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In class with Swedish peers without leaving campus
When Augustana's Dymitri Kanellakis ’24 signed up for "SCAN-310A Crises in Sweden-US," he never expected eight of his classmates would be nearly 4,500 miles away at Uppsala University, Sweden.
Symphony Orchestra competition winners
Winners of the Augustana Symphony Orchestra Concerto and Aria Competition held Sunday are Alex Sell, bass trombone; Adele Shirkey, flute; and Abriana Tereza, soprano.
William "Nishal" Weems named 2022 student laureate
William “Nishal” Weems, an Augustana College senior from Carpentersville, Ill., was selected as a student laureate of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois.
Back to the Kit Kat Club in 'Cabaret' Nov. 17-20
Augustana College will present the musical "Cabaret" Nov. 17-20 at the Brunner Theatre Center. Set in 1929 Berlin, the musical focuses on the hedonistic nightlife at the Kit Kat Klub.
Krueger's love for the game overcomes first-year injury
Playing college volleyball had been her dream since she was 12. About 15 minutes into her first practice as a Viking, Sydney Krueger '24 jumped for a hit at the net, landed awkwardly and “blew out” her knee. Two years later, as a junior, she's named one of the CCIW's best.
Christmas at Augustana, other holiday events planned
Augustana College celebrates the season with several events and performances open to the public.
Nine honored at 'Forty Under 40'
Eight Augustana College alumni and one staff member are among the “Forty Under 40” recognized for their positive impact in the community by the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal.
'Season of Light' planetarium show Dec. 10-16
John Deere Planetarium at Augustana College will present its annual holiday program, "Season of Light," Dec. 10-16.
Pre-season coaches' poll didn't hold water
Never mind the pre-season coaches' poll that placed Augustana's men's water polo team at the bottom of the conference. The Vikings are on top of the east division of the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation and 12-5 overall.
President Talentino delivers street party funds to Rocky Resource Room
President Andrea Talentino visited the Rocky Resource Room on Oct. 31 to deliver $2,844 raised at her post-inauguration street party to benefit students in the Rock Island-Milan district.
Academic opportunities in the lab, the marsh and on the beach
Three Augustana science students — Paige Lundborg, Bobby Nwachukwu and Audrey Zettler — made the most of their summer by taking advantage of opportunities on campus, in the Quad Cities and in another country.
College participates in National Alumni Career Mobility Survey
Augustana College has partnered with the Career Leadership Collective, a higher education solutions group, to conduct a national online survey to collect career pathway data from alumni.
2022 Augustana College Alumni Awards
The Augustana Alumni Association recognizes the achievements, contributions and service of alumni and friends of the college each year.
New music faculty eager to see students grow
New music faculty at Augustana this year may teach in different areas, or come into contact with students in conducting or accompanying, but their common goal is seeing their students grow.
