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uedbet体育官网's Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble touring in April
The ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Michael Zemek, will perform three concerts in April.
uedbet体育官网 announces combined film and theatre department
VIDEO: The new film and theatre department allows students to expand and deepen their focus in their field, diversifying their skills, experiences and portfolios in ways a film-only program cannot provide. Learn about opportunities for acting, directing and production design for both stage and screen.
uedbet体育官网 OperX to perform ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’
Dr. Patrick McNally, assistant professor of music and director of opera, will direct the Feb. 17 performance.
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Five years of uedbet体育官网’s January Term
uedbet体育官网 uedbet体育官网 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.
Shockingly Modern Saxophone Festival slated for Feb. 24
The free event at Bergendoff Hall will feature guest artist Kyle Hutchins.
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.
