Jugslau rg New residence hall dedica ed Oscar Night Ser Celebration The Alumni Publication of Augsburg College August 1993. Vol. 56. No. 1 Augsburg College. Minneapolis. Minn. By Shirley Westrnan Salgren Editor It was Oscar Night at Augsburg’s Summer Celebration and Oscar Ander- son had a... Show moreJugslau rg New residence hall dedica ed Oscar Night Ser Celebration The Alumni Publication of Augsburg College August 1993. Vol. 56. No. 1 Augsburg College. Minneapolis. Minn. By Shirley Westrnan Salgren Editor It was Oscar Night at Augsburg’s Summer Celebration and Oscar Ander- son had a wonderful u'me. So did all the other Andersons there —— including current President Charles S. Anderson and former governor Elmer L. Andersen —— and a cast of hundreds who came to pay tribute toAugsburg’s lbrmer president and to dedicate the College’s new residence hall as Oscar Anderson Hall. President Charles S. Anderson began the script for the evening on an amiable note with the observation that the Oscar award and Oscar Night really belonged to Augsburg — not the film industry. The Oscar was stolen away by eccentrics in Hollywood, he said, and that evening the College was taking it back where it belonged. "He has shaped both buildings and the soul of Augsburg College." said Linda Alberg. Associate Dean of Students. at dedication ceremonies of Anderson Hall, The new $4 million residence hall, named for President Emeritus Oscar Anderson (front row) will house up to 195 students when it opens this tall. It is designed to provide several types of student housing options, including some similar to two~|evel townhouse and apartment living. and has a state-ol-the art security system. (Photo by Primarius) Among the speakers that followed were Clayton LeFevu', who was chairman of the Board of Regents during Oscar Anderson‘s tenure and Miles Stenshoel, political science professor. “Oscar has written very key chapters in college in the city to a college qf the city fi'om deteriorating housing to a greatly rejuvenated physical plant." Stenshoel gave Andetson high marks for leadership at a time of nationwide campus unrest. “T his is the age where you get in touch with your feelings — l'm overwhelmed!" — Former president Oscar Anderson the history of Augsburg,“ said LeFever. He noted that Augsburg “went from deficits to surpluses fi'om being a “He was a shepherd to the Faculty — who rarely rcciprocated as sheep," commented Stenshoel drily. “His style was avuncular, like an uncle. He showed rare courage when he invited the faculty senate to evaluate his presidency," said Stenshoel, who concluded his remarks with, “You are a good and brave man, Oscar. Thank you for sharing your life and commitments with us." Former Minnesota Governor Elmer L. Andersen said that it was Oscar Anderson who expanded the role of the College into a Christian urban college that drew on the resources of the community and brought the mission ofthe college to the people of this comnrunity. continued on page 4 College offers new global cd programs By Susie Gilhoi The Center for Global Education at Augsburg College is again broadening its horizons with three new undergradu- ate study/travel abroad programs. Though the Center has offered several African travel seminars for adults, 1994 marks the first time that semester study programs in Namibia (southern Africa) will be offered to students. The two Afi'ican programs are: Women and Development: A Southern Afi'ica Perspective, which will be offered in the spring; and Southern Afiica Societies in Transition: The Vrew fi'om Namibia, to be offered in fall of 1994. Both will be based in VVrndhock, the capital of Namibia. with homestays in northern Namibia, a trip to the coast and two to three weeks of travel in South Africa. “One of the primary overall goals of the programs is to expose students to the legacy of apartheid,“ said loan Moline, Global Ed‘s coordinator of developing programs. “They’ll experience a country at one stage of the dismantling of apartheid while in Namibia; in South Afi'ica they’ll experience what Namibia went through a while ago." Namibia gained independence from South Africa in 1990 and is trying to free itself fi'om social, political and economic ties with South Afi'ica, she explained. The Center’s “intensive travel and study programs" are not traditional academic study abroad programs where students attend structured classes and study within a foreign university. Instead, the students do much of their learning through talking and listening with a broad spectrum of people. “We want them to rally hear the prob- lems, joys and fi'usuations from people who live there, not just from people studying about Namibia," said Moline. Students meet with community center workers in areas that have been seriously inflicted with violence, work on indepen- dent field work projects, and attend lectures and presentations in the study center, given by people from within the community. “It‘s seemingly informal, but it really gvcs them a glimpse ofirhat it‘s like to live and work in an arm ofconflict,“ said Moline. The third new program, Global Issues and World Churches, has actually been offered since 1981 through Wirtcnbcrg University. The Center was asked to adopt the progam after Wittcnbcrg had trouble finding appropriate people to oversee it. Based in Geneva, Switzerland, Global issues and World Churches is designed to introduce students to the workings of intemational nongovemmental organi- zations (NGOS), especially ecumenical church agencies. “We want them ( students) to understand what an important role organizations — particularly ecumenical organizations — can play in world politics and how that translates into the well»being ot‘pcoplc in different countries,” said Kathryn lnofcrio, developing programs associate. The seven-week program begins with .1 firmin homestay in Elsie-m Germany, where students get a sense ofhow .r continued on page 4 Who’s the graduating grandmother on our cover? Meet Falline Sundquist of New Brighton. a credit analyst lor H.B. Fuller, who graduated this spring with a major in communications from Augsburg's Weekend College. Grand- daughters Amber Falline Redman (left) and Amy Ercel Baker (right) helped make her graduation a very special family day. Sundquist’s two daughters. Kay and Kelly, have also attended Weekend Col/age. See page 10 or more commencement photos. (Photo by Michael Fitzgerald) AUGUST 1993 AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW Show less
2 CAMPUS NEWS Sirii‘l/ZMWV Celeln/unm The guest of honor graciously paid tribute to his wile, Leola, who was Augsburg's lirst lady lor the 17 years Oscar Anderson was Augsburg's president. "I call the two at us 'Osceola‘." he said. "In my secret heart this will be ‘Osceola Hall." A Dixieland band... Show more2 CAMPUS NEWS Sirii‘l/ZMWV Celeln/unm The guest of honor graciously paid tribute to his wile, Leola, who was Augsburg's lirst lady lor the 17 years Oscar Anderson was Augsburg's president. "I call the two at us 'Osceola‘." he said. "In my secret heart this will be ‘Osceola Hall." A Dixieland band in the Quad greeted t { President Emeritus Oscar Anderson oilicially cut the ribbon at the entrance 0! Anderson Hall, dedicated In his honor at the June 24 Summer Celebration. Allen Housh (lar lelt) spoke of his late wife's love of teaching and their long association with the College at dedication ceremonies lor the Karen M. Housh Tutor Center on June 24 during Summer Celebration events. Karen M. Housh Tutor Center Dedicated The Karen M. Housh Tutor Center was formally dedicated on June 24 as part of the College‘s Summer Celebration. The facility was recently relocated to the lower level ofthe Foss Center. “The center will serve students for many years to come and be an etlectiv'e tool in learning, which Karen believed in so strongly,“ said Allen Housh, an Augs- burg regent and the chair ofthe College‘s let Century Building Fund. Housh said his late wife‘s love of teaching and their appreciation ot‘Aup‘burg's uork and Christian mission prompted the family to pron'de a gin to assist the tutor center. It was a significant gesture because neither Allen nor Karen Housh have traditional ties to Augsburg as alumni or faculty. Karen Housh died in 1990. In remarks, Housh said of his long association mm the College that it has become “a place to invest, a place to spend time, a place to return to.” “The thing that attracts us to Augsburg is our religious roots in the Lutheran Faith and the mission the College serves,” he said. “My son was particularly impressed with the cross section ofpeople he met at the Oscar Night events. I personally have a special interest in Augsburg‘s American Indian Program because I have Rosebud branch of Sioux in my heritage.” The programs ot~ the Tutor Center are utilized by an estimated 500 to 600 students each year. he hundreds of dinner guests. Religion Professor Philip A. Quanbeck visited with Augsburg alumnus Annis Clark ('71) at Summer Celebration events. Cornish game hen and wild rice were served by Augsburg students and statt at the lestive dinner. “Love was the underpinning of all of Oscar‘s work. ” — Elmer L. Andersen, Iormer governor of Minnesota Speakers at Oscar Night included Political Science Professor Miles Slenshoel (left) and lormer Minnesota Governor Elmer L. Andersen (above) Photos by Primanus, Inc, and Gene McGive/n AUG SBURG COLLEGE NOW MINNEAPOLIS, MN Show less
Three named Di31 Two prominent educators and a former Aube regent will receive tltis year’s Distinguished Alumni Awards at Homecoming ceremonies on Friday, Oct. 8, according to David Steenson (’63), chair of the Augsburg Alumni Board’s Distinguished Alumni Commit- tee. They will be recognized at... Show moreThree named Di31 Two prominent educators and a former Aube regent will receive tltis year’s Distinguished Alumni Awards at Homecoming ceremonies on Friday, Oct. 8, according to David Steenson (’63), chair of the Augsburg Alumni Board’s Distinguished Alumni Commit- tee. They will be recognized at a special convocation at 10:15 a.m. in the Hoversten Chapel of the Foss Center. The three are: Margaret Chrislock Gilseth (’40) of St. Charlies, Minn.; Clifl'ord M. Johnson (’34) of Bloomington, Minn.; and John-Mark Stensvaag (‘69) or Iowa City, Ia. Margaret Chrislock Gilsedr Margaret Chrislock Gilseth majored in history at Augsburg before embarking on a 25 year career as a high school teacher. She also was a missionary teacher for five years in Tanzania, where she developed religion curriculum for middle schools. Since 1987, she has authored two books - — “Julia’s Children,” a novel, and “Fjord Magic” for young readers —— and two poetry collections — “Rainwater” and “Christmas Wreaths.” Two other books. “Silver Linings, Living with Cancer” and “Home on Kilimanjaro,” are under consideration by publishers. Gilseth’s contributions to church and community include 10 years as a Sunday School superintendent and the vice- presidency of the Root River Confer- ence of the ALCW (American Lutheran Church Women). She has served on the Soumeasrem: ." Minnesota district Mission Commission of the American Lutheran Church and has worked as a volunteer for the Whitewater Health Care Center, Head AUGSBURG NOW August 19% - Vol. 56. No. 1 Augsburg Now Is published quarterly by Augsburg College, 221 1 Riverside Ave.. Minneapolis. Minnesota 55454. Shirley Westrnen Salgren Editor Director at Publications Chris 0. Holland-Tuve Graphic Designer Gene Mcleem Stall Writer Sports lnlormelion Director Kaye Henry Alumni Notes Editor. Stall Writer Susie Gllhol Contributing Writer Charles S. Anderson President ol Augsburg College Forrest Meyer Director ol College Relations Donna McLean Director ol Alumni and Parent Relations Opinions expressed in Augsburg Now (ISSN 1058—1545) do not necessarily relied oll'roial college policy. Send oorrespom denoe. name changes and address corrections to: Augsburg New. Office ol College Relations. Augsburg College. 221 1 Riverside Ave.. Minneapolis. MN 55454. Telephone: 612/330-1160. Augdzug Nowis not copyrighted Unless othew'se noted. articles may be returned wit-out pem‘ssion as long 3 W aedt is g’ven to the write md to Arm Ooleg. Poetrnester: ll undeliverable es addressed. please send address oranges to: Augsburg Now. Office oi College Relations. Augsburg College. 22“ Riverside Ave.. Minneapolis. MN 55454. ’ wanton-Wm. mix.“ WMAMWMmu unmet. eduuaumwmavn. Margaret Chrislock Gilseth Start and Optometrist for Service to Humanity in Mexico. She also served on the on the executive committee of the American Field Senrice. Gilseth, who has long promoted Augsburg to her high school students. is the sister of Augsburg Professor Emeri- tus Carl Chrislock. Rev. Clifl’or-d M. Johnson This is the second time that Augsburg College has honored Rev. Clifford M. Johnson. Upon his retirement item the ministry in 1976, he received the College’s Distinguished Service Award in 1976. That same year he also received WCCO Radio’s Good Neighbor Award. Johnson‘s ties to the College are many. He is a graduate of Augsburg Academy (‘30) as well as Augsburg College ('34) and Augsburg Seminary (‘39). He was chair of the Augsburg Board of Regents for two years and a board member for five years. From 1962 to 1964. he held the post office—president CAMPUS NEWS 3 Clillord M. Johnson of development. He also served the College as executive director of the Sverdnrp-Ol'tedahl Memorial Library Campaign and has given his support to several building projects. alumni events and College programs. Johnson has worked for the Board of Pensions of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America since 1989 and is now serving his second term as a member of the Luther Northwestern Seminary Alumni Board. Before his retirement, he was a parish pastor for 21 years with the Lutheran Free Church at Ortonville. Fosston and Richficld. Minn. He was also on the board of directors of the Lutheran Student Foundation ofMinncsota. served as associate director for the American Lutheran Church‘s Division for College and University Services, and held the offices of treasurer. vice presi< dent and president of the Luther League Federation of the Lutheran che Church. anguished Alums John—Mark Stensvaag Rev. Johnson‘s contributions to his community include serving on the board of management of the thburn Branch of the YMCA and as director of the Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches. He is a life member ofthe Religious Public Relations Council and a charter member of the Richfreld Optimist Club. Dr. John-Mark Stensvaag John-Mark Stensvaag has twice been honored for exceptional teaching. He received the Collegiate Teaching Award in [989 at the University oflowa where he is currently a professor oflnw specializing in enrironmenul law. evidence and ciric procedure. Whilc .rl Vanderbilt University School of Luv he received the 1985 Paul J. Hunrnnn Award for Excellence in Teaching. Stcnsvaag was such a popular teacher at continued on page 7 New scholarship donors recognized The donors of 14 new endowed scholar- ships were rccognized by Augsburg College at a June 24 reception. The reception was one of several recognition events scheduled as part of Augsburg’s annual Summer Celebration. The day of activities also included the formal dedication of the Karen M. Housh Tutor Center and Oscar Anderson Hall, the College’s new residence hall. Prmident Charles S. Anderson and Assistant Professor of Education Mildred “Mike” Mueller were among the College oflicials who welcomed and thanked the donors and their representatives. “it’s wonderful to be in a circle of people whose interests extend beyond themselves.” Anderson told the donors and their families. Mueller said that education is the answer to most of society‘s problems. There are so many problems and to cope, young people need a dream. something to aspire to. a vision, she said. “i can’t think of a better way to firlfill those dreams than through scholarships." Also speaking were Augsburg seniors Michelle Baker and Horace McDuflic. who expressed their appreciation of scholarship support during their years at Augsburg and related the impact that scholarships had made on their lives. Eaker. who is president of the Student Activities Council. said she came from a very small Minnesota town from a family ofvery limited means. A college educa» tion at Augsburg never could have happened without her scholarships and grants, she said. A psychology major, she is now considering graduate school. McDuflie, who attended Long Beach State College (Calif) before he was called up for Desert Storm. moved to Minne- sota when his U.S. Navy wife was transferred to Ft. Snelling. A major in elementary education, he taught summer school at Central Lutheran Church. "It's wonderful to be in a circle of people whose interests extend beyond themselves. " —Presidenl Charles S. Anderson The 14 newest scholarships are: O The Alne-chnscn Scholarship. established by Ernest and Helen Alne of Hcmct, Calif. “ill be awarded annually to a student preparing for a career in health care to honor the memory of Trina Stvcnscn. Ernest Alne is a former Augsburg regent. 0 The Henry and Leona Antholz Scholar- ship. established by lcona Antholz of Monti-use. Colo. in memory of her late husband to assist and encourage students to become productive citizens. 0 The Class of 1931 Scholarship given by an anonymous member of the I931 class in hope that classmates would add to the fund as their circumstances allow. 0 The James T. Gronseth. Ir., Memorial Music Scholarship. established by Marjorie Gronscth ofMinncapolis. family and fi'icnds. for junior or senior students. Preference will be given to those who demonstrate an interest and proficiency irt instrumental music. James Gronseth (‘42) was an instnrmcnml music teacher in the Minneapolis Public Schools for 36 years. I The Dave Hagen Memorial Scholar- ship cstablishcd by his wife, Betty Hagen of Edina. friends fi'om Woodlakc Lutheran Church in Richficld. the Starbuck (Minn.) community and the Augsburg Alumni A-Club. The annual award will go to an upper dm‘sion student “'ltl'l preference to a student who is actively involved in the Christian Ministry program and in health and physical education activities. - The Mary E. Larsen international Studies Scholarship established by linc Brorr'rtrrtg-Larscn (‘75) ofBeIlcvuc, Wash, in honor of hrs mother “1” encourage international travel and studies abroad irt order to broaden students' perspectives on international busrncxr. cultural, political and sacral issues. 0 The Uttlc Six. incorporated. Scholar- ship csrablishcd by Little Six. lnc.. l’nor Lake. as cw'dencc ofrhcrr commitment to youth. I! will be awarded annually to continued on page 5 AUGUST 1993 AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW Show less
4 CAMPUS NEWS Homecoming is Oct. 6-10 Alumni will Rendezvous on Riverside By Gene McGivem Stall Writer For Augsburg Homecoming ’93, “Ken- dezvous” will include some deja vu. The annual Augsburg celebration will have some new twists to some Familiar events. Under the theme of“Riverside Rendez-... Show more4 CAMPUS NEWS Homecoming is Oct. 6-10 Alumni will Rendezvous on Riverside By Gene McGivem Stall Writer For Augsburg Homecoming ’93, “Ken- dezvous” will include some deja vu. The annual Augsburg celebration will have some new twists to some Familiar events. Under the theme of“Riverside Rendez- vous,” Augsburg will celebrate Home- coming on Oct. 6-10. Some special activities on Saturday will complement the traditional reunions and receptions people have embraced over the years. Michelle Calhoun, assistant director of alumni/parent relations, said the tradi- tional Saturday noon picnic in Murphy Square will take on a new look. “We heard fiorn a lot ofalumni that the picnic needs to have a more festive atmo» sphere,” Calhoun said. “We want this to be a larger, more active event that’s more inclusive to students and families. We envision something like a Days in May atmosphere with booths and games.” Calhoun said the halftime ofthe Saturday football game will include a recognition of all former Homecoming queens and kings, as well as the tradi- tional introduction ofthe 1993 royalty. Calhoun said the overall goal is to make Homecoming more than an event where people just show up. “Our plan is to get more alumni involved in the events, not just be at the event,“ Calhoun said. Reunions will welcome the graduating classes of 1938, ‘43, ’48, ’53, ’58, ’63, ’68, ’73, ’78, ’83 and ‘88. A highlight on Wednesday, Oct. 6, will be the Augsburg Associates Annual Fall Luncheon at Midland Hills Country Club at noon. Featured speaker will be Augsburg graduate Janet Martin (’68), author of “Cream and Bread” and “Lutheran Church Basement Women.” Thursday night events include the Athletic Hall of Fame inductions and the student pep rally. Friday’s schedule includes the Distinguished Alumni Convocation at 10:15 am. in the Hoversten Chapel of the Foss Center, the Black Alumni and Student reception in Old Main Lobby fi'om 5-7 p.m., and the evening Variety Show and Corona- tion in the Hoversten Chapel. Saturday’s schedule is the busiest, with several breakfasts and open houses, the festival in the park, the 1 pm. football game against Bethel College, an evening dinner on campus and the bulk of the reunion activity. A special Saturday morning convocation in the Hoversten Chapel will salute Dr. Leland Sateren, former professor and choir director. Three past conference championship teams will be recognized at a Saturday luncheon — the 1943 and ’46 baseball teams and the l945-’46 basketball team. Saturday afternoon events include a 4:30 to 5:30 pm. signing in the Christensen Center of “Thirsty for God,” a new Celebration continued from page 1 “Love was the underpinning ofall of Oscar‘s work,“ said Andersen. “He committed his life to Christian service, first as pastor ofTrinity Lutheran Church in Moorhead, then as president of Augsburg.” After an evening of many accolades from old friends, college officials, alumni and former staff members, it was time for Oscar Anderson to respond: “This is the age where you get in touch with your feelings — I’m overwhelmed!” He graciously paid tribute to his wife, Leela, who was Augsbutg‘s first lady for the 17 years Oscar Anderson presided. “1 call the two of us ‘Osccola’,“ he said. “In my secret heart this will be ‘Osceola Hall,m he added confidentially. era was also when Augsburg began to define its role as a college ofthe city — one that utilized the resources of the Twin Cities — as well as a liberal arts college and a church college. “He has shaped both buildings and the soul of Augsburg College,” said Linda Alberg, Associate Dean of Students, at the ribbon cutting that followed the dinner. “Oscar, we are working hard to main- tain your vitality and vision. Thank you for your leadership over the years,” said Rodney P. Burwell, Chair of the Augsburg Board of Regents. The new residence hall is a four story, 54 million brick facility that will house up to 195 students this fall. It is located on a comer lot at 2 lst Avenue South and "He was a shepherd to the faculty —- who rarely reciprocaled as sheep. " - Political Science Professor Miles Stenshoel Anderson retired 13 years ago, but he recently served a one-year interim term as pastor ofSt. Timothy Lutheran Church in Forest Lake, Ga. Many ofthe St. Timothy congregation came north to attend the dedication and to congratu- late their “temp” pastor. Construction of new buildings was a major focus ofthe College during Anderson‘s tenure. Urness Tower, Mortenson Tower, the Christensen Center, Music Hall and the Ice Arena —— all were constmcted during the 1960s and ‘705. The Oscar Anderson Eighth Street across fi'om Old Main and the tennis courts on a site formerly occu- pied by a parking lot and several old houses. It is designed to provide several types of student housing options including some similar to two-level townhouse and apartment living. All units have data hookups to the academic computer center and jacks for phones and cable television. Anderson Hall is linked to other campus buildings through Augsburg‘s system of sky'ways and tunnels and has a state-of-the an security system. book by Professor Brad Holt (’63). Three art exhibits will be on display during Homecoming week. An exhibit and reception featuring Norwegian tapestries by Ase Ftoyshov will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 5, fi'om 6:30 to 8 pm. in the Arnold Atrium of the Foss Center. Also, two Christensen Center exhibits will be on display throughout the week — an exhibit of Sigrun Garfors painting based on ancient Scandinavian rock carvings can be seen in the Main Lounge; and photographs of Asle Svarverud titled “Landscapes of Norway,” will be on display in the Alumni Galley. A piano recital by noted Norwegian pianist Eva Knardahl will be on Wednes- day at 8 pm. in the Hoversten Chapel. More specific details of Homecoming 1993 can be found in the Homecoming brochure or by calling the Alumni Office at 612/330-1178. Also, some names and addresses needed for this year’s reunions and for Home- coming queens and kings recognition are missing. If you know of classmates not on Augsburg mailing list, please call 612/330-1178 or ask those classmates to contact us. Past kings and queens are asked to contact the Alumni Office to confirm their attendance. Noted Norwegian community lives with the oppommitim and dullenges of reintegrating East and Wat Gemiany. The students then spend a week in Romeandrneetwiththmcdifl‘ermt Vatican offices and several UN. agencies. In Geneva, students meet with and learn from representatives of various organiza- tions, including the Lutheran World Federation, the World Council of Churches, the UN. Council for Human Rights and the UN. Council for Indigenous Peoples. Students focus on how peace and justice issues are ad- dressed by these agencies, and how the various organizations lobby UN. agencies to create and implement different policies. “It’s important that students see that they themselves, being active in churchts and the ecumenical movement, can affect policies that affect people around the world, policies that contribute to a more just and sustainable world,” said Inoferio. For more information on these and other Center for Global Education programs, call 612/ 330-1 159. The Center for Global Education facilitates cross-cultural learning experi— ences which prepare people — adults as well as students — to think more critically about global issues and to work toward a more just and sustainable world. The Center’s programs in third world and other foreign countries explore a diversity of viewpoints and are grounded in the perspectives of the poor and of others struggling for justice and human dignity. pianist' 'I will open music series with Grieg concert The Nordic Center will open its Norden Today Music Series this fall with a concert by Eva Knardahl, internationally acclaimed pianist from Norway. She will perform at 8 pm. on Wednes- day, Oct. 6, in the Foss Center on the Augsburg campus. Tickets are $15. Call the Nordic Center at 612/330-1340 for information. Knardahl, who was a pianist with the Minnesota Orchestra for 15 years during the 19505 and ‘605, enjoys a reputation as one of the foremost interpreters of Edvard Grieg’s piano music. She has recorded his complete piano works, 14 compact discs in all, under the Bis label. Her Augsburg concert will feature Grieg's music, in honor of the sesqui- centennial of the composer’s birth, said Nadia Christensen, Nordic Center executive director. A professor at the Norwegian State Academy of Music, Knardahl has most recently performed with the Molde International Jazz Festival and Bergen’s Grieg sesquicentennial celebration. On Oct. 5, she will conduct a master class at 3 pm. in Sateren Auditorium at Augsburg‘s Music Hall for music teachers and students from seven Twin Cities colleges. Organized by the Augsburg Music Department, it will be open to the public but reservations are required. Later that day she will be honored at a members reception at the Nordic Center. The concert is presented in cooperation with the Schubert Club, a Twin Cities Nomegian pianist Eva Knardahl music organization that is celebrating its 100th year, and Nordmanns-Forbundet, the international Norsemans Federation headquartered in Oslo. Honorary Chairpersons for the event are the Consul General of Norway, Bjame Grindem, and Mrs. Else Grindem. Following her Twin Cities concert, Knardahl will perform on Oct. 11 with the Minot (N.D.) Symphony Orchestra and on Oct. 16 in Chicago. Knardahl’s visit is part of the Center‘s ongoing Norden Today Music Series featuring prominent musicians from the five Nordic countries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW MINNEAPOLIS, MN Show less
CAMPUS NEWS 5 Nine to be inducted into Augsburg Athletic Hall of Fame ~ By Gene McGivem Sports Information Director The Augsburg Athletic Hall of Fame will have nine new members following induction ceremonies as part of Home coming 1993. The induction will be held Thursday, Oct. 7 at the annual A... Show moreCAMPUS NEWS 5 Nine to be inducted into Augsburg Athletic Hall of Fame ~ By Gene McGivem Sports Information Director The Augsburg Athletic Hall of Fame will have nine new members following induction ceremonies as part of Home coming 1993. The induction will be held Thursday, Oct. 7 at the annual A- Club and AWAC Hall of Fame Banquet. This is the let year of Hall of Fame inductions, with women inducted the last five years. The nine new inductees bring the total in the Hall to 104 men and 13 women. The 1993 male inductees are: U Jim Agre (’72), Soccer, Basketball, Baseball —Agre was a four-year soccer standout and captain as a senior. He played on an Auggie team that handed Gustavus its first MIAC loss in three seasons. Agre also was interim head coach for Auggie soccer for two seasons, and led a team to the MIAC Championship and regional finals. Agre went on to medical school at the University of Minnesota and eventually received a Ph. D. He worked on the faculty at the University of Minnesota medical school fi'om 1979- ‘85, then moved on to the faculty at the University of Wisconsin medical school. He presently is a professor and depart- ment chairperson in the UW Department of Rehabilitation Medicine. 0 Mike Good (‘71), Wrestling — Good, Augburg’s first All-American in wrestling, was a three-time MIAC champion and a two-time All-American, He coached one season at Augsburg, received a master’s degree at St. Tho- mas, taught and coached five years at Blaine High, and has worked in real estate the last 16 years. Good currently resides in Florida, where he’s president of a regional office of Coldwell-Banker. 0 Corky Hall (’71), Hockey, Football — Hall was Augsburg‘s first hockey All- Ameiican and a captain in both hockey and football. He‘s currently an executive vice president with Gage Marketing Communications, the largest promotion services company in the country. Hall previously worked 12 years with US. Communications, where he rose to the rank of president and helped build one of the largest promotion marketing agencies in the nation. 0 Dick Kelley (’72), Basketball, Foot- ball, Track — Kelley ranks eighth all- time in Augsburg career basketball scoring (1,255 points). He was a two- time basketball captain and also set receiving records in football that stood for more than a decade. His career at Augsburg was interrupted by a tour of duty in Vietnam. Kelley is equal oppor- tunity coordinator for the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights and was a basketball ofiicial for 20 years. 0 Pat Marcy (‘72), Wrestling, Football — Marcy became Augsburg‘s first national champion in wrestling when he won the ISO-pound division as a senior in 1972. He was a three-time MIAC champion and twice was MIAC touma- ment MVP. He went on to make the US. Olympic wrestling team in 1976 and placed in the top 12 in three world championships. Marcy coached wrestling at Eden Prairie and Hopkins High Schools and has worked in private business the last 15 years. 0 Bruce Nelson (‘71), Football, Baseball, Basketball — Son of Hall of Famer Edor Nelson, Bruce was a four- year performer in football and baseball, and ranks among the school leaders in several quarterback statistics. Nelson still holds the season record for completion percentage (.580 in 1970). He has coached and taught in high schools for 22 years — 19 at Bumsville and the last three at Eagan. The 1993 women inductees are: 0 Donna Rae Holmes McIntyre (’81), Volleyball, Softball — Holmes McIntyre, a standout pitcher and batter, still ranks among the all-time leaders in several Augsburg career softball catego» ries. She has worked for l l years as recreational therapist at Cambridge Regional Center, where she assists adults with developmental disabilities. She‘s been especially active in Minnesota Special Olympics. 0 Mary Timm (‘68) —— Timnt was one of the first coaches for women‘s spons when they kicked OH in the 19705. She coached Auggie softball from 1975-‘84, compiling a 126-50 record. She started the Augsburg volleyball program in 1973 and her eight-year record was 167- 110. Timm, a social worker for Henncpin County, also has served as Augsburg softball hitting coach the last eight years. 0 [delle Nomes Bagne (‘50) — “1dy" starred in several Augsburg club sports, particularly park board basketball, a span she helped the Auggies win a champion- ship. She was the school‘s first women‘s Honor Athlete (1949). She taught a a physical education at six different Minnesota schools and later had a 13- year career as a rcaltor in the Fargo- Moorhcad area. She retired in 1992 and resides in Ogema. Scholarships American Indian students who are enrolled members of a recognized tribe. 0 The Arvida Norum Memorial Scholar- ship established by Enoch and Ruth Norum of Mesa, Ariz., will be awarded annually to undergraduate or graduate students majoring in social work. ° The Timothy 0. Olson Memorial Scholarship established by Rev. Onrille (’52) and Yvonne Bagley Olson (’52), Excelsior, and Scott and Elizabeth Bouman, Bumsville. The scholarship is in memory of the Olson’s son, Timo- thy, and in recognition of his devotion to his brother, Jonathon. it will be awarded annually to a student who has demonstrated interest in helping people with special needs with preference to students of color or those with physical or learning disabilities. 0 The Philip and Dora Quanbeck Scholarship established by Professor of Religion Philip (’50) and Dora (’49) Quanbeck, Minneapolis, colleagues, family and fiiends in honor of Quanbeck’s career of devoted service to Augsburg College. It will be awarded annually to an upper division student majoring in religion who plans to attend seminary or graduate school. Preference will be given to a student active in Campus Ministry. 0 The Clayton and Ruth Roen Memo- rial Scholarship established by William H. (‘72) and Mary P. Roen, Bradenton, Fla., in memory of his parents. Preference will be given to students fi’om farm families. U The Paul G., Jr., and Evelyn Sonnack Scholarship established as a memorial to Paul (‘42) by his wife, Evelyn (‘43) and son, John, of St. Paul, family and fi'iends. Preference will be given to students who are active in religious studies, community service or music. Paul Sonnack taught at Augsburg for 18 years and was also a regent. continued from page 3 0 The Bodo F. Suemnig Memorial Scholarship established by Maria Brown, Nyssa Brown and Mischa Suemnig, Stillwater. It will be awarded annually to one social work graduate student who plans a career in public social work practice. Some preference will be given to a student of color. Bodo Suemnig was a dedicated social worker with a commitment to diversity. His wife, Maria Brown, is an assistant professor of social work at Augsburg. 0 The Leif Sverdrup Physics Scholar— ship established by his wife, Helen (Molly) Sverdrup and son, Johan, St. Louis, Mo., will be awarded annually to students majoring or minoring in physics. General Leif Sverdrup was an Augsburg alumnus with a commitment to helping young people. Over $230,000 in new scholarship money was endowed during the 1992- ’93 academic year. The College now has a total of 135 endowed scholarships, according to Tom Benson, Director of Planned Giving. Faculty salary increases decline in US. For the second year in a row, average faculty salary incrcases have declined in the US, according to a survey by the Ameri- mn Amciation of University Professors. This year‘s increase of only 2.4 percent was the lowest recorded in the 22 years the survey was conducted. That compared with 3.5 percent in l991~‘92 and 5.4 percent in 1990—‘91. The recasion seems to have played the major role in the slugg'sh salary growth rates. The survey also showed the average salary in the US to be $51,570 for private institutions, $46,000 for public colleges and universities, and $40,370 for church-related institutions. Several of the quartets will make lundraising tours this coming year.(File photo) Augsburg Quartets form Centennial Singers A group called the Augburg Centennial Singers, made up of alumni who sang in the famed men‘s Augsburg Quartets, is planning a commemorative concert tour of Scandinavia for the fall of 1994-, The Augsburg Quartets were orig'nally formed in the late 18005 and continued until 1962, singing in Lutheran churches and schools and occasionally touring in Norway. Now some 30 alumni of die era ofthe quartets, under the direction of Dr. Merton Strommen, are planning the Scandinavian concert tour for Sept. 21 to Oct. 6, 1994, in celebration of Augsburg’s 125th Anniversary and in recognition of the college‘s spedal historical and spiritual hairage. Upon didr return, the Centen- nial Singers will prcent a fatival concert at Aupburg‘s 1994 Homecoming. TheAugsburgQuartetoleSS wasthe first music group firm the college, and the first of any Norwcg‘anAmerican groups, tovidtNormy.’l‘liegrouptouredthe country widely and was greeted by marching bands, parades and large audiences. In 1935 and again in 1962, two other Augsburg Quartets traveled throughout Norway g'ving concem. in September an alumni quartet com- posed of Merton Strommen, Gerhard and Ben Bretheim and Harry Sorensen will sing in churches in the Seattle, Wash., area to raise funds for the 1994 Scandinavia tour. Other quartets fi'om the Centennial Singers will make similar fundvraising trips in the coming year. individuals who would like to suppon the enscmble‘s 1994 commemorative concert tour of Scandinavia should send checlu (made payable to Augsburg College) to Augsburg Centennial Singers, care of Gerhard Bretheim, Augsburg College, 221 1 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, Minn. 55454. Any remaining funds above and beyond the actual costs of the tour will provide music scholarships for Augsburg students. Contributions to Augsburg for the tour are tax deductible. AUGUST 1993 AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW Show less
6 CAMPUS NEWS Undergraduates do scientific research Augsburg profs, students analyze Antarctica data By Gene McGivern Staff Writer There’s a strong Augsburg connection to a pioneering scientific research post in operation in Antarctica. Two Augsburg professors and three student assistants are among... Show more6 CAMPUS NEWS Undergraduates do scientific research Augsburg profs, students analyze Antarctica data By Gene McGivern Staff Writer There’s a strong Augsburg connection to a pioneering scientific research post in operation in Antarctica. Two Augsburg professors and three student assistants are among a team of scientists analyzing data from the Automated Geophysical Observatory (AGO), the world’s first unmanned geophysical observatory in Antarctica. Computer Science Professor Noel Petit was awarded a grant to head the data dissemination and archiving effort for the United States AGO network. Physics professor Mark Engebretson is a member of the scientific team organized in 1989 to analyze the AGO's data. Augsburg students Kai Xiang, Jon Kubik and Jenny Alford also were chosen to work this summer as undergraduate researchers. Project funds will continue to support student researchers during summers and academic years through at least 1996. uThis probably is Augsburg‘s most high- profile research program yet because of the international visibility it provides,” Engebretson said. “Noel’s in charge of all the data. The other great benefit is that it will provide a continuing oppor- tunity for students to work on the project and gain experience.” Located about 300 miles from the South Pole, the AGO will be part of a six- station network spanning the lofty polar plateau by 1995. The AGOs are being built under the US. Antarctic program of the National Science Foundation and will supplement measurements made at manned stations in Antarctica. AGO scientific team are fi'om AT&T Bell Labs, Stanford University, the Universities of Maryland and New Hampshire, Lockheed Space Science Labs, Dartmouth College, New York City Technical College, three Japanese universities and Japan’s National Institute for Polar Research. Engebretson, who has been on the Augsburg faculty since 1976, traveled to The AGO project is particularly valuable for computer science students. It complements another new program atAugsburg, Project Kaleidoscope. — Professor Noel Petit Engebrctson said the computer in an AGO can store 2.7 gigabytes of data, roughly equal to a library of 10,000 books, and can be left unattended for a year. These warm, propane-powered oases in the polar temperatures house two magnetometers, which measure the earth‘s changing magnetic field. One goal is to obtain data to help power companies and telephone companies design systems to withstand the range of magnetic variation that now sets ofl‘ occasional massive power outages. Augsburg is in prestigious company with its involvement. Other members of the NASA Joint Venture College selected for onospheric and magnetospheric research By Gene McGivern Staff Writer Augsburg‘s imprmivc affiliation with the National Aeronautics and Space Adminis- tration (NASA) has expanded. The College is one ofa select number of universitits and colleges nationwide recently chosen to join the NASA/ University Joint Venture (JOVE) Initiative. Augsburg is one onI new institutions added to the JOVE program, now in its fifth year with 74 universities involved. The Joint Venture was created to bring universities and students into the growing pool of NASA research data. The goal is to connect more university scientists into the space program while at the same time fueling an interest in NASA and the space program among college, high school and elementary students. Two Augsburg faculty members, Dr. Jeflr Johnson and Dr. Ken Erickson, both physicists, were chosen to participate in ionospheric and magnetospheric physics research. Johnson worked this summer at the Antes Research Center in Moffctt Field, Calif, while Erickson collaborated in summer research at the University of Minnesota. The summer program served as an orientation for the program and allowed them to draw up a budget and design their work for the coming year. Erickson has been at Augsburg since 1970 and has had a dual appointment between Augsburg and the University of Minnesota faculty over that span. He‘s been involved in research at the U of M for more than 20 years. Johnson, who‘s now serving as department chair, joined the Augsburg faculty in 1985. “With the budget cuts at the U, there was uncertainty about how much funding we’d have for research,” Erickson said. “So this JOVE program will allow me to continue my association there. It’s especially valuable for Jeff Johnson to provide him the opportunity to be involved in this research and have a mentor for his work.” Electronic network links between the 21 new university afliliates and research teams at 10 sites were established this summer. The joint research, curriculum develop- ment and outreach will begin this winter and continue for three years. Between two to four Augsburg students will be hired as student mistants for work in the summer and during the academic year. Augsburg officials hope that participa- tion in the JOVE program will help the College attract additional NASA grants in the future. Augsburg already is involved in a NASA educational program. Augburg, Bemidji State and the University of Minnesota received a buryear grant in 1991 to fbrm the Minnesota Space Grant College Consortium. The prog‘am encourages interdisciplinary training, research and public senrice programs related to space science. The consortium members support students with undergraduate and graduate scholarships — with a special emphasis on recruiting women, underrepresented minoritim and persons with disabilities — for careers in aerospace sdence. Rome in June as the US. representative for a newly-established intemational AGO program. Every nation doing research on Antarctica will share some data. Engebretson said outside research projects provide tremendous hands-on experience for faculty and students. “We’re actually running an international research progam, and these opportuni- ties provide a reality check that you just can’t get in textbooks,” Engebretson said. “People have a chance to talk about a real project instead of a theoretical one created for a few weeks in a class project.” Petit, who‘s been on the Aupburg faculty since 1984, said the AGO project is particularly valuable for computer science students. It complements another new program at Aupburg, Project Kaleidoscope. That program, funded by the National Science Foundation and the Fund for the Improvement of Post~Sccondary Education (FIPSE), provided a grant for Augsburg researchers to establish a computer bulletin board and electronic mail system for presidents and deans at more than 350 colleges and universities, primarily four-year liberal arts schools. Augsburg students Joe Garner and Scott Krajewski currently are working with Petit on the project, which seeks to provide a channel to share information to improve curriculum, facilities and faculty development. “Mark can find physics programs for students, but finding computer science programs for students to work on has been lean,” Petit said. “We’ve had some students working as tutors, but the AGO project and Project Kaleidoscope provide us actual applications of the trade.” Peace activist Colman McCarthy speaks Washington Post and syndicated columnist Colman McCarthy spoke on “Solutions to Violence" on campus the evening of April 28. He also talked about his experiences in teaching peace courses at a noontime roundtable. (Staff photo by Kaye Henry) ber 27 to November 11 , 1993. Reformation Pilgrimage Oct. 27-Nov. 11, 1993 Join the Journey and Pass the Word! The Alumni Association invites alumni, their family and friends to join Dr. Philip Quanbeck and his wife Dora on a Reformation Pilgrimage to Germany, Poland and Czechoslovakia from Octo- A people-to—people pilgrimage — not just a tour! Designed to be different Pilgrimage is reflective, laughing, joyful. Your days will be full of seeing, hearing, believing, laughing, resting and feast- ing. Together with people from these countries we will know more about who we are and about the life we live together. For more inlonnation call 612/3304 178 Augsburg Alumni Office AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW MINNEAPOLIS, MN Show less
A message from the new Alumni Association president By Usa Latham ('84) After two years on the Alumni Asso- ciation Board of Directors, I am honored to represent you as President of the Alumni Association. Igraduatedin 1984 withadegreein sociology Altergraduafion I aocepteda sbr-rmnth... Show moreA message from the new Alumni Association president By Usa Latham ('84) After two years on the Alumni Asso- ciation Board of Directors, I am honored to represent you as President of the Alumni Association. Igraduatedin 1984 withadegreein sociology Altergraduafion I aocepteda sbr-rmnth tenporarypositionatAugs— burgas secretaryin the Fina/foal Aid, PersonnelandBusinws Offices. I remembertellingmymotherandfather that after four years ofool/ege, l was not going to stick aroundAugsburg. “This is a )‘oblornow, butlwillbemavingoninsrx months. Itwasnineyearslaterwhenllelt rnypcsifionasAugsburg’s associate drector ofpersonnei to aoeeota new challenge as manager of facilities and human resources for The Shelard Group Inc in Eden Prairie. I feel that says a lot about what kind of place Augsburg is. In Iookingbadratmy 11plusyears onmmpus, Augsburg wasa mringandnurturing environmentformebothasastudentandasanerrployee. IImowwea/Iowe thanks to the many people who supported us throughout our years at Augsburg. In looking to the future, Augsburg is a very exciting place. It is a wonderfully diverse community with numerous possibilities and opportunities. There are beautiful new facilities, exciting programs and wonderful people. And, it needs you! — the backbone of Augsburg College -— its alumni, to give something back in order for the college to continue on its path of suxess. I hope you will find a way to keep Augsburg a priority in your lives. The Alumni Board is oomrnitted to developing programs that are responsive to alumni interests and needs, and helping the college meet its admissions and fundraising goals. 1his new fisml year is off to a great start. We dedicated the beautiful, state-of-the- art Oscar A. Anderson Residence Hall on June 24. Many alumni volunteers are giving shape to a fun and memorable "Riverside Rendezvous" —— Homecoming 1993. A highlight this year will be the festival in Murphy Park -—- fun for the whole familyonSahrrdeybetorethefootbal/game—andaspeaaltributetoon Leland Sateren. And, of course, plans for 1 1 reunion celebrations are in trill swing. A very special thanks to all of you who have stepped forward to volunteer your leadership and expertise In the many activities and programs sponsored by the Alumni Association. We wouldn't be where we are without you! In closing I want to introduce the current Alumni Association Board of Directors. I am pleased to announce that Jan Peterson Andrews '66 (1994) has been elected as vice-president. Seven new directors also joined the board this fiscal year: Jim Bernstein '78 (1995), Roger Clarke '73 (1996), Tracy Elftman '81 ( 1996), John Jenneke '71 (1996), Melissa Olson '89 (1995), Julie Turner '92 (1996) and Lois Wattman '76 (1995). Returning directors are: En’c Anderson 79 (1994), Leola Dyrud Funnan '61 (1994), Laurie Fyksen Beise '80 (1995), David Halaas ’76 (1995), Patricia Harris '88 (1994), Cal Larson ’49 (1994), Joan Moline '83 ( 1994), Lori Moline ’82 (1996), 77mm Peterson 76 (1995), Amie Skaar 918(1995). and David Steenson '63 (1996). As always, your feedback is critical to the success of our work on your behalf. Please be in touch. We welcome hean'ng from you. Iwmwayearalnafdgwmmardfebwslhmmmwug' Lisa Latham Choir alumni invited to sing in Homecoming tribute to Dr. Sateren choir director and chairman of the department. During the 1975-76 school year he was director of choral music at the Conservatory of Music in Bergen, Norway. This year’s Homecoming Convocation will be a tribute to Dr. Leland B. Sateren, professor emeritus and former conductor ofthe Augburg Choir. The convocation will take place Satur- day, Oct. 9, at 10:30 am. in Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center. A lunch with Dr. Sateren in the East Commons of the Christensen Center will follow. He has composed more than 400 published choral works; his book includes “The New Song” (X965), “The Good Choir” (1974), “Criteria for Judging Choral Music“ (1975) and “Mixed Meter and Line in Choral Music” (1977). Between 1965 and 1979 he recorded eight albums with the Augsburg Choir. Augburg Choir alumni are invited and encouraged to return for this special event and to once again have the opportunity to sing under the direction of Dr. Sateren. Sateren was on the Augsburg music faculty item 1946 to 1979, and for the great majority of those years was both Choir alumni with questions about taking part in the tribute to Sateren may call the Augburg Oflice of Alumni and Parent Relations at(612) 330-1178. CAMPUS NEWS 7 Profizrror Holt’s history of spirituality aimed at those Thirstyfor Goul’ By Forrest Meyer Director at College Relations In a slender volume that includes accessible history, a global perspective and day-to-day applications, Religion Professor Bradley P. Holt has provided a survey of Christian spirituality in his latest book, “Thirsty for God,” pub- lished by Augsburg Fortress Press. Holt‘s book begins with Christian spirituality as portrayed in the Bible and traces it through the centuries up to the present day, including such movements as women’s spirituality, Pentecostalism and twelve-step groups. Along the way he examines the contributions of spiritual leaders such as Augustine, Meister Eckhart, Teresa of Avila, Sorcn Kierkegaard, Evelyn Undcrhill and Thomas Merton. The book “could serve m an introduction to the history ofChristianity as a whole, told fiom the angle that most interests contemporary students: religious afflictions, the moons of the hart,” writes George Iindbedc, Pitkin professor of historical theology at Yale University. “This is a uniquely appealing multicultural and non-Euroocnuic initiation into the study of not only GiriStian but post-biblical Christianity.” Beyond general Christian readers, the book‘s intended audience includes congregational study groups, introductory seminary and college clam-s and clergy. To facilitate application to daily life, Holt has provided spiritual exercises and discussion questions at the end ofcach chapter. “This multifiiceted and global picture of Christian spirituality desoibs, in .1 clear and succinct way, how men and “omen haw: quenched their thirst for God,“ Slys Merton Strommen, hinder of the Augsburg Youth and Family Institute. “In dmc fashion it prmides a seeker with infomiation on a subject now blossoming in popular-iry .ind \sidsprmd intensi. I recommend this cxocptioml runurce [or me in .1 mlle study youp, “here seekers are on a serious qumt for a deeper relationship with God." During Homecoming weekend, Holt will be at a book signing on Saturday, Oct. 9, 4 to 5:30 pm. in the Christensen Center. For eight years Holt taught and served as head librarian at the Theological College of North Nigeria. He writes and teaches about Christian spirituality both in academic settings and in churches. “Thirsty for God: A Brief History of Christian Spirituality“ is paperbound (128 pp.) and is priced at 5895. ll is available in the Augsburg College Bookstore and other bookstores. Distinguished Alumni Vanderbilt Law School that the students launched a “Bring Back Stcnwaag“ drive in 1988 after he received an offer fi'om Iowa. Half the student body — over 300 students — petitioned Vanderbilt to try and keep him on the Faculty there. The following year he was honored with Iowa’s first annual Collegiate Teaching Award. Stensvaag is the author of “Hazardous Waste Law and Practice“ (two volumes) and is currently writing “Clean Air Act: Law and Practice," which also will be published in two volumes. He recently was named to the Supreme Court Advisory Committee on lowa Rules of Evidence. He aimed his JD. degree and graduated magna cum laudc fiom the Harvard Law School in 1974, where he was editor of the Harvard Law Review. He also received the Danforth Graduate Fellow- ship arid the US. Environmental Protec- tion Agency Fellowship. Stensvaag has maintained close ties with the Augsburg Political Science Depart- ment. “Miles Stcnshocl and Norma Noonan were the entire department when I was a student,” he said. He has returned to campus frequently to partidpatc in job seminars and, while at Vanderbilt, to recruit prospective law students. Stensvaag has been an active participant in the churches and church choirs of the communities in which he has lived. He was also a leader of the Nashville chapter ofOURS, an international adoption organization. Nominations for this year‘s Distinguished Alumni Awards were solicited in a mass mailing to the entire Augburg alumni constituency in January. Candidates are evaluated in three arms — professional accomplishments, contributions to continued from page 3 church and community, and connection to Augsburg. Last year, Bessye Hughes (‘71), Shelby Gimse Andress (‘56) and the late Clarence I. Carlson (‘15) joined the list of 125 prominent Augsburg graduates to be so honored since the awards were initiated in 1958. The awards are made annually at October Homecoming ceremonies. Augsburg names new college relations director Forrest Meyer joined the Augsburg College staii~ on lune 30 as director ofcollcgc relations. Before coming to Augsburg, Meyer was director of public relations at Luther College in Decorah, lowa, for five years. From 1985 to 1988 hi: was associate editor at the health news senice of the University oflowa, where he earned both his bachelor‘s and master‘s degrees. Forrest Meyer “I am finding Augsburg‘s location in this vibrant metropolitan setting very appealing," Meyer said. “I‘m also excited about this opportunity at Augsburg because ofthc college's proud history and tradition, its unique mission and its tremendous potential.” Meyer‘s responsibilities will include media and public relations, supervision of publications and sports information, coordination of special events and college advertising. AUGUST 1993 AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW Show less
8 CAMPUS NEWS Social Work professor says give peace a chance By Kaye Henry Stall Writer Things aren’t as black and white for freshman Thaddeus Wavrin after taking Prof. Vincent Peters’ peace course this spring. “This class has opened me up to so many views — it’s great,” says the football player... Show more8 CAMPUS NEWS Social Work professor says give peace a chance By Kaye Henry Stall Writer Things aren’t as black and white for freshman Thaddeus Wavrin after taking Prof. Vincent Peters’ peace course this spring. “This class has opened me up to so many views — it’s great,” says the football player who no longer thinks war is justified. Wavrin took the class to fulfill a require- ment, expecting to simply endure the peaceniks who don’t respect soldiers and cops the way he does. Instead, he was excited by a challenging discussion of values and behavior. He now feels that most wars could — and should — be avoided through peaceful negotiation. “Wars happen because of lack of communication,” he says. Although he probably would still serve in the military ifcalled, he now believes “there is no reason, ever, to kill another person.” Registration for Peters‘ Global Peace and Social Development course (Social Work 230) has overfillcd both years that he has 05eer it in day school. Now Weekend College students have requested it. Peters isn‘t surprised by the interest. “This is what Augsburg is all about,” he says, noting that Augsburg is a co- sponsor ofthe annual Peace Prize Forum and is known for a commitment to diversity and social justice through its Center for Global Education, recruit- ment policies and Christian values. While he can’t claim the world is a peaceful place in the 19903, Peters says there is growing international awareness of the need to shift to peaceful solutions to human problems. “There is talk of a ‘new world order,m he says. “We need to come together as one world in solidarity with each other.” Peters is begimiing to wonder if there is enough interest among students, faculty and the College to establish a pace studies minor. Two other Lutheran colleges have pace studies curricula. Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minn., has a pace studies minor and Augustanta College in Illinois recently received a $500,000 endowment [him an alumnus to crate a pace studies program. A pace studies minor would probably include five or six interdisciplinary courses on such topics as women and pace, human rights and social justice, environmental ethics and nuclear disarmament. It could incorporate some alreadyAexisting courses in political science, international relations and other areas, along with new courses. After Augsburg hosted the Pace Prize Forum in 1990, faculty workshops on peace were held and Peters began designing his peace course with a grant from the Center for Faculty Develop— ment. A peace cun'iculum has been a dream of his coming since coming to Augsburg five years ago. A native of India, his family was influenced by pacemakers Mahatma Gandhi and Mother Theresa. Peters is a peace activist and conscien- tious objector who has published articles on peace, is on the Lutheran Peace Fellowship board and is faculty advisor for the campus chapter of Amnesty lntemational. VVIth five-yar-olds now toting guns to school, Peters says we must develop pacefirl ways of molving conflicts between individuals, groups and nations. “We haven’t given nonviolenee a chance to work,”hesays. “Wearesocializedtothink that we can solve problems with violence — but we don’t solve problems, we only show our power and crate new problems.” For him, “Pace is not only the absence of war, but also the presence of social justice.” Peters sees “war” as including all forms of human strife — from interpersonal violence to poverty and hunger, environmental degradation and political oppression. Solving problems . through “social development” — political and economic empowerment — is the key to pace, he feels. Besides lively discussion of the issues— often spurred by guest lecturers—Peters’ course requires attendance at the annual Pace Prize Forum and 10 hours of community senrice at a local pace or soda] development organization, among other assignments. The course has given Wavrin —— who plans to major in business — a taste of something more meaningful than math. “I would recommend this class to anyone,” he says. “If there were a pace studies minor, I would take it.” Wavrin says that if we can make space- ships, we should be able to solve hunger and other human problems. “Why can’t we try harder? Everybody just has to drop their barriers and say, ‘I forg've, I forget’ — let’s go on and make this world right.” Study cite: need fbr productivity [0' colleges Colleges and universities can improve productivity by refocusing their mission statements and using financial resourca more wisely, concluda a report by the Consortium for Policy Resarch in Education. A “growth factor” that contributes to low productivity occurs when institu- tions expand classes, add new fields of study and increase technology while trying to maintain existing programs, said the report. Another factor is consensus manage- ment— where many administrators and Staff are consulted on a variety of issues and changes. Such widesprad participa- tion in the decision process was time consuming and ofien costly. To improve productivity, the report recommended that schools rewrite their mission statements to clearly define their fours and the students they expect to serve, not try to become all thing to all people. Available finances should be used to strengthen and develop those programs related to their missions. Institutions also should target investments to their mission statements and grow by substi- tution, not just adding on. The report also found that quality in undergraduate education has not im- proved in recent yars despite increasa in resources. One contributing factor is that professors at many schools have inaased their resarch and scholarship activities and spend less time in the classroom. — From the May 3 issue of the Amenban Council ongEdueafion newletter.’ igher EducafianW’NHW' ' '. ' ' _ Little Six awards $50,000 Indian scholarship grant Little Six Inc., the corporate arm ofthe Shakopee Mdewakanton Dakota Tribe, has given Augsburg College a $50,000 grant for American Indian scholarships. The grant matches a 1991 $50,000 challenge grant to Augsburg from the Shakopee Mdewakanton Dakota Tribe. “After observing Augsburg's positive response to the Shakopee Mdewakanton Dakota Community Scholarship, the Little Six Corporation is pleased to make this matching contribution of550,000," IJttle Six Chairman Leonard Prescott said. “As these scholarships are awarded during the years ahead, the recipients will be out- standing role models for the children of the American Indian community." Augsburg President Charles S. Anderson expressed gratitude for the Little Six grant and for the U'ibe’s continued confidence. “We are also pleased that other tribes have shown interest in supporting our program with grants. The commitment ofthe American Indian community “all allow us to help many more students," Anderson said. The grant from Little Six “ill enhance Augsburg‘s American Indian Support Program, which is directed by Bonnie Wallace. Since it was established 15 years ago, the program has maintained an 80 to 85 percent strident retention rate. Wallace sees the scholarship grant from Little Sis as a prime example of how casino gaming profits are being used in a positive way. “Too often the general public has misconceptions that all the profits go directly back to the tribes, and yet many of the casinos in Minnesota have contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to both native and non-native charitable organizations,” Wallace says. “Indians have always been a generous people, and Augsburg is fortunate to have been selected as a recipient of a gift of this magnitude." Other grants recently received by Augsburg include: 0 $24,000 fiom the Gamble-Skogmo Fund of the Minneapolis Foundation for a handicapped accessible skyway link fiom the proposed new library to Memorial Hall. 0 $180,000 fiom the Bush Foundation for faculty development through strengthening the Augsburg Teaching and Learning Center. 0 $35,000 (tom the Cargill Foundation to support scholarships to American Indian students. Save the Dates! Homecoming Oct. 6-10 Agreement made on Tribal College transfers On American Indian Recognition Day held on campus May 17, Larry Aitken. president of Leech Lake Tribal College in Cass Lake. Minn., presented Augsburg President Charles S. Anderson with a recently completed articulation agreement Ior transfer credits between Augsburg and the Leech Lake Tribal College. Guest speakers at Recognition Day included Aitken; Leonard Prescott. chairman of Little Six. Inc.; and Jim Genla. deputy solicitor tor the Mille Lacs Band of Chippewa Indians and 1987 Augsburg alumnus, Dr. Virginia Allery. assistant education prolessor at Augsburg, and Bonnie Wallace. director of the Augsburg American Indian Support Program. (Staff photo by Kaye Henry) AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW ‘ Afi‘lfl‘dufi—c _. Show less
President awarded Knight’s Cross by Norway On behalf of His Majesty King Harald V of Nomay, Norwegian Consul General Bjarne Grindem (right) presented the Knight's Cross. First Class of the Royal Order of Merit. to President Charles S. Anderson during an April 25 ceremony in Hoversten Chapel. The... Show morePresident awarded Knight’s Cross by Norway On behalf of His Majesty King Harald V of Nomay, Norwegian Consul General Bjarne Grindem (right) presented the Knight's Cross. First Class of the Royal Order of Merit. to President Charles S. Anderson during an April 25 ceremony in Hoversten Chapel. The honor recognizes President Anderson's work to preserve and strengthen ties between the two countries. The Knight's Cross insignia is a gilded St. Olav's Cross with His Majesty's monogram. (Photo by Michael Fitzgerald) Indian religious freedom hearings held on campus More than 1,000 people, including American Indian spiritual leaders from 13 states, attended hearings held at Augsburg College on March 8 by the U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. The hearings were on proposed amendments to the American Indian Religious Freedom Act. Senators at the hearing were Sen. Paul Wellstone of Minnesota (left). Sen. Daniel Inouye of Hawaii (right) and Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell of Colorado (not pictured). Also attending the hearings was Bonnie Wallace (center), director ol Augsburg‘s American Indian Support Program. Job offers are flew and far between for new grads job offers were fewer this year for new college grads, according to a survey by the College Placement Council. Starting salaries in most majors showed little change with engineering graduates getting the top starting salaries with an increase ofl.5 percent. Chemical engineers were at the top with an average ofSS9,793. Business graduates in management information systems, accounting, economics, finance and marketing enjoyed 2 percent higher salary offers this year, but business administntion graduates received lower salary offers. Salary offers for liberal arts graduates (except psychology majors) declined 1.8 percent and humanities grads fared the worst ofall with a 9.3 percent decline. Long slide in high school grads bottoms out The number of graduating high school students is expected to increase by l per cent next year, according to the US. Department of Education. That‘s good news for college admissions offices, who have watched the pool of incoming fi'eshmen decline every year since 1977, when a record 3.2 million high school diplomas were awarded. Only 2.48 million diplomas were awarded in l992-‘93. The figures are largely driven by demo- graphics. The size ofthe 18-year—old population bottomed out in 1992 at 3.3 million, down fi’oni a ‘baby boomer” high of4.3 million in 1979. Figures for the rest of the decade project the number of l 8-year-olds to climb to 3.9 million by the year 2000 along with annual increases in high school graduates. CAMPUS NEWS 9 Augsburg adds accounting major By Susie Gilhoi Accounting now tops the alphabetical list of Augsburg majors, mon'ug out fi-om under the auspices of Business Administration to become the 36th major offered at Augsburg. The new major, approved this spring and effective with the new catalog this fall, replaces the accounting emphasis formerly offered as part ofthe business administration major. “It is a way ofrecognizitig the impor— tance ofthe emergence ofthe discipline itself,” said Datid Gabrielson, associate academic dean. “As accounting practices become more and more sophisticated, we need to recognize that there are theoretical aspects to accounting as well.” The new Accounting Department reflects this sophistication in part by offering two tracks: general accounting, stritablc tbr a wide variety of business positions; and professional accounting, recommended for positions with Cl‘:\ fimis. The latter is further delineated into two specialiLitions. Those specialiutions — public account- ing and managerial accounting — are the main difference between the old accounting emphasis .ind the neu- major, explained Gabriclson. The specialilations include courses that allow students to Sit for either the certified public accountant (CPA) exam or the cenilied managerial accountant (CMA) exam. Because the new major is so similar to the accounting emphasis prcxiously offered, students currently majoring in business/accounting will have no problems transferring into the new major, said Gabriclson. The accounting major is offered through Weekend College .is well as Augsburg‘s regular day school program. Faculty News Prof. Tony Bibus, Social Work, received a Special Board Award fi'om the Minne- sota Family-Based Services Association acknowledging his efforts to bring the principles of family-centered, home-based practice into social work courses. Mary Horozaniecki ofthe Music Department has been chosen by the American String Teacher‘s Association (ASTA) :5 Minnesota ASTA‘s Master Teacher ofthe Year. As a member of the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet, Nidiolas Rams of the Music Department performed in the Feb. 28 Dearborn, Mich., premiere ofa new work by the American composer Leslie Bassett, winner ofthe Pulitzer Prize and the Prix de Rome. Art Prof. Kristin Anderson presented a slideshow and lecture on “National Romanticism iii 19th Century Scandina- vian Art” on campus iti March. Two authors with ties to the Augsburg English Department have been nomi- nated for this year‘s Minnesota Book Awards. Prof. Cass Dalglish‘s tiovcl, “Sweetgrass,” was nominated iii the mystery and detective category; instmc- tor Cary Waterman’s poetry collection, “When I booked Back You Were Gone," in the poetry category. Philosophy Prof. Mark Fuehrer prescrith a paper titled “The Agent Intellect in the Writings of Meister Dietrich ofFrciburg and Its Influence on the Cologne School" on campus in March. Sociology Poof. Diane Pike has been invited to become associate editor of Teaching Sociology, the journal ofthe American Sociology Association Art Prof. Norman Holen was featured iii the Spring ‘93 issue of Nonh Dakota Horizons magazine as an outstanding North Dakotan. The article highlights the tools he has made for Augsburg art students with physical disabilities. The magazine also pictures some of Holcn‘s art displayed during March in the Christensen Center gallery. Music Prof. Robert Stacke has been active as a guest conductor, clinician and soloist. Since Ianuary he has performed or conducted at the Richticld, Henry Sibley, Stillwatcr, Edilia and Hastings high schools. He also travelled to Cuba, where he researched Cuban music and gave a percussion demonstration at the National Conservatory for the Arts. Hc presided over the state chapter ofthe international Association oflan Educators at the Minnesota Alusic Educators Conference in February, where he performed with the Jail. Educators Ensemble and the l'l.l\llllgS High School (ihorr. Prof. Kathy Swanson, English, presented a paper titled “How Should i Put This? Gender Differences in Stu- dents‘ Pecr Responses," on April 2 in San Diego, at the National College Corifcrelicc on Composition and Communication. She also presented “Let‘s Talk About It: Basic Writers Talking and Writing in the Company of Others,“ at the National Council of Teachers ofEnglisli‘s Regional Confer ence in Madison, Wis, on April 23. continued on page 17 Study shows changes in career choices More students are choosing careers in business and education, according to a study by the Higher Education Re search institute. Fewer were interested iii law or medicine. The study surveyed freshmen who began college iti 1987, and then sampled the same group in 199] when they had completed four years. Nine percent in four year institutions chose education in 1987, but by 1991 16 percent reported education “as their probable career choice. Business was the probable career choice of22.6 percent in 1987, but increased to 24.4 percent by 1991. Those interested in medicine dropped from 6 to 4.7 percent. Those selecting law dropped from 6.5 to 4.5 percent — from the May 17, 1993, issue 0/ Higher EdUCallOD & National Allarrs AUGUST 1993 AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW Show less
10 CAMPUS NEWS Commencement Class of 1993 is biggest ever By Shirley Westman Salgren Editor lt was a dark and dreary afternoon but commencement speaker Dave Wood lightened things up considerably at Melby Hall for the overflow crowd of parents and friends who came to celebrate the graduation... Show more10 CAMPUS NEWS Commencement Class of 1993 is biggest ever By Shirley Westman Salgren Editor lt was a dark and dreary afternoon but commencement speaker Dave Wood lightened things up considerably at Melby Hall for the overflow crowd of parents and friends who came to celebrate the graduation ofAugsburg‘s (llass of 1993. This will be shortV promised Wood between punch lines. And it was. "Outside of proposing to my wife the previous autumn staying on (as a teacher) atAugsburg was one of the only wise deci— sions / ever made. " — Dave Wood It was also the largest class — 545 candidates For graduation —— iii Augsburg’s history. (That was consider» ably tnore than last year‘s 513 candidates and the 442 the previous year.) The total included 185 seniors from Week- end (Iollege and 35 who earned master‘s degrees. Because ot‘the rain, the graduates had to torego the traditional congratulatory march through Murphy Square. The soggy weather also Forced the President‘s reception in the park to move indoors to the Christensen Center. Wood was among several speakers for the day. A former Augsburg English professor. he is now the book review editor ot‘the Minneapolis Star Tribune. “1 know at this stage ot‘the game your life isn‘t easy," said Wood. “1 know it is Dave Wood, book review editor of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. addressed the 545 candidates lor graduation. It was the largest class to ever graduate from Augsburg. (Photos by Michael Fitzgerald) very easy to be cynical about any college. “My advice to you: Don't be cynical,” he said. “And don’t take Augsburg for granted.“ “Realize that this college is a very special place, a place that examines itself, then re-examines A place that com- mits itselfto our community and to the world community as well. Be proud of those commitments," he said. “And don’t forget to lend it your support in the years to come,’1 he added. Also speaking were representatives for the Class of 1993. Misti Allen, political science major fi’om St. Peter, Minn., addressed the audience of more than 3,000 for the weekday schedule graduates and Carole Simonson Schmidt, Forest Lake, Minn., represented the Weekend College grads. Schmidt is a double major in business administration and economics. Speaking for the graduate students was R'Gina K Sellers, who received her Master of Social Work degree. Lisa Alexander is this year’s recipient of Justice Award By Shirley Westman Salgren Editor Lisa Alexander was this year’s recipient ofthe Marina Christensen Justice Award. It is awarded annually at Augsburg‘s commencement ceremonies to a graduating senior who best exempli- fies the College‘s mission statement, “Education for Service." At May commencement ceremonies, Alexander also received her Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in sociology. Her senior thesis was on the liberation process ot‘Afi'ican-Aniericans. She co—chaired the campus ministry Peace and Justice Committee and was a panelist art a recent statewide telecotiler» ence on racism on college campuses. Alexander first demonstrated her commitment to community senice in her Iresliiiiati year at Augsburg when she began tutoring a young boy and worked at the food slit-Illtt the Currie Center. She also became a regular volunteer at Our Saviour‘s Shelter tor the homeless and worked with Alliance ot‘the Streets, .t grassroots organi/ation whose mission is to empower poor and homeless people to better their lives and their situations. Most recently, she has worked with Action for Children, a Governor’s task force under the Minneapolis Planning Agency that is charged with redesigning and coordinating easier access ofservices for children and single—parent families. Alexander, whose home is Eau Claire, Wis., plans to work in the Boston area and to continue her interest in social justice issues before going to graduate school. The Justice Award was established in 1989 in memory of Marina Christensen Justice, daughter of former Augsburg President Bernhard Christensen and Lilly Gracia Christensen. Recipients must demonstrate a dedication and involvement in community service and social justice that was exemplified by Justice, who courageously and effectively reached out to bring equity and har— mony to disadvantaged people and communities. (Julie Szab/a ('87) contributed to the above article) Remember. . . Homecoming Oct. 6 —10, 1993 Sociology major Lisa Alexander received the Marina Christensen Justice Award at commencement ceremonies. (Photo by Michael Fitzgerald) AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW MINNEAPOLIS, MN Show less
CANIPUS NEWS 1 1 ink of [he Utmonclom Sill that Augg‘buig Coll-ego hud besiowocl upon that giuduuloo' who cumo lxloir )‘Cu Denman [L is a sill, thal also has boon leowul m {\'\‘(L" —— [711w \V\\\l psalms that this college is a very special place. a place thal oxumimx ilyclll lhcn mcxaminca A... Show moreCANIPUS NEWS 1 1 ink of [he Utmonclom Sill that Augg‘buig Coll-ego hud besiowocl upon that giuduuloo' who cumo lxloir )‘Cu Denman [L is a sill, thal also has boon leowul m {\'\‘(L" —— [711w \V\\\l psalms that this college is a very special place. a place thal oxumimx ilyclll lhcn mcxaminca A place that commits ilfiflf to our community and lo lhc world community as well Be proud of lth commitments. And don} lotgcl lo bud it your suppon in yeah; to come" ! Dave Wm xl AUGUST 1993 AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW Show less
SPORTS Augsburg dome exterior perspective Melby rehab includes new fitness center... Dome will upgrade campus sports and recreation By Gene McGivern Sports Information Director Augsburg is in the process ofunveiling three new elements to its campus recreation and athletics facilities.The three... Show moreSPORTS Augsburg dome exterior perspective Melby rehab includes new fitness center... Dome will upgrade campus sports and recreation By Gene McGivern Sports Information Director Augsburg is in the process ofunveiling three new elements to its campus recreation and athletics facilities.The three projects, which represent a $1.75 million investment, include two up- grades at Anderson-Nelson Field — new artificial turf and an air—supported cover for winter months —- and a new fitness center in Si Melby Hall. New artificial turf, installed in June, has replaced the aging turfthat was used for 14 years, the last nine at Augsburg. The field is the site of games and practices for the Auggies‘ football, softball, men’s and women‘s soccer teams, and physical education classes and intramurals. The new Astro'l’urf-brand surface is the identical product in use at prominent stadiums \vorlduide, including Big Eight Conference schools Colorado and Nebraska. The new turfisn‘t the only improvement for softball at AndersonNelson Field. Slide boxes were installed under remov- able sections of the new turf along the basepaths to give baserunners a safer surface for sliding. To maximize use of field space, a new air- supported structure will turn the outdoor field into a fieldhouse facility fiom November through March. Beginning this November, die dome-like structure will be inflated at the conclusion of the football season, then come down in April before the start of spring activities. Augsburg dome interior perspective new fitness center, some ofiiccs will be moved to the first floor and a new classroom will be constructed in an existing storage and golf practice area. The $120,000 Melby upgrade will be covered through donations fiom Augsburg’s Alumni A-Club. The same group, which was behind the purchase To help reduce the costs of the turf and bubble, the College hopes to rent the facility to community sports groups during some evening and weekend hours. A similar concept has been in use since 1985 at the University of Illinois to cover an astroturf football field and create indoor recreation space. Air- supported structures also have become common at tennis and golf clubs. Meanwhile, renovation work has been underway this summer in the Melby Hall athletic facility. Included in the $120,000 renovation will be a new fitness center on the lower floor of Melby. It will cover approximately 2,000 square feet and double the size of the existing weight training room. The old weight room will be converted into an auxiliary fitness area to assist wrestling and golf practice. To accommodate the of turf and the development of Ander- son-Nelson Field in 1984, also raised $90,000 for the 1991 installation of lights at the field. Augsburg Men’s Athletic Director Paul Graucr said the turf, bubble and firms center upgrades will have campus-wide benefits. “These upgrades are another sign that Augsburg is an exciting, progressive place,” Grauer said. “We have the new residence hall opening this summer. A new library is in the planning stages. A new science building also is being studied.” Augsburg varsity athletic teams have improved over the last two years, and Women’s Athletic Director Marilyn Florian said these facility improvements will help continue the progress. “The new facility and fitness center will provide a better environment for our student-athletes, and also have a positive impact on our recruiting,” Florian said. To helproducethe costsofthemrfand bubble, the College hopes to rent the ladlity to community sports groups during some lbropcnmamfimfiflbesauptoaflotvtue ‘ by Aung students, faculty, stafli physiml edumtion claws and athletic teams. Sooccr, volleyball and mnning are among the activitia expected to be available. The driving force behind the bubble project has been Jim Carey of the Office of Athletic Facilities. Carey said the facility has excellent potential, both for Augsburg use and for outside rental. “It might take a little time until we find out what our personality will be,” Carey said. “But once that air structure is up on Nov. 15, people who walk in there will have their jaws drop. It will be an extremely attractive Facility. For (an NCAA) Division III school to have this type of facility is amazing.” Football coach hopes to continue momentum in ’93 By Gene McGivern Sports inlormation Director Auggie football coach Jack Osberg will my to continue the momentum estab- lished last season, when his 3-7 team was regarded as the most improved team in the MIAC. Osberg is hoping his 1993 recruiting efforts will provide better depth — the squad size should surpass 60 players this year — and fill in a few holes on the otfensive and defensive lines. About two~thirds of the starters are back from last year including several offensive threats —— running back Marty Alger, receivers Jefi‘ Kaeppe and Josh Kaeppe, quarterback Pete Kutches and placekickcr Mike Mclin. Linebacker Bill Gabler leads a young but scrappy defense. Augsburg will open its 1993 football season on Sept. 11 against Huron University of South Dakota, and in the process debut the new artificial turf at Anderson-Nelson Field. The Auggies have five home games at Anderson-Nelson, including a 7 pm. Sept. 25 game under the lights vs. Gustavus. The Auggics also play Nov. 6 in the Mctrodomc with a noon kickofi against Concordia. Like football, the Auggie men’s golf team had an eye-opening season in 1992 and “ill try to continue its improvement. Coach Brian Ammann‘s team won two tournaments last fall and improved to fourth in the MIAC tournament, led by All-MIAC player Ben Erickson. Under Ammann, the Auggies have improved from ninth to eighth to seventh to sixth and now fourth over the last five seasons. The presence of two all—state recruits is expected to push the team to an even better MIAC finish and make a run at an NCAA Division 111 national toumey bid in the spring of 1994. In men’s soccer, Coach Gary Dahlc starts his third season and has several experienced players back. Dahle’s second season produced six wins to double the 1991 victory total. Among the returner: are forward James Mungai, who led the MIAC in goals with six and led the team with seven goals and one assist. The Auggies open with five road games in their first seven, with their home debut Sept. 14 at 7 pm. agath Concordia. Cross country begins its third sason since it was started in 1991 and will have three of its seven meets in the Twin Cities, including the Oct. 30 MIAC Championships at Como Golf Course in St. Patti. The Auggic men expect to have a fiill contingent of seven runners this fill. On the women’s side, eight of the nine cros country runners rctum fiom the 1992 team, which finished one point out of eighth in the 12'tcam MIAC meet. Auggie volleyball coach Marilyn Florian will have several new players this fall and has standout Carolyn Tuohy to build around. The Augg‘es open their season Sept. 8 at home against Wisconsin-Stout and also will host two tournaments — Sept. 10-11 and Oct. 15-16. Women’s soccer opens its season Sept. 12 at home against Code College. AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW . MINNEAPOLIS, MN Show less
SPORTS 13 Wrestling championship highlights 1992—’93 school year By Gene Mcleern Sports lnlonnalion Director Another remarkable wrestling season and some eye—opening progess in football and other men’s sports high- lighted Augsburg athletics in 1992-93. Wresdm‘ g Coach JeESwenson's wrestling team... Show moreSPORTS 13 Wrestling championship highlights 1992—’93 school year By Gene Mcleern Sports lnlonnalion Director Another remarkable wrestling season and some eye—opening progess in football and other men’s sports high- lighted Augsburg athletics in 1992-93. Wresdm‘ g Coach JeESwenson's wrestling team scored a 93-92 win over Wanburg in March to claim the team championship of the NCAA Division 111 wrestling tournament. Buoyed by individual national champions Nick Fonticoia, Joe Hoialmen and Gary Kroells, the Auggies won their second national team title in three years. Augburg also won the MIAC championship for the 17th time in 19 years. The Auggies had a record nine individual conference champs out of 10 weight classes, and senior Kevin Schiltz became just the seventh wrestler in 43 years to win four individual titles. Football in football, Augsburg set 10 school records and made dramatic improve- ment in a 3-7 finish. The highlight of the season was a 37-7 win over St. Thomas, Augsburg’s first victory over the Tommies since 1970. The Auggies, generally regarded as the conference’s most improved program, were competi- tive in five ofthe seven defeats, playing MIAC champion Carleton to a 38-28 decision and taking St. Olaf to the last play ofthe game in a 20-18 loss. As many as 40 of the 48 players could return for 1993. Fullback Marty Alger, the first 1,000- yard rusher in Augsburg football history, was electedtearn MVP and made first: u, t , r , .» .- ‘ti. gamer-24 times for 81 yards in the finale against St. Olaf to finish with 1,011 yards on 190 carries (5.3 ypr), including five loo-yard games. Alger broke school rushing records for a season (1,011), game (212) and longest run fi'om scrimmage (95). He had 895 yards in nine MIAC games to finish fourth in the conference. Alger, who rushed for 160 yards in one game of 1991 before suffering a season—ending injury, ranks sixth in career rushing with 1,171 yards with two seasons to play and needs 889 yards to move into first. He also caught 19 passes for 162 yards. Golf Golf and soccer also made gains in the fall. Coach Brian Ammann‘s golf team won two tournaments and improved to fourth in the MIAC tournament. Under Ammann, the Auggies have improved from ninth to eighth to seventh to sixth and now fourth over the last five seasons. Freshman Ben Erickson earned All- MlAC honors. Soccer The 1992 Augsburg men’s soccer team won six games and posted the school‘s best record since 1980. Coach Gary Dahle‘s second season produced a 3-7 MIAC record and a 6-12-1 overall record to double the 1991 victory total. A 1-0 win over Gustavus broke a long losing streak to the Gusties and was one of three shutouts for Augsburg. Senior midfielder Terry Okonek, the team co- captain the last two seasons, was voted to the All-MIAC first team and also was selected team MVP. Sophomore forward James Mungai led the MIAC in goals with six and led the team in all games with seven goals and one assists. Basketball Men’s basketball also broke through and made a run at a top-three MIAC finish. Ammann’s team ended a lS-game losing streak to St. Thomas and an eight-game losing streak to_Carleton in winning . seven of eight games in a mid-season stretch. But the injury-weakened Auggies lost their last six games and finished 12—12 overall and 10-10 for fifth in the conference. The team managed to avert a losing season for the first time in six seasons and won six straight MIAC road gains, the best road streak for Augsburg in 12 seasons. The Auggies were on pace to set a school record for field-goal shooting, too, but they cooled off in the final two weeks. Senior Dave Carlson exploded in January for some big scoring nights. He went on to receive first-team NCAA Division 111 All-West District and his third selection to the All-MIAC team. Carlson scored 1,540 points on his career to finish third all-time at Augs- burg, and he finished third in the MIAC in scoring at 18 ppg. Hockey The Augsburg hockey team finished 8-8 in the MIAC for fourth out of nine teams and in the process received the school’s second post~season playofi' berth in five years. The Auggies were eliminated in the first round of the MIAC playoffs by conference champion St. Thomas, 102, to finish 11-15 overall. Coach Ed Saugestad’s Augsburg team played its usual tough non- conference schedule, going 0-4 against Mankato State and Bemidji State. The Auggies swept St. Olaf, St. Norbert‘s and Bethe] and scored a road win at St. Mary‘s, but also had six losses by two or less goals on the season. Saugestad had 11 sophs and five fi‘eshmcn in his top 25. Augsburg landed two players on the 21- player All-MIAC first team — junior forward C.J. Beaurlinc and soph defenscman Nick Jones. MVP Peter Rutili finished fifth in MIAC scoring with 29 points (13 g, 16 a). Baseball Senior Dan Wenzel earned first team All-MIAC honors for the third straight year to highlight the Auggies’ 1993 baseball season. First-year coach John Sherman saw his team hook up in several close games en route to a 12—23 finish. Augsburg went 4-7 in one-run or extra-inning games this season after going 10-3 in one-run games in 1992. The Auggics, who tied for eighth in the MlAC at 5-15, went 5- 4 in their last nine games, including a doubleheader sweep of Concordia-St. Paul, the Upper Midwest Conference champion. Wenzel finished with two Augsburg career pitching records (48 appearances and 249 strikeouts). He also finished second all-time in five pitching catego- rics — wins (19), losses (16). complete games (22), starts (35) and innings pitched (225.6). chzel also finished in the top three in seven career batting categories -— 1st in games ( 142), lst in at bats (404), 2nd in hits (123), 2nd in RBI (88), 2nd in walks (57), 3rd in total bases (179), 3rd in HIE (nine) and 4th in runs (69). His career batting average was .304. Softball Auggie sophs Kristi Ockuly and Heather Hanson were voted to the 22~player All- MIAC softball team. Ockuly hit .360 in MIAC play while Hanson had a 1.53 ERA and led the conference in strikeouts with 44. The Auggies placed seventh in the MIAC out of 11 teams with an 8-12 record and finished l 123 overall. Track and Cross Country In track, senior Jodi Divinski placed third in the 5,000 meters to earn All- MIAC and help Augsburg take 10th out of12 teams in the MIAC Track 8t Field Championships. Led by Divinski, the Auggie women's cross country team, in just its second season, placed ninth out of 12 in the MIAC and 17th out on6 teams in the NCAA regional last fall. The Auggie women‘s 3.25 gpa ranked in the top 25 nationally in NCAA Division 111. The school‘s best academic average was a 3.29 in women‘s tennis. Sports Briefs Grauer to relinquish track and field post Paul Grauer is stepping down fi-om the track and field head coaching position he‘s held for 14 years at Augsburg. The move will allow Grauer to devote more time to his responsibilities as men‘s athletic director and physical education instructor, and assume some newly- assigned administrative duties. Grauer’s Augsburg athletes have won eight individual national championships in track and field, and his 1988 women’s team placed third in the NCAA Division 111 national championships. Grauer, who earned his PhD at the University of Minnesota in 1990, is starting his sixth year as the Augsburg men’s athletic director. “Paul has a reputation as an excellent technician and as a fiiendly, caring coach,‘I said Gene McGivem, Aupburg‘s cross country coach and an assistant to Grauer in track and field. “He leaves the program knowing he had a tremendous impact on a lot of athletes. Fortunately for Augsburg, Paul is remaining on campus and will continue to make his mark in several mpacities." Grauer is a 1965 graduate of Concordia College in Seward, Neb. He also has served as an assistant football coach ( 1979-‘83) and sports information director (l984—‘88) at Augsburg. Augsburg has begun accepting applica- tions for a part-time head coach to direct its men’s and women’s track and field program. Rose, Robinson, Jespersen named Academic All-MIAC Augburg College landed three athletes on the 1993 Spring Academic All-MIAC honor team. Kristin Jespersen (Sr., Wells) received her third consecutive honor, Jon Rose (Jr., Richfield) was a repeat selection, and Nicole Robinson (Sr., Duluth) received her first honor. Sports information directors fiom the 13 MIAC schools selected 25 men and 25 women spring-sport athletes to the honor team. To be eligible, athletes must have a 3.20 or higher gpa, be a sophomore or older, and be a key contributor to their team. Rose has a 3.45 gpa in business adminis- nation. A three-year starter at second base, Rose had a .402 on—basc percent- age this spring and led the squad in walls (22), runs (26) and hit-by-pitch (3). Rose is the school‘s career leader in hit-by-pitch (11), and ranks sixth all- time in walls (47) and runs (53) and has 65 hits, 27 RBI and a .260 career average. Jespersen has a 3.98 gpa in biology and was a captain and four-year lettcrwinncr in tennis. She went 1-2 in the MIAC tournament at No. 3 singles. Robinson has a 3.45 gpa in psychology and played tennis three seasons for thc Auggies. She finished 1-2 in the MIAC tournament at No. 4 singles. Seven of the eight women‘s tennis players had gpas of 3.00 or higher, and the team gpa of3.29 was the highest of all Augsburg athletic teams. Three seniors receive Honor Athlete award Augsburg College has selected its male and female Honor Athletes for l992-‘93, with co-recipients being named on the men‘s side. The male award was shared by Dave Carlson (Sr., Apple Valley/Roscmount) and Gary Kroclls (Sr., Elk River), while the women's winner is Julie Hanson (Sr., Amery, Wis.). The annual awards honor seniors who have excelled in athletics, academics and leadership. The male award dates back to 1926 and now has 71 recipients, while the women’s award was initiated in 1975 and has 22 recipients. The honored trio for this year has a combined gpa of3.25, and has com- bined to gain 14 varsity letters, eight All- MlAC honors, and two individual national championships. Here‘s a capsule of the winners‘ accom- plishments: Carlson was a four-year starter in men's basketball and will graduate with a 3.39 gpa in psychology. A three-time All— MIAC pick, Carlson finished as Augsburg’s No. 3 all-time scorer with 1,540 points (16.2 ppg over 99 games). He finished third in MIAC scoring this season at 18.2 ppg, and was one ofjust two MIAC players voted to the All-West Region first team. He was chosen conference Player of the Week three times on his career. He scored in double figures in 77 of99 games; when he scored 22 or more, the Auggics were 16-8; when he was held under 10 points, Augsburg wcnt 4-18. He helped Augsburg to a .500 finish this winter, its best record in five seasons. 'lhe Auggics ended long losing streaks to St. Thomas and Carleton en route to a 12-6 start this season. Carlson was a two-timc Academic All-MIAC selection and was nominated for an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship. Kroells transferred to Augsburg in 1991 from Drake University when his acr dcmic major there was discontinued. Not only did he excel in the classroom —— he will graduate with a 3.30 gpa Ill sociology/cnminal justice -— he won 79 of 89 matches with the Auggies, including two individual national titles at continued on page 19 AUGUST 1993 AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW Show less
14 Births William Moos (’73) and his wife, Paula (Samuelson) (’70), Woodburn, Ore., announce the birth of their first child, Amanda Mereed, on Sept. 15, 1992. Bill has been pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church for 10 years. Paula is a psychiatric nurse/therapist. Scott Brown (’73) and his wife,... Show more14 Births William Moos (’73) and his wife, Paula (Samuelson) (’70), Woodburn, Ore., announce the birth of their first child, Amanda Mereed, on Sept. 15, 1992. Bill has been pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church for 10 years. Paula is a psychiatric nurse/therapist. Scott Brown (’73) and his wife, Donna, ofMound, Minn., have a daughter, Bridget Jean, born Nov. 30, 1992. Deborah (Fredrickson) Crowley (’76) and her husband, Willard, ofEden Prairie, Minn., are parents oftheir first child, Caitlin Marie, born Nov. 21, 1992. Rolland Brockbrader (’79) and his wife, Tracy, of Cook, Minn., celebrate the birth of their first child, Hannah Marie, on March 16. Rolland is assistant to the bishop of the Northeast Minne- sota Synod. Cheryl (Michelsen) Sletten (’80) and her husband live in Osceola, “’15., with sons Lums, bom in January, and Arthur, 2. Sharon (Christensen) Ezell (’80) and her husband, Douglas, ofBillings, Mont., are proud to announce the birth of Andrew Tazwell on March 26. He joins Molly, 3. Julie (Moinicken) (’81) and Michael Schmidt (’80), ofAnoka, Minn., have a ALUMNEWS new baby, Julian Christopher, born Jan. 2. He has a brother, Caleb, 5. Dean Sundquist (’81) and his wife, Amy, recently adopted Antonio John. He joins a sister, Devin, 2. The Sundquists reside in Plymouth, Minn. Joan (Maland) Mussa (’81) and her husband Mohammed, of Movois, Calif., celebrated the first birthday of Grace Amlakish on June 15. Her brother, Joshua is two. Joan is senior producer for World Wsion, an international Christian relief agency. Maureen Webster (’81) and her husband, Jim Hoefiler, of St. Francis, Minn., have a second child, Evan, born Dec. 21, 1992. He joins Ben, 5. Anne (Vodka) (’82) and Owen Gaascdelen, Apple Valley, Minn., an- nounce the birth of Markus William on Feb. 21. He joins Owen, 3, and Trina, 2. Wendy (Fiscus) Dybdal (’82), Mendota Heights, Minn., had her son, Kyle, on Jan. 1. She is a microcomputer systems analyst at Abbott-Northwestem Hospital. Kathleen (Julin) Benson (’82) and her husband, Scott, of Minneapolis are the proud parents of their first child, Haley Elizabeth, on April 20. Craig Anderson (’83) and his wife Iaura, Rockford, Ill., announce the birth of their first child, Michael Benjamin, in Decem- ber 1992. Craig is an anesthesiologist. Laurie (Barnett) Halvorson (’83) and her husband, Marty, of St. Paul have a second son, Shawn Andrew, born Feb. 10. Laurie works at Frnst & Young. The Rev. Paul Buruw (’84) and his wife, Janeen, announce the birth of Daniel Allen on Oct. 28, 1992. Paul is an associate pastor at St. Mary’s Lutheran in Kenosha, Wis. Laurie (Motz) Muehlbauer (’84) and her husband, James, of Brooklyn Park, Minn., celebrate the birth of Tyler James. He joins Kelli, 2. Laurie works part-time as lease operations manager at CFS Financial Corp. Mike and Kari (Everson) Strong (’84), Bridgeport, N.C., announce the birth of Katherine Helen Jean on April 16. She joins Matthew, 3. Mike is vice president at GE. Capital. Ellen (Okerstrom) (’84) and Tom Nelson of Inver Grove Heights, Minn., announce the birth of Anna Zey, born May 9. She joins Tyler, 2. Kim (Aselson) (’84) and Norm Okerstrom (’85), Maple Grove, Minn., proudly announce the birth of Theodor Nels on June 4. He joins Rachel, 2. Norm is associate director of the Augsburg Fund. Kim is administrative manager for merchant banking with Cargill Financial Services. Nancy (Mackey) Muelln- (’85) and her husband, Paul (’84), announce the birth ofKirsten Grace on March 2. She joins Luke, 1. The fainin liva in Columbia, Md. Kellet (Band) (’85) and Paul Ose, of Ramsey, Minn., are parents of their first child, Nathan Paul, born Feb. 4. Keller is an environmental health specialist lbr Ramsey County. Jeff Dunkel (’86) and his wife, Mary, of St. Paul announce the birth of their first child, Sarah Elizabeth, on March 13. Jeff is regional marketing representative at Fords Financial Group. Susan Carlson (’87) and her husband, Irek Mardnkowski, of Benson, Minn., announce the birth of Irena Elisabet on Nov. 11, 1992. Susan is a child protection worker for Swift County Family Servics. Diane (Gerber) Houle (’87) and her husband, John, are the proud parents of Jennifer Diane, born Nov. 11, 1992. She joins Daniel, 3. Diane is on leave from her position as a kindergarten teacher in Mahtomedi, Minn. They live in Woodbury. Angela (Schilling) Aitken (’87) and her husband, John, of Soquel, Calif., are parents of Nicole Elizabeth, born April 18. Angela is an accountant for Granite Construction. Mitch Hegiand (’91) and his wife, Lois, of St. Paul, Minn., are parents of Abby Jean, born Feb. 19. Mitch is a fifih grade teacher in the Chaska School District. Classnotes 1939 Alfred H. Sevig retired in 1982 after 40 years in the Lutheran ministry. He and his wife, Olive, live in Sunrise Village, Willmar, Minn. Their son Daniel (’69) and his wife, Kathleen (Strand) (’69) teach at Veriionia, Ore. Another son, Michael (’71) and his wife run Tomten, a Minneapolis business; son Paul has a degree in guidance counseling; and daughter Julie is a youth director. 1942 D. Helen (Henrickson) Peder-son and her husband, Arvid, live in Shell Lake, Wis. They have five married children, nine grandchildren and five step- grandchildren. After working 30 years as nurse, she retired in 1983. She enjoys traveling, quilting and gardening. 1943 The Rev. Clarence Wm. Gault, Beloit, Wis., is a retired Presbyterian minister. 1945 Grace (Carlsen) and LuVeme Nelson (’46) live in Minneapolis. LuVeme has been very ill, beginning with a severe heart attack last Dec. 12, followed by many serious complications. Marie (Gjenvick) Knaphus wrote a 96- page centennial history book for her church, Bethany Lutheran, which was published in March. She and her hus- band, George, live in McCallsburg, Iowa. Cami (Hibbard) Kirtley, Clay Center, Kan, has been traveling. When she is home Carol docs volunteer work for local organizations and her church. Mildred (Serstock) Boxrud, Minne< apolis, works in a nursing home. She has six children and 12 grandchildren. 1947 Clair Strommen, Roseville, Minn., received an honorary doctor of law degree fiom Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio, in June at spring commencement. Snommen is chairman of the board of Lutheran Brotherhood of Minneapolis. The Rev. Norm Bakken, Ph.D., Fallbrook, Calif, recently completed an interim appointment as assistant to the bishop of the ELCA Pacific Synod and worked on a study of American congre- gational giving. His wife, Ginger, visited Moscow, where their daughter, Minda, coordinates a Radisson Hotel. Another daughter, Mary, and her husband have returned item Tanzania, where they worked with a Lutheran church. David Boxrud and his wife, Doreen, live in Sun City, Ariz. Erma Chinanda, Minneapolis, reured as executive director for the Women of Same denomination in 1980. Previously she was administrative assistant to the president of Denomination, the Evangeli- cal Covenant church in Chicago (1959- ‘72); she was administrative assistant to the president of North Park College in Chicago ( l953-‘59); and was a teacher at Minnehaha Academy (1947353). Vernon J. Jensen, St. Paul, has retired fi'om the University of Minnesota, where he taught for 42 years. His wife, Irene (“Khin Khin”), is a professor of history and director of East and Southeast Asian Studies at Augsburg. 1948 Wayne Schleif, College Park, Ga, retired as a captain for Delta Airlines in June after 33 years as a pilot. He does mortgage financing and real estate investment part-time. He enjoys fishing, hunting, flying small planes and world travel “ith his wife, Marjorie. C. L. Bobb Miller, Coral Gables, Fla, Clair Stommen. '47 was recognized recently as a founding member of the Confederacion Norcela de Voleibol, a volleyball organization in North America, Central Ameiica and the Caribbean counuies. The Rev. Paul R. Kilde is a retired pastor living in Eau Claire, Wis. The Rev. Bernhard Bretheim cel- ebrates 45 years in the Lutheran ministry this year. He is pastor of calling and caring at Ballard First Lutheran Church in Seattle, Wash. He and his wife, Hildar (Anderson) (’46) live in Everett, Wash. 1950 Veola (Soberg) Ellingboe, Lakeville, Minn., is currently enrolled in Augsburg‘s Weekend College program completing her bachelor‘s degree. 1951 Ellen Erickson, Ham lake, Minn., is a new vice president for Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota. In the newly created position she will be responsible for program planning and development in the Twin Cities. Bob Gjengdahl, Minnetonka, Minn., is vice president of Minneapolis Neighbor- hood Homes, Inc., a real estate develop- ment company. He also has a Minnesota Real Estate Appraiser andu - teaches real estate and appraisal courses . at Hennepin Technical College. Bob devotes any spare time to his floor covering business, Direct Carpet Wholesalers. Gloria L. (Johnson) Johnson and husband, Roland, live in Minneapolis and are enjoying retirement with travel and volunteer work. Merlin A. Johnson has retired after 38 years in education. He serves on the Burnett County board of supervisors. He and his wife, Carol, live in Grantsburg, Wis. 1952 The Rev. LeRny Anenson has retired fi'om the ministry and is now a part-time associate chaplain at Evergreen Hospital Medical Center. He and his wife, Carole, live in Seattle, Wash. Irving Ringdahl, Ward, Colo., is a retired psychiatrist and his wife, Almina (Nelson) (’49) is a retired nurse. 1953 Patricia (Ramok) Dietrich, Temple City, Calif, and her husband, Earl, toured the Scandinavian countries and Russia in August of 1992. Alice A. Jacobsen, Sun City, Ariz., retired in July as school psychologist at Glendale Union High School, Phoenix. 1954 The Rev. Leroy Iseminger, Sioux Falls, SD, has received a Faithfulness in Ministry Cross Award fi'om Luther Northwestern Theolog'cal Seminary for his service to rural ministries. He currently is minister at the South Dakota State Prison. AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW MINNEAPOLIS, MN Show less
Marion (Bolstad) Erdahl, Harmony, Minn., has been named Personal Family life Science Teacher of the Year for southeastern Minnesota. She has taught part-time at Harmony High School for srx ymrs. 1955 Clinton Peterson was inducted into the Minnesota Music Educator’s Hall of Fame in Febnrary during... Show moreMarion (Bolstad) Erdahl, Harmony, Minn., has been named Personal Family life Science Teacher of the Year for southeastern Minnesota. She has taught part-time at Harmony High School for srx ymrs. 1955 Clinton Peterson was inducted into the Minnesota Music Educator’s Hall of Fame in Febnrary during the MMEA/ North Central MENC conference. Clinton retired fi'om Tracy High School and he and his wife, Margaret, live in Tracy, Minn. 1956 The Rev. Alfred Kaupins is part-time director of caring ministries at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Orla “Chris” Christensen, a professor at the University of South Dakota-Vermillion, received the Distin- guished Mentor Award from the Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (ACES) in Atlanta, Ga. 1957 Dr. Stanley Baker, a professor at Pennsylvania State University, received the Distinguished Professional Service Award fi'om the Association for Coun- selor Education and Supervision (ACES) in Atlanta, Ga. The Rev. Alfred Kaupins is part—time director of caring ministry at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. He lives in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with his wife, Skaidrite. 1958 The Rev. Arnold Wamik has been pastor for 32 years at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hudson, W'rs., and Christ LutheranChunch in Somerset, Wis. He and his wife, Aurelia, live in Hudson. 1959 The Rev. Philip T. Petuson recently moved to Coloma, Wrs., where he is pastor at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. In June he marked 30 years in the ministry. His wife, inan, works as a registered nurse. They have two daughters and three grandchildren living in Madison. Talvryn Tiseher retired in June after 30 years of teaching and coaching at Memorial High School in Eau Claire, ——_l I | | | I l l l l I l l l | | | I l l | | | | | | | | | l l l | | | | | | | | Wrs., where he and his wife, Barbara (’57) live. 1961 Sharon (Raivo) Remmen and her husband, Gary, are living in Cupertino, Calif, after living in Ma for four years. Phyllis Acker is the field service manager for the American Red Cross, covering all of North Dakota. She maintains her residence in St. Paul, Minn. l 962 Eugene Strand completed his Ph.D. in computer science and is director of computing in medicine at the University of Alabama in Bimringham, where he and his wife, Clarine, live. 1963 Carol (Eridtson) Ndson of Golden Valley, Minn., is in her ninth year as director of Calvary Lutheran pre-lcinder- garten and is an officer on the national board of the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association. Her oldest son, Cristian, graduated from the University of Minnesota this summer. Another son, Kyle, is attending Augburg. 1965 Robert Zeller, Spokane, Wash., is vice president ofMill Mountain Productions, producers of film, video and public TV programming in education, the arts and humanities. Virginia (Tolzman) Hanel, Mankato, is president of ARC Minnesota, an advocacy group for people with develop- mental disabilities. ALUMNEWS Cornell, Wisc., a city of 1,600. He has been pastor at Our Savior Lutheran Church lbr 15 years. 1968 Donald Britt was awarded a 25~year veteran‘s pin for volunteer work in the Boy Scouts last year. In January, he earned the Great Bend District Award of Merit for scouring work. He is pastor at United Church ofChrist in Gaylord, Minn., where he lives with his wife, Beth Anne. Michael Arndt, Ph.D., of the drama department at Calil‘omia Lutheran University, received a national Macbeth Award for excellence in using the Macintosh computer in the classroom. He lives in Thousand Oaks, Calif. I A a; , Chicago, is senior vice president of program and special projects for the American Cancer Society‘s Illinois Division. She and her husband, Larry Dieckmann, have two children, ages 7 and 4. Earl Sethre and Lisbeth (Jorgensen) (’70), Loveland, 0010., celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on April 13. Carol (Watson) Saunders, Minneapolis, is in the MasterofArtsin Leadership Program at Augburg. Her daughter is a computer programmer and her son is in the Navy, currently stationed in Oakland, Calif. The Rev. Paul Andell, Philadelphia, has been pastor at St. James Lutheran Church for nearly 21 years. He also serves as president of the Historical Society of Frankford and will host a 19» day tour to Scandinavia in August. His daughter, Eva, 13, models and does commercials in New York City. 1966 1969 The Rev. Richard Mork, New Brighton, Minn., married Barbara Fjoseide in June. He is senior pastor at First Lutheran Church of Columbia Heights. She is pre-kindergarten director of Zion Lutheran Church, Anoka. 1967 David Swenson, Longmont, Colo., is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his Bike-n-Hikc store, where he, his wife, Bonny, and their two children all work. Since 1973 they have sold over 15,000 bikes. The Rev. James Icsclensky is mayor of Most of the recent news about alumni you read in the Class Notes section of Augsburg Now is contributed by alumni them- selves. Let us know about your job changes, promotions or other achievements. Send us news of marriages, births or deaths. Send your news items or change of address to: Augsburg New, 2211 Riverside Avenue South, Minneapolig MN 55454 Robert Kirchner is community devel- opment director and assistant city manager in Anoka, Minn. 1970 Lisbeth (Jorgensen) Sethre, Loveland, Colo, is a volunteer teacher and serves on several boards. She plays tennis regularly. She and her husband, Earl (’68), have three sons. Erik and Ian are in college and Ryan, 15, is in ninth grade. Donald Lenwr received his master‘s degree in education administration and his sixth year certificate from VVrnona State University in May. He and his wife, Susan J Full Name " "‘ Name Graduation Year (or) last Year Attended .‘ “ City State ZIP Is this a new addres? D Yes C1 No Home Telephone Employer Posirinn Work Phone — Spouse Name " " Name Spouse 6- ‘ Year (or) last Year Attendcd_ Is your spouse also a graduate of Augsburg College? ClYes CINo Class Notes lnfomration: l l________________.________ AUGUST 1993 15 (Pulleyn) (‘83) live in Rochester, Minn. EH_—__—___*— Nancy (Rmtbag) Sylvester is chief financial oflicer of Sylvester‘s Bargain Emporium, Inc., a chain of eight stores she and her husband, John, lbunded in 1985. They live in Grand Rapids, Mich., with their three sons. 1972 Robert Engelson, LeMars, Iowa, is associate professor of music at the LeMars branch of Teikyo Westmar University. The school will open the Clark Terry International Institute of Jazz Studies in 1994. The Rev. Dennis Creswell is the new pastor at St. Paul‘s Lutheran Church in Stewartville, Minn. He has a doctorate in theology from Luther Northwestern Seminary. He and his wife, Paulette, have three children. Margie Ann Neugebauer, Waubay, SD, is the vocational guidance coun- selor for the Lake Region Vocational Center in Webster, a multi-district vocational school for high school juniors and seniors. She is developing a counsel- ing program there. 1973 Carol Sime, St. Paul, is co-chair ofthe government affairs committee of ARC Minnesota, an advocacy group for people with developmental disabilities. Corrine (Froelidr) Frank and her husband, Thomas, live in Detroit Lakes, Minn., and have two children, Lorelei, 9, and VVrlliam, 8. Corrine is a home- maker and volunteers in her church and community. Joyce L. Catlin, Maple Grove, Minn., received the 1992 leadership in educa- tional excellence award from the Central Minnesota ECSU. She has been teach— ing second grade at Albertvillc Elemen- tary School since 1978. 1974 Pamela Alexander, Minneapolis, is one of two black judges Sen. Paul Wellsronc has recommended to fill vacancies on the federal district court in Minnesota. She was appointed to district court in 1986 and is a member of the state Supreme Court‘s task force on racial bias and the Minneapolis Initiative Against Racism. Alexander is married and has two children. Wayne Anderson married Ruth Bauer on Feb. 14 in the Hoverstcn Chapel at Augsburg. They live in Minneapolis. Ronald A. Hoverst-ad, Ph.D., is professor of business at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, Calif. He and his wife, Annela, have two daughters, Anna, 4, and Sarah, 1. 1976 Sharon Follinytad is pursuing her doctorate in organ and church music at Indiana University. She was featured in a local newspaper story for winning a scholarship that offers class credit for playing a l4-bell chime in the student center. Delores Kotsehwar, M.D., has returned to her job as an internist at Glencoe Medical Clinic, Glencoe, Minn., after a few years at home with her children. 1977 Ruth Underdall-Peiroe and her family have moved to Junction City, Kan, where husband Richard is senior pastor at AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW Show less
16 ALUMNEWS a Presbyterian church. She is a part-time social worker at Valley View Professional Care Center. They have two children. Paula (Fevold) fillmer, Pacific Junction, Iowa, is a recreational therapist and a substitute teacher and volleyball coach at the Glenwood State Hospital and School.... Show more16 ALUMNEWS a Presbyterian church. She is a part-time social worker at Valley View Professional Care Center. They have two children. Paula (Fevold) fillmer, Pacific Junction, Iowa, is a recreational therapist and a substitute teacher and volleyball coach at the Glenwood State Hospital and School. John Sandness, Bloomington, Minn., is a research associate at the University of Minnesota. Susan (Lageson) Lundholm recently finished a tour playing Gretel in “Hansel and Gretel” with a company called Opera for the Young. Susan lives with her husband, Mark, and their six year old son, Karl, in Palatine, Ill. 1978 Jim Prestholdt and Jim’s Clothing store in Dawson, Minn., were featured in an article in the Montevideo newspa- per recently. He opened the store in 1967 and it has become one of the largest clothing inventories in that part of the state. Dirk Abraham is an announcer and sports director for KNlA/KRLS, a radio station in Knoxville, Iowa. Although he is surrounded by Hawkeye fans, he says he still roots for the Auggies and the Gophers long—distance. 1980 Mariko (Sandberg) Braham, Berkeley, Calif, is a transportation manager working in San Francisco. Nancy DeZellar Walsh has been appointed patient redesign project director at United Hospital, St. Paul. She is a registered nurse and has a master’s degree in nursing administration. Peter Temple is sports editor of Thisweek Newspapers and the Dakota County Tribune in Burnsville. The Tribune recently won the Mills Award as the state‘s outstanding weekly newspaper and was honored for best sports report- ing by the Minnesota Newspaper Association. Peter has been with the paper for 11 years. Claudia (Walters) Forsberg, Monticello, Minn., completed a master of arts degree at the University of St. Thomas in 1992. Afterward, she visited her homeland of Madagascar after 16 years in the US 1981 The Rev. Steve Thorson is pastor at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Taylors Falls, Minn. Previously he served Hope Lutheran in Iadysmith, Wis. He and his wife, Toni (Dahlin) (’80), have three children, Naomi, 5, Daniel, 3, and Jonathan, I. The Rev. John L. Strommen is associate pastor at Mount Olivet in Plymouth, Minn. He and his wife, Heidi (Almquist) live in Minneapolis. Kurts Strelnieks is a business develop- ment officer for Firstar Financial Ser~ vices. He and his wife, Becky, live in Minneapolis. Dean Moren and wife, Jane, St. Paul, lost their three year old son, Joel, in June of 1992 in a drowning accident. The Morens have three other children, Rom, 7, Amber, 6, and Kim, 2. Pam (Her-ran) Crowd] is an assistant professor of biology at Indiana Univer- sity-Purdue in Indianapolis, where she does cancer research and teaches. She and her husband, Dring, have two children, Andy, 6, and Beth, 3. 1982 Nancy Risty, Humboldt, S.D., earned a master of divinity degree and was ordained in December 1992. She currently is pastor at St. Paul and St. Peter churches in Humboldt and Madison, respectively. Laurie (Bennett) Halvorson, St. Paul, is employed at Ernst & Young and her husband, Marty, works at MTS Systems in Eden Prairie. 1983 Marsha (McAlpine) Scherz, Lake Nebagamon, VVrs., is an elementary school teacher in Poplan, Wis. Stan D’Andrea, Middletown, Conn., is a research investigator for Bristol-Meyers Squibb. Stacy (Stephans) Hutchens, West Lafayette, Ind., is employed by Family Services, Inc. as an adult protective services investigator. She also is a caseworker for a homemaker program. Shawn Draper, Stillwater, Minn., owns Draper Placement Services and was selected by the Siillwater Jaycees as the 1992-’93 Outstanding Young Person in the Community. Anne (Torgerson) Aune, Rosemount, Minn., is expecting her second child this summer and is an accountant at DRG Financial Services, Inc. David Ostrowski, St. Paul, is currently an MA. candidate in counseling psychol- ogy at the University of St. Thomas. 1984 Sharalyn Hackbart'h, Minneapolis, has been accepted into the educan'onal administration program at the University of Minnesota. She is completing a master of business administration degree at St. Thomas. She is marketing manager at Finance and Commerce Publishing Company. Peggy Powell married Tom Mack in September 1992. They live in Oakdale with Sara, I3, and Christopher, 3. She is a clinical study coordinator at Medtronic and is in the master‘s program in management at St. Mary’s College. Lynn Viebahn, Robbinsdale, Minn., earned a master’s degree in counseling psychology fiom St. Mary’s Graduate Center. Lynn is a therapist at Storefi'ont Youth Action, a Richfield community agency that provides counseling services for adolescents. She went to Gaymas, Mexico, in April to do community service mission work. Mary Claire Olson, Bloomington, Minn., was promoted to director of membership/ marketing last September at the St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce. 1985 Chris Dykstra has opened Precision Screen Printing in Worthington, Minn., relocating his business fiom Luverne. Jennifer Johnston, Minneapolis, is executive producer in the advertising department at Best Buy. Joanna (Niemi) Regnier, Champlin, Minn., is director of the White Bear Lake KinderCare. Her five-year-old daughter, Erica, will be in kindergarten this fall. Her husband, Roger, finished his first year ofnursing school. 1986 Jodi Hamre, Minneapolis, completed teaching in Northumbria, England, and is currently looking for a position in Minnesota. Joanne Whimbbit is in Washington, D.C., working with the Clinton admin- istration. Joanne quit as manager of community affairs for Cray Research, Inc. to work for John Rollwagen, who has been nominated to be deputy secretary of commerce. Michelle (Lavelle) Henry, Ann Arbor, Mich., is a clinical specialist in cognitive disorders at the University of Michigan. She is also an adult nurse practitioner for an indigent clinic in a neighboring community. Kris (Knoepke) Traun, Madison, Vlfrs., is a third year full-time medical student. Gwen Dupont, Otono, Minn., is getting married this August 14. 1987 Ia'sa (Gustafion) Buck, Minneapolis, works for Norwest Corp. in the special- ized financial services group. Her husband, Paul, is the city forester for Plymouth. They have a one year old son, Joshua, and are expecting their second child this fall. Louise (Butler) Mason, Wayzata, Minn., and husband, Peter, have a son, VVIlliam. The family traveled to France, England and Scotland in July. Andrew Fish, Miller Place, N.Y., is completing his Ph.D. in sociology at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. He is engaged to Kathleen Brosnahan of Cheshire, Conn. Carol Chase, Minneapolis, is a physical education teacher with the Minneapolis Public Schools. Jodi (Ludvansky) Johnson, North Branch, Minn., is married to Leo Johnson. They have a son who will be in fourth grade this fall. Jodi teaches first and second grade in North Branch and her husband is a manager with Super Valu Stores. Martha Gisselquist, Bloomington, Minn., is a long term care clinical specialist for United Health Care. Sharon Perna-Buechler, Osseo, Minn., received a master of education degree from the University of Minnesota in 1992 and middle school teaching licensure from St. Cloud State University in 1991. She is substitute teacher for the Anoka-Hennepin School District. 1988 Chris Hallin will begin as area coordi~ nator at Wittenberg University this fall. Connie (Wendland) Bouley, Shakopec, Minn., is an accounting assistant for Sybaritic, Inc., who manufactures the Alphamasage Health Environment Capsule. David DeBlieck is a member of the Nancy Hauser Dance Company, Minneapolis. His hometown newspaper, the Byron Review, interviewed him about his dance career this spring. Anne Panning’s book of short stories, “The Price of Egg,” has been nominated in the fiction category for a Minnesota Book Award. She and her husband, Mark, live in Bowling Green, Ohio. Nancy (Olson) Lugs, Eagan, Minn., married Torn Lucas ('84) on October 22, 1988, the first couple to be married in Hoversten Chapel at Augsburg by Pastor Dave Wold. Nancy works for Carg'll in non-food technical service. Krista (Schwerin), Shakopec, Minn., is married to Steven Nelson. She had been teaching kindergarten and grade 5-8 classroom music and band lessons until losing her job due to school consolidation. Krista recently started a business called KRIEVE Video and Productions which mainly videotapes wedding. Thanh Dang and Nita Tischer, Minneapolis, plan to many next summer. Thanh started medical residency in neurology at the Hennepin County Medical Center this past June. Nita received her master‘s deyee in counsel- ing and psychology in 1990 and is a therapist. Nita will complete a doctorate of clinical psychology in 1994 and will then begin a post doctorate in pediatric neuropsychology. Nina 'I‘isehet, Richfield, Minn., is an administrative coordinator of law statutes department at West law. She will start law school this fall. Julie Jansen, Rhinelander, M5,, was promoted to a QMRP for Petersen Health Care. Lucy (Showalter) Ekholm, Anchorage, Ala., and husband, Bryan, have two daughters, Josie and Robin. Lucy is an adjunct instructor for Alaska Junior College. William Ammentorp, St. Paul, spent the winter in Hawaii, where he started playing a new sport, kyo taki, which he says, “is lacrosse meets polo.” He is on the international circuit as a class +2 player. Timothy Todd married Helene Horn ofCalifomia on Oct. 10, 1992, in France. Both are 1992 master of business administration graduates of Schiller International University in Heidelberg and are seeking employment in Germany. 1989 Thomas Stutsman is self-employed as a real estate broker. He is a board director of Developmental Resources Inc. Mortgage Co. He and his wife, Martha, live in Minneapolis. Troy Amundsen, San Diego, Calif., returned item a Persian Gulf deploy- ment on the USS Ranger and this summer attended Navy fighter weapons school. He was manied in January. Nnamdi Okoronkwo, Minneapolis, starts law school at William Mitchell College this fall. He has been working at WCCO-TV in broadcast engineering. Jean Hunter, Minneapolis, teaches in the gifted/talented program at Lyndale Elementary School. Sue Moenek, Minnetonka, is a part- time kindergarten aide at Immaculate Heart of Mary and a classroom K-6 teacher/music tacher substitute in private schools. She is an executive board member for Minnesota Adopted Koreans. Devoney looser has completed a Ph.D. in English at New York’s State Univer- sity-Stony Brook. She begins as assistant professor of English at Indiana State University in August, where she will teach women’s literature and feminist theory. She would love to hear from Auggies. (Contact English department: at either school.) 1990 Pamela Mortenson has completed basic training in the Navy. AbGaflquhsm marrySinmeJdm(’89)mSept_25. AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW MINNEAPOLIS, MN Show less
i? l L i. so: ALUMNEWS l7 1991 .\ Jefi'Reistad ofLakeville, Minn., is engaged to Kim Reavill. He is an account representative at US West, Bloomington. Peter Landstrom and Michelle Budig (’93) plan to marry in August. Kurt Habeck, Pagan, Minn., married Shelly Carpenter April 3. He is a social... Show morei? l L i. so: ALUMNEWS l7 1991 .\ Jefi'Reistad ofLakeville, Minn., is engaged to Kim Reavill. He is an account representative at US West, Bloomington. Peter Landstrom and Michelle Budig (’93) plan to marry in August. Kurt Habeck, Pagan, Minn., married Shelly Carpenter April 3. He is a social studies teacher and coach at Eagan High School. Nancy Palmer is a fourth grade teacher in El Paso, Texas. Kim Isenberg, Rockford, Minn., is assistant district director for Congress. man David Minge in his Chaska ofiice. Jennifer Ohlin, New Brighton, Minn., is a licensing and contracting specialist for Lutheran Brotherhood’s marketing department. Kristin (Tobin) Kopetzky, Merrill, Wis., has earned a degree in occupa- tional therapy at Madison. 1992 Shelby Lawrence, Minneapolis, is director of social service at New Brighton Care Center. Chad Thompson, Minneapolis, is service center coordinator at Griffin Dain Property Management. He is a pianist who performs locally. In May, he plans to many Augsburg student Phyllis Williams (’93). Dennis Muller, West St. Paul, is a teacher in the St. Paul school system. Beth Anderson has been promoted to account executive at TMP Worldwide. She got engaged in January. r Minneapolis, has a new job as housing accountant for Ebenezer Finance Office. Wendy Kay Hanson, Alexandria, Va., got engaged New Year‘s Eve and plans to marry in 1994. She is an administra- tive assistant for the American Sociologi- cal Association. Matt Kretiow, Faribault, Minn., is a claims adjuster for Federated Mutual Insurance Company and assistant wrestling coach at Owatonna High School. Stacy Shiltz, Coon Rapids, Minn., is an individual underwriter at Minnesota Mutual Life. Laura Carlson, St. Paul, has a new job as a social worker at Birchwood Health Care Center. She plans to marry next September. Holly Croskey, Bloomington, Minn., is president of Holly & Holly Ltd. Fine Art, a businex she founded with Di Kapphahn (’92). They offer “public relations and event planning for orig'nal people.” Richard Boyce, St. Paul, is a social worker for Ramsey County Headstart. He and his wife are expecting their first child in November. Non-US. science and engineering graduate students rise More than one-fourth of all graduate students in the science fields and nearly half of those studying engineering at US. colleges and universities in 1991 were non-US. citizens, according to a National Science Foundation report. The People‘s Republic of China was the source of the largest number of foreign graduate students followed by Japan and Nationalist China. AUGUST 1993 Faculty News continued from page 9 Prof. Blanca-Rosa Egas, Social Work, was honored recently with an award for 30 years of volunteer sen'ice to the Red Cross. Dr. Egas started serving at the International Red Cross in Ecuador while she was in grade school. She is a board director of the Greater Minneapo- lis Area Red Cross. Prof. Joseph Erickson, Education, delivered a paper on “Inu-ogenic Therapy (Doctor-Induced Harm) in Claims of Childhood Abuse,” at the annual meeting of the Minnesota Psychological Association on May 8. He * recently had another paper, “A Struc- tural Equation Model of Adult Religious Development,” accepted for presenta- tion at the 1993 American Psychological Association’s Convention in August in Toronto. English Prof. John Mitchell had six poems published in North Stone Review (IssueNo. II) and participated in a publication reading on April 10 in the Foss Center. Augsburg‘s “Integrating Senice- Learning Into the Teacher Education Curriculum: A Demonstration Project“ was one of Minnesota‘s 30 Outstanding Youth Star Service Programs honored by Gov. Arne Carlson in a ceremony in St. Paul April 20. Project team members include Mary Laurel True, Garry Hesser, Lois Olson, Jessie McGuinness, Steve Smith and Joseph Erickson. Ritz Weisbrod, Sociology, has been elected chair of Washington County‘s Public Health Advisory Committee, which advises the County Public Health Department on issues of land use, emergency response and community health and wellness programs. Prof. Magdalena Paleany-Zapp, Economics, presented a paper titled “Privatization in Poland: The Aftermath of Shock Therapy” at a conference on Rev. Hansen celebrates 60th anniversary of ordinau'on The Rev. L. Warren Hansen (Augsburg Academy ’26, Augburg College ‘30 and Augsburg Seminary ’33) celebrated the 60th anniversary of his ordination on June 18 in a spedal worship service at Bethel Lutheran Church in Portland, Ore., where he was pastor Ii'om 1950 to 1963. Hansen served several congregations in Oregon and Washington state. Early in his ministry, which began during the Great Depression, Hansen served a six- congregation parish li'om Medicine lake, Mont, where each Sunday he preached at three congregations that were 100 to 120 miles apart. “The car ate more than we did, although we were supplied with plenty of food,” he commented. Of his seminary class he said, “All of us were given the privilege of sewing in the Lord’s Church for many years after our early meager beginnings.” Rev. L Warren Hansen Alum is bishop to Lithuanian Lutheran exiles An Augsburg alumnus, the Rev. Hans G. Dumpy (’56), is the first elected bishop of the Lithuanian Evangelical Lutheran Church in Exile. What is unique about his synod is that it is not geographical -— that is, not in one locale. Loosely organized, it includes an estimated eight to nine thousand widely dispersed members in the exiled church. But, the numbers are not exact because the members are scattered all over the world. A big part of Dumpy‘s job is to represent the Lithuanian Evangelical Lutheran Church in Exile at all kinds of Lithuanian community, cultural and religious events. The new independence of IJthuania after years of communist oppression has given great hope to the exiled Uthuanian community. Dumpy tries to show his support through direct contact. Last summer, he traveled to lithuania to visit 10 congregations and preach in eight more. He also consulted in the establishment of a Protestant theological center at the University of Klaipeda, was elected co-chair ofa task force to produce a new Lithuanian worship book, and advocated for fieedom of relgion in the new Lithuanian constitu- tion with the deputy president. Lutherans are only 2 percent of the population of strongly Catholic Lithuania and they are in despeth need of support, he said. There is a great need for university theologically trained pastors. Churches are now retiring and rebuilding, but there are only nine pastors and deacons for the 40 some parishes and preaching points and the 40,000 members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Lithuania, he said. Dumpy’s duties as bishop are juggled with those at the Lithuanian Evangelical Lutheran Home Church in Chicago, where he has been pastor since 1987. The church is located in Marquette Park, an old Lithuanian neighborhood. The members are mostly first generation Lithuanian immigrants from World War II — as is Dumpy. Dumpy’s family were brought to Hutchinson, Minn., as refugees by the Lutheran Refugee and Resettlement Service after World War II. After undergraduate study at Augsburg, he graduated fi'om Chicago Lutheran Theological Seminary at Maywood and Harvard Divinity School. Eastem Europe at the University of South Florida in March. Prof. John Benson, Religion, deliverch a paper, “Some Implications of the Work of George Ltkolfand Mark Johnson for Religious Studies,“ at the April 17 meeting ofthe American Academy of Religion at Luther North- western Theological Seminary. Prof. Steven LaFave, Business Adminis» tration and MIS, presented a paper, “Applying Bloom‘s Taxonomy to a Writing Program for Undergraduate Accounting Majors," to the American Accounting Mocian‘on Midwest Re- gional Meeting in St. Louis on April 23. Prof. Milo Schield, Business Adminis- tration and M15, attended a weekend critical thinking workshop in Chicago taught by Dr. David Kelly, author of “Reasoning Logically." Over spring break, Prof. William Russell, Religion, presented two lectures at Bethel Lutheran College in Aurora, Colo.: “How God Speaks to Us, and How We Speak to God”; a lecture to a Rocky Mountain, ELCA, clergy event in Boulder, Colo.: “A Confessional Look At Female Imagery of God“; a lecture at the Thunderbird American Graduate School ofInternational Management, Phoenix, Ariz.: “Values, Ethics, and Business: Understanding Ourselves and Others"; and a lecture at Faith Lutheran, Albuquerque: “Honest to God: Luther on Prayer." At the April Upper Midwest regional meeting ofthe American Academy of Religion and Society of Biblical Literature, he chaired two sessions and presented a paper, “A Critical Evaluation of Robert Kolb‘s Confessing the Faith," at a third. Prof. Bev Stratton delivered a paper titled “Ideological Texts and Readers — Reforming Biblical and Feminist Hermeneutics, or Rape and Plunder: Scholars at Shechcm — Readings of Genesis 34" at the spring regional meeting ofthe Society of Biblical Literature, April 16, at Luther North- wcstcrn Theological Seminary. Prof. John Cerrito, Business Adminis- tration and MIS, presented a paper, “Retiree Medical Coverage, Balancing Costs and Benefits," at the Midww Business Administration Association conference in Chicago on March 26. The paper was co—authored by John A. Furia, Executive Director, AFCSME, AFL-(IIO, State of Rhodc Island. It was also published in the proceedings ofthe Midwest Society for Human Resources/ Industrial Relations. At .1 recent regional meeting ol‘tlrc Mathematical Association ofAmcrici, Prof. Larry Copes served on .1 panel discussing calculus reform and gave a talk, “Making Meaning in Mathematics. A 'l‘inkertoy Analogy.” English instructor Marsha Besch has been awarded a Bush Principal‘s Pro gram fellowship designed to develop leadership skills and promote school reform. Bcsch is curriculum/assessment resource teacher at Apple Valley High School. Save the Dates! Homecoming Oct. 6- 1 0 AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW Show less
18 ALUMNEWS Prof. Bailey dies of lung disease A long-time Augsburg faculty member, Dr. Kenneth C. Bailey, died fi'om complications oflung disease on July 19 in Edina. He was 69. Bailey came to Augsburg in 1965 as vice president and dean ofacademic affairs. In 1975 he returned to the college as a... Show more18 ALUMNEWS Prof. Bailey dies of lung disease A long-time Augsburg faculty member, Dr. Kenneth C. Bailey, died fi'om complications oflung disease on July 19 in Edina. He was 69. Bailey came to Augsburg in 1965 as vice president and dean ofacademic affairs. In 1975 he returned to the college as a philosophy professor and taught until recently. Bailey held a bachelor’s degree fi’om St. OlafCollege in Northfield and master‘s and doctorate degrees in philosophy from the University ofMinnesota. He taught philosophy at WaldorfCollege in Iowa, at St. Olafand at Concordia College in Moorhcad, Minn., before coming to Augsburg. “Augsburg has lost a grand colleague and friend,” said Augsburg President Charles S. Anderson. “His contribu- tions as a teacher at Waldorf, St. Olaf, Concordia and Augsburg, and as an administrator at Augsburg continued for over 42 years. We are grateful for the great personal gifts he brought to generations of stu— dents and faculty." Bailey is sun'ived by this wife, Dorothy; two daughters and a son. In Memoriam William L. Jacobson (’26), 88, Minneapolis, died in June. After receiv- ing a master‘s degree from the Univer- sity ofNorth Dakota in 1938, he began a career in education. He served in New Salem, N.D., as teacher, band director, high school principal and superintendant until 1943, when he was appointed director of secondary education in the State Department of Public Instruction. In 1946 he was appointed deputy state superintendant of public instruction. Jacobson joined the Bismarck public schools in 1947 and served as science teacher, assistant high school principal and director of guidance. In his retire- ment he acted as a lobbyist for the Teachers Retirement Association. He is survived by his wife, Inga, a daughter and two grandsons. Sam R. Lindbcrg (’31), 85, Edina, Minn., died May 11. He was a retired correctional officer for the city of Minne- apolis. He served in the Navy for three years as a phannacist’s mate. Lindberg is survived by his wife, Ella, and two sisters. Katharine (Sverdrup) Kennedy (’31) died May I l. Emil Swanson (’33), Clara City, Minn., died Dec. 5, I992. Thelma (Schroder) Preusse (’38) died in February, a week before her sister, Inga (Schroder) Aadland (’43). Lorrin O. Dahlager (’39), 75, Clarkfield, Minn., died March 17. After receiving a master’s deyee in educational administration item the University of Minnesota, Dahlager served four years in the Army. Upon his return, he taught high school math and science and coached in New Richland, Minn. He served various other school districts before before settling in Clarkfield, where he was superintendent for 10 years. He is survived by his wife, June, his son, grandson and brother. Irving J. Hoe] (’40), 84, Edina, Minn., died May 30. After graduating summa cum laude, Hoel served in World War II. He retumcd to Augburg as an employee in 1943, working as building; and gounds supervisor, then purchasing agent. He was manager of the college bookstore for about 15 years, until his retirement in 1975. He is survived by two daughters, a son, five grandchildren and two brothers. Inga (Sehroder) Aadland (’43), 73, Westbrook, Minn., died Feb. 22 of cancer. Born in Madagascar, Schroder’s family also lived in France for two years before coming to Minnesota. She married Augsburg classmate Arthur Aadland (’41), who served as pastor in the Dakotas and Minnesota. Over the years, Inga served as church secretary, organist, Sunday school teacher and vocal soloist. For the past 15 years she had suffered from Parkinson’s disuse. Inga is survived by her husband, ten children, 24 grandchildren and a sister. Charles E. Peterson (’49), 70, Minne- apolis, died March 13. Edwin Yamw (’51), Grand Rapids, Minn., died Jan. 23. He retired as executive director of soda] services for Itasca County in 1985. Yattaw had held similar positions in Aitkin, Chippewa and Swift counties during his career. He is survived by his wife, Betty. He had retired as executive director of social services for Itasca County in 1985. He previously served in similar positions in Aitkin, Chippewa and Swift counties. Joan (Spillrnan) Kodadek (’73), Cannon Falls, Minn., died ofcancer this spring. She was community education director for the Cannon Falls school system. She is survived by her husband, Jean, and their children, Matt, 11, and Megan, 6. Lt. Cmdr. Lyle Hanscmann (’78), 37, was the pilot of a helicopter that crashed in an accident over the Persian Gulf in March in which three men died. Hansemann joined the Navy 13 years ago. This was his second tour of duty in the Persian Gulf, on a mission to enforce the United Nations no-fly zone over southern Iraq. He was married last June to his wife, Yen, who lives in Hawaii. Seminary class of ’53 reunites By Forrest Meyer Director of College Relations All 12 members ofthe Augsburg Theological Seminary class of 1953 gathered on the Augsburg campus June 11-13 for a 40-year reunion. The reunion weekend included a dinner at Calvary Lutheran Church in Golden Valley, Minn., where two of the gradu- ates, Allan Sortland and James Peterson, are pastors, and an address by Gracia Christensen, wife of former Augsburg President Bernard Christensen. Mrs. Christensen talked about her late husband‘s early life as a student at Augsburg Academy and his subsequent work on the faculty and as president of the college. The group also heard a presentation by Merton (‘42) and Irene Strommen (‘43) based on concepts in their book, “Five Cries ofGricf." On Sunday, the reunion class wor- shipped in Hoversten Chapel with the Trinity Lutheran Congregation, which now makes its worship home on the Augsburg campus. Many were ordained in the old original Trinity Lutheran Church building near the campus. At one point during the reunion weekend, the class spent an hour or two in the old seminary classroom in Old Main recalling both humorous and more Members of the 1953 Theological Seminary Class are. from left. after 40 years 7“ (lront row) Allan Sortland, Arnold Jergenson. Henry Mayer, Raynard Huglen, Palmer Sevig and Harold Tollelson. (Back row) Harold Schaler. Erling Carlsen. Gordon Bemtson. Torgney Jystad. Elder Oscarson and James Peterson. serious incidents from seminary days and sharing their experiences from 40 years in ministry. One class member fi'om California, upon first seeing all of his classmates together, exclaimed “‘This is like a dream,” said class member Harold Tollefson of the Twin Cities. “It was very moving and wonderful for all of us.” Diversity is Christensen symposium theme The fourth-annual Christensen Sympo~ sium is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 21, on the Augsburg campus in the Hoversten Chapel. This year‘s program is titled “How Can a Christian College Be Diverse?" A convocation “ill be held at 1] am, “ith church historian George Marsden as the keynote speaker. Marsdcn is a McAnaney Professor of History at the University of Notre Dame. After lunch, Marsden will lead an aftemoon panel discusion. For details on the program, Contact Assistant Professor of History Chris Kimball at 330-1195 or Gordon Olson in the Development Ofiice at 330-1613. Tollefson said that the group also toured some of the newer facilities on campus, including the new Anderson Hall, became “we were looking to the future of Augsburg as well as at our past here." Prizes Needed The Augsburg Annual Fund stafi is collecting products and gift certifi- cates to use as incentives this fall for the student phonathon callers. We need your help to provide majorprizes such as a television. VCR and stereo equipment. If you or someone you know could donate one of these prizes. please call Kay Helmken, Assistant Director of the Augsburg Annual Fund. at 612/330-1172. Thank you for your support of the student phonathon Associates near goal, end Trash and Treasure Sale The Augsburg Associates are nearing their fundraising goal for the proposed new library. The Associates have raised over $90,000 of their $100,000 five- year goal. The funds will provide and fiimish a room in the new library to showcase special collections such as the personal library of Meridel LeSueur, which was given to the College last year. The room will have state of the art atmospheric controls and fire protection to help preserve these collections. The College hopes to break ground on the new library in about three years. The Associates recently voted not to hold their annual Trash and Treasure Sale this year. The sale has been one of the organization‘s best fundraising efforts for the College. In the past eight years, proceeds provided in part the funds to purchase the pipe organ in the Hoversten Chapel and, more recently, to fiimish a special collections room when the new library is built. “The Associates are deeply grateful to all who have contributed time and dona- tions that made past sales so successful,” said Shar Hauer, development assistant. However, future Fundraising endeavors are being discussed, she said. Julie Szabla (’87) contributed to the above article. Academic libraries hold 717 million volumes The nation‘s higher education institu- tions had library collections in 1990 totaling 717 million volumes, according to a 1990 survey. About 100,000 filli- time staff members were employed at academic libraries. AUGSBURG COLLEGE NOW MINNEAPOLIS, IKN Show less