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Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Department of Theatre Arts presents ¡®Nine¡¯
¡°Nine¡± will premier Nov. 16-19 at Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø, directed by Shelley Cooper, associate professor of theatre arts.
A father¡¯s son makes his connections
When Peter Xiao learned his father was near death in late 1998, he immediately flew to his homeland to be at his father¡¯s bedside. Xiao Qian, one of China¡¯s best known writers, never regained consciousness before passing away four days after his son¡¯s arrival. As often happens with adult children who suddenly lose a parent, Xiao is becoming aware of how enormously indebted he is to his father.
Professor celebrates first solo art show on campus
More than 30 of Peter Xiao¡¯s paintings are featured in his ¡°Sighting at Augie¡± exhibition in Wallenberg Hall, inside Denkmann Memorial Building, through March. A reception for the campus community and the public begins at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9.
Slough drainage, restoration project ensures future beauty
Work to relocate 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.
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Choir to tour California in March
The Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Choir, under the direction of Dr. Jon Hurty, will perform concerts in California in March 2024. The voice ensemble will sing a selection of traditional and contemporary choral works. The choir is known for its innovative programming, attention to detail, and musical excellence.
2023 Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Alumni Awards
The Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Alumni Association recognizes the achievements, contributions and service of alumni and friends of the college each year.
Celebrating 50 years at Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø
A member of Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø¡¯s faculty since 1974, Dr. Dan Lee's service was celebrated during Homecoming's QuadFest.
New York Times names Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø top college for economic diversity
The New York Times¡¯ Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Access Index list ranks the most-selective universities in order of economic diversity.
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Golden Apple Scholars shine at Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø
To prepare future teachers, the Golden Apple Foundation provides training and teaching experience during summer institutes; mentoring; academic and social support; and job placement assistance. Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø is one of the program¡¯s 50+ Illinois college and university partners.
Homecoming and Family Weekend 2023 draws a crowd
Nearly 2,000 students, alumni and friends of the college gathered on campus Oct. 6-8 for Homecoming and Family Weekend. Bingo was a hot ticket for alumni of the last 10 years, and the 30th anniversary celebration for Latinx Unidos was a star-studded affair. Here's a look at the weekend festivities.
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø¡¯s Board of Trustees names six new members
The new trustees, including five alumni, were elected Oct. 6. Each will serve a term of four years.
A day of transformation at Symposium Day
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø devotes a full day to an alternative approach for learning with Symposium Days held once per semester. Students, faculty and the Quad-Cities community were invited to chose from among 20 sessions, including three keynote speakers, for the fall 2023 Symposium Day.
