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Written by J. Stephen Dobbins
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Monday, 01 November 2010 12:38 |
(Bettendorf, IA – October 28, 2010) Brown Mackie College – Quad Cities will hold its Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Wednesday, November 3, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the school located at 2119 E. Kimberly Road in Bettendorf. The school boasts 22,500 square feet of classroom, laboratory, and office space.
“This will be an exciting day for our community, and our students and staff,” says Kao Odukale, President of Brown Mackie College – Quad Cities. “Our new campus will further improve the academic environment we offer to our students so they can continue on a path of personal and professional growth that will positively impact their families and community. Additionally, we are delighted to be a member of the Quad Cities community and offer academic programs to a diverse population of students.”
Local dignitaries, business, and community leaders from the Quad Cities community are expected to attend the ceremony include: Tim Stecker, Alderman At-Large, City of Bettendorf, Iowa; Gene Meeker, Alderman At-Large, City of Davenport, Iowa; and Tara Barney, CEO, Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce. They will join Mr. Odukale, faculty, staff, and students in celebrating this significant event for Brown Mackie College – Quad Cities.
For information about the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony or Brown Mackie College, contact Nancy Cerny at (563) 344-1519 or e-mail
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or visit http://www.brownmackie.edu/pr.aspx?ID=BMC2240.
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Brown Mackie College – Quad Cities is one of 25 school locations of the Brown Mackie College family of schools (www.brownmackie.edu), which is dedicated to providing educational programs that prepare students for entry-level positions in a competitive, rapidly-changing workplace. Brown Mackie College schools offer bachelor's degree, associate’s degree, certificate, and diploma programs in health sciences, business, information technology, legal studies and design technologies. |
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Written by Brittany Marietta
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Monday, 01 November 2010 08:31 |
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2009 college grads carried an average of $24,000 in student loan debt, up 6% from the previous year, according to The Project on Student Debt’s report, Student Debt and the Class of 2009, released this month. Statewide average debt levels for the Class of 2009 vary widely; Iowa makes the list as the fourth highest, with an average debt of $28,883 (behind the District of Columbia, New Hampshire, and Maine). In addition, 74% of Iowa graduates report having debt, which ranks Iowa second, only behind South Dakota (78% of grads with debt). In the current economic climate, college grads face unique challenges in paying back student loans, and substantial debt can limit career options and make it difficult to save for a home, a family, a retirement, or their own children’s educations.
Rivermont Collegiate, the Quad Cities’ only private, independent, nonsectarian college-prep school, boasts 100% graduate acceptance to four-year colleges and universities. Furthermore, over 90% of Rivermont grads earn four-year renewable merit scholarships (valued at $1.4 million in 2009). The value of these scholarships is substantial, particularly given rising student debt and its potential consequences. Over 35% of Rivermont students qualify for need-based tuition assistance while at Rivermont, proving that a private PS-12th education can reap future benefits both academically and financially, while still being affordable. In fact, Rivermont works hard at fundraising to keep itself affordable and is committed to a diverse population of students.
What are you waiting for? Explore the Rivermont approach to learning! Join us for Open Tours the first Tuesday of every month. The next Open Tour will be held Tuesday, November 2nd from 8:30-10:00 a.m. No appointment necessary! Drop in to explore our philosophy and curriculum, take a tour of campus, see our teachers in action, and get answers to all your questions about Rivermont.
For additional information on The Project on Student Debt, including the full Student Debt and the Class of 2009 report, visit http://projectonstudentdebt.org
For additional information on Rivermont Collegiate or Tuesday’s Open Tours, contact Cindy Murray at (563) 359-1366 ext. 302 or
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Written by Brittany Marietta
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Tuesday, 26 October 2010 11:40 |
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Rivermont Collegiate is pleased to announce the following students have been recognized on the First Quarter Honor Roll:
Upper School Honor Roll (9th-12th)
1st Quarter 2010-11
Headmaster’s List (3.85-4.00)
Souriyo Dishak
Michael Garneau
Pavane Gorrepati
Summer Lawrence
Christine Mbakwe
Matthew Newsome
Meghana Pagadala
Shravya Pothula
Ramya Prabhu
Kelsey Qu
Ashish Tadepalli
Distinction (3.50-3.84)
Vishal Bobba
Harriette Clarke
Rebecca Cupp
Alejandra Martinez
Christopher Mbakwe
Victoria Mbakwe
Amanda McVey
Tristan O’Harrow
Darsani Reddy
Asha Tadepalli
Joann Weeks
ChiIeong Wong
Merit (3.00-3.49)
Manas Chimpidi
Archana Chintalapani
Daniel Foster-Pray
Karanveer Gill
Basilia Koster
Darcy Ryan
James Weeks
Meghana Yerrapothu
Middle School Honor Roll (6th-8th)
1st Quarter 2010-11
High Honors
All grades B+ or higher (or B or higher for courses designated as Upper School level)
Helena Barber
Madeline Bowman
Sarah Bowman
Adam Dada
Brandon Eckhardt
Shivani Ganesh
Hannah Hansen
Windsor Lundy
Grace Moran
Hayley Moran
Benjamin Nordick
Manasa Pagadala
Emilia Porubcin
Michal Porubcin
Isaac Sears
Suhas Seshadri
Alexander Skillin
Marta Storl-Desmond
Loring Telleen
Jacob Vaughn
Claire Wallace
Honors
All grades B- or higher (C+ or higher for courses designated as Upper School level)
Christian Elliott
Madison Ellis
Samuel Lederman
Kaitlyn Mayfield
Piers O’Harrow
Bhavana Purighalla
Harrison Qu
For additional information on Rivermont Collegiate contact Cindy Murray at (563) 359-1366 ext. 302 or
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. Rivermont Collegiate is the Quad Cities’ only private, independent, non-sectarian PS-12th college-prep school.
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Written by M. McNeil
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Thursday, 21 October 2010 07:43 |
The Achieve Quad Cities, “Career Navigators” mentor program is being highlighted with a news conference at Washington Junior School in Rock Island this Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 2:45 pm as part of the annual Lights ON Afterschool Day Celebration. The program is led by United Way and the Community Foundation of the Great River Bend and includes the, Big Brothers Big Sisters, The Rock Island School District and the Rock Island Regional Office of Education.
The year-long program is being offered to 70 middle/junior high school students in the Quad Cities and is designed to assist in increasing graduation rates and reduce high school dropouts by pairing students with adult “career navigators” or mentors.
The navigators at Washington Junior School are from various local businesses who have agreed to serve as resources and guides over the next 12 months during after school hours. The career navigators will help the students expand their interests and help them make tough decisions about high school classes and career goals. They will meet twice a month and will include site visits to work sites, local community colleges, museums and media outlets.
Officials with Achieve Quad Cities, Big Brother Big Sisters, educators and a previous mentor will be available at the news conference which is being held on National “Lights On Afterschool” day. Thursday, October 21st is a day designated to recognize the importance of after school programs. The news conference in Rock Island is one of 7,500 events planned around the country to celebrate the 11th annual Lights On Afterschool day. More than one million American are expected to rally for afterschool programs during this day.
WHAT: News conference about the Achieve Quad Cities Career Navigators Program
WHERE: Washington Junior School, 3300 18th Avenue, Rock Island
WHEN: Thursday, October 21, 2010 at 2:45 pm
WHO: Officials with United Way, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Achieve Quad Cities, The Rock Island Regional Office of Education, The Rock Island School District and the Community Foundation of the Great River Bend.
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