Around the Quad
Urban Debate League
The Minneapolis Public School District committed to provide Minnesota Urban Debate League (MNUDL), with funding of $100,000 over a two-year period. The funding, combined with support the program… more >
Community celebrates Stephen 鈥楪abe鈥� Gabrielsen
The Augsburg College community celebrated the life, music, and contributions of Professor Emeritus Stephen 鈥淕abe鈥� Gabrielsen 鈥�63 in an April ceremony at Hoversten Chapel. Gabe, as he was known to… more >
Excellence in teaching and learning
Each year, the Augsburg College faculty recognizes select colleagues with Distinguished Contributions to Teaching and Learning awards鈥攁cknowledging those who have demonstrated outstanding support for students through teaching, advising, and… more >
Dave Wold named Campus Pastor Emeritus
Pastor Dave Wold鈥擜ugsburg鈥檚 pastor since 1983鈥攔etired at the end of the 2012-13 academic year, and, in its May meeting, the Augsburg College Board of Regents resolved… more >
Auggies earn behind-the-scenes opportunity on Bon Jovi tour
Six Augsburg College students were given the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get an inside look at the music business when they worked backstage during the Bon Jovi 鈥淏ecause… more >
Augsburg top-ranked in National Science Foundation grants
Augsburg was ranked third in Minnesota for the total dollar amount awarded in 2012 by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Augsburg received three awards from NSF last year, totaling more… more >
Faithful and Relevant
During the past several months, Augsburg鈥檚 Board of Regents has invited the campus community into a strategic mapping process focused on our priorities and aspirations leading up to the… more >
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Augsburg College is accepting applications for its new, low-residency Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. The program initially will offer four concentration areas: fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and… more >
Interactive art
Students in Graphic Design I and II courses during the fall semester researched the history, philosophy, and practice of the Augsburg Central Health Commons and the Health Commons at Dar… more >
Auggies shine at college film festival
Three Auggies were recognized for outstanding work as filmmakers at the 2012 Student Film Festival hosted by the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC). Carly (Lassegard) Johnson 鈥�11 won… more >
Convocation Series 2012-13
The Humanities and Fine Arts Convocation in November featured Dan Phillips, a designer and builder of recycled housing. Phillips also is founder of the Phoenix Commotion, a building initiative that… more >
Norwegian parliamentarian visits Augsburg
Augsburg College hosted Norwegian parliamentarian Marianne Aasen on her first trip to Minnesota. Augsburg President Paul C. Pribbenow invited Aasen to visit the College to further her understanding of U… more >
Seventh Auggie earns prestigious Milken Award
[Editor’s note: The Spring 2013 issue of the Augsburg Now noted that Augsburg has had five Milken Awardees. This article has been updated to include two additional alumni… more >
Augsburg named “Top 5” theater program outside of New York
Backstage magazine鈥檚 2012 Fall College Guide listed Augsburg College among the top five U.S. institutions for theater majors who wish to continue their studies professionally. 鈥淚n our Theater… more >
Strommen Speaker Series
The Clair and Gladys Strommen Executive Speaker Series at Augsburg College, which brings local business leaders to campus to share insights and expertise, kicked off in November with Sally Smith… more >