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The Augustana: Winter/Spring 2013

Thursday, March 14, 2013

In the Winter/Spring 2013 issue of The Augustana, we recognize those who are using their God-given gifts to stir the hearts and empower the minds of others through scientific research and the performing, visual and literary arts — and in doing so, are building the connections our world needs to develop ideas, find solutions and experience joy.

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Invitation to join Augustana’s College-Community Orchestra

Friday, August 21, 2009

The Augustana College-Community Orchestra is accepting members for the 2009-2010 season. Rehearsals are held Sunday nights from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Humanities Center on campus, starting September 13.

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Augustana Receives High Rankings from U.S. News & World Report

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Augustana is ranked high in U.S. News & World Report’s 2010 edition of America’s Best Colleges. Highlights of the college rankings will be published in the September issue.

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Professor Emeritus Dr. Duane Matz Passes Away at 72

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Dr. Duane Matz, 72, who taught history at Augustana College for 30 years, died Monday, August 17, in Minneapolis, Minn. A memorial service will be held in Sioux Falls at a later date.

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Athletic Director Gives Argus Leader Tour of New Stadium

Monday, August 17, 2009

Follow Augustana Athletic Director Bill Gross as he gives the Argus Leader an inside look at the new Kirkeby-Over Stadium. The stadium will be ready for the Vikings' home opener September 5 against Emporia State.

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KELO-TV Features Director on 'Financial Aid in Tough Times'

Friday, August 14, 2009

Brenda Murtha, Augustana Director of Financial Aid, discussed opportunities for prospective and current students who are hurting due to parents facing job losses or a decrease in income during KELO-TV's Money Matters.

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Augustana’s Writer-in-Residence recipient of Bush Grant

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Dr. Patrick Hicks, Associate Professor of English/Journalism, is one of only ten artists chosen from North and South Dakota as a recipient of the 2009 Dakota Creative Connections (DCC) Grant from the Bush Foundation.

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VP for Student Services Talks with KSFY on H1N1 Flu Preparations

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Jim Bies, Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students, addresses the threat of the H1N1 flu and how Augustana is preparing to keep students safe and healthy during the upcoming academic year.

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Argus Leader: Father and Son Alumni are "First Family of Area Triathlon"

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Triathlon enthusiast Howard Bich, a 1962 Augustana graduate, picked up the sport 15 years ago after his son, Brian Bich, class of 1989, got involved. Brian is the reigning USA Triathlon Master Triathlete of the Year.

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Augustana FRIENDSLink Now an Agency of Sioux Empire United Way

Monday, August 3, 2009

Augustana FRIENDSLink provides young adults with disabilities opportunities for continuing educational and social growth. Until now, the program has been supported by a United Way Community Impact Grant and other assorted grants.

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Augustana Students Involved in Summer Research Projects

Thursday, July 30, 2009

This summer, sixty-one Augustana undergraduate and graduate students are participating in research projects on- and off-campus. Participating students are listed, and where available their mentor/advisor, project funding, and where the research is taking place.

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