Lutfisk and meatball dinner
The American Scandinavian Association at Augustana will host its annual lutfisk and meatball supper.
The social gathering with refreshments will start with punch at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will begin at 6. The meal includes lutfisk, Swedish meatballs, peas, parsley buttered potatoes, pickled beets, pickled herring, coleslaw, cheese, assorted breads, lefse, rice pudding and cookies.
The evening's program, titled "The Tomte and Nisse in Scandinavian Holiday Tradition," will be presented by by Dr. Ulf Jonas Björk, assistant professor of Scandinavian at Augustana College.
Dr. Björk joined the Augustana faculty in fall 2024 after retiring from the Department of Journalism and Public Relations at the University of Indiana Indianapolis. His presentation will focus on the history and tradition of jultomten (julenisse in Norwegian and Danish). We may even be visited by a real jultomte!
Parking is available in the faculty lot west of Gerber or on the street.
Reservations are due Nov. 1. Mail the names of guests who will attend, a phone number to contact, and a check for the total amount to Loryann Eis, 2037 15th St., Moline, Ill., 61265, or call 309-762-8303. Checks should be made payable to ASA.
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Frieze Lectures to examine democracy beginning Oct. 24
This year's Frieze Lectures, a partnership between the Rock Island Public Library and the faculty of Augustana College, will include four presentations related to "Democracy in America." The series will wrap up shortly after the Nov. 5 general election, in which voters will elect the President, 34 U.S. Senators and all 435 Members of Congress.
Frieze Lecture: 'Abraham Lincoln and A House Divided'
Dr. Lendol Calder, professor of history, will present "Abraham Lincoln and A House Divided."
This year's Frieze Lecture series theme is "Democracy in America." The series will wrap up shortly after the Nov. 5 general election, in which voters will elect the President, 34 U.S. Senators and all 435 Members of Congress.
The Frieze Lecture series is a 27-year partnership between the Rock Island Public Library and Augustana College to present four talks in the fall. Lectures are from 2-3 p.m. Tuesdays at the Rock Island Main Library, 401 19th St., Downtown Community Room.
Frieze Lecture: 'Unpacking the 2024 Election'
Dr. Paul Baumgardner, assistant professor of political science, will present "Unpacking the 2024 Election."
This year's Frieze Lecture series theme is "Democracy in America." The series will wrap up shortly after the Nov. 5 general election, in which voters will elect the President, 34 U.S. Senators and all 435 Members of Congress.
The Frieze Lecture series is a 27-year partnership between the Rock Island Public Library and Augustana College to present four talks in the fall. Lectures are from 2-3 p.m. Tuesdays at the Rock Island Main Library, 401 19th St., Downtown Community Room.
Frieze Lecture: 'Teaching (and Living) Democracy on a College Campus'
Dr. Andrea Talentino, president of the College and professor of political science, will present "Teaching (and Living) Democracy on a College Campus."
This year's Frieze Lecture series theme is "Democracy in America." The series will wrap up shortly after the Nov. 5 general election, in which voters will elect the President, 34 U.S. Senators and all 435 Members of Congress.
The Frieze Lecture series is a 27-year partnership between the Rock Island Public Library and Augustana College to present four talks in the fall. Lectures are from 2-3 p.m. Tuesdays at the Rock Island Main Library, 401 19th St., Downtown Community Room.
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This year's Frieze Lecture series theme is "Democracy in America." The series will wrap up shortly after the Nov. 5 general election, in which voters will elect the President, 34 U.S. Senators and all 435 Members of Congress.
The Frieze Lecture series is a 27-year partnership between the Rock Island Public Library and Augustana College to present four talks in the fall. Lectures are from 2-3 p.m. Tuesdays at the Rock Island Main Library, 401 19th St., Downtown Community Room.