News & Events

May 2013

5/21
 
Let there be light Anonymous $100,000 gift starts Lux Center at Monmouth College
5/14
 
Passion and gratitude Those were two recurring messages as 270 MC graduates received their diplomas
5/14
 
New downtown location College moving its black-box theatre from HT to Main Street
5/13
 
Bell on leadership Fighting Scots' winningest football coach to speak at Monmouth Associates on May 16
5/12
 
From dream to reality 'A new academic era' begins with dedication of Center for Science and Business
5/06
 
Hatch Award recipient Biology professor James Godde earns MC's annual honor for scholarship and research
5/02
 
$2 million gift Trubeck '68, vice chairman of board, donates generously to alma mater
5/02
 
Commencement weekend Three nationally-known speakers highlight busy weekend on campus
5/01
 
Learning to learn Pat Corrigan '13 is storing knowledge for his future plans to be a professor

April 2013

4/29
 
Students of the year Senior, Freshman men and women of year named, ASMC leaders, too
4/29
 
Representing Monmouth Cheri Bustos (D-Ill.) speaks to students, encourages political involvement
4/25
 
Communities and careers McConoughey, Peoria-based leadership expert, meets with MC students
4/25
 
Greek Week Men's, women's fraternities raise money for USO, donate blood and canned goods
4/24
 
Two concerts Choral event is April 26, instrumental performance on April 28
4/24
 
Building dedication WGN Radio's Samuelson to give keynote speech at May 10 ceremony
4/24
 
One-act plays Directing class to present nine short productions at WIT Theatre
4/23
 
Baccalaureate speaker Dr. Rodger Nishioka is 'sought-after, inspiring' preacher
4/19
 
More senior art Second installment of exhibit features works by Marini, Ryan, Schemerhorn, Woodall
4/19
 
Chamber Orchestra concert Under Suda's direction, ensemble to present spring program on April 21
4/18
 
Learning to learn Communication studies major Olszewski '14 has transformed at Monmouth
4/15
 
'August: Osage County' Crimson Masque to present Pulitzer Prize-winning dark comedy April 18-21
4/12
 
Keeping it local This year's Alternative Spring Break focused on service in Monmouth
4/11
 
College For Kids Registration for summer enrichment program extended to April 29
4/10
 
4/10
 
The L-Bird Kriegsman '62 to discuss WWII plane at Monmouth Associates
4/10
 
Archaeology Day Second annual event to feature ancient weapons, grand opening, lecture
4/05
 
MLCCS concert The Hoppers, America's favorite family of gospel music, to sing in Dahl Chapel
4/05
 
Iran, Bulgaria on tap Masood to lead final Great Decisions, Tooley (left) to speak about FISI
4/05
 
Senior art Works by Bennett, Frazier, Rempe, Shields on exhibit; reception is April 7
4/04
 
Commencement speaker Sen. Bob Graham, former Florida governor, to address Class of 2013

March 2013

3/28
 
Learning to learn From the classroom to the athletic field, Nysather has made strides in learning
3/25
 
Does the Midwest exist? Loder, correspondent for The Economist, addresses region's identity crisis
3/22
 
National coaching honor Woodard named top assistant track coach by USTFCCA
3/22
 
Pop punk concert Forever the Sickest Kids to perform at MC on April 6
3/22
 
Learning to learn Grzenia knows it sounds 'geeky and nerdy,' but says 'I love learning'
3/22
 
Finishing strong Miller, Thompson lead ScotSpeak at final two forensics tournaments
3/21
 
We've come a long way MC now diverting nearly 200 tons of recyclables from landfill
3/20
 
'Equation of life' Whiteman Lecture advice by QED fouder Fujita '92 includes positive attitude
3/20
 
'Image and Text' Nathercut, faculty member at Knox, to present next archaeology lecture on March 25
3/18
 
Playing the Big Apple How did Monmouth College singers get to Carnegie Hall? Practice
3/15
 
Divapalooza Three-member ensemble to 'rip the roof off' Dahgl Chapel at MLCCS event on March 21
3/14
 
Hale, Solberg leaving MC Chair of Monmouth's English department takes similar position at Western Kentucky
3/14
 
Great Decisions, Associates Bloomer, Godde (left) to be featured at upcoming Monmouth College events
3/12
 
Whiteman Lecture Fujita '92, fast-rising entrepreneur, to speak at alma mater on March 20
3/12
 
Merit Badge University College to host more than 270 Boy Scouts on March 16
3/10
 
National champion Wilson claims NCAA high jump title as both MC teams place in top six
3/08
 
Learning to learn Simone Padron-Glass '13 has been empowered at Monmouth
3/08
 
MAP deadline was March 1 But MC still offering assistance for qualifying first-time students
3/08
 
MC makes honor roll College earns national recognition for commitment to community service
3/07
 
Successful fundraiser Through Xi Man pageant, Alpha Xi Delta raises nearly $3,500 for Autism Speaks
3/07
 
A liberal arts odyssey Distinguished microbiologist Watts '65 discusses career, MC background
3/01
 
Learning to learn Breaking out of comfort zone includes Bulgaria trip for Frakes '14
3/01
 
'China in Africa' Next Great Decisions to look at boom in African economies

February 2013

2/28
 
Tea and textiles Hoffman found success in business by doing what no one else was doing
2/27
 
Cultural Awareness Week One-woman play by Matesky (left) one of two events planned
2/27
 
MC partners with MGA Johnson (left) designed young entrepreneurs survey, analyzed results
2/26
 
'Lincoln's Private War' Berry, noted historian and author, to speak about Civil War's effect on president, his wife's family
2/25
 
Fox Lecture Irby to speak on 'Aeneid' at 28th annual classics event
2/25
 
New exhibit Paintings by Chris Smith, gallery director in Chicago, now on display; talk set for March 1
2/22
 
Learning to learn Atwell '14 appreciates the connections she's made at Monmouth
2/21
 
Distinguished Alumni Visitor Microbiologist Karen Bush Watts '65 to return to alma mater Feb. 28
2/20
 
On Iran and India Massod to lead discussion on Iran, Haq to speak about ACM's India program
2/19
 
He knows tea Hoffman, entrepreneur and importer, to visit campus for three days; talk set for Feb. 26
2/19
 
Be a 'Zero Day Hero' On Feb. 20, donor dollars begin paying the cost of this year's MC education
2/19
 
ScotSpeak strong Team competes well at Harper College tournament, Miller takes sixth
2/18
 
Two concerts Chorale/Chamber Choir on Feb. 23, Monmouth Winds/Concert Band on Feb. 24
2/17
 
Gospel music Extravaganza on Feb. 17 to feature MC's Colorful Voice of Praise
2/15
 
Learning to learn Accounting/business major Asbell '13 embraces MC's liberal arts approach
2/14
 
'Hairspray' Musical comedy produced in conjunction with Galesburg's Orpheum Theatre
2/13
 
Decisions and Associates Urban to speak on international intervention, de la Pena to report on swim teams
2/13
 
Ancient Corinth Ziskowski, Coe faculty member, to present next archaeology lecture on Feb. 18
2/13
 
Make my day Eastwood films to be the subject of MC's Thompson Lecture on Feb. 20
2/12
 
WCPL Aqua Project MC donates 6-foot tank to local library as part of citizenship project
2/08
 
Skyping with the governor Iowa's Branstad visits with MC class, discusses Midwestern issues
2/08
 
Midwest Teas now available MC students Shields, Terrill worked on 'science-business' entrepreneurial project
2/06
 
Helton '72 earns sixth CMA award Helton '72 earns sixth CMA award
2/06
 
Remembering Eileen Loya Loya '40, secretary to five MC presidents, was five months shy of 100
2/05
 
Guest piano recital Brown, emeritus professor at Iowa Wesleyan, to perform on Feb. 12
2/05
 
Next 'Muslim Journeys' Kuppinger to give presentation on two Muslim histories in U.S.
2/05
 
Presidential praise Ditzler lauds students for their defense of the liberal arts

January 2013

1/31
 
High finish at NIU Miller places sixth in POI at forensics tournament
1/31
 
Get to know NATO Next Great Decisions to focus on North Atlantic Treaty Organization
1/31
 
New varsity sport Men's and women's water polo, now club sports, to go varsity in 2013-14
1/30
 
APPA recognizes Wilfong MC's director of facilities management receives professional credential
1/23
 
How is Egypt doing? MC's Kuppinger to lead next Great Decisions discussion forum
1/22
 
Active learning Marshmallow towers help managerial accounting students learn terms
1/21
 
The day Stan the Man came to MC Cardinals legend Musial received honorary doctorate 50 years ago
1/18
 
Tax time Free computerized tax preparation again available through college's VITA program
1/17
 
Great Decisions returns Discussion forum's 33rd year to begin with McMillan on 'The Future of the Euro'
1/17
 
'Muslim Journeys' Schell (left) to present first program, part of library's NEH grant
1/16
 
The mystery of living history Documents donated by Gould (left) will open new doors for Monmouth students
1/15
 
As the semester starts ... ... it's good to know about MC's Teaching & Learning Center
1/15
 
Bridging the culture gap Research by MC's 'Local Heroes' class to appear in two exhibits
1/15
 
MLK talk Monmouth's Dan Ott to speak on 'The Courage to Love' on Jan. 21