Sabo's remarkable life of public service exemplifies the dedication of Augsburg College to stewardship and vocation. In addition to Sabo's honorary degree, Sunday's commencement ceremony will feature an address by the Rev. Dr. James Ford, who is retiring this year as Chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Admission is free and by ticket only.
A total of 592 Augsburg students are candidates for graduation this year, including approximately 85 graduate students. Sabo, who is in his 11th term representing Minnesota's Fifth Congressional District, has served in the House of Representatives since 1978. He currently serves on the Appropriations, Standards of Official Conduct and Democratic Policy committees. Sabo also served for 12 years on Augsburg's Board of Regents. It is telling that, despite being a savvy, forceful legislator at the center of the action, he has alienated almost no one in his years of public service.