News Archive 2016
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Overwhelming support on Giving Tuesday!
In late November, Augustana celebrated Giving Tuesday, an international movement that introduces the holiday season. Our community came together to...
Your first two weeks at Augustana
New to Augustana? Or a returning student looking for a great way to start the term? Click here to find the information you need on registration,...
Distinguished Professorial Lecture with Professor Kevin Sutley
Join us for our second in a series of three Distinguished Professorial Lectures! Experiments in Character Mask: Acting from the Outside In with...
Studying exercise and type 1 diabetes
A look at physical education professor Jane Yardley's research on diabetes, including her current projects and trials, and the steps she's taking...
Augustana Newsletter for December 14, 2016
Happy Wednesday everyone! Most of you are still hunkered down to finish the semester off strong - why not take a quick break to check out the...
Viking roots run deep
Read about the Lovsin boys - two generations of Vikings hockey players - on what they love about the sport, about Augustana, and how over the...
Augustana Students Awarded at Model United Nations Conference
Our Model UN team, led by Professor Sandra Rein, attended the National Conference in Washington, DC in mid-November. The entire University of...
Augustana Newsletter for December 7th, 2016
Good morning everyone! Today is packed full of great stuff - and that's only a part of this week's newsletter… Have you ever been curious about the...
Second thought - Words matter by Daniel Sims
Read Augustana history professor Daniel Sims' second thoughts on how language matters, especially in the context of indigenous topics and the move...
Advent-Christmas Carol Sing-Along
During this busy time of exams we welcome you to take a break and join us for singing some carols over your lunch on Tuesday, December 13th. Monica...
International Food Fare
2017 is Canada's 150th birthday, and what better way is there to celebrate a birthday than with great food? Our international students present to...
Female apprentice coach program: a Purdy great experience
Augustana women's basketball coach apprentice Sydney Purdy talks about the CCAA's female apprenticeship program, how she likes coaching so far, and...
A Day at the Movies: Mannskor & Sangkor in Concert!
On Sunday, April 2, the men of Mannskor and the women of Sangkor join forces for an afternoon of music inspired by the movies. From the depths of...
Thank You Dr. Nicholas Wickenden
The Ronning Centre community would like to express its deep appreciation for the work of Dr. Nicholas Wickenden. The high quality of the Ronning...
Studio Recital in Piano and Organ
On Sunday, March 12th at 2 pm, the Augustana Faith & Life Chapel will feature piano and organ students from the studio of Dr. Milton Schlosser. No...
Recital Preview Luncheon with Joel Harder and Dominic Armstrong
Join Joel Harder (piano), Dominic Armstrong (tenor), and Paul Harland (English Literature professor) in an informal Recital Preview on Friday,...
Professor Varghese Manaloor Rewarded at Annual Agriculture Symposium
From October 6th to 9th, on Jahorina mountain in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the seventh annual International Scientific Agricultural Symposium was...
International Kodály Symposium and Music Festival
Augustana is proud to host the 23rd International Kodály Symposium and Music Festival: Singing the Circle: Kodály‐Inspired Music Education From...
Images of the North Concert
Join the New North Collective (NNC) on Friday, January 27th at 8 pm in the Lougheed Centre's Cargill Theatre for a wonderfully innovative concert,...
Augustana Choir's Spring Concert - With Glowing Hearts
The Augustana Choir & University of Alberta, Augustana Music presents: With Glowing Hearts with special guests Camrose Composite - CHORAZZ!...
Vocal Jury Recital
Join us in the Augustana Faith & Life Chapel on Wednesday, April 5th at 5:15 pm for a Vocal Jury Recital featuring Augustana students from the...
Chamber Music Recital
Join us for a Chamber Music Recital on Tuesday, April 18th at noon in the Augustana Faith & Life Chapel. Bachelor of Music Voice Majors Hilda Lam,...
Song of Love and Loss with Shaunna Shandro
Shaunna Shandro: Songs of Love & Loss, with guest artist soprano Kathleen Corcoran SUNDAY, JANUARY 15, 2017 ~ 2:00 PM Jeanne & Peter Lougheed...
Student Academic Conference
Attend the Student Academic Conference on the evening of Monday, December 5th to learn about all the great undergraduate research going on at...
A performance in sustainability
The Jeanne & Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre recently received the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction's 2016 National Design Award for...
The Augustana Connection Concert
On Sunday, March 26th at 2 pm in the Lougheed's Centre Cargill Theatre, the Camrose & District Community Band, directed by Tom Spila, will perform....
Augustana Student Vocal Arts Festival
Third and fourth year Bachelor of Music Voice Majors from the studio of Harold Wiens, along with Dr. Roger Admiral, Piano, will present individual...
The Sound of Colours - Music and Chromesthesia
Pianist Roger Admiral and musicologist Alex Carpenter will give a Lecture‐Recital presentation related to the Augustana Faculty's Annual Theme ‐...
Vikings Hockey Alumni Weekend
Tell your friends - tell your family - tell your former teammates: join us for the CLC/Augustana Vikings Hockey Alumni Weekend on January 27 & 28,...
Garth Prince Performance
Join Augustana at the Jeanne & Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre on Thursday, January 26th at 7 pm for a performance by Garth Prince and his...
Augustana's Student Art Exhibition
On Friday, March 31st and Saturday, April 1st from 9 am to 6 pm in the Augustana Art Studio, A030, and Forum, Augustana students applying for...
Vocal Masterclass with Robin Phillips
Join Robin Phillips, the Music Director at the Mannheim Stadt Opera in Germany, and participants of the Bachelor of Music Voice Majors and singers...
Student Piano Recital (cancelled)
Join us on Saturday, April 22nd at 7 pm in the Augustana Faith & Life Chapel to see Angelique Ayerba perform in her 3rd Year Student Piano Recital....
I Shot a Duck
From Thursday, March 16th to Saturday, March 18th and Wednesday, March 22nd to Saturday March 25th at 7 pm nightly, the Augustana Theatre Centre...
Augustana Newsletter for November 30th, 2016
Happy Wednesday! Want to experience some great music this weekend? The Bailey Theatre is hosting shows on Friday and Saturday night, and the...
National Philanthropy Day® at Augustana
On November 17th, Augustana celebrated National Philanthropy Day®. Read a brief description of what the national philanthropy movement means, and...
Lunch & Learn - Fish Traps & Shell Middens!
Fish Traps & Shell Middens! Is Traditional Ecological Knowledge the Way to Sustainability? Join Megan Caldwell on Wednesday, March 8th, 2017 in the...
Second Thought - Bob Dylan and the Nobel Prize by Alexander Carpenter
Are song lyrics and poetry synonymous? Is the Nobel prize awarded on the basis of talent, or popularity? Read Dr. Alex Carpenter's second thoughts...
Lunch & Learn - How Old is Canada Anyway?
Join us on February 9th in the Wahkohtowin Lodge for a Lunch & Learn on the topic of Canada Day with history professor Daniel Sims! Register with...
Augustana Newsletter for November 23rd, 2016
You've made it to mid-week, and mid-November! Keep going strong with the help of the various events going on in the forum until Friday, as part of...
Wellness Week
The Augustana Student's Association is hosting its annual Wellness Week with a number of events taking place around campus. Check out the schedule...
Aboriginal Student Profile: Seannah Rose
Learn about Seannah Rose, a Metis student from Valleyview who is studying sociology. Seannah is in her fourth year, acts as an aboriginal peer...
Vikes for Tykes
Our Vikings are getting into the Christmas spirit! The "Vikes for Tykes" toy drive is a student initiative that allows Augustana athletes, coaches,...
Augustana Celebrates Long-Term Community Support
On October 26th, Dean Allen Berger hosted his annual Anniversary Donor Luncheon to thank and celebrate those who have donated to the Augustana...
Augustana Newsletter for November 16th, 2016
Good morning everyone! As I sit here regretting my unseasonably warm weather comment from last week, I'm also impressed by how many events there...
Alumni & Friends Holiday Event
Join fellow alumni and choral conductor, John Wiebe for an afternoon reception and Advent-Christmas Concert to celebrate the season. Sunday...
Student Life after Life as a Student-Athlete: Mr. Pharmacy
Read about the interesting activity current U of A pharmacy student, Augustana alumnus, and former Vikings hockey player Preston Eshenko has...
Augustana Newsletter for November 9th, 2016
What to do this week, besides appreciate the unseasonably warm weather? Drop by the bookstore at 2:00 pm to pick up a copy of the novel The Society...
Nobel Prize Lunch & Learn
Have you ever wondered what the Nobel Prize is exactly, and how certain recipients earn them? Attend a Lunch & Learn on Wednesday, December 7th...
Fair Trade & Local Made Sale
On Wednesday November 16th, Augustana Chaplaincy will again be hosting our annual Fair Trade and Local Made Sale, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Forum....