Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble concert

The Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble will perform.

The Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble is a select treble ensemble for students who wish to develop advanced choral skills and a better understanding of various styles of choral music composed for sopranos and altos. The ensemble's chosen repertoire — from folk to contemporary, ancient to modern — focuses on moving forward and upward, overcoming challenges and celebrating compassion. 

The ensemble is named after Jenny Lind (1820-1887), a Swedish opera singer known as the "Swedish Nightingale" and considered the finest coloratura of her day, and performs on campus and at community events. 

Graphic designer works his way up

Armed with a degree in graphic design, Shavaun Grant ‘16 returned home to the Chicago area after graduation and found plenty of opportunities. He recently was promoted to senior graphic designer, photographer and project manager at Sol-Millennium Medical Group.

Football Vikings celebrate 8 wins plus bowl bid

Augustana’s football team broke loose for an 8-2 run in regular season play and a 7-2 third-place finish in the CCIW, thanks in part to the return of 10 fifth-year players this season.

Alumnae mentor first-year students in new academy

Twenty-nine students of Augustana's Class of 2027 make up the inaugural cohort of the Brenda Barnes Leader-ship Academy. Alumnae will help these students develop leadership skills, inspired by the life of Brenda Czajka '75 Barnes.

Masterworks V: The Fauré Requiem

The Augustana Choir, the Augustana Choral Artists and the Augustana Oratorio Society will perform with the Quad City Symphony Orchestra on March 2 and 3.

Tickets are available through the Quad City Symphony Orchestra.

Program information

Conductor: Mark Russell Smith

• Brandenburg Concerto No.3, BWV 1048, G major (Johann Sebastian Bach)
• Prelude from the First Cello Suite (Johann Sebastian Bach)
• Suite (Overture) No.3, BWV 1068, II. Air (Johann Sebastian Bach)
• St. Matthew Passion (Johann Sebastian Bach)
  • No. 48 Recit: Er hat uns allen wohlgetan
  • No. 49 Aria: Aus Liebe will mein Heiland sterben
  • No. 54 Chorale: O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden
  • No. 65 Aria: Mache dich, mein Herze, rein
• Prelude and Fugue no.21 in Bb from The Well-Tempered Clavier (Johann Sebastian Bach)
• B minor Mass, No. 27 Dona nobis pacem (Johann Sebastian Bach)
• Requiem, op.48 (Gabriel Fauré)

Cultural Market Excursion

I think food is the best way to connect people, as food possesses the ability to transcend language barriers, becoming the universal language of love.

Take a look! Bergendoff Hall transformed

The $11.2 million transformation of Bergendoff Hall is complete. Students and faculty are taking advantage of the new and updated spaces, including Larson Hall, the piano lab, ensemble rehearsal hall, practice rooms, Hamann Concert Hall and more.

QC Career EXPO '24

If you are a student seeking part time, full-time jobs, internship opportunities or graduate schools programs, plan to attend QC Career EXPO. With a chance to meet with a variety of career fields and graduate schools who value the skills and experiences unique to students from small, private liberal arts colleges.

Free transportation is available for students. The bus will depart from the Gerber Center circle drive (3435 9 1/2 Ave.) at 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. 

Show the employers what sets you apart and help them explore potential collaborations that align with the evolving needs of our workforce:

• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Oral and written communications
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Digital technology
• Leadership
• Professionalism and work ethic
• Career management
• Global and intercultural fluency

Details

• Date: Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024
• Time: 1-4 p.m.: QC Career EXPO
• Venue: Bend XPO, 922 Mississippi Parkway, East Moline, IL 61244
• Note: Professional dress is required at this event.

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Sponsored by The Quad Cities' Colleges, Augustana College, Black Hawk College, St. Ambrose University, Eastern Iowa Community Colleges and Western Illinois University-Quad Cities 

CareerFest '24, hosted by CCCI

Get ready for an exciting day of recruiting and networking at CareerFest '24! This is your opportunity to meet with talented students from 19 Illinois small colleges and universities representing all degree programs and class levels seeking internships and full-time roles.

Free transportation is available for Augustana students. Learn more here.

Details

• Date: Friday, Feb. 16, 2024
• Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Venue: Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Naperville (new location)
• Note: Professional dress is required at this event.

Registration closes Feb. 7th, 2024.

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Hosted by the College Career Consortium of Illinois (CCCI): Augustana College, Aurora University, Benedictine University, Concordia University Chicago, Dominican University, Elmhurst College, Eureka College, Illinois College, Illinois Wesleyan University, Knox College, Lewis University, Millikin University, Monmouth College, Moody Bible Institute, North Central College, North Park University, Rockford University, Trinity Christian College, University of St. Francis.

Anonymous gift benefits 17 Augustana students

This is the third consecutive year this donor has made a gift to directly benefit Augustana students.