$203,537 — we’re moving toward our #GivingDay goal of $500,000!
With your support, students like Max Marko ‘27 have the opportunity to fulfill their goals.
Because of donors, Max is able to double major in business administration and management AND be involved outside of the classroom in organizations, such as the Business Club and @augustanasalt .
Go ✨All in for AU ✨ augie.edu/GivingDay
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Today is the day to go ✨All in for AU ✨
With a goal of raising $500,000, let’s help support students like Ellie Walker ‘26!
Donors helped ensure that this Sioux Falls native could BOTH major in biology and be a contributing member of @augievolleyball and @augustanasaac .
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Don’t know what to support for Augustana’s #GivingDay?
Give to the Augustana Fund!
The Augustana Fund provides essential resources to the university while also addressing unexpected expenses.
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✨Coming Fall 2026 ✨
The @au_rsob will add an organizational leadership minor to its offerings! Open to students of any major, the minor will improve their leadership skills and allow them to take ownership of their future careers.
Learn more at the link in our bio 📰🔗
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Seven Augustana University students were recently inducted into the Mu Alpha chapter of Pi Delta Phi — the collegiate National French Honor Society.
@pideltaphi1906 is the oldest academic honor society for a foreign language in the U.S. and highest distinction for university students in the field of French. 🇫🇷
Congratulations to these students:
🔹 Kate Bebensee ’27
🔹 Lexi Côté ’28
🔹 Lucy Guy ’28
🔹 Sophia Johnson ’27
🔹 Charlotte Novak ’28
🔹 Katelyn Ring ’26
🔹 Russell Rivero ’26
The Center for Western Studies (CWS) is home to 500+ archival collections, a library with more than 37,000 volumes and a collection of artifacts focused on the American West.
The center also hosts annual events, such as the Boe Forum, Dakota Conference and Artists of the Plains Art Show & Sale.
Your gift this Friday — Augustana’s #GivingDay — will help support its research opportunities, art gallery exhibits, humanities conferences and book publications.
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The Office of Faith & Spiritual Life offers more than just a home for worship or sermons on ice, it supports student-led programming and leadership development. 🏒⛸️
With a gift this Friday, May 15 — Augustana’s #GivingDay — you can support the heart of campus.
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Donovan Dejong ‘93 has been named the 2026 Augie Pride Award winner!
Since 1999, the achievement has been awarded to employees who go the extra mile to provide exceptional service to the university.
Learn more at the link in our bio 📰🔗
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In 2026, Augustana is celebrating the careers of nine employees as they look ahead to retirement!
Together, these individuals have dedicated 270+ years of service to the university:
🔹 Cheryl Swanson – IT
🔹 Ronelle Thompson – Mikkelsen Library
🔹 Dr. Harry Thompson – Center for Western Studies
🔹 Dr. Marcia Entwistle – Computer Science
🔹 Deanna Versteeg – Human Resources
🔹 Patty Eiesland – Business Office (not pictured)
🔹 Sharon Gray – IT (not pictured)
🔹 Kari Mahowald – Center for Western Studies (not pictured)
🔹 Doug Townsend – Facility Services (not pictured)
Thank you for your dedication to AU!
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The Mikkelsen Library holds more than books — it supports independent learning and research. 📖
A gift to the Augustana Library Associates on Friday, May 15 — Augustana’s 10th annual #GivingDay — will aid the library’s efforts.
Go ✨All in for AU✨ augie.edu/GivingDay
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These Augustana students are proud recipients of the Women in Philanthropy Impact Scholarship — thanks to support from Augustana alumnae and friends or Women Who Will (W3).
A gift to the Women in Philanthropy initiative on Friday, May 15 — AU's 10th annual #GivingDay — will ensure that even more women have the support they need to succeed at AU and beyond.
✨ augie.edu/GivingDay ✨
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