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Augustana Academy for SeniorsWinter/Spring 2012 Series Announced

Augustana College invites you to take part in year ten of the Augustana Academy for Seniors. Register by calling the Development Office at 605.274.5521.


ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN SOUTH DAKOTA


February 15 • WEDNESDAY

"Little Business on the Prairie: Exploring How Entrepreneurs Keep South Dakota's Economy Vibrant"

Robert E Wright
Dr. Robert Wright
Nef Family Chair of Political Economy,
Augustana College

 Text of presentation

 audio of Robert Wright presntation (21 Mb)

 

 

 

March 14 • WEDNESDAY

"God's Gift to Man, a South Dakota Enterprise"


Jim and Nancy Schade, founders of
Schade Vineyard & Winery

 audio of Jim and Nancy Schade presentation (20 Mb)

 

 

 

 

April 18 • WEDNESDAY

"Today's Agriculture - Safer and More Efficient Than Ever"


Brian Hefty and Darren Hefty -  Lifelong farmers,
entrepreneurs, and hosts of the national TV show AG PhD

audio of Brian Hefty and Darren Hefty (24 Mb)

 

 

 

 

 

Schedule

10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Chapel
10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Lecture: 3-in-1 Room—Commons
11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch (provided)
12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.   Lecture continues/Discussion

Registration

Cost is $37.50 for the semester, which covers three lunches and programs. Seating is limited. For more information or to register, please contact the Development office at 605.274.5521 or development@augie.edu. Checks may be mailed to by Wednesday, February 8, to: Augustana College, Development Office — Kay Dahlquist, 2001 S. Summit Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57197

 

Fall 2011 Series Announced

Augustana College invites you to take part in year nine of the Augustana Academy for Seniors. Register by calling the Development Office at 605.274.5521.

 

Where Tax Money Comes From and Where It Goes: Our Schools, Our State & Our Health

September 21 • WEDNESDAY

“School Funding Facts and Figures"

Todd Vik

Todd Vik
Business Manager
Sioux Falls School District

audio of Todd Vik presentation (20 Mb)
 

 

 

October 12 • WEDNESDAY

“Where Does Government Money Come From andWhere Does it Go?”

Jame Fry '70, Director of Legislative Research Council


James Fry ’70
Director
Legislative Research Council
Pierre, SD

audio of Jim Fry presentation (20 Mb)

 

 

November 16 • WEDNESDAY

“Nursing Home Present and Future Reimbursements”

Tom Syverson

Tom Syverson ’87
VP for Operations
Good Samaritan Society
  
audio of Good Sam presentation (24 Mb)
 PowerPoint  presentation (6 MB)

and


Dan Fosness

Dan Fosness
Director of Operations for SD and IL
Good Samaritan Society

audio of Good Sam presentation (24 Mb)  (same as above)
 PowerPoint  presentation (6 MB)


 

Schedule

10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Chapel
10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Lecture: 3-in-1 Room—Commons
11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch (provided)
12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.   Lecture continues/Discussion

Registration

Cost is $37.50 for the semester, which covers three lunches and programs. Seating is limited. For more information or to register, please contact the Development office at 605.274.5521 or development@augie.edu. Checks may be mailed to by Tuesday, September 13, to: Augustana College, Development Office — Kay Dahlquist, 2001 S. Summit Ave., Sioux Falls, SD 57197

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