How does surfing in warm water adjacent to sandy beaches and a lush tropical jungle sound? How about hiking an active volcano, white water rafting or swimming in a blue pool beneath a waterfall? Along with Associate Professor of Exercise and Sport Sciences Dr. Shane Scholten and his wife, 20 Augustana University students had the opportunity to experience all of these things over the course of 20 days in Costa Rica.
The Donors Making Augustana Men’s Hockey and Midco Arena a Reality: John ‘99 and Tamme Berdahl
In October 2021, Augustana University announced that it will be home to the Viking Men’s Hockey program — set to take the ice in the fall of 2023. One of Midco Arena’s prominent features will be the Berdahl Heritage Plaza, thanks to the support of John '99 and Tamme Berdahl. The plaza will share and energize the story of the Vikings of the past and our Vikings of today.
Augustana University and South Dakota Symphony Orchestra Partner to Reinvigorate the J. Earl Lee Piano Festival
Augustana University’s School of Music (SoM) and the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra (SDSO) are teaming up to make the biennial J. Earl Lee Piano Festival better than ever.
Augustana University’s School of Music Hosts Spring 2022 J. Earl Lee Piano Festival
Augustana University is excited to announce that the School of Music (SoM) will be hosting its annual J. Earl Lee Piano Festival on Sunday, Feb. 20, at Hamre Recital Hall in the Fryxell Humanities Center.
Past Augustana Viking Days Royalty Continue Reign Together as Married Couples
Former Viking Days royalty John and Shelly (Knudson) Rock ‘94 and Darwin and Julie (DeWitt) García ‘19 took their titles of “king and queen” and turned them into “husband and wife.”
Augustana University 2021 Outcomes Report: 99% of Recent Graduates Employed in Major or Chosen Field
A newly published report by Augustana University shows that 99% of 2021 graduates — who completed degrees in August, December and May of Academic Year 2020-21 — found employment in their major or chosen field.
Augustana Means Business: Bold Journey From Plains to Washington, D.C. Prepares Alumna for Return Home
Augustana alumna Paula Haiwick ‘94 is an independent consultant, transformation subject matter expert for clients in the federal and private sector, entrepreneur and small business owner. Throughout her more than 25-year career, she has led projects focused on transformation, change management, human capital strategy, business process analysis, training, organizational development, implementation planning and program management.