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Student Employment Fair
The Student Employment Fair is a part of Welcome Week, designed for new students who are interested in working on campus.
It will run from 1-3 p.m. in the CORE area of the Olin Center, first floor. Registration is not required.
All degree-seeking students registered at least half-time (4 credits) may apply to work on campus. Student workers are paid $9.25 an hour. They may work up to 10 hours a week. International students may work up to 20 hours per week.
Campus jobs are posted on Handshake, the college platform for part-time, full-time, and internship positions, as well as campus recruiting, career coaching appointments and career resources.
To look for jobs on Handshake:
• On the top, you will see Jobs.
• On the next page, you will see a series of filters. Choose On Campus.
• You will see the list of open positions on the left side
• Click on each to learn more about the position and how to apply.
More positions will be posted closer to the start of the academic year.
Women's tennis vs. Elmhurst
The Vikings will play the Elmhurst University Bluejays at home.
Other home matches:
Oct. 15 vs. Carthage, 1 p.m.
Spring matchups, as well as information on the conference tournament, will be announced at a later date.
Augustana announces new program to dramatically expand financial aid
Augustana College has launched an innovative financial aid program — Augustana Possible — to meet 100% of demonstrated financial need for qualifying newly enrolled students.
Project with city to provide hands-on learning for students
Augustana President Andrea Talentino announced a partnership between the college and the city of Rock Island to identify lead water service lines as required under a new state law.
Christmas at Augustana
The Augustana Symphony Orchestra joins the Augustana Brass Ensemble, Ascension Ringers, Augustana Choir, Augustana Concert Chorale and Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble in a celebration of the holiday season. Performances are Dec. 3-4 at 2 p.m.
Tickets will go on sale Sept. 30.
Women's soccer vs. Elmhurst
Augustana women's soccer will play the Elmhurst University Bluejays on Oct. 12.
Upcoming home games:
Oct. 15 vs. Adrian, 1 p.m.
Oct. 26 vs. North Central, 7 p.m.
Johnson '98 named COO of NFL's Jaguars
Chad Johnson '98 has been named chief operating officer of the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars. During his career, he has worked with several professional sports franchises, including the Miami Marlins, Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning.