CANCELED: Self-defense class
**The self-defense class scheduled for April 4 has been canceled due to weather.**
Vietnam Street Fest
This culinary and entertainment event is presented by the Vietnamese Student Association. The festival will include food (bánh mì, chả giò and chè, with vegetarian option available) and the traditional game Bầu Cua Tôm Cá.
Augustana Easter
Enjoy an Easter celebration with the Rev. Melinda Pupillo and the Augustana community, filled with music from Augustana Choir members and a brass ensemble. Light breakfast reception to follow.
Holden evening prayer
A beautiful way to spend the Wednesday evening of Holy Week.
As part of their midweek service during Lent, Augustana Campus Ministries is singing Holden Evening Prayer with a talented group of student vocalists and instrumentalists. Refreshments to follow.
Planetarium open house
Augustana College's John Deere Planetarium will be open to the public from 8:30-10 p.m. for an evening of stargazing and planet viewing.

SVCC signs agreement with Augustana College
Sauk Valley Community College (SVCC) has entered into an agreement with Augustana College to enhance and expand opportunities for students enrolled at SVCC. This agreement allows students enrolling at SVCC with the intention of completing an associate of arts program to apply to Augustana at the same time.
System-impacted Vikings breakfast
Augustana students, faculty and staff who have directly experienced a loved one's incarceration are invited to a breakfast gathering on Monday, April 17, 7:45-8:45 a.m., sponsored by the Augustana Prison Education Program.

Grant propels DNA sequencing research at Augustana
A grant from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust will allow Augustana College faculty and students to engage in next-generation DNA sequencing research.
Submit proposals for Diversity Week
Each office, organization or campus member can submit event proposals for Diversity Week. The OSID will include approved proposals in its calendar of events. The deadline to submit a proposal is April 6.

Augie sends two teams to CFA Challenge finals
Augustana’s two CFA Institute Research Challenge teams presented their research at Morningstar, Inc., hosted by the CFA Society Chicago. Out of 16 teams, seven advanced as finalists, including Augustana’s two teams. “The competition was fierce,” said Dr. Lina Zhou, the teams' faculty advisor.