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Two Augustana students were transported to a hospital after being struck by a car on 7th Avenue and 38th Street on Thursday night.

Two students struck by car in stable condition

January 20, 2017

Two Augustana students were hit by a vehicle crossing 7th avenue on Thursday, Jan. 19, at about 5:30 p.m. First-year student Ericka Contreras confirmed that she is in stable condition at UnityPoint Health...

Brenda Czajka Barnes, former Sara Lee and Pepsi-Cola CEO died Jan. 17, 2017 of a stroke. Submitted photo.

Former Sara Lee CEO and Augustana College alumna dies at 63

January 18, 2017

Augustana alumna Brenda Czajka '75 Barnes, who became one of the highest-ranking women in corporate America, died Tuesday after suffering a stroke. She was 63. “Brenda Barnes was a friend, role model...

Facilities clears off the sidewalks in the quad after a snowstorm that impacted campus. Photo by Lu Gerdemann.

College cancels classes ahead of Winter Weather

December 15, 2016

Friday afternoon classes are being cancelled in response to the impending freezing temperatures and slippery snow expected to impact the Quad City area ahead of Winter Break. "I'm concerned about driving...

Provost Lawrence (next to President Bahls) was named the President of Hollins University in Roanoke, VA on Tues. Nov. 29, 2016. She will depart Augustana in June 2017.
(Observer File Photo)

Provost Lawrence named President of Hollins University

November 29, 2016

Provost Pareena Lawrence has been named President of Virginia's Hollins University and will be leaving Augustana College in July, President Bahls announced Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2016. "This is sad news, but...

Augustana Observer, file photo.

5 things to know about clowns on campus

October 6, 2016

In recent days, reports of clowns around campus have sparked an uncomfortable feeling among students at Augustana. With hopes to inform our community on what is actually happening regarding clowns and...

Augustana Observer File Photo.

Diversity and Inclusion: Amendments to Augustana 2020

October 6, 2016

President Bahls released amendments to the Augustana 2020 strategic plan on Thursday, Oct. 6 that will ensure that Augustana is welcoming to all. A strategy dedicated to diversity and inclusion has been...

Sophomores Jake Stewart and Drake Stern participated in the Clown Hunt on Tuesday Oct. 4. They were just two of upwards of 30 students who were out an about along the Slough Path just after midnight. (Photo by: Alex Halterman)

Students "clown hunt" overnight after report of clown on campus

October 4, 2016

Update 11:14 a.m. The office of Public Safety has given a statement: "We don't want people in packs looking for the clown. Go about your normal life, and just be aware, and if you see something call...

Students, faculty and community members march around the lower quad in response to the administration and its policy on diversity and inclusivity on campus. The protest was sparked by the controversial chalking written on the lower quad in mid-September. Photo by Marlen Gomez

Students protest lack of diversity on campus

October 1, 2016

  In the midst of the Homecoming festivities, students, faculty and community members gathered together for a march and rally in Augustana's lower quad, in response to the college's handling of diversity...

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