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Only 1% of Future Farmers of America members receive the American Degree. It’s the highest degree achievable in the national FFA organization and shows a strong commitment to leadership. Sophomore Jose Serna didn’t go into FFA with any agricultural background. Serna was a middle schooler when he was

Professor Adrien Hannus, the founder of the anthropology department, has been a law student, a soldier and even a star on a PBS series. Ultimately, he found his way into anthropology and teaching at Augustana where he has worked for nearly 40 years. “It has certainly been a very interesting

The Eide/Dalrymple Gallery’s current exhibit, “27 Years: Clay is the Way” Ceramics by Tony Winchester, is a timeline of Iowan professional potter Tony Winchester’s artwork over the past few decades. An engaging dive into ceramics, the gallery showcases the artist’s evolution of skill and a refinement

Directed by Denis Villeneuve (Arrival, Blade Runner 2049), 2021’s Dune is a grand sci-fi epic based on the 1965 novel of the same name by Frank Herbert. A visually dazzling tale of galactic political intrigue, the film unleashes viewers into a compelling and well-crafted universe. Despite its ambitions, however,

Jeff Merkle is a new faculty member at Augustana this year. As the new director of accessibility and academic support, he splits his time between finding internships for Augie Access students and providing support for students with both long-term and short-term disabilities. The Augie Access program is in its seventh

Ryan Brown, the outdoor and recreation program director, taught a compass and navigation class on Nov. 3, showing students how to use a compass in conjunction with a map as well as sharing stories about when students could be in dire need of the knowledge. “In a wilderness setting, it’