Academy for Seniors

Spring 2013 Series Announced

Augustana College invites you to take part in year ten of the Augustana Academy for Seniors. Register by calling the Development Office at 605.274.5521.

Enriching Lives through the Arts, Sports and Music

February 20 • WEDNESDAY

"Expressing the Ineffable ... Why the ARTS are Basic to a Complete Education"

Dr. Scott Johnson, Music Department Chair, Associate Professor at Augustana College

audio of Scott Johnson presentation (22 Mb)

March 20 • WEDNESDAY

"We Can, We Must, We Will! Together We Triumph"

Olympia Scott

Olympia Scott, two-time WNBA Champion, US National Team Gold Medalist, Published Author and Speaker

audio of Olympia Scott presentation (22 Mb)

April 17 • WEDNESDAY

"Tradition, Innovation and the Sacred Global Frame Drums"

Dr. John C. Pennington

Dr. John C. Pennington, Professor of Music at Augustana College

Schedule

10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Chapel
10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Lecture: 3-in-1 Room—Commons
11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch (provided)
12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Lecture continues/Discussion

Registration

Cost is $37.50 for the semester, which covers three lunches and programs. Seating is limited. For more information or to register, please contact the Advancement office at 605.274.5521 or development@augie.edu. Checks may be mailed to by Monday, Feb. 11, to: Augustana College, Advancement Office — Kay Dahlquist, 2001 S. Summit Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57197

Past Fall 2012 Series Speakers

Perspectives on the Native American Experience in Dakota Territory

September 19 • WEDNESDAY

"Impact of Early Newspapers and Modern-day Media on Native Americans"

Tim Giago, journalist, founder of the Lakota Times, and member of the Oglala Lakota Tribe

audio of Tim Giago presentation (26 Mb)

October 17 • WEDNESDAY

"Oscar Howe's Wounded Knee Massacre and the Politics and Popular Culture of an American Art Masterpiece"

Edward Welch

Dr. Edward Welch, Instructor, Department of History and Native American Studies, Augustana College

audio of Dr. Edward Welch presentation (24 Mb)

November 14 • WEDNESDAY

"Tracing the Benedictine Sisters' Heritage from Germany, Switzerland, Pennsylvania and Missouri, and Interpreting their Relationships with the Native Americans in the Dakota Territory"

Sister Ann Kessler