De & Dave Knudson Center for Global Engagement

The De & Dave Knudson Center for Global Engagement at AU

Truly a global community, Augustana University is home to 250 international students. More than 50% of Augustana students participate in study away programs prior to graduation. Students at AU are supported by faculty who bring a global perspective to their classrooms on campus.

As a one-stop shop for all things international, the De & Dave Center for Global Engagement (previously the International Programs Office) supports comprehensive internationalization at AU through international student recruitment, current international student advising and support, study away advising, customized program options, fundraising for international initiatives, and fostering strategic partnerships abroad.

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Vision

The vision of the De & Dave Knudson Center for Global Engagement is to be the heart of intercultural exchange in the region. The center's guiding principles are:

Inclusion

Bring diverse people and their cultures together. The more people we provide opportunities to connect regardless of background, the greater chance we have to foster global citizens to shape a more peaceful, collaborative future.

Access

International experiences should be for everyone. By bringing more international students, scholars, and community members to AU, our community becomes the international hub of the region, positively impacting everyone on our campus. Similarly, by providing affordable experiences abroad, people’s life experiences gain depth and new pathways open up to them.

Transformational Learning

Discomfort is where growth lies. By cultivating experiences beyond one’s comfort zone, while still safe and supported, individuals have transformative experiences that impact their ideas about themselves, the world and how they can impact the future.

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605.274.5050

De & Dave Knudson Center for Global Engagement

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Augustana University
De & Dave Knudson Center for Global Engagement
Administration Building (First Floor)
2001 S. Summit Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57197

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Monday-Friday | 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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