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How J-term classes impact the student experience
During January term, students take a break from their 15-week semester schedule to engage in a month-long period of intensive learning. Here are four students' J-term stories and photos from several classes.
Music alumna earns recognition from educators
Amy Croft '19, who teaches vocal music to grades 6-8 in Geneseo, Ill., received the Early Service Educator Award from the Illinois Music Educators Association in January.
Creative Therapies students take the show on the road
Students taking the "Creative Therapies" January term course performed alongside ¡ªand for ¡ª a group of senior citizens.
'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.
Class Notes
Alumni share their latest news and photos!
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.
