Stephan Clark, assistant professor of English, was quoted in the January/February 2014 edition of Scientific American Mind, a leading source of science, technology, and policy information. In “How to Be a Better Artist,” Clark explained how travel abroad boosts creativity. Clark is the author of the forthcoming novel, Sweetness #9, and he teaches creative writing at Augsburg. Read the article online.
David E. Venne featured on Iowa Outdoors
Augsburg’s David E. Venne, assistant professor of physics, recently was featured in Iowa Public Television’s “Iowa Outdoors” where he spoke about astronomy and his hobby, astrophotography. To see some of his photography of the cosmos, visit his Astrobin page.
Center for Global Education recognized for work in South Africa
A recent Steamboat Today article described the involvement of Augsburg College’s Center for Global Education in helping Colorado Mountain College students explore South Africa’s social and cultural aspects through an experiential learning opportunity. Read “CMC class trades essays and finals for trip to South Africa” on the newspaper website.
Harry Boyte writes for Huffington Post
Harry Boyte, co-director of Augsburg College’s Center for Democracy Citizenship, recently published the article “Beyond Mandela — South Africa’s Lesson for the World” on the Huffington Post. Read the story online.
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama delivers keynote speech at Nobel Peace Prize Forum
March 1 presentation to deliver messages on faith, peace, human values
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.
“At the heart of Augsburg’s mission are our commitments to educating informed global citizens and to embracing the links between faith and learning,” said Augsburg College President Paul Pribbenow. “The opportunity to host His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama at the Nobel Peace Prize Forum offers our students an inspiring example of someone who has lived out his faith to make peace and to make a difference.”
His Holiness was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989 in honor of his opposition to the use of violence and advocacy of peaceful solutions founded upon tolerance and mutual respect. The strategies used by His Holiness, who at the time served as the religious and political leader of the Tibetan people, were undertaken to allow preservation of the historical and cultural heritage of his people. His constructive solutions extend beyond human rights advocacy to include global environmental problems. Continue reading “His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama delivers keynote speech at Nobel Peace Prize Forum”
Augsburg JIVE to perform at benefit for our Somali neighbors
Augsburg College JIVE will perform January 24 at the Cedar Cultural Center to benefit victims and families of the New Year’s Day fire on Cedar Avenue. The fire, which claimed the lives of three residents who lived in the apartments above 516 Cedar Ave. S., destroyed the Otanga Grocery Store and displaced tenants of 10 residential units.
“Augsburg has a very long history of working with our neighborhood. We are honored to partner with our neighbors and to support our friends who have been impacted by this tragedy,” said Mary Laurel True, director of community engagement for the College’s Sabo Center for Citizenship and Learning.
The benefit, a collaboration between Augsburg College, The Cedar, and KFAI radio, will feature musicians who represent the cultural past and present of the West Bank neighborhood. Entertainers include: Spider John Koerner, The Brass Messengers, Martin Devaney, Phil Heywood, Jon Rodine, Southside Desire, DJ Go Getta with SYAV (Somali Youth Against Violence). Continue reading “Augsburg JIVE to perform at benefit for our Somali neighbors”
Top 15 Auggie News Stories of 2013
Members of the Augsburg College community were featured in a range of print and broadcast media stories that had broad local, state, national and international impact. Faculty, students, and staff shared their expertise on scholarship and pedagogy, experience as Auggies, and insight on current and special events. Here are the top 15 stories from 2013.
The stories listed below – in chronological order – are only a small fraction of the many times Auggies made the news and celebrated accomplishments.
Hans Wiersma speaks with Christian Science Monitor
Hans Wiersma, associate professor of religion, was part of a Christian Science Monitor article that discussed devout Muslim Nidal Malik Hasan’s request for a Bible. Read the article online. Hasan was convicted of killing 13 people in Fort Hood, Texas, during 2009.
Tim Pippert discusses research on college marketing materials
Timothy D. Pippert, associate professor of sociology, was quoted in an NPR story on the manner in which colleges shape their image while marketing to prospective students. Pippert discussed findings from the review of more than 10,000 images and research conducted with Augsburg undergraduate students. Read or listen to the story on the NPR website.
Augsburg College hosts public ‘Book of Condolences’ to honor President Nelson Mandela
MINNEAPOLIS – Members of the public are invited to sign a “Book of Condolences” Dec. 10-13 to honor the legacy of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and former President of South Africa Nelson Mandela and to mourn the loss of this world icon.
The book is sponsored by the Honorable LaJune Thomas Lange ’75, who serves as Honorary Consul for the Republic of South Africa for the State of Minnesota. Continue reading “Augsburg College hosts public ‘Book of Condolences’ to honor President Nelson Mandela”