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New exhibit uses art to explore the poles
The Augustana Teaching Museum of Art offers Art Above 66° 33', an exploration of the Earth’s polar regions, through Feb. 10.
'Agnes of God' presented Dec. 8-11
In this mystery-drama, a novice nun gives birth and insists that the child was the result of a virgin conception.
Video: Students celebrate at Diwali festival
The Diwali celebration is the Hindu festival celebrated each autumn. The event features Indian cuisine, application of henna, rangoli and a dance performance.
The making of a college pro
Nick Torres ’18 is a geology and environmental studies major with a passion for leadership, entrepreneurship and teamwork. Back home in Joliet, Torres is the owner of a College Pro Painters franchise, where he employs friends and other students to work on different projects. This year, Torres was listed among the Top 25 of 250 franchise owners for quality and customer service.
Frieze Lecture: The birth of the 1841 literary magazine Punch
Dr. Kelly Daniels, associate professor of English, discusses the 1841 birth of the literary magazine Punch, and all that has meant for satire and humor in writing.
Frieze Lecture: The longest address in history
Dr. Meg Kunde, assistant professor of communication studies, lectures on the 175th anniversary of the longest address in history by William Henry Harrison, which clocked in at a marathon 8,443 words.
Dr. Roald Tweet: How Rock Island began
Dr. Roald Tweet takes his audience back to "1841, the Year That Rock Island Began." That's theme of this year's Frieze Lecture Series, a 19-year partnership between the Rock Island Public Library and Augustana College.
Applicants may self-report scores
Beginning this fall, Augustana College will allow applicants to self-report their standardized test scores for consideration during the admission process.
Reading, writing and more reading: Getting a Ph.D. in English
In top English Ph.D. programs, 2011 graduates Chris and Kim Hedlin follow their dreams and their role models.
Augustana welcomes new faculty
This fall, Augustana welcomed new faculty in music, business, math and computer science, history, public health, political science, sociology, biology, Scandinavian studies, communication studies, theatre arts, religion and Japanese.
Interns: Summer in the Cities
From cyber security to food banks and seed banks, local internships highlight opportunities for many majors.
Frieze Lectures: The Year That Rock Island Began
The Frieze Lecture Series is a 19-year partnership between the Rock Island Public Library and Augustana College. This year's theme is "1841, the Year That Rock Island Began."
Children's show, 'Just A Dream: The Green Play' this weekend
Augustana College will present a play for children: "Just A Dream: The Green Play," based on the book by Chris Van Allsburg, at 1:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 1-2, in the Brunner Theatre Center. Van Allsburg is best known for "Jumanji" and "The Polar Express."
After tough trek to Disney, grad helps make magic
The bumpy journey Julie Baner took from Augustana College to Walt Disney wasn't all magical. In a Tuesday presentation to students, the 2002 Augustana alumna and Moline native described how hard work and determination led to her ideal job, a production supervisor for Walt Disney Animation Studios.
