28 Jan 2013

Local students make Lewis University's Dean's List

By Kathrynne Skonicki

ROMEOVILLE, IL (01/28/2013)(readMedia)-- Lewis University announces Dean's List honorees.These following students were among those honored on the Lewis University Dean's List for fall semester 2012.

Erie resident Kimberly Teats was studying biology at Lewis University.

Rock Falls resident Jennifer Beck was studying elementary education at Lewis University.

To be eligible for this honor, students must have completed a minimum of 12 semester hours of credit with a grade point average of 3.25 out of a possible 4.0.

Lewis University is a Catholic university offering distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 6,500 traditional and adult students. Lewis offers multiple campus locations, online degree programs, and a variety of formats that provide accessibility and convenience to a growing student population. Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, Lewis prepares intellectually engaged, ethically grounded, globally connected, and socially responsible graduates. The seventh largest private not-for-profit university in Illinois, Lewis has been nationally recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report. Visit http://www.lewisu.edu for further information.

28 Jan 2013

Bianca Sierra Graduates from Clarion University

By Tina Horner

LeClaire Resident Receives MSLS Degree

CLARION, PA (01/28/2013)(readMedia)-- Bianca Sierra of LeClaire, IA, received a MSLS degree in Library Science MSL during commencement ceremonies Dec. 15 at Clarion University.

Clarion University is the high-achieving, nationally recognized, comprehensive university that delivers a personal and challenging academic experience.

On the web: http://readabout.me/achievements/Bianca-Sierra-Graduates-from-Clarion-University/5466000.

28 Jan 2013

CLARKE UNIV. FALL DEAN'S LIST

By Jamie Specht

Dubuque, Iowa - Katelyn M. Shima of Davenport was named to the Dean's List at Clarke University for the fall 2012 semester. The list recognizes full-time Clarke students who have earned a 3.65 grade point average or above, on a 4.0 scale, with a minimum of 12 graded hours.

Clarke University is a Catholic, liberal arts and sciences university dedicated to preparing students to make an impact. Known for superb teaching and academics, Clarke offers more than 40 undergraduate liberal arts and pre-professional programs and five graduate degree programs. Founded in 1843 by the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Clarke is located near the Mississippi River in Dubuque, Iowa. Clarke's 55-acre campus is a blend of historic buildings and new, state-of-the-art facilities.
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26 Jan 2013

Local residents named to Drake University's Honors Lists

By Alyssa Cashman

DES MOINES, IA (01/25/2013)(readMedia)-- The following local residents received a grade point average of 4.0 and have been named to the Drake University President's List for the Fall 2012 semester:

Erika Milas of Bettendorf

Sydney Schermer of Bettendorf

Matthew Van of Coal Valley

Hayley Thomson of Davenport

Megan Engel of Delmar

Cameron Christoff of Donahue

Taylor Bender of Eldridge

Stephanie Merrick of Eldridge

Jordan Porter of Eldridge

Robert Cobert of Fenton, IL

Claire Vandercar of Port Byron

Nicole Ervin of Wilton

The following local residents achieved a GPA of 3.5 or above and were named to the Drake University Dean's List for the Fall 2012 semester:

Krista Allbee of Bettendorf

Leah Christensen of Bettendorf

Shelby Crane of Bettendorf

Thomas Fisher of Bettendorf

Halli Meyer of Bettendorf

Steven Soseman of Bettendorf

Phong Duong of Clinton

Taylor Wiebers of Clinton

Taylor Larson of Coal Valley

Jared Simmer of Coal Valley

Eric Hartmann of Davenport

Kaylyn Maher of Davenport

Jake Powers of Davenport

Chelsea Rink of Davenport

Eric Marsh of De Witt

Kyle Schrader of De Witt

Beth Engel of Delmar

Hannah Sauer of Fenton, IL

Taylor Odegard of Le Claire

Kayla Pearson of Milan

Sarah Marlier of Moline

Andrea Munson of Moline

Andrew Howell of Muscatine

Zachary Pace of Muscatine

Tori Groves of Port Byron

Ryan Hendricks of Rock Island

Drake University is a private, independent university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an enrollment of approximately 3,400 full-time undergraduate students and 1,900 graduate students from 49 states and 50 countries. Drake University's mission is to provide an exceptional learning environment that prepares students for meaningful personal lives, professional accomplishments, and responsible global citizenship. The Drake experience is distinguished by collaborative learning among students, faculty, and staff and by the integration of the liberal arts and sciences with professional preparation.

 

26 Jan 2013

QC Students Meet Astronauts

By Rep. Dave Loebsack
I wanted to take this opportunity to share with you an exciting opportunity students in the Quad Cities will have this Friday, an opportunity that should make us proud as Iowans. On Friday at noon, students in the Quad Cities will have an opportunity to speak with NASA astronauts who are currently aboard the International Space Station. The event, taking place at Davenport's own Putnam Museum, allows students the chance to engage with two NASA astronauts about life, work, and research while orbiting Earth in the International Space Station. The event will be carried live on NASA TV and can be viewed by visiting http://www.nasa.gov/ntv. I encourage you to tune in and watch as our students make us proud. 

I can't tell you how pleased I am to learn that our students will have such an opportunity. I know Iowa is home to some of the most dedicated and brightest students, and I'm grateful that NASA recognized this as well. As our economy continues to recover, I believe that we must continue to invest in our children and ensure they have the tools to not only compete in our 21st Century global economy, but to lead it. While we must get our economy moving again, I believe we also must ensure we're able to keep it moving for generations to come. The chance for our students to engage with NASA astronauts demonstrates the value of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) learning and the opportunities we can embrace to create the jobs of the future right here in Iowa. 

Sincerely,

Dave Loebsack
Iowa's Second District

26 Jan 2013

Loebsack to Continue the Conversation on Keeping Our Schools and Children Safe

By Joe Hand

Will tour schools across the Second District and meet with educators and parents  

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Loebsack announced today that next week he will be holding a series of tours of schools throughout the Second District to meet with administrators, teachers, mental health advisors, parents and students about how our schools should move forward to keep our children and communities safe.  These tours will build on Loebsack's call with law enforcement officers last week. Tours will be held in Ottumwa, Davenport, Iowa City and Burlington.  Additional details and possibly additional locations will be announced at a later date.  Media are invited to attend. 

"Ensuring the safety of our children is top priority for me and every parent," said Loebsack.  "I look forward to hearing directly from the people that are involved with protecting our children and I look forward to getting ideas and taking them back to Washington with me while we debate how to move forward."

25 Jan 2013

Marquette University Proudly Announces Fall 2012 Dean's List

By Amanda Gottheardt

MILWAUKEE, WI (01/23/2013)(readMedia)-- The following local students have been named to the Dean's List for the fall 2012 semester at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis.:

Thomas Grabow of Davenport, IA. Grabow is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.

Matthew Noe of Rock Island, IL. Noe is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.

Bradley Whan of Coal Valley, IL. Whan is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering.

Shannon Gambon of Coal Valley, IL. Gambon is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology.

Emmaline Jurgena of Davenport, IA. Jurgena is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism.

Nikki Katschnig of Prophetstown, IL. Katschnig is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Benjamin Minnick of Sterling, IL. Minnick is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.

Tara Vandygriff of Rock Island, IL. Vandygriff is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations.

Alexa Hackfort of Bettendorf, IA. Hackfort is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations.

Mary Rose Dukelow of Sterling, IL. Dukelow is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology & Audiology.

Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit university that draws its more than 11,500 students from all 50 states and more than 75 different countries. In addition to its nationally recognized academic programs, Marquette is known for its service learning programs and internships as students are challenged to use what they learn to make a difference in the world. Find out more about Marquette at marquette.edu.

25 Jan 2013

Local Students Named to Dean's List at Taylor University

By Jim Garringer

UPLAND, IN (01/23/2013)(readMedia)-- The following local residents were named to the Fall 2012 Dean's list at Taylor University. Full-time students are named to the Dean's List when they have earned a GPA of 3.60 or higher for the term and taken at least 12 hours of classes.

Aaron Johnson, a resident of Moline, IL.

Emily Johnson, a resident of Moline, IL.

Angela Stuedemann, a resident of Dewitt, IA.

Brett Vacek, a resident of East Moline, IL.

Joshua Warren, a resident of Fulton, IL.

Julia Willey, a resident of Davenport, IA.

Callie Willoughby, a resident of Clinton, IA.

About Taylor University: Founded in 1846, Taylor University is an interdenominational liberal arts university of evangelical faith located in Upland, Ind. The 2012 U.S. News and World Report survey America's Best Colleges ranked Taylor the number one Baccalaureate College in the Midwest. It marked Taylor's fifth straight number one ranking.

Taylor University is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU).

24 Jan 2013

Local Schools Calling Astronauts!

By Associated Press

 DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ About 250 students from Davenport and nearby Illinois schools have an appointment to talk with astronauts on board the International Space Station on Friday.

The event is scheduled for 11 a.m. for students gathered at the Putnam Museum of History and Natural Science in Davenport.

Participating students are from North High School, Smart Middle School and Buffalo Elementary in Davenport. In addition students from elementary schools in Rock Island and Moline in Illinois are invited.

Their conversation with astronauts Kevin Ford and Tom Marshburn will be carried live on NASA Television and the agency's website.

NASA works with educational organizations in the United States to improve teaching and learning in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics using the unique environment of space and the human spaceflight program.

23 Jan 2013

Bellevue University Celebrates Fall and Winter 2012 Degree Conferrals, Dynamic Conferral Increase Over Previous Decade

By Jim Maxwell

(January 21, 2013 - Bellevue, Neb.) Bellevue University proudly acknowledges the accomplishments of students who have earned degrees from July through December 2012 - 1,317 total, including 403 master's degrees and 914 bachelor's degrees.

Jerome Richardson of Davenport earned his BS in Project Management.

Bellevue University is ranked second among all Nebraska institutions awarding the highest number of degrees and first among independent institutions, according to the most recent report from the Nebraska Coordinating Commission for Postsecondary Education. The report cites that Bellevue University conferred 3,101 degrees in the 2010-2011 academic year, just behind the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, the state's largest academic institution. A private, non-profit institution, the University accounted for 55 percent of the increase in the number of degrees awarded by independent Nebraska institutions between 2000-01 and 2010-11.

Bellevue University offers more than 40 undergraduate degree programs and 18 graduate degree programs, with more programs in development. Those programs apply the University's unique active learning approach which allows students to attend class in a classroom or online, and meet with fellow students, discuss lessons with instructors, complete assignments and conduct research.

Bellevue University first offered online classes in November 1996 with a handful of students and six courses. Today, Bellevue University has more than 7,000 online students from all over the globe enrolled in more than 400 courses. Overall, more than 10,000 students now attend Bellevue University, making it the largest private university in Nebraska. The University recently earned a top ten ranking by the U.S. News 2013 Top Online Education Program Rankings in the category of best online bachelor's degrees.

Bellevue University is a recognized national leader in providing post-secondary education opportunities for working adults. A private, non-profit institution, Bellevue University serves students at learning sites in three states, as well as worldwide through its award-winning online learning platform. Bellevue University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. For more information, visit www.bellevue.edu.

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