Upcoming Events

Highlights

Feb. 1-March 3: Exhibit to Feature Unique Mixed-Media Artist Linda Ackland-Kolb

Dates: February 1, 2012 - March 3, 2012

The Eide/Dalrymple features Sioux Falls artist Linda Ackland-Kolb's unique pastel pigment on beeswax ground pieces in "Earth's Forces on Wax and Other Images," on display Feb. 1-March 3. A Gallery Reception and Artist's Talk are scheduled for Friday, Feb. 10.

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Feb. 24: Wright to Discuss Economy at Thought Leader Forum

Date: February 24, 2012

Dr. Robert Wright, Nef Family Chair of Political Economy and Director of the Thomas Willing Institute, will discuss "How Low Will We Go? Long-term Perspectives on a Flailing Economy" at the Augustana Thought Leader Forum at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, February 24, at CJ Callaway's Event Center.

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Feb. 19: Third Sunday Archeology to Discuss Pre-Incan Chavín Temple

Date: Sunday, February 19, 2012

The Third Sunday Archeology Program will feature Dr. Matthew Sayre, assistant professor of anthropology at the University of South Dakota. His talk, "Life at Chavín de Huántar, A 3,000-Year-Old Temple in Peru," will be presented at 2 p.m., Feb. 19, 2012, in the Gilbert Science Center Auditorium (GSC #100) at Augustana College. The illustrated lecture is free and open to the public with a question-and-answer session to follow. Refreshments will also be served.

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Feb. 18: Russell Svenningsen to Perform Schubert's 'Winterreise'

Date: Saturday, February 18, 2012

Russell Svenningsen, instructor of music and director of the Collegiate Chorale, will perform Franz Schubert's Winterreise at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18 in Kresge Recital Hall, accompanied by Debra Reid.

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Feb. 17: Explore Augustana

Date: Friday, February 17, 2012

Prospective students and their parents are invited to "Explore Augustana" for a day designed to acquaint them with the variety of academic and student life opportunities at Augustana through student and parent sessions, a campus tour, faculty discussions and time to discuss the College's scholarship and financial aid programs.

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Feb. 17-19: 32nd Annual Artists of the Plains Show and Sale

Dates: Friday, February 17, 2012 - Sunday, February 19, 2012

Sponsored by the Center for Western Studies, the show will feature works by 22 local and regional artists including JoAnne Bird, Chris Francis, Gisele Robinson and others. The show is free and open to the public and will be held at the Holiday Inn City Centre in downtown Sioux Falls.

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Feb. 15: Entrepreneurship in South Dakota Topic of Spring Academy for Seniors Sessions

Dates: Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - Wednesday, April 18, 2012

The Spring 2012 Augustana Academy for Seniors series will discuss "Entrepreneurship in South Dakota" with presentations by Dr. Robert Wright, Nef Family Chair of Political Economy; Jim and Nancy Schade, founders of Schade Vineyard & Winery; and Brian and Darren Hefty, hosts of the national TV show "AG PhD."

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Faith Fest 2012: "What Time Is It"

Dates: Saturday, February 11, 2012 - Sunday, February 12, 2012

Confirmation-aged youth and their adult leaders are attending "Time," on February 11-12 during Faith Fest 2012 on the Augustana College campus. The event includes worship, presentations, games, small group activities and music from Dakota Road — a band known nationally for their original music and playful performance style.

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Feb. 11: Game Day Visit

Date: Saturday, February 11, 2012

High school juniors and seniors, and their parents, are invited to join us for our Game Day visit. The event will include an overview of academic and student life, a campus tour, pre-game pizza, and tickets to the Augustana Men’s and Women’s Basketball double-header against U-Mary. You’ll gain some insight and take in some action.

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Feb. 6: "Daughters of Africa"

Date: Monday, February 6, 2012

A performance of "Daughters of Africa," a music-driven history of the triumphs and accomplishments of African American women featuring Thomasina Petrus, will begin at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 6, in Kresge Recital Hall. The event is free and open to the public.

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Feb. 5: Augustana Choir to Perform in Sioux Falls

Date: Sunday, February 5, 2012

The Augustana Choir, under the direction of Dr. Weston Noble, legendary conductor of the famed Nordic Choir at Luther College, will perform at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5, at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls against a backdrop of the newly-installed stained glass designed and created by Augustana's Scott Parsons, assistant professor of art.

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Jan. 29-31: Northlanders Jazz Band Interim Tour

Dates: Sunday, January 29, 2012 - Tuesday, January 31, 2012

The Northlanders Jazz Band, under the direction of Dr. Paul R. Schilf, will play five performances featuring pieces by Thad Jones, Miles Davis, Paul Simon, Sammy Nestico and others during its Interim 2012 tour of Iowa and Nebraska.

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