by Jordan Bemis The Oskaloosa FFA Chapter hosted Sub-District FFA Contests on February 19, 2014. The Chapter would like to thank all the extra helpers who assisted in making this event a success. Brittany McQueen placed 1st Gold in Individual Ag Sales. Bobbi Fogle placed 3rd Silver in Extemporaneous Speaking. The Parliamentary Procedure Team consisting […]
William Penn University, after ten months of experimenting and testing new leadership strategies, has taken an important step in implementing a new strategy for team leadership. At its Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, February 10, 2014, the Board endorsed the work of the University’s Cabinet by establishing the model for the future governance of […]
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 […]
