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Augustana celebrates International Education Week

Cora Deemer November 24, 2023

From Nov. 13 to 17, Augustana celebrated International Education Week (IEW). IEW is a joint initiative between the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education.  The U.S. Department...

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...

International students now welcomed into master’s program

Priyanjana Chaudhary February 24, 2023

International students may now be admitted to Augustana College’s master of science in speech-language pathology program. In Nov. 2022, Augustana College was approved by the government to enroll international...

OBScast – The Augustana Observer Podcast – Holidays Around The World

December 9, 2022

On this week’s episode, Podcast Director Jaren Smith sits down with Assistant Director of OSID and LGBT+ coordinator Daisy Moran, and Director of OISSS, Xong Sony Yang, to talk about the Holidays Around...

Augustana promotes international perspectives

Anh Bui November 23, 2022

According to the government website dedicated to the week, International Education Week (IEW) is a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to promote programs...

International students face obstacles working on-campus jobs

Etta Brooks May 13, 2022

When the majority of international students come to campus, the first job that they seek is the dining service student worker position, according to first-year Ethiopian student Beamlak Abdisa. “I...

International students adjust to colder weather

Lan Anh (Rosie) Ong October 9, 2020

Weather in the Quad Cities in the beginning of October brings temperatures at 55℉ with a low of 43℉ at night. This presents a challenge for international students, who might not have experienced the...

COVID-19 creates uncertainty for future terms

Molly Sweeney October 9, 2020

Due to COVID-19, J-term, spring break and the spring semester are looking to have a different structure this year. As of right now, the Augustana Strong committee is in the process of deciding how the...

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