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365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ has received the School’s Choice Award for Outstanding University Partner from the Cristo Rey Network, a national network of 40 Catholic, career-focused, college preparatory schools.
Festival of Sankta Lucia set for Dec. 2
365体育投注_365体育备用网址@'s annual celebration of the Festival of Sankta Lucia on Dec. 2, 2024, will commemorate the holiday with traditional Scandinavian Christmas carols, lessons and poetry.
Public invited to lecture by Swedish-American scholar Dag Blanck
Swedish-American scholar Dag Blanck will share insights about the intense Swedish interest in the United States election at his Oct. 30 lecture.
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Dr. Dannagal Young discusses misinformation and political identity
In her talk, Dr. Young explored how our mediated political world fuels "us versus them" dynamics in ways that reinforce and distill these identities, keeping our demand for identity-reinforcing falsehoods high.
Why Makena Biltoft '28 applied early
For Makena Biltoft, 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ offered the perfect blend of academic support, community, affordability and the opportunity to play volleyball — but it was the people who made her certain that 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ was the best fit.
Symposium Day brings big ideas to campus
365体育投注_365体育备用网址@'s fall Symposium Day 2024 invited big ideas from any and all disciplines, welcoming presentations from students, faculty and staff, and distinguished guests — including keynote speaker Dr. Roosevelt Montás from Columbia University and Dr. Chris Hedlin '11 from the University of Notre Dame.
Homecoming and Family Weekend 2024 in photos
Nearly 2,000 alumni, friends of the college, students and families gathered on campus Oct. 4-6 for Homecoming and Family Weekend. Bingo was a hot ticket for alumni of the last 10 years, and the fall picnic and QuadFest connected Vikings and guests of all ages. Here's a look at the weekend festivities.
Transferring success, from community college to the 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ community
For transfer students nationwide, the struggle is real. Not at 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@, who welcomed the greatest number of new transfer students in 20 years this fall.
A look at 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@'s faculty-in-residence program
Launched in fall 2016, 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@'s faculty-in-residence program gives professors the opportunity to live on campus and offer greater student support. This year, three faculty members are in the program.
365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ awarded fifth HEED recognition for diversity excellence
INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine's Higher Education Excellence in Diversity award recognizes colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. This is the fifth time the college has earned this national recognition.
Frieze Lectures to examine democracy beginning Oct. 24
This year's Frieze Lectures, a partnership between the Rock Island Public Library and the faculty of 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@, will include four presentations related to "Democracy in America." The series will wrap up shortly after the Nov. 5 general election, in which voters will elect the President, 34 U.S. Senators and all 435 Members of Congress.
365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ awarded $105,000 to launch business-liberal arts scholars program
365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ will enroll students in its inaugural Business Education Steeped in the Liberal Arts (BESLA) cohort in fall 2025. Business administration majors enrolling in BESLA will pursue a second major or minor in the traditional liberal arts.
Gwaltney ’84 elected to 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@’s Board of Trustees
365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ announces the election of Brent Gwaltney ’84 to the college’s Board of Trustees. Gwaltney has spent the majority of his three-decade career involved in the management, construction, operation, and financing of world-scale petrochemical facilities.
Alumni and families to celebrate Homecoming and Family Weekend
Thousands will gather on campus this weekend, Oct. 4-6, for 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@’s Homecoming/Family Weekend. Reunion dinners and gatherings; bingo for graduates of the last decade; music recitals and concerts; open houses; a picnic on the Quad; and family programming are planned.
