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Augustana students, staff assisting QC tax filers
Augustana students are assisting the United Way Quad Cities Volunteer Income Tax Assistant Coalition to help local residents in need.
Slough drainage and restoration updates
On Nov. 12, crews from the City of Rock Island will begin draining the Slough in order to relocate a water pipe. The project, which will move a primary water line from under the Slough to under the Slough Path, will allow for easier access to the pipe in the event of future needed repairs.
Augustana students lead fitness program for older adults
Augustana student instructors lead the low-impact course at the Moline Activity Center.
Augustana’s Sierra Club to host ‘We the Power’ at 2024 QC Environmental Film Series
The screening is part of the six-part 2024 QC Environmental Film Series.
Augustana receives $6.7 million from Illinois Board of Higher Education
The $6.7 million grant is being used for the Erickson Residence Center renovation. The project, which continues through August 2024, includes a new HVAC system, windows, bathrooms, flooring and storage/cabinets in residence hall rooms.
2024 Francophone Film Festival begins Feb. 20
The annual Francophone Film Festival at Augustana will screen a film each Tuesday from Feb. 20 to March 19. All films are free and open to the public. Films begin at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the Olin Center on campus.
Students create amazing snow sculptures for contest
Students braved sub-zero wind chills for the 2024 Winter Wonderland Competition. The contest featured 23 entries, with judging criteria centered on the creativity and quality of the sculpture.
Dr. John Hildreth receives ‘I Have A Dream’ Award
Dr. John Hildreth had no idea he was going to be honored at the Martin Luther King, Jr., Community Center’s 41st annual Memorial Service and Award Ceremony.
Dr. Gauri A. Pitale selected as Augustana’s vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion
Dr. Gauri A. Pitale, an accomplished educator with extensive experience in DEI programming and advising student clubs and organizations, will join the college Feb. 29 to lead Augustana’s Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Augustana swears in Officer Braden Frazelle
Officer Braden Frazelle began serving the college as a public safety officer in March 2022. He was sworn in Jan. 9 at the Hamann Concert Hall.
Shrikhande's dream of becoming a doctor 'actually happening' at Augustana
When making her college decision, 20-year-old Davenport native Maitreyi Shrikhande '26 strictly weighed academics and athletics.
Community invited to ‘Called to Love’ MLK event
The free event features keynote speaker Dr. Reggie Williams and student performances, including step group Heavy Steppas.
Bergren adds fourth generation to family's Augustana legacy
Despite being a fourth-generation Viking, Erik Bergren '25 said he didn't feel pressured to choose Augustana. In an interview with the Quad-City Times, the economics and public health double major talks about his college experience.
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Augustana’s Augustana Physics and Engineering Society receives honor
The honor recognizes Augustana’s chapter as a top-tier student-led physical sciences organization. This distinction is earned by less than 15% of top chapters nationally. The chapter has been advised by Dr. Cecilia Vogel since 1993.
