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While turning in solid performances in the pool this winter, both the Augustana men's and women's swimming and diving teams have also proven worthy in the classroom during the 2018-19 season. Head coach Dan Lloyd's program landed Scholar All-America Team recognition for both the men and the women by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America. The CSCAA named a total of 713 teams to its Scholar All-America list for the fall 2018 semester. The teams represented 460 institutions from across the NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA associations. The CSCAA recognizes teams with Scholar All America Award for achieving a team GPA of 3.00 or higher. The Augustana men earned a 3.24 team GPA, while the women earned a 3.57 team GPA

Coach David Thompson's Augustana cross country squad has earned All-Academic team honors from the United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. The USTFCCCA announced its All-Academic teams and individuals on Thursday. The Vikings were recognized for having a cumulative grade point average of 3.56 across their entire roster. To qualify for the award, a team must compile a minimum GPA of 3.1 on a scale of 4.0 across its entire roster, including all runners who used a season of eligibility. 2018 marks the 13th consecutive season that the Augustana women have been recognized as a USTFCCCA All-Academic team.

While turning in solid performances in the pool this winter, both the Augustana men's and women's swimming and diving teams have also proven worthy in the classroom during the 2018-19 season. Head coach Dan Lloyd's program landed Scholar All-America Team recognition for both the men and the women by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America.

Augustana College Theatre Arts Department will present The Three Musketeers by Ken Ludwig, adapted from the novel by Alexandre Dumas in the Brunner Mainstage Theatre Jan. 25-26 and Feb. 1-2 at 7:30 p.m. and Jan. 27 and Feb. 3 at 1:30 p.m. The cast includes Augustana students James Wheeler '22, Tristan Odenkirk '21, and Jarod Kovach '22 as the three musketeers, Elise Campbell '19 as Sabine, and Peter Alfano '21 as D'Artagnan, and MJ Mason '19 as Milady.

Senior Rob Williams had the distinction of being the only undergraduate accepted by the program committee to present his research at the annual meeting of the American Historical Association. Williams, who is majoring in history education, presented a paper titled "Must They Write?" at the meeting in Chicago on Jan. 6.

Augustana College announced more than 1,000 students were named to the Dean's List for the 2018 fall 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.

For three days, five Augustana College women joined students from Swarthmore, Smith, Tulane, Penn State and Yale to meet and learn from female leaders making and influencing public policy at the highest levels in Congress, the courts, the private sector, policy research and advocacy organizations, and the media.

Augustana College announced more than 1,000 students were named to the Dean's List for the 2017-18 winter 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.

Augustana senior Adam Gronewold was honored with the Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award Nov. 17 in Springfield, making him a student laureate of the Lincoln Academy of Illinois. The awards are presented for excellence in curricular and extracurricular activities to seniors from each of the state's four-year, degree-granting colleges and universities, and one student from the community colleges in Illinois. Each winner receives a Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Medallion, a certificate of achievement and $1,000.

Augustana College announced more than 1,000 students were named to the Dean's List for the 2018 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.

A student committee, including Augustana students Jessamine Burch, Lauren Clapp, Sydney Gilbert, Ashley Martin, and Elise Morgan, has curated an exhibit entitled, "Moments." The exhibit features the work of local artisits attempting to capture the artful moments of everyday life. The Augustana Teaching Museum of Art has partnered with the Silvis Public Library to display this student-curated exhibit from the museum's collection.

Augustana College announced 1,138 students were named to the Dean's List for the 2017 fall 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.

Augustana College is pleased to share four students have been nominated by faculty to attend the National Character and Leadership Symposium in February 2018. The annual National Character and Leadership Symposium, one of the premier national symposia in the field of character and leadership, brings together distinguished scholars, military leaders, corporate leaders, world-class athletes, and others to explore a character-related theme based on the United States Air Forces Academy Outcomes. This two-day symposium provides an opportunity for all Academy personnel, visiting university students and faculty, and community members to experience dynamic speakers and take part in group discussions to enhance their own understanding of the importance of sound moral character and good leadership.

For the first time in its history, the Augustana Symphony Orchestra will take its act on the road, performing concerts in the Chicago area Nov. 3 and 4. "Both the band and choir programs here have a long history of touring," said Dr. Daniel Chetel, an assistant professor of music and Augustana's director of orchestral activities. "There's a really strong touring history going back 50, 60, 70 years, and I'm excited for the orchestra to join in on that." The orchestra's first tour also is an opportunity to share its work with Chicago-area prospective students and families, and with alumni. The first tour concert at Messiah Lutheran Church in Wauconda will be a joint performance with the Lake Zurich High School Orchestra and Palatine High School Orchestra - both of whose directors are Augustana alumni: Nathan Sackschewsky '06 at Lake Zurich, and Dung Pham '94 at Palatine. During the day, the Augustana Symphony Orchestra will work with the high school programs before all three combine for the evening's performance.

Augustana College announced 977 students were named to the Dean's List for the 2017 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.

Augustana College held its spring commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 21. Dr. Al Bowman, president emeritus of Illinois State University, delivered the commencement address. Around 480 students participated in the ceremony.

The winners of the Augustana College's Center for the Study of Ethics Essay Contest were recently selected. Cash prizes were awarded to the top three essays judged by an outside evaluator who judged essays on their appropriate use of ethical theories and principles used in clarifying the student's ethical topic of choice.

Augustana students were awarded the Geifman "Response to the Holocaust" Prize. The submissions could take the form of an essay, research paper, poem, drama, film, artwork, musical composition, or other creative expression. Entries were evaluated by the board of the Augustana Center for the Study of Judaism and Jewish Culture.

The "Excellence in the Liberal Arts Award" has been generously gifted by Professor Dan Lee of the religion department, and his wife, Ruth Lee. The purpose of this award is to reward students' academic achievements, the amount of scholarly work done in the liberal arts including the humanities, achievement in co-curricular programs and leadership and service both on campus and off-campus. Awards range from $400 to $4,000 and may be used for international study or summer programs in the humanities.

Augustana College announced 992 students were named to the Dean's List for the 2016-17 winter 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.

Augustana College announced 986 students were named to the Dean's List for the 2016 fall 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.

Six Augustana students are featured this year in the ninth annual College Invitational at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport. Their work can be viewed through Jan. 7.

Augustana College, Rock Island, Ill., held its spring commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 22. Eric Christian Olsen, an actor, and Paul Olsen, Augustana professor of English and head men's cross country and track and field coach, delivered the commencement speech as father and son. Around 530 students participated in the ceremony.

Augustana College announced 913 students were named to the Dean's List for the 2016 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.

Augustana College held its spring commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 22. Eric Christian Olsen, an actor, and Paul Olsen, Augustana professor of English and head men's cross country and track and field coach, delivered the commencement speech as father and son. Around 530 students participated in the ceremony.

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.

Caitlin Thom, a music composition and performance major, performed in her recital on Sunday, May 1 in Wallenberg Hall. Selections included "Sonatina" by Sergiu Natra, among others. Student recitals at Augustana College are a requirement for those pursuing a major in music performance. Other students pursuing a major or minor in music related to composition, general music, or education are highly encouraged to perform in a recital to showcase their progress and musicality.

The Augustana Flute and Clarinet Choirs performed a spring concert together, "The Sounds of Spring," on Wednesday, May 4 in Wallenberg Hall. Selections included "Dance of the Cygnets" from "Swan Lake" by P.I. Tchaikovsky, among others. The choirs were directed by Janet Stodd and Susan Schwaegler.

Several seniors performed together in their final recital on Sunday, May 8 in Wallenberg Hall. Selections included "Send in the Clowns" from "A Little Night Music" by Stephen Sondheim, among others. This performance was a perfect representation of all of the hard work and dedication these seniors have put into their music throughout their time at Augustana.

Augustana students performed in a voice seminar on Tuesday, April 26 in Wallenberg Hall. Selections included "Sonntag" by Johannes Brahms, among others.