Augsburg College Provost Karen Kaivola spoke with Star Tribune reporter Bill McAuliffe about the experiences of her first winter in Minnesota. Kaivola, who joined the College last summer after decades in Florida and spoke with McAuliffe for his story on the start of meteorological spring, said her first winter was “beyond the realm of her imagination” and that she is looking forward to spring, whatever that might mean. Certainly, Kaivola deserves kudos for surviving a winter that has nearly broken even native Minnesotans. Read the story on the Star Tribune website.
Mason Jennings is featured musician March 8 at Peace Prize Forum
WHO and WHAT: Mason Jennings will explore the intersections of creative expression and peace in a special presentation as the featured musician of the Nobel Peace Prize Forum.
WHEN: 7 p.m., Saturday, March 8
WHERE: Foss Center, Augsburg College, 625 22nd Ave. South, Minneapolis, MN 55454
TICKETS: $25. Available at peace.augsburg.edu
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Star Tribune features Augsburg lacrosse team
In advance of Augsburg College’s first varsity lacrosse game, which occurred February 22, the Star Tribune interviewed head coach Kathryn Knippenberg and team member Rachel Frantz ’17. Augsburg is the first college or university in Minnesota to add women’s lacrosse as a varsity sport. Learn more on the Star Tribune website.
John Cerrito ’11 discusses value of internships, vocational discernment
Augsburg alumnus John Cerrito ’11 wrote an article for College News in which he described how internship opportunities at a Twin Cities radio station helped him to discover and develop an enjoyable career before he completed his degree. Read the story, “It’s Not About Getting A Job, It’s About Finding a Vocation,” on the College News website.
Christopher Smith speaks to Minnesota House Education Policy Committee
This week, the Minnesota House Education Policy Committee met to review a Teacher Licensure Advisory Task Force recommendation to eliminate a college-level skills test that teachers must pass before getting a license. Christopher Smith, assistant professor of education and task force member, spoke before the Committee, and some of his comments were published by Twin Cities media. Visit the Pioneer Press website to learn more.
Alex Peterson '16 interviewed for The Scientist
Alex Peterson ’16 was interviewed for the cover story in the February edition of The Scientist magazine for an article titled “Pain and Progress: Is it possible to make a nonaddictive opioid painkiller.” Peterson, a student in Augsburg’s successful StepUP program for students in addiction recovery, shared his story and perspective on opioids. Read the article here.
Advisory: Dalai Lama on March 1 keynotes Peace Prize Forum
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama to keynote Peace Prize Forum on March 1
WHO and WHAT: His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet on March 1 will deliver the keynote speech at the Nobel Peace Prize Forum. His Holiness, the spiritual leader of Tibetans and Buddhists worldwide, will speak on topics of faith, peace, and human values.
WHERE: Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55403
WHEN: 9:40-10:20 a.m., Saturday, March 1
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Advisory: Dalai Lama presides March 2 at Tibetan New Year
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama will preside at Tibetan New Year Celebration at Augsburg
WHAT:Thousands of Tibetan Americans will celebrate Losar, the Tibetan New Year, on March 2 at Augsburg College. His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama will preside over the Losar ceremony. It is the first time in the life of His Holiness, since exile, that he will observe Losar outside of India.
WHERE:Si Melby Hall, Kennedy Center, Augsburg College, 715 23rd Ave. S., Minneapolis, 55454
WHEN:Sunday, March 2
- 9-11 a.m.: His Holiness presides over Losar ceremony
- 11 a.m.-5 p.m.: Community celebration featuring singing, dancing
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Maximino Garcia-Marin ’14 exhibit featured by Star Tribune
An exhibit by Augsburg College studio art student Maximino Garcia-Marin ’14 recently was featured by the Star Tribune. In the column, “For young graphic designer, the immigration debate gets personal,” Gail Rosenblum described how and why Garcia-Marin created a multifaceted installation that includes 4,900 stenciled, blindfolded faces who each represent roughly 3,000 undocumented immigrants. Read the story on the Star Tribune website.
Scott Cooper ’13 appears in local broadcasts
Augsburg alumnus and former Auggie football player Scott Cooper ’13 recently published an article on Outsports.com in which he described his acceptance on and off the field as a gay student athlete. Cooper’s initial remarks sparked a range of media inquiries. In the past week, he has appeared on KARE 11, KSTP, WDAY, and KAAL television news broadcasts as well as on Minnesota Public Radio.