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Calling All Norwegian Sweaters!!

We like to think of Velkommen Jul at Augsburg College as the largest gathering of Norwegian sweaters in Minnesota. This traditional festival to usher in the Christmas season brings campus together around a lovely, historic tradition that features Scandinavian yuletide music, tasty treats including krumkake and lefse, Norwegian bunads, a bake sale of holiday goodies, and a visit from St. Nicholas during chapel. Donations are accepted and welcomed in support of student scholarships.

We love gathering together each year for this event that welcomes students from all backgrounds and faiths into long-cherished Augsburg traditions. But as we all know, these beautiful, long-wearing sweaters are not inexpensive.

Here is where you can help! Please consider donating any older or unworn Norwegian sweaters for our students to wear for this wonderful event and throughout the Christmas season. Sweaters must be clean and in reasonably good condition. 聽No matter who you are or your background, let鈥檚 share the wealth of Norwegian sweaters that is so proudly displayed here in Minnesota winters.

Please make your sweater donations by Wednesday, November 26 at noon. Please call 612-330-1085 with any questions. Sweater donations may be mailed or delivered to the Alumni and Advancement office at:

Oren Gateway Center
Suite 300
Augsburg College
2211 Riverside Avenue
Minneapolis MN 55454

 

Connect with a Current Auggie

The is a terrific resource for students on campus. If you haven’t looked into its work in helping students develop the skills, habits of mind, and values that are the foundation for life choices, career success, and active citizenship, please do so. There are so many ways that alumni can support our students on their vocational journey.

Alumni are a critical way that students can connect with internships, learn about employment opportunities and how to navigate the hiring process. Ultimately, the Strommen Center works to help students find their own meaningful work. Be sure to check out the upcoming event’s on the , or contact programming coordinator Sandy Tilton (612-330-1472; tilton@augsburg.edu) or DJ Hamm (612-330-1329; hammd@augsburg.edu) to find out more.

As an Augsburg alum, how can I help?

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Maroon & Silver Society Reception Celebrates Record Growth

Meeting of the Presidents: President Paul C. Pribbenow and Day Student Body President Banna Kidane '15:
Meeting of the Presidents: President Paul C. Pribbenow and Day Student Body President Banna Kidane ’15.

Homecoming Week kicked off with the third annual Maroon & Silver Society reception on Tuesday, September 23, in the Arnold Atrium of Hoversten Chapel. The Maroon & Silver Society recognizes donors who give generously to the College鈥檚 annual fund, The Augsburg Fund, with gifts of $1,000 or more each year.

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Get involved with Campus Kitchen and connect with Cedar-Riverside

Stepping outside is a distinct reminder that summer is here, as Minnesotans flock to the lakes and rivers, and the temperature and humidity spike.聽 Campus Kitchen is actively preparing for its summer programming, planting vegetables in the community garden, prepping for summer meal distribution, collaborating with local farmers to facilitate two farmer鈥檚 markets, and getting ready for youth workshops at the Brian Coyle Community Center.

Campus Kitchen at Augsburg is a unique partnership between Augsburg College, The Campus Kitchens Project, A鈥檝iands Augsburg Dining Services, and local community agencies. It is a key component of聽the聽, which works to strengthen and expand service learning, civic engagement, and experiential education on and around campus.聽There are several volunteer opportunities for alumni.

We welcome alumni participation with preparing, serving, and sharing meals with our Cedar-Riverside neighbors at local agencies, and look forward to seeing you in the neighborhood.

Want to Volunteer?
Group opportunities, contact Jay Peterson at petersj4@augsburg.edu
For alumni volunteering, please email volunteer@augsburg.edu

For questions about Campus Kitchens, email Elena Eselage, eselage@augsburg.edu 聽or Brittney Westgard,聽westgard@augsburg.edu

Volunteering at Commencement

There are dozens of ways alumni can get involved at Augsburg-from serving on a board or committee, to volunteering at Homecoming, or supporting current Auggies with career advice. Parents of Auggies often find joy volunteering at Commencement. The Matyi’s have taken time out of their weekend to volunteer at Commencement for 5 years. When asked why they volunteer, Elaine and Tim both exclaimed, “We enjoy聽seeing happy family and friends as they arrive to watch聽their graduate complete the Augsburg experience.”

If you would like to learn about ways to get involved, send us an email: volunteer@augsburg.edu.

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Auggies Ride, Tour de Cure

 

A message from Alumni Board Member Jill Watson ’10:

At the spring Alumni Board meeting in 2013, Janeece Oatman ’05, Tour de Cure Twin Cities Ride Director, was our guest speaker.聽 At this meeting, I learned about the Tour de Cure, a fundraising event held in 44 states nationwide to benefit the American Diabetes Association.聽 Immediately, I knew I wanted to ride.聽 My mom has type II diabetes, a childhood friend has type I diabetes, and oddly enough, my small department of seven people has three type I diabetics, and this is probably just a small group of people in my life living with diabetes that I know about.

In 2013, I rode the 27-mile route, though I was hesitant at first because it was by far the farthest I鈥檝e ever gone on a bike, but it was wonderful!聽 I met some amazing people along the way, and two of the ladies I met while chatting before the ride remembered me (and my name!) when I saw them at another bike ride in the fall!聽 The scenery was gorgeous throughout Minneapolis and I found trails I never knew existed.聽 The riders with diabetes stand out, on purpose, in their red jerseys, and everyone there is cheering for them, and they know it as you ride by and yell 鈥済o red rider!鈥澛 The atmosphere was electric as everyone there was there for a cause.

Jill Watson ’10

I ride in honor of my family, friends, and coworkers; I ride to help put an end to diabetes; and I ride to support fellow Auggie Janeece and her amazing work with the American Diabetes Association. Out of all the events I participated in throughout 2013, Tour de Cure was by far my favorite and I can鈥檛 wait for the 2014 ride when I plan to tackle the 43-mile route!聽 I hope you鈥檒l consider joining Team Auggie Accelerators where you鈥檒l see the sights of Minneapolis and St. Paul, while supporting all those with diabetes.

Auggie students, alumni, staff, faculty, friends, and family are all welcome on team Auggie Accelerators!

To join our team, donate to the cause, or find more information, please see our team page at .

Jill Watson 鈥10 MBA

The Alumni Board Is Looking for New Leaders!

The board exists to guide the Office of Alumni and Constituent Relations of Augsburg College in serving the valued alumni, parents and friends of the College by providing resources and opportunities to engage with the College and each other through consistent communication, inclusive programming and intentional relationship building.

To request more information about becoming a member of this dynamic group, please contact Kim Stone at stonek@augsburg.edu.

Celebrate Your Class; Join a Reunion Committee

New events along with traditional favorites make Homecoming one of the best times to come back to campus all year. Reconnect with fellow alumni and favorite faculty, and experience the Augsburg of 2014. Watch for future updates.

If you would like to help make your reunion a success, contact the Office of Alumni and Constituent Relations at 612-330-1085 or alumni@augsburg.edu.

Celebrate your reunion. Save the date for Homecoming 2014, September 22-27

Reunion Classes
60- 1954
50- 1964
40- 1974
25- 1989
10- 2004

Call for Volunteers: Nobel Peace Prize Forum

Volunteers are still needed to help with the Augsburg College Nobel Peace Prize Forum in early March, particularly in the areas of set-up, registration, Auggie liaisons, greeters, and much more. The theme聽of the 2014 NPPF is “Crossing Boundaries to Create Common Ground.”

There are a variety of shift dates/times available. Contact us about volunteering by emailing volunteer@augsburg.edu or by phoning 612-330-1329.

Thank you for continuing to support Augsburg!

Alumni Help Students Practice Dining Etiquette at Annual Dinner

On Wednesday, November 20, 2013, the Strommen Center for Meaningful Work and the Augsburg Student Business Organization held an Etiquette Dinner for students at Augsburg College from聽6聽to 8 p.m.聽Fifty students, seven alumni and three staff members attended the event.

Deenna Latus, Certified Etiquette Consultant shared the do鈥檚 and don鈥檛s of dining etiquette.聽In addition to being a subject matter expert on etiquette, she did a wonderful job of engaging our diverse group by sharing聽humorous examples and providing practical tips. By having an alum at each of the seven tables it provided a great opportunity for Augsburg students to network with recent alumni as the students built confidence in handling formal dining situations they may encounter on the job.

Thank you to the seven alumni who gave their time to support current Augsburg students; Laurie Barger ’12, Evan Decker ’12,聽Greta Gunderson ’09, Andy Held ’05, Dan Hirtz ’12, and Samantha Johns ’12.

If you’re interested in giving back to Augsburg by volunteering at events such as this, contact us by emailing volunteer@augsburg.edu.