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The Eide/Dalrymple Gallery at Augustana opens �The Augustana Faculty Biennial,� showcasing recent works by university art instructors and faculty, as well as faculty emeriti. The exhibit will be on view through Thursday, Nov. 7, and a gallery reception will take place from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, with artist talks at 7:30 p.m. 

�������� students Azam Shaik �25 and Gabi Jancikova �25 were crowned the 2024 Viking Days Royals at coronation on Wednesday, Oct. 2, in the Elmen Center. This is the first time in Augustana history that both royals are international students.

This year Viking Days festivities included a special dedication ceremony for Augustana School of Business � now the Rydell School of Business, supported by Bill and Ellen Rydell. The Augustana community celebrated on Thursday, Oct. 3, with a gathering in the Madsen Social Science Center, home of the newly-named school.

�������� is excited to announce the second annual Critical Inquiry & Citizenship Colloquium with Dr. Danielle Allen as the featured speaker. Allen will give a keynote presentation to the Augustana community, alumni and friends at 7 p.m., on Wednesday, Nov. 13, in the Elmen Center to kick off the 2-day colloquium. Tickets to the 2024 Critical Inquiry & Citizenship Colloquium are free and available to the public at augie.edu/CICCTickets.

Get ready to unleash the Viking spirit! �������� is thrilled to kick off its 101st homecoming during Viking Days 2024, beginning on Monday, Sept. 30, through Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024.

Augustana has been ranked a Top 5 Regional University in the Midwest in Best Value for the second year in a row by U.S. News & World Report .