PELLA — Central College was named a Finalist for the Presidential Award by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). Central was one of only 14 schools in the nation—and the only one in Iowa—awarded the distinction. “To be named a national finalist is, indeed, an elite honor,” said Mark Putnam, Central College president. […]
The Iowa Assessment Tests will be given to OMS students during the week of March 26th. These tests measure our student’s level of achievement when compared to state and national norm groups. The results are also used for our accountability purposes. For these reasons, getting accurate results are very important to us. I want to […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – 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 on Friday, March 23, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the Oskaloosa campus. During this event, the new Director of Nursing, Dr. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – All commercial pesticide applicators must take exams in order to become initially certified and some choose to become re-certified by exam rather than by attending continuing instructional courses. A training session designed to help prepare individuals for the commercial pesticide applicator examinations will be offered in Marion on Monday, March 5 in […]
Oskaloosa, IA – Singer, songwriter, and producer Tim Schumacher will present at the William Penn University Chautauqua lecture on Thursday, February 16, 2012. Schumacher’s passion for music began when he first picked up the acoustic guitar at age 14. He started performing professionally at age 15 in Madison, Wisconsin with his band the Fuller Wood […]
William Penn University’s College for Working Adults was established 15 years ago with the mission to provide an educational opportunity, especially to those that do not have access to a traditional education. One of the valuable faculty members present for the launch of this program was Dr. Ronald E. Johnson. Dr. Ron, as he was […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – William Penn University is pleased to announce that Brenda Krogh-Duree, RN, Ph.D. has been named the new Director of Nursing for the University’s RN-BSN degree program. Duree comes to William Penn with a strong background in nursing, education and academic administration. Duree received her initial degree in nursing from Iowa Lakes Community […]
“After six months, more details of Gov. Terry Branstad’s education plan were released today. “Democrats welcome the Governor’s education focus and are open-minded about his newest round of education reform proposals because we share his goals of: · Raising academic standards · Increasing teacher and school administrator effectiveness · Implementing innovation that increases learning “We […]
OSKALOOSA – The Mahaska Health Partnership Birthing Center urges pregnant mothers to take childbirth classes prior to delivering their child. “Even if you have given birth before, taking a class can help reduce your anxiety and give you more confidence in your body’s ability to give birth,” explained MHP Birthing Center Director Chyann Vroegh, RN. […]
New Sharon, Iowa – Dominiuqe Garlington, a freshman Elementary Education Major at William Penn University, recently worked with students in Mrs. DeBoef’s kindergarten class at North Mahaska Elementary. The Intro to Elementary Education class, taught by Professor Dana Oswald, requires William Penn students to have 12 hours of observation as part the course curriculum. Hours […]
