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Class Notes May 2021
The latest news and photos from our alumni!
Student scholarships top the leaderboard
More than $10,000 for student scholarships was raised at the accounting department’s annual golf outing on May 1 — about $4,000 more than any other year.
Celebration of Learning showcases the work behind the future of students
From art and anthropology to philosophy and physics, nearly 100 students shared their research and creative projects during the first virtual Celebration of Learning.
Data analytics grads see the big picture behind big data
Augustana's fast-growing data analytics major and the liberal arts are an excellent combination for a future-focused career.
Dr. Kathy Jakielski receives Fulbright award
Dr. Kathy J. Jakielski, professor of communication sciences and disorders, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to Cambodia.
Solar panels to provide 10-11% of energy needs
Augustana College has installed nearly 3,500 solar panels in the past year, after a student-initiated task force recommended the project to reduce the carbon footprint.
Augustana pioneers prison education program
Starting this fall, Augustana will offer a four-year degree program for incarcerated men at East Moline Correctional Center.
Tom Jessee named head men’s basketball coach
Tom Jessee, a 1991 Augustana graduate and long-time assistant coach, was named the 17th head basketball coach in the 120-year history of the Viking men's program.
Grant to help launch new minor in integrative medicine and humanities
The minor and an internship program with UnityPoint Health will serve students who pursue pre-professional degrees in health care.
New York Times features 2020 grad's research
Geology/geography double major Josh Malone '20 of Chenoa, Ill., never imagined his Senior Inquiry research would one day be featured in The New York Times.
Dr. Emily Landon ’99 to speak at commencement
Dr. Emily Landon ’99 will be the commencement speaker for the classes of 2020 and 2021 at the Augustana College ceremonies on May 23.
Hasselmo winner to explore where religion, environmentalism intersect
A triple major in religion, English and German studies, Annelisa Burns '22 of Naperville, Ill., is the winner of the 2021 Hasselmo Award for Academic Pursuit.
College plans three commencement ceremonies May 23
Augustana College will hold three separate graduation ceremonies for the classes of 2020 and 2021 on Sunday, May 23.
When music meets math, advisors make it work
Math and music. Most people would think they are very different academic subjects but actually they're very similar, says double-major Jared Reiling '23.
Lindberg Center continues to take shape
Construction of the Peter J. Lindberg, M.D., Center for Health and Human Performance is on schedule to be finished in 2021. Here is a look at recent progress.
