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.
DiversiTEA with Dr. Monica Smith
Students are invited to a virtual session of DiversiTEA with Dr. Monica Smith, vice president of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
The topic of the meeting will be an update on DEI.
Camp Kesem first meeting
Camp Kesem will hold its first meeting of the year and all students are welcome.
Camp Kesem is a nationwide community led by college students that supports children through and beyond their parent's cancer.
Camp Kesem at Augustana provides a free summer camp for these children in addition to providing a year-round support system for children and their families. Camp Kesem at Augustana also seeks to empower student leaders to recognize the benefits of civic engagement and being a part of a non-profit organization.
Best Buddies meeting
Best Buddies will be having its first meeting of the year to discuss the purpose of the organization and meet this year's buddies.
Founded in 1989, Best Buddies is the world's largest organization dedicated to providing a positive impact to those with intellectual and development disabilities (IDD).
Rock Island Mobile Public Library
Library2Go will be at Augustana until 11 a.m. Open to everyone who has a Rock Island address.
On-campus students must present student ID and class schedule to get a library card. Off-campus students must present a photo ID and proof of a Rock Island address. Library2Go will be here alternating Fridays.