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Climate protests call for change

Feven Zewdu May 17, 2023

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...

GIS leads Lead Service Line Project

Sarah Villani May 17, 2023

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,...

Climate positivity remains crucial

Chloe Baxter May 17, 2023

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,...

Solar panels arrive on campus

Aubrey Lathrop October 21, 2020

Solar panels will be installed on the rooftops of the PepsiCo Rec Center, Carver P.E. Center, Centennial Hall and Westerlin, according to an email sent from Augustana College to the campus community. Kai...

Students projects to aid Clinton

May 3, 2015

With fall registration around the corner, Augustana students will have the opportunity to choose from five updated courses that advance out of classroom involvement by partnering with a local Iowa town. This...

Students collect data to create a sustainable QCA

September 4, 2014

Led by Dr. Michael Reisner, students collected data in Rock Island and Moline this summer to create a cleaner Mississippi and prevent the destruction of trees and plant life. These students sampled trees,...

Reisner to send out sustainability proposals

February 16, 2014

Michael Reisner, founder of The Upper Mississippi Studies Center, will send out proposals for sustainability-centered projects to local government units, small businesses and nonprofit organizations in...

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