The Maya Book Project and indigenous language revitalization in Guatemala

Dr. Andy Carter will present "The Maya Book Project and indigenous language revitalization in Guatemala." 

The printing and distribution of his book, "El Bosque de Don Margarito" (Margarito's Forest), is part of an effort to promote cultural preservation. The book is written in Spanish and K’iche', a Mayan language.

The book is an account of the life of Don Margarito Esteban Álvarez Velázquez. It is a story of the Maya cosmovision of reverence for all of creation being passed from one generation to the next.

Dr. Carter is professor emeritus of mathematics at Roosevelt University in Chicago. In 2007 he made his first trip to Saq Ja’ Guatemala where he became inspired by the true story of Don Margarito and his forest.

Since its 2016 publication, the book has won a 2017 commendation from the Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs (CLASP), was awarded “Most Inspirational” book of 2017 by Latino Literacy Now, and has been included on the Bank Street College of Education’s 2017 list of Best Children’s Books of the Year.

This event is sponsored by Augustana's Latin American Studies program.

Time Management: Because Due Tomorrow Doesn’t Mean Do Tomorrow

The Learning Commons and CORE will offer the workshop, "Time Management: Because Due Tomorrow Doesn’t Mean Do Tomorrow," from 11 a.m.-noon.

Social Media and Self Promotion

The Learning Commons and CORE will offer a workshop, Social Media and Self Promotion, from 11 a.m.-noon.

Dance Marathon

The Augustana community is invited to Dance Marathon from 6-9 p.m. There will be food, games, music, puppies, and more at the event. Registration to attend is $10 and all proceeds go to the Iowa Children's Hospital.

Greenbush Neighborhood meeting

Students, faculty and staff who are residents of Rock Island’s Greenbush Neighborhood are invited to attend the Greenbush Neighbors’ monthly meeting.

Meetings begin with an informal potluck, so feel free to bring a dish to share (home cooked or store prepared). Bringing food is not required. After some time to eat and chat with neighbors, a police report is usually provided. The group will discuss plans for 2019.

The Greenbush Neighborhood is bounded by 9th Avenue on the south, the Mississippi River on the north, 24th Street on the west and 30th Street on the east.

Conversation series: It Ain't Just America

The Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity invites campus to the conversation series about social issues and solutions.

Tonight's topic is "It Ain't Just America." This conversation series imitates a Model UN meeting and challenges students to solve issues outside of the United States.
 

Signing of the Hanson beam

Leave your mark on the Hanson Hall of Science expansion TOMORROW from 8-4 p.m!

A beam that will be hung in the completed Hanson Hall of Science expansion will be available in the Quad for the campus community to sign from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

The project began in May and is expected to be completed by next fall.   

Stop by, sign your name or leave a note for future Vikings!
 

Delta Chi Theta hangout

Students are invited to mingle with the ladies of Delta Chi Theta and get their fill of fall drinks and treats. There will be members in each dorm at 5:15 p.m. to escort you to the event. The hangout will last until 8:30 p.m.

"For the Bible Tells Me So"

Students are invited to see the documentary film, "For the Bible Tells Me So," and join in a short discussion.

IMDB description: An exploration of the intersection between religion and homosexuality in the U.S. and how the religious right has used its interpretation of the Bible to stigmatize the gay community.

Pizza will be served.

The film is sponsored by the Honors program and Augustana's Presidential Center for Faith and Learning,  Campus Ministries, the Office of the Provost and Dean of the College, and Women and Gender Studies.