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  • Recent Grad Interns at Naval History and Heritage Command

    Tuesday, July 30, 2013

    Meet John Detlie ‘13, a native of Dexter, Iowa. After graduating from Augustana with majors in history and philosophy, he spent time this summer serving as an intern for the Navy Historical Center in Washington, D.C. Detlie shares his journey from Augustana to the nation’s Capital.

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  • Sioux Falls Fire Rescue Members Train at Augustana

    Thursday, July 25, 2013

    Sioux Falls Fire Rescue team members conducted high-rise fire training at Granskou Residence Hall on Augustana's campus Thursday morning. The event involved real-time training scenarios in full firefighter gear simulating real high-rise fire conditions in- and outside the eight story building.

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  • Faculty Authors, Artists Honored for Achievements

    Tuesday, July 23, 2013

    In May, Augustana faculty and staff gathered at the Mikkelsen Library to celebrate more than 50 recent works, including book chapters, journal articles, and artworks published by Augustana faculty members.

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  • Augustana's "Entertainment Tonight" Legacy Lives On

    Thursday, July 11, 2013

    Before retiring last year, Augustana alumna Mary Hart '72 served as co-host of TV’s “Entertainment Tonight” for 29 years. Now, another Viking alumna has joined the ET crew: Jenny Brown '13, a Spanish and business administration major, is now working for the popular Hollywood news show.

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  • Newsmakers: Students Dig Up History in Mitchell

    Thursday, July 11, 2013

    Archaeology students from Augustana and the University of Exeter were featured on KELO-TV for their work at the Prehistoric Indian Village in Mitchell, S.D. Through the Augustana-Exeter exchange program, Exeter sends students from its archeology program to Augustana’s South Dakota field school each summer. In exchange, Augustana anthropology majors spend three years on campus and one year abroad at Exeter, an internationally recognized university for archeology.

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  • Host, Friendship Families Sought for International Students

    Wednesday, July 10, 2013

    This fall, Augustana will welcome approximately 75 new international students from more than 40 countries all over the world. The College is seeking friendship and host families to befriend a new student, offer opportunities for home-cooked meals, and create opportunities to participate in various cultural or community activities throughout the year, beginning Friday, Aug. 9.

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  • Film by Alumnus to Debut at Comic-Con in San Diego

    Tuesday, July 9, 2013

    “Dust of War,” an independent film shot in South Dakota by alumnus Andrew Kightlinger, is set to make its premiere at San Diego’s Comic-Con this month. The film tells the story of a lone soldier who fends off a warmonger to rescue a girl fated to be the savior of mankind.

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  • Augustana Students Conduct Summer Research

    Thursday, June 27, 2013

    Seventy Augustana students are spending the summer conducting scientific research at facilities throughout the U.S. as part of the College's Undergraduate Summer Research Program, an initiative that places students in laboratories, hospitals and research institutions nationwide.

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  • Sanford Research-Augustana College Earn $320,000 National Grant for Undergraduate Research

    Thursday, June 27, 2013

    The three-year, $320,000 grant is to establish a Research Experiences for Undergraduates site for the exploration of topics in cellular and molecular biology. The grant will offer $5,000 stipends to 10 students for participation in 10-week research programs.

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  • Augustana Graduate Wins Academic Scholarship at Miss Minnesota

    Tuesday, June 25, 2013

    Recent Augustana graduate, Drew Trahms, was awarded the Miss America Academic Scholarship at the Miss Minnesota pageant earlier this month. The award is given to one contestant at every state-level pageant.

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