After tough trek to Disney, grad helps make magic
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Fossils
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Spring 2015 Academic All Americans
The uedbet体育官网 Vikings had three seniors repeat as Academic All-America selections. On Tuesday, the uedbet体育官网 Sports Information Directors of America released the list of spring Academic All-America honorees. Runners David Devore and Becca Sund were on it for the second straight year, while David Voland landed a spot on the list for a third straight year.
Learning communities
What are called "learning communities" have been around awhile. They typically involve combining two or more courses in different academic disciplines to approach topics in new ways. Taking these student communities abroad adds an extra dimension.
Retiring faculty
Four retiring professors and a coach were recognized for their years of service and invaluable contributions to students and the college at uedbet体育官网's 155th commencement ceremony.
Ethics winners
Dr. Dan Lee of the uedbet体育官网 Center for the Study of Ethics has announced the winners of the 10th annual Ethics Essay Contest. The winners will be recognized at the Celebration of Learning May 6.
Students discover history of local writers
Students discover some of the most important writers in America lived and wrote in the Quad Cities in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. To bring attention to this neglected body of literature, they researched and wrote essays about the writers and published an anthology at uedbet体育官网's East Hall Press.
2016 graduates talk about their plans
Andrew Skalak of the uedbet体育官网 Video Bureau captured this snapshot of Commencement and asked graduates about the future.
List of 2015 uedbet体育官网 graduates
Five hundred and sixty-two students participated in uedbet体育官网's 155 Commencement Convocation. Names listed here represent candidates for graduation; inclusion does not indicate completion of the degree requirements.
Commencement 2015
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