GOLDen Times | Issue 6 | June 2025
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Greetings, Augie Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) Alumni!
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Happy summer! Welcome to the June edition of GOLDen Times, the perfect poolside publication for a relaxing summer afternoon.
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A little bit more about us: our names are Alyssa (Mish) Styczynski and Emily Graziano. We both graduated in 2019 and have been on the GOLD Council for the last six years. We were BFFs at Augie and have loved serving on the council together! We hope you enjoy this month’s newsletter!
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Save the date: Homecoming!
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Nothing beats Homecoming at Augie! Make plans to return to campus from Sept. 26-28, 2025, to reconnect with your Augie pals! We're planning a bingo game for graduates of the last decade, and the Classes of 2015 and 2020 will be celebrating their 10th and 5th reunions, respectively. It'll be a blast!
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Homecoming events for young alumni
Young alumni bingo game
Saturday, Sept. 27 | 7-9 p.m.
Open to all graduates of the last decade
Classes of 2015 and 2020 Reunion Gathering
Saturday, Sept. 27 | 9:30-11:30 p.m.
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The GOLD Council welcomes 25 new members!
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The GOLD Council will be welcoming 25 new members starting in July! New council members are Tyler Andrews ’19, Kait Anderson ’25, Etta Brooks ’22, Maya Chavez ’22, Brock Clark ’25, Sammy Gonzaga Deyro ’25, Andy Frieden ’25, Nicole Grafon ’25, Jorune Gurevicius ’20, Freja Hager ’21, Emilola Igun ’23, Lauren Krueger ’19, Chase Larsen ’25, Eddison Marske ’19, Caitlyn McIntire ’22, Kirubel Mognehode ’22, Kelly Moore ’25, Sarah Reilly ’19, Selena Romano ’18, Neleigh Rush ’25, Sander Soerhaug ’21, Phil Tunnicliff ’18, Emma Watts ’25 and Sam Wright ’20
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After Augie Podcast: Liberal Arts in Action
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How do you turn your liberal arts education into a career asset? In this episode of the After Augie Podcast, host Brittany Burk ’15 sits down with Laura Kestner-Ricketts, executive director of career and professional development at Augustana, to explore how alumni can confidently communicate the value of their liberal arts degree. From selling your skills in interviews to tailoring your résumé, this episode is packed with advice and practical tools to help you succeed in any industry.
👉 Listen to the After Augie Podcast!
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Book recommendation: The Wedding People
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A chance wedding crash becomes an unexpectedly heartwarming journey in The Wedding People. With wit and surreal charm, Alison Espach weaves a story of love, identity and reinvention. When Phoebe stumbles into a stranger’s wedding weekend, what follows is funny, tender and full of surprises — a perfect feel-good escape for summer.
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Congratulations, Class of 2025!
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On Saturday, May 24, Augustana recognized 555 candidates for graduation at the 165th commencement ceremony. Augustana's Class of 2025 includes students from 23 countries and 26 U.S. states, representing 68 majors. Welcome to the Augustana alumni community, Vikings!
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Did you know that Augustana has an entrepreneurial center that connects students with community organizations in need of communications, marketing and creative services? The EDGE Center opened in 2010 and offers an array of creative services, including web design, logo and print design, event planning, social media marketing, and video editing services.
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Upcoming events for young alumni!
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Virtual Color and Sip
Thursday, July 24 | 7-8 p.m. Central
Zoom
Virtual Coloring Night is back, now with more pages to enjoy! Join the GOLD Council for a relaxing evening of art, nostalgia and conversation. Grab your preferred coloring or painting medium, make a relaxing drink and enjoy a fun-filled night of reminiscing and making new connections.
👉 Register here!
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Thanks for reading! Until next month, and Go Vikings!
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Alyssa (Mish '19) Styczynski and Emily Grazinao '19
GOLD Council Engagement and Recruitment Committee
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P.P.P.S. - Catch up on previous issues of GOLDen Times here.
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