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What We're Reading: VPL Staff Book Chats: West with Giraffes

I learned something very interesting with the reading of this book: not only should you not judge a book by its cover, you should also not judge a book by its title!From the time this book arrived in our collection, I was disinterested, thinking that it was a dull journal-type work "based on a true story." Turns out, it was told from the viewpoint of a 105 yr.

LOCAL STUDENTS NAMED TO PRESIDENT'S AND DEANS' LISTS AT DRAKE UNIVERSITY

The following local student has been named to the Deans' and President's Lists at Drake University: Jaired Lyons, of Atkins, Zimpleman College of Business, Dean's List To be eligible for the Deans' List, students must have earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher during the Fall 2023 semester at Drake. To be eligible for the President's List, students must have earned a perfect 4.
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What We're Reading: VPL Staff Book Chats: A Court of Thorns and Roses

I had convinced myself that I was not a fantasy reader, but this year I told myself I need to have an open mind and try new things. I have fully accepted this challenge and have read “Divine Rivals”, “Ruthless Vows”, and now “A Court of Thorns and Roses.” I needed to see what all the fuss and hype was about! Like Rebecca Ross, Sarah J.

Kirkwood Recognized as a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars

Kirkwood Community College has been recognized by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs for being one of the colleges and universities with the highest number of faculty and administrators selected for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program sends American scholars and professionals to approximately 130 countries each year to lecture and conduct research in various academic and professional fields.

University of Dubuque Announces Winter 2023 Graduates

The University of Dubuque held a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Commencement Ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, and a Winter Commencement Ceremony at 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, both in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center.Among the graduates were Luke Radeke, Bachelor of Science of Vinton. About the University of DubuqueThe University of Dubuque (UD) is a private, coed university founded in 1852 that offers undergraduate, graduate, and theological seminary degrees as well as other educational opportunities with the intention of educating and forming the whole person.
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UNI announces opportunities for students to complete graduate programs

Life can present unexpected challenges, and the University of Northern Iowa is committed to supporting students in achieving their educational goals. That’s why UNI is thrilled to announce a special opportunity for students who have taken a break from pursuing their graduate degree.As part of this commitment, UNI is waiving recency requirements for students looking to complete their graduate degree within the next 24 months.

What We're Reading: Staff Book Chats: The Dutch House

In this author's unique perspective, the main character is actually the house itself! The premise is dark, but simple; a well-to-do landlord and property owner purchases an extremely odd house for his wife as a gift. He tells her that he is thinking of buying it as a rental, takes her to see it, and presents it to her! She is less than pleased.Told in a series of flashbacks by narrator Danny Conroy, this story encompasses a period of nearly fifty years.

University of Wisconsin-Platteville announces Dean's List

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville announces its Dean's List, honoring those full-time students who earned high honors in the fall 2023 semester. College of Business, Industry, Life Science and Agriculture and the College of Liberal Arts and Education require grade-point averages of 3.75 and above for Dean's List honors, while the College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science requires students to reach at least a 3.
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What We're Reading: Staff Book Chats

I love when an author hits a home run on their debut novel and Vanessa Diffenbaugh's "The Language of Flowers" was a winner for me. If I could forgo language altogether and speak only with the hidden meanings of flowers: I would! Throughout this book, flowers were used to convey an expanse of emotions for a child raised in the foster system with such a distrust for the world that she cannot accept her own feelings and can only speak through the "language of flowers.

ECC announces Fall Graduates

Sixteen students have completed all requirements of their respective degree programs as of the end of the Fall 2023 semester and are now graduates of Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls.  These graduates will be honored with their peers at the commencement ceremony in May.Among those are from Urbana, Claudio Valdez Vainstein*, AAS (Computer Applications in Business) All ECC FY24 graduates are listed by their hometown, followed by the degree/diploma awarded (AA is Associate of Arts, AS is Associate of Science, APS is Associate of Professional Studies, AAS is Associate of Applied Science, and DPL is Diploma), and the students' majors.
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