Nine hundred thirty-nine students have been named to the spring term Dean's List at Augustana College for the 2008-2009 academic year. Students receiving this honor have earned a minimum grade point average of 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) for courses taken during the 2009 spring term.

From the QC area, this includes:

Martha Ade from Moline , IL , a first-year student majoring in general studies .

Timothy Ade from Moline , IL , a senior student majoring in biology and pre-medical .

Rihana Al-Ghalayini from Bettendorf , IA , a senior student majoring in biology and French .

Bailey Albrecht from Milan , IL , a sophomore student majoring in general studies .

Crystal Aldeman from Rock Island , IL , a senior student majoring in elementary education .

Drew Allen from Bettendorf , IA , a senior student majoring in business administration .

Samuel Anderson from Rock Island , IL , a sophomore student majoring in math and computer science .

Caleb Arringdale from Davenport , IA , a senior student majoring in accounting .

Carrie Bestian from Taylor Ridge , IL , a junior student majoring in elementary education .

David Brickner from Rock Island , IL , a junior student majoring in accounting and business administration .

Courtney Brown from Port Byron , IL , a first-year student majoring in biology and pre-medical .

Nicholas Camlin from Rock Island , IL , a junior student majoring in political science .

Kevin Carton from Moline , IL , a junior student majoring in communication studies and French .

Robin Castro from Rock Island , IL , a senior student majoring in biology .

Kerry Cheeney from Davenport , IA , a senior student majoring in accounting and business finance .

Austin De Porter from Orion , IL , a junior student majoring in biology .

Adelle DeVolder from Moline , IL , a sophomore student majoring in business administration .

Nicholas Dee from Davenport , IA , a senior student majoring in history and classics .

Linsy Depooter from Milan , IL , a senior student majoring in accounting and music performance .

Brianna Dyer from Rock Island , IL , a junior student majoring in English/language arts education .

Jacob Favre from Rock Island , IL , a senior student majoring in business marketing .

Megan Ferris from Moline , IL , a senior student majoring in elementary education .

Melissa Fobert from Rock Island , IL , a junior student majoring in accounting and business finance .

Kristin Friedrich from Port Byron , IL , a first-year student majoring in general studies .

Andrew Fritch from East Moline , IL , a junior student majoring in accounting and business finance .

Jeremy Gerlach from Rock Island , IL , a senior student majoring in communication sciences and disorders .

Lauren Godlewski from Rock Island , IL , a senior student majoring in biology .

Melissa Goode from Davenport , IA , a senior student majoring in music .

Scott Griffith from Moline , IL , a senior student majoring in sociology and psychology .

Alyssa Harmon from Moline , IL , a sophomore student majoring in business administration .

Kelly Helmich from Bettendorf , IA , a senior student majoring in instrumental music education .

Clayton Holst from Davenport , IA , a senior student majoring in biology .

Olivia Husman from East Moline , IL , a senior student majoring in communication studies .

Mohammed Hussain from Moline , IL , a sophomore student majoring in general studies .

Meckenzie Husske from Princeton , IA , a senior student majoring in communication sciences and disorders .

Gaetano Iaccarino from Davenport , IA , a first-year student majoring in .instrumental music education and instrumental music performance

Ross Jallo from Long Grove , IA , a senior student majoring in music .

Danielle Jennings from Port Byron , IL , a senior student majoring in business management .

Nicole Johnson from Moline , IL , a sophomore student majoring in English/language arts education .

Stephen Jones from Davenport , IA , a senior student majoring in business administration .

Krystal Keith from Bettendorf , IA , a junior student majoring in English .

M. Colleen Kilbride from Rock Island , IL , a senior student majoring in Spanish .

Paul Lambrecht from Moline , IL , a senior student majoring in history education .

Jasmin Landeros from Moline , IL , a sophomore student majoring in elementary education .

Thomas Larrison from Davenport , IA , a junior student majoring in religion .

Megan Lecander from Sherrard , IL , a sophomore student majoring in business administration .

Thomas Lemon from Moline , IL , a junior student majoring in history and business management .

Amy Malmstead from Moline , IL , a first-year student majoring in business administration .

Benjamin Marine from Coal Valley , IL , a junior student majoring in biology, pre-medical and business administration .

Crystina Mayfield from Coal Valley , IL , a first-year student majoring in general studies .

Melissa McKenna from Eldridge , IA , a senior student majoring in psychology and sociology with social welfare .

Ted McMillan from Cordova , IL , a senior student majoring in chemistry and math .

Ryan Mendoza from Moline , IL , a senior student majoring in business finance .

Sarah Miers from Rock Island , IL , a senior student majoring in English/language arts education .

Jennifer Mirocha from East Moline , IL , a senior student majoring in business marketing and economics .

Courtney Mitten from Moline , IL , a sophomore student majoring in psychology .

Allison Mulherin from Moline , IL , a senior student majoring in biology .

Justine Nuguid from Moline , IL , a first-year student majoring in biology and pre-medical .

Megan O'Connor from Rock Island , IL , a senior student majoring in art history and psychology .

Danielle Oester from Rock Island , IL , a senior student majoring in music and sociology .

Luke Osborne from Moline , IL , a senior student majoring in pre-medical and classics with Latin emphasis .

Kayla Papish from East Moline , IL , a sophomore student majoring in math education .

Aubree Payne from Moline , IL , a first-year student majoring in psychology .

Michael Pettis from Davenport , IA , a senior student majoring in business finance and communication studies .

Srividya Prabhu from Moline , IL , a junior student majoring in biology and pre-medical .

Kristen Quinn from Bettendorf , IA , a first-year student majoring in general studies .

Andrew Randone from Davenport , IA , a senior student majoring in political science .

Michael Reeves from Moline , IL , a sophomore student majoring in accounting .

Bridget Reich from Bettendorf , IA , a junior student majoring in psychology .

Lauren Reid from Sherrard , IL , a first-year student majoring in psychology .

Kelli Schledewitz from Davenport , IA , a senior student majoring in English/language arts education .

Geoffrey Schoon from Rock Island , IL , a senior student majoring in accounting and business finance .

Aaron Schroeder from Long Grove , IA , a senior student majoring in English and philosophy .

Alyssa Schroeder from Coal Valley , IL , a junior student majoring in business finance and accounting .

Kalin Showers from Moline , IL , a junior student majoring in political science .

Meghan Showers from Moline , IL , a sophomore student majoring in Asian studies .

Alex Sieg from Bettendorf , IA , a junior student majoring in biochemistry .

Michael Skelley from Bettendorf , IA , a senior student majoring in pre-medical .

Anna Smith from Moline , IL , a junior student majoring in biology .

Darla Smith from Port Byron , IL , a junior student majoring in elementary education .

Amber Soike from Rock Island , IL , a first-year student majoring in elementary education .

Steven Stern from Rock Island , IL , a senior student majoring in business management .

Mark Stumphy from Moline , IL , a sophomore student majoring in general studies .

Josephine Swanson from Rock Island , IL , a sophomore student majoring in biology .

Audrey Taylor from Moline , IL , a junior student majoring in biology education .

Theodore Teros from Moline , IL , a sophomore student majoring in general studies .

Jeffrey Trask from Eldridge , IA , a senior student majoring in Spanish education .

Courtney Vandewiele from Rock Island , IL , a junior student majoring in political science and accounting .

Felipe Villagomez from Moline , IL , a sophomore student majoring in anthropology and biology .

Jordan Voigt from Bettendorf , IA , a senior student majoring in political science and business management .

Katherine Voigt from Bettendorf , IA , a sophomore student majoring in general studies .

John Wagle from Rock Island , IL , a senior student majoring in physics and business administration .

Audrey Waner from Davenport , IA , a junior student majoring in art .

Emily Weller from Rock Island , IL , a junior student majoring in art education .

Peter Wessels from Bettendorf , IA , a first-year student majoring in business administration .

Lauren White from East Moline , IL , a sophomore student majoring in accounting .

Margaret Wiborg from Moline , IL , a senior student majoring in general studies .

Eric Wigand from Moline , IL , a junior student majoring in business administration .

Nicholas Wilczynski from Moline , IL , a senior student majoring in biology, pre-medical, and biochemistry .

Ian Williams from Moline , IL , a first-year student majoring in general studies .

Alyssa Wilson from Moline , IL , a senior student majoring in communication science and disorders .

Joshua Woodham from Bettendorf , IA , a junior student majoring in biology .

Kory Woolfolk from Silvis , IL , a senior student majoring in business management .

Louis Young from Rock Island , IL , a senior student majoring in art history .

About Augustana: Founded in 1860 and situated on a 115-acre campus near the Mississippi River, Augustana College is a private liberal arts institution affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The college enrolls 2,500 students from diverse geographic, social, ethnic and religious backgrounds and offers more than 60 majors and areas of study. Augustana employs 226 faculty and has a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Augustana continues to do what it always has done: challenge and prepare students for lives of leadership and service in our complex, ever-changing world.

Average 9.1 student to teacher ratio. Foreign language study begins in Kindergarten. Individualized college counseling beginning in 9th grade. 100% of graduates accepte3d to 4 year colleges and universities. Sound too good to be true? It's not. Come explore Rivermont Collegiate at our Summer Open House on Thursday, July 2nd from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

This casual event is designed to introduce local families to the Quad Cities' only private, nonsectarian, independent college prep school. Rivermont Collegiate, located in Bettendorf, provides students with a comprehensive education driven by small classes, individualized attention and high academic standards. This year we celebrate 125 years of academic excellence!

From preschool through twelfth grade, Rivermont students develop a joy for learning, lead peers in community involvement and take intellectual and artistic risks. Rivermont students come from many Quad Cities area communities and cultural backgrounds. Drop in to learn more about our philosophy, values and programs! Cindy Murray, Director of Admissions, will be on hand to answer questions and provide one-on-one discussion, as well as tours of our beautiful campus, home to the historice Joseph Bettendorf Mansion.

Rivermont Collegiate is located directly off 18th Street in Bettendorf, on the hill behind K & K Hardware. This event is free and open to the public. For additional information on Rivermont Collegiate or Thursday's Summer Open House, contact Cindy Murray at 563-359-1366, ext 302, or be email at murray@rvmt.org.

Three students have been chosen to receive 2009 scholarships from the Clement T. Hanson Scholarship Fund administered through The Moline Foundation.

Ross Elliott is a recent graduate of Alleman High School.  He will be attending University of Iowa in the fall to major in Biology.

Kyle Kiel is a 2009 graduate of Moline High School.  He will attend Blackhawk College in Moline this fall to major in Broadcast Meterology/Journalism.

Kodzo Degni is currently attending Blackhawk College in Moline, IL to major in Pre-Pharmacy.

The three Hanson Scholarship winners are chosen by a local scholarship selection committee through The Moline Foundation. They will receive $1,500 annually for the next four years with an annual renewal based on satisfactory progress in their post-secondary education.

Since 1985, 81 students have received the Hanson Scholarship Funds as a result of an endowment fund established through the generosity of Clem T. Hanson (1901-1985), a former Moline businessman and community leader.  He was the founder of Hanson Advertising Agency (now Hanson, Watson & Associates) in Moline and was a co-founder of HON Industries in Muscatine.  Mr. Hanson also served as President of Moline Rotary in 1952 and was a volunteer for Boy Scouts, Arrowhead Ranch and United Way. The Clement T. Hanson Memorial Scholarship Fund was established with The Moline Foundation by his family, following the death of Mr. Hanson in 1985.

Founded in 1953, The Moline Foundation is a community-based, non-profit organization which provides grants to health, human services, education, community development, the arts, and other charitable organizations which benefit the citizens of the Quad City region. The Moline Foundation receives and administers charitable gifts assisting donors in making their charitable dreams a reality. For more information contact Executive Director Joy Boruff at (309) 736-3800 or visit The Moline Foundation Web site at www.molinefoundation.org.

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Molly Reick, Aledo High School, Aledo, Illinois has been chosen to receive the first scholarship from the newly established Charles Curry SMART Bus Scholarship Fund.

The fund provides for a scholarship to be awarded to a graduating senior from an Iowa or Illinois High School or a freshman, sophomore or junior from an Iowa or Illinois Community College or 4 year college or university who plans to obtain a degree in education or natural resources. Reick was chosen by a local selection committee to receive a scholarship of $500.00. She plans to major in pre-education at Blackhawk College.

The scholarship was established in November, 2008 by the SMART Bus committee and the Interstate Resources Conservation and Development Services to honor the hard work and dedication of Mr. Curry. The scholarship fund is now administered by the Moline Foundation.

Founded in 1953, The Moline Foundation is a community-based, non-profit organization which provides grants to health, human services, education, community development, the arts, and other charitable organizations which benefit the citizens of the Quad City region. The Moline Foundation receives and administers charitable gifts and assists donors in making their charitable dreams a reality. For more information contact Executive Director Joy Boruff at (309)736-3800 or visit the Moline Foundation Web site at www.molinefoundation.org.

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Rock Island, Illinois - Saint Xavier University will host an information meeting on the Master of Arts in Teaching and Leadership degree program. This degree program is for practicing teachers who want to expand their teaching repertories and improve their students' achievement. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 8 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at the Quad-Cities Graduate Study Center, 639 38th Street, Rock Island, Illinois. All information meeting attendees who enroll for the next term will receive a $100 discount on tuition. Teachers will be advised about group discounts.
Those who cannot attend may receive a packet of information on the program by calling the GradCenter at (309) 794-7376, toll free 888-331-4723 or by email QC@gradcenter.org.
The Quad-Cities Graduate Study Center, through its member institutions, facilitates access to local graduate degree and certificate programs.  Students are able to choose from a diverse selection of over 80 graduate degree programs and certificate programs offered in convenient locations during evening and weekend hours and via the Internet. For more information visit our website at www.gradcenter.org.

Casandra Goodpaster, a 2009 graduate of Moline High School has been chosen to receive a scholarship from the Maggie Webb Scholarship Fund administered through The Moline Foundation.

Casandra will be attending DePaul University in Chicago in the fall to major in Journalism and Theater Studies.

The Webb Scholarship winner was chosen by Maggie's friends and family through the Moline Foundation to receive a $1,000.00 scholarship.

Maggie graduated from Moline High School in 2001. As a senior in high school, Maggie began working at the von Maur department store in Moline. Upon graduating from college, Maggie became department manager for the Iowa City von Maur store. She then worked at several other Midwestern von Maur stores earning acclaim for her sparkling personality and commitment to customer service.

Maggie's life tragically ended in December, 2007 with the mass shooting at a Omaha Nebraska mall. Maggie had recently moved to Omaha to serve as von Maur Store Manager when she was killed along with five other employees and two customers.

Founded in 1953, The Moline Foundation is a community-based, non-profit organization which provides grants to health, human services, education, community development, the arts, and other charitable organizations which benefit the citizens of the Quad City region. The Moline Foundation receives and administers charitable gifts and assists donors in making their charitable dreams a reality. For more information contact Executive Director Joy Boruff at (309) 736-3800 or visit The Moline Foundation Web site at www.molinefoundation.org.

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A Moline High School student has been chosen to receive a scholarship from the Dolores A. Hulse-DiIulio Scholarship Fund administered through The Moline Foundation.

Arianna Bauer, Moline, recently graduated from Moline High School. She plans to attend Black Hawk College, Moline, Illinois this fall to major in Pre-Engineering.

Arianna was chosen by a local scholarship selection committee through The Moline Foundation to receive a scholarship of $1,000.

The Dolores A Hulse-DiIulio Scholarship Fund is intended to provide funds to deserving female students graduating from Moline High School pursing a bachelor's degree on a full time basis with studies in the fields of chemistry, physics, engineering or pre-medicine.

Dolores A. Hulse-DiIulio was a chemistry teacher at Moline High School for 36 years. She retired in 1994.

A 1958 graduate of Eastern Illinois University with a major in Chemistry and minors in Math and Physics, Dolores began teaching at Moline when the new high school opened on 23rd Avenue. She has always wanted females to believe that the field of science was for them not just for men. Her hope is that this scholarship may help female students and encourage them in their goals.

Founded in 1953, The Moline Foundation is a community foundation which provides grants to health, human services, education, community development, the arts, and other charitable organizations which benefit the citizens of the Quad City region. The Moline Foundation receives and administers charitable gifts and endowments, assisting donors in making their charitable dreams a reality. For more information contact Executive Director Joy Boruff at (309) 736-3800 or visit The Moline Foundation web site at www.molinefoundation.org.

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ATLANTA, GA (06/18/2009) -- The following students received a degree from Emory University in Atlanta, Ga., at its 164th commencement ceremony on May 11, 2009:

Kimberly Quinn of Bettendorf, daughter of Dennis P Quinn and Lynn A Quinn of Bettendorf  received a Bachelor of Arts from Emory College of Emory University.

Katherine Karll of Bettendorf, daughter of Robert D.S. Karll and Pamela Karll of Bettendorf, received a Bachelor of Business Administration from the Goizueta Business School of Emory University.

Philip Zimmerman of Davenport received a Master of Medical Science from the School of Medicine of Emory University.

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Two students have been chosen to receive the first annual scholarships from the Moline High School Class of '59 Scholarship Fund as administered through The Moline Foundation.

Casandra Goodpaster is a recent 2009 graduate of Moline High School. She will be attending DePaul University in Chicago, IL in the fall to major in Journalism and Theater Studies.

Austin Boyle is also a recent 2009 graduate of Moline High School. This fall he will attend Augustana College in Rock Island IL, to major in business.

The two Moline High School Class of '59 Scholarship winners were chosen by a Selection Advisory Committee to each receive a $1,000.00 scholarship. The fund was established by the Class of '59 as a way to commemorate their fiftieth class reunion this year. This high school class was also the first class to graduate from the Moline High School building located at 3600 23rd Avenue. It is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary this year.

Funds were raised by class members and volunteers over the past three years through a variety of fundraisers including barbeques, yard sales, and individual donations.

Founded in 1953, The Moline Foundation is a community-based, non-profit organization which provides grants to health, human services, education, community development, the arts, and other charitable organizations which benefit the citizens of the Quad City region. The Moline Foundation receives and administers charitable gifts. For more information contact Executive Director Joy Boruff at (309) 736-3800 or visit The Moline Foundation Web site at www.molinefoundation.org.

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VALPARAISO, IN - Jason Davis, a junior meteorology student from Davenport, is one of three Valparaiso University students to be awarded the prestigious Hollings Scholarship.  The scholarships provide Summer research experiences with the Nationalal Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and Valpo is joined by only six other schools in the country in having this many undergraduates selected for the program.

Jason, the son of Larry and Mary Davis, was among 122 students selected for the Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program. The scholarships are geared to encourage undergraduates to pursue study in NOAA fields, such as atmospheric and oceanic science, research and technology.

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