Iftar dinner
Iftar is the evening meal that Muslims enjoy to break their fast during the holy month of Ramadan. As part of our campus community’s celebration of Eid and the spirit of Ramadan, we invite all students, faculty and staff to join us for a special Iftar gathering. The evening will begin with dates and water, following Islamic tradition, and continue with a delicious meal featuring a variety of traditional dishes. This is a chance to experience the warmth of community, learn more about Islamic culture, and celebrate together in a welcoming, inclusive environment. Whether you're observing Ramadan or simply interested in joining the celebration, everyone is welcome to attend and share in this meaningful tradition.
Diwali celebration
The Global Engagement Team is hosting its annual celebration of Diwali on Oct. 24 at Wallenberg Hall. Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a Hindu celebration that symbolizes the triumph of good over evil. Join us as we light diyas (oil lamps), create colorful rangoli, enjoy delicious food, and experience vibrant performances featuring music and dance. Whether you're familiar with the festival or attending for the first time, all students, faculty, and staff are welcome to take part in the festivities. Come celebrate Diwali with us and be a part of a night filled with light, laughter and cultural connection!
Food Truck Friday
The Office of Student Life has a new series called Food Truck Fridays! From 1-2 p.m., OSL will bring a different local food truck to the Lower Quad and pay for the first 50 students to eat for free. The series will run every Friday until Oct. 3.
The goal of the series is to give students the opportunity to try local restaurants without having to leave campus.
Food Truck Friday
The Office of Student Life has a new series called Food Truck Fridays! From 1-2 p.m., OSL will bring a different local food truck to the Lower Quad and pay for the first 50 students to eat for free. The series will run every Friday until Oct. 3.
The goal of the series is to give students the opportunity to try local restaurants without having to leave campus.
Food Truck Friday
The Office of Student Life has a new series called Food Truck Fridays! From 1-2 p.m., OSL will bring a different local food truck to the Lower Quad and pay for the first 50 students to eat for free. The series will run every Friday until Oct. 3.
The goal of the series is to give students the opportunity to try local restaurants without having to leave campus.
The food truck for Sept. 19 is Sunny Dogs, a local hot dog truck.
Food Truck Friday
The Office of Student Life has a new series called Food Truck Fridays! From 1-2 p.m., OSL will bring a different local food truck to the Lower Quad and pay for the first 50 students to eat for free. The series will run every Friday until Oct. 3.
The goal of the series is to give students the opportunity to try local restaurants without having to leave campus.
The Sept. 12 food truck is MozBites, serving up delicious samosas and mini donuts.
Homecoming Trash Dash
The annual Homecoming Trash Dash is being hosted by Sierra Club on Sunday, Sept. 21, from 12-3 p.m. on the patio outside of the Brew.
Trash Dash is a competition that is hosted each semester by the Augustana Sierra Club, and
this specific event is an opportunity to win homecoming points for your student organization. Participants will pick up garbage and litter from campus and the surrounding community for two hours. At the end of the two hours, we will reconvene and weigh each team's collection of trash and determine the winner (whoever has the highest weight of trash).
Student organizations that participate in the Homecoming competition have the opportunity to earn homecoming points for participating in this event. Each student organization can have a maximum of three teams of five people each (all five people must participate and be present at both check-in and weighing the trash). Each team will automatically earn 10 points for their organization if they participate fully (meaning a maximum of 30 participation points per student organization). The winning team (with the most trash in weight) will earn an extra 20 homecoming points for their student organization. This means that the maximum amount of points your student organization can earn is 50 homecoming points.
Augustana’s Sierra Club is excited to see participants from various groups help clean our campus!
Materials (trash bags + gloves) will be provided by the Sierra Club. See the rules here.
Homecoming Sing Competition and Coronation
For the last day of Homecoming 2025, there will be a sing competition followed by the coronation of the homecoming court.
Homecoming Rope Pull and Phrig Competition
Rope pull: The rope pull is a great chance to show off your Augustana school spirit. Battle other groups from different organizations around campus to find out who is the strongest. Hit the weights hard!
Phrig: Show off your group’s art skills by participating in the phrig competition! All student groups are eligible to participate in this competition. Augustana students will vote and select the winner based on creativity and originality.
Homecoming Cardboard Regatta
For the third day of Homecoming 2026 there will be a cardboard regatta. The cardboard regatta originated in 1974 at Southern Illinois University, and Augustana's Homecoming Committee enjoys joining in on the fun with their own rendition of the sport.