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Jones ’20 continues to create inclusive communities
Now an Iowa College of Law student, former Vikings basketball standout Alexis Jones '20 continues to make a difference. She has immersed herself in promoting diversity and supporting minority law students.
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Augustana, Trinity College announce direct-entry nursing program
Students in this program will complete two years at Augustana College and two years at Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences. They are assured a place in the Bachelor of Science Nursing program at Trinity College and will benefit from faculty co-advisors.
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Picture yourself at Augustana!
Every part of Augustana’s campus is beautiful, but some locations are just perfect for the 'gram. Complete an official visit through admissions and take a photo at three of our insta-worthy locations to be entered into a drawing to receive a $50 Augustana Bookstore gift card!
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ACLU leader Sykes to present Curtis Family Lecture March 4
ACLU Senior Staff Attorney Emerson Sykes will present the lecture “Freedom of expression and freedom of inquiry in polarized time” at the free March 4 lecture.
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’06 grad impacting families with PherDal Fertility Science
Some people make a career of improving lives. Dr. Jenn Hintzsche ’06 also helps create them. The FDA has granted clearance to an at-home insemination kit that allows would-be parents to take control of their experience. Dr. Hintzsche created the device.
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Delp introduced as men's basketball head coach
A 2009 graduate of Augustana, Jordan Delp played for the Vikings from 2004-2009. He was named acting head coach in December 2023.
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Augustana's Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble touring in April
The ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Michael Zemek, will perform three concerts in April.
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Augustana hosts film ribbon cutting, announces department name change
The event included tours of the film production facilities and the iMac lab space. It also included a screening of student work from the inaugural Augustana Student and Film Showcase.
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Augustana OperX to perform ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’
Dr. Patrick McNally, assistant professor of music and director of opera, will direct the Feb. 17 performance.
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Class Notes
Alumni share their latest news!
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Five years of Augustana’s January Term
Augustana College students take a break from their 15-week semester schedule to engage in a month-long period of intensive learning during January Term, or J-term. This three-and-a-half week course was added as part of the college’s transition to semesters in 2019-2020.
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Shockingly Modern Saxophone Festival slated for Feb. 24
The free event at Bergendoff Hall will feature guest artist Kyle Hutchins.
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Augustana's Symphonic Band touring Midwest in March
Directed by Dr. James Lambrecht, the tour marks the Augustana Symphonic Band’s first domestic tour since the 2020 pandemic.
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Augustana Choir to tour California in March
Directed by Dr. Jon Hurty, the 54-member Augustana Choir will perform in California March 21-25, followed by a home concert on April 6.
Augustana names two new trustees
Robert Anderson and Ronald Workman, both 1980 Augustana graduates, were elected Jan. 27 at the college's winter retreat.