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Monmouth College Plans to Hold Classes on Monday
As of Sunday night, Monmouth College is scheduled to be open on Monday, November 26. College officials will closely monitor weather conditions overnight, and they expect to make a call regarding Monday classes by 6:30 a.m. As of now, regular class a...
Nov 25, 2018, 8:42pm EST
Monmouth College Reopens Campus to Help Students Beat Winter Storm
Monmouth College students may return to campus a day early from Thanksgiving break. Because of a winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service, students may begin returning to campus on Saturday, November 24. Although students may retu...
Nov 24, 2018, 12:57pm EST
Monmouth College Chorale to present 'Broadway in Film' on Nov. 15
Music from Broadway will be performed on Broadway when the Monmouth College Chorale stages a special show on Nov. 15. The Chorale will present "Broadway in Film" at 7:30 p.m. in the Kasch Performance Hall of Dahl Chapel and Auditorium, coincidentall...
Nov 13, 2018, 3:19pm EST
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