News Archives - 2012
December
Abenth is seventh Auggie teacher to receive Milken Educator Award
Graphic design students' exhibit features Augsburg Health Commons
Tips for graduating seniors
November
Augsburg holiday traditions focus on heritage, sharing our gifts
The power of a playday: Sports Extravaganza 2012
Augsburg College celebrates philanthropy
Backstage names Augsburg 1 of 5 Top College Theater
Programs Outside of NY
Augsburg College student, alumni films presented at festival
New Augsburg College Regents named
Moksnes named to Augsburg College Board of Regents
Wehrenberg named to Augsburg College Board of Regents
Augsburg celebrates 40 years of women's athletics
October
Humanities and Fine Arts Convocation features Dan Phillips
Non-traditional theater production explores topic of student debt
Serving as polling location is honor that comes with responsibility
Augsburg College to launch new website
Strommen speaker series features Sally Smith of Buffalo Wild Wings
CCHP convocation features Dr. Henry Emmons on 'The Science of Hope'
Augsburg College hosts parliamentarian Marianne Aasen
Pribbenow receives experiential education award
Chapel chair upholstery project is woven into local economy
September
Strommen Center for Meaningful Work
Homecoming 2012
Christensen Symposium features Interfaith Youth Core founder Eboo Patel
Augsburg names Heather Riddle as Vice President of Institutional Advancement
Augsburg College McNair Scholars Program grant renewed
Augsburg College TRIO McNair Scholars present research at UC Berkeley
Auggies are on the move
August
Engebretson presents at NASA meeting
Revolution and rap: Augsburg student researches Arab Spring
Harpstead elected Chair of Augsburg College Board of Regents
July
Augsburg students examine political and civil engagement in Egypt
Augsburg student expands classroom knowledge through international travel
DHS Commissioner visits Health Commons at Dar Ul-Quba
URGO Summer Research Conference features student work
SOAR welcomes new Auggies and families
Alums bring Chekhov's Cherry Orchard to rural Minnesota
July commencement features David Mathews of Kettering Foundation
June
Breck School summer researcher places second in international science fair
Jacquie Berglund '87 returns to campus to discuss social entrepreneurship
International Social Work Conference – Global Context: Local Solutions
Celebration of Philanthropy highlights record year
Augsburg receives $600,000 grant for STEM scholarships
May
MAL colloquium highlights summer research
Augsburg partnership on Urban Scrubs camp wins award
Slovenia partnership leads to "The Heart of Europe" travel seminar
McNair summer research abstracts
Auggies traveling and studying in summer: Midwestern U.S., Thailand, Egypt, and Germany
Creating an Inclusive Campus conference
May commencement focuses on global peace
Three Auggies to intern at Travelers
April
Students to conduct summer research at Mayo, Johns Hopkins, and beyond
Auggie Awards honors student-athletes, teams
New Day student body president, vice president sworn in
Lowe, Vela-McConnell honored for distinguished contributions to teaching
Sverdrup lecture features Brian Anderson '82
Alums find "Thunder" the mannequin in the Augsburg Now
Congratulations to Auggie student leadership awardees
Class of 2015 wins student philanthropy contest
Guest director Berlovitz brings her talent to Augsburg, brings out talent in actors
Auggies reflect on National Society of Black Engineers conference
March
Augsburg launches MFA program in creative writing
Angela Bonfiglio named Newman Civic Fellow
Powwow welcomes community, celebrates Native students
Biology major Alex Sorum presents winning poster at AAAS international meeting
Thrivent Fellows sponsor FoodLess Food Drive
Augsburg named to 2012 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction
Six outstanding staff recognized at annual event
Thrivent Fellows host multicultural dinner
An Auggie in Mexico: Erica Lippitt '13
Comm studies students organize Week of Women
Auggies: We need you at Private Colleges Day at the Capitol
Where Condor Meets Eagle: Indigenous Film Festival
Nobel Peace Prize Forum welcomes F.W. deKlerk, Naomi Tutu, Dessa, and others
February
Chue Xue Lee and Nana Owusu represent Augsburg at MPCC Scholars at the Capitol
Sabo Symposium: Funding for Minnesota education
Auggies participate in Global Connections Project service trip to Cambodia
Batalden Symposium focuses on youth involvement in social change
CCHP Convocation features Frederic Luskin of Stanford
January
Students and faculty discuss importance of Murphy Square
Auggies vs. Tommies Health Challenge is underway
Short-term study abroad: a credit and an amazing experience
Theater presents Suzan-Lori Parks' 365 Days/365 Plays
Colin Irvine to coordinate URGO summer research program
Gage Center for Student Success opens in Lindell Library
CDC's Harry Boyte shares story of MLK, discusses schools of citizenship
Coach Barker featured in film by four Auggie track & field alums
WEC student Kristin Schmidt studying in Helsinki on Gilman Scholarship
Olympian Billy Mills speaks with Native youth
Augsburg to lead American Commonwealth Partnership
Katelyn Danelski '12 reflects on Namibia
MLK Convo features actor, educator T. Mychael Rambo