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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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Ahead of European Tour, The Augustana Choir to Perform in Christmas Vespers

Monday, November 26, 2012

Ahead of its 2013 European Tour, The Augustana Choir will perform alongside Angelus, the Collegiate Chorale, the Chamber Choir and the Augustana Orchestra in "Light of My Soul," Augustana's Christmas Vespers performance series celebrating the birth of Christ.

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Chemistry Students Honored at Regional Meeting

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Augustana junior Amanda Johnson and sophomore Eric Habbe won top honors at the American Chemical Society Midwest Regional Meeting, held recently in Omaha, Neb. Twenty Augustana students attended the meeting to present their research and gain professional development skills.

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Newsmakers: 'Book Lovers Settle In to Read ... And Read'

Monday, November 12, 2012

On Saturday, 50 students gathered in the Siverson Lounge to read and enjoy F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" at Augustana's second annual Reading Marathon hosted by the Alpha Xi Mu chapter of Sigma Tau Delta (the international honors society for English majors and minors). Read the story and watch the video by Argus Leader reporter Peter Harriman.

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Campus Celebrates International Education Week

Monday, November 12, 2012

Augustana will celebrate the global perspectives and cultural diversity alive on campus during “International Education Week,” Nov. 12-16. Nationally known writer and linguist Deborah Fallows will be on campus Thursday to share lessons on life, love and language.

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In the News: Boe Forum speaker sees 'good, ill in digital frontier'

Friday, November 9, 2012

More than 2,000 people filled the Elmen Center last night to hear Jared Cohen, former advisor to Secretaries of State Condoleezza Rice and Hillary Clinton, author, a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and director of Google Ideas, speak at the 2012 Boe Forum on Public Affairs. Read and watch reaction to his address from the Argus Leader and KELO-TV.

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Jackie Payne Named Director of Development

Friday, November 9, 2012

Jackie Payne has been named director of development. In her new role, Payne will be responsible for raising private support for the student, faculty and programming needs of the College and for identifying ways to build and foster strong connections between alumni and friends and Augustana.

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Wanless Op-Ed: Political Extremes Pinch the Middle

Monday, November 5, 2012

"... it turns out that you and I, along with the rest of the general population, are not as polarized as we are made out to be." With the clock ticking down to election day, read the op-ed by Augustana's Dr. Emily Wanless, assistant professor of government and international affairs/political science, from Sunday's Argus Leader.

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Article by Augustana Senior Published in 'Financial History' Magazine

Monday, November 5, 2012

"Capital Markets and U.S. Victory in the Space Race,1957-1970," an article by Augustana senior Peter (Sander) Kline, investigates the effects of Sputnik, JFK’s moon speech, the Apollo 11 and 13 missions, and the cancellation of the Apollo Program on U.S. aeronautical and tech stocks.

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Student Vocalists Engel, Winkler and Hoffman Recognized

Monday, November 5, 2012

Seniors Maren Engel, Ben Winkler and Ali Hoffman have been recognized for their vocal performances. Engel won the state Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) Young Artist Vocal Competition; Winkler and Hoffman took first and second places respectively at the South Dakota Music Teacher's Association (SDMTA) Collegiate II Voice Competition.

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Christensen Named South Dakota Librarian of the Year

Monday, November 5, 2012

Kay Christensen, cataloger/government documents librarian at Augustana's Mikkelsen Library, has been named the 2012 South Dakota Library Association’s Librarian of the Year in recognition of her outstanding contributions to affect and improve library service in a South Dakota community, school or university/college.

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