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 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.
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 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 Augustana University School of Music (SoM) announced that the Augustana Northlanders Jazz Band, along with 800 middle and high school students from three states, will perform during the 50th Annual Jazz on the Upper Great Plains Festival on Monday, March 3, and Tuesday, March 4. This year’s Jazz on the Upper Great Plains Festival will feature the U.S. Air Force Academy Band “The Falconaires.” To learn more about the 2025 Jazz on the Upper Great Plains Festival, visit augie.edu/JazzFestival.
A newly published report by Augustana University shows that 99% of 2024 graduates achieved a positive career outcome. Many of these graduates chose to continue their education, with 26% enrolled in graduate school or professional programs. More employment data, as well as other post-graduation activities and destinations for members of the Augustana Class of 2024, is detailed in the Career Outcomes Report published by the Student Success Center at augie.edu/outcomes.
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.
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.
Members of the Augustana University community will join together for a series of events that celebrates the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Hosted by several Augustana offices and student organizations, view the list of events planned for the week of Monday, Jan. 20, on the university’s campus.