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Why the Teaching Museum of Art is different
The Augustana Teaching Museum of Art works with academic departments to join art with other fields, says director Claire Kovacs. And that makes it different from other art museums.
Guerrilla Girls will stir up audiences Jan. 18
The Guerrilla Girls will share their methods of challenging sexism and racism in the arts, politics and culture in a free, public presentation at 7 p.m. Jan. 18 in Centennial Hall.
Senior spots historic Kewanee Boiler at Augustana
Sharp-eyed senior Rashaun DeBord spotted a Kewanee boiler on campus, a sighting noteworthy enough for mention in the local newspaper.
Why new journalism grads are optimistic
Top graduating journalism students are optimistic about the future, despite the uncertainties that await them, including Augustana's Ben Payne, who graduated in December.
Testing the possibilities of artificial intelligence
As computers become more powerful, what does that mean? Are they intelligent? Are they a threat? Such questions guided the first artificial intelligence class at Augustana College, taught by Dr. Forrest Stonedahl.
Bancks takes pride in composition program
Dr. Jacob Bancks is proud of the progress of the Augustana composition program, which he describes as "thriving."
Engaging with insects
Nebraska native Dr. Tierney Brosius is a wellspring of enthusiasm for insects and entomology, a passion she discovered as a youth involved in 4-H.
Communicating through soccer and Minecraft
Augustana's Dr. Michael Scarlett has combined his passion for soccer, education and research into a collaborative project based on the popular video game Minecraft.
"Polar Soundscapes" will be heard Jan. 11
Oona Stern and Cheryl Leonard will perform "Polar Soundscapes" on Jan. 11 in the final event of the Art above 66° 33' exhibition at the Augustana Teaching Museum of Art.
Meersman '88 heads Pine Ridge Hospital
Pine Ridge (S.D.) Hospital, a 45-bed facility in the Indian Health Service Great Plains Area, has welcomed Mark Meersman as CEO. He graduated from Augustana in 1988 with a degree in theatre arts, and has an MBA from City University of Seattle.
Brook '91 named Clinton administrator
Matthew Brooke '91 is the new city administrator for Clinton, Iowa. A business major here, Brooke has an MBA from Iowa State University and a master's in education from American InterContinental University.
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Augustana will include “Solidarity: Use Your Voice,” a community celebration and musical tribute at 6 p.m. at Centennial Hall.
A trip and the growth of human freedom
Dr. Umme Al-wazedi will take her students to India next year on a quest to join education with experience.
Pair of seniors named latest Academic All-Americans
Michael Daniels and Hannah Lohmeier are our newest Academic All-Americans. Daniels is a football lineman. Lohmeier, women's soccer captain, is a repeat selection.
Parkhurst '07 launches Social Fitness Club
John Parkhurst '07 is a psychologist and a former Vikings wrestler. Using knowledge from both experiences, he introduced a different kind of exercise class: Social Fitness Club.
