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Examination of land use and heritage wins national award
Dr. Lucy Burgchardt, an assistant professor of communication studies at Augustana College, has received a national award for her examination of how lands and their histories in the Southwest are considered and preserved.

Discoverer of shipwreck graveyard to speak Nov. 13
A scientist who stumbled upon an extraordinary graveyard of ancient ships will speak at Augustana College about the discovery Nov. 13.
Alumni honored for achievements, service
The Augustana Alumni Association recognized the achievements, contributions and service of nine alumni at Homecoming Oct. 5.

Symphony orchestra invites community to join in
Musicians of all ages are invited to join the Augustana Symphony Orchestra April 16, 2020.

'Funniest farce' on stage at Augustana Oct. 17-20
Augustana College will present "Noises Off" — called “the funniest farce ever written” by the New York Post — Oct. 17-20.

New opera to give voice to cancer survivors
Dr. Jacob Bancks, Augustana associate professor of music, is writing a new opera for the Quad City Symphony Orchestra that will be performed in May 2020.
Award-winning poet and activist to visit Augustana
American poet, professor and human rights activist Carolyn Forché will read poetry and from her 2019 memoir at Augustana College Oct. 1.

To Australia and back with Augie Choice
Why does the blue-lined goatfish see red? Ryan Johnson ’20 explored this question and more this summer.

College wins Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award
A national honor recognizes colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Canadian artist explores environmental effects of petroleum
The Center for Polar Studies at Augustana is a partner in presenting "Mia Feuer: Totems of the Anthropocene" at the Figge Art Museum, Davenport.
Frieze Lectures consider student activism, from the 60s to Greta Thunberg
The 22nd annual Frieze Lecture Series will consider the nature and impact of student activism here and around the world.

Interview Day for accountants adds up to success
More than 90 Augustana students met representatives of 37 firms and companies, including KPMG, Ernst & Young, Deloitte and PricewaterhouseCoopers, at Chicago Accounting and Finance Interview Day.

Augustana ranks among the nation's best colleges
Augustana College has once again been named a nationwide top 100 liberal arts college and improved its placement in the U.S. News & World Report 2020 rankings by three spots.
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