Janseen Almodovar, a senior Pre-professional Biology major with a minor in Chemistry, received a Certificate of Achievement for the presentation of his research at the Heartland Global Health Consortium (HGHC) poster session in Des Moines on Wednesday, October 16, 2013. He placed second overall in the undergraduate division (out of 20 entries) and was awarded […]
It is the pleasure of William Penn University to welcome Dr. Ronald Phillips as the guest speaker for the 2013 World Food Prize Lecture to be held Tuesday, October 15 at 11:15 am in the George Daily Auditorium. Dr. Phillips is a distinguished international plant scientist and geneticist. His research program at the University of […]
Fall Fitness Day coming near you on October 9th. AMES, Iowa –Congratulations to Oskaloosa Elementary in being selected to have Live Healthy Iowa Kids visit your school to host the Fall Fitness Day on October 9th. Fall Fitness Day is a great opportunity to talk with the youth at your school or organization about why […]
William Penn University is hosting a visit day for nurses interested in learning more about the William Penn University RN to BSN degree program. It will be held Friday, September 27 from 10:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on the Oskaloosa campus. During this event, Dr. Brenda Duree, Director of Nursing, will meet with potential students […]
William Penn University Assistant Professor of Education, Kathryn Roe was featured this August in an online blog, Gazette.Teachers.Net. The online article on Effective Teaching, titled “Planning, Planning, Planning” discussed the importance of a Classroom Management course for becoming an effective teacher. It was written by Harry and Rosemary Wong, a well-known pair in the education […]
Oskaloosa Optimist Club honored two eighth graders as Students of the Trimester for the third trimester. Alexis Westercamp and Seth Sarver were presented plaques by club president Andrea Brownlee and Oskaloosa Middle School Principal Andy Hotek. The club honors students from sixth through eighth grade during the school year. The awards are made to selected […]
MAHASKA COUNTY – Mahaska Health Partnership recently awarded two $750 scholarships to high school seniors pursuing a career in a health-related field. Scholarship winners were chosen by the MHP Board of Trustees. They must have attended high school in Mahaska County and be accepted to an accredited school leading to a health-related career. The 2013 […]
The National Guard of Iowa in Oskaloosa were guests Monday in Mrs. Foster’s, Ms. Gray’s and Mr. Schilb’s classroom. Students enjoyed trying sumo wrestling. Pictured from left to right are: Dylan Tuttle, Sgt. Neff, Jared Pace, Sgt. Carlos Ruiz
Oskaloosa Optimist Club members honored two seventh grade students as their Students of Trimester recently. The students, Shaylee Smith and Nick Reiter, were selected from several nominated students. Oskaloosa Middle School Principal Andy Hotek, who also serves as the project chair, made the presentation to the students. Smith and Reiter were feted at a breakfast […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Students from the band, choir and orchestra participated in the State Solo and Ensemble Festival in Grinnell on Saturday, March 23. Vocal soloists receiving I’s were: Hanna Sampsel, Tyler Dursky, Natalie Whitis, and Sam Nunnikhoven. Instrumental soloists receiving I’s were: Caleb Fisher, Jakob Hartl, Johannes Hartmann, Kamron VanHulzen, Jennifer Watters, Ashly Nimtz, […]
