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Quad-Cities residents asked to complete bike safety survey

365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ students, in conjunction with faculty from 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ and St. Ambrose University, will use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to map the region's growing bike infrastructure network and to identify locations where safety for cyclists can be improved.

 

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Unearthing students' love for geology

Four 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ students have hit the ground running with their summer geology internships. Projects include studying the formation and evolution of ancient mountain belts, paleontology research, studying geological maps in zinc mines and installing seismometers for earthquake detection.

City of Rock Island, 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ launch water service lines survey

The city of Rock Island and 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ are seeking to engage Rock Island residents in an inventory of water service lines in the city. Rock Island residents, both homeowners and renters, are asked to complete an online survey by the end of July.
 

Dr. Kathy J. Jakielski and students

Taking the leap: Dr. Kathy J. Jakielski following her passion in Cambodia

Dr. Kathy J. Jakielski, professor emerita of communication sciences and disorders, has one-way tickets with her husband, Dave Yordy, to Cambodia.

365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ Possible grant leads to record-breaking enrollment

The 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ Possible grant has spurred the college’s largest applicant pool and largest first-year cohort in the school’s 163-year history.

Class of 2023 commencement

Class of 2023 recognized at 163rd commencement ceremony

365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ recognized 624 candidates for graduation, representing 20 countries and 24 U.S. states, on Saturday. Nelly Cheboi '16, CNN Hero of the Year and co-founder of TechLit Africa, presented the commencement address.

Sophomore Jesus Murillo in front of the You Belong Here Lounge mural

Class of 2023 gift creates You Belong Here Lounge mural

Members of the Class of 2023 raised funds to benefit the Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity. 

Gabriela Loiz

Loiz ’23 is All-American in first year of competing

High jumper Gabriela Loiz '23 earned All-American status at the NCAA DIII Outdoor National Championships in Rochester, N.Y. She is 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@'s first women's All-American in the high jump since 1997.

365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ Symphonic Band in Japan

Highlights from 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@'s music ensemble spring tours

This spring, the 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ Symphonic Band traveled to Japan, while the 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ Choir and Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble toured the Midwest.

tennis complex groundbreaking

365体育投注_365体育备用网址@, Rock Island break ground on Lincoln Park tennis complex

Administrators from the City of Rock Island and 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ broke ground on a six-court tennis complex at Lincoln Park, adjacent to campus. The project is slated to open for use by the college and the community this fall.

Phi Beta Kappa chapter elects 48 seniors

The 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ Zeta of Illinois chapter of Phi Beta Kappa has elected 48 senior students to membership.  

2022 graduation

365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ to recognize 624 graduates May 27

CNN Hero Nelly Cheboi '16 will deliver the 163rd commencement address at the 2 p.m. Saturday, May 27, ceremony at the Vibrant Arena at the Mark.

Senior Honors Celebration 2023

365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ will hold its annual Senior Honors Celebration on May 26 in Denkmann Memorial Building's Wallenberg Hall.

Candidates for graduation 2023

365体育投注_365体育备用网址@’s Commencement ceremony is a celebration of the pride we share in our students’ accomplishments and opportunities during their studies on our campus. Names listed here represent candidates for graduation; inclusion does not indicate completion of the degree requirements.

Crystal Aguilar, Doug Tschopp, Madalyn Snyder

How 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@ students plan and run an international conference

Every year, students in 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@'s EDGE Center lay groundwork for the success of the World Family Therapy Congress, held somewhere in the world.

Career outcomes

double majors

Class of 2022 outcomes, of those who responded to the survey. Source: Institutional Research at 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@; CORE (Careers, Opportunities, Research, Exploration) at 365体育投注_365体育备用网址@



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