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Alumna Receives 2008 TIME Magazine's Invention of the Year

Monday, November 24, 2008

Linda Avey, class of 1982, was recently recognized by TIME Magazine for her company's invention—the Retail DNA Test. Avey is co-founder of 23andME, which developed the product.

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Argus Leader: Sister Acts Add Spirit to Newfound Rivalry

Thursday, November 20, 2008

This was a reunion of sorts from the get-go, with the city’s two private colleges agreeing to a charity basketball doubleheader at the Arena. By doing so, they fueled a rivalry that existed only on paper and on bar stools for much of recent history.

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Three Teams Place in Computer Programming Competition

Monday, November 17, 2008

Nine Augustana computer science students participated in the 2008 Association for Computing Machinery Computer Science Programming Contest November 15 at the University of South Dakota.

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Argus Leader: Augustana's Part in Work Force Grows in Size, Schooling

Friday, November 14, 2008

Augustana officials say a good number of their graduates, both South Dakotans and out-of-staters, take jobs here. “We have a lot of alumni who stay around the Sioux Falls area,” said Mary Toso, director of alumni relations.

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Recent Grad Featured in Argus Leader

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Megan Punt may have just graduated from Augustana in 2007, but she is already making a name for herself. She was recently featured in the Argus Leader's "Who We Are" piece.

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Alumna Named Wyoming Teacher of the Year

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Alice Kuil King, class of 1991, an English teacher at Campbell County High School, has been named the 2009 Teacher of the Year for Campbell County School District and the State of Wyoming Teacher of the Year.

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Professor Studies US Election Coverage in Norway

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

On November 4, millions of people tuned in to see who would be the new president. Associate Professor Mike Nitz was also watching the coverage, but he did it from Norway.

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Argus Leader: VP for Enrollment Asked About Economy

Monday, November 10, 2008

Parents hoping to send their children to college next fall have historic stock market losses to consider this year in addition to the usual task of helping them choose the right school.

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Vikings Selected to Play in Mineral Water Bowl

Monday, November 10, 2008

Augustana has been selected to play in the 44th Mineral Water Bowl on Saturday, December 6, in Excelsior Springs, MO.

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Music Professor Invited to Premier New Work

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Dr. John C. Pennington, Professor of Music, has been invited to perform and premier a new work at the Percussive Arts Societies International Convention November 5-8 in Austin, Texas.

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