Ash Wednesday services

Ash Wednesday services will be held at 7:30 a.m., noon and 5 p.m.. Each service consists of  a scriptural service and a homily, then the blessing and distribution of ashes. All are welcome.

Cocoa & Conversations

Women's and Gender Studies is hosting a Cocoa & Conversations today from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for anyone who would like a space to relax, chat, and study.

Snacks, tea and hot cocoa will be provided. 

Augie Habitat fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings

Present this ticket to your server and Buffalo Wild Wings will donate 10 percent of your bill (not including tax, gratuity or promotional discounts) to Augie Habitat.

The fundraiser runs from 11-11:30 a.m.
 

Augustana Cheerleaders fundraiser

Augustana Cheerleaders will have a fundraiser night at Panera Bread from 4-8 p.m.

Bring this flyer or show an electronic version to the cashier when you place your order and Panera will donate 20 percent of the proceeds from your purchase.

If ordering online, enter “FUND” at checkout to have a portion of your proceeds donated to your organization.

Senior Inquiry presentations: Laura Bergren and Samuel Langellier

Theatre arts majors Laura Bergren and Samuel Langellier will give their Senior Inquiry presentations.

Bergren is from Geneseo, Ill., and also is majoring in English. Her presentation is entitled "The Evolution of the A," an in-depth look at the beginnings of a dramaturgical casebook for two sister plays and their classic origin story, "The Scarlet Letter."

Langellier is from Normal, Ill., and also is majoring in Classics. His presentation is entitled "A New Version of Medea."

His description: "Bringing together the disciplines of theatre and classics, the framework of Euripides' famous play is brought into a modern context by layering on aspects of modern military and the travel ban. The exploration of this topic is meant to lead into the development of a new play."

Augustana Night at the QC Mallards

Faculty and staff are invited to Augustana Night at the Quad City Mallards game. Family and friends are also welcome. 

Lower-bowl tickets are $10 and can be reserved by calling or contacting Ashley Kilker, ext. x7352. Advance payment is required. It will also be a $2 hotdog/$2 beer night.

Birds and Bergs: 25 Years of Research in Greenland

Dr. Kurt Burnham of the High Arctic Institute will present "Birds and Bergs:  25 Years of Research in Greenland."

He and his wife, Dr. Jennifer Burnham, associate professor of geography at Augustana, have conducted research on birds and climate change in Greenland for many years. Both are on the board of the Center for Polar Studies at Augustana.