March 26: River Readings with Illinois Poet Laureate Mark Turcotte
Enjoy a night of poetry with Mark Turcotte, the sixth Illinois Poet Laureate, and Augustana student writers on Thursday, March 26, 5:30 p.m., at the Watts-Midtown Branch of the Rock Island Public Library.
2026 Francophone Film Festival begins Feb. 24
The annual Francophone Film Festival at Augustana will screen a film each Tuesday from Feb. 24 to March 17. All films are free and open to the public. Films begin at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the Olin Center on campus.
'Remembering Richard' exhibit April 8-May 29
"Remembering Richard: Fostering Community in the Shadow of AIDS" is an event and exhibition. Augustana and our local community will be creating a panel for the National AIDS Memorial Quilt in honor of Richard Van Truss '86, who passed away from HIV/AIDS in 1995, and for any other members of Augie and the QC's queer communities who have been lost.
Competition winners to perform with Augustana Symphony Orchestra
Winners of the Augustana Symphony Orchestra Concerto Competition will perform with the orchestra at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 14, in Augustana’s Centennial Hall. Featured soloists are Emily Churak '27, voice; Ian Empen '26, trumpet; and Dianna Hester '27, cello.
Ash Wednesday service
Campus Ministries will offer services for Ash Wednesday at 1:01 p.m. and 8:31 p.m., as well as an Augie Catholic service at 4 p.m.
Ash Wednesday service
Campus Ministries will offer services for Ash Wednesday at 1:01 p.m. and 8:31 p.m., as well as an Augie Catholic service at 4 p.m.
Ash Wednesday Catholic service
Campus Ministries will offer an Augie Catholic service for Ash Wednesday at 4 p.m., as well as other Ash Wednesday services at 1:01 p.m. and 8:31 p.m.
Viking coaches, staff complete Mental Health First Aid training
On February 2, members of Augustana's athletic department completed a six-hour, in-person Mental Health First Aid training sponsored by the NCAA. The program is designed to equip coaches and staff with the tools to recognize, understand and respond to signs of mental health challenges.
Iftar dinner
Iftar is the evening meal that Muslims enjoy to break their fast during the holy month of Ramadan. As part of our campus community’s celebration of Eid and the spirit of Ramadan, we invite all students, faculty and staff to join us for a special Iftar gathering.