The Augustana University Welcome Week Committee is a dedicated group of student leaders working to provide an accurate first impression of incoming students’ new home. The mission of the committee is to encourage student engagement, validate students’ college decisions and demonstrate what it means to be an Augustana Viking.
Co-Chairs
Liz Toso ‘26, of Canton, South Dakota
Majors | Mathematics and Data Science
Minors | Statistics, Sociology and Journalism
Eden Weber ‘25, of Dawson, Minnesota
Major | Accounting/Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA)
Committee
Avneet Tiwana ‘27, of Samara, India
Major | Computer Information Systems (CIS) and Business Administration
Samantha Knudson ‘26, of Spearfish, South Dakota
Major | Biology With an Emphasis in Pre-Medicine
Minors | Sociology and Medical Humanities
Schaler Starks ‘26, Everywhere, USA
Major | Bioinformatics
Minor | Mathematics
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Norah Grace DeBoer ‘26, of Sioux Falls
Majors | Government & International Affairs and Philosophy
Barrett Lloyd '26 of Casper, Wyoming
Major | Psychology With an Emphasis in Clinical
Advisor
Randi Maiers, of Alexandria, South Dakota
Assistant Director of Student Engagement
