American Red Cross blood drive
Sigma Pi Delta will sponsor a American Red Cross blood drive from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sign up for a donation time. Walk-ins also are welcome.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1soURVoQam131x6OwR60udx8_4PU6oqH-Lcq82a7aouU/edit?usp=sharing
Donors will receive a Red Cross T-shirt while supplies last.
Scary movie night
The Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity invites all students to bring pillows, blankets, and a friend for a scary movie night. Popcorn and hot chocolate will be offered.
Global health: A view from the front lines
Epidemiologist Amanda Tiffany ’04 will talk about her work responding to global public health concerns.
Historian to discuss erasure of indigenous histories
Dr. Jacki Thompson Rand, associate professor of history and the coordinator of Native American and indigenous studies at the University of Iowa, will give a public presentation, "After Indian Removal: A Persistent Indigenous Presence in the American Midwest," March 21.
Christine Rogers, clarinet
Junior Christine Rogers will perform a recital on clarinet. She is from Naperville, Ill., and majors in German studies and instrumental music education.
Program
Five Bagatelles for Clarinet and Piano, Op. 23 — Gerald Finzi (1901-1956)
I. Prelude
II. Romance
III. Carol
IV. Forlana
V. Fughetta
Sonata for Clarinet and Piano — Francis Poulenc (1899-1963)
I. Allegro tristamente
II. Romanza
III. Allegro con fuoco
Robert Elfline, piano
intermission
Frailach — Donald Draganski (b. 1936)
Joel Padgett, clarinet
Suite Italienne — Yvonne Desportes (1907-1993)
I. Roma
II. Firenze
III. Venezia
IV. Napoli
Douglas Ganster, Kendall Hengst, and Joel Padgett, clarinet
Optometry info session
Students interested in a career in optometry are encouraged to attend an info session from Chicago College of Optometry at Midwestern University.
John P. Gialousakis, O.D., director of curriculum development and assistant professor, will be on hand.
Elizabeth I — In Her Own Words
The Augustana community is invited to attend the performance of "Elizabeth I — In Her Own Words", a play that attempts to show what Queen Elizabeth I was like during her reign.
This show is grounded in research by leading Elizabeth I historian, Carole Levin. Levin has crafted a captivating dramatization of the illustrious person and the period. Tamara Meneghini brings the monarch to life weaving together excerpts from Shakespeare’s cannon, as performed by Bernadette Venters-Sefic. "Elizabeth I – In Her Own Words" promises to offer an intimate exploration of the queen, her upbringing, her life, loves and her connection to the beloved Bard.
The show is 55 minutes with no intermission.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: A Year in Review
March 19 is the one-year anniversary of Dr. Monica Smith's tenure as the inaugural Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Augustana.
She and President Steve Bahls invite the campus community to join them in reflecting on the last year.
Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity job informational session
The Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity is now accepting applications for the 2019-2020 school year. Students that are passionate about social justice and creating a more welcoming and inclusive community here at Augustana College are welcome to apply. Please take a look at the links below to find out more information about the positions that are available. If you are interested in more than one position, you must submit an application for each individual position.
If you would like to learn more about the positions, or have any specific questions before submitting your application, an informational session in the Black Culture House will be hosted. This will be a great opportunity to interact with professional staff and learn more about the office and the work they do. Available positions below:
Program Coordinator - Follow the link here to learn more and apply (March 10th deadline)
https://goo.gl/forms/ZOaUzb7rjzIsByjq1
Brand Ambassador - Follow the link here to learn more and apply (March 10th deadline)
https://goo.gl/forms/sNsEXVflJp49uZvN2
PACE Mentor - Follow the link here to learn more and apply (April 12th deadline)
Women's History Month Ted Talk
The Multicultural Programming Board would like to invite all students to a Ted Talk night celebrating Women's History Month. The lectures will explore different topics in regards to womanhood. Free Olive Garden will be provided.