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  • 'Awake in Me' to Premiere at Augustana Jan. 13

    'Awake in Me' to Premiere at Augustana Jan. 13

    The newest play by Augustana's Dr. Ivan Fuller follows a less-than-objective newsman, a passionate (and dead) poet and a sister who wants to bury the past. This haunting romantic tragedy, inspired by the life and work of Soviet Poet Olga Berggolts, runs January 13-16.

  • Augustana Currently Sixth in Learfield Sports Directors' Cup Standings

    Augustana Currently Sixth in Learfield Sports Directors' Cup Standings

    Behind a record-setting men’s cross country season, historic football run and strong finishes in other fall sports, Augustana is the only school in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) to be ranked in the top 25.

  • Sesquicentennial Tour to Norway Planned for June 2011

    Sesquicentennial Tour to Norway Planned for June 2011

    In honor of its 150th anniversary, Augustana is organizing a trip to Norway for alumni and friends. The trip is planned for June 2-12, 2011. Reservations must be made by Jan. 28, 2011.

  • Vikings Finish 2010 Ranked No. 6, Tied for Highest in School History

    Vikings Finish 2010 Ranked No. 6, Tied for Highest in School History

    Augustana's No. 6 slot in the final American Football Coaches Association poll ties the Vikings for their highest ranking in school history. Augustana finished the 2010 season 11-2 and advanced to the NCAA quarterfinals

  • New Report Names Augustana Among '25 That Stand Out'

    New Report Names Augustana Among '25 That Stand Out'

    In a new report by the Sioux Falls Business Journal, Augustana College is listed among 25 local businesses that stand out. The report outlines how the College's efforts to develop relationships with area businesses translates to internship and career opportunities for students.

  • Augustana Choir to Perform Five Concerts on Midwest Tour

    Augustana Choir to Perform Five Concerts on Midwest Tour

    The Augustana Choir, whose ‘Song of Luke’ performance will be featured on South Dakota Public Television on Dec. 24 and 25, will perform concerts in Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota during its 2011 Interim Tour.

  • Farewell Concert to Precede Band’s Egyptian Tour

    Farewell Concert to Precede Band’s Egyptian Tour

    Before they depart on a five-concert, 20-day tour of Egypt, members of the internationally-renowned Augustana Band will perform a special farewell concert at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 7, at the Brandon Valley Performing Arts Center.

  • Aldrich Named Finalist for Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year

    Aldrich Named Finalist for Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year

    Following Augustana's best football season in school history, Vikings head coach Mike Aldrich has been named one of five Division II finalists for the 2010 Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award.

  • Chapel of Reconciliation Dedicates New Banner

    Chapel of Reconciliation Dedicates New Banner

    A new navy, blue and gold-colored banner, designed by senior Brady Holm of Fairmont, Minn., was officially dedicated at a ceremony in Augustana's Chapel of Reconciliation last week.

  • Wright Discusses Economic Challenges

    Wright Discusses Economic Challenges

    America is “Dying by Degrees” thanks to economic FUBARs in healthcare, Social Security and construction, according to Dr. Robert Wright, Nef Family chair of Political Economy at Augustana and director of the new Thomas Willing Institute for the Study of Financial Markets, Institutions, and Regulations.