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Dr. Kivisto to get honorary degree, link to family
Augustana's Dr.Peter Kivisto has a couple of firsts awaiting him in the next few weeks: He will receive an honorary doctorate from the University of Turku in Finland, and he will step into the childhood home of his Finnish grandfather.
Slough drainage and restoration updates
On Nov. 12, crews from the City of Rock Island will begin draining the Slough in order to relocate a water pipe. The project, which will move a primary water line from under the Slough to under the Slough Path, will allow for easier access to the pipe in the event of future needed repairs.
Credit Hour Policy
In accordance with Department of Education regulations and the expectations outlined by the Higher Learning Commission, Augustana College defines a credit hour as the amount of work represented in the achievement of learning outcomes (verified by evidence of student achievement) that reasonably approximates direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work.
How to adjust to distance learning
Most schools have transitioned to distance learning and many students are trying their best to adjust, with varying degrees of success. Here are some tips to make the transition smoother.
Thank you, student workers
The library salutes our hard-working students who help to keep the library running smoothly.