18 Apr 2023

Award-Winning Ocean Explorer Erika Bergman to Speak April 24 on Eve of Monmouth College's Scholars Day

By Duane Bonifer

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (April 18, 2023) — On the eve of its Scholars Day celebration, Monmouth College will host a guest speaker who explores places in the ocean few people have ever seen.

Deep-sea submersible pilot Erika Bergman will speak at 7PM, April 24, in the Dahl Chapel and Auditorium. The College's biology and chemistry departments are sponsoring the pre-Scholars Day talk, which is free and open to the public.

18 Apr 2023

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird Sues Biden Administration over New Cybersecurity Regulations for Public Water Systems

By Alyssa Brouillet

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 18, 2023) — On Monday, April 17, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird joined a multistate lawsuit challenging the Biden Administration’s memorandum that has effectively created a new, burdensome cybersecurity rule. The new rule imposes significant costs on Iowans in small and rural public water systems.

18 Apr 2023

Alumni Mike Gapen, Dr Cheryl True Tapped to Lead Augustana Board

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 18, 2023) — Augustana College announces the selection of Mike Gapen as chair of the Board of Trustees.

Gapen, a 1991 Augustana graduate, was selected at the March BOT meeting to succeed retiring chair John Murabito ('80). His term will begin in October.

18 Apr 2023

St Ambrose University Explores Future of Learning at Second Annual Innovation Summit

By Jackie Celske

DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 18, 2023) — More than 100 business leaders and educators from the Quad Cities area gathered at St Ambrose University (SAU) on Thursday, April 13, to participate in the second annual Innovation Summit.

18 Apr 2023

UIU 2023 Commencement Address to be Delivered by Upper Iowa University Alumna

By Lynette Brandt

FAYETTE, IOWA (April 18, 2023) — An Upper Iowa University alumna from North Palm Beach, Florida, will deliver the keynote address during the University's 2023 commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 6. Sue Crafton Regan ('67) graduated with majors in physical education and psychology.

17 Apr 2023

Full-Scale Campus Emergency Drill Planned for April 20

By Nicole Lauer

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (April 17, 2023) — On Thursday, April 20, Augustana College will conduct a full-scale emergency-preparedness drill. The drill will start by 8:30AM and be completed by 12PM.

17 Apr 2023

Disability Rights Iowa’s Second Annual National Mental Health Awareness Event: Assistive Animals and Mental Health

By Katelynn Schultz

DES MOINES, IOWA (April 17, 2023) — Disability Rights Iowa will host an in-person panel presentation in Iowa City on Assistance Animals for Mental Health. In person satellite viewings of this panel conversation will take place in Des Moines, Ottumwa, Cedar Rapids and Chariton. The panel conversation consists of six individuals who collectively have legal expertise, mental health expertise, and lived experience. The panel will also be moderated by a legal expert.

17 Apr 2023

All Invited to 2023 Geneseo Artwalk

By Zack Sullivan

GENESEO, ILLINOIS (April 17, 2023) — The 2023 Geneseo Artwalk will take place Saturday, April 29, 2023, in Downtown Geneseo, Illinois. In addition to the 2023 Artwalk, the second mural of the Geneseo Mural Project will begin to come to life during the event as well. Geneseo will be full of art during the last weekend of April.

17 Apr 2023

Niabi Zoo Foundation Invites Public to Party with a Purpose on Thursday, May 4, at the Rust Belt in East Moline

By Niabi Zoo

COAL VALLEY, ILLINOIS (April 17, 2023) — This event will feature entertainment by renowned show band Maggie Speaks.

Guests will enjoy an unforgettable evening of music, while also contributing to the vital work of the zoo. The concert will feature special appearances by Niabi Zoo staff and the Foundation Board, to provide an up-close look at the organization's new master plan.

17 Apr 2023

Monmouth Receives $1 Million Gift from Geneseo Family with Long Association to the College

By Duane Bonifer

From left: 2007 Monmouth graduate Sarah Zaleski Degarmo and her parents, Jane Turnbull-Zaleski and Steve Zaleski

MONMOUTH, ILLINOIS (April 17, 2023) — Monmouth College has received a $1 million gift to support faculty development, technology, and campus improvements.

The gift is from the Turnbull-Zaleski family, which includes 2007 alumna Sarah Zaleski Degarmo and her parents, Jane Turnbull-Zaleski and Steve Zaleski of Geneseo, Illinois.

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