Nora Winckler
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Women’s lacrosse team to be added as club sport in fall 2023
The Vikings will add women’s lacrosse to its varsity sports roster in the 2025-2026 academic year. The sport will be offered to students as a club sport beginning in fall 2023, while the varsity sport’s details will be finalized after that. “We feel it offers us the best chance for success at the varsity level […]
Nora Winckler
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Campus houses removed to build new apartments
Augustana cleared four houses near campus to make way for the construction of new campus apartments, which will feature community-style living. While planning is still in its preliminary stages, the apartments will contribute to Augustana’s variety of living communities. According to Augustana President Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, construction is slated to begin in the spring of […]
Nora Winckler
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New Amazon lockers bring convenience to campus
A set of Amazon lockers are the newest addition to the Morrison Commons and provide students and faculty with a flexible mailing option. To use the lockers, users must be logged into their Amazon accounts. Once they are at checkout, they must enter Augustana’s address — 2001 S Summit Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57197 — […]
Nora Winckler
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Debate continues about Chick-fil-A as new campus vendor
Augustana University will partner with Sodexo to add a Chick-fil-A station to the lower level of the Morrison Commons in an effort to modernize campus dining options. Announced via email on Oct. 4, the restaurant will be open in fall 2023. According to Augustana’s CFO and executive vice president Shannan Nelson, the restaurant will include […]
Nora Winckler
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Commons to see renovations
By this January, the lower level of the Morrison Commons could begin renovations to expand dining options, enlarge the seating areas and rework the exterior facade. The renovations, which are still pending Board of Trustee approval and are subject to change, aim to maximize space utilization, add dining options and modernize the building. According to […]
Nora Winckler
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Wagoner Hall gives opportunities to students
The beginning of Augustana’s 2022-2023 school year marked the opening of Ralph H. Wagoner Hall, a new residence hall located on the south side of campus. Wagoner features co-ed floors with pod, or suite, style living in which two double rooms share a bathroom. Wagoner Hall director Maggie McMahon says the dorm presents “a brand […]
Nora Winckler