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2010 alumni awardsDistinguished AlumniRobert Hanson ’68A distinguishedteacher in bio-organicand medicinal chemistryresearche atNortheastern University.“Our three Augsburg wisemen were [Earl]Alton, [Courtland] Agre, and [John] Holum,and their gifts to us were: inspiring us togo far, preparing us with the intellectualand emotional skills to do that, and a dedicationto service.”Don ’53 and Beverly(Halling) ’55 OrenOwners of DartTransit, a transportationcompanynationally-recognizedfor leadership, innovation, and promotionof safety for its drivers.“You can choose a career in business andstill contribute to society, and you canmake a difference.” … “We met here, andthat outweighs all other benefits the schoolhad to offer.”Jean TaylorRespected corporateCEO and leader; formerAugsburg Board of Regentschair. Learned atAugsburg how to listento what her life tells her and about valuesshe holds.“Augsburg gave me a place to listen and ittaught me how to listen.”First Decade AwardsMorgan Davidsen ’00Internationallyawardedfilmmakerwho recalls a specialmoment on the soccerfield before a matchafter just hearing he had the lead in thenext theatre production.“Thank you for being part of the greatestpicture of my life.”Nicolas Thomley ’06 MBACEO of PinnacleServices, a successfulcompany now employing600 people;Marine Corps veteran,political candidate, and world traveler.“I’ve chosen to live an unconventionallife—for me, it’s about pursuing mydreams, doing what I’ve wanted to.”Athletic Hall of FameCongratulations to the alumni who havebeen inducted into the Augsburg AthleticHall of Fame:• John Beatty ’91, wrestling• Reed Boltmann ’88, football/baseball• Jeff Dainty ’90, baseball• Brian DeClercq ’81 (posthumously), men’shockey• Natasha Hamann ’99, volleyball/women’s golf• Ann Knutson Brovold ’74, gymnastics• Astrid Larssen ’97, women’s soccer/women’strack and field• Tom Weidner ’84, football• Don Wichmann ’89, wrestlingSpirit of Augsburg AwardsStephen Gabrielsen ’63College organist,music professor, andmentor to hundreds ofstudents and alumnifor 47 years.“My delight in being chosen is more significantwhen I consider all the people whocould be standing here—dozens anddozens of students who have helped mebecome what I am.”Jack Osberg ’62Retired head footballcoach, teacher, andmentor who broughtthe football program toits best season in historyand continues to feel the spirit ofAugsburg shape his life.“The spirit of Augsburg moves through itspeople.”Richard Spratt ’74Social worker dedicatedto connectingpeople with communityresources; adjunctinstructor in SocialWork Department.An African proverb says, “If you want towalk fast, walk alone. If you want to walkfar, walk together.”For the bios and more information about this year’salumni award winners, go to www.augsburg.edu/nowFall 201015