As May is mental health awareness month, two groups on campus are working to promote a better understanding of mental health among students.
On Sunday, April 30, Augustana’s chapter of the National...
Drinking on college campuses is nothing new and not exclusive to Augustana, but the culture of drinking to “fit in” with the rest of the crowd does raise some cause for concern.
Drinking is a...
On this episode of the Augustana Observer Podcast, Podcast Director Jaren Smith sits down with the director of student well-being and resilience, Farrah Roberts, to discuss the upcoming National Alliance...
Although finals season is the one that is typically associated with burnout, for students and teachers at Augustana, it is no exception.
Burnout, as defined by Farrah Roberts, the director of student...
On Sept. 8, 2020, Observer staff member Olivia Doak reported on new mental and physical health services available at Augustana. Telehealth visits and services are now available 24/7, and the programming...
Sexual assault is an issue across all college campuses. According to RAINN, the largest anti-sexual violence organization in the United States, 26.4 percent of females and 6.8 percent of males experience...
Augustana College has received a grant from The Department of Justice (DOJ) to fund a new position on campus called the director of sexual violence prevention and education. Zachery Draves has been hired...
Augustana’s National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) organized a carpool program to take students to Amy’s Gift, an eating disorder support group in Davenport after several students expressed a desire...
The Gray Matters hosted “You Matter” on Tuesday, Nov. 19 in the Gavle Rooms. The goal of the event was to promote awareness of mental health on campus and provide support for students.
The Gray Matters...
Augustana National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) organized different events to mark Mental Health Awareness Week, commemorated nationwide from Oct. 6-12.
“Mental Health Week is all about bringing...
