Heavy Steppas spring showcase
With warmer weather here again, it’s time to open and dust off that grill! Join the Heavy Steppas as they embark on a journey of fun times and nostalgia for what it feels like to be around loved ones, friends and amazing food.
This performance contains hip-hop dance/rap music, along with the dance art form of step that was originated in West Africa. Prize giveaways will be available!
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The show runs 7-8 p.m.
Visiting lecturer: Liam Russell '21
Liam Russell '21 will give a talk on a multidisciplinary topic within the field of biophysics, titled "Computational Techniques for Quantifying Epithelial Morphogenesis during Drosophila Gastrulation and Axis Elongation."
Russell graduated from Augustana College in 2021 with majors in physics and chemistry and a minor in math. He is in the third year of his Ph.D. in the Molecular and Cellular Biophysics program at the University of Denver. He joined the biophysics group at the University of Denver since his coursework was a good match for the needs of their research group. His work is in the area of fluorescent microscopy and computational image analysis.
Sloughfest student showcase
Students interested in performing at the annual campus Sloughfest concert will audition in front of the Sloughfest executive board and a student audience. Winners will be announced following the showcase.
Vietnamese Student Association: QUÊ (Home)
"QUÊ" is a culinary and entertainment event presented by Vietnamese Student Association (VSA). This event aims to to bring guests into the heart of Vietnam — its folk culture and cuisine — and make cultural experiences affordable and inspiring. Your $6 ticket fee goes toward helping financially disadvantaged children in Vietnam. Come fill up to your heart’s content with quality culinary selections and enjoy fun, traditional games.
Hasselmo Award winners recognized for passions, work ethic
The annual award recognizes students pursuing a career in research or higher education teaching.
Swedish-American Genealogy Club: 'Are You a Viking?'
The Swenson Center and Head of Genealogical Services Jill Seaholm invite you to their special April virtual Swedish-American Genealogy Club meeting.
Accredited Genealogist Geoffrey Fröberg Morris of FamilySearch and Swedish Genealogy Guide presents "Are You a Viking?" This focuses on how Swedish ancestry can sometimes be traced all the way back to Viking times.
To receive the Zoom link, please register using the link below. The Zoom link will be sent from Jill's email account 24 hours before the meeting.
Students attend national character and leadership symposium
Four students represented Augustana at the 31st annual National Character and Leadership Symposium (NCLS) at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. NCLS is an annual two-day symposium in which participants hear distinguished scholars, military leaders, corporate executives and world-class athletes share stories of character and leadership.
Augustana’s Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program earns full accreditation
The full accreditation status was achieved over four years and recognizes the high standards of Augustana's program. The 24-month program launched in 2020 and the first cohort graduated in May 2022.
Augustana to host ‘Moved by Waters’ screening, panel discussion
The April 4 screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Steve Gustafson, of the Army Corps of Engineers, Dr. Brittany McCall, Augustana professor of biology, and Amy Kay, City of Davenport clean water manager