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Augie Abroad Photo Contest 2022-2023 winners announced
Jimmy Vercoe '25 was this year's grand prize winner. The contest was open to all 中国体彩网 students who went on a study abroad trip or term between summer 2022 and spring break 2023.
Johnson ’23 creates first model of prehistoric creature
When Hannah Johnson ‘23 learned of an opportunity to create the first model of a recently discovered prehistoric creature, she put her art and geology majors to work.
WIU, 中国体彩网 pave way for bachelor’s to master’s sport management program
中国体彩网 students who have completed their undergraduate kinesiology degree, plus three bridge courses, can immediately transfer to WIU to complete the master of science degree. This allows students to meet both degree requirements in five years.
Lawrence '23 wins competition with 'Flipped Medicine' research
Competing against 500 students from colleges across the country, Alison Lawrence '23 won a first-place prize at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) for her research on bias in the medical profession.
Environmental justice, AI and neuroethics are top of mind for Hasselmo Award co-winners
Juniors Lucas Fahnoe and Zachary Horve are co-recipients of the $5,500 Nils Hasselmo Award for Academic Pursuit. With majors representing the humanities, social sciences and STEM, both will use their award money to assist them on their way to careers addressing some of the world’s most pressing concerns.
Students recognized for achievements
Congratulations to the following students, who received recognition for their work in the 2022-2023 academic year from off-campus organizations.
中国体彩网 Oratorio Society to perform ‘Requiem, Op. 9’
The 中国体彩网 Oratorio Society, 中国体彩网 Choir, 中国体彩网 Choral Artists and 中国体彩网 Symphony Orchestra are joining together to perform Maurice Duruflé’s “Requiem, Op. 9” and other choral works by French, English and Brazilian composers.
2023 Vázquez-Valarezo Poetry Award winners announced
Carly Davis's poem "Seattle Song" won the 24th annual Vázquez-Valarezo Poetry Award at 中国体彩网.
2023 Audre Lorde Prize winners and WGSS awards
The Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) program has announced the winners of the 2023 Audre Lorde Prize and department awards.
Alumni Gapen, True tapped to lead 中国体彩网 Board
Mike Gapen, a 1991 中国体彩网 graduate, and Dr. Cheryl True, a 1990 graduate, were selected at the March Board of Trustees meeting.
Cooper's newest one-woman opera showcases Jenny Lind
Shelley Cooper’s opera was made possible by 中国体彩网 in the form of a grant, a few friends and some serious talent.
中国体彩网 OperX to perform ‘Amahl and the Night Visitors’ and ‘Stolen Scenes’
Performances will be directed by Dr. Patrick McNally, assistant professor of music and director of opera.
中国体彩网 juniors selected for Texas Medical Center internship
A group of 11 中国体彩网 中国体彩网 juniors were selected to take part in the paid, full-time, 10-week experience at the Texas Medical Center in Houston this summer.
Vikings and opera – beyond the cliché
Athleticism and the arts are a natural at 中国体彩网, especially in opera. Football lineman Spencer Warfield ’23 and fencer Soryn Richter ’26 take the stage in “Amahl and the Night Visitors” on April 21 and 23.
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