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SOPHIA, FYS committees evaluate core curriculum

SOPHIA, FYS committees evaluate core curriculum

As the SOPHIA Core Curriculum approaches its 10-year mark, the SOPHIA and First-Year Seminar committees plan to evaluate Augustana’s core curriculum and student learning outcomes. The Undergraduate Curriculum Council, chaired by Spanish professor Michael Rueter, tasked the SOPHIA and First-Year Seminar committees during the 2022-2023 academic year to look

ASA affinity delegation discussions cause concerns

ASA affinity delegation discussions cause concerns

During J-term, the Augustana Student Association’s governing documents task force discussed implementing an affinity delegation, which would reduce the number of affinity seats in the senate from five to two. ASA Secretary Slater Dixon, chair of the governing documents task force, first presented the idea to the full senate

Viking Bold's academic pillar furthers graduate, professional programs

Viking Bold's academic pillar furthers graduate, professional programs

This is the second part of a continuing series on Viking Bold. Now in phase two of its 10-year strategic plan, Augustana has made several strides under Viking Bold’s academic pillar. Under the first part of Viking Bold’s academic goals, Augustana has established a new academic governance structure,

Academic Viking Bold goals progress

Academic Viking Bold goals progress

This is the first part of a continuing series on Viking Bold. Over four years after Augustana announced Viking Bold, its strategic growth plan to 2030, it has adopted significant changes in line with the academic pillar of the plan, such as a new governance system, new degree offerings and

ASA denies Trebuchet Club

The Augustana Student Association rejected the Augustana Trebuchet Club’s second request for ASA approval on Feb. 4. With 11 votes in favor of the club, nine votes against and three abstentions, the Augustana Trebuchet Club did not receive a majority plus one of the 23 total votes required for

Residents face heating, water issues over J-term in Wagoner

Residents face heating, water issues over J-term in Wagoner

A broken rooftop HVAC unit and a valve issue caused some Wagoner Hall residents to experience colder rooms and water temperatures during J-term. David Tuschen, lead maintenance technician, said one of the two components of the variable refrigerant flow system of the rooftop unit went down. According to Samsung, VRF

Breadsmith donates loaves to Campus Cupboard

Breadsmith donates loaves to Campus Cupboard

Since the fall 2023 semester, Augustana students have been able to enjoy bread from Breadsmith every Friday through the bakery’s donations to the Campus Cupboard. Breadsmith was founded in 1997 and specializes in artisan breads and pastries. The Campus Cupboard’s partnership is with the bakery’s location at