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D. Verner Swanson sermons and other materials, 1905-1981
D. Verner Swanson was a Lutheran pastor for over 40 years. He attended both Luther College (Wahoo, Nebraska) and Augustana College (Rock Island, Illinois), was ordained in 1916, and serving as a minister until his retirement in May 1957. The bulk of this collection includes sermons written over the course of his career. Also included are a few materials related to Verner and his wife Edith’s time at Luther College in Nebraska such as a valedictory speech, certificates, and portraits.
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Dr. Gauri A. Pitale selected as Augustana’s vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion
Dr. Gauri A. Pitale, an accomplished educator with extensive experience in DEI programming and advising student clubs and organizations, will join the college Feb. 29 to lead Augustana’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Spotlight on Dr. Jeff Mettler
What if a lab became a clinic? What if learning to test cardiovascular endurance also helped a community member understand their health for the first time? Dr. Jeff Mettler is asking and answering those questions — transforming Augustana’s Lindberg Center into a site for both education and service.
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“I am thankful that I chose to go to a school that had so many different ways for me to get involved and become my own person.”Read More