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Augustana Choir

Augustana Choir to tour California in March

The Augustana Choir, under the direction of Dr. Jon Hurty, will perform concerts in California in March 2024. The voice ensemble will sing a selection of traditional and contemporary choral works. The choir is known for its innovative programming, attention to detail, and musical excellence.

2023 Alumni Association Award winners

2023 Augustana College Alumni Awards

The Augustana Alumni Association recognizes the achievements, contributions and service of alumni and friends of the college each year.

Hispanic Film Festival begins Nov. 1

Augustana College will sponsor its 27th annual Hispanic Film Festival on Wednesdays, Nov. 1-Dec. 6. All films will be shown at 7 p.m. in Hanson Hall of Science, Room 102. Films are free and open to the public. Films are in Spanish with English subtitles.

Dr. Dan Lee celebration

Celebrating 50 years at Augustana

A member of Augustana’s faculty since 1974, Dr. Dan Lee's service was celebrated during Homecoming's QuadFest.

Prof. Lina Zhou with students

New York Times names Augustana top college for economic diversity

The New York Times’ College Access Index list ranks the most-selective universities in order of economic diversity.

lucia festival

Festival of Sankta Lucia set for Dec. 4

Augustana's annual celebration of the Festival of Sankta Lucia on Dec. 4, 2023, will commemorate the holiday with traditional Scandinavian Christmas carols, lessons and poetry.

Class Notes

Alumni share their latest news and photos!

Michael Scarlett

Golden Apple Scholars shine at Augustana

To prepare future teachers, the Golden Apple Foundation provides training and teaching experience during summer institutes; mentoring; academic and social support; and job placement assistance. Augustana is one of the program’s 50+ Illinois college and university partners.

Homecoming 2023

Homecoming and Family Weekend 2023 draws a crowd

Nearly 2,000 students, alumni and friends of the college gathered on campus Oct. 6-8 for Homecoming and Family Weekend. Bingo was a hot ticket for alumni of the last 10 years, and the 30th anniversary celebration for Latinx Unidos was a star-studded affair. Here's a look at the weekend festivities.

Six new trustees.

Augustana’s Board of Trustees names six new members

The new trustees, including five alumni, were elected Oct. 6. Each will serve a term of four years.

Public health focus group

A day of transformation at Symposium Day

Augustana devotes a full day to an alternative approach for learning with Symposium Days held once per semester. Students, faculty and the Quad-Cities community were invited to chose from among 20 sessions, including three keynote speakers, for the fall 2023 Symposium Day.

Dracula program graphic

Augustana College presents “Dracula: a feminist revenge fantasy”

In a Quad Cities regional premier, the Augustana College Department of Theatre Arts presents “Dracula: a feminist revenge fantasy,” Oct. 12-15.

Augustana’s Symposium Day highlights transformation

Keynote speakers join students and faculty presentations in the event open to campus and the community.

Alumni gathered at the block party

Vikings to gather at Homecoming and Family Weekend

Augustana will host a join Homecoming and Family Weekend Oct. 6-8.

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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