou t at this Lime, going to bed at this time. "The work ethic I've learned in wrestling has worked well for me in track, too . The track program here is small, so "[At Augsburg], you can do so many things and you have to focus on academics, too . If you only did one thing in your life, what kind of life would you have?" -Angie Rieger '01 soccer and hockey," Selande r said . "Plus, my brothe r goes to Ham line, and my family is really close. I'm a family-oriented person; Sunda y is the time 10 go hom e and have a dinn er with my parents . "My parents co me LO every game. They never miss anythin g I do . O ne or the key reasons why I chose Augsburg was that it byDonStoner women 's hockey team 's national co mpetition, Seland er still excelled , becoming the team's startin g centerHelder. enior Ben Baue r found that comp eting S in two sports has helped him Lo excel in both . A multipl e all-conrerence weights Winter 2000-01 there aren 't enough people LOreally push you forward . You have to have that work ethic to excel. " enior Desman Oakley has also excelled in track and field , "~nning the MlAC ind oor 55- meter hurd les in 1999 and being a multipl e all-conference comp etitor in the spri nts and hurdle evenLS. He has also been the second leading receiver for th e Auggie football team the lasLtwo seaso ns. "I don 't remember wh y, buL origina lly I wasn 't recruited to play football her e," Oak ley said . "But while I was talking Lo th e track and field people , I asked th em about playing footba ll. I miss ouL on the track type fall conditioning to play football , but they let me do it." Oak ley also credit s being organized LO his success in bot h sports. "ILhelps you get inLOa set sched ule," Oak ley said . "When you 're doing the same thing every day, like practicing from 3 LO5 [p.m .]. you get inLOthe same panern and it he lps you keep organized ." A side benefit for Oakley was Lhe fact that he was able LOsta rt his college experience early, since the football team starts practice two weeks before th e schoo l year begins . "Before I sta rted schoo l [in 1997]. I already kn ew 80 peop le. It helped me adjust Lobeing in college." S or Angie Rieger, playing in just wome n's ho ckey and volleyball was a redu ction from the five sports she played in high school. "I look at life as a cha llenge. I love my life busy. I can 't stand being bored ," she said . "I have LOlive my life this way, always on the go." Going into her senior season , Rieger has set virtually every Augsburg women 's hockey career and single-season scorin g record , earning All-America hon ors thr ee times. She was named MIAC Player of th e Year last season in wome n's hockey , leadi ng th e Auggies to th e Division 111nation al finals. In volleyball, Rieger has banl ed injuri es through out her career, but still earned AII-MIAC first-team honors in her j unior season . She has led th e Auggies in kills per gam e and au ack percentage for F Winter 2000-01 most o f her career. "My secret is to always come into practice kn o,ving there's somethin g you can impro ve," Rieger said . "You have LOgo 100 percent every day. Wh en you push your self in prac tice, it shows in how you play in games." And she did all this whil e maint aining a 3.8 grad e point average \viLh an int ernation al bu siness maj or and wo rking as the commi ssioner of the Augsbur g stud ent newspaper. "God blessed me ,vith a brain for acad emics," she said . "In high schoo l, I didn 't have to stud y at all. It came naturall y, so my focus was on sports. Here, it's different. You definitely have LOstud y." grades actu ally improve d after she decided Lo take up softball. Oak ley aid footba ll stud y groups , along ,vith an increased focus on graduati ng this year, helped him imp rove his grades. Bauer' grades have steadily risen , averaging 3 .85 th e past th ree semesters. Last year, he earned ational Wrestling Coaches Associatio n cholar AllAmerica honors. "Di,~sion I athletes get s holarships and th at's all they do , j ust their span," Rieger said . "There's no academic focus . Here, you can do so many th ings and you have Lo focus on academics, too. If you only did one th ing m your life, what kind of life would you have? You have LOhave variety." II th e athlete s affirn1ed that being in athletics helped them improv e their grade s. Seland er said in her junior year her Don Stoner is sports inf ormalion coordinator. A • Center court to honor Ernie Anderson Augsbur g College ~II honor longtim e athletic dir ector and men's baske tball coac h Ernie Anderson by nam ing th e recentl y renovated center coun at Melby Hall in his honor , College officials announ ced recentl y. A dedication ceremony will be held on Jan . 29 duri ng the men's basketba ll game against Hamline. Game Lime is 7:30 p.m. For information on the dedication event , contact Norm Okers trom , developm ent office, at (612) 330- 1616 . Anderson has been a member of the Augsburg com munit y since the 1930s , when he auended the Augsburg Academy. He played basketball and baseball al Augsburg , graduatin g with a histor y degree in 1937 . After recei\~ng his master 's degree from the University of Minnesma , he return ed Lo his alma mater in 1947 as athletic dir ecLOr, men's baske tball coach , and as an instru cLOr and director of health and physical ed ucation . During his 23-year basketball coaching career ( 1947 -70) , he compiled a 266 -239 overall record. The Auggies won MlAC crowns in 1963, 1964 , and 1965 , advancing LONAlA district compe LiLi on and the NAlA nationa l LOumament t,vice. He earned MlAC Coach of the Ernie Anderson '33, '37, as pictured in the Year honors each 1949 Homecoming of the conference football program Litle seasons. He served as athletic direcwr for 34 years. During that Lime, he was president of the NAlA in the 1970-71 school year, was named LOthe NAlA Hall of Fame in 1975 , and was induct ed into the Augsbur g Athletic Hall of Fame in 1975 . He also earned two Distinguish ed Service Awards from the Minneapolis Chamb er of Comm erce. He served on several NAlA commin ees and on the U.S. Olympi c Comm iuee from 1969 LO1973 . In 1984 , the College named iLS athletic field in honor of Anderson and longtime coach Edor Nelson . The field will be rededicated in Nelson's honor in the fall of 2001. Bolh the Anderson and Nelson evenLSare pan of a celebration of recent major improvem enLSin athletic facilities. A- UG 8 RG NOW 9 5~ ~ PIW'{t14D~ lD,N,-t,~-o,N, by Lynn Mena • photos by Mike Habermann 1.5icsmajorTaber Omar, computer science student ltlad on to learn about their explorations in designing and mlilg children's Legos into computer robots , and in 10 A- UGSBURG NOW Winter 2000--01 n the short time since assistant proressor J. Ambro se Wolr j oined the ph ysics faculty in August 1999, he has won great favor among his stud ent s, and his research has attracted both corpora te and intellectual interest. Previously at rlie University or Missouri -Columbi a, Wolr brin gs to Augsbur g ideas, hopes, and dreams to develop his specialization in experiment al cond ensed matter ph ysics. He began by establishin g a Thin Magnetic Film Research Laborato ry earlier this year. From the start , Wolr kn ew that he wanted stud ents to be involved in the lab's set-up and ensuin g research . So, in Janu ary, he recruit ed two stud ents, seniors Taher Om ar and Marc Tollds on , with an eye toward expandin g their involvement int o rull-tim e summ er research . "Ambrose brok e us in very slowly," says Omar, a ph ysics major. "He held a weekly seminar to discuss meth ods or research and certain topi cs th at we would be dealing with in the lab . Then we did literatur e research and present ed our findin gs to him ." The seminar allowed Omar and Tollefson to become familiar with the material, so that when they entered the lab , says Woir, they could "hit the floor dancing." "My aim is to get this on a continu ous cycle and start out two or three stud ents every year, get their reet wet in the seminar, and then get them into the lab ," says Wolf. , Winter 2000-01 By summ er, Wotr determin ed that Omar and Tollefson were ready to begin research and start maki ng thin magnetic films. These are essentially th in layers of magne tic materials, curr ently being used for read/w rite heads in comput er drives. "Both Honeywell and Seagate have prot otypes ror magnetic comput er RAM," says Wolf. "The RAM curr ently used in comput ers is fastworkin g, but when the comput er is turne d off, you lose infom, ation . With magnetic RAM, when you turn it back on , a second later you're right back where you left off. The appli cations that were open are still open , and the text you were edit ing in a word Physicssenior Tah Omar and assistant professorJ. Ambrose processing progra m is Wolf (L to R) wo ri<j together to design and build the still there." equipment need for their magnetic film research. In order to make Crucial to the chamber are the two these films, Wolf, with Omar and sma ll ovens located on the bottom . Tollefson's help , designed and buil t the Basically, the ovens are used to evaporate equipm ent. 'To start , we organized the lab , metals , which then condense on a found what we could use of what was subs trate to form a thin film. Each film already here, and how to use it most can be created with subatomic sensitivity, efficiently," says Wolf. "And th is chamber which can be made to the thinness of a [pictur ed above] is our first result. I single atomic layer. Omar and Tollefson designed thi s bott om part , which we each built one of the ovens , which had built at the followed a design used by Wolf during his University of post-doctora l research at the Naval Minn esota machin e Research Laboratory shop . The n Marc The three recently presented their designed a mirror research to the Augsbur g communit y and system that goes inside, guests from Honeywell and Northw estern and Taher designed a College, amon g others. shutter system that's Omar and Tollefson's research also inside ." '4UGSBURG NOW 11 participation was funded by a grant from NA A during the school year, and by a Bush Foundation Grant during the summer. Omars summer research was also funded by a McNair Scholars grant. In addition , Omar himselr wrote a Bush Foundation grant proposa l which was funded for the fall semester. "I had a lot of fun here this summ er," says Omar. ''I've never thought of myself as very mechanica l, but we've been able Loget this thing up an d running . You can relate this project LO so man y thingsgrantwriting , technical wri.,ti,_, . n=- ---comp uter science, mathematics, chemistry, physics, engin eering-it s a spid er web . I found something that I really like LO do. Hopefully come gradua te schoo l, I'll be able Lo focus on research , because I trul y enjoy it." Computer science senior Cameron Rowe constructed a navigat ion robot with Legos as part of NSF-funded research designed and overseen by Karen Sutherland (pictured with Rowe on page 10) and Charles Shaeffer, computer science faculty members . A ugsburg senior Camero n Rowe never thoug ht the Legos he played with as a child would reapp ear years later in college. But this past summ er, he used the brigh tly-colored plastic blocks as the foundation of a robot he created in a co mputer science research project. The projec t, entitl ed the Robo tic Navigation Project, was conceived and developed by Augsburg associate professor Karen Suth erland and assistant professo r Charles Shaeffer. Funded by a grant from the National Science Founda tion , this und ergradua te program involved eight stud ents from four schoo ls. Rowe , Maisian Xiong, Ryan Forsberg, and Abdu lrashid Salad were among the Augsbur g stud ents; the other four participants came from the 12 A-UGSBURGNOW College of St. Catherine, the University of Minn esota , and the Fond du Lac Tribal and Communit y College. "My partner [Daniel Curry from Fond du Lac] and l worked on usin g neur al networks as a contro l system for ou r robot 's navigation ," says Rowe. "Neura l netwo rks simul ate the wo rkin g of a hum an brain ." Rowe and Currys neural network was a software constru ct wriLten in a simpl e form of th e C progr ammin g language. "Our initial goal was Locreate a robot that wou ld be able LO navigate within the environm ent of the comput er science wing of Sverdrup Hall," says Rowe. "But after some researc h and testing , we found that our robot's contro l board wasn't capab le of handling that comp lex of a task . ln the end , we created a neura l network that would be capable of helpin g a robot learn how Lo drive in a straight line, whic h may Winter 2000-01 nol sound so imp ressive. Bul what a lot of people don 't think about is the fact that when the y were childr en they had Lolearn how to walk in a straight line, too. And the way th is robot is learnin g is very similar Lo the hum an brain ." The robot , nickn amed CB3 for Cataglyphis Bicolor 3-Wheeler , is about one foot in height , and is com posed of Lego blocks and thr ee Lego wheels, a Hand y Board control board (de veloped al MIT and sold in robo tics stores) , two different types of sensors, and thr ee Lego gear motors. Part of Rowe's research experie nce includ ed writing a tech nical report of the project. The 22-page do cum ent , which includ ed det ailed backgro und inform ation and instructions , pictur es, and diagrams, was a valuabl e compon ent of the program , allowing Rowe the opp ort unit y to develop advanced tech nical writing skills. "A lot of people don 't think of research as being something Lhal an und ergrad do es," says Rowe. 'This was a great op portunit y, and I really enjoyed gettin g into programmin g issues that I had never even considered before." Professor Sutherland agrees . "l think il's so important for und ergradu ates to have the opportunit y to get involved in a research experience. It's cen ainly a great benefit for the faculty, Loo, because it lets you stay active in your field . 1 also really like working with und ergraduat es-th ey have mor e interesting ideas , and they're not restricted to the set ideas they've read about. "Emplo yers and gradua te schools look for NSF-sponso red wo rk because they know that you wouldn 't gel this grant if il wasn't a quality proj ect," continu ed Sutherland . 'The NSF is very selective, and they don 't often give these grants Lo small schools; they more often go Lolarge research uni versities, so it was really nice to be able Lo do this research." Rowe recently began a paid internship with United Defense in Fridley, where his work involves modeling and simulation of the W inter 2000-01 Crusader Artillery System for the U.S. Army. He credi ts his robo tics research experience with landin g a higher-Lhennormal internship wage. In the future , Rowe says that he would love Lowork further with robotics, and has considered appl ying LOa robo tics gradu ate program. The NSF grant is a thr ee-year grant , and Suth erland hopes to continu e receiving il beyond this period . "The bo LLOmline is that what a student learns in the classroom has to work , it's not just abou t theory," says Suth erland . "A stud ent research op portunit y suc h as this really brin gs everything together." ~~ ol all research projects involve robots or ph ysics equa tions. This pasl summ er, senior Cassi Van Ausdall and associate professor Jacquelin e deVries teamed up for history research , which was funded by a faculty/student N research grant from Augsburg 's Cent er for Professional Developm ent. ·w e did a literature review and a summ ary draft based on the que stion of wheth er there is a Christian perspective on histor y," says Van Ausdall. "And if th ere is, should that perspective be present ed in the classroom? "A lot of the project was spurr ed on for me by the Augsburg 2004 docum ent that the College publi shed ," cont inu es Van Ausdall. "A big ques tion that this document asks is 'how do we integra te faith into the classroo m?' Th is project went hand-inhand with th at qu estion ." Accord ingly, the second pha se of the project, which is still in progres s, involves Lak ing beginning -level Augsburg classes and exp lori ng how these faith perspec tives cou ld be integrated into the classroom . "Also, in the course of ou r research, Cassi asked some really good questions about who these historians were and A-UGSBURGNOW 13 wha t faith tradi tions they came from," says de\lries . "It opened up a wh ole other line of inqu iry about di fferent kind s of churc h-related schools, and how Aug burg differs from a lennonit e college or a Calvinist college. I think in the process we bo th became mu ch mor e in mne with what Aug bur g is, and what its theological and con Lituency base is." an Ausdall points out that their research served more as a "re-opening , rather th an as an opening , of disc ussion concern ing the nature of Christian cholarship ." "One thin g we realized coming int o th is research was that this was not necessa rily original research ," says an Ausdall. "\ e knew that a lot of historia ns had tried to tackle this ques uon or had asked the qu estion 'how does my faith integrate into my scholarship ?' o we had wanted to go back into the discussions that the>' had ope ned up and present the different views we saw. From that, we were curious to see if we could discover a new perspective that's particularly appli cable to a place like Augsbur g." De ries, wh o appr oached Van Ausdall abou t the projec t as a result of the student 's performance in her history class, The haping of the Modem World , was thrill ed to have the chance to work together. "It's been extremely useful and reall qui te wond erful to work with Cassi," says de ries. "I think too often faculty lose sight of their audie nce. We do n't often have these kinds of disc ussions where we know what is really going on in stude nts' minds . This projec t opened up some of that , and I believe it helped me think more carefully abo ut what my role is as a professor.n After graduation , Van Ausdall hopes to go into yout h ministry. In addit ion to the history research projec t, she also held an interns hip ,vith the Fellowship of Christian Athletes over the summer where she helped organize their high schoo l ......... lnlDd 14 A-UG BURG NOW camps. She curr ently serves as presid ent of the FCA on campu s and volunteer s with a youth group at her chur ch . "I've always had a heart for kid s, especially the high school age group ," says Van Ausdall. "That's where my passion s are." She also believes that she gained a lot from her summ er research project with deVries. "Jacqui is such a knowledgeable person ; it was awesom e to be able to work ,vith a professor of such high caliber," says Van Ausdall. "I for one believe that faith should be integrated more int o the classroo m , and th is research has given me a chance Lo see that oth er people have asked these qu estions, too. Being able to take a look at the different perspectives has allowed me to develop my own. That 's one of the reaso ns why I'm a history major -l o see what other peopl e have gone th rough and writt en before me and appl y it to my own life." • deV'rles (L to RJ,1Nmecl up for 1'85Nrdlto Investigate the existence amn lwnlng. Winter 2000-01 Cruisin' at Camp Snoopy byBe t seyNorgard "B esi des the [Snoopy] characters, we're the only regular live entertainment at one of the biggest tourist attractions in the count ry " Augsburg senior Trevor Johnso n is talking about the part-tim e j ob that he and four classmates have shared for nearly a year. They're the "house band " at the Mall of America's Camp Snoopy, the largest indoor theme park in the largest shoppi ng center in the cou ntry, in Bloomington , Minn. The Snoopy Cruisers-t rumpet, trombone, sousap hone, snare drum , and bass drum - wander through the park on Saturd ay and Sund ay afternoons , playing a musical repertoire to please the oldest and youngest mall visitors. During the summe r months , they played six da,ysa week in Camp Snoopy. "We play whatever we think would be a cool amusement park song-i t's like a pep band for a basketball game," says junior Brendan Anderson , who plays snare drum. Their selections range from '50s tunes to action movie themes to kids' songs. Music department chair and band director Robert Stacke recruited the Cruisers from his band members when he received a call from the mall, inquiring after a group that could be built around these particular five instrum ents. The band members each have a name-Clum sy Cruiser, Cool Cruiser, Classy, Quirky, and Curly Cruiser. The names are natural, says Anderson. "Its not a matter of us playing to the names, its the names playing to us." Their costumes are seasonal; durin g October when Camp Snoopy became Camp Spooky, the Cruisers donned orange "Ghostbusters" jumpsuits. While its not a typical part-tim e stud ent j ob , the Cruisers all feel that playing has been a valuable extension of their Augsburg stud ies. Junior Sara Seekins is a music therapy major. In addition to improving her range and techniqu e on the tromb one, playing often and for this many people has given her more confidence on her horn. The Snoopy Cruisers entertain Mall of Anderson , a music compos ition major, has collaborat ed America visitors with their mixture of music. with fellow Cruiser, sophomor e sousaphoni st Ben Duane, to (L to R) Lindsay Bonner, Trevor Johnson, Sara arrange all the music for the grou p. "I now know how to write Seekins, Brendan Anderson, and Ben Duane. for trombone , trump et, and tuba inside and out, " says Anderson. "We have a good 25 songs in our repertoire, and you really learn how to do it. " John son , the trump et player, is a bu siness and economics major who j oined the j azz and concert band s for enjoyment . After performing with the Cruisers, however, his career aspirations are leaning toward a job in the mu sic indust ry, combinin g music and business experience. Juni or music major and bass drumm er Lindsay Bonner sings in the Augsburg Choir and is a vocalist with Gospel Praise. "Playing percussion is definitely stretc hing me musically, and that is exciting . Next, I get a cowbell, too," she quipp ed . In their wandering around Camp Snoopy, the Cruisers attract lots of attention, especially when the live Snoopy characters join them to dance. "That's really the best time we have- when we can get together, both the band and the characters. They dan ce and we play, and everybod y really gets into it," says Anderson . "One of the greatest things is seeing kids get excited about the music," says Bonner, who occasiona lly rums over her mallet for kids to beat the drum. The Snoopy Cruisers take all of this publi c exposure in stride. Seekins ponders , "I wonder how many home videos we're in." W inter 2000--01 A-UGSBURG NOW 15 Passions, Dreams, HardWork by Lenore Franzen • photos by Linda Cullen Four women - all graduates of the l 980sowe their entrepreneurial success to a combination of strong values and vision F our Augsburg alums-Jenni Lilledah l '87 , Kari (Eklund ) Logan '82, Lori Moline '82, and Sarah (Wojtowicz) Stehly '88-are pan of the entrep reneurial trend . They have joined the huge flux of women who now own their own business, an impressive 38 percent of all U.S. firms. Their dreams are as varied as they are. Lilledahl and her husband own and opera te the Brave New Workshop , a comedy theater. Logan runs C.E. L. Public Relations, Inc. with her business partner . Moline starte d an international travel tour company, CrossingBorders, with a long-time colleague . Stehly owns two related businesses, Constru ction Technology, Inc. and Simplex Construction Suppli es, Inc. As different as th eir professions are, these four women share a common profile, shaped as much by national trend s as by their persona l dreams and upb ringing . They embody the many strengt hs required to succeed in this high- stakes' ventur e. They have a vision th ey won't compromi se. They are guided by values of hard work, integrity, and service . Ultimately, they share a desire to make a difference in the world . Here are th eir sto ries. 16 A- UGSBURG NOW Winte r 200~1 AUGSBURG COLLEGE ANNUAL REPORT OF DONORS The Augsburg giving societies recognize donors who express their confidence Aug burg College bJ con tributing at ad in ignated level. A Li t of each giving society 's members is published once a year in an annua l r po,1, unle s the donor specifie a desire to remain anonymous . LIFETIME GIVING l egacy ociety Cumu lati gifts of ~00,000 or mor e 1869 ociety Cumulative gifts of 100,000--499,000 Benefacto, Cumul ati e gifts of r ,000-99 000 PLANNED GIVING Heritage ociety Member hip in th ug bu rg Coll g H ritag o i ty i extend d to all v ho have rem mbered Aug burg College in their e tare plan wi th a "plann d gift " that v ill pa to Aug burg at ome time in the futur . ANNUAL GIVING gnize all annu al gift f a h made w ithin Th e Aug burg gi ing Mar hall ou n ii 10,000 r mor Build r ' Club Founder · ircl e 5,000-9 ,999 entury Club Regen ' ircle 2,500--4,999 upp rting Le el lub 1,000-2, 99 Do nor recog ni zed f r th ir annu al gift ar Ii t d in th ~ a fl cal year at the following levels: 500-999 240--499 120-2 39 p to 119 llow ing categori • Alumni giv ing by cla year • Faculty and taff • Par ms and fri end non-alumni ) • hur he , corp rations, founda ti n , gov rnm ent, and other organizat io n l11is rcpon lislS gi fts made b ·1wce n June I , 1999 and May 3 1, 20 0. Every effon has been made 10 en ure thai all names are in lud ed and ,pc llecl orrectly. If yo u noti ce an error, please all uc All ard :ii (800) 273-06 17. Dea r alumni and friend s of Aug sbur g: Please accep t th i repo n of gifts and co ntributi o n to Au gsburg Coll ege d urin g the period Jun e l , 1999 throu gh May 31, 2000. To it , 1 acid th e gratitud e o f th e stud ent and emp loyees o f the Co ll ege for w hat yo u- all of yo u- have clone in our beha lf and in beha lf o f o u r herita ge and mi io n. A strong spirit o f renewa l and hop e now perm eates the camp us, and we are g rateful , ind eed , for yo ur enco ur agement of it. Thi s p ast eptemb er, we opened o ur 132nd year w ith a reco rd day choo l enro ll ment and stron g g row th in the extension o f o ur weekend pr ogra m to Roc hester. Durin g th e summ er, a batch of capit al proj ects we re co mp leted (o r at least we ll laun ched) . A new "o ne stop " stud ent service center now occ upi es th e fir st floo r in verclrup , w hi ch w ill be co nn ected to th e new li br a1y b y a kyw ay that is ex pected to ope n in wa refurni hed for di e Cla 1ove mb er; m ess of 2004 and its successors; ind oo r co un spo ns wi ll be played th i year o n a new floo r and w itn es eel from ne\v eatin g ; the exe rcise faci liti es in Willi am V. Frame Melby have been upgrad ed and th e bui lding itself g ive n a new face; the ice arena has been rehabilit ated ; and all o f us- stud ent raff , and facu lty-w ere g reeted in Sept emb er w ith new and ve1y we lc med in formation te hn olog y capabi li tie . Th e inspirati o n for thi s general rehab ilit ati o n and rev itali zatio n is th e new visio n fo rmul ated in A 1tgsb 11rg 20 04: Ex tendin g tbe Vis ion . Thi s doc um ent has brought new di stin cti on to Aug sbur g Co llege-in th e counu y and in the regi o n- and is guidin g o ur wo rk in program deve lo pm ent , curr icul ar refo rm , and mark eting . Thi s self-definin g im age : • enco ur ages voca tio nal develo pm ent , spark s the dial og ue of fait h wit h reaso n, and promo tes a div erse campu s cu ltur e as th e very co nditi o n o f edu catio nal ex cell ence; • helps all o f us here grow in mind , body , and spirit so as to actu all y reali ze the li fe o f servi ce to w hi ch each of u i call ed ; • fosters and rewa rd the exce ll ence of a faculty cleclicatecl to ex pert teachin g, in both subject and soc ialit y; • promi ses d istin gui bin g curri culum , featurin g hi gher leve l o f int egratio n of lib eral and pro fessio nal learnin g and o f expe rientia l with classroom w isdo m ; • in sures that stud ent fro m all eco no mi c and cul tura l backgroun I have access to the Aug sburg edu catio nand in faciliti e and atmo pher e app rop riate to di e purp ose. In pra ctical terms, yo ur g ift s provid e di e fu el for th e mo tio n imp arted by A 11 g sb11rg 2004. T hey help us keep the fir es of passion alive-for a "tran formin g " edu catio n th at makes us and o ur tud ents both useful wo rk ers and carin g citi zens. Th ank yo u for yo ur help and beli ef in o ur mi ssio n. ;;z·v ~ \ illi am Pre iclent . Frame O PERATI G B UDGET $38 ,503,5 4 6 \Jon ie in the operating b11dgetfi111d the ornra/1 work of the College,from facul()' and ta.!J alarie to tude11t financia l aid to paying the 11tilitie bill. 7be operating budget keep the College up and mnnin g, and is s11ppo11ed in pa,1 by und e ig11atedgift to the Aug b11rgF11nd. • • • • • • Tuitio n & Fees 80% O ther Source 5% Board 4% Room 7% Private Gifts 3% Government G rants 1% 1999- 2000 Revenues P T A ET et) $44,328,125 Plant a et de cribe the phy ical presence , or the place that i Augsb11rg. 7be newest addition to the phy icctlp la nt are the ew Re idence Hall, which opened in eptemb er 1999 and a link atrium conn ecting Lindell Library to the core ca mpu , comp leted in ovemb er 2000 . In addition, major renova tion work was unde11aken on verdntp Hall, Melby Hall, the ice are na , and rn e. Hall . E D0WMENT Market Value : $26,623,4 15 A strong end ow men t en ure Augsbu rg ' fitture treng th and grow th . 7be in terest and inv e tmen t income on the end ow ment principa l provide needed fi1 ndin g for studen t f inancia l aid . • • • • • Salary & Benefits 50% Othe r 14% Financia l A id 19% Utilities 4% Equip ment & apital Improvement 4% Student Salary 3% Debt Service 6% 1999-2000 Expenditures The e11dowme11tha s grow11 stead ily o ve r th e pa s t te11ye ar s. 11111 199 1 1992 I 93 1994 1995 1996 1997 ENDOWM ENT As ET May 3 1, 1999- May 31, 2000 1998 1999 2000 LIFETIMEGIVING Jo han Sverdrup I ean '62 & Barb.tr:t Begl inge r '63 Lar.on frl e 11ds of A11gs b11,-g w/Jo /Ja ve g e 11e ro11s /J1 And rew Erne-.s+ Philip & Dian e LJr,o n gi ve11a 111/11/mumof $25,000 lo t/Je Colleg e o ver Elsie Wi ldun g+ Harris '51 & J\laryon LcL' a lif e time. John & Eleano r Yackel A lph amae Lofgren+ '3 1 LEGACY SOCIETY BE EF CTOR Larry & ~larie ~le eff Cumul ative gifts of $500 ,000 or mor e Cumulati ve gifts o f $2 5,000- 99,000 Th eodo r ~lenzel+ Earl & Do ri> Bakk en Ernest & Helen A lne Ebe ~li chaelsen '3 1 Richard '74 & Ha11vig Robert ' 0 & Sue /viidn c , Tl:Je followir,g societi es r ecog11ize fllunmi a11d Larry Lokk en '60 ancy Co lv in nclcrson + Sp~ncer '66 & Gay J hn,o n '66 ,\l inear Juli an+ '30 & June+ Foss Ted & Ruth Arn eson Edw in & Barbara Gage Luth er+ '29 & O rv ill e+ '36 & Gertrude Lund '36 Hognande r Kennell , + & Doroth y Bailey Joel & Jeann e ~l ugge Ed+ & Phy lli s+ K:tvli Ad a Bakk en+ I laro lcl & Loui::,e Nk h e n Kinn ey John so n '65 Zane & Bmb ara Birky Edith E. Mi ll on '46 & Dorothy Lijsing '47 Kleven Roy '>9 & Ard b Bogen Lute '56 & Bobbi e O lson larette Jo renb)' '29 Arn old ancy Bloo mfi eld '63 Bouem ill er Jame, · 6 & Jean Lind ell Do nald & Elroy Stoc k '49 Roclnc )' & Barbara Burw e ll Clair '46 & G ladys Box rud ' 6 tro m men Carl Ian & Janel 1\ lontgomc ry 'orberg+ D nald '53 & Beverly I lall ing ·55 O ren Donald+ & Dagn)' Pad ill.t ·59 & Kathy Aaker '62 Ca, per;,on Glen Per on '47 1larvey '52 & Joann-.: Varner '52 Petc11iO n Fritjof Christensen '28 1869 OCIETY Jaff1es+ & - 1.h e r+ Crabtree Cum ulativ e gifts of $100 ,000-4 99 ,000 ~Ir, , Osc ir DeVo ld+ Th o ma~ Peterson C. A . L.+ & Esther J. E. A nderson A my Erick son ~l an in+ '29 & · ·th er+ Q u:inbeck C ha rles & Tracy El ftmann '8 1 Phili p '50 & Dor:i Frojc n •,19 Qu anbeck aLhe rine A nd e r o n liver & Jeannette Peter~on ·-o Leo n,, Rad mo n A nth olz+ '41 Phili p & La ve rne Fand re i Lulher Ro dvik '5 1 Paul '63 & LaVo nn e O bo n '63 Batalden Jerome '37 & W in ifred 1-telb nd ' 7 Formo O li ve Ro nho lm '47 arl Blegen+ Jack & Jo)•Ce Boss Ms. Dereninger+ Darrell '55 & Helga Egertson Emil Fos,a n + '30 ~lathild a Sageng '3 1 O laf Gaastjon + Clar.1 E. Sand er, + Do nald+ & Irene Grangadrd Kenneth Schmit + '38 Philli p Gro nseth '55 Huth chmidt '52 Raymond Erick,o n + 'SO Flo re nce H ~1asarud+ Lyall & Inez O lson Malco lm Estrem+ John 1-tan,o n + Rosemary Shafer Agne Sive r on+ '59 Schwarz kopf Clar3 Evju+ M r.+ & Jerry & Je,111Foss Lawre nce & Lois H au ge Glen & An na Skov holt Paul '42 & Max ine Frid lun d Ann :i Mae I tayden i\ lath ias R:iymo nd ·57 & Janice Grin de Loren Henderson i\luriel Sm ith+ '2 Frank li n & Carolyn roves No m, an & Evange line H :1gfors Jame & Kath leen 1-1 :ig lun d 1r .+ Rcucl D . Harmo n Do uglas & G race Fors, 'S I lerr Th elm a I less+ '32 hester '60 & Cleno ra Hove rsten leua+ Bo rger o lberg t:inl ey & Beuy Stake Roge r '5--t& Bo nni e . toc.km o d in Sto ric n + '28 Do nald '39 & Phylli s Ho lm Cheste r+ & Be rni ce H o ve rste n A llen & Jean Housh G:ir fi eld Hovcr, tc n 'SO Jean T:tylo r '85 & Roge r Griffith '8 I J:.une Jo hn on & M ax.inc Isaacs V incent '50 & J\ta rjorie H ov er!ltt!n Jack & P. Da" n Heil '78 Taylo r Roy Kro hn+ Will iam & Stephanie , aegele Joseph H ieh "6 1 Oscar+ & Pearl Loken Husby \'\lilli:.un & D onn a Teeter Richard & Barbara Tj o rnh o m '54 'eb o n Alfr ed Iver en L. Ocrni cc Th mp !,on + Ida Richard & ' :m clra Jacobso n Jo hn Thut+ Ruth Jo hn son+ '27 Joa n Vo lz '68 Ruth Jo hnso n '74 Richard & O liv~ Nilsen '5 1 Zo ller elso n+ ~lanh a ylander+ Jo hn l' aub on urtis & M arian :1mpson Bn1ce & Maren Kleven Paul & Lo re ne Stee n D av id & 13a rbara Kle ve n Ge nevieve Lo we ll ,~4 & Janice Kleven telberg+ onr:.ld unde + 'I ~ Leland & Louise un de t Helen Sverdm p + Di ck & Glend a I touston Norma KnutSon+ tildr ed Kro hn Dean & Su,a n Ko pp erud + Deceased PLANNED GIVING HERJT GE OCIETY Tbe Augs burg Colleg e He ritag e Soc iety r eco g 11i.zes th ose w ho ha ve arra,rged a d ef e rr ed g ijlf o ,· tb e College tbrougb a be qu est, life i11s 11rar, ce poUCJ'· a,muitJ ' ag ree ment, or a charitab le tn, s t. Tbese tbou gb tft ,I gifls e:d e11d s upp o rt to ge 11. e,·at io t1s of futur e s tud e nt s. Ernest & Helen Inc Harold Ahl bo rn ·47 harles & C:ttherine Anderson E. \\"i lliam And erson ·; 6 Ernest & largaret Ande rson Esther Anderson+ Gary & ~l.ir y Anderson 0 ar ·35 & Leola And erson \\" illi am . And erson • I. helby Gimse '56 Andr ess Vi ncem Andrew s+ ·50 Betty m old Robe rt & Carol Arn old Luther+ '29 Clarette Jorenby '29 mo ld Oscar+ ·4 & Doro thy Austad Earl & Doris Bakk en Andrew ·50 & Barl>ara Ko lden ·50 Balerud Mary Qua nbeck T Barber Glady s P~'"< lerson Barnes ·25 Warren & Elizabeth Bartz · 2 Abne r ·35 & Martha Batalden Tom '56 & Bernie Benson idney '5 & Lola Lidstro m '50 Berg Gary & Doro thy Borsgard '64 Berk land Birgi t Birk eland '58 Ann e Blegen+ Kendra Oonderud 78 Richard & ancy Borstad Donald & ancy Blomfi eld '63 13onemill er Bernard Bretheim • 8 'ancy Drow n Jeroy · 8 & Lorrain e Carlson Harold C:tsperson + · 2 I lerbert '5 & Corinn e Chilstro m Fntjo f E. hristensen '28 Judtth A . Christensen L. Gracia hristcnsen O lga Christo pherson Wi lli am E. hritto n+ Ai lene Cole George '72 & Janet Dahl man arrie Dau ner 7 1 Dallas Day '64 lli t hard '55 & Aud rey Dro nen Beverly Durk ee ll uben '45 & 111elma Egebc rg Tracy Elftmann '8 1 larencc + '35 & Th ora Eliason Avh Elli ngrod •r asper & Thelma '39 Emberson Denise Engebrets0n '82 Loren · 6 & Edn a Kastner '•2 Ericksen llaymo nd Erickso n+ '50 Du:ine Esterly · 5 M:ilcom J. Estrem Jo hn Evans '82 & Joan Molin e '83 All i · n Everett 78 orman & ll :ichel Ferguson Maud Forberg Jerome '3 & Winifred Hell and ·3 Forrno rdella F um ~- illi am & Ann e Frame Leola Dyrud '6 I Furman harle Gabriel · n Harry arlock+ '25 Do nald+ & Irene Grangaard Roger rifr.th • and Je:in Taylor '85 racia rindal "65 Raymond '5 & Janice Phillip Gro nseth ·55 Florence I laasarud+ rind e ary · I & Dallas Ah rens '69 Hagen James & Kathy Haglund David · 6 & Janet Olso n 9 Halaas Lo ren & Helen fork ' 2 Henderson Edward & hirl ey Hansen ynthio Han n "66 Erne t & Ann a · Ham, n lark '68 & lone Agrimson · Hanson L.1wren e & Lois Hauge Loren & Helen Mohn ' 2 Henderson ll bert '55 & Karin Herrn:in Mrs. 11 E. J-ljell e ig ' I & Helen Hjdm eland rvill e+ '36 & Gertrud e Lund '36 Merton M. '59 & Jo Ann D. Bjornson '58 John on Mimi Johnso n lluth Johnson '7 Walter+ '2 & Ruth+ '27 Johnson Kenneth & Carmen Jones Larry & Jennif er Abeln ' 8 K.ahlow Mary Kingl sey Ruth Kislingbury Glo ria Grant '5 Knob lauch orrnan & Gwen Johnso n '58 Krapf Roy Krohn+ LaJune Lange "68 Dave Lankinen '8 Marjorie Lankinen Erne t Larson+ '30 Luther '52 & Janice Bremseth '55 Larson Alan & Do rothy Lee Harris '5 & Maryon Lee Jayton & Virgini a LeFevere Ella Lindberg James ' 6 & Jean Lindell 0 . Herbert & Ilene Lindqui st Terry Lindstrom '73 Marion Liska Alph amae Lofgren+ '3 1 Arn e '46 & Jean ,vanson '52 Markl and Ronald & Donna Matthi as Th eodo r Menzel+ Daniel '65 & Mary Tildahl '61 Meyers Carol Mork '6 Ri hard Mo rk '66 Mark · 9 & Pamela Hanson '79 Moksnes Van & Mike Mueller Do nald G. Murphy '43 co rge el.sen+ ' 7 ll ogn:inder Kenneth · 4 & Linda Bail ey '7 Holmen Grace Peterson el.son+ '33 Kenneth & era elson Everett '55 & Ethel Ho lt Mildred el.son Richard & Barbara Tjornhom '54 el.son Robe rt ·9 & ll o e nn elson John Hoium All en & Jean I loush Merlin & Ruth H vden hester '60 & Jen r:, Ho versten klrencc I lovcrsten ' I arl1eld ll o versten '50 I.ester Hoversten Lorna ll ove rstcn '62 llobert Hoversten Th o m:is '56 & Loretta Hover ten lli h:ird & andr:1 J:i ob.so n Morris '57 & Beverly Jespersen Anna Johnso n Jerry & Bo nita Johnson Kinney Jo hnson '65 Mark '5 & Thelma Jo hnson Roger '52 & Marilyn el.son ivi an Jenkins cl.sen ll oselyn ord aune · 7 telle No rdine+ James '57 & hirl cy o rman Jonathan ye · 2 Terry ll . yganrd '70 Martha ylander+ Marvin Nystrom Arlen Oftt!dah l '64 Norm '85 & Kim Asle o n '84 Okerstrom Evelyn O lson+ Gord o n "63 & Janice Olson rvillc '52 & Yvonne Bagley '52 Olson Lute '56 & Bobbie O lson ·-s &: Donald ·53 & Bcve rl)' Hallin g '55 O ren Robert & Marianne ander Kenneth , ·endsen Kenneth & Lilli an Ystcboe '5 1 Ose Leland '35 & Pauli ne Ervin '56 & Sylvi a 1oe ·59 Ov erlund Donald+ & Dagny Padi lla Kenneth chmidt + '38 Johan b,·erd rup Doro thy w ard+ Ruth chmi dt '52 ~brg aret yrin g R bert '50 & Ruth Ann P"u l Roge r D. chw" rtz '62 Rosemary h:tfer Jack & P. Dawn I lcil '78 Tay lor n Richard '37 & Ge rtrude Erling '36 Pautz Gerald '39 & 13erni ce Person ateren lli-,on E, i:n - ary '80 & Deanna T:u1g" ,ill O liver+ & Elisabeth Th omp son idn ey+ ·36 Jo hn + & Ve ra+ Thut Harve)' Peter on '52 James '50 & Glady, Dahl berg '52 Peterson Rodney Sill ' 2 Jod '38 & Fm.n ee~ T r.-ite n..,on Arn o ld '48 & arol Skaar James Smith ·9,1 Jo hn & l\la rcia Th ornp',() 11 78 T urcott.: Roy Qu am+ '3 1 Russel '50 & Virginia T hompson '50 bmith ~to rris '5 I &. Bo nni e 13u .:ri '5-1 \ ,1.1gcni;:--, Eileen M. Qu anbeck '46 Paul G .+ 's2 & Evelyn onnack '43 Dollie ~orenson + ~lark '83 & Beth Voel ker Norman --5 and K:.n.hr yn Andcr,on '76 \X'ahl Robert & Joyce Engstro m '70 pector To m \'\'a rm e Douglas & Joyce Th elma nder, o n '65 Pfaff chrode r Preu::,se + '38 ~lart in + '29 & E>Lher Qu anbeck ancy Joubert '63 ll:ty mo nd Arth ur ·53 & Charlo uc Kleven '53 Jeanell e To llef,on ·2 I Kenneth '26 & O , ede1.1 Ton ,k John ~ . '.J6 and Esther \I. Steen Rim mc re id Donald Wichm an '89 Peder '49 & Ali ce Berg ''; I Wil cox Barbara Rod v ik Paul & Loren e O live Ronho lm '47 Odi n Sto rien + '28 Do nald '38 & Borghilcl Ronni ng Clair '46 & G lady s Boxrn d '46 Stro mmen Aud rey 1 ·5- Collen Kay Watson ·9 I & I.try ~lcDouga ll teven & N~lo mi C hristeru,e n '8 1 Staruch 1een Da rre ll & Laura lee I lowe '63 Ze nk Merto n '42 & Irene Huglen '43 Stro mmcn age l 'SI Sand er ANNUAL GIVING Alumni Giving by Class Year The Aug bu rg giv ing ocietie recog ni ze all annu al gifts of cash made w ithi n a fiscal year at the fo llowi ng level Aug bu rg Circl e 10,000 o r mo re Marshall Cou nci l 500-99 9 Foun ler ' Circl 5,000-9 ,999 Bui lders' Club 240--499 R gents' Circle 2,500--4,999 Century Club President's Club 1,000-2 ,499 Supp orting Level ClAS S OF 19 27 1 umbe r of Alumni : 9 Total amo unt of Gifts: 35 Part.ic ipatio n: J 1% PP RTING LEVEL Ali ce im o ns n Solberg REGENTS' CIRCLE Else ~li chaelsen CIASS OF 193 0 CE 'umb er o f Alumni : 1~1 UPPORTI 'G LEVEL Mo rris Jo renby+ To tal am uni of Gifts: 2 10,505 CIASS OF 192 8 A B RG Julian Fos. + umber of Alumni : P:trticipation: 2 1% B II.DEi ' L B Fritjof Chrbt en,e n RY CL 13 Part icipation : lumni : 13 T tJI amount o f Gi fb : 2_5 PRESIDE TS CLLIB SUPPO RTING LE EL Agne, Arno ld ~andb erg um be r o f A lumni : 13 Elsie Lokk en Lowe r Pa ni ipation : 7% CENT URY LUil Hamdr Bcn.,on ENTURY CL B Leo nard Froyen SUPPO RT! G LEVEL S PPO RTII\G LFVEL BUILDERS' L B ' PO RTING LE EL tella Pederson Eie rmann Tot:d amo unt of Gifts : 50 largit Orni ng T roge + ~I. CIASS OF 19 33 N umbe r of A lumni : 10 Toi.II amo unt of G,fLs: 200 ClASS OF 193 1 RY CLUB lenclo ra Dueland Charle.., Rctrum BUILDEH~ Llll3 Cliff ord Johnson CIASS OF 1932 Particip:itio n: 15% En · 29'lo 'cs,; ClASS OF 1929 um be r o f JJ9 CIAS S OF I 934 Number of Alum ni 2 1 TotJI .uno unt o f G ift, 1,915 IR LE Total amo unt o f Gif b : 250 Parti ipatio n: 25% n· Re ube n 120-2 39 p to Pa rticip ation : 30'4:> N um be r o f Alun1ni: 16 Tot:tl amoun t f Gi fts: 2,827 Pan i ipa1i n: 25% UPPO RTING LEVEL o lveig Bergh inceni Ke n:,t~tcl Al be n Knu ,..,en I Id en Lee L 1r,en Norm~m Lar,.,en \X'. DonJ ld O lsen Borghi Id Dro 1mL1d O lson+ f-!Jrold \t<mcll Glady, Ouda l \\ 'ooh on Joel Torsten ·on ClASS OF 1935 Inez Hinr ichs Sullivan Roger Tho mpson Number of Alumni : 20 Total amou nt of Gif t : 3 -0 Participation : 2- % ENT RY L B Abn er Batalden Leland ateren ENTURY CLUB Else Bjo rnstad ~alome Eidnes annelin D nnld Ro nnin g Ethel inner Shebeck Leland teen UPPORTI G LEVEL Laura Leigh Jore nby Cliff ord Kent Carl Iberg UPPORTI G LEVEL aroline ageng Brown na Lee Kru se retha Halvo n Loken Edor 'elson ClASS OF 19 36 Numbe r of Alumni: 2; Total amou nt of Gifts: 2, 1-0 Panicip aLio n: 3 Eric Paul on PRESIDENT CLUB phia Iverson Gjerde MARSHALL CO CIL Gertmde Lund Hognander UPPORll G LEVEL igne Berg Halverson Roselyn Ekberg lhl ing Viola 'ydah l Dagmar Dahl Quanbeck Elisabeth Thompson ' idney Ann Kveen veom OAS ,235 BUJLDERS' CL B Ernest Anderson Jerome Formo Winifred Helland Formo Forre t Monso n CEl'ITURY CL B Wilbert Bbke Richard Pautz E. Margaret PRESIDENrS CL B Philip Rowberg BUJLDERS' CL B Fern Han o n Gudme tad Leno re Ga rvue 1-fa lverso n Richard Jacobson Mabel elson Kingstad Th elm a ydnes Mo nson Helen Helm Mork 5 ateren Trautwein SUPPORTI G LEVEL Carl Chri lock Palmer Henrickso n Conrad Jergenson Phyllis Kennedy Ruth Schubert Williams Robe rt Girod igvald lljclmel and E. David Mickelsen H. Alfred Weltzin CIASS OF 1938 umb er o f Alumni : 3 Total amount o f Gifts : 2,845 Participati on: 32% PRESIDENrS CL B Oscar Ander son 13 ILD ERS' CL 13 E. Irene Nescth Hannah Mehus Stcnsvaag Ad rian Tindcr holt El'IT RY L 13 Marion Lund Lowrie UPPORTI G LEVEL Robert halmers Gordon Korsrno Vivien TI1 mp n Paulson Gerald Person Alfred vig Wendell Tj n Hazel Willand Palmer Wold CIAS OF 19 0 umber o f Alum ni: 56 Tmal amount of ifts: 3,085 Participati on: 1% B ILDERS' L B Russel Helleckson Florence Retrum Hov land Earl Lanes Erling Tun gseth CENT RY LUD Margaret Chri lock arl Overvo ld ENT RY L B Helen R wberg Dr-ake CIASS OF 19 43 umber of Alumn i: 85 Total amount o f Gifts : $17,162 Participati on: 32% AUGSBURG CIRCLE LuVerne elson PRESID ENl" S CLUB Glo ria Burntv edt Nelson A. Irene Huglen Stro mmen ~ aldema r Fram stacl A G BUR JR LE D nald Ho lm B ILDERS' CL B Ruth Aune Lester Dahlen Luther tromm en CENTURY CL B Lynn Hanson Luthard Gertrude Erling Pautz OF193 Numbe r of Alumni : 26 Total amount o f Gifts : Participation : ClASS OF 1939 umber of Alumni : 5 Total amo unt of Gifts : 11, Parti ip atio n: J I% CIASS OF 1941 umb er of Alumni : 70 Total amount o f Gifts: $3,438 Particip atio n: 32% Elma Haaland Frykman Florence Borstad Hi epler Verlind a 0 1 on Huus Kenneth Jacobson Donald Lundberg Sigfrid Aadland Lybeck Elaine O lson eal Magdalene Gronseth Stolee Everald trom ii eth SUPP RTI G LEVEL Wanda everson Ben n Henry hapman Valbo rg Gilscth hrisloc k Dori s Han n urrens Roy o rd n Lucius li eu ser Floyd Lien Alben O lson Robert Pear n Ruth Kveen Ryd qui st Law ren e ll ydqui st PP RTI 'G LEVEL En in Chell ila Erickson+ Reynold Erickson Edward Evenso n Elm er Frykman Vincent Hawk inson Claren e Hoversten Louise Froiland Johnson Roy Jo hnson Karl Krohn Theodo re Nelson Le lie Nelson Edmund trand 0 . Tang Irene leuen Thore sen Ruth udim Wold ClASS OF 19 2 umber o f Alumni : 72 To tal amou nt o f Gifts : 5, 80 Panicipati n: 3 1% PRESIDENl" L 13 Philip Helland Men n trommen B ILDERS' CLUB Hildur Anderso n Bretheim Carl Gilbertson O rloue Gisselqui st Alto n Halverson Do rothy Herman Lane harlone And erson Rasmussen CENTURY CLUB Borghild Estness Harry Johnson Martin Larsen lo ne Chalgren Manin Arno Martin Wayn e Peterson Evelyn Arnund on o nna k leone Bolslll d Tang UPPORTI G LEVEL Add ell Halverson Dahlen Clarence Gault Herrnan Holten Arnold Huus Emil Martin son Donald Murphy tanforcl Nel on Esther Paulson Henry taub Ruth Framstad teen Marshall teen Gerald Thorso n E rtJ RY LEVEL D rothy Anderso n Ashley Archie Buseth J. Maurice Erickson Mary Eye Helleckson Viet r Mill er Louis Smith Harry renson Royal teen Morris Irin g CIAS S OF 19 44 Number of Alumni : 79 Total amount of Gifts : Particip ation: 2 1% UPPORTING LEVEL Hazel Lanes Ange ll he ter Br oks Ebba Jo hnson Broo ks Myrtle Durman Carson Roy Erickso n M<1r garet :tr lstedt Preclrickson BUILDERS' LUB Burton Fosse Peggy Lou Zlgne igo Fo e Lw ill e Henjum L~rson V:irdon Quanbeck , 75 PRESfDEl'IT ' LUB hester Hoversten MAR HALL COU CIL Marvin ulzclo rf CE m.JRY CL B Kenneth Gille Edwi n Jo hn on Iver Sonna k ll oben Warren S PPORTI G LEVEL H arriet H alvorso n Barwi n Ar lene O lson Borge ndale O laf Ensrud Herman Hofstad David Lar o n Phyll i · Berg chmidt Micke lson Marjorie Kleve n Quam Helen Nichols Quanbeck Go rdo n Rhylander Ord Rishovd Stee n VPPO RTING LEVEL Jeanell e leb erg Boxrud Do nald Carlson Eunice Tande Langhaug Marcella Solheim Nelson Valdemar X avie r AUGSBURG CIRCLE Do roth y Lijsing Kleven Numb er of Alumni : 58 Total amou nt of Gifts: s ,345 Panicipa ti o n: 3 1% O live Ro nho lm PRESIDENT 'S CLUB Vera Th orson Benzel DERS' CIRCLE CENT URY CLUB Mildr ed Serstock Box rud Muri el Ruud Frosch Marguerite G regu on Larsen Hjalmar And erson+ Lo rraine G imm estad Clyne Esther Bakk en Crosby amille ivensen Forness Harland Halvorso n Gerhard Karlstad Richard Ko plitz Catherin e Mo rk Ko rdahl Duane Lindgren Marilynn Peterson O lson PRESIDE !T'S CLUB Haro ld Ah lborn Lois Black Ah lbo m Glen Per on Mary Kuhn Schm idt Arn e Simengaa rd Ruben Egeberg BUILD ERS' CLUB John Parbst Joyce Opse th Schwa nz mith MA R HALL COU CIL Margery Manger To rgerso n Ray Skone Arlin e Stapel Th omas Erik Tro mborg Kenneth Walsh \Xlillis W'essman Marie Gjenvick Kn ap hus l'vlaria Ga lin Berryman Erm a Chin ander Bo rghil d Rholl Gabri elson Lowe ll Larso n aro l Ystebo r Lindsay Maril yn Rykk en Mic haelson Semore elson Roald No k leberg Herm an O lson Gu ilf o rd Parson Edith Dr eyer Reesnes Sylvia Brand t Sateren Jo hn Th omp so n CL\SS OF 1948 Clair umber of Alumni: 107 Tota l amount of Gi fts: 8,970 Pani cipati on: 35% Lro mm e n PRESIDENT' CL 8 Mario n My rvik Buska PRESIDE !T'S CLUB Jero y Carlson Ar n Id Skaar Mary Schind ler T ho mpso n B ILDER ' CL B O rdelle Aaker MARSHALL CO NCIL Ro na Q uanbeck Emerson G ladys Boxrnd tromme n 'orm a Sa1eren A nde rson CENTU RY L B B l LDERS' CL B J. Bernh ard Bretheim Ge rh3rd Bretheim Alto n Knutson Eil een Q uanbeck Jo hn teen fargaret 'elso n Fos Gerald Ryan Ge orge Sverdrup Fabi an Carlson D avid Christenson Beve rley Law rence Co nway Am os D yrucl Lee Fee ro John Gi el Will ard Glade Lorene McGinnis Han en Carol fanin Hanson Eve ly n G ree n H arris M 3)'11~1rd Kr3gtho rpe H arrien Hau ge n Loc kre m Jea nette Jacobso n Ma rtinson Jo hn Jl.lidtling Th eodo re Nystuen Anna Strand O lson Ly la O lson Ralph Pearson D onald Peterson Lo rrain e Lund h Qu a! Jo hn Qu aff1 Particip alio n: 34% A GSBURG Clll CLE E. Milton Kleven James Linde ll Anhur Berv ig Carol Jo hnson Logan PRESIDENT'S LUB El ic Ro nholm Ko ivula John Werk et -o SUPPO RTING LEVEL Emil Bagley irginia igue Bakken Karl Berg Jack Berry Nlento r Larsen SUPPO RTING LEVEL Norman Bakken Delph a Rand klev Berg Num ber of Alumni : Total amount of Gift s: 34 ,749 Doro thy Th orberg hm idt Ru ell o lhcim Conni e Rho ll \\"agonc r Peder~ ii ox umb er of Alumni : 160 Total amount of Gif lS: 23,585 Pani cip ation: 40%, SUPPORTING LEVEL Roben Barstad O liver Dahl Esther Aadland Hofstad CL\SS OF 1946 Caro l Brekk en Rinenhouse CL\SS OF 19 49 FO DERS' IRCLE Dora Frojen Qu anbeck Ruth \Xfehzin Swanson Lyla b rson Jystad JO)'Ce D reye r eset Harry Krieg BUILD ERS' CLUB Agn es Valvik Larson Roy R. Roth CE !TURY CL B J. Verno n Jensen Pnidence Hoka n on Ny tuen Elin Johnson Lappegaard Irene Ppedahl Lovaas Carol T)'VOll 'okl eberg Mamie Opsa l OI ·o n L. Buesin g Opgra nd 8 . Rando lph Q uanbeck Ruth Chrisloc k ever o n Grace G i d qu1!'1 t Jo hnson M arv in Jo hru,o n PPO iff l 1G LEVEL Numb er of Al umn i: 72 Tota l amo unt of Gifts: 129,568 Pani cip atio n: 33% FO Llew ellyn RusLad Roben Th arp CL\SS OF 1947 CL\SS OF 194 5 CE !T RY CLUB ·n, eodo re And erso n Barba ra Ekse Carlson DoroLhy Quanbe ck John o n Laverne Moe Ol son Edman aland+ MARSHALL O NCIL Henry Roufs Sheldo n Torgerson Donald ateren Do rothy Solheim Schalk Doroth y Shaleen BUI LDERS' CLUB Rob en Andersen Jeanell And erson Ray And erson Lo is Warner Bergeland Luther Bergeland Ir is Johnson Brustad Geo rge Dahl Do nald Emb retson Shirl ey Geo rge Poster Arn old Henjum Esther Tun gscth Hinschberger Loui sa Jo hnson 1argretta Ramale)1 Knu lSon Jea n Christenson Sverdrup D onald Swee n Lillian H anson St:1delman Calvin Larson Phy ll is Erickson Qu anbeck A lmin a Nelson Ringdahl E J'U RY CLUB John Alm q ui t Helen Bergeland Bennett Roben Carlson James arl on Ruth lsaa o n Corn ell Richard Th o rvig CL\SS OF 1950 N umb e r o f Alu m ni : 231 Tota l amount o f G ifts: 42,294 Panicip ation: 31% A UG BURG Roy Boge n IR LE FOU 1D ERS' CIRCLE Robe n Paul son Philip Q uanbeck REGENTS' IR LE Edwa rd Alb erg Frank Ario Geo rge tte Lanes Ari o PRESIDENT' L B Kerm it 1-loven, ten Bc nil andbc rg 'o nnan Dahle o kl eberg Betsy Town s FramsLad BUILDERS' LUB Ethel An derson Andersen Erling Hell and Barbara Ko lden Balerud Harold Dall and Andrew Balerud Erling Carlsen Alfred Forsell ylvia Kleven H anson farj orie ~ ilberg Hauge Robert Howe lls Archie Lafon George L1ne Don ald Ol son+ Quentin Quanbeck Lyle haw Eunice ysruen rtland Harold Toll efson CENTURY LUB Lola Lidstrom Berg Gordon BerntSOn 'orma Westby Berntson Dorothy Gramling Ho mander Esther Johnson Oliver Johnson Torgney Jy 1ad+ Harvard Larson Roger Leak James Peterson Elizabeth Felland Ro nning Alfred annerud Margaret Moe Sannerud Angeline Rolland renson UPPO RTI G LEVEL Milo And erson Marilyn Vall Andros Elmer Anhalt Herman Aune Delphine Jensen Bakke LaVerne Olson Burnived1 George Capetz P. Carson Jr. Robe rt Ef1edahl Charlotte Forness Egeberg Vernon Elstad Donald Erickson Do lo res olan Fevig Marilyn Larson Forslund Raynard Hugl en LeRoy Jo hnson Delores Farm Jo hnson Everette Jo hnson William Knu lSOn Evelyn helstad Kriesel Caro l Schmidt Larson Corinn e hiell Leslie Marion Iverson Loges Mae Jo hnson Luhn Lynn Lundin Miriam Hoplin Lundin Rhonda Hek tner Lybeck La Vonne Wessman Lyons Robe rt Michelsen Gordon Obe rg Paul Olson Wayne Peterson Mario n Jacobsen hum acker John Shelstad Russel Smith Virgi nia 111omp son mit h Joan Fering mit h Ann Bucid e Spencer Do ro thy Twit o n Robert !saker Carl Vaagcnes David ~ asga11 OASS OF 1951 umber of Alumni : 167 T Lal amount f Gifts: 25,526 Participatio n: 33% FO Marolyn ~ illiam Halverson REGE ' CI RCLE Robe rt Odegard PRESID ENT CLUB Audrey agel ander Jenning Tho mpson B ILD ERS' L B Dou glas Augu Line Gertrud e e Berg TI1eodore Berkl and Mill o n Bru tad James Chri topherson hirl ey Larson Gop lerud Glo ria Jo hnson La~ ayne Morseth D. LaRhea Johnson Morseth Daniel Pearson C.1lvin tor ley RY CLUB Elizabeth Becken James Bergeland Doris Frojen Bretheim Trygve Dahle hirl ey Oden • rns Erickson Robe rt Hofnander Arvild Jacobson Merlin Jo hnson Arthu r Kuross Harl and elson Clarice TI1ingelstad Onsager Lillian Ys1eboe Ose Doro thy wanson Ryan Ho ward rtland Ali ce Berg ~ ilcox SUPPORTI G LEVEL Marvin Andr os Kerman Benson Do lo re Flaa Bjerga Al bert Bjerkestrand Robe rt Boxrud Ruby Helland Brown Anabelle Hanson Dalberg Haro ld Emerson Ellen Lenberg Erickson Kmhryn Th orsgard Erickson Porrest fraa sch John Garland Paul Green Ronald Guderian Hub ert Hanson Herbert Hanson Freda Bind er Helm I. Glen Hendr ickson Howard Hjelm Josep h Huhersirum lllean r Ewert Hutchinson John Jo hnson Joan Baxter Larson Caroli ne Borsheim Melhus Richard Myhre Eugene Nelson A. Pete Petersen Stanley Puelsto n ). Don larks Charles Lenvig Herbert vendsen Joel w iggum Mary Valtinson Vevle Robert Weeden David Westphal Ruth Fostervo ld Westpha l Lo ren Woo lson CLASS OF 1952 umb er of Alum ni : 168 Total amount of Gifts: 4 ,779 Participati on: 31% A UG BURG CIRCLE Ruth hmidt REGENTS' CIR LE Glen Gilbertson PRESIDENT CLUB Orville O lson Yvonne Bagley Olson Gordon Tho rpe MA I HALL COUNCIL Leroy yhus BUI LDERS' CL B Irene helstad Henjum Marjorie Danielson Jo hnson Morris Johnson William Kuross Luther L1rson Lloyd Lyngdal Irving Ringdahl David Ro kk e Leona Eng Ro kk e CENTURY CL B Eugene Anderso n Richard Howe lls Mill ard Knu dson James Kono m John Leak Donna Wang Leak Mildr ed Nelson Glady Dahlberg Peterson Harvey Peterson Joanne Varner Peterson Beverly Gryth Villwock Orlene Hjell e Waller SUPPORTING LEVEL LeRoy Anenson James Armstrong No rma Arn eson Norman Backstrom Lauri e Balzer Elroy Blomqui st henn:111Bohn eli a Manson Burk David hristcn en Leonard Dalberg LeVon Paulson Di mer June Johns n Enge1 Robert Gordo n Edith Sorem Gudim Marian Halvo rson Elmer Hanson M. Joyce Tall man Han on Mildr ed Heiager Anna Marie Sabo Huesers Lloyd Huesers TI1eodore Hustoft Axel Kordahl Elwood Larson Benjamin Larson John Madsen Lola Nel on Nebel Roger Nelson Elwood estvold Gordo n Odegaard Arnold Paulson Richard Perry Dorothy ko nnord Petersen Marlo Petersen Vera Peterson Rachuy Do navon Roberts Laton Schwartz Mae ess parby Aly ce Larson Th ureen OASSOF 1953 umbe r of Alumni : 161 Total amo unt of Gifts : 22,400 Participati o n: 32% FOUNDERS' CI RCLE Donald Oren Mark Raabe PRESIDENT CLUB Ruth Aaskov Gloria Parizek Th orpe MARSHALL COUNCIL Marly Ringdahl Gunderso n Joan Jo hnson Kuder Betty Munson Nyhus Arthu r Rimmereid B ILDER ' CLUB Wilgard Johnson Ruth Ring tad Larson Thomas Oh no David Rykke n Allan ortland ENTURY CLUB Do rothy Stromme n Christopherson J sep h Cleary Eleanor Baker Dahle Herman Egeberg Maril yn Elness Froil and Clarence Hansen Do nova n Lundee n Beverly Ny tuen Carl en Wilm er Oudal Richard Pear on Edmun d Youngqui st UPPORTING LEVEL Beny Ho kanson Acker Helen Lodahl Amabi le Elizabeth Manger Anderson Ll1Von Moderow Belanger Torrey Berge Rudo lph Bern lSOn + Du ane Chri tensen H. Danielson Faith Carlstedt Di ppo ld Jero me Engseth Leland Fairbanks Cun is Fox Carol Handahl Grender Ma rvin Hagen 'orman Johnson igrunn Kvam me M arvin Larson Jo hn Lingen Harri et Dup slaff Luehrs Jack Lundb erg David Lunde Duane My rin How ard Pearson Haro ld Peterson Donald Reim er . Arthur Shult z am kogsbcrgh fa rjorie Th one milh Vernon Stenoien Phyllis Vik wam,on Corinne Re1hwill Ti egs Harold Werts Wi lli am White Helen Larsen Wi n CIASS OF 195 4 'um ber o f Alumni : I 4 Total amount of G ifts : 11,510 Parti ip ation: 26% CIASS OF 1955 umbe r of Alunrni: 120 To tal amoun t of Gifts: 9,063 Participatio n: 2; % FOUN DERS' CIRCLE Beve rly Halling O ren REGENTS' CIRCLE Phill ip Gron eth •r•s MA RSHALL COUN IL Ethel No rdstrom hi ell PR !DENT' LUB Low ell Kleve n IL B II.DER ' CL B Art hur And erson Lo ui s Becker Mark L. Johnson Richard John o n Colette Peter o n Lyngdal Ali ce Jensen I ob le Janice And erson Rykk en Roger Stoc km o ENT URY L B r.,d And erson Flo rence Hell and Bo rman Low ell Brow n O rp ha Hushagen lsemin ger Leroy lseminger fav is Kyll onen Robert Langseth Mary Peterson Lc:1k Be erly Jacob sen Lundee n Ruth Pousi O llil a PPORT I G LEVEi. Betry Carl o n Bate o n ~ ill ord Botk Roge r Carlson Valborg Ky llo Ell ing ·o n Duane We tfi eld CL\S OF 19 56 umber of Alum ni: 144 Total amount of G ifts: I 1,605 Particip ati on: 33% FO NDE llS' CIRCLE R. Luther Ison PRESIDENT'S CLUB Delo ris And erson MA RSHA LL O NCI L Mark Thorp e 13U1 Ll ERS' LUB I. Shelb y Gim e And re Lloyd Grind e W,inda Warnes 0 1 on Ervin verlund i\lerl in \Xlhite Robc:r1 T w ito n IDE CL B Pl Darrell Egertson REGENTS' IR LE Herbert Chil stro m MARSHA LL CO James Shi ell George Fisher hi dey andq uist Fragale Esther O leson Freund James Geisendo rfer Eil een Jo hn on Hanson Erli ng 1-fuglen Alan ·Iathiason larlys Back lund Iorland Ar lene Larson Nel o n Karl 'estvold Edward Nyhus Winifr e I y tuen yhus Ard i · I) rr Nystuen Glenn O lson Lloyd Peter o n Horace Porte n Ardell e kov ho lt Q uanbe k D onna Erickson Reimer Mary ls Mark man Schmidt John eaver Allan Th or on B I I.DER ' L B Agnes Th o mpson Becker Richard Dro nen Arvin Halve rs n Jani e Bremseth Larson Richard Mahre Beverly O mdahl Ne) on Phil ip 'elso n CE rru RY CLUB Gr::iceLarson Anderson Jo hn Ben o n Maxi ne Dahlin Chr ist Richard Hage tuen Wenona Strand lie Lund PPO RTI G LEVEL Wil lard Burk Elain e F ss Erick o n Ja q uelyn Bagley Hanson Wallace Hanson R bert Herman Ervin Johnson LaVonne oderbe rg J hnson Ralph Martinsen Aud rey Larson lill er Clari ce Carl o n a, by Diane elson Beverly Jorge nsen O lander lyde Peterson Jo hn Peterson Kenneth West CENT RY CLUB Do rot hy Flo i iad Benson Carol yn Lo wer Bliss Hans Dump y Jo hn Haynes Stanley Ludvik sen Chri slin e Mu nson !Vlain Ronald Mai n James Pederson Harold Stoa Elizabeth ~lo rtensen Sw anson SUPPORT! 'G LEVEL fargaret Hermanson Barnes Gerald Baxter Leland Erickson Faro lyn Johnson Gehring Shirley Iulen Graus Glen Hanggi James Haugen Th omas H vcrstcn Charles Howard Marg~iret Helgaas Linco ln Robert Lockw oo d Harvey Lund in Robert o rby Luther O lson Roger O e Jame Pearson Robert Roos Laur:1yne Helgerson Solbe rg Richard Th o 11.1 d CIAS S OF 195 7 Num ber of Alumn i: I 76 To tal amo unt o f G ifts: 3,759 13 11.DERS ' LLIB Ald emar John. n Hagen Gloria rant Kn blau ch Gerald Min l11.1m Barbara Tj mh o m I elson Mayn ard Nelson Bill Zinn RY L B rmsu-ong Sidney Berg Dennes Borman CE I Jame A nne lie:,c l..:1idig Haynes Th omas Hoffi ancler Roger ~lackey Erw in i\loe Orv al ~Ioren James No m1an David ystue n Richard Vevle SUPPO RT! 'G LEVEL David Freedlan d Doro th y Burke Freedl and Virg Gehrin g Bruce G ib:,on Peggy or en o n Gr:1ble Gi ll ert Graus Do ris Rovick Hanson Jean Mangu ·o n I l icks Everett Ho lt i\ Iorris Jespersen Ralph Jo hnson Wayne Jo hnso n Ronald Jo hnson Leo n Kaltv ed Alfred Kaupin s David Ncl on Os ar O lson Elain e Kroshus rvo lcl Robert Oslund Jarncs Plumeclahl Lawrence Prall Daulat Billawa la Ramamoo nh y Neal Sni der Judy Sather SuLher Marlys Ho lm Th o rsgaard Lesli e Tin eth Gordo n Trebt :id Jo hn Welc kl e Ro nald Welde CL\SS OF 19 58 Number o f Alumni: 159 Total amount of Gif ts: 21,775 Panicipmi on: 25% Participatio n: 28% AUG SB RG cm LE Mabeth aure ylbtr om A GSB RG CIRCLE Raymo nd rinde Harris Lee PRESII E r' S LUB Jo Ann 0 . Bjornson Jo hnson Joanne tiles Laird PRESIDENT'S CL 13 tanley Baker De,i n Ho lmes ~IARSHALL CIL Birgit Birke land Lila Oga w a Fun1kaw a Ann a Hov land Hanson MA RSHALL Paul Ny hus 'CIL 13 ILDER ' LUB Che ter Dy11.1d Kenneth Hagen Ben Johnson Hass endell hiell Wesley ideen Grace Kemmer Sulerud ENTURY LUB Pau l Almqui st Mary 1\vi ton Bosben ndi a Christensen Loi Anderson Go lie rlene elander Hill Rodn ey Hill Ruth Thorsgard Homme Hany Horne Shirl ey ordi ne Kehrberg Carolyn Westph al ~ E ITTJRY CLUB James lmqu ist Robe rt Bagley Conrad Fristedt Hugh Gilmore Byro n G lie Jero me Kleven SUPPORTING LEVEL Lois Rid, ter Agrim n Jean Knutso n A nderson Jo hn And erson orma n Anderson aro l Myrvik Berg+ UPPORTING LEVEL Elyce Lundq uist ANidso n De nnis B:irnaal Gudwre n Elli ngson Belk ho lm Elaine 'elson Bernards Env in Christenson Janet 'iederlo h hri teson Glen n Davidso n Lois fackey Davis Le Ro i Elias Sonja Jo hnson Enstad David Harris Phil ip Heide Carl HeUzen C. Leroy Jo hnson Joy Hutzell Johnson Gwen Johnson Krapf Margaret Peterson Langne Alice Lindell Lindgren Mary Erickson Lockwood Jo n Matala Jo hn Miskowi ec Donald lyrvik Rhoda Dahl Myrvik Phyll is Knudson Seim Ro nald tave LaVo ne tud licn Lowell Tornqu ist Ard en Wahlberg CLASS OF 1959 1 umber of Alumni : 176 Total amount o f Gi fts: Participati on: 30% PRESID E S CL B Carl Casperson Denn is Gibso n Merto n Jo hnson John Martinsen Eugene Peterson Manin abo Inez O lson Schwar, ko pf MARSHA LL CO Tho mas Moen Kay Lcmmerman Gilmore Donald Homme Clayton Paulson Paul Tho mpsen Lowell Ziemann CIL B ILDERS' CL B Lois Madson Al len John Berg Patricia Eld ridge Law rence Lystig Joseph ystucn Sylvia Moc Ove rlund tanl ey Q uanbeck David Ringstad Bonnie Martinson Storlcy Janet Cooke Zitzcw itz ,6 8 PPORTI G LEV.EL o rman Berg Denn is Bur reson Paul hristensen Delores Grupp hri lio n o n Charles Feri ng Jame Gulclseth Do nald Hagestuen Jame Han n Jomes Horn Rhoda Monseth Huglen Ro nald Ja obso n Donald Jorenby I.any Junk ermeier Harold Kamb3k Gory Lange ~lonroe Larson Gordon Lindgren Walter Lundeen Robe rt lefTert Ronald lisko, ice Harold eilsen Hubert elson Reidu n Hartmark e, qui st Richard Overby ,cki ko r Pearson Ruth Hojem Peterson David Quanl>e k o rmon Quanl>eck Ri hard Robinso n Luther R mo Do nald alien K. kurd al nja ather kurd al Gale To rstenson Cl.AS OF 19 6 0 uml>er f Alumni: 19 1 Total amo unt o f Gif ts: 12,655 Partici patio n: 20% rne BO)'Um Ge rge ruy Barbara O lson Denle Freel Engelmann Ruth Borchardt Engelstad ancy arlancl Erickson Barbara Mill ar Evenso n Phyll is Dahlmeier Fering Arden Platen Do nald ilberg Kennell , Hall ancl Gerald Hendr icks Ri hard Ho lte La o nne G r.:tvgaarcl Iverson Del Lind Mary Lundqui t Meffen leve loo re Jr. Paul Myhre Cli fi rd Myhre Loren ielsen James ol le Rull, Carlson O lson D ight Pederson Barbara Rie berg Peterson Harold R~dden+ Byro n hmid Ramona Pedersen energren Go rdon yverso n Lany Th omp n Kermit Valleen haro n Groclt West hi rl~y Harms ~ ilsey B ILDEHS' L 13 Che tcr Hoversten David Nordlie Darrell Wiese CENT RY L B aro l Jo hnson "s person Bn ,cc Cunning UPPO RTING LEV.EL Gayle Arvi dson Theodo re Boll en David Buchk osky Lois Burm eister Lawrence Gallagher Curtis Haney James Ho lden Audrey Halvo rson Hov land Patricia Swanso n Kreuz ige r Co nnie Bute Langager Keith Leiseth George Lundquist Julie Magnuson Marineau Karen Erickson McCull ough Cedric O lson Christian Osw ood Sharon Raivo Remmen Myron Rew Marie Gjerde chlin k Terrance chlin k Judy Fosse nider Delo ris O lson tinson Gary Terrio Karen Ege dal Trelstacl E. ~ ikelius Wil son Cl.ASS OF 1962 umbe r o f Alumn i: 2l3 Total amount of Gifts: 8,305 P~ni cipatio n: 23% REGE J ' CIRCLE ann Eliason Am un dso n PRESIDENT' CLUB Kall1leen Aaker Casperso n Euni ce Kyllo Roberts P:1nicipation: 2 1% Arne ather FO Dl!R ' lR LE Joseph Hsieh MA.R HALL COUNCIL Kay Hanenburg Madson E rs· JR LE Bruce Am undson MARSHA LL N IL Ruth Carlsen Moen even Score Bruce Westphal CLASS OF 1961 umber o f Alumni : 198 Total amount of Gifts: 15,670 Rio PRESIDENT S LUB Barbara Milne Go rdo n Lawrence Lokken Do nald Olsen CENTURY CLUB Harri Bendix Leola Dyrucl Furman George Jo hnso n Geo rge Larso n Arden Norum James Redeske B ILD ER ' L 8 Marilyn Ellin g o n Akerman o nia Overmoen Gulli ck PRESIDENT' CLUB Roger Go rdon Kenneth elson LL MA RSHALL 0 Gregory Madson Mary Tild:, hl Meyers 13 11 . DBRS' L B Kenneth Akerman Maril yn :,ur~ Breckenridge I aniel arlson D~nnls Jo hnson aro l Oversvce Jo hnson o nstancc ildseth Spang~nberg Lorna Hoversten Judy Jo hnson O livi a Gordo n Lorents Jack Osberg Ron con ENT RY L B Wendell Brown Jennelle John on Cunn ing Bruce Gilclseth Paul G rover Jo hn Hugo Phillip Mattison Roger Sci" artz Lew is Sundqui st, II All an 1\ •eite Mary Ann rensen rban Kenneth Erickso n Juli a Ose rose Jerelyn Hov land Cobb ~ illi am Eri k o n fary a hristensen Farrell Donald Gjesfjeld Lola Nel o n Graf, tro m Bradl ey Hoh ·irolyn Jo hn n Jud ith Hess Larsen Juli e Medbery Andre 'el on Russell O sterberg Glenn Peterson Lois Mahlum H agen Janel Eve n o n Potratz !l oc k Helgeson Wanda And erson l·krn e Lynne 'iclean Junke rmeier Charles Kin g Jr. Barbar-J Cook Krueger Lloy d Raymo nd Nancy Joubert Ray mond James Roback Tru dy Jo hn n chohen Arvid Schroeder Lois Knu tson Larsen Bonn ie Carlson Pehrson James Pom merenke Paul She rvey Th omas \Vadsw o rth SUPPORTI 'G LEVEL Kri ti And erson no e Marie o rdi n Anderso n Twy lah Tjon Ayarbe Jo hn Bostad bir e Hell and Buettner Jo hn Chri stensen herman Co ltvet John Sorenso n Moril yn Heide ~ aller Linda To llefson Zenk CIASS OF 1963 CIASS OF 1964 'umb er of Alum ni : 23 Total amouni o f G ifi,,: 5 1,884 Number of Alumn i: 250 Total amo unt of Gifts: 17,779 Particip atio n: 2 1% Participation: 20% A UG BURG CIR LE LaVonne O lson Bat" lden Paul Bataldcn REGE T ' JR LE Joyce Leifgren Yo ung REGENTS' CIRCLE ancy Bloo mfi eld Bouemill er All en Hove rsten PRF !DE NT' CL B MAil HAL L CO ~larie Hali e ~b Andr e,v Berg UPPOllTI N LE EL Bradfo rd Aamod t Sharo n Bate. Erick,o n Barry Fo land Ro nald ro ff ~largery Kyv ig Haaland Robert Hans n Ann Tja len Jensen Roge r J hn on David Johnson Verli e Bloc k Jorenby Ellen Paulson Keiter haro n w an o n Knutson Bruce L, ngager Mary Lindgren Karla Krogsrud 1\l iley Donald ~lill er David Stce nson B ILOERS' LUB Linda arl tedt D:•wicl Proctor Han andbo All en Sauer 1rom rdean Torsten:: ,on Robert Tuff o rd Christo pher Wagner Jo hn ~ anner Lauralee Howe Zenk Diane Petrik Ziemann ENT Ull Y CLUB n. hark Anderso n Ro nald Beckm an Lanncll F:i.rmer f\lary Lower Farmer Helen Anderson Gil dseth Maril yn Peterson Hau, Doris Wilkin s J hns n Jud ith Lille. t I Karen Tangen ~fanison David 1lonrnd Clari ce Staff PPO llTI NG LEVEL Charles Arndt !o rris Bjurli n Karen LeMere 8 ~moe R ger I3o moc Wendell Carls n loria bu s n ~larilyn 'iel..,en Jean Ami .ind Berg Arvid Berg Mary nn Ho lland Berg Loi Harp Bjorngaard ~lary Cogcl ow Euni ce Bergman Di etrich Th om:is Eberhart Judy Th mp on Eiler Gary Ell is Dale Engel Sharo n Kun ze Erick n M:iril ynn nos. Fall trom D o nald Francb Ani ta Sato ru Sudo h Michael \Xtalgren ndcn,o n Judith Ka~in An enson Patri i~1 SLrecker Pederson Le·ley chw:i rten Schmid Lind a H am ilto n Sem:i Jame:, piess 'all y Mi h3e l ~Llrcy D ivin Peterso n Charlotte Ge rclee n Osw oocl H ild ur Oye n Gle:i,o n hrb to pherso n Gra nsee Helen Friederichs Griller Nancy Bacon Hale Glenn H:imberg Linnea Hanke Lo is Rajala H anson CIASS OF 1965 Number of Alumni: 29 1 Total amouni of G ifts: 202, 185 P:1nicipation: 23% Ronald Hanson Kendall Kamp Chuck Kienho lz Paul Larson andra impson Phaup Charles chu lz AU G BURG CIRCLE Kin ney Jo hnson MARSHA LL CO ' IL Rob ert No rdi n Stell a Ky llo Rosenqu ist Karen Henry Steenson FO NI Ens· CIRCLE Robert Lee Mi chael 1\ lonson Gene Nagel Jud ith O lson 'elson Larry Nelson Da n Anderson Catherine W'chncr O rna n 'CIL Carol A nderso n tvlc uen Sara H alvorso n UPPO llTI 'G LEVEL Caro lyn Aadland Allm on Clayto n And erson Donald And er,o n David Parup sky REG E r ' JR LE Steve n Strom rnen B ILD Ell S' CL B D enn is Erickson M ary Lou Ervin Eri kson Janet Batalclen Johnson Jean Pfeifer O lso n Helen ,ueren Q uanl eek David idney \Villiam tro m Do rothea Hake To rstenso n PRES! DENT' CLUB Steven 'ielsen •lerilcc Alne Schroeder ~!A R HAU Darryl arter CIL Julie G udrnesw d Laudi ci na Lilah Ra mus:,cn Judit h Rey no ld> I. Patricia Stec nson Roback Sylv ia Johnson Strand D av id Swe nson \'(!illiam Tessman Gary Th yren Robert Zell er CIASS OF 1966 um be r of Alu mni : 28 1 Kenneth Z iemann Dani el ~!eyers Shirley wanson 'ordin+ CE rr ll Y CLUB D r thy Bo rsgarcl Berk land \'v'anda \Xl:ig ner H anson REGE Peter Jacobson Jo hn Luo ma Gary Ison Gay Jo hm,on Mi ne:u Bru e Braaten Jerry DeVrieze I ea nne Star G reco 1-1 . Le:,ter Hahrer on har n Christen en Kildal Gary Langness Diane Garbi ch Levake haro n Lindell Mortru cl Ro nald No rd in James Park. Virginia Hovland Plun ken Beny H anson Rossing tanley pangenberg Marilyn Th mps n Cark1 Q u:inbeck ~•algren Ann Johnso n Wo llm an Tota l amount o f G ift,,: Participatio n: 190/o BUl LDEll S' CL B ' CIR LE Spence r M inear D av id Patenaude MAR HALL Marie Bergh Sandbo Larry ch Ila Cy ntJ,b H anson D avid Sevig B ILDERS' CLUB Larry Cole ENT Ull Y L B Th omas U CIL o lema n Lois Lut hard And erson John G reenr.eld Gary Bl ,berg JoAn n Halvor,o n Th o mas H anson o rclelia ohvc t H offm ann Donald Hosetl, Beve rly 1c:lson Hugo Janice M3 U....,on John ·on haron Diubenner Klabu nde :iro l Welc h Langne Do uglas John.a n Kathryn \Vall Jo hnson Gracia 'yda hl Luo m:i Richard Mo rk Robert 'elson Darrel Peterson Beth Torstenson 16,7 ENT RY L 8 teven Holm Edw:ird Huseb)' !Ian Kristenson fary Larson LefT teven Westby PPORTI G LEVEL J. Luther Anderso n+ ylvi a ather Anderso n John Andre:i en anne n 1ese th Berg David Berg Charles Bonn es ~larilyn Franzen Chri tensen Helen Colrvet Clarke Judith Erickso n Coppersmith hirle y andin D:ihl C. Franson Kathleen Kap lin Franson Jack Gustafson Mary Kunh Haag nd ra Edstr0 m Hamberg Jerry Hokk anen Loi undberg Jacobson Gary Jo hnson l:irie ygaard Jo hnson Catherine Blom Johnson larjorie Delany Jo nes Joy Klemp Daryl Kosloske Sandr:i Jo hnson Kotva l Elsie Anderson Larson Joh n Lund Jo hn Mill er Karen Langseth Oelschlager Beverl y Hallcock O hm:inn Carol trand Pattee Dennis Paulson lardelle Jo hnson Pearson Judi th Erickson Pittelkow Carolyn Benson Piuman 1ary And erson Rop Linda 1-loversten inger Joann Gi lbenso n nyder Charles tenson James tru ve haro n Peterson Tessman OAS OF196 um ber of Alumni : 283 T0tal amou nt o f Gifts: 9,820 Participa ~o n: 2 % PRESID E1'n" L 8 John hwartz MARSHALL Elaine Larson CIL 8 ILD EllS' CL B tephen Batalden Sandr:i Batalden Gail tromsomoe Dow Mary Westcrmo Parrar Lee Ann e Hansen J.ack Mur iel IJerg Scho lla Rebe ca Helgesen Vo n Fio;cher Philip Wold CENT RY CL B Duane hil gren Loren Dunham Mari lyn Alb augh ierke Alan Gierke arol Nerd rum Grover Jo hn rover uzanne Overholt Hampe Bari :ir-a ~ alen Han n David Haugen Karen Jacobso n Haugen Duane Hetland Darlene Tesdell Hetland Rebecca Beito Huseby Mark andbo tuart tgaard FOUNDE RS' CIR LE John Fahlberg Ro nald elson Joan Volz UPPORTI G LEVEL Barb:ira Amderso n Aaberg ue brahamson John Anderson Bruce Anderson Lynn Bo llm an Joanne haib le Bonnes Keitl1 Bratseh Ro n Burke Beverly Kronstad Burke Jame Call Janet Fi her Dawnpo rt . Leroy Erickson Mari lyn 1cKnight Erickson Ruth Ann Gjerde Fitzke Terry Frovik Kmhleen Mauer Gjesficld Lorrain e Vash o w isch ickie Mell um Ho kk:i nen R bc rt H man R ger Hu by n andr-J Doeri ng Jeppesen David Kern Karen Lenander James Leschensky Rebec , Gisselqu ist Lien George Lillquist James Lindell Kathl een Feddick Luedtk e Eleanor Moe Johanna eldert Bonnie Johnson elson Linda Larson Pahl Daniel Peterson Kenneth Peterson Janet Madsen Peterson Willi am Pittman Fern Rasmussen Dl:i ne Munso n Ristr m Aud rey Anderson Rogness Dennis Sa krei ter Karen Foss ackreiter ancy Osberg hnelde r Mi ke evig Patricia itkin Ro bert kouegaard Paulene elso n peed retchen Larson wenson W:,yne Swen o n Duane Vlk Miri am Cox Peterson I.ASS OF 1968 Number f Alumni : 335 Total amount of ifts: 33,227 Particip atio n: 2 1% REGENl ' UlCLE Larry harpc PRESIDENT'SCLUB Michael Arndt Karalynn Lestrud John Weinard IARSHALL O c rge elson CIL 13 ILD ERS' CL B Doro thy And erson Jean Hemstreet Ba hman J nmhan DeVrie Dean Ersfeld Luther Kendri k Marsha trOmmen O lson fary R iland Peterson J hn Roebk e Judy And erson haubach · rolyn Hanson hild gen Jane Knudsen \V/, Id ENl ' RY cum David Boe I ne Agrimson Hanson Mark Hanson Bruce Jo hnson Lois Hall oc k Jo hnson Jomes Karkh fT Linda Haack Lomker us:1nne tarn Malolk y Lyle Malotky David Melby Ali ce Draheim Peters ary chmid1 Earl ·thre Janet Tho rp n tan e Ackerso n ~ anner PPORTI G LE EL D nna nder o n hrist Behm Pri ilia Plan Berg ral ulli vn Berge Joel Bjerke trand Jo hn Bohn ack D nald Brill Janet Br-Jaten De aetano Elizabeth J-lukee Deretl h 1' ph en Erickso n Willi am Farmer Do uglas Feig Do uglas Frisk All en Glslas n Denis Guctzk w Paul Hanso n Leif I lartmark Ann e Dauphin e Hayward D:ile Hendri ckson Kathl een ~ illi ams Hen lrickson Jo hn Hopper ally Amund o n Ho pper Jim I los •1h I Jerald Johnson Dolore Johnson Th eodore Johnso n David Joyce David Loftness Janet Letnes Martin NoReen Nystrom -Henk e Mary Firl Ol son Jan Pedersen- chiff Robe rt Peters Linda Christensen Phillip s Barbar:i Hanson Raymond James Romslo Merrill Ronnin g Gerald ine Carlstrom Rustad Nancy Peterson almi andy Pagel Sammelson Carol Watson aund ers Gretchen trom chmidt Jan everson lair everson Audrey eiderhauser Severson Joanne Dokken trauser Byron Troite Loi Wellnitz Warren GI.ASS OF 1969 Number o f Alumni : 384 Tot al amount of Gifts: ,366 Particip atio n: 16% PRESIDENT' CLUB John Harden larilyn Kusel Kirk MARSHALL COU CIL Pamela Bjorklund Carlson \Vayne arl on B ILD ERS' CLUB David Cross JaJl)e Ericksen Diana 0 1 n Ersfeld Ri hard King Jacqu elin e Kniefel Lind Ric hard O lmsted andra Larson Olmsted Mark ateren l.ee challer Jero me chauba h rma Jo hnson tromm en Lawren e Turn er Jeanne M. Kyllo Wends huh ENT RY CL B Lynn Benson Hjelmel and Ingrid Kloster Koc h Barbara hiv ne Parrish ene Parrish Robe rt trandqui st Erik trommen Jo hn Sulzbach Ro nald Swanso n James To rfln Karen o rum Alm Juli e Teig land Anderson :iro l Halvorso n Bjerkestrand Robe n Bliss Lois Peterson Bo llman Joel 0ranes hery l Jenneke Br:itsch The Augsburg Fund Annual Giving Societies These groups recognize gifts made within the fiscal year to The Augsburg Fund . Augsburg Circle Founders ' Circle Regents' Circle President 's Club Marshall Council Builders ' Club Century Club Supporting Level $10,000 or more $5,000 - 9,999 $2,500 - 4,999 $1,000 - 2,499 $500 - 999 $240 - 499 $120 - 239 up to $119 Thank you. If you would like more information about making a gift to Augsburg , please call the Office of Institutional Advancement and Community Relations , (800 ) 273-0617 . - ...-. A gift to The Augsburg Fund I/We wish to contribute $ ____ My check is enclosed. _ • ___ Card no. 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Enclos ed is my emp loye r's matc hin g gift form . 0 Thi s gift can be matched by Lutheran Brotherhood (if a polic y hold er). 0 This gift can be matched by AAL (if a policy holder or associa te memb er). 11100116SM/AR Place S1amp Here The Augsburg Fund Augsbur g Co llege Campu s Box 142 22 11 Riverside Ave Minneapolis , MN 55454 Peggy elson Edstro m Philip Edstrom Diane Folling swd ydn ey And erson Gray John Greenfi eld Janice H awk ins f-lalvo rson laudia Melvie Hanmark Eunice Helgeson Royce Helmbr echt Joan Halverson Ho h Rosemary Jacobson Laurel Jo nes Jo hnson Ellen I.arson Jo hnsto n Robert Kir chner Ma rcia \\!"ellzin Kjesbu Joanne Ogdahl Leach Donald Lenzen James Lindstrom Mark Lund Bruce Mestemacher tvlarsha\l Os ma n Caro le On e Pesek Mich ael Peterson Ro nald Petrich Dennis Pflip sen Sandra O lson Pietig Sharon Riskedahl James Rosie Mary Mether Sabalk e Richard Sandeen Nancy Ne umann Th oren Mark Trechoc k Bo nni e Jami eson Wedel uni s Z ieske LaRhae G rind al Knarterud Dani el Koc h Berry Mackay 'ico lyn Rajala Lisbeth Jorgensen etJ1re Mi chael Th orsten on M . Jane Corneli on Van Brunt Ro nald Wahlb erg Paul Wie e SUPPORTI 'G LEVEL Daryl And erson Po rtia Maland Brandsoy arolyn Gilb enso n Brow n Kenneth Campb ell herman Danielson Barbara Ellefson Ditty Kathie G ild emeister Erbes Bo nn ie Christo pherson Feig J\fark Francis Lynn Anderson 1-laanen oel Hauge Mary ldsvoog Renee Maikkul a Isaacson Jerry Jo hnson M arnee M oline Kopren Jo hn Kulczyc ki Maril yn Lading Sonya ydah l Lund Judith Benso n Madsen Catherine Gorder Mazyc k Susan \Xl illiams McG uire Air ell ygaard Linda \'{lichmann Oja Joel 0 1 en CLASS OF 1970 Lo rene Peterson Roste Numb er of Alumni : 356 Tota l amount o f G ifts: 48,382 Donald Smith Participatio n: 13% A GSBURG CIRCLE Th oma Peters n Joyce Engstrom Specto r Da w n Hofstad Slrommen Tim oLhy Strornmen Sharo n Johnson Sulliv an D iane Johnso n Th orkil dso n 1ary Lo ken Veiseth o nya Hagen Zieske Linda Sw anson Z immerman FOU N DERS' CIR LE Robert Mid ness PRESID ENT' S L B Nancy Paulson Bjo rn o n N. Edwa rd Briesemeis1er Terry ygaard Paul ene O lson Od egaard MARSHA LL CO NCIL Linda Larson Paul Mik elson B ILDERS' L B G a,y Benson ara Palmgren Benson Mary Buss Chery l Nelson Kin g Richard Seime u ~an Lindberg Sorenson ENT URY CL B James Ashley Kerry Bad J:i.mes Fischer Jo hn I·lj elmeland Lon Johnson Linda Radtk e Karkh ff Ronda Teigland Zoc hen Nancy Ro tberg Sylvester ENT URY CLUB Jennif er Mi ller Bunk er Willi am Eggers Ali ce Rutkmvs ki Gaarde r lary G roote r Lew is Charles Maland Gregg 1 elson All en Ofstehage Janice Bell chmidt Stephanie Johnso n Sulzbach SUPPO RTING LEVEL Nancy Padd oc k Brenn y Glen Bruin s Susan Gib bo ns Casey T imothy Casey Paul Chind vall Kathy Krop elin Cracraft Lorraine \Xlietzke Aaland A. Lind a Kru se Andell usan And erson V ivian Yonke r And erson Margaret Reitz Bade Bruce Bo reson arolyn Benson D:rnn er Ruth Schroeder Duf fy Peter Eckb erg Tim othy Brady Mark Bund y Linda Schlue1er urran Kent G rosser Vicki Aanstad Do rrell David Hil k Shi rley Schroeder Holtzman Michael Hostetler Mary Jech Rachel Hendri ckson Juli an Leslie Lee Virginia Simeng:lard Liebig Maril yn Buschbo m Lueth Ro bert Martin Debora h Sherman Enzenauer Do nova n Erickson \Xl illiam J\'lees Ly nn Oder Mill er Jo na1han ye Gerald 0 1 o n Barbara Berg Petersen Reynold Petersen Judith Larson Peterson Gary Gaddy James Geske Richard 1-labstrill Marilyn ilox ness Hall Bernellt! M anson Hansen Nao mi Hauge n Judy Baco n Haugo Nancy O lson Hrdli cka Al an Huu s Rachel Ive rson Lenn ice No rdaun e Keefe Na ncy l-led tro m Voeks imoneni Kath ryn Modrow Kufu s Roberta Larson Lee Greg Lindb erg Pamela Haagenson Lindberg Susan Did rikso n Lisell Mm grera M agelssen Patrick Marcy Chery l Lindroos lartin Mary Muhl brnd t Daniel o rdi n Bruce Paners n Darrell Skoge n Janice heldo n Th ompson Janet Jane Sontag Vern ess Ro nald Weitbr cc ht Gregory With er Maril yn Bo rcherdin g Wortreng Kathy Q ui ck Robe rt Reid Kathl een Bur ke Ridd le Stephen Ro lfsrud elson Pierman tier Susan Maa hs Rowa n David Owe n Ka}' Hendrick son Owe n CLASS OF 19 72 Willi am Urseth Numb er of Alumni: 35-- MARSHALL CO 1CIL P31rici:1 O lson Ellinger Mark Ellin ger Philip Hovers ten Barbara Durk ee Mik el o n Ronald Jo hnson Gary Larson Janice elson Christy Larsen Branes Lea nne Phinn ey PRESIDE NT 'S CL B Wayne Jorgenso n Burto n Haugen Th o ma Howe Al an Soli Nancy Becker Soli Jo hn Rask Tim oth y Rauk Lind a il benson Romslo Mark Saari Glenni s Wi lda chluk ebi er FOU DERS' CIRCLE 8n 1ce Bengtson CE RY L B Ric hard Ekstrand Krisline O lson Karen Sand ness 'umb er of Alumn i: 346 To tal amount of Gifts: 26,896 AUSGBURG CIRCLE Mi chael Goo d Peter G3 le John Gisselqui st Gail Th acker O fstehage SUPPORTING LEVEL David And ell Jeffr ey And ert Donald Beach Th om Berkm itz Jane Catlin Bracken CLASS OF 19 7 1 Pa11icipation: 14% B ILD ERS' CL B Joann Koelln Frank ena Total amount o f Gif ts: Pan ici patio n: 17% 11,60 PRESIDENT' CL B Car I Pederson Jorgenson F, Clayto n T)•ler Rita Lran1pc Samue lson Jud ith Sandeen andell Else Tallaksen Sevig Ronald pencer 'lary Kay Joh nso n Stensvaag au l tcnsvaag Gary Syverson Jacque lin e Henry Taylor Kalhlee n eim Til ck:rq uist B IL DERS' CLUB John Jenn eke u an Sc a Swanson MARSHALL COU CIL D avid hristianson Mi chell e Karkh off Chri stianson Marlys Oe lschlager With ers James \XI, lslegel Cl.ASS OF 19 3 umber of Alumni : 3 " tal amount o f Gif ts: , 28 Participatio n: 6% PRESIDE LUB Terry Lindstrom Carol Zinial ndberg A G DURG CIR LE Ri hard o lvin RE E ' CIR LE Ruth Johnson B ILOERS' CL B PRESID ENT CL B Kenneth Holmen Linda Dailey Holmen K.1thleen Tinseth Gary Anderson Maril yn Gisselquist Linda ~ ahlberg Jenneke 1ARSHAU CO Mary Olson IL Bonni e Peterso n CE.Nll .JRY CL B Rebecca 'ysruen Berger Joyce Catl in Jame Hagen 'ancy Klein Maland James Larson Marvin Le,':lk e Pamela Nichols 'elso n Jeffrey Nelson Da,id Pautz D ILDERS' CL Alan Bachman Cynth ia Behmer Gale Eliz:ibeth el n Gil benson David Gilbenso n 1arlene Chan Hui Brian ~ ,gdahl Y CLUB CE Dean Anderson tephen Blake t Dav is UPPO RTI G LEVEL R. Charles And erson heldo n And erson Jo Ann Berg Bablitch Catherine Berglund lk >cker M arcia Raymond Berkow itz Lester Breuer u Brow n Janet hurr Brubak teven Carlson Marily n Rude Chind vall Beverly Mattson Conboy Douglas Conboy Nancy Johnson Dahlo f Kathleen Cina Dimm er TllTiothy Dob le Duane Foss Corrin e Froelich Frank Lyth Hartz Ruth Gu ndale Hill ebrand Thomas Jensen Denn is Jo hnson Cheryl Peterson uin gc Mark Mattoo n Doane Bears Mills Robe rt ilsen Lavonne Pearso n Willia m Pearson Daniel Peterson Reid Peterson Janice Weum Philib ert Peggy tafne Ruch ou Schum ack Kipp Skaden Lou is Stender Do nald wenso n JL-an Bridges Wachs Lin Carlson Wahlberg Cynth ia Brakk e Wo lslegel Karen Levisen Zcim is I.ASS OP 197 4 Number o f Alu mni: 376 Total amo unt of Gif ts: I 17, 155 Participatio n: 17% Eli z:ibcth Turrittin Lien Ward hendel Lynne And erson Volkm an Baroora And erson Albr echt R nald Al brecht tephe n nen n Rhona 'ew port Bry ky Carl Bublitz Grego ry Carlson uivo n Emerson-Henry Valerie Dilger Gryni ew icz Morcia Tho mpson Hogen Gayle Baker Hofmann Lyle 1-!o rrmann Mi hacl Hover..ten Kathleen And erson Lor..ba h Martin Lucin Philip Lundi n Paige 'elson Wendy ilsson toeve n O T oo l Mary Oa pp Overend Richard Pearson Kathryn anode n Pearson Linda uirso n Pipk rn Mary Ratzlaff Ro land Root harles huh Robe rt tro mmcn Joel olhelm LAS OP 197 5 umber o f Alumni : 288 Total amount o f Gifts: 16,646 Participa tion: 16% SB RG Ill LI! Daniel Jo hnson A PRESIDENT' L D Eric Br wni ng-L.1rsen 0 ILDllllS' L 0 Linda I lyde Bachman Duane Esterly Merilee Klemp George Mothison Pamela Birdsall Richard Shi rley l10berg Allan To nn orman Wahl CENll.JRY CLUB David Dahl Karen Jo hnson Richard Kruger David uin gness Bradl ey Lundell Kathryn Faber o rum ui urie Paulson Dahl Marilyn Pear..on Florian Rachel Rohde Gilc hrist Donald Grote Peter Hendri ckson Karen Hesselroth Tho mas Koelln Susan Forsmark Long UPPORTI G LEVEL ancy Dahl And rews Jon Bergherr Deborah Fredrickson Crow ley Belvin Doebbe rt Jame Erlandson usan Gu enthner Ga rne PPORTI G LEVEL Conni e Garry Adams Peggy And erson hery l Birk Gable Con.stance o rdby Bonde Kothleen Briggs John Burgeson Brenda Hoppes Ca11:1doris ndrea Eri kson tep hen Graziano tep hanie Gierke ustafson Gerald Halvor..on Jann lei ner Hamilto n Rayn1o nd Hamil ton uiurie Hayden Keith Howard Loretw Mack Koc h Patri Edwards Kroml inger usan Jo hnson Mc eill Ii Mo llner ancy Daniel 'elson hirl ey hristensen i kel LondaJo hnson Paulson Elizabeth Kaste Peder..en James Ring Ann Bubo ltz Roc he Andrea Johnson tro mmen Paula Roberts Tetzlo ff Alla n Tor..tenson Janette Tup a Chris Jensen Mark Jo hnson Douglas John.so n David ui ne Willi am Lindqu ist Kim Hoversten Ludn Solveig Evenson Mattson Elsa Mohn Douglas elson Jeff essler tee n Olson Vicky Bergh Paschke Dale Paschk e tephen Pearson Ruth Graf Peter..on Becky Gustafson Raadt '«~lli om Raadt harles Rapp Jero me Rokk e Mary Ro nnin g Dean mith Richard viggum ancy elson Temte Michael Thomsen Lois Wanm an Debra heeler Cl.ASS OF 1977 umber of Alumn i: 3 5 Tow l amount of Gifts: 13,83 2 Participatio n: 15% Cl.ASS OF 197 6 umber of Alumn i: 05 To tal amount of Gifts: 22 ,558 Particip atio n: 15% A G D RG IRCLE Ii . Th eod re GrincL11 PRESIDENT CL B Jacki e Parker herryho me tephen Reinarz MARSHAU CO 1ephen veom B ILDEI ' L B ·ott And er..on Dovid Pagerlle usan Gang.sci Kothryn Anderson Mark Zcll,m:r IL ~ ahl E RY I.UB Janel elso n And erson Steven lll oo m PRESIDENT S CLUB Daniel Eitrheim Charles Gabri elson Joel Gisselqu ist Roselyn ordaun e MARSHALL CO CIL R bert And erson Antoinette Laux veom Patrick Zumbu sch 0 ILDERS' CL B Mary Quanbe k Barber Inez hey Bergqu ist Debr:o Daehn-Zellmer Mi hoel Heck Daniel Reu · Mark chmidt Laurn unon ENTURY CL B Willi am Babcock Jeffery Blixt Mary Fastner Bloo m Bnice Cunningha m John Sonnack Jud ith Knudso n trommen Lou Ann DielZ Wenen S PPO RTI G LEVEL ancy Berg tro m Allen Debra ha e Anderson Eric Aune Wend y Bjork lund Lynne Kohn Blixt Elizabeth O lson Boum an con Bouman D wa ine Brun 1at.han arisen Pamela Carlson Heide Linda arlson \Xtescon David Cornell Wayne Eklun d co ll Fridley James Haley ~lark Hall Lori Q uo Hansen Rox:mne l·b n Michele Granlund Jerde Susan Heng)' Johnson Marlene Ell Jo rgen en Susan Lageson Lundh olm Douglas lerrill Lori Ha lin ger Merri ll Randall 'elson Leslee Sandvig Nestingen Laurie Stevenson 1ielsen Paul Rinenh use John and nes 'iarn a Schi eld John Schraan Jerome Spetzman T imoll 1)' Strand James trommen Paul trommen Bernie we nson Rmh nderdahl-Peirce Janel Waddin gto n Van\Xlyk Sharon Svendsen \Xtanvig farjo rie Ell is Welde David Wyga nt CIASS OF 1978 um ber o f Alumn i: 368 Total amount o f Gi fts: 30, 26 Pani cipmion: 17% AUG 13 RG CIRCLE P. D:1w n Heil Taylor PRESID E T CLUB All ison Everen Kennel h Svendsen MARSHA Li. IL Jennifer Abeln Kahlow 13 ILDERS' L 13 Mary Powe ll Ashley J3me:, Bern~Lcin Kendra Bo nderud Th oma, Burnside Patrick I la:ir Bev Ha.m111" 1 Nleyer Dennis Meyer . Eri pore 1ephen Th ompso n CENT RY L 13 Richard Hendrickso n Th omas Hendrickso n Linda Kin g Bonnie Lamon 1oren Jonathan 1loren James Peterson oreen \Xtalen T hompson Loui e Dahl Wood SUPPO RT! 1G LEVEL Dir k Abra ham Randy Asman Kir ten Sateren Bergherr andra Fretty Bruesewit z Joan Brustad lichael Colehou r James Dahlen+ Mark Depaolis Do nna Woodw ick Didrik son ChrislOpher Cea o n andra Glass-Sirany Janet Hall Peter Hanson Bnice Hendrickson M urray Hers1ein Joel Hoege r Catherine Arvid ·on Kaiser J. Jo hn Karason con Kemper Caro l Fevo ld Koepk e Brad Larson Darla Burbach Lindqu ist Caro l Ro mnes Loncar Keith Lundell Tama ly n Anderson Lundqu ist Th omas Lundqui t Ro lf Mo rck Robert lorrow Rachel Lindell elson Carol Krassin Nis en Paulene Soine Ison Paul3 \Xlinchester Palermo Bruce Peterson Connie Lam n Priesz Margery Mi elke Roberts Scou Rysdahl Ell en Wessel Schuler Mark Sever.,on Kevin Shea Michael Sp:ir by Suzan Moe S1egemoell er Lorn Th ompson Sturm Jani s Th o reson Joan Swenson-Bredenbe Van '\' in. I ebora h Lease Wagman Gary Walls1ein Megan Webster aomi '-:' illiamson Timothy Wo lter CIASS OF 197 9 umber of lumni : 405 Tota l amount o f G ifts: 10,56Part.icipalion: 16% Kevin Bondcrud u :111Johnson Drakulic Diane i\leyers on \Veber 1ephen \'i'emzell Juli a Davis tyr lund Phil ip tyrlun d Jeffrey we nson CIASS OF 1980 ~IAllSI-IALL O Terry Jell ison I IL 13 LDERS' L 13 John Aune Rebecca Lund een Aun e Laurie arl on con Hanus Mi chael Kennedy Adelaide Peterson Parbst Jay Phinney Sharon Lak in pi on CENT RY LUB Eric Anderson Annette Johnson Anderson El a Parbs1 Dean Jeff rey Defr eese David Eitrheim L. ra ig Estrem T heresa Serbus ~ lrem aro l Dubov ick Hard Chri 1o pher Haug Lynn Schm idtk e Lyng Emilie ysruen Kennedy Laurie 'elson O rlow Debra Merier Peters Gram Rykk en i\l ark To nsager PPO RTING LEVEL Lind a Ande rson KaLhy Ploquin Asman Debr:t Bal er Steven Berkeland David Boots Tom Bo rdw ell Judy Bender Brin k Pamela Cantley Paul Daniels Sall y Hough Daniels Robe rt Egan Craig Ell estad Julie Edso n eason Catherine lngman Golv Tonia Hendrickson u taf on Kim Ranczka Gyuri sko Joanne Leig hto n Hacker igne ll strup Jul ie lsen lngleman Joni Jensen Ho ll y ro1en Kreku la lVlark Le wi s Perry ~lalco lm Vernon Mel nryre Christel Hartwi ck Meye r Amy Hoversten J\lorck 'icholas Nelson "usan O hnesorge hawn Pagliarini Jacqueline Roesler Peterson Donald Pouer Terri Radovich Deborah Larso n chult z L, na Hall Skah<:n Borb ara wffel Dana Pa1ch Th omas Jane Ol son uk c lich Number of lumni : • 19 Total amou m f ifL>. 1- , I 19 Panicip :11ion: 14% FO DEi ' JR LE Laurie Fyksen-13eise PRESID E 1T CLUB Ma nin L-irson Chri , Walker 1CIL ~IA IUi ALL Jeff rey Jam es Jacque lin e Brook hire TeTSb e rg BUILDERS' L B JoAnne I eller-Ander,,en Harold Weick CENT RY L 13 Cind y Brehm Charle:, 13urmeis1er Dani el Carlson Anit a Hill Hansen Kay Kendall Kapp er,, Kristy Ander:,o n i\latt.son Phillip Nelson Kr isten Obrud Robert Roy Paul Sannenad Chery l i\licheben Slencn SUPPORT! 'G LEVEL G rego ry Baufie ld ~l ichael 131 obe rger Denise Dup re Boc klund co11Bock lund Jody Yaroc h Bordw ell Jon Burnison Ju lie Ungemach Collv er Janyce Erickso n Claudi a Walters Forsbe rg Dann Fo rsberg Robert Gardn er Fritz Hacleler Julie Levisen Hammon:, Paul Han.mark Dawn Hendri cks Dale KenKni gh1 Sandra Ketcham Paul Kilgore ynthia Ellm an Kncis l Gary Kub al Robe 11Laf leur Gail Ryan Lehn Lee Lill quis1 Peter Ma nignac o tacy John:,on I nson Bradle)' Ruff Lisa Rusinko Roalcl atcren Margaret Ison ommer~ John Sorenson John \\7:1genaar Rob) '" Arno ld Zollne r CIASS OF 198 1 Number of Alumni : 18 -Y:tal amount o f Gifts: ,199 Participation: I GB RG CIRCLE Tracy Elftmann FO DERS' OR CLE Roben ~ ick PRESIDENT' CL B Leeann Rock Dean undquist MARSHALL CO Erik Kanten Karla Morken n ,ompson J hn Twi to n Kathl een Knost an ess Kevin ~ alther CIASS OF 1982 umbe r of Al umni: 494 Total amount o f Gifts: 9,511 Pan icipation: 10% PRESID ENT LUB Brian Anderson Jo hn Evan CIL BUILDERS' CLUB Galen Bruer Pamela Herzan Crowell Kimberl y Marki e Dean Mo ren Ruth Muschinske Elisabeth Lundeen andgren 'aomi Christense n taruch John tro mmen CENfUR Y CLUB Chris And erson Michael Burkhard t Camill a Knu dsen Carlson Kristo fer Ho no n John Manson David Soli UPPO RTI G LEVEL Christopher Ascher Arlin Becker Beverly Benson Estell e Brouwe r Brian Budenski Kathry n Mickelso n Canwright Christine Conroy Cherwi en Victoria Jeff ress Di al vo Peter Froehlk e Louise Becken Gallagher Barbara Gilben teve n Grind e Janna Wallin Haug John Hofnander Wah Johnson Kristi ne Johnson Laura Kasdorf Rebecca Jami eson KenKni ght Timo thy Kidde r Fred Larson David Leo nidas Marilyn Gutzman Lodoen Charles McCan Dana Holmes McInty re Meryem Mestoura-Oerge Scott Musselman Janine Mattison Nelson Juli e Holm Odi l Wendy Nelson Peterson Di ane Roo k-Jo hnson Susan Dahlgren Sackrison Susan Horvat Schill er Kirsten Schw appach Stephanie To rgerson Sippr ell Kari Ann a Beckman Sorensen Penny Becker ull ivan Linda Roo p Svendsen MARSHALL O CLL Jeff hri tenson Debra Krueger Knight Lori Mo lin e Roel ill Randy Stensrud Ronald l\ mg eth Jo hn Turn er Katheri ne Drechsel Vichich David Wilson Dale Womeldorf CLASS OF 1983 Number o f Alumni : 28 Total amount of Gifts: 3,259 Pan icipation: 8% PRESID ENT CLUB Joan Molin e BUILD ERS' CLUB BUILDERS' CL B Melinda Tum a Arvo ld Robe n Arvo ld Jeffery andgren CENTURY CLUB Eli zabeth Bartz usan Cash heryl And erson hark Katherine Aun e \Vade UPPO RTI G LEVEL Do uglas Adams Paul Amos Mark And rican usan l-lanson mu Lori LaBelle Ban z Richard Benneu Kathleen Juli n Benson David Berrym an Eli zabeth Bonn er Leslie Boyu m Linda O lson Brandt Julie Christenson Brenny Terry Brown Roxanne llausc hno t Buch:inan Mic hael Cady Debra Baardson Carlson Elizabeth Carlson o n Daniels Cheryl Howar d Fisher Do nald Fulto n Jean Hanson Rand Henjum Kay Kenned y Henjum Penelope Larson Hinderaker Mark Hu ltgren Elizabeth Bly Iverson Rurik Jo hnson Laura Kasper Debo rah Church Kidd er Kala Knuts0n Laurie Mann Tim othy Nohr regory Opit z Lynda Bonsell u Richard Redetzke Leslie achs Ruff Patt i Evenson Ruth Jo hn Sackrison Virgin ia arver Shell ey w anson ateren David chepers ENTURY CL B Mary Thu reson Belden Paul Elliott Jean Luca Ho no n Pamela Brakke Lanning Alli son Larges O 'Day Maren Lecy Ogd ie Cathy hea James ier:1kowski PPORTI G LEVEL Timothy grirnson An ne Togerson Aune hawn Dr-aper Lori hmidt Fisher Meredith Gardi n Laurie Bennett Halvorson Lynn Helmke Janice Haselho rst H tager harles Ho uts Mary:, Matts n Hultgren Miriam Gi elquist Jensen usan Pull eyn Lenzen usan Hackb anh Lundq ui t Do nald Mc lur e teve ayman hristo pher elson Jerry Quam Mary Roc k Janet Griffi th andfo rd Daniel hucll er Mich ael hw an z Peter kjervo ld Rebe a Ostendorf Tun gseth Meri lee ander Womeld rf Mary Yurick CLASS OF 1984 umber o f Alumni : 361 Total amou nt o f Gifts: 18,2 17 Pan lcipatlon: 9% PRESID ENT' CLUB Paul Mueller Kim A leson Ok erstrom BUILDERS' CLUB Kyle Anderson armela Brow n Kranz Michael Pickell Patrick ir Mi chael 1rong ENTURY CLUB usan Richmond Jo hnson Kent Karni ck Janet Larson Karnick Brenda Hansen Peterson Kari Evanson tro ng UPPO RTI G LEVEL Bruce Arvo ld Brent Crego urtis Ei hen Anne Erickson John Gi elqui st Tim othy Heitman Jo hn Hilpisch Lisa Rykk en Kastler Patti Lloyd Perry Madsen Gail Morland Mary O lson u an \Varnes Quam Michelle Reid Do uglas Ruth Julie hue11 e Rhonda Riesberg Tjaden CIASS OF 1985 'umber of Alum ni : 394 Total amount o f Gifts: 22,549 Pan icipa tio n: 9% A G BURG IRCLE Jean Taylor F UNDERS' IR LE heri Hofstad K.~mp PRESID ENT CLUB ancy Mackey Mueller o rman Okerstro m harles Rath Tamera O ell Rath 13 l LDERS' LUO usan Berg Jennif er Olstad Hammer D, ight Heaney Steven Lee ENTURY L 0 Jenni fer J hns1o n Schaid ler S PPORTING LEVEL Brian Ammann Dawn Gerber Amm ann Peter Auran RE ENT ' IRCLE Michael Ooclnarczuk Jeff Bump Michael Burden Dale hris1o pherson Trud y Fairbank Crego R. L,w rence Evans Lee Hawks Ann harberg Hein Carrie Kosek Knon Kath leen Kuro ss James BU ILDERS' CL B Keith Gliva Lisa Jo hn o n ~ ahlberg Kari Huseby Wessman owac k Cathleen mith Pagels erena prenger teffenhagen Lisa Svac PPORT ING LEVEL An gela chillin g Aitk en oe l Swanson Paul Thomp o n uc Th omp on Michael Tj aden ClASS O F 1989 Num be r of Alumni : 465 Total amo unt of Gifts: 2, Particip atio n: 6% ~IAR HALL O U CIL 9% REGENTS' CIRCLE Rebecca Gue nzel Bodnar czu k Richard Bahr Arny Hy land Baretz Chri stin e Wacker Bjor k faureen McNei l Braatz Bri an Brakke Caro l Chase 'I rris Engler Lisa Brakk e Geis lin ge r Dea nn a Germain Jean Guemher hristian Hahn CENT RY LUB 1eve n Agge rgaard Chery l olo mo n o n Bo nnie L1r.,o n: rem o Lori Jackm an Hand be rg Lia Pcteni.o n D an Terrio !'PO RTING LEVEL Debra Brazil Melissa Hargrave Brueseh o ff Ti mo th y Gu stafso n T imothy Jo hn on Dua ne Birnbaum Andr ew Moen Deva ney Looser A nn Erk kil a Dud ero Daniel Hanson Jo hn Wahl be rg Paul Rensted Daw n Do naldson Riddering Jane McA nnany CENTURY CL B Kenneth Boe hm Di ana Wilki e Buffi e Robe r, Kappers UPPORT ING LEVEL Lisa Pestka A nde rson co n Schue Christo pher Schul z teve n evertso n Mark Wh eeler Am y Johnson Hanson Carrie John o n Ingram J\ilark Muhi ch Catherine O niskin Dr ew Priveue ash Caro lyn Ross Broo k \Xlilliam Schwa rtz Meld o n Seeland Todd Steenso n Cathleen Kleim an Th om Participatio n: 7% Kevin Augustine Lisa Baumgartne r Aaron \: arwi ck Caro l Cypr ian Callahan Virginia arlson B ILDER ' CL B Chri s Pieri Arn old Jame Arn o ld Clay Ell ing so n Paul Ca ·anova Susan Haka la Gl iva Total amount of Gifts : '4, 890 Anne Conze mius Deid re M idd leto n Participatio n: aroline Q uin zon Ma rvels Kristin Senerg ren McGin ness Th omas Mill er ar:.1h Evanson elson M ichell e Mo rit z Richards Margaret Rog Jeff rei• Schlieff Dav id Shaske)• Lynn Demaray pliustoesser Juli e zabla lark Zaruba 551 PRESID ENT' S Carla Asleson L B B ILDERS' CLUB Jorgen Ellin gson G rego ry Schn agl CE n -u RY CLUB Chri stin e Coury arnpb ell Mich ael J:1c b!,on Kent Klepp e Kevin Ro nnebcrg Shirley eve rso n Jul ie Urb an ClASS OF 199 0 'umb er o f Alumn i: 451 5% SUPPORT ! G LE EL Jo hn Beatty L,ur:l Bo wer PRESID ENT'S CL B Bru ce Ho lco mb unli ffe David Dro lson Janie Du erre I-tall Kris1en Hi rsch CE fURY CLUB Paul Klaiber Sherri Lar o n Clayt on ~le 'eff Nancy ~lerrill Kristin Mill er Elizabeth Petit Heath er LaaLsch Sabi • Ju lie hl ucter Cathy vendsen Steve n Gittw, De an \Xla hlin Jean Eilenso n Alex Gonza lez Greg Hanson ClAS S OF 199 2 Lynn Fichtne r T rygve Timot hy Hanson Wendy henn an Heil arol eil er John~ ib erg Heidi o rman MARSHALL O Jeffrei • ul zbach CIL Rebecca Pfabe SUPPORT ING LEVEL Kari Stn 11 z Backes Mary McLain Bahr Dougla s Baretz Mi chele Klo ppcn hapdelain e Kelly Pe1erson Dun can BU ILDERS' LUB Shar n Al to n P~H lc 'ev in 1 ystuen un1ber o f Alumni : 6 I 2 Total amount of G ifts: 2,285 Participati on: 3% N icole Henz Ro nd a Co lwell Jorgenson and ra Ludtke CIAS S OF 1987 'umber of Alumni : 3 Total amount of Gifts : 3,697 Part.icipatio n : •IA RSHA LL O A lice Da hl Roth CENT RY LUB Daniel Handb erg Brent Lofgren Mark Mor ken Number of Alumni: Total amount of Gif t.s: 8,700 Pani cip atio n: •I% chamb er chl cy W illi am A nderson Todd A nderson Craig Fering Lynn Pende rgast Feri ng Linda Gfrerer Susan Goebe l 'iichael Goebe l Jod i Hamre Kri sten Knoe pke M ichelle Lavelle- Henry ClAS S OF 199 1 FO 'DERS' CIRCLE Co lleen Kay Watson Brad le)• Meyer Pamel a Eckhoff Meyer Karen Dahl ClASS O F 198 8 'un1ber of Alumni : 07 Total amo unt of Gifts: 3,304 Bradl ey chafer Caro ly n Young chu ell er li chael tofferahn Joy Walk er B ILD ER ' CLUB Ramo na Rusinak Pany lshm1g Pieper rocke11 Teri Bloxh:im G ittus Jul ie 01 o n Hend ricks Judith Jarou ek Jacob Sharo n Mackenthun Manha Gisselquist Vicki Ell ingrod Amy ~tarquardt Elmer Rebecca Fahlin Robe n Harri s Anne Wasick H lz Laura ~I Gia · n Horvet Joe l Jorgen, on Jai • Juola Sally Hedm an Lawles, Ju lie Edstro m O lson Richard Peter o n Do nald \:' ichmann Da niel Aun e ClAS S O F 198 6 umbe r o f Alum ni: 306 Tot al amou nt o f Gifts : 7,805 Participat ion: CENTURY CLUB lary Johnson Boehm Kim Tann Luann 1en1an \X'alSOn CIL Susan Carlson farcinkow ski Ileen Oake s Juli e Dunn O ll ila Jenni fe r nater O J-o n :trol Peterson Sc ti Peterson LEVEL UPPORTI Mary 1oleen Bianchi Bru ce Bina Emil y Blados B ILDER ' L B Mik e Pfeff er Juli e Wes1co 11Traft Jennifer Bowle .> CE RY L B Heath er Jo hn to n Th o mas Ro ·s ~lo lly Foc htrn an chn agl 1G David Chad Tere sa Hengy Ch ri -Lia nso n Doug Cyph ers PP RTI G LEVEL Terence A ers Karen Behm Wendy lay Beimen R.,nda Bock James Bmeseho ff Terri Burn r Joanna ,mdbo Engstro m Kathy Lindberg Evav Id Jo nathan Ferrell m Raedeke Frischm n aria Gennrich Debra Groez inger Diane Hedberg Elizabeth Walker Hi kman Lucind a Jo hnson nth ia K rusak James Len ing Debra teffenson Icier Erick Norby Kristen Hauschild o rby Adam O lson ott Peterson Ti na Ku be Peterson Jennife r Piper Carol Rieger Lyle aur Loi hwanz Debra Riddering 1iller Cassandra ·loering Ter,y ko nek John Nielsen James Osberg Renee Paulsen Kri ten Ryan Ra hel chuhz ielsen Hans kul stad Caro l Van Hu lle Todd ~ eisjahn hristin Wendt James R enberg Jo hn ander Ro n chneider Peter teen C1ASSOF 1994 umbe r o f lumni : 52 T tal amount f Gifts: 1,770 Pani ip ation: 3% usan Hornin g Arn tz Eileen Glasspoo le David arr andra Ri•dcen hrist pher Terrell Lisa Ritchie Terrell ancy Toedt PP RTI G LE EL Troy 13ergmann Bonni e Bina Brian ,vedee n Ala)'ne Th oreson Don Tromb ley ~ PRESID E rr CLUB And rew Fried B LDERS' CL B Christo pher Bush Joseph Hoialmen Willi am Vanderwall CEN RY CLUB usan Hanse n Jason Koc h Maril ee Poe Llz Pushing Meri Pygma n Carole hmidt Chad hilson Heid i LSner taloch Fall ine undq uist S PPO llTI NG LEVEL Lisa Alexander Marc Anderson Heid i And erson Rita Billin gto n Mark )assen I.auric Palmer Dro lson Haro ld Emahiser Erik Hell ie Kristin Jespersen Jeffr ey Krengel a,y Kroells Susan l.aabs Susan Lettm:inn Benjamin Lo renz Tracy Mena Kay Even.son ,ll iam Gabler Jennifer Feine Helli e Benjamin Hi km an Barbara Jensen Joan J hn n nne Julian-V:on Abel Tiff an rm ford Klett Tho ma Lalim Denise ideen Mc eff Lisa hroeder el n Julie verson rman umber of Alum ni : 459 Total amount of Gifts: SI ,742 Pani cipation: 4% BUI LDERS' CL B Kristin Lar on Palm CENTURY CL B Conrad Meyer CLASS O F 1996 umb er of Alumn i: 5 I 5 Total amount of Gifts: 1,565 Pani ipati n: ENTURY LEVEL Heidro n hamberlin- e rge an y Danielson A ngela ~lill er Denchfi eld a.ASS OF 1993 Number of Al umn i: 6 12 Total amount of Gifts: .33 Participa tio n: ;% Eric Peterson Cl.ASS OF 1998 B ILDER ' LUB on Anderson Laurie Benn ett ENTURY L B Po lly And erson Go rd n Flanders Karla ingcr PPORTI LE EL arah Birk lid Mic hele Braley Heather M ettigan Brandley ils Dybvig Jason Hanson Catheri ne Kurvers It Scho ll Barry ~ rnb rock Jennif er Bauer Vox land CIASS OF 1997 umber of Al um ni: 96 1' tal amo unt o f Gifts: 2,20Panicipatio n: B ILDEI ' L B PaLricia Pardu n Jesse Armbm ster Gi n:, elson Peterson ar-JRhines J nathan Rose James mi th L)'fln hi ndvall talker lco le regor Zwebe r Tara esareni Ann Riebe ~ agstr m Meister ENTURY LUB Mo na D maas SUPPORTI NG LEVEL Lew is Beccone David Boles Ylraco Chichaco Joan Will iams Game usan preiter Got2man Eyob Hamda Calvin Hanso n Do rcas Makundi latthew O berg haro n Rolen Heather Gunderson Rose Houssem Tri gui Daniel Yetzer CIASS OF 1999 umber of Alumni : 21 Total amount of Gifts : $3,235 Parti ipatio n: % REGENTS' IRCLE Deborah Hutt erer B 11.DERS' LUB Lisa Th eurer E RY L B Caroline Ro bach Wo itas UPPO RTI G LEVEL Brent Fester Jennif er Grimm ata ha Hamann Terry Hermanson larissa Hutt erer ~ anda Olson Ja h Todd 1' urand CIASSOF 1995 CUR.RENT STUDENTS umber o f lu mni: ;55 To tal am unt of ifts: 1, 110 Pan icip :1tion: 3% RE EN ' IRCLE aro l)'n Hardel BUl I.DERS' I. B Jonathan Arnt z CE RY L 13 Grant hristiaru n PP RTIN LEVEL Alan Brand ley Karen And erson Dec D:iniel Di etrich Rebccc:i Hender n Hay ancy Ho lml lad hristo pher I lonigman Leah Jo hnson Sarah Evan Kuehl Luke Malloy And rea Mathi eu Mari lee Hu bl lin g Mow,y Teresa oo k tefan G,ys ka Kenneth 11:igen Daw n H:iglund Kimberly chmid t Hm ell Jessica Barker J hnson Elizabeth Malo ne L.,mbre ht Derrin Lamkcr Daniel l.ew:i nd wski Roeshcll Lewi Ko Ly Donna Falls Semlak Patrick T hull Rebe ca Thrutchlcy Turn er Janell e Wong u an Wygant PP RTI G LEVEL u an Allard a1herine Rosik hea ANNUAL GIVING Faculty & Staff T he Augsb urg g ivin g oc ietie recog ni ze all annu al gif ts o f cash made w ithin a fiscal year at the fo ll m in g level Aug bur g Circl e Fo u nd ers' Cir cle Rege nts' Circl e President's Club A GSB RG CIRCLE \XTiJliam Frame Robe rta Kagin Marie McNe ff FO D ERS' CIR LE Phil ip Fandr ei Philip Q uanbeck '50 REG E 'TS' CIRCLE Richard Hardel Debora h Hun erer '99 Mary Kinglsey PRESID ENT'S CL B D avid Anderson James Ca rey Jeroy Carlson '48 Joel Mugge Barbara Nagle 1 orman O kerstrom '85 Ma rilyn Sharpe Jeffr ey Swenson '79 Richard Th oni Do nald Warren MA RSHALL COUN IL Beverly Du rkee Arl in Gyberg Garry Hesser Wil liam Jasperson Jenn ifer Kahl ow '78 1ary Ellen Lund ten Art Meadowcro f1 No rma 100 mm Ida imon Donald Wic hmann '89 B ILDER ' CLUB Richard Adamson E.,rl Alton Lei f Anderso n Ju lie Bolto n Law rence Cope Mark Engeb retso n Carol Forbes Diane Glorvigen Arlin Gyberg o rman Holen Meril ee Klemp • 5 Kare n Lindesmit h arlos M ariani Karen M atee r $ 10,000 o r mo re 5,000--9,999 2,500--4,999 1,000--2,499 fa rshall Coun ci l Bui lders' Club Cenru ,y Club Supp o rt in g Leve l Do nna 1lcl ean D iane Pik e A nn Mei ster '97 L.,rry Ragland T homas Ross '92 Mi hael choc k Clarice Staff '63 Deidre Midd le1o n '88 Th om as lorgan 1 Go rdon 'elso n Jane Nelson Beverly ilsson Betsey No rgard andra Olm sted '69 Jack Osberg '62 Joce lyn Palmer Ro nald Palosaari Dale Pederso n Jay Phinney '79 Bruce Reichenb ach Mark ateren '69 Frank ie Shackelford Edward Skarn ulis Beverly Stratto n Grace Sul erud '58 Philip Th omps on Darrell Wiese '60 Dav id Wold Joseph Yo ung an cy Stebla y 500--999 S 240--499 120--239 Up to 119 Herald Jo hnson '68 Lucinda Johnson ·92 ~larth a Johnson Ashok Kapoo r Patricia Kea hn a Ben jamin Ke nt Al vin Klopp en Lora teil Do nald Steimetz Geo rge Sverdrup '46 ancy Toedt '94 Kristen Kraft Jeff rey Krengel '93 Ma rk Tranv ik Joa n Kun z Josep h Und erhi ll-Cady Barbara Ko r11"1 an Kathl een Kuross '85 Steven Laf ave PPORT l 1 G LEVEL Susan Allard Dani e l Le w anclow -ki '9 Brian Ammann '8 5 Lauri Luclenrnn Kristin A nd erso n Sheldo n And erson '73 Barbara Lundervo ld Ray Mak eevc r A ndre w Aok i Lillian Maunu Ant hony Bibu s Jeanne Boeh L)'nn Bo ll man '67 David Mcl y Rosemary Link Lynn M e na No ra Braun Mary Menard Jessica Meye r James Bn 1esehoff '92 Mi chael Burd en '85 Janell e Bussen \Xlilliam Capm an Jack Nelson-Pallm eyer Ga il 'orclmoe Juli e Ol son '90 M arga ret And e rso n Susan Carl son Patricia Park Robert Arn old John Benson '55 Bethany Bierman Jul ie Bolto n Heidi Breen John Cerrito Peggy errito Janna Caywo od Ronald Petri ch '69 Ji ll Po htilla Drew Privette '89 John Reed James Robac k '63 Sharo n Ro lenc '98 Bnice Row e CENT URY CLUB teve n Agge rgaard '89 Na d ia Christe nse n u ·an Cert a in '59 Suzann e Oo ree Larry roc ket! Mo ll y Dora n far ily n Florian Emil iano Chagi l Teresa Coo k ·97 Robert Cow gill Virginia Currey Sall y Danie ls '79 Jacqu elin e de Vries '76 Paul Grauer o njo l-lagander Peter Hend rickso n '76 Jo hn Knight Carlos J\llar iani Cra ig Maus Esther McL.1ughlin Conrad •!eyer '98 John Mitchell Lois I ielsen Lois O lson icki O lson James Peter o n '50 'oe l Petit Mar ian Duffee Rebekah Dup o nt Grace Dyrud Kenneth Erickson '62 A nn Garvey Douglas Green ~lichae l ava rre Cynthia Ro w e Kathy Schw albe M ichael chwartz '83 Ron con Charles Sheaffer Sandr a Shelburn e Irene Stee nso n Donald to ner Cy nthia Gre e nw oo d Kathryn Swa n~on Jennifer 1-icll ie '94 Am y Hero Karen Hogan 'ancy 1-lolmb lad ·95 Brad ley Holt '63 1arissa Hunercr '99 G retchen I rvin e Will ie Jackson Rebecca T alll c nn e Je nsen Cynthi a Trnitt - Lynch Di ane Van \Xlec le Sharo n ~· ade D avid \Xia hin gto n Luann ~ atson '88 Lynne Way ANNUAL GIVING Parents & Friends The (non-alumni) ug burg giving o ietie r cog nize all annu al gif of cash made within a fisca l year at the followi ng leve ls: Aug bur g ircle 10,000 o r more Mar hall Coun cil 500-9 99 240--499 Builde r ' Club Founder ' ircle 5,000-9 ,999 Centu ry Club Rege nts' Circle 2,500--4,999 120-2 39 Pres ide nt' Club AGBRG LRLE Barbara & Zane Bir~1• Jack & Joyce Boss Joel c Mary Ann Elftmann Edwin & Barbara Gage ·onmn & Evangeline Hagfors James & Kathy Haglund Richard & andra Jacobson Jam Johnson & Maxine ls:ta Bruce • Maren Kleven David & Barbar.i Kleven Dean & usan Kopperud Philip & Diane uirson Harris & Maryon Lee John Paulson CurtlS & Marian amp n Paul & Lorene teen Johan verdrup Michael & Deborah zymanczyk Dick & Glenda Housto n Andrea Vento FOUNDERS" CIRCLE Eli1.abeth Anderson LeRoy Anderson Dorothy Bailey Philip & ui, •erne Fandrei Allen & Jean Hou h Mim, Johnson Belayneh Million Alan & Janet Montgomery I. WISlarMorris Ill REGE f'S' CIRCLE Bruce & Carolyn Beery Ruth & Floyd Case Franklin & Caro lyn Groves Roe & Beverly Hatlen David & Caryl uirson Mary McDougall Wayne & Joan Popham I<oger Pulkrabek Michael & Kathleen haver Glen & Anna Skov ho lt John & Dorothy Werness PRESIDENT'S LUB harlcs & Catherin e Anderson David Andcroon Michael & Victoria A rndt Jay & Ann Boekhoff Colleen Bnescmeister Robe rt & Mary Brooks John & Betty ather upp o rting Leve l 1,000-2 , 99 Mary Dewey Darrell & Helga Egenson orman & Rachel Ferguson Robe rt & ancy Granrud Benjami n & Eleanor Hahn Richard & Carol I-I ly Eli1.abeth Ho rto n Pearl Hu by TI1eres:1 Ces:ir Justiniano ance K. ppc rman Frederick & andra Kiel Roland & haron Martinson Robert ichols Marvi n y tro m Robert & Marianne ander Marjorie ii ley Eugene & Margaret kibbe David & Annabe lle wa nson Paul & Belly Tveite teven & Martha ~ ard Gunnar & Mary ~ ick Jack Zimmer MARSHALL O CIL Greg Gisselquist ancy Hom:ins Erick & Delia Jo hnson Jerry & Donita Jo hnson BUILDEHS' L 13 andra Anderso n David Austin & Laura Dre Marlys Barry ru hard & ancy Borstad Michel Boudreaux Daniel & Irene Brink 11. Mead & June aven Jud ith hristcnsen Jo hn & Pa1ti ier7,an harle Lee lnrke Margaret Peter isselqui st Ric hard C is,e lqui st Shi rley isselqui st harles & Elaine raham Prances & George rober William Halverswd 1 Paul A . & Dolores l l:1nson Th o mas & Nancy ll anson ylvia l ljelmeland hcri I lulk c I leather I lultgren co rge & ll lla Hunt er ·r Jame & Donnie Hvistendahl Ron James ~ 11li am & Kathleen Ja person Rod ney & Corinne Jerke Duane & Ruth Johnson Tri e Johnson Gerald Kegler & Anne Pierce Gregg & Kathy Kuehn Ila Mae & Deane Langguth Di k Little Jeffr ey Louden & Margaret ain M. L kes Kenneth & Rhod a fahl er Do reen Mayer usanna Molder Dean & Barbara Moo re Tamara elson Edward & Jill esheim Glenn ycklemoe Dean & Marsh:, O lson Dick & Rose Pakn David & Ann Preu J. Roderick & heryl Rinell Paul Rogers Beatrice ather Blaine & haron teven n Russell & Ann e tro m LI yd & irgini a Th ompson Paul & Joan Th rson Mr. & Mr . Van Der chans Barbara Varenhorst ~ alter & Ruthanne ~· angcri n Cr-Jee ~ cstlund Jo hn Winsor E. Lorraine Yo kle John & Barbnra Zimm erman CE RY L B Fo rrest & Harriet nder n Margaret Ander ·o n Ro lan & Muri el nderson Ro nald & Anna Marie Aus1in Mary ress Arn Id & Janice utlcr David & Deb ra zech Jo y e Davi s Kenda & Kevin Dean P:,ul Deutsch Arvid & yl ia Dixen Tcrrnnce & '\ 1san Dolan David & Mo na D maas Avis Ellingrocl Rex & Lin la Fasching Mr. & Mrs. Lyle . Fenne Up to 119 Ruth Flesner Henry & Helen Foilin g tad Wood Fo ter & Jane everns Mervin & Mild red Fry Helen Glenn Mr. & lrs. Roger Haglund Loi Hansing iola Hanson urtis Hargi David & Sandra Harstad E. Mo rgan & Mary Lou Hatcher Joel & Adri enne Helfand Paul L. Helgerson Dorothy Hendrickson Jo hn Hoiu m harles & Phoebe Hough Lucy Hul me Co rdon & Janice Irvi ng Bernard & Amy Ruth Isaacs Mary Ja o bson Glen & Marlys John o n Klara Johnson R nald Jo hnso n Eda Kell ey Jay & Doro thy Kershaw rl & J. 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Pofa hl Bernice yhus Louis & Gert rude Ogden James & Linnea O lesen Rick Palla incent & Eleano r Pearson Robert & Mary Powe ll Gloria P zzini Phillip Ranheim Ruth Hein aldt And reas & Elisabeth Rosenberg Mary Beth age Patricia amuelson D uglas & Di ane calapin ynthi a hendel Thomas & Ruth tavenger Robert & Pany Strandq uist Dale tuepfen Marvi n & O rlene Tatley Jerald & C:irolyn TerEick Jack & Ka1hryn Tunh cim Mark Vandcllst Malcolm & Esther Wa1Son Roger Wissman SUPPO RTING LEVEL Jo hannes & Marth a Aas Jah' hams Abdu l-Mumin Peter Abell Loyd Aga Ellen Agre Cornelia Agrimso n Reuben & Ani ta Aho David & Elain e Albrigh1Son Nancy & Dale Amacher Ralph & Grace Amm ann Art hur & Jud y And erson Mark & Barbar-J Anderson Betty Lou Anderson D avid O yen & hris Bekemeie r Valerie Bengal Glen & Catherin e Bengson Phyll is Benjamin Dana Bennett Willi am & Lynn e Berg Elsie Berge Ruth Berge ·li chael & Betty Bergeland Robe rt & Linda Bergen Robe rt & Ro e Marie Berghe rr Brian & Te resa Berglin Stacy Bergma nn Dani el & •lary BernlSo n Gerald Bertels n O liver Berve n Geo rge & Margaret Anderson Denn is & Hil ary Be le James & Paula Bicke l Jeffr ey Bigwoo d David & Mary Bisho p Margaret Anderson M elvin & Margaret Bisson J\i lyrna Anderson Raymond & Margaret Anderson Bruce & Margo Bjo rk M ane Bj rnso n Willi am & 0 'eill Hanso n Wayne & Pamela Blake Do nald & Jani ce Blan ie Jero ld Block Edwi n Anderson Elaine An de rson Raymond And er o n Richard Anderson Mark & Ro alyn And erson Charles & hirl ey Anderson Frankli n & Sophi e Anderson Dennis & Alice Blo mqu isl Michael Aq uilin a Dav id & No rma Bly bester & Th elma Boedeker Wi lli am & Joan Boeher John Bogard Karen Bolstad Lowe ll Bolst"d Charles & Peggy Am ason Corinn e Boo her Margaret Am ason Mary Arn eson Kenneth & Marilyn Borchardt James & Al ice Boy ce Kathl een Boz i Susan Bradfo rd Clay & Bonnie Brady Barry & Janel Brahier Do nald & Joseph ine Brand li Frank Braun Mil o & Eli zabeth Brekke Mabel Brelje Bruce & Nancy Brenden Sylvia A nde rson Verno n & A nn a A nde rson Willi am A nderson Zane & Carole Anderson Elizabeth Andrews Sheil a Lynch Raymond & Betty A rveson Dan & Lauri e Ashl ach Dav id & Ard is Asp Step hen & Susan Asp Myrtle sper J. 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U.S. Pos~1ge PAID Mp ls., MN Permit No . 2031 Work as illlprovisation "My whole life I've wanted to do comedy," said Jenni Lilledahl '87. "But another voice inside said it wasn't practical." For eight years, Lilledahl obeyed the practical. After gradu ating in 198 7 with a B.A. in communi cations, she wo rked in public relations. But the urge to be on stage wouldn 't leave her alone. Following an acting class and a summ er pro gram in Los Angeles, she had the bu g. Lilledahl began performing. That's when she met her future husband and partner, John Sweeney He, too , had a business background but was thinkin g of a career change. Both eventually quit their jobs. Newly ar rived in the theatrical communit y with years of corp orate experience, they were misfits. Yet their background s aided them in fulfilling th eir own dreams. Dud ley Riggs was lookin g for someone to bu y his 39 -year-old theater. Who better than two peop le with busin ess savvy who were committ ed to th e field? In March 1997, the deal was finalized . "It felt like an opp ortunit y of a lifetime," Lilledahl said. ''.John and I have similar p rospects are mu ch bright er. Lilleda hl and Sweeney have revived the main stage at Calhou n Square. "The theater is the centerpiece of the business ," said Lilledahl. "Most of our energy goes there." Numb ers wou ld suggest she has also put mu ch effort int o the Brave New Institut e, a school that averages 16 different impr ovisation classes a week . It has grown from seven stud ent s to nearly 300 und er her guid ance. Brave New Commun ications, a forpro fit division , performs an d writes for corporations. "Because we have no outside source of fund ing , like most theaters in town, this component serves as our foun da tion , generating revenue for day-today expenses." Their bu siness also includ es Flanagan's Wake , an interactive theater experience, and a touring company, which serves as a training grou nd for main-stage actors. The two voices in Lilledahl's head now sing in uni son . "We run our bu siness the way we teach imp rovisation ," she said. "Our philosoph y is that you can say 'yes' and be prepared for anythin g only by being ope n to everythin g." • • "We run our business the way we teach improvisation. Our philoso phy is that you can say 'yes' and be prepared for anything only by being open fI ,\J, W-'L to everything." -J enni Lilledahl '87 , co-owner of Brave New Workshop creative energy. We both like to work hard and produ ce and create thin gs." The theater was stru ggling when they assum ed ownership , and as entr epreneurs, so were they. "The first year we had the bu siness, we didn 't kn ow what we were doing," said Lilledahl. "We had a vision , but we didn 't know how we were going to get there." Thr ee years later, the Brave New Workshop still carries debt , but the Winter 2000-01 Jenni Lilledahl '87 and her husband , John Sweeney , have improvised in t he ir entrep reneurial careers equally with their acting caree rs in pu rchasing , reviving , and building Dudley Riggs ' Brave New Wor kshop . A- UGSBURG NOW 17 Life passion to business lllission Kari (Eklund) Logan '82 has ah ays understood her life passion and the mi ion of her bu iness as one and the same. 1aybe that's why she's been so succes ful. Dave loore, an early mentor of Logan's when she worked at \ CCO, once told her , "You'll get there on goodness. " And she has . With busine partner Cindy Leines, Logan has maintained the passion that o man entreprene urs often lo e in the doing , namely, combining her commitment t the beuerrnent of families, business , and community with the service C.E.L. Pubhc Relauons , Inc . provides . "\: e help clients succeed in a hieving their dream ," he said . "By doing o , we achieve our own as well." When she graduated from Augsburg in 1982 with degrees in theatre and comm unications , Logan had )'et to see where her dream would take her. he certainly had no thought of own ing her own busine ss. She landed an interns hip at WCCO-TV, where she learned TV production . Then she spent four years on the assignment desk at Channel 5, whe re she eventua lly produced 'Twin Cities Live" until 1990 . But TV work had little ap peal. "Your !He isn't your own ," said Logan, who considers herself a "reco eringjourna list." Yet she is grateful for these first expe riences. "My knowl edge of producing has been an asset to our business ," she said . C.E.L. Public Relation s, Inc., in \ hich she became partner in 1993, hand les media relations for clients in several markets : health and education, an s and entert ainm ent , and, increasingly, food and banking. "Cind y is the visionary and strategist," said Logan . "I love to write, and have the prod uction expertise, while she handl es operations and manages our three empl oyees." Logan ackno wledges the challenges that come with being an entr epreneur-. "The dec isions I make as a bu siness owner impact four other families," she said . "We choose our clients carefully, because we want to believe in wha t they do. As a result, we've tu rned away a lot of wo rk." Even financia l decisions are hard . "I was raised conserva tively," said Logan. "It's har d to take risks, like when we moved from our base ment office to leasing space." Desp ite the challenges, Logan has never compro mised her principles . "Work is so much a pa n of you r life, you have to be doing what you love," she said. Clearly that has shown in the award- "We help clients succeed in achieving their dream. By doing so, we achieve our own as well. " - Kari (Eklund) Logan '82, co-owner of C.E.L. Public Relations , Inc. Kari (Eklund) Logan '82 (right) and her business partner , Cindy Leines (left) , have built a reputation in media relations that includes placing guests on such shows as the KARE-11 Today show . Here, they review material with the show 's co-host, Pat Evans (center) . 18 ,4- GSll RG NOW \vinni ng work the firm has done. C.E.L. Public Relations , Inc. won a Summ it Creative Award and a Communica tor Crys tal Award of Excellence for prod ucing a TV special on Alzheimer's disease. The firm also earned three bro nze medals from the Int ernational Festivals Association for marketing the Uptown An Fair. During the fair, Logan hired Augsburg theater stud ents as mimes. "It's great experience for them, and it helps us tremendous ly," she said. It's also one more examp le of how her goodn ess has gou en her to where she is today. Winter 2000-01 Answering a calling Like Saul on the road to Damascus, Lori Moline '82 had a life-changing exper ience du ring her senior year at Augsb ur g. An urb an studi es maj or, she spent a semester traveling on her own in Europ e. "Up to this point , I hadn 't wand ered too far from home," she said . "As a child , I even had a hard time going to summ er camp in north ern Minn esota." But traveling overseas help ed her discover abiliti es and interests she didn 't realize she had . "I decided I wanted the exploration of different cultur es to be a significant pan of my life," Moline said . After she gradu ated , the Office of Alumni Relations conn ected her with a man who had a small comp any that arranged tours to Israel and the Holy Land. "I convinced him to hir e me with out any travel indu stry exp erience," she said. "In one year, I was managing th e office." Moline work ed for a numb er of travel compani es before startin g CrossingBorders in 1996. She shares own ership equ ally "I find what I do a calling. My business is part of who I am." - Lori Moline '82, co-owner of Crossing Borders with her bu siness partn er, Marth a Van Gorder. "We saw the need to create intern ational group travel exp eriences that were mor e meanin gful," Moline explained . "Our services are based on a belief that travel is edu cational and transform ative." CrossingBorders creates intern ational tour programs for chur ch- affiliated group s, with a specialty in travel to Israel. "Every pro gram is uniqu ely customi zed out of the vision and mission of each chur ch leader we work with on a tour, " said Moline. One congregation want ed to do a service proj ect in Israel. Another group wanted music to be the focus. Along the entr epreneuri al way, Moline discove red what many new bu siness own ers do. "Th ere's more to creating a comp any than writin g a good bu siness plan and providin g great service," she said . "We needed to learn how to market our bu siness so people kn ew we existe d ." Moline also found her involvement in the Augsburg alumni communit y Winter 2000-01 ~ o, Oci,L~ ,yms ~~g boa rd helped me learn strategic plann ing and leadership skills," she said. "I even used th e professional services of a former classmate for our logo and image." Curr ently, Moline is wo rkin g on a tour to the Holy Land with former classmate Jeff Sand gren , a Luth era n pastor in Fargo. "It's been wond erful to bring together ou r experiences in creating something special for his congregation ," she said . "These Augsbur g conn ectio ns cont inue to be an impo rtant pa rt of my perso nal and pro fessional life." Lori Moline '82 (left) and her business partner, Martha Van Gorder (right) , create opportunities for educational and transformational experiences in the travel arranged for church groups . Since her first job in the travel indus try, Moline has never considered other work . "I find what I do a calling," she said . "My bus iness is pan of who I am ." A-UGSBURGNOW 19 Meeting the people Sarah (Wojtowicz) tehly '88 intended to go to gradu ate school, but the constru ction indu stry was in her blood. Her father owned a stucco business, and she worked as an estimator since a teenager. Before her senior year, she planned and organized a seminar that introduced innovative construction produ cts from a North Carolina manufacturer trying to break int o this market. "I ran the seminar as an independent study to earn a communications credit and to help out the family business," she explained. "By the end of the day, the contractors who attended were placing orders." Her first bu siness, Simplex Constru ction uppli es, was born in July 1987. A college senior, Stehly learned the manufactur er had other produ cts for bu ilding brid ge decks and highways. "On my way to class one day, I marched into the Departme nt of Transportation and asked who I cou ld sell these produ cts to," she recalled . Soon after, implex was provid ing all cons tru ction materials for the Lafayette Bluff Tunnel along the orth Shore. The compa ny, which 1s involved in major constru ction projects th roughout th e upp er Midwest, will also suppl y materials for the light rail tun nel at the Mmneapolis/ St. Paul airport. said . In March 1993, Stehly started a second comp any, Construction Technology. Together, her two businesses serve thr ee indu stries: highway/h eavy market, commerci al contra ctors, and stucco cont ractors. As an entr epreneur, Stehly has followed few of th e rules. "I didn' t have a business plan , and I never had a bus iness course al Augsburg," she said. "After I gradu ated , I took a class to learn the basics, bu t everythin g else I learned by trial and error." Early on , she felt a particular disadvantage in matters of financing and banking. How did she survive? Stehly cites four strengths shes relied on these past 14 years. "Having a college edu cation is a plus," she said . "The com muni cations skills I developed at Augsbu rg have been critical to my success." Second , she has persevered . "I came into ownership by selling, and I know that if a good produ ct exists , there's a way to sell it." Honesty is also key. "I never have to guess at what I tell someone," she added . Finally, her people skills have allowed Stehly to develop good relationships with customers and provide excellent service. "Meeting the people-t alking to cont ractors at the site- keeps me energized and my business growing ," she said . • Lenore Franzen is afreelance writer who lives in St. Paul. "Meeting the people-t alking to contractors at the site- keeps me energized and my business growing," - Sara (Wojtowicz) Steh ly '88 , owner of Construction Technology, Inc. and Simplex Construction upplies , Inc. As Stehly's business con tinu ed Lo grow, so did her custo mer base. "I d iscovered some of their needs weren't bemg met for constru ction materials," she 20 A-UGSDURG NOW Spending time on construction sites and getting to know the people helped Sara (Wojtowicz) Stehly '88 to succeed in building two businesses that meet particular mater ials needs of the construction industry . Winter 2000-01 From the president's desk s alumn i of Augsbu rg College, it is imp ortant to rememb er that we are a very diverse group and that we each had different experiences as Augsbur g stud ents. Some lived at home and commut ed to and from campu s; some came to Augsbur g as an adult with a jo b , kids, and a spouse to take classes over many, many years to get that degree; and oth ers came as 18-year-olds, lived in the dorm (or in an old house, now demolished , like me). These experiences become imp ortant wh en the College sets about to make conn ections with its alumni . That is the prima ry assignm ent of the Augsbur g Alumni Board : to find different and varied ways to conn ect A alumni with the College of today. I recent ly attend ed a gathering of Augsbur g alumni at 3M. There are hundr eds of Auggies workin g for 3M, an d a group of them have organized events to re-conn ect and to learn more about the Augsbur g of today. I talked with many form er stud ents of the College- and each had a different story to tell. The one comm on factor was an int erest in each other and in our College. 3M is helping us pioneer a concept of empl oyer-based alumn i group s as we seek to foster chap ters of Augsbur g alumni -o ne of the associations goals for the comin g year. Chicago area alumni have been invited to a gathering in early Decemb er to bui ld their regional chap ter. Our Homecoming weekend in October provided other opp ortuniti es to get Augsbur g alumni together. In additi on to hosting reuni ons of the Classes of 1950, 1960 , 1975 , and 199 0 , we recognized the outs tandin g accomp lishm ents of a numb er of our alumni who have distinguished themselves in the world and those who have given an extra measure of sup port to the College over the years. The dinner Saturd ay evenin g was lots of fun and was a successful alumni "event " for our communit y. Equally satisfying was a gathering of Augsbur g choir alumn i on Saturday mornin g to celebrate the joy of mu sic and of singing togethe r. Keeping conn ected has majo r benefits, both for the school and the individual. Soon the Alumn i Board hopes to develop other mechanisms for alum ni to help the College, such as a "welcome" letter to new students from individua l Augsbur g alumni , chances to get alumni back into the classroom to share the wisdo m and expe riences of their work , or a series of lectu res to promo te lifelong learnin g. All of these op portun ities can help keep you conn ected to you r alma mater ... you'll be surpri sed at what we can do together! Paul Mikelson '70 President , Alumni Board Augsburg alu mni win humanitarian sel0ess dedication and exempl ary leadership in imp roving th e health and welfare of residents in St. Paul and the surroundin g communiti es." Lindell, a 1998 Distinguished Alumnu s, retired in 1991 from a 44 -year career with West Publishing Comp any. He has been a major benefactor of Augsburg for more than 50 years, serving as a James G. Lindell '46 Kenneth Holmen, M.D. '74 regent , as an Alumni Board memb er, and he United Hospital Found ation in St. as a major supp orter to bu ildin g projects, Paul has awarded its 2000 Service to includin g Lindell Library, which bears the Hum anity awa rds to two Augsbur g alumni family name. Seven membe rs of his family -J ames G. Lindell '46 and Kenn eth have attend ed Augsbur g. Lind ell and his Holmen , M.D. '74. These awards are wife, Jean , actively supp ort many present ed to indi vidu als (one communit y communit y projects, inclu ding Boy Scout memb er and one United Hospital camp s, ph ysical fitness centers, Little physician) who have "demonstrated T Winter 2000-01 ••• awards League baseba ll fields , and a specia l burn treatment cent er at Regions Hospital. Holmen , a 1995 Distingu ished Alumnu s, is an anesthesiologist at United and Childrens Hospitals, both in St. Paul. His respo nsibilities at these institutions have included chief of surgery at Childre n's Hospita l and chair of the anesthesia department at United Hospital. He has bee n a part icipant in the health care reform debate, serving as chief execu tive officer of Cap itol Medical Specialists (a 300-member specia lty ph ysician organization in the East Metro area). A forme r member of the Alumni Board , he and his family have established several scho larships at the College. A-UGSBURG NOW 21 Seniors Rico Washington and Anne Osberg wave to the crowd after being named Homecom ing 2000 king and queen. Students huddle together on a chilly Homecoming game day to cheer on the Auggies , who played hard, but came up short against the University of St . Thomas . Syl Jones '73 and Karen Reed '90 (pictured with Joe Young, center , director of Pan -Afrikan Student Services) , were among the seven alumni honored at the First Annual Pan -Afrikan Alumni Celebration . 22 A UGSBURG NOW A proud alumnus displays his new Augsburg sweatshirt. Augsburg choir alumni gathered at the Millennium Choir Songfest , here directed by Jim Rodde '74, one of seven guest directors for the event . Gunnar Wick, whose two sons attended Augsburg, was honored with a Spirit of Augsburg Award for his support of the College . Chuck Gabrielson '77 was honored with a Spirit of Augsburg Award for his active involvement in College activities . The Tuesday Volunteers, a group of 20+ women , were honored with a Spirit of Augsburg Award for their volunteer work at the College . Four alumni were honored with the Distinguished Alumni award, which was presented by President William V. Frame . Pictured, L to R: Ellen (Stenberg) Erickson 'S1, David Cherwien '79, President Emeritus Oscar A. Anderson '38, President Frame, and M. Annette (Hoversten) Hanson ' 68 . Karen Reed '90 , Kurt Wehrmann ' 90, Jennifer Peterson '90 , and Noya Woodrich ' 92, '94 MSW (L to R), all received the First Decade Award, which honors graduates of the last 10 years who have made significant progress in their professional achievements and contributions to their community . Photos by Tara C. Patty Winter 2000-01 i4UGSBURG NOW 23 Homecoming 2000 GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY CLASS OF 1950 (L to R) ROW 1: Lynn Lundin, Charotte Forness Egeberg, Marge Wilberg Hague, Ann Bueide Spencer , Dorothy Gramling Hofflander, Idelle Nornes Bagne , Helen Green Seline, Sylvia Kleven Hanson, Phebe Dale Hanson, Charlotte Erickson Anderson . ROW 2: Miriam Hoplin Lundin, Esther Johnson, Betty Felland Ronning, Evelyn Folkestad Ostie, Curt Emberson , Mar ion Anderson Loberg, Ray Huglen , Andy Balerud , Barbara Kolden Balerud, Richard Aune, Edith Nutwick, Shirley Dahlen, Angeline Ro ll and Sorenson , Viola Nelson Solberg. ROW 3: Philip Quanbeck , Carol Schmidt Larson , Delores Farm Johnson, Dolores Nolan Fev ig, Fran k Ario , Georgette Lanes Ario , Lyle Shaw , Wilbur Johnson, Oliver Johnson , Edmand Alberg, Archie Lalim, Herman Aune , Carl Vaagenes . ROW 4: M. Don Blom , John Shelstad , Erling Carlsen, Roger Kuhlmann, Garfield Hoversten , Bob Hagen, Paul Olson, Herb Peterson , Kerm it Ho v ersten , Marion Roe, Bob Paulson . ROW S: Raymond Bodin , Harold Tollefson, Gehard Vorland, Orion Felland, James Pet erson . CLASS OF 1960 (L to R) ROW 1: Ruth Carlsen Moen, Phyllis Dahlmeier Fering, Lois Richter Agrimson, Lavonne Gravgaard Iverson , Barbara Olson Dettle, Beverly Tollefson Uhlenberg. ROW 2: Chester Hoversten, Byron Schmid , Cleve Moore, Donald Gilberg, Jack Anderson, Lowell Ziemann, Carol Johnson Casperson , M. Ruth Carlson Olson. 24 A- UGSBURG NOW Winter 2000-01 CLASS OF 1975 (L to R) ROW 1: Brenda Hoppes Cattadoris, Miriam Walen Sikora, Carole Stieper Rinder, Stephanie Gierke Gustafson , Linda Paulson, Kathy Plunkett Schultz . ROW 2: Steve Carlsen, Brenda Salberg Peterson , Andrea Johnson Strommen, Mark Johnson, Sherry Hunstad, Sue Simberg Sorenson, Patti Edwards Kraml inger, Jann Meissner Hamilton, Ray Hamilton. ROW 3: Dan Johnson , Dave Dahl , Duane Schultz, Rick Garland, Jeffery Polk inghorne, Samuel Schmeling, Dan Vaagenes , Corby Benson. CLASS OF 1990 (L to R) ROW 1: Jenny Peterson and Poohbah, Lisa McEathron Caswell, Ann Bogren , Sara Nieman Syverson, Teresa Hengy Christianson, Susan Noleen Bianchi, Joy Walker. ROW 2: Karen Reed , John Gannett, Julie Harbarth Giese , Cyndi Scheffert. Patty Ringwelski Erickson, Buffie Blesi , Kim Ryding Dahlen , Michele Milchesky, Nick Dykstra , Heather Muir. ROW 3: Pat Ebnet, Paul Dasari, Carol Ott-Derdz inski , Mark Olson, Trygve Nystuen, Jody Anderson Acers, Mike Acers , Mark Pearson . Winter 200~1 A-UGSBURG NOW 25 1950 Bonnar Berkland , ew Bright on , Mmn., is a retired farmer and Honeywell emp loyee. The Rev. Erling Carlsen, Eau Claire, \ is., and hts wife, Beverly (Nystuen) '53 , have served several panshes over the ·ears; they also found ed a mission church. In add iuon , he served on the LFC and ALC youth boards, the Luther Park Board , and as e retary of the North Wisconsin District tewardsh1p and Mission uppon Commi ttee. They have five sons . served as missionaries to Madagascar (1954--07) and served parishes in Nonh Dakota, Wisconsin , and Michigan before retiring in 1998. They adopted four children in Germany in 1954 and 1960 . 1951 The Rev. Merle Theodore Knutson, Hawley, lmn ., and his wtfe, Ardys, celebrated their 54th weddin g anniversary m June. They 1952 The Rev. Merle Knutson '51 and his family Paul SteenA Model Teacher by Maggie Weller '01 To most people, h,1ng on their own is excitmg. But to someone considered moderately mentally impaired ( 1MI), 11can be fnghtening and difficult. Last February, Augsburg alumn us Peter teen '68 was honored for hts work in making thts expenence easier for mentally impaired stude nts. teen , a teacher at Henry Sibley Paul Steen '68 designed an award -winning REAL program model apartment that teaches real-life High School in St Paul, was named the living skills to mentally -i mpaired students . Special Teacher of the Year by the Mmnesota Counc il for Excepuonal Child ren (CEC). The award recognizes teen for developing a hfe-sktlls "You dream big and then you dream cu m culum for I II stud ents called Relevant bigger. Don't ever lower your sights." Educauon Approach to Leaming (REAL). Accord ing to Steen , his REAL program teaches "life-skills in a meaningful environm ent." The meaningful em1ronment ts a mod el apanm ent set up at the high school, complete ,vith a kitchen, bath , and bedroom. "The lads JUSI ste p into the apartment for two-hour um e slots and then they can go back out to the mainstream of high schoo l," said Steen. He compar es hts progra m to programs at other schools that bus stud ents off-campu s for similar expe n ences. Steen had been developing thts tdea for eight years, even before starttng to work at 1bley High School, and he said that he has always been interested in edu cating mentally impaired stud ents. "By the ume they reach high school, kids need a funcuonal curri culum that can help them ," said Steen. The REALprogram , said Steen , is uniq ue because he developed the cum culum and bu ilt the mode l apa rtment ,vith out any monetary assistance from the school d1stn c1. The proJect cost an estimated $75 ,000 and requir ed 80 volunteers and 39 donors . "It was an overwhelming proJect," said Steen. Steen was one of thr ee special edu cauon teachers in th e state to win the award from th e CEC. "I wasn't really expec un g to win 11," he said . In add111 o n to wmnin g the award , Steen has also presented his curri culum at several state and international CEC conferences. While describing the pro ess of develop ing the REAL program at the Internauonal Council for Excep tional h1ld ren conference in Vancouver, Canada, teen told his aud ience that "you dream big and then you d ream bigger. Don't ever lower your sights." Accordmg to Steen , Augsbu rg has played a role in h is success and the success of hts program. "Augsbu rg's mou o, 'edu cauon for servtce,' has always stuck m my mind ." He said that at Augsburg he learn ed that edu cauon 1s about going out into the comm unity and helping other people. "I certain ly thmk Augsburg has 1mpnnted that on me." Steen gradu ated from Augsburg in 1968 with a degree in sociology and social work. l·le went on to receive a master's degree in teaching from the University of St. Thomas. He has been teachin g in the West St. Pau l school dtstn ct for 23 years 26 ,4 UGSBURG NOW Arnold Paulson, Woodbu ry, Minn., was indu cted into the North Dakota Credit Union Hall of Fame in March and was honored at a special ceremony for his conmb uuons to the credit uni on movement. During his tenu re, he served as a CUNA (Credi t Union League &: Affiliates) national di rector, ,~ce chair of CUN,A;sCooperative Development Task Force, and as a director and secretary for th e South Dakota Credit Union League durin g his years as treasurer of Swtft and Company Credi t Union . 1960 Beverly (Tollefson) Uhlenberg , Grand Forks, N.D., ts associate pro fessor and chair of the teach mg and learnin g departm ent at the University of Nort h Dako ta-Grand Forks. She also taught in the Minneapolis Public School system and th e Granite School Dtstn ct, and was a lectu rer at Oh10 State University. 1962 Mary Lee (Fellrath) Ebeling , Owa tonn a, Mmn., married Eugene Pichn er in August. "It is a joy to have found love a second time," said the retired high school teacher. 1965 Judy Reynolds , Kenosha, Wis., was honored for 30 years of cont inu ous employment with Kenosha Publt Library, where she is currently a cataloger. 1966 The Rev. John G. Andreasen , Moorhead , Minn., is th e I 2th president of Oak Grove Lutheran High choo l in Fargo, N.D. Winter 2000-01 G A THERINGS We need your winter addresses! The Augsburg College Alumni Association is planning alumni gatherings in Arizona, Florida , and California. If you have a second add ress in one of these stales, please contact the Alumni Office LOmake sure you are included on the im~lalion list for these events . Please call (800) 260-6590 or e-mail <alumni @augsburg .edu>. Thomas Hanson , De Kalb, Ill., was elected lo the Board of Directors at Augusta na College in Rock Island , Ill. Judith (Engle) Christenson Kerr, Cornu copia, Wis. , Leaches English and is pur suin g her master's degree in theology at Luther Seminary. Maggi (Ahlson) Tjaden , Appl e Valley, Minn. , teaches seco nd grade in Burnsville. Her hu sband , Bob '71 , compl eted a furnimr e conservation progra m at the Smithsonian Institute. 1967 Keith Bratsch, Bloomin gw n , Minn., and his wife, Cheryl (Jenneke) '69 , are bmh mus ic teachers; he Leaches at Minnetonka Public Schools and she at Mt. Hope-Redemption Lutheran School. John Clawson , Minnea polis, was named president and CEO of Lutheran Social Services of Southern California, serving the area from Los Angeles to San Diego. Lynn (Wesley) Rossow, Plymomh , Minn ., teaches the Enneagram with bank staffs and other group s. experiencing a serious illness. She interviewed eight survivo rs of illnesses, and offers guide lines for pra)'er; sugges tions for family, friends, and caregivers; and advice for th ose facing a health crisis. 1976 Rebecca (Johnson) Koelln , Rochester, Minn ., completed a Ph.D. in edu cation and hu man deve lop ment from the University of Minn esma with specialization in staff deve lopm ent , teacher educa tion , and organiza tiona l leadership . She is an English teacher for Rochester Public Schools. She is married to the Rev. Thomas Koelln '76 , paswr of Gloria Dei Lutheran Chur ch . The)' have fou r childre n : Anna , Nathan , Jacob, and David . 1977 Lynne (Kohn) Blixt, Inver Grove Heights, Minn ., married Michael Bates in Ma)'. She is a bus iness analyst at U.S. Bank. Rick Pelishek, Bisma rck , N.D., was hired as execut ive director of the North Dakota Disabilities Advocacy Conso rtium. He was former!)' a college directo r of distance learning and an adjunct professor. He and his wife, Jodi (Schrupp) '77 , have been advocates for children with disabilities for more than 12 years. Jodi curre nt!)' serves as direcwr of programs and advocac)' for the Bismarck/Mandan ARC. She has been an advocate for her family and was a ke)• player in organizing and co-instructing a mentoring program for Mary College in Bismarck. She recently spoke at a number of conferences on a variety of disability and advocacy issues. Mary (Brandt) Croft, Ba)'pon, Minn., recently retired; she plans to spend time each winter in Tucson, Ariz. She traveled LOAfrica this past summer, where she climbed It. Kilimanjaro ; ran an Dean Lowell Reiners, Minneapo lis, completed a Ph. D. in educa tional leadership at the University of St. Thomas . He is a principal for Osseo Public Schoo ls. 1978 The Rev. Keith M . Williams, Sr., Philadelphia, Pa., was appointed directo r of commu nity outreach at Gerrnantown Academy in Ft. WashingLOn, Pa., where he also chairs the diversity commi ttee of the Board of Trustees . He has been the senio r pastor of Nazarene Bapt ist Chur ch for 16 )'ears. 1979 Ann Marie Brennan , Manchester, N.H., is pu rsuing her docwrate in education at Lesley College in Cambridge, Mass. FROM THE 87-kilometer race with 22 ,000 mhers in Durban , South Africa; and spent nearly three weeks at a village in Tanzania working on a Global Volunteers project. 1981 Mary Beamish, Duluth , Minn ., is a copy editor \\~th the Duluth News Tribune. 1984 Ann Marie (Glover) Johnson, Missoula, Mont., accepted a position as the special needs coordinawr for Child Start, Inc., a Montana Head Start program based in Missoula. She supen~ses the special adap tation needs for 80 children aged 3 10 5. She is married w Michael Johnson '86. ARCHIVES Winter fun at Augsburg Do you recognize these Auggies? Let us know and win a prize! 1970 Pamela S. (Drayer) Lillehei , Apple Valley, Minn ., has publis hed Eve,y Step of the Way: A Faith Journey through Breast Ca11 cer, which is a book of ho pe and encouragement for anyone W inter 2000-01 A-UGSBURGNOW 27 Class Notes Mary Claire Olson, Hudso n . Wis., is the new president o[ Lhe Rochester Area Chamber o[ Commerce in R chester, Minn . he joined the chamber in August a[ter senqng as president or Lhe Hudson Area Chamber or Commerce and Tourism Bureau for more than four years. She was pre,qous ly Lhe membership director or the 1. Paul Area Chamber or Commerce. Elizabeth Ann (Peterson) Sheahan , Rib 1oumain. Wis .. comp leted her master's degree in ph1lamhrop)' and development al l. Mary's mverslly-Winona. Michael Johnson. lissoula, Mom .. comple ted a laster or Ans in drama degree with an emphasis in teaching . His final proJeCLwas a program enmled "The lonLana IOI) ' Tour: The Sta l)' or Our Town." hosted by Lhe Montana Repertory Theatre Company. a pro[essional equny theatre company in residence at the Universny or 1ontana-Missoula. The tour used oral histories gaLhered by students as a basis for skll and performance development in 19 schools across MonLana. He 1s cu rrently program director for Lhe Salvauon Arm)' of MlSSOula. He 1s married to Ann Marie (Glover) '84. 1985 Teresa Dahlem , Eagan. Minn . was hired as an elemenLal)' schoo l pnnc1pal ,mh Lhe Whne Bear Lake Schoo l D1st n c1. She was previously a pnnc1pal in the Watenqlle-E lys1an-Morristown School Dlstnct She also interned as an elementary school pnnc1pal at Pinecrest Elementary in Hasungs , Minn Rhonda R. (Spitzer) Kw iecien. Waukesha, Wts ., was appointed sta ff accompantst for th e music departme nt at Carroll College in Waukesha . She 1s also th e organist and director or music at First Congrega uonal Unned Church of Ch rist. She 1s married to Paul Kwiecien '86 , who is chief financial officer or Potawatom1 Area Council, Boy Scouts or 28 A-UGSBURGNOW ALUMNI PROFILE Artful Management by Maggie Weller '01 For Carley Miller '94 , music and the ans have always been integra l pans or her li[e. However, she credits the experiences and knowledg e she gained both as an Augsburg stud ent and later as a staff memb er as pla~ ng a criti al role in her current success in the field of an s ad ministration. In eptemb er, Miller began a new position as the execu tive director for the Fox Valley ymph ony in Wisconsin. According Lo Miller, she was attra Led Lothe symphony for several reasons, includin g its youth and educa tion ou treach programs and her own love or orches tras. "I love orche stras; my passion is LO increase orchestral music awareness , including concert auendance, musician participation , record sales, and public radio interest," said !\filler. "Arts make a difference in individuals ' lives, especially children 's, and I want to facilitate this experie nce for as many peop le as possible." According to liller, she " tjll be able to make that difference by "building conn ections and alliances between businesses, school s, audie nce members , and the Fox Valley ymphon)'-" Carley Miller '94 took over the administrative reins of the Fox Valley Symphony in September . "Arts make a diff erence Pn or to beginnin g her new pos111on , Miller spe nt two months in New in individuals' lives, York ompleung her residen cy \\qth the MetropoliLan Opera . The especially children's." residency was the final component or her M.A. in arts admini stration [rom aim Mary's University or Minnesot a. "My interrtship at the 'letropo htan Opera was a wond er[ul experience ; it was a welcoming introduction into arts adm in1strauon ." said 1iller. During her reside ncy, Miller worked in the finan e depanmem on a project that analyzed the performance or the developme nt dep anm ent. "The project focused on establishing performa nce sLandards by which [mure [und raising activity cou ld be measured on an annual basis," she said . Miller's ties Lo Augsburg run deeper than an undergraduate degree . She also served as Augsburgs fine arts coordinator [or nearly three years. "As an employee , I worked hard \\qth colle gues , including faculty and staff, Loincrease the \q$ibility o[ the ans al Augsburg ." While at Augsburg , Miller co-produc ed Mai Fest 2000 , a celebrau on of Augsburg's Scandina\q an heritage. She also helped redesign Lhe fine ans management sLructu re and organized nation al and international music tour s. Miller gradua ted from Augsburg in 1994 wnh a degree in English . Despite her travels and decision to leave, Miller remains loyal to the Augsburg commu nity. "Deciding whether or not LO take the Fox Valley Symphony posiuon was an extremely hard decision . I am committed Loand have muc h invested in Augsburg a llege." Amenca, Inc. They have two daughter s, Hollyann and Mira. pharmaceu ticals d htjsion or F.Hoffmann -La Roche Ltd . Patricia (Noren) Enderson, Elk River, Minn., was promoted Lo ac aunt manager al B2BXchange, an Internet operating en\qronme m for business-to-business economy. 1986 1991 Nancy (Pierson) Burton , Anchorage , Alaska, be ame an associate advoca te for the Taxpayer Advocate Service or the Internal Revenue Service Brenda Lunde-Gilsrud, Minnetonka, Minn ., was hired as a produ ct manager al Augsbur gFortress Publishers. Timothy Sunde, St. Paul. married Lisa Needles in May. Lisa (Campton) Marek , Columb ia Heights , Minn .. is a graphi c designer for Allina Health Systems. She also runs Fat Cat An Stud io, a freelance graphic design and an ons ultin g business, from her home. Carla Gennrich , Greenwood , Mo., married Jeff Abel in Jul y. They are bmh employed al Greenwood High School, she as a math teacher and he as an English teacher. 1988 Timothy Todd, West St. Paul, was promo ted Lo finance and operations manager of the 1992 Winter 2000-01 Sven Erlandson, Minneapolis, published his first book , Spi,itual s BurNot Religious: A Callto Religiou Revolution in Ame,ica, which explores a percentage of Americans who consider themselves spiritual but who want nothing to do with organized religion. Erick Norby , Elk River, Minn. , received his master s degree in education from St. Marys University. 1994 C.J. Beaurline , Coon Rapids, Minn., is a sales representative at Urlique Technologies and referees hockey in the WCHA. His wife, Christin , teaches ,~olin to 20 students of all ages. They have a daught er, Savann a. 1995 Bob Schultz, Plymouth , Minn., teaches fifth grade at Birch~e w Elementa ry in Wayzata and coaches varsity football. Ted Schultz, Cannon Falls, Minn., is pan-tim e social studies teacher at Cann on Falls High School and part-tim e athletic director, as well as the head football coach . THE 'FOUR TENORS' OF AUGSBURG Alexis Zirpoli , St. Paul , got married in September in Northfield , Minn . 1999 Wendy Nicole Hoekstra , Litchfield, Minn., is a second grade teacher at Lake Ripley Elementary in the Litchfield School District. She married Da~ d Vogelgesang in August; the two met while both were ~ siting Ireland in March 1999 . Greg Bachmeier, St. Paul, graduated from Hamline University School of law in May 1999 and passed the bar exam in October. He now works for a law firm in downtown Minneapolis. Wendy Obenland-Devore , Minneapolis, gradu ated from the Minneapolis Police Academy and is now a Minneapolis Police Officer. She pre,~ously held a position working with the deaf and hard-ofhearing . 1996 Teresa MacNabb , Rose~lle , Minn., married John Kysylyczyn in August 1999 . She is a stalf accountant ,~th John A. Knutson & Co., PLLP,and is studying for the CPA exam . Her husband was elected the mayor of Roseville in November 1999 . Jennifer Draeger .Woodbury , Minn., married Laurence Stratton '97 in May. She is emplo yed at William Mitchell College of law , where Laurence is a second- year stud ent . 1998 Mark Goetz , St. Paul, is a PC LAN admini strator at U.S. Bank in St. Paul. Winter 2000--01 Augsburg's Masterworks Chorale toured for 12 days earlier this year in Austria, the Czech Republic, and Germany, where the chorale joined three other choirs in Leipzig to participate in the American Choral Festival. Pictured , L to R. are the four tenors who sang together as students at Augsburg and appeared together again 25 years later on tour: Mark Johnson '75, Peter Hendrickson '76, Duane Esterly '75, and John Hanson '76. A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS The Augsburg College Alumni Association Awards and Recognition Committee seeks your assistance in identifying members of the Augsburg community to be considered for recognition. Distinguished Alumni Award Awarded to Augsbur g College alumn i in recognition for significant ach ievement in vocation, for outstandin g contribu tion to chur ch and communit y, and for a life that exemp lifies the idea ls and mission of Augsbu rg College. Augsbur g alumn i (graduates and nongradu ates) are eligible. First Decade Alumni Award Awarded to Augsbu rg College gradu ates of the last ten years who have made significant progress in their professional achievements and contri butions to the commun ity, and in so doing exemplify the mission of the College: to prepare futur e leaders in sernce to th e world . Spirit of Augsburg Award Honors Augsbur g alumni or friend s of the College who have given excep tional service th at cont ribu tes substantia ll)' to the well being of the College by furthering its pu rposes and programs . Alu mn i, friends , faculty and stalf, and group s who have served the College are eligible. Please take a few moments to consider someone who might be honored for these awards . Your nomin ations and suggestions are critical LO build the progra ms 10 celebra te Augsbu rg community accomp lishm ents. To make a nomination onlin e, go to <www.augsbur g.edu/a lumn i/nomform> To receive a nomin ation packet, contact the O ffice of Alumni Relations Phone: (6 12) 330- 1178 or (800) 260-6590 • Fax: (612) 330- 1499 • E-mail: alumni@augsburg .edu The dead line for nomin ations is March 15, 200 1. A-UGSBURGNOW 29 Class Notes Bob Metoxen, Minneapolis, gradua ted from the linn eapolis Police Academy and is now an officer with the linneapolis Park Police. He pre,~ously held a broadcasting position " ~th the linnesota ews etwork for 15 )'ears. 2000 Brenda Seaver, Brooklyn Park, ~hnn ., does Web design and omputer programming at onhland Insurance. Adam Schindler, Los Ange.Jes, moved to L.A. thlS fall to work for Michael Bodnarczuk'84 at A Band Apan, his award-\\~nning video production company. BIRTHS REUNION COl\11\IITTEE Don Fulton '82 and Beth Ann Ahlers, Minneapolis--a son , Luke Fulton, in August. Call for Reunion Committee members Karna (Moulton) '95 and James Snapko, St. Paula daughter, StellaElisabeth, in June. She joins brother Kyzr, 2. John Sandbo '83 and his ,vife, Th e cla sses o f 195 1, 1961, 1976, an d 1991 are ce lebra tin g reunion s during Hom eco m ing 2001, O ctob er 11-14. Are yo u int erested in joini ng th e pl annin g commiu ee for yo ur reuni o n ? If so , please co nt ac t th e Alumni Relation s O ffice at (800) 260-6590 (6 12) 330- 1525, o r <alumni @augsbur g.e du> . Linda, St. Louis Park , Minn.- a son, Ian William, in May. He joins brother Miles, 2. Greg Bachmeier'95, St. Paul- a daughter, Sophie Elice, in November 1999 . Lynn (Gustafson)'85 and Gary Gnirk , Willmar, Minn.a daughter, Courtney Lynne, in April. She joins brothers Andrew, 9 , and Aaron , 5. Amy (Comero) '97 and Ken Reeves'96, Maple Grove, Minn .- a son, Taylor John, in Kristen (Hauschild)'92 and ErickNorby '92, Elk River, Minn.- a son , Reese, in June. He joins sister Meghan , 2. Melissa (Bergstrom)'00 and Shanno n Gregory, Enterprise, Ala.- a son , Gavin Cole, in Jun e. He jo ins brother Liam. August. He joins sister Marissa, 4. Please co nt ac t th e alumni o ffice if yo u are a member o f th e class o f 1956, 1966, 197 1, 198 1, 1986, o r 1996 and w o uld lik e to o rganiz e a reuni o n o f yo ur class m ates d u rin g Ho m eco min g 2001. Melissa (Luhrs)'93 and Devon Ross'93, Woodbury, Minn .a daughter , Grace Voge, in May. She Joins brother Noah , 3 . Send us your news and photos! --··: Please tell us about the news in your hfe, your new Job, move, mamage , and bmhs . We look forward to hearing from you-and don 't forget to send photos. Full name Class year or last year att ended Ma iden name Street add ress We are happy to publtSh news of your marriage or the binh of a baby, but it lS not Augsbu,xNows policyto publtSh news of engagements or expected b1nhs. For news of a death, writte n notice lS required , e.g. an obituary, funeral nouce , or program from a memonal service. Send your news items, pho tos, or change of address by mail to: Augsburg Now Class Notes, Augsburg College, CB 146 , 22 11 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN, 55454 , or e-mail to <alumm@augsburg .edu> . Stat e City Is th is a new addre ss? 0 Yes 0 I Zip No I E-mail Hom e tele phone I j Employe r i,: Is spou se also a gra duat e of Aug sbu rg Co llege? Work t ele phone Position • Yes • No If yes, class year____ ! _ j i l l Spouse name Your news: ____________ Ma iden name _____________________ _ i i We want you Augsburg! LO stay connected to I t-------·· ····---- ------- --- ---- ------ --- ---··· ·· · ·--· ----·-- ------------------------------- --- --------- ------ --------- ----------- ----- --~ 30 l+ UGSBURG NOW Winter 2000-01 In Memoriam Else B. Michaelsen '31 , Minneapolis, died in September ; she was 91. For most of her career, she lllught high school math . Upon retiring in 1974 , she enjoyed volunteer work al Lutheran Deaconess Hospital, Trinity Lutheran Congregation , and Augsburg, where she was one of the original Tuesday Volunteers. She also contin ued her lifelong interest in kniuing by makin g hundreds of millens in various sizes for those in need . Her connections to Augsburg began even before she joined the Class of 193 1; her mother , Else B., was a member of the Sverdrup family. Gertrude (Erling) Pautz '36 , Minneapolis , died in July ; she was 86 . She was a dedicated wife, mother , and grandmoth er. She remain ed active in the Augsburg com munit y, and served as a class agent for many years. She is sunoved by her husband of 6 1 years , Richard '37; four childr en ; grandc hildr en and great-grandc hild ren ; and many others. The Rev. Leland Wesley Steen '38 , Golden Valley, Minn ., died in August; he was 86. He taught high school English and music, and eventuall y return ed Lo Augsburg to atte nd semin ary. In 194 3, he was ordained and sen •ed as an Army chap lain durin g WW II. He also served parishe s in Minnesota , Washington, and Illinois. He is sun 1ived by his wife, Ruth (Framstad) '4 3; five childr en ; 13 grandc hildr en; and many others. Mabel (Lalim) Mollgaard '42 , Bozeman , N.D., died in March l 996; she was 76. She taught high school English in North Dakota for several years. John G. Almquist Sr. '49 , Duluth , Minn ., died in September; Winter 2000--01 he was 73. A retired teacher, he taught high school science and math in both Alaska and Minnesota, and later college chemistry in Willmar , Minn . He also sen •ed in a variety of offices with the Minnesota Junior Co llege Faculty Association , as well as in the offices of the chur ches he attended. The Rev. Marvin C. Andros '51 , Minneapolis , died in Jul y; he was 77 . He sen •ed in \VWII in the Army Air Corps, and later sen •ed pastorates in the United Methodist Church for more than 36 years. Roland C. "Swede" Swenson '52 , Rush Lake, Minn ., died in Jul y; he was 74. He was a rura l mail carrier for 32 years. He was also an active member at his chur ch and in his communit y, semng as a youth spon so r, deacon , on the school board , as a supe rvisor of his towns hip , and more . Richard J. Sherry '57 , Liu le Canada , Minn. , died in September ; he was 69. He was a retired sales represe ntative. Ruby Elvira (Nelson) Schroeder '58 , Bloomington , Minn ., died in May; she was 79. She served in Africa as a teacher and admin istrator from 1948-57 , and later taught in Bloomin gton for 23 years until her retirement in 1983 . Patricia D. Eldridge '59 , Edina, Minn ., died of cancer in Oc tober ; she was 63. She had established a reputation as a "quint essential soc ial work er and outstanding leader." She began her soc ial work career at Traveler's Aid Society in 1961. In 1963, she became a counselor al Lutheran Social Serives; she retired in 1993 as director of adoptions. She also helped to develop the Task Force for Permanency and the lnt eragency Policy and Practice Consort ium for nonprofit adoptio n agencies in Minnesota. After retirin g, she volunt eered at Burroughs Element ary School in Minneapolis and was also active in outr each programs at Mount Olivet Lutheran Chur ch . worke d for several years as a vocational rehabilitation counselo r in Minnesota . Nancy H. (Bloomfield) rBottemiller '63 , Wadena , Minn ., died in Oc tober after a 13-year baule with cancer; she was 59. She sen 1ed on the Augsburg Board of Regents from 1980 -92 ; she also served on the Academic and Stud ent Affairs Committ ee. Throughout her life, she actively supp orted her communit y as a member of various groups an d committ ees, including her chur ch (Immanu el Lutheran Chur ch), Mrs. Jaycees, Augsburg , Madhatt ers, Wadena Area Concert Association , and more. She was also a youth advisor and volunt eer teacher, amon g man y other thin gs. A talented seams tress, she once designed and sewed all the costumes for 60-70 cast members in a produ ction of The King and I; she also a sewed a quilt for her chur ch depicting the life of the chur ch . She is sunove d by her hu sband of nearly 35 years, Don ; two children ; Lwo grandchildr en ; and many other loved ones. Roger E. Allerson, Fridley, Minn., died in August; he was 68. He taught accounting at Augsburg from 198~8. Prior to receiving his B.A. in 1966 from the University of Minnesota, he fam1ed in the Winthrop area until 1963. He was a certified public accountant for more than 30 years. Barbara Anderson '70 , Salt Lake City, Utah , died in May. She was a retired teacher. Alice S. Landsverk Peterson '76 , Bloomington , Minn ., died in Augus t; she was 70 . She wor ked as a registered nur se before being comm issioned as a 1st lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. Whi le stationed at Cape Canaveral, she served on the Apollo 11 moon night medica l team. She also served as a nur se in Turkey and South east Asia. After retiring as a major from the Air Force, she completed her master's degree and David Sahlstrom '98, Maple Grove, Minn., died in Augu t; he was 24. He wor ked at Target Corporate headquart ers. Professor Emerita Valerija Baltina , Minneapolis, died in September; she was 94. She taught German and Russian at Augsburg from 1974--'86. Born in Riga, Lat,oa, she immigrated to the U.S. in 1950 with her hu sband , Karlis, and four children. She dedicated much of her life to the preservation of Lat,oan culture throug h teaching, writing, and lecturin g. Durin g her long and distin guished career in lingu istics, she wrote both a diction ary and a grammar book to help people unders tand and use the Latvian language prop eri)I Among many awards received for her work are honorar y citations from the American Lal\oan Association in 1977 and l 988 , as well as the Three Star Medal from the Lat,oan governm ent for her contribut ions to presemng Latvian language and cultur e. John McClocklin , Minneapolis , died unexpectedly in September ; he was 52. He sen •ed Augsburg as custodian , first in the Ice Arena and later in New Hall. He was affectionately known as "Boome r" to friends and family. He passed away while enjo)ong one of the activities he loved most : playmg a round of golf. A-UGSBURG NOW 31 Hands of the Artists "I began with a digitalphoto l took of my co-workers'hands. Throughapplication of various textures and colors, l sought to add a cloudines and iridescenceto the image." -Pamela D. Knutson, Weekend College student Pamela Knutson is a sophomore in Weekend College, majoring in management information systems. uHands of the Art ists" was created in a publication design class with Prof. Tara Christopherson . Knutson's Image was chosen as the fe a tured image on the postcard for Augsburg 's juried student art exhibition last May. Knutson's image was also selected by Modern Postcard , a commercial printing company, as one of eight images on its mail label. If 32 you would like to contribute to Augg ie Thoughts , contact the editor for submission guidelines. Essays , poems , photos , artwork , and other creative expressions are encouraged. ,4 uGSBURG NOW Winter 2000-01 Music Formore information on any of these events, call (612) 330-1265 Apr. 20- 29 The Conference of the Birds Mar. 2- 3 "Religion in the Compute r Age " Feb . 23 Exhibits William Grassie, executive dir ecto r of the Philadelphi a Center for Religion and Science, and edit or of Mctavic1110 11 cicncc and Religion March 2-10 A.M., Convocation Hoversten Chapel tvlarch 3-12 : 10 P.M., Lectur e for Weekend College stud ents, Hoversten Chapel For mform a11o n , call (612) Solo/Chamber Ensemble Contest Invitational Forgallery information, call (612) 330-1524 Gage Family Gallery hours: Mon.-Fr i . 9 A.M.9 P.M ., Sat. 9 A.M. -5 P.M., Sun. 1- 10 P.M. Mar. 9- 10 .r::__~ Jan. 25 Skills of Music-Theatre Presentations Scene 7 P.M., Sateren Audi toriu m All day, Hoversten Chape l and Sateren Auditorium Feb. 26 Piano Recital, Music of Debussy 7 P.M., Sateren Auditorium By Jean- Claud e Carriere and Peter Brook, based on the poem of Farid Udd i Attar Directed by Darcey Engen Performan ces: April 20 , 21 , 26, 27 , 28 at 7 P.M.; April 22 and 29 at 2 P.M. Tjornhom- Nelson Th eatre, Foss Center d Peace Prize Forum Feb. 2- Mar.15 "Iconic Portrait Works " Teny Payne Gage Family Art Gallery, Lindell Library Op enin g recepti on , Feb . 2 , 6- 9 P.M. .......,,_,,, "Striving for Peace: Cross ing Borders, Challenging Bound aries" honorin g the 1999 laureate, Medicins Sans Frontieres (Doctors \vithout Borders) Luth er College, Decora h Iowa 6th Annual Peace Prize Festi val Mar. 3 Augsbur g College, Sun ., March 11 Join over 800 stud ents al Peace Site schools, parents, and commun ity members to celebrate achievements of great peacemakers and share idea s on peacemaking. For inform ation , call (65 1) 695-2587 Augsburg Choir in concert 7 P.M., Oak Grove Luth eran Church , Richfield Mar. 15 Concerto Aria Concert 7 P.M., Hoversten Chapel Mar. 23- Aor. 19 "Textiles from the Silk Road" Apr. 3-8 Augsburg Choir Tour Wisconsin , Michigan , Illinois , Iowa , Minnesota Apr. 8 Augsburg Choir Tour home concert Explore the exotic world of the Silk Road throu gh the colorful textiles of its people Gage Family Art Gallery, Lindell Library Openin g rece ption , March 23 , 6-9 P.M. Augburg Graduating Seniors Art Exhibition Alumni Gallery, Chri stensen Center March 23-4-6 P.M, Op enin g reception 7 P.M., Hoversten Chapel Theatre For theatre ticket reservations, call (612) 330-1257 Feb. 2-11 Oedipus the King By Sophocle s, tran slated by David Grene Directed by Manha Johnson Performances : February 2, 3, 8 , 9 , 10 at 7 r. 1.; Februar y 4 and 11 at 2 P.M. Tjornhom-Nel son Th eatre, Foss Cent er Seminars, Lectures, and Films Jan . 15 Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation 1 P.M., Hoversten Chapel For information , call (6 12) 330- 102 2 Feb . 1 Afrikana History Speaker 6:30 P.M., Marshall Room For inform ation , call (6 12) 330- 1022 Mar. 29-30 19th Annual Augsburg Seminar in Applied Ethics: "Patent ing Life" Audr ey Chap man , dir ector, Science and Hum an Rights and Dialogue on Science, Ethics, and Religion , American Association for the Advancement of Science March 29- 7 P.M., Publi c lectur e Hovers ten Chapel March 30-1 0 A. M., Convocation; panel discuss ion, 11 A.M. Hoversten Chapel For inform ation , call (6 12) 33 0- l l80 Apr. 9- 10 2001 Sverdrup Visisting Scientist Lecture: "From Antar ctica t o M ars and Europa: The Search fo r Life" Ch ristop her McKay, plane tary scientis t, Space Science Division , NASA Ames Research Center April 9-8 P.M., Public lectur e Apr il 10- Noo n talk, Hovers ten hape l For infonn ation , call (6 12) 330- 1180
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Show more F 5 T]GSBT] E El E E F /lIlll:IlI Spring 20Ol n fl qÇ åt. ffiH E H E B E E * rlF n @ H B {Þ\-- * J*' H Í n ry il ¿Z E! ¡ g E æ¡ ffi ffi G E N r Ë æg F x ffi WîMA ü E E ru tr FJ f, ,i .Y- llF ¡¡ ¡a Letters to the editor Learning by doing rrr A t the very core of an Augsburg education Ìs the belief that learning takes many forms and happens in many places outsicle ol the classroom. Lealning through experience teaches us that there rs lransformative power in walklng the path of a person in another culture or in trying out a job instead o[ "book learning" how to do it. In thÌs issue, we feature three courses that take students out of the classroom. fwo are travel courses held cluringJanuary lnterim; the third is an education course, funcled by a national grant, that trains future teachers to incorporate new lechnology in their students' learning. All three classes involved both day and Weekend College siudents, whose jobs and family commitments of[en prevent them from taking part in travel or experiential More comments on the new Augshurg Now M ay I add my word o[ apprecratron for the new Now It is not only the fine new format, yor-r and your staff are doing very well with the editorial conlent. Much could be saicl. May I express appreciation lor two features. I like very much the "Chapeltalk" page. I trust yorl intend that as a regular feature. I c1o not think you will have difficr-rlty findlng good selections for each issue. This leaLure gives yoLr a good opportunity to lntroduce new laculty members. f hor-rgh not an Augsbr-rrg alum, I've the last two of your Augsburg I r.". to linity Lutheìan Church as the new office secretary there. Compliments to you on both of them-which l've lound interesting and well done-so much so that thls non-Auggie has reacl lhem cover to cover. The photos (even of groups) are clear and well-captioned (so one knows what's being shown). The layout is very attractive. I like the mix of current happenings, alumni focus, campus histor¡ and the thematic thread of focus on Augsburg as a church school. Nor,vs aclclressed Gisselquist, -Orloue ProJessor Em¿ritus oJ History -lune Prange learning. Whether these students are in Cuba, France, or Minneapolis, their stories describe \ the learning that engages them and pushes them beyond their cultural and educational comfort levels to new insÌghts. The Auggìe Thoughts page also crosses cultural boundaries. PresÌdent Frame reflects on dÌscussions he and other Minnesota private college presidents had with Chinese higher educatÌon offÌcials when the Minnesota delegation traveled to China last fa11. We hope you enjoy these glimpses into Augsburg learning. As always, we welcome and encourage your comments. Ww Betsey Norgard Editor We welcome your letters! Please write to: Editor AugsburgNow 2211 Riverside Ave., CB 145 Minneapolis, MN 55454 E¡nail: norv@augsburg.edu Fax: ó12-330-1780 Phone: 612-330-I181 Letters lor publication must be signed and include your name, class year, and daytime telephone number. They may be edited for length, claritl', and style. Lindell Library is now connected to Sverdrup Hall (left) via new skyway link. See page 3. a I At¿csBuRG Now Vol.63, No.3 Spring 200f Features Augsburg Now is published quarterþ by Augsburg College, 22lI Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454. Editor Experiencing CubaMeeting the People, Tracking the Numbers Lynn Mena compiled by Cass Dalglish ,{ssistant Editor -[wenty-one journalism students spent 10 days in Betsey Norgard Kathy Rumpza Cuba, interviewing Cuban gowrnment and cultural Graphic Designer Ieaders, researching statistical data, and meeting the people. President Dan Jorgensen Director of Public Relations and Communication Nancy Toedt '94 Director of Alumni and Parent Têaching the Teachers Technology Relations Opinions expressed in Augsburg Now do not necessarily reflect by Dan Jorgensen official College policy Education students øre Learning ways to incorporate technology into curricula to englge students in actiye learning. rssN 1058-1545 Postmaster: Send correspondence, name changes, and address corrections to: Augsburg N ow, Office of Public Relations and Communication, 221 I Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454. E-mail: now@augsburg.edu Telephone: (612) 330-1 lBl Fax: (6I2) 330-1780 Augsburg College, as affirmed in its mission, does not discriminate on the basis oJ race, color, creeil, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, stdtus with regard to public assistønce, or disøbility in its education p oli cie s, admissions p olicie s, scholar ship anil lo øn pr o gr ams, athletic anill or scho ol administereil pro gram1 except in those instances where religion is a bona fide occupdtional qualiJication. Augsburg C ollege is committed to pro\tiding r e as onable accommo d ation s to its employees and its students. Family Ministry around the World 14 Departments 2 nt"Artist's Book: Provence to Paris Around the Quad Faculty Notes Sports 19 Alumni News 21 Class Notes 28 Auggie Thoughts inside back cover Calendar On the cover: Eze, a picturesque, medieval village in Provence, has charmed artists and tourists and provided inspir ation www.augsburg.edu for Augsburg students. See story on pdge 14. Photo by 50 percent recycled paper (10 percent post-cot'rsumer waste) Heather Sweeney'02. NE@Eil! Jeanne Boeh, economics, serves on the ln print Introduction to Critical Thinking By Bruce Reichenbach, philosophy McGraw-Hill, 2000 Bruce Reichenbach, Board of Economists for the Minneapolis Star kibune. The panel meets periodically to discuss economic trends and make philosophy, decided to take matters into his own hands when he couldn't fìnd a book that forecasts. Professor Ragnhild Collin-Hansen, from Sør Tiøndelag College in Tiondheim, Norway, co-taught an Interim social work course with Tony Bibus. There are currentþ l0 students from Norway studying in the undergraduate social work program, and two in the M.S.\M program. Also from Tiondheim is education professor Br¡t Hauger, who is teaching at Augsburg this spring while Augsburg professor Susan O'Connor teaches at Sør Tiøndelag College. Garry Hesser, sociology and merrourban studies, was chosen by the American Association for Higher Education and Campus Compact to serve as a consultant to institutions across the country interested in service leaming and social and civic engagement. He was noted as a "pioneer" in service leaming. Norman Holen, art, created a L2foot stainless steel sculpture titled 'Arbor Image" for the new Kirchbak Sculpture Garden complemented the critical thinking Bruce R. Reichenbach with comprehension and aheady Nin By Cass Dalglish, English Spinsters Ink, 2000 Cass Dalglish is fascinated by the oldest and ne\Mest forms of writing. In her translations of Sumerian cuneiform Holen also won Best of Show for his graphite drawing, "Winter I," in the Extremely Minnesota competition, sponsored by the Hennepin Artists of Robbin Gallery in Robbinsdale. "Arbor lmage" writing ftom2350 BCE, she finds that Nin, by Cass Dalglish three-year term on the Council of the American Sociological Association Section on Undergraduate Education. 4 ,4UGSBURG Now possess the sophisticated critical thinking skills the texts are designed to enhance," he said. Reichenbach includes numerous exercises in his book, taken from media sources, such as newspapers. magazines, and advertisements. to be dedicated in the spring. sociology, was elected to a class offered at Augsburg College. Last summer, McGraw-Hill publlshed his Introductíon to Cntical Thinhing. The book is designed for the critical thinking class that all Augsburg freshmen must take if they cannot pass the entry level skills test in this subject. Reichenbach said he tried using several different books in the course, but found that they did not address the students at their level. "The writing level and approach of many of the critical thinking books available presuppose readers who can read in Richfield, Minn., Diane Pike, Dalglish's second novel, Niir, provides a connection for the reader to this ancient she uses many of the same metaphors and comparisons as she does when discussing and teaching the newest language environment-hypertext. Both require "reading" in a way that sorts through layers of text and jumps from image to understanding. world of women who wrote four millennia ago. Nin is a mystical, mythical, magical fable set in the high-tech, modern-day world of air travel, telephones, computers, and the World Wide Web. Nin Creed is a feminist poet who sets off to recover the lost writings of her mother, who died the day she was born. On the way, she encounters a legion of women writers who lived and wrote centuries ago and whose work, too, was lost to future generations of writers and readers. When Children Pay: U.S. Welfare Reform and its lmplications for U.K. Policy By RosemaryJ. Link and Anthony A. Bibus, social work Child Poverty Action Group (London), 2000 For a number of years the Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG), a British agency similar to the U.S. Children's Defense Fund, has paid a great deal of attention to the lmpact of welfare reform initiatives in the U.S. and whether similar reforms could be adapted as policy in the U.K. In their book, When Children Pay, social work professors Rosemary Link and Anthony Bibus study some of the American policies that have influenced British poiicy and the lmplications for chlldren in poverty The authors seek a critical understanding of the ways countries exchange pollcy ideas and the dangers as well as the opportunities of such transplanting. The book is a policy analysis which also helps students to understand the useful insighrs into domestic policies which come with international comparisons. The book reaches members of the British Parliament as parr of the Child Poverty Action Group's legislative package. Link and Bibus' combined inrerests in issues related to child poverty stem from rheir longtime work in the field-Link was Spring 2O0t worker, and Bibus served for many years as a child protection a school social worker. Ave Eva: A Norwegian Tragedy By Edvard Hoem; translated by Frankie Shackelford, modern languages Xenos Books,2000 Aye Eva: A Nor'wegian kagedy, an award-winning novei from 20thcentury Norwegian writer Edvard Hoem, is now Frankie Shackelford available to the English-speaking community in the translatlon by Frankie Shackelford, professor of Norwegian. The novel, descrlbed on its bookjacket as "powerful", "dark", and "brooding" is charactertzed by Shackelford as "a complex murder mystery/intertextual dialogue with Milton's Paradise Lost.'' Despite its complexity, she says, it has recently captivated readers as diverse as an B6-yearo1d Wisconsin birdwatcher and a23-yearold actress from Zimbabwe. The novel's hero returns to his ancestral farm ancl finds culturai, economic, and political changes. His struggles to confronl the resulting difficulties echo the universal theme of regaining paradise. The translation was commissioned by the National Endowment for the Arts and supported by the Office for NorwegÌan Literature Abroad. Presenti n g/Pe rform in g Dan Hanson, speech, communication, and theatre arts, wrote a chapter in the book, 12 Step Wisdom atWorh, released by Hazelden and Kogan Page. Norm Holen, art, has two sculpted pieces-a terra cotta figure titled "Bethe" and a glazed guinea hen-featured in a book on contemporary artísts, Mahing Ceramic Sculpture, by Raul Acero. Bradley Holt, religion, wrote a chapter, "The Twentieth Century" in the book, The Story oJ Chnstian Spirituality, by Gordon Mursell, published by Fortress Press. Rolf Jacobsoñ, religion, published "The Costly Loss of Praise" in the October 2000 issue of Theology Today. Janet Gottschall Fried and Bradley Greenwald, musì.c, played leading roles in the re-staging of the Theatre de la Jeune Lune's production of The Magtc Flute. Greenwald played the character Papageno, whlle Fried was the Queen of the Night. Doug Green, English, delivered the closing lecture on "Shakespeare in Love: Sexuality, Cinema, and the Literature Classroom," at the Carleton-St. Olaf College undergraduate Shakespeare conference. His essay, "Preposterous Pleasures: Queer Theories and'A Midsummer Night's Dream'," has just been re-released in A Midsummer Night's Dream: Cñtical Essays, edited by Dorothea Kehler and published Ann Lutterman-Aguilar, Center for Global Education/Cuernavaca, Mexico, facilitated workshops on cross-cultural and experiential learning at a conference "Pedagogy and Theatre of the Oppressed," at the University of St. Thomas, and at the Annual International Conference of the Association of Academic Programs in Latin America and the Caribbean. She also presented a paper on the Mexican Virgin of Guadalupe at the IV International Congress of the Americas in Cholula, Mexico, and a paper, "Violence within Protestanl Churches and Theological concepts that Foment Voilence agalnst Women," at the Catholics for Free Choice meeting in Mexico City by Routledge. Kathy Schwalbe, Steven LaFave, business administration/Mls, presented "Supplemental lnstruction and Academrc Outcomes in a Second Accounting Principles Course" at the annual meeting ol the North American Accounting Society. Dallas Liddle, English, presented "in one Guise or Another: Voice, Profession, and the Dilemma of the Victorian Woman journaiist" at the North American Conference on British Studies. Spring 2001 business administration/MIs, gave a kep-rote talk, "The Magic of lS Project Management: Revealing the Masters' Secrets," to the Project Management Institute's lnformation Systems Specific Interest Group (PMlISSIG). She is also editor of the quarterly Newsletter, "ISSIG Review," and member of a team to develop a new certificatron exam for people managing technology projects. Mark Tranvik, religion, presented a paper, "Seventy Time Seven? Preachrng Forgiveness in the Lutheran Reformatron," Merilee Klemp and Jill Dawe, music, area featured performers on a new CD of chamber music by Stephen Paulus, A Chamber Fantasy, on the Innova label. Esther G. McLaughlin, biology, collaborated with David J. Mclaughlin and PA. Lemke to edit an extensive volume, The Mycota, vol. 7: Systematics and Evolution, that is part of an encyclopedic series on different aspects of fungal biology. Bev Stratton, religion, published "Ideologr" in the Handbook of Postmodem Biblical Interpretation to the American Society of Church History meeting. Joe Young, Pan-Afrikan Student Serwices, and Garry Hesser, sociology and metrourban studies, presented a workshop, "A Civil Rights Immersion: Experiencing and Learning from History" at the National Society for Expenential Education. Also presenting at that same conference were Ann Lutterman-Agu¡lar and Mary Laurel True about the Center for Global Education, and Tim Pippert, socÌology, and Garry Hessef on service learning. ,4ucssunc fr¡ow 5 The "Ernie Anderson Couftrr is dedicated by Don Stoner !r'nìe Anclerson csehcwcd pclsonaì L Instcad. he cclcbrntecl his gi[t: glory. through the accomplishments of the students who learned under his guidance and the athletes r.vho showcased their talents on the basketball conrt. So it was fitting that, when Andelson was asked to speak at a luncheon in his honor, alter the College that was so much part ol his lile nrmed thcu gymnrsiunr floor for him, his response was simple. "l really should just say 'thanks' and 'Amen.' That would be appropriate," said Anderson at the Feb. 17 luncheon, lvhere more than 150 former players, lellow coaches, and friends gathered to celebrate Augsburg's dedication ol the Melby Ha11 christened as AndersonNelson Field. The tielcl will be rededlcated in Nelson's honor -õ in lali 2001. U Several former a "Ernie had ø way of nnhhry us feel confident andpreparecl to play our gantes." Meyers '65 -Dan players returned to camprls to join in the celebration of Anderson's accomplÌshments, ancl most said their lives were changed from the lessons learned on the court from the gentle r:oar:h. 'Ernie had r way of making us feel confident and prepared to play our games," sard Dan Meyers A plaque honoring Ernie Anderson's long service to Augsburg will hang in Melby Hall. (L to R) Ed Saugestad '59, professor emeritus and retired men's hockey coach; President Frame; Ernie Anderson '37; Edor Nelson '38, professor emeritus and retired football coach '65, who played for Ar-rderson's teams from 1961-65. "Ernie made learning the game fr-rn and easy I center court in hls honor. Later that allernoon, during the halftrme of the men's basketball game against Gustavus Adolphus College, the court was officially dedicated as the "Ernie \ùl Anderson never heard harsh or cruel words from Ernie. He has been a Christian example of living life in a quiet wa;r He does not bring Court." the greatest players in school history, said that his coach was a true role model and mentor. Ernie Anderson has been a member of the Augsburg community since the 1930s, when he attended the Augsburg Academy âs a prep student. He played basketball and baseball at Augsburg, graduating lrom the College with a history degree in 1937. Mariþ Florian'76, women's athletic director, said that as a young coach early in her career, Anderson gave her a chance to retum to her alma mater. Florian served the College as volleyball coach for 18 "l need to thank all ofyou and remember all the wonderful things these young men did while they were here," said Anderson, deflecting the honors from himself to his players. However, others were quick ro point out the true man of honor in the celebration. "This College stands today on the shoulders of giants, and those shoulders include yours," said President William Frarne at the luncheon. Anclerson served the College as men's basketball coach for 23 seasons and as athletic director for 34 years, in addition to teaching in the heaith and physical educatÌon department lor nearll' four decades. The College originalll, honored Anclerson, along with fellou, athletic clepartrlent legend Edor Nelson, in 1984, u'hen the outdoor athletic held rnas 6 ,+UGSBURG NOW attention to himself." Dan Anderson '65, considered one of seasons. "Emie role-modeled leadership, integrity, commitment, and caring. He had a long-lasting influence on Augsburg stuclents, faculty, and staff," Florian said. "l have a personal thank-1'eu to gi\¡e Ernie," said Florian. Jr¡,enty-one )¡ears ago, in her seconcl year teaching and coaching, Anclerson called to encourage her to apply for LaVonne (Mrs. Pete) Peterson's position when she retired. "Without that call," Florian sald, "I wouldn't be here today" Chris Kimball, vice president for academic and learning services, noted that of the many reflections on the impact Anderson had on the College and its community, records and accomplishments are rarely mentioned. "This has not been about wins and Iosses," Kimball said. "But it's about values, commitment, and personal integritythings that make Augsburg such a wonderful place and have made Ernie a wonderful example to all the people who have been aflected by him. Ás for Anderson, after the numerous standing ovations in his honor were concluded, with his family and friends surrounding him, his thank-yous were as simple and direct as his lifetime of service to Augsburg College. "I would just say thank you. I appreciate what has been said, and I hope I can live the rest ol my life as an example to others," he saicl. I Don Stoner is sports irformatiort coordinator. Spring 2001 Augsburg to host the Lutheran Music program Lutheran World lrom June 24 Lhrough July 22, more I than 220 high school students lrom Federation. will take up residence on Augsburg's campus. They wiil be joined by across the U.S. an additional 60 faculty and staff members. This national gathering, Lutheran Summer Music (LSM), will be hosted for the first time by Augsburg College. LSM is a four-week summer camp for student musicians in grades 8-12. Founded by a group of visionary Lutheran educators and musicians in 1982, LSM has been hosted by seven Lutheran colleges or universities. It is a program committed to excellence in music. "LSM encourages youth of high school age to develop their God-given talents. The goal of LSM is to extend the Christian tradition of fine musical performance in worship," explained the Rev Dr. Victor E. Gebauer, LSM executive director. Even though this is the first time LSM has been to Augsburg, the program has an Augsburg connection in Melissa Olson, director of admissions and financial aid. Olson, a 1989 Augsburg graduate with a degree in English and communication, began at LSM in 1996 alter working for Augsburg Fortress Publishing and serving in Switzerland and Ethiopia with the Olson credits her career choices and service to the church to Augsburg. "Augsburg literally opened the world to me," she said. "It Melissa Olson '89 exposed me to ideas and an environment I never knew existed. I have enormous respect for small, Lutheran liberal arts colleges." ln talking with LSM students, Olson is quick to point out Augsburg's advantagesthe best of both worlds, offering a tight- knit community within aLarge metropolitan area. This Ìs echoed by Ruth Hook'03, a current Augsburg student and LSM alum from 1996-99, who described Augsburg as a hometown in a big citli This is the first time LSM will be ln a major metropolitan area, and ú will benefit from the Twin Cities' extraordinary culture for the fine arts. Such an atmosphere is the perfect setting for the more than 50 concerts and recitals that LSM will produce during iLs lour-week duration. It is this aspect of the summer camp that most excites Augsburg music professor and former LSM faculty member (198294) Merilee Klemp. "LSM will bring a vibrant, comprehensive, musical community during ¡þs 5¡mrn¿¡-not just to Augsburg, but to the whole West Bank community," Klemp said. However, the most important part of LSM is not the musical knowledge, Iocal culture, or outstanding facult¡ but the close spiritual community that LSM and Augsburg will foster. The daily schedule includes morning and evening prayer; it is this characteristic that most defines LSM and is what Hook and many other LSM alumni most remember. For more information regarding Lutheran Summer Music 2001 or for a listing of LSM 2001 concerts and recitals, call toll free, 1-888-635-6583, or visit LSM's Web site at <LMP@lutheranmusic program.org>. For admission and financial aid information, contact Melissa Olson at the above number or Web site. 'Little Auggies' take center court Æ ;ïJ,ffi ::i::,ffff î:,nåîi" -. and visiting teams that are introduced, but a third team as well-the Little Auggies. Girls'basketball teams in the Twin Cities are invited to come to an Auggies' home game and get some special lreatment from the women hoopsters. Before the game begins, the Little Auggies sit on the team bench and listen to advice from Lauri Ludeman, Augsburg's women's team coach. Then the women Auggies line up, and each ol the Little Auggies, as they are introduced, runs through the line, getting "high-fives" along the wa;r During the halftime, the Little Auggies take over the Spring 2001 fioor and show their stuff for the home-team crowd. One basketball team that signed up as Little Auggies is a slxth- and seventh-grade traveling team from South St. Paul High School, coached by Augsburg junior Kelly Manly, an elementary education major. "They thought it was really cool, going into the locker room and getting to play on the g;.'m floor," saÌd Manly about her team's visit as Little Auggies. Each of the visiting girls received team photo; and then, Manly said, a rush was on to get autographs the lrom the Auggie women. Women's basketball coach Lauri Ludeman gives advice to the Little Auggies, from South St. Paul, with their coach, Augsburg junior Kelly Manly (back), looking on. ,4ucsnunc ruow 7 FAMILY MINISTRYARoUN by Betsey Norgard Rev Thor Somrlerscth, pastor ln resiclence, from Bergen, Nolway. "The messrgc rs tlrat il you want to make a church, yor,r l-rave to malie it in every family, not only in a chapei," said Sommersetl-r. "[The T:il:',i'j'.i:.îiîï;åli,Läi'äLi' and Family lnstitute (YFl) have taken it to evely state in the U.S. and norv are literaLly taking it around the u.orlcl. During the past year, Dick Harclel, cxecuiive director, and David Anderson, clilector of laith formation education, have travelecl to Canacla, Norway, and Alrstraha. institntel research Tanzanía, ancl U gancla. A message and a paradigm What the Youth and Family lnstitute olfers and what chnrches across denominations and around tl-Le lvorld are seeking is a vision and r.vorkable modeis l'or a nelv paradigrn in ministry with chrlclren, yor-rtlr, and thcir [ar¡jlics. YFI's message was ar[iculated recently to the Augsbr"rrg commnni[y rn chapel by t1-re influence of laith comes from lami1les." Around that conccpt YFI has cleveloped a range of Lesources- Jn Canacla a1one, the rnstitr-rte's activities have inclucled two r.vorkshops, lbr-rr bÌshops' theological conferences, and plans lor l'our more trlps. Both Harclel ancl Anderson wili retnrn Lo Ausiralla lor three weel<s in the spring to present r.vorkshops ancl train church lcaders. Ancl, ìn Lhe summer, Hardel will lead a group, as part ol a new lamily wellbeing program, to Poland, East German¡ and the Czech Republic. This is not to mention the service reqllests tha¡ YFI has received from church leaders in Malaysia, India, South Afrlca, shor,vs tl-rat consultations, wolkshops, prlniecl materials, a peer mÌnistry program, internships for the youth and family ministry rnajor at the College, ancl a sLlmmer leadershÌp conference. Specialties to Norway Augsburg's Youth and Family lnstitute provides resources for congregations, organizations, and individuals to help strengthen faith Iife in the home. (Front row) Sarah Gustafson, Ross Murray, Marilyn Sharpe, and Regina Pekarek, (Back row) Richard Jefferson, David Anderson, Steve Lundell Not pictured are Dick Hardel and Lyle Griner. Sommerseth's r,rsit to Augsbr-rrg is part of a special reiationship that has developed over the past eight years between YFI ancl the Chr,rrch of Norway In 1999, Anderson and Hardel enjoyed a rare opporiunrty to leac1 a tr.vo-day conference in Oslo with more than 100 c1-rurch leaclers in the Lutheran and other Christian communities. Each year, Anderson teaches a course al the Norwegran Têacher Acaclemy in Bergen for Augsburg students, and YFI is now exploring a partnership witl-r this academy to help them begin trainrng Norwegian students in youth and lamrly mrnlstry. Begrnnrng in the fal1, Kari Burke, an Ar-rgsburg stndent graduating wìth a double major in youth and family ministry and Norwegian, r,vill begin youth ministry r.vork with Sonrmerseth xl lwo e ongregsl ions in Bergen. Tripp Trapp, tl-ie Chulc}r of Norway's sr-rbscription series of resources for the home, became the model lor YFI's Fairhlile in rhe Home resource guide ancl cenler. Offering materials from more than 50 publishÌng sollrcres, the guide makes available books, Bibles, CDs, Augsburg senior Kari Burke (left) and the Rev. Thor Sommerseth (right), YFI'S pastor in residence, begin planning Burke's youth and family ministry in Bergen, Norway, with his congregation, 8 ,+UGSBURG NoW WöRLD vrcleos, games, puzzles, ancl toys to lamilies in passing the falth rom gcncratiurì lo P,cncmti()n. assrst f Resources and conferences Resource centers have been placed ln over 200 churches across Lhe country; and many ol these churcl-res have established partnerships with the institr¡te and provide internships for the nlore than 40 Ar-rgsburg studen[s majonng in youth and family ministry YFI's popular Child in Our Hands tlvoday conference series has also traveled around the world. In acldition to the three conferences that Hardel and Anderson will lead in Australia, 11 are scheduled arouncl the U.S. during 2001. The ecumenical and internatÌonal Summer Leadership Conference brings together pastors, youth directors, Chrlstian educators, and church leaders lrom around the world, The fourth annual conference, "Worship and the Spiritual Life," lvill take place on the Augsburg campus lrom July 3O-August 3, 200f , and feature Dr. Martin Marty among others. The Youth and Family Institute rvas louncled rn 1987 by Mertoll S¡rommen '42, in memory of his son, David '83. Over its 14 years, the insLitute has provtcled the spark lor lxany new progrellts ìn c1-rurch groups ancl congregations. "We've created a vision of horv to crcate a new paracligm to pass on the liit1-r," Harclel said. "You can't own a visiclt't-;,ott have ttl give it ar,vay," I Spring 2001 EXPERI Photos by students in the class -J NÁI ;gÅ PULAR IDIR P,. MeETING THE PEOPLE, TRACKING nûl THE NUMBERS uring Interin-r 2001, Augsburg clay and lveekencl stnclents u'hcr enrolled in Quantrtatn,e Journalism left their complÌters behind ancl spent l0 clays handllng data and stories in Cr,rba. They interviewed people in schools and cloctors'offices, in hospitals and orphanages, in cigar factories and on farms, in homes, community centers and churches-Ìn spaces that reminded them of the 1950s and bore little resemblance to the cyber-age classroom they lelt behrnd in Lindell Library. The Cuba journallsm course was built on a drearn of going to Cuba that began lor me in 1968, when I was a Peace Corps volunteer, living in a cement-block house rn a slum-clearance project halfway down the erodrng edges of a Colombian hill. Often, in the evening wher-r I linished teaching a literacy class or came back lrom a neighborhood meeting, I turned on my short r.vave radio ancl sat down to read one o[ the Hernlngway stories that came in my governmeni-issued book locker'. Most of the trme, rhe only freqr,rency I coulcl pull in was Radio Havana and the only voÌce .that came droning across the rnountains into my house was that ol Fic1e1, I've never been able to lorget that souncl, Fidel's voice used to question my rntent: What was I dorng-a Yankee velun¡ss¡-in Augsburg's Quantitative Journalism class poses in front of the Cuban National Assembly. Colombra? Drcln't I know how Cuba was dorng thrngs? From that ûloment on, I've rvanted to travel to Cuba, to see it for myself, but l1'avel restrictions made it almost rrnpossible. So, when I realized Augsbr-rrg's Center for Global Edncation cor-rld help turn the Cuba dream into reality for me ancl lor my students, I began working witl-r the center on a cor-lrse that would give day and weeliend journalism sluclents a chance to learn about a place lvl-rerc few U.S. citizens havc been able to stuciy Or-rl goals were thc same as tl-rey ah.vays are for QuantiLative Journalism: to evaluate ancl analyze inf orn'ratior-r botl-r nr,rmerìcally ancl verball;', to communlcate ql-rantltatirre clala, ancl to r,vrite reaclable storlcs that Y Professor Cass Dalglish says good-bye at an orphanage for special needs children in Havana, Spring 2001 demonstratc an ability to gatl-rer, l-rarrdle , ancl present quantitative inlorrnatron. Once in Cuba, the studenl journalists' observations tilted easì1y to the quantitatrve sic1e, as they rnterviervecl economists, met government officials, travelecl to co-op larms and country chr-rrchcs, ancl spent tirne wlth doctols and teachers. They spoke wlth an adviser to the Cr-rban National Assembl¡ the equivalent of a Cuban Congress, and with cliplomats in the U.S. lnterests Section, the equivalent of a consulate. They talked and sang ancl dancecl rvith mernbers of the Commlttee for the Delense of tl-re Revolution and ll-re Women's Fecleration ol Cul¡a. All the whÌ1e thcy were learning about the Cuban economy ancl tl-re gains and challenges politics have brought to Cuban people. What dicl rhc srudents lind? ln some cases, the student journalists observecl what they cxpectecl. In some cascs, they came bacl< to the U.S. surpnsed by what t1-Lc data sho,,vecl. hr many ceses, the stuclent jor-rrnalists learned whai Malia Lopcz Vigiì prcclictcc'l in the booli we usccl es oLrr tcxt: Cttbu wcts N¿i¿hcr Ilc¿¿v¿r Nor Hcll. lnlcrspersecl here with pl-rotogr:ap1-rs ol the Ar,rgsburg stuclcnts arrcl the peoplc they met in Cuba are samples ol thr: stuclents' writing. ¿¿ss¿rci¿rlc -Cuss Dalglish. profirssor ry' English ,4ucsnuRc n¡ow 9 EDUCATION Sara Thedinga '01 is a day student whose report compares literacy rates and student teacher ratios in Cuba and Minneapolis. Th. teacher rold us that it is hard for them to find basic I school supplies like maps, paper, pens, and pencils. Although these supplies are scarce, teachers always find way to get by a also r,rsited the School of the Arts, which is a school devoted to music, theater, art, and creative writlng. Students from seven schools come here one day a week to learn the arts. ... The enthusÌasm of the students and teachers makes it apparent that they do not feel deprived in any way ... Parents are highly J I A grant from the Student Coalition for Action in Literacy Education, provided a focus on literacy in the Quantitative Joumalìsm course. While in Cuba, the students studied literacy rates, leamed about human elements of literacy, and visited the National Literacy Museum. Mary Laurel True and Merrie Benasutti, from Augsburg's Center for Service, Work, and Learning, joined the students on this trip. Two other English courses will also include service-learning components around literacy In the "Share a Story with Me" project, children at the Cedar-Riverside Community School will write down family stories with the help of Augsburg English student tuiors and then share them with the larger community 10 ,4ucssunc f{ow involved with the school. They help make costumes and plan and attend fiestas at the school. ... Some students sat down to talk to us. They told me about their dreams to become lawyers, singers, interpreters, science researchers, and biolech nìcians. These elementary school students are obviously proud ol their abllÌties and excited about their education. ln the school hangs a banner which reads, "Those who say educate also say love." It is obvious that the children are very loved by their lamilies and teachers, and they are encouraged to use their intellectual talents to help other peopie. (¡ Sen¡ TH¡orNcR Luisa Campos, director of the National Literacy Museum, the only such museum in the world, tells of Fidel's sending 100,000 young people into the countryside to teach €ubans to read and write. -J- h. most impressive I purt of Cuban education is the special attention each student recelves due to small ciass size. In Cuba, there is one teacher for every 10 students. This is the best student-teacher ratÌo in the world." "Those who say educate also say love," Students at the School of the Arts are now corresponding with students ât Adams School in St. Paul. Spring 2001 AGRICT]LTURE Kellen Bredesen '03 is a c1a;, rr ho rlitl íì c()nìpaì¡'al ive studclli study ef lamring ar.rcl tl're cooperative moveûÌelll rn cuba nncl \\'isconsin . KrllpN Bn¡orsrN uhas plivnLizccl c(roperative larmtng \,vas part of agrarian reform lcgishLion prssecl ln 1994 to revive a chokecl cconomy. ... The là11 ol tl-ie Communist block in 1989 ancl the ensuing rencging of Soviet slrppolt lelt tl-rc islancl natiorr with only two percent olits lormer fueL sr-rpply, l5 pcrcenl olits raw materiais, ar-rcl 25 percenl ol its fc¡od. .. . Cubans have a name lol thcii time o[ dilfrculty: the SpcclaÌ Perioc]. f \--, l-hc Spccirl Pcriocl has forcecl far-nrs througl-rout Cr,rba to beccrme more fuelI clf i.iurrr lncì cxplon rllr'r'nrt iv,'llrnrirrg mul lrod5. Tllc Nitcto Pr'tiz L,,-r,¡r A Cuban woman makes cigars by hand in the factory at Piñar del Rio, Travelers to Cuba on a state department license (like this class) are allowed to bring 25 Cuban cigars back to the U.S. is runnrr-rg at 70 perccnt of iis lormer luel consumption. Teams of orcn clo somc ol tl-re plowing these days. GonzaÌcz saicl, "We har.e used worms in the plocluctron ol humus ancl we also nsc companion plantrng-the association ol crops. ... We mix corn with a 1ot ol cliflèrcnt crops, liÌ<c squash and beans and sweet potatoes." E E 'J"lrt Rcr. HLuììlì('r't() AlgLttlrrr. l)iì>l{rt ()[ tr thc l\4rrrgt I Pt ntUt osl.ìl LlrLUi ll in (J Puclto Esperanza along CuLrr's wcstcrn :Ã i his palisl-rioncrs. "Thc r,verlthicst jn Cuba toclay arc tl-rc pcasants-Lhc oncs who livc lvith thc llcst conclitions." l-rc saicl. coest, says hc is ¡r lirmcl ancl so arc all ol Ê4 Kellen Bredesen 'O3 visited the Niceto Perez Cooperative Farm, about an hour outside of Havana and spoke with Carlos Enrique Gonzalez, the head of production. Spring 200f ,4r;csguRc luow 11 POVERTY Camilo Power '03 is a day student u,ho c1ic1 a comparati\¡e str-rdy of povelty in Nìcaragua and Cuba. He said he comparecl "srnall facts" about the tu'o colrntries ancl found that in Nlcaragua, the life expectancy ¿rt bìrth is 68.4 ¿rncl in Cuba it is 7ó.1. The mortaliry rate for clrilclren under live in Nicar:rgua Ìs 47 per 1,000 ancl in Cuba it rs 8 per 1,000. There are 7.4 pl-r1'sicians per 10,000 people in Nicaragua, 52.9 per 10,000 ir-r Cuba. in Nicnrgr-ra, bnt I r.rou.go to school at Augsburg College. I participatecl in a trip tcr citizens, ancl onl;'a fen'l-racl lteen to ¿r Thircl \\/orld colìntr): \'h' IìrsL reaction uùen I got to Cr-Ìira \\'as orle ol snr¡trise , ltccause ol the level ol ccluc¡ttiot-t of t"t'ti-rsL oltire peopÌc n.ith n'htrm l spoke. ... lt nas anrazir.rg The ltovertr' lcvcl tl'rat I san'ir-r Cuba uas rlot corrl)aråble to thc l)overt)'fr¡nncl u.r the stlcets of ì\'lanagua, thc ca¡rital ol NrcaragurL. I clicl r.rot scc a singlc chìlcl bcggir-rg lol fìrocl rn thc silccts ol-Har'¿rr¿l, r-rnlikc thc lhousancls LhaL cach clar, in to sluvivc rn thc strccts o1 \,lanagua. u'rrs lrlsecl f ICubr u'rth thc grrrul) that n'as macle r-rp olrnostl;'U.S. TOI]RISM Clvnlo Pow¡n INDT]STRY Kathy Kayser is a Weehend Collcgc studcnt wl-lo wrote about tourism and prostilLltlon rn Cuba. Knruy Keyssn -fI Jill Mintz 'O1 joins the musicians in a square in OId Havana. hose ir-rvoivcrl in the tourism business who get tippecl ln clollars rrc clchniLcly bcLLer off than the people whose incorne is strlctly in pesos. ... An example ol the economic schism ls seen thlough an exan-rple of a basl<et ol one pound ol pork chops, rice ancl black beans, two pounds of tomatoes, three limes and one heacl ol garlic, The bashet cost 43 40 pesos in Havana rn August 2000. It wourld take the economist 3.8 days to pay fbr thrs basliet, a cloctor 1.9 clays, and a prostitr-rte who teceives $20 U.S. a clay,2.3 hours. Where is the incentivc to spencl long years str,rclyìng to malie a low salary in dillìcult conclitions r,vhen a person coulcl easily go into thc tor-rlism lrusiness ancl makc casy moncy? -T- hr )¡olìrlgcr gùrlcr.ìrior1 ihat has r.ìot had to make agonizing saclilices for the re\¡olLltion, 1llie their parielÌts, erc the most encouragecl by lilcstylc of th.-'tollrists. Stuclcnts have bcen clropping out olschool Lo talic.jobs surror-rncling lourism. Belwcen 1990 ancl 1998,46 percent of stuclents clropped ont ol seconclary schools ancl from those who continuecl thcit stuclies, belweeu l9Bg ancl 1998, 28 percenl I Lhc of gracluate stuclcnts lelt therr stuches. 12 ,4UCSSUnC fr¡OW Spring 2O01 RACE AND CLASS -Þ Desman Oakley '01 is a day stuclent who rvrote about hou' he found life in a country witir a majorit)' o[ -t".0 .u.. people (Cuba), r'ersus his experiences in a country u'ith a wl-rite majority (USA). Ë (j s Ë A I ca r. Eduar.do Hernandez, a Cuban politician, said classification oI racial rnnketrp is not in the traclition ol his counlr;: Both bhcl<s olcl rrhitcs strugglecì together for nationalism and a strong bor-rd stemmecl fiorn ¡he f-\ IJ ir-rclepenclence figl-rt " I -'.tj- Drsnnx ORxlsv ! il E Economist Gladys Hernandez stands in front of the Martin Luther King Center in Havana, a partner with the Center for Global Education where the class stayed, \ T /hcn rshccl rl r.acial separation hacl anything to do wrth a class VV ,yr,.,.r. cconoi¡jst Giedys Llernanclez qr-rickly answerecl, "No, t-to .rvay. Tl-rc rcvolutrorr was crealecl lor social justìcc. Dlffercnt races harrc their own cultulcs ancl tcnclencics, but iL doesn't mattcr, it's thc rcvolution." Ms. Hcmanclcz also spokc ol some raciaL stcreotypes about blacli Cubans tl-rat lccl nre to bclievc I was gciting thc runarouncl. ccansc of thls, I clecicled to hit thc strcet,looking krr somcone who cor-rld best breali it clor,rm for nlc. ... My ncw lricncl Jose Antonlo, a clcfiniLe "blacli" Cuban ancl an Amcrican-influcncecl onc, bcgan to ask mc aboLrt }rip-hop music. . .. J tmmecliately stertccl lhc Llr,ìcstionlllg frLrecss B Desman Oakley '01 visits the prehistoric mural in Viñales Valley, designed by Leovigildo Gonzalez, a Cuban artist who was a pupil of Diego Rivera. In f 959, Cuban farmers hanging from parachute harnesses eight hours a day completed the painting of the mural. The mural depicts the "pre-history" of Cuba. whcrc l-ris mr-rslcal ir-rfLuenccs camc lrom. "From lricncls," hc saicl. lìrom blecli lricncls? I askecL. "Ycah, fron-r blacl< lricncls, fron-r whrtc liiends, firom all ol rrry l'rienc1s." . I askecl, "Do yor-r have problems hcrc becausc ol thc color of yor-rr sliin?" ,Josc pu1lccl clown the headphones ancl snicl<erecl. "Llh, no. No, r.vc clo not hn,c e colllltry likc yor-us. I hcar it in your music, hor.v l¡rcl iL is. We havc a cliflerent l'rÌstor;r thar.r you. In yor-tr colÌntry, you arc blach. ancl that ls bacl. lìere, you arc t1-Lc pcrlcct color. Yolt are a pelfect While in Cuba, the ciass met with Ann Cuban." Havana since last June. esliir.rg Spring 2001 AUGGIES IN CUBA Gabrielson '84. She is a foreign service officer r,vith the U.S. Departrnent of State and has been posted to the U.S. Interesis Section in ,4ucssuRc ^Iow 13 T'S BOOK: to Provence Paris An interdisciplinary course in art and French For three weeks in January, 15 Augsburg students and 10 students from other Upper Midwest campuses traveled through France with Augsburg professors Tara Christopherson and Pary Pezechkian. They followed the paths of six masters from the last century: Matisse, Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, Cezanne, and Picasso, visiting studios, sites, sources of inspiration, and museum collections from to Provence Paris. An exhibition of the resulting artists' books was installed in Lindell Library during February documenting those incredible sensory experiences in words and images. Excerpts from the books and photos are published here with permission of the artists. N Õ "õ' q L s E EZE Enchanting, Cobbiestone Winding, Medieval, Village Blankets of fog biilow down, HOBBIT Art professor Tara Christopherson (second from left) and French professor Pary Pezechkian (right) look through the artists' books on display with Augsburg students Ariann Russ'04 (left) and Michael Murray '02 (second from right). 1q ,Aucsnunc now Gustavus -Wendy Adolphus Bryanr, College The quaint village of Eze, France, attracts tourists and inspires artists. Spring 2001 -''E*¡såSsåcwtu* I left my solid foundation at home, and now I am losing my footing. It's my trip ... my time to explore the world ... But as the homesickness sets in, I find that the only thing that comforts me is your smile, which is what I see whenever I close my eyes ... -Heather Top left: Adam Vorderbruggen, Weekend College. Above: Each student created a book, documenting their inspiration in text and images. Michael Murray's book is pictured here. Right: A watercolor sketch by Ariann Russ '04. Bottom right: Lydia Noggle'01 and Heather Sweeney'02. Let it Go ... Words can not express how much I have grown, we have grown. F s Õ i have learned to relax, "chill" and "let it go" but most important enjoy EVERYTH]NG -Michael Spring 2001 Murray'02 Sweeney'02 MruE@ .Joseph Ericksor-r ancl l-iis collcagr-rcs in Augsbr-rrg College's Echrcatron Departmcnt ¿ìre on a missior-l lo changc how stuclcnls are preparecl to become teacl-rers in Minnesota's schools. "We need to lrain tomorrow's teachers not only how to effcctively r-rse technology but so that they go into the classroom For hids today, computer rvanting to do so, and not having to be dragged klcking and screarning inLo the technologt is a natural; but for process," the Augsbr"rrg associate prolessor remarked. "To stay current, teachers need their teachers, technology in the to both understand the 'big picture' of technology use in schools and how to think creatively abor-rt new ways things can classroom can be unfamiliar be done ln their classrooms." Erìckson said his department recognizes that it's going to be vely hard to change the profession because most and daunting. inherently slow abont adapting to new ideas. "l hate to say ir, but the process is sort of like trylng to change a tire while the car ls still rolling." sc1-Lools are A new program at Augsburg is training its education faculty and its students-future teacher s-how to incorp or ate new, high-tech learning into their classrooms. The aim is to engctge children in hands-on learning with computers, digital cclmeras, video equipment, and other media, rathet" than letting them passively watch their teachers use them. 16 ,4ucs¡uRc lr¡ow And, he aclcled, "Wl-ule 1-Lardly anyone thinks we shonlcln't be doing this, the brg question is holv? Many teachers and parents lavor trying new thlngs 'br-lt not with my chilclren.' They clon't r.vanl theit kids to be the 'expeliment.'We need lo engage in a discussion on what lve think teaching and learnÌng rs al1 about and embrace the possibilities that technolog;' provides; lo think creatively about neu' ways lhal things can be done in our the tcachrng lvorlcl. The Ar,rgsburg program-Millennium Teachers Technology proJect (MT2, lor short)-features a r-tnique collaboratron ol the College, a number of urban pr-rb1ic and charter schools, ancl private technology businesses lbcused on cleveloplng a model lor technology training for teachers. The prolect is being directed by a team made up of project leacler Sonla Schmieder; Education Department faculty mernbers Erickson ancl Gretchen lrvine; ancl Bili Bierclen, a technology specialist , ancl acl.lunct professor. Schmieder came over to run the project lrom a nonplolit school chslrict cooperative ca11ec1 TIES (Têchnology and Inlonnation Educational Services), a consortium of 36 school districts headquartered in Roseville, Minn., that rvas created to aid edlttcators in infusing techr-Lology into therr schools and into lnstruction. TiES firsr approached Augsburg about taking or-r this project and helped secure a pilot planning grant to explore the leasibilrty of such an ambitious proJect. "Augsburg has clevelopecl a repr-rtation classrooms." Torvard that encl, the Augsburg Eclucetion Department has receivecl a three-year, $,750,000 grant from the U.S. Departmeni of EclucatÌon's "Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use lechnology" (or PT3) program to immerse rts faculty members and stuclents rr-r both learning ancl applyìng "cr-rtting edge" technology to Spring 2001 U \ B -l both innovative and as a center for teacher education. We are among the largest teacher education programs in the state (more than 500 students are currently seeking licensure)," Erlckson said. "But, even though the College is'big' in that regard, it also has the reputation of being 'small' in terms of the close relationships between faculty and as students-something we thought would be important if this was going to succeed." Augsburg also has a reputation of being an advocate for all teacher programs in the state. Toward that end, the College is planning to sponsor an event for prospective teachers and their faculties from all of Minnesota's teacher preparation institutions sometime yet this spring. Schmieder said it was is a natural thing to do. "We must think beyond our Education professor Joe Erickson and Jade Wanzeck '02 work together on a new computer program in the education lab. being to train and deepen the skill level of the education department's faculty By the end of the first semester, each faculty member had learned how to develop his or her own Web page and had taken training "A teacher of the 27st cuttury mustbe well enough prepared so that they are not intimidated or oyerwhelmedby new technologlt." -Karla M. Juetten, Weehend College student own grant and look for ways to present a united voice to insure that we prepare technology-proficient [uture teachers," she sald. Erickson noted that much of the credit for securing the grant also goes to the College's lnstitutional Technology (IT) Department, which had been staying on top of the newest technologÌcal trends and investing in a campus-wide network to glve faculty and students something to which to connect. The lT Department also has been actively involved in helping put a new high-powered, yet sn-rall, laboratory in place where the students enrolled in teacher education will have the opportunity to experiment with the latest equÌpment-ranglng from laptop computers to digital scanners, computers, and digital cameras. The project got underway at [he start of the academic year with the lirst step Spring 2001 on use of other technology as well. Step two this semester involves rntensive work with 20 teacher education students, recruited advocate with their professors in their own training. We see Augsburg as a learning community and we want this to go both ways with the students belng both supported and supportive." Karla M. Juetten, Plymouth, a Weekend College student, said she volunteered to be one of the 20 students because, "A teacher of the 2lst century must be well enough prepared so that they are not intimldated or overwhelmed by new technology The tools available to the classroom teacher are changing at such a fast pace that we honestly can't know what from both the clay and weekend (J s "\J ¡ programs. "We will take what we learn with these 20 studentswhom we're calling Student Technology Advocates-and spread it across all the students in our program during years two and three," Erickson said. "We want to have them not only learn for themselves but also to Bill Bierden, a technology specialist with the Augsburg's Millennium Teachers Technology (MT2) project, discusses a class assignment Weekend College student Karla Juetten. 4ucssuRc with Now 17 will be posslble five years from now. We to enhance and communicate wrth people need to consider technology a lifelong subject and work to prepare teachers to be open to the changes ahead." Once the students are comfortable wlth this new model, they will do their community "service learning" in one of the "partner" schools where they wlll be given the opportunity to both teach and help implement the use of technology wherever possible. Eventually, it is hoped that in addition to an ever-growing number of in their community about what they are doing in the classroom. Others might use digital still or video cameras. "And, we definitely want to geÍ away U '\s -r from the o1d model where students are taught about technology by taking a course on the subject. Our goal is to embed technology across the curriculum. We don't teach students how to use chalk. They just see how it works by watching how others use it and then use it curriculum. We don't teach students how to use chalh. They just see how it works by watchinghow others use it and then use it themselves." Joseph Erichson, associate professor of education "OLLr goal is to embed technologt across the - teachers trained ln this manner, these schools can serve as models for other schools in the state and beyond. "If you think of technology as a 'tool' it that can be used in many dlfferent ways, becomes a new way of thinking," Erickson noted. "And, technology is more than just computers. It's any advance in materials and information that helps accomplish a task. It's a continuum from spoken/written language to the use of satellites. Some kids, for example, might use fax machines themselves. The same needs to be true for technology-on an advanced level. We want teachers to avoid the trap of everybody having to do the same thing, the same way, af the same time; avoid the standard way of thinking and embrace the possibilities. "Some students might be using computers, others digitai cameras, and others VCRs-all at the same t¡me-as they use different methods to solve a Sonja Schmiedel MT2 project leadet came to Augsburg from TIES, a 36-school consortium aimed at helping teachers infuse technology into their classrooms. problem or accomplish a meaningful learning task. That's why we need to get past the o1d way of thinking and think creatively about new ways things can be done. "And, of course, it'IÌ be an evermoving target, because as technology grows and deveLops, so musl our training and how it is used in educatlon." I Education students Ryan Dehnel '02 (left) and Shannon Moen-Fjeld'01 (right) experiment with the possibilities on a digital camera. 18 ,4UCSBUnC ruOW Spring 2001 I A / ll I - From the Alumni Board president's desk ,¡, Fl o you remember what the Augsburg lJ.u*pu, was like when you *-u" ustudent? I was a student from 1966 to 1970, and I recall being quite proud of our new facilities: the College Center [now Christensen Centerl and Urness Tower. Before that, students used to hang out in the basement of Memorial Hall, where the cafeteria was located. The bookstore was in the basement of Sverdrup Hall, and there was a Fort Knox-tpe arca for paying tuition and seeing the registrar. Chapel was held in Melby Hall. Football games were played in downtown Minneapolis at Parade Stadium. Hockey was played at various arenas around the Twin Cities. Many students, like myself, lived in the older houses around campus. On the average, we were all pretty similar looking: white, Anglo-Saxon (if not Norwegian), Lutheran kids, fresh from Luther Leagues all over Minnesota. Augsburg was an enclave in the midst of the big city of Minneapolis. Well, it isn't that way any more. The Augsburg campus has been improved many times over and continues to get better each year. A wide variety of students now attend our College: young people, adults, working people, nonLutherans (even non-Norwegians!), and a great cross-section of nationalities, ethnicities, and cultural backgrounds. The physical facilities continue to improve, with the latest addition being a skyway link between the new Lindell Library and Sverdrup Hall. At one end of the link is the newly remodeled Enrollment Center, a one-stop visit for students with financial needs and registrar questions. I realize that many of our alumni live in other parts of the country and can't get back to Augsburg to see these changes. Not to worry Soon you will be able to log onto the Internet, go to <www.augsburg.edu>, and get an online campus tour (on the welcome page). While you are on our Web site, go to the alumni page, click on "keeping in touch," and give us your latest news. The best way to keep track of what's going on is right before your eyes-the AugsburgNow. Your news will be listed in this magazine and readby thousands of interested alumni. One of the roles of the Alumni Board is to find \Mays to keep Auggies connected to each other and to the school. We are trying many different ways of doing this, from Internet news to alumni chapter meetings. Keeping you in touch, in the know, and in the spirit of Augsburg College-you'll be surprised at what we can do togetherl Qrrr,,eWþL, Paul Mikelson'70 President, Alumni Board Alumni chapter program establ¡shed I I t used to be that the only way non-local aiumni couici remain active with the College and fellow Auggies was to plan a special visit to attend Homecoming or other events. But now, thanks to a program established by the Alumni Association, it's possible to keep ties from anywhere in the world. The Alumni Chapter Program was developed to encourage alumni to organize themselves, either around a geographic basis or an emplo;'rnent basis, to reestablish ties, promote the interests of the College, and to be of service to its alumni. Spring 2001 "Historically, the Augsburg Alumni Association has counted on local involvement," says Paul Mikelson'70, president of the A.lumni Board. "If you lived in other places, it was difficult to remain actively involved." But Mikelson the chapter program as a new, important extension of the Alumni Association, enabling alumni to stay sees connected. Alumni chapters are beneficial ro the College in many ways, such as career networking, event plannin g and/ or publicit¡ resource development, keeping track of Auggies, and studenr recruitmenr. Chapters can be established with any number of interested people. It is expected that the chapters be self-governing and operate without ongoing assistance from the College. The Alumni Board suggests that chapters have volunteer leadership identified and that an annual plan of chapter activity is developed and communicated to the board. For more information about alumni chapters, please contact the AlumniÆarent Relations Office at I-800-260-6590, or e-mail <alumni@augsburg. edu>. .Æucssunc Now t9 Alumni news Two Auggies at the longest-running wedding in town byBerseyNorsard I J anet Paone '83 was the mother o[ the Uria. for five and a half years, and heard her daughter say "I do" 1,785 times. She was one of the original cast members of Tony n'Tina'sWedding, a comedy at the Hey City Theater in Minneapolis that set records as the city's longest-running theatrical production before finally closing inJanuary. Augsburg senior Kathn¡n Koch also had a hand in the nuptials. She joined the crew in 1998, and then became stage manager last October-all while still a full-time student. During that time, she was a swing caterer and trained ne\¡/ actors into the show. Paone, a theater major and music minor at Augsburg, came to the production from a stage career in opera and musicals, including the New York City Opera, the Minnesota Opera, and two years in Nunsense. To clinch the role as Tina's mother, Paone had to return for callbacks that included improvisational skills and interacting with "audiences." It was just these qualities that Paone believes made Tony n'Tina so appealingit was interactive and pailicipatory depending on the comfort level of the audìence. The play's run came to an end amid sold-out performances. Koch describes how difficult the farewells were amongst crew members, and says it felt like graduation with everyone then going off on their own. Koch, a theater major and music minor who will graduate from Augsburg next year, will stay on as stage manager for the next production. "l'm committed to Hey City Theater," Koch says. "It's an amazingcompany to work with, and they have taught me a lot." Paone had no time off as she immediately began rehearsals for S¿r¿ef Scene af The Minnesota Opera. Since 1984, she has also been the theater director at Irondale High School and does voice-over work. And, she has not been to a real wedding since before Tony n' Tina. Janet Paone '83 (right) is shown here as mother-of-the-bride Josephine Vitale in the long-running musical Tony n'TinaT WeddÍng at the Hey City Theater. Senior Kathryn Koch (left) was stage manager. Alumni Gatherings fo RSVP and get directions, please call I the AlumniÆarent Relations Oflice at 1-800-260-6590. First alumni job fair planned n April, Augsburg will host its first alumni job fair in an effort to bring together Augsburg alumni (and their employers) with Augsburg seniors and I recent grads. Sponsored by the Augsburg College Alumni Board of Directors, the AlumniÆarent Relations Office, and the Center for Service, Work, and Learning, the goal of the job fair is to match the talents and experience ofAugsburg graduates with the needs of employers. "I think it's often the case that Augsburg students dont really realize how many successful alumni are out there," says Colleen Watson '91, past president of 20 4ucsnuncruow the Alumni Board. "The job fair will allow students to meet and connect with these alums. It's good for students to see that their education has value-it's a chance for alumni and their firms to say'we have hiring needs, you're good, we \Mant you, and we value your Augsburg education."' The AlumniJob Fair takes place on April 10, 5-8 p.m., in the Christensen Center. For more information or to reserye table space for your firm, call the alumni office at 6I2-330-IL7B or send an e-mail to <alumni@augsburg.edu>. Los Angeles, California March 29, 5:30-7 p.m. Hilton Universal City and Töwers Sierra Suite, Mezzanine level 555 Universal Terrace Parkway Universal City, Califomia DeKalb, illinois April4, 7:30 p.m. Augsburg Choi.r performance ; alumni reception following First Lutheran Church 324 North 3rd Street Dekalb,Illinois Chicago, Illinois April5, 5:30-7 p.m. Rivers restaurant 30 South Wacker, Mercantile Exchange Chicago, Illinois Spring 2O0l ) ¡¡ o (t 1945 1957 1 Marguerite (Greguson) Beverly (Olson) Flanigan, Larry Scholla, Willmar, Minn., Larsen, Fargo, N.Dak., and her husband, the Rev. Mart¡n D. Larsen '43, celebrated their 50th Athens, Ohio, has taught linguistics and English as a second language at Ohio Universiry since 1980. She received her M.A. from Saint Louis University and her Ph.D. from Indiana University She has one son, Patrick, who is an IT consultant in Europe. retired from teaching math; he is self-employed as a carpenter. His wedding anniversary in October. Both enjoy spending the winter months in Mesa, Ariz. 1954 Erling Huglen, Roseau, Minn., r 959 and his wife, Rhoda (Monseth) '59, celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary in October. served Moe Lutheran Church Roseau for 35 years. in 1956 John Thompson, Benson, Minn., was ¡e-elected in November for a third teûn on the Swift County Board of Commissioners. This election was his ninth consecutive election to local public office. 1964 M granddaughter, Mara. ike Walgren, Plymouth, Minn., became chief operating officer of the Children's Hospital Foundation. Pa., was elected to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies. He is medical director of the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation in New York. 1970 Nikki Rajala, Rockville, Minn., celebrated the publication ofher first book, Some Lìhe it Hot The Sauna, its Lore and Stones. To complete it, she intewiewed Sergei Khrushchev (son of Nikita) about his basement "banya"; a Finnish general whose NATO troops built saunas in Kosovo; Tucson community mourns w¡th Lute Olson ;jjäï¡:r::',,ï"i"X,1il'".T:fi:lìii:lflfï:; of Arizona Basketball"' died of cancer on Jan, 1,2OO1. her coach since 1983. She accompanied husband on nearly all road trips and speaking engagements, and was populai u-orlg th" t.ã- "No. I wit'e , No' 7 mother, and No. grandmother-always No.,1 ." 1 Bobbi Olson was also active in the Tucson community Her two-hour memorial sen'rce was broadcast ovet Fox Sports Network there, demonstrating the popularity respect, and affection rn Arizona for this family in remembering his grandmother. "She died today, grandmother-always No. 1," he sald. The Anzona Datly Star quotes Olson's grandson, Mattherv Brase, Spring 2OO1 mother, and No. Rob Engelson, Clinton, Iowa, returned to Augsburg in October as one of the guest conductors at the millennium choir reunion during Homecoming 2000. He also recently wrote an article, 'J.S. Bach's Final Joumey to St. Thomas," which was published in the November issue of The Choral Journal (the official publication of the American Cho¡al Directors Association). Jim Grossman, B¡ainerd, Minn., is director o[ Hidden Mountain Center, LLC, which he owns with his wife. The organization provides spirituaì direction and corporate and individual development. He is also assistant. editor of the Braínerd Daily Dispatch newspaper, and writes for spiritual publications such as Cistercian Quarteþ. In addition, he completed course work on a master's degree in theology with a certificate in spiritual direction from the College of St. Catherine. olish - E ast G er man Relations 1 9 4 5 1962 (Westview Press). After a two-year leave from Miami P Lute Olson '56, with his arm around his wife, Bobbi, Bobbi olson acrivery shared inherhusband,s career and became known as the "first lady of NCAA men's basketball national championship ¡n 1997, Bobbi Olson, affectionately known as the "First Lady Arizona basketball" where Olson has been a I contributions ( 1-800-476-8599) Sheldon Anderson, grandchildren. wife, No. anecdotes for a second book, and welcomes Minneapolis, published his second book, .A ColdWar ín the Soyiet Bloc: The Olsons were married in 1953, while Lute was a sophomore at Augsburg. They have five chlldren and 14 0l/0V01-No. t to collect 1973 Unlversity of Arizona men's basketball coach Lute Olson '56 lost his wife of 47 years, 'Bobbi, to cancer onJan. l. playersandrecruirs. she is continuing 1972 966 Donald Mattison, Pittsburgh, Rev. Joe Nystuen, Richmond, Minn., and his wife, Nancy, were the subject of an article in the 5t. Cloud Times newspaper. The article profiled rhe couple and rheir decision to tum their longtime cabin into a rustic lakehome after they retired in August 1999. Joe is a retired Lutheran minister; Nancy is a retired registered nurse. Erling, a retired ELCA pastor, wife, Muriel (Berg) '67, is a Title I instructor fo¡ Willmar Public Schools. They both enjoy spending time with their first 1 and dozens of other enthusiasts. The process was so much fun that 965 I University (Ohio) (during which time he filled in for Professor Emeritus Richard Nelson in the Augsburg history department), he is retuming to his tenured position at Miami, where he is associate professor of history 1976 Larry Morgañ, Denver, Colo., moved to Denver to assume the role ol director oI compensation and benefits for J.D. Edwards and ,4ucssuRc t¡ow 21 Class Notes Compan¡ an eCommerce organization. He lives near the foothills of the RockÍe Mountains with his wife, Beth, and their two children. 1977 splits his time between the High Sierras and the central coast of CaÌifornia. When he's in the mountains, he does personal fitness training and massage therapy. When he's on the coast, he enjoys surfing at Pismo Beach. Ron Housley, Arnold, Calif., 198.2 Diane (Peterson) Kachel, Woodbury Minn., started a company in Woodbury called Wood Wonders, which specializes in fine woodworking/furnishings. She co-owns the business with her husband, Jim, who has been ffi working in the buiìding and cabinetry industry for more than 20 years. 1 983 Roy Carlton, Bumsville, Minn., was promoted to the rank of major in the Army Reserves. He is also a full-time accountant with Ban-Koe Systems in Bloomington. He and his wife, Mary have a 4-year-old son, Bryan. Jim Bernstein: Joining the "body politic" Christopher W. Nelson, Woodbury Minn., was named by Maggie Weller'01 associate managing partner for the LeNeave Group, part of New England Financial. Augsburg graduate Jim Bernstein '78 traded a c leeÍ in the private sector for one in the political arena, and is now commissioner of the Mlnnesota Department of Commerce in Governor Jesse Ventura's cabinet. 1984 Nila Neumiller, Minnetonka, According to Bernstein, becoming commissioner was "sort of an accident," because he actually "started off as deputy commissioner in a department that no longer exists." Now he is commissioner of a department which "is the chief regulating agency in the areas of telecommunicatrons, energy, and financial services." He first became involved with Ventura's cabinet in March 1999 when friend and colleague Steve Minn asked Bernstein to serve as deputy commissioner of the Departmenr of Public Service. At the time, Minn was serving as the department's commissioner. Minn., is the founder and executive director of Reaching Jim Bernstein '78 was appointed commissioner of Bernsteln accepted Minn's offer because, "I supported the governor, and I the Minnesota Department thought the idea of working for him was very appealing." Bernstein also of Commerce by Governor admltted that he thought working for Ventura was going to be "quite a ride." Jesse Ventura. He served as deputy commissioner until September 1999, when the department was merged into the Minnesota Department of Commerce. Then, when the Minnesota Senate failed to confirm Steve Minn as commissioner of the newly merged department, Bernstein was asked to stay on as the acting commissioner. He served in that capacity until last July when he was appointed commissioner. "Augsburg extended nry yision andhorizons in away Ihad never imaglned." PrÌor to his involvement in public service, Bernsteln spent most of his career in marketing, public relations, and advertising. Most recently, he was vice president and research manager at Colle 6c McVoy Advertising and Public Relations. Bernstein admits he sometimes misses his former career and coworkers. However, he said, "I thought not do rhis, I would spend the rest of my career in advertising, public relations, and marketing." il I did Staying in one career for his entire working life was something he wanted to avoid. "Too many people settle into their career and wish to do other things and just do not do it," he said. Bernstein attributes much of his success to what he calls the wonderful education he recerved al Augsburg. In fact, he said, "The Air Force taught me confidence and made me grow up; Augsburg extended my vision and honzons in a way I had never imagined." The education and experience Bernstein received at Augsburg have kept him involved with the College as a member of the Augsburg College Alumnl Board. "I wish more alums would do that. I strongly believe you need to serve youÍ community, and I also think you have an ethical obligatlon to give something back to your col1ege," he said. Bernstein graduated lrom Augsburg wlth a B.A. in political science. He is a program advisor for St. Cloud Têchnical College, a member of the Minnesota State College and UniversÌty Trustee Candidate Council, and has served on the State Board of TechnÌcal Colleges. Arms International, an international adoption agency and ministry outreach located in New Hope, Minn. To date, Reaching Arms has placed nearly 400 children in loving homes. Last April her agency opened an orphanage in Kieg Ukraine, called Cradle of Children's Hope. The first privately-run orphanage in Ukraine, the facility is currently home to eight toddlers, and will soon be able to accommodate up to'10 children. Neumiller became an ordained minister in 1997 and was recently honored as one of three recipients for the 2000 Women of Achievement by Trin West Chamber of Commerce. 1987 Patricia A. Lee, Minneapolis, was accepted into the master of divinity progrâm at Luther Seminary in St. Paul last fall. She also serves as a medical social worke¡ for Fairview University Medical Center and Minneapolis Children's Hospital. 1989 Devoney Looser, Tempe, Ariz. celebrated the publication of her new book, Bntish Women Witers andtheWitingoJ History I 67 0-1820, by Johns Hopkins University Press. Looser 22 ,4UCSrunCruOW Spring 2OOf ) Paul last fall. She also serves as an events strategist at Augsburg. tflanll¡rmrz E DISCOVER NORWEGIAN TREASURES AND HERITAGE a Karen Schachtschneider, Sarasota, Fla., was promoted to Join PresÌdent and Mrs. William V Frame and Professor Frankie Shackelford on a journey through Norway rn the summer of 2002 senior marketing speciallst at Speedcom Wireless CorporatÍon. 2000 Norway tour information meeting Guest speaker: Frankie Shackelford, associate professor of modern languages Christiaan Simmons, Brookþ, "The New Norway" N.Y., is a production coordinator at Thomas Publishing in Manhattan; his fiance, Susan Spector'00, is an editorial assistant at Dennis Publishing (also in Manhattan). Sunday, Apr|I22, at 2 p.m. Marshall Room, Christensen Center, Augsburg College byAprll 20 to the alumni office: 612-330-Il78 or 1-800-260-6590 RSVP This l2-day tour program features five nights on the world-famous Norwegian coastal voyage, sailing south from the "top of Norway" to Bergen. If you are unable to attend the information meeting, call the alurnni offlce to be included on a special mailing list with fi-rrther tour details. ù 1992 Larry John Anderson, W N MNI¡ ffi Star Ttibune, the Pioneer Press, and the Ci¿y Pages {or his production of Eagan, Minn., completed his master's degree in biblical studies at Andersonville Baptist Seminary where he is now enroÌled in a doctorate program. Noya J. Woodrich, ('94 MSW), MinneapoÌis, was appointed executive director of the Division of Indian Work in Minneapolis. She has been on the staff since I991, serving most recently The Elephant Man, Cedar Riverside Peopleb Center in Minneapolis. The Star Ttlbune wrote that "Curtis directs with restraint, pace, and a fine understanding of the mirth of lthe author'sl language." Hutchinson, lady Mary Wortley Montagu, Charlotte Lennox, Catharine Macaulay, Hester L1,nch Piozzi, andJane Austen, and shows how "each o[ their contributions to historical discourse differed greatly as a result of political, historical, religlous, class, and generic affiliations. Adding their contributions to accounts of earþ modem writing refutes the assumption that historiography was an exclusive men's club and that fiction was the only prose genre open to women." Looser is a visiting assistant professor of EnglÍsh at Anzona State University She is the editor o[ Jane Austen and Díscourses oJ Feminísm and coeditor of G eneratíons: Academic F emínists in Dialogue. member for social work at. Metropolitan State University 1 993 Stottler, 1 Valley, Minn., is a chaplain assistant in the Army stationed in Heidelberg, Germany 1 996 Football game vs. Macalaster CollegeSaturday, October 13 Reunion celebrationsClasses of 1951, 1961, 1976,1991, and 1996 998 Minn., completed her master's degree in special education at Bethel College inJanuary She ffi teaches special education to grades 7, B, and 9 in Prior l¿ke, Minn. 1 A gifi from the Augsburg Bookstore goes to Helen 999 Gordon R. Flanders, Inver Grove Amy Covington, Heights, Minn., became a new grandfather to twin boys, Derek Calif., moved to San Diego last (Nichols) Quanbeck'44 and Phrl Helland'42, who both correcrly identified rhe ice Aprii, where she work at Academic skaters pictr-rred and Jarrod. Press and writes for several 1997 newspapers. archlve photo ln the winter issuc as Dick McCuigan '45 and Laville (Henjr"rm) Larson'44. Zach Curtis, Minneapolis, received glowing reviews from the Spring 2001 dinner- Amy Michele Reid, Savage, 995 Gary Munson, Apple Forest Buchanan, Smith & FrederÍck, PA., as an associate attome)¿ He pians to concentrate his practice in the area of business law. 1 October 11-14 Saturday, October 13 l¿ke, Minn., joined the law firm Fryberger, Robert Berg, St. Paul, gor married in September. HOMECOMING 2OO1: AUGSBURG ON PARADE Homecoming Travis D. as also sen'es as a community faculty tiI.rùtl{-'.rùt¡Iùr.-rlraÍ which ran November 3O-December 16 at the associate executive director. She investigates the careers of Lucy Christopher N. Wahl, Indianapolis, Ind., married Kelly Harley in Chicago in November. Wahl is a law student at Indiana University San Diego, Deb Hutterer, Hudson, Wis., was accepted into the master of divinity program at Luther Seminary in St. ln the ,4ucs¡unc ruow 23 Class Notes ffi Lessons in culture program rn hrgher education administration. He completed the program in one year and one by Lynn Mena summer. Amid the sunny tourist destination Having passed through Key West once before, he relished the rhought of its easy-going personality It seemed the perfect place to lay low and observe humanity The region, which attracts visitors of diverse faiths, cuÌtures, and ethnic backgrounds, Matt Milless in fascinated Mil1ess. graduated from immediarely upon beaches of Key West, F1a., Matt Milless tended bar and fished in the wann, lroprcal waters. He had fled to the popr,rlar Augsburg in 1998 1999, "Culture plays such a huge role in Milless (right) with a coworker in Key West, FIa., my life," he says. "I've always had where he lived for one year after completing his a desire to learn and understand master's degree in 1999 at Ball State University, other cultures." He found himsell picklng up bits and pieces o[ sense of accomplishment." He helped raise several languages-Spanish, German, thousands of dollars to bring in such French, and more. The experience served as nationâl figures as Chuck D, activist and a real-1ife extension of Milless's academic member of rap group Public Enemy, and studies in multicult ural al^lairs. actlvist Jane E11iott. receiving hrs master's degree at with a student- designed B.A. in Ball State University in Muncle, ind. multicultural studies. "I lived in Key West for a year," says Mi11ess. "First I worked as a cook for Marrlott Hotels, but a couple monrhs later I left to work a[ a locaì restaurant as a waiter, "My major at Augsburg was a self-designed major in multicultural studies, with an emphasis ln sociolog¡" says Mi1less. "My degree alìowed me the opporlunrty lo bartender, and occasional cook." He also helped a friend open a coffee and sandwich shop. explore other ideas and different cultures." The jor"rrney south serued as a much-needed hiaius from acaciemia. After receiving his bachelor's degree from Augsburg in 1998, he was accepted into Ball State's graduate "I've I Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, Milless chose Augsbr-rrg because it was one of very few sma1l, private colleges situated in a major metropolitan alwøys^had a desire to learn and area. "I'm Augsburg's biggest fan," he says. under stand other cultures. " "Augsburg recognizes the value of il BF ffi H E ffi m þrui I E¡l H ü ã Ë w HË 24 4UCSSUnC NOW ü ffi Milless (bottom right) poses with a local youth and a group of orientation students at Union College in Schenectady, N.Y,, where he is assistant director of student activites. the value of its location in an urban area. I walked away appreciating my education; 1t provlded me with a great foundalion to enter grad school and the professional G E multiculturalism and wor1d." While an undergrad at Augsburg, Milless co-chairecl the first [wo annual Diverslty Weeks. "It was a li[eshaping experience," he says. "I rea11y felt a In addition, while attending Ball State, he worked as a grad assistant in the college's multicultural affairs office. He also compieted an internship at Butler University in lndianapohs as an advisor in the office of student activilies. Today, Mllless is assistant director of student activities at Union Co11ege, a smal1, pdvate, nondenominational college in Schenectady, N.Y. 'lt's great to be working on a small campus. Because ol my experience at Augsburg, i knew that I wanted to lind a iob at a similar college," he says. He accepted the position last August, feeling the itch to bid farewell to Key West and return to academia. "I advise students and support their ideas and programming. It's really been a good experience, with opportunities to meet interesting students of diflerent backgrounds. Right now I'm developing Respect Day, and putting together a commitlee of students to wnte a stâtement or 'code of respect' for students to sign and support." Ultinately, Milless would llke to get his Ph.D. and become a dean of students at smal1, private college-somewhere like a Augsburg. "Mrnneapolis and Augsburg are where I have felt most at home-I loved it there." Spring 20Ol ) Births Karin (Sabo) '86, and Nicholas Mantor, Burnsville, Minn.-a John Bjorn, inJanuary son, He joins sister, Emily, and brother, Thomas Kimberly (Kopitski) '86 and David Spoerner, Lake in the Hills, Ill.-a daughter, Lauren Nicole, in August. Marc McElyea '92 and his wife, Jenny, Shoreview, Minn.a daughter, lsabelle Marie, ìn August. She joìns sister, Elizabeth. Molly (Fochtman) '92 and Greg The Alumni/Parent Relations Office invites you Schnagl'91, to become an act¡ve member of the Alumni Assocation! For information about Blaine, opportunities, contact the the alumni office at Minn.a daughter, Megan, in August. She joins brother Thomas, 3. Greg received his master's degree in education from the University o[ St. Mary's; he is teaching 4th grade 1-8OO-26G659O or e-mail <alumni@augsburg.edu>. Pictured (clockwise from top) is Laura Cichocke (administrative assistant), Jeff Krengel '93 (assistant director), and Nancy (Carlson) Ioedt '94 (director). Julie Sabo'88 and her father, Martin Olav Sabo'59, were both sworn in as legislators on the same day in January-but 1,500 miles apart. Julie is serving her first term in the Minnesota Senate representing part of south Minneapolis, and Martin began his f2th term representing Minnesota's Fifth District in the U.5. House of Representatives. at Rice Lake Elementary in the CentenniaÌ School District. Terry Okonek '93 and his wife, Angeia, Woodbury Minn.-a boy, Ryan, in October. Terry is an engineer for 3M. Julie Lynn (Holmquist)'93 and Ted Sellers, Hamel, a daughter, Mirr.- Katie Lynn, in September. Tiffany (Crawford) '94 and Chris Klett, Apple Valley, á son, Minn.- Jordan Christopher, in October. Stacy (Harmon)'95 and Christian Johnson, Pll.mouth, Minn.-a boy, Benjamin Emory, in October. Daniel Lideen '96 and his wife, Jessrca, Dundas, Minn.-a son, Wesley Daniel, in October. Jim South '96 and his wrfe, Robin, Cottage Grove, daughter, Minn.-a Holly Lynn. Jennifer Ringeisen '97 and Mau Berg, Inver Grove Heights, Minn.-a boy, in September. Noah Matthew, AN AUGGIE WEDDING Sarah Ginkel '99 and Damion Spilman were married in December in New Ulm, Minn., where there was no shortage of Auggies in attendance! to R) ROW I (front): Erica Bryan 'o1, Sarah (Ginkel) Spilman '99, Damion Spilman. ROW 2: Sara Luce '01, Meg Schmidt'01, Mark Peterson '01, Jason wegner'ol, Robyn Kahle ,99, Adrianne Rieger 'OO Katie Kolles '01. ROW 3: Jason Van Houten '0Q Lee Sprouts 'O1, Erin Peterson '00, Carrie Blau. Row 4: Todd Boerboom '01, Jim Peterson '99, cassi van Ausdall 'ol. Row 5 (back): scott (L Hvistendahl '99, Angie Rieger'01, Mary Carlson ,00. SprinE 2O01 ,4ucssuRc ñtow 2s I Gerald Thorson, alumnus and former English professo[ dies at 79 erald Thorson, a former English professor G '43 from the 1957 Augsburgian and chair of both the English and humanities departments, died in January of congestive heart failure at his daughter's home in Knoxville, Ti:nn. Thorson graduated from Augsburg in 1943 and returned ín1946 to teach English. He played an important role in building the Augsburg English department, and served as department chair from 1952 ro 1964.In 1959, he was named chair of the humanities division, Geratd Thorson where he became a leader in broadening programs in foreign languages, drama, and arr. He resigned in 1964 and finished his career at St. Olaf College, where in addition to heading the English department, he chaired the language and literature division and was acting chairman of the German department. He retired in 1986. Rick Smith, vice president of admissions and enrollment services at Augsburg, remembers fondly the courses he took from Thorson as an undergaduate English student at St. Olaf. "Professor Thorson was rigorous in his expectations of students, but he was also a kind, thoughtful, and gentle soul who provided that addi.tionai word of encouragement and support you sometimes needed," says Smith. "He will be deeply missed by many, not just me," continues Smith. "But, more importantl¡ I hope his legacy as a scholar, teacher, supporter, and friend will continue to serve us ali as an example of what involvement in Lutheran higher education should always be about." Thorson also published over 125 reviews, poems, articles, and translations. ' He had just completed an English translation of the Norwegian book, Thø Saloonheeper\ Daughter, to be published by Johns Hopkins Press later this year. M¡m¡ Johnson, who encouraged seniors to continue to learh, dies at age 74 by Kavita Kumar, Star Ttibune staff writer (reprinted by permission of the Star l?ibune) or 25 years, F thousands of senior citizens have gathered in churches and community centers to discuss topics ranging from Minnesota politics Mary Elizabeth to stained glass as (,,Mimi,,) Johnson part of an Augsburg College outreach program. That's because of Mary Elizabeth (Mimi) Johnson's vision. Johnson, of Plymouth, founder of Augsburg's College of the Third Age and professor emerita of modern languages, died of liver cancer [January 23rd] at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale. She was 74. She was a strong believer that even in a person's "third age," the retirement years, the learning should not stop. "Everyone talks about lifelong education, but no one does much about it," said her son, Eric Johnson of Eden Prairie. But "she really tried to keep people 26 ,,,IUCS¡UnC ruOW active and learning." A New York native, Johnson was the dean of \Momen at Luther College in Decorah, lowa, before comìng to Augsburg in 1962. She taught French and was an international student adviser at Augsburg. It was during a sabbatical in the early 1970s at the University of Toulouse in France thatJohnson came upon the idea Today there are almost 250 liberal arts programs a year in the College of the Third Age in Twin Cities neighborhoods. An enthusiastic traveler, Johnson organized many trips abroad for senior for the education program for seniors. She met a sociologist there who studied the desire of the elderþ to leam. With a group of graduate students he helped create a curriculum for them at the university Johnson took this idea back with her to .{ugsburg and within a few years had a similar program in Minneapolis, one of the firsr of its kind in the area. "lt was always Mimi's and my belief that people who keep learning put back many hours into the community through service," said Karen Lindesmith, director of the College of the Third Age. "It makes people more alive and alert ... keeping the mind supple and excited about living." lifelong student," Lindesmith said. "She had such a wonder at the world and a desire to keep learning." Johnson retired from teaching about a decade ago, but "retired badl¡" Eric Johnson said. She continued to stay involved in the school and related programs before her death. In addition to her son, survivors include three grandchildren. Editor\ note: Mimi Johnson was preceded in deathby her husband oJ 47 years, Einar citizens through a local credit union. She also was heavily involved in Minnesota's Elderhostel, which offers short-term learning programs for senior citizens. "She was a teacher, but she was also a Johnson, proJessor ementus oJ education. Both Mimi and Einar are deeply míssed by the Augsburg communíty. Spring 2001 John Harold Luther Hanson schoÌarship. The scholarshiP '33, Golden Valley, Minn., died in April 2000; he was BB. A retired established in their name was the largest gh'en in bÌology and is awarded annually to a biology buyer/merchandiser, he was a 43year employee of Gamble Skogmo. He sen ed four years in the Air Force during WWII. In I989, he was inducted into the Augsburg College Athletic Hall of Fame. student, preferably studying plant pathology. Fridlund was honored by Augsburg as a Distinguished Alumnus in 1980. Marvin C. Sulzdorf '44, Ariz., died inJanuary; he was 78. died in December at LyngbÌomsten Care Center. She was a missionary teacher in Madagascar for 32 years. He was a teacher and a coach before joining 3M, where he worked for 32 years. included a number of opportunitìes in international work as a consultant in horticuÌture, with research Send us your news J. Augustine'51, Sandstone, Minn., died in December after a brief battle with cancer; he was 72. After being ordained in 1955, he served parishes in St. Hilaire, with genuine ca¡e and patience. unexpectedly in February of apparent heart failure; she was 75. She was a great friend o[ the College, her husband Milt Kleven's ('46) alma mater. She was a member of the Augsburg Associates and was a generous supporter of the College. She is survived by her husband, lour chiÌdren, eight grandchildren, and many other loved ones. Other deaths: Doris (Howe) Hartwig'45, Shell Lake, Wis., died in August. Stan R. Magnuson'67, Burnsville, Minn., died in November; he was 56. He spent 32 years with the Burnsville School District, where he spent most o[ those years as a counselor and retired as dean of students at Burnsvìlle High School. Evanelle (Johnson) Lackie '46, Richfield, Minn., died in October; she was 75. Frank Edward Petersen'50, Wayz^ta, Minn., died in December. Robert S. Carlson, Edina, Minn., Thomas C. Grindberg'79, He also served as a missionary wrth the Lutheran Church in Tanzania, East Africa. Upon his retirement in 1987, he embarked on a new career with his son, died in December. He was a football coach at Augsburg Ín 1940,'4I, and'46, and later at the University of Wichita. Blaine, Minn., died in November; he was 43. Full name PLease tell us aboul the news in your 1i[e, your new job, move, marriage, and births. Don't forget to send photos! Street address Maiden name ls State this a new address? n Yes n ls spouse also a died in ocrober. year or last year attended zip No Home telephone Employer Cla¡on Sordahl Class city For news ol a derth, wrillcn n( )li( c ls recluired, e.g. an obituar¡ funeral a Minn., died Monticeilo, and Sandstone, Minn. and photos! nolice, or program from memorial service. Anchorage, Ore. He touched lives of alÌ ages company unril his retirement in 1986 as manager of the broadcast transmitting equipment department. The Rev. Douglas The Rev. Bruce Alan Engebretson'65, centered around the prevention and treatment o[ viral dÍseases in deciduous fruit trees. In 1987 he retired from the graduate faculty at the Research and Extension Center at Washington State University. In 1999, Fridiund and his wrfe, Maxine, helped the Augsburg biology department build a plant sciences program by creating a laboratory in his name dedicated to that area of study, and through an endowed products company in Eden Prairie, Minn. He had a passion for music and was involved in numerous bands and an orchestra in Minnesota and Arizona. Alaska, died in December at his home of cardiac arrest; he was 57. He moved to Alaska in 1967 and served as pastor in seven Lutheran churches; he also served at Bethseda Lutheran ln Eugene, Verne Mattison'46, Berqm, Pa., died in October; he was 76. In I95I he joined RCA in New Jersey and remained with the (Lijsing) Kleven, Edina, Augustine Medical lnc., a medical Peoria, Evelyn R. Lovaas'40, St. Paul, Paul R. Fridlund '41, Prosser, Wash., died in November. His distinguished career in research Dorothy Marie Scott, co-inventing and developlng several medical products. He also co-founded Position graduate of Augsburg College? E-mail Work telephone n Yes n No lf yes, class year_ Send your news items, photos, or change of acldress by ma11 to: AugsburgNow Class Notes, Augsburg College, CB 146, 221I Rlverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN, 55454, or e-ma11 to <alumm@au gsbr-rrg. edu>. Spouse name Maiden name Your news: We want you to stay connected to Augsburg! Spring 200f 4ucs¡unc ruow 27 I A o o ¡- o O Thoughts from China ñ, by President William V. Frame de\egation of Minnesota private college !{prr,ornts, Doara mem*ers, ana rocaL business leaders traveled to China last eight days, hostedby the Chinese Ministry of Education, aiming to strengthen relations b etw een higher e ducatíon systems in both countnes. November for November 7,2000 I write the morning of election day in the U.S., and the day after our most extensive conversation with the Ministry of Education concerning the utility of America's version of private higher education for China. At the moment, our hosts doubt the relevance of our tradition to their situation, but they are fascinated by our description of it and wish to continue the interchange. Part of the reason for their skepticism is revealed, I think, by our difficulty in explaining how one founds or starts a private college of the sort we represent. They want to know what economic interest in our kind of education "lthas President Frame confers with Haidian University president Fu Zhengtai (right), who will visit Augsburg this year. forces is hard to articulate, let alone discuss. November 8, 2000 The ancient artifacts lat the archeological museum of the imperial regime in Xianxi are stunning for their refinement in form and proportion, and the narrat-ive arrangement of them indicate the grand trends in cultural development. dfficult for us to explain the dedication of our institutions to the training of men ond women for life in a free society ..." been WilliamV Frame, speahing about díscussion at a meeting of Minnesota private -President college presidents and Chinese higher education fficials is strong enough to draw investors who require an attractive return and how the government can make sure that such institutions can help keep economic development moving. It has been difflcult for us to explaln the dedication of our institutions to the training of men and women for life in a free society; to the preservation and cultivation of particular cultural This great museum does no better than any other we've visited in pointing out the grand ideas that reorient society The 5,000 years of Chinese history are presented without reference to anything like the trial of Socrates, the Enlightenment, the Reformation, or even the founding of the Communist Party of China. I wonder if our current moment is as utterly disconnected from our past as it appears to be here? The private colleges and unlversities Íhar arc springing up across the country are faulted for the quality of thelr faculties, facilities, and the size of their enroilments-but admired for their popularity, iheir success in attractÍng investors, and (perhaps) feared for their potential ability to move forward wlthout the need of official control. The one check against this latter possibllity appears to be accreditation. Only one of the proprietary institutions has lreceived] the right to grant four-year B.A. and B.S. degrees; all the others grant associate or three-year diplomas. Even as the largest and oldest of the private institutions await the ultimate level of accreditation, they claim that their graduates are winning immedj.ate and rewarding employment. The management both of the proprietary institutions with whom we have met and of the provincial and city governments overseeing higher education express strong lnterest in continuing the conversation which has been occurring with us over the past week. I think we should continue our interest in it; we are, after all, in touch at very high levels with perhaps the greatest educational challenge ever faced in the modern period. We might be able to help, and we will certainly learn new things about our owrr challenge in the process. Toda¡ we are off to the tomb of Chin Shih Huang Ti. Tomorrow Shanghai. I dispensations even as students are prepared for full participation in the proloundly pl ural istic society. The oldest proprietary university in China is entirely focused on workforce conslderations, and lts misslon is entirely determined by industrial trends and employment demand. The institution seems to be in service to social forces rather than to the liberation of the student; the idea of education correcting social 28 ,AUCS¡URC nOW Spring 2001 ¡¡ tt I a, tt Music Theatre For more inJormation on any of these eyents, call 612-330-1265 For theatre tíchet reservations call 612-330,1257 Apr. 3-B Ap r. 2A-29 g Augsburg Choir Midwest Tour, "lmages" Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Visiting Scientist Lecture: "From Antarctica to Mars and Europa: The Search for Life" Dr. Christopher McKay, planetary scientist, Space Science Division, 2001 Sverdrup Iowa, Minnesota NW Apr. B Augsburg Choir Tour home concert 7 PM., Hoversten Chapel Apr.20 "Trout Quintet" by Franz Schubert Jill Dawe and Paul Ousley perform with members of the Audubon String Quartet 7:30 cH¡., Sal"eren Auditorium May I Jazz Ensemble Concert 7 eu., Hoversten Chapel lB-22 June Theatre Arts Summer lnstitute Darcey Engen at 612-330-1549 to'r Gage Family Gallery hours: Mon.-Fn. 9 Sat. 9 e.v.-6 p.l¿.,Sun. p.ttt. Chamber Music Recital 4 nv., Sateren Auditorium and Foss May 19-20 ll COMMENCEMENT WEEKEND May 19 Concert Band Tour Kickoff Concert 7 PM., Central Lutheran Church May 2l-June 5 Other Events April 10 For i.nformation call 612-330-1178 .Atrium Concert Band Tour Ireland and England May L2 "Eye to the Future" Conference Alumni Job Fair 5-B ervr., Christensen Center B Mav 19 For information, call 612-330-r lB0 For information, call 612-330-155I Hoversten Chapel Commencement Concert 7:30 pv., Hoversten Chapel Chapel April l0-Noon talk, Hoversten Chapel For gallery information call 612-330-1524 noon-7) May p.v., Public Lecture, Hoversten Exhibits Masterworks Chorale concert May Center Apri19-8 8 ¿.tvt.-12:30 nr,r. Young women have the opportunÍty to try different math and science careers and work closely with professionals on related activities. Ca11 more information t.u.-10 en., p.tr¿., NA.SA Ames Research The Conference of the Birds ByJean-Claude Carrière and Peter Brook, based on the poem of Farid Uddi Attar Directed by Darcey Engen Performances: April 20, 2I,26,27,28 at 7 r.u.; April 22 and 29 at 2 p.x,t . Tjornhom-Nelson Theater, Foss Center May 6 7 Seminars, Lectures, and Films Commencement Dinner 5:30 nv., Christensen Center Mar. 23-May 20 "Textiles from the Silk Road" Explore the exotic world of the Silk Road through the colorful textiles of its people. Gage Family Galler¡ Lindell Library Opening reception, March 23, 6-9 ev. l\/[n', At-L\) la\ Lv Lay Augsburg All Students Juried Art Exhibition Alumni Gallery, Christensen Center Opening reception, May 4,4-6 ev. Commencement Concert 7:30 eu., Hoversten Chapel lr{ay 20 Baccalaureate Service 10 nlr¿., Hoversten Chapel Commencement Ceremony 1:30 p.tu., Si Melby Hall Seating begins at 12:30 err¿. Tlckets required President's Reception 3 r.u. Murphy Square \? 4. 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Title: Augsburg Now Summer 2001
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Search Result: Ê _-ii j * { T # ¡¡ ¡a What a year this has been ¡.. tñt lfll iLh this summer issue, we .orptete our first Iull volume year as a magazine . . . and realize what an exciting and rewarding year it's been. The comments we've received from you have encouraged and uplifted us. You've...
Show more Ê _-ii j * { T # ¡¡ ¡a What a year this has been ¡.. tñt lfll iLh this summer issue, we .orptete our first Iull volume year as a magazine . . . and realize what an exciting and rewarding year it's been. The comments we've received from you have encouraged and uplifted us. You've told us that you enjoy the longer, more colorfully illustrated articles. You've told us to keep up the good work. You've told us that this new magazine makes you feel proud to be an Auggie. And, now, I'm proud to announce that Augsburg Now has also received honor and recognition beyond our own communiqz The Now received aBrorue Medal in the 2001 Circle of Excellence awards sponsored by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) for periodical publication improvement. As one of eight awards from 97 entries, Augsburg joins company with several of the top college and university magazines in the country And that makes us feel proud to be Auggies, too. ln this issue, we present stories about stretching beyond what is necessary and expected. The first feature highlights Augsburg's commitmenr ro beì.ng a good neighbor and engaging students in opportunities to learn from and serve the communitv The second story is a feature on focus-two gutsy men who push the envelope to achj.eve at levels greater than expected of them. Aaron Cross and Jim Mastro personify one of our key messages to prospective students-that at Augsburg, you are encouraged to reach farther than you ever thoughl possible. For those ofyou online, please take a moment to consider the questions in the enclosed survey about services you would find useful on an enhanced alumni Web page. The questions can also be completed online. Letters to the editor Experiencing Cuba I found the article "Experiencing Cuba" in I th. ,ecenL issue of Augsb urg Nàw very gratifying to read. vou. lto.yãbo.rr Augsburg journallsm students spendÌng 10 days in Cuba interviewlng people is a wonderful example of how Augsburg's Center lor Global Education is promoting understanding between people in the U.S. and in Latin American countries. ln the case of Cuba it is particularly lmportant because governmental sanctions have made the kind of contact which promotes Please continue to write to us-about your thoughts as you read through the issue, about your comments and concerns, and about your reactions to the articles. We'd like to keep in closer touch. We look forward to continuing this conversation as rMe enter our second magazine year, in the 133rd year ol Augsburg College. understanding very difficult. As I live in Wisconsin, I found it partlcularly interesting that one of the students had done a comparative study of farming and the cooperative movement Ìn Cuba and Wisconsin. Ww Out of Africa Betsey Norgard -Larry Glenn'70 reetings from Nairobi. i appreciate always getting a copy of the AugsburgNow G Editor -Kanaidza Abwao'75 We welcome your letters! Please write to: Editor AugsburgNou 2211 Riverside Ave., CB 145 Minneapolis, MN 55454 E-mail: now@augsburg.edu Fax: 612-330-1780 Phone: 612-330-1 18I Letters fo¡ publication must be signed and include your name, class year, and daytime telephone number They may be edited for length, clarir¡ and style. Correction: ln the w¡nter issue on p. 26, we incorrectly identified the subject of our alumni profile in the title and caption. lt should read: Peter Steen-A Model Teacher. ITTGSBLJRG Vol. 63, No.4 'r 2OO1 DO YOU VISIT THE ALUMNI WEB PAGE? 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I a ^ I I o ¡a O / a o Susan Klaseus is Augsburg's newest vice presidgnt byDan Jorsensen s usanJ. Klaseus, former associate dean of external affairs for the Carlson School of Management at the University of 2004' vislon and the strategies we are pursuing in its behalf is palpable, and I look forward to her work and her Minnesota, has been named vice president of institutional advancement and community relations. President William Frame noted that Klaseus brings to her new role a strong background in the institutional advancement field combined with a firm grasp of Augsburg's mission and "place" in leadership," the president added. Klaseus served at the Carlson School from 1996-2000, where she was responsible for all corporate and individual donor relations, fundraising and development, as well as media relations, public and community relations, and alumni relations. In 2000, she formed her own consuiting business, partnering with the communit;z "We are fortunate to have found an individual who not only is committed to bridging the worlds of education, [Augsburgsl strdtegy includes ø solid academic exp enence coupled w ith spintuøl growth and community s ew ice opp ortunitie t Å'*ron l. KIas eus government, business, and the not-for- profit sector, but who also has a keen sense of what is needed to form strategic partnerships to help the College articulate its vision," Frame said. "Her enthusiasm for the 'Augsburg community agencies to serve client needs. Preyious to her position at Carlson, she served various executive positions aL four companies in the financial services' industry, most recently as a senior rnce president for Piper Jaffray Companies . Klaseus said she looks upon publidprivate partnerships as vital to the future success of Augsburg's development and community relations efforts and to ensure that the College's students have the best possible educational environment available. "l am pleased to see that in Augsburg's case, this stmtegy includes a solid academic experience coupled with spiritual growth and community service Susan J. Klaseus opportunities woven into the curricula and life of the Co1lege," she said. Klaseus also said she is excited about Augsburg's location in the city and the role she believes the College can play in assisting the Twin Cities in economic growth and development and muchneeded attention to K-I2 education. Klaseus holds a Bachelor ofArts degree from Metropolitan State University, a Master of Public Administration from the John F Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, and a Master of Arts in liberal studies from Hamline Universiqr Currently working part time, she will assume full-time duties in August. Herald Johnson elected to head financial aid officers I lerald II1oh,rro,., enrollment MAFAA to head the organization twice. The MAFAA is the professional organization of nearly 400 financial aid officers at postsecondary institutions in Minnesota who work with students, educators, policy makers, and others to ensure that adequate programs of financial assistance arc avallable to all students attending Minnesota institutions of higher services, has education. '68, director of financial aid and assistant to the vice president of admissions and Johnson,6g been elected for the second time as president of the Minnesota Association of Financial Aid Adminj.strators (MAFAA). He is only the second person in the history of the Herald 2 ,+UGSBURG NoW Financial aid in higher education is often misunderstood, Johnson says, it is one of the most complex functions in high education institutions. "It's like a moving target," he said. "The variety of funds available all comes because with their own set of rules. And they are always changing." Among the blggest changes, he says, is in the mixture of gifts, loans, and work, with a shlft to a greater availability of loans The MAFAA provides training, workshops, and conferences for professionals in financial aid, includlng a Leadership Symposium that has been recognized natì.onally and serves as a model program. Johnson graduated from Augsburg in 1968 and was hired as an admissions counselor. ln 1969, he became the College's first (and only one to the present) director of financial aid. Summer 2001 Three students are awarded Hognander Scholarships for music excellence Lake, Minn., is a music performance and composition major. He has Lindsay f Bonner Brendan Anderson composed pieces for the Concert Band and a piece for the Chamber Orchestra that premiered in May Two of his Dan Luedtke compositions received their international premiere during the Concert Band's recent tour [o ]reland. Anderson is a saxophonist in the Concert Band and an instrumentallst with Gospel Praise He is also a member of the Camp Cruisers, and has arranged much of the Cruisers' repertoire. Dan Luedtke, from Warren, Minn., is a piano performance major and studies with music professorJill Dawe. He has participated in the chamber music group for the last three years and has also hree Augsburg students were awarded I Hognander Scholarships for 2001-02, the most prestigious award given to music students. Lindsay Bonner, from Virginia, Minn., is a vocal performance major studies with Janet Gottschall Fried. Bonner is a member of the Augsburg Choir, is a vocalist with Augsburg's Gospel Praise, and performs with the Camp Cruisers, the house band at Mall of America's Camp Snoop;z She was also instrumental in the production of "Women in Opera," a group of five femaie student performers who met weekly for over a year to perfect their singing and acting skills and their knowledge of opera repertoire. Brendan Anderson, from Madison performed with the Concert and Jazz Bands. He will participate in a spring internshì.p with HECUA's (Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs) City Arts program, taking classes and working at an arts organization. His upcoming performances include a 20thcentury music recital in December and a senior recital in spring 2002. The Orville C. and Getrude O. Hognander Family Fund established a permanent source of scholarship funds to recognize exceptional music performance and achievement. The intention of this award is to attract gifted students, stimulate current students, and build a cadre of alumni whose achievement elevates the reputation of the College and the music department. Requirements include a résumé, essay, and an audition of two music pieces. Congratulations to tenured and newly-promoted faculty: Promotions effective September 1 Instructor to Assistant Professor: Sonja Thompson, music Assistant Professor to Associate Professor: William Green, history Peter Hendrickson'76, music Sandra Olmsted'69, chemistry øc Gil Student tour guide Connie Bishop (left) answers questions from the directors of academic affairs of 15 Norwegian colleges who visited campus to learn about Augsburgb initiatives in higher education marketing and international pro9rams, EA M E n Z ø fl m Næ UÐ) F Bridget Robinson-Riegler, psychology E z; T Associate Professor to Professor: Milo Schield, business administration and MIS Frankie Shackelford, modern languages Tenure granted Cass Da1g1ish, English Rebekah Dupont, mathematics Peter Hendrickson '76, music Dawn Ludwig, physician assistant studies Bridget Robinson-Riegler, psychology Summer 2001 4ucs¡unc ruow 3 Around the Quad Farewell to retiring faculty and staff membgfS by Lynn Mena !hree laculty members, wilh a I combined'64 yearsof service to Augsburg, retired from active teaching at the end ol this academic year. The Board of Regents granted all three emeritus/emerita status in May In additlon, one staff member, with more than a dozen years of service to the College, will retlre thls fall. Marjorie M. Magnuson Marj Magnuson came to Augsburg in 1988 as a receptionist for the Center for Global Education; she currently serves as the center's admlnistrative assistant. She and her husband had moved to the area ln 1987 after 12 years of directing a Christian children's camp/retreat center. "Neither of us knew exactly what we wanted to do next," says Magnuson. "I took some classes, and we both had paper routes as well as being caretakers in an apartment buildlng." Meanwhile, she says, her youngest son registered for a Global Ed semester program in Cuernavaca, Mexico, and a newsletter from lhe center announced a job opening for which she applied and was hired. A graduate of a bible college with a major in Christian education, Magnuson says she will miss her colleagues and the leaming opportunities within the department and the College community. After her retirement in the fall, her plans are to take a bike trip in Europe with her husband, volunteer, and work. "Ma4 has been the spiritual and moral center of the Center for Global Education for the past 13 and a halfyears," says Regina McGoff, the center's director of marketing and administration. "She leads by example, setting the pace by working very hard and always looklng out for the heart and soul of our mission. Her presence will be greatly missed by everyone on our staff." Last year, the College thanked Magnuson for her dedication by honoring her as one of the Outstanding Employees of Augsburg. 4 ,+UGSBURG NoW Marjorie M. Magnuson Gordon L. Nelson Beverly J, Nilsson Clarice A. Staff'63 Gordon L. Nelson political setting, hometown lore, or Gordon L. Nelson, professor of sociologl and facuity parliamentarian, was flrst hired relative. He is sharp and dedicated to the Coilege. We are grateful for his many years at Augsburg ín 1967 as assistant professor of sociology He was granted tenure in 1971, and promoted to associate and full professor in1977 and 1985, respectivel)¿ He also served as department chair for l0 years, and has regulaf taught in the religion department. Nelson obtained B.A. and M.A. degrees from the University of Minnesota, a B.D. and M.Div from Luther Theoiogical Seminary, and a second M.A. and a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. "Gordon has a marvelous sense of humor and a remarkable sense of history," says Diane Pike, professor of sociology "He rarely fails to connect a student to some a of commitment." After retirement, Nelson hopes to continue [o serve as a member of the Minneapolis Board of Estimate and Taxation, he is seeking re-election to the position in the November municipal election and was first elected to the position in 1973.In addition, he expects that he will continue to work part time in the district office of Congressman Martin Olav Sabo '59, as he has done since 1979. Beverly J. Nilsson BeverlyJ. Nilsson, professor of nursing, began her career at the College in1977 as associate professor. She was granted tenure Summer 2OOf in 1980, promoted to full professor in 1990, and has served as department chair since 1978. She received her diploma in nursing from the Mlnneapolis General Hospital School of Nursing, and her B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota. "Bev has been a colleague, mentor, and friend," says Sue Nash, assistant professor of nursing. "What an honor to have worked side-by-side with her as we launched the first graduating class of nursing students here at Augsburg, back in the '70s, and now to be involved in the launching of the first graduating class of the Rochester branch nursÍng students. Bev has touched my life and helped shape my career." Nilsson looks forward to the opportunity to "savor and enjoy the choices" ofher future. She says that she will miss the "good people of Augsburg," particularly the nursing students, past and present, and her colleagues from the nursing department. "Over the years, I have experienced a genuine and most generous spirit of helpfulness among those of us who work and study in this place," says Nilsson. "The people here care about each other, and demonstrate that caring in large ways and in small, everyday ways." Clarice A. Staff '63 'Clarice A. Staff, assistant professor of social work, has taught at Augsburg since 1995 at her present rank. Although she was in a tenure track position, she waived tenure consideration since it fe1l during the same yeat as her retirement. An alumna of Augsburg, Staff received her B.A. in 1963 and went on to earn M.S. and D.S.W degrees from Columbia University She served for a time as director of Augsburg's M.S.\M program. In 1984, she received a Distinguished Alumna Award. Staff has particularly enjoyed working with the Weekend College and graduate students. "As adult learners, they bring a special commitment" she says. She plans Summer 2001 to retire her alarm clock, and will continue working on stories related to family genealogy "With uncompromising integrity, Clarice has stood strong and fast for social justice and for what she believes is right," says Tony Blbus, associate professor of social work. "The social work department, our faculty, staff, and especially our students, have benefited greatly from her attention to detail, her intelligence, and her experience in higher education, her steady advising, and her loyal friendship." An Augsburg teacher celebrates 100 by Maggie Weller'O1 lor today's students, it is not I uncommon to attend a class taught by a woman. However, before Anna Manger began teaching math, there were no female teachers at Augsburg College. Manger, who celebrated her 100th birthday in February, graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1923 and was hired by Augsburg as its first female instructor, teaching higher algebra and geometryl lt was just a year earlieq in fall 1922, that Augsburg enrolled its first lvomen students. Manger recalls the friendly atmosphere at that time and the fact that "everyone was interested in everyone else. " Manger shared a story about how she used to walk home after school with several of her male colleagues. "They were big and ta1l, so \Me must have looked funny walking together," she says with a laugh. Even after marrying and leaving Augsburg ín L925, Manger continued to be involved with the College as part of a group that worked to help raise money for scholarships. The group painted and built "decorative things," including plates, napkin holders, and stools. While this group no longer exists, Manger continues her involvement as a member of the Augsburg Associates. Manger's dedication to Augsburg had a lasting effect on her family Both of her daughters are Augsburg alumnae who enjoyed becoming part of the community where thelr mother had taught. Manger recently attended her 75th college reunion and found herself to be the only attendee. "There are not many of us left," she says, and tells of how she was invited to sit with the president of the university and the dean. When asked what Manger believes to be the greatest change at Augsburg between now and when she taught, she responds, "There were not so many students then, so it was not as busy as it is today" Her 100th birthday was a festive affair. Two daughters, eight grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren, as well as over 300 people, attended the part¡ including a number of Auggies. "I got loads of lovely cards," Manger reports. o a Ð. à É o U Anna Manger, Augsburg's first female professor; celebrated her centennial year with family and friends. ,4ucssunc Now 5 Edor Nelson field to be named Ã coach uesburg College wilI honor ìongtinrc Edor Nelson by re-dedicating the outdoor athletic field ln his honor. A ceremony to dedicate the lield as Edor Nelson Field will be held during the Augsburg football team's home-opener against St. John's Universily on Saturday, Sept. 22. Game time for the season-opener has not been set. In 1984, the College named the It : , enct ï,, urstruclor : ,ncoacn outdoor athletic field as Anderson-Nelson Fleld, in honor of Nelson and longtime athletic director and men's basketball coach Ernie Anderson. In Februar¡ the College dedicated the court in Melby Hal1 in Anderson's honor. Nelson earned Augsburg Hali of Fame honors as both a student-athlete and coach at Augsburg. As an athlete, he was a multisport star in football, basketball, and baseball, graduating in 1939. After serving his country in World War ll-including six months of imprisonment in a German prison camp-he retr¡rned to this country, by Don Stoner in 1947 , and also served tl-re College hockey and wrestling coach at times in the 1950s. Nelson coached football [or 23 years (1947-69), flnishing with a 58-118-10 coaching record, the most coaching wins in school history. He was inducted lnto the Minnesota Football Ha1l of Fame in 1973. He coached baseball for 33 seasons (194679), earning MTAC titles seven l¡mes as (t947,'48.'59,'61,'63,'73 and'75) and earning conference coach of the year honors in I97 5 Nelson was an associate professor in Ar-rgsburg's health and physical education department for 32 years, retiring in 1978. More information on the Sept. 22 event will be sent to A-Club members during the summer, as well as being placed on Augsburg's athletic Web site, <www.augsburg.edu/athletics>. For more inlormat ion on lhe dedication event, contact Norm Okerstrom at 6L2-330-I6I6. . .,<l. Edor Nelson '39 in a baseball coaching photo from the 1950s. Nelson was best known for leading the baseball and football teams during his three decades as a teacher and coach at Augsburg. earning his master's degree from the University of Minnesota ín 1947 . He coached lor three years in Lamberton, MÌnn., and returned to Augsburg in 1946, when he was named baseball coach. He was named football Don Stoner is sports information coordtnator Auggie sports wrap for 2000-01 Football Named to the MIAC All-Conference first team were defensive linemen Matt Chappuis and Andy Howard, and offensive lineman Andy Hansen. SevenLeen seniors completed their Auggie careers in 2000 wirh. a 25-L7 career record, joining the graduating classes of 1999 and 2000 as holders of the best four-season career record in school history Volleyball The team capped the l1-16 season by winning seven of their last 10 matches, including a three-game sweep of defending MIAC champion Bethel. Angie Rieger earned first team A1i-MIAC honors, and closecl her Auggie career with a unique double-double, 1,030 career kills and 1,052 career digs. Men's and women's soccer A stretch of six wins late in the year, wlth Auggie \Momen were able to compete as team for the first time slnce 1998. 14 freshmen on the roster, marked the beginnings of what the men's squad hopes will be a strong showing next fa1l. Joel Stone, a defender, earned a spol on the AllMIAC first team. On the women's side, a 7-10-1 markthe best record since I997-and consistent scoring pr-rnch from both veterans and newcomers spelled an outstanding rebuilding season. Brenda Selander was named to the All MIAC first team. The men's and women's cross country teams capped their year with one of their best finishes in recent years at the MIAC championship meet. Senior Eric Bloemendal and junior Chrissy Baune earned all-MIAC honors. Men's and women's golf The men's and women's goll teams completed split seasons-fa1l and springwith solid efforts. The men's team was third in the MIAC fall championships, 1ed by the team's lone senior, Hans Anderson. With increased nr-rmbers of players, a Men's and women's cross country Men's and women's basketball The men's basketball team earned a trip to the MIAC playoffs for the fifth season in a row, despite late season injunes. Seniors Tomrny Chatman and Matt Davis earned first-team AII-MIAC honors. The team was 11-9 in the MIAC. The women's team's 1l-13 overall and 9-12 mark in the MIAC was Augsburg's best since l9B4-85. SeniorJaime Kingsley continued on next page 6 ,+ucsBURG Now Summer 2001 Lucky seven for Auggie wrestlers Augsburg wins record seventh national title w ilLåi;:i::: iîi,*:ïäî:es,'n g history, the Augsburg College wrestiing team won its second consecutive national championship and seventh title in the past ll years to highlight the 2000-01 sports year for the Auggies. The wrestlers had three individual national championships and eight Al1Americans. Their 119.5 points was the sixth-largest total in Division lll history Defending national champion senior Ben Bauer became the fifth Auggie in school history to earn consecutive national titles. Senior Nik Lewandowski, who became the fourth Auggie ever to earn four Al1 American honors, claimed the first national championship of his career with a dramatic 7-5 overtime victory in the 184-pound final. And, two-time national runner-up Darin Bertram earned his first national championship. Defending national champion Nick Slack saw his The wrestlers also excelled in the classroom, earning a 3.372 GPA with its distinction of being the fourth highest in national Division III. unbeaten streak end in the I 74-pound championship match and finished his season at 29-1, notching a two- season, consecutive-match winning streak of 60-the second-longest in school history The team finished the dual season at 16-l and won the MIAC title for a record 15th consecutive year, defeating perennial Division 1I powers North Dakota State and South Dakota State in the dual season. Augsburg's wrestling team shows off their national championship hardware after claiming the school's seventh NCAA Division lll national title in the last 11 years at the 2001 NCAA meet. Sports wrap (continued) s' earned a spot on the .s AII-MIAC first team, leading the Auggres L È in scoring, rj Q rebounding, and blocked shots. A biology major with a 3.844 GPA, she also earned Verizon Jaime Kingsley goes up for a shot during .Augsburg's victory over St. Olaf. Academic AllDistrict first-team honors. Men's and women's hockey The Auggie men finished in a fourth-place tie in the MIAC with a 9-6-I record, but were eliminated from playoffs on a totalgoal tiebreaker. Four Auggies earned firstteam A11-MIAC recognition-freshman Tim Olsen, sophomores Jaro Cesky and Brad Holzinger, and senior goalie Ryan Mclntosh, for the lourth season in a row. The women's team had its third consecutive winning season, lncluding a sweep on the annual trip to the East Coast. For the second year in a row, forward Angie Rieger was named MIAC Women's Hockey Co-Player of the Year and a finalist Summer 2001 for Natlonal Player of the Year from the American Hockey Coaches Association. Rieger and teammate Kristi Brusletto earned AII-MIAC honors. A three-time AllAmerican, Rieger ended her career holding steeplechase), and Baune (1500 meter virtually every school scoring record. Augsburg's baseball team finished the season with 20 wins for the first time since 1992. Mike Schwalen, a four-year starter, was named to the Verizon Academic AllDistrict V College Division First Têam. He ended his Augsburg career with a .349 Men's and women's track and field The men's and women's track and field teams showed dramatic improvement during the indoor half of the season, breaking schooi records l6 times. New records \Mere set by senior Desman Oakley, who also won the 55-meter hurdles title; freshman Derik Thaden (55-meter dash); Mathew Shannon (200-meter dash), Chris Ohnstad and Teresa Lewandowski (both in the 600-meter dash); and Chrissy Baune, who claimed all-conference finishes in the 1,000- and 1,500-meter runs. In outdoor action, Oakley won his second straight MIAC 1l0-merer hurdles title and qualified for the NCAA Division iII national championships. The men's 400meter relay squad set a school record of 41.99 seconds. Other all-MIAC honors went to Chrlstian Dawson (3,000 meter run). Three other Auggie relay squads set school records. Baseball batting average. Softball For the 22nd time in the last 23 years, the softball team finished the season wirh a double digit win record, 17-19 overall and 10-12 in MIAC play Shortstop Kristin Lideen earned second-team recognit-ion on the Natj.onal Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) AIl Midwest Region team. She and pitcher Rachael Ekholm earned first-team AII-MIAC honors. For additional information, statistlcs, and records on Auggie athletics, visit <www. au gsburg. edu/athletics>. ,4ucs¡unc ruow 7 L(Àrhín? t o s(rV(... # $ffiwwffi ww w w & ffi (lrh by Betsey Norgard "lt's hard to tell where Augsburg ends, and the community begins." Laurel True, director of community service-learning -Mary ¡ n 1872, Augsburg Seminary chose I vinn.upolis as its new home and ' settled on donated land surrounding what is now the city's oldest park. Toda¡ Augsburg College boldly proclaims its urban nature and firmly embraces the city as a classroom for educating its students. Augsburg 2004: Extending the Vision declares that "Augsburg, in fact, has made its location part of its curriculum." In these 100 years, this city location has helped the College structure an education that seamlessly integrates practical experience with a liberal arts education. The city has become a iaboratory of unlimited opportunities, which students begin exploring from their first days on campus. Community service-learning is one of the experiential components of an Augsburg education. Students learn from and about the community and society in which they live by participating in service experiences that are integrated into Augsburg courses or the 100 students at the Cedar-Riverside Community School who interact with up to four Augsburg students each day who come to the school to teach classes, These kindergartners are among assist teachers, and tutor students. done as part of other campus activities. It is an area in which Augsburg has built an enviable national reputation. "Service-learning is embedded in the education, it's not an add on," explains Mary Laurel True, director of community service-learning. "lt's part of who we are." And, it's clearly a "winwin" situation-both siudents and the community benefit. It actively engages Augsburg's mission and motto-learning that takes place "in the context of a vital metropolitan setting," and learning that provides "Education for Service." chilclren ancl aclults in literacl,, teachlng classes as llart ol tl-reir courses, ancl researchir.rg communitl' problems ¡o offer ana11,5is ancl soluliot-ts. Tl're Ceclat'-Rive rside Cornrnr-tnity School is orre of Ar.rgsburg's close partners. This public charter school-the onl;' school ln the countr), to be located r.vithin a high-rlse apartment complexserYes mosil;, Ìmrr-rigrant chlldren in grades K-8. The 100 children come from l7 natìons and speak seven different languages, says assistant clirector Stephanie Byrdziak. In the past trvo years, not one of the kinclergarten chlldren has spoken English as a first language. Every da;', the Cedar-Riverside school children average four contacts r,r'ith the more than 40 Augsburg Augsburg junior Kristy Bleichner spends time each week at Wednesday Night Out taking neighborhood kids to a gym so that their parents can enjoy time together. Highlightecl in this article is jLÌst a sampling ol the activities and programs in the community sen'ice-learning progrâm. ln turn, the sen,ice-learning program is just one o[ the experiential components in Augsburg's Center lor Sen'ice, Work, and Learning, rvhlch also oversees stuclents who spend one to three hours per lveek at the school. Some are Augsburg science majors teaching science units, musrc students teaching piano lessons, educatìorr majors lullilllng teaching requìrernents, or others tlrtoring inclividual students ìn math or English as a seconcl langr-rage (ESL). Worl<ing one-on-one helps the CedarRiverside studen[s keep up in class. "Without Augsburg students, lt u'ould be a lot more dillicult," sa;'s Malcolm Currle, one ol the nlne teachers at the school. r.vouldnt be able to l.rìo\¡e as fast because o[ clillerences in abìlitìes; some stuclents u'oulcl fall behind." The partnership clearly bene[its both Augsburg and the Cedar-Riversicle school. For example, the school's teachers, u'ith assistance lrom Augsburg facr-rlt¡', have secured a granl for tl-re school from the Medtronic Fottndatiot-t that provicles a mobile science laboratory needed to teach science in the classrooms, since the school has no space lor a dedicated science lab. For Augsburg students, lvorking r'vith community children provicles rich experiences and valuable learning r,r,ithÌn their own str-rdies-and many students continlle these relationships alter the ploglam ends. Also r,vi¡hin the Cedar-Rir,ersicle neighborhood, Trinity Lutheran Church (rvhìch rvorships in Hoversten Chapel) pariners with Augsburg lor Wednesclay Night Out, a program that brings together neighborhood parents and their children for supper donatecl by community organÌzatÌons and ¡he College. Augsburg students spend time after supper taking children to the People's Center g1'm. leai'ing palenls free to talk about [arnil1' znd neighborhood issues. "1 \ I '4 a! interr.rships, career placement, .nnt[ cooperatrvc cdtrcrt iorr. CeJrr- RiversíJq Prrtners se rvice -learnù'rg prograr.n has cleveÌopecl paltnershi¡rs rvitl-r The ove r 25 ct'rr-nmunily' organrzations, prir-l-larily in Ar-rgsbur g's ou'n Ceclar -Riverside neigl.rbcrrhoocl. On ar-r1, given da;', Augsburg stuclents are ir-r nearby clerrrenlar'y sehools. conimunit;cenle rs, and neighborl-roocl sllclters. engnged in tutorìng Summer 2001 Senior Derek Schwartz keeps the attention of his kindergarten class during his student teaching at CedarRiverside School. ,4ucsguRc f{ow 9 ;1 = a { Ì hall day in groups I E 1 i () Ë çä < "There is son-rethlng Iabout service- at nearly 20 sites, learningì that changes students," giving ahnost Ì,500 computer science professor Larry hours of service. Raglancl Primarily located communlty partners at a recent around the College, the projects range from palnting ivalls to yard work to playing kickball gathering. told facr-rlty colleagues and Tl.c ncíll.boif'il, c0lne5 yLurl u'ith school children. Tiue highlights the importance of this, - because students learn that "this is what Augsburg is; this is one of the ways you'll learn here." Augsburg junior Nick Leach helps Abshir Mohamud with an assignment on magnetism and electricity for the science unit Leach taught in the middle school class at Cedar-Riverside. Lerrnínt to sqrvc Augsburg's community sen'ice-learning program r,vas formally organlzed 10 years ago. A goal of the program, says True, lvho arrived in 1990, is to build a continuum of community involvement for each Augsburg student. It begins with the Augsburg Seminar (AugSem), the required lreshman orientalron course that includes servrce projects as part of its curriculum. The first day of the Augsburg Seminar is City Service Projects Day, when more than 300 freshmen spend a After Augsburg Seminar, students begin to take courses that embed service projects in the coursework, they then become more confident and ready to work independently in Lhe comrnunity on internships or research projects. Each year, 20-25 Augsburg courses include a service-learning component. For example, last year a math class helped a Cedar-Riverside organization measure the impact that varying levels of federal census returns would have on the amounts of formula grants to the neighborhood. One of the goals in Augsbtu'g 2004 is to engage more of the faculty in servicelearning and to spread rt across as many disciplines as possible. Faculty benefits include fresh perspectives and energy that students brìng back to the classrooms lrom Lheir community experiences. Benelits fron-r the sen'ice-learning experiences are more far-reaching than the hours committed to service or the measurable gains in learning. "A key component lin our program]' ìs the connection to har,ing an adult person who cares about you," says Edison/Project for Pride in Living School staff person Cathy Nissen. "We try to make sure in all these partnerships that our student comes to tour Augsburg College. Most every student at Edison/PPL has had at least one experience in college life at Augsburg and they know at least one student who goes there. lt makes sense that they can see themselves posslbly going to college in the future." A special treat lor the CedarRiverside School children is "Kids Come to Campus Day," during Comrnunity Sen'ice Week in April. All 100 children at the school walk the three biocks to campus, eat in the cafeteria, and meet people on campus. This year, as part of the "Share a Story" project, all of the school's students, teachers, and staff wrote stories about themselves or their families and compiled them into a book that was presented to Dean Chris Kimball on their i'isit day. Cours(s Examples of courses that include service-learning Journalism students work in a community settìng and "report" on it. fii Students in applied math n-rodeled the impact of census data on grâni money in the Cedar-Rive¡side neighborhood. {f A compuier science class helped Sewarcl Montessori School evaluate and update its computer system. ü1 l4 Nursing students treat neighborhood residents at the College's lree clinic located in Central Luiheran Church. iþ Students studying criminology work in organizations dealing with crime and its irnpact, e.g. the West Bank Safety Center. il History students work in environmental, peace and justice, and won-ren's organizations to study social movements in the past 10 ,4ucsnunc ruow Summer 2O01 to become o lp H ffi n ffi P o ã Ovcrví(u teachers, the ru E F curriculum takes them through three phases of servicelearning: exposure to service-learning practices and E * education in urban areas, skill building to develop familiarity H learning theory Auysbury lerJs tl.c wr¡ Augsburg has been a pioneer in community service-learning dating back to the 1970s, when sociology and metro-urban studies professor Garry Hesser directed the experiential education program, sending students off campus to learn first-hand about community challenges and needs. ln 1998, Hesser was honored nationally by Campus Compact as a co-recipient of the national Thomas Ehrlich award for internship or lessons. Augsburg's most recent grant for service-learning, bringing a decade total in grant monies to over a half million dollars, is from the Council of lndependent Colleges. Thirteen private colleges, from the ll3 who applied, were selecied to participate in "Engaging Communities and Campuses," a program that will help colleges "establish partnerships with community or ganízatíons [o enhance experiential in this Perhaps nowhere at Augsburg has servicelearning been more o o t More than 30 courses eachyear include a service-learning component. I All 300+ freshmen spend I Over 200 students each year tutor children and adults in schools, literacy centers, and neighborhood organizations in Minneapolis. 3 Six Community Service Scholarships are offered each year to support student leaders in service. t $5,000 scholarships are available to AmeriCorps volunteers for full-time study. (Augsburg is the only college in the nation to offer this.) I A full-time VISTA volunteer at Augsburg coordinates 30 work-study students who work after school on the q a half day during orient-at-ion on service projects while learning about the city. AmericaReads/America Counts program ffi A Get Ready program staff person works with two schools to encourage low income children, starting in fifth integrated into the learning curriculum than in the Education Department. In grade, to attend college. 1997, Augsburg was one of six institutions selected by the American Association for Colleges of Teacher Education (AACTE) to participate in the Service- Summer 2001 An overview of community service-learning at Augsburg student teaching to carry out servicelearning enhanced Community Service, the Learning and Teacher Education project (SLATE). As students learn coordinator. and lessons, and Augsburg alumna Roeshell Lewis'97 (right) is an English as a Second Language (ESL) assistant at Cedar-Riverside School. She, along with other staff members, have been instrumental in teaching English to Suad Salad (left) and helping her adjust to the new experience of attending school. . highest recognition fie1d. Mary Laurel True (left) is director of community service-learning. Merrie Benasutti (right) is tutoring and literary with service- fr Community Service Week each April ceìebrates and recognizes community service efforts of Augsburg faculty, staff, students, and community partners. H A student-run Link program of more Tony Pham (middle) shows Augsburg students Allie Gulbrandson (left) and Christian Shada (right) his story page in a book presented by Cedar-Riverside School to the College in the Share a Story project. than 100 students organtzes events on campus for neighborhood children and service projects for students. 4ucs¡unc n¡ow 11 learning activities while addressing community needs." Six Augsburg faculty members are paired with six community partners, including Cedar-Riverside and Edison/PPL schools, to extend the activities of freshmen in city service projects throughout the entire Augsburg Seminar term. The Engaging Communities and Campuses program is designed "to o empower colleges and universities and community organizations to collaborate in ways that are new to academe." o Ê. s' r^ True describes Augsburg's community collaboration over the years as being a good neighbor and seeking to build community "from the inside out." Byrdziak has begun engaging the Cedar-Riverside School children in service-learning with neighborhood organizations by teaching that "servicelearning is not just a project; it's a way of thinking and a way of learning." I Divcrsi t¡ out our froht Àhd brrl Joors by Garry Hesser Those of us who attend Augsburg as students or work I here have the unique and remarkable pleasure, dayI in und day-out, of living in vibrant anà vital neighborhoods that reveal just how much of an asset a multicultural community can be. Cedar Riverside and Seward give diversity a meaning and reality that is rare to find an;,.where in the U.S., maybe even in the world. What a gift and bonus Ìt is! Often, I get to take visiting candidates for faculty positions on a walking or driving tour of this area I like to call "my home town." When I do so, I like to 1et the neighborhood do its own talking and enticing. Just off the campus along Riverside Avenue, for example, we have a virtual United Nations of restaurants reveallng the rich tapestry of our "Mr. Roger's Neighborhood." From the Addis Ababa Ethiopian restaurant to Livlngston's Organic, to the Lucky Dragon Vietnamese and Chinese, dozens of ethnic culinary opportunitles await those who delight in exploring the foods of the Cedar-Riverside assistant director Stephanie Byrdziak (left) helps Mohamed Abdulkadir tell his story to an Augsburg journalism class. world. Over in the Seward neighborhood across I-94 that abuts Augsburg campus's south side, an equally diverse group of eating establishments abound, ranging from the Biue Nile to Moon II, one of our newer coffee houses. Recently at Moon lI I savored a conversation with one of my former students who, after living and teaching in the Ukraine, is now a homeowner in the neighborhood. It was this same student who, nearly two decades ago, helped me write a grant proposal that ultimately led to the survival of the Seward Redesign Community Development Corporation. Redesign has since played a vital role in the revival of the central city neighborhoods surrounding our campus, lncluding the design of the new light rail station that will be built on the edge of the campus. Today, thanks [o the vision of active neighborhood organizatì.ons, augmented by both Augsburg and Tiinity Lutheran Congregation volunteers, lhese communities are thriving. Augsburg's connection to and involvement in its neighborhood continues to provide an extraordinary opportunity both for its students and for those of us fortunate to lÌve and raise our famihes in this remarkable and unexcelled rainbow of humanity Garry Hesser is professor of sociology and metro-urban studies. The above is excerpted t'rom an article written Children from the Seward Montessori school visited Augsburg in 1998 when the College announced a scholarship program with the school. 12 4UCSSURCi¡OW for lhe Lutheran magazLne. Summer 2OO1 Targeting success: NO BARRIERS ALLOWED by Don Stoner -fhe D.H. Lawrence poem is I pro.inently displayed on the case I rhat holds Aaron Cross'archery equipment. You remember the poem as you watch Cross practice the skills that have earned him international honors in archery. You watch Cross concentrate on his coffee can lid-sized target, which looks so small 70 meters away You watch Cross'eyes, intense and focused on the task at hand. He puts the arrow in place and draws back the bow. At that point, with all the tension in the world seemingly on the tips of his fingers, he pauses, relaxes his breathing. The moment seems like forever. Then he releases the arrow. ln a fraction of a second, the arrow arrives at its Largel. Nearly perfect. And then you remember he's in a wheelchair, able to utilize just a fraction of the physical skills able-bodied individuals can use, and it doesn't seem to matter. SELF.PITY H I neyer saw a wild thing sorry for itselJ. A small bird will drop frozen deadfrom abough without ever haying felt sorty for itself. Ë -D. H. Lawrence t tr 1 )'tg ? I ï t72 StalJ photo Å Left: Aaron Cross '97 concentrates on the target during a practice session at Mike's Archery shop in 5t. Cloud, Minn. Right: James Mastro '73 battles his opponent during a match in the 1998 Blind World Judo Championships in Madrid, Spain. Summer 2001 ,4ucs¡uRc ltow f3 AUGGIES IN THE SYDNEY PARALYMPICS ugsburg has ^ l\n:';;3J".' earned international acclaim in disabled sports-Aaron Cross, a L997 graduate, and James Mastro, who graduated in 1973. Cross is consÌdered one of the top wheelchair archers 1n the world and has earned numerous honors and records in his sport. Mastro, an Augsburg Athletic Hall of Fame member who lost his vision while 1n hÌgh school, has competed in seven Paraiympics, in several sports, "In the first match, a minute-anda-half in, a guy from Austria tried a stupid throq and the first thing to hit the ground was my elbow," Mastro said. "1 tried to continue in my next match, bul I couldn't raise my arm up above my elbow. I was just ticked." For Cross, it was the luck of the draw, and a quarterfinal meeting with the eventual gold medalist in head-tohead competition that did hlm in. Cross was considered one of the since 1976. The first Paralympic athlete ever to medal in four different sports, Mastro has earned 10 medals-five gold, three silver, and two bronze. "These games were specifically developed for athletes with certain challenges to compete at an Olympic level," said Cross, who competed in his second Paralympics last year in Sydne¡ Australia. "Our scores are comparing well with able-bodied scores. I compete against able-bodied archers all the time "l contftete dgainst øble-bodied archers all the time and beat them ... Cross'97 but we don't get recognized as m7tch." -Aaron and beat them, guys who were on the U.S. Olympic team and beat them. But we don't get recognized as much." In the 2000 Paralympics in Sydney, both Cross and Mastro were eliminated earlier than they anticipated. For Mastro, it was an elbow injury in the first match of his judo event that ended his competition. o s. h ! o U favorites in the W1 competition, one of three levels of wheelchair archery based on the range of disability of an athlete. His class consists of athletes who are quadriplegic, have extremely limited functÌon in their arms and legs, or have amputation of three limbs. But in the "ranking round," where archers' individuai scores determine their spots in the final round of 12 athletes, Cross said he didn't shoot wel1. As a result, he failed to finish in the top four, where he would have earned a first-round bye in the headto-head competition. ln his first headto-head match, Cross smashed the old world record in l8-arrow competilion, but lost to Zdenek Sebek of the Czech Republic, the eventual gold medalist, in the quarterfinaìs by ¡usL six points. "lt was just the luck of the draw," Cross said. "It was crushing. I had shot four world records last year, I had gained back all my national tì.tles last year, and I missed a fifth world record by a point." While falling short of their Aaron Cross (center of front row) poses with the 2000 U.S. Paralympic archery team before competition in Sydney. lt was Cross'second Paralympic appearance in his archery career, 14 4UCS¡URC n¡OW goals was disappointing, the experience of being part of the largest competition for disabled athletes in the world was Summer 2001 {r JIM MASTRO_A certainly a thrill. A crowd of more than 100,000 people attended the PARALYM PIC FLAG.BEARE R openÌng ceremonies, and sellout crowds were the norm for most events; a welcome change considering that Ín compelitions in the last decade, event organizers T-o. Mastro, competing in athletics þ t.,ut always been a natural thing, I .u.n nlLe, becoming blind "You walhed up and down the street ønd people hnew that you were there for the Parølympics." -JimMa,stro'73 between his junior and senior years of hÌgh school. He enrolied at Augsburg and became a member of the wrestling team, while studying for his education degree. He earned A11-MIAC honors twice and won the conference championshlp at 177 pounds as a senior. Along the way, he became a solid amateur wrestler, in spite of hÌs vision Ìmpalrment. He was a member of the U.S. team in the World University Games in 1973 , was a threetime bronze medalist at international competitions, and became the first blind athlete to be a member of an Olympic team, when he was an alternate on the U.S. Greco-Roman Wrestling team at the Montreal Olympics in 1976. He was named to the Augsburg Athletic Hall of Fame in 1997. had to literally give tickets away. "Australia was great," Mastro said. "The people were really friendly. They were as friendly as their reputation is. They knew about the Paralympics, knew what it was for and that it was after the regular Olympics. You walked up and down the street and people knew that you were there for the Paralympics. The publicity there was really great, much better than Atlanta [in 1996ì." "Europe and Australia have much more respect for Paralympic events than we do lin the United Statesl ," Cross said. "Every single event in Australia was sold out. ... The people were amazing. Volunteers were everywhere. Every single volunteer I talked to said that they would rather volunteer for the Paralympics than the Olympic Games. The culture matches the people, as beautiful as you'd me to determine how hard I would have to work to do weil. I found that the guys I was working with didn't grant me any quarter because I was blind. They'd throw me into the wall expect." like anyone FlrtiÌtÌittitnrirI a o s, à o L) James Mâstro, posing for a photo at the 2000 Sydney Paralympics, is one of America's Paralympics pioneers. He has earned 10 medals and was the first Paralympic athlete to earn medals in four different sports. "When I was at Augsburg, I didnt have to worry about being accepted. When i was trying out for the Olympics, I didn't have to worry about being accepted there, either." When the Paralympics began to admit blind athletes ín I976,1t was a natural draw for Mastro. He competed in four different sports-1udo, wrestling, track and field, and goalball (an on-court team sport designed for blind athletes). ln addition to his 10 Paralympic medals, he has earned 17 Ìnternational medals in the various sports. And in 1996, Mastro was honored "l found thøt the guys I wøs worhingwith didn't grant me dny quarter becøuse I was blind. They'd throw me into the wall lihe anyone else." Møstro '73 -Jim "I wasn't able to compete until I came to Augsburg, when I decided to go into wrestling," he said. "lt helped else. for his years of service by being named flag-bearer for the United States team at Lhe Paralympics opening ceremonies in Atlanta, where he earned abronze medal in his weight class in judo, and also competed in track and field in the shot put and discus. Judo has become his primary sport ÆldilÚitililt¡lrrrE {' \s sÂa S .a B q J (left) maintains a hold on his opponent during the 1998 Blind James Mastro \Â/orld Judo Championships in Madrid, Spain. Judo is similar to wrestling, a sport Mastro competed in while an interesting marathon events, including doing 3,076 pushups in an hour and bench-pressing an Olympic bar 1,300 times in 15 minutes. At age 52, Mastro could be consiclerecl one of the "elder statesmen" of the Paralympic movement, though he doesn't enjoy that tit1e. "Our blind judo team, none of them are young. Most of them are in their later 20s or 30s, and they've competed a 1ot. They know what it's like to compete, it's their goal," Mastro saicl. "lt [judo] rnust keep you young. it's either going to keep me yoLlng or kill me. The injr"rry I had in Sydney was my lirst inlury since Augsburg student, in terms of throws and intense action. after wrestling was dropped from the Paralympic program before the 1996 Ë games. E was in Long Beach, Calif. The Braille H ¡tc "When I was introduced to judo, it Institute had a prograln on the sport," he said. "After I graduated from college, I had wrestled primarily Greco-Roman, and that style and judo are very similar. The biggest difference is that you are able to use the collar in judo. The throws were basically the same, though a bÌg difference was in chokes and arm-bars. It's like wrestling with your pajamas on." In order to raise money for himself and his family to travel to major competltions like the Paralympics, he has performed some ,4ucssuRc f{ow wrestiing in 1973.I've been lucky" Mastro has also been e pioneer in his primary profession, teaching. He became the first blind student to earn CROSS BECOMES A TOP WHEELCHAIR ARCHER T-or Cross. rrcherv wasn't his irst þ iou., growlng up rn tne I Sr . CloLrd, Minn., arer. By age f 16, he was an accomplishecl biker and cross country skier, and was preparing for a spot on a Junior Olynrpic team. Competing in a bicycle race in Biwabik, Minn., in May 1991, he crashed into a support van. The accident left him a quadriplegic, with no sensation from the armpits down. While rehabilitating at the Sister Kenny lnstitute, a therapist, who happened to be a Paralymplc archer, recommcnded thc sport îs în activity ln which he could excel, but he preferred wheelchair track ancl rugby instead. a Ph.D. in physical education in the United States, and later taught in the physical education department at the University of Minnesota. Now he teaches at Bemidji State University in the health and physical education department, including all the adapted physical education classes. He is unsure whether he will take on the Paral)¡mpic challenge again, when the games go to Athens, Greece, in 2004. He will compete in the sport's world championships in 2002. "I'11 be 56 fin 20041," he said. "At the world championships in a couple of years, I will see how my arm is. My arm right now is about 90 percent back. One of the things I really enjoy labout the Paralympicsl is the camaraderie, going out and busting your butt with people who understand and enjoy what's goÌng on. I've gone to a iot of places 1n the world, met a lot of cool peoPle." "She gave me three choices o[ sports. She told me I could do archery, I could do archer¡ or I could do archcry." Cross 1oked. While he was in high school, a close frlend decided to take up archery, and Cross joined hÌm in trying out the sport. "l got into it and we went down "[My therapist] gave me three choices of sports. She told me I could do archery, I could do ørchery, or I could do drcherY." -[6Yçn Cross'97 to a national shootout in Las Vegas. 1 absolutely fell in love with it," he said "That summer, I got a letter to try out for the world team, went overseas for the first tlme for the world championships, and came back with Summer 2001 { l 't ,¡ sure I was going in the right my first gold medal. Needless to say, I'm hooked." Eventually, Cross was winning national competitions and gaining sponsorships, from bow companies, Target stores, and Mike's Archery, a store in St. Cloud where he trains. At that time, he also began to speak publÌcly about overcoming the obstacles in his life, a hobby that eventually led to his current career as motivational speaker. He speaks for numerous school groups and other organizatÌons through his business, direction." He was able to keep up his str¡dies in spite of a schedule that a Motivation on Wheels. Cross graduated from Augsburg in 1997 with a mass communication degree and credits the school, especially the Center for Learning and Adaptive Student Services (CLASS), wÌth much of his success. "The CTASS office and the communication faculty and staff never had him flying across the country lor major archery compeliLions, along wÌth working on internships and projects with accomplished motivational speakers. "I'd leave on a Thursday, shoot on Friday, Saturday, and Sunda¡ all day long, come back on a red-eye flight ai ]:00 on Monday morning. I'd study on ihe planes and in the hotel rooms, and be back in class by eight on Monday morning," he said. Archery has become a passion for ln addition to his achievements as a world-class arche¡i Aaron Cross speaks throughout the country about overcoming obstacles and maintaining positive attitude in everyday life. Cross, who is also an accomplished bowhunter. He is currently ranked among the top five archers in the world in the Wl class, and will compete at the world championships ìater Lhis summer in Prague, Czech Republic. He is currently "The CLASS ffice dnd the communication faculty ønd staff ... were ølwøys a phone call awøy. If I needed something, they were there, Cross'97 every single step of the wø1t." -[6vçn once backed down lor me. They knew what I wanted to do, they knew how I was going to do it, and they always stood behind me," Cross said. "l can't tell you how many times they bailed me out. ... They were always a phone call awa;r lf I needed something, they were there, every single step of the way. "Augsburg never babied me. They put me in my place and they just made FnfiïtÌnãfDn¡r the governor for his region on the Minnesota State Archery Association, a technicai delegate to the USA Archery committee, and on the Paralympic Athlete Advisory board for the United States a placed fourth in an individual competition and fifth overall at the world championships, leading up to his experience at the Sydney Paralympics. He said the level of respect that Paralympic athletes receive Ìn the United States has improved, but it's still not at the leve1 of Olpnpic athletes. Coverage of the Paralympics needs to improve in order for the athletes to gain the respect of the public, Cross said. "lf we were to get the respect that the able-bodied team gets, it would be dÌfferent for me," he said. "Slowly but surely, it's working. Archery is getting advanced in this knowledge. For years, we've been competing against the ablebodied people. They know we're out there. They're working with us." I Olympic Committee. Don Stoner is sports information coordinator. He competed in his first Paralympics ìn 1996 in Atlanta, and though he set a world record in the ranking round, he finished fourth overall. In 1999, he Jim Mastro canbe reached at <lmastro@b emidlistate. edu> and Aaron Cross at <adron. cro s s@ motiv ationonwhe els. c om>. TEltE{Érfftilf.rnrtl ugsburg's First International and Off-Campus Studies Photo Contest Over 100 entries were submitted in the inangr-rral photo contest for rnternational and off-campr-rs studies sponsored by the Office of International Programs and Office of Public Relations and CommunicaLion. Wlnners were selected rn three categones: Scenic lanclscapes; locai people rn a cross-cultural setting; and Augsburg students in a host setting. All winnrng photos lvere displayed in Christensen Center dr-rring International Student Week. lnchrded here are the first- and second-place winners. To see all the wlnners, visit <www. augsbnrg. edu/internationaVphotocontest>. ¿z V I I t- :L ,.1 i t. ffi ffi z ffi a ã tltr r.A Ë þ F Scenic landscapes. First place. "Spirit Gifts," Ross Murray'00. Chaing Mai, Thailand, January 2000. People offer many gifts to the spirit world, and shops sell ready-made flowers to offer the spirits. Augsburg students in a cross-cultural setting. First place. "Café in Rome," Stacy Funk'03. Rome, ltaly, January 2001 Local People in a cross-cultural setting. First place. "La Musica di Firenze," Rustin Newburger'01. Florence, ltaly, fall 2000. 18 ,4UCSSURC fr¡OW Summer 20O1 ,d.## Augsburg students in a host setting. Tie for second place. "Tortilla," Jennifer Brogger'01. San Jorge, Guatemala, January 2000. Augsburg students in a host setting. Tie for second place. "Bay Watche4" Mike Murray'02, Antibes, France, January 2001. Local people in a cross-cultural setting. Second place. "Young Girl," Brandon Hofstedt'02. Nueva Vida, El Salvadon fall 2000. Scenic landscapes. Second place. "Wandering," Nathaniel Bunker'03. Nice, France, January 2001. E Winners of the 2001 lnternational Photo Contest, from L to R: Rustin Neuberger, Stacy Funk, Nathaniel Bunker, Kendra Hines, Trephaena Sylte, Jennifer Brogger, Ross Murray. Not pictured: Brandon Hofstedt, Petra Velander, Nellie Pearson, Amy Funk, Maria Sieve, Mike Murray, Tenelle Russ. Summer 2O0f ,4ucsnunc ruow t9 n[\ nÊ t-¿ á The next step ¡n Nicole Warner's music career is clear-off to New York for study at the Master of Arts in Leadership graduate Den¡se Gordon receives her hood from Professor Bev Manhattan School of Music. Nilsson. Dean Chris Kimball congratulates senior Stacy Sellers as she receives her honor cords. After receiving his Master of Social Work degree, Nick Metcalf poses with his proud family. Erica Bryan (L) and Allison Heimkes (center) pose during lineup with admissions director Sally Daniels (R). COMVTEI\CEVIEI\T This year's graduating mus¡c majors take their turn drum during the Commencement Concert finale. 20 ,4ucssunc Now to beat the I n/ Summer 2001 President Frame congratulates a new graduate as he receives his diploma. On their way to the ceremony, seniors file through the line of faculty, stopping for quick hugs, their professors applaud their achievement. as President Frame addresses the 2001 graduates, their families, faculty, and staff at the Baccalaureate service. Music professor Bob Stacke'71 and flagbearer Abby Mildbrand lead the seniors to the ceremony. The family of international student Terence Tam traveled to Minneapolis from Malaysia to be with him on Commencement day. Summer 2001 Nursing professor Bev Nilsson (fourth from left) and Rochester program director Rick Thoni (fourth from right) share the success of Rochester nursing students completing their bachelor's degrees-the first in the Rochester program. ,¡lucsguRc rr¡ow 21 ..LIFT OFF ON THIS U/ONDERFUL JOIIRI,{EY WE CALL LIFE" Excerpts from the Commencement Address The Hon. Daniel Goldin, NASA Administrator May 20, 2OO1 I t is a great privilege to be addressing you today. To the graduating seniors ... let me start with two simple words: well done! Well done, but not mission accomplished. Each and every one of you is an explorer in the journey we call life And, yes, today's milestone is an important one. But, commencement means a beginning, not an end. The bulk of this journey is still ahead of you. IUR NASA Administrator Dan¡el Goldin advised Augsburg's class of 2001 that their college achievement is only part of the journey toward a "mission accomplished." ...My advice is this: always remember that life's lessons will not come from the guy delivering a speech in front of you. But, they have been developed and nurtured by the people around you. Your friends. Your professors. Your mentors. And, even though you may not realize to what extent now, life's lessons come mostly from what I like to call Mission Control-your family. Especially your family. And never forget it. ... So go for it. Never deterred by the fear of failure. In life, having no failures The Augsburg College Class 554 331 128 59 36 22 is rarely a sign ofperfection, but rather that your goals aren't bold enough. Find something you love. Have a dream. Pursue it. Believe in yourself. Whether it is in Minneapolis or on Mars-make your mark. ...So to the Augsburg College Class of 2001 ... Go for launch. Lift off on this wonderful journey we call life. And Godspeed to all of you. Goldin's speech was included in both the New York Times and NBC Nightly News in theír roundup of top college Rozenia Fuller rece¡ves Marina Christensen Just¡ce Award ozenia Fuller, a senior youth and R family ministry major and McNair Scholar, was selected as the 2001 recipient of the Marina ChristensenJustice Award. This award is given each year to the graduating senior whose communityservice work best illustrates Augsburg's motto, "Education for Service" -itself brilliantly displayed in Marina Christensen Justice's personal and professional dedication to the vitalization of urban communities. Fuller represents the best blend of excellence in scholarship and an untiring commitment to the community. She has been active at Spirit Church and the Harvest Preparatory School in North Minneapolis and serves on the boards of the Glenwood Ly.ndale Community Center and Minneapolis Community and Têchnical College. An Augsburg student recently said of her, "I could not imagine an Augsburg minus Rozenia Fuller. She has helped make Augsburg the intentionally diverse community that it strives to be, and she alone has kept many students of color tied into this community" The mother of two children- Jeremiah and Rosetta-Fuller lives by the words she loves to share with them: "Try to take advantage of the opportunities that God presents you with." She has helped homeless mothers locate housing, developed support groups for junior high and high school students, and helped with counsel and spiritual support forjuveniles in the Hennepin County Detention Center. commencement speeches. of 2O0f Candidates for graduation Day students Weekend College students Graduate students (Master of Arts in Leadership and Master of social work) Nursing students in Rochester-the first students completing baccalaureate degrees in the Rochester program ,4UGSBURC tllOW Rozenia Fuller'01 is congratulated by President Frame as she receives the Marina Christensen Justice Award. Summer 2O01 ) ll I From the Alumni Board president's desk .., /l I ^ T he work of our Augsburg Alumni Association is like a jigsaw puzzle-it has many parts, and \Mirh diligenr work and a bit of luck, will come together to portray a memorable picture. Oftentimes, when working a jigsaw puzzle, you will pick up a piece and try it in several locations before you find the right place. Also, you never throw away apuzzle piece, as you will need it to complete the puzzle. If you cant find the exact spot where the piece fits, just set it aside for a while and work òn another piece. So it is with the efforts of our Alumni Board. We are always working on the puzzle. We've tried quite a few pieces this past year, including: Alumni gatherings outside of the Twin Cities The association organized and sponsored numerous gatherings of Augsburg alums in sites near and far: Florida, Anzona, Califomia, Illinois, Wisconsin, and greater Minnesota. The intent was to test the waters for the development of actual alumni chapters in those areas. Many colleges have such chapters and it's a good time for Augsburg to do likewise. Out of those various efforts, key contacts have been identified in six locations to continue work on this concept. In addition, an employerbased alumni chapter is in the works at the 3M Company, thanks to the interest of several alums who work for that company This project will take several years to nurture and develop, but we're convinced that it holds an important place in the puzzle. Alumnijob fair We sponsored a job fair on the Augsburg campus this spring \Mith 25 companies represented who have Augsburg alumni in key positions for hiring new grads. Job fairs are not new, but having alumni staff the booths gave it an extra spark, and students were most appreciative of the chance to talk with those present. The alumni also enjoyed meeting each other and being back on campus. Augsburg Day at Como Park An alumni event geared toward families took place on May 5 when we gathered at Como Park in St. Paul with a hearty group of Augsburg fans. Students were on hand to provide musical entertainment and a oneact play Parents had a chance to bring their small childrenfuture Auggies to a Collegesponsored event. Next year w€ plan to expand upon this pafticular "piece". All these pieces look like they fit into our puzzle and are going to sta)¿ The picture rMe are working to complete is one of a strong and vibrant Augsburg College that enjoys broad support from its Alumni Association. This support can take many forms; financial, interest, and connections. The picture is not yet complete. How do you fit into this puzzle? Think about it. Thanks to our AlumniÆarent Relations staff, Nancy (Carlson) Toedt '94, Jeff K¡engel '93, and l-aura Cichocke for a great year. Also, thanks to the Alumni Board that served diligently and creatively this past year. June starts a new board year. Jackie I(niefel Lind C69, MAL'94) is slated to become the next president of the association, and Andy Morrison ('73) is president-elect. Seven new board members have been elected to join our "puzzle party." Keeping you in touch, in the know, and in the spirit of Augsburg Collegeyou'll be surprised at what we can do together! . Paul Mikelson'70 President, Alumni Board .Homecoming 2OO1 to include new events and a visit from Maya Angelou ¡Fhis I I A fall uo-".o-- ing will feature a talk by Dr. Maya Angelou, who is hailed as one of the great r4 voices of Maya Angelou w-ll present a talk during Homecoming 2001 in October. Summer 2OO1 contemporary llterature. As poet, educator, historian, bestselling author, playwright, civil rights activist, producer, and director, Angelou travels the world, spreading her wisdom and captivating audiences through the vigor and sheer beauty of her words and þcs. Her program, "An Evening with Maya Angelou," is described as a patchwork quilt of her life and work. She will appear October 8 at 7:30 p.rn.; more derails will be available later this summer in the Homecoming brochure and on the Augsburg Web site. This year's theme for Homecoming and Family Week 2001 is 'Augsburg on parade," actress, and several exciting changes are planned. In addition to Angelou's visit, Homecoming will now be a full week of activities for alumni, students, families, faculty, and staff. Some of the new events this year include a 5K run/walk for fun or charity along the Mississippi River; an alumni art show; a parade around Murphy Park; faculty and faculty emeriti collaborationlpresentations; a student variety show and coronation; Umess Hall floor reunions (hosted by current student residents); and much more. 4ucsnunc now 2B Martin Hl¡nka '99 s¡gns second contract with NHHs Washington Capitals F lt s È in s or the r".ond y"^. a row, o Augsburg alumnus Martin ô' Hlinka was L A. à U a (J Martin Hlinka'99 signed to a oneyear National Hockey League contract by the Hlinka played briefly with the United Hockey League's Quad City (Moline, Ill.) Mallards in November, but returned to finish the season in Portland. He was the club's top centerman down the stretch, used often on crucial face-offs by Pirates' head coach Glen Hanlon, and was the club's top scorer in the postseason. A native of Bratislava, Slovakia, Hlinka played both football and men's byDons,oner hockey at Augsburg from 1995-'99. Hlinka came to America from Slovakia in 1994, staying with a host family in Farmington, Minn., and graduating in 1995 from Farmington High School. He stayed with the host family all four summers while at Augsburg, and graduated with a B.A. in business administration. Don Stoner is sports information coordinator. washington Capitals, the team announced in Ma;r The signing was another step on an incredible progression in professional B Ê- B Ë o À hockey for Hlinka. This season, Hlinka started the campaign as the lone training camp invitee on the opening-day roster for the Capitals' top minorleague team, the Portland (Maine) Pirates of the American Hockey League. He originally was signed by Portland to a25-game professional try-out agreement, but soon after inked a standard AHL deal that lasted the duration of the season. In November, Hlinka signed to a one-year contract wlth the Capitals, and he was assigned to the Pirates roster. ! o a É Martin Hlinka (#a1, left) fires a shot during a Portland Pirates home game in January in Portland, Maine. Hlinka signed his second one-year contract with the NHL's Washington Capitals organization in May. Alumna named Aquatennial Senior Queen o a si A;,'"'åä' à Eunice (Kyllo) Roberts '62 was named this ô U year's Senior Queen for the Minneapolis Aquatennial, the lO-day official civic celebration Eunice (Kyllo) Roberts '62 was named this of the City of year's Senior Queen for Minneapolis the Minneapolis fiuly 13-22). As Aquatennial. Senior Queen, she will travel to festivals and functions zÃ ,4ucs¡unc ruow throughout the state and region representing the Minneapolis Aquatennial. Roberts was nominated by representatives of Fairview-University Medical Center in Minneapolis, in recognition of the more than 1,300 hours of time she has donated to Child and Family Life Services as a Watchful Companion. She also serves as a member of the center's Volunteer Services Advisory Committee. Lastyear, Roberts was nominated for the Friends of Nursing Award by the nursing staff on the children's unit at Fairview-UniversitY. Since retiring from Augsburg Fortress Publishers, Roberts has dedicated her time to volunteer work, and is committed to providing friendship and understanding to help improve health and welfare in the communit;r "We applaud Eunice for her loyahy and dedication and, especially, her stamina," says Alex Thwaites, FairviewUniversity volunteer coordinator. "Her energy, enthusiasm, and dedication are wonderful motivators for all of us." Roberts stays connected to the College by singing with the Masterworks Chorale. She and her husband, Warren, a retired University of Minnesota psychology professor, live in Fridle¡ Minn. They have lwo sons. Summer 2OO1 ) l It 1942 Everald H. Strom, Fergus Falls, Minn., has been retired for 15 years; he served as president of the Church of the Lutheran Brethren for IB years. He has found retirement to be a very rewarding experience, and enjoys giving Bible studies and teaching part time. - o The Rev. S. Jerome 1949 (Hamberg)'54 Donald Peterson, Burnsville, Minn., lost his wife of nearly 53 in November; Donald and their four sons survive years, Mabel, her. Joyce (Gronseth) Limburg recently moved to Apple Valley, Minn.; she lived in lowa for 5I years and taught English in Parkersburg, lowa, for 25 years. She is happy to be back home with family and friends. Sadly, her husband, Sherm, died in 1993. Harold C. Roosen, Phoenix, Ariz., has been doing well since his 1997 accident, in which a car hit him after he exited a bus. A retired elementary school teacher, he enjoys reading and attending Shepherd of the Valley Church Eleanor L. (Ewert) Hutchinson, Indianola, Iowa, is a breast cancer survivor and was in charge of survivors for this April's Relay for Life event, which was held in Indianola and sponsored by the American Cancer Society and Simpson College. wedding anniversary in January. They are both retired and live in Duluth, Minn., where The Alumni Association hosted its retired in 1990 after serving more than 38 years with Hennepin County Welfare; he currently sewes on the state Department of Human Services Special Review Board. Sadly, his wife passed away 1999. firct "Augsburg Day at Como Pârk" celebration in May. Despite rainy weather, the event Lutheran Church in brought together alumni and their Superior, Wis. Having families, faculty, staff, and students. served missions to Augsburg students (pictured above) Tâiwan and Hong Kong, provided musical enterta¡nment. he is hosting his sixth dystrophy. He and his wife, Pat tour to China in June and will (Larson) '57, live in Anacortes, host his seventh the summer of Wash., overlooking Puget Sound 2002. All interested parties can and the Olympic Mountains. e-mail him at <revelness@aol.com>. 1 Karl Puterbaugh, Eagan, Minn., in celebrated their 45th Redeemer's Free 1952 1948 Elness and Elaine Jerome preaches at Our 1951 1944 1954 (where forme¡ Augsburg instructor, the Rev. Brian Erickson, is pastor). 956 Bob Lockwood, Minnetonka, Minn., says he is "back to 99 percent and ready to play golf again" after recovering from successful open heart surgery. Bob Moylan was recently diagnosed with muscular 1 961 Richard Lund, Edmonds, Wash., retired from the daily practice of diagnostic radiology in 1997. He is currently a consulting radiologist for a medical device company. a a Iìeaching and learning ¡n Vietnam L o (J by Lynn Mena For three weeks earlier this year, the Rev Harris Lee '57 and his wrfe, Maryon, traveled from Mrnneapolis to Vietnam to teach conversational English to Vietnamese students. They traveled with a group of about l5 people and stayed at a hotel in Cao Lanh, located in the southern half of Vietnam. The trip was arranged through Global Volunteers, an organizatlon based ln Little Canada, Mlnn. "My wife and I had long talked about taking part rn a volunteer opportunity such as this," says Lee. "The experience was very fulfilling; we received such a warm ancl respeclful receplion from the students. It was a very relaxed and healthy relationship." o a s à ! o U The students, all advanced college students str-rdying to be teachers, doctors, and computer professionals, already had a firm grasp of the English language, but were eager to enhance their skills. The Rev. Harris Lee '57 (left) traveled to Vietnam earlier this year to teach English to Vietnamese students. "The experíence was very Jult'illing; we receíved sucLr a warm and respectful reception from the students." "The students were excited to use English for several reasons," says Lee. "Of course, it's an international business language and knowing it helps to find a good job Br-rt they were also excited to be able to read good books written in Eng1ish." Lee's wife, Maryon, stands in the Vietnamese classroom where they taught; the experience was arranged through Minnesota-based Global Volunteers. Summer 2001 The sludents had not heard of Minnesota-until the Lees mentioned the Mississippi River. "They remembered the river from Mark Twain's books," Lee says, chuckling. A retrred ELCA pastor and stewardship specialist, Lee still does some stewardship work for the ELCA; he also works as an independent consultant lor churches. Maryon is a retired elementary teacher. ,4ucs¡uncruow 25 Class Notes 968 1964 1 Deanne M. (Star) Greco, Carol (Torstenson) John Clawson relocated f¡om Duane llstrup, Rochester, Bloomington, Minn., was appointed to the Board of Ordway Circle of Stars. As a member of the board, she will join other volunteers committed to supporting the Ordway Center for Performing Arts. McCausland, Warner, N.H., Minneapolis to California after he was elected president and chief executive officer of Lutheran Social Services o[ Southern California. He began his work with LSS of Minnesota in I992 as director of the public poiicy office. Minn., was rhe Bntish lournal of Surgery invited speaker at the 965 recently celebrated several happy family occasions: a wedding, a new granddaughter, and a son starting law school. Carol is a Title I coordinator for the Hillsboro-Deering School District 1967 1 in Hillsboro, N.H. ffi Marlene (Chan) Hui '74= Moved by the spirit o S. à so Q ln 1968, a Lutheran missionary approached Marlene (Chan) Hui, then a studious high school student living in Hong Kong, with an opportunity to attend college in the United States. The prospect of attendìng a U.S. college, and specifically Augsburg College, appealed to Hui. Two of her brothers were already livíng in the U.S., and the idea of belng able to explore her faith while immersed in academia suited the l8-year-old, who attended Tiinity Lutheran Church in Bata Lou. Moreover, if she remained in Hong Kong, she would face limited opportunities to attend college, due to a shortage in higher education institutions. adapted to life 1n the U.S. and at Augsburg. She served as chair of the Foreign Student Group, and was very involved in faith-related activities. During her first year at Augsburg, she 1lved with biology professor Neal Thorpe and his famrly She fondly remembers going on family trips and participating in Bible studies with her host family. Although Hui lived in the clormitory her second and third years of college, she formed her iongest lasting friendships with the girls she met during her senior year while livlng in the Lambda House. Last summer, the lormer residents reunited in Brainerd, Minn., for four days of reminiscing and catch-r-rp. 1971 David Siedlar, CarlisÌe, Mass., accepted a position as a student Ioan administrator for Brandeis University in Waltham, Mass. 1973 Rebecca (Nystuen) Berger, Green Bay, Wis., is director of the Door County Library Marlene (Chan) Hui, class agent for the CIass oÍ 1974, works as a special education teacher and Iooks forward to fulfilling her goal of doing missionary work in Asia. Joyce Catlin, Maple Grove, Minn., married the Rev. Paul Casey in April at Brookll'n Park Evangelical Free Church. Joyce is a second grade teacher at AlbertviÌle Primary School and Paul is a part-time worship/music pastor at Waterbrooke Fellowship ìn Victoria, Minn. "Augsburg enriches d person relig¡ousþ, spiritualþ, and academically." Hui majored in English and elementary education and minored in French; however, her career path became clear to her during an Augsburg internship. Her first professional experience entailed working with low-income children. "We seemed to get along well, and it seemed like I could get through to them," says Research Society and the Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and lreland in April in Birmingham, England. He presented a lecture titled "Should You Always Believe in What You Read?" He is associate professor of biostatistics at the Mayo Clinic. Õ by Wendy Elofson Though the challenge of adjusting to the highly variable weather of Minnesota was difficult (Hong Kong has a tropical climate), Hui quickly joint meeting of the SurgicaÌ Hui. "it was God's plan." She works with high school students who are considered moderately to severely mentally lmpaired, ancl she is eager to say that teaching the students is her favorite part of the job. She recently taught one of her students with Downs syndrome how to e-mail his father who llves across the country. Hui has been a special education teacher at Jefferson High School since 1976. As for the future, Hur and her husband are contemplating an early retirement, which would allow them to pursue missionary work in Asia. "Retirement doesn't mean that I don't do anything; retiremenl means thal I can pursue different interests, and do something new and different," says Hul. Hui was asked to consider being the Class of 1974 class agent. She accepted the opportunity becanse she saw it as an enjoyable way to give back to the Co11ege. She enjoys relaying information about Augsburg to people, and seeing former classmates and faculty members. She is very grateful for her experience at the College. "Ar-rgsburg enriches a person religiousl¡ spirituaily, and Two years ago, 1974 Sharon (Holt) Garland, Minnetonka, Minn., completed her training as spiritual director from Sacred Ground Center for Spirituality at the College of St. Catherine. Her husband, Rick '75, is a technical trainer for Northwest Airlines. 1977 William Reyer, Tiffin, ohio, was nominated and selected by his colleagues at Heidelberg Coìlege to receive the college's Distinguished Teaching Award for Faculty for 2000. The award, established in 1995, recognizes excellence in classroom teaching, academic accomplishments, professional activities, and service academically." to the Heidelberg community. A Wendy Elofson is an information specialist Jor Augsburg's institutional ødt,ancement ot'fice. member of the Heidelberg faculty since 1983, he is a professor of English. 26 .AUCSnunC ruOW Summer 20Of ) Eye of the beholder by Maggie Weller'01 hnagine how clifficult it would be to paint a prcture six feet wide and seven feet tall that would be considered good enough to be displayed in national exhibits. Now rmagine accon.rplishing that feat with double vislon, shaking in both eyes, and very httle depth perception. These are exactly the conclitions that Jon Leverentz is forced to worl< under every day Leverentz has recelved private instruction at Ar-rgsburg îrom I975-'79 and from 1990 to today At the age of IB, Leverentz was ln an automobile accident that caused brain stem damage and led to the dlsabilitìes described above. Surgery to the right thalamus, usua\ used to treat Parkinson's disease, reduced his shaking but lefi him with double vision and little depth perception. "I must make intr-ritive judgments regarcling what I perceive as close and what seems to be far away," sald Leverentz. "For instance, it's hard to get the pen into the ink bottle, but I just think hard about where the middle of my two r,rews are and then I make it." Leverentz cuffently r'rsits Augsburg once a week to receive private instructron from art professor Norman Ho1en, whom he credits for some ol his success. "Norman is a really great guy," he said. Holen has helped him find art shows, and, "he helps suggest which galleries I should put my art in." Jon Leverentz (left) has received pr¡vate instruction from art professor Norm Holen (right) at Augsburg since 1975. "My worh is my main activity, and Lts worhmanship is as important to me now as it was bet'ore the accídent." While he admits to enjoying painting the mosl, Leverentz also draws and sculpts. Despite his disabilities, he insists on doing most of the work himself. "I take pride 1n tÐ4ng to work wrthout he1p," said Leverentz. "Though I work wrth friends, it is important for me to have control over my own work. My work is my main activity, and its workmanship is as important to me now as it was before the accident." Though Leverentz never graduated, he "took all the studio courses and a couple more classes," lnc1r-rding socÌologz Leverentz continues to work at Augsburg because people like Holen are wilhng to heip him when necessâry and because it gives him access to materials he could not use easily at home, "llke clay and toxrc inks." Many of Leverentz's pieces, such as this vivid painting of sunflowers, are exh¡b¡ted nationally. f 980 The list of Leverentz's exhibits is extensive, and accordlng to Holen, Leverentz's work is exhibited nationally and in exclusive galleries. Leverentz won the Sister Kenny Shorv honorable mention in 1986 and 1996. Catherine (Knudtson) production goaÌs for his effgts in 2000. In the Andress, Rosemount, Minn., is a senior technical writer at Lawson Software in downtown St. Paul, securities industry he received the "Cìrcle of where she has worked for seven years. "My children are growrng fast and wll soon be of driving age!" David is 15 and Carl is 14. Kathryn Encalada, Isanti, Minn., recently left her position o[ nearly seven years as director of Allied Health Programs at Gogebìc Community College in lronwood, Mich., to return to the Twin Cities. Jeffrey K. Jarnes, Bloomington, Minn., a certified financial planner with Fortune Financial in Minneapolis, achieved two top Summer 20O1 ExcelÌence" honor; he also achieved "Top of the Table" honors awarded by the Million Dollar Round Tâble for his work in risk management. He and his wife, Jacqui, have three daughters: Kristin, Justine, and Erika. Jim Rongstad, Woodbury Minn., an accountant with Ramsey County, is on the school board ol East St. Paul Lutheran School, where his children, Lexi and Matthew, attend. He was a delegate to the Libertarian Natlonal Convention this past June in Anaheim, Calif. 1982 Brian J. Anderson was appointed to a three-year terrn as editor for the space physics section of Geophysical Research Letters. He is a former assistant professor o[ physics at Augsburg and is currently a member o[ the principal professional staff ar the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Md. He and his wife, Leeann (Rock) '81, live in Mount Airy Md. Tammy Cowan, Minneapolis, is now in her second year as a physical education teacher at South High School in Minneapolis; she was previously an investment banker for seven years. Debra (Krueger) Knight, Bloomington, Minn., was recently featured in GtyBusiness joumaÌ for her success as co-owner of Edinabased Career Professionals, a specialized search firm that matches recent college graduates with companies seeking to fill entrylevel positions. 1 983 The Rev. Valerie de Cathelineau, Avon, N.Y., recently became pastor of St. Timothy Lutheran Church in Geneseo, N.Y. She previously served as assistant pastor of Holy Trinity in Buffalo, N.Y. 4ucsnunc now 27 Class Notes @ 1984 As a member of the Augsburg College Aiumni Association, you are a very important part of the College community and are welcome to receive various John Ennen, McKinney, Tèx., joined Exel corporation in Dallas benefits including: 7achary. . AugsburgNow, the quarterly College publication . Bi-annual letters from your class agen[, who will keep you updated on news . Tnvitations to Homecoming, reunions, and other special events on campus . Access to the computer 1ab, librar¡ and fitness lacilities . Access to Career Services' alumni . An alumni directory containing complete information on classmates that is available for purchase . Volunteer opportunities on leadership boards and committees . . a director of customer development. He and his wife, Opportunities to participate in alumni tours around the This 12-day tour program features flve nights on the world-famous Norwegian coastal voyage, sailing south from the "top of Norway" to Bergen. Thomas L. Terpening, Key West, Fla., has settled into his new life and job as advertising composition and graphic services manager for Key West Citizen,which is owned by Cooke Communications LLC. He is in charge of nine weekly and one daiþ publication. He misses all his family and friends in the Midwest, but sure is glad for the beautiful weather! You may have in the March 13, 2001, edition of the Nøtional Enquirer wirt' the Mercedes he won in an AIDS Help raffle in Key West. f986 Lisa Baumgartner, Amherst, N.Y., received her doctorate in adult education from the University of Georgia last August. She is assistant professor of adult education at Buffalo State College in Buffalo, N.Y. Karl Howg, Hopkins, Minn., is Legacy scholarships for family members of students and chief meteorologist on the new Fox29News Nine local newscast; his on-air name is Karl a Norway in the summer of 2002. 1985 world alumni to sludy toward degree at Augsburg Join President and Mrs. William V Frame and Professor Frankie Shackeìford on a journey through Mary have a 4-year-old son, caught Tom TCSOUICCS . A special tuition discount for DISCOVER NORWEGIAN TREASURES AND HERITAGE as This tour has limited spaces remaining; please call the alumni office ar 612-330-1178 or l-800-260-6590 for more information or to sign up for an upcoming information session. country before fulfilling his dream o[ retuming home to Minnesota. John Wahlberg, , Sr. Paul, recentþ formed his own company, Excel Promotions, which is a distributor of corporate apparel and promotional items. her short story "Bent Tiee," was accepted for publication in the upcoming antholog¡r Spirit Songs. 1990 Karen Reed, Atascadero, Calif., author of Music is 1989 Laura Netson, Minneapolis, job in February started a new the Master Key, sigred copies of her book at a Twin as a support consultant at låwson Software; she previousþ worked at the University of Minnesota. Cities-area Bames and Noble in October. According to Reed, a music therapist in Califomia, music is the key to Gail (Moran) Wawrzyniak, unlocking the mind closed by Raleigh, N.C., recentþ had a play published online at Native Realities (www.wordcraftcircle.org/ mental illness. natreaVhome.htm). In addition, Carla Beaurline, Hopkins, Minn., is a monthly guest host on Spring. He worked in smaller markets across the 1 99r the QVC shopping network as vice president of product development ETIIIÙII¡II:Í.,ÍIITÐ 2001-2002 Alumni Board meeting schedule June 19 August 2I November 20 February 19 April16 Meetings are open to the public and all alumni are invited rcr attend. Each meetlng features ln April, the Alumni Board, the Alumni/Parênt Relat¡ons Office, and the Center for Service, Worh and Learning sponsored the firct alumn¡ job fair on Gamput which brought togeths morê than 25 companies, alumni, Augsburg seniors, and r€cent grads. The event was the brainchild of Colleen K. Watson'91 MAt (picfured above with business partner Deb Krueger Knight'82), president of Carcer Plpfessionals and chair of the Connections Committee of the Alumni Board. 2A 4uCSnUnCruOW a guest speaker such as the president, dean, or other Col lege adminisl rator. Th is Ìnformation will be available online at <www.augsburg. edu/ alumni>. Summer 2OO1 for ZEVA's Natural Nail products. Waconia; she was She is also a dÍsplay adverrising previously assistant to the city manager lor the City of New Brighton. represenrarive for the s¿. Paul Pioneer Press. Colleen Watson, Mendota Heights, Minn., was recently featured in GtyBusinøss journal for her success as co-owner of Edinabased Career Professionals, a speciaÌized search firm that matches recent colìege graduates with companies seeking to fill entryìevel positions. 1992 Sharol (Dascher) Tyra, Hanover, Minn., was recently interviewed on KSTP-5 news and in NurseW¿eh and, HealthWeeh publications for her work as a personal success coach. 1 Alumni Chapter key contacts include: Los Angeles Amy Ellingrod'95 Bonnie Bina, Minnetonka, Minn., compieted her master's degree in health and human services administration at St. Mary's University She is the clinic administrator at ConsuÌtants Intemal Medicine. aellingrod@laphil.org Chicago Kaydee Todd Steenson'89 tsteenson@hklaw. com Sun Cit¡ Ariz. Borgie (Rholl) Gabrielson'47 623-972-7206 Washington D.C. Kari Arfstrom '89 Erica Benson was recently hlred by Studio City, a leading broadcast marketlng company, as KArfstrom@aasa.org writerþroducer/editor. She was previousþ Rochester, Minn. Norman'75 and Kathy (Anderson) '76 Wahl Wahl@bethellutheran. com UPN affiliate in Chicago as been doing Maren Lea Carlson, Pl).rynourh, Minn., married Steve Combs in March 2000. She is the business manager for Dr. Gary L. Carlson in Minnetonka, Minn. 1994 Susan (Horning) Arntz, Fridley, Minn., accepted a new position as city administrator for the City of Frilrrilit]lrit 'Auggies at the Minnesota freelance producing at Studio City since October 2000, working E on such projects as the launch of the NBC Saturday Movie, sitcoms Spin City and Change oJ Heart, and the promotion of various Paramount ffi movies. As a staff member she will continue to work on comedy series and NBC movies and mini-series. Erica has an extensive background State Fair in promotion, having worked at WHHO-ry rhe WB affiliate in Don't mrss the new ancl improved Augsbr-rrg booth at the Mrnnesota State Fair! Columbus, Ohio; WTTW-T! the PBS affiliate in Chicago; and the UPN network, in addition to her work at WPWR. She's earned two Emmy Awards for editìng, and received six Emmy nominations for her work. August 23-Septen-rber 3, 2001 Located in the education burldrng, the booth will featr-rre many special events this year, ìncì ud ing Al Lrmni gat herings. Stefanie (Murphy) Guzikowski, Portsmouth, N.H., Check out the scheclule online works at Beaupre at www. Relations, Inc., as a senior account au gsburg. edu/statefair lnterested rn volunteering? Contact the alumni office at 612-330-1I78 or 1-800-260-6590 Summer 2OO1 This past year marked the beginning of the Alumni Chapter Program, which was developed by the AIumni Association to encourage alumni to organize themselves (either around a geographic basis or an employment basis) to reestablish ties, promote the interests of the €ollege, and to be of service to its alumni. Above, two alums enjoyed coffee and conversation at a gathering in DeKalb, lll. withWPWR-TV the writerþroducer/editor. She had 993 Kirk'98 kaydeeklrk@yahoo.com & Co. PubÌic executive. She moved to the East. Coast five years ago and loves living by the ocean. She married Christopher Guzikorvski, a Bosron native she met through her former employer American Express Financial Advisors in Minneapolis. She is working toward certification as an aerobics instructor and enjoys running 5K and l0K road races and playing piano and acoustic guitar. She's had two poems published and hopes to some day publish a horror novel. "No kids yet, but a cat and some fish." f 995 John Nielsen, Chicago, received his master's degree in ancient Near Eastern history from the University of Chicago; he is currently working on his doctorate. 1 998 Mark Goetz, Eagan, Minn., married Christine Wilmer earlier in June. Eileen Kerr has been named Champion of Health for her work with Women's Inte¡narional Sel[reliance Enterprise and her ongoing advocacy and supporr of persons of all nationaÌities. Champions of Heahh honors individuals, organizations, and businesses that have gone above and beyond to improve the health of their community It is sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, the Minnesota lnstitute of Public Health, the Greater Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce, and CityBusiness. r 999 Christopher James Rothe, Britton, S.Dak., married Jamie Lea Kyle '00 in May Christopher is a deputy sheriff in Britton, and Jamie is working with special education students at Britton High School. 2000 Ann Staton, New Hope, Minn., was awarded a Siehi Scholarship from St. John's School of Theology Seminary where she is pursuing a master's degree in theology This award is in recognition of her academic performance and leadership abilities. Jack Stover, Burnsville, Minn., is a software engineer (modeling and simulation and Web programming) for Lockheed Martin Tactical Systems in Eagan, Minn. 4ucs¡uRc lrrow 2s Births/Adoptions James Kuehl '92 and Sarah Roy Carlton '83 and his wife, Mary BumsvilÌe, Minn.-a son, Christopher Leonard, in May He joins older brother, Bryan son, Samuel Walter, in November. James is a mortgage bond analyst for Wells Fargo Mortgage and Sarah is an account manager lor Portu-Sunberg Russell, 5. Roy is an accountant at Ban-Koe Companies in Bloomington, Minn. Roger Griffith '84 and Jean Taylor'85, Minn.-a Eagan, daughter, Emma, in December. Jody (Anderson)'90 and Mike Acers'90, Cloquet, Minn.-a son, Andrew Michael, in August. He joins sister Emily. M. Susan (Noleen) '90 and Steve Bianchi, Duluth, Minn.-a daughrer, Lucienne Elisabeth, in December. She joins siblings Mario and Isabel. (Evans)'95, Ramsey, ErcrcTrcTrcTlfi Minn.-a Visit Augsburg's online bookstore! www. bkstore.com/a u gsbu rg NeHi Christian Preschool and Daycare. Marketing. Todd Cina '93 and his wife, Kari, Steven Dow'95 and his wife, New Berlin, Wis.-a daughter, Lauren Jean in Novembe¡. Sarah Schaffner, Dubuque, Þ Carrie (Skradski) '93 and Tom Phillips, Big l-ake, Stephanie N. (Johnson)'94 and Robert E. Moreno'94, New Brighton, Minn.-twin sons, David Emanuel and Daniel Eliah, inJanuary Roben continues to work for US Bancorp as a lowa-a Mark, inJanuary. Jennifer (Strickland) '96 and {3 Minn.-a daughter, Ashley Elizabeth, in March. She joins brother Parker,2. boy, lsaac Jim Buehler, Lincoln, Neb.-a boy, certified network administrator and desktop technology services engineer. Stephanie is pursuing her master's degree in early childhood education and development at Jared Bartlett, in December. Xanara Amand '00 and Marc Stevenson, Bloomington, daughter, Minn.-a Malaya Ãlexis, ln December. Concordia University; prior to the twins'birth, she worked as a teacher at a o \ ñ m ! o U A room at the inn for all by Lynn Mena As a sociology major at Augsburg, MinamJacobson'69 had been intrigued by the problems of diverse people lÌung together within the limited confines of a citlz later, as a nurse working in Chicago in a variety of environments (including a rehabilitation unit, an emergency room, a hospice, and a mobile unir), she became professionally aware of physÌcal accessibility issues, and how society can adapt to make places universally accessible. And more recently, she found herself personaþ involved wtth universal accessibllity when her mother became paralyzed from a stroke and lived with her for nearly five years. ln lighr of these experiences, Jacobson and her partner, Marian Korth, left Chicago to open a bed and breakfast in a century-old farmhouse on the outskirts of Cambridge, Wis., with the dream of making their inn handÌcapped accessible. The pair opened the Country Comforts Bed 6s Breakfast in May 1998, with plans lo build a 600-square foot handicapped accessible guest suite. However, their plans were quickly halted when they ran into a snag in the srare law By Wiscorsin law, bed and breakfasts can have up to eight bedrooms. But bed and breakfasts were prohibited from adding on to their original house, unless they abided by commercial building codes. Residential codes, which are far less restrictive and expensive than commercial codes, didnt apply Miriam Jacobson'69 (right) and her partner, Marian Korth, added a handicapped accessible guest suite to their bed and breakfast inn last year, and in the process changed Wisconsin state law. "IJ we hadbeen intimidated one bit, we wouldn1have gotten thís done." Their problem caughr rhe arrenrion of State Rep. Martin Rel'riolds, who had run into the same building code dilemma when he wanted lo make changes to his own bed and breakfast. He contacted Jacobson and Korth and encouraged them to take their problem to the state leglslature. He also conracted fe11ow Assembly Reps. Cloyd Porter and Joan Wade Spillner about sponsoring legisiation to change bed and breakfast bulldlng code requirements. Jacobson and Korth appealed to state regulators, but out of fiustration (and fear of losing several advance reservations that had been made for the new suite) they went forth and completed the addition to state commercial codes. However, they still thought the commercial code requirements were too restricrive for bed and breakfasts, and they testified at assembly and state hearings on the legislature put together by Reynolds, Porter, and Spillner. The bill moved quickly through both houses, and in May 2000, Gov Tommy Thompson signed legislation that allows bed and breakfasts in buildings 50 years or older ro expand without having to follow commercial codes. BothJacobson and Korth were present for the bill slgning in Sauk City, Wis. Shortly thereafter, the Wiscoilsin State lournal featured the pair on its fiont page, and reported that the change in legislation could be "a boon to the growing bed and breakfast industry," making it easier to make modifications as well as to create inlerest tn converling older homes into inns. Both "If we had been intimidated one blt, we wouldn'l have Jacobson and Korth are happy that others won't have to endure the difficulties they faced. gotien rhis done," Korth told the lournal "Fortunately, we aren't easily intimidated." Jacobson added that the new br11 will be very helpful. "Several B&Bs rhanked us for helping to change the law" 30 ,4ucs¡unc rr¡ow Summer 2001 I ) c The Rev. Lloyd V. Sand'29, Lake N4ills, lor,va, clied in March; he r,r,as 94. Alter completing his B.A. at Augsburg, he taught high school for three years; he ¡eturned to attend Seminary and gracluated in l9lj. He sened as a rnissionar'f in Africa fol several years, dedicating n-ruch of his time to help transcribe LLrther.S Snrall Catechisnt and The Biblc into the Gbaya language. ln 1950, he and his rvife, Beryl (i,r,hom he met and married in Africa), rvorked with another couple to establish a Bible school for the training ol church leaders. After his retirement in 1974, he sewed as a r.isitation pastor at Salem Lutheran Church in lowa. Alice (Simonson) Solberg'29, Rolette, N.Dak., died in lr4arch; she 95. For 44 years she taught music at Perth, Wolford, and Rolette public schools and taught piano lessons [or 77 ye:rrs, reliring on\, last year. She sen'ed as a longtime church organist, choir director, and Sunday School teacher. She also sen,ed as a Cub Scout, Bo1'Scout, Girl Scout, and 4-H leacler' she received the Silver r'vas Fa*'n arvarcl for her ,10+ years of sen'ice to the Boy Scouts. She also enjoyecl li'riting a ner,i's colurnn for the T¿rrtie Motuúahr Star.for rnore than 40 years. I Roald Ovren '37. Elk lr4ound, Wis., cliecl in May 2000; he l'as 87. A retirecl fanner, he loved music and sang solos at church, rveddings, ancl funerals. He rvas past president ol both the Northern Lights Barbershoppers ancl Big Elk Crtek Lutheran Church. Mentor R. Larsen '49, Bucl'nrs, Ohio, died inJanuarl'; he rvas 78. A veteran of \\\Wl, he r.vorked at the Ylt4CA for 28 years in Red Wing, Minn., and in La Crosse and Mrdison. Wis., bcfore sen ing as executlve director in Bucyrus for 13 1,s¿¡r. After his retirement from the Y\4CA, he r'vorked for lB years at D. Pickling and Co. He volunteered his time on many projects and boards, including the Unitecl Way and the Crawford County Society for Crippled Children and Aclults. Rodney E. Anfenson '51, St. Cloud, lr4inn., died in April; he r'r'as 71. Prior to retiring in 1993, he was associate professor at St. Cloucl State Universitl', rvhere he taLrght kinesiolog¡; athletic admir-listration, and racquetball. He wrote two books. one on râcquetball techniques and another on the histoD¡ o[ the Rum River Athletic Conlerence. ln 1990, he rvas recognized lor his athletic inducted into the SCSU Hall of Fame; Sidney B. Johnson, Cumberland, in 1992 he rvas also inducted into the Bemidji State Universitl' Hall of Fame. Sharon (Raivo) Remmen'61, Los Gatos, Calif., died in December rlter a trvo-1'ear battle rvith ovarialr cancer; she rvas 6I. She lvas an adoptior-r social worker, ancl was deeply involved with the Christian Women's Club, the Daughters of Norwa)', and various other organizations. She rvas a talentecl artist, photographer, rvriter, speaker, and musician ancl suflered a case o[ rvanderlust; before settling into the California Bal, A*u, tn. llved in Hawaii and [ir.e other states as u'ell as abroad in Eg1pt. Spain, the Philìppines, and Malaysia. Even as her disease aclvanced, she contÌnued her practice of reaching out to people in the midst o[ suffering, sending out l0 carcls and letters a day Fritz Hadeler'80, Maplervood, Mlnn., died in March of cancer; he 42. After receiving a bachelor's degree in pharmacy from the University of lr4lnnesota, he rvent on to eern a rnasler's degree in pharrnacy ancl an lvlBA in nrarketing. He rvas I marketing manager in the pharmaceutical r'r'as Wis., died in N4arch; he rvas 76. He rvorked at Augsburg for 22 years, lirst as a custociian and then as a buildings and grounds employee. He retired in 1989. Other deaths: Hazel Willand '39, Minneapolis, clied in February. She lr'as a retÌreci teacher and editor. The Rev. Alfred Weltzin'41, Viroqua, Wis., died inJanuary Valdemar Xavier'46, Alberr Minn., died in April; he rvas 86. He uas a ret¡red education administrator. Lea, Stanley G. Puelston'51, Minnetonka, Minn., died in March, he u'as 77. He rvas retired llom Alexander 6¡ Alexander lnsurance Company Lloyd Huesers'52, Minot, N.Dak., died ìnJanuaryr Laton "Jack" C. Schwartz'52, Minneapolis, died in March; he u,as 72. Alan Redman '68, Prineville, Ore, Daniel Reuss '77, St. Paul, died in February 2000. Eclitors note: At presstínte, we weïe saddened to receive notice oJ the death division of 3M until his cleath. oJ Chuch accon-rplishn-rents by beir-rg Gabñelson'77; see tlrc JaIl issrre/or a contplete notice. i Send us your news photos! and i. Please tell us about the news in your new job, move, marriage, and births. Dor-r't forget yonr Full name Maiden name Class year or last year attended Street address life , to sencl photosl Cìty ls zip State this a new address? n Yes Ll No E-mail Home telephone F*ol ner'vs ol a death, rvritten notice n Okay to publish your e-mail address notice , or progran-r fiom a memorial seLvice. Sencl Employer Position ls spouse also a graduate ol Augsburg College? Work telephone n Yes n No lf yes, class your ner.vs iten-Ls, photos, or change of acldress b1' ¡.,^i1 to, Augsbu'g Nor,r, Class Notes, Augsburg Co11ege, CB 146, 22l l Riverside Ave ., Mrnneapolis, MN, 55454, or e-mail to Spouse name Maiden name Your news: <alumni@ar-r gsburg. eclu>. Summer 2OO1 i l is rec¡ttired, e.g. an obìtuar¡ fi-rneral ,4ucsnuRc luow 31 Each year the graduating class nømes four honored faculty members (one from eøch division) ønd one outstanding staff person. The following are excerpts from the remarhs of these honorees during CommencementWeehend. **"/6* a%tt-, SOCIOLOGY AND METRO-URBAN STUDIES HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION "i consider myself to be very lucky to be surrounded by many neat students. They give me the opportunity to do what I love. Without all of you, I would not be standing here today .. . Honestly, I think this is the coolest thing that's ever happened to me." "At the heart of all forms of Buddhism ì.s the concept and practice . of 'mindfulness.'Among other things, mindfulness reminds us to stop endlessly looking for greener grass somewhere e1se. Being mindful reminds us of the incredible gifts that surround us in the people and places that we so often take for granted." ç/Ø* COMPUTER SCIENCE AND HONORS PROGRAM (Referring to a story he recounted of a woman who felt the presence of Jesus standing with her during a difficult time....) "One way to think about our time together would be... as you go through various tests and trials (and you surely will), to think back upon your Augsburg experience, and perhaps in a smal1 way my experience with you, and to think of the question, 'How would it be if we stood with you'?" COMI\/IEI\CEVIEl\trT / 32 ,.4UCSSURC i¡OW RELIGION "something that's very important about Augsburg is the role that tradition can play Tiadition does not have to be constricting or enslaving; but, in fact, it can free. This is a conviction shared by many here, and it's what makes Augsburg a fun place to be and a great place to teach." DIRECTOR OF THE ROCHESTER PROGRAM "Beyond a wish for success and happiness, my hope for Augsburg graduates is that they will be able to lead lives that are filled with meaning-iives enriched by moments that draw equally on the mind, the heart, and the spirit. I believe an appreciation of how these elements of human experience interact to create meaning is at the core of an Augsburg education." Summer 200f ) fhe Alumni and Parent Relations Office would like to enhance the Alumni Web site I lwww.augsburg.edu/alumni). We want ro know which online services would be most useful to you. When you return this survey, you are automatically entered in a drawing for a $50 gift certificate from the College Bookstore if you fill out the contact information at the end. Returl the survey byJuly 20. You may fill out this same suwey online at the alumni site, but please complete only one survey Thank you! PLEASE ANSWER EACH OF THE FOLLOWING: Class yearI am an Augsburg Alumna/us: O yes E no How often clo you visit the Alumni Relations Web site: D never visited D once a month fl less than once a month E male E female Below is a list of online services we are considering. Please indicate how often you would use the following services by circling a number in the column at right: O=would not use 1=would use occasionally 2=would use frequently Searchable Alumni Directory Registered alumni have password-protected access to a secured database of Augsburg alumni names and addresses. Would allow users to update their information online. Message Boards Organized Class Year by Topic or Class Notes Online Post your updates on marriages, births, and promotions online. View notes from other alums. Class notes would continue to appear in printed publications. 0 0 t 1 Moderated Chats with Faculty and Staff Share opinions, debate, orjust talk with a E-mail Addresses Lifetime Web-based e-mail addresses (e.g. yourname@augsburgalumni.net) that let you check your mail from anywhere you have Internet access. 2 lan Alumni Reception Gay Hawthorne Jazz & Poetry Bash hing of Edvard Grieg: Diaries, Articles, i, a collection of Grieg's writings in ianslation, by Dr. Bill Halverson'51 rwegian scholar Finn Benestad) 0 l 2 tdar and is subject to change; please see your echure-due ín maílboxes later t'ltis summer. 0 l 2 0 1 2 0 I 2 0 I 2 Give your suggestions for online services: OPTIONAL INFORMATION (required for entering drawing!) Name E-mail Phone number ìK/1K Run/Walk (for fun or charity) ning Parade 2 featured speaker. Career Center Post résumés for other alums and approved employers to review. Approved employers may also post job listings. lay, October 13 [he park hing Football Game vs. Macalester hing AlumniAwards Social & Dinner ¡nions of '1951, 1961,'1976, and 1991 Online Giving Give to the college with a secured credit card transaction or make a pledge. ¡sburg on Parade (J À,, Each year the graduøting class nømt staff person. The following are excer /@ / ø/t¿o¿ Qt1/ce HEALTH AND PH "I consider myself to be very lucky to be su students. They give me the opportunity to r all of you, I would not be standing here toc this is the coolest thing that's ever happene< Lô ¡ cô a$. o Hb'E ú " g H: r¡Sq¡Ln m (t) Èr (.) b S L^ P"à2. g.l= v.Y'ã g=Ø ro ä.¿ È -¡ ('Ër ãø Ð O Þ OE+-p^-E t COMPUTER SCIENCE /Nå U <U<N¿ ANf (Referring to a story he recounted of a won presence of Jesus standing with her during "One way to think about our time togethet through various tests and trials (and you st back upon your Augsburg experience, and my experience with you, and to think of th would it be if we stood with you'?" CON/IVIEI\CE 200 32 4UCSBUnC ruOw / "Beyond a wish for success and happiness, my hope for Augsburg graduates is that they will be able to lead lives that are filled with meaning-lives enriched by moments that draw equally on the mind, the heart, and the spirit. I believe an appreciation of how these elements of human experience interact to create meaning is at the core of an Augsburg educatì.on." Summer 2001 a ¡¡ I o o Homecoming and Family Week 2001: Augsburg on Parade October 8-13, 2OO1 Monclay, October . . S a Saturday, October 13 B . . . . . . . An Evening with Dr. Maya Angelou Parents Reception Thursclay, October 11 . Variety Show and Coronation o Friday, October 12 . . . . Homecoming Chapel Service Alumni Band & lazzBand Reunion Concert Hall of Fame Banquet Auggie 5K/1K Run/Walk (for fun or charity) Homecoming Parade Picnic in the Park Homecoming Football Game vs. Macalester Homecoming Alumni Awards Social & Dinner Class Reunions of 1951, 1961,'1976, and 1991 Pan Afrikan Alumni Reception M. Anita Gay Hawthorne Jazz & Poetry Bash Book signing of Edvard Grieg: Diaries, Articles, Speeches, a collection of Grieg's writings in English translation, by Dr. Bill Halverson'51 (with Norwegian scholar Finn Benestad) preliminary calendar andis subject to change; please see your Homecoming eventbrochure-due in mailboxes later thís sutnmer JulI Thts is a t '/ i I ( t t, 'r I t t. tt" [ \ rl f\ ..,.,# .:u ::,.,,, {¡t¡''ìl.ii, ,t\ 'ttè, \:.{]:_ ó i .\t ì I r '¡ --ì s :| i I I o "Ë s U NË i! ,4FgURC COLLEGE Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage 2211 Riverside Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55454 Minneapolis, MN Permit No.2031 PAID -
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Title: Augsburg Now Fall 2001
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Search Result: ¡a /¡ Those last few lazy, hazy, crazy days reparing ths lall issue brings home the realiLy that summer is nearly gone. Poet Elinor Wylie described thls time of year as "summer, so much too beautiful to stay"; and we also must come to grips with the ephemerality of lhe season, as hot and ...
Show more ¡a /¡ Those last few lazy, hazy, crazy days reparing ths lall issue brings home the realiLy that summer is nearly gone. Poet Elinor Wylie described thls time of year as "summer, so much too beautiful to stay"; and we also must come to grips with the ephemerality of lhe season, as hot and dry as this one has been in Minneapolis. Life is differenl on campus during the summer. As most students and many faculty depart for travel, research, work, or vacatÌon, completely different populations arrive to keep our residence halls and buildings full. In this issue, we look at life at Augsburg during the summer, for a couple of reasons. One is to illustrate Augsburg's outreach to populations other than our college-age students-junior high and high school students, church groups, educators, and other þ f organizations. Photos from their campus activities tell their stories. PIus, many ol our own communit-y who are not here these three months miss the chance to see the campus at its most beautiful, when flowers surround the benches and the canopy of trees in the quad offers a welcomed respite from the ci.ty's heat. After hearing a number of comments on how especially beautifui the campus looks this summer, we invited the Augsburg community to wander around with cameras and capture on film the places or settings that were especially appealing to them. See our feature called "Home Sweet ... Campus." Lest we bestow too much attentlon on place, we are reminded on our Auggie Thoughts page thal the real future of this College is not in a splendid campus, but in the "nurture of distinctive attitudes toward truth and life, toward God's good creation, and His beloved human famÌ1y" This was written by President Emeritus Oscar A. Anderson tn a I976 column in which he eloquently discusses the impact on Augsburg made by his predecessor, Bernhard M. Christensen. We reprint thls column as we mark the t00th anniversary of the birth of Christensen in October. Enjoy the few remaining days of this "too beautiful" season. Ww Betsey Norgard Letters to the editor ¡F ongratulations on your great innerL.ity involvemenl program, especially on the Cedar-Riverside School and the Tiinity Lutheran Church Wednesday Night Out program. These are "textbook examples" of the kinds of things that make for real social change and lasting peace and understanding in the world. It was for the same reason that as an Augsburg undergraduate my reaction to the assassination of President Kennedy was to start the Children's Groups program at Augsburg. We went door to door in the neighborhood signing up the children and then met with them weekly in small groups for crafts and games and social interaction. I don't know how long the program lasted after I left but I've kept up my involvement with kids having taught for 35 years (15 of them with gifted kids). I'm also very involved in ecological causes, supporl the Museum of Tolerance, and have worked against the death penalty But after reading the summer AugsburgNow, I've never been so proud to be an alumna of Augsburgl Carry on-the world needs you. By the wa¡ what are you doing about ecological issues? Editor -Cathenne tr (Wehner) O sman' 65 Editor's note: ,s We'll respond to Ms. Osman abour ecology in our curriculum, but would also enjoy hearing from alumni who are working with ecology and environmental issues for a future stor;r s o. We welcome your letters! Please write to: Editor AugsburgNow 2211 Riverside Ave., CB 145 Minneapolis, MN 55+54 Many members of the Augsburg community, such as this in-line skate¿ take time out to enjoy summer's colors on the College câmpus. Turn to the stor¡es on pages 1O and 12 to explore life at Augsburg during the summer. E-mail: now@augsburg.edu Fax: 612-330-1780 Phone: 612-330-llBI Letters for publication must be signed and include your name, class year, and da¡ime telephone number They may be edited for length, clarity, and style. I AvcsBuRG Now Vol.64 No. 1 Fall 2001 Features Augsburg Now is published quarterly by Augsburg College, 22ll Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454. Summer in the City ... at Augsburg Betsey Norgard Editor Kids and teachers, wrestlers, and musicians Lynn Mena 1 spent their time on campus this summer. Assistant Editor Kathy Rumpza Graphic Designer llllilliam V. Frâme President Dan Jorgensen Director of Public Relations and Communication 2 Nancy Toedt'94 Director of Alumni and Parenr Relations Opinions expressed h Augsburg Now do not necessarily reflect I rssN l058-1545 6 E E ü official CoÌlege policy Postmaster: Send correspondence, name changes, and address Augsburg C olle ge, øs ffirmed in its mission, does not iliscriminøte on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, mdrital status, status with regard to public assistance, or disability in its education p olicie s, admissions p olicies, scholarship ønil loan programs, athletic andlor school ailminis tere il pro gr ams, e xcep t ín those instances where reli$on is a bona fiile occupational qualiJication. Augsburg Colle ge is committed to providing reøsonable accommo ilations to its employees and íts stuilents. www.augsburg.edu the Augsburg campus. The Apartment: Campus Living for Today's Students by Judy Petree Campus liJe is changing as colleges seeh to heep students on campus with new independent, ap ar tment- style re sidenc e halls. corrections ro: Augsburg N ow, Office of Public Relations and Communication, 221 I Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454. E-mail: now@augsburg.edu TÞlephone: 612-330-1 181 Fax: 612-330-I780 Home Sweet ... Campus Aphoto essay descnbes the sumnterbeauty on 1 9 trr" Legacy of Mayo Savold Departments 2 Around the Quad I Sports 21 Alumni News 23 26 32 Homecoming Preview inside back cover Class Notes Auggie Thoughts Calendar On the cover: Ph o to gr aph e r Er Lh tenb ahh en of conversation on the Augsburg quad. @2000 Stenb ahhen/ str:nbahhen.com 50 percent recycled paper (10 percent post-consumer waste) S caught a quiet moment t a I o t ¡¡ I Augsburg receives $500,000 from UlLM. Keck Foundation A a O The 2001 Christensen Symposium Augshurg College News Service A;å::ä,1ä:. a half million- dollar grant by the WM Keck Foundation of Los Angeles to support the development of statistical literacy Prof'Miloschield as an interdisciplinary curriculum in the liberal arts. This interdiscipiinary project will help bridge the gap between formal mathematical statistics and informal critical thinking, beiween experimental studies and observational studies in the physical sciences, and between the sociai sciences and the humanities. The goal of this project is to reform the teachÌng of statistics to include the use of observationaliy based statistics. Milo Schield, business administration professor, is the project leader and organizer of the proposal. This is the first time the WM. Keck Foundation, one of the top national science funding foundations, has awarded a grant to Augsburg College. John Knight, director of corporate and foundation relations, calls this "groundbreaking" for the College. Guided and driven by Augsburg 2004, Augsburg has the opportunity to forward its vision through this project, create a new dlscipline that informs and is informed by orher academic disciplines, and extend the value of this work to instructors across the U.S. During the three-year project, Schield will be responsible for writing a statistical iiteracy text that is useful to students and usable by faculty in various disciplines. There will also be a phase for training teachers and testing materials. Elght other faculty members will be team-teaching wirh schield. This project will introduce new ways of thinking about age-old problems in statistical education and ultimately in al1 ol undergraduate education, Augsburg Concert Band tours lreland StalJ photo fhe 65-member Augsburg I Con..tt Band toured ]reland for 12 days in May, perlorming aL schools, churches, and pubs. Led by Professor Robert Stacke'71, the tour also included performances by the Augsburg JazzEnsemble and Gospel Praise. The tour wasn't all performances. "We really tried to build the students not just in performance, but educationally as well," Stacke said. Guided The Augsburg Concert Band performs at Colaiste informational tours in Derry Muire School, a secondary school for girls in Ennis, Dublin, and Calway were just a Augsburg student band members Brendan few of the stops along the way Anderson and Ben Duane were also played This tour, "Music of the Americas," For photos of the Augsburg Concert featured works by composers throughout Band in lreland, r,rsit <www.augsburg.edu/ the Americas (including ArgentÌna, Mexico, music/lreland>. Cuba, and the U.S.). Compositions by September 23-24,2001 "Global and Local Neighbors: Christian Faith across Cultures" o o T:i,13,:i,." à Symposium features a leading scholar of ! ;l Õ U world Chrlstianit¡ Dr. Lamin Sanneh, the D. WillisJames . Dr. Lamin Sanneh Professor of Missions and World Christianity at Yale University A naturalized U.S. citizen, he was educated on four continents. He has been actively involved in Yale's Council on African Studies and is an editor-at-large of the ecumenical weekl¡ The Christian Century. His work includes more than 100 articles on religious and historical subjects, and several books. This year's Christensen Symposium features a musical worship celebration on Sunday, Sept. 23, with choirs from global cultural traditions. Dr. Sanneh will present the homily FollowÌng this service, conversations about global Christianity will continue in smaller groups. Sunda¡ September, 23- "Celebrating Christianity in Global Cultures" 3:30 p.m.-Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center Musical worshlp celebration with choirs stemming from Liberia, lndia, Oromia, Latin America, the Hmong tradition, and the Agora Ministries Choir. Homily by Dr. Lamin Sanneh. 5 p.m.-Foss Center Group conversations, "Getting to Know Our Neighbors: A New World to Explore." Join discussion with Christians from different parts of the world. 6 p.m.-East Commons, Christensen Center Light supper-RS\? to Monda¡ September 6 l2-330-1 160. 24- "Race, Culture, and Chrìstian Mission" 10 a.m., Convocation-Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center 2 ,+UGSBURG NoW Fall 2001 .1 I The Maroon & Silver Society leads the way Aîi*tï.ffiïTffiiî:;::T' In appreciation for their leadership opponunity for Augsburg alumni and friends to help current students. Maroon 6¡ Silver Society donors pledge to sponsor an Augsburg scholarship for four years, with gifts ranging from $1,000 to more than $10,000 per yeat. Augsburg College has steadfastly maintained its commitment to keeping an Augsburg education affordable for the broadest range of diverse and talented students. Toda¡ 81 percent of Augsburg students receive some form of financial assistance, made possible in part by the generosity, generous financial commitment of Maroon 6¡ Silver Society members. "The Maroon 6¡ Silver Society is the College's highest fundraising priority, needed to create a solid foundation of annual financial suppoft essential to attracting and retaining outstandi.ng meet students benefiting from students," explains Donna Mclean, director of The Augsburg Fund, the College's annual fund. "Charter members of the Maroon & Silver Society encourage others to join them Ìn building the 'living endowment' provided by an annual Augsburg continues to provide students with an academic and spiritual foundation that not oniy prepares them for their life's work, but also to lead as thoughtful citizens," say Maroon 6¡ Silver Society members Philip '79 and Julia (Davis) '79 Styrlund. "We are committed fund." Maroon 6¡ Silver Society members will be invited to special Maroon 6q Silver events and receive special updates from the president on the College's progress. Members will also have the opportunity to their support at an annual event. "As alums, we are proud to watch President and Mrs. Frame hosted the Maroon & Silver Society inaugural event in June at Augsburg House. (L to R) Mert Johnson '59, JoAn Johnson, President Frame, Anne Frame, Normâ Hall, and John Paulson. as to doing our part to insure that today's dynamic and talented students have the same opportunity we had to obtain an outstanding education at Augsburg." For information, call Donna Mclean, director of The Augsburg Fund, at 612330-1179 or I-800-273-0617; or send e-mail to <mclean@augsburg.edu>. YFI hosts church leaders F\r. Martrn Martv lJ*u, one of the o o s. Þ r^ featured speakers at the Youth and Family Institute's fourth annual Augsburg and the StepUP program volunteer advisory board will recognize Tad and Cindy Piper for their leadership gift toward an endowed position in the StepUP program at a special event on Oct. 26, at7 p.m. in Hoversten Chapel. Earl Hightower, noted authority on addiction intervention and international ecumenical conference this summer, which brought 155 people treatment coordination, will be the keynote speaker. Augsburg's StepUP program is one of only three such programs in the country and unique in several aspects. lt assists Augsburg students in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction in achieving academic success. For ticket information, call Kara Malmgren after Sept. 1 612-330-1405. from nine major denominations, representing six countries. at The Rev. Martin Marty Fall 200f ,4ucssunc ñrow 3 Around the Quad The 2001 -O2 Augsburg Convocation Series Race: Dividing and Uniting f he lace and shapc ol American society I is radically ehanging. While racinl issues have and still do drvrde us and deserve serious attention, we look for ways to embrace racial diversity in one socì.ety and internationally that champion freedom, justice, compasslon, and Monday, October 22, 200'l "Counting incidents or Telling Tiagedies? Writing the History of Worklng Class Race Relations" 10 a.m., ConvocatÌon-Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center equality of opportunity. November 15*16,2001 THE 2OO1 CHRISTENSEN SYMPOSIUM "The Influence of Afro-American Culture on American Music" September 23-24,2001 "Global and Local Neighbors: ChrÌstian Faith across Cultures" Sunday, September,23 3:30 p.m., Musical worship, Hoversten Thursda¡ November 15 7 p.*., AugsburgJazz Ensemble Concert Frida¡ November 16 10 a.m., Convocation-Hoversten Chapel, Chapel, Foss Center-"Celebrating Foss Center Christianity in Global Cultures" Dr. William C. Banfield, Endowed Chair in Humanities and Fine Arls, associate professor of music, and director of the American Cultural Studies Program at the UniversÍty of St. Thomas. He will use the Jazz Ensemble to illustrate the role of Black music in shaping American identity. 5 p.m., Group conversations, Foss Center-"Getring to Know Our Neighbors: A New World to Explore" 6 p.-., Light supper, East Commons, Christensen Center Monday, September 24 10 a.m., Convocation, Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center-"Race, Culture, and Christian Missìon" Dr. Lamin Sanneh, D. WlllisJames Professor of Missions and World Christianity and professor of hÌstory, Yale University, with choirs represenLing cultural groups from around the world. Monday, October 8, 2001 "An Evening with Maya Angelou" 7:30 p.m.-Melby Cymnasium Dr. Maya Angelou, award-winning poet, educator, historian, actress, p1a1'wright, civil rights activist, producer, and director. General admission tickets are available Sept. 15 from TicketWorks at <wwwticketworks.com> or 6L2-3433390. Free admission for Augsburg students, faculty, and staff. 4 1+UGSBURG NOW Monday, January 21, 20Oz "HealÌng the Violence of Racism" Chapel, Foss Center Nontombi Naomi Tutu is program coordinator, Race Relations Institute at Fisk Unlversit¡ and instrucior in the School of Education, University of Connecticut-Storrs, and is the third daughter of Archbishop Desmond Tìrtu Wednesday, February 27, 2002 "The Changing Face of Minnesota and the Twin Cities: The Contribution and Consequences of RaceÆthnicity from the Census 2000" l0 Cultural Quest" 1 1: 15 a.m., MinÌ-convocation-Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center Theater Mu, the premier Asian American theatre company in the Miclwest, will present taího, the ancient Japanese expression ol communal unÌt¡ and a theatre piece explorÌng issues of Asian and Asian American identity. THE 2OO2 BATALDEN SEMINAR IN APPLIED ETHICS April4-5,2002 "Affirmative Action: Rethinking the Martin Luther King, Jr., Convocation: I p.m.,-Hoversten Tuesday, March 19, 2002 "Theater Mu: Drumming, Ritual, and a.m., Convocation-Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center Claims olJustice" Thursda¡ April4 "Affirmative Action: Solution or Problem?" 7 p.^., Public lecture-Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center Friday, April5 'Justice over Time: The Fathers Have Eaten Sweet Grapes and Their Children's Teeth Are Set on Edge" 10 a.m., Convocation-Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center ll a.m., Panel discussion Dr. Darryl Trimiew, dean of Black church studies andJohn Price Crozer Professor of Christian Social Ethics, Colgate Rochester Divinity SchooV Crozer Theological Seminary He will examine the changing attitude toward affirmative action and why justìce is best understood as an ongoing process over time. I Unless otherwise noted, all events are Jree and open to the public. F or inf orntation, c all 6 1 2 -3 3 0 - 1 1 80. l1 a.m., Panel discussion Dr. Tom Giliaspy, Minnesota stâte demographer Fall 2OOf I Masterworks Chorale sings Martin Lutherthe opera by Maria rhompson and have worked with him. Plus, the opera needs a good-size chorus." Staglng the U.S. prerniere of Luther at Central Lutheran Church is no accident. The production was designed with Central specifically in mind. "I have visited Central many times while participating in past Reformation Festivals," said Tikka. "The congregational singing was tremendous. I had never heard anything like it! From 1996 on I had visions of creating something for Central. Lutlrcr ishighly inspirecl by this wonderful church which is at irs best when crowded with spirit-filled 1J*rongtlt to put the two together. But spend a few minutes with Karì Tikka or Gracia Grindal and you'll think differently. Their passion for the Luther production lets you know that this is something extraordinary. lt highlights the remarkable story of Martin Luther, his struggles, loves, and all-out battles with Satan. The U.S., Englishlanguage premiere, wili be at Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, Ocl25-27. Kari Tikka, a conductor with the Finnish National Opera, composed, condr¡cts, and co-wrote the libretto for Luther. Gracia Grindal '65, professor of rhetoric at Luther Seminary, serves as the .translator and artistic director for the U.S. premiere. Composed originally in Finnish, the production prerniered in Helsinki, Finland, to sold-out performances and excellent reviews in December 2000. The six Finnish National Opera prÌncipals lrom this production will perform in Minneapolis, joined by Augsburg's Masterworks Chorale and a 26-piece orchestra. For Masterworks, Augsburg's choÌr of alumni, students, and cclnrnrunrty lriends. Lhis is a rare opportunity. "The connection with Gracia and our Lutheran heritage makes this a perfectly natural ht," says Peter Hendrickson '76, director of Augsburg choral activrties, "and I l<now Kari Tikka Fall 2001 <www.luthersem. edu/Luther>. Mana Thompson is director oJ I cotnmunication at Luther Seminary. voices." ¡F\pera. Luther. You may have never Luther Seminary's 2001 Reformation Festival. It is presented by Luther Seminary, Central Lutheran Church, Augsburg College, the Finnish National Opera, and Lutheran Brotherhood. Tickets can be ordered through TicketWorks-$ 12.50 for general admission, and $10 for students and seniors. Visit <www.tlcketworks.com> or call 612-343 -3390. For additional inlormation on Luf he r, visit Tikka had been thinking about a production on Martin Luther for quite some time and is convinced that Luther has a lot to say to those of us in the 2lst century. "This theme-Luther-has been in my mind for more than 20 years," he said. "Luther's theology has been vitally important to me. Salvation is 100 percent God's gift. Faith, too, is a gift. After reading much of Luther 7 realized I had gone through similar tnals and tribulations. I wrote thÌs opera so that many would hear, see, and understand that God in his son Jesus has gone through all of our battles and won for us llberty." Unlike most operas, the audience is encouraged to sing along in Luther. Between scenes the audiences sing several of Luther's hymns. Congregational choirs will be "planted" throughout the sanctuary to lead the singing. Although Luther's theology and life story have been in print for nearly 400 hundred years, this is a first in the form of an opera. "Opera is a wonderlul way to tell stories," said Tj.kka. "It's not only music. It's also theater. It's visuallÌghts, costumes, sets-and it's llve. Opera can touch the mind and soul in ways that words alone cannot. At its best, opera can be psychoanalysis or pastoral care." Luther is the centerpiece of ! c Martin and Katie Luther are portrayed by Finnish National Opera singers in the production to be staged at Central Lutheran Church in October, ,4ucsnunc ruow 5 Women of action to speak at Augsburg AUGSBURG COLLEGE WELCOMES four dynamic women to camplls ¡his fall: Sarah Weddington, the attorney who snccessfully argued Roe y. Wade before the U.S. Supreme Court; Dr. Maya Angelou, accLaimed author, poet, actor, and activist; Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a psychosexual therapist; and Judy Shepard, mother of hate crime victim Matthew Shepard. Built around issues of diversity, the "Women in Action" speaker series is sponsored by the Augsburg Student Activities Councrl (ASAC), with support "WOMEN IN ACTION" For times and location, see the calendar on the inside back cover Tuesda¡ September l8 Sarah Weddington "Some Leaders are Born Women" I from other campus departments and Monda¡ October Anthony Shane Florìst. The four women bring messages of strength and action to their presentations-Maya Angelou's Dr. Maya Angelou "An Evening with Maya Angelou" Ticket info: www.ticketworks.com or 612-343-339O creative gifts and experience, Judy Shepard's message of tolerance, Sarah Weddington's articulation of leadership roles for women, and Dr. Ruth's humorous treatment ol contemporary issues. The events are free and open to the public, with the exception of Angelou's presentation. Tickets for "An Evening with Maya Angelou" are available through TicketWorks, 612-343 -3390 or <www. ticketworks.com>. o o Tuesda¡ November 6 Dr. Ruth Westheimer "Sexually Speaking with Dr. Ruth" Thursday, December 6 Judy Shepard "The Legacy of Matthew Shepard" Social Work ñ students visit Slovenia I ,c Six Augsburg graduate and undergraduate social work students spent two weeks in Slovenia with Professor Laura Boisen studying family and child welfare services as compared to those in the U,S. Next summer Slovenian students will come to Augsburg as part of the ongoing partnership with the University of tjubljana. Pictured in the dining room of Prof. Gabi Cacinovic Vogrincic are: (back row, L to R) Prof. Lea Bohinc, University of Ljubljana; Prof, Laura Boisen; Erika Rosted; Tanja Medvesek; Charley Price; Nin Sadovsky, Simona Hrvatin; (front row, L to R) Kristy Bleichner; Lyra Peterson; Prof, Vogrincic; Tina Mihic; Dragana Kojic; Robin Hesser,' (kneeling) Rachel Olson; V¡oleta Potocnik. 6 ,+UGSBURG NoW Fall 2001 - A conversation with Maya Angelou by Thomas B, Howard, tr,,'O2 RECENTLY HAD A CHANCE to speak with Dr. Maya Angelou in anlicipation ol her visil Lo Augsburg. Excerpts lrom that conversation follow. TH: My first question ... what do you leel is one o[ the most important issues facing today's college student? MA: There is a full length of issues and it is hard to say which is most important. I think we are in a kind ol moral crisis in our countr)¿ Young men and women have had a scarcity ol people to pattern after; that is, role rnodels are few and far between when 1t comes to morality I will probably speak at length about heroes and sheroes because I think people live in direct relation to whom they have access. And, I'm sorry to say, a number of young people have chosen as their rnentors and role models mega stars-a lot of people who are featured in the tablords and on the silver screen and so for¡h. Quite often those are people who wouldn't give a fig if those young people lived or died. So, my encouragement is to look in the family, look in the church, look in the synagogue, in the temple; look around the school, Iook in history for people who had enough courage to live lives that mean something ... [a lifel that 1s uplifting and encouraging and healing. I think that that 'is one of the crises. TH: Many students go to school thinking "I am going to school so I can get a job," not "I'm going to school to learn a vocation." What are your thoughts on vocation versus just getting a job, and how have you defined your vocation? The young man or woman a who follows her passion or follows his heart is more likely to succeed than the person who follows the paycheck. If you find something you love to do and you stay in school and you get the training in how to do it, then it is likely you will succeed, and in every way That is following the passion. Reall¡ it is likely you will do well financially and in other tangible ways il you follow your heart and your passion. That is when vocation really is your calling-it is more than a 1ob. fauna. So arnong human beings there is diversity among looks and personality and attitudes. It is wonderful to have those, we are enrichecl. We are made to see ourselves and others, rnade to see ne\M things. To hear new ways of describing the sunrise makes you see the sunrise with a dilferent value. We should have it in our lives and understand that the tapestry of iife is made up of many colors and threads. No color is rnore valuable than the other or less. No thread more precious or less than the other. They all make up the tapestry of life. TH: Diversity has become al¡uzz t-errn lately and in some ways may become a cliché. How do you define diversity and MA: My encouragement would be to give out a song-a spirirual, which is There is a BaIm in Gilead. It's wonderful. (Singinþ There is abalm tn Gilead, to heal s s what role does it play in a human being becoming more tolerant? MA: Just the use of the word has reduced what it originally meant, much like love, I'm sorry to say Love is the most powerful condition on the planet and maybe in the universe. I love those socks. I love that sitcom. It is sad that diversity has fallen prey l-o that as wel1. The truth is, it is in diverslty that we enrich our lives. That is true in one family, it's true in a house. Il we had a house that had one color, the interior one color, and no rellef 1n sight, it would just run us rnad. If we ate the same meals at breakfast, dinner, and supper-I knoq I seem to be reducing the large meaning to something that is meaning less, but i am afraid it is TH: What guidance would you offer college-age students who are fearful of change and yet have the desire to help others and to make a difference? the sin sich soul. There is a balm tn Gtlead, to make the wounded whole, to mahe the wounded whole. If vou cannot preachlihe Jesus, and cannot singlihe Paul, you can tell the world of Jesus and say he díed t'or all. There is abalm ín Gilead. I did not thrnk of the verse as much as I thought ol the refrain-there is a balm, the idea is in their coming to a place where they can find the ba1m, which can heal not only their sÌtuation, but prepare them to heal the world. I -Thomas Howard'02 is a senior in social worh and is the major events chair the Augsburg Stu(lent Activities Council, co-commissioner o.f Queer and Straight in Unity, and a McNair Scholar. for not meaningless. MA: I have many I am happy to say I am writer, that's how I deline myselI, br-lt on the other hand I am a teacher. I used to think I was a writer who could teach, but over the last few years I think I am a teacher who writes. I do love to teach. Fall 2001 a We physÌcally and intellectually and spintually need diversity. God has For the complete interview, visit the Now Ortline at <www augsburg. edu/now>. provided us with the diversity of the seasons and the diversity of flora and ,4ucs¡uRc rr¡ow 7 Swenson earns top coach honors, named to new athlgtic position byDon stoner ïen to earn Athletic Hall of Fame honors by Don Stoner Chafles fl ugsburg College wrestling AÏ3':ïif,".'J.i:i.l'iläî::ff ;:,, Ar r coach ,,,r, r-rr. Swenson has Flheacl Jell the annual Athletic Hall of Fame banquet. Ten former Auggre student-athletes will be inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame: received both honors and a new job this summer. InJuly, Swenson, who has coached the Auggie wrestling team . . . . . to seven NCAA Division III national championships in the last 11 seasons, was named Lutheran College Coach of the Year by the Lutheran Brotherhood financial services firm. "While there are a lot of Lutheran rr colleges' lew nave Deen aDle^to matchJeff's team tradition of winning champlonships while Augsburg wrestling head coach Jeff Swenson (center) watches the action, along with assistant coaches John Pena, Dan Lewandowski (to swenson's left), and Scott whiriey (to Swenson,s right) during the MtAc Team Duals at Augsburg in February. successful coaches at maintaining academic success," said Swenson was inducted into the Augsburg David Angstadt, Lutheran Brotherhood's cnrel marKetrng olïlcer, ln presentlng -, --- - o tne ' nonor to t*tttlt ^ ,, nameq ln /î'ugust, tne LoLlege 5wenson to a newly-crealecl posrtron ol" lnre'm asslsranr oean 1or arnle*cs ano recreatron. In [nls posil"ron, >wenson will . super\nse tne mens ano womens atnletrc departments, along with the athletic .,1 . , lacrlrtres deparlmen[. He wlll retarn nrs wresttlng nead-coacnrng responsrDrlrtres, but wil give up responsibirities as assistan, athletic direcLor and College -o-strength o and conclltlonlng coacn A,1979 Augsburg graduate, Swenson was nameo wresllrng neact coacn rn 19öu, and has coached at Augsburg lor 19 seasons (1980-84, l986-present). He received his master's degree in health from the university of Minnesota in 1982. Collese AthLetic HalL ol Fame in 1999. During his coaching tenure, Augsburg has earned an NCAA-recorcl seven Division national championships, and has finished in the top lour in Lhe naLion 16 times. includins the last l3 seasons in a row Aussburs has won the Minnesola TII Intercollegiate Athletic conference wrestlinq title l8 times under Swenson, has linished in the toD lour in the NCAA Division iII national tournament in each of the last I 3 seasons, and finished in the top 20 nationally every year since 1971. He has earned National wrestiing coaches . . . . . Dick Bain'80 (men's hockey) Jeff Blixt '77 (wrestling) Greg Boone '81 (men's basketball) John Fahlberg'68 (football, baseball) Julie (Goldstein) Yeazle'83 (women's basketball, softball) Ronnie Henderson'Bl (men's basketball) Wllliam Lundgren'73 (men's hockey, footbali) Phil Olson '76 (men's soccer) Carolyn Ross '89 (women's track and field) Karen (Sterner) Engel'87 (women's track and field) The Augsburg Athletic Hall of Fame was established in 1973 to recognize male athletes who made special contributions to the Coliege's athletlc history In 1989, female athletes were first inducted into the hall. Recipients are chosen each year on the basis of performance in Augsburg athletics, service to the school, civic and professional achievements, and leadership. a s. Association (NWCA) Division lll National coach of the Year honors five times (1983' I 1991' 1995' 1998' and 2000)' -Don stoner is sports ínformation coordinator Dedication of Edor Nelson Field o Sat., Sept. 22, at 1 p.m. r Augsburg v5. St. John's University Pre-game brunch and program, 10 a.m., Christensen Center For information, call Norm Okerctrom, 612-330-1616 8 4UGSBURG NoW . Dedication during game halftime ,', Edor Nelson '39 in a baseball coaching photo from the 1950s. Fall 2001 Top student-athletes earn awards I n May, live Auggies earned Honor Athlctc I clcsignation, the highest honor the pnrt ol three Division liI national title tearns. A College gives its senior student-athletes. ln addition, Augsburg Leadership in Women's Athletics awards were awarded to seniors Brenda Selander and Cassi Van Ausdall, and earning Augsburg Male Athlete o[ the Year honors were Ben Bauer management ancl Ryan Mclntosh. Athletic awards are voted on by coaches in Augsburg's men's and women's information systems major with a 3.0 GPA, Lewandowski earned National Wrestling Coaches Association Scholar All-America honors twice, and was team co-captain his junior and senior seasons. athletic departments. 2000-01 Augsburg Honor Athletes Todd Boerboom- vol1eybal1 and women's hockey, Rieger earned A11-MIAC honors twlce A four-year starter and Lutheran 1n football, Boerboom was a team co-captain his senior year. A marketing and management double major with a 3.652 grade-point-average, Boerboorn earned MIAC Academic All-Conference honors three times, and Verlzon Academic Al1District honors twice. Jaime Kingsley- A team leader in women's basketball and cross country, KÌngsley was a team co-captain rn both sports her senior year. In cross country, she was the team's consistent No. 4 runner, as well as a rnember of the track and fieid team for two years. ln basketball, Kingsley earned AllMIAC first-team honors. An Augsburg President's Scholar and biology (pre-med) major with a 3.8 GPA, Kingsley earned MIAC Academic All-Conference Honor Roll honors three times. She was a Verizon Academlc All-District first-team selectÌon in basketball this season. Nik Lewandowski earned four AllAmerica honors and four MIAC individual championshrps, a feat just three other Auggies have ever accomplished. He was a Fall 2001 Angie Rieger-An AllMIAC selection in both Brotherhood Lutheran College All-Amerlca mention honors her senior year. honorable hocke¡ Rieger holds every In women's single-season ancl career scoring record. She earned All-Amerlca honors three times and National Player ol the Year finalist honors twÌce, in addition to being named MIAC Player of the Year herjunior and senior years. An international business major with a 3.8 GPA, RÌeger earned MIAC Academic All-Conference Honor Roll honors three times in both volieyball and hockey, and became the first Augsburg student-athlete to earn Verizon Academic All-District firstteam honors in two sports in a single school year, in volleyball and falVwinter at-large (hockey) Ìn 1999-00. byDonstoner 2000-01 Augsburg Leadership in Women's Athlet¡cs Award Winners Brenda Selander-Augsbtirg's only threesport âthlele (women's soccer, hocke¡ and softball), Selander was the team's leading scorer three seasons in women's soccer, earning AII-MIAC first-team honors her senior season. She was a lorward for Augsburg's wornen's hockey team and a two-year starting centerfielder for the softball team. A health and physical eclucatlon major with a 3.3 GPA, Selander served as a student-athlete mentor. Cassi Van Ausdall-A four-year starting outside hitter for the vo11eyball team, Van Ausdall earned All-MfAC second-team and Lutheran Brotherhood Lutheran College AllArnerica second tearn honors her senior season. A history major wrth a 3.8 GPA, Van Ausdall earned Verizon Academic All-District second-team honors in volleybail her senior year, in addition to MIAC Academic AllConference Honor Roll honors three times. She is active in Augsburg's FellowshÌp of Christian Athletes chapter. 2000-01 Augsburg Male Athletes of the Year Ben Bauer-Bauer excelled in both wrestling and track and field at Augsburg. ln wrestling, he won a second Division III national title this year, finlshlng 36-3, and MIAC individual tLtles at hear,yweight three tlmes in his career. In track and field, Bauer Mike Schwalen- competed in three drfferent weight A four-year starting disciplines-shot put, drscus, ancl weight throw He is an elementary education major. infielder for Augsburg's baseball team, Schwalen earned AII-MIAC honors in 1999. A business administration major with a3.7 grade- point average, Schwalen has earned MIAC Academic All-Conference Honor Roll honors tl-iree times, as well as earning Dean's List honors each semester. He has earned Verizon Academic All-DistricL honors his last two seasons, inclr-rding firstteam honors this year. Ryan Mclntosh-A four-time AII-MIAC first-team selection in men's hockey, he earned All-America honors his fi"eshman year; he was MIAC Player of the Week fÌve times and U.S. College Hockey Onllne National Player of the Week twice. He made his prolessional debut in April wÌth the Quad Clty Mallards of the Unired Hockey League bclorc retulning to Augsburg to finlsh his biology studies. I ,4ucssunc Now 9 most stuclents and many faculty are ^way for the surnmer, the Augsburg campus is far frorn quiet. Many younger students spend time here-learning how to build Lego robots, how to wrestle, studying the life of Monarch butterflies, and playing 1oß of music. A number of conferences also take place that bring GEMS (Girls church groups, international church leaders, and advanced placement teachers to campus. Here are some snapshots from summer 2001: SuUMER in Engineering, Mathematics, and Science)-Augsburg's summer portion of a Minneapolis Public Schools program that brings 100 young girls, grades 4-12, to campus to explore problem-solving projects, opportunities to present their work, and ongoing mentoring. II\ THE CtrY... AT AIJGSBI]RG E' .;t WRESTLING CAMP-800 elementary through high school wrestlers attended two week-long clinics, taught by world and Olympic champion wrestler John 5mith. <:: : ADVANCED PLACEMENT INSTITUTE-Over 100 high school, middle school, and junior high teachers spent a week honing their skills in teaching advanced placement courses. = 'õ I:-.,: il LUTHERAN SUMMER MUSIC CAMP-160 high school students from across the U.S. spent four weeks in a musical and spiritual community, taught by more than 60 faculty and staff. GET READY!-A week-long camp for 4th-6th graders from families with little college background. to learn computer-driven Lego robotics projects, hosted by Augsburg's library and information technology department. SunnuER IN THE CITY... =:iil:i:l ! I I g 7 , F )' ti II i i:::-=-: j- ¡lú¡!a ÞÉ! ¡fo ugsburg College's 23-ocre compus is bordered by on interstote highwoy on one fuA ff äside, ond o mojor city ovenue on the other. This enclosure, combined with the presence of Murphy Squore, Minneopolis's oldest pork, gives the compus q smolhown feel, despite ils urbon oddress. Collecied here ore imoges of Augsburg in the summer, when the compus's beouty provides q colorful bockdrop for reflection qnd relqxotion. Ë o o h s. hs' N Mihe Habennantt ew benches ond flowers provide o respite ond ploce for reflection (quite literolly) on lhe new Poutz Plozo in front of Melby Holl (below) o o Fall 2001 6' ts o. "1) O Elements," o sculpture by Henry Londe, wos o gift to the LColl"g" from Honeywell, lnc. lt wos dedicoted in memory of '-:+è;'>=-- Ronold K. Speed, vice president for public offoirs ot Honeywell ond o regent ot Augsburg. : w) Pcntl Tallq Êi m TTIR{G D ll.t H o N kH t rom miles oround, the Augsburg logo is now visible on F the top of Mortensen Holl, thonks to the generosity of the Lelond Sundet fomily, the Closs of I 999, ond Chuck Gobrielson'ZZ (deceosed). l:ãltl¡rdr] ,4ucssunc Now t5 THE APARTME CAh4PLJS LTVI FOR TODAY'S STI]DET\ S by Judy n fl o s. New Hall, which opened in 1999, establíshes the western edge of Augsburg's campus and is designed to complement the surrounding neighborhood. : [-t emember what dorm room living was like 10, 20, 30 years ]</ ago-small, cramped rooms that you shared with a roommate I\tJr two!), setting your alarm cloci< an hour earlier than everyone eìse on the floor so you didn't have to wait in line to use the shower, and eating every meal in the school cafeteria? While you still may see the last remains of the old dorm room style of living, it is more likely you will see a ne\M style of residence life on college campuses. Like the legendary phoenix, student housing is risìng fresh and young from the ashes of its former seif. Resident living on college campuses is evolving to meet the changing life styles ol today's students, and Augsburg College is at the cLrtting edge of this rebìrth. The idea to build a new type ol housing at Augsburg in order to : :, - .ji i:1il drj'l' r1l!i iji arrracr and retain students actually began back in I972-73 with the construction of Mortensen Hall. Students were involved from the planning stage on and said they did not want dormitory rooms. Rather, they wanted apartment-style living, where they couÌd be more independent. The building, a l5-story high rise, has 13 residential floors, each with four one-bedroom and four two-bedroom apartments-a total of 104 apartments housing 312 students. Kari (Eklund) Logan, a 1982 graduate, said that one of ihe reasons she chose to attend Augsburg was in part because of Mortensen. "There were no other prìvâte colleges at that time with on-campus apartments," Logan said. In 1993, Augsburg went a step further i,vith the construction of Anderson Hall, which contains one-person suites; four-person apartments; eight-person, two-story townhouses, and l5-person lloorhouses, which allow students in various interest groups or academic majors to live together. 16 ,4ucssuRcNow Fall 2001 Norv, Augsbrtrg has gone )'er anorher step i,vith the operring rwo )/ears ago of Ner'r,Hall (not ¡'et nar.r.recl). This housrng complex olfers studenrs state-of-the-art heating and air conditionìng, plr-rs lull secllnt)r It features ba1' windor,vs, nìne- foot ceillngs, kitchens, and nnclergrouncl parking. The br,rilding is fr-rlly ri lred throughor-rt lor present and anticipated l I needs in computel technology. Sorne apartments e\¡en come lurnished. David Graham, prÌncipal partner of Elness Slvenson Graharn Architects, Inc., and a national expert on trends in student housing, is one ol the deslgners ol this new hall. He said that neighbors lir,ing nearby like the Ìdea ol a residential building defining the edges of campus. Neli, Ha1l was placed at the campus edge to gil'e a leeling of off-campus living, yet stil1 be close enough so students can participate in academic ar-rc1 extracurricular activities and part-time jobs. They have the option to sign fullyear leases, rnaking them true residents of the nelghborhood. The ph1'siç¿l le6L for the neighborhood was kept in mincl when choosing the building materials, which include residentiall), scalecl elements, such as brick, stucco, and architectural nretal. C(ìl¡ t( Elness Sr,r'enson Graharn (ESG) Architects are also responsible for the renovation ol Sverdrup Hall, clesign of the ner,v Paulson Atrium- Link, and the upclating of the Augsburg Campus It4aster Plan, oi lvhich housing Ìs a key part. ESG's goal is to der,elop student L S E' Tim Elness'89 (right) and David Graham (left) were part of the Elness Swenson Graham architectural team that designed New Hall as an apartment-style residence hall to encourage juniors and seniors to stay on campus. housing that focuses on creating an academic village and url:an diversit;', ¡¡. strengths ol the College. "We'r'e beer-r tracking Augsburg College for slx to se\¡en years, and Augsburg has consistently been exploring how to get more iuniors and seniors to sta)¡ on campus," Graharn saicl. "The goal has been to increase this number and continue creating a high quality ol lile to make the campus a Iiving/learning village. "lti r unique experience to come to school and at the same tìrne har,e access to all the amenities the clties have to offer," Graham continued. "Augsburg uses the Ti,vin Cities as a classroom and an extension of its academic programs." He saìd the1, þ¿.'. been researching national trends in student housing ar-rc1 Augsburg is at the leading edge. Research proves that rvhen a student lives on campus all four years, they pârticipate more in extracurricular activÌties, develop more lasting iriendships with classmates, consistently earn higher grades, and are more llkely to complete their degrees successfully. Older students become mentors to underclassmen, whlch ultirnately impror,es the over-all college experience. Obviousl;', this plan has worked at Augsburg. Ann Klarner, director of residence life, saÌd that about 50 to 60 percent of Augsburg's da1, popuiation s\' ¡rl'ESG Ari hilr'r ts Elness Swenson Graham Architects are working with Augsburg to develop a long-range master plan for the Augsburg campus. Here, the concept of a student residence quad gives the atmosphere of a neighborhood square. Fall 2001 .4ucsnunc uow 17 tIt H H FTJTURE TRENDS åN RNSTNEI\ CE LTFT: According to Graham, a ke;' lactor in higher eclucation cnrrently' shaping calnpus planning is the need to replace physicalll' ancl fr,rnctionally obsolete resiclential strllctlrres. lr4uch of the housing ri'as built in the 1950s ancl 1960s ancl sirnpll, no longer meets the U J Some of the apartments in New Hall feature large corner windows and spacious ceiling heights. to a Ló percent higher retention rate, partly due to the addition ol Ner,v Hall. For Klamer, the value in residential lii,ing lies in the opportunlties lo¡ students to siudy, plal', 11'e¡51-rip, and grou' togelher. Augsburg Sen-rinar, the lreshman orientation program, bases i¡s academic and extracurricular experiences for lreshmen around the floor groups in Urness Hall. nor,v ln'es on cal-rìpus, leading Tim Elness, Elness Swenson Graham's director ol development ancl a 1989 Augsburg graduate, r'vho was invoh'ed in the planning oi New Hall, said that being an alum has enabled him to brìng an rnsider's perspective into the project. "We wantecl to ìncrease a sense of place and encourage junlor the and senior students to stay on campus," Elness saicl. "Hower¡er, we don't wanl to do away with the freshrnan experience ol dorm 1ife. That experience creates a collegiate atmosphere." Elness lived on camplls u'hen the "houses" lvere still a part ol the living experience. For more than three clecades, upperclass students could choose to live in a number of residential houses on streets surrounding the campus. Manl' of the fondest alumni memories and lifelong lriendships developed as students who livecl together Happo in the houses. needs ol contelrporarl' sluclents. Graham sees higher educatÌon movir-rg tou'arcl increasÌr'rg the number of resiclential students ancl a greater \'.ìriet)' ol resitlential trppoltrrnities in apartment-style living ollered to them ftom lreshnlan through senior 1'earli,ithout the need [o commu[e. The qualitl' oI r'esidential expcrience a college or unir,ersity can offer r'i,ill be a significant factor in student recruÌ[rng. Features ol resiclential livrng that Grahan-r envisions include stucly l-ralls with a 24-hour "cyber café" r'vhere laptops can be plugged in lrom any location. The trend, he addecl, is lor computer accessibility throughout buildings, thus lessening the need lor special computer 1abs. He also sees more fitness centers, "grab and go" food stores, and "lir,lng/learning" spaces. I -Judy Petree is n'tedie relatiotls nlanager. G¡rls Drcam Concerns for salety and cost of maintenance were ihe major factors that led to a phasing out of house ìiving as new residence halls u,ere bui1t. N4an;' ol the l-rouses have since been razecl to make lvay for nerv College buildings. "The houses r,vorked r,vell because they u'ere pliable, ancl that is hou' the ner'r, hall t:t"l ,:i. works," sald Elness. 18 -,'IUCS¡URC ruOW q Homecoming was an opportunity for the various houses to compete for decorating honors. Here, the Kappa House girls show off their Peanuts cartoon motif at Homecoming festivities during the 1960s. Fall 2O01 By Amy Funk'03 Testins I vocal abilitv is ' stand"ard fn. ,.'., student interested ín slnging in Augsburg's choirs, but vocal skills testing for a band member? While his students were often surprised, it made sense to Mayo Savold, who first tested students' vocal ability before hearing their instrumental skills in an audition. A. Mayo Savold, director of the Augsburg College Band from 1952 until 1973, believed that singing helped band performers appreciate instrumental tone and balance. "It was part of his music philosophy-if you can't sing, you can't play a musical instrument," says Stephen "Gabe" Gabrielsen'63, professor of music at Augsburg who was a student of Savold's and also taught with him. Audiences weten't surprised during concerts when band members belted out a song, using their vocal cords rather than instruments. Mayo Savold's group became widely known as "the singing band." Besides turning band members into vocalists, Savold made numerous other contributions in the field of music, helping establish the instrumental department at Augsburg. Teaching and conducting led Savold to innovations in training and placement of instruments in concert setting-ideas that became widely known for improving the clarity and unity of sound. Savoid was born in Maddock, N.Dak., in 1915, and by 1937 he was ready for college life at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Savold majored in history and music, he directed numerous choir and bands while in co11ege, a small preview of what was to come. Soon after graduating from Luther, Savold married Melba Woyen and served in the U.S. Army from 1942-46. Even war \Masn't enough to stop Savold's love for music. At one time, he was assigned to General MacArthur's headquarters and conducted the Headquarters Chapel Choir. \n 1944, Savold brought Christmas to those in the war. Via radio, he presented a concert that was broadcast to fighting fronts across the world. Through a bombing raid and combat conditions, Savold directed the choir and continued with the performance. MacArthur is reported to have said that if all fighting men had the courage of these singers, there would be nothing to worry about for the rest of the war. After military service, Savold taught and directed music in a safer work environment at Glenwood High School. His success with the band and choir there led to hls recruitment by Augsburg College ín 1952 to do the same here. During his first yeat at Augsburg, Savold developed the band from 28 members to a 55-piece organization that became recognized natì.onally as one of the best. Especially noted by audiences was the precise, professional quality of playing-something quite unique for a college band of that time. Savold also served as associate professor of music and director of the Augsburg Repertoire Band. at Augsburg, Mayo Savold built the into a nationally-respected musical Fall 200f ,4ucssuncNow 19 ! travel by bus ovcr the Alaskan Highway. Anolher famons tollr was the Jol-rn F Iiennedy memorial toLrr in 196'1, to tl-re late presrclent who was a strong slrpporter ol tl-re arts. Mayo Savolcl later hacl the honor- ol prcsenting a recorcling flon] thal tour lo altorncy general Robcrt F. I(ennccly. Savolcl retlred tn I977 alter 25 )'e¡rs ol servicc at Augsburg ancl I983 after a lengthy illtress. t )n ()l tohcl' I ì. dLrring -,4 râ Music students spoke about the ability of Mayo Savold to inspire musical self-expression and encourage their leadership skills. Robert Stacke '71, current band director and c1-rair ol the Augsburg music department, was a stuclent of Savold's in the late '60s and never envisioned that he rvoulcl follow in his footsteps. "I highly respected him," Stacke says. "He really did so much for this coilege. He motivated us and iet us come to the foreground wher-r we had something to offer." Savold was careful not to 1et his group prodr,rction be mass production. His desire was that playrng in the Augsburg College Band should lnspire the greatest ptrssible indivitlrral parl i( il)atiorì, sel l-dìsciplinc. rnd sel l-ex¡ression. Str"essing that individuals believe 1n iheir abilities and take leadership roles allowed Stacke to start lhe jazz program while still a college sludent. Colleagr"res of Savold say that he could rnspire any student displaying even the slightest abilÌty to play. His charm and inlectious sense of humor were enolÌgh io captÌvate students lo jorn band. "He always had a sparkle in his eye," says Gabrielsen. "He was always telling funny stories" and had a "marvelous abrlity to lead students." Savold was also l<norvn for his famous band tours throughout the Upper Midwest and c1iccl in l{omecoming ancl Family Week 2001, jazz ancl concert hand mcmbers from the last 40 years are invitecl to gather at a leunion and concert ln tribute to Mayo Savold. Bring lnstruments for a proglam ol continental breakfast, rehearsal, ancl a concert to be presenled et Ìl a.m. in Hoversten Chapel. For adclitional information, see the Homecomrng brochure clr call thc alumni/parent relatlons office at 612-330-1178 or 1-800-260-6590 -Amy Funh'03 is o jtu'tior majorLng in English. a l, ! west. One "exotic" trip came in 1960 when the Ar"rgsburg College Band was chosen as the official bancl of the Alaskan Music Festival. After a sllmmer tour throughout Canada and Alaska, the band presentecl the opening concert celebrating the first year of Alaskan statehood. This band lvas also the first college band to After the band tour in memorial to John F. Kennedy, band director Mayo Savold presented the tour recording to then-attorney general Robert F. Kennedy. Jazz and concert band al umni Bring your ¡nstruments and play ¡n the tr¡bute concert to Mayo Savold at Homecoming on October 13; see the Homecoming brochure for more detai¡s. 20 ,4ucssunc f{ow Fall 2001 tl I From the Alumni Board president's desk ¡., I I recentlv utr.,ld"d o memorial service for a member of our Alumni Board, Chuck (râbnelson '/ / Among his many accomplishments were those that supported and served Augsburg College. I saw the impact one individual can have on an institution and in people's lives. However, I think Chuck would have been the first to say that no one can do it alone. This ìs the paradox for our Alumni Association as we begin a new year: to make a difference as individuals, yet recognize we cannot do it alone. Individually we can recruit ner.v students; contribute resources to sustain the students, faculty, staff, and facilities, and speak about Augsbury to our neighbors across the country so Augsburg's quality education is no longer a well-kept secret. The other side of the paradox prompts us to join with others to nurture our alumni community. Think about hosting a gathering of Auggies in your town-we'll help you with the event. Or plan now to attend actir.ities on campus-such as Homecoming-and bring along your classmates from years ago. As your new president, l'11 be working Paul Mueller'84, Bill Vandenvall'93 WEC, and Jan Marie Voelker '90. I hold trvo degrees from Augsburg: a bachelor's in education ('69) and a master's in leadership ('94). The long-term value of my degrees-and yours-is contingent on Augsburç continued success and reputation. Individually and together we can support the College as iI continues to ser\¡e us today through the degrees we hold, and through alumni opportunities for connecting with old and new friends. with the board and staff to build connections between aìumnì and the Augsburg community, communicate with new regional chapters, organize alumni events, and recognize alumni accomplishments. We have talented and enthusiastic new members joining the Ø+u-* Jackie (Kniefel) Lind '69, '94 MAL President, Alumni Board board: Susan (Horning) Arntz '94, Paul Fieldhammer'65, Lisa (Svac) Hawks '85, Rob LaFleur'80, Terry Marquardt '98 WEC, Strommen family honored w¡th new award Ã uesburs announces the creation ol a fl."* award, the Distinguished Service Award, which will be given annually to the College's "formative families"- families who have made substantial and continuing contributions to Augsburg. This year, the ar'vard goes io the $trommen family, and will be presentecl during Homecoming festivities in October. The Rev. Peter Andre'"v Sirommen (a.k.a. PA.) was aûìong the first ol four generations of Strommens to attencl Augsburg. A graduate from Augsburg Seminary in 1913, he rvas a parish minister in a downtor,in-r Seattle church until 1934, r,vhen his cleep love of the College brought him and hìs wrfe, Nellie (Framstad), back to Minnesota so ¡heir lour sons, Abner '38, Lu¡her '39, Merlon '42, and Clair '46, couid attend his alma mater. His clevotion to the College didni end there. In the late 1930s he took the only savings he had and gave it to Augsburg. To date, more than 30 rnernbers of the extended Stromrnen famìly have attended. This is a truly unique family Augsburgs motto, "Education for Sen ice," defines the grandchildren. The Strommen lamilies have been major contributors to Augsburg in all aspects, and what they have achieved Strommen family-starting with PA. Strommen and all the way down to his great- through their vocations has affected thousands of people. U \s J At Homecoming in October, Augsburg will present a new award, the Distinguished Service Award, to the Strommen family, which has included more than 3O graduates. Pictured, left to right: Gladys (Boxrud) '46 and Clair Strommen '46 (deceased, see page 3O); Merton '42 and A. trene (Huglen) '43 Strommen; and Helen and Luther'39 Strommen. Fall 2001 ,4ucssunc Now 21 Alumni News Seven alumni appointed to Alumni Board by Lynn Mena f Paul Mueller'84 he Augsburg Alumni Board of Dir..torr appointed seven new members and elected Jackie (I(niefel) Lind '69 ('94 MAL) as president and Andy Morrison'73 as president-elect. The new members are as follows: I Susan (Horning) Paul Mueller graduated from Augsburg in 1984 with a B.A. in chemistry. He is a physician at the Arntz'94 r Mayo Clinic. New ass¡stant director joins AIumni/Parent Relations Ia n lulv.t' Amanda ^' ...lornecl I sumrnskl Susan Arntz graduated from BillVanderwall'93 WEC Augsburg in 1994 with a B.A. in political science. She is city manager graduated from Augsburg Weekend for the City of Waconia, Minn. College in 1993 with a B.A. in Lisa (Svac) Hawks'85 communication. He is the social service director at Lutheran Lisa Hawks graduated from Augsburg in 1985 with a B.A. in Social Services. Jan Marie Voelker'90 Jan Marie Voelker graduated from Augsburg in 1990 with a B.A. in Musicland/Best Buy. communication. She is a customer Rob LaFleur'80 category manager at Kraft Foods in Eden Prairie, Minn. Rob LaFleur graduated from Augsburg in 1980 with a B.A. in business specialist in Augsburg's Office of Public Relations and Communication, Suminski will oversee the Class Agent Program, the Parents Association, Homecoming planning and other special event planning, and more. Suminski received a B.A. in communications from the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, where she was a leader in student, alumni, and parent programming. She has worked as volunteer at several Augsburg alumni a events. ñf.Tilr¡rtNZ DISCOVER NORWEGIAN TREASURES AND HERITAGE administration/ accounting. He is an attorney at Chestnut 6¡ Cambronne PA. in Minneapolis. Join President and Mrs. William V Frame and Professor Frankie Shackelford on a journey through Norway in the summer of 2002. This l2-day tour program features five nights on the world-famous Norwegian coastal voyage, sailing south from the "top of Norway" to Bergen. The tour has very few spaces remaining; call the alumnl office at 612-330-1178 or t-800-260-6590 for more information. Terry Marquardt'98 WEC Terry Marquardt graduated from Augsburg Weekend College in 1998 with a B.A. in business administration/ management. She is manager of sales and planning operations for 3M's 22,4UCSm¡nCruOW assistant director. Formerly a communications communication. She is the communications director at medical businesses. the Office of AlumniÆarent Relations as its new Bill Vanderwall Upcoming Norway Tour Information Meeting "Are Norwegians Europeans?" A look at the cultural and political situatlon of Norway in the context of the European Union and the factors that unite and divide the citrzens of Norway September 30, 2-4 p.m. ù . Marshail Room, Christensen Center RSVP required; please caII one of the numbers listed above. Fall 2OOl l- AUGSBURG ""QPrå.dB. Homecoming and Family Week 2001 Augsburg on Parade I Monday, Oct.8 Saturdav Oct. 13 . . . . An Evening with Maya Angelou Wednesday, Oct. f 0 . Augsburg Associates Annual Fall Luncheon Thursday, Oct. l1 . . Flamenco Dance Performance International Student Alumni - Variety Show 6r Coronation . . . . Gathering . . Fridav, Oct. 12 . . . . . . . Class of 1951 Registration 6r Continental Breakfast Homecoming Chapel 6l Community Time, featuring the world premiere ol The Word Became Flesh, a new choral piece by Norwegian composer Knut Nystedt Class of 1951 Luncheon The Living History of Augsburg (with professors emeriti Carl Chrislock '37 and Philip Thompson) Campus Tour CLASS Program Homecoming Reunion Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet Fall 20Of . . . . . . . . . . 5K Mississippi Run/Walk Registration 6¡ Continental Breakfast Concert Band &. Jazz Band Alumni Reunion and Concert Business Administration Department Reunion Open House at the Augsburg House Campus Tour The Living History of Augsburg (with professors emeriti Carl Chrislock '37 and Philip Thompson) Nursing Alumni Brunch SWAN (Social Work Alumni Network) Brunch Urness Hall Floor Reunions Pan-Afrikan Alumni-Student Basketball Game Campus Tour Picnic in the Park Augsburg Parade English Alumni Luncheon 6t Reading Homecoming Football Game vs. Macalester College Lindell Library Tour Campus Tour Book Signing & Reading (Bill Halverson'51, Edvard Gneg: Diañes, Articles, and Speeches) . Homecoming Social . Dinner Fifth Annual M. Anita Gay 6ø Hawthorne Jazz 6z Poetry . . . . Bash Class of 1951 Reunion Class of 1961 Reunion ClasS ol1976 Reunion Class of 1991 Reunion Sundav Oct. 14 . . Worship Service Heritage Society Recognition Brunch Consult the Homecoming 200 1 for additional information, or call 612-330-1178 or 1-800-260-6590. brochure ,4ucsnunc now 23 AUGSBURG "" Q9TE.ETE Four named as 20Ol Distinguished Alumni by Lynn Mena our alumni join 155 others as Distinguished Alumni of Augsburg College. Recipients are recognized for significant achievement in their vocations and outstanding contributions to church and community, through years of preparation, experience, dedication, exemplary character, and service. ! f George S. Dahlman'72 Burton R. Fosse'44 Kathleen D. Lake'76 Neal O. Thorpe'60 George Dahlman graduated from Augsburg in 1972 with a B.A. in mathematics. He is a managing director and a senior research anaþt at U.S. Bancorp PiperJalfray in Burton Fosse was educated at Augsburg and the University of Minnesota, where he received his B.S. in Neal Thorpe graduated from Augsburg in 1960 with a B.A. in chemistry and mathematics. He earned his Ph.D. in physiological chemistry from the University of Wisconsin- Minneapolis, specializing in food and agribusiness. Nationally recognized for his perceptive anaþis, Dahlman is a chartered financial analyst and has been named a Wall Street Journal All-Star Anaþt in 1953 and served Kathleen Lake graduated from Augsburg in 1976 with a B.A. in biology and chemistry. She earned her B.S. and doctorate degrees in pharmacy from the University o[ Minnesota. She is director of clinical research and transplant therapeutics at the University of Michigan Medical Center; senior associate research scientist in the medicine and surgery departments at the University of Michlgan Medical School; and clinical professor at the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy. Actively involved in numerous professional organizations, Lake is an extensively published author who is sought to serve on editorial boards and to act as reviewer for professional journals. She has received been an active member of several congregations and professional organizations, and has received many honors and awards, including an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from Rocky Mountain College four times. At his congregation, Faith Lutheran Church in Coon Rapids, Minn., Dahlman is dedicated to the work of its Global Mission Committee, and has served as president of the congregation and on numerous committees. When the ELCA was established, Dahlman was elected to the first Augsburg College Board of Governors from the Minneapolis Area Synod, sewing for four years. He has also served as chair of Augsburg's Heritage Society Advisory Committee. 24,4UCSnUnCruOW engineering. He returned to Augsburg as vice president for business and finance for more than 25 years. Driven by wide-rangrng passion and vision, Fosse played a major role in the College's growth and development. He supervised the building of 13 projects and was a significant contributor and peacemaker in the development of the CedarRiverside neighborhood. Fosse served for several years on the Burnsville School Board, headed literacy programs in Bonita Springs, Fla., and has been an active member in several congregations. He is the owner of Burton's Frame Shop and president of Picture Framers of America. many awards and honors, including the prestigious Hallie Bruce Memorial Lecture Award from the Minnesota Society of Hospital Pharmacists for her contributions to the growth and development of the pharmacy practice. Madison. Following his distinguished academic career, which included22 years as an Augsburg biology professor, Thorpe began a second career in philanthropy at MJ. Murdock Charitable Trust in Vancouver, Wash. As executive director and trustee, Thorpe has advanced its reputation as the leading private charitable foundation in the Pacific Northwest. In addition to numerous articles and papers, Thorpe is the author of CellBiolog Qohn Wiley and Sons, 1984). He has in Billings, Mont. Fall 2O01 Alumni and friends named as First Decade and Spirit of Augsburg award recipients bylynnMena f, ugsburg is pleased to announce the 2001 recipients of the second annual First Decade and Spirit of Augsburg awards. |ll fn. First Decade Award is presented to Augsburg graduates of the past l0 years who have made significant progress in their professional achievements and contributions to the community, and in so doing exemplify the mission of the College: to prepare future leaders in service to the world. Graduates from the day, weekend, and graduate programs are eligible. The Spirit of Augsburg Award honors alumni and friends of the College who have given exceptional service which contributes substantially to the well being of Augsburg by furthering its purposes and programs. DanielC. H¡ll'9f WEC Lisa (Carlson) Sackreiter'95 As an IT project leader at GE Capital Fleet Services in Eden After three Prairie, Minn., service at the Hill oversaw the company's Y2K conversion for its systems in North America and Mexico. ln appreciation for his efforts, he was awarded the company's Circle of Excellence Award. He has hosted four foreign exchange students and donates much of his time to hls church and community. Colleen K. Watson'91 MAL involvement Watson is cofounder and CEO of Career with Professionals, years of community Blake Upper School in Minneapolis, Sackreiter was selected as the school's first PK-12 community service coordinator. In addition to expandrng the program, she created and supervised service- leaming activities with teachers at all levels. She is co-class agent for the Class of 1995. an employment placement service that has established itself as the top entry-level agency in the lvin Cities area for recent college graduates. She is a member of the Alumni Board, past president of the Alumni Association, and a key player behind both Augsburg's Career Roundtable and the first Kristin (Dragseth) Wiersma'9f Wiersma is vice president for marketing and sales for Seraphim Communications, a media production company Her passion to "pass on the faith" is evident in her extensive outreach endeavors, aided by her remarkable talent to connect with people of all ages and backgrounds. AlumniJob Fair. Marolyn (Sortland)'51 and William Halvorson'51 The Halvorsons have developed five scholarships in their children's The Associates The Augsburg Associates are made up of alumni, friends, faculty, and staffwho generously donate their time and energlr to raise money for the College. Contributions have included the organ in Hoversten Chapel and renovation of Foss Center's Green Room and Christensen Center's Marshall and Augsburg Rooms. They also raised money to help build Lindell Library and established a scholarship for current students. The photo above is from VelkommenJul, their popular holiday event. Fall 2001 names. In addition, it was through their professional contacts that the music department was able to finally is Scandinavian music collection and acquire the collected works of Grieg and Kjerulf. MoreoveE they recently commissioned a new work by Iftrut Nystedt for the Augsburg Choir to premiere at Homecoming 2001. evaluate Marie McNeff McNeff retired last year after completing 30 years of service to the College as a professor of education, ffi director of faculty development, dean of the College, and academic master planner. Her willingness to think beyond traditional boundaries and take calculated risks serves well as a model for the Augsburg community Her commitment to the mission of the College-even after retirement-embodies the spirit of Augsburg. 4ucsnuncnow 2s - a o 1942 Merton Volunteer Service Award. P. Strommen, Richfield, Minn., published a new book, Th¿ Church €¡ H omo s exuality : Se ar ching fo r a Middle Ground (Kirk House Publishers). The product of three years' research, his book presents a middle ground between condemnatlon and rejection of gays and lesbians in the church, and adoption of what he terms the The award honors her contributions to Hennepin park as a raptor surveyor, deer watch interpreter, blue bird monitor, and for her service at a variety of nature center programs and events. 1 968 The Rev. Mark 5. Hanson, Minneapolìs, was elected the "militant gay agenda." r 9s3 Rhoda Carlstedt, Kissimmee, Fla., retumed to the U.S. in December 1998, after living in Papua, New Guinea, for 37 years. Before settling in Kissimmee, she spent time visiting fúends and family in Australia and throughout the U.S. third presiding bishop of the ELCA to succeed retiring presiding bishop George Anderson. Hanson will be installed on Oct. 6. Carolyn (Hanson) Schildgen, Northbrook, f 960 Ill., retired after Judy (Johnson) Peterson, 32 years of Bloomington, Minn., was one of six recipients of the Hennepin Park District's 2001 Distinguished teachìng high school Spanish at Highland Park High School in suburban Chicago. Her career included a Golden A.pple Award nomination and various district awards for teaching excellence. Professional development opportunities allowed her to live and study in Spain, Ecuador, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Argentina. 1972 Calif., received his associate's degree in computer and informat ion sciences-network administration from Solano Community Junior College in Fairfield. He also recently earned certification as a Microsoft. Certified Professional and a Certified Novell Administrator. In his spare time he is an avid amateur bowler and within the Iast year rolled his third sanctioned 300 game and his first 800 three-game series. Both accomplishments are listed in the St. Louis Bowling Hall o[ Fame. Awarded to Augsburg College alumni in recognitìon of slgnificant achlevement in vocation, fo¡ outstanding contribution to church and communit¡ and for a life that exemplifies the ideals and mission of Augsburg College. Augsburg alumni (graduates and non-graduates) are eligible. eVau Ø ** Barbara (Shirley) Steinhauser, Fine Arts in Writing for Children degree from Vermont College in Jul¡r She can be reached via e-mail at <flamelin3T@aol.com>. Jerome Rokke, Minneapolis, received a master's degree in management from the University of St. Thomas in May; he works for IBM Global Services. 1978 P. Dawn (Heil) Taylor, 1979 Jeffrey urLL aú"rr,¿ Awarded to Augsburg College graduates of the past 10 years who have made significant progress in their professional achievements and contributions to the community, and in so dolng exemplify the mission of the College: to nurture future leaders in service to the world. F. Swenson, Minneapolis, Lutheran East Lansdowne, Brotherhood's flight attendant with Northwest Airlines since 1975. She and her husband, 2000-01 Lutheran College Coach of the in identifying members of the Augsburg t/aør/rt/.,,,f aø"'*r,¿ Honors Augsburg alumni and friends of the College who have given exceptionaÌ service that contributes substantiaÌly to the well being of the College by furthering its purposes and programs. Alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and groups who have served the College are eligible. Please take a few moments to consider aøhn Des Moines, Iowa, received a doctorate degree in education from Drake University. She can be reached via e-mail at <dawn@taylorball.com>. was named Pa., has been a aryr¿.-r -year-old Parker, Colo., received a Master of 1975 Olando Smith, 7 1976 Dean C. Anderson, Fairfield, The Augsburg College Alumni Association Awards and Recognition Committee seeks your assistance community to be consìdered for recognition. Ø^a^y"*Ll aøt/n¿r'o aøt".r,¿ Daniel Sweeney, have a daughter, Narita. from among your friends those who might be honored for these awards. Your nominations and build these important programs to celebrate the accomplishments of the Augsburg community. suggestions are critical in helping to To make a nomination online, go to: www. augsburg. edu./alumni./nomfo¡m To receive a nomination packet, contact: Office of AlumniÆarent Relations . Phone: 612-330-1178 or 1-800-260-6590 . Fax: 612-330-1499 E-mail: alumni@augsburg.edu . Web site: www.augsburg.edu./alumni The deadline Jor nominations Jor 2002 is March 15, 2002. 26 ,4UCS¡URC ruOW Fall 2001 ) m Making history from history bywendyErorson o e ã' Sisters Gracia Grindal '65 and LaRhae (Grindal) Knatterucl'70 have several sharecl interests: both are Augsburg graduates rvho have ren-rained very connected to therr alma mater, both have a tremendous faith as well as a great appreciatron for Lutheran traclition; and both love music. s û with the prodr-tction of Luthtr, an interactive musical that highlights the ex[raordinary life of Martin Lr-rther (see story on page 5 for more rnformation). These shared interests have resulted rn their clua1 involvement In October, Luther wIlI make its North American, Engllsh-language premrere at Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, ancl will leature Ar-rgsburg's Masterwor]<s Chorale and singers frorn the Finnish National Opera. The musical is the centerpiece of Luther Seminary's Reformation Festival, an annual event created by Gracia for the purpose of strengthenlng the connection between LuLheran Gracia Grindal '65 collaborated with Kari Tikka, the director and composer colleges and Lhe seminary. o'f Luther, an interactive musical about Gracia, a recipient of Augsburg's Disringuished Alumna Award, is a professor of rhetoric at Luther Seminary She is also an accomplished poet and hymn translator. She had collaborated with Karl Tikka, the clirector and composer onLuther, prior to hls compositron of this par[Ìcular opelâ. the Iife of Martin Luthet which will make its North American, Englishlanguage premiere at Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis in October, The idea of doing the play emerged from one of Tikka's personal experiences. According to Gracia, Tikka, like Lr-rther, "experienced the understanding of the unconditional love of God alter he had been troubled by his conscience." Interestingly, Gracia encouraged Tikka to shape his idea of a play about Martin Luther's life into a reality She attended the premrere of Luther in Helsinki, and eventr-rally helped Trkka translate the opera into an English vetsron. LaRhae, a planning director for the Minnesota Departrnent of Human Services's aging inltiative, majored rn rnnsic at Augsburg ancl will showcase her singing taler-rt in Luther as a member of the Augsburg Masterworks Chorale. The interactive aspect of the opera will consist of the Mastenvorks Chorale and the Finnish National Opera prrncrpals leading the congregation in singing several Martin Ltrther hyrnns, inclr-rdìng Out oJ thc Depths, Christ Lay in Death's StrongBands, and Dear Christians Onc and AIL o s. à with many other fanlily members, share a long history with Augsburg that clates back to l868 rvhen their great-grandparents, Ole andJonettaJacobson, were married by the Rev Ole Paulson, an Augsburg founder ancl early supporter. Both of Gracia and LaRhae's parents (now deceased), the Rev Harald Grindal'42 and Jonette (Tinseth) Grinclal'41, and their brother, Ted Grlndal'76, are also Ar"rgsbr.rrg graduates. Ted is a current Gracia ancl LaRhae, along ! S ()o ffi member of the Augsburg Board of Regenis. Both Gracia and LaRhae have loncl memories of thet years at Augsburg. For Gracia, one particularly memorable aspect of her Ar.rgsburg experience was the extraordinary and talented leadership of such figureheads as Dr. Bernhard Christensen and Dr. Warren Quanbeck. LaRhae (Grindal) Knatterud'70, sister of Gracia Grindal '65, will sing with the Augsburg Masterworks Chorale in the production ol Luther. "They knew how to give great speeches that rvere extremely funny and moving, and rvould make you die lar-rghing and then rveep for ¡he sheer beauty of the language," says Gracia. LaRhae says that "being ln the choir and beìng directed by Dr. Sateren rvas an experience that duplicated. He was a greal rnan ancl lve made great music." -Wcndy Year. The Augsburg wrestling head coach and interim assistant dean for athletics and recreation led the College to its seventh NCAA Dir,ision III wrestling national championship in the past I I years, and its second national title in a row (the most in Division 111 history). See story, page B. 1984 Chris Dykstra, Minneapolis, accepted a position as senior vice Fall 2001 Elolson is an irrt'onnation specialist.for AtLgsbrrrg! ittstittttional advanccment of[ice president with EPAM Systems, custom soltrvare- and Webdevelopment [i¡m. 1 a 988 Connie (Wendland) Bouley, Long l-ake, Minn., joined Len Busch Roses in December as a stafl accountant. Todd Erickson, Maple Grove, Minn., u'as named to Entrepreneur magazine's top 100 for his compan)', ì nternat ionel Logistics, Inc., in Plymouth, Minn. 1 . Scholars of English Associatìon Faculty Teacher o[ the Year Ar,vard 989 Dawn Givans, Marina del will never be Arizona State Universit),. This fall she joins the faculty of Louisiana State University as assistant professor of English; her husband, GeorgeJustice, rvill be a at. Re1', Calif., married Patrick Lander, a British actor who has appeared in the film Armagedclon and several Shakespeare theatrical productions, ìn December 1999. The couple plans to remain in the Los Angeles area and start a family. Devoney Looser, Baton Rouge, La., lvas ar.varded the Gracluate visiting assistant professor oI English at LSU during 2001-02. Mary Saugestad, Brooklyn Center, Minn., is a licensed in- home childcare provider. ,4ucs¡uRc ruow 27 Class Notes 'IÍIITúI¡II¿II.IIf |II Eloisa Echávez: Seizing La Oportunidad c à : ! U o, o-, Funk,o3 "l hate it with all my guts," says Eloisa EcÌrávez with a chuckle, referring to Minnesota's co1c1 winter rveather. "Every year I say it's my last year', but I fincl myself here again." Coming from Colombla, South America, this 1s no sttrptise. But Echávez's involvement wrth the Latir-ro community ìn the Twin Cities ancl her passion for hel work keeps her here, despite the rvinters. Echâvez is executÌve director of La Oportunìdad, Inc., a local nonprofil organization seiwing more than 2,000 l¡tino families each year that works to promote and strengthen peace rvithin the community Started in 1987, La Oportunidacl's promoting transitronal sewices to ex-offenders. Under Echávez's leadership, the orgamzation has lrrth a new vision for a stronget, more peacefu1 community Today, La Oportr-rnidad focuses on peacemaking and many new programs inclucling violence prevention and Latino youth serwices. n-rain focus was on developecl a three-year strategic plan Eloisa Echávez'94 ('98 MEt) was recently honored by INROADS for her work with the Latino community, "I absolr-rtely love the peacemaklng aspect," says Ecl'rávez, who has been rvrth the organtzatton since 1998. "la Oportunldad looks at making peace withrn the self, within the famlly, wrthin neighbors-even within a global perspective. This work relates to my personal vahtes." Echávez was an elementary school teacher lor three years rn Colornbia before coming ro the U.S. in l9BB. She hacl wanted to study in the U.S. and heard about many co11eges, inclr,rdlng Augsburg's Weekend College program. Echâvez attended one meetrng at Augsburg and left the r-neeting signed up for classes. In1994, Echávez received a B.A in computer science and returned [o receive a n-rasterb degree in education and leadership ln 1998. education-she also directed the College's Hispanic/Latino Student Services from 1993-98, helping to develop ancl manage the program since its inception (she continnes to stay involved with the program). She also coordinated Augsburg's Têachers of Color Program and served as the Collegeb muÌticultural coordinator from 1993-97. Echávez's relatlonship with Augsburg doesnt end wrth her In addition to her work, Echâvez somehow manages to frnd time to fLrlfill her love of motlvational/keJ'r-rote speaking at numerous conferences and special events. Echávez's favorite audiences are high school and pre-college students. "I like to lmpror,rse," says Echávez. "I never prepare a speech untìl I get on the stage." Talking to the audience beforehand gives Echávez an iclea of the direction she'1l take during her speech. For her work with the cornmunlty Echâvez has received several awards ancl certificates, incÌuding the Outstanding Community Sen'rce Award from the State o[ Minnesora and the Educator of the Yeal Award from INROADS (a national organization that develops and places talented minority youth into businesses to prepare them for corporate and community leadership). Echávez helped to develop Augsburg's partnership wrth INROADS through her' various roles and actlr,.rties at the Co11ege. "My best reward is seeing the students r.vho are taking advantage of INROADS' opportunities to be successful, and becoming those needed leaders in our communities of coior," Echâvez said upon receivrng her award fiom INROADS. -A^y 1 Funh'03 is a junior majorntg m English. 993 Steve Kelly'94, Lisa Laehn'94, Lonnie Laehn '94, Jennifer Olsen, Jeff Krengel '93, Kurt Clark '94, Marshall Johnson '95, and Erica apprentice member of the Lakes and Plains Carpenter's Union in St. Paul, and works lor Pink Business Interiors. Bentley'95. 1 1994 Deb (Walstrom), Cottage Grove, Minn., married Darren Riske in Jeff Krengel, St. Paul, Minn., married Jennifer Olsen in June at Boe Chapel in Northfield, Minn,; the couple hone)¡mooned in Banff National Park. Krengel is an area coordinator at the University of St. Thomas. Pictured, left to right: 28,4UCS¡UnCruOW June 1996. She has three children: BriannaJoyce, 12; Helen Marie, 2; and Zane A¡thur, I . She is a government clai ms representative at HealthEast's corporate offices in St. Paul. She is also a member of Minnesota Quilters and River Valley Quilters. Her husband is an 995 Jon Olsen, Piedmont, S.Dak., and Leann (Freeberg)'96 celebrated their [ifth wedding anniversary in August. 1 996 Susan (Conway) Jackson moved to Aurora, Ill., in 1996 and got married; she has a 3-year-oId son. She has been a daycare teacher for children aged 4 and 5; fuil-time teacher of an autistic third-grader; and a kindergarten a teacher. Tracy (Mazion) Ose, Inver Grove Heights, Minn., married Drew Smith in August in Estes Park, Colo. 1997 Liddy J. Howard, Golden Valley, Minn., received a Master of Divinity degree from Luther Seminary in May; she has accepted a call to serve Ttinity Lutheran Church in Bruning, Neb. Fall 2001 ) l- Jennifer Ringeisen, Inve¡ Grove Heights, Minn., recently accepted position as an employment consuitant at Regions Hospital. 1 a 998 Dustin Froyum, New Brighton, Minn., received his Juris Doctor degree from Hamline University School of Law in May. Brent Grier, Walnur Creek, Calif., was promoted to an underwriting and sales position at Aetna, an insurance compan¡ and transferred to Walnut. Creek, near San Francisco. Mary Pennington, Shakopee, Minn., is a project manager for Dakota Count¡ where her focus is construction management and facilities planning. In April, she was appointed to the City of Shakopee Envi¡onmental Advisory Committee, which works to presewe and protect natural resources amid the area's continuing growth and expansion. She is a music therapy intern at Northern Wisconsin Center for the Deveìopmentally Disabled in Chippewa Falls, Wis. a son, Paul Charles, in March. He joins older sister Kristi. Births/Adoptions lsaac Stephen, in May. He joins oider sisters lGtie, 10, Megan, 6, Diane (Reule) '84 and the Rev. Steve Brandsrud'83, Huron, S.Dak.-a daughter, Abigail Kay, in March. She joins older brothers Seth, 11, Sam, 9, and Micah, 2. Diane received a bachelor o[ science in nursing degree from Huron University in May; she has been a registered nurse at Huron Regional Medical Center for three years. The Rev. Brandsrud is senior pastor at American Lutheran in Huron. Terry A. Claus'88 and his wife, Lisa, Excelsior, Minn.-a son, and Courtney, 4. Terry is senior vice president for investment sales at Miller Johnson Steichen Kinnerd, and can be reached via e-mail at <tclaus@mjksales. com>. Donna (Zummach) Martin'90, and her husband, Dean, Waconia, Minn.-a son, Dawson Dean, in May He joins oÌder brother Derek. Donna is a field performance business analyst for Luthe¡an Brotherhood. Kindwall '86, Seabrook, S.C.a son, Colin Worth Kindwall, in Laura (Carlson)'92 and Patrick Guemsey, St. Paul-a son, lan Patrick, in March. July He joins older siblings Ethan, Kim (Swanson)'93 and Jeff Lisa (Worth)'85 and Jim B, Kaitlin, 6, and Allison, 5. Meslow'92, Pll'rnouth, Minn.- Karin (Sabo) Mantor'86 and a daughter, Jillian, inJune. 2001 her husband, NichoÌas, Bumsville, Minn.-a son, John Bjorn, in January He joins older siblings Emiìy and Thomas. Amy Leanne Stier, Christopher Schulz'87 and his Belle PÌaine, Minn., marriedJeff Eppen inJune. wife, Maureen, Omaha, Neb.- m Devean George: Two-time NBA world champion C.J. Beaurline '94 and his wife, Christin, Coon Rapids, a son, Mlnn.- Simeon John, in May. He joins older sister Savanna, 2. CJ. is a sales representative for Unique TèchnoÌogies, Inc., a distributor of semiconductors; his wife is a violin teacher and a Creative Memories consultant.. The Rev. Steven Dow'95 and his wife, Sarah Schaffner, Elizabeth, lll.-a son, lsaac Mark, in January Steven graduated from Wartburg Theological Seminary in May, and was ordalned inJune; he serves as pastor of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church in Elizabeth. Jim South '96 and hÍs wife, Robin, Cottage Grove, a daughter, Minn.- Holly Lynn, in January Ally @2000 NBA Photos. Photos by Andrew D. Bemstein Heidi(Wisner) Staloch '93 and her husband, Mark, St. Paul-a son, Mac Fels, in March. ¡v Don stoner in professional basketball, with the Los Angeles Lakers. Devean George'99 hasjoined a unique fraternity In his first two seasons he has been a member of two NBA world championship teams The l¡kers finished thelr back-to-back championship nrn lnJune, rvhen they defeated the Philadelphia 76ers in five games. After a slow start to the season, the Lnkers dorninated tl-uough the playoffs, srveeping three series before losing just one gar.ne in the NBA Finals. Many ol the game's greats have yet to w1n NBA charnpionships, rvhich has given George-arlc1 by extension, hls Augsburg fans-a special sense of pride. "I think about thaL stuff aÌl the time," George told the Minneapolis Star-Ttibune in a June 14 srory dr.rring the NBA Fìnals. "Guys like [Charles] Barkley ancl lPatrick] Ewing never have r.von one . . l'm just trylng to learn." Devean George'99, here shooting a basket during the 1999-01 season, became a tuvotime world champ¡on when the Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA Finals in June, George sarv hls role on the clu'b increase in his second season, as he playecl rn 59 regular-season gatnes (one start), averaging ln seven playofl galne appearances, he avelaged 2.0 points and 0.7 rebonnds per gatne. 3.I points and 1.9 rebouncls per game. He will enter the tl'rircl year of a guaranteed contlact with the Lakers in the 2001-02 season, a crucral year for him for his furture in prolessional basketball. The Lakers hold the optlon on a lòurth season. This pâst snmmer, he excelled in a surnmer pro league for rookies and prospects, leading the L,rkers in sconng (16,8 potnts per game) ancl rebouncling (7.4 per game), incÌuding two double-doubles in seven games -Don Fall 2001 SLow is spotts inlorm(tti.ott cootdhtatot. 4ucssunc Now 2s ln MerncDriam Clair Strommen, alumnus and long-time friend of the College, dies at 77 byLynnMena C*::-.", 1946 graduate of Augsburg and past member of the Board of Regents, died of cancer July 20 in his home in Roseville, Minn., surrounded by his wife, Gladys (Boxrud)'46, and family members. "We have lost the advice, the energetic support, and the profound affection of one of the remarkable members of the College's alumni," said Augsburg President William V Frame. As a student, Strommen was a member of Augsburg's basketball and baseball championship teams. After graduation, he signed a contract wlth the St. Louis Cardinals and pitched his way to â top minor-league club. Although his dream ol playing for the major leagues was cut short after he contracted tuberculosis, Strommen recovered and became a success in the business world. In 195i, he returned to Augsburg and served as its public relations director. F¡om there, he worked as an agent for Lutheran Brotherhood in Fargo, N.Dak., and Moorhead, Minn. In 1960, he founded Strommen 6q Associates in St. Paul, and made it Central Life of lowa's ieading agency. Twenty years later, Strommen returned to Lutheran Brotherhood in Minneapolis, taking over as president, chief executive officer, and chairman. From l9B0 to 1994, he helped build the organization into one o[ the Ìargest fraternal insurance companies in the nation. For more than 50 years, Strommen and his family have graciousiy contributed their time, support, and resources to the College. Upon his retirement in 1994, and in honor of his long and remarkable sewice, the Lutheran Brotherhood board designated a gift of $250,000 in his name. Strommen, along with his wife, Giadys, decided to give the gift to Augsburg. The Strommen FamiÌy Business Endowment lvas started, which the family has committed to fully endow This has enabled Augsburg to establish a major in marketing for both day and weekend students. Clair Strommen Ìs a Distinguished Alumnus, a former regent, and a member of the Athletic Hall of Fame. He has received honorary doctoral degrees lrom Wittenberg University and St. Olaf College. In l9B2 he was honored by the insurance industry with the G. Bennet Serrill Awa¡d, the highest given to a member of that profession in Minnesota. ln 1992 he receìved the Wittenberg Award from the Luther Institute for outstanding service to church and society. At Homecoming this October, the Strommen family will be honored with the Distinguished Service Award (see story on page 21). He is survived by his wife, Gladys'46; daughter, Nancy'71 (John-Mark Stensvaag'69); son, Robert'74 l{ndrea (Johnson)'75ì; and eight grandchildren. Chuck Gabrielson, dedicated Auggie and youth advocate, dies at 45 bylynnMena 1ã Fharles lLr. "Chuck" cuun.lson, an alumnus of the Class 1977 , dìed June l2 of colon cancer at. St.. Cloud Hospital in St. ol Cloud, Minn. He was 45. Gabrielson's passion for Augsburg was honored during Homecoming 2000, where he been known to provide special treats for the choir members as they embarked on tours. He presented a challenge gift to the 1999 senior class gift project and also spearheaded the Augsburg House Shower, which raised almost $20,000 to purchase 50 place settings of china, flatwa¡e, and stemware for the ColÌege official presidentiai residence and gathering pÌace. He also organized and hosted alumni gatherings in Arizona, where he worked to establish an was presented a Spirit of Augsburg Award. He alumni chapter. exemplified 'Augsburg spiril through his iongstanding commitment as an alumni volunteer and faithful donor, by his innovative ideas, Always active in musìc, Gabrielson performed with the Dale Warland singers and Augsburg's Masterworks Chorale and Centennial Singers. He also performed as a sololst for numerous weddings and funerals, and served as and through his unwavering energy as he continued to press Augsburg forward to realize its full potential. Gabrielson served on the Aìumni Board, represented his cìass as cÌass agent, and chaired the Class Agent Advisory Council. His love of music kept him closely involved with the music department; over the years he had 30 ,4ucssunc f{ow a choir director and soloist at several churches. Gabrielson had been active in Republican Party politics for the past 35 years at the count¡ state, and national levels, including managing several successful campaigns in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Louisiana. He aÌso served on the Republican State Central Committee. From I9B2 to 2000, Gabrielson served as executive director of Mid-American Baptist Social Service Corporation (MABSSCO). Under his leadership, MABSSCO enjoyed substantial growth in faciÌities, staff, residents, and funding. The lnitial facility, Gateway, doubled in size and continued its mission of helping at-risk adolescent boys. Another facilit¡ STEP, was added to heip at-risk teens develop independent living skills. As recently as 2000, GabrieÌson Iocated and was instrumental in starting another group home for at-risk adolescent girls. In addition, Cabrielson was an associate member of the Carver County Sheriff's Mounted Posse, commissioner of Corrections CARE Advisory Committee, and board member of Minnesotans for Improved Juvenile Justice. He was also active ìn fostering and rehabilitating abandoned and abused animals of all kinds through his involvement with the Hennepin Humane Society Fall 20Ol ) Harold F. Groth'36, Edina, Minn., died inJuly; he was 87. He elementary school teacher and social worker. sewed as a lieutenant in the U.S. Nary during WWII, and was a 3M executive from 1941 untii his early retirement in 1975. That same year, he was inducted into the Augsburg College Athletic Hall of Fame. Myrna G. Liebers '67, Marine on St. Croix, Minn., died of cancer inJune; she was 56. She was a library acquisitions assistant at Augsburg in the 1970s and 'B0s prior to establishing he¡ own The Rev. Kenneth M. Englund '52, Abbotsford, 8.C., Canada, White, Inc., near Stillwater, Minn. Her library colleagues and other died inJune; he was 84. He was long-time minister with the Evangeìical Covenant Church. Augsburg acquaintances especially remember her keen wit, integrit¡ and compassion toward students. Marvin W. Field'56, a McGregor, market. research firm, Liebers Harold'Crusher' F. & Schliep Minn., died inJuly; he was 73. '67, Clarks Grove, Minn., died in Before managing the Carlton June; he was 55. He was a member of the Army Reserves at Fort Snelling from 1966-72, and worked lor 7 -Up Bouling Co., County Electric Co-op from 1979he served in the Army in Germany and also taught biology and chemistry. He retired to his farm in Rice River Township in I99I. He was a former Golden Glove Champion in St. Paul. 9I, LeRoi T. Elias '58, Minneapolis, died inJune; he was 68. He was a retired Northland Beverage, Waste Systems, and American Bottling Co. He enjoyed practicaljokes, hunting, sports, and treasured his wi[e, kids, and grandchildren. Patricia (McDonald) Fulton '71, Bloomington, Minn., died in JuÌy after a courageous battle with Please tell us about the news in your 1ife, your new 1ob, move, marriage, and births. Don't forget lo send photosl Send yor-rr news items, photos, or change of address by r.nail to: his parents, James and Gloria; sister, Laurie; brothers, Mark and Matt; his loving gulde dog, Jud; and many other ìoved ones. He will be deeply missed by the Steven Carl Psihos'80, Chaska, Minn., died inJune; he was 43. He enjoyed horseback Augsburg community. riding; gardening; reading; tiedying clothing with his wife, lfñriltr:füIîIllEf[lì Mary; listening to classical music; and especially spendìng time with his family. Jean G. (Shillinglaw Tigwell) Mel Riley'80, St. Paul, died of cancer inJune; he was 55. A highly respected Minnesota sports figure, Riley was a college basketball player at both Augsburg and Concordia College-St. Paul. He was head basketball coach at Minneapolis Community and Technical College. An avid golfer, he most recently worked at the Arbor Goìf Course in Inver Grove Heights, Minn. He was also a partner with his wife, Peggy, in their consultant firm. He hosted Mel Riley\ Sportson-the-Run show, a popular Ìocal cable-TV sports show Lindell, Woodbury, Mlnn., died in July; she was l. A great friend of Augsburg College, Jean, along with her husband, James Llndell '46, contributed the major gift that made construction of the James G. Lindell Library possible. She was vefy ac[ive in attending many Augsburg events; many of her children and grandchildren were Augsburg graduates. The Augsburg community has been very fortunate to knowJean and will miss her deeply B Minneapolis, died unexpectedly in Maiden name Class year or last year attended Street address City ls this a new address? D Yes tr No E-mail Home telephone ls spouse also a Spouse name Your news: zip State Employer For news o[ a cleath, lvritten nolice is required, e.g. an obituary, funeral notlce, or program from a memorial service. July; he was 32. He is survived by by sons Aaron,22, and Daniel, lB, and many other loved ones. Michael Gustavson'02, cancer; she was 52. She was an independent consultant for the Full name Send us your news and photos! Pampered Chef. She is survived Position graduate of Augsburg College? ! Okay to publish your e-mail address Work telephone n Yes n No lf yes, class yea Maiden name _ Augsburg N ow Class Notes, Augsburg College, CB 146, 221Ì Riverside Ave., Minneapolìs, MN, 55'154, or e-n.raÌ1 to <alumni@au gsburg. Fall 2O01 edr-r>. 4ucssunc n¡ow 31 A o I o ¡a I o o I '%"*¿-*¿a,,,4. ctober 2I, 2001, marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Bernhard M. Christensen, Augsburg graduate, professor, and president from l938-62. Through the work of the Christensen Endowment, the tangible legacy that has been made possible by Augsburg alumni and friends, the principles and commitment of Bernhard Christensen to academic integrity and Christian community can continue to shape our vision. The following excerpts from a column written in 1976 by President Oscar A. Anderson eloquently illustrate Bernhard Christensen's legacy to Augsburg. A. Quanbech, assistant professor of -Phílip religíon and member of the Chnstensen Endowment Committee Bernhard M, Christensen Bernhard M. Christensen and his wife, Lilly Gracia Ø-*t t@o"o* r. Christensen was president of Augsburg for 24 years and before that served as a professor here. He, perhaps more Now, I confess to a presenl and personal uneasiness at this point. Have I been as dedicated to "the inner pilgrimage" as I am to than any other person, brought Augsburg College into the outward progress at Augsburg College? When a1l is said and the modern era as an accredited American college. done, have we at Augsburg maintained some peculiarity of the The book he has written lThe Inward Pilgnmagel, however, is a powerfui reminder to all of us at Augsburg today that Dr. heart which imprints those who teach and learn and earn here? Or Christensen's most significant contribution was to the essentìal us have amassed, enjoyrng the interest but not replenishing the spirit of this institution-the essential Christian spirit of Augsburg principal? Are we content to let the Christianness of Augsburg be simply an old historical notion rather than a present day reality? College. He knew that this college had as its purpose the freeing of the are we simpiy living off the "spiritual capital" which others before The real future of this college lies not in a prestigious facult¡ a mlnd for the rigorous and relentless pursuit of truth. He kneq briliiant student body, a splendid campus, or a balanced budget also, that thÌs college required a body, so-to-speak, namely, the with all the emoluments everyone physical and programmatic facilities essential to the fulfillment of its mission. He was, in every way, a builder. But most important of the nurture of distinctive attitudes toward truth and 1ife, toward God's good Creation and His beloved human family. It lies in an all, he will be remembered as a president who was dedicated to the proposition that a college is essentially spirit-that mind and body unapologetic bias toward the Spirit of Jesus, whose Living Presence we have just celebrated at Easter. function according to inner dictates, that education without direction is dangerous, that "out of the heart are the issues of life." 32 ,4UCSBUnC ruOW -Excerpts desires. It lies beyond these, in Jrom "Augsburg Confesstons," Augsburg Echo, Apnl 30, 1976. Fall 2O01 ) o ¡a t a, o Music For more information on any oJ these eyents (unl e s s o t"het'wis e note d), c all 6 1 2 - 3 3 0 - 1 2 6 5 October 13 Homecoming Concert Band and Jazz Band Alumni Concert I 1 a.m.-Hoversten Chapel Theatre November Writing the History of Working 2-\1 Our Town by Thorton Wilder; dlrector, Julle Bolton Performances: Nov 2, 3, B, 9, t0 at 7 p.m.; Nov.4andllat2p.m. -I.1-ornhom-Nelson Theater, Foss Center For tlcket information, caII 612,330-1257 October 14 Faculty Recital, Stephen Gabrielsen '63 4 p.m.-Hoversten Chapel October 23 Riverside Singers and Men's Chorus Concert 7: 30 p.m.-Hoversten Chapel David Roediger, Unlversity of lllinois-Urbana 10 a.m., Convocation-Hoversten Chapel October 2ó Lecture by Earl Hightoweri on addiction intervention and treatment coordination 7 p.m.-Hoversten Chapel For information, call StepUP program, 612-330-t405 Exhibits For gallery inJormation, call 612-330-1524. November 6 September l4-October 24 "Sexually Speaking with Dr. Ruth" "Woodgrain: Vertical and Horizontal, With and Without Knots" by Patricia Scott Gage Family Gallery, Lindell Library October 25-27 Class Relations" Ruth Westheimer, psychosexual therapist 7:30 p.m.-Hoversten Chapel For information, call 612-330-1124 Opening reception, Sept. 14, 6-9 p.m. November 15-1ó Featuring Masterworks Chorale (see story October B-14 on page 5). 7:30 p.m.-Central Lutheran Church, Minneapolis For tickets, call TicketWorks at 612-3433390 or visit www.ticketworks.com Augsburg Homecoming Art Show "The lnfluence of Afro-American Culture on American Music" William C. Banfield, University of St. Luther Paintings, photography, and sculpture by Augsburg alumni Thomas Alumni Ensemble 7 p.m.-Hoversten Chapel GaIIery, Chrlstensen Center l\ovember 9-December 19 November 19 "Seamless: An Exhibition Augsburg Orchestra Concert 7 p.m.-Sateren AudiLorium of Paper Garments" by Erica Spitzer Rasmussen Gage Family Gallery, Lindell Library November 20 Opening receptìon, Nov. 9, 6-9 p.m. Augsburg Concert Band Concert September 1B 1 .Advent Vespers Nov. 30-6 and 9 p.m. Dec. I-5 and 8 p.m. Central Lutheran Church, Minneapolis For information, call 612-330-1265 December 7-B 1 th Annual Benefit Concert and Silent Auction, Center for Global Education 7 p.m.-Hoversten Chapel "Some Leaders are Born Women" Sarah Weddington, attorney, former presidential special assistant 7:30 p.m.-Hoversten Chapel For information, call 612-330-1124 Septenrber 23*24 2001 Christensen Symposium "Global and Local Neighbors: Christian Faith across Cultures" Dr. Lamin Sanneh, Yale University For schedule, see page 2 For ticket informatlon, call 612-330-Ì159 December 9 Augsburg lazz Ênsemble Concert 4 p.m.-Hoversten ChaPel December 6 "The Legacy of Matthew Shepard" Judy Shepard, speaker and activist p.m.-Hoversten Chapel Seminars, Lectures, and Films Minneapolis or l-800-299-8889 Nov. 16, Convocation 10 a.m.-Hoversten Chapel B 7 p.m.-Central Lutheran Church, November 3O-Decernber Nov. 15, Concert, AugsburgJazz October B "An Evening with Maya Angelou,, 7:30 p.m.-Melby Hall For tickers: TicketWorks, 612-343-3390, or www. ticketworks.com December 10 October 22 Chamber Music Recital 7 p.m.-Satcren Audit orium "Counting lncidents or Telling Tragedies? Other Events October B-14 Homecoming and Family Week 2001 "Augsburg on Parade" October B Diversity Scholarship Day l0:20 a.m.-Special Chapel service For information, call 612-330-1 180 Octobe:' 13 5th Annual M. Anita Gay Hawthorne lazz and Poetry Bash 7 30 p.m.-Tj ornhom-Nelson Theater For information, call 612-330-1022 : November 30 Velkommen Jul I0:20 a.m.-Special Chapel service For information, call 612-330-1 180 10: l5 a.m.-Hoversten ll a.m.-2 Chapel p.m., ChrÌstensen Center, featuring Scandinavian treats and gifts HOMECOMING & EAMILY \üíEEK 2001 AUGSBURG on OCTOBER S-14 a Q.e9ede Honoring the 2001 Distinguished Alumni George S. Dahlmarr'72, Burton R. Fosse'44, Kathleen D. Lake '76, and Neal O. Thorpe '60 Saluting the Golden Anniversary Class of 1951 and the reunion classes of 1951, 1961,1976, and 1991 Looh for detøils in the special Homecoming sectíon, pnges 23-25 UGSBURG A COLLEGE Non-Profit Org. 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Title: Augsburg Now Winter 2001-2002
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Search Result: A season of hope and expectation f, dvent ... the time of antÌcipation, Ap..pu.ution, hope, and longing. During this time we tend to focus on the joyful preparation for the birth of Christ. We don't often spend time considering the other side of Advent, the second comlng of the Lord, wj....
Show more A season of hope and expectation f, dvent ... the time of antÌcipation, Ap..pu.ution, hope, and longing. During this time we tend to focus on the joyful preparation for the birth of Christ. We don't often spend time considering the other side of Advent, the second comlng of the Lord, wj.th its promÌse of judgement, but also deliverance and redemption from despair. As we reel from the events of Sept. I I that turned our safe and secure world topsy-turuy, this second advent offers good news for us. As difficult as it may be We welcome your letters! write to: Please Editor AugsburgNow 22ll Riverside Ave., CB 145 Minneapolis, MN 55454 E-mail: now@augsburg.edu Fax: 612-330-1780 Phone: 612-330-Il8I Letters for publication must be sþed and to ignore the decorations, music, buying, and trappings of the season, these few weeks also offer us the chance to anticlpate and envision the renewed presence of the Lord and the world promised and possible through this presence. In this issue we see a repetition in the theme of Advent candles. The same candlelight that brought light to a dark sanctuary during the Advent Vespers procession also consoled us through September from a place of vigil in the front of Hoversten Chapel. The quiet, soothing illumÌnation of candles is aiso central to the Taizé worship that came to Augsburg at the end of October. Farther on, you'll read about the intriguing way some Augsburg students found to recreate this special atmosphere. This issue's feature article, "Remembering September" examines how Augsburg, as a iearning communit¡ has engaged its faculty, staff, and students in discussion of the difficult issues facing it since Sept. ll, and how the College's 132year-old mission provided the grounding to frame these discussions. Also in this winter issue, anticipating the coming Winter Olympic games, we feature stories of Auggies who have gone for the gold-speedskater Johnny Werket, who found in his "golden" career both Olympic medals and a partner for 1lfe; and the 1928 men's hockey team, whose golden Olymplc dreams were shattered on the very eve of the games. This issue also shares the spirit of Homecoming through photos from the events and class reunions. As we note on the back cover, the rains may have canceled plans for "Auggies on Parade," but the festivities brought alumni and friends together Ìn a celebratÌon of Augsburg community-and a big football win. As this calendar year closes, Augsburg Now extends to readers the best wishes for a holiday season ol hope, anticipat"¡on, celebration, and peace. WW Betsey Norgard Editor include your name, class year, and daytime teìephone number. They may be edited for length, clarity, and style. o o si h, s r^ Family and friends gathered to remember Jean Lindell (see Augshurg Now, summer issue, ln Memoriam) with the dedication of the Lindell Garden in front of Lindell Library. Victoria Grunseth spoke on behalf of the family about her mother as an avid gardener. - At¿csBrJRG Now Winter Vol.64 No.2 2OO1-O2 Augsburg Now is published quarterly by Augsburg College, 22ll Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454. Features Betsey Norgard Editor Lynn Mena Assistant Editor Remembering September Kathy Rumpza by Betsey Norgard Graphic Designer Jessica Brown Class Notes Coordinator William V. Frame Following the events oJ September 77, how could and would Augsburg CoIIege, as a learning community, respond? President Dan Jorgensen Director of Public Relations and Communication Nancy Toedt'94 Director of Alumni and Parent Relations Johnny Werket's golden career by Don stoner Opinions expressed in Augsburg Now do not necessarily reflect official College policy. Inhis youth, speedshater lohnny Werhet'49 won ISSN t058-I545 Olympic goldmedals and the heart of aNonueglan Postmaster: Send conespondence, name changes, and address corrections to: Augsburg Now, Office of Public Relations and Communication, 221 I Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454. girl; they now celebrate their golden marnage. E-mail: now@augsburg.edu Telephone: ó12-330-l 18I Fax: 612-330-1780 16 The Rev. Mark Hanson '68ELCAs new presiding bishop Horr"rrten chapel gets dressed up in 'stained glass' Departments Augsburg College, as alfirmed in its mission, doesnot ilßcnminate on the bøsis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, status with regar¿l to public assßtance, or disability in its education p oliaes, ailmissions policies, scholar ship and loan pro gr ams, athletic anill or school ailministered pro grams, except in those ínstances where reli$on is a bonø fiile occupational quølification. Augsburg C ollege is committed to providing reasonable accommodatíons to its employees and its stuilents. www.augsburg.edu 2 Around the Quad 5 Sports 7 Chapeltalk 17 Alumni News 22 28 Class Notes Auggie Thoughts inside Calendar back cover 50 percent recycled paper (10 percent post-consumer waste) On the cover: Augsburg students Çront to bach) Renzo Amaya Torres, Kerri Sjoblom, len Falhman, and Adam Dehnel prepare for the Advent Vespers procession, as it lights up the advent season. Photo by Linda Cullen. I a I o Augsburg ranks again in top tier Augsburg College once again is ffiffi ranked in the top tier of its category in the U.S. News €t World Report 2001 ratings-up three places from last year. A new classification by tl.:'e magazine puts Augsburg in the "Midwestern ¡¡ O Conor Tobin w¡ns Fulbright Scholarship to Norway Fonor Augsburg in the news-a busy fall Tobin. who academic yeat on the Oslo Year Program. Lg.nduut.d in May with a double major in A course in Middle Eastern politics at that time led to research on the role of Norway political science and in the Middle Norwegian, was Tobin's current study continues that interest, with a heightened focus on the ethics of war and peace in time of terrorism. On returning to the U.S., he plans to combine law school and graduate awarded a Fulbright Scholarship and is now Universities-Master's" category, because the College offers graduate-ievel programs. Augsburg is ranked second in the "Reputation" category among the other Minnesota private colleges in that tier. Reputation is determined by surveying the presidents, provosts, and deans of admissions at i.nstitutions in that tier. For campus diversity, Augsburg is ranked first among the other Minnesota private colleges in that tier. o (a studying in Norway at the University of Oslo. As a junior, Tobin spent the fall semester at the University of Oslo on the HECUA urban studies term and then extended his studies through the Conor Tobin East peace process. study in Ìnternational law and neggtiation. Tobin graduated from Augsburg "with . distinction" and received departmental honors in political science. Hoyt Messerer Fitness Center is dedicated in Melby Hall Scholastic Connections program: . . . . . WCCO radio interview of Syl Jones '73 Star hbune and Pioneer Prøss articles on the program Star Tribune editorial about the creation of the program Chronícle of Higher Education article Associated Press national article Events surrounding terrorism: . . . . . Prof. Amin Kader was interviewed widely on radio and TV Prof. Joseph Underhill-Cady was interviewed on KSTP-TV Prof. James Vela-McConnell was interviewed on KARE-I1 TV Admissions counselor Heidi Breen was interviewed on WCCO radio Augsburg was part of a national article from Collegiate News Service Other activities/interests . . . 2 : Student LINK Halloween Safe Block party featured on Fox-29 TV Prof. Norma Noonan was interviewed on Wisconsin Public RadÌo in connection wlth Russian president Putin's visit to the U.S.;she was also featured in an article fromLiberation, a news magazíne in Paris Adapted physical education sports day was featured on KSTP-TV ,4UGSBURG NoW Lucille Messerer spoke at the opening of the newly-expanded Fitness Center dedicated to her husband, the late Hoyt Messerer'39. President Frame presided as both the Fitness Center and the Gertrude and Richard Pautz Plaza were dedicated at Melby Hall, lrom belore dawn to late at night, one I of the most active places on campus is Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic during the renovatlons of Melby Hall in Conference. The center is named for Hoyt Messerer '39, a football, basketball, and baseball athlete at Augsburg and one of the four founders of the A-Club, who died 2000, making it one of the largest in the in May the Fitness Center. Open to all members of the Augsburg community, includÌng alumni, the center was doubled in size (see In Memoriam, p.26). llUinter 2001-02 I Good, Martin ioin Augsburg's board Four regents retire after two terms of service StafJ photo M;Ti:,ii.î::i]:Jiji,"#:lï,T,-, on the Board of Regents at Augsburg's annual meeting in October. Michael R. Good A l97l Augsburg graduate, Good is executive vice president of NRT, a residential real estate brokerage company A Michael R. Good 24-year veteran in the real estate industry Good worked for 20 years in the Coldwell Banker division of NRT, beginning as a regional manager in St. PauL/Minneapolis, and subsequently in Florida, rising to NRT's senior vice president for the southeastern region. At Augsburg, Good was twice an Al1American in wrestling. ln1972 he was Augsburg's head wrestling coach. In 1991, he was inducted into Augsburg's Athletic Hall of Fame. Good earned a master's degree at the University of St. Thomas. He lives in Bridgewater, NJ., with his wife, Ann, and children Matthew and Mandy Mandy is a student at Augsburg. Jennifer H. Martin Jennifer Martin is tr senior vice president of corporate and human resources for Lutheran Brotherhood. After 15 years in public Jennifer H. Martin education, she became a personnel training specialist with Sperry Corporation, later Unisys Corporation, where she held executive positions. She joined Lutheran Brotherhood in 1995. Her undergraduate degree in education was earned at Southern Illinois University WhÌle teaching in Minneapolis, she earned a doctorate in education at the University of Minnesota. She and her husband, Richard, have seven children and live in Minneapolis. Winter 2001-02 Three regents were honored at Augsburg House as they retired from Augsburg's board. Pictured with President and Mrs. Frame (t to R) Jean and Allen Housh, Evangeline and Norman Hagfors, and Cheryl and Michael Thompson, Not present was Curtis Sampson. Four resents. who each served two terms office, were honored and thanked as they retired from the board. l'of Norman Hagfors served as vice-chair of the board, vice-chair of the Regents Committee, and a member of the Development, Finance, Govemment and Community Relations, and Marketing Committees. Allen Housh served not only on the Development Committee as a regent, but aiso twice served as Augsburg's interim vice president for institutional advancement. Curtis Sampson sewed on the Finance Commi.ttee. Michael Thompson was also a member of the Finance Committee. Kathy Tunheim elected to the board of the governing boards association A:ffi,ï:å:f Tunhei.m was elected to the Board of Directors of the national Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges (AGB) for a Kathryn Tunheim two-year term. AGB is dedicated to strengthening the performance of boards of public and private higher education. AGB provides leadership in supporting the American higher education system of citizen trusteeship and a diverse system of higher education. The organization serves as a continuing education resource to trustees and boards and contributes to effective working relationships between boards and lt advises on matters affecting institutional oversight responsibilities, promotes wider understanding of citizen leadership and lay governance, and identifies public chief executives. policy issues of concern to hlgher education. ,4ucssunc ruow 3 Around the Quad Thanksgiving to donors and scholars Ã Thankssivins brunch was the lloppor,uniry lor over 200 donors to meet the students who are reciplents of their scholarshlps-and for the College to recognlze and thank donors for their support. President Frame told them, 'A1l of you here today are here by virtue of some kind of calling-on one hand to provide support; on the other to be students. Each of you is a constituent element of what Augsburg College is-no less important than the faculty and staff who are here to provide this education. We are grateful for your support." Kyle Kuusisto'03 spoke for students: "Here at Augsburg, one can really be immersed ìn the strong fabric that is called community It is a community that gives us the chance to not only dream, but to fulfill those Fun stuff kids in the dome o the future is to continue to spread that value of community that I experienced here at Augsburg." Clnthia Balley'02, a weekend student who has majored in religion while worhng full time, also spoke for students. Last summer, she traveled to Poland and Eastern Germany with Herb Brokering and Youth and Family Institute director Dick Hardel. "It was lÌsted as a pilgrimage and that's the experience I had," she said. "After that trip, I felt even more called to ministry particularly social ministry ... Thank you, all of you, who have helped me reach my goal of ministry to God." sS.B' r^ Auggie junior Emily Bushey and one of the participating teachers help unfurl the colorful parachutes in Augsburg's air structure at the adapted physical education sports day. a o population. ... Students \^ area schools had some fun at the third Junior Kyle Kuusisto expressed thanks on behalf of students for the financial support they receive. He is pictured here (center) with E. Milton Kleven 'a5 (left), the donor of the Magnus and Krostofa Kleven Scholarship Kuusisto has received, and Kleven's sister, lvadell Rice. Dialing for dollars aF tudent Phonathon callers have been fall-and gifts to The Augsburg Fund has risen seven percent compared to last year in the same period. Most significant is the increase in giving from Weekend College alumni-$3,206 this year, compared to $2,2451ast year. However, similar to the experience of many charitable organizations, the total amounts from September gifts were ÐUury on the telephone this their results prove it. The number of 4 4UGSBURG NoW 200 chiLdren with developmental s. "I plan on teaching need to feel a sense ofplace and belonglng. My plan for ¡F\ver lLJan¿ physical disabiiities lrom merro dreams. adaptlve physical education in the Minneapolis Schools. I am confident that my education here is preparing me to work effectively with a diverse student for annual sports extravaganza in Augsburgb air structure. Augsburg health and physical education students, as well as students from the Cedar-Riverside School, teamed up with the third- to sixth-graders for games, or just spent time one-on-one. Activities included soccer, dancing, parachutes, jump rope, races and relays, balloon volleyball, and cage ball. All of the partlcipants received ribbons at the end of the day ffi At press time, word was received that dramatically down, as donors focused their support to help the victims of terrorism. The Augsburg Fund, Augsburg's annual fund, is the College's "living endowment" that provides the foundation of annual financial support needed to attract and retain its talented and diverse student body. For addltional information, contact Donna Mclean, director of The Augsburg Fund, at I-800-273-06L7 or Augsburg has been awarded $2 million over five years from the lilly Endowment as part of the initiative, "Programs for the Theological Exploration of Vocation." ln Minnesota, grants were awarded to Augsburg, Concordia College (Moorhead), and the University of St. Thomas. More about Augsburgb grant will appear in the next issue. <mclean@augsburg.edu>. W¡nter 2001-02 r The Edor Nelson Field is dedicated rFhe skies ooened and a constant rain I f.ll on the artificial turl all aliernoon. The visitors from St. John's University further dampened spirits by beating Augsburg, +B-14. And the guest ofhonor rvas on crutches, as the result of knee replacement surger)¿ But nothing was going to stop Augsburg from honoring coaching legend Edor Nelson '38. The College rededicated the outdoor athletic field in Nelson's honor at a halftime ceremony during the Sept.22 football game. "To you, Edor, we owe a great debt of gratitude," President William V Frame told Nelson. "We appreciate your gifts; as they are mar,y and manifold, and we are glad to rededicate this stadium for you toda;r" in 1984, the College named its newlyconstructed outdoor athletic field as Anderson-Nelson Field, in honor of Nelson and longtime athletic director and men's basketball coach Ernie Anderson. in February the College dedicated the court at Melby Hall in Anderson's honor. "You have truly been a champion of the athletic program, and a champion of byDonstoner .è all the student-athletes whose lives you have touched," said Paul Grauer, men's athletic director, during the halftime ceremony Nelson said that much È s! (J of the credit for the field should be attributed to the donors who gave time and money to make the field a reality-men like Carl Benson'51, Ray Grinde '57, andJeroy Carlson '48. He chose to honor the donors, along with all the athletes he coached and taught during his four f: Edor Nelson '38 stands under umbrellas as Augsburg's athletic field is rededicated in his name. Norm Okerstrom'85 (left), Office of lnstitutional Advancement, holds the plaque to be placed in Melby Hall. decades at Augsburg. A special luncheon was held before the game, where more than 150 guests pald tribute to Nelson. Fans also had a chance to pay trlbute to Nelson during a post-game reception in the Melby Hall Iobby During his four decades of service to Augsburg, Nelson served the College in variety of roles, most notably as the longtime coach of the football and baseball teams. He was also an associate professor in Augsburg's health and physical education department for 32 years, retiring in 1978. -Don Stoner is sports inJormation coordinator. a Dozens of children from central Minneapolis prepared for their winter hockey this year by learning the basics at the Augsburg-Sheehy Hockey Camps held in August at the Augsburg lce Arena, Organized by NHt player agent Neil Sheehy, Augsburg men's hockey coach Mike Schwartz'85 (pictured at right without hat), and Auggie alumnus John Evans'82, the two camps were held in conjunction with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. At the end of each week-long camp, the youngsters got a chance to get autographs from several professional hockey players, including Minnesota Wild star Darby Hendrickson and Auggie alums Martin Hlinka'00 and Ryan Mclntosh '01, who were attending Sheehy3 pro hockey development camp also taking place at the Augsburg lce Arena. Winter 2OO1-O2 ,4ucsnunc ruow s 'scholastic Connections' pairs minority students with alumn i mentors Aussburs News service Æ;Tüåî.iX1'#"::îiiil;J:ï? and believed to be the first of ìts kind in the nation, uses proceeds from a $500,000 endowment to pair students of color with alumni of color in mentoring relationships. Five students have received $5,000 renewable scholarships in this first year, with a goal to increase that number to 20 students as the endowment grows. "The commitment to diversity is a long-standing commitment on the part of the College," President William Frame said. "It is rooted in the Lutheran proposition that colleges and universities must sweep into modern society to provide the education which the management of our world requires." The program was developed in response to the resolution of a lawsuit filed by Elroy Stock'49, who sued Augsburg for breach of contract, relating to a 1986 campaign gift of $500,000. Shortly after thls gift, upon learning that Stock was the author of thousands of mailings urging "racial" purity sent to interracial couples and adoptive families, the College decided it would not put Stock's name on a college building in return for the donation. Due to charitable donation regulations, the College could not return the 6 ,+UGSBURG Now s. E money The lawsuit was dismissed due to the expiration of the statute of limitations. The sch olarship-mentorin g program asslsts achievement-oriented high school and post-secondary students of color andJor mixed race to succeed at Augsburg. Scholarship criteria include leadership ability and an interest" in communiLy service. "The conneclion piece is to put leaders of today in touch with leaders of lomorrow" Frame said. "The scholarships announcing today are named for the mentors, for our graduates who have achieved distincrion in rheir fields. [The recipientsl will be receiving the advice and counsel of those men and women of \Me are co1or." The program also aims to strengthen the College's role as a progressive and welcoming institution for communities of color, said Kathy Tunhelm, chair of the students of color received scholarships in Scholastic Connections, a program that pairs them (L to R) President Frame, Xia Xiong '05; KMSP-TV news anchor and luncheon host Robyne Robinson; Eloisa Echavez'94,'98 MEL; Matthew Shannon'04; Murry Kelly, Jr. '71;9yl Jones'73; €amilo Power'03; Gianna Sorrell '03; Jackie Cherryhomes'76; Jennifer Boswell '05; F. €layton Tyler '72; and Noya Woodrich '92, '94 MSW F¡ve with alumni of color as mentors. o a KMSP-TV news anchor and luncheon host Robyne Robinson (left) talked with Gianna Sorrell '03, one of the five new scholarship winners, at the luncheon honoring the students and alumni mentors. Board of Regents. "While it is true that we have always attempted to be responsive to the disparate needs of the communities that we serve, 1t is also true that we have not always been successful in doing so ... with the announcement ol today's initiative, we seek to change that," Tunheim said. Jones said that by virtue of Augsburg's location and mission, it can play a major role in helping to increase the number of students of color who graduate from college, a number which has been decreasing. "But," he added, "only if the campus is prepared to welcome those who are different." Frame said that approximately I7 percent of the College's 3,000 students are students of color, putting Augsburg second among Minnesota's private colleges in that category Inter-Race, a diversity think-tank based at Augsburg that was co-founded and headed by Vivian Jenkins-Nelsen, will administer the Scholastic Connections program. Augsburg graduate Rev Rufus Campbell'75 presented the homily in chapel (see next page). A luncheon, hosted by KMSP-TV news anchor Robyne Robinson, honored the scholarship recipients and mentors. I Winter 2001-02 r by the Reverend Rufus Campbell '75, Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church -following the announcement of the Scholastic Oct. 8, 200f Connections scholarsh¡p program wffi llth I l l I I :iå,ffi î,i:,1äi-,ä,ember the we looked into the face of evil. It hurt us, it angered us. We have not yet recovered. This institution has had its own version of looking into the face of evil. I just returned from the press conference over in Christensen Center where there was an announcement that scholarships are being created for people of color as a result of one of our alumni, brother Elroy Stock. I know brother Stock. I received my flrst letter in 1991 shortly after I had performed an interracial marriage. ...He senr a lerrer that was filled with hate ... and this institution, as a result of his lawsuit, also has looked into the face of evil. I'm careful never to think that evil is embodied in a person. I think all of us can be overcome by evil, and so I'm always careful to make that distinction. ... So what does one do when looking into the face of evil? s evil is by overcoming evil "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with U s good." I reviewed the mission statement of this great institution. ... [It] was called, through its educational process, to prepare leaders and servants in the community. "\J -J That is a high and a holy call, my sisters and brothers. And it fits with the Gospel, because we are a1l called to be servants. To pattern our lives after the one who was the greatest of servants, Jesus. ... As servants \Me are called to face each day, and each day that we live and face eyil, we are ca1led to overcome that evil by doing good. I think it was a remarkable stroke of grace, President Frame, to take a proposal to the Board of Regents saying, 'Let's take this request from someone who was overcome with evil ... [and] make some good come out of it.' I thlnk there was an extraordinary act of grace on God's part to see that and to be able to respond accordingly. So you've done just what our God commands. You looked into the face of evil and you have responded by doing good. We aii know that we can do much better as we walk the road to diversity. We "As servants we are called to face each day, and each day that we l¡ve and face evil, we are called to overcome that evil by doing good." Rev. Rufus Campbell '75 good and faithful servant.' And so I say to you, this great student body at this great instil,ut"ion, as you prepare to be leaders and servants in whatever community God places you in, remember this day ... Because this is the day when this institution can celebrate the fact that it looked into the face of evil and brought out good. The God we serve is a great and mighty God. God gives us the resources to turn evil to good. Sometimes it's just small acts, sometimes it's mighty acts. Al1 of In the text that was read earlier-in Romans, Paul's letter to the church in Rome-the beginning and the first trvo verses of chapter 12 set the context. Paul said, "I appeal to you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your know that there is much more that needs to be done. And God has given us the gift spiritual worship." And he goes on to say lhat we ought not to be conformed by this world, but be transformed by the renewing of our of people to help to get us where we need to be. And so, I didn't come here to beat you up about your past record; I came to encourage you as you walk the road you are walking now I came to say to you that the God \Me serve is pleased every time we look into the face of evil and then transform that by doing something good. And so, to this institution, I say to you, Godspeed. I don't know what the minds. So, Paul talks about how we respond as Christians in a world that is extraordinarily good and extraordinarily evil. Paul says finally, in verse 21, that the way God calls the church to respond to reporters wiil be writing ... but I can imagine, in the annals of heaven, this date is to be recorded. And I can imagine that words like this have been recorded with respect to this institution-'Well done, my Winter 2001-02 them are important. And so I say to you this day that God is pleased, and the very angels in heaven are rejoicing. And to the Elroy Stocks of the world, we are ca11ed to pray for you. And we pray that maybe lf not our witness, somebody else's witness will be able to break into his mind, and he, too, will be able to look into the face of God and see God's goodness, which will transform him, also. And so I say, grace and peace to you this day, my sisters and brothers, and may the God of heaven and earth guide you in your journey as you walk the road of diversity, as you walk the road of peace, as you walk the road that produces goodness. God bless you. I ,4ucssuRc t¡ow 7 The Rev. Mark Hanson '68 is installed as the ELCA'S third presiding bishop fln a master of dìvinÌty degree lJHunron, 1972. He continued with further study at Luther Theologlcal Seminary and Harvard Divinity School. Hanson served several churches in the Twin CiLies area, most recently spending October 6. the Rev. Mark S. bisúop of the St. Paul Synod and Augsburg graduate of 1968, was installed as the ELCA3 third presiding bishop. He was elected to the six-year term at the ELCAb churchwide assembly in Indianapolis in August. His new duties began on Nov I at ELCA headquarters in Chicago. He succeeds the Rev. George Anderson, who served one term. Of the ELCAb three presiding bishops since its inception in I987, Hanson is the second Augsburg graduate to serve. Bishop Herbert Chilstrom '54 was elected as the ELCAb first presiding bishop and served two terms before retiring. "I couldn't be more proud and grateful than to have Mark Hanson, a fellow Augsburg graduate, as a successor in the office of presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America," said Chilstrom. "Mark brings to the office a wealth of experience, the heart of a pastor, and the passion to make the Gospel relevant to the times in which we live." After graduating from Augsburg with a degree in sociology, Hanson attended Union Theological Seminary in New York as a Rockefeller Fellow, and was awarded in seven years at University Lutheran Church of Hope, Minneapolis. ln 1995, he was elected bishop of the St. Paul Area Synod, and was re-elected in spring 2001. He has aiso served on numerous inter-church boards and committees, especially dealing with affordable housing programs. Hanson has been an ex offrcio member of the Augsburg Board of Regents for the past two years, representing the St. Paul synod. In announcing Hanson's election to the Augsburg community, President William Frame said that Hanson has been "a steady friend of Augsburg and especially of its unique mission as a college of the church in the ELCA ecumenical partners and Lutheran bishops from other continents symbolically extend their hands as ELCA presiding bishop George Anderson (left, front) installs St. Paul Synod Bishop Mark S. Hanson '68 (kneeling) as third presiding bishop of the ELCA on October 6 in Chicago. modern city Presiding bishop-elect Mark S. Hanson '68 and his wife, lone (Agrimson) Hanson '68, greeted visitors after the installation service. 8 -4UGSBURG NoW byBetseyNorsard "He is a great admirer of Augsburg 2004 and has been especially dedicated to helping the College widen accessibility for underserved populations in the Twin Cities," Frame continued. Hanson's electlon to leadership comes at a time when not only the world, but also the denomination, is divided by social and theologÌcal Ìssues. Hanson referred to this in a Minneapolis Star Tribune article upon his election: "One of my most important iasks will be to define and claim the mission to which God cails and which unites us, while continuing to tend to the divisions that divide us." Hanson is married to lone (Agrimson) Hanson'68, who has served as director of social work at Minneapolì.s and St. Paul Children's Hospitals. Their children are Aaron, Alyssa, Rachel, Ezra, Isaac, and Elizabeth. They also have one grandchild. President and Mrs. Frame represented Augsburg College at the installation service, which was held in Rockefeller Chapel at the University of Chicago. The organist for the service was David Cherwien'79. I Photos by GeolJ Scheerer, courtesy oJ ELCA News and Inlornltiotr llUinter 2001-O2 j¡rËA$!iþ?:"T¡¿i ffi r t I 1 by Betsey Norgard Assøssing the irnpact September 77, 2001. It's clear that the world changed profoundly ... and probably in ways not yet building. (See In Memoriam, p.26.) imagined. Though not affected in the søme degree as colleges on the East Coast, the Augsburg community deeply felt the impøct, both on cilnpus neighborhood, with Only one Augsburg alumnus/a is known to have died in the terrorist attacks. Lt. Col. Dean E. Mattson '66 was a career mihtary officer, scheduled for retirement in December, who was sitting at his desk in the Pentagon when the h¡acked plane destroyed his area of the and ø lørge population of in its Somali immigrants. How could and would Augsburg-a leørning community of faculty, staff , ønd students-cope with Augsburg regent Dean Kopperud was in his office at Oppenhelmer Funds, lnc., on the 33rd floor of the World Tiade Center south tower when the north tower was hit. He and Oppenheimer's nearly 600 employees quickly and judiciously evacuated and were on the street when their tower was hit. Memories of fire, explosion, and dying people stick in his mind. Kopperud reported to the Stdr hbune that the only questì.on he continually asks himself is "Did I do everything I could for everyone I saw in trouble along the way?" In Washington, Les Heen'83, communlcations and publÌc affairs director for the Minnesota Farmers UnÌon, was standing across the street from the Capitol, preparing for Congressional meetings, when panicked people began evacuating the building. A few minutes later they saw a large, white plane banking low toward the Capitol, which they soon learned passed them by and crashed into the Pentagon. this unprecedented tragedy, seeh understønding of its complex issuøs, and respond to its own and the community's needs? Above: Throughout the days and weeks following the terrorist attacks, the candles in Hoversten Chapel were constant reminders of the terrorist victims and those in need of consolation and prayer. Winter 2OOf -O2 "l remember seeing the smoke, feeling sj.ck, and then hearing sirens from all around us," Heen said. ... "It's hard to describe how lr-rlnerable you feel when your only defense is to run from a target before a jumbo jet hits it." Messages from Auggies abroad were also quick in coming. From London, Adam Olson '92 wrote to Norm Okerstrom '85 in the development office: "I found a pub with the news on and sat with my mouth on the floor for about two and a half hours ... It was packed with people in stunned silence." Reactions on campus to the stunning and horrifying news ,.4ucsnunc ruow 9 a O Concerned faculty and staff sought ways to assess the impact on students, especially freshmen, many of whom were away from home for the flrst time. Ann Klamer, director of residence life, compiled a list of reports on various topics that helped student life personnel deal with aspects of the tragedy The student life office posted a message board to gauge \s ñ ! IJ empowerment in the face of this awful sense of powerlessness," Underhill-Cady continued, "and certainly one of the best sources for that is in the polis, the public forum." Students also sought discussion among themselves. The Coalltion for Student Activism, that had formed earlier as a small group of a dozen or so, began "As much as I want reyenge lor ablatant dttdch on nry home, I want the'war' to stop. Essentialþ I don't hnow what I wanq dnd I believe America reflects thøt sense oÍ uncertainty." -Jdmes P, a junior, from his journal Adam Olson '92 happened to be at the American Embassy in London when Lady Margaret Thatcher paid her respects, shortly student reactions to the events. to meet weekly and swelled its ranks. Political science professor Joseph Underhill-Cady said, "They have no context Discussion issues became focused on the after Sept. for what's happening. The classroom provides a safe environment where they can air views, discuss, and share comments." lt's also a supportive environment. Journaling has been another means that Underhill-Cady has used to help his students find expression for their uncertainties and fears. He describes the unstructured thinking as being therapeutic, helpful, and positive. 1 1. began even as the events were unfolding. The morning chapel service became a time for people to gather, some still anxiously awaiting news of family and friends who might have been in the targeted areas. An afternoon prayer service continued the ,rigil. Classes continued as scheduled, with some faculty turning over class discusslon to impilcations of the tragedy. Several Augsburg colleagues and friends from around the world took time to share their grief and concern. From Catholic University in Lublin, Poland, faculty exchange colleagues of Augsburg's business administration department wrote, "We hope none of our friends in Minneapolis and St. Pau1, none of the employees or students from Augsburg College has suffered directly due to those unprecedented acts of terrorism." Deøling with the emotional irnpøct As elsewhere in the country initial responses to the attacks brought people together in unusual community and uniqz Augsburg Echo writer and sophomore Deanne McDonald wrote in the Sept. 28 issue, "ls there anything that could have brought the students together as quickly as the events of September I lth's 'Attack on America' did? It already feels as if we have been here for months." fo 4ucssunc Now Augsburg's call to mission On Sept. 28, President William Frame set the direction for campus discussion. In a letter to students. Frame asserted that the College's appropriate response lies squarely in its I32-year-old mission: "The greatest favor we can render to this world is today what it has always been-to search through the discipiines of learning for an understanding of both the world and ourselves that will guide us to the work for which we are best fit and to which we are called," Frame wrote. Underhill-Cady took a lead in proposing campus conversation. In an op-ed piece for the Echo on Oct. 5, he suggested that the first response to the violence should be dialogue. "Part of our job as students and instructors is to try to make the public discussion of these events as constructlve and well-informed as possible. "We need to look for sources of terrorist events. This group has arranged' to join other student groups in discussion at the 2002 Peace Prize Forum at Augustana College in March. Students also began a letter-writing campaign to elected officials, urging patience in declaring and supporting a \Mar. Listening to others A first glimpse at understandlng came as if by fate. The 2001 Christensen Symposium speaker on Sept. 24, scheduled months earller, was Prof. Lamin Sanneh, an African Muslim who is a professor of missions and world Christianity at Yale University. With his personal and scholarly experience in Islam, he provided some insight as to why he thought Muslim fundamentalism had targeted America-because of the U.S. policy of adamant separation of church and state. "Muslims are feeling a need to respond with religious fundamentalism," he said. "Muslims are helping us understand that our secularism has gone too far." Speakers and experts on campus helped bring understanding to difficult issues, (Left to right) Mine Ener, history professor at Villanova University; Amin Kader, Augsburg business administration department; Arvonne Fraser, ¡nternational women's rights advocate. Winter 2001-O2 T l : o His message was to urge ail Muslim nat¡ons to deal with their own fundamentalists, so as not to relegate the avenging of Sept. l1 to the U.S. Another speaker invited to campus in the following weeks was Arvonne Fraser, director of the lnternational Women's Rights Action Watch Project and senior fellow emerita at the Hubert H. Humphrey lnstitute of Public Affairs. She shared her expertise on women's rights in Muslim countries, especially in Afghanistan under the Taliban. "The solution is not with bombs, but with the changing of minds," was her message to students, faculty, and staff. "And this takes time." Helping the community understand Business administration professor Amin Kader emerged as a community spokesman about Islam, appearing on . I E and Psychology of U.S. Leaders DuringWar, contrasts the ways that terrorist extremists embrace death and that U.S. political and military leaders fear it. Supporting Somøli students and neighbors Augsburg students have An interfaith service was held in Hoversten Chapel, with six participated in several religious traditions represented by Augsburg staff and faculty' Above, Benjy Kent, academic advising, and Barbara Lehmann, vlgils in the Cedarsocial work, recite the Jewish Mourner's Kaddish. Riverside neighborhood, organtzed to support the Somali communitv. participants assuring them of stability in The governmênt's shutdown of those countries. businesses that wire money to Somalia "Now more than ever it is essential to directly impacted students at Augsburg. develop an understanding of the causes of Several Somali students reported to the violence and in¡ustice and to develop local television and radio programs and at area events. He urged listeners to educate themselves about lslam, to learn about its common roots to Christianity and its similar tenets deploring violence and "... I find myself feeling vulnerable ønd scared. What has happened is the scariest thing to tahe pløce in the lifetime of mry generation-ønd I can't heþ but feel there is more to come. Listening to some of the people øround me with their view on what'justice' is scares me." D., afreshman, fromher journal ki1ling. Echo that they fear for their families, who Lamenting many deaths among Muslims who worked at the World Tiade Center and Pentagon, Kader said, "This attack is an attack against al1 Americans of all kinds. if those terrorists are successful in turning us against each other, this will, indeed, lead to the destruction of our nation. ... We have to learn to understand each other and to accept each other." Underhill-Cady has also been interviewed by the media and spoken to local community groups, especially about the hÌstorical context and alternatives to war. His recently- and tìmely-published book, Deqth and the Statesman: The Culture depend on the money sent to them. The money-wiring businesses serve as banks, which are not common in Somalia. -Emiþ Moving on President Frame's call to the Augsburg community to search for understanding of both the world and themselves is rej.nforced by the work of Augsburg's Center for Global Education (CGE). Anticipating a drop in study abroad by students afraid to travel, the directors of in Mexico, Nicaragua, and Namibia wrote to prospective program CGE's centers intercultural awareness that can help us build the culture of peace, which we so desperately need at this time," the directors told students. In concludingher Echo article, sophomore Deanne McDonald went straight to the heart of the matter: "It is difficult to remember to see ourselves, members of the Augsburg community, as members of the world community; but if nothing else, this disastrous attack ... serves as an abrupt wake-up call to all individuals-reminding us that nothing is permanent and that we all make up one fragile part of the whole." I four gald medals and a 5ü-y*ü{ rr}ånlage ffiüLMTN CARËËR: At f irst glane e around Johnny and Vesla Werket's home irr Sun City West, Ariz., \¡ou wouldn't realize that you were sitting in the horne of o¡re of the best speedskaters in ,American history. A few black-and-whi¡e photos 1-Lang on the wall 1n a r-rtility roorn. Otre cryst rl vasc trolìhy sits on :r mantel in the kitchen ol the Werkets' retlrement home rr-r the Sonoran Desert. But the remainder ol the memorabllla ol his speedskating career-numerous world titles, three WÌnter Olympic Games appearances, his Hall of Fame citation from the Amateur Skating Union of the United States-are out in the garage. Deep inside a drawer and a storage locker. "411 my stuff is dumped in the garage," Johnny jokes, hÌs everpresenL smile beaming. And that's just fine with him. For the 1949 Augsburg nlumnus. hìs speedskrtìng tareer is but one moment 1n a long and fulfilling life. But the career led to love and a marnage that has lasted for a half-century. The career gave him the opportunity to coach many American skaters who became by Don Stoner l-rouseholcl nemes wrth tl-rerr Olympic triurnphs And tl-re career gave him a chance to see the lvorld. Not bad lor a smal1, slender guy who never believecl that all ol Lhis would happen to l-rim. Werket, wbo grew r-rp in south Minneapolis, began skating when he was 7. At age 14, he ancl a friend "The Powderhorn Skatlng Club was the dominant club in the United Srares at the time," Werket said. "lt was a ways away from Longfellow Field by streetcar, or you had to walk to the park." The Powderhorn club was an American powerhouse, producrng numerolls world champions and OlympÌans. Werket, and three of his Longfellow mates, ended up qualifying Ior the team. He progressed through the ranks, even though his smrll size was I major hÌndrance. "I was always the smallest, the lightest, the thÌnnest. I was too llttle. lf you bump me, I go down," he said. "l never had a unrlorm, the whole time I skatecl, that ever fit me correctly. Never. Everything was too buggy " L lnternational acclaim, lifelong love È' q b He lelt the sport, like many other young American men at the time, to serve his country as a paratrooper dunng World War Il. But he returned to the Powderhorn club following the lvar, and eventually garned a spot at the \947 Olympic trials, his first national competition. a' L S U q 'åt å; decidecl to try out for a speedskating tearn in Polvderhorn Park, on the south slde of Minneapohs. {Ð Ê t I' \\\\ At the 1948 Olympics in Saint Moritz, Switzerland, Werket finished sixth in the 1,500-meter event. He won the 1,500-meter race and qualified for the U.S. team to compete at the 1948 Olympics in St. Moritz, Switzerland, finishing sixth in [he event at the games. A Norwegian newspaper funded a trÌp for Werket-a full-bioodecl Nonvegian-lo compete at the European championships in Helsinki, Finland. "At that time, they had allolved Americans to compete in the European championships," he said. "Right olf the bat, I was one of the leading competitors in the world. "l was second in the 500 (meters) and the winner was Krudacheq a Russian guy. The first- and second-place skaters from the 500 automatically qualÌfied for the 1,500 (meters), and they skated together. The Finns hated the Russians, since this was when the Cold War was mighty cold. "l beat this Russian guy badly in Left: Johnny Werket 'a9 (left) began his speedskating career with a coveted spot he won on the renowned Powderhorn Skating Club in Minneapolis. 12 ,4ucssunc Now Winter 2001-02 6, U t s Right: The 1948 Augsburgian yearbook dedicated a page to welcome home Johnny Werket from his Olympic victory' Þ a the 1,500. The Finnish people were patting me on the back so long and so hard that I wasn't sure I was going to be abie to compete in the next race." After the 1948 championships-part of a stretch where he won four world gold medals and four silver medals-he was invited [o compete as part of an American team in a challenge meet against a Norwegian team in Hamar, in a nation that adored speedskaters and all winter sports athletes. A l6-year-oId girl named Arnhild "Vesla" Bekkevoll was part of that practice my English. I had seen this guy skate in Hamar, and I decided that he was goÌng to be my victim," Vesla said. "I wrote to him in Minneapolis. I think the address was Johnny Werket, Minneapolis, USA.' "This was after the season, he had gotten back to the U.S., and I really hadn't expected to get a reply. But he replied and we started writing back and forth. anywhere without a chaperone," Vesla said. "Those were the strict o1d days." She watched the meet, and took particular notice of the small American Minneapolis. An Auggie world traveler races against the larger competition. When she got back to her hometown, she returned to her school and faced an assignment of Along the way, while competing on a national and international level, Johnny found time to complete his studies at wrlting a letter to a famous person. "Everyone else chose to write to Norwegian athletes. But I wanted to Augsburg. He graduated in 1949, and like many Auggies at the iime, Iearning Norwegian was a way of life. It was also a necessity for S Johnn¡ who was competing often in Scandinavia. "The Norwegians had a book on Þ training for speedskating, but it was in o o à, Norwegian. So in order to learn what was 1n the book, I had to learn the language. In three weeks, I learned the language," Johnny said. In addition to his speedskatlng days, he also competed on Augsburg's fledgling track and field and cross country teams. The cross country team was a conference title competitor during the early days of the sport, and he credits the training he needed to compete as an Auggie as a big part of L U U. t OlYñPk 16ñ " speedskating season, and the two arranged a meeting. The meering developed into a friendship, the friendship developed into a romance, and the romance developed into marriage. Johnny and Vesla were married in 1951 in È t id¡, Eventuall¡ one of Johnny's replies mentioned that he would return to Hamar to compete in the winter adoring crowd. She had traveled from her hometown of Rena, Norwa¡ across the mountains to Oslo. She was the chaperone for her older sister and her boyfriend. "I went because they were engaged to be married and you didnt go competing-and winning-the ñ his success as a speedskater. "We've been close and remained close to Augsburg because, in our days, Augsburg was a famil¡" said Johnn¡ crediting then-athletic director Dick Pautz '37 lor much of his Augsburg success. "There's a gteat group of people at Augsburg." "Augsburg is weil known in Norwa¡" Vesla said. "The first time I came to the United States, I came by ship, a I}-day trip. I got to know a group of Norwegian fishermen who were headquartered out east. They had just been back to Norway. and were returning to America for the season. I was 19 years old, all by myself, and some of the older fellows were concerned about me. "They knew my destinaLion was Minneapolis, and they told me that Ìf things didn't work out when I got there, to go and see Gerda Mortensen at Augsburg College. I had only known Augsburg because it was Johnny's school. But they knew of Augsburg quite well, and they were concerned about me." Johnny qualified for the 1952 Olympic team for the Oslo games, Left: Werket shows off one of the speedskating trophies from his Olympic career. W¡nter 2001-02 ,4ucssunc f\¡ow t3 and the newlyweds again boarded a ship to cross the Atlantic. The captain of the ship, who was a big speedskating fan, recognized Johnny and moved them from steerage class to a first-class cabin. He placed sixth again in competition at the 1952 games, after suffering from a severe case of bronchitis. Three years 1ater, Johnny was parl of a team that competed in Moscoq as the world championships were held behind the lron Curtain for the first time. "We were some of the first Americans to compete in Russia," said Johnn¡ who took along a camera for NBC's Today show wlth Dave Garroway. By 1956, when he qualifÌed for an Olympic team for the third time and competed in Cortina, Ital¡ Johnny could tell that his competitive career was nearing the end. Though he qualified for the American team for the 1960 games in Squaw Val1ey, Idaho, he withdrew from the team. He was beginning his career at Northern States Power and Johnny and Vesla were starting a family; the stress had become too much. Coaching career Though his body was unable to compeie at an Olympic level, Johnny \¡/as still able to remain close to the sport he loved. He began "The Norwegians had a book on training for speedskating, but it was in Norwegian. So in order to learn what \ruas in the book, I had to learn the language." -Johnny coaching young speedskaters, flrst at the Richfield Speedskating C1ub, and later as a coach of various junior national teams and Oiympic teams. He coached several athletes who later became greats ln the sport. ln 1967 ,he was the coach of the American world championship team, where Mary Meyers won a gold medal. He guided Dianne Holum to a gold medal in the 1972 Olympics in Sapporo, Japan. Johnny coached Eric Heiden to medals in the I97 5 junior world meet, and was a force behind his ascent to become a five-time gold medalist at the Lake PlacÌd Olympics in 1980. Later, he was introduced to a young skater named DanJansen; he was a friend of Jansen's father. He coached Jansen as a junior skater; Iater, Jansen provided some of the greatest drama in Winter Olympic histor¡ when he competed on four Olympic teams and finally won a gold medal in 1994, after severai tragic fa1ls in previous competition. "I guess I'd rather coach," said Johnny of his preference between coaching and competing. Along the way, he built a 3l-year career at Northern States Power, starting as a commercial lighting business representative and eventually working his way into an executive position as a trainer for the company. He retired in 1 983. Tennis Talent L È. Now, Johnny prefers to 1et his wife's athletic career take center stage. Vesla began playing tennis with Johnny and his frÌends 40 years ago, but back then, o à o Q Werket'49 it was a hobb¡ she said. "I had never played before, but I really liked it," she said. "I've played ever since. Today, if I'm without a o o s, B' Johnny and Vesla Werket recently celebrated their golden anniversary in a marriage that began with a 16-year-old Norwegian girl's fan letter to a far-off American skater. racquel and without shoes, I'm in bad shape. " The two moved from Minneapolis in the mid-'80s, afterJohnny retired from NSP and Vesla retired after working for l2 years in Christian education at Diamond Lake Lutheran Church Ín Minneapolis. She began to play tennis with friends in the Phoenix and Sun City area, eventually joining the "Anything Over 50 Senior Tennis" club. She has become one ol the Lop senior tennis players in the area, competing in several Senior Olympic events. Her tennls has taken them across the country, from CalifornÌa to Florida, for competitions, and she has earned dozens of medals and awards for her r.o Arizona talent. "I'm blessed with good health, and I really enjoy tennis," Vesia said. "Between our church and our tennis group, that's our social life. The phone rings and we go out and play. We could play seven days a week if we wanted to." Right: Werket coached U.S. speedskater Dianne Holum to a gold medal in 1972 at Sapporo, Japan. 14 ,4UCSBURC NOW Winter 2OO1-O2 5 '-! On a ratrng system from 2.5 to 5.0, Vesla is currently competing at a 4.0 1eve1, two spots uncler t1-re highest ranking possible. Their two sor-rs, John Jr. and Jim, are grown and work in the Twln Cities, They have four granclchilclren, one ol whom may fo1low in his grandfat1-rer's Olympic footsteps. Youngest grandson Eric is cLÌrrently a senior soccer player at Viterbo College in La Crosse, Wis., and has competed on youth Olympic development teams in the sport. hoekey feam ú '19;8 The Werkets llve by the mantra that berng actir,e is the key to belng trlliy alive Ê = o . "We're both goocl lrrovers, and that's what it talics. We'r'e never been laid up r,vith illness or sickness," Jol-Lnny saicl "Berng active is the best thing for everybody. When yor-r can be actrve, you can beat almost anybody." à' (-) Right: johnny's wife, Vesla, is now the winning athlete in the family, enjoying her successful tennis conrpetition in Arizona. ALh/OST.OLYMIPIC by Don Stoner Twenty years before Johnny Werket's Olympic victories, Auggie hockey players were on their way to 5t. Moritz for the winter games. But, something happened along the way to Switzerland... ln 1926-27 , Augsburg started its men's ice hockey program, officialll', though the Auggies had already dominated local hockey as an unalfiliated team lor several years. The 1927 team won the state college championship ancl repeatecl the feat the next )/ear, behind the play ol the Hansen .brotl-rers-Oscar, Emil, Julìus, Joe, ancl t. l Louis-along r.vith goalie Joe "Moose" Su'anson. ln fact, the 1927-28 team, coached by future U.S. Hockey Hall oI Famer Nick Kal-rler, rvas considerecl the mythical "national chan.rpìons" in the sport. The Ar-rgsburg teaÌ11 rvas selectecl from an impressive group oi canclidaLesir-rcludir-rg Harr,ard, the Ur-rir,ersiLy Clr-rb ol Boston, and Evele¡h Jr:nior College-br, the Amateul Athletic Ur.rion's Ice Hockey Committee to represent the Ur-rited States in the 1928 Wir-rter O11,r¡1r1.t ,t t, \4oritz, Su'itzerlar-rcl. The onl1, conditior-r that the AAU set for the Auggie team to be American Winter 2OO1-O2 representati\¡es to the Olympics was that the leam woulcl have to raise $4,500half of the cost of sending the team to was \¡ery upset as u'ell." The reasons for the sudden Europe. Kahler organized a furrdraising efiort, and along rvith friends of ihe school and the Mrnneapolis Southsicle Commercial C1ub, easily raised the money to send the Ar"rggies to the Olymprcs. But, just clays beiore the team was to ciepart for Europe, the Uniteci States Ol1,¡10i. Comrnittee pulled the rug out lrom under the local boys, abrr-rptly cancellrrrg the Olympic plans. rejection ol the Auggie squad remaln unclear. Perhaps it was because the Hansen brothers grew up in Alberta, Canada, belore moving io the Tivln Cities. Or the Oly,mpic conrmittee was influenced by a protest from a Boston amateur hockey group that rvantecl to lace Airgsburg in a challenge match. Whatever the case, despite the best eflorts of Augsburg fans lr4ro protested the cancellation, MacArthur's decision s¡ood. Oscar, Emll, ancl another brother, Emory', went on to play professional hocke;'. Oscar u'as a charter inductee in¡o the Augsburg "After r-nuch internal r,r'rangling rvith the United States Ol1'rlpic Committee, General Douglas \¡lacAr¡hur, r.l'ho serl'ec1 as the committees chairman, came out and termed the Auggies'not representative of Aurerican hocke),,' and r,etoecl them as theìr choice," u,rote local author Ross Bernsteìn in hls book, Froz¿n "i¡4enrtries: Celebraturg a Ccnttrrv of \4ínne sota Hoch.ey. "As a resull, rro U.S. terr'ìl \\'as sent to the Olyrnpics that year and a dalk cloucl loomed c'rver âmâteur hockey ln America. For the bo1,5 f.or.r-r Augsburg, the nei.r.s was devastatir-rg. The;'hacl been deprived of tl-reir greatest opportunity lot international far.ne, and the community A¡hletic Hall of Fame ìn I973, and Louis r.l'as selectecl in 1985. livo ;'s¿¡5 ago, Kahler's grandson, Jerrl' Regan, donatecl Kahler's U.S. Hockey Hall of Farne p¡,lon, rvhich u'as removecl u'hen the Hall of Fame lvas renovated, to Augsburg, r.l'here it was placed on display in the Ar-rgsburg lce Arena maln rink. Sfoner is spor.fs -Don infor nntion coordinator ,4ucs¡unc ruow t5 a o Hoversten Chapel dresses up tn s. s' 'öT'fllNe9 GL'"flöö' by Betsey Norgard n October, Augsburg participaied in the month-long visrL [o Minnesota ol Lwo brolhers from the Taizé community in pv¿nçs-¿¡ international, ecumenical community that invites young people from around the world [o share in experiences oI living together and serving in community. The two brothers fromTaizê visited a dozen colleges and churches in Minnesota, leading worship and workshops. To prepare for this visit, Pastor Dave Wold and two Augsburg sophomores, Carolina Chiesa and Maja Lisa FritzHuspen spent a week in August at the Taizé community. Students from other Minnesota colleges had also visited Taizé. The Tatzê experience is one of simplicity and meditation. Each week of the summer, some 3,000-6,000 young people visit Taizé for a week of daily prayers (three times a day), discussion sessions, and communal activitlesserving food, cleanlng, and daily tasks. The power ol the Taizê experience is in worship-"a meditative common prayer I I with, as its high point, singing that never ends and that continues in the silence of one's heart when one is alone again," as the Web site describes it. Worship consists only of singing, scripture readings, and the Lord's Prayer. During daily prayers, the church is filled with young people sitting on the floor, holding candles, and singing the plaintive songs of worship. The rosy light that filters through stained glass windows, and the illumination of the candles lend a soothing, calming, and healing presence, worshipers attest. It is rhis atmosphere the Augsburg to complete. The painted "windows" were mounted in the center of lightweight frames, with pink and orange fabrics on either side, constructed byJim Usselman. worship-"a med¡tat¡ve common prayer with, as its high point, singing that never ends and that continues ¡n the silence of one's heart when one is alone again." students sought to replicate for Augsburg's Taizé visit. "The difficulty was the sun coming in, it was too bright," expiained Chiesa, thinking of worship planned for a o s. q transparencies. With an overhead projector For Augsburg's visit from the Taizé Community in France, "stained glass" windows resembling those of the Taizé church were painted by campus ministry students. (L to R) Carolina Chiesa, Mary Jo Zamorâ, Maja Lisa FritzHuspen, Gurayn Sylte, and Naomi Sveom. Not pictured are Nate Grant and staff member Val Usselman' ,4UCSBURC n¡OW Taizé. The power of the Taizé experience is in Hoversten Chapel. So, they came up with a way to replicate the special light in the Taizé church. They returned home with postcards of the stained glass windows and scanned them on computer. The scans \Mere then copied to 16 Sophomore Mary Jo Zamora explains the details of her 1S-hour project to re-create the St. Francis stained glass window from displaying the images onto paper taped to a door, the students traced the lines of the stained glass and then painted them after the postcard images-some taking as many as 15 hours When fitted i.nto the arched windows of Hoversten Chapel, indeed a rosy, warm, dim light transformed the space. The students were dellghted with the results. "It was cool to see the outcome," said sophomore MaryJo Zamora, "and then realize that you couldn't have done it alone." "Like beautiful icons, the work seems done through God, instead of just our own hands," Cheisa added. Visitors to Augsburg's worship who had been atTaizê were also visibly moved. "It took me back to Taizê',I felt as if I were there," one of the participants said. The student project has made an impact. The idea of creatlng a stained glass look without the real thing was noticed by a number of people who would like to try something similar in their own churches. For these students, however, the essence oL Taizé came to Augsburg through its art and song-"Ubi Caritas, where charity and love are, there is God also." I Winter 2001-02 t' I l i tt From the Alumni Board president's desk I like this iob. I b.i,',g president of the Alumni Board. It gives me an excuse to walk up to Auggieswhether friends or strangersand ask what memories they have of this place. Usually I don't even have to ask, since their memories quickly spill out. I went to a seminar for alumni of the Master of Arts in Leadership program. My former colleagues were reminiscing about nights when class would end but they would continue their discussion, not wanting the challenging verbal and mental exercises to end. The evening Maya Angelou spoke in a packed Melby Hall, I was walking through Foss Center with an alumna who paused to point out her picture on the wall near the Green Room. Her memories of Augsburg's theatre productions glimmered in her smile. I drove to Rochester one Sunday to hear Augsburg's Gospel Praise perform at Bethel Lutheran Church. I asked one of our gifted musicians what he liked best about Augsburg. Without hesitarion, he mentioned the names of faculty members. He told me they care, they like ro teach, and they do it well. I listened to Neal Thorpe'60 when he received a Distlnguished Alumnus Award ar Homecoming in October. He remembered Peter (PA.) Strommen 'I3, the first of more than 30 Strommen famiþ members to attend Augsburg. Thorpe shared how his life and career were influenced by Strommen's dedication to Augsburg. My own memories of student teaching flooded back to me as I congratulated Marie McNeff at Homecoming for receiving a Spirit of Augsburg Award. She was my student teaching adviser-and I needed all the advising she could give. r¡¡ The Augsburg experience has left us with powerful memories that can seem as real today as when we first lived them. However, let's not forget that our alma mater is still creating memorable experiencer-and notjust for current students. There are opportunities for alumni to build new memories through Augsburgb music, theatre, exhibits, sports, and seminars. See the calendar on the back page or look at our Web site. When you're in the Twin Cities, attend an event. Ifyou now live far from here, help us bring Augsburg to you through a regional alumni gathering. I like my old Auggre merriories, but the new ones I'm creating today at Augsburg are pretty good, too. Please join me. eru+ Jackie (Ituiefel) Lind'69,'94 MAL President, Alumni Board Three alumni honored for outstanding professional contributions Augsburg alumni were recentþ honored for their extraordinary fhree I professional contributions. MichaelW. Walgren'64 t received a Philanthropy Day Award ìn November from the Minnesota Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). Honored for outstanding professional fundraising, Walgren's 37-year career spans public service as a fundraiser and administrator in a variety of community organ2ations, he is currentþ at Children's Hospitals and Clinics Foundation. He was also a staff member at Augsburg for 16 years, serving in various roles, including both director of the annual fund and director of public relations. Winter 2OO1-O2 byLynnMena Walgren's nomination was supported by several professional fundraisers and AFP members attesting to his generous gifts of time, talent, and treasures, as well as to the funds he has raised to benefit his current and past employers in pursuit of building a better community The Rev. Roger Gordon'61 received a 2001 Tempe Human Relations Commission Diversity Award from the City of Tèmpe (Ariz.). Since founding Tèmpe's King of Glory Lutheran Church in 1969, Gordon has preached and modeled a life of acceptance, honoring diversity, embracing inclusiveness, and respecting all people. Because ofhis conscious awareness of community issues, Gordon has led King of Glory's involvement in many outreach prqects that aid diverse populations, including Habitat for Humanity, La Mesira Famiþ Shelter, andPaz de Cristo Homeless Shelter. The Rev. James S. Hamre '53 of Forest City, Iowa, received a Concordia Historical lnstitute Award of Commendation for his piece, "George Sverdrup's Expression of a Lutheran Restoration in America," which appeared in the spring 2000 issue of Lutheran Quarterþ. A professor emeritus at Waldorf College, Hamre's piece was selected on the basis of specific criteria. Of the great number of nominations, only 12 were chosen for awards. The committee grants awards to congregations, agencies, boards, or individuals for a historical publication, unique contributions to Lutheran literature, or for personal service in the field of Lutheran archival and historical work and support. .,,lucsnunc ruow fl Augsburg on Parade o a H F Joe Young, director of Augsburg's Pan-Afrikan Student Services (far right), brought together students and alumni for the first Pan-Afrikan alumni-student basketball game. o Ê s. (J a s Jane Vogler'95 (L) and Ari McKee'92 (both recent fec¡p¡ents of The Loft creative Nonfiction Mentorship Award) attended the English alumni luncheon and reading. Junior Jamie Smith, Auggie wide receive¡; helped lead Augsburg to a 50-14 victory over Macalaster College. Augsburg alumni gathered with their instruments for the Concert Band and Jazz Band reunion and alumni concert. ss *J s .J two Auggie fans enjoyed the Homecoming football game against These The Augsburg Spirit Squad pumped up the crowd at the annual pre-game picnic. 18 4UCSSURC f{OW Macalaster. Winter 2001-02 (J 6 E -l Mike Savold '72, son of Mayo Savold, was invited as guest conductor for the Augsburg Concert Band and alumni concert, which paid tribute to Mayo, director of the Augsburg College Band Four alumni were honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award, which was presented by President William V. Frame. Pictured, L to R: George 5. Dahlman '72, Kathleen D. Lake'76, President Frame, Neal O. Thorpe'60, and Burton R. Fosse'44. from 1952-1973. a o o a s. q-r ! q Vt s' The business administration faculty greeted alumni at the business department reunion. s' Alumni enjoyed the misty autumn scenery at the¡r own pace during the first Homecoming 5K Mississippi run/walk along the r¡ver. (J (J B s ss .t \s J _l U r Students showed their Auggie spirit at the Homecoming game. Bill Halverson '51 signed copies of his book, Edvard Grieg: Diaries, Articles, and Speeches, in the Alumni Gallery; he generously donated the proceeds of 100 copies to Augsburg. He Students celebrated the Auggies'victory over Macalaster. and his wife, Marolyn (Sortland)'51, received a Spirit of Augsburg Award at the Homecoming Dinner, Winter 2001-02 ,4ucs¡uRc ¡rlow 19 Homecoming and Family Week 200f Augsburg on Parade t E m Recipients of Augsburg's new Distinguished Service Award to R) RoW 1 (children): Max Strommen family Strommen, Lauren Smith, Eric Smith, Jeffrey Smith, Peter Strommen. ROW 2: Dean Olson, Nancy (Strommen) Stensvaag. Gladys (Boxrud) Strommen, Helen Strommen, Luther O. Strommen, Timothy R. Strommen, Judy (Knudson) Strommen, Merton Strommen. ROW 3: Marsha Olson, Chynne Strommen, Becky Stensvaag, Lisa Smith. Mary Ellen (Strommen) Liebers, Heidi Strommen, lrene (Huglen) Strommen. ROW 4: Steve Strommen, Bob Strommen, Andrea (Johnson) Strommen, Paul Strommen. Dave Smith, Peter Strommen, James Strommen, John Strommen. ROW 5: Hans Strommen, Jude Leimer, Bjorn Strommen, Kate Liebers, Erik Strommen, Annelise lrene Strommen, Dawn (Hofstad) Strommen. ffi æ ro q[ (L l HE ffi ffi Fg GT trE ru ß ¿) ffi ru @ zo ,4ucs¡unc ruow ä H nH TI U æ E E il g Efl Fri q ffi ñ H H wE ffi H E d flfl Ê tl E E Golden Anniversary Class of 1951 (L to R) ROW 'l (seated): Doris Frojen Bretheim, Gloria Johnson Johnson, James E. Christopherson, Herbert C, Svendsen, Elly Ewert Hutchinson. Marolyn Sortland Halverson, Bill Halverson, John Eliason. ROW 2: Quentin Johnson, Kathryn Thorsgard Erickson, Ellen Stenberg Erickson, Marvel Moe Anderson, Dolores Flaa Bjerga, Joan Baxter Larson, Dorothy Swanson Ryan, Alice Berg Wilcox, Audrey Nagel Sander, Calvin Storley, Shirley Larson Goplerud. ROW 3: Leola Ekblad Johnson, Dan Pearson, Lillian Ysteboe Ose, Jerry Peterson, Glen Hendrickson, A. Richard Petersen, James Bergeland, Trygve F. Dahle. ROW 4: Harland Nelson, Herbert C. Hanson, Dick Myhre, John Garland, Jennings Thompson, Hubert Carl Hanson, Kerman Benson, Arden Ramlo. Winter 2001-02 À of 1961 (L to R) ROW 1 (seated): Glenna Shogren Briant, Curt Haney, Pat Swanson Kreuziger, Lloyd Bakke, Marilyn Saure Breckenridge, Marie Gjerde Schlink, Winnie Nordlund Anderson, Bruce M. Westphal, ROW 2: Jim Holden, Phyllis Acker, Verna Stokke Tweiten, Judy Fosse Snider, Carol Oversvee Johnson, Leola Dyrud Furman, Pat Nordlund Toussaint. ROW 3: Rolf Peterson, Keith Leiseth, George Larson, Larry Gallagher, Ted Botten, Arlan Johnson, Dennis Kalpin. class G@ class of 1976 (L to R) ROW 1 (seated): Randy Casper, Sheryl Lium Wilhelm, Sharon Follingstad, Joyce Larson Brown, Deb Thomson Grant, Jane Litzau Stritesky, Janet Nelson Anderson, Steve Olson. ROW 2: Minda Grist Squadroni, Peggy Pepper Casper, Diane Forsberg Anderson, Belvin Doebbert, Janice Sedgwick Larson, Wendy Hoversten Larson, Susan Donart, ROW 3: Warren Hawkins, Gary J. Andersen, Joel Squadroni, Steve Reinarz, Debbie Harshman Forsythe, Doug Nelson. ROW 4: Tim Peterson, Timm "Titus" Peterson, Randy Lundell, Dean Myers, Ken Larsen, David Halaas. of 1991 (Lto R) ROW 1 (seated): Phillip Smith, Greg Schnagel, Mark Brodin, Tomm Hanson, David L. Johnson, Agbeko Agbenyiga. ROW 2: Margaret Buczynski, Tasha Topka Kallal, Kristin Dragseth Wiersma, Kristen Hirsch, Carla Asleson, Darbi Worley, Cathy Springhorn. Class W photo of your reunion class, contact the Alumni/Parent Relations office at 612-330-1178 or 1-800-260-6590. To order a 5x7 Cost is $7.SO/photo. Winter 2001-02 ,4ucs¡unc ruow 21 1 m Saving the real "Private Ryan" 939 The Rev. Palmer Wold and Ruth (Gudim)'41, Mankato, Minn., recentiy celebrated their óOth wedding anniversary They have five children, 10 grandchildren, and 1999, Chester Brooks'42 attencled a paratrooper reunion in Green Bay, Wis., where he learned he had parricipated in a World War lI n-rissron that 1ed to the recovery of soldrer Fritz Niland-the real "Private Ryan" from the film SavingPrivate Ryan. Wolds retired to Mankato after 51 years of active ministry in the Lu¡heran Church, and spend their winters in Mesa, Ariz. Philip Horne, Palo Aho, Calif., and his wife, Eveiyn, returned to Minnesota this past summer to visit his sister, Thea (Horne) 1945 B. R. Quanbeck and Helen N. London. 1954 "l volunteered Lloyd E. Peterson, Pewaukee, Wis., retired in 19BB after 3I years Lorraine (Osberg) Stickney, becanse it was something different," Brooks and Jean 22 Lutheran Church. 4UCS¡URC ruOW ñ Chester Brooks'42, pictured here with his bride, Ebba (Johnson) '42, participated in a WWll mission that Ied to the of the real "Private says. "I thor-rght if I was going to be in the Army, While waiting to return to England rn July, a declaration to avoìd the wipeout of an entire family during war was made. Sergeant Nlland, one of four children, was approached by Chaplain Sampson and inlormed that two of his brothers had been killed and the third taken prisoner. Niland would be returning home. Niland insisted that he wanted to stay, that hls family was with the paratroopers. As Brooks describes it, ln the paratroopers, you depend strongly on one another. a L) (Amland)'65, Willmar, Minn., aL Calvary tr'¡ grounds, Brooks' men discovered that other American troops, the 506th regiment, were nearby This regrment, which included Sergeant Fritz Niland, returned to the farm with Brool<s and his men. For several days, listening to BBC Broadcast radio, the men soon learned that o o Carentan had been taken over by ally troops. It was then that they sr knew it was safe to cross back to their unit. à 1964 is the director of Christian education 8T: Hlding his troops in the hedge of a church graveyard, Brooks sneakecl into a nearby town to determine their location. A priest at a local church instructecl Brooks to take his troops north where the Germans had flooded the fields. Hlding out until dark, Brooks and his troops crossed the open fields and were soon met by the captain of the French underground, who then took the men to hrs farm. During a patrol of the Standish, Maine, er¡oyed spending time with family when they led a group of 20 relatives to Norway inJune. Andrew is director of social work at Willmar Regional Tieatment Center and Jean ru Brooks, responsible for training new paratroopers, was assigned with his 50lst regiment to parachute into Normandy the night before the ìnfamous invasion. Because their jump occurred in the mlddle of the night, their intended target, just north of the Douve River in France, became obsolete, when the brigade landed 25 miles south of the Douve. Not aware of therr physìcal location, Brooks recalls leading his 14 men south on the river-the opposite direction of their unit headquarters located in Carentan, France. 958 Andrew M. Berg I I wanted to clo something new." of teaching and coaching at Custer High School in Milwaukee. Southem Maine Excellence in TeachingAward, and in 1999 she was named teacher of the year by the southern Maine Sam's Wholesale CIub. L U A history major from Augsburg, Brooks deferred the clraft inJanuary lttï:tt of 1942 to finish his degree . After graduating in June of that same year, he enhsted in the Army and completed 13 weel<s of training in Camp Wheeler, Ga. He volunteered to become a paratrooper and jolned the 501st Parachute Regiment of the lOlst Arrborne Division, which required an addltional month of training. (Nichols) '44 recently moved to Monticello, Minn., from New years as a high schobl librarian and occasional English teacher. In 1989 she was presented the University of e' After the reunlon, Blooks began researching \ÀNIL Hls research culminated in a book, The Last'Good' War. Althor-rgh not pr-rblished, his book tncludes his personal experiences during the war, and was written primarlly for his family Carpenter'39. retired in June 1999 afrer 4I S. NÌlancl's dar.rghter, who had traveled to the rellnion from Anchorage, Alaska, talked to the paratroopers about her father's experience. The youngest of lour brothers from New York, trvo of Niland's brothers were ki1led on D-Day, r.vhile another went n-rissing rn action in Burma and rvas presumed dead, althor-rgh he actually survived. As dictated by a last-sr"rrviving sibllng 1aw, both the fictional Ryan and the real Niland were ordered rescued and taken out of the combat zone. 1940 æ bycheriechrist ln seven great-grandchildren. The 1 ¡¡ o (t Chester '42 and Ebba (Johnson) '42 Brooks recently celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary, Brooks, an Augsburg Distingulshed Alun.rnus, retired in l9B3 after 33 years with the National Park Service. He and his wife, Ebba Çohnson) '42, recently celebrated their 55th wedding enniversary. They live ln Duluth, Wis., and have four children (two of whom attended Augsburg), 12 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. -Cherie Chríst is a communiccttion specialist in the public rtlations olfice W¡nter 2001-O2 ,-t 1 956 1 983 Sandra (Edstrom) Hamberg, Dave Meslow, Carlsbad, N.Mex., was selected as officiated the Arena Football League Championship semi-finaÌ game played on nationâl TV; he also officiates Division I coilege football in the Atlantic Coast the new administrator for St. Edwards School in Carlsbad. 1 968 Diane Tiedeman, Richfield, Minn., recently completed her 33rd year of teaching for Bloomington Public Schoois. 1970 Dave Mikelson recently moved his home and office to GaÌena, Ill., where he is an associate with Burger, Carroll and Associates (a management and information technology consulting services firm). He will be concentrating on human services and WIC consulting. 1974 Ward C. Schendel, TaÌlahassee, Fla., Conference. ln addition, he is a senior govemment sales representative for 3M, where he was previously a college reìations recruiter and helped develop the cooperative education program. Douglas Nakari, Finland, Minn., is business mânager at Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center; his wife, the Jean Taylor, Eagan, Minn., was 1984 named president of Täylor Corporation in October; she was previously the company's executive vice president. She is also a member of Augsburg's Board of Regents, where she serves as chair o[ the Marketing Committee. Beth A. Zeilinger, Lino Lakes, Minn., was invited to share her personal refìections on how her faith has provided a foundation for her life and her life's work in the October issue of Lutheran 'Woman Today. She is vice president of operations at the Upcoming reg¡onal alumni gatherings son, Christopher. Êq L Green ValleyÆucson, Arizona . March 14,2002 At the home of Herb '54 and Corrine Chilstrom Cit¡ Arizona. March L5,2002 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the home of Borgie Rhol1 Gabrielson'47 Chicago, Illinois . March 16,2002 follow. Naples, Florida . March alumni 24,2002 NT!]IIIIIMTZ Discover Norwegian Treasures and Heritage The Augsburg Coliege Alumni Association Awards and Recognition Committee seeks your assistance in identifying members of the Augsburg community to be considered lor recognirron for the following awards: Join President and Mrs. William V Frame and Minn., was named executive director o[ Schools for Equity in Education (SEE) in August. For Professor Frankie Shackelford Jnne L3-24,2002. Ca1l the First Decade Award the past 1I years, Lundell has provided policy development and Iobbpng servìces for a variety of education-related organ izations, alumni office at 612-330ì ì78 or .t-800-2ó0-o590 for more information. Spirit of Augsburg Award 1979 Sharon Lak¡n Upton, Raleigh, N.C., is the new director of development research at North Ca¡oÌina State University Winter 2001-O2 will be a dinner CaII 1-800-260-6590 Jor more details on these events. 1975 SEE. Augsburg âlums gathered at the Oyster Bar in New York city in september' The Augsburg Concert Band will perform at Emmanuel Lutheran Church at 7 p.m. There for band members, alumni, and friends prior to the concert. Brad Lundell, Minnetonka, including 9\ Gospel Praise, Augsburg's jazz and gospel ensemble, will perform during the 10:45 a.m. worship servlce at Vrnje Lutheran Church followed by a luncheon for Augsburg alumni and friends. The Augsburg Orchestra wlll perform, lollowed by a reception for and friends. More details on locatlon will Iicensed attorney, Schendel also holds the CPCU designation. He and his wife, Catherine, have one o 3 o Willmar, Minnesota . February 24,2002 formation of The Integrity Têam, a Federation, the Institute for Global Ethics, and hosts the radio program Commentary Friday. A 985 1 Zion Lutheran Church. Sun active ìn the International Coach Rev. Lynda Hadley, serves as pastor of Roseville, Minn., recently announced the professional coaching and business ethics consulting practice. He is National lnstitute on Media and the Family in Minneapolis. on a journey through Norway Upcoming Norway Tour Information Meeting February ì0, 2002, 2 p.m Marshall Room Christensen Center RSVP required; please call one oJ the numbers listed above . Distinguished Alumni Award To rnake a nomination online or to view the description/criteria for each award, go to <www.augsbr"rrg.edu/a1umni,/nomform>. To recieve a nomlna[ion packet, contact: Office of AlumniÆarent Relations Phone: 612-330-1 t78 or I-800-260-6590 E-mail: alumni@ar-rgsburg. edr-r The deadline for nominations for 2002 is March 15,2002 4ucs¡unc n¡ow 23 Class Notes m Geoffrey Carlson Gage: Creating his own path by Lynn Mena Two years ago, Geoffrey Carlson Gage '89 fulfilled a llfelong dream and started his own advertising agency, Geoffrey Carlson Gage LLC. Located on the edge of Lake Minnetonka in Excelsior, Mìnn., GCG is a cozy and whimsical suite of offices, housing Gage and three other employees. linn as a "traditronal advertising agency with an In[ernet twist." He prides his agency wrth offering uniquely personable, strategically creative, print and electronlc sen.rce combrnation. "Itb our goal to become as seamless and integrated with our client as possible, in essence becoming their brand advertising department or a complementary extension of their existing internal department," Gage says. Gage describes his a Geoffrey Carlson Gage '89 Prior to starting CGC, Gage was corporate communications manager at his father's company, Gage Marketing Group. Before rhat he was a copyr,vriter for Campbell Mrthun Esty. Growing up, Gage lvas blessed with strong mentors, inclr,rding his grandfather, Carlson Companies founder Curt Carlson, and his mom and dad, Barbara and Edwin "Skip" Gage. As a student at Augsburg in the 1980s, Gage's entrepreneurial spirit was clearly evrdent He sold, developed, and created advertising for the student-run newspaper, the Augsburg Echo, and also developed a campaign to increase attendance at Augsburg hockey games. In addition, he landed an internship durÌng his junlor year at a small Minneapolis agency ca11ed Grant and Palombo Advertising, which secured his love for advertising. Today, Gage continues to stay actively involved with the College, generously donating both his time and resources. He most recently sewed on the Augsburg N ow Alumni Advisory Committee. Gage fulfilled another lifelong dream when, along with his father and his brothers Rick and Scott, jolned the ownership pool of the Minnesota Wild hockey team. "lt has been really fulfilllng to be part of bringing NHL hockey back to Minnesota where I'm completely convinced it belongs," Gage says. Gage and his wife, Kelly, a successful art historian and co-owner of CGC, have a son and a daughter-6-year-o1d twrns. He credits fatherhood with adding perspective to his life . "As adults, 1 think we frequently overcomplicate things ... seeing the world through the eyes of our kids rea11y helps me clearly focus on the essence of life." For Gage and his family this "essence of life" is a motivating factor for their extenslve involvement with the community, including their church, St. Therese of Deephaven, and numerous charities. he'11 be able to look back and feel that he made a difference in people's lives "The most satisfylng aspect of what I'm dolng is spending the hours God has blessed me with each day dolng something that I love and am glfied at," Gage says. "If I can look back at our buslness and know it made a positive difference in my 1ife, the lives o[ our employees, and the lives of our clients, then the time and effort it took startlng and building this business will have been worth rt." Ultimatel¡ Gage hopes To contact Geofftey Gage, 1 or to learn more abouthis comp(uly, go online to <www.gcgage .com>. 988 Mark Cummings, Belle Mead, NJ., is vice president of sales for NaviSys, an insurance software compâny He previously held several positions at Prudential. Michael F. Larson, Bosron, accepted a position as a clinical instructor in the child and adolescent psychiatry department at Haward Medical School. He also serves as an attending psychiatrist at Somerville Hospital and has been elected to a three-year term on the Board of Directo¡s of the New England Council on Child and Adolescent Psychiatry He has pubÌished several book chapters, which appear in a comprehensive series of online medical texts at <eMedicine.com>. a ,4ucsnunc n¡ow 1 990 1991 f 993 Karen J. Reed, Patricia (Noren) Enderson, Elk Dana Ryding, Coon Rapids, Atascadero, Calif., was a presenter at. the River, Minn., accepted a position as marketing coordinator Minn., married Jeff Martin in June. She and her husband teach in the Mounds View Schooi National America Music Therapy conference in October (held in Pasadena). A music therapist at Atascadero State Hospital, she spoke on the use of gospel music with the forensic psychiatric population. Velda Stohr, White Bear Township, Minn., received a Master of Arts in Human Resource Development with a certÍfÍcate in instructional design from the University of St.Thomas. for Dealers Group, Inc., in Brooklyn Park. She is also working toward master's degree in business communication at the University of St. Thomas. a 1992 Matthew L. Maunu, St. Cloud, Minn., received his doctorate in medicine from the University of Minnesota School of Medicine, and completed a five-year surgical residency at the University of South Alabama College of Medìcine in Mobile. He is a general surgeon with CentraCare Clinic in St. Cloud. District at Bel Air Elementary. 1994 Amber (Meier) Tarnowski reports that'Augsburg prepared me weli" for postgraduate studies at Queen's University in Canada. She is in her first year in the art conservation master's program, speciaÌizing in archaeological artifacts. Sara Trumm, Minneapolis, recently became program coordinator for Luther Seminaryb Global Mission Institute. Winter 2001-02 M Meet the Augsburg Class of 2002 and recent grads at the second annual Augsburg Alumni Job Fair Tuesda¡ March 12, 2002 5-8 p.m. Christensen Center Lobby Täke advantage of this opportunity to match the talents and experience of Augsburg graduates with the needs of your compan)¿ Call Alumni Relations at 612-330-117 B to reserve your table space. f995 Dawn C. Van Tassel, Richfield, Minn., recently became an associate at the law firm Maslon Edelman Borman 6¡ Brand, LLP She is a member of the firm's litigation team, specializing in complex commercial disputes and business to¡ts. 1 Laura (Paul), Minneapolis, married Andrew Newton in September 1999; she is an urban tribal representative and Indian child welfare social worker for the Mille l¿cs Band of Ojibwe. Jeanne Nicole Ramacher, September 2000. 1997 Laura Schreifels, Minneapolis, is an athletic t"rainer [or Visitation High School, she also works at United Hospital. 998 Ânn (Rohrig) Bainter, Stow, Ohio, accepted a position as rhe foster home developer for the Bair Foundation, a Christian therapeutic loster care agency She and her husband celebrated their second wedding anniversary in August. Heather (Larsen), Brooklyn Park, Minn., married Wayne Johnson in November 2000. August "Auggie" Negele, Goose Creek, SC, married Lisa (Daniels) '99 in August 2000. He is an officer in the Navy and is finishing training ro become a nuclear engineer on a submarine. Winter 2001-02 grandmother Gwen (Johnson) George Ho '91 and his wife, Krapf '58. Beryl, Greenbelt, Sue (Moenck) '90 and Jerry Troutman, Minnetonka, Minn.a daughter, Renee, in November 2000. She joins older sister Elsie. Joelle (Audette) '91 and Tom Hilfers, Colorado Springs, Victoria Sadek, W Colo.- Joshua Thomas, in August. He joins older brother Cameron, 2. Joelle and Tom own a son, Top Dog Daycare. Md.-a son, Gregory, inJuly Ho received his Ph.D. in space physics from the University of Maryland in l99B; he is a research scientist at Johns Hopkins University's Applied Physics Laboratory Rebecca (Leininger)'99 and Jason Walters, St. Michael, Minn.-a daughter, Madelyn Diane, in September. She joins older siste¡ Samantha, 2. Minneapolis, is a health educator at the University of St. Thomas. tItrltif.ilfTt Sr. Paul, is pursuing a graduate degree in teaching at St. Mary's in Winona. She married Craig Berre in October 2000 and work as an English teache¡ and department chair at Minnesota Business Academy 2000 Augsburg Athletics Alumni can now hear live coverage of Augsburg athletics from anywhere in the world through the lntemet! On game days, fans can go to Augsburgb athleûc Web site at <www.augsburg.edu/athletics> and click on the live audio link to find the link to the live spofiing event broadcast that day Future cybercasts will include numerous winter and spring sporting events. Carrie D. Nelson, Sr. Louis Park, Minn., is director of 996 Lynnel (Wakef ield), Eagan, Minn., married Ian Taylor in 1 He graduated from the Naval Nuclear Power Tiaining Command in April, and graduated f¡om the Naval Nuclear Prolotype Training Unit in November. therapeutic recreation at Bloomington Health Ca¡e and Rehabilitation (pictured above, Carrie Nelson'00 and her fiancé, Cory Bock'98). Chris Steffen, Andover, Minn., is pursuing a graduate degree at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, and has spent the last year conducting neuroscience research at the University of Minnesota. TUESDAY. IANUARY 15 DIXIE'S CALHOUN, 2730W. L¿ke St., Minneapoiis, 612-9205000 Auggie Hour, 5-6:30 p.m. Faculty host: Tom Morgan, interim vice president for admissions and enrollment services. TUESDAY. FEBRUARY 12 VINE PARK BREWING CO.,242 West Seventh St., St. Paul, 651-228-1358 Auggie Hour, 5-ó:30 p.m. Auggie Conversations, 6:30 p.m., featuring Chris Kimball, dean of the College, and Kristin Anderson, associate professor of art. MARCH II 200r SHERLOCK'S HOME, 11000 Red Ci¡cle Dr., Minnetonka, Cassandra Herold, Fargo, 952-931-0203 N.Dak., was appointed to the Minnesota String and Orchestra Auggie Hour, 5-6:30 p.m. Teachers Association; she is an Auggie Conversations, 6:30 p.m., featuring Cass Dalglish, elementary orchestra teacher in the Willmar School District. associate professor of English. APRIL 23 AUGSBURG COLLEGE, Minneapolis Room Births/Adoptions Caroline (Krapf ) '87 and Brian Clifford, Hellertown, P¿.-¿ 5en, Curtis William, in March. He joins older brother HaydenJoseph and is welcomed by his Auggie Conversations, noon luncheon featuring John Cerrito, assistant professor of business administration/MIS. SATURDAY, MAY II AUGSBURG DAY AT COMO PARK, wrap up a grear year of fun and conversation; watch your mail for more information. 4ucssuRcirow 25 I Carl Chrislock, alumnus and professor emeritus, dies at 84 t Cälå".u,, 1937 Augsburg graduate and professor emeritus EE of history died in September after a courageous battle with cancer. Chrislock joined the history department in 1952, where he remained for 34 years. In addition to teaching and research, Chrislock served as department chair. In the 1960s, he played a key role in restructuring the history program, reducing its emphasis on European history in favor of the non-Western world and seeking to provide history students with a variety of seminar opportunities. ln addition to numerous scholarly articles, Chrislock's published materials include From Fjord to Freeway , a centennial history of Augsburg College, and The Progressíve Era in Minnesota, for which he received a Merit Award from the State and Local Association of American Historians. Chrislock is a two-tlme recipient o[ the Minnesota Historical Society's SolonJ. Buck Award for articles inMinnesotaHistory, and is a 1986 Distinguished Alumnus of Augsburg. He was also most of his life. He was president of the First National Bank of Cedar Falls (now Norwest/Wells Fargo) until his retirement in 1979. He was also founder, and president for two years, of the Midway Bank (now Union Planters Bank) in Cedar Falls. Messerer was inducted into the Augsburg Athletic Hall of Fame in 1975. As a student, he was a member of the College's football, basketball, and baseball teams. In 1937,he and two classmates founded a student-run athletic support group that later evolved into the Alumni A-Club, now one of the largest athletic alumni organizations in Minnesota. Both Messerer and his wife, Lucille, have been active supporters of the College, 26.4UCSSUnCNOW victim of the September 11 terrorist attacks, dies at 57 I named the Augsburg Distinguished Faculty Membe¡ of the Year by the 1971 graduating class, and was included on the University of Minnesota's 1994 roster of Alumni of Notable Achievement. In addition, he was chosen as one of the Outstanding Educators of America, selected for his exceptional service, achievements, and leadership in the field t. Col. Dean E. LMattson died September 11, a victim of the terrorist attack at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. A 1966 graduate o[ of education. Chrislock was frequently consulted by the media for his expertise on issues relating to Minnesota history and politics. He was a member of the American Historical Association, the Augsburg, family members and friends describe Mattson as a devoted family man who never liked to boast about his position as an Army officer at the Organization of American Historians, the Minnesota Historical Society, and the NorwegianAmerican Historical Society. After his retirement in 1986, he was active as a teacher with Augsburg's College of the Third Age. Pentagon. Hoyt Messerer, a