events

Highlights

  • Commencement Weekend

    Commencement events honoring the Class of 2013 will be held May 23-25 on campus. Learn more about the President's Social, Senior Celebration, the Reception for Civitas Graduates, the Nurse Pinning Ceremony, Baccalaureate and the Commencement Ceremony.

  • Summer Scholar Camp at Augustana

    Over afternoon sessions starting June 4, high school students of all ages will learn by focusing on relevant and compelling topics, rigorous content and test/college preparation. Space is limited; register today.

  • Feb. 25: SD FIRST LEGO League Championship

    More than 500 students from 62 teams across South Dakota will compete in the third annual South Dakota FIRST® LEGO® League Championship on Saturday, Feb. 25, in the Elmen Center. The event will feature a special video tribute to Dr. Dan Swets, Kevin Anderson and Joshua Lambrecht, league leaders who were killed in a plane crash late last year.

  • Feb. 19: Third Sunday Archeology to Discuss Pre-Incan Chavín Temple

    The Third Sunday Archeology Program will feature Dr. Matthew Sayre, assistant professor of anthropology at the University of South Dakota. His talk, "Life at Chavín de Huántar, A 3,000-Year-Old Temple in Peru," will be presented at 2 p.m., Feb. 19, 2012, in the Gilbert Science Center Auditorium (GSC #100) at Augustana College.

  • Feb. 18: Russell Svenningsen to Perform Schubert's 'Winterreise'

    Russell Svenningsen, instructor of music and director of the Collegiate Chorale, will perform Franz Schubert's Winterreise at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18 in Kresge Recital Hall, accompanied by Debra Reid.

  • Feb. 17: Explore Augustana

    Prospective students and their parents are invited to "Explore Augustana" for a day designed to acquaint them with the variety of academic and student life opportunities at Augustana through student and parent sessions, a campus tour, faculty discussions and time to discuss the College's scholarship and financial aid programs.

  • Feb. 17-19: 32nd Annual Artists of the Plains Show and Sale

    Sponsored by the Center for Western Studies, the show will feature works by 22 local and regional artists including JoAnne Bird, Chris Francis, Gisele Robinson and others. The show is free and open to the public and will be held at the Holiday Inn City Centre in downtown Sioux Falls.

  • Feb. 15: Entrepreneurship in South Dakota Topic of Spring Academy for Seniors Sessions

    The Spring 2012 Augustana Academy for Seniors series will discuss "Entrepreneurship in South Dakota" with presentations by Dr. Robert Wright, Nef Family Chair of Political Economy; Jim and Nancy Schade, founders of Schade Vineyard & Winery; and Brian and Darren Hefty, hosts of the national TV show "AG PhD."

  • Feb. 13: Financial Aid Night at Oak View Branch Library

    Students and parents interested in learning about financial aid opportunities for college are invited to attend the "Financial Aid Information @ Your Library" Seminar at 4 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 13, at the Oak View Branch Library in Sioux Falls.

  • Faith Fest 2012: "What Time Is It"

    Confirmation-aged youth and their adult leaders are attending "Time," on February 11-12 during Faith Fest 2012 on the Augustana College campus. The event includes worship, presentations, games, small group activities and music from Dakota Road — a band known nationally for their original music and playful performance style.

  • Feb. 11: Game Day Visit

    High school juniors and seniors, and their parents, are invited to join us for our Game Day visit.  The event will include an overview of academic and student life, a campus tour, pre-game pizza, and tickets to the Augustana Men’s and Women’s Basketball double-header against U-Mary. You’ll gain some insight and take in some action.

  • Feb. 6: "Daughters of Africa"

    A performance of "Daughters of Africa," a music-driven history of the triumphs and accomplishments of African American women featuring Thomasina Petrus, will begin at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 6, in Kresge Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public.