MadeRight Market
The 2nd MadeRight Market will feature goods made and sold by the artists and makers, both local and not so local. Local musicians will be playing throughout the event ending at 5 p.m.
Ten students receive awards for international study and summer programs
Dr. Dan Lee, professor of religion, and his wife, Ruth Lee, established the Excellence in the Liberal Arts Award, which provides Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø students with $400-$4,000 for international study or summer programs in the humanities.
Inaugural business plan competition awards $14,000
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø¡¯s Department of Business Administration held its inaugural Rogers Business Plan Competition this spring. The Howard and Helen Rogers Entrepreneurial Endowment provided the funds for prizes of $7,000, $4,500 and $2,500 for the first-, second- and third-place teams, respectively.
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø holds second annual robotics competition
Seven teams from Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø, Knox Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø and St. Ambrose University went head-to-head in the second annual Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Invitational Robotics Challenge in early May. Teams from Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø won first and third place, while a St. Ambrose team took home second.
All-campus retreat
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø faculty and staff are invited to an all-day retreat, beginning with a continental breakfast.
The program will begin at 9:30 a.m. After a program of speakers and reports, lunch will be provided for all employees.
Fall Symposium Day
Fall Symposium Day is an alternative day of learning that includes presentations by faculty, students, staff, alumni and invited speakers. This day has a rotating theme connected to Augie Reads.
Former Augie coach Davis fondly remembered
Football coach Don Davis, who died Saturday at the age of 82, was an ``artist'' when it came to teaching and getting the most out of the offensive linemen who played for him.
Andrew Nice '12 named?hospital COO
Andrew Nice '12 has been named chief operating officer at Medical City McKinney hospital in McKinney, Texas.
Wegley '88 honored by Northbrook community
Dr. Brian Wegley '88 was honored by his community of Northbrook, Ill., last week "in recognition of his outstanding support and contribution to the well-being of families."
Commencement 2017 in photos
Photos from the Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Commencement Convocation May 21, 2017, at the iWireless Center, Moline, Ill.