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Band announced for Centenary Weekend Alumni Lounge!

Legendary Canadian rockers 54?40 will play at the Alumni Lounge on June 4!

Doug Hardy named ACAC Curling Coach of the year!

Doug Hardy named ACAC Curling Coach of the year!

The Power of Music

Community Service-Learning student Nate Chan talks to Laurie Callsen of the Camrose Canadian.

Making a difference, one note at a time

Community Service-Learning student Jon Nesbitt talks to Laurie Callsen of the Camrose Canadian.

Mixed Curling Team wins ACAC Championship

The Mixed Team after round robin placed first, beating the undefeated Nait (1st) team as well as Grant Macewan (2nd) and Red Deer teams (4th).

Community celebrated at Awards Banquet

Donors, students, faculty and staff came out to celebrate the Community Awards Program on March 2.

Outstanding Independent Work Award winners announced

Twice a year, the Outstanding Independent Work Award is granted to a student who presents at a Student Academic Conference.

New rural teaching program at U of A Augustana offers two degrees in five years

Augustana students can enrol in a combined degree program that will earn a BSc and a BEd in five years!

Dr. Roger Epp receives Teaching Faculty Award for Information Literacy

On December 2, U of A Augustana Campus Library named Dr. Roger Epp the recipient of the 2010 Teaching Faculty Award for Information Literacy.

Klassics for Kids Kontest Results!

On January 25 the Augustana Music Conservatory and the Battle River School District teamed up to present the first ever Klassics for Kids Koncert.

Gusdal named Men's Hockey Coach of the Year and Four Augustana Athletes selected for All-Conference

ACAC announces Blaine Gusdal Men's Hockey Coach of the Year and Four Augustana Athletes to All-Conference Teams

augustana human library transforms both readers and read

FINAL TWO EVENINGS Christopher Thrall explores the readers and the read in augustana human library: Centenary Edition.

COPLAC awarded National Science Foundation grant in Undergraduate Research

Lisa Feng discusses the National Science Foundation grant, awarded to COPLAC, with Dr. Neil Haave.

Centenary Round Dance in Pictures!

See pictures from the first Round Dance ever held on U of A Augustana Campus!

Sudan on the verge of split: Hopes, Opportunities and Challenges

Nhial Tiitmamer describes the subject of his upcoming talk, sharing the stage with Mading Ngor, a Calgary journalist originally from Sudan.

Physical therapy program accepting students for Augustana's rural practitioner program

Laurie Wang explores the need and opportunities for rural physical therapy practitioners, and a program that is tailor-made for them.

Augustana almunus places 13th at Natural Luge World Cup

Kaj Johnson (BA PhysEd-Drama '07) placed 13th and 15th in natural luge World Cup competitions in consecutive weekends!

Augustana honours Aboriginal alumni at Centenary Round Dance

Augustana honours Aboriginal alumni at Centenary Round Dance

Save the date! Centenary Homecoming Weekend

Mark your calendars for our Centenary Homecoming Celebration, with three action-packed days full of memories, old friends and new!

University of Alberta appoints new dean for Augustana Campus

University of Alberta appoints new dean for Augustana Campus

Learning a larger context on aboriginal issues

Dr. Chris Andersen talks about the upcoming Native Studies 200 course, which means to give a general understanding of aboriginal issues.

Student finds rich rewards in her Metis heritage

Anastasia Evarts discusses her academic pursuits, scholarship bounty and the community she has found at Augustana.

Students present work during academic conference

Laurie Callsen of the Camrose Canadian describes this semester's Student Academic Conference on December 6, 2010.

Augustana students mark anniversary of Montreal university massacre

From Laurie Callsen, Camrose Canadian/Sun Media: Augustana students mark anniversary of Montreal university massacre

Dean's Invitation to Celebrate our Centenary with us!

Augustana's Dean Epp invites you to share in our Centenary celebrations.

Media, Truth-Telling and Religious Tradition

Challenge yourself to think about what you see and hear as 'news' in AUREL 270, for student credit and open to the public!

The Black Rider casts its magic bullets here!

One of the darkest, most complex and popular works of modern theatre is coming to Camrose from November 15 to 20.

Vatican's Astronomer seeks answers in the stars

At 10 am Friday in the Chapel, the Director of the Vatican Observatory presents 'Why Science and Faith Matter to Each Other'.

The Public and Private Benefits of Liberal Arts

Dr. Les Purce spoke to Augustana about liberal-arts education at the first Next University Lecture on Nov. 3.

Citation award winners are a determined pair

Chancellor's Citation winner Emily Ervin and Dean's Award winner Reina Shewakramani discuss their first year at Augustana.

Is Afghanistan worth the sacrifice?

Augustana student Cpl. Matt LeBlanc has served three tours of duty in the Middle East. He will speak about his experiences and Canada's role.

Lecture series helps define 'The Next University'

During our centenary, a new lecture series will explore the questions that confront higher education today.

New partnership with Chinese liberal arts college

We have reached a partnership agreement with UIC, a fledgling liberal arts college in Zhuhai, China.

Conference explores sustainable rural communities

Oct 21-23: Researchers and community organizations from across Canada explore rural sustainability and its impact on social and political action.

Northern-ness, Nordicity and Canadian identity

How often do we seriously grapple with what it means to reside in one of the northernmost countries in the world?

Faculty Colloquia on a Centenary Theme

This year's theme at Augustana is our Centenary: join our professors in talks about our anniversary and their research areas.

September 21, 2010: A Day for Celebration!

A President's Pizza Party, MSc of Physical Therapy launch, presentation of the Alberta coat of arms, and the Forum & Library Opening in one day!

Centenary Year kicks off with a party!

Take a peek at some of the pics taken during the amazing Centenary Kickoff Party on September 15!

Augustana Celebrates 100 Years

The Camrose Canadian's Laurie Callsen checks up on Augustana's Centenary celebrations!

Reading University has second graduation

Dean Epp awards diplomas to the second graduating class of Reading University, a Battle River Schools summer literacy program for Grades 2 and 3.

Students share their energy with rural communities

Bev Betkowski speaks with Augustana students about their summer jobs in the Rural Capacity Paid Intern Program.

Academic Conference held 400 km north of Yellowknife

Morten Asfeldt discusses the idea behind his outdoor education conference, held during a two-week canoe trip along a tundra river.

Do wildlife festivals actually benefit wildlife?

Glen Hvenegaard discusses his three-year project investigating the environmental impact of wildlife festivals.

New Student Forum Opens to Augustana

Christopher Thrall walks through the brand new Student Forum on the day that the builders hand over the keys and Augustana starts moving in.

Drama professor nominated for several theatre awards

Christopher Thrall speaks to drama professor Kevin Sutley about Kill Your Television, Augustana and several Sterling nominations.

Fine Arts professors featured in Berlin Art Show

Christopher Thrall speaks with Julian Forrest, Fine Arts professor at Augustana, about two upcoming international shows.

Spring Convocation 2010 in Pictures

Join us in celebrating the graduands of the University of Alberta's Augustana Campus!

Inside our Unique Scandinavian Studies Program

Christopher Thrall discusses Augustana's Scandinavian Studies program with professor Ingrid Urberg.

Aboriginal Graduates Honoured at 2010 Spring Convocation

Seven Aboriginal graduates were offered an Eagle Feather during Convocation Ceremonies at the University of Alberta's Augustana Campus this spring.

Summertime at Augustana, Part 2: The Places

Christopher Thrall explores activity at Augustana during the summer. In Part 2, he finds out what's happening in and around the buildings on campus.

Summertime at Augustana, Part 1: The People

Christopher Thrall explores activity at Augustana Campus during the summer. In Part 1, he talks to the busy people all around him.

Vocal Music Graduate Awarded Scholarship

Christopher Thrall interviews Halley Bailey, Augustana BMus '09 and winner of a $10,000 music scholarship to the University of Victoria.

Discover Augustana's Costa Rica Field Studies Tour

The team at Learning and Beyond have produced a video about Augustana's Costa Rica Field Studies Tour!

Augustana and the Alberta Rural Development Network

Christopher Thrall speaks to Lars Hallstrom about Creating Rural Connections.

Dr. Roxanne Harde recognized with McCalla Award

Christopher Thrall interviews Dr. Roxanne Harde, McCalla Professor, about her upcoming research project.

Augustana Campus through the Eyes of International Students

Nhial Tiitmamer speaks to several students who come from afar about what it's like to be at Augustana.

IT Innovation Award for Dylan Anderson

Augustana Campus Web Applications Specialist Dylan Anderson wins University of Alberta Information Technology Innovation Award for WASSAIL.

A Spring Soiree in Pictures

If you couldn't make it to the 2010 Spring Soiree at Augustana, visit it through pictures of the special evening!

Endowment supports Scandinavian Studies

Christopher Thrall watches the Scandinavian Trade and Cultural Society endow Augustana with $40,000 for Scandinavian studies.

Elder Theresa Wildcat to be honoured at Spring Soiree

A Tuesday's Spring Soiree, Elder Theresa Wildcat will be honoured with the 2010 Augustana Alumni Association Citation Award.

Global TV visits Augustana

Christopher Thrall watches Global TV interview Augustanians on the 'From Field to Fork' initiative.

Place-Based Learning at Augustana Campus

Nhial Tiitmamer speaks to the Learning and Beyond Office about the Augustana Place-Based Learning initiative.

Facilities & Operations workshop dedicated to legendary handyman, Hank VanDruten

Christopher Thrall meets 89-year-old Hank VanDruten, maintenance foreman at Augustana from 1977-2002. He is honoured with a plaque in the new workshop

Vice Dean Ric Johnson discusses the Liberal Arts education

Kara Blizzard attends the Ronning Centre's Philosopher's Cafe, where Dr. Ric Johnson discusses the benefits of a liberal arts education.

Athletics Colour Night celebrates our student athletes

Christopher Thrall watches some of Augustana's outstanding young athletes collect awards for the work they have put in all year.

At Augustana, it isn't far from field to fork.

Christopher Thrall speaks to Dean Roger Epp and Food Services Manager Lilas Bielopotocky about Augustana's push for local food.

Augustana Student Learns by Teaching

Kara Blizzard speaks to psychology major Lisa Lundgard about her Community Service Learning placement.

Nothing beats a good book - especially when it talks back

A unique Living Library being held this week at the Augustana Campus gives students, staff & faculty a chance to check out a 'living' book.