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Jazz Ambassadors

The internationally acclaimed Jazz Ambassadors of Washington, D.C., will continue a tradition of free performances at 2 p.m. March 15 in Centennial Hall.

Juvenile in Justice

The Augustana Teaching Museum of Art will present the photography exhibition "Juvenile in Justice" March 13-April 18.

An opening reception will be held at 4 p.m. March 13 in Centennial Hall with Richard Ross, the artist. "Juvenile in Justice" is a collection of more than 50 large-scale photographs accompanied by the personal stories of the young prisoners.

Bill Albracht to sign books here

Augustana will host author, former state senate candidate and Army veteran Bill Albracht for a book signing March 16. Albracht will sign his new book, "Abandoned In Hell," which chronicles his experiences behind enemy lines while in Vietnam in 1969.

Robert Krulwich

Augustana College will host a lecture by Robert Krulwich, co-host of the award-winning NPR science program, "Radiolab," on Wednesday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m. in Olin Auditorium (733 35th Street, Rock Island). The lecture, "Talking Science to Non-Scientists: Saddam Hussein's Secret Octopus and Other Stories," is made possible by the Lawrence H. Roys Endowment. Admission is free and the public is invited.

Flute masterclass

Flutist Demarre McGill taught Augustana students that music performance is more than notes, showing them how to use scenarios, movement and "controlling the silence" as well. He taught a masterclass at Augustana earlier this month.

Video: LaHood addresses need for bipartisanship

Ray LaHood, former U.S. congressman and secretary of transportation, presented the annual Ellwood F. Curtis Lecture in Public Affairs, "Seeking Bipartisanship: My Life in Politics," on Aug. 30.

Augustana opens its new $4.2M place to play

The $4.2-million Kim and Donna Brunner Theatre Center opened Thursday night to the public, with its first production, "Rabbit Hole," in its Black Box Theatre. After nearly a year of Hodge Construction transforming the upper two floors of the old College Center, Augustana moved its theatre arts department into the renovated building, which features three performance spaces.

'Blacksmith' highlights Lundahl collection presentation Sept. 6

Quad-City Times columnist Alma Gaul spotlights "The Blacksmith," a painting by Swedish immigrant Frank Lundahl that is part of the collection at the Augustana Teaching Museum of Art. Museum director Claire Kovacs will deliver a talk on Lundahl and "The Blacksmith" on Sept. 6.

Theatre to host program for students with disabilities

In March, Augustana's Brunner Theatre Center is set to host "Annie Jr.," an edited performance of the popular musical. The production is a version of the Penguin Project, which connects students age 9-21 with disabilities to mentors, who help prepare for the performance.

Celebrating 30 years of Women's and Gender Studies at Teaching Museum of Art

The Augustana Teaching Museum of Art exhibitions celebrate the 30th anniversary of the women's and gender studies program at Augustana with two special exhibitions.

WVIK's Pearce elevated to national role with NPR

Jay Pearce, CEO and general manager of WVIK, Quad Cities NPR, has been named to the board of directors of National Public Radio. Pearce will travel to Washington, D.C., for orientation in September, then will begin his three-year-term in November.

Surgeon finds fixing knees, hips rewarding

Alumnus Dr. Scott Miller specializes in orthopedics because "I feel like joint replacement gave me the best opportunity to legitimately make a difference."

A taste of Hogwarts for Swanson Commons

Dr. Kathy Jakielski, professor and chair of communication sciences and disorders, is living in Swanson Commons this year along with her husband, David Yordy, as part of a faculty-in-residence program.

Robbins '09 relocating mussels for bridge construction

Emily Robbins '09, a malacologist (mussel specialist), is in charge of moving nearly a half million mussels from the Mississippi River out of the way of construction of a new Interstate 74 bridge. It is one of the largest relocations of mussels in U.S. history. The path of the new bridge will have an impact on the habitat for a variety of mussels, including three that are protected by federal law.

Grant brings underrepresented students to outdoor-related fields

Thanks to a five-year grant funded by the National Science Foundation, Nahant Marsh is introducing students of color to the natural area in Davenport, Iowa. Augustana senior biology major Zak Nadif is studying the relationship between turtles and their predators.