by Jordan Bemis The Oskaloosa FFA Chapter went to the Des Moines area to attend the 29th annual Legislative Symposium on Monday, January 27, 2014. First they went to the Iowa FFA Enrichment Center located in Ankeny where Rachel Hurley who is the Executive Director of the Iowa Biotechnology Association, talked to them about how […]
The Oskaloosa Community Schools are currently pursuing a grant opportunity from the State of Iowa that is intended to improve student achievement by advancing teacher leadership opportunities, mentoring and peer coaching. If the added funds through the grant were received, teachers in Oskaloosa would be provided added time and training needed to take on extra […]
by Jordan Bemis The Oskaloosa FFA chapter took 7 members to The Iowa FFA Enrichment Center located in Ankeny on Saturday, January 11, 2014. Kylee Silliman and Linay Seibert attended The 212° Conference which focuses on creating a spark in the young underclassmen of FFA chapters around the state of Iowa. Joseph Ver Steegh, Dalton […]
by Jordan Bemis The Oskaloosa FFA Chapter went to Louisville, Kentucky from October 29th to November 2nd for National FFA Convention. Hailey Adams, Kelsi Tomlin, Bobbi Fogle, Jordan Bemis, Alex Grubbs, and Madison McQueen were the six members that attended along with their chapter advisor, Mike Striegel. Tri-County, North Mahaska and Oskaloosa stayed together for […]
With a heavy heart and deep sadness William Penn University announces the accidental death of freshman Renell Perkins on Thursday, October 24. Our heartfelt condolences and sincere prayers go out to Renell’s family, friends and fellow students. The Perkins family was notified last evening at their home in Michigan. Oskaloosa Police and Paramedics on the […]
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 […]
