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“I especially want to thank Dr. Safstrom and Dr. Henry in Scandinavian studies and Dr. Ellis and Dr. Leech in history for pushing me to be a better student and aim for my goals beyond Augustana.”Read More
History
If you major in history at Augustana, you’ll be in a program nationally recognized for innovative teaching of history.
“I really appreciate how much the faculty truly care about the students here and want to see everyone succeed.”Read More
“I wouldn't have the amazing opportunities I have today without my professors Lendol Calder, Brett Biebel and Kelly Daniels.”Read More
Campus Kitchen at Augustana
The Campus Kitchens Project (CKP) is a national leader in community service for students.
Connecting interests leads Rakers down memorable path
Kendra Rakers ’16 is interested in memory and how it works, particularly as it relates to Alzheimer’s disease. So she chose an interdisciplinary major in neuroscience with minors in biochemistry and history. It’s a perfect fit, she says, because each field approaches memory from a different point of view, which is a good way to provide more flexibility in her career. As she sees it, “I’ll probably wind up with a job that hasn’t been invented yet.”
Students plan Green Week April 18-23
Augustana student groups are planning a number of hands-on activities for Green Week April 18-23. Their goal is to promote environmental issues and encourage campus to connect with nature.
Learning from women activists in India
“Spending spring break in India with the women’s and gender studies department was never part of my planned curriculum in accounting. But once I got the itch to apply for the program, I began to truly understand the value of a liberal arts education.”
Video: Stone Lecture on Nazi-looted art
Professor and author Dr. Jonathan Petropoulos presents the 2017 Stone Lecture in Judaism. His speech explores the history of Nazi art looting and what can be done to recover lost works.