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Augustana to Celebrate Sesquicentennial Day

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Augustana will mark its 150th anniversary, and the beginning of the academic year, on Sesquicentennial Day, Wednesday, Sept. 8. The community is invited to attend Opening Convocation at 2 p.m. in the Elmen Center.

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Augustana Ranked No. 6 in the Nation by Washington Monthly

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Augustana is ranked the No. 6 baccalaureate college in the nation for its efforts to advance social mobility, research and service, according to Washington Monthly’s 2010 College Rankings.

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Goo Goo Dolls to Perform at Augustana

Thursday, September 2, 2010

The Grammy-nominated Goo Goo Dolls and Sioux Falls natives, The Spill Canvas, will perform on Monday, Oct. 11, at the on-campus Elmen Center. Doors open at 7 p.m.

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Augustana Announces Fall 2010 Sesqui-Sundays

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

In honor of the College's 150th anniversary, Augustana musicians will present a series of “Sesqui-Sunday” performances during Sunday morning worship services at Sioux Falls-area churches this fall.

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Restored Eidsvaag Bell to be Unveiled Sept. 8

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Augustana officials will unveil the restored Eidsvaag Bell, a gift originally given to the College in 1869, at the Opening Convocation ceremony on Sesquicentennial Day, Wednesday, Sept. 8.

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Eide/Dalrymple Gallery to Feature Ceramics by Thelen, Dean

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Ceramic works from the collection of Todd Thelen and Eric Dean will be displayed at the Eide/Dalrymple Gallery from Wednesday, Sept. 8, through Saturday, Oct. 2. A gallery reception is set for Friday, Sept. 10.

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Video Conversations With Emeriti Featured on Augustana Website

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

The new "Conversations with Emeriti” feature includes interviews with Augustana legends Dr. Arie Gaalswyk, J. Earl Lee, Clara Lee, Milton Harvey, Dr. Palmer Eide and Margaret Cashman.

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New Anthology Features South Dakota Poets

Friday, August 27, 2010

“A Harvest of Words: Contemporary South Dakota Poetry,” a new anthology featuring poets associated with South Dakota, is edited by Dr. Patrick Hicks, Writer-in-Residence and associate professor of English.

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Augustana Ranked Among Best Regional Colleges

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Augustana is ranked No. 5 among the Best Regional Colleges and No. 2 among "great schools with great prices" in the Midwest, according to the 2011 edition of America’s Best Colleges by U.S. News Media Group.

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Fall Workshops Offered

Monday, August 16, 2010

Augustana will offer a series of Continuing Education workshops from September through December. The workshops apply toward undergraduate or graduate college credit and meet teacher certification/re-certification requirements from the South Dakota State Department of Education.

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Augustana Fund Reaches Record $1 Million

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Despite the lingering challenges still facing our economy, the Augustana Fund raised a record $1 million for the fiscal year ending July 31, 2010, a 24 percent increase over the prior year.

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Undergraduates Pave New Frontiers in Research

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Fifty-nine Augustana students are participating in undergraduate research projects on- and off-campus this summer.

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Upcoming Events

Augustana Presents Holiday Jam With the Hegg Brothers
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Fall Choral Concert and Hymn Sing with Organist Aaron David Miller
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Ladies Day at Augustana
Sunday, October 17, 2010

Augustana In the News

Myths Amid The Mounds
(Perry Groten, KELO-TV, 8/22/2010)
College soccer: Augie ready to get back to winning ways
(Matt Zimmer, Argus Leader, 8/24/2010)
Student-Run Garden Serves Community
(Molly Miles, KELO-TV, 08/10/2010)