ROMEOVILLE, IL (01/07/2015)(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 2014.

Aaron Wilson of Rock Island (61201) was studying Sport Management at Lewis University.

Sean Lillis of Geneseo (61254) was studying Physics at Lewis University.

Julia Dawson of Moline (61265) was studying Radiation Therapy at Lewis University.

Jacob Dopler of East Moline (61244) was studying Finance at Lewis University.

Paige Gatter of Geneseo (61254) was studying Early Childhood Education Special 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 3.5 out of a possible 4.0 and with no "D" or "F" grades.

Lewis University is a Catholic university in the Lasallian tradition offering distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 6,700 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 www.lewisu.edu for further information.

The $760,000 fund-raising goal accounts for approximately 60 percent of the Quad Cities Salvation Army's operating budget. The funds will help The Salvation Army meet the demand for services for shelter, food, clothing and other basic human needs here in the Quad Cities.

"The Salvation Army's work is simply not possible without the people of this community who believe in what we do.  This final $20,000 is extremely important - this amount of money could provide for all the meals served to the children and their parents at the shelter. Or it could allow us to provide housing and casework to 20 homeless families for two months at the Family Service Center," said Major Gary Felton, Quad Cities Coordinator.

With just a few weeks left, The Salvation Army encourages the community to share what they can with people who have so little.

Mail checks to: The Salvation Army, 301 W. 6^th Street, Davenport, IA 52803

Credit card giving: 1-800-SAL-ARMY or www.salvationarmyqc.org.

If you are interested in learning more about The Salvation Army, its programs in the community and how you can help, please call Holly Nomura at 563-271-7933.

Paint and be merry at Senior Star with featured local artist Beth Peters

DAVENPORT, IA (January 7, 2015) -Senior Star at Elmore Place is pleased to be the host venue of the Quad Cities Vino Van Gogh™ event from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, January 15 at 4500 Elmore Avenue.

Participants will enjoy an evening to paint Centennial Bridge, a well-known landmark in the Quad Cities, with featured native and local artist, Beth Peters.  No previous painting experience is required and participants will be shown step by step how to create their own paintings.  "This is an event that everyone can enjoy as art is such a wonderful expression of communication," said Marc Strohschein, executive director of Senior Star at Elmore Place.  "We are excited to be the host site for this event and look forward to families and friends joining us as we enjoy a great sense of community camaraderie."

Vino Van Gogh™ started several years ago by a few friends who shared a passion for wine, friendship, art and their community.  Vino Van Gogh™ solely hosts events at local venues where artists and guests live and work. Their concept is based on the idea that they can bring engaging, unique fun events for the community to enjoy at existing neighborhood wine and coffee bars, restaurants and other venues.  Unlike other art edu-tainment (education + entertainment) companies, they support the businesses in local communities, not compete with them for your business.  Their contract instructors are artists, school teachers and others who have a passion for art.  Using the Vino Van Gogh techniques™ for instruction, they make it simple for even those with no background in art to create their own work-of-art in just one sitting. 

Participants are asked to bring their own wine and beverages, and light refreshments will be served by Senior Star.  Due to the popularity of this event, RSVPs are requested no later than January 13 as space is limited.  Tickets are $38 per person.  To register visit www.vinogogh.com.

For more information about Senior Star at Elmore Place or to schedule a tour, call 563.484.5114 or visit the web site at www.seniorstar.com.

About Senior Star at Elmore Place

Senior Star at Elmore Place, a Senior Star community, features 236 modernly decorated apartments spanning across 20 acres of beautifully landscaped property with many customized amenities to offer its residents three distinctive living experiences:  independent living, assisted living and memory care.  For more information, visit www.seniorstar.com.