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Five Questions: Dr. Scott Gehler
Dr. Scott Gehler, assistant professor of biology, discusses the interconnectedness of cancer biology across disciplines, and witnessing students’ “ah-ha” moments.
Five Questions: Dr. Scott Gehler
Dr. Scott Gehler was one of the professors voted by 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ seniors to give the “Last Lecture” in May 2017. "I learn just as much from my students as they learn from me," he said.
SWLI kicks off second year of lead project
Representatives from 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@, Scott County and Genesis Health System gathered Thursday to congratulate more than 100 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ students on their work to address lead contamination in Scott County, and kick off the second year of the project.
Yarn “bombs” under construction
365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ students, staff and community members learned to crochet this week to prepare the Yarn Bomb public sculpture. #yarnbombqc
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Here are the latest news and photos from our alumni.
Swedish genealogists to offer services
The Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center at 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 welcome the return of the renowned SwedGenTour Sept. 30. These professional genealogists from Sweden will give lectures on Swedish genealogy, searching records, inventories and more.
Vikings feel great vibe heading into Bell's third season
The Vikings return this year with plenty of experience on both sides of the football. Head Coach Steve Bell hopes to turn that experience and familiarity into winning.
Roommates from Hunan were meant to be
Elizabeth Alsup and Jessica Lange will share a room in Westerlin Residence Center this year, but they share more than that. Both were adopted from China, from the same province of Hunan.
Yarn bomb events begin Aug. 28
This fall, 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ will seek the help of Quad-City citizens to "yarn bomb" a tree along 7th Avenue in Rock Island.
Summer in the Cities: Interns on the job
From accountants to artists, 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ students found professional internships in the Quad Cities this summer.
Schwiebert '72 establishes fund to address climate change
Mark Schwiebert '72, a former Rock Island mayor and 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ trustee, has established a fund that will award grants each year for environmental education and studies.
365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ will welcome largest class
The more than 800 new students include about 100 students from countries around the world and 237 first-generation students.
Vikings vs. Illini Nov. 22
The 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ men's basketball team will take on the University of Illinois Nov. 22 in Champaign.
To catalyze your research, see Dr. Domski
New challenges? Novel experiences? For three students, this meant designing molecules and getting their work published.
