Celebration of Learning 2024
Schedule overview
The annual Celebration of Learning showcases work by students, faculty and staff at Augustana.
This year's celebration on May 8, 2024, includes poster presentations, interactive sessions, panel presentations and special events.
Here is a schedule of posters and oral presentations by area of study or program.
Poster presentations, session I
9-10 a.m.
Gerber Center, Gävle rooms
Poster session I descriptions
- Asian Studies
- Chinese
- Computer Science
- Economics
- Engineering
- German Studies
- Public Health
- Swenson Center
Poster presentations, session II
1-2:15 p.m.
Gerber Center, Gävle rooms
Poster session II descriptions
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Environmental Studies
- Environmental Studies, Geology
- Environmental Studies, UMC
- Geography
- Geology
- Neuroscience
- Physics
- Psychology
Oral presentations, session I
10-11:15 a.m.
Session I descriptions
- Hanson 102: Special event, "A People of Vision"
- Olin Auditorium: Featured presentation, "Tales from the HEAR-T lab"
- Old Main 117: Communication Studies; Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
- Hanson Annex 127: Physics, Mathematics
- Old Main 28: Texas Medical Center
- Wallenberg Hall, Denkmann and Thomas Tredway Library: Art History, Graphic Design, Studio Art (Senior Art Show)
- Old Main 132: Scandinavian Studies, Kinesiology, Philosophy
- Larson Hall, Bergendoff: Music
Oral presentations, session II
11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Session II descriptions
- Wallenberg Hall, Denkmann: Special event, "Lifeboat Challenge"
- Olin Auditorium: Featured presentation, "Empowering Communities: Students unite with Rock Island to develop a plan to replace lead drinking water pipes equitably"
- Old Main 117: Honors Capstone (Public Health, Kinesiology, English/Creative Writing/Psychology, Philosophy)
- Hanson Annex 127: Political Science
- Hanson 102: French
- Old Main 28: Texas Medical Center
- Old Main 132: Sociology and Anthropology
- You Belong Here lounge, Gerber Center: First Year Honors Program
Oral presentations, session III
1-2:15 p.m.
Session III descriptions
- Hanson Annex 127: Art History, History
- Hanson 102: French
- Old Main 28: Texas Medical Center
- Old Main 132: Sociology and Anthropology
- Old Main, third floor: Communication Studies
Oral presentations, session IV
2:30-3:45 p.m.
Session IV descriptions
- Wallenberg Hall, Denkmann: Featured presentation, "Kitchen Metamorphosis"
- Old Main 117: Holden Village J-Term program
- Hanson 102: Native American Studies and Community Outreach
- Old Main 28: Japan J-Term program
- Old Main 132: Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
- Black Box, Brunner Theatre Center: Creative Writing
Special events
- 9-11 a.m., Carlsson Evald Hall: "Neurdfest," presented by Genevieve Berryman, Katey Clark, Breonna Culver, Bitanya Darge, Katie Frese, Emily Kastanes, Anna Killilea, Megan Markiewicz, Monica Perez, Zion Thomas, Sierra White, Dr. Shara Stough, Dr. Ian Harrington and Dr. Rupa Gordon. Note: This event is not open to the public.
- 10-11:15 a.m., Hanson 102: "A People of Vision," presented by Dr. Sandra Boham, President, Salish Kootenai College, Pablo, Mont.
- 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Viking Plaza (rain location: Brew by the Slough): "Keeping Cool with Campus Kitchen"
- 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Wallenberg Hall, Denkmann: "Lifeboat Challenge," presented by ALIVE, Laurel Williams and Michelle Crouch
- 1:30-2 p.m., Gävle 3, Gerber Center, Celebration of Learning departmental and campus-wide awards reception
- 2-4:30 p.m., Old Main first floor, rotunda area: "Reproductive Resources and Rights in the QC"