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THE AUGUSTANA The Augustana is published three times per year for alumni and friends of Augustana College by the Office of Advancement. In 2010, the year of Augustana’s Sesquicentennial, the magazine was named The Augustana, in honor of the College’s first student newspaper, first published in 1908 in Canton, S.D. The Augustana, as it was then, contained essays, news items, humor pages and articles of general interest. It aimed to “develop a healthy school spirit, be a true exponent of school life, and be an interesting medium between the school and its friends.” It remained the official publication of the College until 1918. Send correspondence, name changes and address corrections to: The Augustana, 2001 S. Summit Ave., Sioux Falls, S.D. 57197. Telephone: 605-274-4904. Visit the magazine online at augie.edu/magazine. Find more news about Augustana at augie.edu. Editor: Kelly Sprecher Class Notes: Jenny Meiners, Mary Toso, ‘90 Contributors: Rob Oliver, president Bob Preloger, vice president for Advancement Bruce Conley, Sports Information T.J. Nelson, ‘05, Photography Allie Hjerpe ‘14, Photography Matt Addington ‘95, Photography Connect with Augustana! augie.edu/connect
DEPARTMENTS View from Summit Avenue
Notes from the Green In the Spotlight News from the Huddle Navy & Gold Alumni News
MISSION AND VISION Inspired by Lutheran scholarly tradition and the liberal arts, Augustana provides an education of enduring worth that challenges the intellect, fosters integrity and integrates faith with learning and service in a diverse world. Our vision: Augustana College aspires to become one of America’s premier church-related colleges. Augustana is an affirmative action, Title IX, equal opportunity institution. © Augustana College 2012
FEATURES 2. Honoring a Legend Following the largest gift in College history, Augustana’s new $30 million science facility will be named in honor of Dr. Sven Froiland, professor of biology. During his tenure from 1946 to 1987, he was the central figure in the design and construction of the Gilbert Science Center and was considered among many to be a visionary for science at Augustana. na 8. Dr. Trailblazer As the region’s first certified vascular surgeon, Dr. Greg Schultz, class of 1974, has dedicated his career to developing cuttingedge technology to extend lives, relieve pain and improve the quality of life for his patients. 22. Field of Dreams After playing baseball in the basement of Bergsaker Hall, Don Karras, class of 1976, dreamed of the day when Augustana might have first-class playing and practice facilities. Today, his dream is a reality. 30. Viking Days 2012 Celebrate Homecoming with a look back at the parade, the reunions, the game and more!
ON THE COVER: Dr. Sven Froiland, professor of biology at Augustana from 1946-1987, circa early 1960s.
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