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May 9, 2007
Augustana’s Amanda Robson Receives Outstanding Senior Award
SIOUX FALLS – Augustana’s Amanda Robson (Fargo, ND) is the recipient of a 2006-2007 American Association of Teachers of French (AATF) Outstanding Senior in French Award.
The award is made annually to a graduating senior who has demonstrated excellence in the study of French as well as exceptional commitment to the French language and the many cultures where it is spoken. Recipients must have completed at least three years of French study at the time of graduation and be non-native speakers of French.
Robson has participated in study abroad, is an officer of the French Club, has participated in National French Week activities, and is a member of Pi Delta Phi French Honor Society. She has studied French for four years and is the student of Dr. Scott Fish.
Robson is the daughter of Helane and Ronald Robson of Fargo. She will graduate May 20 with magna cum laude distinction.
The AATF was founded in 1927 and has as its mission the promotion of the study of French language and French-speaking literatures and cultures at all levels.
Augustana is a selective, residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Central to its mission are five shared core values: Christian, Liberal Arts, Excellence, Community, and Service. The College is an acknowledged leader in undergraduate higher education in the northern plains region. US News & World Report regularly recognizes Augustana as a top ten "Midwest Comprehensive College - Bachelor's" and has also identified it as a best value in this same category. Augustana is also listed in The Templeton Guide: Colleges That Encourage Character Development.