Older adults find community, student finds new calling
It started as a simple partnership: Augustana students leading an exercise program for older adults at the Moline Activity Center. But what happened came as a surprise. Discover the unexpected twist in this feel-good, life-changing collaboration.
Student-athletes take the Viking spirit to Europe and Costa Rica
Augustana's $2,000 Augie Choice grant opens doors — and borders. With the help of Augie Choice, student-athletes are competing abroad, exploring new cultures and creating memories with teammates. This summer alone: Scotland, Portugal, Spain, Greece, Italy and Costa Rica. Read about five teams' global adventures.
Class Notes
Alumni share their latest news and photos!
Take your dorm to the next level
Moving into your college dorm for the first time is a huge milestone. Extremely thrilling, nerve-racking and, let's face it, a little intimidating. To facilitate the process and assist you in creating a new home, I am writing this for incoming first-year students.
Augie Acres at Quad Cities Famers' Market
Come down to the Quad Cities Farmers' Market on Saturday, Aug. 9, to pick up some Augie Acres produce! Augie Acres will be selling produce from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. as part of the 2nd Saturdays on 2nd Avenue event, with live music, games, fitness and refreshments served.
Students take on D.C. with alumni support
Four Augustana students spent a week in Washington, D.C., this summer for a career leadership immersion supported by the college’s Bahls Institute for Leadership and Service. The initiative connects students with alumni professionals and introduces them to possible career paths in the nation’s capital.
Vikings test-drive their careers this summer
The best way to get career-ready? Jump in and do the work. Summer internships give students the chance to use classroom lessons in real-world settings. Meet four of the Augustana students who chose to stay local to share their talents and hone their skills for future careers.
Welcome to my fantasy summer
There’s a certain kind of summer that doesn’t show up on Instagram stories. It lives in quiet moments, on bikes, with lemonade, within the community and during long afternoons that feel unhurried. The sun lingers long past dinnertime and laughter echoes like a mixtape on rewind. I found this in the Quad Cities (QC) where slow living isn’t just an aesthetic, it’s our rhythm.