There have been many alumni who have met one another and fallen in love at Augustana, who got married and led successful careers. However, few have accomplished so much apart yet complement one another like James (Jim) ‘72 and Carol (Saltee) ‘71 Oakland.
November 17, 2021
‘A golden opportunity’: AU Students Named Global Finalists in 2021 Call for Code University Challenge
Augustana students Onajite Taire ‘22 and Gedion Alemayehu ‘22 are part of a team that was named a global finalist for the 2021 Call for Code University Challenge. Taire and Alemayehu, along with two students from Ethiopia and India attending New York University and PSG College of Arts & Science, made up one of AU’s teams. Yeabsira Lemma ‘21, Gideon Kassa ‘21 and Fraol Dechasa ‘22 made up the other. Competing in the global competition was a chance for students to make a tangible contribution to solving the world’s issues.
November 16, 2021
Augustana’s School of Music Presents Christmas Vespers 2021
The School of Music invites the public to join the Augustana University community for its annual Christmas Vespers 2021 Concert “Awake! Awake, and Greet the New Morn,” a celebration of the birth of Christ featuring Augustana’s choirs, orchestra and brass choir.
November 15, 2021
Augustana Recognized as 2021 Call for Code University Engagement Award Winner
Augustana is proud to have been recognized with the 2021 Call for Code University Engagement Award — recognizing organizations that have exhibited a deep commitment to Call for Code.
November 12, 2021
Augustana’s Eide/Dalrymple Gallery Features ‘27 Years: Clay is the Way’ Ceramics by Tony Winchester
The Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University opens “27 Years: Clay is the Way’ Ceramics by Tony Winchester, which will be on view from Thursday, Nov. 11, through Friday, Dec. 10.
November 11, 2021
Vietnam Veteran Bestowed Honorary Degree: 'It's an honor that Augustana would recognize me'
Augustana conferred on Nov.11, 2021, an honorary Bachelor of Arts degree to Sgt. Gene Murphy. When Murphy enrolled at Augustana in 1972, he had already been a veteran for more than three years. In 1979, just 16 credits shy of meeting graduation requirements at the time, Murphy withdrew from AU to work with Disabled American Veterans (DAV).
November 10, 2021
Augustana's Svenningsen Chosen as First South Dakota Professor to Conduct SD All-State Chorus
Dr. Russell Svenningsen, Augustana School of Music director of vocal studies and associate professor of music, is the first South Dakota professor to have conducted the 69th Annual South Dakota All-State Chorus, hosted by the South Dakota High School Activities Association (SDHSAA).