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College plans new programs in health, film and new media
Three new areas of study are planned: a major in film and new media and two minors in integrative medicine and the humanities, and disability.
Prison Education Program receives $70,900 in grants
The Augustana Prison Education Program was awarded $50,900 for a computer lab at the East Moline Correctional Center, and $20,000 to hiring an administrator.
Making music in new Bergendoff spaces
Phase I of the three-phase Bergendoff Hall of Fine Arts re-creation is complete. Julie Hamann ’82 Elliott was a lead supporter of the project. On May 12, she performed a piano and voice recital for family and friends in Hamann Concert Hall.
Wrath’s ‘life in the toy store’ earns CoSIDA Lifetime Achievement Award
Before the digital age dawned, CoSIDA Hall of Famer Dave Wrath ’80 found ways to remain connected, even installing a fax machine at his home.
What happens after you win a Grammy?
Ask Dr. Robert Istad ’98, part of the group of musicians who won this year’s Grammy Award for Best Choral Performance. A lot happened after that.
’65 grad’s sustainable clean energy project wins two prizes
Dr. Paul Anderson ’65 accepted the top prize in two categories at the Premios Verdes (Green Awards) in Miami.
Seeing a need, taking action in Ukraine
Violinist Kamneev Rai ’16 is in Ukraine to assist in averting human trafficking and connect volunteers with suppliers to ensure goods get to those who need it most. She's also giving music lessons.
What makes a good leader?
For the Leadership issue of Augustana Magazine Summer 2022, alumni talk about what makes a good leader.
Cameron Onumah: Advocating for his generation’s issues
Cameron Onumah’s penchant for seeking leadership roles got its start during his student days at Augustana. Today he is a thriving young professional who remains steadfast in his passion to lead and his appreciation for Augustana.
Clock dedication to honor Professor Emeritus Meyer
President Steve Bahls will dedicate a new campus clock on June 27 that honors the legacy of Augustana Professor Emeritus Clarence “Chad” Meyer ’51.
Pole vaulter Krebasch ’22 now All-American
Pole vaulter Kat Krebasch '22 became Augustana's first All-American in the event on the women's side since 2007, earning third place at the NCAA DIII National Track and Field Championships on Thursday.
Congratulations to the first SLP master’s graduates
Augustana recognized its first class of Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology graduates in a hooding ceremony during commencement weekend May 22.
Class of 2022 praised for resilience, courage
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin praised the Class of 2022 for its resilience but admonished graduates that "democracy demands your active involvement" at Sunday's Augustana College commencement.
Augie artists in College Invitational May 26-Aug. 28
The work of seven Augustana students will be included in the 12 annual College Invitational, opening May 26 at the Figge Art Museum, Davenport, Iowa.
Jenny Lind winner to perform June 9-10
The winner of Sweden’s Jenny Lind Scholarship Competition, soprano Tessan-Maria Lehmussaari, accompanied by pianist Silja Levander, will perform June 9 in Moline and June 10 in Andover, Ill.
