Verdier is a celebration of the morals and ethics that have guided Ą¶Ż®ŹÓʵ since 1860. During the celebration, Covenant Awards are presented, recognizing students who exemplify the university's five core values.
From Norwegian to English, "verdier" translates to "values; the moral principles and beliefs or accepted standards of a person or community."
The Ą¶Ż®ŹÓʵ Covenant Awards are presented every academic year, one award for each of the university's five core values: Christian, Liberal Arts, Excellence, Community and Service. The Covenant Awards were created by students to more clearly define these shared values to ensure that past recipients, students and nominated students have an understanding of the rights and responsibilities that accompany membership in the AU community. The recipients are selected by a committee of faculty and staff that seeks nominations from all members of the Augustana community. Covenant awardees receive a cast bronze medallion as recognition for this distinction. Graduating recipients will wear the medallion as part of their academic attire during their commencement weekend festivities.
2026 Covenant Awards Celebration
- Thursday, April 30 | Hamre Recital Hall
- Social Hour | 5 p.m.
- Awards Celebration | 6 p.m.
I recognize that dialogue centered on the Christian faith is essential to an Augustana education. We encourage the search for religious faith by learning through open dialogue within our own faith and with those of other faiths. We understand the importance of relating Christian virtue and ethics to every facet of life.
I recognize the critical importance of an education of enduring worth. We are responsible for our own growth as individuals. We value the development of broad knowledge and skills crucial in a changing world. We affirm a passion for learning as a lifelong process that leads to a rich understanding of people and their interactions.
I recognize that I have a responsibility to commit myself to high standards and integrity. We acknowledge the necessity of nurturing potential and recognizing achievement as key to the continuous pursuit of excellence in a challenging intellectual environment. We seek to act ethically as we honor our values and commitments in our private as well as our public behavior.
I recognize that I am part of a community that benefits when every individual respects one another and works for the common good. We aim to cultivate a diverse community of individuals respectful of and empowered by one another. We commit ourselves to the preservation of an environment that fosters learning and growth. We realize that our actions can affect every member of the community.
I recognize that every learner benefits from a devotion to service at Augustana and in the larger community. We aspire to give of ourselves by accepting the call to servanthood. We reach outward in agreeing to serve God and society by integrating academic study, career, and service.
Five Ą¶Ż®ŹÓʵ students received Covenant Awards on Thursday, April 30, during a celebration in Hamre Recital Hall. The Covenant Awards lift up those who exemplify Augustanaās core values: Christian, Liberal Arts, Excellence, Community and Service.
Meet the 2026 Covenant Award winners.
Five Ą¶Ż®ŹÓʵ students received Covenant Awards on Thursday, May 1, during a celebration in Hamre Recital Hall. The Covenant Awards lift up those who exemplify Augustanaās core values: Christian, Liberal Arts, Excellence, Community and Service. Meet the 2025 Covenant Award recipients.
Five Ą¶Ż®ŹÓʵ students received Covenant Awards on Thursday, April 11, during a ceremony held in Hamre Recital Hall. The Covenant Awards lift up those who exemplify Augustanaās core values: Christian, Liberal Arts, Excellence, Community and Service. Learn more about the recipients.