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Hosted by Augustana University and the Center for Western Studies (CWS), the 28th Boe Forum on Public Affairs will feature an evening with Jon Meacham, presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author. The talk, entitled “What Has America Learned?” will be held at 7:30 p.m., on Wednesday, March 19, in the Elmen Center on Augustana’s campus.
Thanks to the Jean Schroeder Educational Trust, Augustana University has received nearly $1 million for endowed student scholarships. The trust was established by Dr. A.T. (Andy) Anderson in memory of his late wife, Jean Schroeder ‘60.
The Augustana University School of Music is excited to announce its 2024 J. Earl Lee Piano Festival on Friday, Feb. 23, at Hamre Recital Hall in the Fryxell Humanities Center. As part of the festival, prospective and current Augustana students will have the opportunity to sit in on a masterclass and receive coaching from Grammy-nominated Joyce Yang.
The Augustana University School of Music (SoM) is excited to announce its 2025 J. Earl Lee Piano Festival — taking place from Feb. 27 - March 1, on Augustana’s campus. The international competition for young pianists features performances by award-winning pianist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit augie.edu/LeePianoFestival.
The Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana University opens “Comptoir de Commerce: Luminal — Ceramics by Chotsani Elaine Dean,” which will be on view through Thursday, March 6. The Augustana University Department of Art will host the Dean on Wednesday, March 5, and Thursday, March 6, where she will be meeting with a range of classes. A closing gallery reception will take place from 7-9 p.m. on March 6, with Dean’s artist talk at 7:30 p.m.
The infamous Nyberg’s Ace Gjallarhorn at Augustana University’s Midco Arena has been suspended on the northeast corner of the building since opening in 2024. Now, thanks to alumni Kevin Nyberg '79, Dr. Mark Berdahl ‘81 and Dean Versteeg ‘82, Viking fans can view the gjallarhorn up close and at eye level during NCAA Division I Augustana Men’s Hockey games. Take a photo with the Viking ship facade and tag @goaugie on Facebook, Instagram and X.
Augustana Professor of Art Dr. Lindsay Twa is showcasing an exhibition called “A Garden Conversation,” at the Washington Pavilion, which features charcoal drawings, in addition to relief prints and lithographs. The printmaking process of lithography lives on at Augustana thanks to those who came before her.
Augustana University and Dr. Lucas Hamilton, assistant professor of psychology and director of the aging studies program, are partnering with Active Generations — a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting positive aging for adults. The partnership will kick off with the 2025 Lifelong Learning Program, where Hamilton will host a series of interactive TED Talk-style sessions at both of Active Generations’ locations. The sessions, which are scheduled to start in April, will focus on well-being, the power of music and brain health. Learn more at augie.edu/LifelongLearning.
Augustana announced that the university is partnering with the Minnesota Vikings and five other NCAA institutions to launch a new collegiate women’s flag football league. Participating schools include AU, Concordia College Moorhead, Gustavus Adolphus College, Bethel University, the University of Northwestern, St. Paul and University of Wisconsin, Stout.