Category: News
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New workshop program launches to educate interns
Students registered for an internship credit this semester will attend Augustana’s first internship workshop series. Mary Toso, director of internships and employer relations, spearheaded the project which consists of four sessions: orientation, midway check-in, reflection and ePortfolios as well as a small group discussion. Toso said the workshop series is designed to prepare students for…
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Items taken from interfaith room in commons
Near the beginning of January, campus employees removed the sacred contents of the Common’s Interfaith Reflection Room in order to make space for new Sodexo offices. These actions occurred without the knowledge or consent of Better Together, the club affiliated with the room, and sparked backlash from students, professors and religious leaders around the country.…
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School of Music changes director of Angelus
Augustana voice instructor Natalie Campbell is now directing the Angelus choir after Paul Nesheim, the former director, was “unavailable” for the duration of the semester. The announcement has left some choir members frustrated over continued communication issues with the School of Music. On Jan. 31, Peter Folliard, the dean of the School of Music, emailed…
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Commons renovations paused until spring break
Renovations of the Morrison Commons will start after spring break and continue through the summer after being delayed by pending discussions regarding the final renovation plan. The proposed renovations may leave student groups like the Union Board of Governors without a programming space. ASA President Sara Alhasnawi said at an ASA meeting on Sunday, Feb.…
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ASA cancels contract with Pathway to buy reusable water bottles
ASA President Sara Alhasnawi vetoed Resolution 1024 on Dec. 4, canceling the $18,000 purchase of 10,000 water bottles with the recyclable water bottle company, Pathway. Alhasnawi said she vetoed the resolution because of continuous communication issues with Pathway. “They have not been in communication with us for nearly a month and it became concerning as…
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ASA to spend $18,000 on reusable water bottles
ASA has canceled the contract with Pathway for the water bottles. Find an amended story here. Last spring, the Augustana Student Association passed a resolution to purchase 10,000 aluminum water bottles for $18,000 in a partnership with a recyclable water bottle company, Pathway, to promote sustainability on campus. This year’s senate is struggling with poor…
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IPO receives winter clothing for international students
The International Programs Office received two donations this fall for its IPO Winter Closet — a space dedicated to storing winter gear collected for international students — that have helped to make up for a shortage of coats. Kelsey Thomas, the IPO assistant director of customized programs and an employee at the Great Outdoor Store,…
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Augie Access students not on homecoming ballot
Augie Access seniors were not included on the royalty ballot for Viking Days earlier this school year. While most Augie Access seniors said they did not mind, many students and staff said they hope the students in the program will be included in future years and that the Viking Days committee will make changes to…
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Heating problems fixed in East and Granskou
Many students shivered this October as Granskou and East Halls experienced issues with heating early in the month. The heat in both buildings has been restored and the problem has been fixed. East Hall director Kelsey Beznoska said that the root of the problem in East was a crack in the condensate return line. Granskou’s…
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Rec Services changes weight room dress code
Crop tops are now considered acceptable attire in the weight room according to Rec Service’s new policy. Under the new policy, if a student wears a shirt that exposes a significant amount of skin, they will be required to use a towel between themselves and the equipment. Mark Hecht, the director of Recreational Services, said…