The Augustana: Winter 2018

VOLUME 8 • ISSUE 2

The THE MAGAZINE FOR ALUMNI, PARENTS AND FRIENDS OF AUGUSTANA UNIVERSITY

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VIEW FROM SUMMIT AVENUE

Dear Vikings near and far, This fall, I took a walk through Heritage Park, located just across from the Froiland Science Complex on 33rd Street and Prairie Avenue. If you haven’t yet visited this special gem on campus — a place where time and space intersect with history, tradition and culture — I encourage you to do so.

Among the historic buildings at Heritage Park is the writing cabin of Ole Rolvaag, a 1901 graduate of Augustana Academy and author of “Giants in the Earth,” a book that so beautifully captures the stark landscape of the Great Plains that many of our ancestors encountered. Since reading the book nearly 30 years ago, I have never been able to drive anywhere in South Dakota without imagining a vast, rolling ocean of shoulder-high prairie grasses gently brushing against the sky.

Rolvaag was a master at describing the range of emotions experienced by Norwegian immigrants Per and Beret Hansa as their young family charted a course through a prairie sea, navigating uncertainty in the form of blinding blizzards, locust storms, hunger, loneliness and more.

The characters in Rolvaag’s book were the ultimate pioneers — entrepreneurs in pursuit of a dream who were curious about the unknown, passionate in their beliefs, steadfast in their commitment to creating something bigger than themselves, and courageous in the face of adversity. The early settlers of the Great Plains we call home honored tradition while also assuming the great responsibility that comes from sowing the seeds of tomorrow.

As I reflect on my first six months at Augustana, I can’t help but draw comparisons between the spirit of this region’s early pioneers and the spirit I see in the students, faculty, staff and alumni of today’s Augustana community.

It’s a spirit unlike any I’ve ever witnessed before, affirming that what we have here at Augustana is something truly special.

I see it in the Humanities Center — where the words, colors, music, religions, cultures and languages of our globe intersect and inspire our hearts, our minds and our souls, and prepare young people to appreciate diversity, challenge assumptions and communicate creatively their ideas and perspectives.

I see it inside the Froiland Science Complex — home to our superb nursing program, natural science majors and renowned faculty researchers who are pursuing scientific discovery, advances in medicine and improvements to human performance, and health care delivery.

I see it in the Madsen Center — home to history, political science and economics majors who are studying the policies of today in preparation for lives of service tomorrow; education majors who are impacting the lives of children in local schools through student teaching and who are ready to make a difference as trusted professionals in the classroom; and business majors who are already launching entrepreneurial endeavors and contributing incredible talent to employers and communities.

I see it every time I see young men or women in Viking uniforms — giving their all in athletic competition for the team and the university they represent and respect. The same is true for those students who perform in musical ensembles and theatre groups.

I see it in the Chapel of Reconciliation and the Interfaith Reflection Room — treasured places on this campus where one’s faith can deepen, transform and be shared with others.

I believe Augustana represents all that is good in our world today — a community guided by a set of core values where members seek to understand, support, love and care for one another while at the same time working passionately, tirelessly to build a better future.

So how do we take Augustana from being a great place to being one that is even greater? How do we do this amidst significant and accelerated change and also ensure that the core of this extraordinary institution remains true and strong and valued?

I believe the answer lies in our history. I believe we must continue to be pioneers.

We must continue to ask questions, seek answers, explore the unknown, push for progress and break barriers. We must continue to share our discoveries with business and industry so that our communities and neighbors can grow and thrive. We must continue to help our students discern their vocations and build lives of meaning, purpose and service. And we must have courage.

In 2018, as we celebrate 100 years in Sioux Falls since the merger of Augustana College and the Lutheran Normal School, we will also be planning for the Augustana of tomorrow — planning that charts a course for new frontiers in academic and student programs, a renewed commitment to diversity and inclusion, and exciting enhancements to campus facilities, the first being the new Larson Track & Field Complex, details of which are included in this issue.

As we plan for the future, I’m hopeful you will keep Augustana in your thoughts and prayers; that you will share the Augustana story with those you know and care about; and that you will invest in our mission to provide students with an education of enduring worth that challenges the intellect, fosters integrity and integrates faith with learning and service.

And, as you reflect on how your Augustana experience helped shape you into the person you are today, I’m also hopeful you’ll share with me your thoughts and ideas for the Augustana of tomorrow. I’d love to hear from you!

Yours, for Augustana, Stephanie Herseth Sandlin President

Email me: AUPresident@augie.edu Follow me on Twitter: @augiepres

CONTENTS THE AUGUSTANA The Augustana is published three times per year for alumni, parents and friends of Augustana University by the Office of Advancement.

Send correspondence, name changes and address corrections to: The Augustana, 2001 S. Summit Ave., Sioux Falls, S.D. 57197 or via email at alumni@augie.edu.

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Visit the magazine online at augie.edu/magazine. Find more news about Augustana at augie.edu.

Editor: Kelly Sprecher, Communications Class Notes: Carolyn Cordie, Alumni Office Adrienne McKeown ‘00, Alumni Office Contributors: Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, President Bob Preloger, Vice President for Advancement Amy Smolik, Communications Katie Foutz ‘00, Communications Ryan Sweeter, Sports Information Mike Shafer ‘18, Photography Matt Addington ‘95, Photography Jackie Adelmann ‘14, Photography

OUR MISSION 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 aspires to become one of America’s premier church-related universities.

CORE VALUES Central to the Augustana experience are five core values. The community lives them and honors them, and they infuse the academic curriculum as well as student life: Christian, Liberal Arts,Excellence, Community & Service.

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4. CHAPTER 24 President Stephanie Herseth Sandlin shares her vision for the Augustana of tomorrow.

14. BOE FORUM ON PUBLIC AFFAIRS Condoleezza Rice, the 66th U.S. Secretary of State, will discuss “America’s National Security and the World” at the Boe Forum on Tuesday, March 20.

15. NEW FRONTIERS Augustana will offer a master’s degree in athletic training beginning in fall 2018.

16. GAME-CHANGER Indoor and outdoor track and field competition will return to Augustana’s campus with the new Larson Track & Field Complex.

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CONNECT WITH US!

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15. NEWS FROM THE HUDDLE Edda wins ‘Best of Show’ award.

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20. NAVY & GOLD Highlights from fall sports.

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22. NOTES FROM THE GREEN New apartment complex opens.

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24. SNAPSHOTS Steamrolling masterpieces.

Augustana is an affirmative action, Title IX, equal opportunity institution. © Augustana University 2018

ON THE COVER: Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, the 24th president of Augustana University, delivers her Inaugural Address on Friday, Sept. 15. Photo by Mike Shafer ‘18.

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CELEBRATING NEW BEGINNINGS As part of Move-In Day activities, first-year students from the Augustana University Class of 2021 gathered in Kirkeby-Over Stadium to take part in an all-class game of “Rock-Paper-Scissors.”

In Fall 2017, Augustana saw its largest incoming class since 1978 — 481 first-year students from 20 states and 10 countries, an increase of 14 percent from last year. The University’s newest Vikings joined existing students as well as 331 graduate students for a total headcount of 2,080, a 7.5 percent increase from last year. This marks Augustana’s largest enrollment since 1990. For the 2017-18 academic year, Augustana’s 100-acre campus is home to students from 33 states and 32 countries.

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NEXT CHAPTER President Stephanie Herseth Sandlin shares her vision for the Augustana of tomorrow.

Former Augustana Presidents Rev. Dr. Bill Nelsen (left) and Dr. Rob Oliver present Stephanie Herseth Sandlin with the presidential medallion at Inauguration on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017.

Photo by Mike Shafer ‘18.

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On Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, former congresswoman Stephanie Herseth Sandlin was inaugurated as Augustana University’s 24th president.

Her appointment marked a moment in history — Herseth Sandlin is the first woman to lead the University since its founding in 1860.

Now six months into her new role, she sat down with us to share her thoughts on leadership, the momentum on campus today, and her vision for the future of Augustana.

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President Stephanie Herseth Sandlin with her husband, Max Sandlin, and their son, Zachary, on campus last fall.

Q. You come to Augustana with more than 15 years of leadership experience — first as executive director of the South Dakota Farmers Union Foundation, then as a U.S. Congresswoman, and most recently as an executive for Raven Industries in Sioux Falls. What can you tell us about your leadership style?

A. It’s hard to answer this question without first thinking back to about this time a year ago — that’s when I first heard God calling me to Augustana.

In my letter to the Presidential Search Committee, I stated that a key strength of Augustana’s next president would be the ability to communicate effectively.

I went on to say that clear and consistent communication is a skill I honed in public life. I believe that effective communication is essential to effective shared governance. I also understand that communication is not just the delivery of a message. Perhaps, more importantly, it is intake — listening, inviting participation and constructive criticism, valuing the opinions of others and asking questions.

In my first and subsequent statewide campaigns, I didn’t just travel the state believing I had the right policy prescriptions to the issues and interests of such a varied constituency. Instead, I listened and learned and asked questions. I floated ideas and carried others’ ideas back with me to Washington. I built context and understanding, which gave me courage and confidence.

Overall, my leadership style relies heavily on building context and building relationships. While in Congress and at Raven Industries, I worked hard to understand the traditions of the organizations and to learn as much as possible about the people who work tirelessly day in and day out to make them great. I asked questions, listened carefully, got to know people and their roles and learned from their institutional knowledge and wisdom. I have always sought to empower others and cultivate their strengths. I believe it’s important to stay focused and help others

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stay focused on what matters most and what lies ahead, not behind. I believe that the windshield is always bigger than the rearview mirror.

Being new to this role at Augustana, I bring a lot of different experiences, knowledge, thoughts and ideas to the table. Every day, I’m building context. But so is everyone else. Whether someone’s been here for 10 months or 10 years or 30 years, the hope is that we’re all still building context and bringing ideas to the table — that we’re all open to fresh thinking and a different way to approach a problem — that we’re all innovating. Sometimes people think of innovation as technology or products. Innovation is relevant to process, too — the process of figuring out what’s getting in the way of objectives and the efficiencies that can be gained by investing in process innovation.

I had the honor of hearing Rev. David Zellmer, bishop of the South Dakota Synod of the ELCA, preach during a service commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation at the Sioux Falls Arena last fall. His message challenged each person in attendance to think about what it means to live abundantly — to have a life of abundance. Not material abundance. But the reward — the fulfillment — that comes from replenishing one’s reservoir of love, of energy, of engagement, creativity or joy.

I think one of the great things about Augustana is that the people who serve the institution believe in its mission. The reality is, so many people are here because they are hardwired to serve and to give a lot of themselves. So we want to be sure that the institution and the leadership team are ensuring that our people get the replenishment they need to continue to feel motivated and fulfilled every day.

Q. From record enrollment to national rankings, new programs and emerging innovation — the energy at AU is palpable. Can you talk about the momentum on campus today?

A. Looking back to August, I can’t help but recall the sense of excitement we all felt for this big freshmen class — the largest incoming class since 1978.

Herseth Sandlin visits with students in the Huddle on campus.

At that same time, we were blessed by some really significant national recognition — key rankings for academic excellence, affordability and outcomes — which helped bolster the pride of our alumni and students.

Now, as I’ve had a chance to get out and meet alumni, parents and friends in cities throughout the U.S. and I talk about our record enrollment, the momentum on campus today, the new core curriculum, new graduate program offerings, new projects on the horizon — the energy really is remarkable. I think the good things happening here help reinforce the commitment people have to Augustana — they see us making good strategic decisions, working plans, fulfilling our mission and serving more students and their families in a way that ensures they will continue to have this warm, vibrant place to connect with, believe in and celebrate.

Q. You’ve had a chance to meet with alumni, as well as faculty and students. What have those meetings been like?

A. What’s been both helpful and heartwarming when I meet with alumni, whether they are the class of 1967 who celebrated their 50th class reunion last fall or graduates from the last decade, are the stories they’re willing to share with me. To meet with an alum in his 80s up in Fargo who, with a twinkle in his eye, told me about a time he and a friend explored the tunnels on campus — then stopped himself and wondered if he should share this story with the president (as, he said laughing, the exploration was unauthorized). I still smile when I think about him. Meeting alumni who met their spouses here, or who have children who go here, or who were the only ones in their family to attend Augie — hearing about how Augustana has positively influenced their lives means so much to me.

It helps me to know their stories because, when I share Augustana’s story, those individual stories become the threads that weave together the broader story of this place. Then, when I get the opportunity to meet prospective students and their parents — whether it’s in the Admission office or when they’re touring campus — I’m able to tell the AU story more effectively.

And, when I’m articulating a vision and planning for the future, I’m always thinking about whether those essential elements of what makes this place so special are present and preserved while we incorporate change based on what’s happening in our community, in the economy and within higher education in general.

When I think about the students on campus today, it’s hard to express how much they mean to me. They invigorate me. If I’m away from campus visiting with alumni, I miss them — especially the freshman class, with whom I’ve built a special bond and connection as we started our Augustana experience together.

Even after a long day, when I head to an Augustana Student Association meeting or other campus activity, witnessing the students’ interactions, hearing their ideas and seeing their energy and talent gives me that second and third wind that we all need from time to time.

As to our faculty, one of the things that drew me to this role was the opportunity to be in an environment in which people who’ve become experts in their fields and respected scholars offer information in ways that are so compelling and that prompt you to think more critically and ask questions.

Whether I’m listening to one of our professors at the beginning of a faculty meeting, or I hear one of our faculty members preaching in chapel, making a presentation or participating in a panel discussion — to hear how they’re sharing their thoughts and their knowledge and wisdom is extraordinary. I think for those who are attracted to the liberal arts, whether as students or faculty or as friends of the University, it reflects the richness of the environment to receive these doses of intellectual challenge and rigor that prompt us to think more deeply about certain issues that we may be confronting or that we read about in the news or that our own children may be facing. That’s the blessing of being in higher education.

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Stephanie Herseth Sandlin hugs her son, Zachary, following the presentation of the presidential medallion during Inauguration on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, as her husband, Max Sandlin, smiles.

Q. Your inauguration in September featured events built around our core values and used technology to help alumni and friends around the world connect and engage throughout the week-long celebration.

Hundreds watched online as AU faculty members presented their research during the Great Professors Faculty Symposium and thousands watched the inauguration ceremony via our live webstream broadcast. Can you talk about what inauguration meant to you and how it symbolized everything that makes Augustana a special and significant place in the world today?

A. I often come across people in the community who were able to participate in some of the inaugural events and whenever they bring it up, it’s in a way that commends the University for using the event as a way to celebrate Augustana’s past, present and future. I feel a deep sense of gratitude when alumni and others in the community and around the region tell me that it meant a lot to them.

We wanted to be deliberate in making sure that those who weren’t right here or nearby could virtually attend and experience this time in Augustana’s history. I even heard from alumni in Norway who said they were excited about the opportunity to be part of the events — either by engaging via social media or by watching online.

I think it reflects really effective planning, but also our commitment to the global network of alumni. Yes, we’re here in Sioux Falls, which is a growing and vibrant community, but we also know we have alumni who want to continue to feel connected and engaged regardless of where they are geographically; where they are in their professional or personal lives; and regardless of what year they graduated.

I think our alumni connect to all of our core values, but they likely connect to one or two in a particularly close way. I’ve had the opportunity to hear how the worship services, the faculty and student symposia and the service project in particular moved people. With regard to the service project, I couldn’t be more proud of what we did there — not just in the sense that we partnered with Feeding South Dakota and what that means of our awareness of the needs in Sioux Falls and throughout the state, but really, seeing the pleasant surprise from the Feeding South Dakota team at how quickly and efficiently we worked to sort and pack the food, and how enthusiastic our volunteers were.

From the worship services to our symposia celebrating the liberal arts to events with alumni and the business community, Inauguration really just culminated in, for me, a feeling of gratitude and pride to be a part of this community.

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“We know we have alumni who want to continue to feel connected and engaged regardless of where they are geographically; where they are in their professional or personal lives; and regardless of what year they graduated.”

— Stephanie Herseth Sandlin PRESIDENT Q. What are you most excited about? What does the future hold?

What’s next on the horizon?

A. Where do I start? There’s so much that I’m excited about!

I’m excited about the increasing number of undergraduate research opportunities our faculty across divisions are helping to facilitate for our students.

I’m getting excited hearing students talk about what a student union at the center of campus could look like as we look to renovate and expand Morrison Commons.

I’m excited when I think about the opportunities to enhance our Humanities Center and Performing Arts spaces and how this will affect and inspire our students.

I’m excited for the ongoing success and caliber of performance among our athletic teams, especially when I see one of our coaches with a big smile on his face knowing that his student-athletes will soon have a home again on campus with the new Larson Track & Field Complex.

I get excited every time I meet a prospective student. I’m excited to see if they land here because I know if they do, this University community will move mountains to help them succeed here.

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1: Students, faculty and staff participated in a group blessing for Herseth Sandlin in Chapel. 2: The campus community and alumni volunteers sorted and packed 12,385 pounds of food for Feeding South Dakota, a nonprofit whose mission is to eliminate hunger in South Dakota. 3: Max and Stephanie joined students for dinner featuring the Sandlin family’s favorite dishes in the Ordal Dining Room. 4: Professors Rich Bowman and Cecelia Miles were among those who presented their research at the Great Professors Faculty Symposium. 5: Herseth Sandlin listens to a student present his research during the Student Research and Creativity Symposium. 6: Alumni gathered at Fernson Brewing Company to meet Herseth Sandlin, listen to live music and share Augie memories. 7: In celebration of Inauguration Week and in recognition of the Sandlin family’s favorite pastime, students, faculty and staff enjoyed baseball-style food, a kids zone, a softball game and fireworks at Karras Park. See more photos and video from Inauguration Week at augie.edu/inauguration.

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Following the announcement of her appointment last February, Herseth Sandlin joined students for a Town Hall discussion in the Edith Mortenson Center Theatre.

I get excited when I reconnect with folks I’ve worked with in the past within the Sioux Falls business community or who I knew in my public life in different cities who have a connection to Augustana. I get excited when we share ideas on ways they can help us achieve our mission by providing more opportunities for our students, whether it’s internships or scholarships or finding ways for them to re-engage and offer experiences in the classroom.

I get excited when I read the descriptions of our J-Term courses!

It’s my first year. Whenever you’re in the first year of any transition, you’re learning so much. When I take a step back and look at how much I’ve learned in my first few months here, I just can’t help but smile. Because I know that I’m going to continue to learn and deepen my knowledge of the history and keep connecting dots and connecting people for what we can do here at Augustana that is true to our mission and serves the common good.

I’m excited about the small things — planning for study breaks with the students — and the big things — thinking about how we might reinvest in our campus in order to ensure our students have the academic offerings and spaces they need in order to be successful.

I’m excited about the prospect of growing enrollment again.

I get excited thinking about the really big things, too — like the next graduate program on the horizon. I get excited when I think about how our undergraduate offerings inform and provide the ramp and the pathway to developing future graduate programs.

I’m excited that recent trends demonstrate that we are leveraging our competitive differentiators — the quality of our liberal arts education, our experiential learning opportunities, our performing and visual arts, our athletic programs — in ways that make people take notice. People right here in Sioux Falls and throughout South Dakota and the region — people who don’t yet know enough about Augustana but will learn more as we continue to elevate our profile.

Q. Plans are underway for the Larson Track & Field Complex on campus. Why is this an important project for Augustana?

A. Let me begin by saying how grateful we are to Linda Larson for her generous gift in support of this project. This facility really will be a game-changer for Augustana.

When we look at our track and field program, we see outstanding talent,

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both in our student-athletes and in our coaching staff. We believe that having a great outdoor track and field complex — one that also has the possibility of offering indoor space, too, thanks to modern engineering — will absolutely take an already great program to the next level.

This facility will also enable others to come to campus and experience Augustana. That’s what we want. Whether it’s at a track and field complex, the new Froiland Science Complex, at our art gallery, or anywhere else — we want people to experience Augustana and to see the level of excellence we have here. (Learn more about the Larson Track and Field Complex on page 16.)

Q. In your inaugural address, you quoted Albert Einstein, saying that “Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we now know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world and all there ever will be to know and understand.” How does imagination factor in to your vision for the future of Augustana?

A. As I shared in my inaugural address, projections suggest that by the year 2050, the world’s population will increase by 38 percent — surpassing 9 billion people and thereby placing even more pressure on the world’s land and water resources necessary to feed and shelter families and communities.

Tomorrow’s Augustana graduates must wrestle with the challenges and pressures this growth will create — the health and well-being of humanity and the security of the globe, just to name a couple.

As our population increases, so does the pace of technological change.

That is why it is essential for institutions of higher learning to equip students with the knowledge, skills and awareness necessary to deeply understand this technological transformation and its impact, and to be able to ask the right questions so as to improve the quality of decision-making.

Most people say it’s impossible to imagine what the world will be like 30 years from now. But, I ask you — is it really impossible? Consider that 30 years ago, some of us were still in high school or were only a decade or less into our careers. Could we have imagined that the Sioux Falls area would more than double in population? Could we have imagined the iPhone and FaceTime, Google and Amazon? Or the planting of multihybrid seeds based on geospatial field mapping and yield history? Or the use of algorithms to predict wind patterns used to steer stratospheric balloons over remote areas in order to deliver Internet access? Or the development of genetically-engineered and induced immuno-therapies

Stephanie and Max greet first-year students during a picnic at the Fellows’ Presidential Residence on Move-In Day in August.

to save lives, drones to surveil and target threats to our national security, or social media as an essential form of political communication? Some people did imagine and dream of these things, because the research and engineering and the business model development to make these technologies a reality started at least 30 years ago — built on earlier decades of breakthroughs and advancements.

As I also said in my inaugural remarks, each of these developments raises questions of logic, language and morality for which the training of the mind in the liberal arts applies and adds enormous value.

We are at a point in history in which we are now not only harvesting grain, we are also harvesting data. And just as we’ve sought and developed processes over centuries to add value to grain in order to feed and power the world, so must we add value to data — to deliver personalized medicine, to guide ecological transformation and sustainability, to measure philanthropic impact, to realize ever-increasing connectedness, and to explore new frontiers.

As those in the natural sciences and the social sciences harvest and analyze more and more data, those in the humanities and in business will be responsible for communicating it, applying it, enabling and making decisions with it. And this is where the element of Augustana’s mission to “foster integrity” and “integrate faith with learning and service in a diverse world” is so very important.

We need future leaders in business to embrace corporate social responsibility more fully, to understand that innovation and data often raise important moral and ethical questions that must be confronted.

We need future political leaders who embrace civil discourse and intellectual integrity more fully — and who understand the potential impact of innovation and data on policymaking and on the lives of individuals.

We need future musicians and artists who are embraced more fully in order that culture can flourish and continue to enrich our lives, stir our hearts and inspire our minds.

And we need future leaders of communities and organizations to embrace diversity more fully, to be more deliberate and intentional in reaching out to and collaborating with those right next to us — especially if they look different or believe differently than we do — rather than relying solely on the centralized authority of government at any level, to solve problems and enhance the quality of life of others around us.

When I think about 2050, it’s not about growing enrollment for growth’s

sake alone. It’s growing enrollment to fulfill the mission of the University for more students and families, which can only serve to strengthen the communities where they live and work and the world we all call home.

And how will they do that? They’ll do it by modeling the behaviors we’re instilling in them — the ability to acquire more knowledge and deepen understanding, the ability to adapt to change, the ability to collaborate effectively, the ability to communicate effectively and be strategic thinkers.

Keeping true to the liberal arts core will continue to be Augustana’s brand and we’ll continue to be tireless advocates for what that kind of education means for individuals, for families, for businesses, for communities. At the same time, we’ll be intentional about keeping pace with what’s on the horizon from a technological standpoint. We want to leverage our core strengths and find certain niche offerings — our sign language interpreting program and our master’s in genetic counseling program are great examples. We’ll continue to look at the interests of our faculty who are committed not just to Augustana, but also Sioux Falls, and who have great relationships in the region, as well as our alumni base that can help us develop niche opportunities.

We’ll continue to be smart about what’s on the horizon — whether it’s the world of big data and what that means for young people and future jobs in a variety of sectors; or our environment and sustainability opportunities; or a multitude of other possibilities. But also, really being attuned to students’ interests. Each generation is different with regard to what informs them and what they want to get out of the investment they’re making in higher education, in terms of their time and finances. We need to be responsive to that — not knee-jerk responsive, but aware and strategic in response to what’s informing the current generation of students and their expectations.

That’s where our alumni base becomes so important. We want to know what they’re experiencing as they’re interviewing for jobs and as they’re getting promoted in their organizations. How did their Augustana experience help them and what are they seeing out there? We can’t be in all places and we can’t see everything that’s coming, but boy, do we have eyes and ears out there — people who love this place and want us to keep preparing young people effectively.

Then, how do we synthesize that information? First and foremost, we have to be open-minded to the ideas and information they’re sharing back with us — because they’re out there, experiencing the world in ways that we aren’t. The second then is finding the common themes and sharing those internally throughout the organization in ways that are effective, particularly with our dedicated faculty who embody what it means to be life-long learners and whose passions are to teach, inspire and prepare young people for the world.

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AUGUSTANA UNIVERSITY AND THE CENTER FOR WESTERN STUDIES PRESENT THE 2018

BOE FORUM ON PUBLIC AFFAIRS FEATURING

CONDOLEEZZA RICE 66TH U.S. SECRETARY OF STATE

“AMERICA’S NATIONAL SECURITY AND THE WORLD”

TUESDAY, MARCH 20 ON CAMPUS

This event is SOLD OUT. Watch for a recap at augie.edu/boe.

NEWS FROM THE HUDDLE

EDDA WINS ‘BEST OF SHOW’ AWARD FOR 2016-17 EDITION

To encapsulate a school year in a book can be daunting, even without the added pressure of knowing that it will spark memories decades later. Andrea Conover ’17 and Kaylyn Deiter ’17, co-editors in chief of the Edda, Augustana’s yearbook, and their team stepped up to the task and were recently commended for their work.

The 2016-17 Edda placed eighth in Best of Show at the National College Media Convention in October, held in Dallas, Texas.

“Seeing [the yearbooks] in print was reward enough, but then to hear about the actual award was stunning,” Conover said. “I’m so incredibly proud of our team for everything we accomplished.”

The National College Media Convention is a gathering of media professionals and college students from all over the country. It provides learning experiences for Augustana English and journalism students and an opportunity to recognize the best in the craft.

The competition is judged by which yearbooks are the best in the country; there is no separation of submitted yearbooks based on school size, location or funding.

“We’re up against schools that have deeper pockets and more resources than we do.” Edda advisor Dr. Janet Blank-Libra said. “Our students do good work.”

“This award is a testament to Augustana. You can’t create a book that’s focused on a community without having an amazing community in the first place,” said Conover.

Conover, Deiter and their team of 16 students started with blank pages and a passion for telling stories. After a year of hard work, they produced a book that is not only worthy of praise, but is something that Conover attests the whole of Augustana can be proud of.

For Deiter, the reward is the work itself.

“It’s so validating to receive this award, and we’re honored, but our work was validated back in August when we walked out of the yearbook office for the last time knowing that we put everything we had into telling Augustana’s story during the 2016-17 school year, award or no award.”

PHOTO ABOVE: The 2016-17 Edda Cover (left) and staff (right).

From left to right, Back row: Alex Meyer ‘18, Maria Lavelle ‘17, Kaylyn Deiter ‘17, Andrea Conover ‘17, Erin Mairose ‘17 and Lindsey Grassmid ‘20; front row: Lindsey Romig ‘19, Carina Hofmeister ‘17, Jordan Maxfield ‘20, Tabby Merkle ‘19, Dr. Janet Blank-Libra, Taylor Olson ‘18, Shi Almont ‘18 and Elin Haegeland ‘17. (Image courtesy of Taylor Olson ‘18 and photo courtesy of Kaylyn Deiter ‘17.)

James Day, director of Augustana’s Athletic Training Master’s Program, looks on during a student simulation.

AUGUSTANA TO OFFER MASTER’S DEGREE IN ATHLETIC TRAINING Augustana University will offer a new master’s of science degree program in athletic training beginning in fall 2018.

Augustana’s athletic training master’s program will offer three tracks: •

Two degrees in five years: First-year undergraduates can choose to enroll as an advanced track bachelor’s/master’s student and will be accepted into the athletic training master’s program at the start of their second year. At the end of five years, they will hold a bachelor’s degree and a master’s of science degree and be eligible to sit for the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC-AT) Exam.

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Pre-physical therapy: Students who wish to pursue a career in physical therapy can utilize the athletic training program to build hands-on clinical experience and earn graduate credit in the evaluation and treatment of orthopedic conditions as an undergraduate.

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Master’s degree only: This two-year program is designed for students who already hold a bachelor’s degree.

Following completion, students will hold a master’s of science degree in athletic training and be eligible to sit for the BOC-AT Exam.

Growing Demand According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for athletic trainers is expected to grow by 22 percent through 2026.

“Between the national health care short-

ages to the nationwide fitness boom, athletic trainers are helping fill a vital link between patients and the medical system,” said James Day, director of Augustana’s athletic training program.

Athletic trainers are primary care medical professionals who focus on the care of active patients, he said.

“From concussion assessment and management to decreasing the risk of arthritis following joint injuries, athletic trainers are in demand from high school athletics to professional sports and beyond,” Day said.

Why Augustana Augustana’s athletic training program is unique because of its curriculum, the clinical learning opportunities and its partnership with Sanford Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Day said.

“With the focus on patient care, our courses are holistic in nature, allowing the student to experience the entirety of patient care in each class, thereby allowing for faster and easier application of classroom knowledge into clinical practice,” he said.

In addition to providing students with hands-on learning opportunities, Augustana’s partnership with Sanford Orthopedics and Sports Medicine also offers AU students the chance to build valuable professional connections, paving the way for professional success after graduation.

“Our partnership with Sanford allows students to experience a variety of clinical settings — from providing care at sporting events hosted by Sanford, to viewing surgeries, to doing rehabilitation and reconditioning with athletes, the clinical experiences available right here in Sioux Falls are seemingly endless.”

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LARSON TRACK & FIELD COMPLEX:

GAME-CHANGER

This artist’s rendering shows the Larson Track & Field Complex, which will be located on campus, north of Morstad Field.

This drawing shows the Larson Track & Field Complex superimposed on the campus map. It will be located north of Morstad Field.

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ndoor and outdoor track and field competitions will be back on Augustana’s campus for the first time since the 1970s thanks to a generous lead gift from the Larson family of Sioux Falls.

The Larson Track & Field Complex is more than just a track, however — this new facility is a “game-changer.”

“The combination of an outdoor/indoor track facility will be a game-changer for our program.

There hasn’t been this type of facility built before, and I truly believe it will change our program to help us reach even higher levels,” said Tracy Hellman Tracy Hellman, head coach of Augustana’s men’s and women’s track and field and cross country programs.

Located north of Morstad Field, the University’s soccer facility, the Larson Track & Field Complex will add to Augustana’s already impressive outdoor campus athletic facilities and will complement Kirkeby-Over Stadium (football), Morstad Field (soccer), Karras Park (baseball), Bowden Field (softball) and the Huether Tennis Centre.

The project was announced last fall by President Stephanie Herseth Sandlin following a revision of previous plans for a Student Activities Center.

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“In talking with our students, faculty, coaching staff as well as alumni and fans, we had overwhelming support for the idea to move ahead on a track and field complex, based on the needs of our student-athletes, feasibility and timeliness,” Herseth Sandlin said. “As the Track & Field Complex moves forward, we also have a planning committee exploring the possibilities that exist relative to student wellness and renovations we wish to make to Morrison Commons. Details on those plans will be announced later in 2018.”

Planning and exploratory work for the Larson Track & Field Complex is underway now with a goal of fall 2018 for Phase 1.

The Complex is unique in that it combines an outdoor and indoor track on the same footprint — the only one of its kind in the country. Phase 1 of the $6 million project includes a six-lane, 400-meter outdoor track; 100 yards of turf; a six-lane, 300-meter track; and field event areas: long jump, triple jump, throws area and pole vault.

Phase 2 includes a seasonal dome that covers the 300-meter track, making it a seasonal indoor facility. Because weather in the Upper Midwest is often a challenge for outdoor sports, the footprint of the dome — 100,000 square feet — will be widely utilized throughout the seasonal months by the track and field program, other sports, as well as the campus community.

Building the Larson Track & Field Complex is a component from the University’s Horizons 2019 Strategic Plan to enhance the

ABOUT THE LARSON TRACK & FIELD COMPLEX PROJECT PHASE 1 Cost: $3 million Project details: 100 yards of turf Six-lane, 400-meter outdoor track Six-lane, 300-meter indoor track Field event areas: long jump, triple jump, throws, pole vault Timeline: fall 2018 PHASE 2 Cost: $3 million Project details: Seasonal dome covering the indoor track Timeline: to be determined TOTAL COST: $6 MILLION

“We’ve had some great gifts and some great visions and for us to have a place to call home is the biggest component.

If you look at a college campus, most have a track.

It’s a fitness component, a health component to have a place to work out. This will tie everything together, a perfect fit for the campus.

This Complex is something that all campuses should have and we don’t.”

— TRACY HELLMAN MEN’S & WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD AND CROSS COUNTRY HEAD COACH campus. The track and field complex is one of several key infrastructure investments that will be made on campus in the coming years.

The Complex is named for the Larson family, thanks to a lead gift from Linda Larson ’87, in honor of her late father, Billy, and sister, Kathie ’78.

“We’ve had some great gifts and some great visions and for us to have a place to call home is the biggest component,” Hellman said. “If you look at a college campus, most have a track. It’s a fitness component, a health component to have a place to work out. This will tie everything together, a perfect fit for the campus. This Complex is something that all campuses should have and we don’t.”

More than the impact this new facility will have on the campus is the benefit to the greater community, Hellman said.

“This is going to be huge for our school, our program, for the city, state, region — there’s nothing like it. The indoor/outdoor combination — there is nothing out there that has components of both wrapped into one, which is what separates us,” Hellman said. “We can become the mecca of track and field in Sioux Falls and the surrounding areas.

I envision us hosting track meets, camps, clinics, and numerous other events that can support the track and field program at Augustana University.”

Other AU athletic programs will benefit from the Larson Complex, too. This project is another example of Augustana’s vision to lead in bold ways and to be the very best, said football coach Jerry Olszewski.

“The ability to have a turfed regulationsized and marked football surface will provide our players the opportunity to not only train during inclement weather but also train more efficiently and at a higher level,” Olszewski said.

When weather becomes a factor, and in South Dakota it will be an issue at some point, Olszewski looks forward to having a controlled environment for training.

“I do believe that all of our students, not just student-athletes will benefit from the facility. It will be a facility where students can exercise, play and grow together as a campus community,” he said. “I truly envision it being one of the heaviest used facilities on campus during the winter and spring months.”

For softball coach Gretta Melsted, the Com-

plex represents an opportunity to be gameready at the start of their spring season.

“Not only will we have facilities to practice on campus — now we’ll be on campus. It changes everything,” she said. “Who else has these facilities in our league? This will be topnotch; very few DII have and even mid-major DI programs don’t have a facility like this.”

Melsted strives to have one of the top programs and top teams in the country. With the addition of the Larson Track & Field Complex, she said Augustana will now be able to train at a different level and recruit a higher-level student athlete.

“Potential recruits ask about facilities. It’s important in the recruiting process,” Melsted said. “This facility is definitely a huge advantage over other schools. It’s an advantage not to have to just use a gym. We’ll be able to work as an entire team. It just would help put us in a different category in DII. I think Augustana is already in a different category with academics, and at a different level with the success our athletic department has had. This Complex would take us to another level facility-wise with what we can offer our students and our entire student body.”

Hellman said recruiting track and field athletes will also change with the addition of the Complex. “It’s hard to train as a top NCAA Division II level program without a dedicated track facility. I use the analogy: it’s like a biology teacher without a biology classroom or basketball team without a basketball court,” Hellman said. “We’ve been successful because of our culture. Does a facility help? Absolutely! I recruit the other way — we’re really good without all the fancy things that aren’t here.

We’ve been doing it now with nothing. This is why we’re good — it’s our culture. We have a great team that works hard.”

Augustana’s track and field record is impressive. Both the men’s and women’s teams have placed in the top four in the 16-member Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) in both outdoor and indoor competition over the past eight seasons. The women’s team has placed in the top six since 2010, including first place finishes indoor (2010) and outdoor (2011). The Larson Track & Field Complex will provide an on-campus facility that will impact generations of studentathletes long into the future and will help

THE LARSON GIFT A lead gift from Linda Larson ’87 (at right) inspired this project, which will honor her family by being named the Larson Track & Field Complex.

She is a secondgeneration Augustana benefactor who is recognizing her late father and sister.

Larson’s father, Billy, was a longtime supporter of track and field at all levels. The Washington High School grad served as a bombardier in the South Pacific during World War II. He returned home and joined the family business, Larson Wholesale Hardware Company, where he served as vice president and president. He passed away in 2004.

Larson’s oldest sister, Kathie ’78, ran track for the Vikings in the 1970s. She also was a Viking football cheerleader and the co-captain of Augustana’s first competitive gymnastics team. Kathie passed away in 1996.

maintain Augustana’s prominence as one of the premier programs in NCAA Division II. “Our program has had a rich history of success. We have a long line of All-American athletes that never had the opportunity to practice or compete on a home track,” Hellman said. “We can do something that will not only benefit the current athletes, but will really make the alumni proud. I really want the future of our program to be successful and this facility is going to help us have the opportunity to become the best Augustana track and cross country athletes and team that we can become.”

An added benefit of the Larson Complex will be its use by the entire campus community, students, faculty and staff for recreation and fitness. “This multi-activity facility with an all-weather surface will fit a campus recreation void that has existed for over a decade.

It will provide countless opportunities for students to enjoy quality opportunities for intramural flag football, soccer, rugby and various other club sports. Its impact on campus recreation and on student life in general will be significant,” said Mark Hecht, director of recreational services.

For more information about the Larson Track & Field Complex or to make a gift, visit augie.edu/horizons.

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NAVY & GOLD

Augustana’s fall athletic programs wrapped up successful seasons that included post-season play, national recognition and All-Academic honors.

Academically, 61 Augustana student-athletes were named to the NSIC All-Academic team: four from men’s cross country, five from women’s cross country, 22 from football, 21 from soccer and nine from volleyball. To be eligible, the student-athlete must be a member of the varsity or traveling team and have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.20 or higher. The athlete must have reached sophomore athletic and academic standing at their institution (true freshmen, redshirt freshmen and ineligible athletic transfers are not eligible) and must have completed at least one full academic year at that institution.

Following is a sports recap from the fall of 2017.

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FALL SPORTS RECAP AUGUSTANA STUDENT-ATHLETES WERE SUCCESSFUL BOTH ON THE FIELD AND IN THE CLASSROOM CROSS COUNTRY

SOCCER

Augustana’s men’s and women’s cross country teams participated in the NCAA Division II Cross Country Championships.

In the team standings, the men finished eighth and the women took 14th. On the men’s side this was the Vikings’ 10th top-10 finish in program history and the eighth under head coach Tracy Hellman. On the women’s side it was their 14th top-15 finish in school history and their 11th under Hellman.

For his efforts, Hellman was recognized as the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association’s (USTFCCCA) Central Region Men’s Coach of the Year — for the sixth consecutive season. Hellman was also named the men’s NSIC Coach of the Year for the ninth consecutive season after leading the men to their ninth straight NSIC Championship.

Under Hellman’s tutelage, this season Augustana had nine student-athletes earn All-Central Region honors (six men and three women) and eight men and four women earn All-NSIC honors.

The Augustana soccer team (14-4-5, 111-3 NSIC) advanced to the NCAA second round for the second time in school history (2015) and hung with the No. 1 team in the country until the end. The Viking senior class will leave Augustana as one of the most prolific classes in school history with a four-year record of 60-18-9 and three trips to the NCAA tournament.

Three Augustana soccer student-athletes were named to the United Soccer Coaches Division II All-Central Region team: Rebekah Thoresen and Samantha Tymkowicz earned second team honors, and Taylor Machacek garnered third team accolades Thoresen, a junior from Minnetonka, Minnesota, started every game this season, playing all but 10 seconds. Thoresen tallied a career-high in goals (four) and points (nine) on the season and broke the school record for minutes played in a season with 2,182 minutes played. She was named to the All-NSIC first team and the D2CCA second team.

NAVY & GOLD

Augustana’s student-athletes performed well in the fall sports season. The men’s and women’s cross country teams participated in the NCAA Division II National Championship, with the men’s team finishing eighth and women’s team placing 14th. The women’s soccer team hit post-season play, with this year’s seniors leaving as one of the most prolific classes in school history. Pictured are: (from left to right) members of the men’s cross country team; soccer’s Samantha Tymkowicz; volleyball’s Tahlyr Banks, a senior libero who was named to the DII all-Central regional first team; and football’s Sam Lee, a senior who earned all-NSIC South first team honors for the first time in his football career.

Tymkowicz, a senior from Sioux City, Iowa, led the Vikings in goals (nine), assists (four) and points (22) on the season.

Tymkowicz finished her Viking career with school records in game-winning goals (16), games played (84) and shots attempted (248) and was second in school history in goals (36) and points (81). Tymkowicz also earned All-NSIC first team honors this season.

Machacek, a senior from Sioux Falls, set the school single season record for shutouts (14) while playing every minute in the net for the Vikings, posting a record of 14-4-5. Machacek ended her Viking career as the school record holder in wins (45), shutouts (31.2), goalie games played (68), goalie games started (65) and goalie minutes played (6,191). Machacek was named to the All-NSIC second team as well.

VOLLEYBALL

The Vikings went 23-9 this fall with wins over three top-10 teams and, for the first time in school history, made it to the semifinal round of the NSIC tournament.

Ranked No. 6 in the tournament, Augustana dropped a heart-wrenching five-set thriller to No. 2 Southwest Minnesota State.

Senior libero Tahlyr Banks was named to the 2017 Division II Conference Commissioner’s association all-Central region first team. Banks, a two-time CCA first-teamer, ranked atop of the NSIC with 632 digs in 2017 and was second in the conference with 5.31 digs per set. From Omaha, Nebraska, Banks is the all-time digs leader in Augustana volleyball history with 2,407 and is a three-time member of the NSIC All-Conference team.

FOOTBALL

Seven Augustana football players earned a place on the Northern Sun All-Conference football squads, including a pair of first team honorees. A senior offensive lineman from Blue Earth, Minnesota, Sam Lee earned all-NSIC South first team honors for the first time in his storied career after an honorable mention nod in 2016. The anchor of the Vikings offensive line, Lee started every game his senior season and led the way for record-breaking offensive numbers throughout his career. Lee represents AU on the DII All-America team.

Defensively, NSIC tackles leader Kirby Hora repeated as a first team all-conference performer after another standout

season. The junior from Sioux Falls led the conference with 129 total tackles, a total that ranks fifth nationally, and includes a school-record-tying 21 tackles in the Vikings season opener.

Senior wideout Trevor DeSchepper took home all-NSIC second team honors after leading the Vikings with 40 receptions and 515 yards. The Harrisburg High School graduate caught a trio of touchdowns in 10 games. He leaves Augustana with 77 receptions for 966 yards and five touchdowns over 33 career games played.

Both Trevor Naasz and Joey Newman garnered second team selections from the stout Vikings defense. A senior from Sioux Falls, Naasz started all 34 games over his final three seasons at Augustana, and led the 2017 squad with four interceptions.

He also added 51 tackles, two for loss, two pass breakups and a fumble recovery. A native of Crooks, South Dakota, Newman started all 11 games in his senior season and posted 34 tackles, nine of them for loss, adding 2.5 sacks and five quarterback hurries.

Junior Matt Wagner from Sioux Falls and junior Chet Peerenboom from Little Chute, Wisconsin; both received all-conference honorable mentions for the 2017 season.

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NOTES FROM THE GREEN

AU EARNS MAJOR GRANTS FROM NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION FOR PHYSICS RESEARCH

The exterior of the new Nelsen Apartment Complex.

NEW APARTMENT COMPLEX OPENS FOR STUDENTS The 13,780 square-foot Nelsen Apartment Complex is the newest housing option for Augustana students.

Located across from the Madsen Center on Summit Avenue, the apartments are in close proximity to the Mikkelsen Library and the Froiland Science Complex and are named in honor of former Augustana President Rev. Dr. Bill Nelsen. Nelsen served as Augustana’s 17th president from 1980-86.

The $1.8 million project was closely modeled after an existing apartment complex, formerly known as the Summit Avenue Apartments, the most popular housing options among students. The Summit Avenue Apartments were renamed and dedicated in honor of former Augustana president Dr. Charles Balcer.

Balcer served as Augustana’s 16th president from 1965-80.

The six main floor apartments feature two levels: the main level consists of a kitchen, dining area, living space and a full bathroom while the upper level contains the four bedrooms and another full bathroom with multiple sinks. The two lower-level apartments are ranch-style, one of which is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act accessibility guidelines.

The Nelsen and Balcer Apartments were dedicated on Thursday, Sept. 14, as part of inaugural activities on campus.

The kitchen/dining area of the new Nelsen Apartments.

From left to right, Augustana physics professors Dr. Nathan Grau, Dr. Eric Wells and Dr. Drew Alton.

The Augustana University physics department is the recipient of three major grants from the National Science Foundation totaling $294,000.

The grants will provide opportunities for AU undergraduates to engage in cutting-edge physics research on campus, and at labs around the world, over the next several summers.

In addition to the opportunity for students, University officials said the fact that each tenure-track member of the department received successful funding illustrates the caliber of the physics research happening today. Typically, the NSF funds about 15-20 percent of the grant applications it receives.

Grant details include: •

A $155,000 grant, awarded to Dr. Eric Wells, professor of physics, is funded by the NSF’s experimental atomic, molecular and optical physics program.

The grant, which runs for three years, will provide financial support for two students to participate in research examining laser control of molecules each summer. The grant will also cover costs associated with travel to Manhattan, Kansas, for work in collaboration with physics researchers at Kansas State University.

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A $120,000 grant, awarded to Dr. Nathan Grau, associate professor of physics, will provide financial support for two students to participate in high-energy nuclear physics research each summer.

This research with the PHENIX and sPHENIX collaboration will examine the strong nuclear force responsible for the binding of protons and neutrons in the nucleus.

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A $19,000 grant, awarded to Dr. Drew Alton, associate professor of physics, is a one-year extension of a previous grant that supports Augustana’s participation in a dark matter experiment at Laboratori Nazionali del Gran Sasso in Italy.

In addition to providing support for the students, the Augustana physics department said the research projects will give students opportunities to collaborate in larger research settings than one normally associates with Augustana University.

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One of Grau’s students presented at a national physics conference last fall. Wells’ and Grau’s students travel to large labs and interact with dozens of Ph.D. physicists. Alton’s and Grau’s students participate in phone and video meetings as parts of collaborations with hundreds of physicists.

The work of Augustana student researchers has earned praise from scientific researchers throughout the U.S. Dr. Cristiano Galbiati, professor of physics at Princeton University, said Augustana undergraduate researchers have provided fundamental help for the DarkSide project.

“From running shifts for data taking and detector checking, to performing analysis of data on the dark matter search, to carrying out research (to take the) project (to) the next stage of the experiment, the DarkSide project benefits from their help,” Galbiati said.

Dr. Itzik Ben-Itzhak, distinguished professor and director of the J.R. Macdonald Laboratory at Kansas State University, agreed.

“The collaboration between Augustana and Kansas State has enhanced the education of Augustana students for many years. Our joint efforts have been quite fruitful, producing several publications that Augustana undergraduates have been able to make key contributions to. Furthermore, a few of these students have gone on to pursue graduate studies in atomic, molecular, and optical physics at Kansas State,” Ben-Itzhak said.

Student and faculty collaborative research also helps broaden the body of knowledge that exists today.

“Professor Nathan Grau is a leader of physics in PHENIX,” said Dr. Yasuyuki Akiba, spokesperson of the PHENIX experiment. “As a convener of (the) Physics Working Group, he reviews and guides physics analysis, and helps to produce many physics results of PHENIX and PHENIX in publications (such as) Physical Reviews and Physical Review Letters. PHENIX Collaboration and RHIC have greatly benefited (by the) collaboration with Professor Grau.”

Beyond providing students with key handson learning opportunities, AU physics officials said the grants also pave the way for Augustana faculty and student researchers to discover and share significant findings that could change our understanding of molecular bonding, the internal structures of the proton, and/or improve our understanding of large-scale structures like galaxies.

NATIONALLY

RECOGNIZED MONEY July 2017 — Money ranks Augustana No. 168 among 711 colleges and universities nationwide for its education quality, affordability and outcomes.

FORBES September 2017 — Augustana is ranked among the nation’s best colleges and universities according to Forbes’ annual list of “America’s Top Colleges,” an analysis of the top U.S. undergraduate colleges and universities based on student satisfaction, post-graduate success, student debt, graduation rates and nationally competitive awards.

U.S. NEWS September 2017 — Augustana is ranked No. 3 among the “Best Regional Colleges in the Midwest” according to the latest edition of “Best Colleges 2018” by U.S. News Media Group.

The University also received high rankings in the report’s a nalysis of schools that offer students the best value.

PRINCETON REVIEW August 2017 — Augustana is ranked among the best colleges in the Midwest, according to the nationally known education services company, The Princeton Review. AU is one of 158 premier institutions included in The Princeton Review’s “Best in the Midwest” section of its website feature, “2018 Best Colleges: Region by Region.”

TIME/MONEY August 2017 — Augustana is ranked No. 7 among “The 46 Best Colleges for Getting Big Merit Scholarships,” published by Time.com and facilitated

by Money. The study analyzed high-value schools where students “have a good chance of landing significant scholarship aid.”

The ranking is based on criteria that evaluates graduation rates, the percentage of merit scholarships awarded and the size of scholarships in comparison to total cost of attendance.

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STUDENTS CREATE STEAMROLLED MASTERPIECES On a Thursday in October, Scott Parsons’ printmaking class had a bit of a different feel.

For starters, it was held outside.

And there was a steamroller involved.

Yes, a steamroller.

For the first time ever, the Art Department collaborated with Myrl & Roy’s Paving in Sioux Falls to create approximately 50 large-scale prints in five hours on Augustana’s campus.

The project took place on Commons Circle Drive, near the Center for Visual Arts and Morrison Commons.

The idea for the project came after Parsons, who teaches printmaking, was inspired by seeing Albrecht Dürer’s large print “Triumphal Arch” (from 1515–17) while in Germany.

From there, he asked his students to team up to carve large 4 x 8 ft. blocks of medium-density fiberboard (MDF), boards essentially made from sawdust and glue, which were then cut by students using traditional hand-carved relief printmaking tools, Dremel tools and electric routers. What was left of the original surface was then inked and printed by running over the print with a steamroller.

Previously, Augustana printmaking students worked with students from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, to steamroll prints. When the company that provided the steamroller was sold, Parsons found a willing partner locally with Myrl & Roy’s Paving.

“We’re so excited to bring this event to Sioux Falls for the first time,” Parsons said.

Two students from Iowa State also brought their own carved boards to print with the Augustana students. The subjects in the students’ prints include Nordic mythology, medieval astrology, prairie flowers, Alice in Wonderland, and tourists.

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AUGUSTANA WELCOMES NEW FACULTY

Back row, left to right: Rosanna Beraldi (biology), Allison Mueller (nursing), Peter Folliard (orchestra), Larry Petersen (band and music education), Daniel Steinwand (computer science), Alexander Kloth (biology) and Joseph Patteson (Spanish).

Front row, left to right: Michelle Powers (special education), Leonard Hummel (religion), Pamela Barthle (nursing), Kathleen McCollough (media studies) and Anna George (science education).

Augustana University welcomed 12 new faculty members to the campus community at the start of the fall semester: • Pamela Barthle, assistant professor of nursing. Barthle holds a master’s degree in nursing from the St. Louis University School of Nursing. She comes to Augustana from Sanford Health where she served as an adult geriatric acute care nurse practitioner in the cardiovascular institute.

• Rosanna Beraldi, assistant professor of biology. Beraldi earned her Ph.D. from the University of Siena and Italian National Institute of Health in Rome, Italy. She comes to Augustana from Sanford Research where she worked as a staff scientist.

• Peter Folliard, conductor of the Augustana Orchestra. Folliard holds undergraduate degrees in music education and instrumental performance and conducting from the University of North Texas; master’s degrees in instrumental performance and conducting from the Peabody Institute of John Hopkins University; and a doctorate of musical arts degree in orchestral conducting from the Eastman School of Music. Most recently, he served at the Crane School of Music at the State University of New York at Potsdam as interim director of orchestras.

• Anna George, assistant professor of science education. George earned a Ph.D. in chemistry, specializing in chemical education, from the University of North Texas.

She joins Augustana from the University of Wisconsin where she served as an assistant professor of chemistry and a chemistry educator.

• Leonard Hummel, visiting professor of religion. Hummel holds a Ph.D. in religious and theological studies from Boston University. Prior to joining Augustana, he served as a visiting scholar at the Zygon Center for Religion and Science at the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago.

• Alexander Kloth, assistant professor of biology. Kloth earned his Ph.D. from Princeton University in New Jersey. Before joining Augustana, he served as an adjunct assistant professor of cell biology and physiology at the University of North Carolina.

• Katie McCollough, visiting assistant professor of media studies. McCollough holds a Ph.D. in media studies from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. While working toward her Ph.D., McCollough served as an instructor, teaching assistant and advisor at Rutgers.

• Allison Mueller, instructor of nursing. Mueller earned her master’s degree in nursing education from South Dakota State University. Prior to joining Augustana, she worked as a registered nurse for Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center and served as a clinical advisor for Augustana nursing students.

• Joseph Patteson, visiting assistant professor of Spanish. Patteson holds a Ph.D. in Spanish American literature from the University of Wisconsin. Prior to joining Augustana, he served as a teaching assistant at the University of Wisconsin, designing and instructing courses such as “Introduction to Latin American Cultures” and “Intermediate Language Practice.”

• Larry Petersen, assistant director of bands and music education. Petersen earned his doctorate of musical arts in conducting from the University of Iowa. He joins Augustana from Huron High School where he served as director of bands.

• Michelle Powers, assistant professor of special education. Powers holds a master’s degree in special education from the University of South Dakota and is currently working toward her doctorate in education, educational leadership and administration at USD. She joins Augustana from the Brookings, South Dakota, School District where she served as the director of special education.

• Daniel Steinwand, instructor of computer science. A 1983 Augustana graduate, Steinwand holds a master’s degree in engineering from South Dakota State University. Prior to joining Augustana, he worked as a computer scientist for the science and applications branch of EROS.

ALUMNI NEWS

CLASS NOTES Visit augie.edu/alumni for updates, news, events and photos.

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CLASS OF 2017 Samantha Borson and Jeff O’Brien ’14 were married on May 26, 2017.

Cassandra Hoyme welcomed a daughter, Norah Ann, on Sept. 20, 2017.

Katie Larkin is employed as a registered nurse with Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center in Sioux Falls.

Cole Milbrath is a financial adviser at Prairie Plans Asset Management in Springfield, Minnesota.

CLASS OF 2016 Jacob Bartscher married Annie Thoresen ’15 on June 3, 2017.

Erik Friestad recently returned from a trip to the United Kingdom where, after an audition process in the months prior, he was accepted to attend a course in English music and history with Dr. James Whitbourn at the University of Oxford.

He worked with 19 other professional vocalists and music teachers from around the globe to study and create beautiful choral music.

Mikayla Stamp married Paul Johnson on June 10, 2017.

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2015 as an administrative supervisor. She lives in Adrian, Minnesota, with her husband, Colt, who is a farmer.

Kayla (Graber) Norenberg recently began working as a family medicine physician at a Sanford Clinic in Sioux Falls.

Trevor Carlson and Amanda Buhl ’12 were married on April 29, 2017.

Jenna Obler was married to Nathan Houser on June 24, 2017, at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The couple resides in Otsego, Minnesota, with their dog, Walter.

Brooke Gabbert married Wes Pakala on Oct. 16, 2016.

Noah Huisman is an associate in the Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity and Securities Groups with Fredrickson and Byron Law Firm in Minneapolis. He received his law degree from the University of St. Thomas School of Law. Katie Meister completed a master’s degree in education leadership at Winona State University in 2017.

Sanna (Horsley) Strenge and Adam Strenge ’09 welcomed a son, Wilder Carew, on Oct. 17, 2017.

CLASS OF 2015 Aimee Fisher married Isaac Plueger on Oct. 27, 2017.

Eric Herst, a Government/International Affairs graduate and former Peace Scholar at Augustana, has been accepted to Harvard Law School. After graduating from Augustana, Eric lived for a year in Czech Republic where he taught English, then completed one year of law school at the University of Iowa. Eric began Harvard Law School in August 2017 as a transfer student.

Zach Serrano is employed as an advertising sales coordinator with iPic Entertainment.

Annie Thoresen and Jacob Bartscher ’16 were married on June 3, 2017.

Tanya Troutman married Mark Kitto on Sept. 3, 2016.

CLASS OF 2012 Katie Anderson married Jeremy Talbott on Aug. 13, 2017.

Amanda Buhl and Trevor Carlson ’13 were married on April 29, 2017.

Clarke and Molly (Leland) Comer were married on July 26, 2014.

Lisa (Schmeichel) Jones is employed with the Sioux Falls School District as a Student Success and 504 Coordinator.

Margaret “Maggie” Olson is now the marketing specialist at Smithers Rapra, a global leader in rubber, plastics, and polymer testing and consulting services, and Smithers Pira, a packaging, paper, and print industry supply chain. She lives and works in Akron, Ohio.

Stefan Szwarc and Kylie Dummer were married on May 28, 2017.

CLASS OF 2014

Maren (Arveson) Rueckert is working as a special education teacher at Anoka Hennepin District 11.

Nicholas and Paige (Fossum) Thompson welcomed their second child, a girl, Eloise Elizabeth, on April 22, 2017.

Wilbert Weis Jr., 66, of Luverne, Minnesota, died Feb. 26, 2017, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls.

Melanie (Henry) Zell and husband, Maxwell, welcomed a daughter, Eleanor, on Feb. 16, 2016.

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2000s

CLASS OF 2009 Adam Strenge and Sanna (Horsley) Strenge ’13 welcomed a son, Wilder Carew, on Oct. 17, 2017.

CLASS OF 2008 Rebecca (Ogren) Glade has been elected president of the International Ladies Club of Macau, a social and charity nonprofit club, raising funds for 17 organizations in Macau.

Matt Mahal and wife, McKenzie, welcomed their third child, a daughter, Magnolia, in May 2017.

Jacob Pole and Mallory (Larsen) Pole ’07 welcomed a son, Brigham Malachi, on Jan. 26, 2017. He joins older siblings Hudson, Josephine and Magnolia.

Kathleen (Hagen) Young and husband, Mike, welcomed a son, Beckham Harold, on Aug. 28, 2016.

CLASS OF 2011

Megan Bordewyk earned a master’s degree in public history from Loyola University Chicago in May 2017.

Rachel Gerber married Paul Meyer on Oct. 14, 2017.

Jeff O’Brien and Samantha Borson ’17 were married on May 26, 2017.

Jill (Hagestuen) Johnson and husband, Micah, welcomed a son, Noah, on April 2, 2017.

Blake Woockman, 26, formerly of Crofton, Nebraska, died on Sept. 16, 2017, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, due to respiratory/ lung complications.

Kayla Meyerhoff married Eric State on June 17, 2017.

Kelly (Larson) Doolittle and husband, Derrick, welcomed a son, Daniel Christian, in September 2016.

CLASS OF 2010

Jenny (Keiser) Hanssen and husband, John, welcomed a daughter, Lauren, on April 27, 2017.

CLASS OF 2013

Kelsey Acers is currently residing in Arlington, Virginia.

Kaitlin (Leinen) Bullerman is the new manager of nursing inpatient services for Sanford Worthington Medical Center. She began her nursing career as a critical care nurse at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. She transferred to Sanford Worthington Medical Center in

Pamela (Botzet) Hemme and husband, Ryan, welcomed a son, Kastin, on July 29, 2017.

Meredith Lind married Blake Stevens on Aug. 5, 2017.

CLASS OF 2007 Aaron Burkhardt is working at Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center in Internal Medicine.

Megan (Enger) Marshall and Paul Marshall ’06 welcomed their second child, a daughter, Eleanor Olivia, on April 4, 2017.

Julia (Lonn) Odgers and husband, Warren, welcomed their second daughter, Hollyn Elizabeth, on May 28, 2017. Hollyn joins big sister Riann.

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ALUMNI NEWS Jenna (Johnson) Peters and husband, Eric, welcomed a daughter, Ivy Mae, on Aug. 8, 2017.

Ivy joins big sister Layla (2).

Mallory (Larsen) Pole and Jacob Pole ’08 welcomed a son, Brigham Malachi, on Jan. 26, 2017. He joins older siblings Hudson, Josephine and Magnolia.

Christopher Wentzlaff has moved from Washington, D.C., to Honolulu, Hawaii, where he is now in charge of Hawaii Pacific for Thomson Reuters.

Award, which is selected by the administration for significant impact on the educational experience of faculty, staff and students within the College of Business & Public Administration for the 2016-17 academic year.

Steve Ruda married Lindsay Hup on Sept. 23, 2017.

James Saloum and wife, Amber, welcomed their second child, a boy, Calvin James, on May 10, 2016.

CLASS OF 2002

CLASS OF 2006 Nancy (Caldwell) Dahlheimer and husband, Nick, welcomed a daughter, Emily, on March 11, 2017.

Paul Marshall and Megan (Enger) Marshall ’07 welcomed their second child, a daughter, Eleanor Olivia, on April 4, 2017.

Kierstan Peck is now serving as the director of student success at Pine Technical and Community College in Pine City, Minnesota.

Thuria Samara of Rapid City, South Dakota, passed away on April 14, 2017.

Rebecca (Lund) Sheridan and husband, Richard, welcomed their second daughter, Grace Adelaide, on April 5, 2017.

Jonathan Splichal Larson and wife, Renee, welcomed their second son, Elias Benjamin, on July 19, 2017.

CLASS OF 2005 Kayla (Bickett) Eitreim and husband, Andrew, welcomed their second son, Gavin Theodore, on Dec. 3, 2017. He joins big brother Connor.

Marta (Madsen) Klug and husband, Jason, welcomed their second child, a son, Jonathan Kai, on Oct. 27, 2017.

Jill (Fredrick) Miller and husband, Adam, welcomed a son, Aaron William, on Dec. 15, 2016. He has a proud big sister, Grace.

Kelly (Larson) Mroczek, along with her dad and a longtime family friend, started the nonprofit Bricks to Bread. They build brick bread ovens for impoverished women living in rural Costa Rica. The woman use the oven to bake bread and other goods to sell to their community. The bread sales provide the women with a sustainable income to support their families.

Eric Trygstad and Jessica (Iverson) Trygstad welcomed a daughter, Sydney Mairead, on July 19, 2017.

CLASS OF 2004 Jason and Amy (Magnuson) Golz welcomed their second son, Graham Elliot, on June 21, 2017.

Mary (Krueger) Schimke and husband, Cullen, welcomed a daughter, Emerson Grace, on Sept.

14, 2016.

Abby (Stavnes) Brockman and husband, Christopher, welcomed their third child, a daughter, Kylie Faith, on July 27, 2017.

Rosina Hendrickson is the lifelong faith and ministry formation coordinator for the Diocese of Davenport in Davenport, Iowa. She previously served as director of religious education in two parishes in Alabama, one parish in Texas, and was coordinator for parish ministry support and coordinator for Advanced Lay Ministry Formation for the Diocese of Sacramento.

David Holliday has been the vice president of the National Student Exchange since October 2016.

CLASS OF 2001 Deanna Donohoue is currently employed with Lawrence University as an assistant professor.

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Jennifer (Strom) Williams passed away on Oct. 12, 2017, at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls.

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1980s

CLASS OF 1986 Julie Broughton Olin shared the sad news that her father, Vern Broughton ’58, passed away on Nov. 18, 2017.

CLASS OF 1984 Mark Fleming, 55, of Floyd, Iowa, passed away on Aug. 22, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa in Mason City, Iowa.

Julie Thomas, 55, of Sioux Falls, died on Oct. 12, 2017, at a Mayo Clinic hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

CLASS OF 1983 Robert Zuke, 59, of Brandon, South Dakota, died Feb. 19, 2017, at the Dougherty House in Sioux Falls, surrounded by his children.

CLASS OF 1981 Margo (Bernard) Wickstrom, 80, of Brandon, South Dakota, died April 3, 2017, at Bethany Home in Brandon.

CLASS OF 1980

CLASS OF 2000 Dominick Washington was named vice president of marketing and communications for the Minneapolis Foundation effective Oct. 30, 2017.

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Gail Bentz retired from Prince George’s County Public Schools after 30 years.

Marianne (Whitcomb) Riedel, 59, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Oct. 11, 2017.

CLASS OF 1999

1990s

Daina (DeSaix) Austin and husband, Lee, welcomed a son, Cole James, on Oct. 22, 2015. He joins older siblings Lily, Anna and Jack.

CLASS OF 1997 Stephen Paul Cusulos, 68, of Sioux Falls, died on July 29, 2017.

CLASS OF 1996 Ana Torres-McCartin of Denver, Colorado, died on April 6, 2017.

Julie Voelker-Morris has been selected as 2017-18 Williams Fellow for her commitment to undergraduate education. She is a senior instructor of the arts and administration program in the School of Architecture and Allied Arts at the University of Oregon.

CLASS OF 1995 Andrea (Neu) Carlisle died on March 20, 2017.

Robin Oss, of Sioux City, Iowa, died on Aug. 13, 2017.

CLASS OF 1993

CLASS OF 2003

CLASS OF 1992

Tim Barth is a financial sales manager employed with Centris Federal Credit Union.

Kyle Pederson received his Master of Fine Art in music composition from the Vermont College of Fine Arts.

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CLASS OF 1979

1970s

Donna (Hallberg) Bucher has been appointed as a magistrate judge of the 1st Judicial Circuit in South Dakota. She had been practicing law with the law firm of Tinan, Smith & Bucher since 1991.

Tamme (Gavin) Marcotte, Chancellor, South Dakota, died June 10, 2017, at her home following an illness.

CLASS OF 1978 Lawrence Billman, age 62, of Sioux Falls passed away on May 1, 2017, at his home.

Victoria (Ramirez) Hassebroek, 61, of Sioux Falls passed away peacefully with her family present on Sept. 17, 2017, after a year and a half battle with anaplastic cancer.

Ronald Freund, Ph.D. is an instructor in the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus. He has been doing basic research on human brain disorders since 1990. He is currently investigating mechanisms and treatments for Alzheimer’s disease. Ron lives in Denver, Colorado, with his wife, Doris.

Marcia (Newton) Wold retired in 2013 after 36 years of teaching in Special Education/Learning Disabilities in the Buffalo/Hanover/Montrose School District in Minnesota.

ALUMNI NEWS CLASS OF 1977 Everett Bad Wound has worked in the field of education for American Indians in K-12 schools for the past 18 years. He had previously worked as a school psychologist. He resides in Minneapolis and has no plans to retire.

2017 ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS PRESENTED

John Snobeck recently retired after 21 years as an elementary school principal. He had previously worked as a special education and elementary school teacher.

CLASS OF 1976 Jill Bormann, PhD, RN, APRN-BC, CNS, has been recognized by the American Psychiatric Nursing Association as the recipient of the 2017 APNA Award for excellence in research. This award recognizes outstanding achievement in the field of psychiatric-mental health nursing. She was specially recognized at the APNA 31st Annual Conference in Phoenix.

CLASS OF 1975 John Thompson passed away on June 9, 2017, after a strong and silent battle with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

CLASS OF 1974 William Edgerly, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Feb. 23, 2017, after an incredibly brave fight with cancer.

David Evenson retired from active ELCA ministry on Sept. 30, 2017. He had served at Bethany Lutheran of Axtell, Nebraska, since December of 1988. He and his wife, Marvene, moved from the Axtell parsonage to Omaha, Nebraska.

Five Augustana alumni were honored during Viking Days for their outstanding achievements in their fields and for exemplifying the core values of Augustana University: Christian Faith, Excellence, Liberal Arts, Community and Service. Pictured, from left to right: Dr. Sam Milanovich ’02, who received the Horizon Award recognizing early career achievements of graduates of the last 15 years; Alumni Achievement Award winners: Dr. Julie Ashworth ’75, Dr. Dale Hoiberg ’71, Rev. Dale Jamtgaard ’54 and Dr. Joanne Warner ’72.

Randee (Wood) Peters, 67, of Hawarden, Iowa, died Feb. 3, 2017, at her residence.

Maren Stavig died peacefully at home on Aug. 22, 2017, surrounded by her family, after being on hospice care for the past two months.

CLASS OF 1973 Daryl Pulley, 71, died peacefully at home June 2, 2017, in Portland, Oregon, after a short battle with diabetes-related liver cancer.

Janis (Hickman) Schumacher, 66, of Fairmount, North Dakota, passed away on May 21, 2017, at Sanford Hospital in Fargo, North Dakota.

Ione (Hill) Simons, 66, died on Oct. 7, 2017, in San Diego, California, from a stroke-like event.

CLASS OF 1972 Judy (Swanson) Audiss, 67, of Winner, South Dakota, passed away on Sept. 28, 2017, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls.

Paul Mohrman, 66, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away June 25, 2017, with his loving family by his side.

CLASS OF 1971 George East, 92, of Denver, Colorado, died Aug. 22, 2017.

Susan (Thayer) Gaynor, 67, of Palm City, Florida, passed away Feb. 20, 2017, at Oak Hollow in Tallahassee, Florida.

Eleanor (Mather) Gewecke, 92, passed away July 21, 2017, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls.

Jagan Kaul died on May 26, 2017.

Kay Kromm, 68, of Mendota, Illinois, died on Sept. 30, 2017, at St. Anne Center in Rockford, Illinois.

CLASS OF 1970 Kathleen (Bormann) Burns died Aug. 10, 2017.

Kay (Henkes) Hertel, 69, of Gilbert, Arizona, passed away Feb. 15, 2017, at her home.

Jaroline (Johnson) White passed away on March 23, 2017, in Sioux Falls.

CLASS OF 1968 Richard (Dick) Sorum, 73, of Renner, South Dakota, passed away on March 27, 2017, after a courageous 10-month battle with leukemia.

Margaret (Saeger) Zeka, 71, died on Feb. 17, 2017, in Keokuk, Iowa.

CLASS OF 1967

Kenneth Olson is an adjunct professor in family medicine at the University of Minnesota. He and his wife, Roberta (Degner) Olson ’72, will soon be traveling to Tanzania, where the St. Paul Area Synod has had a mission for 30 years.

Teresa (Sympson) Gridley, 71, of Sioux Falls passed away at home with family at her side on Feb. 23, 2017.

Dale Allen Pommer was promoted to the rank of Sandan, or third degree black belt, in Wado Ryu Karate in June 2017. He has also won awards for his songwriting and has written multiple songs that have been recorded by other artists.

Katherine (Springer) Wolff died March 16, 2014.

Ethel (Kitterman) Riddle, 101, of Sioux Falls, died at her daughter’s home in Rockland, Massachusetts, on Dec. 10, 2015.

Sheridan “Sheri” (Nappin) Voss passed away on Sept. 1, 2017.

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1960s

Thomas Peterson, 71, of Nisswa, Minnesota, died on July 11, 2017, after a lengthy battle with esophageal cancer.

CLASS OF 1966 Janet (Nielsen) Gratz, 71, passed away on April 18, 2017, at Mountain View Care Center in Tucson, Arizona.

Beth (King) Smith, 95, of Madison, South Dakota, died Feb. 19, 2017, at Bethel Lutheran Home.

CLASS OF 1969 Sonja (Accola) Ehrenreich, of Miami, Florida, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2017.

Gary Schmidt finished a self-supported, 2,354mile bicycle ride from Lake Itasca in northern Minnesota to Venice, Louisiana, on Oct. 16, 2017.

The ride took 52 days (46 days of riding and 6 rest days) through 10 states and averaged 51 miles of riding per day.

CLASS OF 1965 Mary (Erickson) Arneson, 75, of Huntley, Illinois, passed away April 9, 2017, due to injuries she sustained in an accident.

Dennis Foster, 74, of Sioux Falls, died Oct. 20, 2017, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls.

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ALUMNI NEWS CLASS OF 1964 Theodore Adkins of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed away at home on Oct. 20, 2017.

Douglas Cocks, 75, died on Sept. 27, 2017, with his family by his side.

2017 PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS HALL OF FAME AWARDS PRESENTED DURING VIKING DAYS

George Miles passed away on June 3, 2017.

Joel Olson, 76, of Moore, Oklahoma, died on Nov. 14, 2017, at his home.

Mark Skalland, 72, passed away on Nov. 26, 2014, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls.

CLASS OF 1963 Dennis Arp, 75, passed away on Aug. 17, 2017, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls.

Paul Eikanger, 77, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2017, after a long battle with Lewy body dementia.

Rudolf Riessen, 73, of Georgetown, Texas, died on June 11, 2014.

CLASS OF 1962 Helen (Stroh) Biren died of complications from Parkinson’s disease on Aug. 25, 2017, at Koda Community Living in Owatonna, Minnesota.

George Bruns, 75, of Rock Rapids, Iowa, died unexpectedly on March 31, 2017, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.

Augustana honored five alumni for excellence and achievement in the performing and visual arts during Viking Days weekend. Pictured are (from left to right) David Wolter ’04 (Art), Anna Hamre ’75 (Choral Music) and Ronald Robinson ’57 (Theatre). Not pictured: Margaret (Fjellestad) Robinson ’62 (Theatre) and Dr. James Ode ’57 (Instrumental Music).

Danny Kealey died April 21, 2017, surrounded by his family at Dow Rummel Village in Sioux Falls.

Marlys (Day) Kroon passed away on July 19, 2017, at home in West Bend, Wisconsin, surrounded by her family.

Richard Guderyahn, 80, of Temple, Texas, died on July 3, 2017, at his residence.

Lyle Ouren, 77, of Dunedin, Florida, died on Sept.

10, 2017, in Clearwater, Florida.

Leroy Kapsch, 82, of Sioux Falls, passed away on Aug. 11, 2017, at Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center in Sioux Falls.

Roger Stordahl, 76, of Madison, South Dakota, passed away on Aug. 19, 2017, at Madison Care & Rehab.

Karen (Andersen) Schneider, 79, passed away in hospice care on June 12, 2017, ending a threemonth battle with cancer.

CLASS OF 1961

Robert Vikander, 79, of Alexandria, Minnesota, died on April 27, 2017, following a battle with Alzheimer’s disease and pancreatic cancer.

Patricia (Stringham) Beauchane, 77, of Fertile, Minnesota, died on March 15, 2017, at the Riverview Hospital in Crookston, Minnesota.

Marvin Carlson passed away in August of 2017.

Kenneth Holum of Silver Spring, Maryland, passed away on Sept. 20, 2017, after a struggle with pancreatic cancer.

Jerrold Jensen died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Nov. 6, 2016, after a long battle with cancer.

Ronald Wyatt, 77, of Big Stone City, South Dakota, died Feb. 23, 2017, at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls.

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CLASS OF 1959

1950s

Shirley (Wolterman) Fitzgerald, 81, of Fairfax, Minnesota, passed away on Aug. 20, 2017, at the Fairfax Community Nursing Home.

Dixie (Raber) Evans, 80, of Spearfish, South Dakota, passed away on April 12, 2017, at the David M. Dorset Healthcare Center in Spearfish.

Viona Shiral (Thinglum) Farnham, 80, passed away on March 21, 2017, at Seven Lakes Memory Care in Loveland, Colorado, from complications of Alzheimer’s disease.

Philip Jorgensen, 83, of Dixon, Illinois, died on Feb. 10, 2017, at his home.

William Kost, 82, passed away on June 8, 2017, at Good Samaritan Village in Sioux Falls.

Rolland Lickness, 80, of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, died on May 23, 2017, at the Broen Home in Fergus Falls.

Kent Morstad, 81, of Sioux Falls, passed away on June 4, 2017, at his home.

Norma (Eischen) Hedin passed away at her home in Beverly Hills, Florida, on Sept. 13, 2017.

Russell Twedt, 82, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Oct. 30, 2017, after a struggle with cancer.

Karen (Heuer) Janvrin, 76, died on March 20, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

CLASS OF 1957

Bill Linzmeier passed away on Oct. 16, 2017.

Thomas Bakeberg, 85, of Sioux Falls, died on July 20, 2017, at Southridge Nursing Home.

CLASS OF 1960

CLASS OF 1958

Gordon Edman, 85, died June 22, 2017, in Sioux Falls.

Patricia (Williams) Conley died on Oct. 6, 2015.

Esther (Eitrheim) Boadwine, 81, of rural Baltic, South Dakota, died on Sept. 8, 2017, at the Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls.

Richard Gregerson, 84, of Sioux Falls, died on April 25, 2017.

Julaine (Johnson) Cook, 78, died on Feb. 20, 2017, in Dallas, Texas.

Ross French, 80, of Brookings, South Dakota, passed away on Feb. 27, 2014, at the Bryant Parkview Care Center in Bryant, South Dakota.

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Vern Broughton, 81, of Deerwood, Minnesota, passed away on Nov. 18, 2017, at Northern Lakes Senior Living and Memory Care in Brainerd, Minnesota.

Richard Kaus, 81, of Glenwood, Minnesota, passed away on April 22, 2017, at The Waters of Edina in Edina, Minnesota.

Phillip Nelson died May 1, 2016, in Australia.

ALUMNI NEWS Marilyn (Molskness) Ponnikas, 82, died on Nov. 1, 2017, in Tacoma, Washington.

2017 ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME HONOREES RECOGNIZED

CLASS OF 1956 John Binder, 85, died peacefully surrounded by family on Nov. 20, 2015, at his winter home in Venice, Florida.

JoAn (Hansen) Burkholder, 82, passed away on Nov. 19, 2017.

Richard Christeleit passed away on April 6, 2017, at his Greensburg home after a lengthy illness.

Darlene (Mogck) Stephenson Pearson, 82, of Sioux Falls passed away on Oct. 13, 2017, at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls.

Mark Stavig, 82, professor of English at Colorado College, died Oct. 31, 2017, of Alzheimer’s-related conditions.

Paul Willadsen, 85, of Sioux Falls passed away on April 4, 2017.

CLASS OF 1955 Donald Budgett, of Hayden, Idaho, died on Sept.

1, 2017.

CLASS OF 1954 Madalyn (Neshiem) Girvin, 85, of Round Rock, Texas, passed away on April 1, 2017.

Darlene (Koller) Kehm, 85, of Sioux Falls died Nov. 19, 2017, at her residence following a lengthy illness.

Beverly (Digerness) Pawlowski, 85, died peacefully in her sleep on July 21, 2017, at the Tieszen Memorial Home in Marion, South Dakota.

LaVonne (Kroon) Westra passed away on Sept.

21, 2017.

CLASS OF 1953 John Egan, 86, of Sun City, Arizona, died on July 9, 2017.

Edith (Amundson) Helleson, 85, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Feb. 9, 2017, at her home.

The newest Athletic Hall of Fame members include former football player Jim Clemens ‘77, women’s basketball player Tamera Oltmanns Sturm ‘02, baseball player Andy Salmela ‘02 and men’s basketball player Randy Leslie ‘89. In addition, Augustana also recognized Mark Thorson ‘92 (Ole Odney Award recipient), Richard Bland ‘68 (Milt and Clara Harvey Award recipient) and Jeff Fylling ‘78 (Lefty Olson Award recipient). Pictured from left to right: Fylling, Thorson, Oltmanns Sturm, Clemens, Bland, Salmela and Leslie.

Audrey (Nelson) Versteeg, 86, of Brandon, South Dakota, passed away on April 2, 2017, at Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls.

Annetta (Martin) Woitte, of Midland, South Dakota, died peacefully on May 26, 2017, surrounded by her family at her home.

CLASS OF 1951

Delores (Wheeldon) Zenner passed away on Jan. 11, 2017, in Danville, Indiana.

Elaine (Engen) Aldern died on Sept. 3, 2017.

Ingolf Maurstad, 89, died on April 6, 2017, at Dow Rummel Village in Sioux Falls.

George Nervig, 95, passed away April 14, 2017.

Allen Rasmussen, 89, died April 22, 2017, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Ailene (Gerischer) Nord died Aug. 4, 2017.

Burton Thompson passed away on June 6, 2017, at Luther Manor in Sioux Falls with his daughter, June, by his side.

Marvin Stadum of Sioux Falls died March 13, 2017.

Dean Whitcomb, 88, died June 10, 2017, in Sioux Falls.

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CLASS OF 1949 Ralph Bergeland, 94, died on Nov. 3, 2017.

Gordon Carls, 89, of Tonica, Illinois, passed away Feb. 21, 2017, at Liberty Village in Peru, Illinois, surrounded by his loving family.

Donald Dummermuth, 93, died Nov. 1, 2017.

Karleen (Eastman) Pollock of Colorado passed away on Jan. 30, 2017.

CLASS OF 1948

CLASS OF 1952 Walter Dean passed away on March 1, 2017.

Dorothy (Sivesind) Foss died on Oct. 28, 2017, in Coos Bay, Oregon.

Loren Hesla passed away Sept. 20, 2017.

Carroll Nelson, 86, of Colman, South Dakota, passed away on March 12, 2017, at Dells Nursing and Rehab Center in Dell Rapids, South Dakota.

Joyce (Fink) Pederson, died on April 29, 2017, in Sioux Falls with her family by her side.

Lee Stadem was honored at the 2017 National Senior Games as one of the “Great Eight” for attending every game since its establishment in 1987.

Robert Steensma, professor emeritus of English at the University of Utah and a retired Navy captain, peacefully passed away on June 8, 2017.

CLASS OF 1950 Clarice (Sorenson) Binger, 88, passed away on March 4, 2017, at Prairie Creek retirement home in Sioux Falls.

Doris (Otterson) Sheeley Buswell passed away peacefully on March 20, 2017, with her children at her side.

Joyce (Feay) Jensen, 88, died on May 23, 2017, at Bethesda of Beresford.

Olaf Millert, professor emeritus of psychology at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, passed away on Feb. 15, 2017, in Edina, Minnesota.

Hazel (Jensen) Schroyer, 89, passed away on Oct. 14, 2017, at the Pipestone County Hospice House.

Marjorie (Hayes) Schroeder, 91, of Pipestone, Minnesota, passed away on Sept. 8, 2017, at the Pipestone County Hospice House.

CLASS OF 1947 Barbara (Phillips) Kennedy, 92, passed away at Bethesda of Beresford in Beresford, South Dakota, on Sept. 10, 2017.

Maroline (Blomquist) Megard, 92, died in Fort Worth, Texas, on Aug. 13, 2017. She passed peacefully supported by her loving family after suffering a fall in her assisted living home.

Hazel (Paulson) Poverud, 98, of Flandreau, South Dakota, died on May 19, 2017, at Riverview Healthcare Community.

Forrest Torgerson, 91, of Iola, Wisconsin, passed away on Feb. 17, 2017, at his residence.

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ALUMNI NEWS CLASS OF 1946 Thomas Warren of Salem, Oregon, passed away on April 14, 2017.

WOLTER RECEIVES SPITZNAGEL MEDAL

CLASS OF 1945 Harriet (Lee) Halverson died on Nov. 8, 2017, in the home of Magda’s Loving Care in Vancouver, Washington.

Elaine (Nelson) McIntosh, 93, of Green Bay, Wisconsin, passed away on March 17, 2017.

Robert N. Olsen, 92, died on Feb. 22, 2017, in Casper, Wyoming.

CLASS OF 1944 Marie (Iverson) Crusinberry, 93, died on June 6, 2017, at the Solon Care Center in Solon, Iowa.

CLASS OF 1943 Gertrude (Dobler) Kinnard died on Jan. 30, 2017.

Maurice John Matson, 95, passed away on March 13, 2017.

Robert Solheim, age 95, of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2017, with his daughter at his side.

CLASS OF 1941 Carol (Hanson) Austin, 98, died peacefully at Jones-Harrison Community in Minneapolis on Aug. 11, 2017.

CLASS OF 1940 Minerva (Eastman) Anderson, 98, of Frazee, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on Nov. 6, 2017, at the Frazee Care Center.

Omar Otterness, 98, of Northfield, Minnesota, professor emeritus of religion at St. Olaf College, passed away on April 11, 2017, at the Northfield Retirement Center.

Dot (Devick) Thomas of Sioux Falls died on Aug. 24, 2017.

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CLASS OF 1938

Ardis (Jackson) Sorenson, 101, of Rapid City, South Dakota, passed away on Sept. 24, 2017, after a long, healthy and happy life.

CLASS OF 1937 Evelyn (Sietsema) Appelwick, 103, died on June 26, 2017.

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CLASS OF 1929

Myrtle (Sorenson) Hanson, age 107, passed away on Jan. 11, 2017, at the Palisade Healthcare Community in Garretson, South Dakota.

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David Wolter ‘04 discusses his art while on campus in October.

David Wolter ‘04, an award-winning story artist for DreamWorks Animation, was awarded the prestigious Harold Spitznagel Medal for Achievement in Art on Thursday, Oct. 12. The award was presented during the reception for “A Viking Inside,” a retrospective exhibition of his work displayed in the Eide/Dalrymple Gallery in October.

The award, the highest honor presented by the Augustana Art Department, is bestowed only occasionally and is designed to recognize student-artists who demonstrate the highest standards of excellence in their artistic endeavors throughout their Augustana careers.

Wolter is only the second postgraduate to receive the honor. Longtime Augustana Art Professor Carl Grupp received the award in 1995.

Wolter’s artist’s statement details his journey: “I became a cartoonist because Plan A failed,” he wrote. “I was supposed to be a basketball star, major in business, make gobs of money and have great hair! When I arrived at Augie to enact my plan, I discovered to my dismay that I wasn’t that good at basketball and was even worse at staying awake in microeconomics class.”

“To this day, some of the highest praise I have for Augie is that it’s a great place to fail.

As I was picking up the pieces of who I thought I was, I found a piece I’d forgotten — that I love to draw and tell stories. And my liberal arts education was nimble enough to pivot and meet me there. Goodbye business; hello creative writing, world-making mythology, and all the visual arts I could handle,” Wolter wrote.

As a student, Wolter served as the cartoonist for the Mirror, the Augustana student newspaper, and developed a comic book during an independent study course with Grupp, who taught at Augustana from 1969-2004.

Grupp, who was on sabbatical during Wolter’s senior year, nominated Wolter to receive the award in conjunction with his return to campus for his exhibit, which coincides with Viking Days, Augustana’s annual homecoming celebration.

“Carl Grupp brought the idea to the Art Department that we should consider giving David Wolter the Spitznagel Medal during Wolter’s homecoming exhibition,” said Dr. Lindsay Twa, director of the Eide/Dalrymple Gallery, associate professor and chair of the Art Department.

“The Harold Spitznagel Medal for Achievement in Art came about through the longtime friendship and collaboration of well-known architect Harold Spitznagel and Palmer Eide, one of the founders of Augustana’s art department. They envisioned the medal as a means to raise up, celebrate and recognize the achievements of artists who exhibited an unusually high standard of excellence in their artistic endeavors. This award is not given on any regular basis, but rather is only given to an individual who stands out over a period of time. It was last awarded in 2014,” Twa said. “It is unusual for the award to be bestowed on a postgraduate ... but with David back on campus for his retrospective exhibition, the Art Department has the opportunity to bestow this award on a deserving and dedicated alumnus artist.”

On Friday, Oct. 13, Wolter was recognized for his achievements in the world of art when he was inducted into Augustana’s Performing and Visual Arts Hall of Fame. In 2014, he received the Augustana Horizon Award, an honor recognizing young alumni (graduates of the last 15 years) who have quickly demonstrated outstanding vocational achievement, have provided faithful service to their community and/or church, and who exemplify one or more of Augustana’s core values.

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1: Seniors Shay Norris, a psychology major from Sioux Falls, and Katelyn Graber, a biology major from Hurley, South Dakota, were crowned the 2017 Viking Days King and Queen. 2: The Command Performance featured appearances by the Augustana Band, Augustana Orchestra, The Augustana Choir, percussion ensemble, Northlanders Jazz Band and more at the historic Washington Pavilion in downtown Sioux Falls. 3: Viking Days Worship on Sunday featured a message by Rev. Katherine Fick ‘02, associate college pastor at St. Olaf College. 4-5. Hundreds of alumni and friends joined us for the Blast, featuring food, fun, conversations and door prizes, at the Holiday Inn City Centre. 6: Members of the Class of 1967 celebrated their 50th class reunion. 7: Student members of the Viking Days Committee walk the parade route and get the word out about the 50th birthday bash for the Ole Statue . 6: Alumni gathered at Fernson Brewing Company to meet Herseth Sandlin, listen to live music and share memories. 8: Fans cheered on the Vikings as they took on Southwest Minnesota State in football at K-O Stadium. See more photos and video from Viking Days at augie.edu/vikingdays.

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GREAT PROFESSORS

FACULTY PROMOTIONS, TENURE ANNOUNCED The Augustana Board of Trustees approved a number of faculty members for promotions and/or tenure at its December meeting.

“These promotions recognize and celebrate excellence in teaching, scholarship and service,” said Dr. Jerry Jorgensen, interim senior vice president for Academic Affairs. “We congratuate these faculty members and we thank them for their service to our students and our society.”

The following promotions are effective in the 2018-19 academic year:

Faculty Members Promoted to the Rank of Professor Dr. Scott Fish (Modern Foreign Languages/French) Fish received his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin and teaches all levels of French language and the literatures of cultures of the French-speaking world. He leads a biennial spring-break course to Paris.

His most recent publication, a student edition of Charles Perrault’s Histoires ou contes du temps passé: contes de ma mère l’Oie was published in March 2017 by Molière & Co., a division of European Masterpieces. His other research interests include André Gide, autobiography, and the history of Pi Delta Phi and other collegiate French honoraries in the U.S. Fish has earned several awards for teaching including the first Outstanding Faculty Recognition Award, the 2006 Teacher of the Year Award from the South Dakota World Languages Association, and the 2017 Vernon and Mildred Niebuhr Faculty Excellence Award for teaching excellence.

Scott Parsons (Art) Parsons is an international award-winning artist who earned his bachelor’s degree in art from Augustana and his M.F.A. from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

While teaching printmaking and drawing at Augustana, Parsons has received numerous public art

commissions across the U.S. and Canada. His work includes art and private commissions for churches, museums, research facilities, university buildings and transportation centers.

Parsons was recognized by Art in America for creating one of the most significant works of public art in the United States in 2002. He has received national and international awards for his art, including multiple National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association Honor Awards. His work is reviewed widely, including in Art in America, Sculpture, Architectural Record, Stained Glass Quarterly and Public Art Review.

Faculty Members Granted Tenure and Promoted to the Rank of Associate Professor Dr. Lindsay Erickson (Mathematics) Erickson received her B.A. and Ph.D. in mathematics from North Dakota State University where she completed her dissertation titled “The Game of Nim on Graphs.”

She has been the recipient of numerous fellowships including three from the National Science Foundation — one of which placed her at the Alfred Renyi Institute in Budapest, Hungary, as a Mathematics Research Fellow studying combinatorics in 2010. Prior to coming to Augustana, Erickson served as a visiting assistant professor in mathematics at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota.

Dr. Carl Olimb (Mathematics) After receiving his Ph.D. from Montana State University, Olimb served as an assistant professor at Southwest Minnesota State University.

While there, he taught a wide array of courses while focusing on math education. His primary research interest regards content knowledge for preservice teachers. Secondary interests include topological data analysis and cohomology of tiling spaces. While not teaching or working on his research, Olimb enjoys a game of chess.

Dr. Leigh Vicens (Philosophy) Vicens earned her Ph.D. and M.A. in philosophy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and her B.A. in philosophy from Dartmouth College. She also has an M.Div. from Virginia Theological Seminary and is an ordained Episcopal priest.

At Augustana, she teaches courses on critical thinking, contemporary moral issues, philosophy of religion, philosophy of mind, and free will and moral responsibility. Since completing her dissertation on theological determinism, Vicens’ research has focused primarily on the metaphysics of mind and action, as well as related issues in philosophy of religion. She is currently interested in questions about the nature and extent of human freedom and moral responsibility, and especially how empirical research having implications for the causes and mechanisms of human action (in such fields as moral psychology, neuroscience, and physics) should influence our answers to these questions. Dr. Vicens has published articles in journals such as Religious Studies, International Journal for Philosophy of Religion, Faith and Philosophy, Philosophia, and Res Philosophica.

Dr. Emily Wanless (Political Science / Government & International Affairs) Wanless earned her bachelor’s degree from Clemson University and her master’s degree in political science from the University of Montana. She holds a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Georgia.

Her teaching and research interests include American politics, institutions and elections.

Most recently, she served as an adjunct faculty member for the University of Georgia’s Department of Political Science, School of Public and International Affairs. Ahead of the 2018 South Dakota legislative session, Wanless was chosen

by South Dakota lawmakers to head the Initiative and Referendum Task Force, which examined potential changes to the initiated measure, constitutional amendment and referred law processes.

DUFFY-MATZNER HONORED BY AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY Augustana’s Dr. Jetty DuffyMatzner received the 2017 E. Ann Nalley Award for Volunteer Service to the American Chemical Society (ACS) at the ACS Midwest Regional Meeting, held Oct. 18-20 in Lawrence, Kansas. The award recognizes the volunteer 32

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efforts of individuals who have served the American Chemical Society through their local section, regional and national activities.

Duffy-Matzner, a professor of chemistry at Augustana, has been a member of the ACS since 1992 and has served in various regional and national roles, including her current elected position on the ACS Committee on Committees. Her past service to the ACS has

included membership on the committees for Meetings and Expositions and Local Section Activities. She has also served as the chair of the ACS Speaker Service Advisory Board. She is a current member of the Midwest Regional Executive Board and previously served as the awards coordinator for the Midwest Region.

She has also served the ACS Sioux Valley Local Section in various volunteer capacities.

PARTING SHOTS

@augustanasd Pictures really are worth a thousand words.

Take a look at some of our favorite recent social posts.

@augustanasd Augustana remembered the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in a ceremony and flag display, organized by Augustana College Republicans. Each flag represented one of the nearly 3,000 victims. Representatives from Augustana Campus Safety, Sioux Falls police, Sioux Falls Fire Rescue, Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office and South Dakota’s Congressional delegation attended. #sept11 #honor911 #neverforgetproject

@augustanasd Wyatt Dickson ‘18 crossed the finish line in full Ole the Viking gear at the @Augiethon Langskip 5K on Saturday, Oct. 14. He’s followed by Dr. Emil Knapp, professor emeritus of mathematics. #vikingdays17 #ole50

@augustanasd Opening night. Kyle Marks ‘18, Coleman Peterson ‘20, Elizabeth Schumacher ‘20 and Miranda Miller ‘17 starred in Augustana Performing & Visual Arts’ theatre production of “Pinocchio,” held Sept. 28-Oct. 1 on campus in the Edith Mortenson Center Theatre. #pinocchio #collegetheatre #augietheatre

@augustanasd Archbishop of Sweden Antje Jackelén spoke on “Reformation & Responsibility in the World” on Wednesday, Nov. 29, in Augustana’s Chapel of Reconciliation. @AugieChapel #Luther500

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