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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.
Rebecca Hopman '11: a librarian's conversion
Rebecca Hopman '11, outreach librarian with the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, N.Y., was "over the moon" after an introduction to Special Collections at Augustana: "I could combine my interests in history, literature, and librarianship, and, let’s be honest, read other people’s letters and diaries." Hopman majored in English, history and German.
Three more Academic All-Americans
Augustana has added three athletes to its list of Academic All-Americans this year, most recently two track and field athletes in June. Augustana currently ranks seventh in the nation (in all divisions) in number of Academic All-Americans with 163.
College adds three Academic All-Americans in 2016
Augustana has added three athletes to its list of Academic All-Americans this year, most recently two track and field athletes in June.
History professor featured in Forbes
Augustana history professor Lendol Calder has partnered with Brown University professor Tracy Steffes to write a chapter in the recently published book “Improving Quality in American Higher Education.”
Shaping their futures through lessons in Africa
The friendship between a student and his mentor brought about a program that makes life-changing learning experiences in Africa open to more students.
Olson '58 called the Audubon of prairie plants
George Olson '58 is featured at the Figge Art Museum, Davenport, now through Sept. 4, in "Picturing the Prairie: Tallgrass Q-C." The idea for the show came several years ago when Figge director Tim Schiffer was attending an event at the home of Augustana College president Steven Bahls and saw one of Olson's paintings.
2016 Wollstonecraft, Vazquez-Valarezo awards announced
Essays on the LGBTQ community and women's cultural weaving projects, as well as the representation of women in cartoons make up the winners of this year's essay contest.
2016 Kirn Book Award winners
The Kirn Book Award provides up to $1,000 to a student who exhibits the qualities of curiosity and a love of the printed word that would lead toward the development of a personal library. This year's winners are Amanda Schar and Kathryn Gorzek.
Seniors inducted into Alpha Kappa Delta
Six graduating seniors were inducted into Augustana's chapter of Alpha Kappa Delta international sociology honor society in May.
2016 Alumni Award winners
The following individuals were recognized at Augustana’s Celebration of Alumni Dinner in April.
Holi Festival benefits Water to Thrive
The annual Hindu Holi Festival also raises funds for Water to Thrive, a nonprofit dedicated to “spreading awareness of the global water crisis while raising funds needed to construct water wells” in rural Africa.
Another Bancks commission for QCSO
The Quad City Symphony's next season will feature a new work by Dr. Jacob Bancks, assistant professor of music theory and composition at Augustana. He wrote "Rock Island Line," premiered by the symphony in March 2014, as well as a violin and piano piece for this season's Signature Series of chamber concerts. The new commission will be a concerto for bassoon and orchestra.
Hanson '48 remembered for his leadership
Robert A. Hanson, who died May 19, 2016, was at the helm of Deere & Co. as it made the tough choices necessary to weather the farm crisis of the 1980s. He also had a lifelong commitment to his community. In 2010, Hanson and his wife, Patricia Hanson, gave $8 million, the largest single gift in the history of Augustana College, to name the Science Building and the building's lecture hall wing.
