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Associate Professor Stacy Barton at the podium.

Augustana hosts film ribbon cutting, announces department name change

The event included tours of the film production facilities and the iMac lab space. It also included a screening of student work from the inaugural Augustana Student and Film Showcase.

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Augustana OperX to perform ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’

Dr. Patrick McNally, assistant professor of music and director of opera, will direct the Feb. 17 performance.

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Class Notes

Alumni share their latest news!

Holden Village students posing for a photo before heading to the village.

Five years of Augustana’s January Term

Augustana College students take a break from their 15-week semester schedule to engage in a month-long period of intensive learning during January Term, or J-term. This three-and-a-half week course was added as part of the college’s transition to semesters in 2019-2020.

Kyle Hutchins

Shockingly Modern Saxophone Festival slated for Feb. 24

The free event at Bergendoff Hall will feature guest artist Kyle Hutchins. 

Augustana Symphonic Band

Augustana's Symphonic Band touring Midwest in March

Directed by Dr. James Lambrecht, the tour marks the Augustana Symphonic Band’s first domestic tour since the 2020 pandemic.

The Augustana Choir

Augustana Choir to tour California in March

Directed by Dr. Jon Hurty, the 54-member Augustana Choir will perform in California March 21-25, followed by a home concert on April 6. 

Augustana names two new trustees

Robert Anderson and Ronald Workman, both 1980 Augustana graduates, were elected Jan. 27 at the college's winter retreat.

Augustana students, staff assisting QC tax filers

Augustana students are assisting the United Way Quad Cities Volunteer Income Tax Assistant Coalition to help local residents in need.

Augustana Slough

Slough drainage and restoration updates

On Nov. 12, crews from the City of Rock Island will begin draining the Slough in order to relocate a water pipe. The project, which will move a primary water line from under the Slough to under the Slough Path, will allow for easier access to the pipe in the event of future needed repairs.

Fit & Strong! participants

Augustana students lead fitness program for older adults

Augustana student instructors lead the low-impact course at the Moline Activity Center.

Augustana’s Sierra Club to host ‘We the Power’ at 2024 QC Environmental Film Series

The screening is part of the six-part 2024 QC Environmental Film Series.

 

Erickson Residence Center exterior

Augustana receives $6.7 million from Illinois Board of Higher Education

The $6.7 million grant is being used for the Erickson Residence Center renovation. The project, which continues through August 2024, includes a new HVAC system, windows, bathrooms, flooring and storage/cabinets in residence hall rooms. 

Old Main

2024 Francophone Film Festival begins Feb. 20

The annual Francophone Film Festival at Augustana will screen a film each Tuesday from Feb. 20 to March 19. All films are free and open to the public. Films begin at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the Olin Center on campus.

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Students create amazing snow sculptures for contest

Students braved sub-zero wind chills for the 2024 Winter Wonderland Competition. The contest featured 23 entries, with judging criteria centered on the creativity and quality of the sculpture.

Career outcomes

double majors

Class of 2022 outcomes, of those who responded to the survey. Source: Institutional Research at Augustana; CORE (Careers, Opportunities, Research, Exploration) at Augustana



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