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SAU Weekly: May 2, 2025

🎥 This week on SAU Weekly… 🗣️ A Call for Unity – Students rally together to uphold the mission of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion after the university office closes 💡 Bright Minds, Bold Ideas – Seniors shine as they present their work at the Undergraduate Scholar Conference 👟 Step Up for a Cause – Students […]

Preparing for Battle

Each year, river rivals St. Ambrose University and Augustana College pit their Esports teams against one another in an event known as “Battle for the River”.  Payton Tucker, Director of Esports at Augustana College, says the old directors “…had come up with the event to kind of do an inner Quad Cities Esports competition.” Keith […]

Student Journalists Earn Regional Awards

For students in the St. Ambrose Communication & Digital Media Department, the Spring Semester includes awards ceremonies on the state, regional, and national levels. Three student journalists, spread amongst different graduating classes, were honored for their work across the Midwest. For junior Sydnee Horstman, it was a story about a campus organization. Hosrstman recalls, “The […]

SAU Weekly: April 25, 2025

🎥 NEW EPISODE of SAU Weekly! In this edition, it’s all about recognition and competition! 🏆 AWARDS SEASON: Student journalists and a beloved, longtime instructor are receiving well-deserved honors for their hard work and dedication. Find out who’s being celebrated and why! 🥍 MEN’S LACROSSE: A huge Heart Conference semifinal victory sends them to the […]

What’s The Buzz: Alcohol Awareness Month

SAU Weekly’s Evie Breitbach sits down with Dr. Sarah Oliver from SAU’s Counseling Center to explain the importance of being “alcohol aware.”

Dance Marathon Celebrates Their 13th Year!

Dance Marathon hosted its 13th Big Event in the Rogalski Center as they celebrated a year of fundraising and dancing for the kids. For one SAU student, they have been a part of Dance Marathon since he was a kid. Carson Dalaska was a miracle child and is now a volunteer.  “As a kid I […]

SAU Weekly: April 11, 2025

In this edition of SAU Weekly, we take you inside SAU Dance Marathon’s annual Big Event! Find out how much was raised and hear a powerful full-circle story from one dedicated committee member. Plus, a group of SAU Bees laced up and hit the pavement to support a special cause. See how they’re making a […]

Celebrating World Cultures

The Rogalski Center Ballroom was bustling on Sunday, March 30, as representatives from countless cultures, backgrounds, and identities gathered together for the World Cultures Festival.  Hosted by the World Affairs Council of the Quad Cities (WACQC), this annual event featured performances, fashion, and display tables from each culture represented. The World Cultures Festival was a […]

SAU Theatre’s Swashbuckling Showcase

It has been a busy spring for the SAU Theatre Department as they prepare for a one-of-kind performance of “Pirates of Penzance.” Dan Hale, the department’s chair-person, is the show director but is “wearing many hats for this production.” He is excited to showcase this performance for the local and SAU community. Dan told us, […]

What’s the Buzz?: A New Administration with SGA VP Kirti Mann

SAU Weekly’s Grant Ward sits down with SGA’s newly-elected vice president Kirti Mann to discuss her campaign alongside President Matt Ardaugh and their plans for the 25-26 school year.