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Linh Tran May 7, 2023

OBScast – The Augustana Observer Podcast – Senior Experiences at Augie

May 4, 2023

On this episode of the Augustana Observer Podcast, Podcast Director Jaren Smith sits down with UNYK Seniors, Marissa Milone and Emily Luming, to discuss their experiences during their time at Augie.

UNYK dancers wait in formation for music to begin on Nov. 20, 2022.

UNYK “Cherry Bomb” tops the Sunday

Allie Rial November 27, 2022

On Sunday, Nov. 20, the UNYK Multicultural Dance Troupe performed their show titled “Cherry Bomb” in Centennial Hall. With a crowd of students and relatives watching, the atmosphere was bubbly and...

Students dance the Caribbean Night away

Lexi Woodcock October 7, 2022

Latinx Unidos and the Multicultural Programming Board hosted Caribbean Night on Friday, Sept. 30 in the Lindberg lobby. With virgin drinks in hand, students danced the night away while learning about the...

Event host Gavinya Wijesekera(left) meets with Grisma Niraula(middle) and Arnav Shrestha(right) discussing what is presented on their table at the International Street Festival.

International Street Fest Represents Multiple Cultures

Connie Krupa April 8, 2022

The Global Engagement Team (GET) put on an important event called the International Street Fest. This event took place on Thursday, March 31 at 6:00 p.m. in the Gavle rooms.  The International Street...

Senior Lam Nguyen comes in to teach the group the next part of the routine.

UNYK dance show: Constellation

Etta Brooks November 12, 2021

Get excited, the UNYK multicultural dance troupe hosts their first show of the school year on Sunday, Nov. 21, under the theme “Constellation.” A mixture of dances from diverse cultures will be performed,...

UNYK Dance Troupe

William Sikich December 6, 2018

One of the many things that makes Augustana’s campus a unique place to learn is its numerous student-lead performing groups. One such group, perhaps among the lesser-known on campus, is the UNYK Dance...

Asian Night shares diversity

Asian Night shares diversity

Thea Gonzales December 15, 2016

Asian Night enlightened students and faculty alike about the importance of embracing Asian cultures through cultural food and dances on Saturday, Dec. 10 in the Gavle Rooms. As the Asian Student Organization's...

UNYK’s spring showcase brings new energy, moves

UNYK’s spring showcase brings new energy, moves

April 21, 2016

UNYK held their annual spring show entitled “Dance the Night Away” last weekend on April 16.  After a day of perfect spring weather, people gathered together at Centennial Hall in a spirit of unity...

UNYK prepares for fall showcase

October 16, 2014

Eleanor Nolan, UNYK vice president, and UNYK President Gabrielle Cuellar have been members of the multicultural dance troupe since their first years at Augustana. Nolan discusses her involvement with...

Preview: UNYK to perform year-end showcase

Preview: UNYK to perform year-end showcase

May 2, 2014

Emily Butts chose to choreograph the first dance of UNYK’s spring showcase to Rob Zombie’s hard rock song “Dragula.” The twist is that the dance is a jazz routine in order to mesh the two different...

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