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'The classes I took last semester opened my eyes to everything'
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø sophomore Johana Gonzales is interviewed in a series, featuring Quad Cities area college students and their perspectives on the fall 2022 semester.

¡®Birth of the Computer¡¯ explores Q-C ties to inventor Atanasoff
The ¡°Birth of the Computer: The John Atanasoff Story¡± event will include a viewing of the documentary ¡°Atanasoff, Father of the Computer¡± and a panel discussion on John Atanasoff, inventor of the electronic digital computer, and his ties to the Quad-Cities.
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø's environmental film selection showing Feb. 12
Students at local high schools and colleges, including Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø, chose the films in this year's QC Environmental Film Series starting Jan. 22.

Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø¡¯s Simonsen contributes to Emmy-winning documentary
Dr. Jane Simonsen, professor of history, was a contributor to the documentary ¡°Jean Seberg: Actress Activist Icon,¡± winner of a Mid-America Emmy? Award in the historical documentary category.

Film fest brings French cinema to campus in February-March
The annual Francophone Film Festival at Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø will screen a film each Thursday from Feb. 16-March 16. Films are free and open to the public, in French with English subtitles.
Kinesiology at Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø: a good choice for ¡®people persons¡¯
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø¡¯s kinesiology program and new facilities lay a foundation for lasting success in this fast-growing field.

CNN Hero Cheboi '16 to speak Jan. 11, and at commencement
CNN Hero Nelly Cheboi '16 will share her leadership journey at a mini-lecture on on campus Jan. 11.

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Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø, St. Ambrose sign master of science agreement
Signed Nov. 18, the agreement creates a specific pathway that allows Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø students to meet the degree requirements established by St. Ambrose University's master of science in exercise physiology program.
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø approved to admit international students to SLP master¡¯s program
International students now may be admitted to Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø¡¯s master of science in speech-language pathology program following a successful review process by the Department of Homeland Security: Student and Exchange Visitor Program.
Anonymous gift benefits 13 Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø students
An anonymous donor provided $50,000 this December to take care of the outstanding tuition balances for 13 Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø juniors and seniors.

Dr. Bernard Lafayette Jr. to speak on MLK Day
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a virtual keynote by Dr. Bernard Lafayette Jr. at 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 16, 2023.

ABCD Lab helps students decide if research is in their future
At the Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Baby and Child Development Lab, everyone is learning something. Students are learning to conduct research, while their little subjects are learning new words and concepts.

Knowlton awards $1 million to prison education program
The Austin E. Knowlton Foundation announced its continued commitment to the Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Prison Education Program with a $1 million grant and a 10-year commitment to the initiative.

2022 in review: New president, largest gift and more
2022 saw big changes at Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø as COVID-19 precautions eased, the college announced its biggest gift ever and greeted a new president.