Los Angeles-based artist Len Davis will open the 2016-17 gallery season for Augustana University’s Eide/Dalrymple Gallery. The exhibit, "LifeLine," will feature three separate artwork series designed to "explore the balancing act of life on the line." The exhibit runs from Wednesday, Sept. 7 through Saturday, Oct. 8. A gallery reception featuring an artist's gallery talk will be held from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 9 (artist's talk to begin at 7:30 p.m.).

This year's Augustana Academy for Seniors' speakers are from Sioux Falls School District, South Dakota Magazine, and Sanford Health.

Prepare for your band or orchestra All-State audition with the music department faculty at Augustana's 11th annual All-State Orchestra and Band Audition Workshop from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 27.

Written and composed by Augustana professors Richard Swanson (religion) and John Pennington (music), "When the World Was Wild and Waste" premiers at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 29-Oct. 1 in the Edith Mortenson Center Theatre.

Families of Augustana students are invited to visit us for Family Weekend on Sept. 30 - Oct. 2. Planned weekend activities include football, soccer, swimming and volleyball games, a play from the Augustana Theatre department, and more.

The Augustana Library Associates will present author Joy Castro at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4, in the Kresge Recital Hall.

Augustana's Science Day on Friday, Oct. 7, provides high school students with hands-on science experience. Areas of science included are: biology, chemistry, computer science, health, physical education & recreation, mathematics, nursing, and physics. Sessions and activities take place in the Froiland Science Complex.

Mark your calendars for Oct. 14-16 and join us for Viking Days 2016! Find all the details for events throughout the week, including the Blast, the ultimate Augustana party recognizing the classes ending in 6 and 1, the Hall of Fame Banquet, the new Command Performance, the parade, the game, Viking Days Worship and more!

Augiethon is proud to be hosting the Langskip 5K Race on Saturday, Oct. 15, on the Augustana campus for the 2016 Viking Days! All proceeds from this race will benefit Sanford Children's Hospital and Children's Miracle Network in Sioux Falls.