College names biology professor new associate academic dean

After Associate Academic Dean Rick Davis' death in February, Augustana officials were left with the task of selecting someone to succeed him in office. Effective Aug. 1, that person will be current chair of the Natural Science Division, biology professor Michael Wanous. Full story

Seniors don't celebrate high ticket prices

Lack of RSVPs leads ASA, Alumni Association to offset original $30 prices for end-of-year event

As the year comes to a close, there is a buzzword among the senior class--bittersweet. Many are anticipating graduation and their next step in life, but are sad that this means leaving the place they have called home and the people they have called family for the past four years. Full story

New Student Orientation plans for anniversary year

Committee chooses 'The Anniversary Edition' theme for alumni, students

Next fall, New Student Orientation (NSO) will tribute the college's 150th birthday in its 2010 program NSO: The Anniversary Edition. NSO Committee Co-Chair and junior Lizzy Reid said the NSO Central Committee intentionally chose the anniversary theme because it was relevant. Full story