News Archives - 2007

Please welcome the Summer Bridge class of 2007!

Twenty-seven students will begin their journey at Augsburg College with the TRIO / Student Support Services Summer Bridge Program. This five week academic program is offered to Augsburg first year students who qualify for the TRIO/SSS program.

Summer Bridge students will take two college credit courses, Religion 100: Christian Vocation and the Search for Meaning taught by Mark Tranvik and COM 111: Introduction to Public Speaking course taught by Bob Groven.

In addition to the college courses, Summer Bridge students attend Supplemental Instruction courses, workshops about Augsburg College and college life, as well as social and cultural activities.TRIO/SSS is funded by the U.S. Department of Education, and covers the cost of Summer Bridge. The Augsburg College Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs provides additional funding for tuition, text books, room and board, and some activities.

Summer Bridge runs through Thursday, August 9, 2007.

Photo: Summer Bridge 2006 students.