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Festival of Sankta Lucia set for Dec. 2
Augustana's annual celebration of the Festival of Sankta Lucia on Dec. 2, 2024, will commemorate the holiday with traditional Scandinavian Christmas carols, lessons and poetry.
Public invited to lecture by Swedish-American scholar Dag Blanck
Swedish-American scholar Dag Blanck will share insights about the intense Swedish interest in the United States election at his Oct. 30 lecture.
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Dr. Dannagal Young discusses misinformation and political identity
In her talk, Dr. Young explored how our mediated political world fuels "us versus them" dynamics in ways that reinforce and distill these identities, keeping our demand for identity-reinforcing falsehoods high.
Why Makena Biltoft '28 applied early
For Makena Biltoft, Augustana offered the perfect blend of academic support, community, affordability and the opportunity to play volleyball — but it was the people who made her certain that Augustana was the best fit.
Symposium Day brings big ideas to campus
Augustana's fall Symposium Day 2024 invited big ideas from any and all disciplines, welcoming presentations from students, faculty and staff, and distinguished guests — including keynote speaker Dr. Roosevelt Montás from Columbia University and Dr. Chris Hedlin '11 from the University of Notre Dame.
Homecoming and Family Weekend 2024 in photos
Nearly 2,000 alumni, friends of the college, students and families gathered on campus Oct. 4-6 for Homecoming and Family Weekend. Bingo was a hot ticket for alumni of the last 10 years, and the fall picnic and QuadFest connected Vikings and guests of all ages. Here's a look at the weekend festivities.
Transferring success, from community college to the Augustana community
For transfer students nationwide, the struggle is real. Not at Augustana, who welcomed the greatest number of new transfer students in 20 years this fall.
A look at Augustana's faculty-in-residence program
Launched in fall 2016, Augustana College's faculty-in-residence program gives professors the opportunity to live on campus and offer greater student support. This year, three faculty members are in the program.
Augustana awarded fifth HEED recognition for diversity excellence
INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine's Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award recognizes colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. This is the fifth time the college has earned this national recognition.
Frieze Lectures to examine democracy beginning Oct. 24
This year's Frieze Lectures, a partnership between the Rock Island Public Library and the faculty of Augustana College, will include four presentations related to "Democracy in America." The series will wrap up shortly after the Nov. 5 general election, in which voters will elect the President, 34 U.S. Senators and all 435 Members of Congress.
Planetarium and geology museum to host Nov. 9 open house
Augustana's John Deere Planetarium and Fryxell Geology Museum host a free open house on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, from 7-8:30 p.m., including indoor and outdoor programs led by planetarium director Dr. Lee Carkner.
Augustana awarded $105,000 to launch business-liberal arts scholars program
Augustana will enroll students in its inaugural Business Education Steeped in the Liberal Arts (BESLA) cohort in fall 2025. Business administration majors enrolling in BESLA will pursue a second major or minor in the traditional liberal arts.
Gwaltney ’84 elected to Augustana’s Board of Trustees
Augustana announces the election of Brent Gwaltney ’84 to the college’s Board of Trustees. Gwaltney has spent the majority of his three-decade career involved in the management, construction, operation, and financing of world-scale petrochemical facilities.
Alumni and families to celebrate Homecoming and Family Weekend
Thousands will gather on campus this weekend, Oct. 4-6, for Augustana’s Homecoming/Family Weekend. Reunion dinners and gatherings; bingo for graduates of the last decade; music recitals and concerts; open houses; a picnic on the Quad; and family programming are planned.
