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Campus update: Welcoming the Class of '26
April 21, 2022
Let's give them a Vikings welcome!
This Saturday, Augustana will welcome more than 160 families to It Begins with A. This annual Admissions event is for committed new students, and those who are still deciding.
We could use your help giving an enthusiastic welcome to the Class of 2026 as we line 7th Avenue with banners and balloons. You get coffee and doughnuts, and 100 free T-shirts are available!
Join us for the first shift from 9-9:45 a.m., or the second shift from 9:45-10:15.
We'll supply the signs and props. You supply the smiles!
You can get a taste of the day's vibe with this video for our guests, featuring Ryan Jenkins '18, Dylan Sortillo '18, Austin Elledge '20 and Genesis Li '21. ↓
Diversity Week activities April 24-30
Diversity Week will kick off from noon-3 p.m. Monday in the Gerber Center You Belong Here Lounge, and include a campus-wide Diversity Celebration with a live DJ, free tacos, activities and a Diversity Fair.
→ See the lineup of 16 activities and events!
Services for President Emeritus Tredway
A celebration of life for Thomas Tredway, Augustana president emeritus, will be held from 1-5 pm on Sunday, April 24, at The Bend Event Center, East Moline, Ill., with a short program at 2 p.m.
A memorial for him also will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 28, in Wallenberg Hall in the Denkmann Memorial Building.
Dr. Tredway died on Sunday, April 10, at home in Hampton, Ill. He was 86.
Today's updates:
• You now can order official transcripts electronically through Parchment. The service includes a step-by-step ordering process. Fees can be paid by credit card.
• The Office of International Programs can provide significant financial aid to students who spend part of the summer doing an internship in either Morocco and Tanzania. Contact Pedro Bidegaray if you're interested.
• The McSparin Sports Business Internship and the Servant Leader Internship both provide funding for valuable summer experiences. Apply by April 29.
Denim Day is Wednesday, April 27, so get out your jeans. Wearing denim on April 27 shows support for sexual violence awareness and prevention. Share your pics on social media, #VikingsStandUp, or email them to Kirby Stockwell.
President Steve Bahls has received the Career Services Champion Award from the National Association of Colleges and Employers for his innovative leadership in career development programming for students.
Nadia Schwartz, assistant professor of accounting, is one of three people to receive an Outstanding Educator Award this year from the Illinois CPA Society.
WVIK, our NPR station, featured senior Mark Teschke's research on heat islands. He talks about the project in his More Than I Imagined profile.
It's that time of year: Tornado terminology
Public Safety would like to remind you what the watches and warnings mean:
Tornado watch: Weather conditions could lead to the formation of severe storms and tornadoes. Be prepared: Know your safe location. Be ready to act quickly if a warning is issued or you suspect a tornado is approaching.
Tornado warning: A tornado has been spotted or indicated by weather radar, meaning a tornado is occurring or expected soon. Take action: There is imminent danger to life and property. Immediately seek refuge in the safest location possible.
Tornado emergency: An exceedingly rare situation with a severe threat to human life and catastrophic damage due to a confirmed tornado. Take action: There is imminent danger to life and property. Immediately seek refuge in the safest location possible.