Augsburg College alumna Caitlin (McDonald) Lietzau ’14 MSW was featured in the Lakeshore Weekly News as she joined the staff of Western Communities Action Network (WeCAN) in the role of food program coordinator. Lietzau is a licensed graduate social worker who received a masterâs in social work with an emphasis on program development, policy, and administration. Learn more about her role in the story, “WeCAN has new addition.”
Bridget Robinson-Riegler answers WCCO âGood Questionâ
Professor Bridget Robinson-Riegler spoke with WCCO-TV about how humans recall their memories for the news stationâs Good Question segment. Robinson-Riegler, who teaches in the Collegeâs psychology department, explained to television viewers that its common for individuals to have mismemories. She commented that memories are not like tape recorders in that people replay them exactly as they happened. Instead, memories are reconstructed, so when the brain encodes memories, it encodes different pieces of different events.
âWhen we go to recall it, we piece together different aspects of events,â Robinson-Riegler said. âItâs not just the event that happened weâre trying to remember but other events similar to it.â
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CSBR donation garners media attention
Augsburg College received an array of media coverage due to a $10 million donation made to the Center for Science, Business and Religion.
The donation will go toward naming a new building that will be used for the College’s biology, business, chemistry, computer science, math, physics, psychology, and religion programs.
Media coverage on the donation included the following:
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- Star Tribune: “Augsburg gets a second $10M gift for science and religion building”
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Huffington Post covers college skyways
Augsburg College was mentioned in an article about the skyway systems in use on some college campuses.
In Minnesota, the skyway systems help students stay out of the elements whilst still enjoying the natural beauty that abounds.
To  and see a clip of Auggie Eagle enjoying a leisurely walk in an off-campus skyway, visit the Huffington Post site.
Augsburg College receives $10 million cash gift to name
Center for Science, Business, and Religion
(MINNEAPOLIS) â Augsburg College is honored to announce that it has received a $10 million philanthropic gift to name a new, signature building on campus. This is the second gift of this size in the Collegeâs history.
The donorâs generous cash contribution â which also is a naming-level gift â will support a new academic building that will house a number of the Collegeâs academic programs including biology, business, chemistry, computer science, math, physics, psychology, and religion.
âSucceeding in todayâs world requires an ability to thrive in a world that no longer has fixed boundaries,â said Augsburg College President Paul C. Pribbenow. âThat is why Augsburg College is building the â a place that will support every student in their journey of vocational discernment and pursuit of careers in teaching, civic leadership, service to the church, scientific research, law, medicine, privately owned startup companies, and large corporations.â
Harry Boyte discusses student citizenship
Harry Boyte, senior fellow of the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship at Augsburg College, in his latest Huffington Post article spoke about a national live-streamed conversation titled, “The Changing World of Work – What Should We Ask of Higher Education?”
The conversation, which was organized by Augsburg College and drew support from the American Library Association’s Center for Civic Life, the Service Employees International Union, and other organizations, was focused on how to increase and improve citizenship among college students.
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Al Jazeera America interviews Augsburg faculty member
Eric Buffalohead, associate professor and chair of American Indian Studies at Augsburg College, was interviewed by Al Jazeera America for an article that was included as part of a series on Native American gangs. Buffalohead said that the role of gangs isn’t that different than the work of the American Indian Movement because both are about “protecting yourself in a culture of violence.” He also reflected on the interactions between gangs from different cultures.
Augsburg College hosts youth wrestling club
Augsburg was featured on a WCCO-TV newscast in the Twin Cities market because the College is the location for the Minneapolis Wrestling Club, a group serving area youth.
Organizer Justin Benjamin said he wanted to establish a worthwhile club that less-fortunate kids could easily join without the worry of fees. Augsburg offered to the group its wrestling venue, which features motivational icons for young wrestlers, including plaques and awards.
Watch the report, on the WCCO news site to see Augsburg’s facilities.
Joshua Groll ’10 finds success after Augsburg
Joshua Groll ’10 spoke with the Minneapolis Star Tribune about life in the workforce as a recent graduate.
Groll was working for Best Buy when he was recruited by Boston Scientific via LinkedIn, a networking site. Accepting the new position, which Groll said included a higher salary and better benefits, was an easy decision to make.
To read “Minnesota’s economy finally gaining momentum,” visit the Star Tribune site.
Congratulations to Auggies named to the Fall Semester Dean’s List
More than 900 Augsburg College undergraduate students were named to the 2014 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.
Students who wish to notify their hometown newspapers of their achievement can do so at their discretion.
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