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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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Biology Professor Receives Granskou Award

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Dr. Carrie Hall, assistant biology professor, has been awarded the 2013 Granskou award. The grant goes to support the career goals of either a member of the Augustana faculty or administration.

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Kightlinger's Film to Be Screened at International Film Festival

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Paper People, a film by Andrew Kightlinger ‘08, has been selected to be screened at the Palm Springs International ShortFest, one of the largest showcases of short films in North America, set for June 18-24. Paper People was filmed entirely during the spring of 2012 in Pierre, S.D.

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Students Named to Spring 2013 Dean's List

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Augustana has announced the students who have been named to the Dean's List for the spring semester of the 2012-2013 academic year. The Dean's list recognizes high achieving, full-time students.

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Student Researchers Honored at Science Festival

Sunday, June 9, 2013

Research done by 2012 graduate Sarah Zokaites and senior Matt Anderson took first and second place in the undergraduate poster session at the second annual "It's All About Science" festival held Saturday, June 8, at the Sanford Center in Sioux Falls.

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Augustana Grad Studies Icefish in Antarctica

Friday, June 7, 2013

Earlier this spring, alumnus Braeden McCluskey spent time conducting research in Antarctica, as a part of his Ph.D. program at the University of Oregon. The 2009 grad studied icefish, concentrating on their bone loss and its relation to ailments like osteoporosis in humans.

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JazzFest T-shirt to Feature Design by Augustana Student Artist

Friday, June 7, 2013

A design by Augustana junior Aimée Fisher, a native of Montgomery, Minn., has been selected by Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues as the winner of its annual JazzFest T-shirt design contest. Jazzfest is set for July 18-20 at Yankton Trail Park.

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Cathro Awarded Travel Grant

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Sophomore Dillon Cathro, a double major in French and Spanish and a native of Omaha, Neb., has been awarded a Benjamin Franklin Travel Grant, an award of up to $1,500 to pursue academic studies or internships in France.

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Burkart Receives Physics Leadership Award

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Audrey Burkart, a junior physics major from Monument, Colo., has been awarded a $2,000 Society of Physics Students (SPS) Leadership Scholarship for her academic performance, continued scholastic development in physics, and active participation in SPS programs.

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Commencement 2013 Videos

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

View the live stream videos from Saturday's Commencement featuring remarks by President Oliver, Dr. Peter Schotten's address, "A Birthright of Freedom," "Making a Place," by Molly Kokesh and the surprise lightsaber "knighting" of graduating senior Aaron Munce.

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Class of 2013 Celebrates Commencement

Saturday, May 25, 2013

Introducing: The Augustana Class of 2013 – 413 men and women who are the artists, entrepreneurs, educators, scientists, writers, religion scholars, doctors, philosophers, nurses, journalists and musicians of tomorrow. See photos from Commencement on Saturday!

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