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Passionate Augie orchestra conductor is going places
If you see Daniel Chetel strolling the Augustana College campus, you’d be forgiven for thinking he’s a student. The boyish 34-year-old embodies the artistic drive and passion of many of his students. And as conductor of the 75-member Augustana Symphony Orchestra, Chetel literally is going places.
Geology faculty explore a tropical island for midwinter classes
Dr. Kelsey Arkle talks about a faculty scouting trip to the island of Bonaire, one J-term option for students in 2020.
Augustana board approves $3.5M Brodahl expansion
The Augustana College Board of Trustees has approved a $3.5 million expansion of the Brodahl Building to accommodate the college’s new master’s degree program in speech-language pathology.
Graduates find futures in history
Augustana’s history courses and mentors prepare graduates for all kinds of success.
Round-robin letter delivers for 60 years
Five 1958 alumnae of Chi Omega Gamma have kept their friendship alive for 60 years, in part via a round-robin letter in circulation all these years.
Newcomb honored in 'new' Augie weight room
The strength room in the Carver Center at Augustana College is now state-of-the-art thanks to donations made to upgrade the space honoring former football coach Ben Newcomb.
Swenson Center co-hosts seminar with Swedish Embassy
The seminar “Swedish Footprints in the U.S.—New Perspectives on Swedish-American History” explores new ways of understanding Swedish-American history.
Women's Tennis captures CCIW title for third time in four years
Augustana won three singles titles and three doubles championships and the Vikings were represented in the championship matches in five of six singles and all three doubles flights.
Oct. 26 concert to reflect on anniversary of armistice
The Augustana Choir and Augustana Choral Artists will mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I with themes of war and peace at their fall concert Oct. 26.
Gary Miller’s ‘mad genius’
As an actor-comedian, Gary Miller ’15 has made a name for himself by making a fool of himself. His liberal arts education helped.
Alumni honored for achievements, service
The Augustana Alumni Association recognized the achievements, contributions and service of four alumni and one college group at Homecoming Oct. 6.
AUGUSTANA NOW campaign to raise $125 million
Augustana College is launching a $125 million campaign to strengthen its endowment and prepare graduates for a world that increasingly needs them.
Bock-style bell tower gets a makeover
As a part of the college’s campus beautification campaign, the venerable bell tower is getting some maintenance and a new paint job.
Campus mourns Dr. Dorothy Parkander
Dr. Dorothy Parkander, an Augustana professor emerita of English whose 50-year teaching career touched an estimated 40,000 students, died Oct. 8 in Rock Island.
