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Novelist John Holman delivers first River Reading of 2017
John Holman, a novelist, short story writer, and essayist shares an excerpt from his novel Triangle Ray at the first River Reading of 2017.
'Crimes of the Heart' takes on a unique adaptation
Theatre-goers will see a unique adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning play "Crimes of the Heart" at Augustana.
Why don't these monkeys grow up faster?
Why don't these monkeys grow up faster? Trying to figure that out while on a research project in Panama gave Dan Herrera ’17 the material for a prize-winning presentation.
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Augustana will mark National Eating Disorders Awareness Week with health screenings, a film and discussion and a lecture on mindful eating.
Former Sara Lee CEO and alumna Brenda Barnes dies at 63
Augustana alumna Brenda Czajka '75 Barnes, who became one of the highest-ranking women in corporate America, died Tuesday after suffering a stroke. She was 63.
What should music therapy become? Augustana students join conversation
Augustana music therapy students are joining a national discussion about where their profession is heading: Will it be more medical, or creative, or the best of both?
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."
