KNOX COLLEGE NEWS

International Fair 2012: Knox Talks of 'Growing Up International' (Click Here to View) In the week leading up to the 2012 Knox College International Fair, two special discussions focus on the experiences of living and working in other parts of the world.

 

OTHER KNOX COLLEGE NEWS

Knox Rootabaga Jazz Festival 2012 Snapshots
The 2012 Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival featured student, faculty and alumni bands, plus Ted Sirota's Rebel Soul and the Noah Preminger Group.


Potthoff '14 Pursues Multiple Passions On, Off Knox Campus
Max Potthoff, a member of the Prairie Fire cross country team, has taught English in China, worked on Knox College sustainability projects, and completed an independent study project. He soon will begin an internship at The Field Museum.


Earth Week 2012 at Knox College
Knox College celebrates Earth Week 2012 with a series of events, including a lecture by best-selling author Paul Greenberg, and a dinner open to the community showcasing sustainably raised seafood.


Erin McKinstry Selected for Fulbright Fellowship
Knox College graduating senior Erin McKinstry is chosen to participate in the highly selective program. A modern languages major, she will teach and study in Germany.


2012 Al Young Art Show judged by Mark Pascale
The 2012 Al Young Art Exhibition and Competition at Knox College will be judged by Mark Pascale, curator in the Department of Prints and Drawings at the Art Institute of Chicago. The show is on display May 4-11.


Knox Receives National Award for Community Service
Knox College's outstanding record of engaging students in community service is being recognized with a national award, selection to the 2012 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.


Knox Hosts State Science Conference
More than 200 college students and faculty from throughout Illinois are expected for the 104th annual meeting of the Illinois State Academy of Science on Friday and Saturday, March 30-31, on the Knox campus.


Blackadder's Translation of German Play Published in Journal
The winter issue of eXchanges, a literary journal, includes Knox College theatre professor's English translation of a play by Margareth Obexer, along with the original German text.


Kathryn Frank Awarded Fulbright Fellowship
Kathryn Frank, a history and Spanish major at Knox College, has been awarded a Fulbright fellowship for international study. The graduating senior will study and teach next year in Argentina.


Fulbright Fellow Researches TV and Cultural Identity in India
Indira Somani, a 1992 Knox College graduate, is a Nehru-Fulbright fellow studying trends in the relationship between Indian-Americans and television programming in India.


Journalist to Discuss Haiti Earthquake, Aftermath
Jonathan Katz, former chief correspondent in Haiti for The Associated Press, speaks April 4 at Knox College about his experiences as a reporter covering Haiti's deadly earthquake and its reconstruction efforts.


Knox College Choir Home Tour Concert
Following its tour of Spain, the Knox College Choir performs its Home Tour concert at 7:30 p.m., March 23 in Kresge Hall on the Knox campus. The concert is free and open to the public.


Student Chef Focuses on Food, Sustainability, Community
Knox College junior Yeojin Yi indulges her passion for food on and off campus. She works in a restaurant that emphasizes locally produced food and, for an independent study project, will set up her own vendor's booth at the farmers' market.


Fulbright Fellow Speaks on Media Research in India
Indira Somani, a 1992 Knox College graduate, is a Nehru-Fulbright fellow studying trends in the relationship between Indian-Americans and television programming in India.


Knox Student's Work Chosen for 'Best of Photography 2012'
Nina Litoff's image, Mannequin Head, Florence, is among those chosen for publication in the book Best of Photography 2012. A Knox senior, Litoff is a studio art major with a concentration in photography.


Forum on Iran: Knox Students Quiz Professors
In an event hosted by the Knox Democrats to promote understanding, Knox College faculty members Roy Andersen, Emre Sencer, and Daniel Beers offer perspective on -- and answer questions about -- Iran.


Knox Student's Photo Will Be Published in Hardcover Book
Nina Litoff's image, Mannequin Head, Florence, is among those chosen for publication in the book Best of Photography 2012. A Knox senior, Litoff is a studio art major with a concentration in photography.


Celebrating the Contributions of Knox Alumnae during Women's History Month
Throughout Knox’s 175-year history, women have made a significant contribution to the College itself and the world beyond. Journalism, philanthropy, art, business, law, medicine -- these are a small sampling of the fields that have been impacted by Knox alumnae.


Students Raise Funds in Polar Plunge
Several teams of Knox fraternity and sorority members joined 200 participants in the 2012 Polar Plunge, March 4 at Lake Storey in Galesburg. The event raised more than $35,000 to benefit Special Olympics.


Sunderland Attends Supreme Court Event
Lane Sunderland, Chancie Ferris Booth Professor of Political Science at Knox College, participates in recent meetings of the Supreme Court Fellows. He was one of two scholars in the U.S. selected for the prestigious program in 1988.


Teach-In Examines Ethnic Studies Controversy
For one day, Knox students in Catherine Denial's Historian's Workshop course turned attention from their individual research projects to a current controversy -- Arizona's ban on Mexican-American Studies classes in Tucson high schools.


Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival 2012
The 2012 Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival, March 29-31 features the Noah Preminger Group, Ted Sirota's Rebel Souls, Knox College Jazz Ensemble, Knox Alumni Big Band, and Knox Faculty and Friends Combo.


Sandburg Days Poetry Contest 2012
The 2012 Knox College Sandburg Days Poetry competition is accepting entries until April 7. The contest is open to all Knox County students in grades five through eight. Prizes will be awarded April 21.


Knox Students, Faculty Meet to Eat and Discuss Food
Knox College students and a faculty member have created Food Over Food, a literary and culinary in which they gather to share a meal while discussing food-related issues, such as food sustainability.


Robin Wright Delivers Inaugural Stellyes Lecture
Writer and foreign policy analyst Robin Wright, author of Rock the Casbah: Rage and Rebellion Across the Islamic World, speaks on the Knox College campus in the Inaugural Stellyes Distinguished Lecture in Global Affairs.


Knox College Receives United Way Honor
For the seventh year in a row, Knox College has won recognition as a Top 10 Contributor to United Way of Knox County. The College was honored at the organization's annual banquet in January.


Knox College Library Receives NEH Grant
Knox College's Seymour Library has been awarded a Preservation Assistance Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to conduct an assessment of the College's Special Collections and Archives.


Knox Alumni Remember Bill Geer
In 2000 and in 2009, Knox alumni submitted reminiscences of their experiences working in the "Fly Lab" with Bill Geer, Professor Emeritus of Biology, who died February 24. Geer taught at Knox from 1963 to 2000.


Global Business Leader Meets with Knox Students
Dushan "Duke" Petrovich '74, recently retired president of the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, discusses branding and other business strategy with students in two classes taught by Knox faculty member John Spittell.


Hear and Now: Writers Build 'House' for Recordings
Knox College students and a faculty member team up to create an online audio site that turns the spotlight on writers of fiction, poetry, and essays. The site features interviews and audio of the writers reading aloud.


Battling Robots: Knox's 2012 'Sumo' Competition
Knox College students and other contestants create robots for a two-part contest in which the robots try to knock one another out of a ring and then, in a timed event, quickly locate and push away a can.


Professor Emeritus Bill Geer
Professor Emeritus Bill Geer died Friday, February 24 in the Knox County Nursing Home. He was 76. World renowned for his genetics research, Geer taught biology at Knox from 1963 until his retirement in 2000.


Illinois State Senator Talks Politics with Knox Students
John Sullivan, assistant majority leader in the Illinois Senate, discusses his years in politics and his experiences on the campaign trail during a Knox College appearance hosted by the Knox Democrats.


TKS Student Newspaper Wins Awards in State Contest
Staff members of The Knox Student receive 18 awards in the yearly Illinois College Press Association contest, the results of which were announced at the 2012 ICPA convention in Chicago.


Knox College Choir Concert, February 26
Preparing for its upcoming performance tour to Barcelona, Spain, the Knox College Choir will perform at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, February 26, in First Lutheran Church, Galesburg. The concert is free and open to the public.


Knox College Theatre Creates Carnival Theme for Twelfth Night
Knox College Theatre presents Shakespeare's romantic comedy "Twelfth Night" at 7:30 p.m., nightly from Wednesday, February 22 through Saturday, February 25, in Harbach Theatre, Ford Center for the Fine Arts.


Past Alumni Achievement Award Recipients Reflect on Knox
More than 20 past winners of the Alumni Achievement Award return to the Knox College campus for the 175th Founders Day celebration to meet with students and think back on their time as Knox students.


Professor Emeritus Harry Neumiller
Professor Emeritus of Chemistry Harry Neumiller died February 18, 2012, in Galesburg. He was 82. Neumiller taught organic chemistry from 1959 until his retirement in 1997. He also served as registrar from 1976 to 1997.


Simpson Wins Short Fiction Award
A short story collection by Knox professor Chad Simpson, "Tell Everyone I Said Hi," has won the 2012 John Simmons Short Fiction Award. The prestigious competition is sponsored by the University of Iowa Press.


Knox Students Examine Regional Food System on Class Trip
Nic Mink's "American Food Systems: Past to Present" students travel to Wisconsin to get a closer look at concepts they've learned in the classroom. 'It's really about linking theory and practice,' says Mink.


$5 Million in Donations to Alumni Hall Renovation
Knox College President Teresa Amott announces gifts and pledges from donors now total $5 million toward renovation of the College's historic Alumni Hall. Fundraising is halfway toward the estimated $10-million goal.


Students Greet Chinese VP
Knox students Weizhi Feng of China and Max Potthoff of Muscatine, Iowa, caught the eye of news media covering the Iowa visit of Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping. Potthoff and Feng are roommates, while Feng and Jinping are from the same region in China.


Happy 175th Birthday, Knox College
Knox College marks the 175th anniversary of its founding with specially decorated cupcakes and a sparkling grape juice toast by President Teresa Amott. The event is part of a series of activities taking place in February, Founders Month.


Longtime Chicago Magazine Editor Teaching Journalism at Knox
Richard Babcock, who spent 20 years at the monthly Chicago magazine, is named Distinguished Journalist in Residence at Knox College, where he will teach feature writing.


Knox Senior Researches How Campus Squirrels Survive Winter
Like many Knox College students, Steve Galdek is fond of the squirrels wandering around campus. His research project is enabling him to learn more about their winter-survival strategies.


Alumna, Artist and Honorary Degree Recipient Dorothea Tanning
World-renowned Galesburg native and 1932 Knox College alumna Dorothea Tanning dies at her home in New York City at the age of 101.


Knox College Events Celebrate Black History Month
Knox College celebrates Black History Month, including entertainment featuring Black Ice and lectures campus and in the community on the history of the Underground Railroad and the anti-slavery movement.


Snapshots of Knox College International Fair 2012
From an world-spanning buffet lunch to cultural displays and a festive Parade of Flags, Knox College celebrates it's 31st Annual International Fair; the theme posed the universal question "Where Did You Grow Up?"


Knox honors four with 2012 Alumni Achievement Awards
Knox College honors four alumni with 2012 Alumni Achievement Awards, as nearly 20 prior winners will return to campus for this year's special Founders Day Convocation on Feb. 17, in celebration of Knox's 175th anniversary.


Panda-monium II: Knox's Godsil Photographs Pandas in France
A few weeks after completing an international assignment to take photos of newly arrived pandas in Scotland, Knox College instructor Michael Godsil is asked to document the delivery of two more pandas in France.


Knox International Fair 2012: 'It Brings Us Closer'
Students at Knox College's annual International Fair offer their thoughts about the event, which celebrates different cultures with food, entertainment, and interaction.


International Fair 2012: Knox Talks of 'Growing Up International'
In the week leading up to the 2012 Knox College International Fair, two special discussions focus on the experiences of living and working in other parts of the world.


KnoxReads Online Book Club Makes Debut
Knox College introduces KnoxReads, an online book discussion. The first selection is "Rock the Casbah: Rage and Rebellion across the Islamic World," by writer and foreign policy analyst Robin Wright, who visits Knox on February 28.


Knox in New York: Art Class Goes to NYC, Expands Possibilities
"Knox in New York students are exposed to different communities of artists and to a variety of art forms. This experience is transformative," says Professor Lynette Lombard.


Princeton Review seeks student comments
Princeton Review seeks comments from Knox College students about campus life. The college guidebook also invites students to review the accuracy of its narrative description of Knox.


Winter Term Convocation: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Knox College holds its yearly celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., with members of the Knox community performing music, reading poetry, and presenting a convocation address about his commitment to economic justice.


Award-winning Writer, Scholar to Speak on Islamic World
Longtime international correspondent Robin Wright will present a Stellyes Lecture, "Rock the Casbah: Rage and Rebellion Across the Islamic World," at Knox College on February 28.


Founders Month Activities: Knox Marks 175th Anniversary
Numerous events will be taking place in February -- on and off campus -- as Knox College observes the 175th anniversary of its founding.


International Fair 2012
Knox College presents its 31st annual International Fair on Saturday, January 28, with an international buffet lunch and entertainment. Leading up to the fair, campus events will explore the theme, "Growing Up International."


King Day Convocation 2012
Konrad Hamilton, associate professor of history and chair of the program in American Studies at Knox College will give the convocation address at Knox's 2012 Martin Luther King Day Convocation on Monday, January 16.


Sheesley Presents Art Exhibit at Knox College
Students hear painter and photographer Joel Sheesley discuss his artistic journey and inspiration as his exhibit "A Content of Sorts" debuts on the Knox campus.


Politics 2012: Knox Students Witness Iowa Caucuses
Andrew Civettini and students in his Voting and Elections class observed the Iowa caucuses -- the first step in the process of selecting the 2012 Republican presidential nominee.


Knox Students Make Strong Showing at Computer Programming Contest
Knox College scored among the top five liberal arts colleges in its region, in the 2011 Association for Computing Machinery Intercollegiate Programming Contest. Knox sent three teams to the expanding regional competition.


Student Laureate conducts clinical psychology research
Knox College senior Lauren Smith, recipient of a 2011 Student Laureate Award from the Lincoln Academy of Illinois, talks about her research, classes and extracurricular activities.


Author, Educator Will Speak on Differentiated Instruction
Carol Ann Tomlinson of the University of Virginia's Curry School of Education will deliver the lecture, "Teaching Today's Students: A Case for Differentiated Instruction," on February 9 at Knox College.


Dean's List Fall Term 2011
Knox College recognizes students who achieved a grade-point average of 3.6 or higher during the fall 2011 term.


Harland Goudie, Professor Emeritus of Art
Harland Goudie, Chancie Ferris Booth Professor Emeritus of Art at Knox College, died December 7 in Chicago. He was 86. Goudie taught art at Knox from 1954 until his retirement in 1990.


Suzanne L. Hart Memorial Scholarship Fund
A scholarship in memory of advertising executive Suzanne L. Hart '93 has been established by her family.


Knox Faculty Member Photographs Pandas' Arrival in Scotland
Michael Godsil, a Knox College art instructor who teaches photography, is chosen for a high-profile assignment: to take photographs of two giant pandas when they arrived in Scotland. China is loaning the pandas to the Edinburgh Zoo.


BBC Features Knox Expert on Lincoln-Douglas Debates
Douglas Wilson of the Lincoln-Studies Center at Knox College is interviewed by the BBC for a feature story on this week's Republican presidential debate and how it compared to the Lincoln-Douglas Debates of 1858.


Business Executive Teaches Innovative Class at Knox
Faculty member Laura Rosene, a Knox graduate, spent more than a decade as a human resources executive. Now, she teaches business at Knox by blending the latest technology and the liberal arts.


Knox Psychology Professor's Work Featured in New Video
Well-known for his research on materialism, Knox College Professor Tim Kasser has collaborated with the Center for a New American Dream on a new, animated video that spotlights some of his work.


Roger Taylor Named Knox President Emeritus
The Knox College Board of Trustees has voted to award the title of President Emeritus to Roger Taylor, who retired in 2011 after ten years as president of the College.


Israeli Scholar Finds Knox Is 'Warm, Highly Intellectual'
Simon Lichman, the 2011-2012 Visiting Israeli Scholar at Knox College, sees his role as 'introducing the Knox community to aspects of Israeli culture.'


Knox in the Everglades: Students Chronicle Canoe Trip
While canoeing and camping through the Florida Everglades during winter break, Knox College students record their thoughts and activities in journals. Read some of their journal entries.


Knox Professor Pens Book on Writing Computer Programs
John Dooley, who chairs the Knox College Department of Computer Science, writes about principles and techniques for designing, analyzing, and creating software.


KnoxPix
Eye-catching photos from around campus by the Knox Photo Corps -- students and staff in the Knox College Office of Public Relations.