Beyond Chivalrous Men and Hoop-Skirted Women: Gender in Civil War Imagery
Dr. Jane Simonsen, Augustana professor of history, will give the lecture "Beyond Chivalrous Men & Hoop-Skirted Women: Gender in Civil War Imagery".
The lecture is in conjunction with an exhibit at the German American Heritage Center: "The Civil War: Seen Through the Eyes of German-American Caricaturists" through Feb. 4.
The German American Heritage Center is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, and noon-four on Sundays.
Take Care of You: The Power of Self-Care
Dr. Michelle Yates will share ways to de-stress, express yourself and take care of you.
Dr. Jim Collinson '60: The First American Geology Field Party in Antarctica
Dr. Jim Collinson '60 will give a special Homecoming lecture, "The First American Geology Field Party in Antarctica."
Dr. Collinson is a professor emeritus in the School of Earth Sciences and Byrd Polar Research Center at The Ohio State University. He will discuss will discuss Laurence Gould's field party crossing from Little America to the Queen Maud Mountains in Byrd's first Antarctic expedition in 1928-1930.
The lecture is presented by the Augustana Department of Geology.
AUGUSTANA NOW Faculty/Staff Campaign Kick-Off
Augustana faculty and staff are invited to their kick-off of AUGUSTANA NOW . Offices around campuses will close at 3:30 so all can attend.
AUGUSTANA NOW is a $125 million fundraising campaign for the college.
AUGUSTANA NOW Student Kick-Off Celebration
Students are invited to their AUGUSTANA NOW kick-off .
AUGUSTANA NOW is a $125 million fundraising campaign for the college.
Rope Pull and Yell
Greek teams will continue to compete for Homecoming champion with Yell, an event dependent on vocals, and Pull, a rope-pulling competition.
Cardboard Regatta
The last event of Homecoming Week will end with the Cardboard Regatta. Greek life teams will send two champions into their homemade cardboard boat and sail off in the slough. Greek teams will race each other for first place.
Specific rules and details can be found with the Homecoming Committee or with leaders of each sorority or fraternity.
Comedy Club: Arvin Mitchell
Comedian Arvin Mitchell will perform this Saturday. Refreshments will be provided as well as a free dessert bar with a chocolate fountain.
The Office of Student Life will also be raffling off tickets to ComedySportz Quad Cities Comedy Club.
Augustana Endowment Society
Dr. Wendy Hilton-Morrow, vice president of academic affairs and provost, will speak on "Teaching in Uncertain Times at the Augustana Endowment Society monthly meeting.
Founded in 1894, the society is an independent group of friends of the college who contribute to various strategic college initiatives through collection of annual dues and investment in securities. It meets the first Wednesday of each month during the academic year at 1:30 p.m. in the Westerlin Hall lounge.
Memberships are available for $10.
Augustana Endowment Society
The Augustana Endowment Society will meet for a '1st Wednesday ' program and a brief business meeting, followed by light refreshments. Dr. Susan Stone from the Department of Music will enlighten attendees with "Listen and Learn". This will be followed by "International Students at Augustana Today", presented by Danny Kim, Director of the Office of International Student Life.
Founded in 1894, the society is an independent group of friends of the college who contribute to various strategic college initiatives through collection of annual dues and investment in securities. It meets the first Wednesday of each month during the academic year at 1:30 p.m. in the Westerlin Hall lounge.
Memberships are available for $10.