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Augustana Center for the Study of Ethics

The Augustana Center for the Study of Ethics was established to enrich the teaching-learning experiences for students.

Peter S. Nelson diaries, 1860-1916

Peter S. Nelson immigrated to Illinois from Sweden in 1853. He worked in timber and raising cattle and made several trips back to Sweden. He married Nellie Gibson and had 6 children. The collection consists of 33 diaries dated from 1860 to 1916. These diaries document Nelson's everyday life and personal finances. His diary entries are in the Swedish language up to 1869. Included is also one diary kept by his son Charles Nelson and a poem entitled "Vid min hembygd i Blekinge 1895."

Playwright Sarah Ruhl visiting March 29-30

Playwright, professor and essayist Sarah Ruhl will visit Augustana the last weekend in March. Her residency will include class visits, readings, a workshop and “An Evening with Sarah Ruhl” on Saturday.

Carl Alfred Olson diaries, 1876-1927, 1978

Carl Alfred Olson, a Swedish immigrant, kept detailed diaries describing pioneer life in Nebraska, his travels, and studies covering nearly his whole lifetime. This collection consists of diaries from 1876-1927, family history notes written by family members, photocopies of family photographs, and one cassette tape. 

Statistics on crime and sexual violence

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes crimes that occurred on property owned and controlled by the college. The Illinois Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act Annual Report includes any disclosures made to an employee of the college  and may include crimes that took place off campus.