27 Feb 2012

Solon student selected by Merchant Marine Academy

By Grassley Press

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

WASHINGTON - Brady St. John of Solon has been selected for admission to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York, for the 2012-2013 school year, according to U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley.

St. John will graduate in May from Solon High School.  He is the son of Lynn and Edward St. John of Solon.

"Admission to the service academies is highly competitive and a great honor," Grassley said.  "Young people like Brady St. John work very hard to earn this kind of opportunity, and I join many others, no doubt, in wishing him well."

In high school, St. John has been a member of the Robotics Team, the Community Youth Leadership Program, the Iowa City Eels Swim Club, and the City High Swim Team.

For more than 200 years, the U.S. service academies have educated and trained the best and the brightest to lead and command the U.S. armed forces.  In time of war, the Merchant Marine can be called upon to deliver troops and supplies for the military.

Grassley nominated St. John for admission to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.  Information about seeking an academy nomination is posted at http://grassley.senate.gov/info/academy_nominations.cfm.

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24 Feb 2012

Braley in Davenport for National Guard Ribbon Cutting, Dubuque for Community College Roundtable

By Jeff Giertz

Braley traveling in eastern Iowa this week to hear about community college affordability

 

Washington, DC - Beginning today, Tuesday February 21st, Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) will embark on a three-day tour of eastern Iowa community colleges to host a series of roundtable discussions on community college affordability and accessibility.

 

Braley will host the first roundtable discussion at Northeast Iowa Community College in Dubuque tomorrow afternoon.

 

This morning, Braley will also attend a ribbon-cutting event at the recently renovated Iowa National Guard's Army Aviation Support Facility #3 in Davenport.  Braley helped secure $2 million in funding for the renovation project in 2009.

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

 

10:00am               Ribbon Cutting Event

Iowa National Guard Army Aviation Support Facility #3

9650 Harrison St.

Davenport, Iowa

 

2:00pm                 Northeast Iowa Community College Roundtable

Northeast Iowa Community College, Town Clock Center for Professional Development

700 Main Street

Dubuque, Iowa

 

TOMORROW, Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

 

10:30am               Kirkwood Community College Roundtable

Kirkwood Community College, Kirkwood Hall Room 309

6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

 

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

 

9:45am                 Iowa Valley Community College Roundtable

Iowa Valley Community College, Student Union Room 301

3700 South Center St.

Marshalltown, Iowa

 

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24 Feb 2012

Gaetano Iaccarino Inducted Into Leadership Society at Augustana College

By Keri Rursch

ROCK ISLAND, IL (02/20/2012)(readMedia)-- Gaetano Iaccarino, a senior from Davenport, Iowa, majoring in music general and anthropology, was among 38 students initiated into the Augustana Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, the national leadership honor society founded in 1914.

Dean of the College Dr. Pareena Lawrence spoke and congratulated the students at a ceremony held Jan. 14 at the Butterworth Center in Moline, Ill.

Omicron Delta Kappa recognizes students who do excellent academic work (above a 3.4 GPA) and demonstrate leadership in co- and extra-curricular activities. No more than 3 percent of a school's enrollment may be elected into the local circle. Omicron Delta Kappa recognizes and promotes accomplishments in the areas of academics, athletics, service, social and religious activities, campus government, journalism, speech, mass media, and creative and performing arts.

Omicron Delta Kappa was founded Dec. 3, 1914, at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Va. Since its founding, Omicron Delta Kappa has initiated more than 300,000 members nationally. Augustana's circle started in 1962.

23 Feb 2012

National Career Awareness Camps Held for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students

By Greg Livadas

Rochester. N.Y. - Deaf and hard-of-hearing students from across the country are invited to attend one of three summer career awareness camps focusing on science, technology, business and art at Rochester Institute of Technology's National Technical Institute for the Deaf. Hundreds of students are expected.

Each program features hands-on activities during the day, social activities in the evenings and accommodations in a college dorm room. The programs are intended to promote interest in specific fields and determine what career options may interest and motivate the students.

  • Explore Your Future is a six-day career awareness program for college-bound high school sophomores and juniors who are deaf or hard of hearing. Students experience college life, enjoy hands-on activities, and get a taste of careers in the fields of business, computing, engineering, science and art. Choice of two sessions, July 14 - 19 or July 21 - 26, 2012. Registration deadline is April 30. Details are available at www.rit.edu/NTID/EYF.

 

  • TechGirlz and TechBoyz are week-long summer camps held July 28 - Aug. 3, 2012, for deaf and hard-of-hearing girls and boys respectively, entering 7th, 8th and 9th grade who are interested in careers in science, technology, engineering and math. Campers build computers to take home, discover the secrets of roller coasters, conduct experiments in a high-tech lab and more. Registration deadline is May 31. Details are available at www.rit.edu/NTID/TechGirlz or www.rit.edu/NTID/TechBoyz.

 

  • Steps to Success is a weekend mini-camp on Aug. 3 - 5, 2012, for 7th, 8th and 9th grade African American, Native American and Latino students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Campers enjoy hands-on career-related activities and meet new friends. Registration deadline is May 31. Details are found at www.rit.edu/NTID/StepstoSuccess.

 

RIT is internationally recognized for academic leadership in computing, engineering, imaging technology, sustainability and fine and applied arts, in addition to unparalleled support services for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. RIT enrolls 17,000 full- and part-time students in more than 200 career-oriented and professional programs, and its cooperative education program is one of the oldest and largest in the nation.

NTID, one of nine colleges of RIT, was established by Congress in 1965 to provide college opportunities for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals who were underemployed in technical fields. A record 1,547 students attend NTID; more than 1,350 are deaf or hard of hearing. Others are hearing students enrolled in interpreting or deaf education programs. Visit: www.rit.edu/NTID.

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21 Feb 2012

Zachary Sandry Named to the Academic Honors List at Spring Arbor University

By Julie Tison

SPRING ARBOR, MI (02/17/2012)(readMedia)-- Spring Arbor University is pleased to announce that Zachary Sandry was named to the Fall 2011 Academic Honors List. The Academic Honors List recognizes full-time students who have received a grade point average of 3.7 or higher for the semester. Part-time students must receive a 3.7 GPA for the semester and carry a cumulative 3.7 GPA.

Zachary Sandry of Bettendorf is a Senior majoring in Youth Ministry and earned a semester GPA of 4.0. Son of William and Karla Sandry

Spring Arbor University is a private, four-year Christian liberal arts university located eight miles west of Jackson, Mich. With total enrollment around 4,200, the University is affiliated with the Free Methodist Church of North America and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

21 Feb 2012

Braley to Host Community College Roundtables across Eastern Iowa

By Rick Martin

Over three days, Braley will hear about community college affordability

 

Washington, DC - Beginning next week, Tuesday February 21st, Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) will embark on a three-day tour of eastern Iowa community colleges to host a series of roundtable discussions on community college affordability and accessibility.

"From affordability to mountains of student loan debt, there are unprecedented challenges facing students who want to pursue more education," Braley said.  "I'm traveling to eastern Iowa community colleges to listen to students and educators about these challenges and to hear their suggestions for how to address them."

Last month, Braley traveled to college campuses across eastern Iowa for a series of open forums on higher education affordability, student debt, and finding jobs after graduation.

 

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

2:00pm                 Northeast Iowa Community College Roundtable

Northeast Iowa Community College, Town Clock Center for Professional Development

700 Main Street

Dubuque, Iowa

 

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

10:30am               Kirkwood Community College Roundtable

Kirkwood Community College

6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

 

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

9:45am                 Iowa Valley Community College Roundtable

Iowa Valley Community College, Student Union Room 301

3700 South Center St.

Marshalltown, Iowa

 

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21 Feb 2012

UIowa MBA-PM GMAT Workshop

By Tippie School of Management

GMAT Workshop Dates
Cedar Rapids - UI Cedar Rapids Center (221 Second Ave. SE, Suite 300), Room 304
Wednesday, March 7 (6:30 - 9:00 pm)
Tuesday, March 20 (6:30 - 9:00 pm)       

Des Moines - John & Mary Pappajohn Education Center (1200 Grand Ave.), Room 301
Tuesday, March 13 (6:30 - 9:00 pm)

Quad Cities - Palmer College of Chiropractic (1000 Brady Street, Davenport), Room P201 
Friday, February 21 (7:00 - 9:30 pm)  

The Formal Admission Application Deadlines for the Summer and Fall 2012 semesters have been set.  
Summer 2012: Early Deadline - March 1; General Deadline - April 15
Fall 2012: Early Deadline - May 1, 2012; General Deadline - July 16

You can use the Application Checklist to view at-a-glance what you need to submit for a complete application.

If you are not ready to formally apply, consider beginning the MBA-PM program in a PreMBA status.  

Please feel free to call (1-800-MBA-IOWA) or email us if you have any questions.

21 Feb 2012

Governor Quinn Announces More Than $623 Million in Capital Funds to Improve Schools Across Illinois

By Nafia Khan

Funding Will Repair, Update and Build Schools to Serve Students

HAZEL CREST - February 16, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that  Illinois school districts statewide will receive a total of more than $623 million from Illinois Jobs Now! to construct new buildings or expand, repair and update existing ones. This capital funding will provide needed classroom space, while supporting an estimated 4,000 construction jobs throughout the state.

"In order for our students to compete for the jobs of tomorrow, we must ensure they are receiving a quality education in quality school facilities," Governor Quinn said. "This capital funding will help school districts across the state update their facilities and make critical repairs to improve the educational experience for our students,"

Thirty-one districts statewide were approved for the state funding this fiscal year after their projects were certified by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and the Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB).

The funding will allow districts to build new schools, add new classrooms, and make renovations to aging buildings. Other improvements will include renovations to existing classrooms, upgrades to aging facilities and additional technology updates. The capital funding, combined with local dollars, will allow school districts to complete projects totaling more than $1.2 billion.

The school districts that will receive funding include :

  • Chicago Public Schools District 299, $114.67 million
  • St. Charles Community Unit School District 303, $7.66 million
  • Wheaton Community Unit School District 200, $14.46 million
  • Harvard Community Unit School District 50, $13.81 million
  • Peoria School District 150, $34.61 million
  • Huntley Consolidated School District 158, $39.41 million
  • Orland School District 135, Orland Park, $5.33 million
  • Brookfield-LaGrange Park School District 95, $3.11 million
  • Crete-Monee School District 201-U, $23.28 million
  • Millstadt Consolidated School District 160, $4.29 million
  • Knoxville Community Unit School District 202, $20.22 million
  • Wilmington Community Unit School District 209-U, $9.28 million
  • Berwyn North Elementary District 98, $7.59 million
  • Wesclin Community Unit School District 3, Trenton, $18.87 million
  • Stark County Community Unit School District 100, $3.69 million
  • Virginia Community Unit School District 64, $12.26 million
  • Skokie School District 69, $1.32 million
  • Burbank School District 111, $9.87 million
  • Shawnee Community Unit School District 84, Union County, $2.04 million
  • Manhattan School District 114, $5.84 million
  • Paris Cooperative High School, $24.22 million
  • Homer Community Consolidated School District 33-C, Homer Glen, $4.54 million
  • Warren Township High School District 121, Gurnee, $11.53 million
  • Panhandle Community Unit School District 2, Raymond, $3.86 million
  • Spring Valley Elementary District 99, $12.23 million
  • Rochelle Community Consolidated School District 231, $12.32 million
  • Ramsey Community Unit School District 204, $3.92 million
  • Mt. Vernon Township High School District 201, $47.62 million
  • Hazel Crest School District 152.5, $32.22 million
  • Calumet Township School District 132, Calumet Park, $12.36 million
  • Marion Community Unit School District 2, $56.62 million.

Governor Quinn also announced today that the state is making available $50 million in School Maintenance Grant Program grants. The dollar-for-dollar state matching grant program provides up to $50,000 in matching funds for the maintenance or upkeep of buildings or structures for educational purposes. The grant applications for districts will be available soon.

Before the passage of Governor Quinn's Illinois Jobs Now! capital construction program, Illinois had not had a major capital construction program in more than a decade. The Governor has made it a priority to invest in our schools and update our classrooms to provide Illinois students with the best quality education experience possible.

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20 Feb 2012

Kiefer Matheny Graduates from Illinois Central College

By readMedia

EAST PEORIA, IL (02/15/2012)(readMedia)-- Kiefer Miles Matheny, of Davenport, IA, graduated from Illinois Central College, East Peoria, with a/an Associate in Arts and Science Degree. More than 800 students met the graduation requirements for the Fall 2011 semester. The commencement ceremony was held December 17 in the ICC CougarPlex on the East Peoria campus.

Started in 1967, ICC is a comprehensive public community college that provides transfer programs for students who intend to pursue a bachelor's degree at a four-year college or university as well as career programs for students who plan to gain knowledge and skills to enter a career field.

20 Feb 2012

Christopher Whalen of Bettendorf Graduates from Drake University

By readMedia

DES MOINES, IA (02/15/2012)(readMedia)-- Christopher Whalen of Bettendorf graduated from Drake University at the conclusion of the 2011 fall semester with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Entrepreneurship.

Drake is a private, independent university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an enrollment of approximately 3,300 full-time undergraduate students from 50 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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