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Bob Preloger Named Vice President for Advancement

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

In his new role, Preloger will be responsible for the College’s Marketing and Communications, Alumni Relations and Fund Raising initiatives. He most recently served as Vice President for Marketing and Communications.

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Professor to Fly with The Blue Angels

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

As a kid, Dr. Timothy Sorenson always wanted to be an astronaut. He’ll soon get a chance to experience the next best thing when he flies with the U.S. Navy’s famous flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, on Wednesday, July 18, as part of the Sioux Falls Airshow 2012.

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Augustana Students Conduct Scientific Research Nationwide

Monday, June 25, 2012

Senior Kelly Wong, a biology and modern foreign languages major from Custer, S.D., is spending her summer as a research intern, studying the effects of neuro-imaging in multiple sclerosis at Massachusetts General Hospital in conjunction with Harvard Medical School. She is one of 69 Augustana students who are conducting scientific and biomedical research and/or internships at facilities throughout the U.S. as part of the College's Summer Research Program.

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Undergraduate Bio-Medical Research Earns Honors

Monday, June 25, 2012

A research project by senior biology major Carl Hjelmen, senior bio-chem major Nicole Ensz, and Leah McComas, a biology major from the class of 2012, has been recognized by the Biology Division of The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR).

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CWS In the News: '45-Year Art Collection on Sale'

Friday, June 22, 2012

Read the Argus Leader feature on the art collection of Frank and Jan Gibbs, "a treasure trove [that] includes work from local artists and ... vintage Harvey Dunn, Jim Savage, ... Reynold Brown and James Swinnerton — America’s first newspaper comic artist." The "Frank & Jan Gibbs' Collection of American West and Regional Art: A Tribute Exhibition and Sale," is on display through Aug. 25 in the Center for Western Studies.

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The Augustana: Summer 2012

Friday, June 22, 2012

The summer 2012 issue of the magazine for alumni and friends of the college celebrates those who we call navigators – fearless and compassionate souls who have relied on an inner compass of morals and values to chart their course through life. The individuals you’ll read about in these pages are just a sampling of those in the Augustana community who are guided by their morals and values as they work to eliminate borders, promote inclusion, drive change and live as servants of Christ.

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Augustana Named to Presidential Honor Roll for Community Service

Thursday, June 21, 2012

For the second consecutive year, Augustana has been named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for engaging its students, faculty and staff in meaningful service that achieves measurable results in the community.

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Research by Recent Graduates, Faculty Members Sheds New Light on Foreclosures

Thursday, June 21, 2012

"Who is Foreclosing on Whom" and “An Analysis of Home Mortgage Foreclosures In Sioux Falls, S.D.," two research initiatives led by Kaleb Sturm and Andrew Doshier, class of 2012, and economics experts Dr. Reynold Nesiba and Dr. David Sorenson, examine home mortgage foreclosures in Sioux Falls.

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Newsmaker: 'Augustana Grad Draws on Talent'

Monday, June 18, 2012

Read the feature by Argus Leader columnist Jill Callison on David Wolter, class of 2004, and winner of the Gold Medal for animation at the 39th annual Student Academy Awards. Wolter's film, "Eyrie," is set in the American frontier and follows a young boy’s efforts to protect his flock of sheep from a persistent eagle.

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In the News: 'Archeologist to be on PBS TV Show'

Monday, June 18, 2012

Read the Argus Leader's Q&A with Dr. Adrien Hannus, professor of anthropology and director of the Archeology Lab. Dr. Hannus is part of a team contracted to do an archaeological survey of the Blood Run Nature Area southeast of Sioux Falls and he’ll also be appearing on an upcoming season of PBS' "Time Team America."

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