Nora Winckler
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Course catalog receives a refresh
As early as fall 2025, the registrar’s office, in conjunction with the curriculum council and department chairs, will revise Augustana’s course catalog to include new course titles and descriptions, as well as a new course numbering system. According to Joni Krueger, the registrar and assistant vice provost of academic affairs, a lack of available course…
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Condom dispensers come to residence hall bathrooms
As a part of its reproductive health initiative, the Augustana Student Association placed condom dispensers in residence hall bathrooms of Bergsaker, Granskou, Stavig and Wagoner. ASA’s co-curriculum committee, chaired by junior senator Lauren Teller, was responsible for overseeing the project and will be restocking the dispensers every week. “Being on a college campus, students are…
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IPO plans to purchase van for student transport
The International Programs Office is set to purchase a 12-passenger van to use for group events and orientation transport by June 2023. The IPO received approval from the provost’s office but is still awaiting confirmation from the business office. The estimated $70,000 van purchase will be funded by the IPO and the Augustana Student Association.…
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Head coach Lindsie Micko Resigns from swimming and diving
Swimming and diving head coach Lindsie Micko is resigning after seven seasons at Augustana. Micko created both of Augustana’s swimming and diving programs, launching the women’s program during the 2016-2017 school year and the men’s in 2021-2022. “I’m so proud of our teams,” Micko said. “Starting from nothing is hard, and they have handled it like…
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Interim provost to take position in summer after current provost leaves
Colin Irvine will leave his position as provost to become the president of Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, this summer; professor Joel Johnson has been named acting provost in Irvine’s absence. Irvine has served as provost since 2018. During that time, he oversaw both student and academic affairs and ensured the two were in line…
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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…
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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 —…
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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…
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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…
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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…