Senior Art Show reception
The annual Senior Art Show will be on display from May 4-22. There will be a reception during the Celebration of Learning today, and a second reception on graduation day, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. May 22.
The museum will be open from noon-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturdays through May 22.
Mindful Movement class
All Augustana employees are invited to a weekly 30-minute Midweek Mindful Movement on Wednesdays from 12:15-12:45 p.m.
Please arrive five minutes early to get set up; plan to wear socks as the room is a shoe-free environment.
Swedish American Borderlands: New Directions in the Field
Dr. Dag Blanck, director of the Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center , will discuss the book "Swedish-American Borderlands: New Histories of Trans-Atlantic Relations."
This is the third in the Lunchtime Lecture Series leading up to the center's 40th anniversary celebration in May.
The Story of Olga: Rags to Riches Meets 'Take in Your Washing, the Actors are Coming'
Dr. Anne-Charlotte Harvey, professor emerita at San Diego State University, will discuss the two life trajectories of Olle i Skratthult's primadonna Olga Lindgren-Peterson-Nilsen.
Carl Hjalmar Petersson (as the "rustic comic" Olle i Skratthult), performed songs, poems, and comic monologues in his native Värmland dialect. In 1917 he married Olga Lindgren, his leading lady on stage.
This is the fourth in the Lunchtime Lecture Series leading up to the Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center's 40th anniversary celebration in May.
Afrofest
The African Student Association welcomes all students to experience a night of fun with meals from several African nations as well as a presentation of dances and clothing.
Film: 'Encanto'
The Student Life Programming Board will play Disney's "Encanto".
Movie description: The Madrigals are an extraordinary family who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia in a charmed place called the Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift - every child except Mirabel. However, she may soon be the Madrigal’s last hope when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is now in danger.
Film: 'Encanto'
The Student Life Programming Board will play Disney's "Encanto".
Movie description: The Madrigals are an extraordinary family who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia in a charmed place called the Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift - every child except Mirabel. However, she may soon be the Madrigal’s last hope when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is now in danger.
This movie will be shown again on April 9 at 8:00 p.m.
Film: 'Encanto'
The Student Life Programming Board will play Disney's "Encanto".
Movie description: The Madrigals are an extraordinary family who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia in a charmed place called the Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift - every child except Mirabel. However, she may soon be the Madrigal’s last hope when she discovers that the magic surrounding the Encanto is now in danger.
This movie will be shown again on April 8 and 9 at 8:00 p.m.
Volley 4 sisterhood
The ladies of Zeta Phi Kappa host a volleyball tournament. Anyone is welcome to participate and teams can consist of 6 to 15 people.
All proceeds will be donated to the Circle of Sisterhood, and the winning team will receive 50 dollars to donate to their chosen philanthropy.
Eipers '23 lands All-American honors in weight throw
With a dogged dedication even a pandemic couldn’t deter, Carson Eipers has become the best thrower Augustana has ever seen.