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Concerto-Aria Winners Announced

Monday, March 3, 2014

Carryn Kennedy, Spencer Kruse, MIchelle Ritter and Sarah Stevens were named winners of the 2014 Concerto-Aria competition, held on Sunday in the Humanities Center. They will perform with the Augustana Orchestra in the annual Concerto-Aria concert, set for 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 9, at the Harrisburg Performing Arts Center.

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Post Your Selfie From Campus: #ACSelfie

Monday, March 3, 2014

Help us illustrate the Augustana experience by sharing a photo of yourself on campus. If you tag your photo with #ACSelfie, Augustana reserves the right to curate your photo from social media for marketing purposes.

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Augustana Basketball Doubleheaders to be Played at Sioux Falls Arena in 2014-15

Monday, February 24, 2014

The interior of the Sioux Falls Arena will be transformed into the new home for Viking basketball and will feature various amenities for fans including, more than 3,500 chairback seats and more than 4,400 parking spaces.

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Fisher, Herst Named 2014 Peace Scholars

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Juniors Aimée Fisher and Eric Herst have been named the 2014 Augustana Peace Scholars. The two will receive a seven-week academic experience in Norway designed to deepen their understanding of the central issues and theories related to peace, justice, democracy, and human rights.

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Aging Faithfully Conference to Feature Dr. Martin Marty

Thursday, February 20, 2014

Set for Thursday, Aug. 7, the one-day conference will feature keynote speaker Dr. Martin E. Marty, one of today's most prominent and articulate scholars of religion and culture. Hosted by Augustana, the Good Samaritan Society and the South Dakota Synod of the ELCA.

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History Unfolds During J-Term Course in Thailand

Monday, February 17, 2014

Students in Dr. Reynold Nesiba's J-Term course, "The Political Economy of Thailand," got a firsthand glimpse of the power of political demonstrations during their time in the country last month. Dr. Nesiba shared reflections from the group's time in Thailand with SDPB's Dakota Midday.

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Augustana Reports 98% Job Placement for Second Year in a Row

Tuesday, February 11, 2014

For the second consecutive year, 98 percent of recent Augustana graduates seeking employment are working in position related to their major or chosen field. Among graduates who pursued positions in nursing, human services and education, 100 percent are now employed in those fields.

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Finalists for 2014 Peace Scholarship Announced

Monday, February 10, 2014

Juniors Christian Einertson, Ellen Ferry, Aimée Fisher, Eric Herst and Erin Williams have been named finalists for the 2014 Peace Scholarship, a prestigious honor featuring a seven-week study at the University of Oslo's International Summer School. The two recipients will be announced on Thursday, Feb. 20.

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Augustana Announces Revised Dates for Viking Days 2014

Monday, February 3, 2014

After surveying alumni and friends following Viking Days 2013, Augustana has announced its decision to move the date of Viking Days 2014 from the previously scheduled Oct. 31-Nov. 2 to Sept. 26-28. More details about this weekend, including plans for an All-Class Reunion recognizing the classes ending in 4 and 9, will be announced soon.

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A Day in the Life of a Freshman

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

From move-in day to J-Term, the Class of 2017 is charging through its first year on campus. Take a glimpse at what a 'Day in the Lives' of freshmen Katie Romano and Kellen Klubben looked like during fall semester.

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