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‘Crane on campus’: What the future of Augustana residence halls might look like

This July, a new project costing up to $110 million could break ground, changing the face of Augustana residential living. This project would allow the university to build a new residence hall and renovate existing ones in the next two years, according to Chief Financial Officer Shannan Nelson, who proposed

Professors reflect on adjustment to online, hybrid classes

Augustana University professors were faced with a decision this fall: teach in-person, teach online or teach using a hybrid model. Around 90 percent of Augie’s professors chose to teach either completely in-person or under a hyflex model, according to the university. For those with preexisting health conditions that made

University cancels all J-Term study abroad trips for 2021

As the 2020-2021 academic year continues to challenge Augustana University students, faculty and staff through Zoom classes, physical distancing and quarantine requirements heading into the end of in-person classes, the university faces yet another setback on the horizon. This January, due to Augustana’s choice to cancel its study abroad

German major currently suspended due to decreasing enrollment in program

Augustana’s German program is suspended until further notice, Executive Vice President and Provost Colin Irvine announced during the early October faculty meeting. Suspension of the German major means that no new students will be admitted to the program, but the current students will be able to complete their studies.

SALT’s Teen Town program gives Christmas gifts to local teens

Augustana students come together annually during the holiday season to give to the community’s teens through the Teen Town program. Teen Town is a division of Serving and Learning Together (SALT) that collaborates with Salvation Army’s Toy Town. The team’s goal is to provide Christmas gifts for

It’s been 76 days since students came back to campus during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s what life has looked like.

Anna Rose bet her friends Juice Stop smoothies it would be three weeks. Annika Johnson wagered it would be a month. Jaden Wendt tried to rid herself of any expectations whatsoever. Each guessed at how long Augie would last doing in-person classes, living and activities. As it turns out, students

Sodexo loses about $4,890 in food boxes

Sodexo, which runs Augustana’s dining services, began this fall semester with 1,000 to-go containers. The containers were instituted this year as an option for students to take their food away from the dining hall for more flexibility and a chance to socially distance. As of October 29th, only