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Augustana Sees 250 Percent Increase in Anthropology Majors

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Augustana College is reporting a 250 percent increase in the number of students enrolled in its anthropology major. This fall, Augustana’s student roster will list 21 anthropology majors.

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Augustana Presents Holiday Jam With the Hegg Brothers

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Tickets are now on sale for “Holiday Jam With the Hegg Brothers,” a musical evening of holiday favorites in St. Paul, Minn., presented by Augustana in celebration of the College’s 150th anniversary.

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Sophomore Honors Award Recipients Announced

Friday, July 2, 2010

Four rising juniors have been selected to receive the prestigious Sophomore Honors, an award which recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement at an early stage of their college careers.

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Professor Emeritus Richard Forman Passes Away at 82

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Dr. Richard W. Forman, professor emeritus of Mathematics, died Wednesday, June 30. He was 82. The funeral service was held on Tuesday, July 6, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church.

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The Augustana Band Bound for Egypt in January 2011

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

In its infancy, the Augustana Band stayed close to home. Today, with a rich tradition of excellence firmly established, the band is preparing for its fourth international tour, exploring the Nile Valley of Egypt.

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Jochim Named Rossing Physics Scholar

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Senior Bethany Jochim, a physics major, has been named a Rossing Physics Scholar for 2010-2011. Jochim will receive a $10,000 scholarship from the Thomas D. Rossing Fund for Physics Education Endowment.

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Vikings Ranked National Leader in Academic and Athletic Excellence

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Augustana finished the 2009-10 year ranked No. 11 in the final standings of the NCAA Division II Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup and had the second highest Academic Success Rate of the top 15 institutions in the final standings.

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Augustana Academics and Athletics Topics of Radio Program

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Augustana’s athletic and academic achievements for the 2009 academic year will be reviewed on ESPN FM 99.1 The Sports Buffet program Wednesday, June 23.

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Argus Leader: Augustana Athletics Rising to the Challenge

Monday, June 21, 2010

Augustana student-athletes are succeeding in the classroom and on the field. Augustana is among the best in NCAA Division II when it comes to excelling in both areas.

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NSIC to Conduct Site Visits for Possible Expansion

Friday, June 18, 2010

The NSIC board voted today to continue the process to consider expansion by making site visits to Minot State University and the University of Sioux Falls this fall.

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