Dubuque, Iowa (March 15, 2011) - The following area students were named to the Dean's List at Clarke University for the fall 2010 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:

• Sarah E. Christison, Bettendorf
• Megan M. Chitty, Davenport
• Kirk D. Garrison, Moline
• Kaitlyn L. Tipsword, Moline

GALESBURG, IL (03/18/2011)(readMedia)-- Carl Sandburg College has released the names of those students who qualify for the Dean's List and the Honor's List for fall semester 2010.

To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must be enrolled full-time enrolled in at least 12 credit hours, and earn a grade point average of at least 3.5.

• Taylor Shumaker of Bettendorf.
• Buffy Vogt of Davenport.
• Gracey Norris of Galesburg.
• Brittney Kessler of Hillsdale.
• Steven Coffey of Port Byron.
• Lauren Herkes of Sherrard.

To qualify for the Honor's List, a student must be enrolled full-time enrolled in at least 12 credit hours, and earn a grade point average of 3.0 to 3.49.

• Corinna Young of Davenport.
• Stevy Bacon of East Moline.
• Ashley Rader of Orion.
• Cassidy Carman of Silvis.

Carl Sandburg College is dedicated to serving the educational needs of west and central Illinois. The College has served the area for over 40 years with accreditation that has been approved by the North Central Association of Colleges. Individual and community improvement through education is the goal of CSC and we strive to give individuals the ability to think critically, to realize their human potential, and to become a constructive force in their environment. The mission of Carl Sandburg College is to provide accessible, quality education in a caring environment by keeping the learner's needs at the center of decision making and by working in partnership with communities of the College district.

OKLAHOMA CITY (March 21, 2011) - Oklahoma City University has named the following local students to its honor roll for the fall 2010 semester.
Students must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours during a semester to meet the honor roll requirements and maintain a GPA of 3.9 for the President's Honor Roll or 3.5 for the Dean's Honor Roll.

• Kelsey Guard, Davenport, President's List

(Augustana College, Rock Island, IL) - Sybil Sanchez, Director of the Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life (COEJL), will deliver the 2011 Stone Lectureship in Judaism, the 26th annual lecture to be delivered in the series.

Speaking on "Judaism: A Green Religion," Sanchez will address Judaism's inherent environmental ethos and its stance on energy, climate change, public health, and biodiversity. Sanchez will discuss COEJL's ongoing policy work as well as other efforts to mobilize the Jewish community, including the Jewish Energy Covenant Campaign.

Sanchez is a leader in coordinating efforts in the Jewish community and beyond to work towards environmental change. She has advocated for years on social-justice issues and served as executive director of the Jewish Labor Committee and director of UN Affairs at B'nai B'rith International. She has a master's degree in international affairs from Columbia University.

The Stone Lectureship in Judaism was established in 1983 by friends of Dr. Alex and Martha Stone, long-time residents of Rock Island, and supports speakers and materials which increase awareness of the cultural and historical contributions of Judaism to the traditions of Western culture.

The Stone Lectureship is free and open to the public and takes place Tuesday, April 12, at 7:30 p.m. in Wallenberg auditorium in Denkmann Memorial Hall (3520 - 7th Ave.) on the Augustana College campus.

(MAQUOKETA, IA) Maquoketa Art Experience is hosting a "Create-a-Painting" Workshop led by artist and writer Sandra Principe of Hanover, Illinois on Saturday, April 2 from 12-3 p.m. at the Maquoketa Art Experience studio located at 124 S. Main Street in Maquoketa.

Principe has created a painting event for anyone who is interested in exploring work with acrylic paints. In this class, participants will create a portrait of a Red Parrot Tulip during a three-hour session led step-by-step by Principe. This class is designed for beginners or for anyone who wants to try something new. The registration fee is $35 for the three hour session. There is an optional materials fee of $15 that covers the cost of supplies if you choose not to bring your own. The registration form and materials list are available at www.maquoketa-art.org. For further information or to request a registration form contact Paula at Maquoketa Art Experience, maquoketaartexperience@hotmail.com or call 563.652.9925.

In her work Sandra Principe's oil paintings capture light and are reminiscent of the American painter, Martin Johnson Heade and are included in numerious private and corporate collections.  Her work has been shown in solo shows across the country, from West Palm Beach and Vero Beach, Florida to Laguna Beach, California. She is represented by Meghan Candler Gallery in Vero Beach, Florida; and Brio Gallery in Galena, Illinois. View Sandra's paintings at www.sandraprincipe.com
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