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WCCO story showcases Augsburg College’s diverse incoming class

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A recent report airing on WCCO radio聽noted that as students of聽all ages returned to school this fall, 鈥淎ugsburg welcomed the class of 2020, with staff greeting students as they walked into the chapel for convocation.聽However, the class of 2020 had a special distinction 鈥� they are the most diverse class the college has seen, with more than 45 percent of them being students of color.”

As Augsburg College President Paul Pribbenow聽explained, 鈥淔or Augsburg, that means that our commitment to diversity, to inclusion and [our] commitment to justice is actually being lived out by the students who come here to be part of our community,鈥�

Read and listen:聽聽on the WCCO website.

 

 

Andy Aoki discusses international politics with WCCO-TV

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AokiAndy Aoki, professor and department chair of political science at Augsburg College, recently spoke with WCCO-TV about the implications of Britain’s decision to leave the European Union, a move now referred to as “Brexit.”

Aoki noted that visitors to the United Kingdom may benefit from the devaluation of the pound, but Britain’s unexpected聽political move also had far-reaching negative effects on financial markets around the globe.

“If you’re going this summer, you’ve kind of hit the lottery because the pound doesn’t look to recover much in the near future,” Aoki told reporter Rachel Slavik.

Economic and immigration issues were in the spotlight as the British debated whether or not to pull out of the European Union, and Aoki also provided Slavik with background on how these issues are influencing the 2016 presidential campaign in the United States.

Watch, “” on the WCCO website.

Auggies perform with Barry Manilow at Xcel Energy Center

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Auggies sing with Barry Manilow on his well known hit, 鈥淐opacabana (At the Copa).鈥�

Members of the Augsburg Choir sang backup for Barry Manilow during the Grammy-award winning performer’s farewell tour.聽The choir sang three encore songs with Manilow including “I Write the Songs,” “Miracle,” and “Copacabana (At the Copa).”

The Augsburg Choir was selected to perform by Barry Manilow’s choir director, Doug Hollenback.聽The ensemble is recognized for its high level of musicianship and performs a聽diverse repertoire under the direction of聽Peter Hendrickson聽’76.

The performance by the students drew media attention from Twin Cities media outlets including:

  • Pioneer Press:聽
  • Minnesota Public Radio
  • KARE 11
  • KMSP FOX 9
  • WCCO TV

Watch a at the show.

Andy Aoki helps answer WCCO’s “Good Question”

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WCCO - logoWCCO recently sought counsel from Andy Aoki, professor and department chair of political science at Augsburg College, to answer a viewer’s question about the timing of the New Hampshire Primary and the Iowa Caucus.

“Why do Iowa and New Hampshire vote first?” was the focus of the聽recent Good Question segment.

Aoki provided a straightforward answer.

“Today, they鈥檙e first because they want to be,” he said before explaining the history of the events in more detail. The segment goes on to explain how the advent of television turned the previously ignored New Hampshire primary into a nation-wide media spectacle. This prompted the state to pass a law requiring that they remain the first to select a candidate.

How did Iowa end up voting earlier? “Technically, New Hampshire is the first primary and Iowa is the first caucus, so they鈥檝e worked out a little agreement,” Aoki explained.

Read and watch: on the WCCO site.

Jeanne Boeh discusses U.S. and Minnesota economics on Twin Cities radio stations

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WCCO - logo MPR - logoThis month, Minnesota Public Radio and WCCO Radio sought input from Jeanne Boeh, professor of economics at Augsburg College, on the economic outlook for 2016. First she appeared on the “John Hines Show” to discuss the impact of a recent drop in the Chinese stock market on the U.S. economy.

Earlier this week, she joined Louis Johnston, a professor of economics at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University, on MPR’s “” for a conversation about U.S. and Minnesota economics in the new year. The professors discussed the apparent discrepancies between stock market losses coinciding with higher employment rates. Boeh points out that while the overall employment rates are rising, some groups, such as African-American聽Minnesotans, have seen employment rates drop.

Listen to the MPR interview (.mp3.

Devean George ’99 redevelopment project featured on WCCO

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WCCOA retail and affordable housing development founded by Augsburg College alumnus and former NBA player Devean George ’99 was featured on a recent WCCO-TV broadcast.

The segment included several statements by George about his desire to help revitalize the area near Penn Avenue and Golden Valley Road in Minneapolis, which is often cited as an impoverished neighborhood with high crime rates. George also discussed his childhood connection with the neighborhood and the importance of affordable housing.

Watch “” on the WCCO website.

Bill Green answers WCCO ‘Good Question’

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History Professor Bill Green聽spoke with WCCO-TV about why Minnesotans are quick to defend their state’s image.

A recent Washington Post article identified Red Lake County, Minn., as the “absolute worst place to live in America,” and Minnesotans immediately sought to set the record straight. In聽the聽news station鈥檚 Good Question segment, Green聽explained that聽part of the reason why Minnesotans reacted strongly to the article is because of the major investment they make in ensuring that the state offers a favorable聽quality of life.

鈥淲e work hard to have good government, we work hard to create a society that attempts to include everyone,鈥� he said. 鈥淲e work hard to invest resources into making this place look beautiful.鈥�

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WCCO-TV story features Augsburg Commencement ceremony

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WCCOIn the聽WCCO-TV story “,” Commencement participant聽Promise Okeke ’15聽described his drive for an undergraduate degree and experiences at Augsburg.

The story also showed images of Augsburg’s traditional undergraduate Commencement event聽on May 2, noting that approximately 30 percent of the undergraduate Class of 2015聽is comprised聽of聽students of color.

Bridget Robinson-Riegler named among top psychology professors

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robinsonBridget Robinson-Riegler, cognitive psychology professor at Augsburg College, was included on a list of 10 “must-take” psychology professors in the Twin Cities.

Robinson-Riegler聽began her teaching career at Augsburg in 1994. Students describe her as firm-yet-fair, kind, and intelligent. She said she is thankful to have been a part of the list and that she draws聽her inspiration from students.

“I am so grateful to the Augsburg students who inspire me and remind [me] every day how truly lucky I am,” Robinson-Riegler said.

Robinson-Riegler is skilled at making complex聽psychology concepts comprehensible for聽a general audience. She recently contributed to one of WCCO’s segments about聽memory in the human brain.

Bill Nye presentation garners media attention

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Bill Nye聽addressed聽1,800 people at Augsburg College on Valentine’s Day 2015 and shared his love for science.聽The sold-out event, titled “How Science Can Save the World,” was part of Augsburg’s annual Scholarship Weekend.

Scholarship Weekend happens every spring and gives prospective students the chance to meet with future classmates and professors, and to interview or audition for the President’s Scholarship and for Fine Arts Scholarships.

Local media outlets that covered聽Bill Nye’s appearance聽include:

  • KSTP聽– “Bill Nye visits Augsburg as keynote speaker”