Augustana student-led ‘Participate’ expands volunteering opportunities
“Participate” runs as a student-led program within Augustana’s Office of Student Life and Leadership, connecting students with community partners and volunteer opportunities across the Quad Cities.
Augustana faculty secure national funding to explore vocation
Following a competitive national selection process, Dr. Jane Simonsen and Dr. Çağlar Çetin-Ayşe received two of only 17 grants recently awarded to members of NetVUE (Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education) institutions.
Accepted to Augustana College? Here’s what to do next
This is an exciting time, and we’re here to help you navigate your next steps. Here’s what to do after receiving your acceptance letter:
What it’s like to study in Bonaire
Over J-term, I had the privilege of studying geology in the Caribbean on the island of Bonaire. The experience was unique for a couple of reasons, the biggest being that I am not studying geology or any other science related field.
Weekly grocery shuttle through ACES
The ACES Grocery Shuttle will return to campus as a permanent program for spring 2026, in coordination with Public Safety and the ACES student drivers and directors. The program will run every Saturday from 4-6 p.m.
Apply by April 10: Vázquez-Valarezo Poetry Award and Audre Lorde Prize
Applications for the Vázquez-Valarezo Poetry Award and Audre Lorde Prize are now open. The deadline to submit for both is April 10, 2026.
OSCC First Friday: March Madness
Join us 12-3 p.m. for a March Madness–inspired OSCC First Friday where you can rep your roots, rep your crew and rep you.
Design your own jersey or pennant flag, play games, fill out an Augie “This or That” bracket and enter for a chance to win prizes.
Volunteer opportunities with Junior Achievement
Junior Achievement is seeking classroom volunteers for the spring semester. Each program includes five to six weekly lessons, lasting 35-45 minutes, with scheduling coordinated directly between the volunteer and the classroom teacher.
Business Club guest speaker: Hali Jama
The Business Club is hosting Hali Jama, co-founder of EmpOur, a startup that helps thousands of students navigate the recruitment process and secure competitive opportunities.