Yearly Archives: 2021
Recently published Auggies, Spring鈥揝ummer 2021
Augsburg alumni, faculty, and students have published literature and earned the public鈥檚 attention during the past year. Lowell 鈥淎.L. Shane鈥� Ziemann 鈥�60鈥斺�淎lex, Hank & Hawk: Cowboys, Gunmen… more >
100 new endowed scholarships for Augsburg students
As part of Augsburg鈥檚 ongoing Great Returns fundraising campaign, the university set an ambitious goal of establishing 150 new endowed scholarships. As of Spring 2021, the university had received… more >
French House friends
Auggies foster connections since they met in 1966In 1966, seven women moved into French House, a Minneapolis building adjacent to Augsburg鈥檚 campus that housed the remaining incoming first-year women who could not be accommodated in… more >
On The Horizon virtual events strengthen Augsburg community
Last year, On the Horizon virtual events with President Paul Pribbenow engaged more than 500 Auggies and raised generous support for the Student Emergency Fund, the President鈥檚 Strategic Fund… more >
You chimed in: Alumni are thankful for Augsburg resources
Augsburg Now staff asked the university鈥檚 Instagram followers for the resource they most appreciated as a student. Here are a few of their responses, edited for length and clarity… more >
Where there鈥檚 a will, there鈥檚 a way
In 2020, 海角社区鈥檚 Institutional Advancement staff sponsored a series of virtual financial conversations hosted by Augsburg alumni with expertise in constructing a will and financial planning. The virtual… more >
What it takes to fight a pandemic: Community collaboration and mutual aid (Part 1)
From parking lots and phone calls to hospitals and research labs, Auggies use a multifaceted approach to confront the global crisis of a lifetimeOne November afternoon, Natalie Jacobson, coordinator of Augsburg鈥檚 Campus Kitchen, opened an email from someone she didn鈥檛 recognize. It was short and to the point: First-year Auggie… more >
What it takes to fight a pandemic: Research and health care (Part 2)
From parking lots and phone calls to hospitals and research labs, Auggies use a multifaceted approach to confront the global crisis of a lifetime
Confronting the Minnesota paradox
Significant racial disparities exist in a state with a liberal reputation, but some are seeking ways to close the gaps
Stay the course: Off-and-on sports seasons prove Auggie student-athletes鈥� resilience
After a pause on competitions due to COVID-19, Auggies are ready to get back in the gameThe COVID-19 pandemic put a major pause on 2020鈥檚 athletic competitions. Auggies can鈥檛 wait to get back in the game… more >
Augsburg鈥檚 in-house epidemiologist guides Auggies through the COVID-19 pandemic
On the Spot Q&A with Associate Professor Alicia Quella
Augsburg鈥檚 recent awards, rankings, and recognition
Each year, 海角社区 is recognized for its academic excellence, student-centered community, and commitment to educating students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. Augsburg… more >
Playwrights鈥� Center partners with Augsburg to offer courses with leading playwrights
The Playwrights鈥� Center and 海角社区 announced a new partnership to offer accredited courses taught by the nation鈥檚 leading playwrights. Through online courses, students connect with peers and faculty… more >
Professor Emeritus Mark Engebretson receives 30th NSF grant, continues space weather study
Mark Engebretson, 海角社区 professor emeritus of physics, received a five-year grant totaling $805,744 from the National Science Foundation (Award Number 2013648). This grant supports the continued operation… more >