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Tuve to undergo renovations next academic year

Tuve to undergo renovations next academic year

Tuve will be offline during the upcoming academic year for renovations. Students discovered the news through an email from Augustana CFO and executive vice president Shannan Nelson on March 23, after many had already decided to live in the building. Director of housing operations Jenna Bump said the housing department

Hockey arena completion set for January

Hockey arena completion set for January

Weather issues have delayed construction of Augustana’s Midco Arena, which is now scheduled for completion on Jan. 17, 2024. The men’s hockey team will kick off their inaugural, Division I season at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center on Oct. 14-15 against a Central Collegiate Hockey Association opponent, which

Condom dispensers come to residence hall bathrooms

Condom dispensers come to residence hall bathrooms

As a part of its reproductive health initiative, the Augustana Student Association placed condom dispensers in residence hall bathrooms of Bergsaker, Granskou, Stavig and Wagoner. ASA’s co-curriculum committee, chaired by junior senator Lauren Teller, was responsible for overseeing the project and will be restocking the dispensers every week. “Being

Augustana hires new assistant director of student engagement

Augustana hires new assistant director of student engagement

Students can expect to start seeing a new face on Student Street, as the Office of Student Affairs hired a new assistant director of student engagement earlier this month: Randi Maiers. Maiers now advises four organizations on campus: UBG, SALT, Welcome Week and Viking Days. She also supervises the three

Campus renovations continue: Solberg returns this summer, apartments begin construction in spring 2024

Campus renovations continue: Solberg returns this summer, apartments begin construction in spring 2024

Campus renovations are ramping up with Solberg Hall becoming available to students this summer and campus apartments undergoing construction as early as spring 2024, although this increased housing is causing concerns with parking. The newly renovated Solberg is set to go online during summer 2023. Updated room designs, added air

ASA expects Lyft program cost increases

ASA expects Lyft program cost increases

ASA predicts it will spend between $70,000 and $80,000 on the organization’s Lyft program by the end of May, which is an increase of $20,000 to $30,000 compared to last year’s expenditure. According to ASA President Sara Alhasnawi, during the previous ASA administration from

Gender, sexuality and women’s studies joins list of minors

Gender, sexuality and women’s studies joins list of minors

A new gender, sexuality and women’s studies minor will join the registrar’s list this fall that will give students an opportunity to learn more about the history, culture, perspectives and intersectionality of historically marginalized groups. The curriculum council unanimously approved the new minor on April 5. Sociology professor