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Kristy Blue mines for Augustana gold in California
Kristy Lear Blue has joined Augustana in a new position: director of admissions–West Coast. She will lead Augustana’s effort to recruit students in California and other western states. Blue, who has admissions experience at the University of Minnesota, also will work with alumni in California and other western states.
Photos from "The Power of Fate"
Here is a photo gallery from the Augustana Symphony Orchestra's spring concert, "The Power of Fate" May 13, 2017.
View Sept. 27 lunar eclipse at Augustana
Augustana's John Deere Planetarium and Carl Gamble Observatory will host free public programs on Sunday, Sept. 27, in conjunction with the total eclipse of the moon.
Swedish Immigration to North America
A brief history of Swedish immigration to North America, written by Swenson Center director Dr. Dag Blanck.
Academic Research Assistance & Topics
The Swenson Center is happy to assist academic researchers. See this page for some suggested research topics.
Swenson Center Faculty Research Stipend
The Swenson Center offers a Faculty Research Stipend for Augustana College faculty members. Applications due May 15!
O. Fritiof Ander Lecture Series
The Swenson Center's annual O. Fritiof Ander Lecture invites a prominent scholar in the field of immigration studies to give a lecture on the Augustana campus.
Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center
The Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center at Augustana College is a national archives and research institute providing resources for the study of Swedish immigration to North America.
The Dagmar and Nils William Olsson Visiting Scholar Award
This research award is open to anyone doing academic research on any aspect of Swedish-American history at the Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center. Applications due May 15!
Conferences
Since 1987, the Swenson Center has sponsored or co-sponsored a variety of academic conferences in the field of Swedish-American studies.