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English and creative writing student groups

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The purpose of this organization is to provide a space for college kids to interact with texts in a fun way since they are often overburdened with academic reading. We also just want to be a group for people interested in English, no matter their major.

President: Bethany Abrams
Vice president: Olivia Devore

Advisor: Meg Gillette
Phone: 309-794-7384

SAGA

SAGA is Augustana's art and literary magazine. Published once a year, the student-run magazine accepts student submissions of poetry, fiction, and artwork, including drawings, paintings, and photography. The SAGA staff also organizes poetry slams, readings and a yearly gallery walk featuring student art work.

Advisors: Rebecca Wee, Kelly Daniels and Brett Biebel

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Golden Apple Scholars shine at Augustana

To prepare future teachers, the Golden Apple Foundation provides training and teaching experience during summer institutes; mentoring; academic and social support; and job placement assistance. Augustana is one of the program’s 50+ Illinois college and university partners.

2023 Vázquez-Valarezo Poetry Award winners announced

Carly Davis's poem "Seattle Song" won the 24th annual Vázquez-Valarezo Poetry Award at Augustana.

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Students share their literary tastes

In Dr. Meg Gillette's January term class, students examined the relevance of important food scenes in literature of all kinds, from playful children’s stories to celebrated classic novels.