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Newell selected as Augustana College’s director of choral activities
Augustana has appointed Eric Newell as director of choral activities beginning fall 2026. Dr. Newell’s duties will include conducting the Augustana Choir, succeeding longtime conductor Dr. Jon Hurty, who is retiring in June 2026.
Augustana Choir
A highly selective mixed ensemble that performs in major concerts, special events and on tour, the Augustana Choir is internationally celebrated for vocal virtuosity, tonal mastery, discipline, unity, keen intonation and joy in performance.
Spring 2026 seminar for faculty and staff
"Cultivating Vocation at Augustana College," Augustana's spring 2025 seminar for faculty and staff, has an open call for participants.
Augustana is a dream school
Augustana College is a dream school — one of 75 “new dream schools” so named by higher ed journalist and bestselling author Jeffrey Selingo in his book “Dream School: Finding the College That’s Right for You.”
Augie Acres
Augie Acres (formerly known as the Augustana Local Agriculture Society) contributes local organically grown food to the college and community by cultivating diverse varieties on their campus student-run garden. The club seeks to educate members on gardening practices and food-related issues, and promotes ecological citizenship, experimental thinking and community through weekly garden workdays and meetings.
Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASSHA)
Our mission is to promote better speech, language, and hearing through awareness efforts, educational programming, service projects in the community, and fundraising.
American Choral Directors Association (ACDA)
This group is a student chapter of the national organization of ACDA, which strives to further educate future music teachers and choral musicians. ACDA meets once a week to discuss various issues related to choral music. ACDA also brings in guest speakers, attends concerts, and coordinates special experiences for choral students in the community.
Alpha Phi Omega
Alpha Phi Omega (APO) is a national coeducational service fraternity dedicated to the principles of leadership, friendship, and service.
