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Political Journalist Amy Walter to Explore the Meaning of the Midterm Elections Nov. 27 at Monmouth College
Making sense out of this year's midterm elections will be the topic of an upcoming talk at Monmouth College, given by one of the nation's top political analysts. "Understanding the Midterm Elections" will be discussed by political journalist Amy Wal...
Nov 13, 2018, 2:02pm EST
Monmouth College professor reflects on influence of Marvel Comics patriarch Stan Lee
Marvel Comics visionary Stan Lee died Monday at the age of 95, but his influence will live for decades, says Monmouth College communications studies professor and comic book enthusiast Chris Goble. "The characters he created are going to outlast him...
Nov 13, 2018, 8:59am EST
Upcoming events at Monmouth College, Nov. 15-18
Monmouth College students are directing Nov. 15-18 production of 'Almost, Maine' "One of the toughest things there is to deal with in life: love." The introductory notes to playwright John Cariani's Almost, Maine reminds us that love is diff...
Nov 9, 2018, 11:43am EST
Before Veterans Day, the U.S. celebrated the now century-old Armistice Day
The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month will soon be upon us. One hundred years ago in 1918, that memorable time that marked the (unofficial) end of World War I was the inspiration for what we now call Veterans Day. No formal commemorativ...
Nov 9, 2018, 9:16am EST
Local triathlete inspired by military hero - his father, George Van Hagen III
George Van Hagen IV could hear the voice of his late father as he competed on the Gold Coast of Australia. A member of Monmouth College's Class of 1983, Van Hagen was an age-group competitor in the 2018 International Triathlon Union Triathlon Sprint...
Nov 8, 2018, 9:27am EST
Monmouth College Creates Center for Civic and Social Change
Monmouth College has created the Center for Civic and Social Change to help students prepare for careers focused on making a difference in the world. "This Center will empower our students so that they can lead lives that are directed toward the bet...
Nov 7, 2018, 1:43pm EST
Monmouth College political analyst says no 'Blue Wave' as country reaches split decision in midterms
Expect at least two more years of partisan battles in Washington, D.C. That's the likely outcome of Tuesday's midterm elections, according to Monmouth College political science professor Robin Johnson. Although some analysts wondered whether Tuesday...
Nov 7, 2018, 12:18pm EST
Monmouth College to host two instrumental concerts Nov. 10-11
Monmouth College will host a pair of instrumental concerts the weekend of Nov. 10-11, both with a tie to schools in Galesburg. On Nov. 10, the College's Chamber Orchestra will take the stage along with the Knox College String Ensemble at 7:30 p.m. i...
Nov 6, 2018, 10:30am EST
Scholars Academy at Monmouth College launched to offer immersive pre-college experience for region's rising high school juniors and seniors
Starting next summer, Monmouth College will offer a special academy to prepare select high school students for their college experience. An intense, residential, pre-college experience, the Scholars Academy at Monmouth College will be the only progr...
Nov 5, 2018, 9:37am EST
Monmouth College class studying Illinois literature during state's bicentennial
Where are Elmer, Herman, Bert, Tom and Charley, The weak of will, the strong of arm, the clown, the boozer, the fighter? All, all are sleeping on the hill. The story is familiar - college students visiting a cemetery on Halloween. But for ...
Nov 2, 2018, 11:01am EDT