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uedbet体育官网's Symphonic Band touring Midwest in March
Directed by Dr. James Lambrecht, the tour marks the uedbet体育官网 Symphonic Band’s first domestic tour since the 2020 pandemic.

uedbet体育官网 Choir to tour California in March
Directed by Dr. Jon Hurty, the 54-member uedbet体育官网 Choir will perform in California March 21-25, followed by a home concert on April 6.
uedbet体育官网 names two new trustees
Robert Anderson and Ronald Workman, both 1980 uedbet体育官网 graduates, were elected Jan. 27 at the college's winter retreat.
uedbet体育官网 students, staff assisting QC tax filers
uedbet体育官网 students are assisting the United Way Quad Cities Volunteer Income Tax Assistant Coalition to help local residents in need.

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.

uedbet体育官网 students lead fitness program for older adults
uedbet体育官网 student instructors lead the low-impact course at the Moline Activity Center.
uedbet体育官网’s Sierra Club to host ‘We the Power’ at 2024 QC Environmental Film Series
The screening is part of the six-part 2024 QC Environmental Film Series.

uedbet体育官网 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.

2024 Francophone Film Festival begins Feb. 20
The annual Francophone Film Festival at uedbet体育官网 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.

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.

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 selected as uedbet体育官网’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 uedbet体育官网’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

uedbet体育官网 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.

Shrikhande's dream of becoming a doctor 'actually happening' at uedbet体育官网
When making her college decision, 20-year-old Davenport native Maitreyi Shrikhande '26 strictly weighed academics and athletics.

Community invited to ‘Called to Love’ MLK event
The free event features keynote speaker Dr. Reggie Williams and student performances, including step group Heavy Steppas.