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The Augustana: Autumn 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
The autumn 2011 issue of The Augustana, the magazine for alumni and friends of the College, features the work of alumni and students who illustrate the idea of “intersection” in action – they are individuals from every generation who all say that, because of the foundation they received here, they have been successful in pursuing their professional passions.
Latest news
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Auditions for Black Hills Playhouse to be Held at Augustana Feb. 14
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
The Black Hills Playhouse in Custer State Park will be auditioning actors and interviewing technicians beginning at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 14, at Augustana's Edith Mortenson Theatre.This year the BHP will present "Run for your Wife," "Godspell," "The Drowsy Chaperone" and "The Three Musketeers."
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Teaching for Change
Friday, February 3, 2012
Third grade teacher Heather Hemeyer, class of 2008, isn’t just teaching math, reading and spelling at St. Joseph’s Indian School in Chamberlain, S.D. She’s teaching children the skills they need to build a better tomorrow. She's also furthering her own education with Augustana’s Master of Arts in Education Online Degree Program.
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Former Augustana Trustee James Krier Dies at 82
Thursday, February 2, 2012
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Dr. James F. Krier, D.V.M., a long-time member of the Augustana College Board of Trustees, died on Wednesday, Jan. 25. He was a member of the President's Club and served as a leader for many Augustana fund drives, including the Commitment to Excellence, Augustana Renewal and Sunrise campaigns.
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Hasseler Named Senior VP for Academic Affairs, Dean of the College
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Dr. Susan S. Hasseler has been named senior vice president for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College. She most recently served at Messiah College in Grantham, Pa. Her appointment marks the first time in Augustana's 151-year history that a woman will serve as Dean.
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SD FIRST LEGO League Championship Set for Feb. 25
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
More than 500 students from 62 teams across South Dakota will compete in the third annual South Dakota FIRST® LEGO® League Championship on Saturday, Feb. 25, in the Elmen Center. The event will feature a special video tribute to Dr. Dan Swets, Kevin Anderson and Joshua Lambrecht, league leaders who were killed in a plane crash late last year.
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Book by Professor Emeritus, Anthropology Professor Examines 'Village on the Bluff'
Friday, January 27, 2012
Read the Daily Republic's feature on "The Village on the Bluff,’ the first book on Mitchell’s Prehistoric Indian Village authored by Ron Robinson, professor emeritus of English and Journalism, and Dr. Adrien Hannus, professor of anthropology and director of Augustana's Archeology Laboratory.
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Proposals Sought for 2012 Peace Prize Forum Scholars Program
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Calling freshmen, sophomores or juniors who are champions of peace and advocates for global issues: proposals for the '12 Nobel Peace Prize Forum Scholars Program are due Monday, Feb. 6.
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Students Search for 'Authenticity' Over J-Term
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Students in Dr. Harry Thompson's J-Term course, “The Search for Authenticity,” spent Interim studying the concept of authenticity as it relates to the process of writing history. Thanks to their work, the stories of influential-yet-unknown figures of the Northern Plains are finally seeing the light of day.
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Poetry by Hicks Featured in SDPB’s 'Over South Dakota'
Friday, January 20, 2012
Poetry by Dr. Patrick Hicks, Augustana’s Writer-in-Residence, department chairman and associate professor of English, is featured in "Over South Dakota," a new, hour-long aerial tour of South Dakota produced by SDPB that premiers on Sunday, March 4.
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OTA Sessions to Feature Facebook Exec, Master Storyteller
Thursday, January 19, 2012
The 2012 OTA Sessions will feature 10 dynamic speakers, including Paul Adams, global brand experience manager at Facebook, and Jay O'Callahan, a master storyteller dubbed the "Mark Twain of our day." The event is set for Friday, March 23, in the Edith Mortenson Center Theatre.
Upcoming Events
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Feb. 24: Wright to Discuss Economy at Thought Leader Forum
Friday, February 24, 2012
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Feb. 19: Third Sunday Archeology to Discuss Pre-Incan Chavín Temple
Sunday, February 19, 2012
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Feb. 18: Russell Svenningsen to Perform Schubert's 'Winterreise'
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Augustana In the News
- Dakota Midday: The Oscar Howe Murals, featuring Dr. Edward Welch, instructor of history and Native American studies (Dakota Midday, South Dakota Public Broadcasting, 01/23/12)
- Tool Caches Give Insight Into Ancient Cultures (Jill Callison, Argus Leader, 01/15/12)
- 5 Questions: Leaving Pulpit After 43 Years (Dorene Weinstein, Argus Leader, 01/06/12)