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Remembering student Ryan Love

May 28, 2015

Ryan Love, an Augustana student, passed away on May 13 from a five vehicle car accident in Galesburg, IL. On his way to his final class, Love was killed in a car accident. According to a CiNews article,...

Dan Lee, professor of humanities, religion and ethics, speaks with President Steven Bahls. Lee is involved with Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK), the Augustana Veterans Support Group and the Phi Ro sorority. Lee also participates in the Handel Oratorio Society and appeared in the Opera@Augustana production of “Pirates of Penzance” in 2013.
Photo by Ian Magnuson.

A look at Lee: Veteran faculty discusses his journey to Augustana’s campus

April 16, 2015

Two framed photographs hang on the wall of Dan Lee’s office. One is a portrait of 20-something Lee in full Navy uniform, and the other is of a naval spy ship he served on. Under the frame is a shelf...

Religion law leads to LGBT concerns

April 1, 2015

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signed a bill into law on March 26, which will take effect in July, that would allow religious institutions to object to offensive actions, which Associate Professor in Religion...

Faculty: Court drives nation toward equality

October 6, 2014

The Supreme Court’s decision to decline hearing appeals court cases on Monday, effectively legalizing same-sex marriage in five states, shows a momentum towards equality, said religion professor Laura...

Medical amnesty yet to be offered

September 28, 2014

The negative effects of underage drinking have decreased at St. Ambrose University in Davenport as a result of the medical amnesty policy, said Timothy Phillips, dean of students. Augustana has yet to...

Faculty; GSA help push gay marriage vote

November 22, 2013

Laura Hartman, assistant professor in religion, and her partner, Anne Dickey, helped lobby the vote for the gay marriage equality bill, which Gov. Pat Quinn signed into law on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Illinois...

Global Affect’s Vike Bikes gain momentum

September 17, 2013

The hills and endless stairs at Augustana can be exhausting—and when students do not have access to a car, getting across campus can seem like an infinite trek. This is why Vike Bikes, a free rental...

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