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Access to Clean Water Objective of Silent Auction, Concert

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Providing clean water for the world is the objective of a silent auction and concert to be held Monday, November 23, in the Chapel of Reconciliation on the campus of Augustana College. The event begins at 6:30 p.m.

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USTA Grant to Support Huether Tennis Centre

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Augustana has received a $32,500 grant from the United States Tennis Association (USTA) in support of the recently completed Huether Tennis Centre. The new facility at 33rd Street and Grange Avenue was completed in September.

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SD Economic Outlook Seminar Features Augustana Professor

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Dr. Robert Wright, the Nef Family Chair of Political Economy at Augustana, was the keynote speaker Tuesday during the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry Economic Outlook Seminar in Sioux Falls.

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Alumna receives Milken Educator Award

Monday, October 26, 2009

Kira Christensen, a 2004 Augustana graduate, is the recipient of a $25,000 Milken National Educator Award, recognizing her work furthering excellence in education.

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Augustana Represented in International Day of Action

Friday, October 23, 2009

Members of Augustana Green will be participating in the Sioux Falls 350 International Day of Action event on Saturday, October 24. The global art action and party at Falls Park is one of more than 4,000 events around the world.

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College Joins Philadelphia Grade School in Pennies for Peace Effort

Thursday, October 22, 2009

A year ago Augustana particpated in the Pennies for Peace campaign, raising $12,000. The drive continues this year and Augustana has teamed up with a sixth grade class in Philadelphia, where Nick Jackson, class of 2008, is teaching.

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Moorhead senior wins Covenant Award for Christian Faith

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Beth Singleton, a senior from Moorhead, MN, has been named winner of the 2009 Augustana Covenant Award for Christian Faith. Beth, a religion and philosophy major, is serving as president of the Augustana Congregation.

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Augustana presents The Big Music Roll-Out

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

The Department of Performing & Visual Arts at Augustana kicks off the season with The Big Music Roll-Out, featuring five music events November 3-8. The events include original compositions, a world premiere, intimate recitals and enormous explosions of sound.

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Sioux Falls Next: Town Hall Meeting

Monday, October 19, 2009

On Thursday, October 22, city residents are invited to share their opinions about what Sioux Falls should look like in 10, 20, or even 30 years. The hour-long event at Augustana's Elmen Center Hall Forum begins with a live broadcast of KSFY news at 6:00 followed by the Sioux Falls Next Town Hall meeting at 6:30 p.m.

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Viking Days 2009: There Was No Place Like Home

Monday, October 19, 2009

Viking Days 2009 was a huge success, bringing numerous activities and alumni back to Augustana's campus. View video, pictures, and stories about the weekend's events, as reported by Sioux Falls media outlets.

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