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Krueger's love for the game overcomes first-year injury
Playing college volleyball had been her dream since she was 12. Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø 15 minutes into her first practice as a Viking, Sydney Krueger '24 jumped for a hit at the net, landed awkwardly and ¡°blew out¡± her knee. Two years later, as a junior, she's named one of the CCIW's best.
Nine honored at 'Forty Under 40'
Eight Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø alumni and one staff member are among the ¡°Forty Under 40¡± recognized for their positive impact in the community by the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal.
'Season of Light' planetarium show Dec. 10-16
John Deere Planetarium at Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø will present its annual holiday program, "Season of Light," Dec. 10-16.
Pre-season coaches' poll didn't hold water
Never mind the pre-season coaches' poll that placed Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø's men's water polo team at the bottom of the conference. The Vikings are on top of the east division of the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation and 12-5 overall.
President Talentino delivers street party funds to Rocky Resource Room
President Andrea Talentino visited the Rocky Resource Room on Oct. 31 to deliver $2,844 raised at her post-inauguration street party to benefit students in the Rock Island-Milan district.
Academic opportunities in the lab, the marsh and on the beach
Three Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø science students ¡ª Paige Lundborg, Bobby Nwachukwu and Audrey Zettler ¡ª made the most of their summer by taking advantage of opportunities on campus, in the Quad Cities and in another country.
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø participates in National Alumni Career Mobility Survey
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø has partnered with the Career Leadership Collective, a higher education solutions group, to conduct a national online survey to collect career pathway data from alumni.
2022 Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Alumni Awards
The Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Alumni Association recognizes the achievements, contributions and service of alumni and friends of the college each year.
New music faculty eager to see students grow
New music faculty at Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø this year may teach in different areas, or come into contact with students in conducting or accompanying, but their common goal is seeing their students grow.
Energized music students look forward to concerts, tours
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø's music students and their directors are preparing for a packed fall semester schedule of concerts, while also planning ensemble tours.
Engineering majors build connections across campus
Majoring in engineering feels different at a liberal arts college. Find out how Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø¡¯s new Engineering (Bachelor of Science) program is embracing the ¡°interdisciplinary nature of engineering.¡±
Pianist returns home for Nov. 8 concert
When pianist Kate Boyd began planning a Midwest tour, it was only natural to include Rock Island, where she grew up and began her studies.
Fossil's name recalls Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø English class
A newly named 38-million-year-old catlike mammal will be called Pangurban egiae in honor of a scientist's fond recollection of his Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø English class.
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø again wins INSIGHT into Diversity Award
For the third time Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø earned the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine.
