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Dr. David Krueger to discuss the American Rune Stone
Augustana College welcomes author Dr. David Krueger to its campus to discuss topics from his book, “American Rune Stone – Monument, Memorial and Myth.”
Willaert excited to lead wrestling student-athletes
Meet Tony Willaert, the new Terry & Sandy Shockley Endowed Wrestling Coach. Willaert becomes the 15th wresting head coach at Augustana College.
What’s a “pseudoconcert” and how can I attend/participate?
Dr. Rob Elfine explains in this video.
Scoring a career goal
Patrick Conniff '17 coached a third division professional soccer club in the African nation of Ghana while using his Augie Choice grant ($2,000 given to every student to support study abroad, research or an internship).
A poet is on her way
An interview with Alyssa Froehling ’17: poet, prize-winner and proofreader (for now)
'Myths of the Rune Stone' author to speak
The O. Fritiof Ander Lecture in Immigration History will be presented Oct. 7 by Dr. David Krueger, author of "Myths of the Rune Stone: Viking Martyrs and the Birthplace of America."
Frieze Lectures look at Reformation starting Oct. 24
The Frieze Lecture Series is a 20-year partnership between the Rock Island Public Library and Augustana College. This year's theme is the legacy of the Reformation in this its 500th anniversary year.
‘Amelia Earhart’ aims to thrill young audiences
Augustana’s annual children's show, “Amelia Earhart,” offers young theatre-goers an exciting story and a lot of history Sept. 23-24.
Latinx Unidos celebrates 25 years
Past and present members of Latinx Unidos (formerly Latinos Unidos) will come together this Homecoming to celebrate 25 years at Augustana.
From theory to practice: Allan Daly’s decision making
A liberal arts education can make you interesting and get you the best internships.
Five Questions: Dr. Scott Gehler
Dr. Scott Gehler, assistant professor of biology, discusses the interconnectedness of cancer biology across disciplines, and witnessing students’ “ah-ha” moments.
Five Questions: Dr. Scott Gehler
Dr. Scott Gehler was one of the professors voted by Augustana seniors to give the “Last Lecture” in May 2017. "I learn just as much from my students as they learn from me," he said.
SWLI kicks off second year of lead project
Representatives from Augustana College, Scott County and Genesis Health System gathered Thursday to congratulate more than 100 Augustana students on their work to address lead contamination in Scott County, and kick off the second year of the project.
