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Apple’s Steve Wozniak Speaks Feb. 18 at Augsburg

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Diverse Public Events Designed to Create Engaging Conversations

(MINNEAPOLIS) — Augsburg College during January and February is hosting a wide range of campus events that are open to the public and designed to create meaningful dialogue among students, faculty, staff and the greater community on issues shaping our world.

Free, public events include:

  • 1 p.m., Jan. 16: Nekima Levy-Pounds on 鈥淩enewing King鈥檚 Call for Social Justice, Equity, and Inclusion, In An Age of Demagoguery鈥�
  • 7 p.m., Jan. 23: Hope Jahren, author of 鈥淟ab Girl,鈥� on 鈥淭wenty Things that Everyone Should Know About Global Change鈥�
  • 11 a.m., Jan. 24: Hope Jahren, author of 鈥淟ab Girl,鈥� on 鈥淏e as a Tree Planted by the Waters: The Magic of Roots, Leaves, and Everything in Between鈥�
  • 10 a.m., Feb. 10: Carolyn Finney, author of 鈥淏lack Faces, White Spaces: Reimagining the Relationship of African Americans to the Great Outdoors鈥�
  • 8 a.m., Feb. 21:聽Chris Farrell of Minnesota Public Radio, in partnership with Augsburg College,聽hosts “Global Food in a Farm-to-Table World.” Free tickets are available online at聽

The above events are in Augsburg College鈥檚 Hoversten Chapel in聽, 625 22nd Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55454

At聽11:15 a.m., Feb. 18, the College welcomes Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, Inc.

  • Presentation: 鈥淟earn Different鈥�
  • Location: Kennedy Center, 715 23rd Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55454
  • Cost: $10 student, $20 general public
  • Tickets:

About Augsburg College: Augsburg College offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and nine graduate degrees to nearly 3,600 students of diverse backgrounds at its campus in the vibrant center of the Twin Cities and its site in Rochester, Minn. Augsburg educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, and shaped by its urban and global settings.

Media Contact: Stephanie Weiss, director of news and media services, 612.330.1476

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Commencement Season Kicks Off April 30 at Augsburg

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Spring 2016 undergraduate class is the most diverse in College鈥檚 history

Students in Spring 2015 process down Seven and a Half Street to Si Melby Hall for Commencement Ceremonies.The Augsburg College community on Saturday, April 30, will celebrate the success of students from its Minneapolis and Rochester campuses, including the traditional undergraduate class that is comprised of more than 42 percent students of color.

In the past 10 years, since Augsburg College President Paul C. Pribbenow has led the institution, the College has more than tripled the percentage of persons of color in the full undergraduate student body 鈥� growing from 11 percent in 2006 to 33 percent in 2016.

鈥淎n Augsburg education is marked by broad and intentional diversity in which students learn at the intersections of academic disciplines, diverse viewpoints, rich faith traditions, socioeconomic backgrounds, gender expressions, military commitments, learning styles and more,鈥� Pribbenow said.

鈥淲e know that in order to secure a vital and vibrant future for our cities, state, and region, we must be united in our drive for equity. Our location in the city 鈥� in one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation 鈥� allows Auggies the unique advantage of leveraging the richness and abundance that these many forms of diversity offer.鈥�

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A legacy remembered: Martin Olav Sabo ’59

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Upon his passing, Augsburg College alumnus and former U.S. Representative Martin Olav Sabo ’59 was remembered as one of the most effective members of Congress ever to come from Minnesota. An editorial published by the Minneapolis Star Tribune noted that Sabo was a “career politician” in the best possible sense and that he聽gave his all to strengthen democracy.

Augsburg College President Paul Pribbenow said that Sabo was, “a 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.”

Following Sabo’s聽retirement from public service, Augsburg founded the Martin Olav Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship to carry on his legacy of important work. The Sabo Center is committed to fostering civic agency and engagement on campus and in the larger community.

Sabo’s career and accomplishments were recapped by national, state, and local media, including the following:

  • : Martin Sabo, Minnesota Congressman Known for Compassion in Era of Partisanship, Dies at 78
  • : Looking Back At Martin Sabo鈥檚聽Impact
  • :聽Martin Olav Sabo, longtime Minnesota representative, has died
  • :聽Martin O. Sabo, Minnesota congressman for 28 years, dies at 78
  • KSTP-TV:聽Former DFL U.S. Rep. Martin Olav Sabo Dies
  • :聽Former U.S. Rep. Martin Olav Sabo dies
  • BringMeTheNews:聽Longtime DFL lawmaker Martin Olav Sabo dies at age 78
  • Star Tribune:聽Martin Sabo, longtime DFL congressman and politician, dies
  • :聽Longtime Minnesota Congressman Martin Sabo dies at 78
  • :聽Martin Olav Sabo, longtime congressman, dies at 78
  • Star Tribune:聽Martin Olav Sabo: He gave his all to strengthen democracy
  • The Column:聽Rep. Martin Sabo, a longtime supporter of LGBTQ equality, dies at 78
  • :聽Klobuchar, Dayton and others react to death of former U.S. Rep. Martin Sabo
  • :聽Political Leaders React To Martin Sabo鈥檚聽Death
  • KARE-TV:聽Former congressman Martin Sabo dies at 78

Augsburg media expert says sustainable ceasefire agreement in Syria must include end to conflict-related sexual violence used as weapon

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Nobel Peace Prize Forum executive director an expert on mediation and聽conflict-related sexual violence

Gina Torry, executive director of the Augsburg-hosted Nobel Peace Prize Forum,聽is the聽author of the United Nation’s “Guidance for Mediators: Addressing Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in Ceasefire and Peace Agreements,” which has been used to end conflict-related sexual violence against women and children.

She is available to address with聽media:

  • Why an end to sexual violence as a weapon is critical to聽ceasefire in Syria
  • Methods and tactics of conflict
  • Conflict-related sexual violence waged against civilians
  • How to identify when sexual violence is conflict related
  • Examples where ceasefire has included agreement to end use of sexual violence in conflict zones

“If left unaddressed, sexual violence聽can be used as a means to continue acts of war outside the purview of agreements and monitoring teams, which can trigger cycles of vengeance and vigilantism, and risk undermining confidence in agreements and possibly the mediation process itself,” Torry said.

Torry has worked closely with the UN, its member states, regional organizations, women鈥檚 civil society groups, and networks worldwide. She most recently served as executive director of the Peace Research Endowment, the North American presence of the Peace Research Institute Oslo. Prior to that, Torry worked for several years with the UN Department of Political Affairs Policy and Mediation Division.

To arrange an interview, contact Stephanie Weiss, news and media services director, at 612.330.1476 or by email at weisss@augsburg.edu.

 

Advisory: River Semester students return to Minnesota on Dec. 13

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Class will be welcomed Sunday night at Union Depot by family, friends

(MINNEAPOLIS) – After a semester living, studying and traveling from St. Paul to New Orleans on the Mississippi River, students in the nation’s first-ever River Semester – created by Professor Joe Underhill – return to Minnesota on Sunday, Dec. 13.

The students, who departed St. Paul on Sept. 1 in 24-foot voyageur canoes for their journey to the Gulf of Mexico, are scheduled to arrive at 10 p.m. at St. Paul Union Depot. The group will be greeted by family, friends, and members of the Augsburg College community.

Visit Amtrak’s website for updated information on the track on which the train will arrive. Click the tab on the box that says “train status” and then look for the link in the bottom of the box that says “check status by city.” Enter “CHI” as the origination point and “MSP” as the destination.

River Semester Gallery Opening

The River Semester will be celebrated at a gallery opening from 5-7 p.m., December 16, and that will feature art, design, and typography that gives visitors a glimpse into the daily life of the River Semester students. The River Semester was incorporated into multiple classrooms led by Professor Christopher Houltberg, and as a way to help students understand how local, national, and global issues to highlight how design can act as a catalyst for change.

Christensen Center Student Art Gallery
Augsburg College, Christensen Center
22nd Avenue South at 7 1/2 Street, Minneapolis

Pioneer Press notes Phillip Adamo’s Professor of the Year award

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PioneerPressThe St. Paul Pioneer Press included Phillip Adamo, associate professor of history at Augsburg College, in its coverage of recent education news. Adamo was named the 2015 Minnesota Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. More information about Adamo and the award is available on .

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River Semester media attention grows as class travels down-river

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Screen Shot 2015-09-02 at 2.35.52 PM[Updated November聽13] — The Augsburg College River Semester, created and led by Joe Underhill, associate professor of political science, departed from St. Paul’s Harriet Island on September 1. As part of the kickoff, the River Semester class was joined by a聽group of nearly 100 students, parents, high school聽students and members of the Augsburg College community who paddled in聽a flotilla of 24-foot voyageur canoes from St. Paul to South St. Paul. Students participating in the semester-long program will earn as many as 16 credits in the arts, humanities, and sciences as they travel nearly 2,000 miles of the 2,350-mile Mississippi River.

The River Semester kickoff garnered a range of attention. Gov. Mark Dayton proclaimed September 1 “Augsburg College River Semester Day” and many media outlets covered the launch聽of the class.

Since the students and faculty departed on their voyage, print and broadcast media have been sharing the story of this hands-on, interdisciplinary program. In fact, multiple stories have been picked up by the Associated Press and shared through the AP’s member media throughout the nation.

A snapshot of the ongoing media coverage is below. As additional coverage occurs, it will be added to this post.

November 9

  • Shorewood native spending college semester paddling Mississippi River, Shorewood (Wisconsin) Now

October 16

  • The Mississippi River is their classroom, The Hawk Eye, Burlington (Iowa)

October 15

  • College student trekking down the Mississippi, White Bear (Minnesota) Press

October 8

  • , WVIK Public Radio, Quad Cities

September 29

  • College students take their semester to the river, KWWL (NBC) TV in Dubuque, Iowa
  • , Mankato (Minnesota) Free Press

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Star Tribune tells story of Hagfors Center through leadership of Regent Emeritus Mike Good ’71

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The Star Tribune’s Neal St. Anthony on Sunday, September 27, wrote a profile about Augsburg College Regent Emeritus Mike Good ’71 and his exemplary leadership as chair of the聽College’s successful capital聽campaign for the Norman and Evangeline Hagfors Center for Science, Business, and Religion.

St. Anthony reported that Good retired early in 2012 to “take on for Augsburg’s Board of Regents what Good considers a challenged that transcended his athletic and business career.” Under Good’s leadership, the capital campaign met its goal by exceeding $50 million.

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Dubuque a stop for college students studying and traveling Mississippi River in聽nation鈥檚 first-ever River Semester

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Class paddled more than 250 miles since leaving聽St. Paul on Sept. 1

(MINNEAPOLIS) – The Mississippi River and four, 24-foot voyageur canoes are home and classroom for a group of Augsburg College students who will be in Dubuque from Sept. 28-30 as part of the nation鈥檚 first-ever River Semester.

The students, who have paddled more than 250 miles of river since departing St. Paul on Sept. 1 as part of their nearly 2,350-mile journey to the Gulf of Mexico, will earn as many as 16 credits in biology, environmental studies, health and physical education, and political science.

鈥淭he canoes are a floating classroom where students translate into action what they learn on shore during lectures and from their reading and homework,鈥� said Professor Joe Underhill, creator of this hands-on learning program.

鈥淓ach student also is responsible for personal research project, some in partnership with state and national agencies. Some of these projects contribute to the common good, and every project is a chance for teamwork and collaborative excellence.鈥�

The dozen students participating in this hands-on learning program, created by Underhill, is offered in partnership with , a nonprofit and inclusive travel provider that specializes in experiential programming and outdoor travel for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.

鈥淲e know that what happens in the boats transfers to the classroom and life,鈥� said Chad Dayton, director of programs and partner relations for Wilderness Inquiry. 鈥淪tudents develop increased confidence, better relationships with faculty, and throughout their college careers, they have a shared experience to refer back to that can help with problem solving.鈥� Continue reading “Dubuque a stop for college students studying and traveling Mississippi River in聽nation鈥檚 first-ever River Semester” →

Augsburg College hits $50 million campaign goal for new, signature academic building

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Center for Science, Business, and Religion reaches goal a year ahead of schedule

Members of the Board of Regents, students, faculty, staff and alumni celebrate the successful campaign for the new Center for Science, Business and Religion.
Members of the Board of Regents, students, faculty, staff, and alumni celebrate the successful campaign for the new Center for Science, Business, and Religion at Augsburg College.
The Center for Science, Business and Religion will transform the campus.
The Center for Science, Business, and Religion will transform the campus.

(MINNEAPOLIS/Updated 4:06 p.m.) 鈥� Augsburg College today announced the successful completion of a $50 million capital campaign for a unique, interdisciplinary academic building that brings together science, business, and religion. The campaign, the largest in the College’s history, met its goal a year in advance of the original schedule.

鈥淪ucceeding in today鈥檚 world requires an ability to thrive in a world that no longer has fixed boundaries,鈥� said Augsburg College President Paul C. Pribbenow. 鈥淭hat is why Augsburg College is building the鈥攁 place that will support every student in their journey of vocational discernment and pursuit of careers in teaching, civic leadership, service to the church, scientific research, law, medicine, privately owned startup companies, and large corporations.鈥� Continue reading “Augsburg College hits $50 million campaign goal for new, signature academic building” →