Beta Omega Sigma pre-rush
Those interested in rushing for the Beta Omega Sigma fraternity are invited to attend their pre-rushing event for food, games and brotherhood.
There will be lawn games, poker, UFC livestreams and refreshments.
If you are interested, please sign up here.
Omicron Sigma Omicron pre-rush
Those interested in rushing for Omicron Sigma Omicron are invited to attend their pre-rush event for food, games, and brotherhood. A bonfire will be held outside with burgers and hotdogs as well as super smash bros.
Alpha Sigma Xi pre-rush
Those interested in rushing Alpha Sigma Xi should join them at their pre-rushing event for food, games, and brotherhood.
Student Government Association meet-and-greet
The Student Government Association will host a meet-and-greet from 10 a.m.-noon. Students will have a chance to meet the senators who represent them.
Coffee and doughnuts will be gserved.
Join up at the Pumpkin Patch
Campus Ministries will pay for your entrance to the Buffalo Pumpkin Patch at 1500 W. Front St., Buffalo, Iowa, about a 20-minute drive from campus. Arrive at 2 p.m.
Join in for hay rides, mazes, a petting zoo, food and fellowship.
Panel discussion: 'American politics and deliberation: How did we get here, and what can we do?'
The Augustana community is invited to join a discussion of American politics in action: "American politics and deliberation: How did we get here, and what can we do?"
Panelists will be Dr. Dave Dehnel, professor of political science; Dr. Margareth Kunde, assistant professor of communication studies; and Dr. Lendol Calder, professor of history. Dr. Monica Smith, vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion, will serve as moderator.
Lindberg Center update: walls and floors
Snow was in the air this week but work is continuing on Augustana's newest building, the Peter J. Lindberg, M.D., Center for Health and Human Performance.
The Most Consequential Election of Our Time?
Dr. Dag Blanck, director of the Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center at Augustana, will moderate a trans-Atlantic panel discussion on the U.S. election: "The Most Consequential Election of Our Time?"
It will be in English and will last about two hours.
Participants will include:
Lance Bennett, professor of communication and political science and founding director of the Center for Communication and Civic Engagement, University of Washington, Seattle; and doctor honoris causa, Uppsala University.
Karin Henriksson, Washington, D.C., a long-time correspondent for Svenska Dagbladet in Washington, author of numerous books on American politics and history, member of the editorial team for the blog and podcast Amerikaanalys.
William Haltom, professor of political science, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, holder of the 2020-21 Distinguished Fulbright Chair in American Studies at Uppsala University.
Frida Stranne, senior lecturer in political science, Halmstad University College, affiliated researcher at SINAS, member of the editorial team for the blog and podcast Amerikaanalys.
Dr. Blanck researches American history with an emphasis on immigration and minorities and is also interested in Swedish-American relations, especially politics. He is a frequent commentator on Swedish television and radio. He is a professor of North American Studies at the Swedish Institute for North American Studies, Uppsala University.
Well-being lab: Time Management for the Stressed Augie Student
Well-being labs provide students with knowledge and skills from a variety of different disciplines intended to improve overall well-being.
Yen Dao will explore effective time management strategies to prevent stress.
For all sessions, RSVP by 4 p.m. the previous day to receive a Google Meet link.
Well-being lab: Mindfulness
Well-being labs provide students with knowledge and skills from a variety of different disciplines intended to improve overall well-being.
Alyssa Matz will introduce students to mindfulness and practices and their benefits.
For all sessions, RSVP by 4 p.m. the previous day to receive a Google Meet link.