Five years of Augustana’s January Term
Augustana College students take a break from their 15-week semester schedule to engage in a month-long period of intensive learning during January Term, or J-term. This three-and-a-half week course was added as part of the college’s transition to semesters in 2019-2020.
Shockingly Modern Saxophone Festival slated for Feb. 24
The free event at Bergendoff Hall will feature guest artist Kyle Hutchins.
Augustana's Symphonic Band touring Midwest in March
Directed by Dr. James Lambrecht, the tour marks the Augustana Symphonic Band’s first domestic tour since the 2020 pandemic.
Augustana Choir to tour California in March
Directed by Dr. Jon Hurty, the 54-member Augustana Choir will perform in California March 21-25, followed by a home concert on April 6.
Augustana names two new trustees
Robert Anderson and Ronald Workman, both 1980 Augustana graduates, were elected Jan. 27 at the college's winter retreat.
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.
Submit to East Hall Press by Feb. 13
As part of ENGL 300: Book Publishing, East Hall Press is accepting essay submissions for inclusion in a book to be published at the end of spring term. "Student Life: Essays From Augustana College, 2024" (title subject to change) will be an anthology of writing examining the Augustana experience from a student perspective.
Slough path now open
The Augustana slough path is now reopened for campus and community use following the completion of the new water pipe installation and path restoration.
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.
African American Read-In
The annual African American Read-In will be held from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., hosted by the Reading/Writing Center and sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of English.