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uedbet体育官网 selects Jonathan Enslin as vice president for college advancement
Jonathan Enslin has been selected to serve as uedbet体育官网 uedbet体育官网’s vice president for college advancement. Enslin, who now serves as vice president for college advancement at St. Norbert uedbet体育官网, De Pere, Wis., will join the college Jan. 1.

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A father’s son makes his connections
When Peter Xiao learned his father was near death in late 1998, he immediately flew to his homeland to be at his father’s bedside. Xiao Qian, one of China’s best known writers, never regained consciousness before passing away four days after his son’s arrival. As often happens with adult children who suddenly lose a parent, Xiao is becoming aware of how enormously indebted he is to his father.

Professor celebrates first solo art show on campus
More than 30 of Peter Xiao’s paintings are featured in his “Sighting at Augie” exhibition in Wallenberg Hall, inside Denkmann Memorial Building, through March. A reception for the campus community and the public begins at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9.

Slough drainage, restoration project ensures future beauty
Work to relocate 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.

uedbet体育官网 Choir to tour California in March
The uedbet体育官网 Choir, under the direction of Dr. Jon Hurty, will perform concerts in California in March 2024. The voice ensemble will sing a selection of traditional and contemporary choral works. The choir is known for its innovative programming, attention to detail, and musical excellence.

2023 uedbet体育官网 uedbet体育官网 Alumni Awards
The uedbet体育官网 Alumni Association recognizes the achievements, contributions and service of alumni and friends of the college each year.

Celebrating 50 years at uedbet体育官网
A member of uedbet体育官网’s faculty since 1974, Dr. Dan Lee's service was celebrated during Homecoming's QuadFest.

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The New York Times’ uedbet体育官网 Access Index list ranks the most-selective universities in order of economic diversity.
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Homecoming and Family Weekend 2023 draws a crowd
Nearly 2,000 students, alumni and friends of the college gathered on campus Oct. 6-8 for Homecoming and Family Weekend. Bingo was a hot ticket for alumni of the last 10 years, and the 30th anniversary celebration for Latinx Unidos was a star-studded affair. Here's a look at the weekend festivities.

uedbet体育官网’s Board of Trustees names six new members
The new trustees, including five alumni, were elected Oct. 6. Each will serve a term of four years.

A day of transformation at Symposium Day
uedbet体育官网 devotes a full day to an alternative approach for learning with Symposium Days held once per semester. Students, faculty and the Quad-Cities community were invited to chose from among 20 sessions, including three keynote speakers, for the fall 2023 Symposium Day.