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Five Questions: Dr. Jessica Schultz
Dr. Jessica Schultz, assistant professor of psychology, talks about happiness, the ideal student and how learning is applied.
Wrestler finds success on and off the mat
A transfer to Augustana has helped Adarios Jones refocus — and qualify for NCAA nationals.
Schorg ’06 helping solve a problem: wind energy and bats
Students hear a lot about the value of learning to solve problems and conduct research. Here’s a real example of what that can mean.
Augustana's Olof Cervin left mark as architect
The work of architect Olof Cervin, Augustana Class of 1887, can be seen in many places in the Rock Island.
Faculty members keep athletes on track
Augustana’s faculty mentorship program bridges academics and athletics, creating new learning opportunities for students and also professors. Nearly 45 faculty mentors work with the varsity teams.
2017 Good Fit scholarship winners announced
Augustana College announces the 2017 Good Fit T-shirt photo contest winners. Incoming first-year students can win one of several $1,000 scholarships. For their photos, students must wear the Augustana T-shirt they received when visiting campus. Nearly 100 entries were received.
Classmates open Illinois-centric tap house
Two members of the Class of 2003 have opened the Lodi Tap House in Maple Park, Ill., with the idea of paying homage to Illinois. They offer a rotating selection of Illinois craft beer on tap and Illinois wines, as well as craft cocktails made with Illinois spirits.
Augustana Symphonic Band heading for Spain
The Augustana Symphonic Band will launch its first tour to Spain on Feb. 17, presenting five concerts near Barcelona, Madrid and Valencia.
From choir to bison to the Bible, Augustana alumni host podcasts
At least three Augustana alumni are hosting their own podcasts that delve into a variety of topics.
Melton '10 finds beauty in numbers
Olivia (Hugh) Melton '10 had intended to study art at Augustana, but after discovering the beauty in numbers, she changed her focus. Recently, Melton opened her own business, Olivia Melton, CPA.
Heywire competes for laughs
Heywire, Augustana’s student improv group, offers students a break from the stress of college life. To broaden their abilities for a wider audience, the group recently competed for the first time at in the lllinois Collegiate Improv Regionals.
Composition student hears her 'Les Ballons' performed
Junior Monica Gil first started composing music in middle school and hasn't stopped. This year she's had the chance to hear one of her compositions performed by Augustana's Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble.
"Through the Forest" concert to bring warmth in winter
The Augustana Symphony Orchestra's winter concert, "Through the Forest" will give listeners an artistic treatment of the natural world, including darkness, power, fear and excitement.
Mississippi Bend Players announce inaugural season
A new Quad Cities-based theatre company will make its debut this summer, with Augustana College’s Brunner Theatre Center the site for three summer-stock presentations by the recently formed Mississippi Bend Players.
International Street Fest to celebrate, educate
Augustana’s Office of International Student Life is hosting the International Street Fest on Feb. 2-3. The annual event is designed to celebrate the diversity of cultural backgrounds in the Augustana community and educate the campus about issues facing the college's international students.
