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Oliver: Education has Value
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Swanson Invited to Global Scripture Translation Seminar
Dr. Richard Swanson, professor of Religion and chair of the Humanities division at Augustana, has been selected for the Inter-Semiotic Translation Seminar, an invited group of only 15 scholars from around the globe, to explore the role of modern semiotics in the translation and communication of Scripture for the 21st century.
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Activist Russell Means to Speak at Augustana April 27
American Indian activist Russell Means, widely known for leading the 71-day armed takeover of Wounded Knee on South Dakota's Pine Ridge Reservation in 1973, will discuss “Wounded Knee, Before, During and After,” at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 27, in Augustana’s Chapel of Reconciliation.
Event Calendar
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March 28-29: Dr. Monica Coleman to Speak on Campus
Dr. Monica A. Coleman, associate professor of Constructive Theology and African-American Religions and co-director of the Center for Process Studies at Claremont School of Theology, will speak on sexual violence and faith communities at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28, and at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 29, in the 3-in-1 Room in the Morrison Commons.
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March 29: WNBA Champ Olympia Scott to Present "I Can, I Must, I Will"
In recognition of Women's History Month, two-time WNBA champion Olympia Scott will present " I Can, I must, I Will" at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 29, in room 100 of the Gilbert Science Center. The event is free and open to the public.
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April 1: "Mass of the Children" to Feature The Augustana Choir, Angelus
The Augustana Choir, under the direction of Dr. Weston Noble, and Angelus (Women's Choir), under the direction of Dr. Lisa Grevlos, accompanied by Deanna Wehrspann, will perform John Rutter's emotional composition "Mass of the Children" at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 1, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church.
