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Augustana Fund Has Record Year

Thursday, August 27, 2009

The Augustana Fund, the heart of the College’s annual giving program, surpassed its goal and celebrated a record year with $818,000 in total gifts for 2008-2009. The total raised is a 35% increase over the previous year.

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Augustana, Sioux Falls Fire Rescue, host Fire Safety Academy

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Augustana College’s Department of Campus Safety and Sioux Falls Fire Rescue will host the inaugural Residence Life Fire Safety Academy, designed to prepare both student and professional residence life staff to address fire related emergencies.

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Bust of Bob Hall Unveiled

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

Bob Hall is usually the one springing surprises, but Tuesday he was on the receiving end. Hall was greeted by a large contingent from the College and community unveiling of a bust bearing Hall’s likeness.

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Former Pakistan Leader is Boe Forum Speaker

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Pervez Musharraf, former President of Pakistan, is the speaker for the 2009 Boe Forum on Public Affairs, according to Dr. Harry Thompson, Interim Director of The Center for Western Studies at Augustana College.

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Invitation to join Augustana’s College-Community Orchestra

Friday, August 21, 2009

The Augustana College-Community Orchestra is accepting members for the 2009-2010 season. Rehearsals are held Sunday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Humanities Center on campus, starting September 13.

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Augustana Receives High Rankings from U.S. News & World Report

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Augustana is ranked high in U.S. News & World Report’s 2010 edition of America’s Best Colleges. Highlights of the college rankings will be published in the September issue.

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Professor Emeritus Dr. Duane Matz Passes Away at 72

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Dr. Duane Matz, 72, who taught history at Augustana College for 30 years, died Monday, August 17, in Minneapolis, Minn. A memorial service will be held in Sioux Falls at a later date.

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Athletic Director Gives Argus Leader Tour of New Stadium

Monday, August 17, 2009

Follow Augustana Athletic Director Bill Gross as he gives the Argus Leader an inside look at the new Kirkeby-Over Stadium. The stadium will be ready for the Vikings' home opener September 5 against Emporia State.

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KELO-TV Features Director on 'Financial Aid in Tough Times'

Friday, August 14, 2009

Brenda Murtha, Augustana Director of Financial Aid, discussed opportunities for prospective and current students who are hurting due to parents facing job losses or a decrease in income during KELO-TV's Money Matters.

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Augustana’s Writer-in-Residence recipient of Bush Grant

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Dr. Patrick Hicks, Associate Professor of English/Journalism, is one of only ten artists chosen from North and South Dakota as a recipient of the 2009 Dakota Creative Connections (DCC) Grant from the Bush Foundation.

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