Dr. Corinne Ganske, from the class of 1972, shares the impact of COVID-19 on her practice and her family.
Music performed by the Augustana String Quartet from their album Happy Together, under the direction of Dr. Peter Folliard.
6 Jul 2020
Ana Olivier: A Librarian's Perspective
Ana talks about how the central component of a university, the Mikkelson Library, responded to the needs of students scattered across the country.
Music performed by the Augustana String Quartet from their album Happy Together, under the direction of Dr. Peter Folliard.
3 Jul 2020
Manaal Ali and Najma Siyad
Manaal and Najma talk with Pastor Ann about how the pandemic is affecting daily life, as well as spiritual and cultural life during the holy month of Ramadan.
Music performed by the Augustana Percussion Ensemble from their album New Moon, under the direction of Dr. John Pennington.
22 Jun 2020
Dr. Meredith Reynolds: Anatomic Pathology Resident
Dr. Meredith Reynolds, Augustana Class of 2012, talks about her residency at the University of Chicago Medical Center and how even an introvert can get lonely during these times of isolation.
Music performed by the Northlanders Jazz Band and guest artist Jeff Coffin (https://jeffcoffin.com/), under the direction of Dr. Brian Hanegan.
19 Jun 2020
Dr. Loren Koepsell - Augustana Professor of Business and Finance
Dr. Koepsell, Augustana class of '88, shares his perspectives on the economic impact of the coronavirus.
Music performed by the Augustana Choir from their 1999 tour, under the direction of Dr. James Johnson.
15 Jun 2020
Jay Kahl: Assistant Vice Provost for Assessment and Academic Excellence
Augustana's Vice Provost shares how the senior academic leadership team has responded to help faculty move to modified instruction, coordinate technical troubleshooting and provide holistic support for everyone.
Music performed by the Augustana Chamber Orchestra, coached by Dr. Peter Folliard.
12 Jun 2020
Heidi Binstock and Kevin Stillson: WestSide Lutheran Church Leaders
Pastor of WestSide Lutheran Church, Heidi Binstock '95, and Director of Communications, Kevin Stillson '05, talk about how church life and worship has changed as a result of social distancing.
Music performed by the Augustana Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Peter Folliard.
8 Jun 2020
Dr. Rhonda McDowell: Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist
Dr. McDowell, Augustana class of 1985, talks with Joel Gackle about when she realized the severity of COVID-19 and how her personal and work life has become a blended lifestyle.
Music performed by the Augustana Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. John Pennington, from their album New Moon.
5 Jun 2020
Members of the AU Women's Softball Team
Returning NCAA Division II National Champions Amanda Dickmeyer and Mary Pardo talk with their coach, Gretta Melsted, about how their season hopes and plans had to quickly adjust in the blink of an eye.
Music performed by the Augustana Band under the direction of Dr. Christopher Unger from their single I Saw the Figure 5 in Gold (https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nMLLhIzxJhwlOBdgvfu_91AIK7qmgWYys)by James M. David.
1 Jun 2020
Andrea Miller: Director of Facility Services
What does it look like to lead the team responsible for adhering and adapting to the new protocols for keeping an entire campus running safely? Andrea Miller, Augustana's Director of Facility Services, shares how she and her team have worked to keep Augustana's campus safe from an invisible virus. Music performed by the Augustana University Percussion Ensemble from their album New Moon, under the direction of Dr. John Pennington.
29 May 2020
Evan Richards: Fernson Brewery Director of Marketing
Augustana alumn Evan Richards '17 talks about how one of Sioux Falls' local breweries had adapted to the changes in their operations with the pandemic. Music performed by Dr. Rick Andrews, piano, and the Augustana Band under the baton of Dr. Christopher Unger.
25 May 2020
Dana LeVan and Nolan Wipf: AU Music Education Majors
Augustana Senior Dana LeVan, and freshman Nolan Wipf share how they are maintaining their creative energies while adjusting to a new 'normal.' Music performed by the Augustana Keyboard Mallet Percussion Ensemble from their new single "Four Directions (https://open.spotify.com/track/1u4xOMBMPB8WCPt2DOI9pm?si=XoL64tRfTFqBKDfZpWCSPA)" by Augustana professor Dr. John Pennington, recorded/edited/mixed/produced by Dana LeVan.
22 May 2020
Dr. Peter Folliard: Director of Orchestras
Pete discusses his experiences dealing with the coronavirus after doctors claimed his test result was a "false negative." Music performed by the Augustana Orchestra under the direction of Peter Folliard
18 May 2020
LuAnn Aakhus: Landmark Health
LuAnn Aakhus, Augustana Class of 1976, lives in Granville, North Dakota and serves as the Vice President & General Manager for Landmark Health. She has worked in numerous aspects of healthcare, and speaks about how her company has quickly shifted their work from house calls to managing COVID-19.
Music performed by Josh Jaton, Augustana Class of 2019.
15 May 2020
Hailey Nold and Jack Talcott: Augustana Seniors
Graduating Augustana seniors Hailey and Jack discuss how they have adapted to online learning, how they stay connected to their friends, and how they might look back on this time in the future.
Music performed by Dr. Peter Folliard: Joe Zawinul's Birdland.
11 May 2020
Drs. Jenny Gubbels and Andrew Klose
Augustana professors of Biology and Chemistry talk about teaching students from home. With children and Legos in the background, listen to how these professors have found innovative ways to connect with their students.
Music performed by Dr. Russell Svenningsen from his recently released album Die Winterreise (https://open.spotify.com/album/5JhAiqMDEPW9tWkPIg6Ikw).
8 May 2020
Dr. Dayna Groskreutz: Pulmonologist
Dr. Dayna Groskreutz '96 is on the front lines of working with COVID patients in the ICU at Avera Health in Sioux Falls, SD.
Music performed by the Augustana String Quartet from their album Happy Together (https://open.spotify.com/album/1zW6ZASVDklD2LGj71m6Oa).
4 May 2020
Luca Amayo: Augustana Student Association President
Augustana senior Luca Amayo discusses the challenges international students face, the changes in the on-campus environment, the role he has played as a student leader, and what it feels like to be a graduating senior.
Music performed by Dr. Brian Hanegan, director of jazz studies at Augustana.
29 Apr 2020
Dr. Colin Irvine: Provost, Augustana University
Listen to how Augustana University's Provost, Dr. Colin Irvine, is working to navigate Augustana and its faculty through the early stages of COVID-19.
Music performed by cellist Annabelle Lecy '20 - J.S. Bach's Cello Suite No.3: Prelude
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