Dr. Roald Tweet, mentor to generations
Alumni and friends share memories of Dr. Roald Tweet, professor emeritus of English, who died Nov. 4, 2020, at the age of 87.
Planetarium lobby makeover is out of this world
A makeover of the Getz-Rogers Gallery in the John Deere Planetarium really took off after an estate gift.
Painting for a Purpose
Join the Swenson Center and paint this Scandinavian-style Christmas tree image with the step-by-step guidance of Beth Peters from Painting for a Purpose! Beth will supply everything you need to create it; just bring yourselves & your friends! (You'll choose your own background color.)
Because of Covid restrictions, space is limited to 8 people per session, so we will hold 2 identical sessions in a row.
Session 1: 6:00–7:30 p.m.
Session 2: 8:00–9:30 p.m.
**Masks are mandatory, participants will be physically distanced, and visitors must fill out this online form before arriving at campus www.augustana.edu/visitors.
You may bring snacks for yourself but *not* to share.
Cost: $25 nonmembers/$20 for Associate contributing members of the Swenson Center/free for Scholar members and above. Ask us first if you're not sure, or see this page to become a member! www.augustana.edu/swenson/support
Photos: A fall semester like never before
Students, faculty and staff have adapted to a different kind of Augustana experience during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fryxell specimens complement art in exhibit
Fossils, rocks and minerals from Augustana's Fryxell Geology Museum collection are on display through Nov. 4-Jan. 4 as part of an Art at the Airport exhibit.
Class Notes
Alumni share their latest news and photos!
LGBTQ+ career professionals' panel
A panel of LGBTQ+ alumni and professionals will share their experiences, career paths, challenges along the way, and tips for student success.
This panel is not only for students who identify as LGBTQ+ but for all students seeking to insight into life after Augustana. The panelists represent executive recruiting, non-profit, start-ups, academia/science, public health, human resources, community centers and religious life.
All students are welcome to attend. The event is planned for one hour, with time for Q&A.
Panelists will include:
Charlie Bentley '17: biology and neuroscience, master of arts in Higher Education, University of Maryland, College Park; former associate at Isaacson, Miller, Washington, DC.
Stacie Gill '18: psychology, sociology; special programs coordinator at Legal Prep Charter Academy, Chicago.
Zachary George '08: music education; director of college and fair relations, StriveScan, Chicago.
Joseph Hyser '99: biology and philosophy, Ph.D. in molecular virology; assistant professor, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston.
Ryan Landi '09: biology and Spanish, master of public health, master of health administration, University of Iowa; acting assistant medical center director, Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago.
Josh Morgan '10: political science, sociology, and women's and gender studies; human resources project manager, Hallcon Corp. Overland Park, Kansas.
Chase Norris: psychology, master's in counselor education Western Illinois University; executive director, Clock Inc., Rock Island.
Katy Warren: religion, psychology, master of divinity, Luther Seminary; associate pastor, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Davenport.
To keep making music, they first had to make music masks
If Augustana students and faculty were to keep making music this fall, they first had to have masks. Very special masks. Not available in any store.
Delta Omega pre-rush event
Delta Omega invites interested students to a pre-rush event from 6-8 pm. There will be yard games such as bag toss and can jam.