Sociology
Class notes
Augsburg College alumni share their news and achievements1950-1959 | 1960-1969 | 1970-1979 | 1980-1989 | 1990-1999 | 2000-2009 | 2010-2015… more >
A dark side to a boom
Scholarship in actionAs one of the first sociologists to study the effects of the most recent oil boom in North Dakota, Tim Pippert has been sought out by organizations looking to add… more >
Boom or bust
Augsburg College sociologist examines North Dakota’s new oil landscapeAugsburg College sociologist examines North Dakota’s new oil landscape… more >
On the spot
Nancy Fischer discusses 鈥淭he Social Life of Secondhand Clothes鈥�Nancy Fischer discusses 鈥淭he Social Life of Secondhand Clothes鈥�
Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. For decades this adage has prescribed an approach for improving individuals鈥� personal impact on the environment, and today… more >
Class Notes
Augsburg College alumni share their news and achievements1960-1969聽 |聽 1970-1979 |聽 1980-1989聽 |聽 1990-1999聽 |聽 2000-2009聽 |聽 2010-2015 |聽 Graduate Submit a Class Note 1963 After serving as pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Vista, California, since… more >
A tale of two Auggies
College experiences shape work by alumni in the Minnesota capital and on the North ShoreAs a young man growing up on Minnesota鈥檚 far western prairies during the 1960s, Allan Torstenson 鈥�75 felt the lure of big cities tugging at him when he was… more >
Torstenson legacy lives on through gifts
Augsburg alumni shaped and inspired by Professor Emeritus Joel Torstenson, known as the College鈥檚 鈥渇ather of sociology,鈥� have contributed more than $180,000 to the Center for Science, Business… more >
Study abroad shapes lives of meaning
Auggies find their callings in the far reaches of the worldMore than 10,000 people from across the United States and from 300 educational institutions have studied abroad in more than 40 countries through Augsburg College鈥檚 Center for Global… more >
Celebrating student success
Scholarships and fellowshipsAugsburg students earned a range of prestigious accolades during spring semester, including the following: Barry Goldwater Scholarship Eric Bowman 鈥�15, a biology and chemistry major and McNair Scholar, received an… more >
On the job
Young alumni value networks formed and opportunities at Augsburg CollegeAs excitement and anticipation grow regarding the campaign for the Center for Science, Business, and Religion, Augsburg鈥檚 newest alumni can articulate why studying at a college that emphasizes thinking… more >
Celebrating student success
Scholarships and fellowshipsAugsburg students earned a range of prestigious accolades during spring semester. Some of the awards include the following: FULBRIGHT SCHOLARS: Kayla Johnson 鈥�13 and Emily Jensen 鈥�08 were awarded English… more >
Honoring our retired faculty
Marilyn Pearson Florian 鈥�76, assistant professor of health, physical education, and exercise science, joined the College in 1980. She received a master鈥檚 from St. Cloud State University. Along with… more >
My Auggie experience: Mike Good ’71
Have a dream. Focus on key priorities. Recognize the importance of the team. Never give up. These are the four life lessons Mike Good 鈥�71 shared with Augsburg alumni at… more >
Scholars at the Capitol
During February, McNair Scholars Charles Olson 鈥�13 and Roseanna Benser 鈥�13 represented Augsburg at the Minnesota Private College Scholars at the Capitol research poster session. Olson, a biopsychology major, presented… more >