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Augustana Symphonic Band concert in Aurora, Ill.
The Augustana Symphonic Band, directed by Dr. James Lambrecht, will tour the Midwest in March.
The tour kicks off on March 20 in Oregon, Ill., and includes performances in Chicago and Greenfield, Wis. A final performance will be held at Augustana’s Centennial Hall on April 11. All concerts are free and open to the public. A freewill offering will be accepted.
The Augustana Symphonic Band, which performs music of the highest artistic quality written for the wind band, was established in 1874. Recently, the ensemble celebrated its 150th anniversary with a specially commissioned piece by composer Kevin Walczyk. The ensemble tours annually, with its most recent tours being to the east coast and Japan.
Augustana Symphonic Band concert in Cambridge, Wis.
The Augustana Symphonic Band, directed by Dr. James Lambrecht, will tour the Midwest in March.
The tour kicks off on March 20 in Oregon, Ill., and includes performances in Chicago and Greenfield, Wis. A final performance will be held at Augustana’s Centennial Hall on April 11. All concerts are free and open to the public. A freewill offering will be accepted.
The Augustana Symphonic Band, which performs music of the highest artistic quality written for the wind band, was established in 1874. Recently, the ensemble celebrated its 150th anniversary with a specially commissioned piece by composer Kevin Walczyk. The ensemble tours annually, with its most recent tours being to the east coast and Japan.
Augustana Symphonic Band concert in Manilius, Ill.
The Augustana Symphonic Band, directed by Dr. James Lambrecht, will tour the Midwest in March.
The tour kicks off on March 20 in Oregon, Ill., and includes performances in Chicago and Greenfield, Wis. A final performance will be held at Augustana’s Centennial Hall on April 11. All concerts are free and open to the public. A freewill offering will be accepted.
The Augustana Symphonic Band, which performs music of the highest artistic quality written for the wind band, was established in 1874. Recently, the ensemble celebrated its 150th anniversary with a specially commissioned piece by composer Kevin Walczyk. The ensemble tours annually, with its most recent tours being to the east coast and Japan.
Augustana Symphonic Band concert in Naperville, Ill.
The Augustana Symphonic Band, directed by Dr. James Lambrecht, will tour the Midwest in March.
The tour kicks off on March 20 in Oregon, Ill., and includes performances in Chicago and Greenfield, Wis. A final performance will be held at Augustana’s Centennial Hall on April 11. All concerts are free and open to the public. A freewill offering will be accepted.
The Augustana Symphonic Band, which performs music of the highest artistic quality written for the wind band, was established in 1874. Recently, the ensemble celebrated its 150th anniversary with a specially commissioned piece by composer Kevin Walczyk. The ensemble tours annually, with its most recent tours being to the east coast and Japan.
Augustana Symphonic Band concert in Oregon, Ill.
The Augustana Symphonic Band, directed by Dr. James Lambrecht, will tour the Midwest in March.
The tour kicks off on March 20 in Oregon, Ill., and includes performances in Chicago and Greenfield, Wis. A final performance will be held at Augustana’s Centennial Hall on April 11. All concerts are free and open to the public. A freewill offering will be accepted.
The Augustana Symphonic Band, which performs music of the highest artistic quality written for the wind band, was established in 1874. Recently, the ensemble celebrated its 150th anniversary with a specially commissioned piece by composer Kevin Walczyk. The ensemble tours annually, with its most recent tours being to the east coast and Japan.
Ten Years of Becoming: A Panel Conversation
As Augustana marks ten years since the creation of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, we invite you to join a campus conversation that reflects on how our institution has grown and how we continue to evolve to support student learning, connection and success.
Ten Years of Becoming is not a moment of arrival. It is an opportunity to pause, reflect and look ahead. Over the past decade, Augustana’s student body, programs and learning environment have changed in meaningful ways.
This conversation will explore how culture and connection shape student experience today, and how those commitments continue to be carried forward in alignment with our mission and Lutheran values. Food and drinks will be served at the event.
Panelists:
- Andrea Talentino, President
- Dr. Gauri A. Pitale, Vice President for Culture and Connection
- Ashley Allen, Executive Director of Intercultural Experiences
- Jason Mahn, Professor of Religion, Conrad Bergendoff Chair in the Humanities, Director of the Presidential Center for Faith and Learning
- Kiki Kosnick, Associate Professor of French; Chair of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
- Steve Wehling, Civil Rights Director and Title IX Coordinator, will moderate the conversation, helping guide questions and ensuring space for thoughtful dialogue.
Bringing together institutional leadership, faculty voices and student-facing perspectives, the panel will reflect on Augustana’s journey over the past ten years and consider how culture, connection and student success remain central to learning and formation today.
This conversation is part of the broader Ten Years of Becoming initiative, which centers listening, reflection and shared responsibility as we think together about the future of culture and connection at Augustana. Time will be reserved for audience questions and dialogue.
We hope you will join us for this important moment of reflection and conversation.
Game Night Extravaganza
Play ping pong, pool and video games, while enjoying some free pizza. This event runs from 6-8 p.m.
Vocal Valentines on sale now
Vocal Valentines is an event where the gentlemen of Phi Mu Alpha go around campus and sing to people's valentines in their classes. If you want to show some appreciation to your valentine, a friend or someone special in a fun way, order a Vocal Valentine!
CELTS event: The 'Why' Behind the Requirement
This event invites instructors to discuss practical strategies for engaging students in General Education courses and articulating the enduring value of these classes in a changing curriculum. How do we help students understand the "why" behind their required coursework and foster deeper vocational reflection? Sponsored in part by a grant from the Teagle Foundation.
Organized by the Center for Engaged Learning, Teaching, and Scholarship (CELTS).
This session is intended for Augustana instructors (faculty and staff), not students. If you are a student interested in educational development, check out Tredway Library, TRIO, the Reading/Writing Center, CORE, the STEM/Q Center in Hanson, or the Learning Commons! There are excellent resources, faculty, and staff to support you!