Through resources and support, the Augustana University Office of Student Engagement empowers students to become leaders of tomorrow. The Augustana Office of Student Engagement offers workshops, service- and experiential-learning opportunities that equip students with the skills needed to lead with confidence, integrity and vision. By becoming leaders, students can influence positive change, inspire others and make a meaningful impact in their community and beyond.
Welcome Week 2023
Get Involved
Students at Augustana University create meaningful learning opportunities through involvement in campus organizations where they learn to serve and lead.
- There are more than 80 recognized student organizations at Augustana, including Union Board of Governors, which hosts free Friday night events.
- By participating in a student organization at Augustana, students will gain valuable leadership experience, as well as build relationships with other leaders on campus and work toward common goals.
- Organizations can relate to professional aspirations, activities of personal interest, service-learning or diversity, equity & inclusion.
- Those interested in starting a new student organization or registering an existing organization should contact Student Engagement.
Serve
As one of Augustana University's five core values, service is a critical component of the AU experience, and there are many ways to get involved in the community.
- Service-learning at Augustana University means using time, talent and resources for the sake of the neighbor. It requires active reflection and enhances students’ sense of personal values and civic responsibility.
- All student organizations have an element of service within them, such as Serving & Learning Together (SALT), which manages the Teen Town gift drive.
- Augustana participates in the Martin Luther King Day of Service challenge each year.
Lead
Augustana students are leaders in the classroom and in campus organizations.
- Student Engagement hosts weekly “Lunch & Learn” sessions every Wednesday during the lunch hour. Each session will allow students to learn new skills and expand their ability to lead.
- Students lead with their strengths at Augustana, using their top five strengths in and out of the classroom.
- Students create a positive impact on campus in student government when elected to the Augustana Student Association (ASA).
Contacts
- Student Engagement | student.engagement@derinhosting.com | 605.274.5215