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Campus update: Closer to the stars
Dec. 9, 2022
Augustana students can study the night sky like never before with new access to an advanced research-quality optical telescope in the Arizona desert.
A consortium now manages the Robert L. Mutel Telescope that includes Augustana's Dr. William Peterson.
The timing couldn’t be better. Augustana faculty have developed a proposal for a new minor in astronomy in light of increased interest from prospective students. (more)
New film major/minor announced
Augustana announced a new major and minor in film on Wednesday. Provost Wendy Hilton-Morrow and faculty spoke to reporters at the Brunner Theatre Center. Students can start the program in the fall of 2023.
Augustana will celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a virtual keynote by Dr. Bernard Lafayette Jr. — one of the original Freedom Riders — on Jan. 16.
He will speak on the theme of "Nonviolence in a Time of Civil Unrest: Yesterday and Today." (more)
Announcements
With finals on the horizon, 'Twas the Weekend Before Finals offers some fun and relaxation at 7 p.m. today in Olin auditorium. And don't miss your free pancakes: Late Night Breakfast will be served starting at 9 p.m. Monday
You have two chances for some Christmas jazz today: 2:30 p.m. in the Brew or 7:30 p.m. in the Gävle Room. The Jazz Ensemble will perform "Swingin' Christmas at Augustana."
For more subdued holiday music, hear Lessons and Carols at 3 and 5 p.m. Sunday in Ascension Chapel.
The Augustana Bookstore is offering 25% off gifts and clothing today (in store only).
The Geology and Geography clubs invite all to hear Dr. Norm Moline, professor emeritus of geography, talk about his trip to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. He'll speak at 4:30 p.m. today in the John Deere Lecture Hall or via Zoom.
Sloughfest is looking for people to plan the annual event that occurs at the end of spring semester.
FIFA World Cup watch parties are in progress!
Woofapalooza!
The QC Canine Assistance Network brought therapy dogs to campus to lower the stress levels before finals week.