 September 2020  Fall semester on campus: #Vikingstakecare
Professors, staff and students are encouraging smart decisions to manage COVID-19 on campus. Here’s how Vikings will take care of themselves and others this fall. Join us at #Vikingstakecare.
Augustana Strong is the college's directory of COVID-19 information.
Pandemic Perspectives from alumni
Alumni will talk about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their industries, and how their Augustana experiences equipped them to be creative, innovative problem-solvers.
Registration is free:
Sept. 17, 5 p.m. Perspective on human resources: Julie Maring '83 Dreixler and John Murabito '80
 Augustana welcomes new chaplain
College receives $1.1M grant for future teachers
This grant directly benefits Augustana STEM students with plans to teach STEM subjects in high-need school districts by funding scholarships, training and mentoring. (more)
 International students grateful for alumni support
Many of our international students could not return home after spring semester. Donors stepped up to ensure they had fresh, healthy food this summer. (more)
Celebrate a virtual Homecoming 2020!
To help manage COVID-19 on campus, the college will not host an in-person Homecoming in October. We will be hosting some fun virtual activities! (We plan to gather in person next spring, May 7-9.)
Here’s what’s planned so far for the fall. More details to come.
• Virtual Dome Dash 5K race will be run Sept. 14-Oct. 2. Register! • Beer tasting/conversation with Tim Faith ’11 and Dr. Dara Wegman-Geedey • Worship service (tentative)
Dan Lloyd, head coach of our men's and women's swimming and diving teams, gets a photo of the progress on the Lindberg Center. Most recent progress: roof joists over the pool, plumbing and electrical for the locker room area, and footings for the therapy pool. Final wall panels were up at the end of August! In this video, Coach Lloyd shares a list of innovations you will see in the new pool at Lindberg.
 The new on-campus clinic opened Aug. 31 for students and employees.
Students also have 24/7 access to telehealth and mental health care.
College wins national diversity award
For the second year in a row, Augustana College has received the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine for an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. (more)
Enjoy these latest class notes, including weddings, baby news and a surprise visit by Bigfoot.
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May 7-9, 2021 Homecoming (on campus); reunions for class years ending in 0 and 5 May 23, 2021 Commencement for the Classes of 2020 and 2021 Know an alumnus who isn't getting the news?! Forward this newsletter to your friend, who can use the update page to get signed up!
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