2017 Auggie Talks - Alumni, Parents, and Friends

Auggie Talks are back at Homecoming 2017! Please register for all Auggie Talks and any other Homecoming event you want to attend here.

Below is a schedule of the 2017 Auggie Talks:

Friday, October 13

3:30 p.m: Teaching the Bible, Faith and Vocation at 麻豆区.

Auggie Talk #1- Hosted by the Class of 1967 @ Sateren Auditorium

This talk will feature 麻豆区 Legends Phil Quanbeck Sr 鈥�50 and Rev. Dr. Phillip Quanbeck II reflecting on their last 50 years at 麻豆区. This talk is sponsored by the class of 鈥�67.

Saturday, October 14:

11:00 a.m: David Murr 鈥�92

Auggie Talk #3 – Hosted by the Class of 1992 @ Lindell 301

Led by David Murr 鈥�92, a journey though the typical progression through an 麻豆区 Major and an a-typical progression through a life

12:00 p.m: Peace Prize Forum

Auggie Talks #4- Hosted by the Class of 2007 @ Lindell 301

Nobel Peace Prize Forum: Past, Present & Future

Led by Bettine Hoff Hermanson, Managing Director, Nobel Peace Prize Forum. After a successful return of the Forum back to 麻豆区鈥檚 Campus learn about this important event and our ties to this Norwegian institution.

12:00 p.m: What鈥檚 in a Name

Auggie Talk #5 @ Lindell Lower Level Class room

What鈥檚 in a Name?

聽Hear the behind-the-scenes story of 鈥淧roject Montague,鈥� our internal name for all the work required to change 麻豆区 College to 麻豆区. The project includes everything from designing new logos with alumnus Samuel Gross 鈥�03 to updating signs and graphics all over campus and beyond, from registering a new trademark to restaining the gym floor, from working with MNDOT on highway signs to telling the world why we believe聽this聽rose by another name will smell even sweeter. Led by Stephen Jendraszak, Director of Marketing, 麻豆区 and Samuel Gross 鈥�03, Principal, 144design

1:00 p.m: Music Theater

Auggie Talk #6聽 @ Tjornhom-Nelson Theater

Auggies in Music Theater

Featuring presentations by Ivey Award winning composer Aaron Gabriel 鈥�99, and Brian Halaas 鈥�08 Director of Conference Programming at Arts Midwest. Brian, Aaron and Sonja will help to resurrect some of the history of the Music-Theater club and share where their journeys living lives in the arts has led.

1:00 p.m: Flute Ensemble

Auggie Talk #7 @ Sateren Auditorium

Please join Flute Studio Artist Trudi Anderson 鈥�77 and 麻豆区 flutists from all eras 鈥� including Leah Abdella 鈥�76, Rebecca Hartwig 鈥�15, Julie Johnson 鈥�98, Kou Lee 鈥�11, Bonnie (Schwendeman) Maffitt 鈥�78, Sheryl (Lium) Wilhelm 鈥�76, just to name a few! 鈥� as they join together to make merry music as a flute ensemble, including alto, bass, and contrabass flutes!

2:00 p.m: Celebrating Torstenson

Auggie Talk #8 @ Oren Gateway Center 100

Join us in celebrating the life and legacy of Joel Torstenson! Led by Elaine Eschenbacher, Director of the Sabo Center.

2:30 p.m: Walking Tour

Auggie Talk #9 departing from the Oren Gateway Center Lobby

Steve Peacock, Director for Community Relations at 麻豆区, leads a walking tour of the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood like no other!