Holiday celebrations in the Quad Cities
As the holiday season approaches, the Quad Cities is gearing up for a cozy winter filled with lights, music and festive cheer.
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø holiday traditions
The holiday season is in full swing!
From the joyful sounds of Christmas at Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø to cherished campus traditions, this time of year is full of magic and memories. Here are a few of our favorites:
Game on! Student photographers get the good shots
The assignment? Capture the Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Vikings in action ¡ª 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¨C3 regular-season run.
Newell selected as Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø¡¯s director of choral activities
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø has appointed Eric Newell as director of choral activities beginning fall 2026. Dr. Newell¡¯s duties will include conducting the Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Choir, succeeding longtime conductor Dr. Jon Hurty, who is retiring in June 2026.
Spring 2026 seminar for faculty and staff
"Cultivating Vocation at Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø," Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø's spring 2025 seminar for faculty and staff, has an open call for participants.
Blood Drive
Due to the ongoing critical need for blood donations, Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø's Greek Council will host a blood drive on Monday. Your donation could provide lifesaving blood products to up to three patients in need.
Discovering careers in health care ¨C the Augie way
Data shows that Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø does an outstanding job of preparing students for successful health care careers of all kinds ¡ª not just medical school.
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø¡¯s annual Christmas music celebration set for Dec. 6-7
The Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Department of Music will present Christmas at Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø at 2 p.m. on Dec. 6 and 7 in Centennial Hall, 3703 7th Ave., Rock Island.
Exploration Station: Study Away
Stop by the study away drop-in table in The Brew on Friday, Nov. 21, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.