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Mabel Anderson and Carl Lorimer correspondence, 1907-1992
The papers include courtship correspondence between Carl Lorimer, an Augustana Seminary student in Rock Island, Illinois, and Mabel Anderson, a schoolteacher in Ottumwa, Iowa, from 1907 through 1911. The correspondence sheds light on what life was like as a Seminary student and on Mabel’s career as young teacher. The correspondence leads up their engagement in 1910. Collection also includes a pastoral call, cash account book, and family genealogy information.
Alumni honored for achievements, service
The Augustana Alumni Association recognized the achievements, contributions and service of four alumni and one college group at Homecoming Oct. 6.
“Take a class that is outside your comfort zone and way outside of your intended major. You might just end up finding your passion and love for learning.”Read More
Bock-style bell tower gets a makeover
As a part of the college’s campus beautification campaign, the venerable bell tower is getting some maintenance and a new paint job.
Campus mourns Dr. Dorothy Parkander
Dr. Dorothy Parkander, an Augustana professor emerita of English whose 50-year teaching career touched an estimated 40,000 students, died Oct. 8 in Rock Island.