Augsburg College - Augsburgian Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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 Seems like there's always so much going on here — I just nev- er take advantage of it all. We undoubtedly have one of the best jazz ensemble bands around (And I'm not in it, either). ■ 23

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GO =3 Q s) GO D CD U CD • mam Q- 03 “O C i— O O V f— CD One of the most difficult things in the world is telling someone about Augsburg College. Most college descriptions are based on data-like sheets listing locations, buildings, faculty and distinguish- ing traditions. Our location is stu- pendous, but unknown to the outside world. Our physical plant is not admirable or even totally adequate. Our faculty is top- flight, yet not necessarily impres- sive to the rest of the world. Many of our traditions lack embodiment in visible rituals. Augsburg captures abstract quali- ties that don't transfer well to ad- missions materials. How does one describe the intellectual warmth of being able to discuss topics from class with students outside the walls of that class? what pic- ture interprets the insight a stu- dent may gain from talking to a teacher informally over a cup of coffee? Let me list some of these intangi- bles that comprise these abstract qualities. One is an attitude about oneself and about the college. Another is a spirit among the peo- ple that are a part of Augsburg. Finally, there seems to be a pur- pose about the goals of this insti- tution. Attitude. Augsburg has a careful attitude about itself. Few gradu- ates from this place wave pen- nants in the air shouting GO AUGGIES! Maybe you could call it a wants and all philosophy . People from here realize that it is not the greatest place on the face of the earth. They also realize that there are a lot of things that defi- nitely could be improved at Augs- burg. I like that. That realistic attitude allows a students freedom in ask- ing why. Augsburg has deep tradi- tions, but they all have a niche for the students to be fiercely inde- pendent and challenge what has been. Also, a student here is made aware of the need to question their reasons for seeking an edu- cation and to justify how it will! their expectations. Spirit. That is another elusive concept. Augsburg makes you aware of people around you. There is a joy and exuberance about many of the people here that is very nearly contagious. You appreciate people more and in complete ways. They become real to you because they become a part of your life. The spirit is al- most suffocating in friendliness. It reaches out and pulls you down from attempts at aloofness. That