Book discussion: 'Swedish-American Borderlands: New Histories of Transatlantic Relations'
Dag Blanck, director of the Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center at Augustana, will join contributors to a new study of Swedish-American relations at a virtual book launch.
The panel discussion will begin at 8:15 a.m. Central Time. (Registration is not required; join the session on Zoom.)
The group will discuss "Swedish-American Borderlands: New Histories of Transatlantic Relations," edited by Blanck and Uppsala University historian Adam Hjorthén. The book reflects the new approaches in the field, reframing Swedish-American relations by focusing on contacts, crossings, and convergences beyond migration.
New book examines Swedish-U.S. relations, history
Dag Blanck, director of the Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center at Augustana, will join contributors to a new study of Swedish-American relations at a virtual book launch Sept. 9.
The day Sweden's Royal Couple came to campus — 25 years ago
On Sept. 13, 1996, Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia made their first joint appearance at Augustana College. Here's a look back on that historic day.
Alpha Phi Omega Warm n' Toasty Meet n' Greet
Alpha Phi Omega co-ed service fraternity will host a meet-and-greet fireside from 8-10 p.m. There will be smores, music, dancing, lawn games and more.
The group focuses on leadership, friendship and service. Contact Marissa Milone to RSVP (and to ensure the supply of s'mores).
Trash Dash
Her Campus and the Augustana Sierra Club are sponsoring a service project, Trash Dash, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Each group will get bags to clean up campus. The cost is $3 per person, and all funds will be donated to Quad Cities Earth.
Magician Mike Super
(Note: This performance is open only to students, faculty, staff and visitors on campus for Family Weekend.)
Magician Mike Super is the winner of NBC's "PHENOMENON," and a top finalist from "America's Got Talent." He's also appeared on numerous TV shows in the United States and abroad, including "Fool US" and "Ellen."
Tickets are available at the door as well as online and by phone.
Comedian Kiry Shabazz
Kiry Shabazz is a stand-up from Cleveland, now based in L.A.
He started in comedy in northern California and became a regular at the Punchline, Rooster T Feathers, and Cobb’s. He’s won first place at the Rooster T Feathers Comedy Competition, has been a World Series of Comedy Satellite Competition winner, and was selected for the Laughing Skull Festival. He was the winner of the 2017 Stand-Up NBC competition.
Pre-optometry info session
Dr. Erik Mothersbaugh '08, dean of student affairs at the Illinois College of Optometry, will visit campus to talk with students interested in pre-optometry.
Discussion topics will include optometry school and how to be a competitive applicant.
This field of medicine is in need of new doctors: Three new optometry schools have opened in the past few years and several programs are under development.