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PBK Visiting Scholar addresses urgent climate crisis
On Oct. 2-3, Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Dr. Corey D.B. Walker of Wake Forest University will present a public lecture, take part in class and seminar discussions, and meet informally with students and faculty.
Augustana Fencing Club introductory meeting Sept. 12
Want to sword fight? Want to learn a unique sport that also counts as a PE credit? Already a returning fencer looking to continue? Consider joining Augustana Fencing Club.
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Work for The Observer student newspaper
The Observer is looking for anyone interested in writing, editing, photography, videography or graphic design. The group meets weekly on Monday evenings.
Frieze Lectures to examine feminism starting Oct. 19
The Frieze Lectures series continues for its 26th year, from Oct. 19 to Nov. 9. The free public lecture series was created to celebrate the oldest library in Illinois, the Rock Island Public Library, founded under the Local Library Act of 1872.

Johnson '91 reflects on 'outsized' impact Don Sundquist '57 had on his life
Mark Johnson '91 isn't sure many people can point to the single individual who had such an outsized impact on their lives. But he can. "I owe my career, my success and my love of pulled pork to the gentleman from Tennessee."

Augustana’s Ariano ’25 named a Bandits Scholar
Recognized for excellence in and out of the classroom, Kade Ariano '25 received a scholarship that pays for his junior year’s tuition at Augustana and a paid internship with the Quad Cities River Bandits in the summer of 2024.

Global Ambassadors welcome international students
Augustana welcomes 192 first-year and transfer international students this year. Seven Global Ambassadors, who are returning international students, assist the new students throughout the year.