Founded in 1860, Augustana College is a selective four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences. Augustana is recognized for the innovative program Augie Choice, which provides each student up to $2,000 to pursue a high-impact learning experience such as study abroad, an internship or research with a professor. Current students and alumni include 165 Academic All-Americans, two Nobel laureates, 13 college presidents and other distinguished leaders. The college enrolls 2,500 students and is located along one of the world’s most important waterways, the Mississippi River, in a community that reflects the diversity of the United States. www.augustana.edu
(see more)Founded in 1860, Augustana College is a selective four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences. Augustana is recognized for the innovative program Augie Choice, which provides each student up to $2,000 to pursue a high-impact learning experience such as study abroad, an internship or research with a professor. Current students and alumni include 165 Academic All-Americans, two Nobel laureates, 13 college presidents and other distinguished leaders. The college enrolls 2,500 students and is located along one of the world’s most important waterways, the Mississippi River, in a community that reflects the diversity of the United States. www.augustana.edu
Augustana's Aubrey Waddick honored as a Lincoln Laureate
The Lincoln Academy of Illinois recently honored outstanding senior college students during the annual Student Laureate Convocation, at the Old State Capitol State Historic Site in Springfield. The ceremony recognized a top student from each college and university in Illinois, with Aubrey Waddick, a native of Algonquin, Ill., representing Augustana College.
Academic Award -
2015 Dec 14
ATLAS Africa Grants for 2015 Awarded
Four Augustana students were recently awarded an Augustana Transformative Learning And Service (A.T.L.A.S.) Grant which may be used to assist them in participation in a variety of service learning opportunities on the African continent.
Study Abroad -
2015 Nov 4
Augustana students participated in gripping theatre production of 'Machinal'
The Augustana theatre season's theme of Crime and Justice was fully present in this powerful expressionistic drama about a young woman in the 1920s, whose limitations and restrictions ultimately pushed her to commit a horrible crime. Machinal, which means "automatic" or "mechanical" in French, is based loosely on the murder trial of Ruth Snyder and her lover. This show was presented in Potter Theatre within Bergendoff Hall of Fine Arts (3701 7th Avenue) on October 16, 17, 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m. and October 18 and 25 at 1:30 p.m.
Students gain entrepreneurial insight
Augustana's EDGE Center is helping students develop entrepreneurial skills. This professional edge includes valuable experience and a portfolio collection of their significant work which can set them apart when applying for jobs or graduate schools.
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2015 Aug 10
Augustana College students gain real-world know-how
In today's competitive job market, college students recognize the value of high-impact learning experiences and Augustana has helped them pursue these experiences through summer internships.
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2015 Jul 16
Summer research prepares Augustana students for life beyond college
This summer seven Augustana students are participating in full-scale scientific research projects under the guidance of their faculty advisors, gaining experience to utilize in graduate school and careers after college. Each summer research project is funded through an Augustana Summer Student Research Fellowship.
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2015 Jul 13
Augustana College announces 2015 graduates
Augustana College, Rock Island, Ill., held its spring commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 24. Brandon Busteed, executive director of Gallup Education, delivered the commencement speech. Around 600 students participated in the ceremony.
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2015 Jul 6
Student named to Augustana College spring term Dean's List
Augustana College announced 892 students were named to the Dean's List for the 2014-2015 spring term. 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.
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2015 Jul 2
Student awarded the prestigious SCA Glenn T. Seaborg Science Scholarship
Augustana senior Abdul Rahman Merhi has been named the 2015 recipient of the SCA Glenn T. Seaborg Science Scholarship. This scholarship includes participation in the Stockholm International Youth Science Seminar, which is a prestigious conference that draws together 25 of the most outstanding young scientists from around the globe.
Academic Award -
2015 Jul 13
Brandon Wills wins Hasselmo Award for Academic Pursuit
Augustana junior Brandon Wills won the 2015-16 Hasselmo Award for Academic Pursuit from Augustana College. The Hasselmo Prize was established by Dr. Nils Hasselmo '57, in recognition of the ways in which his Augustana education both informed and transformed his life and vocational calling. Dr. Hasselmo served as the president of the University of Minnesota from 1988 until his retirement in 1997. From 1998 to 2006, he was president of the Association of American Universities.
Academic Award -
2015 May 29
Augustana seniors reflect on their Augustana experience and look ahead
Each year, Augustana College recognizes exceptional senior students who have made the most of their Augustana experience. Faculty members and coaches nominate these students each year to be featured in the college's "More Than I Imagined" series.
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2015 May 26
Augustana seniors recognized at Honors Convocation
Augustana College recognizes graduating seniors at the eleventh annual Honors Convocation.
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2015 May 26
Augustana seniors reflect on their Augustana experience and look ahead
Each year, Augustana College recognizes exceptional senior students who have made the most of their Augustana experience. Faculty members and coaches nominate these students each year to be featured in the college's "More Than I Imagined" series.
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2015 May 20
Augustana seniors recognized for high-ranking Viking Score
Augustana College's Office of Career Development announces the seniors with the highest Viking Scores.
Student Excellence -
2015 May 19
Augustana Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert
The Augustana Jazz Ensemble performed its spring concert on Friday, May 8 in Centennial Hall. Sixteen student musicians shared their talent with the Augustana community. Selections included "The Next Chapter" by Patty Darling and "Struttin' With Some Barbeque" by Lillian Armstrong and Don Raye, arranged by Mike Tomaro, among others.
Augustana Flute & Clarinet Choir Concert
The Augustana Flute and Clarinet Choir performed their spring concert on Wednesday, May 6 in Wallenberg Hall. Sixteen student musicians shared their talent with the Augustana community. Flute choir selections included, "The Last Rose of Summer", a traditional Irish song and "Tag!" by David L. Wells, among others. Clarinet Choir selections included "Argentine" by David Bennett and "Klezmer Jam" by Valentin Hude, among others.
Augustana Jazz Combo Spring Concert
The Augustana Jazz Combo performed their spring concert on Wednesday, May 13 in Larson Hall within Bergendoff Hall. Eight student musicians shared their talents with the Augustana community. Selections included "Jelly Roll" by Charles Mingus and "You Are The Sunshine of My Life" by Stevie Wonder, among others.
Recital performed by Augustana College students
Augustana seniors Justin Lebo, a vocal music education major of Palatine, Ill. and Hillary Taylor, a vocal music education major of Dekalb, Ill. performed in their student recital sharing their talents with the Augustana community on Sunday, May 3, 2015. Selections included Bach's "Händen, die sich nicht verschliessen" and Ernest Bacon's "Five Poems of Emily Dickinson", among others. Students were accompanied by soprano Hannah Buto, Jessica Gerdish on viola and Sheila Doak on piano.
Seniors performed recital at Augustana College
Six Augustana seniors performed in a Seniors' recital on Sunday, May 10 in Wallenberg Hall. Selections included "Regnava nel silenzio" by Gaetano Donizetti, sung by soprano Emily Webb, and "Rhapsody for Euphonium" by James Carrow, played by Gabrielle Potter, among others. Students were accompanied by Charles Schmidt and Robert Elfline on piano.
Augustana seniors reflect on their Augustana experience and look ahead
Each year, Augustana College recognizes exceptional senior students who have made the most of their Augustana experience. Faculty members and coaches nominate these students each year to be featured in the college's "More Than I Imagined" series.
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2015 May 12
Augustana seniors reflect on their Augustana experience and look ahead
Each year, Augustana College recognizes exceptional senior students who have made the most of their Augustana experience. Faculty members and coaches nominate these students each year to be featured in the college's "More Than I Imagined" series.
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2015 May 5
Augustana Percussion Ensemble Concert
The Augustana Percussion Ensemble performed their spring concert on Saturday, April 25 in the Ensemble Room in Bergendoff Hall. Ten student musicians shared their talent with the Augustana community. Selections included several traditional pieces and "Rock Trap" by William Schinstine, among others. The students were accompanied by Marisa Hollems on piccolo.
Hannah Buto performed recital at Augustana College
Augustana senior, Hannah Buto, a vocal music education major of Lake Zurich, Ill., performed a student vioce recital on Saturday, May 2 in Wallenberg Hall. She performed George Gershwin's "Someone to Watch Over Me" and "The Last Rose of Summer" by John Whitson, among others. She was accompanied by mezzo soprano Hillary Taylor, Jessica Gerdisch on viola, and Sheila Doak on piano.
Augustana Symphony Orchestra Concert
The Augustana Symphony Orchestra performed its spring concert on Saturday, May 2 in Centennial Hall. Over sixty student musicians shared their talent with the Augustana community. Selections included Aaron Copland's "Our Town - Music from the Film Score" and "Siegried Idyll" by Richard Wagner, among others. Students were joined by faculty members from the music department.
Brian Hinkley performed recital at Augustana College
Augustana sophomore, Brian Hinkley, a music performance major of Lombard, Ill., performed a student piano recital on Tuesday, April 28 in Wallenberg Hall. He performed Ludwig van Beethoven's "Piano Sonata in C Minor, Op. 10, No. 1" and "Two Rhapsodies, Op. 79" by Johannes Brahms, among others.
Augustana College students win essay contest
Winners of Augustana College's Five Faith Commitments essay contest were announced. The Five Faith Commitments represent Augustana College's commitment to honor its roots as the college of the Augustana Lutheran Church, but in a way that meets today's students where they are.
Academic Award -
2015 Apr 30
Augustana College 2015-2016 student government election
Twenty-one Augustana College students were elected to the college's Student Government Association (SGA) for the 2015-2016 academic year.
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2015 Apr 29
Students elected to Augustana's Phi Beta Kappa
Forty-eight students at Augustana College, in Rock Island, Ill., recently were elected into the college's Phi Beta Kappa chapter. This national academic honor society recognizes scholarly achievement, character, integrity, and independence of mind. Members are elected by faculty. Election is less a reward for past success than a recognition of exceptional promise for future growth and achievement.
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2015 Apr 29
Augustana Eddie Mabry Diversity Award Winners
Augustana College awarded six students the 2015 Eddie Mabry Diversity Award. The Eddie Mabry award recognizes academic work by dedicated students who have demonstrated a significant commitment to enhancing multicultural awareness at Augustana. Submissions included works that explore issues related to diversity and multiculturalism such as social class, culture, race/ethnicity, sex/gender, sexuality, disability and religion.
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2015 Apr 29
Augustana students performed in voice seminar
Sixteen Augustana students performed in a voice seminar on Tuesday, April 28 in Wallenberg Hall. Selections included "The Sky Above the Roof" by Ralph Vaughan Williams, sung by mezzo soprano Sara Naftzger, and Stephen Sondheim's "Green Finch and Linnet Bird" from Sweeney Todd, sung by soprano Victoria Beale. Students were accompanied by Michelle Crouch, Sheila Doak, Howard Eckdahl and Justin Lebo on piano.