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Wetzel connecting with high school students
Augustana instructor James Wetzel, an experimental high-energy particle physicist, has been named the 2017 Bettendorf (Iowa) Community Schools Foundation Visiting Science Scholar.
Special Collections will display Beard Olympics!
Augustana Special Collections will display Beard Olympics!, a study of materials related to facial hair and personal grooming, through May 17.
Lecture to discuss challenges of Nazi looted art
Dr. Jonathan Petropoulos will discuss the history of Nazi art looting and attempts to restore works to their owners in this year's Stone Lectureship in Judaism.
Why the Teaching Museum of Art is different
The Augustana Teaching Museum of Art works with academic departments to join art with other fields, says director Claire Kovacs. And that makes it different from other art museums.
Guerrilla Girls will stir up audiences Jan. 18
The Guerrilla Girls will share their methods of challenging sexism and racism in the arts, politics and culture in a free, public presentation at 7 p.m. Jan. 18 in Centennial Hall.
Senior spots historic Kewanee Boiler at Augustana
Sharp-eyed senior Rashaun DeBord spotted a Kewanee boiler on campus, a sighting noteworthy enough for mention in the local newspaper.
Why new journalism grads are optimistic
Top graduating journalism students are optimistic about the future, despite the uncertainties that await them, including Augustana's Ben Payne, who graduated in December.
Testing the possibilities of artificial intelligence
As computers become more powerful, what does that mean? Are they intelligent? Are they a threat? Such questions guided the first artificial intelligence class at Augustana College, taught by Dr. Forrest Stonedahl.
Bancks takes pride in composition program
Dr. Jacob Bancks is proud of the progress of the Augustana composition program, which he describes as "thriving."
Engaging with insects
Nebraska native Dr. Tierney Brosius is a wellspring of enthusiasm for insects and entomology, a passion she discovered as a youth involved in 4-H.
Communicating through soccer and Minecraft
Augustana's Dr. Michael Scarlett has combined his passion for soccer, education and research into a collaborative project based on the popular video game Minecraft.
"Polar Soundscapes" will be heard Jan. 11
Oona Stern and Cheryl Leonard will perform "Polar Soundscapes" on Jan. 11 in the final event of the Art above 66° 33' exhibition at the Augustana Teaching Museum of Art.
Meersman '88 heads Pine Ridge Hospital
Pine Ridge (S.D.) Hospital, a 45-bed facility in the Indian Health Service Great Plains Area, has welcomed Mark Meersman as CEO. He graduated from Augustana in 1988 with a degree in theatre arts, and has an MBA from City University of Seattle.
Brook '91 named Clinton administrator
Matthew Brooke '91 is the new city administrator for Clinton, Iowa. A business major here, Brooke has an MBA from Iowa State University and a master's in education from American InterContinental University.
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Augustana will include “Solidarity: Use Your Voice,” a community celebration and musical tribute at 6 p.m. at Centennial Hall.
