Dr. Dag Blanck awarded 'Stora historiepriset' (Great History Prize)
Dr. Dag Blanck '78, the director of Augustana's Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center and the director of the Swedish Institute for North American Studies at Uppsala University, has been awarded the 2025 Stora historiepriset, one of Sweden’s most prestigious awards for history.
Film: 'Good Will Hunting'
We'll show the movie "Good Will Hunting" and have a popcorn fundraiser for Thurman Perry Foundation to support justice-impacted women and girls.
Buy your popcorn Tuesday through Friday, May 6-9, from 12 -2 p.m. in the Brew and on movie night, Saturday, May 10, 6:30 p.m. in Olin. The first 15 students to the movie get free popcorn!
Presented by the Student Prison Education Club.
Sloughfest
Sloughfest is Augustana’s annual spring celebration, part concert, part festival, all fun! It’s a campus tradition where students come together to enjoy live music, food trucks, games, and entertainment. This year's headliner is Iyaz.
Entry requires an Augie ID, with one additional guest per Augie ID allowed. Only small bags are permitted and are subject to be checked at the door. Official Sloughfest water bottles are the only bottles allowed, and bottles must be empty prior to entry. Sloughfest water bottles can be purchased in the Brew.
AfroFest: A Bridgerton Experience
African Students Association (ASA) is bringing you AfroFest: A Bridgerton Experience — a night where African heritage intertwines with the refined glamour of the Regency era. Inspired by Netflix’s "Bridgerton," this event reimagines the history of African culture through an elegant lens.
Expect an evening full of elegance, community and celebration that will transport you into a world of sophistication rooted in African pride. We can’t wait to see you there, dressed in your finest.
Fiesta Night
Join us on May 8th from 7-10 p.m. in the Quad for Fiesta Night!
Mariachi Monumental de Mexico will be performing with the QC Ballet Folklorico Dancers, and a taco truck and drinks will be available. Activities will include maraca decorating, piñata and games.
Faculty recital: Sayyod Mirzomurodov, clarinet
Sayyod Mirzomurodov, a part-time instructor of music, will perform a clarinet recital.
Presenting at ASIANetwork Conference – an unforgettable experience
After finishing my Asian studies Senior Inquiry during fall 2024, I had the honor of being accepted into the ASIANetwork Conference, held this past March in San Antonio, Texas. Hosted by Trinity University, the conference brought together about 200 scholars, students and professionals from across the country.
Wheelchair Basketball Exhibition Game
Join the Office of Student Life Saturday, May 3, 1-3 p.m. at the Carver Center for an exciting Wheelchair Basketball Exhibition Game — and you’re invited to jump in and play!
Hosted by Augustana Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) and Quad Cities Adaptive Sports Association, this event is a great opportunity to not only watch an open exhibition but also get in a chair and experience the game firsthand alongside adaptive sports athletes and Augustana College athletes.
National spotlight shines on Augustana history professor
Dr. Lendol Calder is no stranger to awards and honors, being named Illinois Professor of the Year in 2010. And now he's a finalist for Baylor University's Robert Foster Cherry Award for Great Teaching, the top teaching prize in the nation.
Hasselmo Award creates opportunities for Hels, Dalzell
The Hasselmo Award for Academic Pursuit supports students pursuing careers in research or higher education teaching. Find out how this year's award-winners Reigna Hels '26 (psychology) and Luke Dalzell '26 (physics and applied mathematics) will be using their prize money.