29 Apr 2015

Starenko is featured in "More Than I Imagined" series

By Sam Schlouch

ROCK ISLAND, IL (04/28/2015)(readMedia)-- Rosalie Starenko, an Augustana senior from Rock Island majoring in geography and Spanish, has been featured in the 2015 "More Than I Imagined" web series, where exceptional seniors from a wide variety of majors reflect on what they've accomplished at Augustana and discuss plans for their futures.

Starenko's "More Than I Imagined" profile may be viewed at http://www.augustana.edu/x62339.xml.

To be included in "More than I Imagined," seniors must be nominated by an Augustana faculty member or coach as an outstanding student.

Founded in 1860, Augustana College is a selective four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences. The college is recognized for the innovative program Augie Choice, which provides each student up to $2,000 to pursue a high-impact learning experience such as study abroad, an internship or research with a professor. Current students and alumni include 155 Academic All-Americans, a Nobel laureate, 13 college presidents and other distinguished leaders. The college enrolls 2,500 students and is located along one of the world's most important waterways, the Mississippi River, in a community that reflects the diversity of the United States.

20 Apr 2015

Caitlin Thom received the Geifman "Responses to the Holocaust" Prize

By Sam Schlouch

ROCK ISLAND, IL (04/20/2015)(readMedia)-- The Augustana College Center for the Study of Judaism and Jewish Culture has chosen Caitlin Thom from Bettendorf, IA (52722) as one of the recipients of the yearly Geifman "Responses to the Holocaust" Prize.

A first-year majoring in music composition, Thom's work will be on display on the main floor of the Thomas Tredway Library inside the Center for Student Life (3435 9 1/2 Ave, Rock Island).

Supported by the Geifman Endowment, the Geifman Prize in Holocaust Studies is an annual student competition with an award of up to $500. Submissions may include essays, research papers, poetry, drama, film, artwork, musical composition or other creative expression.

Founded in 1860, Augustana College is a selective four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences. The college is recognized for the innovative program Augie Choice, which provides each student up to $2,000 to pursue a high-impact learning experience such as study abroad, an internship or research with a professor. Current students and alumni include 155 Academic All-Americans, a Nobel laureate, 13 college presidents and other distinguished leaders. The college enrolls 2,500 students and is located along one of the world's most important waterways, the Mississippi River, in a community that reflects the diversity of the United States.

20 Apr 2015

Tenth Annual Ethics Essay Contest

By Sam Schlouch

ROCK ISLAND, IL (04/20/2015)(readMedia)-- The Augustana Center for the Study of Ethics is pleased to announce the winners of the Tenth Annual Ethics Essay Contest.

Essays were judged on the basis of clarity, appropriate use of ethical ideas, theories and principles in addressing and clarifying the topic; depth, insight and creativity of analysis; thoughtfulness and plausibility of supporting arguments for position taken.

As in previous years, the outside evaluator found it very difficult to select five essays for recognition since there were many excellent essays that were submitted for consideration.

Makenzie Logan of Moline received 1st place for the essay, "Ethical Concerns and Misconceptions in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict".

Ben Rudy of Geneseo received an honorable mention for the essay, "Embryonic Research and Discovering the Alternatives".

Founded in 1860, Augustana College is a selective four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences. The college is recognized for the innovative program Augie Choice, which provides each student up to $2,000 to pursue a high-impact learning experience such as study abroad, an internship or research with a professor. Current students and alumni include 155 Academic All-Americans, a Nobel laureate, 13 college presidents and other distinguished leaders. The college enrolls 2,500 students and is located along one of the world's most important waterways, the Mississippi River, in a community that reflects the diversity of the United States.

14 Apr 2015

Micaela Terronez is featured in "More Than I Imagined" series

By Sam Schlouch

ROCK ISLAND, IL (04/13/2015)(readMedia)-- Micaela Terronez, an Augustana senior from East Moline majoring in history and anthropology, has been featured in the 2015 "More Than I Imagined" web series, where exceptional seniors from a wide variety of majors reflect on what they've accomplished at Augustana and discuss plans for their futures.

Terronez's "More Than I Imagined" profile may be viewed at http://www.augustana.edu/x62242.xml.

To be included in "More than I Imagined," seniors must be nominated by an Augustana faculty member or coach as an outstanding student.

Founded in 1860, Augustana College is a selective four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences. The college is recognized for the innovative program Augie Choice, which provides each student up to $2,000 to pursue a high-impact learning experience such as study abroad, an internship or research with a professor. Current students and alumni include 155 Academic All-Americans, a Nobel laureate, 13 college presidents and other distinguished leaders. The college enrolls 2,500 students and is located along one of the world's most important waterways, the Mississippi River, in a community that reflects the diversity of the United States
09 Apr 2015

Augustana students featured in "More Than I Imagined" series

By Sam Schlouch

ROCK ISLAND, IL (04/08/2015)(readMedia)-- In Augustana College's "More Than I Imagined" series, exceptional seniors from a wide variety of majors are asked to look at what they've accomplished at Augustana and see opportunities ahead.

Augustana faculty members and coaches have nominated the following seniors from your area for this distinction:

Andrew Shearouse of Coal Valley (61240)

Jessica Bacon of Rock Island (61201)

Christine Harb of Davenport (52807)

Founded in 1860, Augustana College is a selective four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences. The college is recognized for the innovative program Augie Choice, which provides each student up to $2,000 to pursue a high-impact learning experience such as study abroad, an internship or research with a professor. Current students and alumni include 155 Academic All-Americans, a Nobel laureate, 13 college presidents and other distinguished leaders. The college enrolls 2,500 students and is located along one of the world's most important waterways, the Mississippi River, in a community that reflects the diversity of the United States.

16 Feb 2015

Augustana students used Augie Choice to fund hands-on learning experiences

By Sam Schlouch

ROCK ISLAND, IL (02/16/2015)(readMedia)-- This past fall term, more than 40 Augustana College students utilized Augie Choice, a $2,000 grant available to Augustana students to fund a study abroad experience, internship or research project.

The following students from your area were among the students who used Augie Choice during this past fall term:

Courtney Camlin of Rock Island.

Hailey Coulter of Silvis.

Ryan Greene of Hampton.

Marisa Lara of Silvis.

Sierra Thiery of Rock Island.

Daniel Zahn of Moline.

Augie Choice was designed by an Augustana student to help make life-changing experiences possible for future students. More information about Augie Choice is available at http://www.augustana.edu/augiechoice.

Founded in 1860, Augustana College is a selective four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences. The college is recognized for the innovative program Augie Choice, which provides each student up to $2,000 to pursue a high-impact learning experience such as study abroad, an internship or research with a professor. Current students and alumni include 155 Academic All-Americans, a Nobel laureate, 13 college presidents and other distinguished leaders. The college enrolls 2,500 students and is located along one of the world's most important waterways, the Mississippi River, in a community that reflects the diversity of the United States.

11 Feb 2015

Augustana Choirs Winter Concert

By Sam Schlouch

ROCK ISLAND, IL (02/09/2015)(readMedia)-- Four of Augustana's choirs performed their annual winter concert on Saturday, February 7. Participating choirs included Cantilena Augustana, Kammarkor, Wennerberg Men's Chorus and Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble. The Webster Competition winners were also featured.

More than 100 students participated in the concert, including:

Chelsea Mentado of Moline, IL

Shannon Ryan of Moline, IL

Chelsea Crumbleholme of Moline, IL

Hannah Griggs of Bettendorf, IA

Jennifer Darby of Moline, IL

Leslie Carranza of Zion, IL

Andrew Skalak of Davenport, IA

Joseph Oliger of Davenport, IA

Liam Baldwin of Davenport, IA

Payton Brasher of Davenport, IA

Samantha Turner of Rock Island, IL

Taylor Anderson of East Moline, IL

Sydney Crumbleholme of Moline, IL

Brittany Middleton of Davenport, IA

Alecsus Sebben of Rock Island, IL

Founded in 1860, Augustana College is a selective four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences. The college is recognized for the innovative program Augie Choice, which provides each student up to $2,000 to pursue a high-impact learning experience such as study abroad, an internship or research with a professor. Current students and alumni include 155 Academic All-Americans, a Nobel laureate, 13 college presidents and other distinguished leaders. The college enrolls 2,500 students and is located along one of the world's most important waterways, the Mississippi River, in a community that reflects the diversity of the United States.

06 Feb 2015

Augustana theatre students present Katrina: the K Word

By Sam Schlouch

ROCK ISLAND, IL (02/05/2015)(readMedia)-- Augustana's theatre department continues its season with Katrina: the K Word, a performance presented by a 300-level course focusing on play production. Katrina: the K Word is conceived and created by Lisa S. Brenner and Suzanne M. Trauth and presented by special arrangement with the authors. Katrina: the K Word is an original play inspired by true stories of individuals impacted by Hurricane Katrina a decade ago.

Katrina: the K Word is an original play inspired by true stories of individuals facing one of America's most challenging crises. Both tragically heartbreaking and poignantly uplifting, Katrina chronicles the journeys of New Orleans residents whose lives are forever changed.

The piece is brought to life by the THEA 350: Play Production class in honor of the tragedy's tenth anniversary. Students assume all of the production staff positions and work collaboratively to create the finished piece. They are responsible for auditions and casting, directing, designing scenic and costume elements, and stage management.

Students participating in the production are:

Rowan Crow of Coal Valley

Payton Brasher of Davenport

Founded in 1860, Augustana College is a selective four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences. The college is recognized for the innovative program Augie Choice, which provides each student up to $2,000 to pursue a high-impact learning experience such as study abroad, an internship or research with a professor. Current students and alumni include 155 Academic All-Americans, a Nobel laureate, 13 college presidents and other distinguished leaders. The college enrolls 2,500 students and is located along one of the world's most important waterways, the Mississippi River, in a community that reflects the diversity of the United States.

16 Dec 2014

Christmas at Augustana

By Sam Schlouch

ROCK ISLAND, IL (12/15/2014)(readMedia)-- Augustana College performed its annual 'Christmas at Augustana,' performance on Friday, December 5, and Saturday December 6. More than 300 student musicians shared their talents, in one of the highlights of the Augustana and Quad-City holiday season. From your area this includes:

Liam Baldwin of Davenporyt

Samantha Turner of Rock Island

Taylor Anderson of East Moline

Sydney Crumbleholme of Moline

Brittany Middleton of Davenport

Alecsus Sebben of Rock Island

Andrew Skalak of Davenport

Adam Bengfort of Davenport

Joseph Oliger of Davenport

Payton Brasher of Davenport

Sonja Hurty of Moline

Chelsea Mentado of Moline

Shannon Ryan of Moline

Hannah Griggs of Bettendorf

Leslie Carranza of Rock Island

Jennifer Darby of Moline

Sheila Doak of Rock Island

Emmalynn Tully of Bettendorf

Rebecca Knapper of Davenport

Christine Harb of Davenport

Philip Tunnicliff of Bettendorf

Anthony TouVelle of Bettendorf

Benjamin Knapper of Davenport

Jacob McManus of Reynolds

Jens Hurty of Moline

Erik Whitcomb of Rock Island

Robert Holmquist of East Moline

Benjamin McKay of Rock Island

Biniam Anberber of Coal Valley

Daniel Culver of Rock Island

Charles Bald of Blue Grass

Alyssa Kendall of Davenport

Susan Stone of Rock Island

Shylee Garrett of Vernon Hills

Mariah Logan of Moline

Adam Bengfort of Davenport

Nicholas Clark of Moline

Janina Ehrlich of Rock Island

Samuel Ferry of Rock Island

Corey Jacobs of Rock Island

Tanner Logan of Moline

Kayla Jackson of Rock Island

Ingrid Schneider of Davenport

Andrew Bainter of Coal Valley

Benjamin McKay of Rock Island

Caitlin Thom of Bettendorf

Margaret Ellis of Rock Island

Founded in 1860, Augustana College is a selective four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences. The college is recognized for the innovative program Augie Choice, which provides each student up to $2,000 to pursue a high-impact learning experience such as study abroad, an internship or research with a professor. Current students and alumni include 155 Academic All-Americans, a Nobel laureate, 13 college presidents and other distinguished leaders. The college enrolls 2,500 students and is located along one of the world's most important waterways, the Mississippi River, in a community that reflects the diversity of the United States.

07 Aug 2014

Augustana Students Traveled to Nicaragua for Medical Service Learning Experience

By Sam Schlouch

ROCK ISLAND, IL (08/06/2014)(readMedia)-- This July, 32 Augustana College students traveled to Nicaragua for two weeks. Students in pre-health fields worked with a combination of physicians from the United States and Nicaragua to provide services in areas of Nicaragua that did not have permanent medical facilities.

Students who took part in the program include :

Hali Strobel, from Port Byron, Ill., majoring in Pre-Medicine

Christine Harb, from Davenport, Iowa, majoring in Biology, Pre-Medicine

Andrew Statz, from Davenport, Iowa, majoring in Pre-medicine, Biology

Founded in 1860, Augustana College is a selective four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences. The college is recognized for the innovative program Augie Choice, which provides each student up to $2,000 to pursue a high-impact learning experience such as study abroad, an internship or research with a professor. Current students and alumni include 153 Academic All-Americans, a Nobel laureate, 14 college presidents and other distinguished leaders. The college enrolls 2,500 students and is located along one of the world's most important waterways, the Mississippi River, in a community that reflects the diversity of the United States.

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