Category: News
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New duo to head ASA
What made you want to run for presidency and vice presidency? Teller: I was inspired to run because I’ve been passionate about being involved in ASA, and I’ve really noticed a lack of connection among ASA, the student body and administration. What pushed me to consider running was wanting to bridge the gap between these…
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Campus area sees increase in crime this spring
Warmer spring weather has prompted an uptick in crime and suspicious activity in the campus area, as April witnessed a break-in, strangers knocking on doors and a man masturbating in parking lots. On April 13, an unknown male subject broke into an off-campus residence that several female Augustana students live in. The house was in…
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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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Grants help campus go green
Augustana has received several sustainability grants over the past few years, all of which have gone towards a greener campus and have funded initiatives, such as the apple orchard, bees and hammocks. In 2017, Augustana received a $375,000 grant from an unnamed regional philanthropy group to promote sustainability on campus. The three-year grant was initially…
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Tuve to undergo renovations next academic year
Tuve will be offline during the upcoming academic year for renovations. Students discovered the news through an email from Augustana CFO and executive vice president Shannan Nelson on March 23, after many had already decided to live in the building. Director of housing operations Jenna Bump said the housing department originally planned to keep Tuve…
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Hockey arena completion set for January
Weather issues have delayed construction of Augustana’s Midco Arena, which is now scheduled for completion on Jan. 17, 2024. The men’s hockey team will kick off their inaugural, Division I season at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center on Oct. 14-15 against a Central Collegiate Hockey Association opponent, which has yet to be announced. The center…
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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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Augustana hires new assistant director of student engagement
Students can expect to start seeing a new face on Student Street, as the Office of Student Affairs hired a new assistant director of student engagement earlier this month: Randi Maiers. Maiers now advises four organizations on campus: UBG, SALT, Welcome Week and Viking Days. She also supervises the three student engagement ambassadors that act…
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Campus renovations continue: Solberg returns this summer, apartments begin construction in spring 2024
Campus renovations are ramping up with Solberg Hall becoming available to students this summer and campus apartments undergoing construction as early as spring 2024, although this increased housing is causing concerns with parking. The newly renovated Solberg is set to go online during summer 2023. Updated room designs, added air conditioning and an elevator are…
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ASA expects Lyft program cost increases
ASA predicts it will spend between $70,000 and $80,000 on the organization’s Lyft program by the end of May, which is an increase of $20,000 to $30,000 compared to last year’s expenditure. According to ASA President Sara Alhasnawi, during the previous ASA administration from June 2021 to May 2022, the Lyft program cost approximately $50,000.…