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Relevant Reformation: Celebrating 500 years
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø will celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation with events throughout the fall and winter.
Dr. David Krueger to discuss the American Rune Stone
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø welcomes author Dr. David Krueger to its campus to discuss topics from his book, ¡°American Rune Stone ¨C Monument, Memorial and Myth.¡±

Willaert excited to lead wrestling student-athletes
Meet Tony Willaert, the new Terry & Sandy Shockley Endowed Wrestling Coach. Willaert becomes the 15th wresting head coach at Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø.
What¡¯s a ¡°pseudoconcert¡± and how can I attend/participate?
Dr. Rob Elfine explains in this video.

Scoring a career goal
Patrick Conniff '17 coached a third division professional soccer club in the African nation of Ghana while using his Augie Choice grant ($2,000 given to every student to support study abroad, research or an internship).

A poet is on her way
An interview with Alyssa Froehling ¡¯17: poet, prize-winner and proofreader (for now)
'Myths of the Rune Stone' author to speak
The O. Fritiof Ander Lecture in Immigration History will be presented Oct. 7 by Dr. David Krueger, author of "Myths of the Rune Stone: Viking Martyrs and the Birthplace of America."
Frieze Lectures look at Reformation starting Oct. 24
The Frieze Lecture Series is a 20-year partnership between the Rock Island Public Library and Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø. This year's theme is the legacy of the Reformation in this its 500th anniversary year.

¡®Amelia Earhart¡¯ aims to thrill young audiences
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø¡¯s annual children's show, ¡°Amelia Earhart,¡± offers young theatre-goers an exciting story and a lot of history Sept. 23-24.

Latinx Unidos celebrates 25 years
Past and present members of Latinx Unidos (formerly Latinos Unidos) will come together this Homecoming to celebrate 25 years at Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø.

From theory to practice: Allan Daly¡¯s decision making
A liberal arts education can make you interesting and get you the best internships.

Five Questions: Dr. Scott Gehler
Dr. Scott Gehler, assistant professor of biology, discusses the interconnectedness of cancer biology across disciplines, and witnessing students¡¯ ¡°ah-ha¡± moments.

Five Questions: Dr. Scott Gehler
Dr. Scott Gehler was one of the professors voted by Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø seniors to give the ¡°Last Lecture¡± in May 2017. "I learn just as much from my students as they learn from me," he said.