Kate Woolever Martinez ’11 — a teacher at the St. Paul Preparatory School in downtown St. Paul — visited Bangladesh on a cultural exchange program last year and now brings her international experience into the classroom. According to the Pioneer Press, Woolever Martinez has turned a routine portrait assignment in her class into a lesson about climate refugees and a Bangladesh school that’s trying to improve the lives of families living in a slum. Read about the project and view photos of student artwork on the Pioneer Press website. Woolever Martinez also was included in a Summer 2013 Augsburg Now feature story on Auggie teachers. Visit the Augsburg Now website to read, “Shaping Our Future.”
The Cedar, Augsburg receive one of six national grants
A grant awarded to The Cedar Cultural Center and Augsburg College will support a program to build cross-cultural awareness, knowledge, and understanding of Somali culture through music. One of only six grants of its type awarded in the nation, the $200,000 award was made as part of the highly competitive Building Bridges: Campus Community Engagement grant by the Association of Performing Arts Presenters funded by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art.
The grant will be used to launch a two-year project titled MIDNIMO: MUSIC FOR UNITY, CAMPUS, AND COMMUNITY. Through Midnimo, the Somali word for “unity,” Augsburg students, Cedar Riverside residents, and the general public will engage in a series of educational and experiential events focused on Somali music. Continue reading “The Cedar, Augsburg receive one of six national grants”
Augsburg graduate student is featured by The Circle, serves those in need
Lorna “Emmy” Her Many Horses ’15 MAE was featured in an article by The Circle. Her Many Horses volunteers her time and resources to collect donated items and then distributes them at family centers and homeless shelters that serve the Rosebud Sioux Tribe. She collects items from Twin Cities acquaintances and sees her volunteerism as an opportunity to give back to the children and elders of the Rosebud Sioux nation, of which she is a tribal citizen. The article notes that Her Many Horses is working on her master’s degree in special education and plans to work with children. Read more about her work on The Circle website.
Scott Cooper ’13 writes for Outsports.com, is republished by Star Tribune
Former Augsburg College football player Scott Cooper ’13 wrote an article for Outsports.com in which he described his acceptance on and off the field as a gay student athlete. The Star Tribune then excerpted Cooper’s article on a sports blog, noting that some highlights “he recounted were standing with his partner on Senior Day in November and being asked by his position coach, Mike Matson, to speak in chapel on National Coming Out Day in October.” Visit the Outsports.com and Star Tribune websites to learn more.
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama Visits Minneapolis March 1-2
Media Information related to visit by His Holiness
Augsburg College is proud to sponsor and/or host two events this March that will welcome His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama to Minneapolis. Members of the media can find information about the visit by His Holiness on this page.
Event 1: Nobel Peace Prize Forum Keynote Address
SATURDAY, MARCH 1 | Security Check: 7:30 a.m., Program 9:40-10:20 A.M. | Minneapolis Convention Center
- Description: His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama will deliver the keynote speech at the 26th Nobel Peace Prize Forum at the Minneapolis Convention Center. His Holiness, the spiritual leader of Tibetans and Buddhists worldwide, will speak on topics of faith, peace, and human values. The speech will be delivered in English. The NPPF is housed and coordinated by Augsburg College.
- Media Advisory: Read and print the media advisory here.
- Media Credentialing: Credentialing closed on Wednesday, February 19. Only members of the media who received notice of official credential approval will be permitted entrance. A photo ID will be required to pick up credentials. Please also wear or bring the credentials issued by your employer. Confirmations and additional information will be emailed to editors, reporters, and photographers who receive credentials. If you do not receive a correspondence from Augsburg College by February 26 for this event, you were not approved for credentials. Credentials are not transferrable.
- Parking: Parking is on your own. No special accommodations were made at this venue.
- Security: All members of the media will be required to go through a security screening. All video cameras, still shot cameras, laptops, and any other recording devices or equipment will need to be placed in the media gallery for a security sweep. Media must be checked in and in the media gallery by the time of security checks. Late arrivals will not be permitted.
Event 2: Historic Tibetan New Year/Losar
SUNDAY, MARCH 2 | Security Check: 6:30 a.m., Program: 9-11 A.M. | Augsburg College
- Description: His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama will preside over the Tibetan New Year/Losar ceremony being held in Augsburg College’s Kennedy Center. It is the first time in the life of His Holiness, since exile, that he will observe Losar outside of India. The event is being held by the Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota. The presentation will be in Tibetan. No translation services will be provided. Learn more about TAFM and the event here.
- Media Advisory: Read and print the media advisory here.
- Media Credentialing: Credentialing closed on Wednesday, February 19. Only members of the media who received notice of official credential approval will be permitted entrance. A photo ID will be required to pick up credentials. Please also wear or bring the credentials issued by your employer. Confirmations and additional information will be emailed to editors, reporters, and photographers who receive credentials. If you do not receive a correspondence from Augsburg College by February 26 for this event, you were not approved for credentials. Credentials are not transferrable.
- Parking Information: Credentialed members of the media will be placed on an approved parking list. Parking will be provided for media covering the Tibetan New Year/Losar in Augsburg Lot K.
- Security: All members of the media will be required to go through a security screening. All video cameras, still shot cameras, laptops, and any other recording devices or equipment will need to be placed in the media gallery for a security sweep. Media must be checked in and in the media gallery by the time of security checks. Late arrivals will not be permitted.
Sam Ringstad '11 is half of pair featured by Star Tribune
Augsburg alumnus Sam Ringstad ’11 was featured in the Star Tribune column “Duets: Years apart, they won’t let this friendship get away.” The story described how the Auggie — age 25 — spends winter months on the ice spearfishing with his 91-year-old friend and mentor. Learn about the pair on the Star Tribune website.
Star Tribune profiles Beth Franklin '09
Augsburg College alumna Beth Franklin ’09 was featured in the Star Tribune‘s Jobs section, and she described how her studies led her to a “dream job” as a Certified Public Accountant at a firm serving writers, artists, and musicians. Read the article online.
Christopher Smith featured by MPR News
Christopher Smith, assistant professor of education, recently was featured in an MPR story that asked, “What is the best part of winter in Minnesota?” In the story, Smith discussed his ice fishing hobby. Listen to the report on the MPR website.
White House highlights how Augsburg, others pledge to improve college access
Augsburg was one of more than 100 colleges, foundations, and nonprofit groups that took part in a White House initiative seeking to improve college opportunity for U.S. students. Augsburg’s pledge outlines plans that — among others — call for the College to expand its commitments to access through recruiting from College Possible high school program sites and offering a dual-admission nursing program with Minneapolis Community & Technical College to support Minneapolis’ diverse community college nursing student population. Visit The Chronicle of Higher Education to learn more about the Presidential initiative and Augsburg’s commitments.
Congratulations to Auggies named to Fall Semester Dean’s List
More than 750 Augsburg College undergraduate students were named to the 2013 Fall Semester Dean’s List. Students named to the list achieved a grade point average of 3.50 or higher on a 4.00 scale.
2013 Fall Semester Dean’s List PDF
Students who wish to notify their hometown newspapers of their achievement can do so at their discretion.