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Wright Discusses “Federal Reserve: 100 Years of Boom and Bust”

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Nef Family Chair of Political Economy and Director of the Thomas Willing Institute Dr. Robert Wright was recently featured in a documentary entitled “Federal Reserve: 100 Years of Boom and Bust,” that discusses the events leading up to the Fed's creation and its impact on the economy over the past century.

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Three-Dimensional View Helps Laser in Building New Molecules

Friday, December 6, 2013

In an article published this week in the journal Nature Communications, researchers from Augustana, Kansas State University, the Max Planck Institute for Quantum Optics and the Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich, Germany, have reported an improved feedback technique to help in building new molecules.

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Senior Represents USA Rugby in France

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Senior Kaitlyn Foss (Pipestone, Minn) recently represented USA Rugby in France as a member of the USA Rugby AIG Women’s Collegiate All-Americans (WCAA) team. Learn about her rugby career and journey in France.

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Vocal Students Recognized at Statewide Music Convention

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Augustana vocal students were recognized at the South Dakota Music Teacher Association State Convention, held recently on the campus of South Dakota State University in Brookings.

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Students Collecting Gifts for Teens, Families in Need

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

In an effort to help those in need this holiday season, Augustana students are collecting gifts for area teens and families. Learn more about the Teen Town program, Christmas Giving trees located throughout campus, and the opportunity to adopt an individual or family for the holiday season.

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Discussion to Focus on Climate Change

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Gary Hanson, chair of the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission, will examine growing concerns over climate change at a public discussion sponsored by Augie Green, Augustana's environmental club, and the East River Group of the Sierra Club at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, in GSC Rm. 100.

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Augustana Society of Physics Students Chapter Recognized

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Augustana's chapter of the Society of Physics Students has recently been named a “Distinguished SPS Chapter” by the Society of Physics Students (SPS).

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UPDATE: Gilbert Science Center

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Augustana's Gilbert Science Center (GSC) was evacuated on Tuesday, Nov. 26, due to a chemical spill inside the building.

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Longtime Augustana Athletic Director Bill Gross Steps Down

Friday, November 22, 2013

After 28 years at the helm of the Augustana athletic department, Director of Athletics Bill Gross announced today he is stepping down and will take a position in Augustana’s Advancement Office as a Major Gifts Officer.

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In the News: More Students Studying Abroad

Thursday, November 21, 2013

The Institute of International Education recently reported a record number of students coming and going overseas for college. Learn more and hear from Donn Grinager, director of International Programs at Augustana, in this piece by KSFY-TV.

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