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Augustana awarded fifth HEED recognition for diversity excellence
INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine's Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award recognizes colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. This is the fifth time the college has earned this national recognition.
Hillel (Jewish Student Organization)
Augustana Hillel is devoted to promoting cultural diversity, raising awareness of the Jewish faith and culture, and developing a Jewish community on the Augustana campus and beyond.
Frieze Lectures to examine democracy beginning Oct. 24
This year's Frieze Lectures, a partnership between the Rock Island Public Library and the faculty of Augustana College, will include four presentations related to "Democracy in America." The series will wrap up shortly after the Nov. 5 general election, in which voters will elect the President, 34 U.S. Senators and all 435 Members of Congress.
My FIRST Passport
The My FIRST Passport Award is a grant to assist first- and second-year students obtain a passport. Having a passport can open new opportunities for students to explore the world. Students who have a valid passport have an easier time studying abroad, traveling abroad for research, attending professional conferences abroad, and much more.
Augustana awarded $105,000 to launch business-liberal arts scholars program
Augustana will enroll students in its inaugural Business for Humanity (previously Business Education Steeped in the Liberal Arts) cohort in fall 2025. Business administration majors enrolling in Business in Humanity will pursue a second major or minor in the traditional liberal arts.
Gwaltney ’84 elected to Augustana’s Board of Trustees
Augustana announces the election of Brent Gwaltney ’84 to the college’s Board of Trustees. Gwaltney has spent the majority of his three-decade career involved in the management, construction, operation, and financing of world-scale petrochemical facilities.
Get a free pool table from Residential Life
Residential Life has two free pool tables for anyone who wants them. The taker is responsible for moving them. One pool table is in the Andreen basement, and the other is in the Erickson basement.
Alumni and families to celebrate Homecoming and Family Weekend
Thousands will gather on campus this weekend, Oct. 4-6, for Augustana’s Homecoming/Family Weekend. Reunion dinners and gatherings; bingo for graduates of the last decade; music recitals and concerts; open houses; a picnic on the Quad; and family programming are planned.