Festival of Sankta Lucia set for Nov. 30
Augustana's annual celebration of the Festival of Sankta Lucia on Nov. 30, 2026, will commemorate the holiday with traditional Scandinavian Christmas carols, lessons and poetry.
Augustana music program stands out for faculty mentorship
Augustana College is one of 10 schools recognized as a 2027 Small-Program Mentorship Standout by College Music Major. Smaller music programs where "close faculty access and meaningful undergraduate responsibility shape student development" were selected from across the country.
A summer in the field with the Upper Mississippi Center
This summer, I had the opportunity to work with the Upper Mississippi Center (UMC) on a new project at Milan Bottoms, and it has been one of my favorite experiences at Augustana so far!
Hacktoberfest 2026: The Unhinged
Hacktoberfest 2026: The Unhinged is a mini hackathon where students get together on a Friday night to build cool, fun and unconventional projects.
China Study Abroad faculty-led program info session
Come learn about a study abroad program led by Jen-mei Ma, professor of world languages, to China. Students will enroll in Chinese Studies 340 on campus during spring semester 2027 and then travel to China for 10-12 days in May-June 2027.
President's open office hour
Stop by to spend a few minutes with President Talentino and share your thoughts, ideas, questions and suggestions. Office hour runs from 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Augustana symposium examines democracy in Sweden and U.S. on Oct. 23
Augustana College will host the 2026 O. Fritiof Ander Symposium on Friday, Oct. 23, bringing together scholars, journalists and public figures from Sweden and the United States to discuss democracy and the political forces shaping both countries. The event will take place from 2 to 5:30 p.m. in the Wilson Center.
Book Release Event of 1960s Student Memoir
The Augustana Historical Society invites students, staff, faculty, and the public to celebrate the release of their newest publication: a memoir by Dr. Ann Boaden of her student experience in the 1960s.
Tales After Dark
Tales After Dark is an immersive African folktale experience that combines storytelling, culture, and food. Throughout the evening, attendees will watch three animated folktales originating from different African cultures or regions.
Learning to lead when there are no easy answers
Moderated by President Andrea Talentino, the gathering brought together Augustana and Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences educators, alumni, clinicians, researchers and public health leaders to explore a central question: What must students develop now to exercise judgment, earn trust and lead through challenges no curriculum can predict?