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Lecture video: Sustainable development strategy in the Arctic
Dr. Andrey Petrov presents "The Other Arctic: Knowledge, Creativity and the New Frontier" as part of the annual lecture series sponsored by the Augustana Center for Polar Studies. Dr. Petrov is an associate professor of geography and geospatial technology at the University of Northern Iowa. He studies Arctic social and socio-ecological systems, sustainability, human development and global change in remote indigenous communities of Russia and Canada.
Brunner Theatre Center to open in August
Tranforming Augustana's College Center into the Kim and Donna Brunner Theatre Center is on schedule, and the venue should be ready for the beginning of the 2016-17 academic year.
Zarbuck '14 wins Elijah Watt Sells Award
Austin G. Zarbuck '14 is a winner of the Elijah Watt Sells Award, given to CPA candidates who have obtained a cumulative average score above 95.50 across all four sections of the Uniform CPA Examination and passed all four sections of the examination on their first attempt.
Campus event to honor veterans
All Quad-Cities veterans are invited to be introduced and recognized for their service on Monday, April 18, at 7 p.m. in Wallenberg Hall. The public is welcome to attend this salute to veterans and those currently serving in the military, hosted by Augustana students.
Holocaust survivor to speak at Augustana
Felix Weil, a native of Frankfurt, Germany, who survived the Holocaust as a young boy, will speak at Augustana on Monday, May 2 at 7 p.m. in Wallenberg Hall.
Archaeology uncovers stories of royal enslaved Africans
Alicia Odewale will discuss her interdisciplinary approach to identifying royal enslaved Africans' most pressing issues through their written words and archaeological evidence on Tuesday, April 19 at 10:30 a.m. in room 102 of the Hanson Hall of Science.
Seniors show work in New Departures exhibition
Ten seniors in studio art and graphic design will display their Senior Inquiry work in the New Departures exhibition April 13-May 22. The students will share their creative process at an artists' talk at 10 a.m. May 4. A closing reception will be held from 12:30-2 p.m. May 22.
Father-son duo to speak at commencement
Actor Eric Christian Olsen, who currently portrays Detective Marty Deeks on CBS' "NCIS: Los Angeles," was set to deliver the address at Augustana College's 156th commencement convocation this May, when Hollywood came calling. Another familiar face will deliver the address instead.
Culver farewell concert with orchestra April 30
Augustana will celebrate Dr. Daniel Culver's impact on thousands of students with a spring concert and reception. The concert is free, and the public is welcome to join the celebration at 8 p.m. April 30 in Centennial Hall. Dr. Culver is retiring after 42 years at the college.
Mentors matter: Just ask Lizeth Tamayo ’16
Lizeth Tamayo ’16 arrived at Augustana with a clear direction in mind. She declared a major in pre-medicine with plans to become a doctor. It made sense, she thought, to make the most of a full scholarship. Her feelings started to change, however, after some heartfelt talks with the dean of the college.
Science on GMOs is 'missing'
The differences of opinion on genetically modified organisms were on display at a panel discussion that was a part of PlantBot Genetics: The Moth Project, an art exhibit encouraging awareness of ecology.
'77 grad to bring his choir to Carnegie Hall
Gregory Day '77 is familiar with the choral classic, "Messiah," having sung it with the Augustana Choir. He will get to be part of the Handel oratorio at New York's Carnegie Hall on Nov. 27. Day is artistic director of the Lincoln-Way Area Chorale (based in New Lenox, Ill.), which has been invited to perform by Distinguished Concerts International New York in "Messiah" with other choristers from around the world and a 125-piece orchestra.
Why publishing undergrad research matters
Dr. Pamela Trotter, professor of chemistry, writes about the benefits of helping undergraduates publish research.
"Publishing undergraduate research benefits not only me and my students, but our institution as well. It provides tangible billboards, showing what our students are doing and how they are part of the greater scientific community."
Learn about the oldest light in the universe
Astrophysicist Dr. Tom Crawford presenting the Harry Nelson Lecture in Astronomy, "Probing Fundamental Physics with the Oldest Light in the Universe." This free public lecture is on Thursday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m. in room 102 of the Hanson Hall of Science.
Theatre class to present 'Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde'
Augustana College will "Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde" Friday-Sunday. It deals with the Irish writer's trials on the matter of his relationship with Lord Alfred Douglas and others, which led to charges of "committing acts of gross indecency with other male persons" and his imprisonment in 1895.
