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 >
Auggies connect on campus and throughout their careers
Building connections, facilitating networking opportunities, and supporting students and graduates keeps the Alumni Board and Alumni Relations engaged with inspiring Auggies year-round. Thanks to those who attended the annual… more >
Bill Nye wows audience at Augsburg College
Bill Nye 鈥淭he Science Guy鈥� captivated 1,800 guests at a sold-out, on-campus presentation during Augsburg鈥檚 Scholarship Weekend, a time when high school seniors visit the College… more >
Augsburg Alumni Honor Ed Saugestad ’59 Through Fundraising Challenge
Ed Saugestad 鈥�59 is 鈥減lain and simply, a legend,鈥� according to Jeff Swenson 鈥�79, Augsburg College athletic director. Saugestad led the Auggie men鈥檚 hockey team to 503 victories and… more >
24 hours at 2211 Riverside Avenue
For nearly 145 years, Augsburg College has been going about its work of creating thinkers, leaders, and world citizens in the heart of Minneapolis. This work isn鈥檛 confined to… more >
Falling in love with nature’s canvas
The St. Paul Pioneer Press recognized Augsburg College as one 鈥渙f the best spots to absorb fall colors in the Twin Cities area.鈥� While Augsburg鈥檚 entire Minneapolis campus features… more >
Augsburg Associates celebrate 30 years of service
A labor of love鈥淚t was a little mustard seed of an idea,鈥� said Gladys (Boxrud) Strommen 鈥�46, remembering the early days of the Augsburg College Associates, which this fall celebrated three decades of… more >
Bill Nye ‘The Science Guy’ speaks at Augsburg on Valentine’s Day
Bill Nye 鈥淭he Science Guy鈥� will share his love for science when he speaks February 14 at Augsburg College鈥檚 Scholarship Weekend in an address that is open to the… more >
Department of Music Therapy celebrates
40th anniversary, new master’s degree program, and dedication of an interactive musical plazaThis fall, Augsburg College鈥檚 Department of Music Therapy commemorated the 40th anniversary of its undergraduate program with a celebratory dinner in Hoversten Chapel. Students, alumni, faculty, and staff gathered… more >
Celebrating Lutheran heritage and the Reformation
A custom Augsburg College travel program is being designed and planned to celebrate the 500th anniversary of when Martin Luther posted the 95 Theses on the church doors in Wittenberg… more >