Nordic Book Club, December
December's book is A Very Scandinavian Christmas: The Greatest Nordic Holiday Stories of all Time compiled by New Vessel Press, 2019.
"This collection brings together the best Scandinavian holiday stories including classics by Hans Christian Andersen of Denmark; Nobel Prize winner Selma Lagerlöf, August Strindberg and Hjalmar Söderberg of Sweden; as well as the popular contemporary Norwegian author Karl Ove Knausgaard. These Nordic tales—coming from the very region where so much of traditional Christmas imagery originates—convey a festive and contemplative spirit laden with lingonberries, elks, gnomes, Sami trolls, candles, church spires, gingerbread, and aquavit in abundance." --from Amazon
Join the Swenson Center's monthly book club to discuss books on Nordic topics or by Nordic authors.
Vigil for Lives Lost
The lights of Lindberg Stadium were dimmed Thursday night and candles lit while more than 400 students said the names of Black lives lost.
Augustana Chemical Society
The Augustana Chemical Society meets biweekly on Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. via Google Meet.
To join, email acs@augustana.edu with your phone number.
DAT Poetry Lounge: “Speak Yo’ Peace!”
Dat Poetry Lounge is celebrating National Poetry Month with “Speak Yo’ Peace!” slam poetry event.
Everyone is welcome.
Fishing Club outing
The Augustana Fishing Club will have its first outing of the year from 9 a.m.-noon. No past experience or equipment is needed. Direct-message augustanafishingteam on Instagram for details.
The purpose of the fishing club is to organize those on campus that love fishing and being on the water! We plan outings, teach some techniques, and just have a good time.
OSL Fall Festival
The Office of Student Life will host a Fall Festival from 3-5 p.m. with a dunk tank, BMX trick group, and inflatable games.
Pandemic Perspectives: Lydia Ruelas Durán '05 and Nick Polyak '99
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Augustana alumni will share how their industries have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and how their Augustana experience equipped them to be creative, innovative problem solvers during this difficult time.
Lydia Ruelas '05 Durán, an English teacher at Delano High School in Delano, California, and Nick Polyak '99, superintendent of Leyden Community High School District #212 in suburban Chicago, will share their perspectives from their work in education.
Those interested in attending must register.
Pandemic Perspectives: Mike Gapen '91 and Allyson Martinez '13
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Augustana alumni will share how their industries have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and how their Augustana experience equipped them to be creative, innovative problem solvers during this difficult time.
Mike Gapen '91, managing director and chief U.S. economist at Barclays, and Allyson Martinez '13, macro investment strategist at William Blair, will share their perspectives from their work in economics and finance.
Mike and Allyson also serve the college as members of the Board of Trustees.
Those interested in attending must register.
MPB Allyship Ted Talk
The Multicultural Programming Board (MPB) will be putting on a Ted Talk with guest speakers to discuss what it means to be a true ally to underrepresented and underpriveleged groups.
It will conclude with a Q&A session and packaged snacks and beverages will be provided. 50 participants max will be allowed and masks must be worn.