Where the Beer Flowed Like Wine: Beer and Brewing in Bronze Age Mesopotamia
Tate Paulette, assistant professor of history at North Carolina State University, will speak on "Beer and Brewing in Bronze Age Mesopotamia.” His lecture is sponsored by the Archaeological Institute of America and Augustana.
The Reading/Writing Center
The Reading/Writing Center provides Augustana students with an opportunity for one-on-one instruction and advice on writing, reading, and other academic skills.
O. Fritiof Ander Lecture: "American Rune Stone— Monument, Memorial and Myth"
Dr. David Krueger, author of "Myths of the Rune Stone: Viking Martyrs and the Birthplace of America," will present the 28th annual lecture O. Fritiof Ander Lecture.
Faculty Chamber Music Recital
Kara Bancks, clarinet; Janina Ehrlich, cello; and Charles Schmidt, piano, will perform works by Beethoven and Zemlinsky.
Second City National Touring Company
The Second City National Touring Company returns to Augustana to showcase the best in improvisational comedy and satire.
Exhibition Talk: Dr. Roald Tweet
Historian and folklorist Dr. Roald Tweet will share his stories of the Mississippi Valley, in celebration of the current photo exhibition "Life Along the Mississippi."
Augustana Music Festival
The Music Festival will feature performances the Augustana Choir, Augustana Symphonic Band and Augustana Symphonic Orchestra.
Augustana Symphony Orchestra: Portraits of England
The Augustana Symphony Orchestra will present "Portraits of England," with varied pictures of English life and culture through the lens of the classical music repertory.
Augustana Percussion Ensemble Concert
The Augustana Percussion Ensemble performs a diverse mix of musical styles — from light to serious to “out there” — and participants play traditional and non-traditional percussion instruments of all kinds.
River Readings: Poe Ballantine
Novelist Poe Ballantine will open this year's River Readings series. His newest novel, "Whirlaway," will be out in April 2018. He has published three novels and a bunch of other stuff including the cult-classic "Things I Like About America," cult classic being a euphemism for not selling well. His newest novel, "Whirlaway," will be out with Hawthorne Books in April 2018. He lives in Chadron, Neb., across from the railroad tracks, with his wife, son and dog. The River Readings series is sponsored by the Office of Academic Affairs, the Institute for Leadership and Service, the Thomas Tredway Library and the English department.