The Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana opens “The Augustana Faculty Biennial,” showcasing recent works by university art instructors and faculty, as well as faculty emeriti. The exhibit will be on view through Thursday, Nov. 7, and a gallery reception will take place from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, with artist talks at 7:30 p.m.
Shaik, Jancikova Make AU History as First International Student Pair to be Crowned Viking Days Royals
Augustana University students Azam Shaik ‘25 and Gabi Jancikova ‘25 were crowned the 2024 Viking Days Royals at coronation on Wednesday, Oct. 2, in the Elmen Center. This is the first time in Augustana’s history that both royals are international students.
Bill and Ellen Rydell Name Augustana School of Business, Bear Mother’s Philanthropic Torch
This year’s Viking Days festivities included a special dedication ceremony for Augustana’s School of Business — now the Rydell School of Business, supported by Bill and Ellen Rydell. The Augustana community celebrated on Thursday, Oct. 3, with a gathering in the Madsen Social Science Center, home of the newly-named school.
Augustana University Announces Second Annual Critical Inquiry & Citizenship Colloquium
Augustana University is excited to announce the second annual Critical Inquiry & Citizenship Colloquium with Dr. Danielle Allen as the featured speaker. Allen will give a keynote presentation to the Augustana community, alumni and friends at 7 p.m., on Wednesday, Nov. 13, in the Elmen Center to kick off the 2-day colloquium. Tickets to the 2024 Critical Inquiry & Citizenship Colloquium are fee and available to the public at augie.edu/CICCTickets.
Augustana University Celebrates More Than a Century of Homecoming During Viking Days 2024
Get ready to unleash the Viking spirit! Augustana University is thrilled to kick off its 101st homecoming during Viking Days 2024, beginning on Monday, Sept. 30, through Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024.
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Augustana Top 5 Regional University in Best Value For Second Year
Augustana has been ranked a Top 5 Regional University in the Midwest in Best Value for the second year in a row by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best College Rankings.
Beyond the Books: Internship Allows Criminal Justice and Anthropology Major to Better Understand Prison System
Amelia Jibben ‘25, of Sioux Falls, is a criminal justice and anthropology double major with a concentration in forensics. Jibben interned with the South Dakota State Penitentiary over the summer where she was able to get hands-on experience in the prison system. There, her job duties included listening to inmates' complaints and doing her best to assist them.