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Augustana College’s Upper Mississippi Center in Rock Island is accepting proposals for a new community partner. Director of the Upper Mississippi Center, Dr. Michael Reisner, spoke with WVIK News about the center’s goals, past partnerships, and the educational benefits to Augustana College students.
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