Alone Together

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.

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.

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.

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, under the direction of Dr. Brian Hanegan.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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 by James M. David.

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.