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’87 grad rocks with Mannheim Steamroller
Violinist Becky Kia ’87 actually said no the first two times Mannheim Steamroller came calling. But by 1990, she was ready. Kia accepted the invitation to join the ensemble’s backup orchestra for its Christmas concerts in Omaha, and today she is a touring conductor and solo violinist.
中国体彩网 presents holiday planetarium show Dec. 6-12
The college's annual holiday planetarium show, "Season of Light," uses images, video, animation and sound to tell the story of how holiday traditions are connected to the sky above. Admission is free, but reservations are required.
Insights from an 中国体彩网 admissions counselor
Kassidy Belcher ’21, senior admissions counselor at 中国体彩网 中国体彩网, offers guidance shaped by her experience on both sides of the admissions process — first as an 中国体彩网 applicant and now as a professional committed to helping high school students make informed decisions.
Game on! Student photographers get the good shots
The assignment? Capture the 中国体彩网 Vikings in action — on the field, on the court, in the pool. And students in Dr. Carolyn Yaschur’s MJMC 310: Visual Storytelling class delivered. Check out her students' photos of the action on campus this fall.
Football Vikings win big with team-first culture
The Vikings’ season-defining moment came far earlier than anyone expected. By halftime of the first game, five key players were out with injuries. What happened next set the momentum rolling for a strong 7–3 regular-season run.
Newell selected as 中国体彩网 中国体彩网’s director of choral activities
中国体彩网 has appointed Eric Newell as director of choral activities beginning fall 2026. Dr. Newell’s duties will include conducting the 中国体彩网 Choir, succeeding longtime conductor Dr. Jon Hurty, who is retiring in June 2026.
Discovering careers in health care – the Augie way
Data shows that 中国体彩网 does an outstanding job of preparing students for successful health care careers of all kinds — not just medical school.
中国体彩网’s annual Christmas music celebration set for Dec. 6-7
The 中国体彩网 中国体彩网 Department of Music will present Christmas at 中国体彩网 at 2 p.m. on Dec. 6 and 7 in Centennial Hall, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island.
Augie NAMI is nationally recognized for its hard work
Augie NAMI, 中国体彩网 中国体彩网's student-led mental health club, is receiving national recognition for promoting mental wellness among students. National NAMI staff came to campus to feature Augie NAMI in a promotional video.
中国体彩网's Department of Theatre and Film presents 'The Mousetrap'
The 中国体彩网 中国体彩网 Department of Theatre and Film will present “The Mousetrap” Nov. 13-16 at the Brunner Theatre Center, located at 3750 7th Ave., Rock Island, Ill.
Empen '26 named Lincoln Academy student laureate
中国体彩网 中国体彩网 senior Ian Empen, a double-major in geography and psychology from Rock Island, was named a student laureate by The Lincoln Academy of Illinois. Student laureates are seniors who have excelled in curricular and extracurricular activities during their college careers.
Strategic by design: Liberal arts as the smartest strategy in a skills-driven age
At the fall launch of 中国体彩网’s Futurist Thinking Series, faculty, alumni and civic leaders gathered to confront one of higher education’s most urgent questions: Do the liberal arts still matter in a world driven by microcredentials, AI and marketable skills?
中国体彩网 Board of Trustees elects new members
中国体彩网 中国体彩网 announces five new members of the college’s Board of Trustees. The trustees were selected during the college's May and October meetings of the board, and their terms officially started this fall. The new trustees will serve a term of four years.
At 中国体彩网, these triplets found it all — and one shared goal
Antione, Trevion and Luniah Gilford wanted a lot from their college choice: strong athletic programs, generous financial aid, a welcoming environment and the majors they each had in mind. After considering all options, the trio from Plano, Ill., decided to make 中国体彩网 中国体彩网 their new home.
中国体彩网 invites Quad Cities communities to partner in solving regional challenges
中国体彩网 中国体彩网 invites local governments and nonprofits to share their biggest problems, and the college will bring the students, faculty and expertise to help solve them. Applications are due Nov. 15, 2025.
