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On-campus housing requirement exemption
Students can request an exemption from the on-campus housing requirement if they live at home with a parent or guardian, or if they will be older than 22 years of age before the beginning of the fall term.
Video: Bancks' dreams of composition came early
Jacob Bancks, a composer and Augustana assistant professor of music, talks about the roots of his interest in making music. His "Dream Variations" will premiered by the Quad City Symphony Orchestra this weekend.
Augustana's Olof Cervin left mark as architect
The work of architect Olof Cervin, Augustana Class of 1887, can be seen in many places in the Rock Island.
Faculty members keep athletes on track
Augustana’s faculty mentorship program bridges academics and athletics, creating new learning opportunities for students and also professors. Nearly 45 faculty mentors work with the varsity teams.
What's the deal with those adult coloring classes?
Rowen Schussheim, chair of the art department at Augustana College, isn’t surprised by the trend toward adult coloring events, which she says have “exploded” over the past year or so. She uses the books as inspiration in her drawing classes. “We all have a natural craving to be expressive and creative,” she said. “Everyone likes to doodle, but we don’t always have an excuse to do that.”
2017 Good Fit scholarship winners announced
Augustana College announces the 2017 Good Fit T-shirt photo contest winners. Incoming first-year students can win one of several $1,000 scholarships. For their photos, students must wear the Augustana T-shirt they received when visiting campus. Nearly 100 entries were received.