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ASA conflict-of-interest rule creates confusion over diversity senators ability to vote on student organization funding

Confusion regarding the new diversity senators’ ability to represent their respective student organizations arose during the Augustana Student Association’s (ASA) Sept. 24 meeting. The confusion came during discussion of an amendment that would change the amount of money student organizations receive from ASA. The amendment would make it so

Professors, students adapt to hybrid classes for fall

This semester, professors across campus had to decide how to teach their courses amid a pandemic. Some have chosen to hold class completely in person, while others with pre-existing health concerns are holding classes entirely online. Many have found themselves in the middle, structuring their courses in a new, hybrid

Absentee or early voting: What you need to know

The U.S. general election Nov. 3 is coming up quickly, and for many students, especially for first-time voters, the process of registering and getting an absentee ballot can be confusing. Whether you are far from your home voting district and or have concerns about safety during the COVID-19 pandemic,

ASA freshman senators share goals, expectations

Now that the fall Augustana Student Association (ASA) elections are over, the newly elected freshman senators are getting ready to step into their roles. Freshman senators Jonah Kost, Megan Richardson, Scott Shlanta and Benita Manzengo were chosen to represent the freshman class. The new senators all share their expectations and

International student enrollment down, experiences changing due to COVID-19

International student enrollment is down, changing the orientation experience for 2020 international freshmen. Total international student enrollment has been between 120 and 140 students in recent years, but it is down to 76 students for fall 2020, 15 of whom are new to Augie, according to Director of International Programs

Freshmen enrollment down, retention rates steady for fall semester

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the number of students who would begin their college career at Augie, but it has not influenced how many students have returned to their Viking home, according to statistics from the admissions office. According to the registrar and associate dean of interdisciplinary programs, Joni Krueger,

COVID-19 prompts staffing changes, early retirements

A total of 19 faculty members will not be returning to Augustana on a full-time basis, as the COVID-19 pandemic has placed financial and economic pressure on institutions across the higher education landscape. Sixteen faculty members eligible for voluntary early retirement agreed to take it, and three continuing-term faculty positions