Augustana welcomes Rev. Melinda Pupillo as chaplain
The Rev. Melinda Pupillo, currently pastor at Holden Village retreat center in Washington State, will join Augustana as college chaplain.
Riverine Walks: Deep Maps: Historic Geography of Pool 16 of Mississippi River
Riverine Walk participants explore the Quad Cities through a series of guided walks at various area locales. The Riverine Walks series for August features “Deep Maps: Historic Geography of Pool 16 of the Mississippi River" with Dr. Reuben Heine leading the floating classroom “Stewardship” and bringing patrons back in time using historic maps and photographs.
Dr. Heine is a professor of geography at Augustana.
Admission is $6. Face covering will be available from River Action for those without it. More information and signup at 563-322-2969 or RiverAction.org.
Riverine Walks: Deep Maps: Historic Geography of Pool 16 of Mississippi River
Riverine Walk participants explore the Quad Cities through a series of guided walks at various area locales. The Riverine Walks series for August features “Deep Maps: Historic Geography of Pool 16 of the Mississippi River" with Dr. Reuben Heine leading the floating classroom “Stewardship” and bringing patrons back in time using historic maps and photographs.
Dr. Heine is a professor of geography at Augustana.
Admission is $6. Face covering will be available from River Action for those without it. More information and signup at 563-322-2969 or RiverAction.org.
Channel Cat Talks: River Landscape Mosaic
Channel Cat Talk participants tour the Mississippi River aboard the Channel Cat Water Taxi. August programs include “River Landscape Mosaic,” in which Dr. Reuben Heine and Dr. Norm Moline join guests in studying the channel characteristics, riverfront uses, and environmental issues in Pool 15 from Arsenal Island to Campbell's Island. They also will observe construction on the I-74 bridge.
Dr. Heine is a professor of geography at Augustana, and Dr. Moline is an emeritus professor of geography.
Admission is $15. Face covering will be available from River Action for those without it. More information and signup at 563-322-2969 or RiverAction.org.
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Augustana gets $1.1M grant for future teachers
Augustana College has received a $1.1 million grant to enhance the learning experience for STEM teachers in high-need districts.
Fall sports postponed due to pandemic
Augustana's athletic conference will postpone fall sports, but will explore the feasibility of some spring competition.
Classes of 2020, 2021 to celebrate graduation May 23
Augustana College will hold a joint graduation ceremony for the classes of 2020 and 2021 next spring.
Employer sign-up begins for QC Career Fair
Local employers are invited to sign up now for the inaugural QC Career Fair. The virtual event is planned for noon-3 p.m. Sept. 30.
New minor in linguistics is for the curious
Augustana students can exercise their curiosity about language with a new minor in linguistics, beginning in the fall of 2020.