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Davenport Community Schools Stepping Stones Registration Opens Monday
Exciting News! Davenport Community School District’s Stepping Stones Registration for the 24-25 school year opens on Monday, July 22nd at 8:00 a.m.!. Registration is online only: Register at www.davenportschools.org/stepping-stones. For questions, call the Stepping Stones Office at: 563-528-0973. Don’t miss your chance to secure your student’s spot for this...
Augustana College Selects Reynard Benschop to Serve as Director of Student Activities, Leadership, and Engagement
ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (July 19, 2024) — Augustana College announces the selection of Reynard Benschop to serve as director of Student Activities, Leadership, and Engagement. Benschop, who previously served as associate director of student activities at Hamilton College, Clinton, New York, started at the college July 15. Benschop will...
Midwest Great Debate: A Magical Week of Learning and Growth at Augustana College
From July 2nd to July 7th, 2024, Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, transformed into a hub of intellectual rigor and cultural exchange as it hosted the 20th annual Midwest Great Debate (MWGD) under the National Hispanic Institute (NHI). During the six-day event students will participate in debates and speeches intended to improve their speaking skills and word management while working together to win prizes. Luis Jauregui, the Educational Director for the MWGD, described the event as “magical,” highlighting the transformative experiences shared by participants and organizers alike. Jauregui’s journey with the MWGD began in 2012, and his experience has been profoundly impactful. From a skeptical participant to an enthusiastic leader, he has seen firsthand the transformative power of the debates. The friendships and connections made through NHI have shaped his life, instilling a deep sense of community and purpose.
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