Silent dance party
Special Collections will hold a silent dance party to relieve stress, celebrate the end of the semester, and get students moving and clear-headed before finals.
Bring headphones, a device loaded with favorite music, and a sense of humor. All levels of dancing ability (or lack thereof) are welcome.
The first 15 people through the door will receive a limited edition button featuring something cool from the collections.
“Song to Screen” premiere
Music videos from Entertainment Media Course 201 “Song to Screen” will premiere. Five videos will be showcased by the students.
SubAtlantic (Adam Kaul’s band) is one of the featured musicians/videos.
"Gemology: Pursuing a Passion"
Randy Lightfoot '13 will present "Gemology: Pursuing a Passion" to the Udden Geology Club.
He is a graduate of Augustana and the Gemological Institute of American. He is the manager for Michael Crouch and Associates in Des Moines.
Holiday card crafting
Students are encouraged to join the ladies of Zeta Phi Kappa and LOVE for holiday card crafting from 4:30-8 p.m. Cards will be donated to the residents of St. Anthony's and Rosewood Care Center of Moline. All supplies will be provided and hot cocoa will be served.
Up to Us conversation with Dr. Marme
Dr. Christopher Marme of the Department of Economics will have a conversation about the national debt and the fiscal challenges associated with it. Free water bottles will be given to the first 50 people in attendance and free donuts will be provided to everyone.
Geography SI presentations
The Department of Geography cordially invites faculty to join and hear SI presentations from their senior geography majors. The presentations begin on December 2nd and conclude on the 9th. All presentations will be 15 minutes long.
9:00–9:15 Ben Martin: A Multidimensional Investigation of Recycling Behavior In Rock Island County: A Study of Drop-Off Recycling
9:20–9:35 Brad Lathrop: Bikeability at Augustana College: Student perceptions and suggestions
9:40–9:55 Mike Mankowski: TBA
Geography SI presentations
The Department of Geography cordially invites faculty to join and hear SI presentations from their senior geography majors. The presentations begin on December 2nd and conclude on the 9th. All presentations will be 15 minutes long.
10:25–10:40 Katie Evans: Redevelopment Strategies in the Post-Industrial Midwest: A Case Study of Rock Island, IL
10:45–11:00 Mia Gerace: Assessment of Student Awareness, Perception, and Reaction to Severe Weather Alerts at Augustana College
11:05–11:20 Cameron Shotton: The Impact of Impervious Surfaces on the Urban Heat Island Effect in Rock Island, IL
11:25–11:40 Lexi Karon: Managing for Spirituality in Yosemite National Park
11:45–12:05 Rocio Barron: Spatial Impact of Climate Change onto the Permafrost of Different Arctic
Countries
Geography SI presentations
The Department of Geography cordially invites faculty to join and hear SI presentations from their senior geography majors. The presentations begin on December 2nd and conclude on the 9th. All presentations will be 15 minutes long.
10:25–10:40 Alexandra Rosander: Connecting Residents to Rock Island Parks
10:45–11:00 Hunter Ridley: Public Land Management on the Upper Mississippi: Exploring Relationships Between Management Imperatives and Ecosystem Biodiversity
11:05–11:20 Dina Falk: Drone and NAIP Imagery on Augustana’s Campus
11:25–11:40 Jill Humecke: Energy Assessments of Student Housing at Augustana College: Identifying Opportunities for Improving Campus Sustainability
Geography SI presentations
The Department of Geography cordially invites faculty to join and hear SI presentations from their senior geography majors. The presentations begin on December 2nd and conclude on the 9th. All presentations will be 15 minutes long.
11:20–11:25 Welcome and introductions
11:25–11:40 Josh Malone Late Jurassic Dinosaurs on the Move, Gastroliths and Long Distance Migration
11:45–12:05 Morgan Anderson Microplastics in the Mississippi: From Little Stream to Big River
First Friday Cocoa and Cookies
As the semester is coming to an end, students are invited to stop by the Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity to enjoy hot cocoa and decorate cookies.