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Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø junior awarded $10,000 Rossing Physics Scholarship
Georgia Votta ¡¯21 has been awarded a $10,000 Rossing Physics Scholarship for 2020-21.

Udden Geology Club traditions don't bow to COVID
The Udden Geology Club, one of the oldest organizations on campus, keeps connected with its weekly meetings during the pandemic.

How do you teach a jazz dance move via iPhone?
Teaching at a distance, instead of in the studio or rehearsal space, Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø arts professors get creative.

Professor fills empty classroom with sense of normalcy
Dr. Jason Mahn conducts his Encountering Religion class in an empty Old Main as a way of anchoring his students.

Coach Grey Giovanine announces retirement
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø¡¯s winningest basketball coach leaves with ¡®heartfelt gratitude.¡¯

Studying public health in the time of COVID-19
The pandemic has strengthened the commitment of Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø¡¯s public health majors.

Alumni make a difference in tough times
An occupational therapist, a law student, a businessowner and a 3rd-grade teacher are just four of the thousands of alumni making a difference during the coronavirus crisis.

'Pollinator pockets' come to campus
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø will create ¡°pollinator pockets¡± on campus in response to the decline in populations of bees, butterflies and other pollinators.

John Deere Art Collection lands Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø artist¡¯s ¡°Landrise¡±
Art professor Rowen Schussheim-Anderson¡¯s tapestry was commissioned by the Quad Cities Cultural Trust as a gift to Deere & Company.

Theatre¡¯s Ellen Dixon answers the call
Ellen Dixon, a superhero in the theatre arts department, leads initiative to make hundreds of masks for Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø employees and students.

Bildner '13 awarded I.O.W.A. STEM Teacher Award
Megan Bildner '13, Pleasant Valley High School science teacher was awarded the I.O.W.A. STEM Teacher Award in 2020.

Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Senior Art Exhibition
Depth, diversity and delight can be found in the art created by the graduating studio art, graphic design and art history majors.
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍøs hear most employers still hiring
More than 90 employers shared their hiring plans and hopes for improved recruiting at a virtual town hall Tuesday, organized by Å·ÖÞ±ÍøÍ¶_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø and other local colleges and organizations.