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Swenson Center student worker featured in magazine
Swenson Center student worker Katie Laschanzky is featured in SCA Today magazine.
Jessica Lamb-Shapiro
River Readings will continue its seventh season with author Jessica Lamb-Shapiro on Tuesday, January 27 at 7 p.m. in the Wilson Center. Lamb-Shapiro will read from her first book, "Promise Land: My Journey Through America's Self-Help Culture," a tour of the billion-dollar self-help industry that explores American devotion to self-improvement.
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In Memoriam: Nils Hasselmo
Dr. Nils Hasselmo, a scholar who made significant contributions to Swedish-American studies and former president of University of Minnesota, died on January 23, 2019 at age 87.
SWEA Los Angeles records, 1978-2014
The Swedish Women’s Educational Association International, Inc. (SWEA) is a global non-profit organization for Swedish speaking women who live or have lived outside Sweden. The organization has chapters throughout the world. SWEA was founded in Los Angeles in 1979 by Agneta Nilsson. The collection includes binders of information related to the SWEA Los Angeles chapter including financial statements, meeting minutes, Christmas bazaars, programming, correspondence, pictures, Swedish Hollywood stars information, and more.
Collection on Bishop Hill Colony (Ill.), 1856-1917
This collection was compiled by Peter Wislander of Henry County, Illinois. It includes a naturalization document for a colony member, money printed for Bishop Hill, receipts, contract of dissolution of the colony, and a quit-claim deed for property in the colony. Bishop Hill, a communal colony, was founded in 1846 by Erik Jansson and his religious followers who sought freedom from religious persecution in Sweden.
Celebration of Learning 2025
The annual Celebration of Learning showcases work by students, faculty and staff at Augustana. This year's celebration on May 7, 2025, includes poster presentations, interactive sessions, panel presentations and special events.
“Avoid blindly closing doors to new experiences and opportunities that have been opened for you.”Read More