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When in Rome, It Doesn't Matter What Your Major IsPsychology, biology, history -- Knox students of all majors recently discovered first hand what it meant to be in ancient Rome. Led by Classics professor Brenda Fineberg, the students of “Visual and Literary Rome” visited Italy as a follow-up to their fall studies. "…it didn't matter what my major was,” said junior Rachel Lyman, a biology major, " I just became fascinated with every part of the course." |
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First-Year Preceptorial Course Topics AnnouncedKnox's First-Year Preceptorial Program is an intellectual discovery process. By exploring the language, culture, and meaning of liberal arts -- including ideas such as independent thinking, diverse perspectives, and academic honesty -- Preceptorial enables students to get the most out of their Knox education. In keeping with the College's spirit of intellectual curiosity, First-Year Preceptorial introduces students to liberal learning through a refreshing choice of ever-evolving topics, such as "Learning to See Water," "Voyage to Rapa Nui (Easter Island)," "Creating Monsters," "The Social Life of Food," "Happiness," "Love," "War," and "The Challenge of Sustainability." Learn more about First-Year Preceptorial and see the full list of classes offered this fall. |
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Becoming a French Teacher [VIDEO]Senior Zoe Witzeling’s favorite part of being a Knox student is the sense of community. As a transfer student it can seem daunting to find your place on a new campus, but at Knox, “Everybody is open to what people have to say and who they are,” Zoe says. A French and educational studies major, Zoe has also made great contributions to the Knox community. Through her work with Breakthrough Collaborative, her study abroad experience in Besancon, France, and in-class experience at Galesburg High School, she has strengthened her talents as a French teacher and contributed to building stronger communities outside Knox. Most important, she is ready for the classroom! Watch video as Zoe talks about her experiences abroad and Knox's educational studies program. |
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Studying Alone Makes All the DifferenceAt Knox, students engaging in independent study have lots of company: 300 students complete 400 independent projects yearly under the guidance of more than 100 Knox faculty members. For students like senior Courtney Tichler, it's the chance to delve deeper into her interests. As part of her religious studies minor, she conducted two independent study courses, one on Hamas and the other on the Muslim Brotherhood. "These studies greatly enriched my understanding of political Islam," she said. "The opportunity to conduct an independent study is invaluable." Read more about what independent study means for Knox students in The Knox Student newspaper online. |
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Senior Keely Campbell knows what it’s like to face adversity. Growing up with ADD, she, as do many people with learning disabilities, had to deal with a lack of understanding. Campbell, like many others, felt isolated for much of her schooling. Then a friend told her about Project Eye-to-Eye (PETE), a national non-profit organization dedicated to giving learning disabled students in middle and high school individual support and attention by pairing them with learning disabled college students. Campbell saw an opportunity, and took action, bringing PETE to Knox. 
Professor Neil Blackadder has been awarded a fellowship from the George A. and Eliza Gardner Howard Foundation to translate three contemporary German-language plays into English. The foundation selects a limited number of scholars each year, and about 10 fellowships are awarded annually. Blackadder will be translating three works by Swiss playwright Lukas Barfuss, and hopes his translations will result in theatrical productions in the United States and Great Britain. “I suppose I see myself partly as serving to broaden the horizons of American and British theatre by introducing them to work that they’re not familiar with,” said Blackadder. 
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