A redevelopment project by Auggie Devean George ’99, a former professional basketball player, was the focus of a听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.”
Christian Science Monitor talks to Hans Wiersma
Hans Wiersma, associate professor of religion, spoke with the听Christian Science Monitor听about whether a Baptist church in Kansas could continue after the passing of its charismatic founder. Fred Phelps Sr., the founder of Westboro Baptist Church, which is best known for picketing military funerals to show its opposition to homosexuality, recently was admitted to hospice care. Read Wiersma’s comments in the article “.”
MinnPost arts round-up includes Augsburg’s ‘Peer Gynt’
A first-ever collaboration between the theater departments of Augsburg College and the University of Minnesota on a production of Henrik Ibsen’s “Peer Gynt” received news coverage in MinnPost. The听ground-breaking production will take theatergoers on a fantastic voyage that includes oversized birds and trolls, original music and simultaneous scenes, all while attendees and performers travel a quarter-mile portion of the听University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.听.
MPR broadcasts Dr. Foege’s Peace Prize Forum talk
Minnesota Public Radio on March 18 broadcast on MPR Presents the presentation by Dr. William Foege, a keynote presenter at the Nobel Peace Prize Forum. Foege talked about the connection between better health and a peaceful environment. Listen to the presentation on MPR Presents.
Augsburg-hosted spelling bee garners coverage on WCCO
The Scripps Regional Spelling Bee organized and hosted by Augsburg College on March 15 was the focus of a WCCO news story. Mark Kivimaki, of Valley View Middle School in Edina, was the winner of the bee and will be sent by the College to Washington, D.C., to take part in the national competition. Watch “” and learn what word Kivimaki spelled to win the regional competition.
Augsburg student talks to The Chronicle of Higher Education
Yemissrach “Yemi” Melka ’15, a chemistry and international relations student, recently spoke with Beckie Supiano of听The Chronicle of Higher Education听about Melka’s participation in the Model United Nations. Melka, a Peace Scholar, is interested in exploring how scientists can use their expertise to promote international peacemaking. Listen to “.”
Poetry by D.E. (Doug) Green mentioned on KWAR
A听KWAR听radio听interview about听The Great Lakes Book Project听mentioned听D. E. (Doug) Green, who published seven poems in the anthology. Green is a poet and Augsburg College professor of English.听听to learn more.
March 15 Regional Spelling Bee covered in Star Tribune
Paul Walsh of the Star Tribune writes about the upcoming Regional Spelling Bee to be at Augsburg College on March 15. This is the second year that Augsburg will host 50 middle- and junior-high school students who will compete for a chance to go to Washington, D.C., for the national event. Read “Minnesota’s field of 5 for National Spelling Bee nearly complete.”