At present, this page provides alumni with the annual newsletter. This particular newsletter addresses 2005-2006. If you have ideas on how to improve or add to this page, please e-mail 
Dr. Susan L. Schrader, Department webmaster or Dr. William J. Swart, Department Chair.
This is the ninth newsletter for Sociology at Augustana. We are enthused about this as a way of communicating with you as alumni. We are hopeful you will find the Sociology newsletter to be an informative addition to the news you regularly receive through Augustana Today and other college publications.
Twelve people graduated from Augustana in May with degrees in Sociology. Additionally, we expect another four students to graduate in December! Congratulations to these fine people on their accomplishments here at Augustana! We will miss them!
With Dr. Glenda Sehested on sabbatical during 2005-2006, quality adjunct support (alums Susan Bunger and Jessica Hanson) was retained to cover the introductory sociology courses. Additionally, quality courses on gender and human sexuality were offered by Dr. Jessica Nathanson, a visiting professor in American Studies, currently teaching in the English/Journalism Department. We were blessed to have such excellent support for student learning in this year.
In the spring of 2004, a few dedicated Sociology majors began the long process of establishing a club. Their dreams became a reality after months of researching and planning. The Sociology Club was started to create opportunities for students to explore various avenues within the field of Sociology, to expand their knowledge of contemporary sociological research, and to provide community and fellowship to students involved in the Sociology program. Now, the Sociology Club is a group recognized by the Augustana Student Association (which also means it has a budget!), and has a significant track record of activities for this year!
The Sociology Club grew quickly from only a few pioneers to 39 members from the Augustana student body, including the elected officers for 2006-2007:
Marie Drury, President
Brianne Hoffmann, Vice President
Shawnda Otto, Secretary
Eric Olson, Treasurer
Activities for the Sociology Club went from social events to service projects (helping at The Banquet, a local food ministry) to education (film nights, career exploration, and discussions) to advocacy.
Obviously, you are reading this newsletter on the Internet. However, some of your Sociology alumni friends may not be connected to the web. Our yearly newsletter is available only on the Internet, so if you'd like to share your web newsletter with them, do so! Otherwise, please suggest to them that they request a paper copy of the newsletter in the mail by completing the following information and sending it to us at:
So, all in all, we have had a good year. We watched with pride as twelve Sociology majors graduated in the Class of 2006 and we are pleased with growing enrollment within the major and the College at large.
Should you have occasion to return to campus, please know that the welcome mat is out for you!