Knox College News

Knox Music Major Examines Composition, Business

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:00:00 -0500

Through his music capstone project, Nate Beck -- who has a minor in business and management -- finds that the processes of brand management and music composition have more in common than you'd probably expect.

Knox Marks Bike to Work Day 2013

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:00 -0500

Knox College marked Bike to Work Day on May 17, as employees who biked from home to campus enjoyed free tune-ups and snacks, coordinated by the campus Wellness Program.

Knox Student Researches Musicality of Speech

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:00 -0500

Baby talk is serious business for senior Megan Beney, a double major in music and anthropology and sociology. Her Honors research focuses on the musical qualities of the ways that people talk to infants.

Faculty Member Publishes Short Play about Guns

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:00:00 -0500

Leading up to a worldwide event -- Gun Control Theatre Action Week, May 27 through June 2 -- a play by Knox College theatre professor Neil Blackadder is selected for a new collection, "24 Gun Control Plays."

Knox College Sets Baseball Marks, Competes in Tournament

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 -0500

Knox College set eight team records in baseball, finishing the 2013 season with 22 wins and a third place finish in the Midwest Conference Tournament.

Anthropology-Sociology Students Present Research at Conference

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:00:00 -0500

Seniors Megan Beney and Eva Marley spoke at the Central States Anthropology Society. Beney's topic was the musical nature of speech directed at infants, and Marley discussed social media sites and social movements.

Knox Graduate Represents Associated Press in Phone Records Controversy

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:00:00 -0500

Knox College graduate and trustee David Schulz '74 is representing the Associated Press in its battle with the U.S. Department of Justice over the seizure of extensive phone records from several AP bureaus.

Knox Senior's Honors Project Combines Art, Poetry, War

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:00:00 -0500

Rana Tahir, a double major in creative writing and political science, wrote dozens of poems and created 29 paintings after interviewing Kuwaiti residents about the 1990 Iraqi occupation.

Al Young Art Show 2013

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:00:00 -0500

Knox College awarded more than $1,750 in prizes in the 2013 Al Young Art Show. Organizing 200 art works in an array of media is a challenge, according student Katie O'Connor, who helped arrange the entries.

Knox Raises $11 Million for Alumni Hall Renovation

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:00:00 -0500

Eighteen months after introducing a new vision for Alumni Hall, Knox College has raised $11 million toward the renovation of this historic campus building.

NSF Grant to Knox Targets Students Interested in Science

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:00:00 -0500

Knox's new Creating Opportunities and Access in Science and Technology (COAST) initiative will offer academic and financial support to students planning on careers in biology, chemistry, and biochemistry.

Scholarship Program Inducts 15 Students

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:00:00 -0500

Antwon Martin, newspaper reporter and current George Washington Gale Scholar at Knox College, speaks at and reports on the 2013 induction ceremony, held May 2 on the Knox campus.

Two Knox Students Chosen as 2013 Kemper Scholars

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:00:00 -0500

Knox College students Alec Freytag and Lindsey Morgan are chosen for the prestigious Kemper Scholars Program, which offers scholarships, summer internships, and leadership opportunities.

Knox Baseball Team Captures Division Title

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:00:00 -0500

The Knox College Prairie Fire won both games of a doubleheader against Illinois College on May 2 and clinched the Midwest Conference South Division title and top seed in the conference tournament.

Flunk Day 2013

Wed, 01 May 2013 12:00:00 -0500

Knox students take a break from their 2013 spring term classes to have fun by playing inflatable games, singing karaoke, and celebrating as a community.

Students Hear from Recent Knox Alumni About Their Work in Banking

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0500

Vincent Rug and Stephanie Sorensen, both 2012 Knox College graduates, describe their experiences in the financial industry. Chosen for a selective leadership program at Fifth Third Bank, they are working as commercial associates.

Earth Month 2013 Talk: Green Jobs, Sustainable Businesses

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0500

Panelists share their experiences in the world of sustainable business, and they discuss the promise of 'green jobs' at a discussion hosted by the Bastian Center for Career and Pre-Professional Development.

Earth Month 2013

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0500

Capping off Earth Month, members of the Knox College and Galesburg community gather for a Day of Service and an Earth Day Festival featuring, music, art, and information focused on the environment.

Newest Gale Scholars to Be Inducted May 2

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0500

Fifteen Galesburg eighth-graders will be the George Washington Gale Scholars Class of 2017. They will hear from several speakers, including Knox College President Teresa Amott and program director Les Hunter.

Knox College 2013 Award Winner in Nick Adams Short Story Contest

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0500

For the third time in three years, Knox College student Julia Ohman has been honored as a finalist in the ACM Nick Adams Short Story Contest, a regional competition for college students.