Alumni
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.
Naperville choir reception and concert
Alumni and friends are invited to a reception with the Augustana Choir from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Meson Sabika, 1025 Aurora Ave., Naperville. Cost is $15.
Arlington Heights reception and Augustana Choir concert
Alumni and friends are invited to a pre-concert reception from 5-7 p.m. at Peggy Kinnane's Irish Restaurant and Pub, 8 N. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights.
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.
Alumni Association Awards
Each year, the Board's Nominations and Awards Committee solicits nominations and recommends candidates to receive Alumni Association awards. Each of five types of awards may be presented to one or more alumni.
Rockford choir concert
The Augustana Choir will perform at 7:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 225 S. 3rd St., Rockford.
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.
Pre-game reception
Alumni and friends of the college are invited to a reception before the Augustana v. North Central men's basketball game in Naperville.
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.