Club Ed 'Paper Tigers' movie screening
Club Ed will show the film "Paper Tigers."
Three childhood kung fu prodigies have grown into washed-up, middle-aged men — now one kick away from pulling their hamstrings. But when their master is murdered, they must juggle their dead-end jobs, dad duties, and overcome old grudges to avenge his death. (Wikpedia)
Photastic 2022
The Vietnamese Student Association will host Photastic 2022, a cultural event dedicated to introducing Vietnamese traditional games and bun thit nuong (grilled pork vermicelli), one of the most famous Vietnamese dishes of Vietnam. (There will be a vegetarian option.)
RSVPs are requested in person in the Brew, or by purchasing tickets online and using Venmo. Those who do not wish to eat are still invited to games and enjoy dance performances and Asian snacks for free.
All proceeds will be donated to an orphanage and support center for disadvantaged children in Vietnam.
2022 retirement celebration
Augustana will celebrate employees who have retired during the past year and/or will be retiring by this summer. Each retiree will be honored by a co-worker who will share a tribute. Refreshments will be served.
Honorees will include:
Thomas Bengtson, professor of mathematics and computer science
Gloria Bollinger, Public Safety dispatcher
Jean Choate, payroll manager
Kurt Christoffel, professor of chemistry and biochemistry
Jon Clauss, professor of mathematics
David Dehnel, professor of political science
Bill Estes, receiving coordinator
Catherine Carter Goebel, professor of art history
Lisa Gray, executive assistant, Enrollment and Financial Aid
Donna Hill, interlibrary loan assistant
Connie Huntley, executive assistant for Dean of Students and Campus Ministries
Kathy Jakielski, professor of communication sciences and disorders
Melody Knoles, Dining Services server
Kelvin Mason, professor of art
John Pfautz, professor of music
Sue Radtke, administrative assistant, accounting and economics
Sue Rector, assistant vice president of development
Chris Schafer, director of the Thomas Tredway Library
Colleen Sibthorp, director of finance and membership, WVIK
Janet Stodd, instructor of flute, director of the Augustana Flute Choir
Well-being Lab: Improving sleep, how to make technology work for you and not against you
Allison from Counseling Services will talk about sleep. She will share tips on how to use technology to get better and more restful sleep.
Defining US: Children at the Crossroads of Change
Augustana students and employees are invited to participate in a sneak peek screening of Defining US, a documentary that tells the stories of the majority of America's youth, children of color, and the important role of education in counteracting harmful stereotypes and helping students discover their power, potential, and ability to lead us in the future.
This viewing is in collaboration with Rock Island-Milan School District. Only members of the school district and Augustana College are invited to attend this screening. Join us and learn how education is the pathway for positive social change.
Alumni Diversity Panel and Networking
The Office of Career Development will offer an Alumni Diversity Panel and Networking as part of Diversity Week activities.
Rest and destress
The Asian Student Organization will offer Rest and Destress as part of Diversity Week activities.
Diversity Week Kickoff
Diversity Week activities will take place through April 30, including a campus-wide Diversity Fair April 29.
Activities are sponsored by a number of student groups and college offices, including the Office of Sexual Assault Prevention Education, Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity, Career Development, TRIO Student Support Services, Office of International Student and Scholar Services, Asian Student Organization, Latinx Unidos, Jean Jacket Society and Gender & Sexuality Alliance, Dat Poetry Lounge, Student Government Association and Filipino Student Organization.
Movie: 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'
"Spider-Man: No Way Home" will be screened. Peter Parker asks Dr. Stephen Strange to use magic to make his identity as Spider-Man a secret again after its public revelation at the end of "Spider-Man: Far From Home." When the spell goes wrong, the multiverse is broken open...
OZO Car Smash
Vent your frustrations and raise money for Mothers Against Drunk Driving. OZO is hosting the annual car smash at 5 p.m. today and tomorrow. The cost is $2 per minute, with a maximum of $10 for five minutes. All proceeds go to MADD.