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�������� student Adam Brachman �28 has received the 2026 Award, which provides American college and university students with the opportunity to study cultures and languages essential to U.S. global engagement. The media production & entrepreneurship and music double major will spend eight weeks in Okayama, Japan, intensively studying the Japanese language and culture.

The �������� School of Music will soon be home to a Bachelor of Music (B.M.). The National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) approved the B.M. in November 2025 � the final step needed to begin full implementation of the degree with a concentration in (instrumental or vocal) performance in Fall 2026.

 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.