Augsburg alumnus and former Auggie football player Scott Cooper ’13 was a special guest at the University of Wisconsin-Superior’s “You Can Play” video unveiling event. “You Can Play” is a movement where athletic organizations pledge to provide a safe, respectful experience to all student athletes, regardless of their sexual orientation. According to Northland News Center, nearly 200 people heard Cooper describe his positive experience as an openly gay athlete at Augsburg College.
Devean George ’99 redevelopment project featured in Star Tribune
A redevelopment project by Auggie Devean George ’99, a former professional basketball player, was the focus of a Star Tribune business article by Neal St. Anthony. The story explores George’s childhood growing up on the North Side of Minneapolis, the inspiration for his commitment to his community, and also includes quotes from Augsburg College President Paul Pribbenow. Read “Developer Devean George is a player in North Side redevelopment.”
Ian Bremmer’s talk on geopolitics at NPPF airs on MPR
Ian Bremmer, the founder of Eurasia Group, delivered a keynote presentation at the Nobel Peace Prize Forum on the topic of geopolitics. That talk was broadcast March 17 on Minnesota Public Radio’s “MPR Presents.” Listen to the discussion, moderated by Chris Farrell of MPR’s Marketplace, on the MPR website.