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2020 REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY
Table of Contents Message from the Dean
To members of the Augustana and Camrose Communities, opportunities for recreation and intermural sports; taking important steps toward fulfilling
It is a great pleasure to share the 2020 Report to the Community with those of you who are our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion; and responding with determination and
not only interested in our institution’s success but also work enthusiastically in supporting responsibility to the Calls for Action issued by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of
us in our often challenging but always rewarding efforts to sustain, improve and advance Canada.
our mission in providing an excellent education for our students. I commenced my tenure as These initiatives, of course, and the entirety of this report, were planned before the COVID-19
Augustana’s Dean & Executive Officer on July 1, 2019 after having spent 31 years working at pandemic changed the daily operations of Augustana, the University of Alberta and the
four Universities in Ontario, New Brunswick and Manitoba, with the last five years devoted to world. These unprecedented times have naturally given rise to many questions and much
serving as Dean of Arts at Brandon University. anxiety about how we will continue, and especially how Fall 2020 will look on our campus.
I would like to acknowledge two important objectives that are likely to mark my time We have been hard at work in that planning, alongside University leadership groups, and are
here: first, Augustana’s ambition to become a leading liberal arts and science faculty and, committed to making the right decisions to protect our communities, while continuing to
specifically in terms of its relationship to the U of A, “a living laboratory for teaching and offer a world-class education to our students who will surely have to enter an employment
learning innovation, to the benefit of the entire university” (For the Public Good); and second, post-COVID-19 reality that shall be quite changed and challenging. I would like to offer a
the importance of, and the value I place in, the culture of a strong town-gown affiliation. note of thanks to all those administrators, faculty and staff who are working round the
Beginning, then, in the Fall of 2019, I spent “100 days of listening” to anyone in the community clock to ensure that, under challenging circumstances, we are doing the best we can for our
(both the campus and the wider Camrose community) who took the time to write to me; and students. Some of our decisions are made in “real time,” in a context that is ever-changing
I also met, in the process, a large number of friends, supporters, donors and even “critics” and unforgiving. And while we may now be focused on more urgent decision-making, the
of this wonderful institution. I have come, therefore, to develop a genuine enthusiasm for important work in sustaining and improving our campus will continue. I am poised for us to
Augustana, to appreciate the meaningful connection that students, alumni and community succeed in this fight against COVID-19 and am certain that we shall prevail.
members feel for this institution and to feel a great sense of pride and excitement as I look In these especially challenging times, it is increasingly crucial that we persist and persevere
toward our future and envisage the considerable contributions to “the public good” that, in thinking about the future, discovering efficiencies and new ways of doing things, growing
collectively, we’ll make. in student population and confidence and creating opportunities for our students so that they
In previous Reports to the Community you have been informed about some of the challenges continue to receive a world-class education that makes a difference in their own lives but
faced by the Alberta post-secondary system. The province’s dependence on imported also in the lives of the communities in which they will eventually establish themselves.
skilled labour has been a major concern since it is the result of the fact that Alberta has the Much has been accomplished at Augustana over the past sixteen years. Nonetheless, we
distinction of having the lowest post-secondary attendance rate in Canada. Added to this continue to look backward with pride to the institution’s history and traditions but also to a
already substantial challenge is a new one to our financial health and our ability to achieve future that brings to this campus a new residence; improved social spaces and facilities; up
Augustana and COVID-19 our vision: the implementation of recently announced budget cuts as well as a performance- to date classrooms, studios and labs; and improved learning opportunities for students, staff
Table of Contents based budget model. Though not unfamiliar to budget cuts per say, I do wish to emphasize and faculty. We are also excited to begin work with President-elect Bill Flanagan, who will
We know that things look different this year than they did last year,
which is why we’ve incorporated a special COVID-19 section in the the draconian nature of the current cuts and to state unequivocally that we have worked hard replace outgoing President David Turpin (under whose leadership the U of A has continued to
2020 Report to the Community. This section gives a much-deserved (and will continue to do so for the next three years) in order to find efficiencies and discover be one of the best Universities not only in Canada but worldwide) to support more growth and
shout out to just a few of our many frontline and essential alumni who avenues for maintaining our wellbeing and progress. an enhancing of our world-class reputation.
Message from the Dean 03 have continued working, helping and providing guidance through this
crisis, including Augustana and University of Alberta graduate/local
And yet—and despite the gravity of our fiscal situation—when I look around Augustana and Sincerely,
Programming Update 04 discover the enormous goodwill and the sense of institutional identity, promise and pride as
celebrity Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health.
well as the thirst for renewal, I am reminded of why I made the decision to join Augustana. Demetres P. Tryphonopoulos
Three-Week Courses 06 We also included one example of the work some of our faculty and
Dean & Executive Officer
academic staff are doing to spread helpful tips and information around Besides all the wonderful achievements of our faculty, staff and students about some of
Augustana Tree Ring Lab 08 the pandemic. If you’d like to see more, you can visit which you can read in this edition of the 2020 Report to the Community, we continue to work
ualberta.ca/augustana. We hope that this year’s Report to the on (i) an exciting new curriculum, which includes the 3-11 calendar; (ii) the new project-based
Alumni Awards 09 Community will give you some good news to hold on to, and a chance core, which will allow our students to work collaboratively to tackle real-world issues; (iii) the
crafting of a completely revised, interdisciplinary, experiential curricular program which will
Augustana Achievements 10 to remember that though much has changed in our community, the
replace the old disciplinary majors with twelve interdisciplinary majors and is designed to be
spirit and wherewithal of Augustana remains the same. Stay well.
Faculty Achievements 13 current and attractive to our traditional rural based students but also, increasingly, to urban
Statement of Acknowledgement of the and international students; and (iv) the development—at this crucial period of Augustana’s
Augustana @ a Glance 14 Traditional Territory history—of a new Academic Strategic Plan for the next five years. Additionally, new and
We acknowledge that the land on which we gather, traditionally known as asiniskaw exciting initiatives we are in the process of undertaking or bringing to completion include the
Augustana Giving 15 sipisis (Stoney Creek), is Treaty 6 territory and a traditional meeting ground for Hesje Observatory at the Augustana Miquelon Lake Research Station in Miquelon Provincial
Life @ Augustana 18
many Indigenous peoples. The land on which the Augustana Campus of the University Park, a dark sky preserve, ideal for an astronomical observatory. We are also working on
of Alberta is located provided a travelling route and home to the Maskwacis introducing a so-called access program for welcoming and accommodating the needs of our
Alumni Spotlight 20 Nêhiyawak, Niitsitapi, Nakoda, and Tsuut'ina Nations, the Métis and other Indigenous first-year Indigenous students; envisioning and redesigning several of our classroom spaces;
peoples. Their spiritual and practical relationships to the land create a rich heritage strengthening the delivery of our Health, Wellness and Accessibility Services; adding to and
Expert Corner 23 for our learning and our life as a community. improving social spaces for students; making available on campus an increased number of
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Programming Update Programming Update
Augustana responds to the needs of instrumental in planning and recommending these changes.
students with curricular changes and “Students' wants, interests and preferences change, too, so we
program innovation need to make sure we’re offering an updated and interesting
curriculum that’s going to meet the needs of current students.”
Starting in Fall 2020, students at the University of Alberta’s
Augustana Campus will have the opportunity to pursue three After an environmental scan of other liberal arts and smaller
unique multidisciplinary majors and a new core developed sized campuses, various workshops and presentations on
around project-based learning, followed by an updated music curricular reform, taking a close look Augustana’s own
program in Fall 2021. Mission and Identity and its place within the wider institution
and countless meetings between Augustana faculty members,
“We want to offer a distinct learning experience,” said Brandon the campus arrived at three new programs, a new project-
Alakas, English professor and member of the initial curricular based core and substantial changes to the music program.
reform committee that led these changes, “while maintaining
the spirit of Augustana as a liberal arts institution, and a These majors include Ethics & Global Studies; Creativity and
campus that is built on teaching and learning innovation.” Culture; and Law, Crime & Justice Studies. Each includes a
blend of more traditional disciplines—for example, Law, Crime
A curriculum to address student need & Justice Studies will include elements of sociology, history,
political studies and psychology; but these majors are much
Following a change to Augustana’s academic calendar more than that.
where students now have the chance to take an immersive
and experiential three-week course (3-11) and embark on “What excites me about these programs is that they will allow
university studies by starting with an interdisciplinary seminar students to tailor their degree to their own interests,” said
based on an interesting and timely topic (First Year Seminar), professor Alakas. “They’re also designed with marketability
the next logical step was to take a look at our curriculum. and work after graduation in mind. Students who take these
programs will foster a nimble set of critical thinking skills and
“With ongoing social and political culture dynamic shifts, a number of other tools that have a broader application in the Students at Augustana are already often pursuing collaborative group work or working on
it’s important to make sure our programming is updated real world.” projects that benefit external stakeholders (see page 6 to learn about some of the courses
and responsive to these changes,” said professor Rebecca More than that, the newly designed music program also offers that make up our 3-11 calendar).
Purc-Stephenson, who teaches psychology and was also Augustana’s approach to internships and a broader range of classes for students who aren’t necessarily
co-ops enrolled in the program or set on a future in music. The
“The goal is for everyone to become a multidisciplinary major
program aligns with professor Ries’ beliefs about music in
The project-based core will also equip students with a set of general. in some way. We’re a community that is okay with blending
skills—critical thinking, communication, collaboration and disciplines, and because of our size we’re more malleable
creativity—that will help them excel in any industry. Students “I want to equip my students with the tools to be and resilient,” said professor Purc-Stephenson. “Although
will benefit from working on real-world issues, or “wicked passionate about the fundamental notion that music is for this particular process is new, I’ve never gone a year without
problems”, with local businesses and organizations. absolutely everyone,” says professor Ries, who also runs an creating a new course (and I’ve been at Augustana for 11
intergenerational community choir, SingAble, which promotes years). Change is normal here.”
“The project-based core is kind of our approach to internships music as therapy and, in the past, has employed student
and co-op placements,” said professor Purc-Stephenson. “By researchers from psychology. Augustana is excited to continue to create programming that
the time they graduate, our students will have worked with is of value to our students and that offers a unique experience,
community stakeholders and will have applied what they’ve Ultimately, these changes have been made to meet students not just within the University of Alberta, but within the province.
learned in class to complex, real-world problems.” where they are at, and help equip them with the tools needed
for success wherever they choose to go. “Given all the current fiscal, structural and COVID-19-related
Listening to our students’ futures challenges we have been called to face, our development of
“We are making very deliberate changes to our curriculum a new vision and of new programming are nothing short of
Even the changes to the music program have career in mind. to add value to the student,” concludes professor Purc- remarkable," says Augustana Dean Demetres Tryphonopoulos.
Stephenson. "I am very proud of the efforts of our faculty members
“Our program will now provide students with really clear who have demonstrated exemplary professionalism, an
pathways,” explained Ardelle Ries, vocal professor and director Not stopping there imaginative way of responding to our students’ current needs
of music at Augustana. “Whether students want to open their and the resilience and commitment required in ensuring that
Augustana will be offering three new multidisciplinary programs in the Fall of 2020. These own private studio, become a choral conductor, teach music or Although some of these programming changes will begin this Augustana continues to thrive as a leading, forward looking
programs combine traditional disciplines—like our Creativity and Culture program which
blends English, visual art, drama and music—to allow students more flexibility in pursuing practice music therapy after graduation, it will no longer be a Fall, Augustana faculty members are already hard at work in liberal arts and science institution.”
their interests. case of ‘study music, and then what?’” creating additional multidisciplinary programs.
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Three-Week Courses Three-Week Courses
A look at our 3-11 calendar
Step inside (or outside, as is often the case!) the classroom
with a look at some of the photos taken in three-week block
courses this past year. Students explored everything from
app design to luge and learned how to work in small groups
and engage in class experiences, honing communication and
critical thinking skills along the way.
Rosanna Heise taught a three-week computing science course in the Winter 2020 term. In Augustana’s innovative "Science Laboratory Experience" class allows non-science majors
this course, students worked with local organizations to develop phone apps. One group to get experience with biology, chemistry and physics in a lab setting. For their chemistry
worked with the Camrose Open Door to develop an app for visitors to the Open Door offices project, students created solar cells using pigments from various berries and tested them
to check-in, including a mental health check so that teenage visitors would be comfortable to determine which berries worked best, all the while learning about the scientific method
sharing the information privately. Pictured (from left to right): Benjamin Wilson, Alvee and how to properly conduct a lab experiment.
Hassan Akash, Jessica Hutton (Executive Director, Camrose Open Door), Wayne Wilson
(Program Director, Camrose Open Door), Alexander Taylor and Arnold Gihozo.
Students in Keith Harder’s
painting class got more than what
they may have bargained for when
they signed up for a beginners
art class. It included theory,
James Kariuki connected with an alumna, Kierstin Heiberg (top essays, group projects and, of
photo, right), to bring students out to their family farm to learn course, painting. A lot of painting.
about ethical beef farming and sustainability for his First Year Students in this course painted
Seminar "Food for Thought". The students picked different several pieces over the course of
species of vegetation on the property to learn about the level only three-weeks, and although
of diversity on the farm as well as the impact cattle have on each admitted to the course being
certain grass growth. a lot of work, everyone attested
that they loved the immersive
experience.
Students in Andrea Korda’s "Horizons of
Landscape" First Year Seminar examined
varying representations of historical and
contemporary landscapes. For Alyssia
Mattman’s final project, she decided to draw
the Burrad Inlet in Vancouver (pictured, right),
choosing to colour the freighter ships that
have become part of the landscape though
they are not part of nature. In her final paper
she writes “The emphasis of an otherwise
unobtrusive aspect of the picture activates Students had the opportunity to take a three-week luge course that began with classroom
a counter-visuality, and thereby reforms the learning (technique, history) and ended…where else? On the luge track! The group learned
geographical imagination of those that regard the ins and outs of the sport, and included a beginner and senior level class so that the
it". 4 senior students could learn how to mentor and support the one-hundred level students.
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Augustana Tree Ring Lab Alumni Awards
Augustana tree ring lab brings students 2004 Board of Regents Berta Briggs
into the community 2019 Lois Aspenes Award 2019 Alumni Citation Award
In the summer of 2019, professor Greg King wanted to use his In 2008, Augustana Campus’ commitment to sustainability
research in dendrochronology—the scientific method of dating was significantly strengthened by Berta Briggs, the 2019
tree rings—to begin a project in Camrose. Four months, three
research assistants, 16 city blocks and over 2,800 trees later, Alumni Citation Award Recipient. Given her growing interest
the Augustana Tree Ring Lab was in full swing. in sustainable food practices, Berta decided to establish the
Sustainable Food Endowment in order to support practical
“I started thinking about how we interact with nature, and research and educational programming around food choices
realized that a lot of it is through the city,” said professor King.
“But the trees in our backyards and on our streets are there and sources at the campus.
for more than just aesthetics. What do we know about them?
What kind of benefits do they provide? Those are the questions Since its creation, the Sustainable Food Endowment has
we wanted to address.” 2004 Board of Regents members accepted the 2019 Lois Aspenes Award at Augustana’s transformed Augustana’s approach to sustainable food
annual Community Awards Banquet in February. (Left to right: Craig Lee, Luther Haave,
Stanley Gooch, Sandra Anderson, Verlyn Olson). initiatives—from sourcing a portion of cafeteria food from local
Professor King, along with his research assistants Julia
Kappler, Wei Hua and Carter Rolston, spent the summer suppliers to funding various faculty-led research projects
Research assistant Wei Hua was excited at the 2004 was a milestone year in Augustana’s history. Previous
measuring every single tree in the Augustana neighbourhood. and community presentations, to creating opportunities for
They recorded things like height, canopy width and trunk prospect of getting a detailed understanding of the years saw the campus experience financial struggles that
urban environment in Camrose. undergraduate research and Community Service-Learning
dimension and also performed health assessments. From touched every area of campus operation, with little reason
these numbers, they calculated reports and handed them out to believe the situation would improve. It was clear to many courses. This past year, the fund supported faculty research
Along with investigating the trees, the research assistants on a) local food forests and ecology and b) analyzing the
to homeowners up and down each street, from 44th to 50th. that things could not be left the way they were. Something
also had the opportunity to pursue side projects. Julia looked
These reports included the benefits of having a tree in your needed to happen. In response, Augustana University College demand for organic and locally sourced food in Camrose.
at pollinator diversity in the area by setting up pollinator traps
yard, including estimates on air pollution removal (of which the
at fruit trees, while Wei looked at something called the “Urban President Richard Husfloen tasked the Board of Regents with
trees in one backyard averaged $1,200 in savings per year), as Berta’s generosity has allowed Augustana to deepen its
Heat Island Effect” and discovered that areas with a mature finding a solution.
well as notes on the species of the tree, wildlife habitat and commitment to sustainability in ways that affect both the
urban forest were cooler in temperature than those that did not
even the impact the tree could have on the energy bill.
have them. Carter had always been interested in working with Many options were debated and discussed, but there was one campus and Camrose community. It is her commitment to
“This project was a very rare opportunity for a foreign student children, so he set out to lead a presentation and workshop how we can live and learn sustainably that has made her the
with the Discovery Kids Summer Camp, which became one of the group kept returning to—a merger with the University of
who wanted to have an in-depth understanding of the local Alberta. deserving recipient of the Alumni Citation Award.
ecological environment,” said Wei, who had the opportunity to his favourite parts of the research.
supplement her studies in geographic information science at “With student wellness at the
“The summer camp included kids from eight to 12-years old, Following the decision, the Board of Regents worked closely
the Southwest University of Chongqing in China with work at
and I created some activities to introduce them to the idea of with officials from the U of A, the Alberta Government, the forefront of the goals we have
the Augustana Tree Ring Lab.
an urban forest,” said Carter. “Camrose is such a tight-knit Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada, the Camrose set in terms of enhancing
community, and it was nice to engage with individuals and
share our expertise...both with kids through the workshop and community and many, many more people along the way. student experience at
homeowners through the reports we provided.” These individuals dedicated hundreds of hours to ensure Augustana, the lasting
the merger’s fiscal success while preserving Augustana’s impact of Ms.
Besides sharing valuable information with individual traditions and values as a liberal arts and science institution.
homeowners, professor King sees this data as being useful to Briggs’s generosity
the City of Camrose, who helped fund the lab. is significant,
It would be fair to say that, together, this group helped shape
meaningful and
“We can use this data for future city planning,” said King. “Tree what the life of Augustana Campus has become today. This is
beneficial,”
rings allow you to see how well certain species of trees are why the 2004 Board of Regents are more than deserving of the
growing with changes to weather, temperature and soil." 2019 Lois Aspenes Award. said Dean
Tryphonopoulos.
King hopes to continue to run the lab as long as people are 2004 Board of Regents: Jackie Dojack Verlyn Olson
benefitting from the knowledge it produces. Sandra Anderson Stanley Gooch (Chair) Kevin Riemer (Secretary)
Margaret Bateman Luther Haave Ralph Thrall
“It’s been great to bring my expertise to the community,” says
King, “but even more, we’ve discovered how the university Andrew Church Gordon Jensen Lorne Tyrrell
Carter, a research assistant with the Augustana Tree Lab, got to pursue his own interest in Lisa Davis Craig Lee The Alumni Citation Award
and our research assistants can learn about what the recognizes the contributions of a non-
teaching children by offering urban forest activities during a local summer camp. neighbourhood needs as well.”
8 The Lois Aspenes Award recognizes the contributions of an alumnus/a to the life of Augustana. alumnus/a to the life of Augustana. 9
Augustana Achievements Augustana Achievements
Teaching Awards Augustana Campus is proud to Stephenson. Carmen also won the Fall 245 Augustana students Augustana’s honours Alberta Centre for Sustainable Rural
announce that James Kariuki and Outstanding Undergraduate Research in 25 classes participated standing, which also Communities
Last year, Kim Misfeldt was named Mélanie Méthot have been promoted Award for her work on this project. in 302 Community awarded them either
Augustana's first Vargo Teaching Chair. to the rank of full professor for the Congratulations, Carmen! Service-Learning (CSL) a Canadian Collegiate The Alberta Centre for Sustainable Rural
Named after professor Jim Vargo, a University quality of their teaching, research opportunities in over 57 Athletic Association (CCAA) Communities has been busy this past year
of Alberta alumnus and former professor in and service. Watch our website, Thaovy Nguyen received this year’s groups, including on- National Scholar Award, celebrating our 10th anniversary! Our
the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, Vargo www.ualberta.ca/augustana for Right Honourable Don campus departments, Harshil, Jared and Joseph or an Alberta Colleges 10-year achievement report is available
Teaching Chairs are innovative, excellent announcements on their upcoming Mazankowski Entrance local organizations and received an outstanding Athletic Conference in print and online at aug.ualberta.ca/
teachers, who have shown leadership and Distinguished Professorial Lectures. Citation Scholarship. the regional business communications award at the (ACAC) Academic Athletic acsrc10years. In 2019/2020, we had nine
mentorship of colleagues. This program is community. With eight University of Alberta’s Festival Award (and in most cases, active research projects with partnerships
committed to supporting individuals who Last year’s medal winners for new partners this year, of Undergraduate Research and both). Augustana led with across the country. Of these projects, two
have a history of educational leadership, highest academic achievement our students completed Creative Activities. the most scholar- are complete and seven remain active.
in their respective departments Thaovy Nguyen, winner of 6,970 hours of service! athletes in the
teaching innovation and commitment to the Right Honourable Don Some of these projects include:
enhancing the learning experience of included Jason Chu in Fine CSL encourages students entirety of the
Arts, Hyun-Joo (Lina) Lim in Manzankowski Entrance to get out of the traditional university ACAC.
students at all levels. Vargo Chair recipients Citation Scholarship, with - Emerging Technologies Economic
Humanities, Benjamin Schmidt classroom and engage with the world Impact Assessment
receive $20,000 per year for three years, with Dean Tryphonopoulos. in order to make connections between In June 2019,
potential for two more years for a teaching in Science and Larissa Wilhelm in
Social Sciences. The Augustana medal theory and practice. Augustana—along with - Non-wage household workers on
research project. Kim's project will focus on the Camrose Association Alberta farms: Risks, attitudes and
enhancing study abroad learning. If you’d
for highest overall Graduating Grade
Point Average in our faculty went to Congratulations On March 11, 2020, three Augustana for Community Living— policy
like to read more about professor Misfeldt Jamie Grunwald. Congratulations to to Augustana student Omotayo (Tayo) students were awarded for outstanding was awarded a provincial
from our Teacher of the Term feature, visit Segun-Omosehin who received a 2019 communication in poster presentations Innovation Award from the - Building Inclusive Communities in
all! Rural Alberta
aug.ualberta.ca/misfeldt. University of Alberta Equity, Diversity as part of the annual University of Alberta Council of Disability
and Inclusion award for her work Alberta Festival of Undergraduate Services for our work in creating
Neil Haave also became Augustana's Research and Creative Activities. SingAble, our multigenerational - Building Mental Health Resiliency for
with the Augustana Diversity Working a Sustainable Campus Community
second recipient of the Rutherford Award Group. Students Harshil Vyas, Jared Matson inclusion choir. Pictured from left
for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching and Joseph Menezes created an app to right: Dan Jensen and Esther - The ECHO Network (Environment,
(Kim Misfeldt was the first). Instituted in Mark Fulton and Hutch the Library Dog in professor Rosanna Heise’s three- McDonald from the Camrose Community, Health Observatory):
1982, the Rutherford Award for Excellence in received two awards this year! Both week Software Engineering course Association for Community Living, with Strengthening Intersectoral Capacity
Undergraduate Teaching is the University's were recognized with Augustana’s to help with sustainability efforts at Augustana professor and director of to Understand and Respond to Health
premier teaching award. Its purpose is to Jason Chu (right) was presented the 2019 Betty Ostenrud Award, which Augustana. The app, called “URecycle” music, Ardelle Ries. Impacts of Resource Development
recognize teaching excellence publicly, to Augustana Fine Arts medal by Dean Allen celebrates those incorporates a sorting game to allow
encourage the pursuit of such excellence and Berger (left). “who have given students to get competitive and have In the 2019/20 To learn about these projects, and
to promote informed discussion of teaching t h e m s e lve s fun, all the while providing useful year, Reese more, visit the ACSRC website at
information about what belongs in the B e n d i ks e n ualberta.ca/augustana/research/centres/acsrc
and its improvement at the University of The 2019 Mark Chytracek Leadership tirelessly to
Alberta. the benefit landfill, in organics and in recycling. was awarded
Award, which was created in 2016 in Congratulations on the project and the the Alberta
honour of Mark Chytracek, former of students
Congratulations to both Kim and Neil! and the award! Colleges Athletic
director of student and resident Conferences
services and dear, lifelong friend of i n st i t u t i o n
as a whole.” In December of 2019, the men’s and (ACAC) cross-
Augustana, was given to Melissa Wilk. women’s soccer teams got together to country running
This award pays homage to Mark’s Both were create Christmas Shoeboxes to send Rookie of the Year!
long service to Augustana and his also named gifts to children all over the world. Last She is pictured here with Michio Green,
unwavering support for students, and University Mark Fulton and Hutch the year, they put together 79 boxes. as both were also ACAC All Conference
is awarded based on demonstrated of Alberta Library Dog. Athletes as well as Canadian Collegiate
leadership, service and overall Wellness Photo courtesy of John Ulan. Athletic Association (CCAA) National
investment in the life of Augustana Champions— All Canadians. Also pictured: Gerhard
and/or the broader civic community, people (or Lotz, Cross Country Running coach
as well as academic standing. dogs, I suppose!) “who make the U and Augustana physics professor.
of A an amazing place to learn, work
The Student Award for Library and grow.” When congratulated for the In late March, Augustana planned to
Research was awarded to Carmen awards, Mark said “Hutch and I are host our annual Student Life Awards
Tessier, based on library research very glad to be part of the Augustana A sample from one of the Building Mental Health
Celebration. While we were not able Resiliency project workshops, which include art therapy
conducted for her paper "It's Time to community and are pleased that to hold the celebration in person (we
our presence has meant so much sessions with high school and university students in
Have a Tick Talk: A Study Exploring plan on hosting it at a later date), you Camrose. The long-term goal of this project is to find
Knowledge and the Diagnosis Process to so many. Thank you!”. Augustana can still check out the names of the innovative ways to decrease the prevalence of stress,
Neil Haave (left) and Kim Misfeldt celebrate their of Lyme Disease," written for a directed computing science professor Rosanna Over the 2018/19 academic year, 64 many award winners—in leadership, in
prestigious teaching awards with Dean Tryphonopoulos. anxiety and depression in undergraduate students, including
reading course with Augustana Heise also received the Betty Ostenrud Augustana student-athletes achieved academics and in athletics—by visiting the upstream factors that precede moving into post-
psychology professor Rebecca Purc- Award! a GPA of 3.5 or higher, meeting aug.ualberta.ca/studentlifeawards20. secondary education.
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Augustana Achievements Faculty Achievements
Certificates in Sustainability MAJOR PUBLICATIONS The Teaching Professor; The Heart and Stroke Foundation & Education Paper for Support for Scholarly Educational Resources
UAlberta Quad; Teaching of Canada; “Parkinson’s Development Workshops, Editing Fund, Award, University of
This year, seven Augustana students Marina Endicott Plus Podcast; The Revolution” Fundraiser, organizer; Editor of Academy University of Alberta; Marilène
graduated with an embedded Certificate in
The Difference Teaching Professor organizer, Camrose of Management Learning Alberta; Oliver Bodies of
Sustainability. One of these students, Jennifer
Lenherr ('20), worked with classmates Conference (with and Education; Editorial Jeunesse: Data Exhibit,
to create a sustainability audit report Mélanie Méthot AWARDS, EDITORSHIPS AND
former research Board Member of Academy Young organizer,
for FIKA coffeehouse owner and former Canada's Legal Pasts: OTHER HONOURS
assistant and of Management Review, People, Augustana
Augustana student, Jen Lindstrand (’02). Looking Forward,
The group used qualitative and quantitative Augustana Roger Admiral Business History, Journal Texts, Campus;
Looking Back
assessment approaches for the audit, which student Kelly Living Treasure of Battle of Management Education, Culture; Victorian Network;
included creating innovative ideas on how JOURNAL ARTICLES, Keus); 63rd annual Journal of Management Beyond the Journal of Victorian
FIKA can become more environmentally, River Country Award,
OTHER WRITTEN meeting of the Association of Lifewide Living Studies, Organization Studies Blockbusters: Culture
economically and socially sustainable. The WORK AND
project also highlighted where the business Association of College in Alberta Themes
is already excelling in their commitment to
PRESTIGIOUS and University Biology Lars Hallström and Trends in
PERFORMANCES BRAED Grant; Government
sustainability. Educators (ACUBE); Diego Coriaola Contemporary Young Adult
OR EXHIBITIONS of Alberta Anti-Racism
International Society AMLE Outstanding Reviewer Literature
Another student, Lauren Van Dyke ('20), was Community Grant; Alberta
inspired by the success of naturalization seen Brandon Alakas for the Scholarship of Award from the Academy of
in the City of Edmonton and developed the Teaching and Learning Management Learning and School Councils Conference, Glen Hvenegaard
postmedieval: A
research question, “How does tree abundance (ISSOTL) Annual Meeting; Education Award; Journal of speaker, Edmonton; Alberta Appointed Associate Editor
Journal of Medieval
and diversity in residents’ yards relate to their Ilinniaqatigiinginnaujarniq! Business Ethics; Management Rural Education Symposium, of the Humans Dimensions
views on naturalization?” in Camrose. For Cultural Studies
Nunavut Arctic College, Iqaluit; Learning; Strategic speaker, Edmonton; Elk of Wildlife; Beaver Hills
her integrative project, Lauren conducted a (with former research
preliminary study that included a literature Rutherford Award for Excellence in Management Journal Island Public Schools Biosphere and Mitacs
assistant and Augustana
review and consultations with community Undergraduate Teaching Board of Trustees, speaker, Accelerate grant; University
student Day Bulger)
members. Moving forward, Lauren says, "My Bill Foster Sherwood Park; Journal of Alberta UARE Internship
biggest hope for the project is for there to
Morten Asfeldt Paula Marentette Social Sciences and of Rural and Community grant; Applied Environmental Students enjoying the Bodies of Data Exhibit
be a full circle effect inspiring participants Development; Journal of Education & Communication; at the Augustana Library.
Encyclopedia of Teacher Education; Language Learning Humanities Research
to tune into city initiatives with regards to
naturalization and to become more mindful Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Council of Canada Insight Organizational Change Journal of Rural and
themselves of what they can do in their own Journal of Study Abroad
Anne McIntosh Development Grant (2); Management; Challenges Community Development;
yards." Ecological Engineering; Functional Management Learning; Special Edition; Oppression: A Human Dimensions of
Ardelle Ries
Peter Berg Ecology; Ecological Indicators; Living Treasure of Battle
Strategic Management social determinant of health Wildlife; Journal of Park and
University of Alberta Senior MethodsX River Country Award,
Journal; Journal of Industry- Recreation Administration;
Research Fellowship, RWTH Aachen University Collaboration; Roxanne Harde Journal of Rural and
Association of Lifewide
University, Germany; The European
Tim Parker Social Sciences and Living in Alberta; Individual
Human Relations; Community Development;
“Why Did I Start? Why Can’t I Humanities Research Champion Award, Camrose
Physical Journal; Invited speaker, Handbook of Research on Bluebird; Nature Alberta
Stop?: Brain Changes in Addiction” Council of Canada Insight Association for Community
The Fields Institute, Toronto Organizational History;
Distinguished Professorial Lecture, Development Grant; Winner Feisal Kirumira Living
Perspectives on Process
Geoffrey Dipple Augustana Campus
Organization Studies; of the International Research Appointed to Anti-Racism
Sister Reformations III for Studies in Children’s Advisory Council, John Wiebe
Jane Yardley European Group for Richard S. Eaton
Organizational Studies, Literature Edited Book City of Edmonton
Neil Haave BMJ Open Diabetes Research
Award for The Embodied Award for
Canadian Journal for the Scholarship and Care; Scientific Reports; speaker, Scotland; European Andrea Distinguished
Academy of Management Child (2019); Outstanding
of Teaching and Learning (with Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and
Mentorship in Undergraduate Korda Service to
former research assistant and Metabolism; The Canadian Journal Conference, speaker, University Choral Music in
Portugal; Administrative Research Faculty Award,
One student group worked with FIKA Augustana student Kelly Keus); of Diabetes; Open Access Journal of Alberta the Province of
coffeehouse to highlight how the business Sciences Association University of Alberta;
Bioscene: Journal of College Biology of Sports Medicine; The Journal Killam Alberta
is already excelling in their commitment to of Canada Conference, Appointed Senior Editor of
sustainability, as well as provide more ideas. Teaching (with former research of Clinical Endocrinology and Cornerstone
speaker, Ontario; Academy International Research in
Photo courtesy of Britt Anderson. assistants and Augustana students Metabolism; Acta Diabetologica; Grant; Open
12 of Management Learning Children’s Literature; funding 13
Kelly Keus and Jamie Grunwald); Alberta New Investigator Award,
Augustana @ a Glance Augustana Giving
For generations, Augustana donors have supported our campus and students
Student by for different reasons. We hope you will enjoy learning about two of our valued
community members and what inspires their generosity to Augustana.
British Columbia
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Alberta
734 Saskatchewan location
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DARRYL MARION WANDIO
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Marion Wandio is no stranger to adventure. From biking over
Ontario
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196 Augustana 1,000 kilometres across Europe in her early 20s to living in
For Darryl
Germany to winning contests with her crochet angels, Marion
Graduates Schultz it’s all
has seen, done and accomplished many things.
International about the team.
Nova Scotia Yukon 176
4 Quebec 2 Today, Marion’s still looking for adventure. And now she’s also
As a child,
2 helping others on their way.
Darryl’s father
Incoming High School Average became his Marion has recently decided to create a legacy for the
first teammate, campus through a bequest in her will. However, her support of
for Fall 2019 Admission asking questions the campus’ students began eight years ago when she
that would keep
81.8 %
Self-Identified established the Michael Wandio Augustana Bursary in memory
Darryl focused on
64 Indigenous Students his goals of a career
in health and what he
of her late husband. A matching pair, education was equally as
important to Mike. Even so, he had to start working immediately
after finishing the eighth grade: “He was never able to get as
wanted to achieve. When the much education as he wanted,” said Marion. “There are so many
time came for Darryl to pursue these goals through a post-
1028 Enrolments
intelligent and motivated people who want to continue their
secondary education, Darryl knew this support would continue. education but who don’t have the resources.”
Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science
472 students Unfortunately, shortly before coming to Augustana his father’s
402 students
health took a turn for the worse, and this support was no longer Through her bursary, Marion is able to support students in
possible. situations like Mike. With her planned gift, Marion will further
support Augustana students, helping their education and
Bachelor of Management
Students by year of program Now needing to put himself through school, Darryl would opportunities for adventure flourish,
116 students Programs Bachelor of Music
12 students
attend class during the day before leaving to drive a taxi at night even after she’s gone. “I’m
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year No year and completing his schoolwork between customers. fortunate that I am able to
Students Students Students Students status help people, and it
In spite of financing his own education, Darryl still views his
makes me feel
Bachelor of Science /Education Other
10 students
379 259 185 195 10 education as a team effort. “I am who I am today because of
Augustana professors,” said Darryl.
especially good to
16 students support students
in need of a help-
When Darryl later began his practice at the Camrose Dental
ing hand,” said
Health Centre, he decided to lend his support to the centre’s
Marion.
existing scholarship, joining a team to help ensure fewer
"Education gives
students would have to study in a taxi like he did.
International Students
you everything. It
opens the world
What is clear to Darryl is that his accomplishments were not
to you.”
Bangladesh - China - Ghana - Hong Kong achieved alone. His academic success was part of a team effort
with his professors, and his support of Augustana students was
India - Indonesia - Iran - Japan - Kenya - Republic of Korea not a solitary act—he was one of many dentists who supported
one of many Augustana awards. And that’s what matters.
Read Marion’s full story at
Mongolia - Nigeria - Norway - Pakistan - Senegal aug.ualberta.ca/marion
South Africa - Sri Lanka - Tanzania - United Arab Emirates Read Darryl’s full story at aug.ualberta.ca/darryl
United Kingdom - United States - Viet Nam - Zimbabwe
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glucose—which is the case with 80 to 90 per cent of Stewart Steinhauer’s Treaty Bear has a permanent
people with Type 1 diabetes—the research I conducted home at Augustana, signifying the campus’
shows morning exercise might be a safer option.” commitment to reconciliation.
- Jane Yardley, Assistant Professor of Phys. Ed.
$116,446 $281,197 $525,310 $349,904
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The Augustana Pathways Program saw three student “This award is a reminder that leadership is worth
internships this past summer. These students worked pursuing, especially in different areas of campus life.”
with 281 giving for the first time! together with rural community partners to meet both
their and the partner organizations’ goals. - Matthew Caffaro, fourth-year BSc student and
Visit aug.ualberta.ca/pathways for more information. student award recipient
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Life at Augustana Life at Augustana
The Augustana Vikings We also had the pleasure of hosting numerous events through
once again organized a very the Chester Ronning Centre for the Study of Religion and
This year’s science successful gift and giving Public Life. One of those events was an engaging talk with
fair, during which campaign, Vikes for Tykes. professor Ingrid Mattson, London and Windsor Community
we hosted over In 2019, the campaign Chair in Islamic Studies at Huron University College at Western
200 grade seven collected just over 500 toys, University. Professor Mattson presented on “Engaging with the
students from Our raised $5,500 and received Living Tradition of Islam”.
Lady of Mount Pleasant a matching donation of
School and École Charlie $3,000 from the Battle River
Killam in Camrose, included an Community Foundation.
up-close-and-personal-look at To learn more, visit
professor Tom Terzin’s incredible aug.ualberta.ca/vikesfortykes.
insect collection.
Augustana students, staff
Over the 2019/20 year, the Augustana athletics department and faculty joined to pose for
Dean Demetres Tryphonopoulos welcomed students in underwent a comprehensive review. The committee performing the annual Rainbow Photo to
their first—and his first!—opening convocation ceremony in the review recommended a number of changes to benefit the show support for members of
September by ringing our centenary bell sculpture. entire student body, while also achieving savings through cuts. the LGBTQ community during
Administration is working through the recommendations with Pride Week.
various stakeholders, and creating a campus-wide strategy to
support student health and wellness through recreation. A little rain didn’t stop us
Returning students helped new from celebrating National
students move in at the beginning Indigenous Peoples Day last
of the year. Who needs to worry What’s the best kind June! Augustana welcomed
about making friends when you of study break? 2,400 schoolchildren to
have a bunch waiting to help you Dog walking, of course! campus to for dancing and
move as soon as you step foot on storytelling for the celebration, In early March, the University of Alberta promptly switched
campus? which has become a multi- courses to remote delivery in order to help stop the spread of
year collaboration with the COVID-19. Although we had to postpone or cancel a number of
Camrose Arts Society and the events, our community rallied together and found alternative
Augustana played host to a Battle River School Division. forms of digital delivery, ending the year strong. At the time
Augustana celebrated World number of speakers and
Mental Health Day in October of publication, the University of Alberta and Augustana are
special events throughout busy working to ensure that the Fall 2020 semester, which
by offering a variety of mental the year, including Starting in Fall 2020, Augustana will offer three new
health resources to our students, multidisciplinary programs and an updated core. Read more will be delivered mostly remotely, still provides our students
performing artist Tsēmā with the high quality education and university experience
including games and tea times Igharas who presented about these changes in our feature story on page 4, and/or visit
with our Alumni Student Support ualberta.ca/augustana/about-us/advantage. that we always have. Be sure to keep an eye on our website,
konts̱ets̱’i eł na’eneslus̱: An ualberta.ca/augustana, for details regarding Fall 2020.
and Engagement Team (ASSET). echo, I am sewing.
Photo (right) courtesy of Taylor Buryn Augustana celebrated Sign up for our eCircle newsletter to stay up to date on campus
International Week under the happenings! Visit aug.ualberta.ca/stayconnected. You can
Staff, faculty theme “Unity in Diversity”. The subscribe to our eCircle newsletter, and alumni of Camrose
and students week included international Lutheran College, Augustana University College and the
(and library flavours in the dining hall, University of Alberta's Augustana Faculty can update contact
dogs) got pow wow performers, an information, sign our guestbook and have a look at alumni
into the international expo, performance volunteer opportunities!
s p o o k y Last year’s Easter
art, hair braiding and mehndi/
Halloween Eggstravaganza was a
henna art and conversations
spirit! great success! We'd also love to hear what you thought of the 2020 Report
with professors on their
international journeys, just to to the Community! Visit aug.ualberta.ca/report2020survey to
name a few. take a quick survey.
18 19COVID-19 Update Alumni Spotlight COVID-19 Update Alumni Spotlight
An Augustana alumna leading the charge arts education along with her major in chemistry and biology. Frontline and Essential Alumni
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought fear, uncertainty and “It really was a fantastic experience, very formative,” she said.
“I had the opportunity to take courses in religion, drama, music We have always been interested in profiling our amazing alumni who are out there doing great things in contributing to their
anxiety to many Albertans as they try to grapple with changes communities and making a difference in people’s lives. Now, more than ever, work in frontline and essential services like
to their daily lives and figure out how to best fight the virus. and sports, and was on their cross-country ski team.
Although information on the pandemic has been shared from healthcare and education are paramount. We asked our alumni to tell us why they love their jobs or why they chose their
everyone from the World Health Organization and the Centre for “I made great friends, mentors and teachers who really profession. Here’s what they said.
Disease Control and Prevention to your friends and neighbours emphasized well-roundedness and being a whole person. I
on Facebook, there has been a shining light and reliable, calm saw my education as a way of observing the larger population.”
and reassuring source from the Alberta government in the form
of Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health Deena Hinshaw—a
Augustana was also where she started thinking about ways to Ariane Fielding (‘00 BA) always an interesting year as they are and to give them safe, fun, customizable
keep that larger population healthy. Physician (Anesthesiologist), starting to transition from kids to tiny experiences that help them learn and
graduate of Augustana (then Augustana University College)—
of whom we could not be prouder. “As a young person, I was interested in health care in general, Misericordia Community adults! Even though I’m now teaching grow. Being the one secure person
and thinking about prevention, alternative medicines and Hospital, Edmonton from my living room, I’m finding that a marginalized child can lean on is
“Dr. Hinshaw is a special example (though not the only one) of wellness training . . . that’s what I was always really passionate new ways to reach out and stay oftentimes an intense and intimidating
the kind of exemplary individuals and professionals that the about.” “I do a lot of work
University of Alberta continues to educate and graduate,” says connected with the amazing kids proposition, but always fulfilling, and it
Dean Tryphonopoulos. “People trained at Augustana and at in simulation, in my class...like leaving giant is an honour to be able to serve in that
“I’m mindful that not everyone comes from that same particularly in
the University of Alberta make a difference in the life of the background—just because I have a particular view on messages in chalk on their role.”
province, nation and indeed, the entire world.” something, it doesn’t make it the only view. That’s been a Interprofessional sidewalks and roads on their
real touchstone for me as I’ve taken on this job—feeling simulation amongst birthdays. I sure am grateful
Dr. Hinshaw graduated from Augustana in 1996 before going
on to pursue a medical doctorate as well as a master of public the responsibility to care for all Albertans no matter what practicing OR teams. to have a great team to work
background they have, no matter where they come from.” When the pandemic through this crazy time with!”
Elizabeth Demers (‘04 BA, ‘11 BScN)
health, all completed at the University of Alberta.
hit, our simulation and Jacqueline Hutchison (‘86 CLC,
She credits Augustana Campus with giving her a broad liberal To read more about Dr. Hinshaw on the University of Alberta’s ‘90 BPE, ‘04 MA)
news site, folio, visit aug.ualberta.ca/deena. programs became the
focus of much of our preparations for Firefighter/Nurse and Firefighter/
COVID-19. We practiced safe donning Cara Hart Primary Care Paramedic, Town of
and doffing of personal protective (‘00 BA) Canmore
equipment (PPE), we were able to do Family Support
Worker, “I think my profession chose me…I
trial runs of patient flow through the thought about being an EMT when I
operating rooms and worked together Awasis Agency
of Northern went to Camrose Lutheran College but
with ICU, recovery room, obstetrics, etc. I didn't know anyone on it at the time so
to prepare our protocols for COVID-19 Manitoba
I went into Outdoor Education as I had
patients. Our staff were initially anxious “I was educated as a teacher, heard about the legend (Gibber) from my
about the risks of becoming infected but but saw the gaps in the system and brother who also attended the college.”
through practice and clear protocols how the kids who need intervention – Jacqueline (pictured right)
they are now feeling confident and the most are so often the ones who
prepared.” fall through those gaps. So, instead of
teaching in a traditional setting, I chose
to work in family support, providing
Becky Smith (‘13 BA) in-home, after-school education
Teacher, Edmonton programming to at-promise
Public Schools Indigenous youth through
social service agencies. It is
“Teaching is all so rewarding to be able to
about making work in smaller, more flexible
connections with environments, often one-on-
my students. I teach one, to support kids who have
grade six, which is been neglected and traumatized,
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