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August 22, 2003

Augustana Academy for Seniors; Facing the New Frontiers

SIOUX FALLS - Augustana Academy for Seniors is a new program offering seniors in and near Sioux Falls a chance to share in worship, reflection, lunch, and an optional book discussion series.

On the third Wednesday of each month, join the campus community for worship with Holy Communion at 10:00 a.m., followed by a lecture and lunch until approximately 1:00 p.m. Participants are invited to return the next day for an optional discussion of related readings chosen by Wednesday's presenter.

Registration for the fall series, titled “Facing the New Frontiers,” must be postmarked by Monday, September 8, 2003. The cost is $25 and covers three meals and the programs. Send checks payable to Augustana Academy for Seniors to The Chapel of Reconciliation, Augustana College, 2001 S. Summit Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57197.

Additional information is available at www.augie.edu/pub/values/AAS0304.html or by calling the chapel office at (605) 274-5403.

Augustana Academy for Seniors is sponsored by Augustana's Office of Church Relations and the Stanley L. Olsen Chair of Moral Values.

The fall schedule:

September 17: Arlen Viste, professor emeritus of chemistry, “Our Cosmic Neighborhood: Conversations on Our Calling in the World.

October 15: Art Olsen, professor emeritus of philosophy and religion, “Our Religious Neighborhood: Meeting Islam.”

November 19: Lynwood Oyos, professor emeritus of history, “Our Political Neighborhood: The Moral Challenges of an Independent World.”