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Gift from Mark ’79 and Pamela Hanson ’79 Moksnes symbolic oftheir College experienceThe passion that Pam and MarkMoksnes felt for Augsburg Collegewhen they met here as students in thelate 1970s continues today—perhapsmore than ever. While they were drawnto Augsburg by the small, liberal arts,Christian-based community, situatedwithin the city, what they discoveredwere professors and staff who careddeeply about them personally andabout their life goals. A campus ministryprogram that nurtured theiralready strong Christian beliefs, especiallythe Fellowship of ChristianAthletes where they met, particularlytouched them. As Pam and Mark reflecton those transformative years, theirexpressions provide affirmation of thetruly inspirational experience theyremember. They are grateful that a nurturingculture is still at the core of thestudent experience today.Their lives have been happilyentwined with Augsburg; many of theirclosest friends are also Augsburg alumniand their daughter, Laura, is a currentAugsburg student.“That personal approach has beenconsistent over the years, and now ourdaughter is experiencing it, too. It’s partof Augsburg’s core—they’re there tohelp students build their futures,” PamMoksnes said.Yet Augsburg has changed a lotsince Pam and Mark graduated in 1979,particularly its facilities. They believethat the new buildings have greatlyenhanced the teaching and learningPam Hanson ’79 Moksnes and Mark Moksnes’ ’79 recent gift supports the campaign’sGateway Building.environment so critical to delivering aquality educational experience. Theyare proud to continue to be part of thecampus community, so much so thatthey’ve made a campaign commitmentdesignated to the Gateway Building,which will symbolically embrace the cityas part of students’ learning experiences.This isn’t the first time Pam andMark have helped out their alma mater;previous gifts have supported the athleticprogram, the Lindell Library, andcampus ministry, and they are leadannual fund donors in the Maroon &Silver Society. Pam and Mark say theyare committed to furthering Augsburg’smission because of what the Collegehas meant to them.Pam Moksnes is a partner atThrivent Financial for Lutherans, andhas been instrumental in helping theCollege launch its annual women’s“Connections” event. Mark is an executivevice president at Delta Dental.Among several board appointments,they both serve on the state board forthe Fellowship of Christian Athletes.Thank you, Pam and MarkMoksnes, for all you’ve done forAugsburg College! ■11