http://www.knox.edu/en-usThu, 24 May 2012 15:54:49 -0500Thu, 24 May 2012 15:54:49 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/knoxpix-may-2012.htmlEye-catching photos from around campus by the Knox Photo Corps -- students and staff in the Knox College Office of Communications.Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/knoxpix-may-2012.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/pulitzer-winning-journalist-speaks-to-knox-students.htmlMark Konkol, a member of the Chicago Sun-Times team that won a 2011 Pulitzer Prize, converses about his work and offers tips to aspiring journalists about how to report and write high-quality news stories.Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/pulitzer-winning-journalist-speaks-to-knox-students.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/knox-college-commencement-2012.htmlKnox College will award more than 300 bachelor's degrees at its 2012 Commencement Exercises. The College will award honorary degrees toTue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/knox-college-commencement-2012.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/knox-writers-house-featured-on-national-arts-blog.htmlThe National Endowment of the Arts' Big Read Blog interviews a Knox College student and faculty member who helped to create a unique audio archive that spotlights writers from across the United States.Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/knox-writers-house-featured-on-national-arts-blog.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/trustee-vern-stisser.htmlKnox College Life Trustee Vernon L.E. Stisser, Jr. '62 passed away May 2. Stisser had a long career in business and community economic development. He had served on the Board of Trustees since 1996.Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/trustee-vern-stisser.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/horizons-2012-showcases-student-research-and-creative-work.htmlHorizons 2012 showcases student research and creative work in the arts, sciences, social sciences and humanities, with presentations and performances May 4-11 at Knox College.Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/horizons-2012-showcases-student-research-and-creative-work.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/horizons-2012-art-and-writing-awards.html"Horizons: A Celebration of Student Inquiry, Imagination, and Creativity" at Knox College in May 2012 included award presentations in art, art history, fiction, poetry and playwriting.Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/horizons-2012-art-and-writing-awards.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/horizons-2012-student-performances.htmlHorizons 2012 featured student work in the performing arts -- dance and music -- including the Knox College Choir's world premiere of "Youth and Pioneers: An Ode" and the formal Spring Dance Concert.Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/horizons-2012-student-performances.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/horizons-2012-student-presentations.html"Horizons: A Celebration of Student Inquiry, Imagination, and Creativity" featured student research presentations in the humanities, sciences and social sciences on May 5, and student presentations in music in on May 8.Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/horizons-2012-student-presentations.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/knox-students-research-build-museum-exhibit-on-galesburg-history.htmlBy utilizing an interdisciplinary approach, Knox College students in the Museums, Monuments and Memory class gain practical experience in public history and learn to see Galesburg in a new way.Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/knox-students-research-build-museum-exhibit-on-galesburg-history.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/knox-senior-launches-online-business-focused-on-the-arts.htmlKrista Anne Nordgren, a creative writing major with a minor in dance, shows a flare for entrepreneurship by opening an online company with her sisters that showcases artists' work.Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/knox-senior-launches-online-business-focused-on-the-arts.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/davis-named-to-endowed-chair-in-modern-languages.htmlBruce Haywood Davis, professor of French, has been named to the Burkhardt Distinguished Chair in Modern Languages at Knox College.Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/davis-named-to-endowed-chair-in-modern-languages.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/gold-named-to-endowed-chair-in-history.htmlPenny Schine Gold, professor of history, has been named to the Burkhardt Distinguished Chair in History at Knox College.Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/gold-named-to-endowed-chair-in-history.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/dorothea-tanning-32-honored-on-nyc-subway-system.html"Graduation," a poem by the famed artist and Knox alumna, is the first work to be featured in a relaunched program promoting the arts.Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/dorothea-tanning-32-honored-on-nyc-subway-system.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/knox-journalism-investigation-takes-1st-place-in-statewide-contest.htmlThe Maytag Project, published in the Galesburg Register-Mail as the six-day series "Maytag Employees in Transition," was produced by Knox College students and faculty. Now it has won an award in a statewide competition for professional news outlets.Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/knox-journalism-investigation-takes-1st-place-in-statewide-contest.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/seniors-honors-project-sparks-youngsters-interest-in-robotics.htmlHannah Fidoten, a computer science and economics double-major, developed an Honors project that encourages local schoolchildren to pursue studies in STEM subjects -- science, technology, engineering, and math.Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/seniors-honors-project-sparks-youngsters-interest-in-robotics.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/presidential-installation-promotes-day-of-service.htmlPhotos from the "Day of Service" volunteer projects around Galesburg by Knox College students, the day following the installation of Teresa Amott as the College's 19th president on Saturday, May 5, 2012.Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/presidential-installation-promotes-day-of-service.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/presidential-installation-community-picnic.htmlPhotos at the community picnic after the formal ceremony as Knox College installs Teresa Amott as the College's 19th president on Saturday, May 5, 2012.Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/presidential-installation-community-picnic.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/presidential-installation-preparation-photo-gallery.htmlPhotos prior to the formal ceremony as Knox College installs Teresa Amott as the College's 19th president on Saturday, May 5, 2012.Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/presidential-installation-preparation-photo-gallery.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/knoxcorps-service-program-announced.htmlKnox College and the Galesburg Community Foundation are launching an innovative community engagement initiative that will connect Knox graduates and current students with Galesburg area non-profit agencies and entrepreneurial projects.Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/knoxcorps-service-program-announced.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/presidential-installation-photo-gallery.htmlPhotos from the formal ceremony as Knox College installs Teresa Amott as the College's 19th president on Saturday, May 5, 2012.Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/presidential-installation-photo-gallery.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/former-knox-presidents-attend-amotts-installation.htmlTwo retired Knox College presidents, John McCall and Roger Taylor, visited the Knox campus for the installation of Teresa Amott as the 19th president of Knox College.Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/former-knox-presidents-attend-amotts-installation.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/teresa-l-amott-installed-as-19th-president-of-knox-college.htmlTeresa L. Amott was offically installed at Knox College's 19th president on Saturday, May 5. Representatives from 54 institutions, including 8 college presidents, as well as Knox faculty, staff, alumni, and Galesburg community members attended the ceremony. Amott is the first woman to hold the presidency of the 175-year-old College.Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/teresa-l-amott-installed-as-19th-president-of-knox-college.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/flunk-day-2012-snapshots.htmlRain failed to dampen Knox College's Flunk Day, held this year on Tuesday, May 1. The student-organized spring surprise party dates back nearly 100 years. Even Abe Lincoln joined the fun.Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/flunk-day-2012-snapshots.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/knoxpix---april-2012.htmlEye-catching photos from around campus by the Knox Photo Corps -- students and staff in the Knox College Office of Communications.Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/knoxpix---april-2012.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/horizons-showcases-student-research-and-creative-work.htmlKnox College will showcase the wide range of student research and creative work in a series of events, "Horizons: A Celebration of Student Inquiry, Imagination, and Creativity," May 4-11.Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/horizons-showcases-student-research-and-creative-work.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/presidential-installation-may-5.htmlKnox will celebrate the installation of Teresa Amott as 19th president of the College with a formal ceremony, community service activities and events highlighting student scholarship and creative work.Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/presidential-installation-may-5.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/knox-college-honorary-degrees-2012.htmlKnox College will award honorary degrees to three distinguished individuals at Commencement 2012: Brigadier General Mark S. Martins, Chief Prosecutor of the war crimes trial system; Sir Andrew Davis, Music Director and Principal Conductor of Lyric Opera of Chicago; and Joseph S. Francisco, William E. Moore Distinguished Professor of Physical Chemistry at Purdue University.Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/knox-college-honorary-degrees-2012.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/nicole-mccabe-11-awarded-fulbright-fellowship.htmlPsychology major, now completing a Knox postbaccalaureate fellowship, will travel to India to teach English and volunteer for an organization promoting women's empowerment and literacy.Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/nicole-mccabe-11-awarded-fulbright-fellowship.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/knox-college-announces-2012-commencement-speaker.htmlBrigadier General Mark Martins, Chief Prosecutor of the war crimes trial system reformed by the Military Commissions Act of 2009, will deliver Knox College's 2012 Commencement Address.Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/knox-college-announces-2012-commencement-speaker.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/environmental-writer-paul-greenberg-speaks-at-knox.htmlJames Beard Award-winning author Paul Greenberg delivers the EquiKnox sustainability lecture centered on his best-welling book, Four Fish, and meets with Knox students to discuss his environmental research and writing. Related events include a sustainability fair and seafood dinner.Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/environmental-writer-paul-greenberg-speaks-at-knox.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/sandburg-days-poetry-awards-2012.htmlKnox College honors four young poets in the 2012 Sandburg Days Poetry Competition. Works by grade school students were judged by Knox College faculty, with awards presented April 21.Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/sandburg-days-poetry-awards-2012.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/mathtalks-lecture-breaking-drivers-license-codes.htmlGuest speaker Joseph Gallian, a University of Minnesota-Duluth professor, explains to a Knox College audience how he deciphered the complicated method by which some states assigned driver's license numbers. The event was part of the MathTalks lecture series at Knox.Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/mathtalks-lecture-breaking-drivers-license-codes.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/photo-gallery-green-oaks-term.htmlSnapshots from Green Oaks Term 2012, featuring classes held in the forest and prairie habitats at Knox's Green Oaks Field Station.Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/photo-gallery-green-oaks-term.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/blog-for-green-oaks-term-unveiled.htmlEric Ballard '11 and Zak Kahn '11 completed Green Oaks Term as students in 2010. Now, as Green Oaks Term program assistants, they will offer a first-hand look at the immersive learning experience through a new blog.Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/blog-for-green-oaks-term-unveiled.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/knox-alumnus-argues-to-open-guantanamo-detention-trials.htmlIn a New York Times op-ed, attorney David Schulz '74 makes the case for why the Guantanamo Bay trials should be open to the public and the press. He recently argued that issue in front of a military judge.Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/knox-alumnus-argues-to-open-guantanamo-detention-trials.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/knox-faculty-considers-change-in-annual-prairie-burn.htmlThis year's warm weather disrupted a 50-year tradition of spring prairie burns at Knox College's Green Oaks prairie restoration, according to biology professor Stuart Allison, who is considering holding future burns earlier.Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/knox-faculty-considers-change-in-annual-prairie-burn.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/kemper-scholar-to-intern-with-chicago-theatre-company.htmlAs she explores a career in the theatre business, Knox College student Alyssa Gill '14 pursues studies in theatre and business and management while also participating in community service with various groups, including one she co-founded.Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/kemper-scholar-to-intern-with-chicago-theatre-company.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/college-friendship-grows-into-business-partnership.htmlAfter a serendipitous introduction during move-in day, Christopher Detchessahar '04 and Matt Nagel '04 became fast friends on the soccer field, in the fraternity house, and more recently, in business.Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/college-friendship-grows-into-business-partnership.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/gossip-expert-frank-mcandrew-interviewed-on-chicago-tv.htmlA Chicago television reporter turns to Knox College Psychology Professor Frank McAndrew, an internationally recognized expert on gossip, to find what he thinks about one business's ban on workplace rumors.Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/gossip-expert-frank-mcandrew-interviewed-on-chicago-tv.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/deans-list-winter-term-2012.htmlKnox College recognizes students who achieved a grade-point average of 3.6 or higher during the winter 2012 term.Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/deans-list-winter-term-2012.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/award-winning-journalist-speaks-on-haiti-quake-reconstruction.htmlJonathan Katz, former chief correspondent in Haiti for The Associated Press, recounts his experiences as a reporter covering the devastating 2010 earthquake. His lecture was sponsored by the Eleanor Stellyes Center for Global Studies.Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/award-winning-journalist-speaks-on-haiti-quake-reconstruction.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/julia-sievert-12-awarded-fulbright-fellowship.htmlGraduating Knox College senior, who spent most of last year studying and working in Germany, will return there as part of the prestigious Fulbright fellowship program.Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/julia-sievert-12-awarded-fulbright-fellowship.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/environmental-public-health-activists-speak-on-meat-production.htmlEnvironmentally attuned Knox College students gather to hear nationally known activists Karen Hudson and Terry Spence discuss industrial meat production and its detrimental effects on the environment and public health.Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/environmental-public-health-activists-speak-on-meat-production.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/knox-rootabaga-jazz-festival-2012-snapshots.htmlThe 2012 Knox-Rootabaga Jazz Festival featured student, faculty and alumni bands, plus Ted Sirota's Rebel Soul and the Noah Preminger Group.Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/knox-rootabaga-jazz-festival-2012-snapshots.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/this-is-where-we-live.htmlThis Is Where We Live is a recurring podcast by Knox College student Christopher Poore '14 about the sounds we hear around Galesburg and the Knox campus.Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/this-is-where-we-live.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/erin-mckinstry-12-awarded-fulbright-fellowship.htmlKnox College graduating senior Erin McKinstry is chosen to participate in the highly selective program. A modern languages major, she will teach and study in Germany.Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/erin-mckinstry-12-awarded-fulbright-fellowship.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/earth-week-2012-features-lecture-dinner-discussions.htmlKnox College celebrates Earth Week 2012 with a series of events, including a lecture by best-selling author Paul Greenberg, and a dinner open to the community showcasing sustainably raised seafood.Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/earth-week-2012-features-lecture-dinner-discussions.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/knoxpix-march-2012.htmlEye-catching photos from around campus by the Knox Photo Corps -- students and staff in the Knox College Office of Public Relations.Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/knoxpix-march-2012.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/potthoff-14-pursues-multiple-passions-on-off-campus.htmlMax Potthoff, a member of the Prairie Fire cross country team, has taught English in China, worked on Knox College sustainability projects, and completed an independent study project. He soon will begin an internship at The Field Museum.Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/potthoff-14-pursues-multiple-passions-on-off-campus.htmlhttp://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/blackadders-translation-of-german-play-published-in-journal.htmlThe winter issue of eXchanges, a literary journal, includes Knox College theatre professor's English translation of a play by Margareth Obexer, along with the original German text.Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.knox.edu/news-and-events/news-archive/blackadders-translation-of-german-play-published-in-journal.html