02 Jun 2014

UW-MADISON ANNOUNCES SPRING DEAN'S LIST

By Susannah Brooks

Madison, Wis. (May 30, 2014) - The University of Wisconsin-Madison has recognized students named to the Dean's List for the spring semester of the 2013-2014 academic year.

Students who achieve at a high level academically are recognized by the dean at the close of each semester. To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must complete a minimum of 12 graded degree credits in that semester. Each university school or college sets its own GPA requirements for students to be eligible to receive the distinction. Most call the honor "dean's list", but some grant the "Dean's Honor List" and "Dean's High Honor List."

To view an online listing, visit http://registrar.wisc.edu/deans_list.htm. For questions or concerns about eligibility, please contact deanslist-registrar@em.wisc.edu

Here are the students from your circulation area who have received this honor: from Bettendorf:

Emily Guinn, College of Engineering, Dean's Honor List Adam Vesole, School of Business, Dean's List

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02 Jun 2014

Concordia University, Nebraska student Naomi Iltis of LeClaire travels to Belize for medical mission trip

By Jen Suggitt

SEWARD, NE (05/30/2014)(readMedia)-- Eight students in a global health class at Concordia University, Nebraska, including Naomi Iltis of LeClaire, are visiting Belize on a nine-day medical mission trip May 26-June 3. The group is led by Dr. Joseph Gubanyi, professor of biology and chair of the natural sciences department at Concordia Nebraska as well as his wife Heidi, director of the RN to BSN program at Concordia Nebraska, and alumna Julie Banning, a physical therapist in Lincoln.

The group plans to teach elementary students in Belize about hand washing, perform experiments to show people the dangers of contaminated water and talk to village women about women's health.

"This is a great opportunity for our students because it will open their eyes to opportunities to serve our Lord not just in this country but throughout the world," Joseph Gubanyi said. "The reality is that the impact we will have on Belize will be minuscule compared to the impact the experience will have on us. Everyone who is going is excited at the opportunity to serve. It is our hope and prayer that people we encounter see Jesus, not us, through our words and actions."

Besides medical work, the group also wants to interact with Belizean children and teach them games, songs and Bible verses.

The trip also includes a day to explore sights around Belize including the waterfalls of Big Rock Falls and Xunantunich, an ancient Mayan ruin.

02 Jun 2014

4,021 receive degrees at ISU Spring commencement

By Jackie King

AMES, Iowa (May 30, 2014) - At Iowa State University's spring commencement ceremonies, 4,021 students received degrees. Iowa State awarded 3,357 undergraduate degrees, 413 master's degrees, 147 veterinary medicine degrees and 104 doctor of philosophy degrees.

Of the students receiving bachelor's degrees, 901 graduated "With Distinction" (cum laude, magna cum laude or summa cum laude). A total of 105 students graduated as members of the Honors Program.

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Bettendorf, IA

Ember Arnholz, B.F.A. - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Interior Design,

Stephanie Blaser, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Dietetics (H SCI), Honors Program Member, Summa Cum Laude

Katharine Brown, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, History,

Matthew Brown, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Management Information Systems,

Molly Bryant, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Journalism and Mass Communication, Political Science, Cum Laude

Jonathan Carlz, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering,

Erin Claeys, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering,

Spencer Crane, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Finance, Cum Laude

Daniel Dammann, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Construction Engineering,

Miranda Doss, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology and Health,

Colin Ewan, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Finance, and Bachelor of Science, Marketing.

Elizabeth Fry, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology and Health, Honors Program Member, Magna Cum Laude

Calvin Hartz, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Animal Science,

Jackson Hemberger, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering,

David Hessel, Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy, Genetics,

Lindsay Hoffman, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Diet and Exercise (H SCI), Magna Cum Laude

Lindsay Hoffman, M.Sci - Master of Science, Diet and Exercise,

Morgan Hoke, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Computer Engineering, Cum Laude

Thomas Horton, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, History,

Harikrishnan Kesavan Nair, M.Engr - Master of Engineering, Systems Engineering,

Erica Lansman, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Public Relations,

Mikaela Leners, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Physics, Cum Laude

Kyle Lichtenberg, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering,

Evan Lowther, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering,

Thomas McGee, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering, Magna Cum Laude

Dustin Miller, B.A. - Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies,

Andrew Slifka, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Management Information Systems, World Languages and Cultures,

Andrew Speer, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering,

Courtney Thompson, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Dietetics (H SCI),

 

Blue Grass, IA

Emily Martz, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Agricultural and Life Sciences Education,

 

Charlotte, IA

Hannah Johnson, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Sociology, Interdisciplinary Studies,

 

Clinton, IA

Drew Sikkema, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering,

 

Davenport, IA

Hannah Adams, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Apparel, Merchandising, and Design, Magna Cum Laude

Michael Anderson, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, History,

Ashley Arnold, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Anthropology,

Heather Bennett, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Sociology, Summa Cum Laude

Ashley Blackwell, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Animal Science,

Callie Blake, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education, Cum Laude

Allison Corbin, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology and Health,

Matthew Corry, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Magna Cum Laude

Alexa Dostart, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Forestry,

Kayla Evanchyk, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Marketing,

Jacob Fennelly, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Accounting,

Jacob Fetterer, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Hospitality Management,

Marinda Gacke, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Biology (AGLS), Magna Cum Laude

Emma Garner, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Apparel, Merchandising, and Design,

Christopher Harre, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, Magna Cum Laude

Zachary Howell, B.M. - Bachelor of Music, Music,

Danielle Kimler, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, Cum Laude

Katherine Menard, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Public Relations,

Lisa Miller, M.Educ - Master of Education, Education,

Ryan Nelson, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering,

Adam Nguyen, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Cum Laude

Amanda Pastrnak, B.A. - Bachelor of Arts, Advertising,

Meredith Rich, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering,

Christine Skoglund, D.V.M. - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medicine,

Matthew Stegemann, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering, Cum Laude

Jeramie Vens, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering,

 

Eldridge, IA

Kaitlin Heinen, B.A. - Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Honors Program Member, Magna Cum Laude

Kaitlin Heinen, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry, Honors Program Member, Magna Cum Laude

Eric Holland, B.A. - Bachelor of Arts, Linguistics, International Studies,

 

Maquoketa, IA

Anika Ehlers, B.A. - Bachelor of Arts, Advertising,

 

Moline, IL

Kelsey Carlson, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Animal Science, Cum Laude

Brandon Coopman, B.I.D. - Bachelor of Industrial Design, Industrial Design,

Ryan Hamor, M.Sci - Master of Science, Electrical Engineering,

Laura Peterson, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Supply Chain Management, Management, Cum Laude

Steven Vogel, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Management Information Systems, Cum Laude

 

Morrison, IL

Conner Bealer, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering,

 

Muscatine, IA

Mary Berns, B.F.A. - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Interior Design,

 

Rock Island, IL

Jennifer Kirk, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Microbiology,

Taylor VerMeer, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Public Relations,

Ryan Walkup, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Supply Chain Management,

 

Sherrard, IL

Kimberly Franck, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Biology, Cum Laude

 

Taylor Ridge, IL

Gregory Simon, M.Engr - Master of Engineering, Systems Engineering,

 

Walcott, IA

Benjamin Brockmann, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, Supply Chain Management,

Wade Warnecke, B.S. - Bachelor of Science, History
02 Jun 2014

Rockhurst University Announces Spring 2014 Dean's List

By Katherine Frohoff

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (May 30, 2014) - Rockhurst University has announced the dean's list for the spring 2014 semester. This honor recognizes students who have achieved a grade-point average of 3.5 or above.

Among those honored is Julianne Delessio of Bettendorf.

Rockhurst University is one of 28 Catholic, Jesuit universities in the United States. It challenges students to become leaders while providing a supportive environment for intellectual and personal growth. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Rockhurst among the top Midwest Regional Universities. Rockhurst is the only institution in the Kansas City area to have earned the community engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Learn more at www.rockhurst.edu

02 Jun 2014

News from Truman State University

By Heidi Crist Templeton

Truman State University Announces Spring 2014 President's List

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. (May 30, 2014) - Truman State University has released the Spring 2014 President's List. To qualify for this list, an undergraduate student must attain a semester 4.0 grade point average and must complete 12 semester hours of credit.

Area students include : Allison Fullenkamp, Exercise Science; Kayleen Green, History and Pre-Education/Secondary; and Scott McKillip, Business Administration - all from Davenport.

Truman State University Announces Spring 2014 Provost and Vice President List

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. (May 30, 2014) - Truman State University has released the Spring 2014 Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs List. To qualify for this list, an undergraduate student must attain a semester 3.50-3.99 grade point average and must complete 12 semester hours of credit.

Area students include : Simone Collins, Rock Island, Psychology and Pre-Education/Secondary; and William Daniel, Davenport, Business Administration.

Founded in 1867, Truman has the highest graduation rate among the state's public colleges and universities and approximately 50 percent of Truman students pursue an advanced degree immediately upon graduating. U.S. News & World Report has rated Truman as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest region for 17 consecutive years. The Princeton Review named Truman as the No. 9 best value college in the nation among public schools and Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine places Truman at No. 12 in the nation on its list of "100 Best Values in Public Colleges."
30 May 2014

Governor Quinn Statement on Millionaire Tax for Education

By Katie Hickey

SPRINGFIELD - Governor Pat Quinn today released the following statement regarding Illinois Senate passage of House Bill 3816:

"Our democracy works best when everyone has a voice. Residents across Illinois will now have the opportunity to voice their opinion on whether millionaires should pay a little more to help ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.

"An investment in education is the best investment we can make for our economic future.

"I commend Speaker Michael Madigan and Senator Mike Noland for sponsoring this important bill and I look forward to signing it into law."

The bill has passed the Illinois House and now goes to the Governor's desk.

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30 May 2014

Parkland Ford ASSET Graduate Geovanni Tlalpan Lands Job at Dealership

By Patty Lehn

CHAMPAIGN, IL (05/29/2014)(readMedia)-- CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Geovanni Tlalpan of Silvis, Illinois, a recent graduate of the Ford ASSET Program at Parkland College, has been hired as entry-level service technician by Sexton Ford Sales in Moline.

About the Ford ASSET Program

The two-year Ford ASSET Program trains students to diagnose, service, and maintain Ford automotive products using recommended procedures, special tools, and Ford service publications. Classroom work and additional technical training combine with periods of real-world work experience to complete the training. Graduates of Parkland's program enter the workforce as entry-level service technicians with the same Ford Motor Co. certifications that a technician would receive by going to a Ford Training Center, for a fraction of the cost at private schools. Graduates also earn the Associate in Applied Science degree in Automotive Service Technology and often opt to transfer their earned credits toward a bachelor's degree.

Parkland College is a fully accredited public community college serving the needs of District 505, Illinois' third largest community college district. Offering 120+ degree and certificate options for career placement or academic transfer, Parkland has provided vocational/technical skills training and traditional academic instruction to more than 270,000 people since 1967. The mission of Parkland College is to engage the community in learning.

30 May 2014

Belmont University Announces Spring 2014 Dean's List

By April Hefner

NASHVILLE, TN (05/29/2014)(readMedia)-- The following students achieved the Dean's List at Belmont University for the Spring 2014 semester. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C.

Janell Just of Rock Island 

Kellen Moss of Eldridge 

Kathleen Walter of Bettendorf 

Ranked No. 7 in the Regional Universities South category and named for the fifth consecutive year as one of the top "Up-and-Comer" universities by U.S. News & World Report, Belmont University consists of approximately 6,900 students who come from every state and more than 25 countries. Committed to being a leader among teaching universities, Belmont brings together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christian community of learning and service. The university's purpose is to help students explore their passions and develop their talents to meet the world's needs. With more than 80 areas of study, 22 master's programs and five doctoral degrees, there is no limit to the ways Belmont University can expand an individual's horizon. For more information, visitwww.belmont.edu.

30 May 2014

Iowa Teacher & Principal Leadership Symposium website launched, registration open to public

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(DES MOINES) - Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today launched EducationLeadership.Iowa.gov, a website for the second Iowa Teacher and Principal Leadership Symposium, which will be held on Monday, Aug. 4, 2014, at the FFA Enrichment Center at Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny. Featured speakers include Vivien Stewart from the Asia Society, Ee-Ling Low from the National Institute of Education in Singapore, and Barnett Berry from the Center for Teaching Quality. Also featured are Iowa's first 39 school districts to launch teacher leadership systems in 2014-15 as part of Iowa's landmark 2013 education reform package, two Iowa school districts - Central Decatur and Saydel - that started teacher leadership systems in 2013-14 with the help of a federal grant, and a student panel on the difference great teaching makes.

The event is open to the public, with the goal of attracting a broad cross section of Iowans, including educators, parents, school board members, business leaders and legislators. The website includes the agenda, speaker biographies, sponsors and information on how to register.

REGISTER NOW FOR THE IOWA TEACHER AND LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM

The purpose of the symposium is to continue the public conversation about the critical role teacher and principal leadership will play as Iowans work to give students a world-class education.

  

"Iowa has many exceptional teachers, and the 2013 transformational education reform elevates the profession to a higher level by recognizing how teacher leadership can improve instruction to raise student achievement," said Branstad. "We look forward to learning from those who have started to experience the teacher leadership and compensation system as well as experts from outside Iowa who are steeped in this work."  

 

"We want to ensure the Teacher Leadership and Compensation System is as successful as possible, and the symposium is one way to continue the dialogue and make certain our children are prepared to be competitive in a global, knowledge-based economy," added Reynolds.

Click here to register for the symposium. Registration for the day is $30, with room for about 465 attendees.

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30 May 2014

Stephanie Wiegel of Illinois City, IL, graduates from BHSU

By Michelle Pawelski

SPEARFISH, SD (05/29/2014)(readMedia)-- Stephanie Wiegel, of Illinois City, IL, was one of more than 300 students who graduated during Black Hills State University's 167th commencement ceremony this month. Wiegel earned a Bachelor of Science degree.

Founded in 1883, Black Hills State University is a master's level University that promotes excellence in teaching and learning; supports research, creative and scholarly activities and provides service to the state, region, nation and global community. The third-largest University in South Dakota, BHSU enrolls nearly 4,500 students from each of the 66 counties in South Dakota, 44 states, and 29 different countries. Located in Spearfish, S.D., BHSU's location in the beautiful Black Hills offers students endless options for recreation, unique research opportunities and a vibrant community

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