06 Feb 2013

Rotary Club of Davenport Scholarship Applications Now Available

By Johanna Smith

February 6, 2013 (Davenport, IA) - Scholarship applications are now be accepted by the Rotary Club of Davenport.   In 2103, $56,000 in scholarships will be awarded (four $10,000 scholarships and one $16,000 scholarship) to five students graduating from the four high schools in Davenport. At least one student from each of Assumption, Central, North and West will be awarded a scholarship. Selection is based upon GPA, test scores, community service, interview, and recommendations.

The application deadline is March 1st. Applications are available to download at www.davenportrotary.org.  Completed requests must be postmarked by March 1st and sent to: Rotary Club of Davenport, 1910 E. Kimberly Road, Ste. 310, Davenport, IA  52807.  Applications are reviewed and awarded by the Rotary Club of Davenport Scholarship Committee.

The Rotary Club of Davenport Scholarship Program is one of the largest in the Quad Cities metro area, awarding over $1,000,000 in scholarships since its inception as the Rotary Memorial College Loan and Scholarship Fund in 1922.

For more information, contact Johanna Smith at 563-322-3567 or via email at davrotary@netexpress.net.

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06 Feb 2013

UW-MADISON WINTER GRADS LIST

By TheLink Delivery Service

MADISON - Several thousand students received degrees during the University of Wisconsin-Madison's winter commencement ceremonies, Dec. 16, 2012, including Elizabeth Kwan of Bettendorf with a Bachelor of Arts fro the College of Letters and Science.

Badger football legend Pat Richter delivered the charge to graduates at commencement ceremonies held at the Kohl Center.

For more information about UW-Madison, visit http://www.wisc.edu.

06 Feb 2013

Genesis Nursing Scholarship Applications Available

By Craig Cooper
DAVENPORT, Iowa - Feb. 5, 2013 -- The Genesis Health System Foundation has announced applications for BSN and MSN degree completion scholarships are now available online.

This year, the award has increased from $2,000 to $2,500 for each degree completion scholarship for current Genesis nurses.

Applications for scholarships to current full-time nursing students are also available, and are awarded in the form of a forgivable loan based upon subsequent employment with Genesis Health System.

In 2012, the Genesis Health System Foundation awarded more than 40 degree completion scholarships to nurses employed at Genesis valued at more than $80,000.

Applications for the scholarships are due on or before March 25, 2013. Scholarship recipients will be announced in early May.

Scholarship applications can be found at the Genesis Health System website, www.genesishealth.com/scholarships.

For more information, call the Genesis Health Services Foundation office at (563) 421-6864.

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06 Feb 2013

TRUMAN STATE UNIV FALL HONORS

By Heidi Templeton

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. - Truman State University has released the Fall 2012 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.

Local students attaining this honor include Scott Joseph McKillip of Davenport majoring in Health Science, Business Administration

Also, Truman State University has released the Fall 2012 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.

Local students attaining this honor include Andy Wang Yang (Computer Science) and Logan Christian Carney (Business Administration) both of Bettendorf; Aubrey Danielle Bailey (Biology, Exercise Science), Aubrey Ann Crowley (Health Science), Allison Jean Fullenkamp (Exercise Science) and Kayleen Marie Green (History, Pre-Education/Secondary) all of Davenport; and Simone Lorraine Kazel Collins (Psychology) of Rock Island.

Founded in 1867, Truman is Missouri's highly selective public liberal arts and sciences university. Truman has the highest graduation rates among Missouri's public colleges and universities and approximately 50 percent of Truman's graduates pursue an advanced degree immediately upon graduating. Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine listed Truman at No. 19 on its list of 100 "Best Values in Public Colleges" and featured the University in the February 2013 issue. U.S. News & World Report's 2013 edition of "Best Colleges" ranked Truman as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest region and Truman was recognized in the Washington Monthly September/October 2012 magazine as the No. 6 master's university in the nation. Truman was the only public Missouri school on the entire Top 100 Master's Universities list. The University, located in Kirksville, enrolls more than 6,100 students.

04 Feb 2013

Valerie Van Ee of Eldridge Named to Huntington University's Dean's List

By readMedia

HUNTINGTON, IN (02/01/2013)(readMedia)-- Valerie Van Ee of Eldridge, IA was named to the Dean's List at Huntington University for the fall semester of the 2012-13 school year.

Van Ee is a senior Animation and Computer Science major.

The Dean's List is published two times per year at Huntington University. The honor recognizes students for outstanding academic achievement during the previous semester. Honorees must be classified as regular students, be enrolled full-time with a load of 12 hours or more in graded courses, and must achieve a semester grade point average of at least 3.50 on a four-point scale.

Huntington University is a comprehensive Christian college of the liberal arts offering graduate and undergraduate programs in more than 70 academic concentrations. U.S. News & World Report ranks Huntington among the best colleges in the Midwest, and Forbes.com has listed the university as one of America's Best Colleges. Additionally, Princeton Review has named the institution to its "Best in the Midwest" list. Founded in 1897 by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, Huntington University is located on a contemporary, lakeside campus in northeast Indiana. The university is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU).

01 Feb 2013

CARTHAGE COLLEGE FALL DEAN'S LIST

By TheLink Delivery Service

Kenosha, Wis. - Carthage College has named outstanding scholars to its Dean's List for academic excellence during the fall semester of 2012.

Dean's List honors are accorded Carthage students who achieve a 3.5 grade point average while carrying at least 14 credit hours during a semester.

Students from the local area receiving Dean's List honors include :  Erin Holst of Bettendorf, Iowa, and Jennifer Lynn Fyfe of Davenport, Iowa.

ABOUT CARTHAGE COLLEGE
Established in 1847, Carthage is a college of the liberal arts and sciences affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The College enrolls 2,500 students and is situated on the Lake Michigan shore in Kenosha, Wis., midway between Chicago and Milwaukee. The Collegiate Learning Assessment has ranked Carthage among the top eight percent of colleges and universities nationwide for the academic gains of its students.

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01 Feb 2013

WILLIAM PENN UNIV. FALL HONORS LISTS

By Amber Lake

Oskaloosa, Iowa- William Penn University is pleased to announce that Carmen Cristina Wetzel of Bettendorf and Lisa Ann Lacy of Davenport have been named to the President's List for the fall 2012 semester. To be included on the President's List, a student must complete at least 12 hours of credit with a minimum grade point average of 3.9 on a 4.0 scale.

William Penn University is alos pleased to announce that Blake Younkin of Bettendorf has been named to the Dean's List for the fall 2012 semester. To be included on the Dean's List, a student must complete at least 12 hours of credit with a grade point average of 3.5 - 3.89 on a 4.0 scale.

William Penn University was founded by Quakers in 1873 and is located in Oskaloosa, Iowa. William Penn University has recently expanded both programming and facilities. For more information, visit the university's website at www.wmpenn.edu or call 1-800-779-7366.

30 Jan 2013

Upper Iowa University Announces Fall 2012 Dean's List

By Monica Bayer Heaton

FAYETTE, IA (01/29/2013)(readMedia)-- Upper Iowa University names its 2012 Fall Dean's List. To be honored, the undergraduate must have earned a minimum 3.50 GPA for the semester and be enrolled as a full-time student.

Shaun Eberhart, of Charlotte, IA

Haylie Franklin, of Muscatine, IA

Gary Mayfield, of Davenport, IA

Stephanie Ries, of Clinton, IA

Colbey Vance, of Port Byron, IL

Bridget Barrette, of DeWitt, IA

Shawn Cotton, of LeClaire, IA

Jann Hebrank, of Park View, IA

William Stellmach, of Davenport, IA

Christian Wirth, of Bettendorf, IA

Ericka Carpenter, of Wheatland, IA

Pamela Frost, of Delmar, IA

Jessica Buntemeyer, of Davenport, IA

Tiffany Jones, of Davenport, IA

Alyssa Lenning, of Davenport, IA

Brittany McCubbin, of Davenport, IA

Celia Porth, of DeWitt, IA

Prakash Sapkota, of Davenport, IA

Kathryn Troendle, of Bettendorf, IA

Richard Troendle, of Bettendorf, IA

James Yackley, of Devenport, IA

Leann Zinn, of Davenport, IA

For more information about Upper Iowa University, go to www.uiu.edu.

About Upper Iowa University

Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, not-for-profit university providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs and leadership development opportunities to about 6,200 students-nationally and internationally-at its Fayette campus and learning centers worldwide. Upper Iowa University is a recognized innovator in offering accredited, quality programs through flexible, multiple delivery systems, including online and independent study. For more information, visit www.uiu.edu.

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29 Jan 2013

Biology student is awarded the Carey-Gillespie Scholarship

By Kathrynne Skonicki
ROMEOVILLE– Lewis University student Kimberly Teats of Erie was awarded the Carey-Gillespie Scholarship for the 2012-2013 academic year. Teats is a freshman majoring in biology and minoring in Spanish. She is also a student athlete on the Women's Softball team.

The Carey-Gillespie award recipient must be a full-time student, participate in Lewis University's program of intercollegiate athletics, and maintain a 2.75 GPA while attending Lewis.

In addition to the Carey-Gillespie Scholarship, Teats was also awarded the Frank J. Lewis Scholarship for her freshmen year based on her outstanding high school academics and ACT score.

Kimberly Teats is the daughter of John and Jill Teats of Erie, Ill.

Lewis University is a Catholic university offering distinctive undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 6,500 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.

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29 Jan 2013

Molly Mayne of Bettendorf Named to Drake University's Dean's List

By Aaron Jaco

DES MOINES, IA (01/29/2013)(readMedia)-- Molly Mayne of Bettendorf was named to the Drake University Dean's List for the Fall 2012 semester. Students must achieve a grade-point average of 3.5 or above to earn this honor.

Drake is a private, independent university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an enrollment of approximately 3,400 full-time undergraduate students and 1,900 graduate students from 49 states and 50 countries. Drake University's mission is to provide an exceptional learning environment that prepares students for meaningful personal lives, professional accomplishments and responsible global citizenship. The Drake experience is distinguished by collaborative learning among students, faculty and staff and by the integration of the liberal arts and sciences with professional preparation.

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