Daily Archives: April 22, 2019
The new age of artisans
During an economic downturn, a resurgence of skill-savvy craftspeople revived centuries-old traditions of making high-quality goods in small quantities, harnessing the power of modern technology and local communities.More than a decade ago, Americans plunged into the Great Recession. A wave of new and seasoned workers alike struggled to navigate the economic uncertainty of fewer jobs and growing… more >
Learning across abilities
The Center for Learning and Accessible Student Services champions students with a broad range of disabilities on the path to academic success.Since second grade, Maura Gunter ’19 relied on accommodations for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and a word processing disorder. So when she started college, Gunter knew the drill. But on… more >
Auggie friendships: A photo essay
Scenes from Âé¶¹Çø’s campusAll in the family
Âé¶¹Çø athletes enjoy competing alongside siblingsA year of celebration to honor 150
A preview of Âé¶¹Çøâ€™s sesquicentennial plans: September 27, 2019, to September 26, 2020Commencement 2019
A new venue, a grand scaleÂé¶¹Çø will host this year’s commencement ceremony May 10 at U.S. Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis… more >
Notes from President Pribbenow
Âé¶¹Çø at 150It is indeed remarkable for any of us today to stand in the shadows of an institution that has existed for 150 years. Institutions such as Âé¶¹Çøâ€”no matter… more >
Auggies win 13th national wrestling title
In March, the Âé¶¹Çø wrestling team claimed its 13th NCAA Division III national championship, winning all four of its individual national title bouts. Seven Auggies earned All-American honors… more >
On the spot
Gwen Walz is still surprised to be addressed as first lady“I sometimes walk right past people or don’t turn around when someone says it because I just don’t hear it like I hear ‘Gwen,’â€� said Walz, whose husband… more >
The Âé¶¹Çø Podcast: Season 2
After a popular first season of the Âé¶¹Çø Podcast, season 2 kicked off with President Paul Pribbenow, Campus Pastor Rev. Sonja Hagander, and Professor of English Doug Green [pictured], among… more >
The Golden Night gleams; students groove
The Âé¶¹Çø Student Activities Council treated Auggies to a formal, Roaring ’20s-inspired event that added zest to campus following a stretch of bitter cold winter weather… more >
Honoring retiring faculty
Two faculty members are retiring this spring following years of dedicated service to Âé¶¹Çø. Âé¶¹Çø is grateful for their commitment to advancing the university’s mission and supporting student… more >
New program launches: Master of Arts in Education
Âé¶¹Çø is accepting applications for a new Master of Arts in Education program that offers a non-licensure track for teachers and educators looking to enhance their skills within… more >
Fostering fuzzy feelings
At the Ed Saugestad Rink, pucks glide across the ice and stuffed animals fly through the air. In January, Âé¶¹Çø students on the women’s hockey team and in the… more >
