Dear Augustana alumni and friends,

I am pleased to share the Augustana 2008-2009 Annual Report and Honor Roll of Donors with you. They detail a most interesting fiscal year—August 1, 2008, to July 31, 2009— that presented difficult challenges and unveiled unforeseen opportunities.

We began the time period like so many, being tossed about in a financial storm. I am proud to report that we ended the fiscal year having weathered the challenges and having emerged even stronger. I am grateful for the many loyal alumni and friends who saw to it that we did. Their generous support sustained us and enabled us to stay on course to accomplish our mission and pursue our vision of becoming one of America’s premier church-related colleges.

Moving forward, I encourage your continued support through your contributions, participation and prayers.

Sincerely,

Robert C. Oliver
President