04 Jun 2012

Local Students Graduate Spring 2012

By newsMedia

Kirsten Ann Hanford graduates from William Woods University

FULTON, MO (05/29/2012)(readMedia)-- Kirsten Ann Hanford of Davenport, Iowa, graduated in May from William Woods University with a bachelor of science degree.

Actor Val Kilmer was the speaker at WWU's undergraduate commencement May 5. One of the most prolific actors of his generation, Kilmer s memorable roles include Batman in "Batman Forever," Jim Morrison in Oliver Stone's "The Doors," Doc Holliday in "Tombstone" and Simon Templar in "The Saint."

Kilmer spent the week on the William Woods campus meeting with various groups and performing his one-man play, "Citizen Twain."

04 Jun 2012

Rivermont Collegiate News

By Rivermont Collegiate

Dear Rivermont Community,

 

Well, here it is.  The last HEADlines of the school year.  It has been an exciting year with so many accomplishments and firsts.  Once again the students and faculty of Rivermont have demonstrated that Excellence comes first, Character is expected, and Creativity can be found in every corner!  Please be sure to join us on Wednesday and Friday of next week as we celebrate these accomplishments, hear what our seniors learned about themselves and their chosen field in the Senior Projects, and  graduate our 125th class of seniors!  These students join the ranks of an exceptional group of leaders, philanthropists, professionals and engaged citizens who make up our ALUMNI!

 

This weekend marks the commemoration of those who have sacrificed for our freedoms and prosperity.

 

Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, in his General Order No. 11, and was first observed on 30 May 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery.  (http://www.usmemorialday.org/backgrnd.html#1)

 

In honor of the day we reprint the poem that inspired the tradition of poppies to remember.

 

In Flanders Fields

John McCrae, 1915.

 

In Flanders fields the poppies blow

Between the crosses, row on row
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:

To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow

In Flanders fields.

Have a safe and restful long weekend, 

 

Rick St. Laurent

Headmaster

 

Poppies

 

The Class of 2012

Matt Newsome
University of Pennsylvania


Meghana Yerrapothu
University of Illinois at Chicago

Joann Weeks
Benedictine University

 

Pavane Gorrepati
Yale University

Meghana Pagadala
California Institute of Technology





 

Christine
Christine Mbakwe
Washington University in St. Louis

 

Ramya
Ramya Prabhu
University of Illinois at Chicago

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Join us for our 125th Commencement Exercises on
Friday, June 1, 10:00 AM on the South Terrace of the Mansion.
04 Jun 2012

Lt. Governor Simon's Complete College bills move forward

By Rick Martin

College Choice Reports bill advances to House, math curriculum bill moving to Governor's desk

 

SPRINGFIELD - May 25, 2012. Lt. Governor Sheila Simon commended the Illinois Senate today for voting to help students make informed choices about Illinois' higher education options through publication of College Choice Reports. House Bill 5248, Amendment 2, passed the Senate 56-0 and now moves back to the House for concurrence.

 

Under the Simon-backed legislation, College Choice Reports will be published annually and provide students, parents and taxpayers with key institutional data for Illinois' community colleges and universities. Data included on the reports could include degree and certificate completion rates, net costs, average student debt, and student demographics. The goal is to help students make informed choices about educational paths so they can graduate on time and with less debt.

 

"Parents and students should think of this new resource as a consumer report, guiding them toward high-quality, affordable higher education investments," Simon said. "This new tool will help students comparison-shop between institutions so they can select schools that meet their educational and career needs."

 

Upon House approval of HB 5248, Amendment 2, Simon will convene a committee of higher education stakeholders to determine the style and content of the reports. Public and private degree-granting institutions will publish their first College Choice Report by January 1, 2015.

 

Simon serves as Governor Quinn's point person on education reform and helped draft two bills this session that aim to improve college completion and career readiness. The first bill to pass both chambers, SB 3244, authorizes the Illinois State Board of Education to design curriculum models that detail content and teaching techniques for middle and high school math standards. SB 3244 currently awaits Quinn's signature.

 

Simon is a former professor and serves as the chair of the Joint Education Leadership Committee of the P-20 Council.

 

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30 May 2012

Local students graduate from Central College

By newsMedia

PELLA, (05/24/2012)(readMedia)-- The following local students graduated from Central College Saturday, May 12. The ceremony was held at H.S. Kuyper Fieldhouse in Pella, Iowa. There were 323 graduates from 16 states and four foreign countries.

Ryan Allison, of Rock Island, graduated with a major in exercise science

Katelyn Baker, of Davenport, graduated with a major in business management

Melissa Blanchard, of Davenport, graduated with a major in Spanish

Kelsey Howard, of Davenport, graduated with a major in religion

Melanie Louis, of Davenport, graduated with a major in biology

Alison Miller, of Davenport, graduated with a major in exercise science

Victoria Turley, of Eldridge, graduated with a major in English

Michael Furlong, of Davenport, graduated with a major in exercise science

Central College is a private, four-year, residential liberal arts college in Pella, Iowa. Central's academic program offers 39 majors leading to a bachelor's degree, along with pre-professional programs and advising. Central was recognized in the 2011 U.S. News & World Report's annual rankings of the best liberal arts colleges in the nation.

More information about Central College is available at www.central.edu or by calling 877-462-3687.

29 May 2012

CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE JORDAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL FOURTH QUARTER HONOR ROLL STUDENTS

By Janine A. H. Parr

GRADE 6 - OUTSTANDING
Zoe Arvanitis
Alyssa Carpita
Madeline Chambers
Bailey Estes
Amber Guzzo
Brendan Hird
Mindy Hoang
John Huntley
Kale Hyder
Cloie Jennings
Alyssa Klauer
Ben Luppen
Will Mihm
Rebecca Nonnenmann
Jenna Pauley
Jessica Pauley
Lauryn Praet
Clare VanSpybroeck
David Willaert
Brenon Wilson

GRADE 6 - DISTINGUISHED
Justin Bost
Ethan Castellaw
Bridget Ferguson
Makenna Freyberger
Erik Hoffman
Zach Larson
Anna Marolf
Daniel Powers
Caden Punkiewicz
Luke Trondson

GRADE 7 - OUTSTANDING
Lucy Adlfinger
Megan Beckwith
Maris Boelens
Sid Boelens
Conner Boyd
Augie Darrow
Brian Do
Lisa Do
Sam Dodson
Molly Hunter
Noel Huntley
Emily Ostrowski
Samantha Sharp
Ashley Slaight
Miranda Zinke

GRADE 7 - DISTINGUISHED
Michael Elliott
Peyton Tanghe

GRADE 8 - OUTSTANDING
Emily Bauer
Katie Maloney
Jasmine Moseley
Cassie Wales

GRADE 8 - DISTINGUISHED
James Becker
Lilia Darrow
Sam Fernandez
Jenna Fisher
Kathy Hougland
Bryce Humphrey
Ali Milani
Marina Pickslay
Brooke Sheraden
Kyler Yodts

The Outstanding Honor Roll requires more A's than B's with no C's. The Distinguished Honor Roll requires more B's than A's with no more than one C.

29 May 2012

Simon welcomes new JALC president, calls for budget reform to protect education funding

By Randy Stalsberg

Simon welcomes new JALC president, calls for budget reform to protect education funding

 

CARTERVILLE - May 24, 2012. Lt. Governor Sheila Simon welcomed incoming John A. Logan College President Mike Dreith on Thursday and urged lawmakers to make pension and Medicaid reforms that will protect higher education funding.

 

Without major changes, health care for the poor and retirement benefits for public employees will continue to eat up more of the state's general revenue dollars, squeezing out funding for education, law enforcement and other expenses, Simon said prior to a public reception for Dreith alongside retiring JALC President Bob Mees.

 

"Runaway Medicaid and pension costs could squeeze out education funding if major reforms are not enacted this spring," said Simon, who serves as Governor Quinn's point person on education reform. "When President Dreith takes over on July 1, we want John A. Logan College to know its state dollars will be paid on time and in full so its students receive the best education possible."

 

Fast-growing public pension and Medicaid costs could eat up 50 percent of state general revenue spending in FY2014 without major reforms. That could limit the state's ability to fund education and public safety, threaten the state's credit rating and hurt the long-term sustainability of the health care and retirement systems, Simon said. On Monday, legislation supported by Governor Quinn was filed to restructure Illinois' Medicaid system.

 

"The state's budget crisis must be resolved, with input from educators across the state, to maintain and improve the quality of higher education in Illinois," said Mees, who will retire from the JALC presidency on June 30.

 

Students who qualify for state tuition assistance, whether they pay to study microbiology or welding, could also feel the squeeze, Simon said. In the past decade, the buying power of the state's Monetary Award Program (MAP) has fallen from covering the full tuition and fees at public community colleges and universities, to covering about half. For every student who received partial assistance from MAP this year, another qualified applicant was denied due to lack of funds.

 

"We need to invest in students and schools if we expect to reach our state's big goal: 60 percent of our working-age adults holding a degree or certificate by 2025," Simon said.  "It's time to put politics aside and work together on budget reforms that will put Illinois on solid financial footing for years to come."


23 May 2012

WQPT Broadcasts WIU-QC 2012 Commencement Ceremony

By Tami Seitz
MOLINE, IL--Western Illinois University-Quad Cities Spring 2012 Commencement Ceremony will be broadcast Sunday, May 27th at 12:30 pm on WQPT. The program length is one hour, 33 minutes and is a rebroadcast of the ceremony held Sunday, May 13th at The i wireless Center, Moline. Please see  www.wqpt.org/schedule to find WQPT on your television service provider's channel guide.  For more information, please contact 309-764-2400 or wqpt.org.
23 May 2012

Treasurer Fitzgerald Reminds Iowans it is Their Last Chance to Celebrate 529 Day

By Michael Fitzgerald

Register for a chance to win a $1,000 College Savings Iowa Account

DES MOINES, IA (05/22/2012)(readMedia)-- State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald wants to remind Iowans it is their last chance to celebrate 529 Day by registering to win a $1,000 College Savings Iowa account for a child in their life. "I encourage everyone to register for the giveaway and explore the benefits of using a 529 plan, such as College Savings Iowa, to save for their loved ones' future higher education expenses," Fitzgerald said. "By starting early, saving a little at a time and making smart investment choices, families can make their savings work for them." For more information and to register for the giveaway, please visit www.my529iowaplan.com before May 31.

May 29, 529 Day, helps bring attention to the fact that saving for college is one of the most significant things families can do for the children in their lives. Those who begin putting away money early and save little by little can, over time, make their college savings add up to a significant amount. Because saving for future educational expenses is so important, Iowa families are encouraged to open a College Savings Iowa account for a special child in their life.

College Savings Iowa offers families a tax advantaged way to save money for their children's higher education. It only takes $25 to open an account, and anyone - parents, grandparents, friends and relatives - can invest in College Savings Iowa on behalf of a child. Participants who are Iowa taxpayers can deduct contributions up to $2,975 per beneficiary from their 2012 adjusted gross income, and there are no income or residency restrictions.* Investors can withdraw their investment federally tax-free to pay for qualified higher education expenses including tuition, books, supplies and certain room and board costs at any eligible college, university, community college or accredited technical training school in the United States or abroad. To learn more about College Savings Iowa, please visit www.myiowa529plan.com or call1-888-672-9116.

*Adjusted annually for inflation. If withdrawals are not qualified, the deductions must be added back to Iowa taxable income. The earnings portion of non-qualified withdrawals may be subject to federal income tax and a 10% federal penalty tax, as well as state income taxes. The availability of tax or other benefits may be contingent on meeting other requirements.

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Investment returns are not guaranteed and you could lose money by investing in the plan. Participants assume all investment risks as well as responsibility for any federal and state tax consequences. If you are not an Iowa taxpayer, consider before investing whether your or the designated beneficiary's home state offers any state tax or other benefits that are only available for investments in such state's qualified tuition program.

For more information about the College Savings Iowa 529 Plan, call 888-672-9116 or visit www.collegesavingsiowa.com to obtain a Program Description. Investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other important information are included in the Program Description; read and consider it carefully before investing.

23 May 2012

Governor Quinn Statement on House Vote to Abolish Legislative Scholarships

By Andrew Mason

SPRINGFIELD - May 21, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following statement regarding the Illinois House' concurrence with passage of HB 3810, which finally ends the troubled General Assembly tuition waiver program.

 

"Today is a good day for deserving students in financial need, and a good day for the taxpayers of Illinois.

 

"There is no place for a political scholarship program in Illinois. As I have repeatedly advocated - scholarships, paid for by Illinois taxpayers - should be awarded only to those with merit who are in true financial need. Abolishing this program is the right thing to do.

 

"Thank you Leader Christine Radogno for your leadership on this issue. Thank you President John Cullerton for your move to abolish this program. And thank you, Speaker Michael Madigan, Leader Tom Cross and members of the House and Senate who voted to do the right thing and pass this long-overdue ethics reform. We need more bipartisan progress like this in the next 10 days to get big things done for the people of Illinois.

 

"I look forward to signing this legislation and focusing resources on programs that help needy, deserving students attend college."

 

 

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23 May 2012

Area Students Named to Collegiate Honors Lists

By Various sources

Katelyn Smith of Port Byron Named to Missouri Valley College Spring 2012 Dean's List

MARSHALL, MO (06/05/2012)(readMedia)-- Dr. Sharon Weiser, chief academic officer for Missouri Valley College, has announced Katelyn Smith of Port Byron was named to the Spring 2012 Dean's List. The requirements for the Dean's List are a 3.3 or higher grade point average; at least 12 graded hours for the semester; and no "D," "F," or "Incomplete" grades for the semester.

Annemarie Doyle of Andalusia Named to Harding University Dean's List

SEARCY, ARK. (06/04/2012)(readMedia)-- Andalusia resident Annemarie Doyle is among more than 1,000 Harding University students included on the dean's list for grades achieved during the spring semester.

The deans's list is published each semester by Dr. Larry Long, university provost, honoring those who have achieved high scholarship. To be eligible, a student must be carrying 12 or more hours with a 3.65 or higher grade point average.

With an enrollment of more than 7,100 students, Harding is the largest private university in Arkansas and attracts more National Merit Scholars than any other private university in the state. Harding also maintains campuses in Australia, Chile, England, France, Greece, Italy and Zambia. For more information visit www.harding.edu.

Devin Lundy Named to Dean's List at Beloit College

BELOIT, WI (06/04/2012)(readMedia)-- Devin Lundy, of Davenport, IA, has been named to Beloit College's Dean's List for the spring semester.

To be eligible for the Dean's List, a student must carry a semester GPA of 3.4 or higher and take a minimum of 3 letter-graded units for the term.

Beloit College is a residential, liberal arts college offering 40 majors to its 1,250 students. Located 90 miles northwest of Chicago, Beloit is one of the nation's most international colleges, drawing students from 41 nations as well as 48 states.

Olivia Storjohann named to Dean's List at William Woods University

FULTON, MO (06/04/2012)(readMedia)-- Olivia Storjohann, a junior from Eldridge, Iowa, has been named to the Dean's List at William Woods University for academic accomplishments during the 2012 spring term.

To be named to the Dean's List, a student must be full-time and have achieved a minimum 3.6 semester and cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

William Woods University is an independent, professions-oriented, liberal arts-based institution serving the educational needs of both men and women. William Woods has an enrollment of about 3,800 students, and offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in a variety of disciplines in both campus and outreach settings.

The 180-acre main campus is located in the mid-Missouri community of Fulton. Since its founding in 1870, the mission of William Woods has been to provide a quality education while ensuring the development of the individual.

Austin Baker Named to Buena Vista University Dean's List

STORM LAKE, IA (06/01/2012)(readMedia)-- Austin Baker, a senior from Blue Grass, was named to the Dean's List for the spring semester at Buena Vista University. Students named to the Dean's List must have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 for the semester based on a 4.0 grade point system and must have taken at least 12 hours of coursework.

Buena Vista University is a regionally acclaimed university that relentlessly focuses on learning. The faculty, staff and students set and meet the highest standards of academic achievement, character, conscience and compassion. Visit www.bvu.edu.

Local Students Named to Dean's List at Creighton University

OMAHA, NEB.- (05/31/2012)(readMedia)-- The following students from your area were named to the spring Dean's List at Creighton University for the spring semester of the 2011-2012 academic year.

Michael Barnes of Bettendorf, a junior College of Arts and Sciences student

Adam Dilla of Bettendorf, a junior College of Arts and Sciences student

Emily Stensrud of Bettendorf, a third year School of Pharmacy and Health Professions student

Nathan Horst of Blairstown, a sophomore College of Arts and Sciences student

Elizabeth Hines of Davenport, a sophomore College of Arts and Sciences student

Kailee Steger of Milan, a sophomore College of Arts and Sciences student

Alexandria Clark of Rock Island, a sophomore College of Arts and Sciences student

John Philibert of Rock Island, a junior College of Arts and Sciences student

Full-time students who earn a 3.5 grade-point average or better on a 4.0 scale are eligible for the Dean's Honor Roll.

Local students named to Central College Dean's list

The following students were named to the spring 2012 Central College dean's list:

Katelyn Baker of Davenport, a business management major, is the daughter of Bill & Nancy Baker

Briana Haycraft of Eldridge, a elementary education major, is the daughter of Scott & Kimberly Haycraft

Alicia Huegel of Bettendorf, a undeclared major, is the daughter of Tony & Debra Huegel

Emily Huegel of Bettendorf, a elementary education major, is the daughter of Tony & Debra Huegel

Melanie Louis of Davenport, a biology major, is the daughter of Robert & Diane Louis

Morgan Meseke of Bettendorf, a exercise science major, is the daughter of Kyle Dollins

Maaike Mielenhausen of Davenport, a elementary education major, is the daughter of Steve & Belinda Mielenhausen

Alison Miller of Davenport, a exercise science major, is the daughter of Greg & Debra Miller

Ashley Ramker of Davenport, a psychology major, is the daughter of Michael & Linda Ramker

Allison Redman of Davenport, a elemetary education major, is the daughter of Michael & Ann Redman

Samantha Scheckel of Long Grove, a art major, is the daughter of Marty & Jane Scheckel

Hannah Seibel of Eldridge, a sociology major, is the daughter of Brian & Glenna Seibel

Haley Slaubaugh of Parnell, a elementary education major, is the daughter of Doug & Carla Slaubaugh

Kelly Spavin of Bettendorf, a English major, is the daughter of David Spavin : Lori Spavin

The honor is awarded to full-time students who achieve a 3.5 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale while taking 12 or more graded credit hours for the semester.

The following local students were awarded for their academic excellence at Central College during their 2012 commencement ceremony:

Melanie Louis of Davenport was awarded John Bowles award (2012) due to her academic excellence in the biology department.

Central College is a private, four-year, residential liberal arts college in Pella, Iowa. Central's academic program offers 39 majors leading to a bachelor's degree, along with pre-professional programs and advising. Central was recognized in the 2011 U.S.News & World Report's annual rankings of the best liberal arts colleges in the nation.

More information about Central College is available at www.central.edu or by calling 877-462-3687.

Kirsten Dillender Named to Dean's List at Westminster College

Kirsten Dillender from Rock Island, IL, was named to the Spring 2012 Dean's List for exemplary academic performance at Westminster College located in Fulton, MO.

Dillender is a Freshman at Westminster College.

The Dean's List recognizes those Westminster students who have shown high academic performance during the past semester. To be included on the Dean's List, a student must have a 3.60 semester grade point average with at least 12 hours completed that semester.

BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY SPRING DEAN'S LIST

Bowling Green State University has announced that Alyssa Thornburg, a Health and Human Services major from Bettendorf, Iowa, has been named to the spring semester Dean's List for achieving grade point averages of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale.

Culver-Stockton College announces Spring 2012 honors lists

CANTON, MO. (05/24/2012)(readMedia)-- Culver-Stockton College is proud to announce its President's List, Dean's List and Honor Roll for the Spring 2012 semester. To be named to an honors list, students must meet high academic standards established by Culver-Stockton.

Kirsten Sindelar, senior Musical Theatre major, Sherrard, IL was named to the Honors List.

Megan Miehe, sophomore Biology major, Davenport, IA was named to the Honors List.

Kaitlyn Gutheil, a senior English major from Bettendorf, IA was named to the Presidents List.

President's List students have earned a 4.0 GPA and were enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours. Dean's List students have earned between a 3.5 and 3.99 GPA and were enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours, with no grade lower than a C. Honor Roll students have earned between a 3.2 and 3.49 and were enrolled in a minimum of 12 hours, with no grade lower than a C.

Michael Millea Named to Dean's List at The Citadel

CHARLESTON, SC (05/21/2012)(readMedia)-- Michael Joseph Millea of Davenport, IA, has been named to the Dean's List at The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, for academic achievement during the spring semester of the 2011-2012 academic year.  Millea is a Cadet seeking a bachelor's degree in History .

Dean's List recognition is given to those students whose grade point average is 3.2 or higher with no grade below a C for the previous semester's work.

Millea and other Dean's List students will be recognized during a military dress parade in the fall.

Local Residents Make the Dean's List at DePaul University

CHICAGO, IL (05/22/2012)(readMedia)-- The following local residents made the Dean's List at DePaul University for the winter quarter of 2012:

Elizabeth Knowlton of Port Byron

Mark Lazio of Davenport

Alyssa Phelan of Bettendorf

In order to qualify for the Dean's List at DePaul, students must earn above a 3.0 grade point average on a four point scale.

William Penn University announces academic honors

Oskaloosa, Iowa- William Penn University is pleased to announce that Etaf Elkhatib of Bettendorf and Lisa Lacy of Davenport have been named to the President's List for the spring 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 also pleased to announce that Dania Bebber of Bettendorf has been named to the Dean's List for the spring 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 has one of the most diverse student populations in Iowa and 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.

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