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Eid: A celebration of unity and breaking the fast

Fatima Martinez Gallegos April 19, 2024

The warmth of the sun peeked through the clouds of a vibrant blue sky on Apr. 10. Muslim students and students from a variety of different backgrounds could be spotted all throughout the bright green gardens...

Diversity, equity and inclusion empower students to embrace their culture

Gavin Nicoson October 7, 2023

Following the departure of Monica Smith at the end of the 2022-2023 school year, Augustana’s Office for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) continues efforts to support student-led events, maintain...

Augustana religious organizations adapt to COVID-19 regulations

Molly Sweeney October 21, 2020

Religious organizations such as Augie Catholics, the Muslim Student Association (MSA) and Campus Ministries have all adapted in specific ways to follow Augustana’s COVID-19 guidelines.  Senior Maria...

Augustana College students serve themselves traditional Middle Eastern food at the Eid Mubarak dinner. Photo by Alia McMurray.

Augie Students try pulao at Eid al-Adha

Martha Tomesen September 27, 2018

On Friday Sept. 21st, the Muslim Student Association (MSA) and the Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity (OSID) organized an Eid al-Adha dinner. Eid al-Adha is a traditional Islamic celebration: a...

SGA members reflect on strengths, issues

April 17, 2015

With a new executive board chosen for SGA next year, current president Richie Benson said there were both strengths and weaknesses throughout this past year. One change Benson hopes to see next year is...

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