It’s hard to imagine a day at Augustana without the Slough. Students walk along the pathway, watch the colors change out their windows, joke about how it smells and race in boats down the water during...
Dear Editor,
In these last few weeks as we wander campus smelling the fresh blooms and taking in the leaves, I’m reminded of people’s ability to appreciate their environment. As I was leaving Swenson...
For Quad Cities native Kai Swanson, the river has had a presence in many aspects of life. He has many stories of hiking around Sylvan Island and riding bikes alongside the riverbanks. However, one of the...
When first touring Augustana as a prospective student, one of the most striking things noticed around campus are the black squirrels.
Before coming to Augustana, many people are unaware of the existence...
A sustainability report released by Augustana College in 2021 reports the work that has been done and that Augustana continues to do with recycling. According to the report, the goals were to increase...
Several years ago, a protest on climate change led to lasting impacts at Augustana College. On Sept. 20, 2019, students of Augustana College gathered to speak on the issues that they saw and the changes...
Staff member Carly Davis spoke with senior geography major Hannah Weber about grass types, GIS programs and groundskeeper services.
CD: Did you come to Augie to do GIS?
HW: I didn’t have any idea...
Working to map the lead water service lines in Rock Island, Augustana College is collaborating with the city to work on the Lead Service Line Project.
Announced last July by President Andrea Talentino,...
Invasive plants and animals have changed the biological diversity within Augustana College and the greater Quad Cities area in the last several years, according to Dr. Tierney Brosius, associate professor...
When considering the issue of global warming, it’s easy to be a cynic. The ice caps are melting, killing polar bears and penguins. Sea levels are rising, pushing whole nations underwater.
It’s true,...
