With great sadness, Augsburg College announced the loss of U.S. Representative Martin Sabo on March 14, 2016. Sabo, a 1959 alumnus of Augsburg College, was a聽national leader and public servant, and an inspirational legend dedicated to revitalizing the role of higher education in equipping students for active engagement in citizenship and democracy.
Sabo聽led a full and accomplished life, and the many heartfelt remembrances that have been shared since his passing are a testament to the impact he made in our community and nation as a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives and the聽College鈥檚 Board of Regents.聽On the College’s website, you’ll聽find a tribute to the remarkable work and contributions聽that Martin and his wife, Sylvia, have made to Augsburg.
Augsburg has been blessed by the life and work of Martin Sabo. He will be greatly missed and long remembered. Our thoughts are with his family, including Martin and Sylvia鈥檚 daughters, Karin (Sabo) Mantor 鈥�86 and Julie Sabo 鈥�90, and their families.
President Paul Pribbenow , and the state, and local and national media covered Sabo鈥檚 passing extensively.
Augsburg is deeply honored to be able to carry on Sabo鈥檚 legacy with the important work of the Martin Olav Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship, where he remained active.聽Since 1995, 96 Auggies have had the distinction of being Sabo Scholars, awarded to juniors and seniors who have interest in and a commitment to engagement in the political process, public policy, and/or careers in public service.
Professor Phil Adamo learned about Martin Sabo鈥檚 passing while he was in the midst of writing a piece about聽Sabo聽that describes Sabo鈥檚 history, time at Augsburg, and run 鈥淔or members of the College community,鈥� Adamo writes, 鈥淩epresentative Sabo will always be a part of Augsburg. We knew him when.鈥� Please enjoy of Augsburg College. Harry Boyte, senior scholar in public work philosophy for the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship, shared聽in a his experiences working with the late聽Martin Olav Sabo 鈥�59. Continue reading “Remembering Martin Sabo”