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New IDEA supports first- and second-year physics students
In February, the physics department will launch a mentorship program to support majors of underrepresented identities through personal connections with peers and alumni.
Art by seven students showing at Figge Art Museum
Seven Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø students will be featured in the Figge Art Museum's annual Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Invitational Jan. 30-June 6.

President Steve Bahls announces retirement?in 2022
Steven Bahls will retire as president of Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø effective in 2022 after a 19-year career leading the college.
No pressure, but President Bahls is teaching this term
President Steve Bahls will teach one of the 130 courses offered during January Term starting this week.

Even without an audience, music students find joy, purpose
Music students aren't able to perform for an audience due to COVID-19, but in some ways this has caused them to look at music with fresh eyes.

Lindberg Center on track for spring finish
Construction of the Peter J. Lindberg, M.D., Center for Health and Human Performance, is on schedule to be finished in mid-May.
Global Classroom Project: The adventure continues
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø students are continuing to explore the world this year, making connections and asking questions while studying abroad virtually.
Class Notes
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Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø¡¯s Esports Club putting up big numbers
The Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Esports Club has certainly leveled up since the club began in 2017, moving up in competition and the number of members.
Conference announces resumption of athletics; no spectators allowed
The Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin has released its schedules for winter sports competition starting in late January. Spectators will not be allowed at any event.
Lunchtime Lecture Series
The Swenson Center has organized a Lunchtime Lecture Series highlighting the work being done by scholars using materials in the Swenson Center library and archival collections.

'Free Hugs Guy' Nwadike to speak on MLK Day
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a virtual keynote by Ken Nwadike Jr. at 10:30 a.m. Jan. 18.

New $1.3M TRIO program for students with high financial need
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø will launch the TRIO Scholars Program in early 2021 to bolster the academic, graduation and career success of students.
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø improves ranking for international student enrollment
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø continues to climb the ranks among baccalaureate colleges for the number of international students it enrolls.
$10,000 Business Plan Competition open for 2021
The fifth annual Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Business Plan Competition invites teams or individual students to present their ideas to a panel of business professionals.