Augustana College

Augustana's two CFA (Chartered Financial Analysts) Institute Research Challenge teams presented their research at Morningstar, Inc., hosted by the CFA Society Chicago in early March. Out of 16 teams, seven advanced as finalists, including Augustana's two teams.

The Augustana Symphonic Band, under the direction of Dr. James Lambrecht, will perform concerts in Japan in March and April, 2023.

Augustana College senior Eric Reinertsen, a public health and Spanish for professional use double major from Metamora, Ill, was nominated to submit a 'More Than I Imagined' profile, which recognizes seniors who have achieved remarkable academic or personal growth during their time at the Rock Island college.

Augustana College senior Annika Murrah, a biology and Spanish major from Wauwatosa, Wisc., was nominated to submit a 'More Than I Imagined' profile, which recognizes seniors who have achieved remarkable academic or personal growth during their time at the Rock Island college.

Augustana College senior Ayradi Catron, a political science and English double major from Sidney, Ill., was nominated to submit a 'More Than I Imagined' profile, which recognizes seniors who have achieved remarkable academic or personal growth during their time at the Rock Island college.

Augustana College senior Kira Banks, a public health, biology and Classics triple major from Chicago, was nominated to submit a 'More Than I Imagined' profile, which recognizes seniors who have achieved remarkable academic or personal growth during their time at the Rock Island college.

Augustana College senior Michaela Magee, an accounting, business administration-finance major, was nominated to submit a 'More Than I Imagined' profile, which recognizes seniors who have achieved remarkable academic or personal growth during their time at the Rock Island college.

Augustana College senior Daniel Carr, an accounting, business administration-management major, was nominated to submit a 'More Than I Imagined' profile by Dr. John Delaney, professor and chair of accounting. Annually, faculty nominate Augustana's best seniors to appear in the college's 'More Than I Imagined' series.

Augustana College senior Kylie Radz, a communication studies major from Orland Park, was nominated to submit a 'More Than I Imagined' profile, which recognizes seniors who have achieved remarkable academic or personal growth during their time at the Rock Island college.

The Augustana Choir, under the direction of Dr. Jon Hurty, will perform concerts in Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa in March and April 2023. The 52-voice ensemble will sing a selection of traditional and contemporary choral works. The choir is known for its innovative programming, attention to detail, and musical excellence.

Augustana College mens' basketball senior Daniel Carr has been named an Academic All-American by College Sports Communicators - one of the highest honors for collegiate student-athletes. He is the 178th Academic All-American in the history of Augustana, which ranks No. 1 in the CCIW and seventh in NCAA Division III in number of Academic All-Americans.

Augustana's theatre department continues its season with Small Mouth Sounds, presented March 16-19.

Augustana College students were among those who answered the call when United Way Quad Cities launched The QC Caring Assignment.

Augustana College junior John Flannery, of Washington, performed a piano recital at the Denkmann Memorial Building's Wallenberg Hall on March 4.

Five Augustana College seniors scored in the top 10% of all teams worldwide who have ever competed in a virtual business competition.

Augustana College students enrolled in the nature photography class taught by biology professor Dr. Stephen Hager exhibited their work on campus Jan. 31.

Augustana College announced more than 1,000 students were named to the Dean's List for the 2022-23 fall semester. Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a four-point scale for courses taken during the term.

The Augustana Vikings League of Legends team completed a perfect season while claiming the NECC Navigator Heartland conference. The Vikings swept the regular season without dropping a round to finish the regular season 8-0 (Rounds: 16-0) while earning the number one seed moving into postseason play.

Augustana College students Emma Pilmer, soprano, and Colin Claytor, tenor, presented a senior voice recital Nov. 12 at the Hamann Concert Hall at the Rock Island campus. Pilmer is a vocal music education major from Aurora, Ill. Calytor is a vocal music education major from Arlington Heights, Ill.

William "Nishal" Weems, an Augustana College senior from Carpentersville, Ill., was selected as a student laureate of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois. Each fall, a senior from each of the state's four-year colleges and universities and one student from the community colleges in Illinois are awarded the Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award, becoming student laureates. This is the Lincoln Academy's 48th year celebrating student excellence in Illinois.

The Augustana College Esports team claimed the NECC Emergents Southcentral championship with a 3-1 win over the Bulldogs of Southwestern Oklahoma State University. The Vikings entered postseason play as the No. 1 seed after completing an impressive undefeated regular season (8-0).

The Augustana College Department of Music presents Christmas at Augustana on December 3 and 4, 2022. More than 200 student musicians will take the stage to share their talents in what has become a highlight of the Augustana and Quad-Cities holiday season. Presented by Quad City Bank & Trust, Christmas at Augustana has thrilled audiences since 2008. The performance features the Augustana Brass Ensemble, Augustana Symphony Orchestra, Ascension Ringers, Augustana Choir, Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble and Augustana Concert Chorale.

Augustana College students will perform "Cabaret" November 17-20, 2022. Several principal roles are double cast and will be performed by different actors on different nights. This was to accommodate the growth of the college's music theatre department and gives a chance for more students to shine on stage.

Augustana College selected 40 students to serve as honored student delegates at the Oct. 15 inauguration ceremony of Andrea Kathryn Talentino. The students, selected from many different organizations and departments across campus for their leadership roles, were chosen by facutly, staff and administrators. The student delegates received special seating during the ceremony that was held on the quad of the Rock Island campus.

Augustana College announced more than 1,000 students were named to the Dean's List for the 2021-22 fall semester. Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a four-point scale for courses taken during the term.

Augustana College, Rock Island, Ill., held its spring commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 22. 508 students from 19 countries and 18 states participated in the ceremony.

The Augustana Choir, under the direction of Dr. Jon Hurty, will perform in Germany and the Czech Republic during a tour May 24-June 7. The choir has six musical engagements during the tour, most at historic churches such as the St. Thomas Church in Leipzig, Germany, which is associated with several well-known composers such as Wagner, Mendelssohn and Bach, who is interred there. The group also will tour Schloss Sanssouci in Potsdam, the Monument to the Battle of the Nations in Leipzig, the Terezin concentration camp and memorial, Prague Castle and Karlstejn Castle.

Rock Island, Illinois -- The Augustana College Department of Music presents Christmas at Augustana, December 4 and 5, 2021 in Centennial Hall. Presented by Quad City Bank & Trust, Christmas at Augustana is returning live after a one-year hiatus. Christmas at Augustana has thrilled audiences in sold-out performances for over a decade. Student musicians will take the stage to share their talents in what has become a highlight of the Augustana and Quad-Cities holiday season. Featuring performances by the Augustana Brass Ensemble, Augustana Symphony Orchestra, Ascension Ringers, Augustana Choir, Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble and Augustana Concert Chorale. This holiday concert is not to be missed.

Laura Kathryn Keenan, a senior from Elmhurst, Ill., was honored as Augustana's student laureate of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois in a virtual ceremony Nov. 10. Each fall, a senior from each of the state's four-year colleges and universities and one student from the community colleges in Illinois is awarded the Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award, becoming student laureates.

Augustana College announced more than 1,100 students were named to the Dean's List for the 2020-21 spring semester. Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a four-point scale for courses taken during the term.