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When students went home, Augustana's Calling Club went to work
Soon after leaving campus in late March as a precaution against COVID-19, Augustana students started receiving calls and emails of support from college employees.
Class Notes
Alumni share their latest news!
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Viking Connections give students a boost
Forty-five alumni in different professions are offering advice to students and young graduates. More are welcome!
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President Bahls on justice and change
Augustana President Steve Bahls talks about why he is passionate about using his position to facilitate discussions of racial justice and social change.
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Alumni and friends help face unexpected hardships; fundraising update
Augustana has received outstanding support from alumni and friends in the past year, but especially in recent weeks.
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What’s new in athletics? Three sports, two coaches
The spring sports season may have been canceled, but the Augustana athletics program hasn’t slowed down in recent months. The college has added three varsity sports for a total of 28 teams—the most for any CCIW school—and two new head coaches.
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Letting her artistic voice 'take up space'
Audrey Moore ’15 has given the Milwaukee community an extraordinary public work of art.
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Class Notes
Weddings, births, anniversaries and more—the latest news and photos from alumni!
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Q&A: Chaplain Richard Priggie reflects on Augustana
Retiring Pastor Richard Priggie '74 has 21 years of Augustana memories: dramatic moments such as 9/11, but also happier times as a homebuilder and student confidant.
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GIS: ‘A powerful tool for analyzing the world’
As Augustana follows the growth curve of new technologies, geospatial science is on the drawing board as a possible new minor.
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Escape from the infirmary
As Augustana prepares to open an on-campus health clinic, here’s a look back at the years when the college had an infirmary on campus.
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Class notes for 2020; most popular feature
Class Notes appears in the monthly newsletter for alumni and friends of the college. It's a popular collection of births, promotions, graduates, and other highlights of daily life.
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Augustana chooses Schafer '01 as basketball coach
Steve Schafer, a 2001 graduate of Augustana, has been selected to become the 16th head men’s basketball coach in Viking history.
College resumes tours for prospective students
Augustana College has begun welcoming prospective students and their families for campus tours.
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Considering grad school? Faculty offer advice
Three humanities professors—Drs. Lauren Hammond, Margaret Morse and Heidi Storl—offer tips and a timeline for successful grad school applications, starting junior year.