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Creating Space for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Posted on June 9, 2023June 25, 2024

MBA Director and Associate Professor George Dierberger holds the inaugural Thomas 鈥�72 and Karen Howe Endowed Professorship for Entrepreneurship. His impressive career at Augsburg spans over a decade. After initially teaching night classes, he became a full-time faculty member in 2012. 鈥淚 always felt that Augsburg was a premier university, a great brand that is making a difference in students’ lives. I love the communities that we serve, especially the first-generation students and students of color,鈥� he shared. The ability to open doors and work with students who might not have a robust network like multi-generational students at other institutions makes Augsburg unique to George. 鈥淚f you dig what we do, you’re making the most profound difference in the greatest number of student’s lives.鈥�

George鈥檚 passion for innovative thinking and creative problem-solving is reflected in his work. Last year, he was selected as a Fulbright Scholar and spent the 2022 fall semester teaching in Ireland. 鈥淚 was teaching as part of the Atlantic technological university system, which is in the western part of Ireland, there are eight locations from Letterkenny down to Galway,鈥� George said. 鈥淲e did a lot of research around entrepreneurs in Ireland and examined what motivates them.鈥� One of George鈥檚 main focuses included implementing a statewide entrepreneurship cup. This opportunity allowed innovators to share their ideas and the top winners would receive an award.

鈥淭he Irish people as well as their government are very entrepreneurial,鈥� George stated. In recent years, Dublin has become home to several international companies including Apple, Google, and PayPal. 鈥淭he systems and processes they have in place to support entrepreneurship are what we鈥檙e trying to do with the Howe professorship,鈥� he shared. Finding ways to embed similar support systems and opportunities into the Augsburg experience is in the foreground of George鈥檚 plans for the future. He鈥檇 love to find a way to provide opportunities for students to earn scholarships and monetary prizes through an Augsburg version of an entrepreneurial cup.

Currently, George teaches a leadership course in the MBA program and leads a 580 field study course. The 580 field study course works with entrepreneurs who need help developing a business plan and which the MBA students produce.听

When reflecting on being named the chair for the Howe professorship, George shared, 鈥淚t鈥檚 really so humbling. The Howes鈥� generosity will inspire change, drive the innovative spirit within our students, and create opportunities for their future success.鈥�

The scope of an endowed position extends beyond the area in which someone is appointed, it can touch many facets of university life and provide the chance for cross-collaboration. An example of this is George鈥檚 desire to partner with departments and programs across the campus. There is an opportunity for collaboration between the business and science departments through a new course that will be offered in the fall of 2023. 鈥淥ur [the business department] proximity to the chemistry, biology, and physics departments provides so much opportunity to pull students in and create really great synergy.鈥� This is another example of how the physical space of the Hagfors Center for Science, Business, and Religion is providing unique partnerships.

George鈥檚 hope is that someday every business professorship will be endowed by philanthropy. 鈥淚f we get to this point, integral budgetary resources can be redeployed in strategic ways.鈥� Having a strong endowment will enable Augsburg to thrive in the future and alleviate the financial barriers students face. To date, five endowed positions have been established during the Great Returns: We鈥檙e All In campaign totaling $10,012,050.00 in philanthropic support.

As a seasoned entrepreneur and business expert, George examines return on investment and key performance indicators as a way to measure success. 鈥淲e have very tangible deliverables in place to demonstrate how the entrepreneurial spirit goes beyond my individual position. It鈥檚 important to demonstrate how philanthropic investments create long-lasting change.鈥� For George, sustainable positions like the Howe professorship will only strengthen the resilience and success of Augsburg entrepreneurs.听

AUGSBURG UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES JOHN N. SCHWARTZ 鈥�67 SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

Posted on April 13, 2023

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含羞草传媒 announced today the creation of the John N. Schwartz 鈥�67 School of the Arts, a destination arts hub for music, theater, and art and design. An estate gift from Augsburg alumnus John N. Schwartz 鈥�67 will establish the school.

鈥淲ith their power to connect, illuminate, break boundaries, and build relationships, the arts have been a vital part of Augsburg鈥檚 mission and community life for more than 150 years,鈥� said University President Paul C. Pribbenow. 鈥淎t a time when support for the arts in public life and education has become contingent and vulnerable, Augsburg is tremendously grateful for John Schwartz鈥檚 visionary leadership in establishing an institutional home for music, theater, and art for many future generations of students.鈥�

The Schwartz School of the Arts will house Augsburg鈥檚 12 undergraduate majors in the performing and visual arts, as well as the master of music therapy program. Students and faculty in the departments of theater, music, and art and design will have new and greater opportunities for interdisciplinary, collaborative work across disciplines, including with other areas of the university.

鈥淲e believe that a standalone arts school at a place like Augsburg鈥攁 university with deep commitments to access and equity, and one of the most diverse institutions in the upper Midwest鈥攚ill send a strong message to potential students that the arts are for everyone. Your gifts are valued here,鈥� said Paula O鈥橪oughlin, provost and senior vice president for academic and student affairs.

The performing and visual arts at Augsburg have long reflected the university鈥檚 mission in the commitments to artistic excellence, intentional diversity, civic engagement, and social justice embodied in each discipline. The new school is a refinement to the university鈥檚 institutional structure following the change from Augsburg College to 含羞草传媒 in 2017. It also aligns with Augsburg鈥檚 role as an anchor institution in the Cedar-Riverside community of Minneapolis.

鈥淭he Schwartz School of the Arts will be a key venue for Augsburg to explore with our neighbors and our students how to build and expand access to cultural assets,鈥� said Pribbenow.

As an undergraduate, John Schwartz sang baritone in the Augsburg choir, igniting a love of choral music that persisted throughout his 40-year career as a healthcare executive in Milwaukee, Oregon, Montana, and Chicago.

鈥淢y experiences at Augsburg are a perfect example of how a well-rounded liberal arts education provides a pathway not just to a career but to a full and meaningful life,鈥� said Schwartz. 鈥淲hether singing in a choral ensemble, performing in a theater production, or sculpting in the studio, the arts provide opportunities to grow and connect that don鈥檛 exist anywhere else. With this new school, Augsburg is clearly stating that the performing and visual arts are central to our mission.鈥�

A current member of Augsburg鈥檚 Board of Regents, Schwartz has long supported Augsburg music students. His previous gifts to the university established the Leland B. Sateren 鈥�35 professorship and chair of music, the John N. Schwartz professor of choral leadership and conducting, and the John N. Schwartz and James A. Mosley scholarship.

The Schwartz School of the Arts is one of a number of transformational outcomes of Augsburg鈥檚 ongoing听Great Returns: We鈥檙e All In听comprehensive fundraising campaign. With a goal to raise $125 million, it is the largest such campaign in Augsburg history.

About Augsburg

含羞草传媒 offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and 11 graduate degrees to approximately 3,200 students of diverse backgrounds at its campus in the vibrant center of the Twin Cities and nearby Rochester, Minnesota, location. Augsburg educates students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, and shaped by its urban and global settings. To learn more, visit听.

Resiliency in Recovery

Posted on April 10, 2023June 25, 2024

Shelby Waldon 鈥�25 decided to attend Augsburg, in large part, due to the StepUP庐 Program. 鈥淚 was deciding between Augsburg and St. Cloud, but I liked that Augsburg was closer to home and it鈥檚 a smaller school,鈥� she said. Having grown up just outside of the cities, Shelby was excited to spend more time in the Twin Cities.听

The StepUP Program supports students in recovery who are pursuing their undergraduate and graduate degrees. This hallmark program began 25 years ago at Augsburg and is one of the nation鈥檚 first and premiere collegiate recovery-based programs in the United States. This year, there are 42 students who are currently enrolled in the program with 29 living on campus in a substance-free residence hall.

Shelby is a sophomore pursuing a degree in social work. 鈥淚鈥檓 also looking into psychology,鈥� she shared. 鈥淚鈥檇 like to work with younger kids who are struggling with substance abuse issues, so getting my LADC [Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor] is a goal of mine and I can really do that with either major.鈥�

When it comes to staying focused on schoolwork and sobriety, StepUP has been a big help to Shelby. 鈥淏eing in StepUP has made it easier to focus on school because I don’t have to worry about coming home and dealing with being around substances. I know that if I have a hard day in class, I can come back and be surrounded by other sober people,鈥� Shelby said, who has developed close friendships with other StepUP students. 鈥淲e like to just hang out in our communal living room and talk or go out to eat together, we also have a game night each week which is fun!鈥�

In addition to the academic and community support, Shelby shared other helpful resources she has received and service opportunities she has had. 鈥淚 remember going around to different high schools and talking to students about what it鈥檚 like being a young person in recovery,鈥� she recalled. 鈥淭hese opportunities have been really helpful for me and pushed me outside of my comfort zone.鈥澨�

This year, Shelby is one of four recipients of the Doran Family Scholarship. 鈥淚鈥檓 so grateful for this scholarship,鈥� Shelby said. 鈥淚 was worried about how I was going to pay for last semester and this scholarship made my education possible. Not having to stress about tuition has been so helpful.鈥�

Philanthropic efforts are critical to the success of StepUP. In fact, during Augsburg鈥檚 historical Great Returns: We鈥檙e All In campaign, more than $10 million has been raised toward StepUP’s endowment. In May, StepUP will be celebrating the program鈥檚 25-year anniversary during its gala on May 13 at the Radisson Blu-Mall of America. This event aims to recognize the accomplishments of the students, staff, and alumni of the program and secure support for the future. 鈥淚 went to the 2022 StepUP Gala for the first time last year, and it was a really beautiful experience,鈥� Shelby reflected. 鈥淚t鈥檚 really nice that donors are able to see what comes out of their donations. They are supporting us in more ways than they know.鈥�

Purchase tickets for the StepUP Gala by April 14. To learn more about the StepUP program, visit our website.

TJ Bramwell 鈥�03 Aids the Next Generation

Posted on February 24, 2023February 24, 2023

Dr. TJ Bramwell 鈥�03, a biology major, has native roots in Tomah, WI, but when he chose to attend Augsburg, he was not unfamiliar with the area. Bramwell鈥檚 father, Thomas D. Bramwell 鈥�78, also graduated from Augsburg.

He recalled his parents and grandparents watching him play running back for the Auggie football team throughout his four years of college.

鈥淧art of my interest in joining the football team was that it was right after Augsburg won the conference title,鈥� Dr. Bramwell said. 鈥淭hat excited me, as well as the academics.鈥�

His interest in science, specifically biology, emerged during middle school, developing further in high school, and culminated with his time in the classroom and on the football field at Augsburg.

鈥淏eing on the football team and seeing people get hurt, treated, and being able to come back and play again helped me realize that I wanted to be a doctor,鈥� Dr. Bramwell said. 鈥淚t helped me identify my ultimate goal of being an orthopedic surgeon and helping people.鈥�

He went on to do a few years of research at the Hennepin County Medical Center before getting accepted to medical school at Des Moines University and eventually completing a five-year orthopedic residency at Ohio University/Doctors Hospital, a journey that took nearly 15 years.

鈥淎 lot of what shaped my journey at Augsburg is the relationships I formed with my professors, specifically in the biology department,鈥� Dr. Bramwell said. 鈥淭hey helped me navigate the waters of constructing a resume and getting into summer research programs, things that are so important and at the heart of URGO.鈥�

Twenty years ago, when Dr. Bramwell attended Augsburg, URGO (Office of Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity) did not exist. Now, URGO connects students with both new and existing research and scholarship opportunities on campus, across the U.S., and internationally.听

Dr. Bramwell said he gives to URGO because he wants to ensure students have the support they need to succeed, whether that鈥檚 MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) practice tests, study materials, or other contributions that will aid the next generation of medical professionals, and you can too.

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Bruce 鈥�71 and Pam Santerre Believe in Second Chances

Posted on February 2, 2023

Bruce 鈥�71 and Pam Santerre believe in second chances, leading them to help others who want to evolve, and that鈥檚 why they give to the StepUP Program at 含羞草传媒.

Bruce, a biology and education major, said growing up in northern Minnesota he felt like there were few career paths if he stayed, but he had other plans.听听

Upon visiting Augsburg, Bruce like many 鈥淎uggies鈥� fell in love with the campus and city life. He would go on to enroll at the university and join the football team, playing for four years while finishing his studies.

Unlike Bruce, Pam, an English major, was native to the cities. She lived in South Minneapolis, knew people who attended Augsburg, and her church had an affiliation with the school.

Pam said she knew she wanted to go to college, but at the time there weren鈥檛 many career opportunities for women. However, Pam would find her opportunity at Augsburg and work for a number of organizations while putting herself through school.

鈥淲e [Bruce and her] formed many lifelong friendships at Augsburg,鈥� Pam said. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 just one of the reasons why Augsburg is at the forefront of our minds鈥� when it comes to giving back.鈥�

The Santerres met at Augsburg and were married shortly after Bruce graduated. Six weeks later, he was sent to Fort Leonard Wood, MO, for National Guard training.听

When he arrived back in Minnesota, Bruce began teaching as a substitute teacher for the Minneapolis school system. And Pam was working at the Lutheran Brotherhood, now Thrivent, which started her longtime career in information technology.

Pam received her master鈥檚 degree in theology and a certificate in spiritual direction, while working at Andersen Windows, where she later retired from. She continued her spiritual direction practice, companioning people who are exploring a deeper experience of the divine presence.听听

鈥淎 lot of what we do is at a spiritual level and basis,鈥� Bruce said. 鈥�This aligns with a core value in the StepUP program.鈥�

While completing his doctorate degree, Bruce, now a retired high school principal, wrote his dissertation on spirituality and leadership. He said part of that experience helped him understand the impact of spirituality in our [people鈥檚] lives鈥�.

鈥淭here鈥檚 a soft spot in our hearts for the work that the StepUP program is doing,鈥� they said. 鈥淪o many of those kids are overcoming some of the most incredible odds, and what we鈥檝e seen from Augsburg, in helping their students, we want to be a part of.鈥�

You too can play an integral part in helping 含羞草传媒 students on their growth and evolution toward a brighter future. Learn more and get involved.

Justin Grammens 鈥�96 Helps STEM Students By Giving

Posted on December 16, 2022May 30, 2024

Justin Grammens 鈥�96 is a mathematics major who grew up in Minneapolis. His mother was a teacher for Minneapolis public schools, and his father worked as a doctor at Fairview Riverside, located across the street from Augsburg.

Grammens said he was familiar with the area and Augsburg, and one aspect that drew him to the school were the small class sizes which gave him a better connection to his classmates and instructors.

鈥淢y original plan was to start at a liberal arts school [Augsburg], then transfer to an engineering school,鈥� Grammens said. 鈥淏ut when I transferred from Augsburg, I was sitting in a classroom with hundreds of other students and being taught by a TA, and I felt like why am I here?鈥�

He ended up transferring back to Augsburg and completing his degree. But Grammens said it wasn鈥檛 just the small class sizes that inspired him to return to Augsburg, it was also the urban environment and the abundance of diversity that Augsburg offers.

At Augsburg, Grammens was able to build relationships with many different people that he maintained after graduation. He has even come back to campus on multiple occasions and spoken with students majoring in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields about his career.

Grammens is an adjunct professor at the University of St. Thomas, teaching a class for their masters of software engineering program. He said that he is proud to bring the skills that he learned at Augsburg and share them with his students.

鈥淎 lot of the classes at Augsburg were exploratory and non-traditional,鈥� Grammens said. 鈥淚t was really about thought process, application, collaboration, and problem solving.鈥�

Around 2006, he started a company that was one of the first in the Twin Cities to develop mobile apps for major companies, and that鈥檚 when he said he felt like he had the income to give back.

鈥淚t breaks my heart if somebody is kicking butt in math, chemistry, or physics, and they know they want to be an engineer, but the barrier is just that they don鈥檛 have the money,鈥� Grammens said. 鈥淚鈥檓 passionate about giving to STEM programs because those students are working with technologies that are changing our lives, and I want to support that.鈥�

Grammens continues to make a positive impact on the lives of Augsburg students with annual donations to STEM programs, and you can too.

Donate to STEM programs and support Augsburg students as they conduct research with faculty, attend and present at national conferences, and hear from leading researchers.

Any gift made to any program will automatically count towards your class鈥� total for the Alumni Class Challenge!

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Lewis Nelson 鈥�00 Encourages You to Get Involved with Giving

Posted on December 7, 2022December 7, 2022

Over one thousand miles away Lewis Nelson 鈥�00, a history major, sat in front of a map in his office, which was posted behind him on the wall, meticulously pinned with various places he had visited.

Graduating high school from a small town in Wisconsin, Nelson reflected on why he initially chose 含羞草传媒鈥揵ecause of the urban environment, sense of community, and football.

But during his freshman year, Nelson, like many freshmen, felt the struggle of adapting to the new environment at first.

鈥淎nd then, I started meeting more people,鈥� Nelson said. 鈥淚 began to participate in activities and student organizations, and I just got more involved on campus.鈥�

His pitch rose with excitement, speaking about how he became an orientation leader and joined the Augsburg Student Activity Council.

Once he was fully immersed in the culture, Nelson said he was enamored by Augsburg鈥檚 diversity, and through it he learned that he could get along with anybody from anywhere.

Not long after graduation, Nelson joined the U.S. Army, where his experience at Augsburg gave him a leg up on his peers, he said.

鈥淎ugsburg helped me cultivate vital skills such as critical thinking and leadership,鈥� said Nelson. 鈥淪kills that continue to serve me today, and that鈥檚 why I give.鈥�

Nelson鈥檚 giving journey began when he received a call from a student about the Augsburg Fund. Since then, Nelson has made a habit of giving.

He said giving to Augsburg gives him a sense of pride and keeps the legacy alive, and upholds the value of a degree that has meant so much to all the students that attend 含羞草传媒.

鈥淭he feeling of giving back to the place that made me who I am today not only gives me personal pleasure, but it brings joy to other people鈥檚 lives鈥�,鈥� Nelson said. 鈥滻 encourage anyone to give what they can.鈥�

You can donate to the Augsburg Fund and/or student organizations like the ones that made such an impact on Nelson鈥檚 life by visiting Augsburg’s giving page.

Any gift made to any program will automatically count towards your class鈥� total for the Alumni Class Challenge!

Experience a life of giving with Wayne Kendrick 鈥�68

Posted on November 28, 2022May 7, 2024

When Wayne Kendrick 鈥�68, a religion and math major, enrolled at Augsburg as a junior, he was in the process of change.听

He spent years working towards becoming an actuary, but not long after his adult baptism, Kendrick would hear life calling him in a different direction.听

That鈥檚 when he started searching for Lutheran schools to attend. Kendrick said he wanted one with a different atmosphere than that which he had been accustomed to, mostly growing up in western South Dakota.听

Before even visiting Augsburg, Kendrick was drawn to the idea of a Lutheran college located in an area with vast cultural diversity and educational opportunities.

鈥淚 had a saying that I went by when I was in college,鈥� Kendrick said. 鈥淓ducation shouldn’t get in the way of your life’s education.鈥�

Kendrick recounted doing volunteer night patrols with the Way Center on the troubled streets of North Minneapolis and participating in a march for fair housing in Milwaukee with his college roommate and Father Groppi. He attributed these memories to an enriched college and life experience.听

鈥淎lthough I only attended Augsburg for two years, it had a real profound impact on my life,鈥� Kendrick said with a look of fondness and appreciation.听

After graduating, his giving journey began when he purchased a life insurance policy with Augsburg as the beneficiary. Kendrick would go on to enroll at Luther Seminary in Saint Paul and would later become a pastor.听

Kendrick continues to give back to the community that has influenced his life so immensely with multiple donations to the 厂迟别辫鲍辫庐 program and an annual gift to the Augsburg Fund.听

鈥淚 know without our [donor鈥檚] gifts, large or small, Augsburg simply wouldn鈥檛 exist,鈥� Kendrick said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 not just enough to be appreciative, one must also make sure that others can enjoy the benefits that we, ourselves, have enjoyed.鈥�

Join Kendrick and ensure students have an opportunity to receive the educational and life experiences they deserve by making your donation today!听

Any gift made to any program will automatically count towards your class鈥� total for the Alumni Class Challenge!

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ANNE RICHTER SUPPORTS THE TEAMWORK IN GIVING

Posted on November 14, 2022November 18, 2022

Like many 含羞草传媒 alumni, Anne Richter 鈥�86 said she was thankful to have professors and mentors that were passionate about teaching and giving students opportunities to excel in academics and athletics.听

Now, Richter wants to give present and future students the same opportunities and wonderful experiences she had at Augsburg.

鈥淎ugsburg helped me grow up and experience the world and was an important next step in my life,鈥� Richter said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a place where you find community, friendship, and a foundation.鈥�

This is the 40th year anniversary from when Richter chose to attend Augsburg in 1982 for academics and to play volleyball and softball. She graduated with a degree in psychology and would later go on to be inducted into the Augsburg Athletic Hall of Fame in 2012.听听

After graduation, Richter got a graduate assistantship at St. Cloud State as an assistant volleyball coach. A position that her volleyball coach at Augsburg, Marilyn Pearson Florian, helped her secure.听听

Richter started giving back to Augsburg a few years ago when a gift officer approached her about supporting construction for a new volleyball women鈥檚 locker room, a cause that spoke to her.

Since then, Richter has given to the women’s softball and volleyball programs. She also made contributions to the Patricia Piepenburg 鈥�69 Women鈥檚 Locker Room, which recently opened during the Great Returns: We鈥檙e All In 鈥� All School Reunion.

Richter knows that giving is a team effort, that鈥檚 why she reaches out to other Augsburg alumni, friends, and athletes and encourages them to give.

One of her favorite giving campaigns is Give to the Max, Augsburg鈥檚 annual day of giving. Richter said she enjoys seeing all the different opportunities there are to give and is excited to know that Augsburg students are receiving help from people who care.

鈥淥ur [donor鈥檚] gifts are critical to the foundation of Augsburg,鈥� Richter said. 鈥淭hey allow the university to provide the best professors and facilities to support the best students.鈥�

and/or and support Augsburg athletes as they strive to excel on and off the field, and any gift made to any program will automatically count towards your class鈥� total for the Alumni Class Challenge!

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Remembering Sylvia Ann Sabo

Posted on November 3, 2022November 3, 2022

Sylvia Ann Sabo (nee Lee), 85, passed away on October 26, 2022.听

Sylvia attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN, and became a registered nurse. Her close connection to Augsburg began when she returned to Minneapolis, after spending a year as a traveling nurse, and married her husband, Martin Olav Sabo 鈥�59.

U.S. Representative Martin Olav Sabo 鈥�59, who passed away at age 78 on March 13, 2016, was a lifelong public servant who exemplified the progressive approach and personal integrity that were modeled in his Lutheran upbringing and education.听

Sylvia also found meaning in service. She was a long-time member of the Augsburg Associates, serving on the board and working on estate sales, events, and fundraising for the scholarship support of Augsburg students.

In addition, Sylvia was an active member of the Seward neighborhood in Minneapolis, a PTA president, and participated in the Seward community orchestra, an assembly of amateur neighborhood musicians. She also enjoyed singing at the Trinity Lutheran Church on Riverside Avenue. The couple had two children, Karin Mantor 鈥�86 and Julie Sabo 鈥�90, who also attended Augsburg.

The Sabo Center for Citizenship and Learning was founded on lessons that come from Sylvia and Martin鈥檚 work.听

In 2014, the Center for Democracy and Citizenship and the Sabo Center were combined into a single entity, bringing together these two traditions of public service and citizen engagement.听

Today, the Sabo Center for Democracy and Citizenship is recognized for its innovative leadership in democracy education, public work philosophy, experiential learning, and place-based engagement.

President Paul Pribbenow shared, 鈥淪ylvia Sabo was a beloved part of the Augsburg community. After Martin retired from the U.S. House of Representatives, and he and Sylvia returned to Minnesota, we enjoyed their warm hospitality for students and faculty as they shared their passion for public service and community engagement. The Sabo name will reside permanently on our center, organized to promote democracy and citizenship – recognition of both Sylvia and Martin who modeled for all of us what it means to be good citizens. Abigail and I will miss Sylvia鈥檚 warm smile and gracious presence in our midst.鈥�

The funeral service will be held on Monday, Nov. 7, at Lakewood Cemetery Chapel, 10:00 AM, followed by a brunch and interment.听

Read Sylvia鈥檚 .