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All-student welcome, spring 2026
Following is the orientation schedule for all students entering Augustana in the spring semester.
Fryxell Geology Museum
Regular hours: The museum welcomes visitors from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday when classes are in session. School group tours are now available.820 38th St.
Rock Island, IL 61201
United States
Visiting the Fryxell Geology Museum
Visitors to the Fryxell Geology Museum will see a complete skeleton of a Platecarpus "sea serpent," skulls of Parasaurolophus, Ankylosaurus, Apatosaurus, Allosaurus and Tyrannosaurus rex.
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.
Hilltop CDC names first executive director
Leading this next phase is Jerry Lack, newly appointed executive director of the Augustana Hilltop Community Development Corporation (CDC). A lifelong resident of the Quad Cities, Lack brings decades of experience in economic development, labor leadership and public service.
Astronomy at Augustana: My journey
I have always known that I wanted to study astronomy, and coming to Augustana College has
allowed me to explore many different areas of astronomy and astrophysics. Ever since my first
year, my semesters have been filled with conferences, trainings and hands-on experience that
has prepared me for my future in this field.
Studying a link between sleep and Alzheimer’s, dementia
The July 10, 2025, issue of Science, one of the world’s top academic journals, features Dr. Samantha Keil ’12 as lead author on an article that summarizes what research has revealed about how the brain’s glymphatic system may play a role in Alzheimer’s disease.
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