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Professors, students adapt to hybrid classes for fall

September 24, 2020 Anna Sorenson 0

This semester, professors across campus had to decide how to teach their courses amid a pandemic. Some have chosen to hold class completely in person, while others with pre-existing health concerns are holding classes entirely […]

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Absentee or early voting: What you need to know

September 24, 2020 Jenifer Fjelstad 0

The U.S. general election Nov. 3 is coming up quickly, and for many students, especially for first-time voters, the process of registering and getting an absentee ballot can be confusing. Whether you are far from […]

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ASA freshman senators share goals, expectations

September 24, 2020 Andrew Kronaizl 0

Now that the fall Augustana Student Association (ASA) elections are over, the newly elected freshman senators are getting ready to step into their roles. Freshman senators Jonah Kost, Megan Richardson, Scott Shlanta and Benita Manzengo […]

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International student enrollment down, experiences changing due to COVID-19

September 24, 2020 Dawn Geertsema 0

International student enrollment is down, changing the orientation experience for 2020 international freshmen. Total international student enrollment has been between 120 and 140 students in recent years, but it is down to 76 students for […]

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Freshmen enrollment down, retention rates steady for fall semester

September 17, 2020 Ann Madson 1

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the number of students who would begin their college career at Augie, but it has not influenced how many students have returned to their Viking home, according to statistics from […]

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COVID-19 prompts staffing changes, early retirements

September 10, 2020 Noah Wicks 1

A total of 19 faculty members will not be returning to Augustana on a full-time basis, as the COVID-19 pandemic has placed financial and economic pressure on institutions across the higher education landscape. Sixteen faculty […]

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Campus housing sees COVID-19 restrictions

September 10, 2020 Arianna Forcelle 0

In hopes of preventing the spread of COVID-19 among the more than 2,800 students living on campus, Augustana has created new restrictions for campus housing. Along with requiring masks when entering housing locations, all residence […]

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Decreased enrollment causes revenue loss, salary cuts

September 10, 2020 Dawn Geertsema 0

Because of COVID-19, Augustana experienced a near nine percent drop in total enrollment this fall from last fall, causing a $1.5 million to $2 million financial impact on the $50 million operating budget, according to […]

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Explainer: What to do if you think you have COVID-19

September 10, 2020 Andrew Kronaizl 0

With a total of 11 active cases and 66 people currently in quarantine or isolation as of Augustana’s Sept. 7 COVID-19 report, it is important to know the process a student goes through if they […]

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Equipped with masks and hand sanitizer, Augustana first-year students move into dorms

August 26, 2020 Noah Wicks Comments Off on Equipped with masks and hand sanitizer, Augustana first-year students move into dorms

About 300 first-year students wearing face masks hauled boxes from their vehicles, gave one last goodbye to their parents and moved into Augustana residence halls last Friday and Saturday. Due to the ever-present threat of […]

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