Local Coe College student named to dean’s list
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Drew Hinschberger, Belle Plaine, has been named to the Coe College dean’s list for the fall 2012 term. Hinschberger, the son of Kurt and Terri Hinschberger, is a 2009 graduate of Belle Plaine High School. He is currently a sophomore at Coe.
Full-time students who rank in the top 10 percent of the student body are named to the Dean’s List. For the past fall term, students achieving a grade point average of 3.875 or higher earned this high honor.
Located near the heart of Cedar Rapids, Coe College is a selective, private, nationally-recognized liberal arts college providing superior quality educational experiences for students since 1851.
Parr named to Grand View University president’s list
Lisa Marie Parr, Van Horne, has been named to the president’s list for earning a grade point average of 4.0 while carrying at least 12 hours of classes at Grand View University, Des Moines.
Pickart named to Grand View University dean’s list
Hannah Marie Pickart, Watkins, has been named to the Grand View University dean’s list for the fall semester.
The students are named to the dean’s list for earning a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale while carrying at least 12 hours of classes.
Grand View University, with an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students, is an independent, liberal arts college affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Truman State announces fall 2011 provost and vice president list
KIRKSVILLE – Truman State University has released the fall 2011 provost and vice president for academic affairs list. To qualify for this list, an undergraduate student must attain a semester 3.50-3.99 grade point average and must complete 12 semester hours of credit.
Among those honored were:
Atkins
Laura Elizabeth Simpson, Exercise Science
Stephanie Jill Simpson, Communication Disorders
Grand View University December graduates
Brittny Jo Pokorny, Atkins, received baccalaureate degrees at Grand View University, Des Moines.
Grand View University, with an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students, is an independent, liberal arts college affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Andrew Schanbacher named to Buena Vista University dean’s list
STORM LAKE – Andrew Schanbacher from Newhall, was named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester at Buena Vista University. Students named to the Dean’s List must have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 for the semester based on a 4.0 grade point system and must have taken at least 12 hours of coursework.
Minnesota State University Mankato announces fall semester 2011 dean’s list
The Academic High Honor and Honor lists (dean’s lists) for the past fall semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato have been announced by Scott Olson, Provost and Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs.
Among the more than 15,640 students, a total 803 students qualified for the High Honor List by achieving a 4.0 straight “A” average, while 2,382 students earned a 3.5 to 3.99 average to qualify for the Honor List. To qualify for academic honors, undergraduate students must be enrolled for at least 12 credit hours in a semester.
Among those honored were Megan Veldhuizen, Newhall, who is a sophomore.
Science symposium at Wartburg attracts 65 high school students
WAVERLY – The Cedar Valley Science Symposium at Wartburg College attracted 65 high school students from six states who took part in 11 workshops and vied for scholarships.
The one-day sessions Saturday, Jan. 14, were designed to give science and math-oriented high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to pursue in-depth, specific areas in contemporary science, engineering, and computer science.
A Wartburg faculty member or a team of clinical laboratory scientists led each workshop. Among the topics were solving a murder, CSI-style; melding biology and psychology to study behavior in neuroscience; doing DNA fingerprint analyses; using microscopy to study cell structure; diagnosing illnesses; and gaining insights into electrical and hydraulic systems.
All high school seniors participating in the symposium were eligible for scholarships of $1,500 annually for four years as determined by Wartburg faculty members.
Wartburg is a four-year, selective liberal arts college of the Lutheran Church (ELCA), internationally recognized for community engagement. The college enrolls 1,805 students from 29 U.S. states and 49 countries.
The following students attended the Cedar Valley Science Symposium:
Nick Bachelder, senior at Belle Plaine High School, Belle Plaine, attended The Clinical Laboratory illness diagnosis.
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