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Holden Village students posing for a photo before heading to the village.

Five years of Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø¡¯s January Term

Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø students take a break from their 15-week semester schedule to engage in a month-long period of intensive learning during January Term, or J-term. This three-and-a-half week course was added as part of the college¡¯s transition to semesters in 2019-2020.

Kyle Hutchins

Shockingly Modern Saxophone Festival slated for Feb. 24

The free event at Bergendoff Hall will feature guest artist Kyle Hutchins. 

Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Symphonic Band

Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø's Symphonic Band touring Midwest in March

Directed by Dr. James Lambrecht, the tour marks the Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Symphonic Band¡¯s first domestic tour since the 2020 pandemic.

The Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Choir

Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Choir to tour California in March

Directed by Dr. Jon Hurty, the 54-member Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Choir will perform in California March 21-25, followed by a home concert on April 6. 

Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø names two new trustees

Robert Anderson and Ronald Workman, both 1980 Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø graduates, were elected Jan. 27 at the college's winter retreat.

Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø students, staff assisting QC tax filers

Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø students are assisting the United Way Quad Cities Volunteer Income Tax Assistant Coalition to help local residents in need.

Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Slough

Slough drainage and restoration updates

On Nov. 12, crews from the City of Rock Island will begin draining the Slough in order to relocate a water pipe. The project, which will move a primary water line from under the Slough to under the Slough Path, will allow for easier access to the pipe in the event of future needed repairs.

Fit & Strong! participants

Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø students lead fitness program for older adults

Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø student instructors lead the low-impact course at the Moline Activity Center.

Erickson Residence Center exterior

Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø receives $6.7 million from Illinois Board of Higher Education

The $6.7 million grant is being used for the Erickson Residence Center renovation. The project, which continues through August 2024, includes a new HVAC system, windows, bathrooms, flooring and storage/cabinets in residence hall rooms. 

Old Main

2024 Francophone Film Festival begins Feb. 20

The annual Francophone Film Festival at Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø will screen a film each Tuesday from Feb. 20 to March 19. All films are free and open to the public. Films begin at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the Olin Center on campus.

Snow bear

Students create amazing snow sculptures for contest

Students braved sub-zero wind chills for the 2024 Winter Wonderland Competition. The contest featured 23 entries, with judging criteria centered on the creativity and quality of the sculpture.

John Hildreth

Dr. John Hildreth receives ¡®I Have A Dream¡¯ Award

Dr. John Hildreth had no idea he was going to be honored at the Martin Luther King, Jr., Community Center¡¯s 41st annual Memorial Service and Award Ceremony.

Dr. Gauri A. Pitale

Dr. Gauri A. Pitale selected as Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø¡¯s vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion

Dr. Gauri A. Pitale, an accomplished educator with extensive experience in DEI programming and advising student clubs and organizations, will join the college Feb. 29 to lead Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø¡¯s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Dean Wes Brooks swears in Officer Braden Frazelle

Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø swears in Officer Braden Frazelle

Officer Braden Frazelle began serving the college as a public safety officer in March 2022. He was sworn in Jan. 9 at the Hamann Concert Hall. 

Career outcomes

Career Outcomes

Class of 2023 outcomes, of those who responded to the survey. Source: Institutional Research at Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø; CORE (Careers, Opportunities, Research, Exploration) at Å·ÖÞ±­ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±­ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø



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