submitted by farrisr@augsburg.edu
A new book by President Paul Pribbenow, Associate Professor Katie Clark, Professor Tim Pippert, and former staff member Green Bouzard explores how Augsburg deepened its commitment to the public purposes of higher education over the last half century.
“Radical Roots: How One Professor Changed a University’s Legacy” tells the story of Augsburg sociology professor Joel Torstenson. In the 1960s, Torstenson challenged Augsburg to embrace its urban setting and to design curricular, co-curricular, and community engagement programs to advance the mission of “Education for service.”
The compelling story of Torstenson’s legacy at Augsburg over the past 60 years offers lessons for colleges and universities across the country committed to democratic engagement in their work at the intersections of mission and place.
If you’re interested in a complimentary copy of the book, please reach out to Cyndi Berg at bergc2@augsburg.edu.
Video: Paul Pribbenow, Katie Clark, and Tim Pippert on “Radical Roots”