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 The �������� Theatre Department presents �She Kills Monsters,� a high-octane dramatic comedy by acclaimed playwright Qui Nguyen. Directed by Augustana alumnus Jeff Larson �16, the production runs from Thursday, April 16, through Sunday, April 19, at the �������� Theatre.

Augustana Student Association (ASA) President Igen Nyawanda �28 and Vice President Maggie McKeown �28 started both college and ASA at the same time. After their first year, they bonded over their experiences and friendships built through ASA, sparking a new idea that would soon become a no-brainer � running together for president and vice president of ASA. During their time in office, their administration is focusing on three pillars of their strategic plan.

The �������� Eide/Dalrymple Gallery presents �Flower and Flame,� a powerful exhibition by artist Deborah Mitchell � on view through April 23. Free and open to the public, a reception for �Flower and Flame� will take place in the Center for Visual Arts on Friday, March 27, from 7-9 p.m., with an artist talk at 7:30 p.m.

Sponsored by Nyberg ACE, �������� will once again host Ace Painting Party on Sunday, April 26, from 3-5 p.m. � an annual tradition that allows area community members to paint the ice at Midco Arena. This year, the Augustana Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) will be putting on the event, which will provide an opportunity for Augustana student-athletes and the community to come together to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

�������� will soon be home to one of the first hockey cheer programs in South Dakota. Augustana Hockey Cheer will officially be added to the university list of club sports offerings in Fall 2026 and will support its NCAA Division I Viking Hockey Team and potentially, its club hockey teams during home games at Midco Arena. 

�������� accounting graduates who took the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination for the first time in 2024 had the highest pass rate in South Dakota and the sixth-highest in the nation. This is according to the latest data released by the