Former teacher, pupil meet again at Eastern Illinois Nov 21, 2009
He probably doesn t remember this but he was actually my basketball counselor at the Milwaukee Bucks Camp at Knox College, Wilde said. Miller, a Monmouth High School standout at the time and now in his fifth season coaching Eastern, does remember the Macomb native Wilde during his time at Western. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Wake Forest Signs Nine to National Letters of Intent Nov 20, 2009
Father pitched at Knox College. Walter on Fischer: "Jack is one of the best defensive high school shortstops in the country. His instincts and his baseball IQ are off the charts. Offensively, we feel that with maturation, a few swing changes and physical strength, he will develop into an offensive weapon. He plays his summer and fall baseball with the Top Tier program, who does an outstanding job of preparing their players for the next level.". (Wakeforestsports.com)
Mickow earns Big Ten sportsmanship award Nov 14, 2009
Former Princeton classmate Jared Jaggers finished with five goals for Knox College (4-14). Princeton;s Daedra Ackerman and Sarah White wrapped up their freshmen season at ICC.. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
IWU drops to 44th on list of 50 best values in private liberal arts colleges Nov 5, 2009
Wheaton College was 22nd spot and Knox College was 44th. Kiplinger's 100 Best Values in Private Colleges for 2009-10 lists the 50 top private liberal arts colleges and 50 top private universities. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Buying into a Christmas without presents Nov 4, 2009
"Despite the fact that people spend relatively large portions of their income on gifts, as well as time shopping for and wrapping them, such behavior apparently contributes little to holiday joy," wrote the researchers, Tim Kasser of Knox College and Kennon M. Sheldon of the University of Missouri-Columbia. I'm not opposed to presents - in fact I love giving to celebrate birthdays, new babies and weddings. (AZCentral -- Business)
Former teammates reunite Nov 2, 2009
Jarred Jaggers, a senior from Princeton, is the second leading scorer for Knox College with five goals for 10 points. He scored one goal in the Prairie Fire;s 5-2 loss Oct. 24 to Beloit College. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Colo. health chief Martin new head of DNR Oct 27, 2009
Martin holds a bachelor s degree in biology from Knox College in Illinois and a law degree from Northwestern School of Law at Lewis and Clark College in Oregon. denvernews@bizjournals. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Historian to speak on the Underground Railroad at Historical Society dinner Oct. 29 Oct 22, 2009
PRINCETON ; Historian Owen Muelder, director of the Galesburg Colony Underground Railroad Freedom Center at Knox College, will be the guest speaker at the Bureau County Historical Society;s annual dinner Oct. 29 at the Wine Cellar. Abolitionism and the Underground Railroad,; will be the theme of Muelder;s presentation. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Former Storm, Red Devils still suiting up for football Oct 15, 2009
One of Monmouth;s two wins came over MAC rival Knox College, a 1-0 victory Sept. 26 in Galesburg. Opposing Jackson and the Scots was former PHS teammate Jarod Jaggers, a senior midfielder for the 3-8 Knox Prairie Fire. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
IVCC's annual College Night Oct 14, 2009
Colleges and universities expected to participate are: Augustana College, Aurora University, Blackburn College, Bradley University, Carthage College, Columbia College, Concordia University, Cottey College, Creighton University, DePaul University, DeVry University, Dominican University, Eastern Illinois University, Elmhurst College, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Eureka College, Finlandia University, Illinois College, Illinois State University, Illinois Wesleyan University, Joliet Junior... (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Dr. Harvey Lipman, 57, soccer coach and referee since the 1970s Oct 12, 2009
as well as at Knox College ... A Chicago native, Dr. Lipman earned a bachelor s degree in mathematics at Knox College (1974). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Protesters' secret: they're out there because it makes them happier Oct 11, 2009
If those needs are well satisfied, then people thrive, and if any of those needs are poorly satisfied, people don t thrive, says Tim Kasser, a psychology professor at Knox College and coauthor of a forthcoming paper on the topic. Activism is a kind of activity that people can engage in that satisfies all of those needs. (Boston Globe)
The Pres' Palouse Park Bench - Some Good Wazzu News Sep 19, 2009
Knox College 23, Ripon College 10. Dunderheads of the Head: The city of Gelsenkirchen, Germany - for accidentally advertised pornography on the city's webpage. (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Centenarian looking forward to turning 108 Aug 15, 2009
While attending college, Murphy recalls visiting her sister at Knox College in Galesburg where she saw the girls there with the trendy bob cuts of the early 1920s. After getting permission from her aunt who raised her and her five siblings after her mother died, Murphy joined the latest fashion trend and had her hair cut in the bob. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Meed-ja rule No.1: no number twos Jul 11, 2009
Goodness, no Tuqiris or Tahus in the hallowed halls of Knox College [sic], old boy, I bet. As for that Mr Sailor our game was never meant for those heathens. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Sportsmen behaving badly are likely a product of their environment Jul 3, 2009
According to Frank McAndrew, Professor of psychology at Knox College, Illinois, " testosterone kind of revs you up to do whatever it is you feel the group will respect". "If you happen to end up in a situation where violent behaviour or bad treatment of women is what the group values, that's what you will do. But if the group had very different norms you would strive for whatever those norms were," he says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Young adults brace for a lower standard of living Jun 24, 2009
Economic uncertainty can create greater materialism, according to research co-written by psychologist Tim Kasser of Knox College in Galesburg, Ill. and published last year in the journal Motivation and Emotion. (USA Today)
Sharing dads name a mixed bag Jun 20, 2009
"Of course, there have been other secret Juniors among us. Albert Gore, Jr., has said he dropped the suffix to differentiate himself from his politician father. For the first half of his literary career, Kurt Vonnegut published under Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. And Tom Cruise was born Thomas Cruise Mapother IV. For Kendrick, even though he ultimately ended his juniorship, he says that as a kid, sharing his dad's name helped forge a tight bond between the two. "I wanted to be like him," he recalls. A... (MSNBC -- Health)
James M. Kilts Appointed Chairman of The Nielsen Company's Supervisory Board Jun 16, 2009
A member of the Board of Overseers of Weill Cornell Medical College, Kilts serves on the Board of Trustees of Knox College and the University of Chicago where he is Chairman of the Advisory Council of the Booth School of Business ... A graduate of Knox College, Galesburg, Illinois, Mr. Kilts earned a Masters of Business Administration degree from the University of Chicago. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Top prosecutor to deliver Knox commencement Jun 6, 2009
CHICAGO - Chicago's top federal prosecutor is due to deliver Saturday's commencement address at Knox College in Galesburg. U.S. Attorney Patrick J. Fitzgerald was hailed by the college for his record in prosecuting political corruption, terrorism and organized crime. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Graduation: Santiam Christian High School’s Class of 2009 May 29, 2009
Brittney Cooney: National Honor Society, OSAA Farmers Insurance Activity Scholar, Knox College Ellen Browning Scripps Scholar, Boston University Award. Cory De Kruyf: ACSI Distinguished Student (athletics), OSAA Farmers Insurance Scholar Athlete, PacWest Scholar Athlete, Chemeketa Community College Tuition Scholarship, Linfield College Faculty Scholarship. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Historic site presented with cabin model May 15, 2009
The students also saw completed models of the building at Knox College in Galesburg where one of the Lincoln-Douglas debates took place, the Berry-Lincoln store that Abraham Lincoln operated in New Salem and the Great Western Railroad Station in Springfield, where Lincoln gave his farewell address to the city before becoming president. The other site with a model currently available is the Old State Capitol in Springfield, the most complex of them all, taking 41 sheets of paper to construct... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Re-thinking purchases May 14, 2009
Tim Kasser, an authority on issues related to consumption and values who teaches at Knox College in Galesburg, Ill. said that people raised in uncertain or harsh economic times tend to be more focused, not less, on acquiring material comforts than the offspring of affluent societies. (AZCentral -- Style)
Hagen keeps Clarke College on right course May 11, 2009
Senior Andrew Isaacson (Prairie) placed second and helped lead Knox College to the championship of the Midwest Conference Tournament held May 7-8 at Rainbow Springs Golf Course in Mukwonago. Isaacson, a senior at the Galesburg, Ill. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Veterans to receive free tuition May 1, 2009
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Student digitizes local archivist’s collection of Bronzeville residents’ migration stories May 1, 2009
Faber, a graduate of Knox College who also is a member of the experimental jazz band, El Is a Sound of Joy, and a part-time busker during Chicago s warm weather season, was very receptive to Usner s approach. It makes sense to me to go out and try to understand lived experience, and how music fits into that. (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
UH exec is top businesswoman Apr 11, 2009
I got asked to be director of student activities for a nearby college [Knox College in Illinois] and I loved it, she said. I pursued a master s and I ve been in this field ever since. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Obama may get ASU honor at commencement after all Apr 11, 2009
Obama has received honorary degrees from Knox College in 2005, Northwestern University In 2006, UMass Boston in 2006, Xavier in 2006, Howard University in 2007, Southern New Hampshire University in 2007, and Wesleyan University in 2008. ASUs student daily, the State Press, touched off a firestorm this week when it reported under the headline, Obama wont receive ASU honorary degree": "University spokeswoman Sharon Keeler said Tuesday that the University awards honorary degrees to recognize... (AZCentral -- News)
Carthage streak hits 14 Mar 28, 2009
CARTHAGE: The Redmen finished eighth in the Knox College Prairie Fire Classic at the Soangetaha Country Club in Galesburg, Ill. led by Matt Wittrup's 155. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Veteran candidates top fire district filings Mar 24, 2009
He has a bachelor s degree in sociology from Knox College. He currently serves on the board. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
The Brown and Gold Extinguish The Prairie Fire Mar 20, 2009
Orlando, FL - In their third outing of spring break tour of Florida, Adelphi Men's Tennis went up against the Prairie Fire of Knox College. The Racketmen were unanimous in their approach against Knox, each Panther victorious for a 9-0 win. (Aupanthers.com)
Sebastian Nieves Named ECC Player of the Week Mar 18, 2009
Nieves and the rest of the Brown and Gold will return to action later this evening when they take on Knox College in Orlando, FL set to begin at 6:30 pm. . (Aupanthers.com)
The Racketmen Ground The Eagles Mar 18, 2009
The Panthers will return to action when they go up against Knox College set to begin at 6:30 p.m.. . (Aupanthers.com)
Flight Tournament Will Begin the Racketmen's 2009 Campaign Feb 21, 2009
The Schdule The racketmen's schedule is as diverse as it is challenging, ranging from non-conference opponents like Knox College of Illinois to nationally ranked, East Coast Conference (ECC) rivals Concordia College ... The Panthers will continue their journey in Orlando, Florida, where they will compete against the Prairie Fire of Knox College, the Warriors of Merrimack College and the Tars of Rollins College March 15-19. (Aupanthers.com)
Illinois faces challenges in preserving Abraham Lincoln's legacy Feb 12, 2009
Douglas Wilson, co-director of the renowned Lincoln Studies Center at Knox College in Galesburg, said the museum "isn't for scholars." But he accepts its shortcomings because it comes with an astonishing research library that is "a fantastic resource for studying Lincoln.". "As long as they built a new, big, state-of-the-art library for us to work with," Burlingame said, chuckling, "they can do anything they want to the museum.". (Chicago Tribune)
Scholars delve into a complex Lincoln Feb 11, 2009
Although most Americans think of him as "an energetic change agent," says Charles Wilson, head of Lincoln studies at Knox College in Galesburg, Ill. Lincoln was fond of reciting: "What will be will be. And no prayers of ours can arrest the decree.". (USA Today)
Central Illinois' role in Lincoln's life featured in new docudrama Feb 8, 2009
Others are: Judge Frank Williams, co-chairman of the national Bicentennial Commission; Doug Wilson of Knox College; Edna Greene Medford of Howard University; Dan Stowell, editor of the Lincoln Papers Project; Illinois state historian Tom Schwartz; and James Cornelius, curator of the Illinois Lincoln Collection. Back in the day. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
