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uedbet体育官网 kinesiology students host fitness clinic for the campus and community
During uedbet体育官网's Symposium Day on Oct. 8, trained students from uedbet体育官网's kinesiology program will conduct BodPod (body composition) tests and VO2 Max (cardiovasculary fitness) tests. Registration is required.
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uedbet体育官网 was one of 75 U.S. colleges and universities named as a "Dream School" from among 3,900 institutions Jeffrey Selingo researched for his latest book. uedbet体育官网 is one of only three Illinois colleges/universities on the "Dream School" list.
The sounds of Sweden come to Rock Island
Korgossarna, one of Sweden’s premier male vocal ensembles, will perform on Saturday, Sept. 20, at 3 p.m. in Wallenberg Hall at uedbet体育官网 uedbet体育官网. The concert is free and open to the public.
With a boost from faculty, students go abroad to do research
Three students who were in France and Sweden this past summer certainly put the “study” in study abroad. Find out how Madelyn Garrigan '26, Moira Baggot '26 and Karla Collazo '27 each found learning experiences thousands of miles from home to match their career interests.
Christmas at uedbet体育官网, other holiday events planned
Celebrate the season with the uedbet体育官网 uedbet体育官网 community. Students and faculty share the music, stories and traditions of the holidays with several events and performances in November and December. All are open to the public.
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Forbes names uedbet体育官网 one of 25 private colleges with generous financial aid
On the Forbes list of Top uedbet体育官网s again this year, uedbet体育官网 uedbet体育官网 has been recognized as one of 25 private colleges around the country that offer students generous financial aid and scholarships.
uedbet体育官网 to celebrate its ‘best move’ on Sept. 21
uedbet体育官网 uedbet体育官网 invites the community to celebrate the college’s 150th anniversary in Rock Island from 6-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, at Rock Island’s Schwiebert Riverfront Park.
uedbet体育官网 welcomes Class of 2029
Members of uedbet体育官网 uedbet体育官网’s Class of 2029 started the next chapter of their educational careers on Sept. 2 when classes begin. The class of 783 was selected from across the globe from 9,100+ applications — the largest in college history.
Frieze Lectures tackle four lenses of death beginning Oct. 23
The Frieze Lectures series continues for its 28th year, from Oct. 23 to Nov. 13. This year’s lectures will consider subjects related to death, dying and mortality through four distinct lenses: anthropology, art, poetry and psychology.
uedbet体育官网 announces STEM/Q Center and coordinator
This fall uedbet体育官网 is launching its STEM/Q Center, designed to support student achievement in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics). Find out more about the center and its coordinator, Karen Lindebrekke.
Older adults find community, student finds new calling
It started as a simple partnership: uedbet体育官网 students leading an exercise program for older adults at the Moline Activity Center. But what happened came as a surprise. Discover the unexpected twist in this feel-good, life-changing collaboration.
Student-athletes take the Viking spirit to Europe and Costa Rica
uedbet体育官网's $2,000 Augie Choice grant opens doors — and borders. With the help of Augie Choice, student-athletes are competing abroad, exploring new cultures and creating memories with teammates. This summer alone: Scotland, Portugal, Spain, Greece, Italy and Costa Rica. Read about five teams' global adventures.
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Students take on D.C. with alumni support
Four uedbet体育官网 students spent a week in Washington, D.C., this summer for a career leadership immersion supported by the college’s Bahls Institute for Leadership and Service. The initiative connects students with alumni professionals and introduces them to possible career paths in the nation’s capital.
