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Title: Augsburg Now: Update March 1996, Page 08
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: The Royal Visit to Augsburg on October 20 included performances by His Majesty the King’s Royal Guard, a guard and ceremonial regiment for the Norwegian royal family Here, the Cuard’s drill contingent — known as one of the best preci- sion drill groups in the world — performs at half-time for...
Show moreThe Royal Visit to Augsburg on October 20 included performances by His Majesty the King’s Royal Guard, a guard and ceremonial regiment for the Norwegian royal family Here, the Cuard’s drill contingent — known as one of the best preci- sion drill groups in the world — performs at half-time for Saturday’s football game against St. Thomas. (Photo by Linda Cullen) Look inside for details on these coming events at Augsburg..... April 12 “Celebrating the Life of Anne Pederson,” poetry readings in commemora— tion of the former Augsburg English professor April 19 Opening Night of “Hard Times Come Again No MOre,” a play about the Minneapolis truckers’ strike of 1934 based on the papers of Meridel LeSueur April 22 “Death by Black Hole,” a lecture exploring science and space, by Dr. Neil D. Tyson, the 1996 Sverdrup Visiting Scientist April 28 Augsburg Iazz Ensemble Spring Concert, featuring the original jazz version of “Rhapsody in Blue” A—UGSBURG C°O-L'L-E'G°E 2211 Riverside Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55454 Non-Proﬁt Org. US. Postage PAID Minneapolis. MN Permit No. 2031
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Title: Augsburg Now: Update March 1996, Page 07
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: King's visit celebrates Norwegian heritage By Shirley Westman Safgren, Editor “This is a memorable day for our school,” said President Charles S. Anderson to the royal guest of honor. “Our roots are ﬁrmly anchored to the mountains, villages and farms in Norway.” Those historic ties were...
Show moreKing's visit celebrates Norwegian heritage By Shirley Westman Safgren, Editor “This is a memorable day for our school,” said President Charles S. Anderson to the royal guest of honor. “Our roots are ﬁrmly anchored to the mountains, villages and farms in Norway.” Those historic ties were reaffirmed once again on a chilly gray day in late October when King Harald V of Norway visited the campus as part of a three—week tour of the U.S. A capacity crowd ﬁlled the Hoversten Chapel to honor His Majesty at a spe— cial convocation on Oct. 20. The mood of the audience was sentimen— tal; the speeches sometimes nostalgic. While King Harald noted with pride the contributions of early Norwegian immigrants to education, however, his message went beyond nostalgia for the “old country” to the mutual interests of the U.S. and Norway today. “You (descendants of Norwegian immigrants) have obviously not been sitting around contemplating the good old days,” he said. “You are making substantial contributions to American life today.” Augsburg College is one of several U.S. colleges founded by Norwegian immigrants — as many as 800,000 — who came to this country, mostly in immigration waves of the 18705 and ’805. Those ties were revisited often by Harald’s father, the late King Olav V. That generation of immigrants is gone now. And today’s Norway is much dif- ferent than the quaint 19th-century homeland of dimming memories. Oil helped changed Norway forever into a prosperous industrialized nation. King Harald is a different generation than his father and a much more modern king from a modern nation. Although his U.S. tour included sever- . ' al stops at colleges with strong Norwegian ties, the three-week visit to the U.S. was focused on promoting industry, technology and trade between the two nations. Following the royal convocation. King Harald went on to a reception and luncheon on campus with Augsburg dignitaries. It was his impromptu meetings with students, however — particularly Norwegian students attending Augsburg — that seemed to animate the King the most. Among those who got to greet His Majesty was Christine Winther, Augsburg international student from Fredrikstad, Norway. She established her credentials among those waiting to glimpse or greet the King by wear— ing a colorful traditional costume. Winther — who looks anything but stereotypically Norwegian with her olive skin, brown eyes and dark brown hair — explained in precise English that not all Norwegians are blue-eyed blondes. (One had the distinct impres— sion this was a story she had repeated many times in the few months she had been on campus.) After her brief conversation with her King, she was eager to call her family in Norway. uThey won't believe this!n she remarked to a reporter. The Augsburg royal visit ended with a luncheon where the College recog— nized recipients of the King Harald and Queen Sonja Scholarships, and King Harald was presented with Augsburg’s highest honor, the Augsburg Medal. President Anderson presented King Harald with the Augsburg Medal and a specially commissioned sculpture, "The Eternal Flame” by Augsburg Art Professor Norm Ho/en, that accompanies the Augsburg Medal. King Harald greets Ragnhild Kjustad (with ﬂag), a high school exchange student, and Augsburg Norwegian students Christine Winther (in costume) and Ellen Overgaard. (Photos by Linda Cullen)
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Title: Augsburg Now: Update March 1996, Page 06
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: OTHER EVENTS APRIL10 Student/Alumni Career Roundtable 6-9230 p.m., Christensen Center Contact: Alumni/Parent Relations, 330—1173 APRIL 12 Celebrating the Life of Anne Pederson Poetry readings 3 pm, Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center Contact: Ruth Aaskov, 330- 1098 Colleagues, former students and...
Show moreOTHER EVENTS APRIL10 Student/Alumni Career Roundtable 6-9230 p.m., Christensen Center Contact: Alumni/Parent Relations, 330—1173 APRIL 12 Celebrating the Life of Anne Pederson Poetry readings 3 pm, Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center Contact: Ruth Aaskov, 330- 1098 Colleagues, former students and friends will join in poetry readings to commemorate the life of retired English profes- sor Anne Pederson, who died in December. A reception will follow in the Atrium. APRIL 2’? Scholarship Recognition Reception 3 p.m., East Commons, Christensen Center Contact: Shar Hauer, 330—1183 APRH. 27 Master’s in Leadership Information Session 911 a.m., Marshall Room, Christensen Center Contact: Terry Cook, 330-1787 MAY 2 Master’s in Leadership-Education Information Session 5—7 pm, Marshall Room, Christensen Center Contact: Terry Cook, 330-1787 MAY 8 Augsburg Nurses Alumni Dinner Meeting Guest speaker, Madeleine Leininger 6 pm, Minneapolis Room, Christensen Center For reservations, call 757-7435 English Professor Anne Pederson, who taught at v Augsburg from 7932 to 797 7, is pictured talking with students in the Library. (Archives photo)
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Title: Augsburg Now: Update March 1996, Page 05
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: MARCH 31 Laine Bryce and the South Minneapolis Bassoon Quartet 3 p.m., Sateren Auditorium, Music Hall Tickets: $5 Contact: Mary Ella Pratte, 330-1279 MARCH 31 Hymn Festival Featuring Stephen Gabrielsen, organ, and Augsburg Ensembles 7:30 p.m., Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center Contact: Mary Ella...
Show moreMARCH 31 Laine Bryce and the South Minneapolis Bassoon Quartet 3 p.m., Sateren Auditorium, Music Hall Tickets: $5 Contact: Mary Ella Pratte, 330-1279 MARCH 31 Hymn Festival Featuring Stephen Gabrielsen, organ, and Augsburg Ensembles 7:30 p.m., Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center Contact: Mary Ella Pratte, 330-1279 APRIL 1 Laine Bryce and the South Minneapolis Bassoon Quartet 8 p.m., Sateren Auditorium, Music Hall Tickets: $5 Contact: Mary Ella Pratte, 330-1279 APRIL 14 “Here Comes John,” Music of John Cage Music, dance, readings, and video about his life 7 pm, Sateren Auditorium, Music Hall Contact: Robert Karlén, 330-1266 APRIL 21 Augsburg Band Homecoming Concert Following Wisconsin tour 3 pm, Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center Contact: Mary Ella Pratte, 330—1279 APRIL 28 Augsburg Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert Music of Gershwin, featuring Iill Dawe, piano faculty mem- ber, playing the original jazz version of “Rhapsody in Blue” 3 p.m., Sateren Auditorium, Music Hall Contact: Mary Ella Pratte, 330-1279 In 1924, “Rhapsody in Blue” was composed for jazz band and arranged by Ferde Grofé, a violinist in Paul Whiteman’s band. This arrangement has become extremely difﬁcult to obtain, as more often the piece is heard in its symphonic arrangement. MAY 4 Sartory String Quartet Featuring Mary Horozaniecki, faculty violin artist 8 p.m., Sateren Auditorium, Music Hall Tickets: $10 general public; $5 senior citizens For information, call 822-5237 MAY 5 Masterworks Chorale Concert 7 p.m., Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center Tickets: $8 general public; $6 senior citizens Contact: Mary Ella Pratte, 330-1279 MAY 12 Augsburg Orchestra and Riverside Singers Concert 3 p.m., Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center Contact: Mary Ella Pratte, 330-1279 MAY 18 Commencement Concert With Choir, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble and Orchestra Peter Hendrickson, Robert Stacke, and Paul Ousley, Conductors 7:30 p.m., Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center Reception follows concert Contact: Mary Ella Pratte. 330— 1279 EXHIBITS MARCH 1—29 Minnesota Society of Sculptors Exhibit Alumni Gallery, Christensen Center Contact: Phil Thompson, 330-1233 APRIL 1-30 Seven Perspectives Works by seven artists. Alumni Gallery, Christensen Center Contact: Phil Thompson, 330-1233 MAY 3-19 Augsburg Student Art Exhibition Alumni Gallery, Christensen Center Contact: Phil Thompson, 330-1233
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Title: Augsburg Now: Update March 1996, Page 04
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: APRM 4 “Voice for the Actor” Augsburg Artist Series workshop with Paul Boesing 11:50 a.m.—l:20 p.m., Tjornhom-Nelson Theatre, Foss Center Contact: Michael Burden, 330-1747 APR“, 19 Opening Night of “Hard Times Come Again No More” Written and directed by Martha Boesing Music direction by Paul...
Show moreAPRM 4 “Voice for the Actor” Augsburg Artist Series workshop with Paul Boesing 11:50 a.m.—l:20 p.m., Tjornhom-Nelson Theatre, Foss Center Contact: Michael Burden, 330-1747 APR“, 19 Opening Night of “Hard Times Come Again No More” Written and directed by Martha Boesing Music direction by Paul Boesing Designed by Sandra Schulte and Michael Burden Performances in Tjornhom—Nelson Theatre, Foss Center: April 19, 21, 25, 26, 27 at 7:00 pm. April 28 at 2:00 p.m. April 20 at 8:00 pm. Beneﬁt performance —— see April 20 listing at right Tickets for regular performances: $5 Contact: Theatre Box Office, 330—1257 First produced by lllusion Theatre in 1994 to rave reviews, “Hard Times Come Again No More” is based on the writ- ings of activist Meridel LeSueur. “Hard Times” is a poignant and powerful story set during the 1934 Minneapolis truck— ers’ strike, against the backdrop of the Great Depression. Writer/Director Martha Boesing and Music Director Paul Boesing, active theater professionals for 30 years, have been inﬂuential on drama in the Twin Cities and elsewhere. "Hard Times Come Again No More” is based on the papers of writer/activist Meride/ LeSueur. She donated her personal library to Augsburg College in 1992. APRIL 20 Beneﬁt performance, “Hard Times Come Again No More” 8:00 p.m., Tjornhom—Nelson Theatre, Foss Center Tickets: $25 each Contact: Theatre Box Ofﬁce, 330-1257 This performance will benefit the maintenance and devel- opment of the Meridel LeSueur Collection of personal papers at the Augsburg College Library. APRIL 23 “Hard Times” Designs Augsburg Artist Series workshop with Michael Burden and Sandy Schulte 1:30—3 p.m., Tjornhom-Nelson Theatre, Foss Center Contact: Michael Burden, 330-1747 MUSIC MARCH 24 14th Annual Sangerfest: “Sharing the Heritage” Scandinavian—American men’s choirs in concert with special guests, the Viken Vocal Ensemble, a youth choir from Norway 4 p.m., Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center Free will offering Contact: Nordic Center, 330-1340 MARCH 24 Augsburg Choir Homecoming Concert Following tour of Paciﬁc Northwest 7:30 p.m., Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center Contact: Mary Ella Pratte, 330-1279 MARCH 26 Jill Dawe, faculty piano recital 8 p.m., Sateren Auditorium, Music Hall Contact: Mary Ella Pratte, 330—1279 MARCH 30 Augsburg Choir Appearance with the Apollo Club, in celebration of the Apollo Club’s centennial 8 p.m., Orchestra Hall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis Contact: Orchestra Hall tickets, 371—5656
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Title: Augsburg Now: Update March 1996, Page 03
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: CALENDAR or EVENTS SEMINARS, LECTURES & FILMS APmt3 Pan-Afrikan Center Film Feast “Understanding the Diaspora" 7-9 pm, Science Auditorium Contact: M. Anita Hawthorne, 330-1022 APmLZO Augsburg Associates 10th Annual Spring Seminar and Luncheon “The Changing Health Scene” Registration $20; deadline...
Show moreCALENDAR or EVENTS SEMINARS, LECTURES & FILMS APmt3 Pan-Afrikan Center Film Feast “Understanding the Diaspora" 7-9 pm, Science Auditorium Contact: M. Anita Hawthorne, 330-1022 APmLZO Augsburg Associates 10th Annual Spring Seminar and Luncheon “The Changing Health Scene” Registration $20; deadline April 12 8 a.m.—12 noon, Science Hall Auditorium Contact: Shar Hauer, 330-1183 Guest speakers Dr. Ruth Johnson (‘74) of the Mayo Clinic and Dr. Beverly Nilsson, Augsburg Nursing faculty, will speak on breast cancer detection and transcultural factors in medical care. Apmtzo “An Eye to the Future: New Choices” Career Conference 9:15 a.m.—2 p.m. Registration required. Contact: Hotline, 330-1327 This annual conference provides opportunities for young women, grades 5-8, to explore career choices in mathemat- ics and science. Apmt22 Sverdrup Visiting Scientist Lecture “Death by Black Hole," by Dr. Neil D. Tyson 8 p.m., Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center Contact: Hotline, 330-1324 Dr. Neil D. Tyson will explore the exotic structure of space and time in the vicinity of a black hole. Presenting information con» ﬁrmed by the Hubble Space Telescope, he will discuss what happens in the cores of active galaxies and quasars as super— massive black holes dine upon unsuspecting stars that wander too close. Tyson, an astro— physicist from Princeton University and acting director of the Hayden Planetarium, is the 1996 Sverdrup Visiting Scientist. DEATH BY BLACK HOLE A APMLZS Augsburg in Dialogue “Leading with Soul: integrating Mind 8r Heart" Panel presentation and discussion of texts 3:30-7:30 p.m., Marshall Room, Christensen Center Contact: Bev Stratton, 330-1063 IWAYZ Annual Russian Conference “Current Russian—American Relations” Guest speaker. Tatiana Shakleina 2:30 p.m., Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center Tickets: $5; reservations requested Contact: Terry Martin, 330—1229 DRAMA & THEATRE APNLZ “Voice and Shakespeare” Augsburg Artist Series workshop with Paul Boesing 9:40-11:10 a.m., Tjornhom—Nelson Theatre, Foss Center Contact: Michael Burden, 330-1747 Paul Boesing is music director-in-residence at Augsburg and member of the Firehouse Theatre Company. He was involved in the beginnings of the off—off Broadway movement and an original member of loseph Chaikin’s Theatre and Peter Brook’s International Theatre Workshop in Paris and London.
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Title: Augsburg Now: Update March 1996, Page 02
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: Library continued from page 1 Through computer technology, said Anderson, Augsburg students — as well as alumni anywhere in the world who will be linked to the Augsburg library in the future — can access an amazing trove of information and knowledge. Plans also include adequate technolo- gy to...
Show moreLibrary continued from page 1 Through computer technology, said Anderson, Augsburg students — as well as alumni anywhere in the world who will be linked to the Augsburg library in the future — can access an amazing trove of information and knowledge. Plans also include adequate technolo- gy to support both the academic and administrative computing systems. Books will continue to be an impor- tant part of the new library, which will have climate-controlled space for its expanding book collections. A special collections room will house rare books, the Augsburg archives, the Modern Scandinavian Music Collection and the personal library of writer/activist Meridel LeSueur. Several houses to be razed Construction will proceed in phases, explained Michael Ranum, vice presi— dent for ﬁnance and management. Phase One will build and equip the 73,000 square foot library; Phase Two will include construction of the linking bridge and the renovation of the George Sverdrup Library. As the new library goes up, some College—owned properties will have to come down. Three houses along Seventh St. — Zeta, Lambda and the old International House — will be demolished this spring to make way for new construction. The Jeroy Carlson Alumni Center will be left in place for the time being but will even- tually go, said Ranum. Another seven houses, including the one that present— ly houses the Youth and Family Institute ofﬁces, will be leveled before fall semester for replacement parking. (Much of the new library will be sited on the present faculty/staff parking lot.) Present library is obsolete The Sverdrup Library was completed in 1955 to accommodate 33,000 vol- umes and the needs of 900 students. Computer-generated view of the east side of the proposed library Now, as Augsburg prepares students for the let Century, the collection of 175,000 volumes (and growing) and nearly 3,000 students have exceeded the capacity of the current facility. The current George Sverdrup Library is obsolete but — with renovation — can be updated and put to good use for additional faculty and administra- tive ofﬁces and possibly classrooms. That — and the linking bridge to the new library — will be the last phase of the library construction project. In 1953, President Bernhard Christensen commented to the Annual Conference, “It is a wonderful thing to have a part in building a library, and even more a library for a Christian college. A library is a living symbol of the quest of truth, for which Augsburg has always stood.” Nearly 50 years later, Augsburg’s com- mitment remains unchanged. “Buildings alone do not make a col-' lege,” commented President Anderson. “But buildings do make a college pos- sible. None is more essential to the academic life of a college than the quality of its library.” Augsburg Update March 1996 Augsburg College 221 1 Riverside Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55454 Shirley Westman Safgren Editor Director of Publications Kym Hoversten Design and Production Specialist Betsey Norgard Staff Writer Charles S. Anderson President of Augsburg College Forrest Meyer Director of College Relations Donna McLean Director of Alumni and Parent Relations-
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Title: Augsburg Now: Update March 1996, Page 01
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: Augsburg Now sUPDA TE March 1996 Entrances to the new library/information technology center will face the Foss Center on 22nd Avenue and — through a linking bridge spanning Seventh Street — the present Sverdrup Library. A wide expanse of windows will present an attractive view to Riverside Avenue...
Show moreAugsburg Now sUPDA TE March 1996 Entrances to the new library/information technology center will face the Foss Center on 22nd Avenue and — through a linking bridge spanning Seventh Street — the present Sverdrup Library. A wide expanse of windows will present an attractive view to Riverside Avenue, while the building itself will face the heart of campus. (BWBR Architects’ drawing) May groundbreaking planned Augsburg Regents give green light to begin construction on new library Donors are major force in campus renaissance By Betsey Norgard, Staff Writer Shirley Safgren, Editor What will become Augsburg’s largest building — made possible by the College’s biggest fundraising effort ever ~ has moved one giant step toward reality. On Jan. 8, the Board of Regents voted to proceed with ﬁnancing arrange- ments to begin construction this spring on a new library/information technology center. Groundbreaking is planned for Commencement weekend, May 17-19, with building completion projected for fall of 1997. The $15 million library represents the academic centerpiece of the let Century Fund Drive, now in its three- year completion phase. With commit- ments in place from donors for more than half of the money and with ﬁnanc- ing rates currently favorable, the Regents decided to move boldly forward. “A total of 650 gifts and grants have been secured thus far for the project, providing $8,300,000,” reported Greg Ritter, vice president for institutional advancement. “More than a decade of generosity — from our alumni, from Augsburg regents, from corporate and individual donors and other friends of the College — has brought us to this wonderful point in Augsburg’s life where the proposed new library can become a reality.” said Ritter. “We feel conﬁdent in taking the leap of faith that alumni and friends of the College will continue their giving to bring the library to completion." Library will be part of dramatic new entrance to College off Riverside BWBR Architects of St. Paul have worked closely with the College “library task force," led by Academic Dean Marie McNeff, to design a 73,000 square foot brick, metal and glass building that complements the architectural features and heritage of the campus. The main entrance will face the Foss Center on 22nd Avenue, while a wide expanse of windows will present an attractive view to Riverside Avenue. Perhaps the most exciting design chal— lenge of the project has been to inte— grate a traditional library and a cut— ting—edge information technology center into one structure. Technology is transforming the face of scholarship “Today’s students grew up with comput— ers and regard computers and informa— tion technology as ‘tools' that are as essential to their education and research as the traditional books and periodicals with which we are all familiar. " said Augsburg President Charles S. Anderson. “This has been a revolutionary change in education and one we must be pre— pared for in the 2lst century." continued on page 2
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Title: Augsburg Now: Update March 1996
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection

Title: Augsburg Now Winter 1998-99, Page 17
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: SEND US YOUR NEWS Most of the recent news about alumni you read is contributed by alumni themselves. Let us know about your job changes, promotions or other achievements. Send us news of marriages. births or deaths. Photos are welcome. i g u" ". Send your news items, photos or change of address...
Show moreSEND US YOUR NEWS Most of the recent news about alumni you read is contributed by alumni themselves. Let us know about your job changes, promotions or other achievements. Send us news of marriages. births or deaths. Photos are welcome. i g u" ". Send your news items, photos or change of address by mail to: Augsburg Now, Campus Box 145, 2211 Riverside Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55454, or by e-mail to . Your Full Name Maiden Name Graduation Year or Last Year Attended I Address City State Zip Is this a new address? El Yes El No ' Home Telephone (_) Employer Position Work Phone Is spouse also a graduate of Augsburg College? El Yes D No Spouse Name Maiden Name Spouse Graduation Year Class Notes lnformation: " SEND US YOUR NEW ADDRESS February 19-20, 1999 Augsburg College, Minneapolis, Minn. Elm-nth Annual ‘ ,, p / \. Featuring 1997 Nobel Peace Prize co-recipients, Jody Williams ‘\ 1 ,4 W and Steve Goose, representing the International Campaign to ' Ban Landmines ICBL Prlze ‘ ’ For information, contact Betty Arnold at (612) 330-1171 or . Visit the Peace Frizz Forum Web site "Slrh in: liur l'uaue: The Morality aml WWW‘P“"*ceP"lze mum-org \ lm lv i nor} ul. Mmlcrn Con ilict" Praenred in cooperation with the Norwegian Nobel Institute. Oslo AUGSBURG Now Non-Proﬁt Org. ﬁll—Cw U-S- P051398 2211 Riverside Avenue magmas MN MInneapolls, MN 55454 Permit No. 2'031 V
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Title: Augsburg Now Winter 1998-99, Page 16
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: ALUM NOTES 0 15 Kari and Eric. Roger Tweiten “I learned the max! about my pmﬁssional (if: from writhing the impart I can haw on sludtnlr present and past.” Occupation: Teacher Family: Married to Verna (Stokke) '61. Children: Troy. Alumni Honors Roger Cweitcn won the Outstanding educator of the...
Show moreALUM NOTES 0 15 Kari and Eric. Roger Tweiten “I learned the max! about my pmﬁssional (if: from writhing the impart I can haw on sludtnlr present and past.” Occupation: Teacher Family: Married to Verna (Stokke) '61. Children: Troy. Alumni Honors Roger Cweitcn won the Outstanding educator of the Year Award and serves as director for 0 semi-professional chorus. Name: Roger Tweiten. B.A., music ('62). Lives in River Falls. Wis. Honors /Awards: Outstanding Educator of the Year Award Community/Volunteer Activities: I entertain regularly at nursing homes and serve on a community aru board Favorite Augsburg memory: Meeting my wife of 32 years on the 1960 Alaskan Band Tour. What I appreciated the most about Augsburg: I transferred from a large, state university and really appreciated feeling a part of the close—knit Augsburg family. Favorite professor: Dr. Joel Torstenson The biggest challenge I've had to Face is: Staying vital in public education when the age gap between me and the students widens. The accomplishment I'm most proud of is: Being asked to audition as director of a large, semi-professional chorus and being chosen for the position from a field of 10 others. To nominate a graduate of achievement for Alumni Honors, contact the Augsburg Alumni Ofﬁce at 2211 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55454. Tel. (612) 330-1178 or (800) 260-6590. Mary Mobley married Kevin Kuehner in June. Susan Pace, Chicago, 111., is working on her master’s degree in art therapy at The Adler School of Professional Psychology. Molly Rivers, Lake Nokomis, Minn., married Bryan Baldwin in May. She is currently employed with Vanwagenen 00., and he is with State Farm Insurance. Rachel Roth, Minneapolis, married John Erkkila in May. She is an assistant registrar at Walden University, and he is a corporate training representative at National American University. Alysa Sylvester, St. Cloud, Minn., married Lars Swenson in August. They both work at Fingerhut — she is a human resources representative and he is a lead programmer. Christa Barnard, Minneapolis, is a unit lead in the trading division of Dain Rauscher Corporation. DeAnn Scherfenberg, Morristown, Minn., married Cory LaCanne in September. She works for Rice County Community Corrections. Ryan Carlson, Minneapolis, received an M.S. degree from the University of Minnesota and is an engineer for Seagate. Iouise Goetz, Palm Bay, Fla., is an in- home counselor for Circles of Care. Jason Hanson, St. Paul, married Janine Barrett in September. He is a photojour- nalist for KSTP-TV, and she is an account executive for Karwoski 8t Courage Public Relations. Dan Hatzung, Golden Valley, Minn., married Kasey Worrell in October. He is working at Hatzung Insurance Agency, and she is a senior designer at Yamamoto Moss. Holly Kolander, Wayzata, Minn., mar- ried James Choat in July. She is the head dance-team coach at Edina High School. JoAnne Middaugh, Minneapolis, is a coordinator of support services at Minnesota Life College, a residential/transitional program for young adults with learning disabilities. Jean K. Peebles, Chaska, Minn., is a sci— ence teacher at Minnetonka Senior High and is working on her master’s degree in experiential education at Mankato State University. Cari Terrio, St. Cloud, Minn., is pursu- ing a master’s degree in gerontology at St. Cloud State University. 1997 Kim Clausen, Eden Prairie, Minn., mar— ried Christopher Hrabe in September. She is a marketing communications specialist in Eden Prairie, and he is a production engineer in Golden Valley. Michael Marxhausen, Bloomington, Minn., married Heather Lieberg in June. He is a network administrator/systems analyst with CNS, Inc. Mari Price, Fridley, Minn., is a kinder— garten teacher at Earl Brown Elementary School. Chris Stanton, Northﬁeld, Minn., teach— es sixth grade and serves as assistant football coach at Randolph Elementary School. Births Mary (McNevin) Saari ’83 and husband Kenneth, Ramsey, Minn.-— a son, Joseph Reino, in May. Janet (Griffith) Sandford ’83, and hus— band Dave, Minnetonka, Minn. — a daughter, Annika Marie, in August. Cindy (Winberg) Sisson ’83, and hus- band, Richard, Minneapolis — a daugh- ter, Haley Erin, in June. Blaine ’84 and Kathleen (Adams) ’85, Minneapolis — a son, Duncan, in August 1997. Crystal Crannell-Moberg ’85 and hus- band Ward Moberg, Hopkins, Minn. — a son, Keegan Alexander, in February. James Maertens ’85 and wife Sarah Peterson, Minneapolis — a daughter, Linnea Kristina, in August. Todd Anderson ’86 and wife, Roseville, Minn. — a son, Robert Michael, in September. D’Anne (Privette) Briggs ’86 and hus- band, Edina, Minn. — a daughter, Paige Lillian, in April. Colleen (Herr) Gray ’87 and husband Doug, Hartland, Mich. — a son, Carson, in April. Kiel Christianson ’88 and wife, Jennifer, Lansing, Mich.— a daughter, Sophia Louise, in August. Mark Morken ’88 and wife Tamie, Apple Valley, Minn.— a son, Adam Mark. in July. Amy (Johnson) Hanson ’89 and hus- band John, Falcon Heights, Minn.—— a son, Bennett Paul, in May. Barbara (Westerlund) Heen ’89 and hus- band Les, Minneapolis — a son, Christopher Alan, in May. Leah (Parker) Maves ’89 and husband Jon, Amherst, Wis. — a daughter, Karlee Marie, in September. Kirk Haefner ’92 and wife, Susan, Marion, Iowa — twin daughters, Madison and Avery, in May. Rachel (Bol) Nyenhuis ’92 and husband Gordon ’91, Minneapolis — a daughter, Kayla Colleen, in November. Terry Neneman ’97 and wife Karen, Woodville, Ms. — a daughter, Sabrina Elizabeth, in August 1997. In Memoriam Russell Hanson ’36, 84, LaVeme, Calif, died in May. He taught aviation technol- ogy courses at Chaffey College and at Mt. San Antonio College. He was active in the aviation industry for almost 60 years. Survivors include his wife, Viola; daugh- ter Sharon McKinley; son Mark and ﬁve grandchildren as well as two sisters, Edith Flugstad and Ruth Lillehei. The Rev. Leonard Anderson ’38, 89, New London, Minn., died on April 12. He was ordained in 1946 and served in various churches and retired in 1978 but contin- ued to serve in the ministry as an inter- im pastor of Braham Covenant Church and as visitation pastor at Crossroads. Survivors include his wife, Virginia; three daughters, Shirley Muesing, Sheila Langston and Sandra Nelson; nine grand- children and nine great-grand children. Robert Bravinder ’41, 76, Howard Lake, Minn., died in February. He worked as an insurance adjuster, truck driver, and warehouse supervisor. Survivors include his wife, Muriel; chil- dren, Robert Jr., Christine Correa, Mary Pilant, Daniel, and Paul; eight grandchil- dren; and sisters Dorothy Ludwill, Vivian Timmerman, Eugenia Schmidtke and brother Alfred. Elrie Knudson ’50, 74, Harris, Minn., died at his home in February. He is survived by his wife, Elaine; children Heidi, Rene Strand, Kathy Asp, Larry, Barbara and Wendy Ritchison, and Craig; eight grand- children and his sister, Eunice lverson. Curtis Anderson ’55, 64, died after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease in September. Survivors include two children, Chris Anderson and Kathryn Bourgerie, and eight grandchildren. Donald Eckhoff ’56, 67, Benson, Minn., died in March at his home. He taught social studies and driver’s training, coached and was the athletic director. He retired in 1995. Survivors include his wife, Joyce; two sons, Scott and Jeffrey; two daughters, Melissa Hampton and Kristin Bausman; 12 grandchildren and one brother. Louis. Gail Peterson ’70, 50, Fargo, N.D., died of cancer in July. She was in private prac- tice as a psychologist and served as a psy- chologist with Lutheran Social Service in both Minnesota and North Dakota. Survivors include Her parents, Darrow and Elinor Beaton; sisters lane Barrow and Kathleen Knutson and other close family members. Fern Martinson, St. Peter, Minn., dean of women at Augsburg from 1964 to 1972. died in January. From Augsburg, she went to Texas Lutheran College until retirement in 1980. Her immediate survivors are two brothers, Floyd and Dayton. I998 Robyn Hiestand, Washington, DC, joined Rep. Martin Olav Sabo’s Washington staff as staff assistant, after completing a six-week internship. Julie Johnson, Minneapolis, is one of four ﬂute players from around the world chosen to play with the Rome Festival Orchestra in 1999. Charles Stephan. St. Paul, is coordinator of accounts receivable at Ergodyne Corporation. Stacy (Turner) Johnson, Farmington, Minn., is a program coordinator for WomanKind at Fairview—University Medical Center. Annette (Turck) Peterson was recently named “Caregiver of the Year" by Minnesota Nursing Homes. She is a music therapist at Woodbury Health Care Center. WINTER 1998-99 AUGSBURG NOW
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Title: Augsburg Now Winter 1998-99, Page 15
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: 14 I973 Susan (Hendrickson) Johnson, Eau Claire, Wis., was promoted to associate dean for nursing and educational admin- istration at the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire. She also received the Agency Achievement Award from the Midwest Alliance in Nursing. 1974 Alan Bachman, Apple Valley, Minn...
Show more14 I973 Susan (Hendrickson) Johnson, Eau Claire, Wis., was promoted to associate dean for nursing and educational admin- istration at the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire. She also received the Agency Achievement Award from the Midwest Alliance in Nursing. 1974 Alan Bachman, Apple Valley, Minn., is the director of development at Prince of Peace Church. 1976 Ted Grindal, Eden Prarie, Minn., was honored by inclusion in “The Best Lawyers in America” journal and was recognized by the Star Tribune as one of the top eight lobbyists in Minnesota. He is a partner at Lockridge, Grindal, Nauen 8t Holstein and an Augsburg regent. 1 9 7 7 Joel Gisselquist, Minnetonka, Minn., was appointed a vice president of Merrill Lynch in March. Kevin Groebner, Bloomington, Minn., is the new assistant principal at Bloomington Jefferson School. 1973 Bonnie Johnson was appointed principal at McKinley Elementary School in Ham Lake, Minn., in July. I979 Sheri Tamte, Buffalo, Minn., was selected to assess teacher performance through— out the country for National Board Certiﬁcation offered by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. She is an early adolescent/young adult art teacher at Buffalo High School. I 9 8 I Galen Bruer, Medina, Minn., opened his own law oﬂice, representing and advising small— and medium«sized businesses. Christine Halvorson, Iaffrey, N.H., is an Internet editor for “The Old Farmer’s Almanac” Web site and is also a freelance writer for Yankee Publishing. I 9 8 2 Douglas Adams, Fayetteville, Arlt, is an assistant professor of sociology/criminol- ogy at the University of Arkansas. Caryl (Zachary) Welch, Clarksville, Tenn., received her master of science degree in healthcare administration from Trinity University (Texas) in May. 1983 Paul Whitten, Evans, 63., was appointed department chief of medical rehabilita- tion at the Augusta VA Medical Center. 1984 Karen Altrnann, Hamilton, Ohio, mar- ried Fred Staley in July. She is the execu- 0 ALUM NOTES tive director at the Hamilton West Branch YMCA, and he is employed at Ford Electronics and Refrigeration. Greg Goddard, Hopkins, Minn., married Sally Gannon in June. They both teach in the St. Louis Park school system. 'I 9 8 7 “ (7‘ ) Schulz, Scottsdale, Ariz., is the senior vice president of ﬁnance at Pivotal Group, a real estate investment ﬁrm. She and her husband, Dean, have three boys under the age of three. 'I 9 8 8 Darcey Engen, Minneapolis, is an assis- tant professor at Augsburg College. She has two children. Chris Hallin, Clemson, SC, is a resident director at Clemson University where he is working on his master’s degree in human resource development. 1989 Mark Lirnburg, St. Paul, had two of his piano arrangements published by Abingdon Press. 1990 Vicki (Janssen) McDougall, North Branch, Minn., earned her M.Ed. from the University of Minnesota. Martha Raupy, Sydney, Australia, is a client representative at Recognition Public Relations after spending a year and a half working in Tokyo at Cosmo Public Relations. Michael Soﬁo, Minneapolis, married Laura Fouke in June. He is an account manager for Matthew Bender Co., and she is an account coordinator for Clinque Inc. ‘I 9 9 1 Betty Christianson, St. Paul, married Andrew Miles in September. She has been accepted into the MFA program for creative writing at Sarah Lawrence College. Thomas Feely, Sparta, N.J., is an invest- ment representative at Edward D. Jones Company and will be opening his own branch ofﬁce. Jeﬂ Ronneberg, Anoka, Minn., was pro- moted to principal at Woodcrest Elementary School. 1992 Gretchen Bachman, Spring Valley, Minn., is a program coordinator at Good Earth Village. Tina (Kubes) Peterson, Willmar, Minn., married Lance Peterson (brother of Tiffany Peterson ’95) in June 1997. Brenda Torgersen, Dunlap, Ill., married Mark Ulrich in September 1997. She graduated from Luther Seminary in 1996 with an M.Div. degree and is an associate pastor at Salem Lutheran Church. Judy (Anderson) Schaubach “17): bigger! tbalIz-ngt I’ve had tofaa is putting two sumssful trad)" organizations together into a new organization. state levels. Alumni Honors Judy Schaubach won the M615. Women’s Creative Leadership Award and led the merger of two state education organizations Name: Judy (Anderson) Schaubach, B.A., education ('68). Lives in Red Wing, Minn. Occupation: Teacher and co-president of Education Minnesota Family: Married to Jerry Schaubach ('69). Daughters: Jennifer (28) and Iodi (25). Grandsons: Tyler (6) and Aaron Honors / Awards: MEA Women's Creative Leadership Award Favorite Augsburg memory: The concert band tour when we sang as well as played one of the pieces. What I appreciated most about Augsburg: The Friendships with students and faculty; it always felt supportive, like a family. I lmed the most about my professional life from: My leadership experiences within MEA at both the local and The accomplishment I'm most proud of is: The merging of the two state professional organizations —- the hIlEA and WT — to form Education Minnesota. I'm looking fier to: The next three years as co—president. as the members of Education Minnesota shape and deﬁne the new organization. To nominate a graduate of achieveth for Alumni Honors, contact the Augsburg Alumni Ofﬁce at 2211 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454. Tel. (612) 330-1178 or (800) 260-6590. ‘I 9 9 3 Jennifer Rovick married Matt Idema in July 1997. She, her husband and their son, Jacob Tobias (7 mo.), live in a house they built in Plymouth, Minn. Thomas Larson married Melissa Frederick in August. Dawn Wager-mar, St. Paul, married Scott Meier in August. She is a marketing coordinator at Cummings, Keegan and Co. P.L.L.P., and he is branch manager at American General Finance. I994 CJ. Beaurline, Coon Rapids, Minn., married Christin Deretich in August. CI. is a sales representative at Reptron Incorporated, and Christin completed her master of education degree this year at the University of Minnesota. Michelle Eaker, United Arab Emirates, is a faculty member at Zayed University in Dubai. Nicole Gregor, Bloomington, Minn., married Greg Zweber in June. She is employed by the Minnesota Masonic Home, and he works at American General Finance. Greg Johnson, Chandler, Ariz., is a retirement specialist with the Vanguard Group. Michelle (Strauss) Olmsted, San Diego, Calif, is attending graduate school for a master’s degree in library and informa- tion science. Lisa Spaeth, Chicago, 11]., married Todd Stalter in July. She is employed at Deloitte and Touche Consulting, and he is employed at Andersen Consulting. 1995 Margaret Benson, Albuquerque, NM., is a graduate student in applied mathemat- ics at the University of New Mexico. Leah Johnson, New Hope, Minn., mar- ried Todd Weisjahn in June. She works for the Bloomington School District and coaches girls’ track and ﬁeld at Hopkins High School. He teaches social studies at Armstrong High School as well as coach- es hockey and baseball. A CALL FOR NOMINATIONS The Distinguished Alumni Award and the Alumni Honors have compiled an impressive roster of alumni. yet there are still many who exemplify these recognition programs.Take a few moments to think about your alumni friends who might appropriately be considered for alumni recognition. _J Drsr'rNtuIrsrujr) ALUMNI AWARD Nominate a graduate who has, through years of prepa- ration. experience, dedication. exemplary character and service, made signiﬁcant achievement: in his/her voca- tion as well as outstanding contributions to church and community. J ALUMNI HONORS Nominate a graduate who has adrieved distinction in her/his profession and/or personal endeavors. and in doing so exempliﬁes die mission of the College, “Eduction for Service." Name (including nuiden) Addrw Cl:st Mail to: Alumni Relations. Augsburg College. 22] l Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454 or call (800) 260-6590 or (6I2) 330-l I78. AUGSBURG NOW MINNEAPOLIS, MN
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Title: Augsburg Now Winter 1998-99, Page 14
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: Seniors honored Charles Anderson The Class of 1998 raised enough money —— over 3 5,000 in gifts from students, parents and alumni —- to endow a schol- arship in the name of President Emeritus Charles S. Anderson. A lead gift of $2,500 from Laurie Fyksen Beise '80 launched the seniors’ fund drive,...
Show moreSeniors honored Charles Anderson The Class of 1998 raised enough money —— over 3 5,000 in gifts from students, parents and alumni —- to endow a schol- arship in the name of President Emeritus Charles S. Anderson. A lead gift of $2,500 from Laurie Fyksen Beise '80 launched the seniors’ fund drive, coordinated by class president, Calvin Hanson. Their written statement says that the class chose to create the scholarship, “as their graduation gift to support upper-class students who exem— plify Augsburg’ s motto, ‘Education for Service.’ ” They chose to honor Anderson, Augsburg’s president during three of their four years, “who personi— ﬁed this value.” The scholarship will ﬁrst be awarded during the 1999-2000 academic year. Lindell Library. Members of the senior gift steering com- mittee were Hanson, Matthew Rochester, alvin Hanson, 1998 senior class president, enjoys a few minutes of conversation with President Emeritus Charles Anderson in Kala Dable, Larye Pohlman and Justin Walker. The senior gift tradition was re-started after several years’ hiatus by the Class of 1997, who have given an outdoor clock for the Quad that will be dedicated dur- ing spring semester. Contributions to the Charles Anderson scholarship endowment can be sent to the Oﬁice of Institutional Advancement, 2211 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454. Alumni Board assists with fundraising At the Alumni Board’s strategic planning retreat last August, a fundraising com- mittee was created to assist the College in its development initiatives — speciﬁ- cally in the current Augsburg 2000 pro— ject. The Augsburg 2000 goal is to raise $20 million through December 2000 (see graphs on page 6). The alumni fundraising committee is taking the lead in helping the College raise $400,000 for the Annual Fund by creating the Alumni Leaders in Giving campaign. Their strategy is to ﬁnd 200 alumni to donate $2,000 each by the year 2000. They are reaching out to cur- rent and former board members and class agents to assist them in encourag— ing others to reach the goal. The money will help support students ﬁnancially, enhance learning through technology and attract and support faculty. Members of the fundraising committee are: Brent Crego ’84 (chair), John Jenneke ’71, Carmela Brown Kranz ’84, Peter Thorson ’85, Men Johnson ’59 and Betty Williams ’84. For more informa- tion on how to become involved or donate to the Augsburg 2000 Annual Fund, contact Brent Crego at or Donna McLean, director of alumni relations and Annual Fund, at (612) 330-1179, (800) 260-6590 or . Information session for "Majestic Europe” tour Come to an information session on Sunday, March 28, for the Alumni Association’s “Majestic Europe” tour, June 1-12, 2000, to Switzerland, Austria and Germany. Led by the Rev. Harris ’57 and Maryon Lee and the Rev. Russell ’56 and Helen Lee, the featured stop will be the Oberammergau Passion Play 2000. The information session will be held at 1:30 pm. in the Christensen Center. RSVP to (800) 260-6590. ﬂﬂﬁji1ﬂl3" ~' you ..." Curtainlal Singers sang the national anthem on Fan i ‘ ins-dill . - Wdon'tdiéht at the‘Metrodome in Minneapolis in September. The 40-wlce male '. l'nosﬂyklgsburg alumni, isde by Merton Strommen, assisted byAI names .3 «’1' ALUM NOTES 0 13 Class Notes 1962 Jennelle Cunning, Fairmont, Minn., is 1 9 4 1 pursuingamasterof artsin leadership The Rev. Paul Blikstad, Salem, Ore , and his wife, Olive, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in October. They have been involved in establishing six Lutheran Brethren Churches in Oregon and Washington. Trygve and Thelma Dahle, Tualatin, Ore., moved to the Portland area to be closer to family as they both undergo chemotherapy. 1953 Faith (Carlstedt) Dippold, Jacksboro, Tenn., received her doctorate degree in naturopathy and reﬂexology and plans to teaches on those subjects. Joan (Johnson) Kuder, Williams Bay, Wis., toured Sweden, Norway, Russia, Copenhagen and Helsinki last year. 1954 Arthur Anderson, Branford, Conn, was awarded the Teacher of the Year award ﬁrm the 900 graduating seniors at Fairﬁeld University, where he is a profes- sor of sociology. 1956 The Rev. Hans Dumpys headed up a successful ﬁnancial campaign for the theological library at the University of Klaipeda, Lithuania, resulting in contri- butions of $12,000 for 1,000 new and used books. 1957 Alfred Kaupins, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, who retired six years ago, is the director of caring ministry at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. Bill Zinn, Omaha, Neb., retired after 39 years in hospital administration and is now volunteering at a domestic abuse shelter as well as mentoring a pre-teen boy. 1958 The Rev. Philip Heide, Eagan, Minn., retired as pastor of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church after serving in the ministry for 37 years. 1959 Richard Overby, Kenyon, Minn., retired after 33 years in dentistry. 1960 Robert Hutchison, Anoka, Minn., retired after 38 years with Anoka County environmental services, where be monitored landﬁlls, regulated the food and lodging industry and some- times licensed tattoo parlors. Dennis Schroeder, St. Paul, received the 25-Year Award from the College Sports Information Directors of America in August. Dennis Schroeder '61 (right) for mission at Luther Seminary. 1963 Wayne Christiansen, Virginia, Minn., retired in June after teaching English and Spanish for 35 years in the Virginia school district. 1964 Don Miller, Hastings, Minn., was named Class AA Athletic Director of the Year by his peers. He was one of eight Minnesota Class AA athletic directors chosen. 1966 Donald Mattison, Pittsburgh, Pat, was named med- ical director of the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation in October. 1968 Ronald Nilsson, Wheaton, 111., received the College of DuPage Outstanding Faculty Award and Educator of the Year Award from the Midwest Cooperative Education Association this year. 1969 Miriam Jacobson, Cambridge, Wis., opened a bed and breakfast called Country Comforts in May 1998 with her partner, Marian Korth. Tom Jensen, Appleton, Wis., is a physical education instructor (K-8) in the Appleton Area School District and coaches three sports. Jackie (Kniefel) Lind, Mabel. Minn., accepted a temporary assignment in Rochester as acting regional administra- tor for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. 1970 Marilee Mowry, Stillwater, Minn., com- pleted her master's degree in education leadership at Augsburg and currently teaches kindergarten at Mississippi Creative Arts School in the Saint Paul Public Schools district. 1971 Michael Good, Parsippany, N.J., was named exec- utive vice presi- dent of NRT Incorporated, the nation's largest residential real estate company. The Rev. Kent Grosser is senior pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church. Richard Hoffman, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. was promoted to professor of music at Coe College, where he has taught since 1976. 1972 Alana (Sunness) Grifﬁth, Minneapolis, was promoted in July to president of the Construction Speciﬁcations Institute. Susan Johnson is a nursing professor at the University of South Dakota and was recently appointed to a national commit- tee that will recommend policy on nurse education and practice. Wendy (Hoversten) Larson, Richﬁeld, Minn., works at Carlson Companies in the IT department doing Web services and database design. WINTER 1998-99 AUGSBURG NOW
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Title: Augsburg Now Winter 1998-99, Page 13
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: it" .‘ \\ A! U/i/i/W / \-:’E W 5 Three new alumni board members Three Augsburg alumni from the Twin Cities area begin their ﬁrst terms on the Augsburg Alumni Association’s Board of Directors this year. Brent Crego ’84 is the vice president of business devel- opment at SAC Technologies. He...
Show moreit" .‘ \\ A! U/i/i/W / \-:’E W 5 Three new alumni board members Three Augsburg alumni from the Twin Cities area begin their ﬁrst terms on the Augsburg Alumni Association’s Board of Directors this year. Brent Crego ’84 is the vice president of business devel- opment at SAC Technologies. He volunteers as a Minnesota high school panel judge for DECA, a student business and service club. Crego says he looks forward to giving back to Augsburg because the College pre— pared him to be successful in work and family by pro- viding an environment that supported both higher edu- cation and personal growth. Mert Johnson ’59 is an executive vice president at Diversiﬁed Products. He is an active volunteer on the Bloomington School Board, serves on the Youth Service Commission and coaches. He was awarded the Minnesota School Board of the Year Award and was honored as a Distinguished Alumnus in 1987. Johnson says he appreciates the opportunities he had at Augsburg to get to know professors and students. He lives in Bloomington, Minn. Betty Williams ’83 is manager of corporate and conven- tion sales at the Minneapolis North Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau, and has received numerous awards and honors in marketing and sales. Williams has also contributed her time to mentoring young high school students in a girls’ club. She remembers Augsburg as a place with great academic challenges and faculty. She and her daughter live in Minneapolis. By Susie Gilhoi Andre Lewis ’73, director of community and local government affairs and execu- tive director of the Honeywell Foundation, has a simple mission in life. at My life belongs to the community and it's my privilege to do whatever I can for it for as long as I can,’" said Lewis, quot- ing Oscar Wilde. In his work with Honeywell and as a teacher, assistant principal and principal with the Minneapolis Public Schools dis- trict for 20 years, Lewis continually ﬁnds his mission rewarding. “In school you see rewarding things every day — kids grow up, succeed in the classroom, succeed in the athletic ﬁeld. Here it’s a different kind of success: you get to watch programs develop and ini— tiatives put forward in different focus areas such as child care, education, the environment or housing.” He is especially pleased with Honeywell's housing programs, including a $13 mil— lion development project in conjunction with the City of Minneapolis and Project for Pride in Living (PPL). “That’s been a real pleasure and a delight for me, to see the corporation put its money on the table and be a part of the solution, working with the neighbor- hood organizations and the city to make the neighborhood a better place." Lewis also ﬁnds great satisfaction in Honeywell‘s commitment to education through its volunteer and contributions programs. Augsburg’s American Indian support program. the Lindell Family Library, the Paideia program and the Richard R. Green Institute are among those who have beneﬁted. “Unless we have a diverse, large, talented employee pool to draw from, we won’t be able to compete as a global corpora- tion," he said. “The Richard Green Institute is one way to ensure that acade— mic excellence is there, that there's a IAndré“ Lewis: “can; mitted to the community Brent Crego '84 Mert Johnson ’59 Betty VWlliams ’83 André Lewis ’73 good supply of teachers with the right kinds of skills and abilities in the classroom, a diverse group of teachers who can reach kids so we don’t lose any students.” Lewis, a social studies and education major, credits Augsburg in shaping his career. In return, he helps shape Augsburg as a member of the board’s government and community relations committee. “Augsburg prepared me for a number of life's challenges. I can't say enough about Augsburg's commitment to the commu- nity it serves in the Twin Cities, and to the minority community in particular." He will soon face another career choice: whether to return to the Minneapolis school district at the end of his ﬁve-year mobility leave or to stay on at Honeywell. Whichever the choice. he’s ready for the challenge. “I’m at the point where I really believe there are other major hurdles to be taken care of, to be jumped over and tadded, and I’m always looking for that next big hurdle.” Hats off to two theatre alums By Susie Gilhoi Augsburg theatre grads pop up in the most unusual places, said Deb Pearson ’83, production associate with the Children’s Theatre Company (CT C) in Minneapolis. She should know. She and Emily Lanik Parr ’93 wound up in Tokyo with CTC’s production of “The 500 Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins” last July. Pearson was chaperone to 14 youth performers, ages 8—17, their parents and siblings for the 10»day tour. Parr was company man- ager, responsible for the adult actors as well as the youth. “The majority of us, including myself, had never traveled internationally before,” said Pearson. Yet she and Parr were responsible for everyone’s tickets, passports, luggage and schedule, with Pearson also handling spending money, in yen. for her charges. “It was sort of the blind leading the blind,” said Parr, “just sort of hoping we got to the right place at the right time. It was an adventure.” Despite having mastered just a few Japanese phrases and cultural mores, the two alums managed to negotiate Tokyo and the surrounding areas with their groups in tow. “It was such a whirlwind,” said Pearson of their schedule. They visited Buddhist and Shinto shrines, watched Kabuki the— ater, went bowling and tried indoor ski— ing in addition to their rehearsals and performances. Trying to ﬁnd their way, to keep everyone together on busy streets and getting on and off subways without losing anyone was a challenge. The Japanese were “incredibly helpful and hospitable” they said, making things easi- er. Food was a special challenge. Plastic food displays or menus with photos were helpful (as were trips to Wendy’s and McDonald’s), but even so, there were surprises. “You never really knew what you were getting. You’d order what looked like a delicious chocolate-ﬁlled bismark, but instead it was ﬁlled with tuna,” Pearson said. Besides the performances themselves, which were very well received by the Japanese, the highlight of the trip was experiencing a new culture with the young performers. “It was great to hear comments like ‘I'm falling in love with Japan,’ ‘This is really good this is seaweed?’ or watch kids take an elevator with a Buddhist monk and then ask ‘What is Buddhism?m said Pearson. Though exciting, the trip was exhausting for the two chaperones. “We worked our tails off,” said Parr, “but it was really a labor of love. The kids were a wonderful group of young actors under the most trying circumstances they were ambassadors not just for the theatre, but for the country.” AUGSBURG NOW MINNEAPOLIS, MN I
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Title: Augsburg Now Winter 1998-99, Page 12
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: SPORTS 0 11 Hvistendahl brings national record, acclaim to Augsburg By Don Stoner When Augsburg ofﬁcials broke ground for a new residence hall on campus in mid- November, Rick 'I'honi, vice president for institutional research and program devel— opment, introduced himself to the assem— bled...
Show moreSPORTS 0 11 Hvistendahl brings national record, acclaim to Augsburg By Don Stoner When Augsburg ofﬁcials broke ground for a new residence hall on campus in mid- November, Rick 'I'honi, vice president for institutional research and program devel— opment, introduced himself to the assem— bled dignitaries and visitors by saying, “I am not Scott Hvistendahl.” The remark was quite appropriate, for it seems that every time Augsburg has been mentioned in the local or national media lately, Scott Hvistendahl’s name was quick to follow. Hvistendahl, the acclaimed senior wide receiver for the Augsburg football team, broke a record that many observers felt was unreachable — Jerry Rice’s all-time, all-divisions NCAA record for career receiving yardage. Rice’s record, 4,693 yards set during his career at Division I-AA Mississippi Valley State from 1981-84, was felt by many col- lege football observers to be unreachable — including Hvistendahl, who entered his senior season with 2,836 career receiv- ing yards, 1,857 yards away from the record of the San Francisco 49ers player many call the greatest wide receiver ever. “I never thought about it much,” said Hvistendahl. “I had thought about the conference receiving record, which was around 3,800 yards, and going into the season, that was my only personal goal. I thought I might have had a shot at getting to 4,000 yards, but the other records didn’t even cross my mind.” i Augsburg senior Scott Hvistendahl smiles after breaking the NCAA Division III career receiving 1‘ yardage record in the Auggies' last home game of the season against Bethel on Nov. 7 at Anderson-Nelson Field. He broke Jerry Rice's NCAA all-divisions record the following week. But with one outstanding receiving game after another in 1998, the idea of reaching not only the Division 111 record of 4,311 yards, set by Eureka (111.) receiver Kurt Earth in 1997, but the all-divisions record held by Rice became reachable. He reached the Division III record in the ﬁrst half of his penultimate game, a 35-28 loss to Bethel on Nov. 7, ﬁnishing that day with 4,466 yards. The game was stopped as President Frame presented Hvistendahl and his parents, Jim and Bonnie, the game ball and a citation from then-Minnesota Gov. Arne Carlson. He had one game left in his career — and 227 yards from reach- ing college football immortality. “A lot of people came up to me and were talking about the (all-divisions) record, and that’s a lot of pressure,” he said. “I was thinking about how much fun it would be to break the record, but the reality was that it was 227 yards. That would be tough.” Tough is a word that could be accurately applied to Hvistendahl, who has had to ﬁght a lot of old stereotypes about foot- ball receivers. Iust 5 feet, 10 inches tall and 180 pounds, Hvistendahl doesn’t have the tall, lanky ﬁ'ame that is seen in many top wide receivers, including Rice. Things came together magically for Hvistendahl and the Auggies. His ﬁnal game, against Concordia-Moorhead, was played in the climate-controlled Metrodome, whose artiﬁcial turf suited Augsburg’s passing offense. Augsburg played its best game of the season, shut~ ting out the Cobbers 25-0. Hvistendahl broke Rice’s record with an MIAC single- game-record 18-catch effort for 230 yards. giving him an NCAA record 4,696 yards on 285 catches with 40 touchdowns — three yards better than Rice. Hvistendahl was named to the ﬁrst team of every All-America squad for Division III football, earned Associated Press Little All—America (Divisions "-1" and NAIA players) ﬁrst team honors, and won the Gagliardi Award, an honor given by the St. Iohn’s University IvClub and the lostens Corp, to the national player of the year in Division III football in Salem, Va. He was a ﬁnalist for the other Division 111 national player of the year award, the Melberger Award (given by the Downtown Wilkes- Barre, Pa., Touchdown Club) and played in the Aztec Bowl, featuring a Division 111 all—star team facing a top Mexican college team in Monterrey, Mexico, in December. Plus, Hvistendahl, a markeﬁng major with a 3.229 GPA, earned second-team GTE Academic All-America honors. While the National Football league may not be calling him because of his size, Hvistendahl admitted, he is pointing toward starting a possible pro career in the Canadian Football League — a game more open than the American game. Winter ’98-99 Sports Previews Wrestling The 1998-99 season will be a special one for the Augsburg College wrestling pro- gram. The Auggies will try to make national history in their 50 season of wrestling competition. The Auggies, along with the College of New Jersey (formerly Trenton State) and Brockport State (New York), have the most NCAA Division 111 national titles, with ﬁve each. Scoring the school’s sixth national title, and third in a row, would place Augsburg alone as the most domi— nant small-college program in the nation. Augsburg has claimed national titles in 1991, 1993, 1995, 1997 and 1998. Men ’5 hockey Last year, in the school’s 70th season of men’s hockey, Augsburg College claimed the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference regular-season and playoff championships, ﬁnished fourth in the NCAA Division 111 national tournament, and earned head coach Mike Schwartz National Coach of the Year honors. Schwartz’s crew may have just the tools this season for a run at a repeat. Returning ﬁve of six starters from last year’s team, a total of 25 letterwinners. Women’s hockey This season, history will be made in women’s hockey, as the MIAC launches its ﬁrst season of varsity championship competition in the sport, just the second conference in the nation to offer women’s hockey on the varsity champi- onship level. Mth Augsburg College entering its fourth season of varsity com— petition, the Auggies will be considered favorites to claim the MlAC’s ﬁrst women’s hockey trophy in late February. The Auggies return 11 letterwinners from a squad that ﬁnished 11-13-1 last season, playing primarily against Division l-level opponents. University of Tennessee women's basketball assistant coach Mickie DeMoss works with Augsburg women's basketball players at the Minnesota High School Girls' Basketball Coaches Association clinic in Maple Grove, Minn., in October. Augsburg head coach Lauri Ludeman was invited to use her team in demonstrations by DeMoss and us. Olympic women’s basketball coach Nell Fortner lor the more than 300 coaches in attendance. Men’s basketball With one of the top players in the nation returning in forward Devean George (Sr., Minneapolis, Minn./Beni]de-St. Margaret HS), along with the bulk of a lineup that produced a 22-4 overall record, an MIAC regular-season champi- onship and a berth in the NCAA Division 111 national playoffs for head coach Brian Ammann, 1997-98 Co- MlAC Coach of the Year, the Auggies look to repeat as conference champions and advance farther in the national play- offs. Women ’s basketball Despite losing the top two scorers from the past two seasons to graduation, there is optimism for Augsburg third-year coach Lauri Ludeman. The optimism for this year springs from the fact that 10 letterwinners who saw signiﬁcant playing time last season return. Ludeman has her largest roster ever on the court at Si Melby Hall — 26 players strong. Fall ’98 Sports Reviews Football Augsburg’s football team showed promise for repeating as Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference champions, but several close losses in the middle of the season dashed those hopes and sent the Auggies to a 6-4 overall ﬁn- ish, 5-4 in the MIAC. Augsburg’s 6-4 record was the ﬂiird—best record in school history. Volleyball Virith ﬁve starters returning from last sea- son, Augsburg volleyball coach Marilyn Florian had high hopes for this year's club — and it showed as the Auggies reversed last year’s record with a 17-11 overall mark and 6-5 MIAC record, end» ing up sixth in the end—of»season MIAC Tournament. The Auggies’ record was the school’s best since ﬁnishing 19-16 in 1994 and 22-19 in 1986. Setter Tasha Hamann (Sr., Perham, Minn.) earned All-MlAC honors for the third year in a row (ﬁrst- team for the second straight year), and earning All-MlAC second-team honors were juniors Jessica Ness ()r., Cannon Falls, Minn.) and Adrianne Rieger (lr., Courtland, Minn/New Ulm HS). Men ’5 soccer Augsburg’s men's soccer team couldn’t catch ﬁre in 1998, despite several big nonconference victories during the course of the season. A 4—12-1 overall record and 0-9~1 MIAC mark was the result. But there is tremendous promise for next season in the results from this year. On a team with no seniors on the roster, several underclassmen stepped forward. Forward Scott Dossett (Fr., Excelsior. Minn/Mound‘Westonka HS) showed the most promise, leading the team with ﬁve goals. Women’s soccer Augsburg’s women’s soccer team suffered from a lack of numbers this season — both on the roster and on the scoreboard — as a season-opening 2-0 win over Wartburg was followed by 15 straight losses, including all 10 in MIAC play. The Auggies only had 17 players on the roster. Heather Wagner (Sr., Shoreview, Minn/Mounds View HS), one of only four seniors on the roster, earned honor- able mention All-MIAC honors. Men’s golf Augsburg men’s golfer Todd Tourand (Sr., St. Cloud, Minn/Apollo HS) saved his best performance for his last at the MIAC Championships in October at Bunker Hills in Coon Rapids. The senior earned medalist honors at the MlAC meet. Tourand earned All-MIAC honors for the fourth consecutive year — second in 1995, third in 1996 and seventh in 1997 before this year's championship ﬁn- ish. Mark LaBounty (lr., Vadnais Heights, Minn/Mounds View HS) also earned All-MlAC honors for the Auggies, ﬁnishing tenth. As a team. Augsburg ﬁnished third in the conference meet. Women ’5 golf Augsburg’s Andrea Sievert (Sr., Lakeﬁeld, Minn./HL-O-L HS) made history for the Auggies in October, when she ﬁnished ninth at the MIAC Championships at the Oakdale Country Club in Hutchinson. Sievert became the ﬁrst Auggie women's golfer to ever earn All-MIAC honors with her 89—83—172 ﬁnish. Men ’s/Women’s cross country Augsburg's cross country teams experi- enced marked improvement over last year. Sophomore Eric Bloemendal (So., Brampton, Ontario/Huntsville HS) was the t p runner for the Auggie men, with a 10 -place ﬁnish in the MIAC Championships. Teresa Lewandowski (50., Hastings, Minn.) and Chrissy Baune (Fr., Marshall, Minn.) were the top runners for the women. WINTER 1998-99 AUGSBURG NOW
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Title: Augsburg Now Winter 1998-99, Page 11
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: TO 0 CLASS REUNIONS CLASS OF 1948 (above) (L to R) ROW 1: Carroll N. Anderson, Esther Bakken Crosby, Stephen Halvorsen, Dorothy Quanbeck Johnson, Alton Knutson, Helen Hegge Bertness, Paul R. Kilde, Adeline Aos Marty. ROW 2: Jeroy Carlson, Llewellyn Rustad Smith, Jean Tibke Vane, Midge Nelson Foss...
Show moreTO 0 CLASS REUNIONS CLASS OF 1948 (above) (L to R) ROW 1: Carroll N. Anderson, Esther Bakken Crosby, Stephen Halvorsen, Dorothy Quanbeck Johnson, Alton Knutson, Helen Hegge Bertness, Paul R. Kilde, Adeline Aos Marty. ROW 2: Jeroy Carlson, Llewellyn Rustad Smith, Jean Tibke Vane, Midge Nelson Foss Nokleberg, Camille Sivensen Forness, Gloria Greguson Johnson, Betty Westphaul Peterson, Judith Bergh, Arline Stapel Thomas. ROW 3: Bud Gallop, Jean M. Helland, Arne Simengaard, John Hanson, Bobb Miller, J. Bernhard Bretheim, William S. Hesselgrave, Barbara Carlson. ROW 4: Gordon D. Ahlquist, Edman J. Saland, Red Lindgren, Arnold Skaar, Robert Tharp. CLASS or 1958 (at left) (L to R) ROW 1: Sonja Johnson Enstad, Mabeﬂr Saure Gyllstrom, Elyce Lundquist Arvidson, Phyllis Knudson Seim, Betty Johnson Hass, Doris Johnson Deml, Margaret Peterson Langness, Grace Kemmer Sulerud. ROW 2: Gudwren Ellingson Belkholm, Gwen Johnson Krapl‘, John Miskowiec, Alice Lindell Lindgren, Mary Erickson Lockwood, Al Reesnes, LaVone $tud|ien,Lydia Dyrlid Quanbeck, Birgit Birkeland, Jo An Bjorson Johnson. ROW 3: Ken Belkholm, Rhoda Dahl Myrvik, Ron Stave, Wes Sideen, Phil Heide, Elaine Nelson Bernards, Jim Ahmquist, Joanne Stiles Laird. ROW 4: Hugh Gilmore, Ken Hagen, Bill Schonebaum, Erwin Christensen, Robert Bagley, Dennis Barnaal, Vernon Berkness, Don Myrvik. The Class of 1958 Reunion Committee is pleased to announce a total of $4,435 from 34 class members given to the 40-year reunion gift, which has been designated to the Bernhard Christensen Endowment. If you would like to make a contribution to the class gift, call Nancy Carlson at (612) 330-1525 or (800) 260-6590. CLASS OF 1973 (above) (L to R) ROW 1: Carol Sime, Merja \Mlenius Fox, Jan Weum Philibert, Paul Holmes, Karen Levisen Zeimis, JoAnn Berg Bablitch, Katie Berglund Becker. ROW 2: Bonnie Peterson, Vonnie Pearson, Dawn Strauch Holmes, Linda Wahlberg Jenneke, Jesse Lee, Brian Rokke, Bill Ogren, Becky Smith Christianson. ROW 3: Dennis Johnson, Dallas Croten, Gary Anderson, Jim Bodunha, Dan Peterson. CLASS OF 1988 (at left) (L to R) ROW 1: Doug Chizmadia, Anne Panning, Connie Wendland Bouley, Jennifer Snater Olson, Dan Wright, Darcey Engen, David Bicha, Timothy Hanson. ROW 2: Sandra Smith, Jim Damiani, Brenda Bauerly Damiani, Birgit Olsen Kelly, Lori Kleven, Julie Sabo, Jerry Dieffenbach. ROW 3: Micheal Moore, Scott Peplinski, James 'Bugs' Malone, Brent Loigren, Dean Klenz, Jon Daniels. AUGSBURG NOW MINNEAPOLIS, MN ‘
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Title: Augsburg Now Winter 1998-99, Page 10
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: onor at a "Happy Birthday" concert, celebrating their Sophomore quarterback Paul Tetzloff looks for a receiver, as the Auggies beat Macalester, 28-7. The "unofficial" reunion of the Class of 1993 (Back row, L to R) Kim (Swanson) Metzlow ’93, Kristen (Youngquist) Theisen ’93, Mayken Schaefle ’94...
Show moreonor at a "Happy Birthday" concert, celebrating their Sophomore quarterback Paul Tetzloff looks for a receiver, as the Auggies beat Macalester, 28-7. The "unofficial" reunion of the Class of 1993 (Back row, L to R) Kim (Swanson) Metzlow ’93, Kristen (Youngquist) Theisen ’93, Mayken Schaefle ’94 and Dana Ryding '93. (Front row, L to R) Dean Syring and Liz Pushing ’93. The ribbon was officially cut to open the new physics labs and classrooms. (L to R) \ﬁce President Marie McNeff; g game against Macalester College. physics department chair, Jeffrey Johnson; and Katherine Leonidas, from :e last 25 years. he Homecoming Dinner, which honored the because now Augsburg enjoys a unique situation, a metropolitan location in an urban population, with cultural oppor- tunities and an educational and medical surrounding. Augsburg can be proud to be in this place. “Today we can take humble and grateful pride in the progress of this college, in terms of faculty, facilities, and ﬁnances. The new library and the organ depart- ment are evident examples. When I enrolled at Augsburg in 1934, the library was one room in the southeast corner of Old Main. When I returned here in 1963, there was a ‘new’ library. Now Augsburg has this newest, state-of-the-art facility, worthy of its academic program. Progress, indeed. BWBR Architects. “Dr. Gabrielsen taught organ at one time in a converted clapboard candy store that stood on one comer of what is now the athletic ﬁeld. Today, he presides at this splendid instrument, a symbol of progress. “We can also be grateful and proud for the products of this college. lt pleases me that Augsburg has a long list of distin- guished alumni We can be proud that there are those who stand tall for what Augsburg means and has meant down through the years. “Finally, I am happy to have healthy pride in the presence of the gospel at Augsburg Paul [makes] the point: ‘Far be it from me to glory save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ.‘ Let that be our ultimate boast. Photos by Linda Cullen and Chalk-3 \Valbndge Oscar Anderson was the first of three Augsburg presidents to speak in chapel during Homecoming Week, followed by Charles Anderson and \Mlliam Framet WINTER 1998-99 AUGSBURG NOW
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Title: Augsburg Now Winter 1998-99, Page 09
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: Jeroy Carlson ’48, "Mr. Augsburg," recounted stories from his many years at Augsburg at the Homecoming Dinner. The Distinguished Alumni of 1998 (L to R) E. Milton Kleven ’46, James G. Lindell '46, President Frame, Jeroy Carlson ’48 and David Steenson ’63. (Clockwise, starting top left) Leland...
Show moreJeroy Carlson ’48, "Mr. Augsburg," recounted stories from his many years at Augsburg at the Homecoming Dinner. The Distinguished Alumni of 1998 (L to R) E. Milton Kleven ’46, James G. Lindell '46, President Frame, Jeroy Carlson ’48 and David Steenson ’63. (Clockwise, starting top left) Leland Sateren ’35 and Robert Karlén were guests of | 85th and 75th birthdays, respectively. Ida Simon, vice president for institutional advancement and community relations, shares enthusiastic conversation with alumni board president, lohn Jenneke '71 (right), and james G. Lindell ’46 (left). Auggie Pride — what should we celebrate? The Augsburg 2000 fundraising project, “Pride in Place and Purpose,” the Homecoming '98 theme “Auggie Pride,” and the "Awesome Auggies” have given many opportunities recently to consider just what it is about Augsburg that gives us pride. Dr. Oscar Anderson, Augsburg’s president from 19634980, shared his thoughts on “Auggie pride" in his chapel homily during Homecoming Week. Excerpts are printed here. What about Augsburg makes you proud? We'd love to hear from you and will share your thoughts in afuture issue. Write to Editor, Augsburg Now, 2211 Riverside Ann, Minneapolis, MN 55454 or send e-rnuil to . Excerpts from Chapel talk, October 12, 1998 President Emeritus Oscar A. Anderson "I resonate to the Homecoming theme, ‘Auggie Pride.’ The operative word here is pride. it takes sober judgement to consider the ramiﬁcations of pride. It is one of the deadly sins. It has often been called the basis for all of the fallenness of human nature and our human condition. Pride can be pernicious because of the perpendicular pronoun ‘l.’ That pronoun is in the middle of‘pride,’ in the middle of ‘sin,’ in the middle of ‘crime.’ “On the other hand, there is another condition just as deleterious as pride — the condition of shame. It is that which saps the inner spirit, robs one of self- esteem, and creates negativity. Between arrogance and shame, sober judgement ﬁnds healthy pride, made so by the leaven of humility and the seasoning of gratitude. “Today a humble and grateful pride is in order, because of the persons who made this theme possible. August Weenaas, back in 1869, took his little band of stu- dents from Paxton, 111., and founded Augsburg. He spent a couple of years in Cooper’s Attic, in Marshall, Wis., trying to keep the institution alive, and then moving it to Minneapolis. Seven years of struggle, seven years of pain. But, we’re proud of what he did The pep rally at the picnic ﬁred everyone up for the b Classmates from 1973 swap stories and catch up on t Crowds gathered in Christensen Center lobby before Distinguished Alumni. “We can be proud of those who moved Augsburg forward. For example, did you know that Dr. Ted Hanwick left his posi- tion on the faculty of Rutgers University and came to this small institution to establish a physics department? Did you know that there was a time when resources were so low that an oﬁering had to be taken to pay the coal bill? Augsburg is what it is because of persis- tent people. “We can consider also a healthy pride in place, and here 1 am referring to loca- tion. There was a time when we were ashamed of this neighborhood. Too people said, that this College had to be m the middle of Minneapolis. Too bad the College couldn‘t move to the campus that was planned in Richﬁeld (now Augsburg Park). That’s not too bad — AUGSBURG NOW MINNEAPOLIS, MN
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Title: Augsburg Now Winter 1998-99, Page 08
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: CALENDAR 0 7 Eam'lnaro, d e uros an F fl In a sh 19-20 J lﬁﬁrghbalPeooePriu Forum [Z/ . / \ Striving for Peace: The Moral' ( ’ and Machinery of Modern Coliillid “71/ Augsburg College campus '/ The 1999 Peace Prize Forum will encourage dialogue around the contemporary and traditional modes of...
Show moreCALENDAR 0 7 Eam'lnaro, d e uros an F fl In a sh 19-20 J lﬁﬁrghbalPeooePriu Forum [Z/ . / \ Striving for Peace: The Moral' ( ’ and Machinery of Modern Coliillid “71/ Augsburg College campus '/ The 1999 Peace Prize Forum will encourage dialogue around the contemporary and traditional modes of warfare, as well as the new and traditional avenues of conﬂict resolution. (For information on the speakers and schedule, see page 1) April 8-9 ' 1 th Annual Augsburg Semmar on Applied Ethics Meeting Human Needs: Private, Corporate and Public Responses Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center Contact: Bruce Reichenbach, (612) 330-1094. (see story on page 4) April 8 Panel and dialogue 7 p.m.—Peter McLaughlin, Hennepin County Commissioner and Ron James, former business executive with US WEST and Ceridian Corp. Aprll 9 Convocation 10 a.m.—Mark Peterson, Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota. ril 28 #899 Sverdrup Visiting Scientist lecture 8 p.m.—Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center Noel W. Hinners, Ph.D., vice president of ﬂight systems at Lockheed Martin, will discuss NASA’s missions to Mars. Contact: Jeanine Gregoire, (612) 330- 1551. ‘l‘llaalra F b 5 yfﬂi m of Misan rape by Moliere Performances: Feb. 5, 6, 11, 12, 13 at 7 pm. Feb. 7, 14 at 2 pm. Tjomhom-Nelson Theatre, Foss Center Tickets: 56 for the general public, 34 for ACT C faculty, staff and stu- dents; Augsburg students free. First produced in 1666, The Misanthrape is a comical and scathing portrait of the morality and machinery of the upper-class society of Louis XIV's court. It " lives as one of the great comic masterpieces of French classical theatre. SANTHROPE ril_23 . _ mg night at Antigone Translated by Lewis Falantiere Performances: April 23, 24, 29, 30, May 1 at 7 pm. April 25, May 2 at 2 pm. Tjomhom-Nelson Theatre, Foss Center Tickets: 36 for the general public, $4 for ACT C Faculty, staff and students: Augsburg students free. This romantic and poignant reinterpretation of Sophodes' classic play about a young woman facing a morally corrupt world was written and produced during the Nazi Occupation. It raises powerful questions of human interaction in regard to collaboration, responsibility, resistance and personal integrity. Calendar of Maiar Events—Winter 1999 Music , Exhibits For more information on any of these events, call (312) 3303;335. For any of these exhibits, contact the Gallery Hotline at m. i i (612) 330-1524. February.14 ,tl-ji ‘i~ mg, .g: / G°SP°I PM” ‘ r ’ February 5-March 18 9 8t 10:30 a.m.— First Evangelical Lutheran Churchﬂ'aylors Falls, Minn. . ,, u February 22 Concerto and Aria Concert 8 p.m.—Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center February 28 Gospel Praise 9:30 8: 10:45 a.m.— Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, Brooklyn Park, Minn. Songs for a New Century 4 p.m.—Sateren Auditorium, Music Hall This benefit recital for the Nick Lenz Memorial Vocal Scholarship features faculty members Lila Olson, soprano, and Sonja Thompson, piano. March 13 Faculty member Jill Dawe with the Civic Orchestra of Minneapolis 8 p.m.—Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center March 26-31 Concert Band Tour—San Francisco April 10 Augsburg Concert Band Home Concert 7 p.m.—Central Lutheran Church, Minneapolis April 'I 'I _ Augsburg Choir 9:45 8t 11:15 a.m.—Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Minneapolis Hymn Festival 7 p.m.—Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center ril I 5-1 8 C amber Orchestra 8- Riverside Singers tour— Stillwater, baCrasse, Madison and Rochester ril 18 Chamber Orchestra & Riverside Singers with President Frame addressing the congregation 8:15, 9:15, 10:15 8( 11:15 a.m.—1(ing of Kings Lutheran Church, Woodbury, Minn. ril 18 amber Orchestra 8- Riverside Singers Home Concert 4 p.m.—Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center April 25 , Passion for Life Concert Masterworks Chorale and Passion for Life Orchestra 7 p.m.——Hoversten Chapel, Foss Center 'I 29-M 2 AAﬁglsburg chili tour—Wisconsin M 2 Afgysburg Choir Home Concert 7 p.m.——Hoversten Chapel. Foss Center Emergence Featuring Terry Gockman, James Holmberg, Elaine Rutherford 9 a.m.—5:30 pm. or by appoint- ment—Alumni Gallery, Christensen Center February 5-Mareh 18 Quiet Water by Mike Paul 9 a.m.—5:30 pm. or by appoint- ment—Gage Family Art Gallery, Lindell Library Other February 18 Master 0 Arts in leadership information session 5:30 p.m.—Marshall Room, Christensen Center For information, call Terry Cook. (612) 330-1786. events M a r It y o u r c a l e n d a r s Details will [allow in later issues May 22 Commencement Concert 7 p.m.—Hoversten Chapel May 23 Commencement Ceremony 1:30 p.m.—Si Melby Hall (tickets required) Contact: Craig Maus, (612) 330-1019 or Nancy Carlson. (612) 330-1178 early Au ust 2-6 Secgnd Annual Youth 8. Family Ministry Conference Augsburg College Contact: Youth 8: Family Institute, (612) 330-1624 or afyi@augsburg.edu October 11 1999 Christensen Symposium Spirituality and Racial Diversity Speaker: Dr. James Forbes, the Harry Emerson Fosdick Adjunct Professor of Preaching, Union Theological Seminary. and senior minister, Riverside Church. New York For many events there is no charge. Costs are listed when known at the time of publication. Take a look at Augsburg’s Web Calendar www.cugsburg.edu/cal WINTER 1998-99 AUGSBURG NOW
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Title: Augsburg Now Winter 1998-99, Page 07
Collection: Alumni Magazine Collection
Search Result: 6 0 DEVELOPMENT NEWS The Institutional Advancement team By Betsey Norgard Since her arrival a year ago, the challenge for Ida B. Simon, vice president for institutional advancement and community relations, has been to restruc~ ture the College’s development staff to meet fundraising and...
Show more6 0 DEVELOPMENT NEWS The Institutional Advancement team By Betsey Norgard Since her arrival a year ago, the challenge for Ida B. Simon, vice president for institutional advancement and community relations, has been to restruc~ ture the College’s development staff to meet fundraising and development needs of the College. Her division includes the Ofﬁces of Institutional Advancement, Alumni/Parent Relations and Annual Fund, and Public Relations and Communication. l. Principal gifts ofﬁcer Jennifer (Abeln) Kahlow ’75 came to Augsburg in November from the Girl Scout Council of Greater Minneapolis. Her responsibilities include major gifts and estate/planned giving. Kevin Johnston began in October as major gifts/athletic development coordinator, coming to Augsburg from the University of Washington. He works closely with the athletics staff to coordinate and support fundraising for athletic needs. Peter Thorson ’85, joined the Augsburg staff in 1997 and became director of corporate and foundation relations last June. 4 - u (Standing, L to R) Kevin Johnston, Betty Arnold, Sue Allard, John Knight, Jennifer Kahlow, Peter Thorson, and Annette Roth. (Seated, L to R) Donna McLean, lda Simon, Molly Doran, Nancy Carlson. Not pictured — Jeroy Carlson and Howard Olson. John Knight, the newest team member, began in January as assistant director of corporate and foundation relations. He also came to Augsburg from the Girl Scout Council of Greater Minneapolis. The advancement team also includes part-time senior development officers Howard Olson and Jeroy Carlson. Augsburg’s Annual Fund is directed by Donna McLean, whose reponsibility also includes leadership of the alumni and parent relations ofﬁce. Nancy Carlson ’94, assistant director of alumni/parent relations and Annual Fund, manages the class agent program, Weekend College alumni initiatives, the awards and recognition program, and speciﬁc class reunions. at your service! Annette Roth, assistant director of alumni/parent relations and Annual Fund, manages Homecoming and alumni events, young alumni programming and the Student Alumni Association. Providing support to advance- ment and alumni staff are Molly Doran in the alumni office, Betty Arnold in the vice president’s ofﬁce, and Sue Allard in advancement services. The marketing and communications support in the division is provided by the eight»person public relations and communication ofﬁce, headed by Barbara Nagle. The institutional advancement team welcomes your contact — call the Ofﬁce of Institutional Advancement at (612) 330-1613 or (800) 273-0617; the Ofﬁce of Alumni and Relations and Annual Fund at (612) 3304178 or (800) 260-6590; and the Ofﬁce of Public Relations and Communication at (612) 330—1180. Christensen Endowment seeks $1 million for endowed chair The Augsburg 2000 initiative targets $1 million to realize the dream of alumni, friends and family of Bernhard M. Christensen — an endowed chair in the religion department. As of December 31, cash gifts to the endowment total $391,452. Christensen was signiﬁcant in the life of Augsburg for over 40 years as student, teacher and president until his death in 1984. He led the College through crucial changes, including a change in direction and name from solely a “seminary” to a “college.” Shortly after his death, the Bernhard M. Christensen Endowed Fund was estab- lished to preserve his legacy. The primary goal is the establishment of an endowed professorship that embraces Christensen’s world view, valuing diversity in cultures, education and spirituality, and placing utmost importance on liberal arts educa- tion in a college of the church. The Christensen Endowment Committee is currently working with College ofﬁcials to deﬁne the criteria, interests and activi- ties of the endowed chair. “We’re very excited with the sense of momentum toward the $1 million goal,” said Paul Daniels ’79, committee chair and archivist/curator at Luther Seminary. “An endowed professorship will enrich the education offered at Augsburg, and preserve the legacy of Bernhard Christensen, one of its giants.” The Christensen Endowment, through its interest generated, also provides for an annual symposium on faith and spiri- tuality. The 1999 symposium, to be held October 11, is titled “Spirituality and Racial Diversity," with featured speaker Dr. James Forbes, the Harry Emerson Fosdick Adjunct Professor of Preaching at Union Theological Seminary, and senior minister at Riverside Church, New York. This topic, while critical in Augsburg’s mission, was also signiﬁcant in the life of Christensen. In 1946, he was appointed to the Minneapolis Council on Human Relations, and served for six years to dis— pel racial and religious discrimination. For information or to make a gift to the Christensen Endowment, contact the Ofﬁce of Institutional Advancement, 2211 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454 or call (612) 330-1613 or (800) 273-0617. The following people were inadvertently omitted from listings in the Annual Report of Donors mailed with the Fall 1998 Augsburg Now. We apologize for the omissions. Barbara Tjornhom '54 8t Richard Nelson l869 Society Clair ’46 Sr Gladys Boxrud '46 Strommen Augsburg Circle Laurie Fyksen Beise ’80 Founders’ Circle Mary Ann '90 St Lowell Domholdt President's Club David J. and Caryl Larson President’s Club Gloria B. Nelson ‘43 President’s Club Donald and Janice Warren President’s Club Gary K. Olson ’65 Builders' Club Jean Pfeifer Olson ’64 Builders’ Club David H. Quanbeck ’59 Maroon 6- Silver Club New AAL matching gift program benefits Augsburg Aid Association for Lutherans (AAL) has initiated a new gift—matching program to beneﬁt Lutheran elementary and sec- ondary schools, colleges and seminaries nationwide. Any annual gift of $25-$100 made by an AAL member to Augsburg or other par- ticipating Lutheran institutions will be matched dollar for dollar by AAL. “AAL has a long history of supporting Lutheran education nationwide," said Fred Ohlde, AAL senior vice president. “The member gift-matching program allows AAL members the opportunity to direct funds to the institution of their choice.” How can I double my gift to Augsburg? When making a gift to Augsburg, AAL members complete a gift—matching application and send it along with the gift to Augsburg. What gifts to Augsburg will be matched? One personal contribution per calendar year made directly to Augsburg in cash, up to $100 (minimum $25). What does not qualify for matching? Contributions already matched by other individuals or organizations. Example: If your employer already matches your gift to Augsburg, you need to make a sepa- rate gift to secure the AAL match. AAL, based in Appleton, Wis., is a fraternal beneﬁt society of 1.7 million Lutherans and their families who are joined together for insurance, education and volunteer opportunities. For further information and matching gift forms, call the Ofﬁce of Institutional Advancement at (612) 330-1613 or (800) 273-0617. Matching gift applications are also available from local AAL representatives. REACHING THE GOAL AUGSBURG 2000 Goal: $20 million by Dec. 2000 .10 11mm @«a/e a» ghee» @Wm My]; 52,000,000 $1,750,000 $1,500,000 $1,250.000 $1,000,000 $750,000 $500,000 $250,000 .\.-..1'1>.-,. 31 [this Endowment Fund Update Bernhard M. Christensen Endowment Fund Goal: $1 million—to endow a chair in the religion department V As ofDec. 31, 1998 ' ' $391,452 Mark your calendar for the 1999 Christensen Symposium October 11, 1999: “Spirituality and Racial Diversity" . ‘ Speaker: Dr. James Forbes, the Harry Emerson Fosdick Adjunct Professor of Preaching, Union Theological Seminary, and a senior minister, Riverside Church, New York Batalden Applied Ethics Fund Goal: $1 million As of Dec. 31, 1998 $314,613 1998 Augsburg Seminar in Applied Ethics “Meeting Human Needs: Private, Corporate and Public Responses” April 8-9, 1999 See story on page 4. ” to recognize the centrality of Christian faith in all aspects of life, and to put faith into action in all areas of life.” — Bernhard M. Christalsal AUGSBURG NOW MINNEAPOLIS, MN
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