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The Augustana: Winter/Spring 2013

Thursday, March 14, 2013

In the Winter/Spring 2013 issue of The Augustana, we recognize those who are using their God-given gifts to stir the hearts and empower the minds of others through scientific research and the performing, visual and literary arts — and in doing so, are building the connections our world needs to develop ideas, find solutions and experience joy.

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Friendship Families Sought for International Students

Monday, July 23, 2012

Calling all Sioux Falls-area families interested in learning about other cultures, languages and traditions. Augustana is seeking area families to support its Friendship Family Program, a welcome initiative designed to provide a support network for new and returning international students.

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Vice Admiral Lyle Bien to Grads: 'Nurture Your Conscience'

Friday, July 20, 2012

In honor of Navy Week in Sioux Falls, this is the story of a kid from the tiny town of Veblen, S.D., who went to college thinking he might want to be a pastor. Instead, after graduation he answered America’s call to serve and spent the next three decades protecting and defending her from the bad guys. He doesn’t have a cape but he can fly. And he is, without question, one of the good guys. Meet Lyle Bien, class of 1967, a real-life superhero. And read his remarks from Commencement 2012.

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In the News: Tupper Discusses Sioux Falls Airshow

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Watch the KELO-TV segment featuring Augustana's Rick Tupper, director of Campus Safety and a member of the Executive Board of the Sioux Falls Airshow 2012. The Airshow runs Saturday and Sunday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the South Dakota Air National Guard Base.

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Augustana Math Professor Flies with the Blue Angels

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

As a kid, Dr. Timothy Sorenson always wanted to be an astronaut. Early Wednesday, he got a chance to experience the next best thing when he flew in a $28 million Blue Angels FA-18 ahead of the Sioux Falls Airshow 2012. View pre-flight photos of Dr. Sorenson here.

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Dr. Paul Schilf Named Executive Director for SDMEA

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Dr. Paul Schilf, assistant professor of music, has been named the executive director of the South Dakota Music Education Association. In his new role, Schilf will be responsible for providing leadership and advocacy for music education throughout the state. He will maintain his post at Augustana while serving in this new position.

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Ahead of European Tour, The Augustana Choir Partners With Macy's

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

To raise funds for its 2013 European tour, The Augustana Choir is partnering with Macy’s in its “Shop for a Cause” charity shopping event, set for Saturday, Aug. 25. Tickets can be purchased from any Choir member, through the Augustana Music Department, or by calling 605.274.5508.

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Four Named Sophomore Honors Recipients

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Rising juniors Amanda Johnson of Sioux Falls; Jessica Johnson of Sioux Falls; Ashley Schmidt of Mitchell; and Ruthellen Tornberg of Harrisburg have been selected to receive the prestigious Sophomore Honors Award.

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In the News: 'British Students Hope To Dig Up History In Mitchell'

Monday, July 16, 2012

Watch the KELO-TV feature on University of Exeter archaeology students working at the Thomsen Center Archeodome, an indoor research and teaching facility at Mitchell's Prehistoric Indian Village. The students are here through the Augustana-Exeter exchange program, an initiative that sends Augustana anthropology students to England and brings English students to South Dakota.

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Augustana Mourns Loss of Alumni, Board Members

Thursday, July 12, 2012

The College remembers Dr. John VanderWoude Jr., Augustana class of 1974 and a member of the Board of Trustees since 2002, and Gerald (Jerry) Knudson, Augustana class of 1965 and a member of the Board from 2005-2010. Visitation for VanderWoude will be held on Sunday, July 15, and a memorial service is planned for Monday, July 16. Memorial services for Knudson will be announced in the near future.

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Bob Preloger Named Vice President for Advancement

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

In his new role, Preloger will be responsible for the College’s Marketing and Communications, Alumni Relations and Fund Raising initiatives. He most recently served as Vice President for Marketing and Communications.

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