s41 ANNUAL REPORT A Look at the Future Contemporary Issues Program Gains Support for I980 Alumni Byron (iolic and .\lililrcd Jnf‘l discuss nevathnic Studies Programs. Augsburg College Charles W. Amason Senior Vice President and Secretary Minneapolis Star and Tribune Company Minneapolis, Minnesota... Show mores41 ANNUAL REPORT A Look at the Future Contemporary Issues Program Gains Support for I980 Alumni Byron (iolic and .\lililrcd Jnf‘l discuss nevathnic Studies Programs. Augsburg College Charles W. Amason Senior Vice President and Secretary Minneapolis Star and Tribune Company Minneapolis, Minnesota Oscar M. Austad President The Austad Company Sioux Falls, South Dakota Dr. Paul B. Batalden Program Director, Health Services Research St. Louis Park Medical Center St. Louis Park, Minnesota Arley R. Bjella Chairman of the Board Lutheran Brotherhood Minneapolis, Minnesota Norman R. Carpenter Attorney Faegre & Benson Minneapolis, Minnesota Donald R. Grangaard Chairman of the Board and C.E.O. First Bank System, Inc. Minneapolis, Minnesota Lawrence 0. Hauge Chairman of the Board Citizens State Bank of St. Louis Park St. Louis Park. Minnesota Norma E. Knutson Minneapolis, Minnesota The Rev. Harris W. Lee Pastor Lutheran Shephard Minneapolis. Minnesota Vice Chairman Chairman, Academic and Student Affairs Committee Church of the Good Clayton L. LeFevere Attorney LeFevere, Lefler, Pearson, O’Brien & Drawz Minneapolis, Minnesota Chairman James G. Lindell Treasurer West Publishing Company St. Paul, Minnesota Treasurer Chairman, Finance and Management Committee Dr. Harold I. Lunde Executive Vice President- Administration Kobacker Stores, Inc. Columbus, Ohio Dr. Arthur Naftalin Professor, Public Affairs University of Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota William A. Nelson, Jr. Chairman of the Board Nelson Resource Corp. Secaucus, New Jersey Howard E. Olson President Sonford Products Corporation St. Paul Park, Minnesota Donald G. Padilla Chairman of the Board and CEO. Padilla and Speer, Inc. Minneapolis, Minnesota George T. Pennock Chairman Tennant Company Minneapolis, Minnesota Augsburg College has received support from two governments and a number of friends to undertake a multifaceted Scandinavian studies program next semester. Called “Contemporary Issues; Scandinavia and America," the program will explore how the cultural legacies of the five Scandinavian countries are contributing toward decisions on social problems in the world today. The program will have three major facets: 1. College courses in contemporary issues in the five Scandinavian countries and America and another on Scandinavian immigrant church history. 2. A series of conferences open to the public on three major current issues: Energy and environment. health care delivery, and the status of women. 3. Development of materials for Augsburg to continue the program in the future. enable other schools throughout the nation to use the materials developed. and serve as a potential model for similar efforts among other ethnic groups. Experts from Scandinavia and the United States will participate in the class and conferences. The program was developed by Mildred Joel, director of the Scandinavian Area Studies Program. and an advisory committee of faculty and friends of Scandinavian heritage. The group, which will be expanded further, includes: The Honorable Bjorn Bjorum. consul of Iceland, Dr. and Mrs. John Hooland, Donald Imsland, Lennart M. Liiste, Ruth Ollila, Leonard Ramberg, Christian Skyervold, Minneapolis; Jerome Formo, St. Paul; Richard Laybourn, Burnsville; and Roland Westerlund. Minnetonka. Faculty and staff members are: Dr. Carl Chrislock, history; Mary Swanson, art: Liv Dahl, Leif Hansen, foreign languages; Robert Karle’n, music: Abner Batalden, development staff; and Garry Hesser, social studies. Grants for the program are: $42.120, from the Ethnic Heritage Program of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW). 17.700 kroner tabout $3,500) from the scholarship committee of the Norwegian Government Emigration Fund of 1975. In addition, gifts were made by Mr. and Mrs. Luther Rodvik, La Crescent, Mn.; Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Rodvik, Franklin, Mn.; Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Haven. McHenry, N.D.; and Mr. and Mrs. Leif Hansen, Minneapolis. Hansen is a member of Augsburg's foreign language department faculty. Boa rd of Regents Dr. Oliver H. Peterson. Jr. Minneapolis Ob-Gyn Associates, Limited Minneapolis, Minnesota Secretary Chairman, Development Committee Dr. Carl N. Platou President Fairview Community Hospitals Minneaplis, Minnesota The Hon. Martin 0. Sabo Member of Congress Fifth District-Minnesota Washington, DC. Bertil Sandberg President, N.H. Sandberg Erection Company St. Paul, Minnesota The Rev. Paul G. Sonnack Professor, Church History Luther Theological Seminary St. Paul, Minnesota N. Stanley Stake Group Vice President Honeywell, Inc. Minneapolis, Minnesota Mary Lou Williams Minneapolis, Minnesota Administration Oscar A. Anderson, President Charles S. Anderson, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College Glen W. Johnson. Vice President for Development Wayne D. Pederson. Vice President for Finance and Management Marianne Sander. Vice President for Student Affairs \ugshurg ('ollt-gi- \o“. \llllll(’£l[)4l“\'. \l.\. l)i-i'cmln-r lit?" Show less
Oldest Graduate Dies A lifetime of service to the church and a continuing interest in and support of Christian education ended October 8 with the passing of the Reverend Lawrence Bayard Sateren. Reverend Sateren came to Augsburg in the fall of 1903 from Sisseton. South Dakota. He graduated from... Show moreOldest Graduate Dies A lifetime of service to the church and a continuing interest in and support of Christian education ended October 8 with the passing of the Reverend Lawrence Bayard Sateren. Reverend Sateren came to Augsburg in the fall of 1903 from Sisseton. South Dakota. He graduated from the College in 1901. After graduation from Augsburg Seminary in 1911. he served a one year interim as pastor in Clinton. Minnesota and was ordained there in Holden Lutheran Church. This congregation needed an interim assistant while their “regular” pastor was taking time away from Clinton in order to raise funds for Oak Grove Lutheran High School. After this interim period. Reverend Sateren's first call was as President of Bethania (Bethany) College in Everett, Washington where he was paid $800.00 per year plus the house he lived in. He remained in this position for seven years. On Christmas Eve of his first year in Everett. Reverend Sateren married his childhood sweetheart Gertrude Swenumson. a marriage that would encompass nearly 67 years. One faculty member at Bethania was particularly close to the Saterens. so close in fact, that the Sateren children thought of him as their “Uncle Si." The faculty member was Si Melby who shortly thereafter returned to Augsburg. his alma mater. With the outbreak of World War 1. many young men were entering 'China Day' Seminars Studied for Others '1». [.1Chln Khl'ri Jensen. professor of History, spoke on “Changing Trends in the Peoples' Republic of China" at the St. Paul American Association of University Women on Oct. 2. She directs the East Asian Studies program at Augsburg and coordin- ated the year~long ALC China Seminars program at Augsburg last year. Selected participants from three Minnesota American Lutheran Church districts took part in the program on “The Church in China and East Asia: Old and New Persepctives.“ Co-sponsors were the ALC Division for World Mission and Inter-Church Cooperation. the ALC Division for Life and Mission in the Congregation. and the Midwest China Study Resource Center. Discussions are underway to do a similar series on another Lutheran college campus in the winter and spring of 1980. . 3! 25th year Homecoming Reunion (‘lass IKneeling L to Hi Arlene Larson Nelson. military service and there was insufficient enrollment to continue operation as a college. The leaders of Bethania decided to change the emphasis to care of the elderly. Bethania is still in operation in this capacity today. When Bethania "closed" as a college. Reverend Sateren began 30 years in the parish ministry serving congregations in Saskatchewan. Canada; Michigan. Wisconsin and Minnesota. While he was serving a congregation in Escanaba. Michigan on a full~time basis. he became aware of three small towns around Escanaba that did not have a regular pastor. Responding to their desire for a regular worship schedule. he would travel to one or two of these towns on Sunday afternoons and conduct services. During the Michigan winters it was difficult to reach more than one town per Sunday. To save travel time. Reverend Sateren would drive across the frozen ice of Lake Michigan to reach Stonington. conduct a service and then go on to a second. often returning home at 6 pm. or later. Also during the years in Escanaba. another life-long friendship was established. Augsburg would send students out during the summer months to work in congregations on what could be called the forerunner of the “internship” program. The Saterens were particularly taken with one young man who came to teach Vacation Bible School and help out one summer. He responded to the family and returned to spend Christmas with them. To this day. Dr. Bernhard Christensen. President Emeritus of Augsburg. is a close friend of the Sateren family. Canadian Brings Oiibwe Heritage to Augsburg Basil Johnston. author. lecturer. and story teller, made three appearances at Augsburg on October 10. For more than a decade. he has been a member of the Department of Ethnology at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto. He is a teacher of his native Ojibwe language. history and mythology. which he shared with Augsburg students. faculty and staff. Originally from Cape Crocker Reserve. Canada, Johnston is the author of two books. Ojibwe Heritage. published by Columbia University Press. and Moose Meat and Wild Rice. published by Lippincott. He received the 1976 Fels Award of the Coordinating Council of Literary Magazines. Mary Lee Peterson Leak. Janic Anderson Rykken. Winnie Nystrom Nyhus. Marion Bolslad Erdahl. «Standing L to Rt \‘al Kylie Ellingson. Maryls Harkman Schmidt. Marilyn Sossith Borass. Arlene Reinerlson Rolf. Lou 'Rolf. Ed Nyhus. Dale Erdahl. Gary Rust. Tlic Saterens on their 65th wedding anniversary. Reverend Sateren's last position before retirement was again tied to education. at Oak Grove Lutheran High School. He moved to Fargo in 1949 becoming treasurer at Oak Grove where he served until he was age 70 Moving to the Twin Cities where by of their seven children resided. l.lt‘ Saterens became. if anything. more active in serving the church, During these “retirement” years. he served 13 parishes (often with more than one congregation) in Washington. North Dakota. Michigan and Minnesota for varying lengths of time as interim pastor. In recent years. before illness overtook him. he did volunteer visitation for Trinity Lutheran congregation in Minneapolis and taught a Bible class at a high rise apartment building in the area. His last four years were spent at Augustana Home in Minneapolis. Six of the seven Sateren children attended Augsburg including Dr. Leland B. Sateren. long time head of the music department and Director of the Augsburg Choir until last spring. Eleven grandchildren also attended Augsburg. At the the time of his passing. he was the oldest living graduate of Augsburg. — Miler, ll'ulgron 'h‘Af Chorale, Orchestra Present ‘Mostly Mozart' on Dec. 6 On Thursday. Dec. 6 at 8 pm. the Augsburg Chorale and the Augsburg Orchestra will combine forces to present their first Mostly Mozart Festival. This concert in Sateren Auditorium will be the first in several years in which a choir and orchestra have been combined in performance at Augsburg. The majority of the concert will consist of Haydn's “Little Organ Mass" and excerpts from Mozart‘s “Solemn Vespers for the ('onfcssor". Also included in the program will be several of Augsburg'schambcr musm ensembles. performing works by Mozart and and his contemporaries. The directors of the Chorale and Orchestra. Rob Engelson and C. William Douglass. feel the concert will be an excellent opportunity for both groups to experience first-hand the techniques used in combining choir and orchestra. as well as providing a valuable exposure to this great music. Admission to the concert will be free. ~ MUMNH7 AUGSHURG CC! 3 "‘r A\"C"“"'” (NEWS w The Rev. Hugh E. Gilmore heads the Minneapolis Minis- terial Association for lt¥79~80 lie is pastor at Mount Calvary Lutheran church in Excelsior. 61 The Rev. lter Paul Anderson recently was installed as pastor of St. Luke's Lutheran (‘hurch at Franklin. MN. 64 Commander Davi- J. Forum was recently promoted to take com» mand of Squadron VF ~ll. stationed on the USS Nimitz. on maneuvers in the Mediterranean. Dave is the son of Augsburg graduates, Jerome and Winnie illellandl l-‘ornio. class of ‘37. 65 .lllfl) Reynolds authored an air» ticlc that was publishcd iii the Maydunc 1979 issue of \lismim’n Librari- Bulletin Sllt' litis lict'lt employed at the Kenoshti Public Library since 1970 66 Jerry David llokkancn has ltt‘t‘ll awarded his M .-\. dcgrcc by llall State University. Muncic. lnd . witli a major in counseling llokkaiicn. whose permanent address is Slccpy Eye MN. took his classwork at the US, Military hasc at ltithurg. Germany, 68 Marshall ()sniaii has just com~ plctcd his doctoral degree in theology and philosophy of religion at Claremont Graduate School in (‘ali- fornia. 68 Lois (Better) To]in and her. husband James have purchased a John Deere dealership in Glcncoc MN. now known as Teply Equipment. Inc. 69 John Mark Stcnsvaag graduated from Harvard Law School and was appointed assistant professor of law at Vanderbilt University Law School. Nashville. Tenn, effective August I. 70 .\ircll Nygaai‘il. .\l.l).. coin- plctcd specialty training in orthopedic surgery at the University of ('olorado Medical ('ciitcr and now is in private practice in orthopedic SUI” gory at the Rocky Mountain Ortho pcilic (‘hnic in Denver ('t) 75 Richard Fischer is admissions counscllor and women's cross country and track coach at Golden \'allc_v Luthcran ('ollcgc, tiolili-ii \fallcy. .\l.’\' 76 (‘inlhia .l. .Schciidi-l l‘f't'l'l\t'fl hcr comiiiis’s’ion as an (-iisign Ill the US Navy in September Kim is stationed at Annapolis Ml) \ihi-rc llt‘l' dutics Ill('lll(lt' coaching at lllt' l' S Naval Acailcmy. Prior to hcr ciihsl mcnt. shc taught physical education at Stephens ('ollcgc. ('iiluiiihi.i MU. attcr rcccivmg hcr inasti-r's iii-groi- from Arizona Statc l'iiii‘i-rsit} 77 Ncll l’tiulson is .i l‘itlltlltlilll‘ loi' Minni-npolis Park ('oiiiiiih sioni-r in llislricl .l \\l||l‘ll Iltt'llltli’s llll' Augsburg .‘ll't'lt A psychology iiialor ii ho graduated with high honors l’uulson works til now car saliu \'.Illl ('hi-i'roli-I 7g l.;iri‘_\ ('ouluri- l\ lllt- DH. cnilorsi-d cziiididalc for may or of Bloomington A douhli- "1.11m Ill Economics and Political Sf'lt‘llt't‘. ll" was editor of thc Augsburg Iii-ho in his senior ycar am‘ now works as :i marketing rcpri wntativc tor Artsigii near the collegi- \IIL'\hurH ('ullrgv \nu. \liiiiicapolis. \I\. Iii-i rinlu-i I‘tI't Show less
Hall of Fame entrants for l979 line up with award winner LaVonne Peterson it. to RI Dick Robinson. Jack ()shcrg. Peterson. Bert Sundherg. Bill Kuross, Erie Lakes reaches for a pass on the way to goal while Mike Dick prepares to clear the way With three games to go in the MlAt‘ the Auggies stood... Show moreHall of Fame entrants for l979 line up with award winner LaVonne Peterson it. to RI Dick Robinson. Jack ()shcrg. Peterson. Bert Sundherg. Bill Kuross, Erie Lakes reaches for a pass on the way to goal while Mike Dick prepares to clear the way With three games to go in the MlAt‘ the Auggies stood at H. 27.? overall Maggie Wrestlers will try to be worthy successors of this I979 team. which placed third in the NAIA tournament Pucksters Seek Repeat Titles Augsburg hockey will begin the year looking for a third consecutiye .\'orthland~.\llA(‘ Tournament title and a fourth consecutive i\ll;\t‘ Championship l‘ndeteated during conference action last year. the defending NAM champions missed the chance to repeat when upset by (‘oncordia lid Saugestad is beginning his 19th year as the head coach at Augsburg with 30 new players competing with 34 returning Auggies. including 16 who played regularly on the conference champion squad. Defense is going to be the strength. Saugestad said. with Dick Bain. senior goalie who was an NAM All American last season and is “one of the finest anywhere.“ Seven regular defensemen return to play including Brian Gouger. also NAIA All- American last year. and Paul Hughes. all-MIM‘ selection. Both are seniors, Offense will be led by two all-MIM‘ selections: (‘hris Walker. a senior. and Mike Erickson. a junior Also junior (‘huck {\lct‘an. an outstanding forward who was leading the team in scoring before sidelined tor the season last year The squad \\ ill be tested early with an outstanding tltill'L'ttllll‘l't‘lll't' \tllt'tltllt' pl’iot' to the opening match in the improved .\ll.-\(‘ t'onlcrence :\.\'.\'t.\' tant coach tor the varsin will be Bill ltoss. Ross. and outstanding goaltender for the .-\uggics. graduated in HM. After two years where he now is coaching at Austin High School. He returned to Augsburg. where he is now assistant admissions director. Cager Outlook — Boots to Fill (‘oach Rees Johnson. entering his second year in the I\ll.-\(‘. is looking towards a good year with a strong nucleus back for the coming season Augsburg will have better height and help from two key lranslers to strengthen the team of six returning lettermen The Auggies will be looking for someone to pick up the scoring load ol graduated Dave Boots who is the Junior Varsity coach this season Mel Riley will be serving as assistant coah this season After last season Riley helped coach the Minnesota l’lllies. who last season held some ol their practices at Augsburg ,-\ttcr finishing a strong second List season. the squad should be iii another close \ll.\t‘ race \\llll litl‘t't' iii-w coaches in the league Jordan Benefit Slated Arrangements are being made for a special memorial benefit for Rory Jordan. Augsburg wrestler who died in an accident this summer. Athletes in :\L‘il(in has scheduled the event for Wednesday. January 30. 1980. in Si Melby Details will be announced in the January issue of Augsburg (‘ollege Now. " ‘ ' " ’ 51987515 Corrections Noted in Activities Poss There are two corrections in the 1979-80 :\Cil\lllt‘>‘ Pass The Dec ti basketball game is not a home game The non~eonterenec titli- is at Concordia in St Paul The Activities Pass does not apply to the Augsburg Invitational basketball tournament held in Si Melby Dec 27 I since this is not a college function Volleyball Team Anticipates Post Season Play in Ozarks 'l‘lie \olli-yball team has i-iiimi-tl a good season so far. and coach .\lai'_\ Town has been pleased witli lllt‘ overall excellent altitude the women have shown The lilVT-B overall record. has been sparked by strong. consistent lllls ol l’eg Meis‘siier and Lisa Ncss The system at volleyball they play consists of live hitters and one primary setter captain Dana Holmes 7 who calls the plays The team is looking loi'wai'il lo the state tournament. where Augsburg will compete against MAI/UV private colleges "It looks very promising tor the .'\ttfllltl‘> to go on to post season play for the regional tournament in the ti/ai‘ks in Missouri," said llolincs “ln lact I'll be surprised il \\1' don't " Goalie Anderson Marks 7 Shutouts Augsburg‘s socci-i' lt'.llll sliillwl to .I new .IllL’lllllt’lll .tll‘l lllt"\ \l.l4.lli"lt'l' oil the ill'lti 3 ti iiii Ill l'lltit' In that L'Jtlllt' lill‘ \llL'L‘II‘~ xti‘lt‘ Tititi l'lie'. \'.t’lll on to itt'.|l N \l.ii". int l? and til'ltnilt'ti lit-tlit-l ‘.'.llll lllt' stroiiiJ help of ti! t'.i|il.|ltl ilt'lt‘. .ltiiksoiiantliiiiilticlvlu-i'Krautti - .\lso goalki-epci \ltii'l. \iiilt-iwiii i‘ccoi'tli-il his st\.tli .iiiil '-l“.t‘lil’| sliiilitottls Iii lilt‘ Ill‘ll‘ltl\ H'.l’l Iil‘lll‘i and(iust;iyustict JII flit-nuns i.ii-<-il our .\ll-\(‘ record to at and 7 ll overall \Iigsbiii gt “Ill-gr \ow. \liiiiicapolis \l\ IH-i i-iiilwi I‘tI‘I Show less
Summary Statement of Current Funds Revenue, Expenditures & Transfers (Condensed from the Certified Audit! For the Year Ended May 31. 1979 With Comparative Figures for 1978 REVENUES 1979 I978 'l‘uitions& Fees 3 1.691.561 5 4,668.73? Government Grants' 720.562 696.850 Private Gifts & Grants 661.125... Show moreSummary Statement of Current Funds Revenue, Expenditures & Transfers (Condensed from the Certified Audit! For the Year Ended May 31. 1979 With Comparative Figures for 1978 REVENUES 1979 I978 'l‘uitions& Fees 3 1.691.561 5 4,668.73? Government Grants' 720.562 696.850 Private Gifts & Grants 661.125 737.353 Auxiliary Enterprises lncome' 1.926.080 1,889,894 Other Sources 490.6“ 447.47? Total Revenues 511.489.9659 sx.“0.:111 [-2X_P_E§QUER_ES& TRAN. 1-1-21 . Educational & General Expenditures $5.tlfil.ttx1l 55.012.196 Scholarships & Grants 1.004.601 1.148.133 Auxiliary Enterprise Expenditures 1.352 :12 1.459.407 Debt Service Expense 545.708 Transfers to Other Funds” 244.014 Restricted Current Fund Receipts in Excess of Transfers to Revenue 17.5137 12.2481 Total Expenditures & Transfers 511.100.1011 58.407201 Net liicrease iii ('itrrent Fund Balances 5 23.5611 5 33.050 CO m m e (continued) 8. Government Grants of 3720.562 represent 8.5% of the College‘s current fund revenues. A distribution of its usage follows: Government Grants General Academic Program 42.2% Administrative Costs 4 7% Special Projects 14.6% Student Aid 38.5% 9. Revenues from Auxiliary Enterprise Units of 51.926080 represents 22.7% r of current fund revenues. lts sources areas follows: Revenues - Auxiliary Enterprise Units F°°d se'ViCes Student Center Fees 5 8% Otherd 5% Bookstore 16.6% Student Housing 39% I0. Transfers to other funds represent funds moved to other funds for capital improvements. retirement of indebtedness and special restricted fund projects specified by donors. ANNUAL REPORT/35 Augsburg \ CoHege Mission Statement Augsburg is an accredited four~year liberal arts college of the American Lutheran Church located in Minneapolis. at the center of the Twin City metropolitan area. The coeducational student body of approximately 1600, while largely of Lutheran orientation. includes students of diverse ages from a wide variety of religious. cultural and ethnic backgrounds. For over 100 years the college has emphasized intellectual freedom in the search for knowledge in its disciplines. responsiveness to the needs of society and the world. and preparation of students for service and leadership in church and society. The mission of Augsburg (‘ollcge is to educate students through a distinctive combination of commitment to the (‘hristian faith. the liberal arts and excellence in academic program. Augsburg College is known for its people. who strive to be a supportive. informal and free community of learners involved with the metropolitan environment. The academic program is primarily committed to providing opportunities for a broad background in a variety of subject areas as well as personal development. The college challenges students with a portion of the knowledge and thought which has been formative within human history and culture through a wide variety of ideas. disciplines and selected professional and pre-professional programs; assists students in de- veloping intellectual skills as well as in selecting a career; and encourages within students the attitudes and skills necessary to prepare them to be learners throughout their lives, Excellence in the academic programs has characterized and is a continued goal of the college. Education at Augsburg is based on the belief that the world is tiod's entrusted to us for care. c\ploration anti understanding. As a Christian community the college embraces a wide range of religious expression and participation. As part of its academic program Augsburg seeks to give all its students an informed understanding of the Christian faith and heritage as well as an opportunity to encounter other segments of the world's religious heritage. In addition to this intellectual task the aim of the college is to help students understand the Christian faith as relevant for their own experience and for participation in and commitment to the role of the Christian community in the modern world. Augsburg (‘ollege seeks to act responsibly within the metropolitan community. The quality of Augsburg‘s education is enriched by the people. culture and educational resources provided by its location However, the college is also aware that it has a responsibility to contribute to the larger community in doing this. the college directs several of its programs specifically at the metropolitan setting. provides areas of study not available elsewhere in the area. and offers itself as an educational resource for a variety of new student populations. ‘1 I A \Iiusliiirut allege \uu \||||||l .Iltttlls \l\ lll'l I‘llllit‘y rim Show less
6/ CA‘M’P‘US/ ALUMNI (WEDDINGS Nancy Becker and Dr. Alan L. Soli. both '72. were married Sept. 8 in Roseville. MN. Alan received his PhD. in Chemistry from the Uni- versity of Wisconsin-Madison in December. 1978. and now is em- ployed by General Motors in Warren. MI. The Solis are at home in... Show more6/ CA‘M’P‘US/ ALUMNI (WEDDINGS Nancy Becker and Dr. Alan L. Soli. both '72. were married Sept. 8 in Roseville. MN. Alan received his PhD. in Chemistry from the Uni- versity of Wisconsin-Madison in December. 1978. and now is em- ployed by General Motors in Warren. MI. The Solis are at home in Sterling Heights. MI. Catherine Bruggeman and Ward Schendcl. '74 were married April 14. Ward was a 1977 University of Minnesota Law School graduate. spent two years in the private prac- tice of law. and recently was named associate general counsel for De- velopers' Sales. Inc.. a real estate investment company in Crystal. MN. Eileen Morse. '75. and John J. Bischorr. Harrington Park. NJ. were married on June 29. They're living in Wayzata. MN. Julia Ellen Davis and Philip Styrlund. both '79. were married Sept. 8. They‘re living in St. Cloud. MN. (BIRTHS Daughter. ('aroline I-Zlayna. born Oct, 31. 1978, to Gary M. and Annetta (Aggro-'65!) Anderson. Daughter. Briemina Elimheth. on Aug. ‘2. to Steven I). ('76) and Mary tFastIiei‘-‘77) Bloom. in St. Louis. MO. Daughter. Brooke Elizabeth. on May ‘23. to Dr. (inry I.. (‘71) and Dallas t:\|lrens—'t;1l) llagen. in Wells. MN. Daughter. .\nna Christina. on Aug. 6. to Thomas George and Rebecca (Johnsont Koelln. both '76. Daughter. Kristen Marie. to Marshall (‘68) and (mm t\\'ehner—‘ti$t Osman. oi Upland. ('A. Son. Seth James. on Aug. 22. to James and Lois tlielter-‘lim 'l‘epl). of Glencoe. MN. Daughter. lilizaheth Kay. on Sept. 5. to (iary and Janice (Sheldon-‘7“ Thompson. (DEHTHS 44 Selma t’l‘iller) Taxis. 66. died July 28 at Methodist Hospital. St. Louis Park. She was a registered nurse for more than 40 years. re ceiving a master‘s degree in psy- chiatric nursing from the Uni- versity of Minnesota in 1968. She was an instructor in psychiatric nursing at Gustavus Adolphus from 1961 through 1964. 51 Sheldon L. Hanson. 51. died Sept, 1-! at his home in Rockford. IL. He was a vocational guidance in- structor at Harlem High School there for 23 years. We'd like to share your news. Send items to: Alumnotes Augsburg College Minneapolis, MN 55454 Distinguished Alumni Honored at Homecoming Dr. Theodor Jensen Dr. Herbert Chilstrom Mildred Joel Einar Mohn Dr. William llalverson Social Work Programs Seeks CSWE Accreditation An important step closer toward accreditation of the College by the Council on Social Work Education is expected to occur by early November when site visitors are sent to the campus to review the College's program of education for professional practice in social work. Accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education represents recogni- tion for yet another facet of Augsburg's quality education. However. beyond recognition. in some states. accreditation has been a determinant of the licensing of social workers. (Minnesota is in the process of developing social work licensing legislation.) Further. for graduates planning a social work career in long term care facilities, such as nursing homes, accreditation is critical. Federal law mandates that any such facility must have a social worker from an accredited program. or must hire a partvtime consultant with a Master’s degree in social work. Edwina Hertzberg. chairperson of the Department of Social Work, believes that the number of Augsburg graduates who are directors of social services at large. long term care facilities. “is a reflection of the historically high quality of the Augsburg Social Work Program.” A lengthy process of self-evaluation, consultation and program develop- ment began under the direction of Professor Emeritus Paul Steen and was continued by the present ¢HEWS Dr. Carl ll. ('hrislock. professor of History. is one of eight recognized scholars and community leaders named to the advisory council for “Minneapolis: Portrait of a Life Style.“ The three-year public examination of quality of life in Minneapolis is sponsored by the Minneapolis Public Library and Information Center and is funded by a $362,800 grant from the National Endowment for the Human- ities. Kenneth C. Bailey, professor of Philosophy. was the delegate from Augsburg to the Inauguration of Arndt F. Braaten as president of Waldorf College, on October 7, in Forest City. Iowa. Clair E. Strommen. Augsburg College regent, is the first Minnesotan to serve as national president elect of the General Agents and Managers Conference (GAMC) of the National Association of Life Underwriters. ‘ , He is president of Strommen and Associates, Inc.. which has offices in St. Paul. Bloomington. Duluth. Eau Claire, Moorhead. Stillwater. Brainerd. and Owatonna, and is considered a national model for excellence in service to customers. President Oscar A. Anderson spoke on “The Symbiotic City: Community Elements Working Together" at the kickoff dinner of the National Community Partnerships in Minne- apolis on Sept. 30. The fourday workshop for community leaders focused on the potential of “commun- ity partnerships" to improve urban life. Dr. Norma Noonan, political science department chairperson. has been appointed to the National Committee of College and Faculty Governance of the American Association of Univer- sity Professors. * l . ‘ . 4 .. soth \ear homecoming reunion. Sealed: I. to It. Lillian Sydness Franz. Pearl Aanslad. Glentlora Dueland (‘laretle Jorenky Department of Social Work. which also includes Douglas Perry. Rosalie Clark, and. part-time, from the University of Minnesota, Professor Emeritus Etta Saloshin. This was followed by submission of a Self~Study to the Council on Social Work Education in June 1978. in application for accreditation. Information on further growth and new developments and letters of endorsement from the field were submitted to the Council. followed by the Council‘s announcement of a site visit this fall. Site visitors selected from across the nation are social work educators from accredited programs who are trained and r' or experienced in assessment of social work programs applying for accreditation. The two persons who will conduct a vigorous review of the Augsburg program will determine whether the program. as depicted in its Self-Study and other submissions. meets the Council‘s Standards for the Accredi- tation of Baccalaureate Degree Programs in Social Work. They will explore the educational program itself. the administrative supports, library holdings. and physical facilities. Students. admin- istrators. faculty and field instructors will be interviewed during the two—day site visit. The site visitors’ written report will follow. submitted first to the College for review and comment. and then to the Council on Social Work Education. The Council’s Commission on Accreditation will then review the data—the report of site visitors, Augsburg‘s response. the Self—Study and other documents. From this, the commission will make a recommen- dation to the Council at its March meeting. Arnold. Alice Simonson Solberg Standing: 1. to R. Arthur Erdahl. Kristofer. Hagen. Lloyd Sand. Conrad Hagen. Art Grimstad. (“urt Fosen. Marlin Quanbeck. Noel Lanes. Holger Hagen. Selmer Hilde. Luther Arnold \uushnr: ('ollefle .\o\\. Minneapolis. \l\. December 1379 Show less
Supplement/ Annual Report November, 1979 1978-79 Annual Report This year‘s annual report is a special supplement to the Augsburg College Now. the major window for alumni. parents and friends to the world that is Augsburg College Together they provide a summary of some key items in the year just... Show moreSupplement/ Annual Report November, 1979 1978-79 Annual Report This year‘s annual report is a special supplement to the Augsburg College Now. the major window for alumni. parents and friends to the world that is Augsburg College Together they provide a summary of some key items in the year just completed. a glimpse into the present at Augsburg College this Fall. and a promise for the future that Augsburg College has prepared firm foundations for entering the ‘80s that begin just a few weeks from now. Augsburg's Footings ore Firm to Face Challenges of '805 Dear Friends of Augsburg College, The voice of the futurist rings through our land these days. joined by that of the demographcr. to warn that higher education is in for a period of lean years that the unprepared will not survive. Augsburg has faced more than one lean period in its 110 years. most of them with a far less firm footing than it now has. Ten years ago. we celebrated our centennial with the theme “survival with significance.“ In an era of decreasing church financial support, we set out to make new friends. to create and cultivate an expanded footing in educational qualities, recognition. campus facilities, and finances. I'd like to review where we stand now. As I look again at the “Agenda for the ‘705," approved by faculty and regents in 1969, 1 am prompted to make four observations: 1. The footing on which Augsburg College stands remains intact today with even greater validity. On the threshold of the '80s, this foundation is cogently stated in the Mission Statement adopted by faculty and regents two years ago and reprinted here. with emphasis added. 2. The goals set forth to years ago have been accomplished to a remark- able degree. providing the steady course which progress at Augsburg has taken since our centennial. The student community is more involved in the planning and governance of the college, the academic program continues to be reviewed and strengthened, the campus and facilities are being renewed to serve traditional and non~traditional students in the decade ahead, and our relationships with our immediate neighbors and our larger community continue to grow and develop. 3. The mood and outlook of 1979 is far different from that of 10 years ago. One notes the case with which an increasing student population was projected, and the absence of any reference to fiscal health, or inflation. or an energy crisis. The sunshine anticipated for the '705 has given way to lowering clouds in the ‘80s 4. The experiences of the ‘705, hardly anticipated a decade ago, have served to make the college stronger for whatever adversity lies ahead. The "unrest" years did not devastate the college. but rather unified its constituents. The accumulated deficit of half a million dollars was eliminated and operation “in the black" has been achieved for seven years in a row. Serious planning and monitoring have been a most important function of the college, and community and constituency support have reached a new level of significance. The test of a college may well be its vitality in meeting the unanticipated and unplanned for challenges which do not appear in any projected “blueprint.” In the past decade, we have taken a number of steps to meet the needs of students and their future employers for career preparation with a liberal arts base. Major additions in this continuing process this past year included increased offerings in business administration and economics and a new certification program for church lay workers. Our American Indian Program ended its first full year with a 77 per cent retention rate among students. serving as an increasing resource to the college community as well as through providing ties with Minnesota‘s large Indian population. This program is one that would not be possible without direct support from the church and business. A faculty task force met bi-weekly to identify other areas in which the college might move to attract traditional and non-traditional students through new and redefined programs. Three departments - music, nursing, and social work - are involved in appli- cation for accreditation programs that will be increasingly important in recruiting and retaining high caliber student populations. And two-thirds of the faculty have been formally evaluated by their classes over a two-year period to improve teaching effectiveness, This faculty approved process will complete its first cycle next year. The year saw a notable increase of interest and participation in the religious aspect of campus life. Worship. study and fellowship oppor’ tunities of all sorts indicated a resur- gence of spiritual concern compatible with Augsburg's Christian footings We enter the ‘805 in an era of world- wide inflation. when faculty mobility is becoming increasingly limited. when enrollments are decreasing, and when a higher age for retirement has been mandated. We have progressed in making our distribution in faculty ranks more comparable with other colleges of the American Lutheran Church, but will have to make an even greater effort to keep salaries and teaching loads comparable and to provide oppor- tunities for continuing professional development essential for main taining a vital faculty. In an era of consumer orientation, we need to provide our primary consumers a curriculum shaped to meet their needs, one that provides it balance between liherzil education and career preparation. that includes increased linkage with community possibilities and resources. This will require a continued invest- ment in faculty and staff and the provision of updated physical facilities to make quality education possible. The challenges of the '80s in main taining and stimulating intellectual ferment are formidable, ltul our footings. in diverse meanings of “iv word. are firm as we face these challenges. To preserve llll‘lll WI“ require continued Vigilance and willingness to change. Siiicerel) ioiirs. / // '31 ‘. Oscar A Anderson. President Show less
4/ CAMPUS Career Network Receives Priority Did you carefully plan your entry into the world outside Augsburg when you were a senior? If you did planning. interviewing, and “pounding the pavement“ while a senior, you definitely are in the minority. Most of us were too scared, too busy, too lazy or... Show more4/ CAMPUS Career Network Receives Priority Did you carefully plan your entry into the world outside Augsburg when you were a senior? If you did planning. interviewing, and “pounding the pavement“ while a senior, you definitely are in the minority. Most of us were too scared, too busy, too lazy or some combination of these factors to give much thought to post-graduation. The job search. career decision- making process for today‘s senior is more complicated due to an ever tightening economy resulting in fewer available positions Students today who choose a haphazard approach to career decisions may be left in the lurch. Of all jobs filled in the United States each year, only 20 per cent are filled through the traditional methods of newspaper ads, placement agencies, or recruiters. The remaining 80 per cent are filled through contacts. “What you know" and “who you know" determine the majority of employment decisions. Contact systems need not be haphazard affiliations, but can be , engineered and constructed through careful planning to meet the scarcher‘s aim. By systematically seeking out others who share their career interests and conducting information interviews, students can throw the odds of finding employment in their favor. By talking to someone in a career of interest. the student can practice interviewing and gather data on which to base academic and career decisions. An additional plus is the expansion of contacts essential to the job search process. To facilitate the expansion of contacts and knowledge of careers, Augs- burg‘s Career Resource Network Program was started in mid- February last year by Joan O’Connell, with valuable help from Jeroy Carlson. director of Alumni / Parent giving, and Jan Rykken, coordinator of Alumni Parent Pro- grams. Initially, the program was designed to develop a group of alumni as a career planning and placement resource for all students, with an emphasis on providing “mentors” for seniors. A senior interviewing for information with an Augsburg alum has “safe” contact with someone who shares the Augsburg experience, as well as particular career interests. The initial appeal to alumni made through a mass mailing and the Augsburg College Now brought approximately 85 enthusiastic responses, including these: “At last, a chance for me to share. . . I don’t have lots of money, but I do have enthusiasm." “I’ve been waiting for an opportunity to let others in on what I do." “What a great idea - I wish I had had such an opportunity as a student! An idea whose time has come." Those alumni responding indicated a willingness to participate in one or more of these ways: 1. To become a “career friend" - a resource person available to a senior, not to find employment, but to provide assistance during the transition from college to the world of work. 2. To be listed in the Career Resource File, indicating a willingness to be available by appointment with individual students interested in Alumni Needed to Expand Network The staff of the Office of Career Planning and Placement extends a special “thank you“ to all who volunteered for the new Career Resource Network last spring. “If you weren‘t among the 39 who were matched with seniors, you are still in our network.“ explains Barb Rockwell, acting director of Career Planning and Placement. “We will work to match you this year." Those who were matched also will remain in the files for possible matches this year. All alumni are invited to assist in the Network expansion by encouraging other alums to participate. To become a part of the Network. complete the following information form and return it by December 1. getting an insider’s view of a job, company, and / or profession. 3. Volunteering to speak to student groups. 4. Providing printed information about their place of employment which could be added to the Career Library. 5. Providing opportunities for student internships. Not all alumni indicated a desire to participate in all categories. but most wanted to be a “career friend." The other portion of the initial effort was with the seniors, 39 of them who registered with the Placement Office indicating an interest in being matched with a career friend. Three evening workshops were held during April where skills assessment, interviewing for information and the Career Resource Network were covered. Each of the 39 was asked to list his or her primary career interests and was matched as closely as possible with an alum holding similar career interests. An informal senior-alumni reception was held in May to introduce the matched pairs and give them a chance to get to know each other. The most gratifying outcome of the reception was that students benefited almost immediately from meeting and talking with their friend." An unexpected consequence was actual job leads and offers students received. One student heard of an available job and was encouraged to apply. Another was actually offered a job on the spot. In a post-reception evaluation. students shared reactions: “My alumnus was able to give a great deal of information and “career insight that I wouldn’t have had otherwise.” “If I ever get a job, I’d love to be a career friend for the Network.” “Start the program much earlier in the year so we have a chance to meet our career friend more often and we can connect with other alums." Alumni involved in the reception shared similar positive reactions: “This concept really seems t make sense to me.” - “I think the idea is super! We all need mentors at some time in our lives...how worthwhile to match Auggies and majors.” “I appreciate the opportunity to give back to Augsburg. . .my life was enriched by many individuals at Augsburg.“ These positive responses to the matching of seniors and alums encouraged the Office of Career Planning and Placement to make the Network a top priority for 1979-80. Once again, seniors registered with the Placement Office will have an _ opportunity to be in contact with one or more alums who share similar career interests. A goal this year is to involve more seniors and alumni in an expanding program. As the program progresses, the network eventually will become available to all students and to graduates. If you returned an information card last spring, you are included in our Network files. If you missed out then and want to become involved, this issue provides the opportunity. -Barb Rockwell. Acting Director, Career Planning and Placement Joel Legred. Student Coordinator CRN, Senior in Social Work Name , .i Address Home Phone , / 7 s. . .“ZIjOI‘tSI at Augsburg ,, Job Title Job Duties (‘urrent Employer . ,m ,.,,..,, Career Resource Network Application “"crassT’ ’ Work Phone ,7," /fi,_ .,.s.. "A. Mail to: Career Planning & Placement Augsburg College 731 let Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55454 Check items that apply hi. I am willing to serve as a career friend for a graduating senior. _._.. Individual students may interview me for information on my career field. ____. I can provide written information on my company. I am willing to sponsor a work internship. I am willing to speak at Augsburg to a group of interested students. Topics Augshurg (‘ollcgr \o“. \liniiczipolis. MN. December I971! Show less
AUQSbl—"Q Co'lege NOW Second Class Postage Augsburg Co|lege Paid at 73121st Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN Minneapolis, MN 55454 Help us keep your address up to date. If this address is wrong in any way, please send it with the correction to the address above. In "1'5 Issue Founders Week Focuses on... Show moreAUQSbl—"Q Co'lege NOW Second Class Postage Augsburg Co|lege Paid at 73121st Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN Minneapolis, MN 55454 Help us keep your address up to date. If this address is wrong in any way, please send it with the correction to the address above. In "1'5 Issue Founders Week Focuses on Science November. 1979 v _ l l Founders Week, pg. 2 'Mrs. Pete’ Honored, pg. 2 New Editor Nomed, pg 3 Calendar, pg. 3 Alums Aid Seniors, pg. 4 Sports, 'Holl of Fome', pg. 5 Oldest Alum Dies, pg. 7 AIumnoTes, pg. 6, 7 Dr. Norman G. Anderson. director of the molecular anatomy program at Argonne National Laboratory, will present the fourth annual August Weenaas Lecture on s ecial su lemen' Founders Day. Wednesday, Nov. 7. His address. "Human Cancer ~ Where Do We P 197:5, Stand Now?" is at 10:30 pm. in Si Melby Hall and is open to the pullllL’. For other ' Founders Week events, see pg. 2, plus Annual Report Show less
2-S/ANNUAL REPORT 1978-79 Financial Statement Financial stability through careful management is a continuing way of life for Augsburg College as the school completes the first decade of its second century. The decade was entered with an accumulated deficit of about 3900.000. Careful planning and... Show more2-S/ANNUAL REPORT 1978-79 Financial Statement Financial stability through careful management is a continuing way of life for Augsburg College as the school completes the first decade of its second century. The decade was entered with an accumulated deficit of about 3900.000. Careful planning and budgeting coupled with increased revenues erased that deficit early in the decade. That same fiscal conservatism yielded another planned operating surplus for 1978-79. This year‘s surplus brings the unrestricted current funds reserve to 2.26% of operating revenues and marks the achievement of an institutional goal to build a reserve equal to two percent of total operating revenues. As a private college. Augsburg does not receive state appropriations from taxes as a publicly-supported institution does. It relies instead upon a combination of tuition, gifts and grants. and other revenues to cover costs. In 1978-79. tuition and fees made up 5502, of total restricted and unrestricted revenues. Restricted and unrestricted gifts from individuals. businesses. and foundations. and state and federal government grants totalled 31.381.687 or 1691,. Auxiliary enterprises and other sources made up the balance of 32.416.721. or nearly 29%. Financial aid for students. primarily from federal and state grants and scholarships. accounts for nearly all of the government support. The State of Minnesota is one of the few to have a Private College Contract program that offers direct financial assistance to students at private colleges. This commitment is the tangible demonstration of the State‘s lofty and worthwhile goal to provide access and choice for the Minnesota student in selecting a higher education program. The American Lutheran Church continues to play a vital role in our college through direct appropriation and gifts from its congregations to current operating expenses. student scholarships. and to capital im- provements to aid the handicapped through the current construction program. Lutheran Brotherhood‘s IMPACT program. pioneered at Augsburg last year and expanded to other Lutheran colleges as a result of the successful test. resulted in $57,501 in new income for the college this year. Through this program. policyholders can have up to $100 in contributions matched equally by Lutheran Brotherhood, Business and industrial organizations and private foundations supply resources through direct contributions and indirectly through the Minnesota Private College Fund, Matching gifts were received this year from 55 corporations and foundations whose employees made gifts to Augsburg. to account for an ever increasing portion of college support. Individual contributions from Augsburg regents. alumni. parents. faculty. staff and friends during 1978- 79 totalled $128,323 for the annual fund and more than three times that amount for the Renewal Fund and other restricted gifts. These evidences of continued support of our mission give us a firm footing for entering the second decade of our second century. It is our intention to apply this firm footing to a continued program of careful planning and monitoring so that our mission of service can continue to be fulfilled. Over 5:13.000 in Contributions to Augsburg will be matched by Lutheran Brotherhood in 1979 through the IMPACT program. which added 557.501 in a t\\'o»_vear pilot project. Presenting a second quarter check to President Oscar Anderson are Bill Moos ‘71 and Jack (instafson '66 from the William Johnson Agency. “The potential of the IMPACT program is tremendous." Pres. Anderson said “I would encourage all alumni. parents and friends with LB contracts to utilize these matching opportunities." \uusiiurut Illl|"_'1‘ \ou, \Iinm-upolis. \l\. December 1979 Consolidated Balance Sheet (Condensed from the Certified Audit) May 31. 1979. with comparative figures for 1978 ASSETS 1979 1978 Cash v Unrestricted s $ 90.391 Cash - Restricted 114.178 78.543 Short-term Investments 865.401 855.904 Stocks and Bonds' 1.101.936 1.132.273 Accounts Receivable . 281.398 250.914 Notes. Mortgages & Contracts for Deeds Receivable’ 3.029.770 2.850.999 Cash Value of Life Insurance 241.358 221.065 Other Assets‘ 215.944 158.545 Construction Project Advancess 108.062 1.590.387 Land 2.043.694 1.945.071 Buildings 12.624.472 10.342.038 Equipment 2.534.318 2.336.489 Total Assets 523.110.5131 821.852.6111 LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES Accounts Payable s 152.087 5 260.339 Payrolls. Taxes and Accruals‘ 791.281 805.230 Refundable Deposits & Deferred Revenues 310.1212 275.196 Notes. Mortgages & Contracts Payable 2.770.015 2.900.382 US. Government Grants Refundable 2.691.600 2.426.066 Annuities Payable 187.671 192.040 LongShow less
Kiosk and Cobblestones Add New(s) Touch to Quad Augsburg added a little European touch to campus this fall. It's the new kiosk or news post by the entrance to the College Center from the Quad. The kiosk was designed by our very own Phil Thompson. and Fred Wolter. the new grounds supervisor.... Show moreKiosk and Cobblestones Add New(s) Touch to Quad Augsburg added a little European touch to campus this fall. It's the new kiosk or news post by the entrance to the College Center from the Quad. The kiosk was designed by our very own Phil Thompson. and Fred Wolter. the new grounds supervisor. helped implement the project. At the base of the kiosk are cobblestones Wolter salvaged from a Northeast Minneapolis street that was being torn up {or a freeway. He estimates that the cobblestones date back to around 1880. “and we hauled and laid every one of them." he said. The wooden structure is surrounded by a garden and replaces the maroon-square- onAlegs chapel board by the Science Hall. In addition to its becoming a meeting place on campus. the kiosk has one side reserved for chapel events. another for welcome and orientation to the campus. the others for campus news. This is just one of the many changes facing the students as they returned for the school year. New faculty, new office 'sites in Memorial llall. and the renovation of Old Main added to the variety of changes in the fall campus scene. - Vulcric S) I\ l'\ll'l' ‘w Show less
Augsburg College November, 1979 Volume 43. Number 3 Mlnnoapalls, Minnesota Fall on Campus Building and Phone Changes Greet Old Students, Alums and 395 Frosh As sure as the football flies in the air. and the choir and band start tuning up you know it‘s fall and school has started, Coming back to... Show moreAugsburg College November, 1979 Volume 43. Number 3 Mlnnoapalls, Minnesota Fall on Campus Building and Phone Changes Greet Old Students, Alums and 395 Frosh As sure as the football flies in the air. and the choir and band start tuning up you know it‘s fall and school has started, Coming back to school after summer slouch. one couldn‘t help but notice all the action going on at Augsburg, The only change I was anticipating was the renovation they had talked about last spring. Now look at the campus. I had to check out whether Augsburg was restoring. reconstruct- ingt recovering. refreshing, or repro- ducing. lt was all of these things. Old Main was being renovated. The exterior is undergoing a face-lift. The brick surface is being treated with an acid solution and light pressure water wash. Sandblasting was ruled out because of the damage it causes to old brick. The outside will retain its classical architectural style. but the inside will take on a whole new look. The classrooms and the offices will go through extensive remodeling (Seated. L to R) Vern Jensen. '46-47, Frank Ario. 318150. Orv Olson. '47-‘48. Art Erdahl. creating a modern appearance. About the only thing retained inside the building is its wooden antique foyei‘s and door arches. Over in the Old Music building a thrust stage is built for the fall play. The Crucible. The auditorium will be usable until the new drama building is built. where the Old Music building now stands. We have a new phone system. too. No more losing a long distance call because an operator mistakingly pulled a plug: now the phones receive long distance calls directly. It was installed Sept. 1 and now you can dial an office or student's residence directly. Underway is a ramp and tunnel system being constructed to facilitate mobility of handicapped students. A tunnel covered by a canopy opening on 2lst Ave. will run to the (‘ollegc Center with tunnel to Old Main and Science Hall. Elevators in Memorial. Science Hall and Old Main will provide for easy access. Memorial Hall became a central office building for adminstratioii President Anderson said the ofticc shuffle would allow for a “morc unified administrative department Some faculty offices also moved into the second floor of Memorial. Augsburg also has a new choir director. Dr. Larry Fleming. Retiring director Leland B. Sateren said of Fleming. “I‘m confident Fleming will carry the choir forward." Being a choir alumni. Fleming also gives me the satisfaction that the Augsburg Choir is in good hands. And. Augsburg is reproducing as it greeted 395 new freshmen. some of them children and grandchildren of alumni. Wow. they look yoiing‘ Maybe this feeling rellccts the maturity of seniors more than actuality of the young freshmen, And I wonder if the alumni returning for homecoming shared my same impression. rValcric S\‘l\‘t'$l(’r 'ttn Nomi-coming for Student Society Presidents, '20s » "4'05 ‘27-'28. Art Grimstad. ‘18-'29. (Standing L to R) Eric Spore. ‘77-‘78. Kevin Bonderud. 'n‘n. Kristofer Hagen. ‘32-'33. John Selstad. '66-'67. Freeman Sveom. Jeff Mueller. '74-'76. Paul Almquist. 'ss‘ss. Jim Pederson. '55-'56. Jim Norman. ‘56-'57. Mary Olson. ’72?“ Drama Opens Nov. 9 The cast has l)l‘l‘ll selected, the stage l\ being biiill tor the tall play. 'l‘lll“. ('lil‘t'lllH-I It is a play about \iiti'hci’att lt |Il\‘iil\‘t‘s ttircc hllltls at people llll' itlll" \\ ho [\l'tlt'llt‘l‘ it the ttlli'\ \\ ho In to put an coil to it. and the tlllltlt'l'ttl tit \l.illlll'| s \\ tin get caught lictwccii the too \\‘ritti-n by Arthur Miller during the McCarthy era. the story parallels the “Red Scare" ot the 1950s with thc \\llt'lt hunt hysteria ut the woos Ailenc Cole. drama di-partnicnl chairperson. is directing and will be using a thrust stage di'Signcd and built by Brett Batterson. senior at Augsburg. The new stage is transforming iii the (ltd Music Budding t’crformance times are listed III the calendar. Admission will be charged Electronic Composer Gives Master Classes Electronic music compost-r Morton Subotnick will be on campus Thursday. Nov. 8. Renowned for his most famous recording Silver Apples of the Moon. he will present two master classes at Augsburg as .'I prelude to his performance at tho Walker Art (‘cntcr on Nov 1) Siibotnick. who teaches composition at the California Institute of the Arts and has performed his music around the country, refers to himself as ".i sculptor of sound“ International Students Come from 22 Lands Students truth 2! ioiiiitrii-s .llt' .illt‘ll'llllL' Augsburg this fall. accordiin.i to .\l.iry Johnson laciilty 1I(l\‘l\ltl‘ \'.Ill| lllt‘ tltllltlltl fziii’ly t't‘l'lll} balanced llt't\|.i~cti ttll‘ll and \ionii'ii "'l‘hi-rc‘s a general lillt'll‘\l in l‘ S rollcgcs as they tit-conic more affordable due to changes in the value of ill" dollar and improving economics in \lllllt' countries. sht-t-Kplaincd. adding that "ttil'l‘ financial aid from colleges is an important factor Augsburg is seeking more foreign students for the added perspective they tiring to the campus. she explained. but continues to lw more concerned about appropriate selection than sheer numbers In the fall term. there are .53 foreign students from ('amt-roon ("anada ('olumbia. Ethiopia. Finland. Ghana. Guyana. llonu Kong. lndom-sta. lran Japan. Kenya. Korea. Laos. lJlH‘rtfl. Malaysia, Morocco. Nigeria, Norway. Saudi Arabia, West Germany and Vietnam Show less
Augsburg College Now/April, 197$ Page A Tribute to Augsburg’s Greatest Fullback Jim Pederson By Abner Batalden Class of '35 Many of us who played football with Jim Pederson in the late ‘205 remember him as Augsburg‘s greatest fullback and possibly the most intense and contagiously delight- ful... Show moreAugsburg College Now/April, 197$ Page A Tribute to Augsburg’s Greatest Fullback Jim Pederson By Abner Batalden Class of '35 Many of us who played football with Jim Pederson in the late ‘205 remember him as Augsburg‘s greatest fullback and possibly the most intense and contagiously delight- ful fellow we've met. But we tend to forget that he transformed a sandlot into the present campus Green. that he kept athletics alive at Augsburg during the depression years of the '305. that he introduced co—recreation during those years and intramural sports that activated all students. Reminiscing a few years ago at the time he was.placed..iu the Minnesota Hall of Fame, Jim recalled receiving a stinging blow to his nose in the 1927 football game against Macalester. That convinced him: henceforth he would ‘not wait to be "hit" by someone. He would go on the attack whether he played on the offense or defense (that was before the time of offensive and defensive platoons; we played the total game as long as we continued to be effective). From that experience emerged the Jim we knew: a short, powerful fellow who performed like a bullet. We who played in the line on the championship team of 1928 made an opening for him when he was to carry the ball over the line, or he rammed us from behind; either that or he came sailing over us. Jim personified the punch and effec- tiveness of that championship team. Though we rarely had two full teams to scrimmage against each other in practice sessions, the resulting eleven had an exceptionally strong line, a number of fleet and elusive backs. Jim as fullback, and a Tarkenton-type quarterback in John Kolesar. “Kolee” was a circumspect leader with an uncanny passing attack. Jim was just as explosive when backing the line on defense. Herb Joesting, the great Minnesota full— back who is remembered as one of the best that has played in the Big Ten, recalled vividly how Jim. playing against the Chicago Bears in a professional football game, tackled him low and harder than anyone he canremember. 0n the surface that doesn‘t sound like the jovial curly—top of a fellow who worked closely with Gerda Mortensen and Verna Verlo to set up an extensive program of co—recreation at Augsburg in the mid ‘305. With characteristic enthusiasm he managed to obtain President Sverdrup's permission for his new program. He would pull the fuses in all campus buildings during the early evening hours and establish the pattern that everyone come out- side to a lighted campus Green for co- recreational and intramural games: volleyball. softball, badminton, and many others. Everyone should be kept fit. and men and women should enjoy the games together! (That was in the ’305! Not the ’605 or '705.) Summer jobs with the Minneapolis Park Board had meant a great deal to Jim. Harold “Butch” Johnson, an Auggie who later became a pastor in the Lutheran Church, was in charge of the Park Board's recreational pro- gram. He gave Jim his first job as a Recreational Supervisor at one of the Minneapolis Parks. He continued with that work and officiating for settle- ment house teams during his college years. This experience provided him with insights and patterns for his later recreational programs at Augsburg and elsewhere. One of the undertakings that delighted Pete was the sodding of the sandlot that we now know as the campus Green on the academic quad. Jim rented a truck, drove out south of the city, obtained black dirt and rolls of sod. Then with his usual zest he rounded up athletes and other student and alumni friends. Together they spread the sod that transformed the block. - - It was after Jim had finished his four years of college and had made his 2- year impact on professional football that he returned to Augsburg as Athletic Director—yes, Athletic Director, but also Football Coach and Basketball Coach. Moreover. he returned to this multiple assignment in the midst of the depression. in the summer of 1933. It was then he also found time to sod the Green. And develop a program of intramural and co-recreational sports. Dick Pautz was his assistant part of that time. He recalls how Jim would splurge for the first-team players when they were enroute to some out- of-town game. They would each receive 35 cents for a meal, and sub» stitutes or second-team players would receive a quarter each! That was an era when old equipment would be repaired. and rips in playing suits or outfits would be resewn to make them serviceable for another season. It would be interesting to know if Jim was paid as much as $1.500 a year, and to learn how much of that he put back into the athletic program. I said Pete was one of the most intense fellows I've met. Dick Pautz tells of his pepvtalks to teams during half- time sessions. He had a towel tied around his neck. Sometimes he would forget and pull the ends so tight his face would turn dark red. He‘d swing his arms or kick whatever he was near to emphasize a point—he once hit a locker door so hard it caved in. On the bench during a basketball game he‘d become extremely excited. or agitated by a referee‘s decision. Then he‘d hit his own thighs so hard he'd develop one— or more “Charley— horses." Substitutes sitting next to him wouldn't want to be near. for he‘d forget and hit them instead of himself. But as Edor Nelson comments: in all his excitement and intensity I never once heard him curse. Jim had his mind set on winning, but win or lose he inspired all his players to give their utmost. One of the experiences at Augsburg that meant much to Jim was the personal contacts he could have. With everyone from the 300 students through the faculty—he shared an office with Drs. Arthur Nash and George Soberg—and up to the President. He indicated that this set a pattern for him in his later rehab and recreational leadership in New York City. in the Navy. and in the veterans hospitals he served on the eastern seaboard. If he could avoid it. he was never satisfied with writing his instructions to anyone, or helping a person solve a problem with a letter only. He always tried to deal with people face to face. Athletes Hoyt Messerer and Edor Nelson remember his face to face effectiveness. When Augsburg had to discontinue intercollegiate football for a couple years in the '30s because of financial problems and a shortage of player candidates. they were prepared to transfer to another MIAC College that produced outstanding football and basketball teams. Jim called them in. talked to them at length, told of Augsburg's great future. of the opportunities in Minnea» polis. :of opportunities in the Park Board's recreation program during the summers. and of all the city‘s employment and educational oppor- tunities. He persisted day after day with them. and finally persuaded them to remain. The legendary Bible teacher, basket- ball coach. and athletic promoter at Augsburg—Si Melby—became Jim‘s mentor and inspiration. Likewise the intense dynamo Jim Pederson himself had a pervasive influence on Ernest Anderson, Edor Nelson and thousands of other athletes. Navy men and veterans. Last year Jim died after a protracted illness. But the memory of this unique Auggie lives on. It is enshrined in the affections and memories of all his many friends. Choir Tour Brings Auggies Together During the month of January Dr. Leland B. Sateren took the Augsburg Choir on its final tour with him as director. Representatives from the college accompanied the choir. meeting with alumni en route. President Oscar Anderson. Sig Hjelmeland of the Development Office and Jan Rykken. Constituency Relations Coordinator. met with groups in ten cities where either a dinner or reception following the concert was held in connection with the Choir's appearance. Mike Walgren as tour manager had made preliminary contacts with local committees who made all the ar- rangements. From rough estimates nearly 400 alumni. spouses and parents were present for these events. The number of Auggies who attended the 23 con- certs on the tour was many times this number. Because the tour was scheduled during interim. the choir members were offered the choice of two “rolling” classes. Dr. Joel Torstenson taught a sociology class and Dr. Philip Quanbeck conducted a religion course. This made it possible for these men to also meet with several of the reunion groups. The Cabaret Singers, a student-directed group. entertained at the functions. We at Augsburg want to sincerely thank those who did so much to ensure such successful alumni/parent/friend gatherings. concerts and tour. In ST. CLOUD: Mabeth Saure Gyll- strom. Louise Johnson and Donna Anderson Schlorf. MOORHEAD: Arvid and Mary Ann Holland Berg, Don and Ruth Kolden Helland, Rev. Merrill Running. Warren and Esther Christopherson Larson. WlLLlSTON: Rev. Rudy Berntsen HAVRE: Dr. LeRoy Petterson SPOKANE: Dr. Eric Paulson SEATTLE: Rev. Bob and Pat Larson Moylan, Bob and Anna Marie Rund- strom Larson. Ron and Lorraine Tollefson Jacobson. Rev. Ron Blake and Rev. Ben Bretheim. TACOMA: Rev. Gerhard (Gigs) and Doris Frojen Bretheim. Dr. Richard Moe. PORTLAND: Rev. Carl Overvold and Jon Overvold. SALEM: John and Phyllis Erickson Quanbeck. TURLOCK: Don and Sylvia Brandt Sateren. Herm and Marilyn Peterson Olson and Dean and Sylvia Sateren Elness. SAN JOSE: Helen Mohn Henderson. Earl and Dorothy Herman Lanes. Rev. Gordon Selbo and Einar Mohn. NORTH HOLLYWOOD: Rev. Harry Sorenson. Rev. Dick Torgerson. Alice Kjesbu Torvcnd. Dave and .Ian Olson Halaas. Janice Pederson, John and Julie Kreic Eidsvoog, Ernie Alnc and Gene and Carmie Geisncss (‘hallgren LAKEWOOD: Arthur and Elsa Knudson. LAKE HAVASU CITY: Mike Borgelt. TUCSON: Phil and (‘hris Walen. ALBUQUERQUE: Rev Orval Moron and Rev Russell Leo COLORADO SPRINGS: Rev (‘laytrin Skurdahl. Charlotte Bzilaldcn Knutson and Col. Lloyd Lyngdal. DENVER: Rev. Warren Sortcberg PHOENIX: Rev Joel and (‘arol llalv vorson Bjerkcstrand and Rev. Roger and Barbara Milne Gordon. Anne Moen Nelson and Philip Gangsei SIOUX FALLS: Dr John and Ruth Sather Sorenson, Luther Anderson and Rev A Richard Petersen NORTHFIELD: Phyllis Vik Swanson. Bob and Lydia Dyrlid ()uanbeck. Ruben and Florence lfovland and a multitude of others I’lom Show less
Augsburg College Now/April, 1979/ Page 8 Wrestlers Finish Third, Win Two Individual National Titles Two Auggie wrestlers captured national championships as they led their team to a third—place finish in the National Association of Intercol- legiate Athletics (NAIA) tournament in Wheeling. West... Show moreAugsburg College Now/April, 1979/ Page 8 Wrestlers Finish Third, Win Two Individual National Titles Two Auggie wrestlers captured national championships as they led their team to a third—place finish in the National Association of Intercol- legiate Athletics (NAIA) tournament in Wheeling. West Virginia in March. This marked the first time Augsburg has had two national champions return home from the tournament. In 1975. the Auggies finished second in the NAIA. but had only one national champion. Bringing home first place finishes were Scott Whirley (So-Robbinsdale) at #126. and Jeff Swenson (Sr.- Minneapolis) at #167. Brian Arvold t Jr,-Alexandria) finished fourth in the filSOcompetition, In qualifying nine wrestlers for the national tournament. the Auggies again dominated the MIAC. and captured their fifth consecutive con- ference title. outdistancing the second place team by nearly 20 points. Led by Captain Jeff Swenson and Coach John Grygelko. the Auggie matmen were again undefeated in match competi- tion and went through the MIAC tournament undefeated to qualify nine of the ten wrestlers for national competition. Several wrestlers also went unde- feated during the season: Swenson. Arvold and his brother, Bob (Fr-Alexandria). and Rich Barron (So-Minneapolis - #118). The Arvold brothers and Swenson captured first place at the MIAC meet while Barron and Tom Clawson (Sr.-Golden Valley - #167). No Augsburg wrestler finished lower than fourth This was to be a “rebuilding” season for the Auggies. but it turned out to be quite a year. Graduating this season will be Keith Nelson (Sn-St. Paul). Tom Trautwein (Sr.-Minne apolis) and Swenson. so the Auggies will have a fine nucleus from which to build next year‘s squad. So under the excellent coaching of Head Coach Grygelko and the help of Assistant Coach Rory Jordan. the Auggies will look forward to another championship in Augsburg wrestling Cagers Tie With St. Olaf By Rick Redetzke Class of '81 “I'm just extremely pleased." said first-year cage coach Rees Johnson of his feelings regarding the ’78~’79 season. The Auggie men finished the season tied for second place in MIAC with St. Olaf, having compiled a 1&5 conference and 17-10 overall record. St. Olaf. however, was selected to face Mankato in the first round of the NAIA District 13 tournament on the basis of its overall record which was better than the Auggies‘. Fine guard play led the Auggies with the excellent shooting of senior Dave Boots (Sr. No. Branch) averaging 19.7 points per game coupled with the fancy passing of sophomore Ronnie Henderson (So. Mpls. ). Aside from his bail handling duties. Henderson was also second in scoring with an 11.3 point average. In the frontcourt. senior Doug Greseth (Sr. Kenyon) and junior Mike Smith (Jr. Mpls.) paced the Auggie big men with an average of 6 points per game. Before being sidelined by a leg injury. senior Brian Kyllonen (Sr. New Hope) was leading rebounder with nearly 6 boards per game with Smith second at almost five rebounds per game. Women Finish 8th in State The Augsburg women’s basketball team finished eighth in the MAIAW State Basketball Tournament which was held at Augsburg on February fl-24. Under Coach Val Strachan. the Auggies compiled a 11-6 record prior to the District tournament where they defeated Dr. Martin Luther College to qualify for state tourney play. In the first game of the tournament. the Auggies were soundly defeated by Division II defending champion Con- cordia/Moorhead 72-38. Friday's game. however. was a slightly different story as the Auggie women took St. Catherine's into two overtimes before losing 72-65. On Saturday, Moorhead State handed the Auggies their final defeat by a score of 71-51. leaving Augsburg with a 12-9 overall record. ‘ Leading the Auggies in both scoring and rebounding was Linda Berg (Fr.- Luck. WI) followed by Bobby-Jo Paige (Sr.»West Branch, IA). Coach Strachan. in her first year at Augsburg. will lose only three players to graduation—Paige and co—captains Maggie McDonough and Kim Cox. both from Rosemount—thus leaving her with a strong nucleus for next year's team. Hockey Team Captures MIAC Title; Loses to Concordia in National Play By Rick Redetzke Class of '8I Despite their best season ever and their third consecutive MIAC crown the defending National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) hockey champion Auggies were de feated by Concordia-Moorhead in the first round of the national tournament in St. Paul by a score of 5-3. However. with a 13-0-1 conference record. and their 23-4-1 overall record was the best ever recorded by Auggie puckstcrs. Baseball Team Meets St. Cloud, After winning the national champion- ship last season. coach Ed Saugestad. who is in his 18th year as head coach. faced a rebuilding year in ‘78-’79. Like the wrestling and basketball teams. that rebuilding year took on the shape of a winning season and added more laurels to the Auggies’ excellent athletic tradition. This year's squad was strongest on defense. anchored by junior Dick Bain (a 2.20 goals-against average) and senior Tom Kulenkamp. (a 3 goals-against average in the nets.) In Hamline in Season Opener By Rick Redetzke (‘lass of '81 Nearly 40 ballplayers turned out on March 1 as the 1979 Augsburg baseball season got underway. Under Head Coach Edor Nelson, in his 33rd year as coach. the Auggies will attempt to improve on their 8-10 record which earned them third place in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC). The Auggies were 13-13 overall last 50850“. Leading the Auggies this season will be senior cocaptains Dan Johnson. an all-conference third baseman two years ago. and pitcher Tim Christensen. who Coach Nelson feels has the best curve ball in the MIAC Nelson feels these two provide excellent leadership and are highly respected by their teammates. Aside from Christensen. the pitching staff will be untested but will have fine potential. Senior Jeff Buck and Shane Krey. along with Mike Bloberger and junior southpaw John Sorenson. will attempt to help Christensen with the pitching chores. The catching position is also wide open with Bob Kappers. Tim Jacobson and Perry Lundberg battling for behind the plate action. The infield will be anchored by co-captain Johnson at third and sophomore stand-out Dave Feltmann at short. Heading the list of candidates for the outfield positions will be returning outfielders John Akin, Paul Nies and John Sorenson. Sorenson really came on in his hitting at a .292 average in conference action. The Auggies will open the regular season on April 3 when the Auggies host St. Cloud State in a double header at 2:00 pm. On April 10, the Auggies begin their MIAC season by playing the Hamline Pipers who have always been a thorn in Augsburg‘s side. All home games will be played at Veterans‘ Field near Fort Snelling. on Hiawatha and Crosstown Highway 62. The Auggies are hoping for strong fan support—of ten the difference between winning and losing. front of them on defense were alternate captains Brian Gauger and Paul Hughes. both juniors. Along with them on defense were senior Paul Holmquist (Burnsville) and junior Jeff Jarnes (Bloomington). Dan Carlson (Jr.-Bloomington/Lincoln) and Bob Schwartz (FL-St. Paul) also saw considerable action at the point positions. But the Auggies forward strength was questioned. The Auggies responded well. and with a little help from the defense. outscored the opposition by nearly two to one. Heading the Augsburg scoring list was Captain Jim Freebury I «m a - 7.4 W 7-0 r: KC» 2 “ .1 s.‘ "2.’ o7 .z I" a: 1:: Show less
Augsburg College Now/April, 1979/Page 6 mumnotes . . . BIRTHS A son. Jens Robert. was born on No- vember ‘21. 1979 to Melinda (Larson ‘lixt and Lnrn Letnes. He was wel- comed by his sister. Lorinda .\nne. born April 2:1. 11175. A son. l-Irik. was born on September 27. 1978 to Kathleen (Matti-a ... Show moreAugsburg College Now/April, 1979/Page 6 mumnotes . . . BIRTHS A son. Jens Robert. was born on No- vember ‘21. 1979 to Melinda (Larson ‘lixt and Lnrn Letnes. He was wel- comed by his sister. Lorinda .\nne. born April 2:1. 11175. A son. l-Irik. was born on September 27. 1978 to Kathleen (Matti-a '67) and Don (ijesljeld 17:1). A daughter. Erica Kristen. was born on January ti. 1979 to Barbara (Hansen '7“) and .1011 Ross 1761. (iloria (\l'ohlers "Tm and David Livingston. and daughter. .\nne|isa. announce the birth of a son. \‘ieliolas l)a\ id on May 26. 1978. A daughter. Kiersten i‘iillllitl‘lll. was born on November 8. 1979 to Sharon tltiugstad "tint and Donald Running t'titil. WEDDINGS Itruee Olsen 1'77) and ('onnie ('annon were married December 2. 15178 in Louisville. Kentucky DEATHS Ralph l.ille|iei. '33. January. 1979. passed away in Rev. Peder Konsterlie. '11, passed away in January. 1979. NEWS 44 Frithjof 1i. Ulderr earned his S.T.D. in Economics from Geneva Theological College of Wisconsin. His dissertation was “Newton's Third Law of Motion Applied to Random Movements of the Markets. implications for New Age Financing of Eleemosynary Organizations." 54 Jerry Fullerton was honored for sales accomplishments at .lostens American Yearbook Co. national sales convention held re- cently in Scottsdale. Arizona. 60 Lowell Zieniann has been named special agent for North Central Life Insurance Company of St. Paul, 62 K1). l’aulson served as a re- viewer in November. 1978. to evaluate proposals submitted to the Faculty Development Program of the U S. Department 01 Energy IDOE). 67 \Ian (iierke was named Pro- gram Manager for Rosemount lne Manufacturing Plant. 67 John llaltlur Ilnt‘teig was gradu- ated from Loyola University of Chicago with a degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Dr llofteig received his degree in the field of Biochemistry and his dissertation was entitled "Metabolism of three Subtractions of (‘entral Nervous System Myelin in Developing Rat Brains.“ 72 Reverend Steven )1. Nelson. pastor of Sabyland Lutheran Church. Stockholm. Wisconsin. is co- author Of Becoming ()ne Flesh. published by the CSS Publishing Company. Lima. Ohio. 76 Sharon Ruth l-‘ollingstad was awarded a master's degree in Liberal Studies from Valparaiso Uni- versity. Indiana. Second Annual Wheel— In Scheduled by CENTS The Second Annual CENTS Wheel-[n is scheduled for Saturday. May 19 at Lake Nokomis. Disabled persons. will unite with each other and people on roller skates 81 skateboards to begin their five-kilometer trek around the lake at 9:00 a.m. Two wheelers will leave from Rochester and St. Cloud on Tuesday, May 15 and will wheel to Minneapolis for Saturday's event. Anyone wishing to sponsor 3 wheeler or participate in the Wheel-In should contact CENTS. Box 49. 731 let Avenue South. Minneapolis. MN 55454. (612) 3325181. ext. 327. CENTS is a private. non-profit corporation located on the Augsburg campus. and involved in helping the disabled make their goals become realities. Marty Ackermann Mr. and Mrs. Jeroy Carlson Sister Anna Bergland Dr. and Mrs. Philip Quanbeck Dorilla Christensen Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Anderson and family Mr. and Mrs. Chesnut Dr. and Mrs. Herbert Chilstrom Ruth and David Chilstrom Clyde Christensen Mr. and Mrs. E.0. Christensen Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Fabienke Leona Hubley Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Juul and family Cornette Lindell Mr. and Mrs. Chris Mickelson Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Ringgold Pastor and Mrs. Fred Sickert William A. (‘oupanger Mr. and Mrs. Jennings 1. Thompson Paul Dahlen Rev. and Mrs. Lester Dahlen Eleanor Edwards Dr. and Mrs. Bernhard Christensen Sharri Halvorson Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Halvorson Dick llanson Mr. and Mrs. David Skaar Andreas Helland Mrs. Muriel Helland Dr. M.A. Helland Mr. and Mrs. Jeroy Carlson Mr. and Mrs. William Hanson Mr. and Mrs. Sigvald Hjelmeland Blanche and Robert Jenson Else B. Michaelsen Katherine M. Michaelsen John Rockne Dr. and Mrs. Henry Staub Mrs. Kenneth V. Steenson Dr. and Mrs. Myles Stenshoel Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Wiese Mrs. lda Holten Mr. and Mrs. J. Sherman Boraas Valija Jaunlinins Dr. Ruth Aaskov Arlene Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Jeroy Carlson Minnie Johnson Virginia Seltveit Irma Rhodenbaugh Sylvia Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Leif Hansen Mr. and Mrs. William Hanson Mrs. Otto A. Jacobson Mr. and Mrs. Don Lundeen Mildred Nelson Dr. and Mrs. Phil Quanbeck Rev. and Mrs. M. Douglas Swenseid MEMORIALS January - February Mimi Baez Kingsley Dr. Ruth Aaskov Mr. and Mrs. James Kingsley Mrs. Carolyn A. Schildgren Rev. Peder Konsterlie Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Batalden Mrs. Anna Ronholm Miss Olive Ronholm Dr. Bjorne Landa Dr. Ruth Aaskov Maurice Mills Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Gulden Richard Nelson Mr. and Mrs. E. Gordon Swiggum H.E. Nyhus Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Knoblauch Ernest Olson Dr. and Mrs. Philip Quanbeck Mrs. J.F. Pederson Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Eiermann Marilyn Petersen Mrs. Emma Damskov Richard Poeschel Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Poeschel John and Alette Quanheek Mr. and Mrs. Chester A. Frojen Myrtle Hagen Dr. and Mrs. Roy A. Harrisville Mrs. Charles Turrittin MJ. Simengaard Mr. and Mrs. E. Gordon Swiggum Rev. P.G. Sonnack. Sr. Dr. Bernhardt J. Kleven Emma C. Stenshoel Mrs. Nadine Carlson Marguerite Hamilton Storley Rev. and Mrs. Cal Storley Mrs. Clara Sveeggen Mr. and Mrs. Frederic Benti Mrs. Muriel Helland Mildred Joel L. Bernice Kleven Dr. Bernhardt T. Kleven Else Michaelsen Katherine Michaelsen Dr. and Mrs. Philip Quanbeck Carl Tollefson' Mrs. O.J. Arneson Dr. and Mrs. Bernhard Christensen Richard Tupa Mrs. Linda Boethin Mr. and Mrs. Jeroy Carlson Janette Tupa Charles Turrittin Dr. and Mrs. Philip Quanbeck Morris \'aagenes Rev. and Mrs. M.G.C. Vaagenes Doris Wrysinski Mr. and Mrs. Jennings Thompson “Command Performance” Set Another opportunity for Twin Cities area alumni to get together will be for the third annual “Command Per- formance" on Saturday. April 21 at 8:00 pm. in the Commons of the College Center. “Command Performance" is an eve- ning of fun entertainment to help raise money for the alumni scholarship. Alumni with a wide variety of talents are invited to perform. The per- formers for the 1979 show include LaVon Moderow Belanger. ‘53, contralto. Rev. Joe Nystuen. '59. who plays the musical saw and Jerry Fame, '37, performing on the violin. A recent grad of 1977. Chuck Gabrielson. a choir soloist, will entertain with a group of songs. The notorious Faculty Staff Dixieland Band with grad Rob Engelson. ‘72. playing trombone will bring its talents to the audience. All these good things will be held together by Rev. Glenn Carlsen. ‘53. who will act as master of ceremonies. Other acts will be added to the program. » Tickets for the evening are $3.00 ($2.00 tax deductible) for adults and $2.00 ($1.00 tax deductible) for students. The Alumni Scholarship is available to any graduate of Augsburg. Appli- cations are available from Jan Rykken. Coordinator of Comtituency Relations at Augsburg. Show less
if... «e. - V ‘5 .u “,1 I; .J Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi By Kathy Yakal Class of ‘79 In our constantly shrinking world it is becoming more and more important to understand and appreciate elements of other cultures. Religion is one of those elements. And Augsburg College, with funds provided... Show moreif... «e. - V ‘5 .u “,1 I; .J Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi By Kathy Yakal Class of ‘79 In our constantly shrinking world it is becoming more and more important to understand and appreciate elements of other cultures. Religion is one of those elements. And Augsburg College, with funds provided by the Minnesota Humani- ties Commission in cooperation with the National Endowment for the Humanities, is sponsoring a confer- ence to facilitate that understanding. “Mysticism and Everyday Life: Dialogue on Unity in Spiritual Experience," will be held on the Augsburg campus May 11-12, 1979. Organizers of the conference hope to bring together persons from spiritual and religious communities, scholars, students. and the general public to explore, discuss, and debate the many manifestations of "mysticism," which Cal Appleby, professor of sociology and organizer of the conference, defines as “..,a direct experience with ultimate reality, or truth." This reality, says Appleby, can manifest itself in the Christian‘s God. the Buddhists‘ “sunyata,” or emptiness, and a number of others. As Appleby explains, the conference will meet “two objectives. First, the participants will examine the impact of the mystical experience on human life throughout history and on our lives today. Second, they will explore whether there is a core of unifying mystical experiences transcending differences in religious and spiritual patterns, both Eastern and Western. That is the "what" of the conference. The “how” will be achieved primarily through the use of speakers and discussion workshops. Friday‘s key- note speakers are Dr. Huston Smith, noted author of “Religions of Man“ and “Forgotten Truths,“ and Rabbi Zalman SchachterShalomi, author of “Fragments of a Future Scroll." Dr. Smith, a member of the religion faculty at Syracuse University, will speak on “Mysticism and Everyday Life," while Rabbi Schachter- Shalomi, who teaches at Temple University in Philadelphia, will address the topic “Descent of Immanence in the Holistic Age." They will speak at 7:30 pm. in Si Melby. Other speakers will come from a wide variety of beliefs and cultures; for example, Dr. Roy Lepak will explore “Mysticism in the Catholic Tradi- tion.” and Dr. Mulford Sibley will speak about “Quaker Mysticism: Context and Implications." And formerly not-sovocal minorities who are becoming more vocal will be articulating their own concerns in the area of mysticism. Henry Green Crow will talk about, “Spirituality of the Native American.“ Dr. Erling Jorstad will discuss “Charismatic Experience: The New Mysticism" and Dr. Vera Chester, C.S.J., will deal with “Women in the Christian Mystical Tradition." Though such scholarly speakers will be Augsburg College Now/April. ism/Pups lecturing on topics with which they are well acquainted, Director Appleby emphasizes that information will be presented clearly and cogently enough that laymen should be able to participate fully in the dialogue. Augsburg to 'Host Mysticism Conference The significance of that dialogue has already been recognized by several American educational institutions. Appleby has already received letters from John F. Kennedy University in California and Harvard University, to name two, commending Augsburg College for organizing a conference of this sort and breaking ground in an area that calls for recognition. And the “why” of the conference? Says Appleby, “i hope this will have a lot of ramifications toward helping people who are polarized at the superficial level, it's a chance for continuing dialogue and working together." Anyone interested in entering into this dialogue is asked to send $6.00, which pays for Friday night and Saturday refreshments, lunch and registration fees (checks payable to “Mysticism Conference." Augsburg College) to: Mysticism and Everyday Life Conference Cal Appleby. Project Director Box 19, Augsburg (‘ollegc 731 let Avenue South Minneapolis. MN 55454 saw-rum..." Augsburg EZdéfhoStel Setfor July 8-14 During this summer, Minnesota Elderhostel ‘79 will be hosted by a consortium of 19 colleges. During the week of July 8-14, Augsburg College will offer the following courses: “The Mystery Within You: Physiological Phenomena", taught by Erwin Mickelberg; “Scandinavian Drama: Ibsen and Strinberg", taught by Esther Olson and “History/Art: A Relationship", taught by Richard Nelson. Courses at other campuses are also planned. Sessions are scheduled on a staggered basis from June 10 through September 1 throughout the state. The Elderhostel was hosted by Augsburg College last year, and this week on the college campus drew people from nearby and as far away as Brooklyn, NY. People from varying educational backgrounds came to- gether to share in a new experience. Elderhostel is a residential program of summer learning and living for those over 60. It provides week-long campus experiences and tuition.free courses. Elderhostel assumes that those over 60 are intellectually vital and productive. There are no registra- tion requirements. One need not be a college graduate or the possessor of a high school diploma. Spouses are encouraged to enroll together, and both are eligible even if only one is 60. Classes are non-credit and challenging, and are taught by regular faculty members. Hostelers arrive on campus on Sunday and stay through Saturday morning. During their stay, they live in residence halls with standard dormitory accommoda~ tions. Hostelers are expected to register for at least one of three courses. Extra-curricular and evening activities are planned for eachcampus. The cost of a week's stay is $94 which covers room and board and extra- curricular and evening activities. A $25 deposit ($10 of which is non- refundable) will be applied to the $94 room and board charge. This deposit must be sent with completed registra- tions in order to guarantee a spot. Brochures will be available early in April and registrations may be taken at that time. For additional informa- tion regarding Minnesota Elderhostel, call l-612~376-2704, or write: Minnesota Elderhostel, 206 Wesbrook Hall, 77 Pleasant Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455. Regents Vote to Save Old Main By Chris Halvorson Class of “8| The Board of Regents adopted a pro- posal to retain Old Main for use with repairs slated to correct exterior defi- ciencies, improve energy efficiency and provide a more acceptable teach- ing environment, 8?. Fosse, director of facility de- velopment, presented the recommen- dation of the special task force on Renewal Fund projects at the Regent’s February 26 meeting, According to Fosse, the repairs will cost an estimated $800,000, compared with an original estimate made last fallof$1.2million, When estimates were first done, Old Main was considered deficient by building code standards, but Fosse explained that a new code was put into effect January 1 of this year that gives Augsburg more options with respect to costs of the repairs. In general terms, Fosse noted that the exterior, roofing, windows, insulation, heating systems and toilet rooms will be renovated and it will become accessible to the handicapped, “We haven't narrowed down exactly what the components of the repairs will be," Fosse said, It is not known yet when the construction will begin. Fosse explained that the administration has been instructed to seek construction financing so work can begin prior to receiving money from the Renewal Fund. “We would like to begin work this spring, at least on the roofing," Fosse said. The re'génts also adopted a pro- posal to construct an addition to Melby Hall to accommodate the drama department. This is an alterna- tive to remodeling the now vacant old music building, which Fosse said proved to be expensive. In addition to the Old Main project, the board also adopted plans to press the barrier removal projects to assure timely compliance with Section 504, and the renovation and upgrading of Science Hall, Library and Memorial to provide adequate and appropriate instructional and administrative spaces, Show less
Augsburg College Now/April, 1979/P3994 Minnesota Fillies Use Augsburg Facilities For Practice Sessions By Carol [)ubovick Class of ’79 A team of professional athletes is practicing at Augsburg. They're bas- ketball players. And they're women. The Minnesota Fillies, a women‘s professional... Show moreAugsburg College Now/April, 1979/P3994 Minnesota Fillies Use Augsburg Facilities For Practice Sessions By Carol [)ubovick Class of ’79 A team of professional athletes is practicing at Augsburg. They're bas- ketball players. And they're women. The Minnesota Fillies, a women‘s professional basketball team. is practicing in Si Melby. The Fillies were practicing at Regina High School last fall when they sought the use of Si Melby as a practice location, according to Joyce Pfaff, Augsburg women‘s athletic director. The Regina gym has a tile floor and the players were getting shin splints. In December Dean Charles Anderson, Men‘s Athletic Director Ernie Anderson. Fillies President Gordon Nevers. former Fillies Coach Julia Yeater, and Pfaff made arrangements for the Fillies to use Si Melby when it is not in use by Augsburg. Pfaff said the decision was based on a pledge to get women‘s athletic programs going as much as possible. Nevers does believe that the success of women‘s professional basketball will lead to a natural growth of women‘s athletics. on all levels. “If we are successful in the professional ranks of showing that women can play professional basketball, it will encourage more women to play collegiate basketball. and, grade school basketball," Nevers stated. “Young ladies across the country, at a very early age, will be able to look ahead and see something that they may want." Pfaff is not quite as convinced. yet. She believes it's too early to tell the effects of a professional athletic club on women‘s athletics. She said that the Fillies are not drawing the people they hoped to draw. “People are not used to seeing women play basket- ball." she stated. “The players can hardly afford to play." she added. “They have to be pretty well set financially through the season." Fillies players are earning $5,000 to $6,000 for their first season of play. Pfaff also believes that gate receipts will greatly affect the future of the Fillies, and women‘s athletics. If that‘s the case. the facts aren‘t encouraging. Nevers claims the Fillies need 8.000 to 4,000 fans to support the club. This season‘s attendance has hovered around 1,500 fans. About 3300.000 is invested in the fran- chise. This covers an initial $50,000 membership fee into the Women's Basketball League, rent of the Metropolitan Center. home game ex— penses. salaries, and travel expenses. Besides Si Melby, the team is prac- ticing at the Bloomington Decathalon Club and the Blaisdell Women’s Health Center. “We practice wherever space is available.“ said Nevers. Pfaff said the Fillies, in their first season of play, can‘t afford to pay rent for the use of Si Melby, so are reim- bursing Augsburg in other ways. The Augsburg women's basketball team played a double-header with the Fillies at Metropolitan Center on Friday, February 2. The opening game had Augsburg matched against St. Paul Bible College. The Fillies faced the Iowa Cornets. The Auggies and Fillies both emerged victorious, before about 500 fans. The Fillies have made free tickets to their home games available to Augsburg women basketball players. In addition. Pfaff said the Fillies often practice immediately before or after the Auggie practice, and stay to work with the basketball team. “For instance," Pfaff stated, “one night our basketball coach was ill and the Fillies ran the practice.“ And who knows, an Auggie may someday be a Fillie, or a Doe, or a Cornet, .. Fiscal Year Ends May 31, 1979 Contributions to the 1978-79 Annual Fund are due by May 31. 1979. the close of Augsburg’s fiscal year. Career Resource Network Planned The newly graduated Auggie faces many challenges and decisions in the transition from Augsburg to the working world. Finding the right job is a tough job in itself. Work values must be examined, skills defined, pertinent career in- formation gathered and the liberal arts experience translated into a marketable commodity. The job search can be especially frustrating the first time around - when the candidate has no concrete “experience” to back up the skills acquired by the years of study at Augsburg. The transitional period can be discouraging but it doesn’t have to be frightening. With support and encouragement, search- ing for a job can be a rewarding and exciting experience. The Augsburg Alumni can help to make that search a positive experience. At the Center Planning and Placement Office we are in the process of developing a mentor program called CAREER RESOURCE NETWORK, which would match each senior with an alumnus who shares the same career interests. The alum would act as an advisor in the graduate's job search. I-Ie/She would be resource for career related information, act as a sounding board in the student‘s career decisions and perhaps suggest additional source people the student could contact. Most importantly, the alumnus would be there as a friend for the senior. Augsburg Alumni hold important and challenging positions and are successful contributors to the working community. They are respected examples of the worth and versatility of a liberal arts education. We urge you to share your pride in your work and in Augsburg with a graduating senior. Please complete and detach the following information form and return by April 30th to the Career Planning and Placement Office. Thank you! Name Address Zip Home Phone */ Work Phone _/ Year of Graduation Major/s at Augsburg Current Employer Job Title Job Duties Please Check: 1 am willing to serve as a career friend for a graduating senior. Individual students may interview me for information regarding my career field. I can provide written information on my company. I am willing to sponsor a work internship. I am willing to come to Augsburg to speak to a group of interested students. Topics: Augsburg College Career Planning & Placement ‘ 731 zlst Ave. S., Mpls., Mn. 55454 McKnight Challenge Spurs Renewal Fund effort, which is part of the Renewal Fund, seeks to eliminate architectural barriers for the handicapped on the Augsburg campus. During January and February 1979, $82,543 in new cash and pledges has come for the Renewal Fund, according to Glen Johnson, Vice President for Development. This brings the fund total to more than 34.100000. IMPACT: Send a New Form The goal for this year‘s Annual Fund is $735,000. Over $605,000 had been received as of March I. 1979, The Alumni Board in cooperation with the Development Office con- ducted PIIONORAMA during February and March. They contacted alumni throughout the United States seeking 860.000. At press time in early March, over $33,000 had been pledged. The Annual Fund is used to help balance the Educational and General Budget. This includes financial aid for students, salaries for faculty, academic support such as libraries and instructional supplies. and plant operation. Continuing support through the Annual Fund has been a significant factor in keeping Augsburg operating “in the black" in recent years. Much of this new activity, according to Johnson, is the result of interest in the recently announced McKnight Foundation challenge (see February 1979 NOW). Each Renewal Fund gift in 1979 from alumni, corporations. churches, parents or friends will be matched according to a specified formula by the McKnight Foundation, and move Augsburg ever closer to attaining the 54.300.000 in 1979. CHURCHES MAKE PROGRESS With approximately 180 of 274 congre gations contacted in the Southeastern Minnesota District of the ALC, “Mak~ ing a Way" has reached an estimated $185,000 of its $250,000 goal. This Nearly 1,000 alumni, parents and friends earned over $57,000 in matching gifts from IMPACT during the pilot project. IMPACT matches contributions by those individuals who are eligible members of the Lutheran Brotherhood Society. Now the IMPACI‘ program has been made an ongoing part of the Lutheran Brotherhood fraternal program. Alumni, parents, and friends who hold LB contracts should submit a new form so that their 1979 contributions will be matched! If you don’t have a form or have some other question about IMPACI‘. contact Michael W. Walgren who is coordinating the program at Augsburg. Show less
Augsburg cw Now/April, 1979th 5 Camp Norway Expands Into “Heritage Seminar” progressive. The countryside offers For more information on Heritage Heritage Seminar, Augsburg College. Chris Halvorson Class of '81 Camp Norway, that cultural and edu- cational program for students, has been expanded to... Show moreAugsburg cw Now/April, 1979th 5 Camp Norway Expands Into “Heritage Seminar” progressive. The countryside offers For more information on Heritage Heritage Seminar, Augsburg College. Chris Halvorson Class of '81 Camp Norway, that cultural and edu- cational program for students, has been expanded to include adults in a new program entitled “Heritage Seminar." A project of the Norwegian-American Cultural Institute, a Sons of Norway orgamzation. Heritage Seminar will run June 18-28 and is geared toward adults beyond college age. Augsburg College is the academic sponsor of the project and Leif Hansen, Augsburg Professor of Norwegian, will be the camp director. The total cost of this program including 3 meals a day, and exclusive of air fare is $415. The adventure will begin in Bergen, Norway, where participants will take an express ferry up the coast to Nordfjord. The six-hour trip will be made in the evening of Mid summer Night, so daylight should last throughout the excursion. The group will arrive in Sanden to spend eight days at Sbreide skule, the site of the Camp Norway project also co—sponsored by Augsburg. Participants will be housed in spacious cabins equipped as well as any single-occupancy dwelling. The cabins accommodate six to seven people, each has a full kitchen, a lounge area, laundry facilities and they are completely modern. “It is a dream facility. even by American standards,“ Director Hansensaid. ' The school is set in Norway‘s ‘most picturesque country on one of the ih'a'jor fjords north of Bergen, and is within walking distance of a town with about 1500 to 2000 people. Hansen, who grew up in the area, said the town is a farm community, prosperous and excellent hiking trails and the fjords have excellent fishing where one can catch “anything short of a whale," according to Hansen. At the school, the participants will receive daily instruction in the Norwegian language if they want it. Cultural presentations and recrea- tional activities will also be daily events. At the end of a week at the school, the group will travel by bus from Njordfjord through the scenic country of central Norway to Olso, with several stops along the way. The trip will end in Oslo on June 28. “The idea is that people will probably go to Norway before the group assembles in Bergen or they will stay on after the group splits up in Oslo," Hansen said. When the Heritage Seminar project was first proposed it was doubtful that it would go through because facilities were not available, according to Hansen. The idea first came up when adults, especially parents of students who had participated in the Camp Norway program, made inquiries. According to Hansen, one mother explained that when their generation was young they didn‘t have any of the opportunities that their children have now and she felt this just wasn't fair. “There are people interested in the more planned introduction to the culture and language of Norway. They will have as much as we can cram into it,” Hansen said. “There have been a lot of inquiries so far,” said Hansen. “If the enrollment is large enough I would imagine we would run the program every summer but we would try to have it moved into August." Seminar and an application. write or call Leif Hansen, Director, Minneapolis, Mn. $454. (612) 332— 5181. Rev. & Mrs. Peder Konsterlie Succumb Reverend Peder Konsterlie, longvtime pastor and missionary of the Lutheran Free Church, died on January 22, 1979. He was followed in death by his wife, Pauline, on February 27, 1979. Reverend Konsterlie was born in Willmar, Minn. on March 3. 1890. After graduating from Augsburg College and Theological Seminary, he served as pastor of a church in Ballard. Washington. In 1917, shortly after their marriage, Reverend and Mrs. Konsterlie left for China where they served as missionaries until 1940. After their return from China, they r l l AugsburgEPar Seated: Executive Committee: Norm Eklund, Don Schwartl. vice-president: lived briefly in Fargo. Willmar, and Menomenie. Michigan: then they moved to Minneapolis where, for about 15 years. he was Executive Secretary of the Foreign Mission Board of the Lutheran Free Church. Upon retirement from that post. he served as visitation pastor at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in north Minnea~ polis. Reverend and Mrs. Konsterlie are survived by three daughters. Margaret Bergerud. Dorothy. and Beatrice: one son. Paul: eight grand» children: and 10 great grandchildren. oard Ed Moreland, president: Jo Erickson, chairperson. Program Committee: and Toby Rogers. Standing: Cele Eklund, Dick Rogers, Stan Erickson. (lunnar Wick. Mary Wick, Elaine Carlson, Don Carlson. Cont. from pg. 1 supply and increase interest rates to slow the economy down. I expect that many, many people in this country are going to pay much more than they‘re saving in taxes in higher interest and I don’t think that‘s a very good trade-off either for the individual or the economy in general. Why I was successful, I don’t know. I tried to be honest, and I think people understand that there is no Santa Claus. There are things that have to be done in the country and they cost money. Q: Who would bear the brunt of a tax cut? A: It varies really. Most of the advocates of tax cuts last election were not advocating any reduction in spending, they were simply saying. “Let's cut taxes and we‘ll keep spending" and I think that‘s unrealis- tic. My observation generally is that most times when you move to lower spending, the lower income people get hurt. It doesn't necessarily have to be that way. Q: Is there any way we as a nation can “have our cake and eat it too" in the sense that we get our social programs and tax cuts? A: I don't think so. I'm not an advocate of a constitutional amend- ment to balance the federal budget— clearly one needs flexibility. On the other hand, however, we also have to recognize there are things we want to do in the public sector that cost money and we must pay the bill. Although I think there will be shifting in where the funding for some pro- grams comes from, President Carter’s budget has a great deal of restraint in it and some of it appropriately so. I have some quarrels with what he’s recommending, but on many things, it simply means that state government is going to have to pay a larger role than they have in other years. Economics have changed—a few years ago, states were in trouble financially, but now most are in a good financial position while the federal government has a problem and I think it‘s appropriate that states pick up some extra cost. It's also in part related to the change in population—traditionally the states have been involved heavily in education, but with the number of school aged people declining, the states should have more money to put into other programs. Q: What are your thoughts on the Carter budget. particularly the defense increase he has requested? A: My hunch is that the defense budget will be somewhat reduced, though not in a substantial way. It's also accurate to say that even if his request for the defense budget is cut back and reallocated to some other programs, the funding for those programs would still be fairly tight. I don’t think that changes the nature of the shift in funding relationships which are going to have to occur in this country. Q:_Many people predicted doom when Proposition 13 passed in California yet that hasn’t happened. Why not, in your opinion? A: In part, the state had a very substantial surplus it reallocated to local government and it‘s impossible to really judge the impact of Proposi- tion 13 in California for a few years. Personally, I thought that it was a bad answer to the problem they had in California. but the fact was they have a severe problem with their property taxes. I think they had an unfair system in California and it needed to be dealt with. In the last few years in this state, we've tried to deal with property taxes. It's meant we've put greater reliance on state tax resources, namely the income tax, to try and keep a handle on the property tax. I think that‘s good public policy and much of that did not happen in California. Lots of propositions in California similar to what we've done in Minnesota have not passed and I think that‘s one of the reasons they got Proposition 13. I think in Minnesota if people are not cautious, we could easily develop some kind of problem with property taxes. That‘s really where we were at in Minnesota, when in 1971 there was a major protest over the state property tax system and that’s one of the reasons we changed the system. Q: It's been said of the proposed tax rebates in Minnesota that one should not spend it until looking at one's property taxes. How accurate an assessment is that? A: Property taxes in Minnesota will be fairly stable with last year's and that's because what happens this year is primarily governed by what we did in 197778. So, if there is a change to less reliance on income tax and greater reliance on property taxes. that won‘t be reflected in property tax bills until 1980. What happens this session of the legislature impacts the ’80-'81 taxes. Q: Are you an advocate of the tuition tax credit? A: I‘m not an advocate of it. I much prefer the scholarships, grant-invaid programs which are more equitable and pinpoint the money for the people who need it most. Q: The recent rulings on accessibility for the disabled has put quite a bit on educational budgets, particularly for private schools. What can the federal government do to rclicw that burden “'liiltltll backing lllHl)‘ from its sland‘.’ A: I suppose money. which is in limited supply. I have not looked at that closely lately. I think the basic thrust of accessibility is good and l think there‘s some examination of what monies are being mandated at the federal level Clearly it's an expensive program. not so much when you're building new ones, but it hits when you renovate old ones. It becomes very. very expensive and it‘s a problem of money not only with education. but with all public facilities. Show less
Volume 42 Number 7 Affiliated with the American Lutheran Church Election ’78 and Taxes: Some Thoughts and Reflections From Congressman Martin Sabo Editor‘s Note: Martin Olav Sabo served as Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives during the '73. ‘75 and ‘77 sessions. Last year. he retired... Show moreVolume 42 Number 7 Affiliated with the American Lutheran Church Election ’78 and Taxes: Some Thoughts and Reflections From Congressman Martin Sabo Editor‘s Note: Martin Olav Sabo served as Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives during the '73. ‘75 and ‘77 sessions. Last year. he retired from the House seat he had held since 1960 to run for the United States House Seat being vacated by Rep. Donald Fraser. Now Congressman Sabo. the 1959 graduate serves on the powerful - llouse Appropriations Committee (the first Minnesotan since 1962) and on the Transportation and llUD subcom- mittees. The following are excerpts from a recent interview with Con- gressman Sabo. who also serves on the Augsburg Board of Regents. during a visit to Minneapolis. Q: Can you give us some thoughts on what happened to the DH. last fall? A: Lots of things. We had a disap- pointing year and it‘s not a year for a DFLer to be happy about. Many things happened in the last two years which resulted in that disappointment. On the other hand. in contrast to say 1966 when we also had some large internal struggles. our position is relatively better. After 1966. we had both Senate seats. but had lost all but one constitutional office and the Republicans controlled the legislature by a two-to—one margin, and if I recall correctly. they had five or eight Congressional seats. We‘re in a better position now. but it still was not a good year. l don‘t know if there’s any one reason that one could point to. but just a combination of factors that created division within the party and resulted in defeat. Q: lsn‘t DFL dominance in the state a comparatively new animal? A: Oh yes. The last six years is the first time in history we've had a DF‘L governor and legislature. We‘ve been a minority throughout most of our history. Q: I don't think anyone expected the House to end up in a 67-67 split. [)0 you think the DFL majority needed to be lessened just a bit since it was so lopsided? A: I certainly thought we‘d do much better in legislative races than we did. We lost every close race. and had some very talented folks who were defeated. Primarily because of Watergate, we won many seats not normally DFL and given normal politics, I would expect the DFL to control the legislature with 55%. This last election. we not only lost the marginal seats. but also lost many seats which should be DFL. I always think the legislature works best if you have a working margin—I never really accepted the thesis that our large margin created any problem for us. Q: What steps are going to be neces- sary. in your opinion. to heal the party. and what do you see as your role in it? A: It'll take some time. There‘s substantial division, and how quickly that gets healed. I don't know. The biggest issue which probably divides the DFL more than the IR is abortion. I think those who feel strongly on both sides tend to find their home in the DFL and it’s unlike a lot of issues where you can sometimes find middle ground. That‘s very difficult with abortion, so I expect that issue to be with us for a long time. As for my role, I plan to keep running good campaigns be helpful to other candidates and I hope to make a con- tribution. I have no magic formula. Q: Tax cut promises were very popular last election year. You stood almost alone in opposing such a cut. yet you were successful. (‘an you give us some thoughts. first on your opposi- April, 1979 tion to a cut. and second. why you think you won in spite of that opposi~ tion? A: I thought tax cuts were unrealistic. At the federal level. I think the attempt to move toward a balanced budget makes some sense and that requires both some restraint on spending and means you have to keep your revenue system in place. My ex- perience has been that it never requires much courage or wisdom to cut taxes or spend money. It‘s trying to keep the two in some kind of balance that's tough. and in my judgement. that's what‘s required at the federal level. My observation of the impact of the last federal income tax cut is that it wasn‘t particularly successful. They cut taxes to speed up the economy and the result was the Federal Reserve then decided to tighten the money (out. on pg. 3 Dr. Jeanette Piccard to Address 1979 Graduates Episcopal priest. aerospace consul» tam. and balloon pilot all describe different facets of the life of this year‘s commencement speaker. the Reverend Dr. Jeanette Piccard. Ordained in a controversial ceremony in 1970. Dr. Piccard was one of the first women priests in the Episcopal church. The ordination sparked a debate among Episcopalians which eventually led to the acceptance of women priests. In addition. Dr. Piccard served as an aerospace consultant for NASA manned flights from 19644970. Prior to that, on October 23, 1934. she piloted a pressurized metal gondola to an altitude of 57.559 feet. This Stratosphere Balloon Flight was made from Deerborn. Michigan to Cadiz. Ohio. Dr. Piccard will speak at the 2:30 p.m. commencement ceremony Sunday. May 20 in Si Melhy Hall. Other Commencement activities are as follows: Friday. May 11 Senior Breakfast Cap and Gown Day 7'00a in SI Melby 10*00a m Si Melby Saturday. May 19 (‘hoir (‘onccrt Sunday. May 20 Baccalaureate Luncheon igratluates 11110:: in and parcntsr Commencement it (Hip m 51 Melby 10:00 a in Si Mt-Iliy ('ollege (‘entcr 2 thlp m Si Mt-Ihy Watch for more information in a SlK'CIZIl mailing in April. Rev. Dr. Jeanette Piccard (Photo courtesy Minneapolis Tribune) Show less
Luggbyg College NoyiApril, 1979/Page 2 Apr t-iu Sun Apr l “on , .\pr _' Tum \pr t “ml .\pr l Thurs .\pr 'i I’m .\pr I? Sat ,\|ir 7 'l‘uvx Apr to Kit \pr H .\lnii ,\pr It; Apr 17424 Tux-x Apr 17 “ml .-\pr Itt Thurs .\pr 1‘! Fri ‘\pr ‘30 Sn! Apr 2] Mon \pr It Tues .\pr '14 'l‘hurs Apr 2“ »\pr ‘17... Show moreLuggbyg College NoyiApril, 1979/Page 2 Apr t-iu Sun Apr l “on , .\pr _' Tum \pr t “ml .\pr l Thurs .\pr 'i I’m .\pr I? Sat ,\|ir 7 'l‘uvx Apr to Kit \pr H .\lnii ,\pr It; Apr 17424 Tux-x Apr 17 “ml .-\pr Itt Thurs .\pr 1‘! Fri ‘\pr ‘30 Sn! Apr 2] Mon \pr It Tues .\pr '14 'l‘hurs Apr 2“ »\pr ‘17 in Apr '37 2x \‘zil Apr 2x Sun Apr 25' \lun \pr in APRIL H‘thlhll Sistt-rt‘nnstantinn Spring pl“) "A Servant ol Tun Masters“ t'nnu-rl lizinrl Student iriinl rt-t-tlnl. Dob llnggnrnntl John .‘tltlllstm Student (-t-llti I‘I‘l'llfll, Deanna Stangt-r \lcn's li1l\(‘llllll rs St t‘lnud Stutlt-nt rl‘t'lldl .lutly ltcrkt-lanrl Student \‘Itilln rt-rtlal .\l.'iry('her\\'lcn “mm-m trot-k \‘K St t'loud. St Thomas lit-tho] Women's solituill vs St Thomas \lomlu‘intluntl llr. .s l-Inscrnlilt-(bnt-crt Men's iinwhnll \s l'tlt\t'r.\‘tl\ nt \\ |\('tin\lll tin or Fails \\ union's trtu-k. Manitou llvluys Mott's l)£|\('l).tll is l'unt-rstt} nl \\l\('llll\lll Enut‘lnirv '\ héhl'liflll \s ilamlint' Women's tennis is t‘ont'ordin’St Paul Sturlvnt r(‘(‘ll£ll. .lltt'l llncgcr Stutlcnt piano recital. Karla Wiese Jun Ensemble Tour Men's buschzill vs ('nrlt-lnn Men's lt‘nlll,\ \\ llutnltnt» Sludvnt )otnl l't'l'llill ~\‘hr‘rstonJohnson. 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Dun Ncutnuun Studt-ul organ l‘l‘t'llill. l);i\'it|t'lu>r\\wn Third Annual August Wovnas l.l‘('ltll‘l‘ llr .lot-l Turstt-nsnn l’rult-ssor Emeritus (‘ollcge ('cnter Il'lllip m l.llll(‘ Theater imp m l'nn'crsuy Luth ('h olllope HolyTrinity l.uth ('h 7'00p m mu East Illst St ll [Sp m Sateren/\udtl tum 2110;) m \‘olcrans‘ Fit-kl Fort Snclhng 7'00 p m Sateren Auditorium it Ii p m Sateren Auditorium i no p n St (‘loud 4 mp m St Thomas K 00 Satori-n Auditorium 2 mp m \‘t-lt'rans‘ l-‘It-Itl .tll (lay St lilul It 001! m Euuflnirt' I‘ll) p in Vt-tcruns' l-‘tt-Id llcllit-l l2'titi Volt-runs Fit-1d l! 00 Winona 2 mp m t'oncordm 7 mp ni Sateren Auditorium it I'm p m Sateren Audttnrutm l Ilip m l‘arIt-lon llamltnc 7 mp m Sateren Auditorium ti H p m Sult‘rcn Audtlortuni Vt‘loruns' Fll'ltl 'i “(in in SI Thomas t ,ttip m St Theresa 4 mp m St Benedict's .t .ltlp in St Thomas llamlino lli litizi m (ius‘lutus l2‘lll \‘olcrnns' Flt'lrl I'titl p m Vorthu'oslcrn liclht-I l tittpm St Marys St Thomas 7 mp m Stilt-roll Auditorium it’ IS p m Salon-n Auditorium l "tip in \'t'tt-t‘;ln\' Flt‘lll t 00p m tiusltn'us 7 mp in Sult'rt-n Autlilorluin K- I3 pm ' tipst'th ( lrt‘ht-stru Room ti-Ittl p m Augsburg .\lll\lt’ “(Ill R'titlp m “'nlkt-r r\rl l'cntcr linu l‘l.\ll_\' :IIItlu)‘ ol .\lin t-snlu In (NIH m x \‘lt'r 12 tit! \‘vtcrn l- u-Itl J-m p m llnl) Tl'lnll I.th t'h ,27ittII-2 SI 7 mp m Sui ranurlitorium it If: p in ('cntral Lutheran ('hurrh Dminloun Minneapolis In :30 n in Si Melby and the Augsburg College Homecoming Set Plan now for a trip to Minneapolis years ending in '4 and ’~9. Committees Homecoming set for October 5 ~ 7. weekend. 1979 are now planning the events for the MOVED? Please let us know of any change in name or address: Old: (Name) 1 Address i New: lName) (Address) Volume V: Augsburg College Now .\pril. I Number7 Augsburg (‘ollcge No» IS published seven times a year in February, April. June. Septem» ber. October. Noxcmber and December by Augsburg College. 73l-let Avenue South, Mtnneupt‘lH. Minncxotu. 55454. Second class postage paid at Minneapolis. Minnesota. Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Photographer . . . . , . . . . . .. 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D C Calendar of Events MAY May 1-6 Tues ..\l.'iy l Women‘s softball vs Bethcl Orchestra Spring Concert Men's baseball \‘s St Mary‘s Women's tennis vs St ('nthorint-‘s Women‘ . Northwestern (‘atiarct singers (‘onccrt Student joint recital, Tim Johnson and Brad Imsdzihl Spring Band ('nncerl Women's softball state tournament .\ll.\t' tennis tournament Women's stale truck and lit-Id moot Women‘s tennis. Mankzito lm'ltnlinnnl Sclt't'l Band Day ('zibart-I Singers ('nncort .\lt-n‘s Ischullvs (iustuvus ('a burot Singers (‘nnccri (‘hutr ( 'nnt'crt \I'ed . Mn).- 2 Thurs . May It .‘l.’lI\'4A5 Fri . M' v 4 Sat . Mays Sun . .\l;i\ ti ('nhztrcl “ngt-rst‘nnt-t-rl ~Vlurlcnl l'(’('ll.’tl. Pat Mulligan :intl llill Slmt-nsnn Studt-nl organ rt‘t'ttul. lll‘t'k) llicllu Men's littschnll rs ('ont-nrdlu Women'stt-nnis \‘s St Benedict's Student piano l'(‘('i I. .lzu-Ilc l-‘cdor Jun I‘Inst-m hlt- ( ‘tinrcrt Student lrin rt' - tzil. " m Sut'nson SullySttlng. :tlrl Women's lcnn \s ( Il‘ll‘ll)n (‘horult- SprtngCom-crt Allin llny 7 'l'uos Alli) x \\'od . .\l:i} lI E 5 Thin . .\l.'|) tn l)l.\lrtt'l l.t tennis tournament Student itiint rot" 'Il. llt-ntst' Duprc Ht't.s_\"I‘u\'t'soi . l't‘rrt llm-kluntl Sttttlcnt \‘mrt- rl‘t‘lléll llnll) llt'iso Student t'ltirint't rot-ital. .lu Sturmun Stmlciil tirgun rt't'itul. Kath) (iru) Flutconrl bassoon t-nn 'rl lit-n Kunui ('hmr porlurms Inrlht- livvrgrt-t-Iit'lul t‘hznrSpruigfnnrt-rt liltt‘t‘nltllll‘l‘illl‘ttlltll'lll"l'l'll‘nt‘l‘lnl‘lll \tui lI-I-.l .\Ion Mm H 'l‘ut-s . Mu} I‘i “'t-rl . \I.’|_\‘ lti 'l'huix' \ Exhibit: Augsburg Senior Art Students College Center t:30 p m Bethe! 8-00 pm Sateren Auditorium 2-00 p.m St. Mary‘s 2:00 p m St Catherine's -t :00 p m Northwestem a-m p rn Sateren Auditorium . 00p m Sateren Auditorium n-otip m. Sateren Auditorium I'nlversily of Minnesota s-Iliu m Alacnlestcr Mnnkato ti-tio p m Sateren Auditorium lam Gustavus n-tio p m Satori-n Auditorium 2':ttip m tiurSn\-ior'sl.uth (‘h _?;tt5 (‘hicagnArc S n-(itl p m Sateren Auditorium 7-00 p m Sateren Auditorium R' I; p m llnli'Trin Lulh. (‘h 2:00 p m. Veterans' Field 4»th p at St. Benedict‘s T'III p m Q'itt-rcn Auditorium ti-m p m Sateren Auditorium 7 - 00 p m Sateren Auditorium :t':tu p m t‘nrlt-lnn tt-titi p m Sateren Auditorium 7'30 Si Melhy x- 2m ('nllegi- (‘cntor 7 no [1 in Sult'rcn Autlilut'iurn it' 13 p m " Ion-n Autltlorium 7-00 p m (*ron Auditorium tizzttip m Holt- l'lnll)‘ I.th (‘h |\ 3'01”) in Sult'rt'n .\lllll|tirlllnl . tt-tiu p in Si \li-lby Leland Sateren Dr. Oscar A. Anderson presented Dr. Leland Receives Honors _ .. I . B. Sateren with a Proclamation signed by Governor Al Quie declaring Saturday. February 3 “Leland B. Sateren Day" in Minnesota. The presentation was made at the choir's Home Concert in Orchestra Hall February 3. This concert followed a 2&day tour of several western states and was attended by a near-capacity crowd. Distinguished Alumni Nominees Requested The Alumni Association is looking for side nominees for the Distinguished Alumni Award which will be presented at Homecoming. Please send names of individuals to be con- red to: Jan Rykken Public Relations Office Augsburg College Minneapolis. MN 55454 Show less
. Rev. Anker S. Berg Dr. and Mrs. Henry Staub ‘ ,Duke Blake H. Theodore Grindal . Mrs. Bowman Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Huus Paul Dahlen Rev. and Mrs. Lester A. Dahlen Eleanor Edwards Mr. and Mrs. Theodore L. Christensen " Johan Egilsrud ' Dr. George S. Bergh ‘ Else Michaelsen Katherine M. Michaelsen... Show more. Rev. Anker S. Berg Dr. and Mrs. Henry Staub ‘ ,Duke Blake H. Theodore Grindal . Mrs. Bowman Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Huus Paul Dahlen Rev. and Mrs. Lester A. Dahlen Eleanor Edwards Mr. and Mrs. Theodore L. Christensen " Johan Egilsrud ' Dr. George S. Bergh ‘ Else Michaelsen Katherine M. Michaelsen Elmer Flaten Mr. Arden Flaten Mrs. Annette Marien Herbert Golden Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Gulden George Grouchow Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Gulden Marius and Olga Hagen Mr. Harald L. Hagen Donna Henke Hendershot Mae C. McWeeny Renee Tasaka Sylvia Johnson Dr. Ruth L. Aaskov Violet Johnson Mr. Gust Wm. Johnson Lillie Mandsager Orpha Erdahl Luella Hampton _ Ruth Hembre M Orlin Mandsager 5...,EIm'neSigurdson Geraldine Sutter Else Sverdrup Michaelsen Else B. Michaelsen Katherine M. Michaelsen Edith Norberg Dr. and Mrs. Leland B. Sateren Rev. Horace E. Nyhus Bernice J. Nyhus Dr. Douglas ()llila Mr. and Mrs. S.B. Erling Rev. and Mrs. Orlin L. Mandsager Marilyn Petersen Darwin K. Davis Anna Pederson Mr. and Mrs. Arndt Petersen Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Sveom Richard Poeschel Mr. and Mrs. Ernest W. Anderson Alette Quanbeck Mrs. Beatrice Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Ernest W. Anderson . Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Batalden Mr. and Mrs. Jeroy C. Carlson Dr. and Mrs. Carl H. Chrislock Mr. and Mrs. Orlin A. Gudim Chap. and Mrs. Lawrence M. Gudmestad Mr. and Mrs. Sigvald V. Hjelmeland Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Huus Memorials Rev. and Mrs. Kenneth C. Jacobson Mr. and Mrs. Ludvig Kvamme Elizabeth and Thomas Lien Mr. and Mrs. George N. Nelson Rev. and Mrs. Martin J. Olson Dr. and Mrs. Martin Quanbeck Dr. and Mrs. Philip Quanbeck Dr. and Mrs. Warren Quanbeck Miss Olive Ronholm Rev. and Mrs. Paul G. Sonnack Mr. and Mrs. E. Gordon Swiggum Dr. and Mrs. Gerald H. Thorson George Quanbeck» Dr. and Mrs. Martin Quanbeck Dr. and Mrs. Philip A. Quanbeck Mr. and Mrs. Norman J. Quanbeck Mrs. Rickie Richardson Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Gulden John Scalapino Dr. Ruth A. Schmidt Walter Gordon Schnell Mr. Walter V. Schnell M.J. Simengaard Mr. and Mrs. Ludvig Kvamme Thelma Moen Mr. and Mrs. E. Gordon Swiggum Rev. P.G. Sonnack Rev. and Mrs. Charles S. Anderson Augsburg College Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Batalden Dr. and Mrs. Paul Batalden Rev. and Mrs. G.J. Bretheim Rev. and Mrs. A.S. Burgess Mr. and Mrs. Jeroy Carlson Dr. and Mrs. Carl H. Chrislock Rev. and Mrs. Lester A. Dahlen First Lutheran Church, Hope, MN Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Garland Mr. and Mrs. Sigvald V. Hjelmeland Mr. and Mrs. Norman Jensvold Miss Mildred Joel Rev. and Mrs. Clifford M. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. George N. Nelson Pontippidan Lutheran Church. Ellendale. MN Dr. and Mrs. Philip A. Quanbeck Dr. and Mrs. Warren A. Quanbeck Mrs. Anna Ronholm Miss Olive Ronholm Dr. and Mrs Eugene Skibbe Mrs. PG. Sonnack Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth S. Sorenson Dr. and Mrs. Henry Staub Dr. and Mrs. Lloyd Svendsbye Mr. and Mrs. Jennings I. Thompson Dr. and Mrs. Gerald H. Thorson Rev. and Mrs. Sheldon L. Torgerson Jacob Thorset Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Gulden Bardolph Torstenson Evangeline M. Peterson Alonzo L. Tapager Mr. and Mrs. Oswald Oudal Dean Tverberg Mr. and Mrs. Jennings Thompson Oscar B. Ytrehus Pastor Christopher Ytrehus Estate of Mamie Ytrehus Lydia Zielke Mr. and Mrs. Arthur B. Zielke Augsburg College Now! February. 1979/ Page 7 Alumni Board Sets Special Events By LaVonne Batalden The Alumni Board is alive and well and busy on campus and off. A number of Alumni-sponsored events are scheduled for the next few months, so be sure to mark your calendars and return to the campus for these events. Two Change of Pace luncheons remain this year. Join Associate Dean Pat Parker from 12:00-1:00 on March 7 and alumnus Terry Sateren of the St. Paul Science Museum on April 4. Earlier luncheons have been well received and work has begun for Fall 1979 by the board's Communications Committee. The 3rd annual Continuing to Grow Seminar by the Continuing Education Committee, LaVonne Batalden. chair- person. is set for Saturday, March 17. Courses will given by Dr. Myles Stenshoel on the relationship of church and state, Dr. Khin Khin Jensen on Modern China. A program is also being planned for children ages 4-12. Watch for a future mailing regarding this event. April 21 is the evening of the Command Performance. an evening of Alumni talent planned by the Pro gram Committee. Meredith Berg, chairperson, to raise funds for the Alumni Scholarship Fund. A scholar- ship is given annually to an alumnus of any age in graduate school. For further information or scholarship application forms, contact Jan Rykken in the Public Relations Office. In addition. the Development Committee. John Selstad, chair- person is taking an expanded. responsibility this year. so you can expect a Phonorama call in February or March. Alumni Board has also taken respon- sibility for class representatives whose duties now include communi- cation areas in addition to develop ment. More repsare needed for the mid-30's, late 40's and early 70's. It you would like to serve in this capacity, please contact Jan Rykken in the Public Relations Office. The future of Old Main has been a current Board concern. The adminis- tration met with the Alumni Execu- tive Committee in December to outline the alternatives—partial or complete renovation or replace- ment—and an open hearing was held in conjunction with the Alumni Board meeting in January. A decision by the Regents is expected in February. Spring is the time for elections for the Alumni Board. The following people have consented to serve on the Board. Please vote for seven and return the ballot. Meredith Berg '61 Harlan Christianson '57 Dale Hanka '60 __ Mark Hanson ‘67 _ Mark Norine '74 _ Gordon Thorpe ‘55 Charles Gabrielson '77 Vice President LaVonne Batalden will be filling in for Alumni Board President Mark Hanson who is on a sabbatical at Harvard until June. Alumni Board Increases Its Phonorama Participation The Alumni Board voted to expand its share of work in the implementation of Phonorama ’79. This action was taken at the Board's November 16, 1978 meeting. According to John Selstad. chairperson of the Board‘s standing committee on development, it is part of a larger plan through which all Alumni Board activities are expanding and new ones being added. "Assisting in the financial develop- ment of Augsburg is an important role of the Alumni Board. However. it should not become the only purpose of the Board either in reality or in the eyes of alumni." Explaining the dual focus of the Board. Selstad went on to say. “Three of the four standing committees of the Board — Continuing Education. Communica- tions. and Program — are fostering programs which increase alumni identification with the college through association and activities with other alumni. The Development Committee is the one committee tasked with direct college development responsi' bilities." It is possible that the test of the success of the Alumni Board efforts can be made by each individual alumnus as he or she assesses the number of opportunities for non- financial participation with Augsburg (whether acted upon or not) as compared with the financial solicita- tions. John asks that this long-range effort of the Alumni Board be kept in mind as we begin the Annual Fund Drive and Phonorama '79 "The future success of Augsburg is undeniably tied to an adequate funding base and Phonorama is one strategy for achieving our alumni giving goal of $80,000.” he said. The last cxhortation from John was. “Please return your Phonorama letter with a contribution whether it is cash or volunteering to call other alumni from the phone banks or a feasible suggestion for alternative methods of fund raising with alumni ” Editor's note: The other members of the Alumni Board Development Committee are: Don Nichols '6“. Mark Norine '71. Ron Robinson ‘77 and Gordy Thorpe '35. Show less