Support the Augustana University De & Dave Knudson Center for Global Engagement's mission to provide international and intercultural experiences for Augustana students. The center seeks support for student mobility, study away and international student scholarships, faculty development, community outreach, emergency funding and more.
Make an Impact: Support Study Abroad
Purchase a $100 raffle ticket for a chance to win a classic 1990 Porsche 944 S2 Convertible, while helping create life-changing study away opportunities for Augustana University students.
From the late 1980s to 2019, Dr. Sandra Looney, professor emerita of English, taught hundreds of students how to explore the world and internalize global perspectives that would forever impact their worldview. Her legacy courses continue to India and Scotland under leaders she has mentored and inspired. We are grateful for her dedication to study away and the lasting community she has built across continents.
Every raffle ticket supports the Dr. Sandra Looney Study Away Impact Scholarship fund, with 100% of proceeds helping Augustana students study away. Only 500 tickets are available, so don't miss your chance to own a classic Porsche and support Vikings Going Global!
Donate
The first $25,000 in cash donations will be matched dollar for dollar, with 100% of the proceeds supporting the Dr. Sandra Looney Study Away Impact Scholarship fund, which removes financial barriers for more students to participate in life-changing study away experiences. Your philanthropic donation is fully tax deductible.
Become a Friendship Family
The Augustana Friendship Family Program is designed to give international students a welcoming family contact in the Sioux Falls area. A family is encouraged to make plans with the student to enjoy an occasional meal out, a family event or campus activity together. The Friendship Family Program is a chance for both the family and student to learn and experience a new culture.
Donate Winter Clothing
Many international students come from warmer climates — making purchasing or packing heavy winter clothing difficult. Located at Our Savior's Lutheran Church (OSL), the De & Dave Knudson Center for Global Engagement maintains the CGE Closet, which provides donated winter jackets, hats, gloves, scarves, boots and other warm clothing for international students. Contact the De & Dave Knudson Center for Global Engagement to make arrangements for a donation drop off.
Provide Financial Support
Augustana can attract more international students to AU, send more AU students abroad and internationalize the AU experience for all students through financial support. Contribute to the De & Dave Knudson Center for Global Engagement Annual Study Away Scholarship, International Student Scholarship or other priorities.
Attend a Friday Rendezvous
Hosted by the Augustana International Club (AIC) and supported by the De & Dave Knudson Center for Global Engagement, the Friday Rendezvous Program occurs most Fridays at 4 p.m., in the Back Alley of the Morrison Commons, from September through May. International student(s) present about their home with a new country featured each week. Returned study abroad students occasionally present as well.
