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Foster and Graber elected Viking Days King and Queen

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Augustana students elected David Foster and Kayla Graber to reign as King and Queen of Viking Days 2009. Coronation ceremonies were held Monday night in the Elmen Center. For a complete schedule of Viking Days activities go to www.augielink.com.

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American Chemical Society honors Augustana’s student chapter

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Augustana College’s student chapter of the American Chemical Society (ACS) has been chosen to receive an Outstanding Award for its activities conducted during the 2008-2009 academic year.

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Augustana Students Selected for SDMEA Honors Recital

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

The first South Dakota Music Educators Association Conference will be held in Rapid City, SD. Four Augustana students were selected in participate in the Honors Recital of student members of the National Association for Music Education.

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Worthington senior wins Covenant Award for Liberal Arts

Friday, October 9, 2009

Shannon Cumiskey, a senior from Worthington, MN, is the recipient of the 2009 Augustana Covenant Award for Liberal Arts. The Covenant Award is presented five times each year, one award for each of the College’s five core values.

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Candidates chosen for Viking Days King and Queen

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Ten Augustana seniors have been nominated to serve as King and Queen for Viking Days 2009. Coronation will mark the beginning of Viking Days 2009 "There's No Place Like Home" at 7:00 p.m. Monday, October 12, in the Elmen Center.

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Graduate Nursing Student Wins Award for Safety Project

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Jill Rye, a graduate student in the Augustana Nursing Department, received an award at the Avera Quality Congress held in Sioux Falls. Rye is the Unit Supervisor for Rehabilitation Services at Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center.

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Tennis Returns to Campus with Dedication of Huether Centre

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Weather was less than ideal for tennis, but Tuesday’s blustery conditions couldn’t dampen the spirit of those gathered to welcome the sport back to campus. The new facility at 33rd Street and Grange Avenue was completed last month.

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Second edition of A New South Dakota History published

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

The second edition of the Center for Western Studies’ award-winning state history, A New South Dakota History, has been released. Grants from both the James and Eloise Elmen Foundation and the Robert and Rita Elmen Foundation made publication possible.

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Media Coverage: Former President of Pakistan at Augustana College

Monday, October 5, 2009

Thousands gathered at Augustana College Friday night to listen as former Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf shared his personal role in the global war on terror and addressed concerns about Pakistan's nuclear assets.

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KELO-TV: Student to Attend UN Climate Change Conference

Monday, October 5, 2009

Jamie Horter's passion is protecting the Earth, ensuring its sustainability and viability. And she's just learned that she's one of only six students in the region chosen to attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark in December.

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