Father-son duo to speak at commencement

Actor Eric Christian Olsen, who currently portrays Detective Marty Deeks on CBS' "NCIS: Los Angeles," was set to deliver the address at Augustana College's 156th commencement convocation this May, when Hollywood came calling. Another familiar face will deliver the address instead.

Culver farewell concert with orchestra April 30

Augustana will celebrate Dr. Daniel Culver's impact on thousands of students with a spring concert and reception. The concert is free, and the public is welcome to join the celebration at 8 p.m. April 30 in Centennial Hall. Dr. Culver is retiring after 42 years at the college.

Mentors matter: Just ask Lizeth Tamayo ’16

Lizeth Tamayo ’16 arrived at Augustana with a clear direction in mind. She declared a major in pre-medicine with plans to become a doctor. It made sense, she thought, to make the most of a full scholarship. Her feelings started to change, however, after some heartfelt talks with the dean of the college.

Science on GMOs is 'missing'

The differences of opinion on genetically modified organisms were on display at a panel discussion that was a part of PlantBot Genetics: The Moth Project, an art exhibit encouraging awareness of ecology.

Why publishing undergrad research matters

Dr. Pamela Trotter, professor of chemistry, writes about the benefits of helping undergraduates publish research.

"Publishing undergraduate research benefits not only me and my students, but our institution as well. It provides tangible billboards, showing what our students are doing and how they are part of the greater scientific community."

Learn about the oldest light in the universe

Astrophysicist Dr. Tom Crawford presenting the Harry Nelson Lecture in Astronomy, "Probing Fundamental Physics with the Oldest Light in the Universe." This free public lecture is on Thursday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m. in room 102 of the Hanson Hall of Science.

Theatre class to present 'Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde'

Augustana College will "Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde" Friday-Sunday. It deals with the Irish writer's trials on the matter of his relationship with Lord Alfred Douglas and others, which led to charges of "committing acts of gross indecency with other male persons" and his imprisonment in 1895.

Video: Saladin wins Hasselmo Prize

Junior Chris Saladin, a classics and history major, earned recognition from Augustana as the 2016 winner of the Hasselmo Prize for Academic Pursuit. Fascinated by the ancient world, Saladin plans to pursue a Ph.D. in history.

Panel to discuss Arab Spring protests, five years later

Augustana College will host a panel discussion, "Arab Spring: Five Years Later," on Thursday, March 31, in Room 102 of the Hanson Hall of Science. Focusing on the aftermath of the Arab Spring protests of 2011, the panel will feature Professor Juan Cole of the University of Michigan Department of History, and Dr. Maytha Alhassen, a Provost Ph.D. Fellow in American Studies and Ethnicity at the University of Southern California.

Interactive art exhibit tackles moths, plants, nature

"The Moth Project," the new multimedia exhibit at Augustana College's Teaching Museum of Art, is very untraditional. It's fun, quirky, creative, interactive, and also will spread far beyond the walls of Centennial Hall.