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River Readings welcomes trio on Oct. 13
The River Reading will welcome three writers with Augustana College ties Oct. 13: Brett Biebel, Kelly Daniels and Beth Roberts. All three published books this year.
New pastor invites all to come and see
Pastor Melinda Pupillo, Augustana's new campus chaplain, is excited to engage and support students from different religious backgrounds.
Lindberg Center pool is Augustana's third
The students who swam for Augustana's first varsity team in 1928 could hardly have imagined today's facility in the new Lindberg Center.
Inside the Bergendoff Hall of Fine Arts renovation
Bergendoff Hall of Fine Arts, home of Augustana's music and art history programs, is becoming a new modern space to serve students.
Symphonic Band to celebrate with 'Opening Day' Oct. 9
The Augustana Symphonic Band will celebrate its first official live performance in nearly 18 months in a concert Oct. 9 entitled "Opening Day."
24th Frieze Lectures to consider "Best. Book. Ever."
Augustana College faculty will present their choices for "Best. Book. Ever." in the annual Frieze Lectures at the Rock Island Public Library.
Students to celebrate Constitution Day Sept. 17
In recognition of Constitution Day Sept. 17, Augustana students will gather on the Viking Plaza to address their favorite parts of the 234-year-old document.
Chicago Accounting, Finance and Data Analytics Fair Sept. 20
Augustana will host its second Chicago Accounting, Finance and Data Analytics Fair in Oak Brook, Ill., from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 20.
Augustana moves up in national rankings
Augustana College is ranked no. 92 of the 222 U.S News & World Report nationally ranked liberal arts colleges in 2022, moving up four spots from 2021.
New book examines Swedish-U.S. relations, history
Dag Blanck, director of the Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center at Augustana, will join contributors to a new study of Swedish-American relations at a virtual book launch Sept. 9.
The day Sweden's Royal Couple came to campus — 25 years ago
On Sept. 13, 1996, Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia made their first joint appearance at Augustana College. Here's a look back on that historic day.
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Dia de la Raza campus and community event Sept. 15
Augustana College will host Dia de la Raza , a campus and community event celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month, on Sept. 15.
