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MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/reiners-alumni-awards-2011-9101.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Biology, Alumni Achievement Award Winner" MainImageAltText="William Reiners is a prominent ecologist" Quote="Knox faculty and days spent at Green Oaks influenced me to pursue the field of ecology. " PublicationDate="20140824T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x12607" URL="profiles/snyder-warwick-alison-00" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T17:46:28" CategoryIds="126|144|132|145|128|156" FileName="x12607.xml" Name="Snyder-Warwick, Alison '00" Title="Alison Snyder-Warwick '00" Abstract="One of Alison's greatest rewards is seeing her pediatric patients smile, sometimes for the first time." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/Alison-Snyder-Warwick-patient.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Biology" MainImageAltText="Alison Snyder-Warwick is a pediatric plastic surgeon. " Quote="I learned that there is no single path to achieving a goal." PublicationDate="20140824T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x12611" URL="profiles/wiggen-kelly-11" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T14:13:55" CategoryIds="126|144|132|145|156" FileName="x12611.xml" Name="Wiggen, Kelly '11" Title="Kelly Wiggen '11" Abstract="Kelly's honors project studying domesticated zebra finches helped her prepare for veterinary school." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/wiggen-kelly-7287.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Biology" MainImageAltText="Kelly Wiggen is a veterinary school student at University of Illinois" Quote="I was able to put on my application that I'm not only doing research, but I'm also getting animal experience." 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Quote="I didn’t have a background in utilities or infrastructure privatization ... and they told me, well, it’s easier than learning Russian" PublicationDate="20191015T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x38454" URL="profiles/ziegler-geoff-03" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T17:10:49" CategoryIds="126|144|132|145|128|156" FileName="x38454.xml" Name="Ziegler, Geoff '03" Title="Geoff Ziegler '03" Abstract="Geoff Ziegler learned about chemistry in the lab—and on the baseball diamond. " MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/Geoff_Ziegler-03.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Chemistry, 2003" MainImageAltText="Geoff Ziegler is transforming the way college sports content is shared for the NCAA." Quote="Knox empowers students to stand on their own, to expand their horizons." 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" MainImage="/images/Alumni/Sidharth_Mahapatra-01a.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Biology" MainImageAltText="Sidharth Mahapatra '01" Quote="&quot;We have learned the true meaning of spending quality time with our loved ones and in the wisdom of not rushing through life busy in activities every moment of the waking day.&quot;" PublicationDate="20200416T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20098" URL="profiles/mountjoy-james" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250815T20:24:11" CategoryIds="134|126|144|145|156|135|229|246" FileName="x20098.xml" Name="Mountjoy, James" Title="D. James Mountjoy" Abstract="Mountjoy is a field biologist who researches sexual selection among birds." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Faculty/mountjoy.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Associate Professor of Biology" MainImageAltText="James Mountjoy is an associate professor of biology" Quote="The Green Oaks Field Station is a great place for me to do research and explore nature." PublicationDate="20141013T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32818" URL="profiles/shelly-colleen-14" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T20:20:54" CategoryIds="126|131|128|218|266|156|127|157|229" FileName="x32818.xml" Name="Shelly, Colleen '14" Title="Colleen Shelly '14" Abstract="Colleen’s experiences doing research and studying abroad in London led to her pursuit of a master's degree at the EHESP School of Public Health in Paris." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/ColleenShellyFrance.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Biology, Minor in Business" MainImageAltText="Colleen Shelly '14 studies public health in France. " Quote="Studying abroad not only opened my eyes to what life could be like across the pond, but it displayed my ability to thrive outside my comfort zone. " IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30313" URL="profiles/doniparthi-sruthi-16" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T19:17:01" CategoryIds="138|126|266|155|156|232|219|157|223" FileName="x30313.xml" Name="Doniparthi, Sruthi '16" Title="Sruthi Doniparthi '16" Abstract="Sruthi is pursuing graduate studies in Health System Management at Rush University." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/doniparthi--ifair-profile.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Biology, Self-designed Minor in Business of Health and Minor in Biochemistry" MainImageAltText="Sruthi Doniparthi '16 poses with her flag at International Fair photo session. " Quote="Knox gave me the opportunity to really spread my wings, be involved, and grow." PublicationDate="20160707T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x31982" URL="profiles/gidmark-nicholas" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250815T20:18:20" CategoryIds="138|134|126|144|145|156|219|135|246" FileName="x31982.xml" Name="Gidmark, Nicholas" Title="Nicholas Gidmark" Abstract="Gidmark employs models of physics and engineering to examine why anatomy is shaped the way it is." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Faculty/gidmark-nicholas-31730.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Associate Professor of Biology" MainImageAltText="Nicholas Gidmark, assistant professor of biology" Quote="I can actually get to know my students and share my academic passions with them. One just can’t get that experience anywhere else." PublicationDate="20161201T06:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x33129" URL="profiles/crook-keara-19" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T20:02:40" CategoryIds="257|221|138|133|230|218|266|156|219|135|217|164|225|175|190|154" FileName="x33129.xml" Name="Crook, Keara '19" Title="Keara Crook '19" Abstract="Keara was awarded a Gilman Scholarship and interned in Thailand, where she learned about the care and conservation of elephants." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/19059933_1740676375946906_5898680184413438690_n%280%29.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Majors in Biology and Asian Studies" MainImageAltText="Keara Crook '19 interned in Thailand as a Gilman Scholar." Quote="I've learned to do so much on my own here and I've learned to use the resources Knox provides. " PublicationDate="20170728T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x35698" URL="profiles/diaz-danielle-18" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T18:59:16" CategoryIds="138|133|128|266|156|191|223|220|202|203" FileName="x35698.xml" Name="Diaz, Danielle '18" Title="Danielle Diaz '18" Abstract="After completion of the pre-health track at Knox, Danielle will study nursing at the University of Illinois in Chicago. " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/danidiaz.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Biology, Minors in Spanish and Health Studies" MainImageAltText="Raeann Boero '17--a student who recently recieved a Fulbright Fellowship Award." Quote=" I'm excited to just be a Knox alum and take what I learned from Knox, not just in the classroom, out to the &quot;real world&quot;." PublicationDate="20190820T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x35697" URL="profiles/motwani-neha-20" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T18:31:11" CategoryIds="138|158|145|266|155|156|206|223|220|202|203|204" FileName="x35697.xml" Name="Motwani, Neha '20" Title="Neha Motwani '20" Abstract="Neha gained real-world experience in the medical field through the Summer Health Professions Education Program (SHPEP)." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/neha2.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Biology, Minors in Health Studies and Biochemistry " MainImageAltText="Neha stands by sculpture of stethoscope." Quote="The learning never stops and no matter how much of an expert you become, you are still a student inside." PublicationDate="20180509T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x35689" URL="profiles/stevens-eric-18" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T18:57:13" CategoryIds="138|139|132|133|158|145|155|156|206|170|223|220" FileName="x35689.xml" Name="Stevens, Eric '18" Title="Eric Stevens '18" Abstract="Recent alum discusses his summer, his time at Knox, and his plans for the future. " MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/stevens.eric.2.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Biology, Minors in Chemistry and French" MainImageAltText="Eric Stevens and lab partner use a microscope. " Quote="I wanted hands-on exposure that would provide me with useful skills I will one day need in medical school and beyond. " PublicationDate="20180509T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x35709" URL="profiles/hernandez-sam-19" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T20:15:56" CategoryIds="138|133|158|155|156|150|219|223|220|202|203" FileName="x35709.xml" Name="Hernandez, Sam '19" Title="Samuel Hernandez" Abstract="Samuel interned at the Weill Cornell Medical College, where he gained real-world experience in computational genetics." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/hernandez_sam.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Biochemistry, Minors in Chemistry and Anthropology &amp; Sociology" MainImageAltText="Monica Weller works at the Japan America Society of Colorado. " Quote="I learned that failure is the main driver of success, and I am learning to be patient with failure while maintaining my motivation to keep on trying." PublicationDate="20171105T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x35860" URL="profiles/perez-jocelyn-19" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20251206T09:26:02" CategoryIds="260|180|138|133|158|218|266|155|156|191|225|229|220|202|203" FileName="x35860.xml" Name="Perez, Jocelyn '19" Title="Jocelyn Perez '19" Abstract="With the support of Richter Grant funding, Jocelyn was able to intern at an Argentinian hospital." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/Perez_La_Boca_en_BA.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Biochemistry, Minors in Health Sciences and Spanish" Image="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/Perez_labcoat_In-Internal-Medicine.jpg" MainImageAltText="Perez in the Plaza de San Martin" Quote="The diversity at Knox has made me globally aware of myself and my surroundings." PublicationDate="20180820T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x35918" URL="profiles/matheson-bonne-17" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250930T18:15:56" CategoryIds="259|192|138|132|133|128|155|156|165|225|190" FileName="x35918.xml" Name="Matheson, Bonne '17" Title="Bonne Matheson '17" Abstract="Bonne is an agriculture Peace Corps volunteer in Cameroon." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/Bonne_pc.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Biology, minors in Economics and Biochemistry" MainImageAltText="Bonne prepares for her international trip." Quote="&quot;I came to college thinking I knew what I wanted to do, but Knox opened dozens of doors that I didn't even know existed.&quot;" PublicationDate="20180904T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x35955" URL="profiles/short-valencia-15" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T19:41:03" CategoryIds="138|132|133|230|218|266|155|156|202|203" FileName="x35955.xml" Name="Short, Valencia '15" Title="Valencia Short '15" Abstract="Short is working toward her Masters of Science in Nursing at the University of Illinois at Chicago." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/lency.short.jpg" MainImageAltText="Lency poses in her lab coat." Quote="&quot;I was searching for an education that would mold me into a well-rounded learner, a critical thinker, an open mind, and a person of curiosity. My experience at Knox embedded within me all of those qualities and more!&quot;" PublicationDate="20180917T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x38086" URL="profiles/lay-amanda-19" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T18:40:15" CategoryIds="138|134|133|158|145|129|230|142|128|156|232|225|205" FileName="x38086.xml" Name="Lay, Amanda '19" Title="Amanda Lay '19" Abstract="The trimester schedule at Knox is helping Amanda acclimate more easily to the rigors of optometry school. " MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/amanda-lay-19.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Biology, Minor in Chemistry" Quote="&quot;My professors taught me that I am capable of more than I ever thought.&quot;" PublicationDate="20190903T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x39790" URL="profiles/swift-faeryn-22" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T19:30:27" CategoryIds="138|133|156|168|191|214" FileName="x39790.xml" Name="Swift, Faeryn '22" Title="Faeryn Swift " Abstract="Faeryn explored the interconnectedness of social and environmental issues, and experienced the rich biodiversity of Costa Rica during their study abroad term. " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2020/Fay_Swift_1.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Environmental Science, Minors in Spanish and Biology" MainImageAltText="Fay Swift '21 was able to see firsthand the environmental issues and sustainability efforts in Costa Rica during her study abroad term. " Quote="I think my study abroad clarified for me a bit what I actually want to do. I know now that an office job is not something I can do. I want to be in the field making change." PublicationDate="20200406T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x39891" URL="profiles/nader-adam-07" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T15:38:59" CategoryIds="138|146|134|126|144|132|133|158|145|128|266|156|183|431|173|432|202|203|204" FileName="x39891.xml" Name="Nader, Adam '07" Title="Adam Nader '07" Abstract="Adam has adapted his practice of cardiovascular medicine to remote TeleMedicine amidst the COVID-19 pandemic." MainImage="/images/Alumni/Dr-Adam-Nader-%2707-photo1.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in History" MainImageAltText="Adam Nader '07" Quote="&quot;I am truly looking forward to the day when I do not have to worry about bringing the virus home to my family.&quot;" PublicationDate="20200416T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x41193" URL="profiles/dorgan-joey-21" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T18:12:19" CategoryIds="138|146|133|145|156|157|206|223|220|202" FileName="x41193.xml" Name="Dorgan, Joey '21" Title="Joey Dorgan Jr. '21" Abstract="With support from the Power of Experience Grant, Joey, who plans on a career in medicine, has been conducting pediatric research at the University of Iowa." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2020/Joey-Dorgan-Jr-X1-IMG_0055.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Biology, Minor in Business &amp; Management" MainImageAltText="Joey Dorgan '21, second from right, is using his Power of Experience Grant to support his summer research work." Quote="&quot;The Power of Experience Grant was a sneak peek into adulthood and life after Knox.&quot;" PublicationDate="20200804T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x41534" URL="profiles/nguyen-hailey-21" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T18:17:03" CategoryIds="138|133|158|145|155|156|157|206|220" FileName="x41534.xml" Name="Nguyen, Hailey '21" Title="Hailey Nguyen ‘21" Abstract="Hailey completed a summer internship with the regulatory affairs team at the global biopharmaceutical company AbbVie." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Students/hailey-nguyen-21-IMG_2488.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Majors in Biochemistry and Business &amp; Management" MainImageAltText="Hailey Nguyen '21" Quote="&quot;As a student with a double major in biochemistry and business &amp; management, I was able to gain an insight into the healthcare industry from two different viewpoints.&quot;" PublicationDate="20201007T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x41562" URL="profiles/joy-dustin-90" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T18:08:33" CategoryIds="138|146|136|132|133|145|128|156|173|149|428" FileName="x41562.xml" Name="Joy, Dustin '90" Title="Dustin Joy '90" Abstract="Dustin, previously an airline pilot, is now leading the National Pearl Button Museum in Muscatine, Iowa." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2020/Dustin-Joy.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Biology" MainImageAltText="Dustin Joy '90" Quote="&quot;The world is a wonderful and interesting place and Knox is a smorgasbord for those who are fascinated by it all.&quot;" PublicationDate="20201009T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x43538" URL="profiles/zucker-roz-22" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T19:31:19" CategoryIds="138|134|126|144|133|158|145|129|128|156|232|206" FileName="x43538.xml" Name="Zucker, Roz '22" Title="Roz Zucker " Abstract="Roz, who plans on a career in the medical field, was inducted into the prestigious academic honor society Phi Beta Kappa as a junior." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/phi-beta-kappa-210164-zucker.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Chemistry" MainImageAltText="Kyle Williams throws the honorary first pitch of a Cubs-Padres game." Quote="&quot;I want to work in the medical field and help people.&quot;" PublicationDate="20211104T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x43470" URL="profiles/salinas-britney-22" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T19:34:33" CategoryIds="138|134|126|144|133|131|158|145|142|128|155|156|219|168" FileName="x43470.xml" Name="Salinas, Britney '22" Title="Britney Salinas" Abstract="Britney plays softball and served on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. Academically, she's also enjoyed the opportunities for research at Knox." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/Britney_Salinas_Eco_Friendly_Cultivation_2107141641.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Biochemistry" MainImageAltText="Britney Salinas '22 removes worms and eggs from the kale leaves for her Solutions from Nature: Environmental Approaches to Cultivation Challenges class at Knox Farm where she conducts her research." Quote="&quot;I came to Knox and visited, and met the [people in the] softball program and the coach and I just felt at home. Even after that I still always felt that way about the softball program.&quot;" PublicationDate="20210806T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x46191" URL="profiles/demaria-sara-11" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T14:15:48" CategoryIds="138|136|132|133|145|128|156|232|219|168|194|153" FileName="x46191.xml" Name="DeMaria, Sara '11" Title="Sara DeMaria '11" Abstract="Sara, a biology major and art history and environmental studies double minor, now works as a support services specialist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) forest service." MainImage="/images/News/2023/05/DeMaria%20CCNS.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Biology, Minors in Art History and Environmental Studies" Image="/images/News/2023/05/DeMaria%20MCNP.jpg" MainImageAltText="DeMaria at an outreach event in Cape Cod National Seashore." Quote="&quot;I loved [biology]. I also minored in art history and environmental studies. I tried to keep it balanced in that true liberal arts way.&quot;" PublicationDate="20200203T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x43944" URL="profiles/young-herrera-alicia-03" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T17:55:28" CategoryIds="235|126|144|132|224|128|156|168" FileName="x43944.xml" Name="Young Herrera, Alicia '03" Title="Alicia Young Herrera '03" Abstract="As a Rangeland Watershed Initiative Partnership biologist, Alicia helps local landowners better benefit the environment while still meeting their needs." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/AliciaYoungHerrera.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Majors in Biology and Environmental Studies" MainImageAltText="Alicia has been working with Point Blue Conservation for nearly 15 years." Quote="&quot;The Green Oaks Program, student participants, and all the professors involved played such a pivotal role in my educational and personal development.&quot;" PublicationDate="20170320T05:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x38408" URL="profiles/pitts-ashlee-15" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T19:41:54" CategoryIds="126|144|132|145|128|156" FileName="x38408.xml" Name="Pitts, Ashlee '15" Title="Ashlee Pitts '15" Abstract="Ashlee Pitts never liked talking in class, but studying political science changed that. Now, she's a leadership coach for new teachers." MainImage="/images/Site/Profiles/Alumni/Pitts.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Political Science, Minor in Journalism" MainImageAltText="Ashlee Pitts is a leadership and learning coach for Teach for America." Quote="My voice is important, and it should be heard." 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Quote="&quot;You really can’t help but broaden your perspective on the world in a place like Knox.&quot;" PublicationDate="20210308T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x43927" URL="profiles/reifsteck-fred-82" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T18:06:46" CategoryIds="138|132|133|158|145|128|266|155|156|202" FileName="x43927.xml" Name="Reifsteck, Fred ’82" Title="Fred Reifsteck '82" Abstract="Dr. Fred Reifsteck is interim medical director at the University of Georgia Student Health Center and the head team physician for University of Georgia Athletics." MainImage="/images/News/2022/02/Fred_Reifsteck-IMG_1275.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Biology" Image="/images/News/2022/02/Fred_Reifsteck-123_1.jpg" MainImageAltText="Large gold-colored football championship trophy sits to the left of Fred Reifsteck" Quote="&quot;Knox helped me to develop a strong science foundation that assisted me in graduate school and medical school.&quot;" PublicationDate="20220208T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x47573" URL="profiles/vilaprino-aguirre-luvina" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T14:21:31" CategoryIds="143|138|133|156|183" FileName="x47573.xml" Name="Vilaprino Aguirre, Luvina" Title="Luvina Vilapriño Aguirre" Abstract="To pursue her ambitions, Vilapriño Aguirre decided to leave her hometown of Mendoza, Argentina." MainImage="/images/News/2024/01/Aguirre-Luvina-Vilaprino-Profile-Web-01.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Neuroscience Major and Spanish Minor " Quote="“I don’t think there is enough information about mental illness out there and I want to change that.”" PublicationDate="20240126T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x44700" URL="profiles/brent-iv-john" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T14:28:50" CategoryIds="134|126|182|136|139|133|145|128|155|156|187|183|219|135|191|152" FileName="x44700.xml" Name="Brent IV, John" Title="John Brent IV" Abstract="John Brent IV is preparing for a career in neuropharmacology by engaging strengths and contributing to the future of science research." MainImage="/images/News/2024/01/Resize/John%20Brent2.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in BS Neuroscience, Minors in Biochemistry and Psychology " MainImageAltText="John, in a white t-shirt and purple Knox beanie and wearing blue surgical gloves, holds up and observes a measuring cylinder. " Quote="“There are a lot of really unique, very experienced people here.”" PublicationDate="20220502T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x47544" URL="profiles/kim-naeun" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T14:25:46" CategoryIds="143|138|266|155|156" FileName="x47544.xml" Name="Kim, Naeun" Title="Naeun Kim" Abstract="Kim volunteers as a dental assistant during the academic year. " MainImage="/images/News/2024/01/Kim-Naeun-25-Profile-001.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Biochemistry and Minor in Biology" Quote="“I like to see progress, to see the smiles on people’s faces.”" PublicationDate="20240112T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x47714" URL="profiles/hassan-emaad-07" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250819T15:32:16" CategoryIds="143|132|156|130|186" FileName="x47714.xml" Name="Hassan, Emaad ’07" Title="Emaad Hassan ’07" Abstract="After years of work with the CDC, he currently leads a team as Deputy Country Director for CDC in South Sudan." MainImage="/images/News/2024/04/Hassan_E_CDC_0784cc.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Biology and International Relations " Quote="“A new language usually means you've adopted a new culture because language brings certain influences to personality.”" PublicationDate="20240415T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x38678" URL="profiles/jimenez-mikko-15" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20250818T19:45:48" CategoryIds="138|133|128|156|232|219|168|214" FileName="x38678.xml" Name="Jimenez, Mikko '15" Title="Mikko Jimenez '15" Abstract="Mikko’s interest in ecology and birding started at Knox, and followed him into his career as an outreach biologist. " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2019/Mikko_Jimenez.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Major in Biology, Minor in Environmental Studies" MainImageAltText="Mikko Jimenez '15, a biology major, works as an outreach biologist for a migratory bird initiative." Quote="The Biology Department really equipped me with a strong ability to develop a research question and implement an experiment on the ground." PublicationDate="20191119T06:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x50456" URL="profiles/aidan-frail-27" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20260330T16:49:12" CategoryIds="238|156|223" FileName="x50456.xml" Name="Aidan Frail '27" Title="Aiden Frail" Abstract="With football, tutoring, and pre-health studies, Senior Aidan Frail keeps busy at Knox." MainImage="/images/News/2026/03/Frail-Aiden-%2727-Headshot-001-WEB.jpg" MajorMinorYear="Biology Major (Pre-Health Track)  " Quote="“I took a dance class at Knox. We learned about stress and how movement can diminish stress, so now whenever I'm taking a quiz or a test, I get up, and I usually just take a lap around and that helps me calm down. I'm able to go back and sit down and reassess everything.”" PublicationDate="20260312T05:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x50406" URL="profiles/espinoza-francelia-22" Schema="ProfilePage" Locale="" Changed="20260319T14:42:46" CategoryIds="143|132|230|128|266|156|150|191" FileName="x50406.xml" Name="Espinoza, Francelia '22" Title="Francelia “Frenchie” Espinoza ’22" Abstract="Francelia &quot;Frenchie&quot; Espinoza '22 currently is a nursing assistant at Rush University College of Nursing, where she earned a master of science in nursing." MainImage="/images/News/2026/03/SplitHero_1100x760_Francelia.webp" MajorMinorYear="Major: Anthropology and Sociology; Minor: Biology and Health Studies" Quote="One of the more impactful articles I worked on was translating testimonials from former political prisoners in Nicaragua. It was an honor to be part of such a big thing. I still feel lucky to have been involved." 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MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/hawk-v-squirrel-55478.jpg" MainImageAltText="Hawk chasing squirrel at Knox College" PublicationDate="20160808T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30424" URL="news/biology-professor-linda-dybas-retires" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:46" CategoryIds="144|132|156|135" FileName="x30424.xml" Name="Biology Professor Linda Dybas Retires" Title="Biology Professor Linda Dybas Retires" Abstract="Biology professor Linda Dybas '64 retired in 2016, after 39 years of teaching and research at Knox, including the introduction of electron microscopy into the curriculum." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/biology-class-20453.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College biology professor Linda Dybas with students in histology lab." PublicationDate="20160809T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x36593" URL="news/audubon-christmas-bird-count-2018-knox-college-faculty" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:54" CategoryIds="235|156" FileName="x36593.xml" Name="Audubon Christmas Bird Count 2018 Knox College Faculty" Title="Volunteers Fan Out in Fog for Annual Bird Count" Abstract="Knox College faculty and alumni, along with local volunteers, take part in the Audubon Society's annual nationwide bird count. " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/bird-count-48898.jpg" Image="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/bird-count-48985.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College Biology Professor James Mountjoy and Elena Prado-Ragan '18" Quote="&quot;The count documents trends in our area, the increases and declines in native species.&quot;—James Mountjoy" PublicationDate="20190116T13:47:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30265" URL="news/two-faculty-members-receive-tenure" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="134|126|139|132|156|162|135|189|236" FileName="x30265.xml" Name="Two Faculty Members Receive Tenure" Title="Two Faculty Members Receive Tenure" Abstract="Cyn Fitch and Jeff Grace are recognized for their career success and commitment to Knox. Linda Dybas  '64 is ​awarded emeritus status." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/tenure.jpg" MainImageAltText="Cyn Fitchand Jeff Grace were awarded tenure by the Board of Trustees. 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Ezike Receives Honorary Degree" Abstract="As director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, Dr. Ezike has been at the forefront of the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic" MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/Director-Ngozi-Ezike-headshot900x600-cms.jpg" MainImageAltText="Dr. Ngozi Ezike, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health" PublicationDate="20210605T15:19:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x42964" URL="news/commencement-2021/tom-rivett-carnac-honorary-degree" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:14" CategoryIds="126|144|129|142|128|156|219" FileName="x42964.xml" Name="Tom Rivett-Carnac Honorary Degree" Title="Tom Rivett-Carnac Receives Honorary Degree" Abstract="This key architect of the Paris Climate Agreement is co-founder of Global Optimism, an advocacy organization that works to reduce greenhouse gas emissions" MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/Tom-Rivett-Carnac---Credit-Ivan-Weiss_900x600.jpg" MainImageAltText="Tom Rivett-Carnac photographed by Ivan Weiss" PublicationDate="20210605T15:19:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x42965" URL="news/commencement-2021/jennifer-lippincott-schwartz-honorary-degree" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:14" CategoryIds="126|144|129|142|128|156|219" FileName="x42965.xml" Name="Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz Honorary Degree" Title="Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz Receives Honorary Degree" Abstract="The pioneering biologist helped develop new imaging techniques that have transformed our understanding of how molecules move within cells" MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/JLS-janelia2_900x600.jpg" MainImageAltText="Dr. Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz" PublicationDate="20210605T15:19:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x42967" URL="news/commencement-2021/remarks-from-dr-ngozi-o-ezike-to-the-class-of-2021" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:14" CategoryIds="126|144|129|142|128|156|219" FileName="x42967.xml" Name="Remarks from Dr. Ngozi O. Ezike to the Class of 2021" Title="Remarks from Dr. Ngozi O. Ezike to the Class of 2021" Abstract="&quot;You are your ancestors' wildest dreams,&quot; the director of the Illinois Department of Public Health told Knox's Class of 2021." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/Director-Ngozi-Ezike-headshot900x600-cms.jpg" MainImageAltText="Dr. Ngozi Ezike, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health" PublicationDate="20210605T15:19:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x42968" URL="news/commencement-2021/remarks-to-the-class-of-2021-from-tom-rivett-carnac" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:14" CategoryIds="126|144|129|142|128|156|219" FileName="x42968.xml" Name="Remarks to the Class of 2021 from Tom Rivett-Carnac" Title="Remarks to the Class of 2021 from Thomas Rivett-Carnac" Abstract="&quot;The moment we find ourselves in ... also has all the makings of the best adventure story ever told.&quot;" MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/Tom-Rivett-Carnac---Credit-Ivan-Weiss_900x600.jpg" MainImageAltText="Tom Rivett-Carnac photographed by Ivan Weiss" PublicationDate="20210605T15:19:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x42969" URL="news/commencement-2021/remarks-to-the-class-of-2021-from-dr-jennifer-lippincott-schwartz" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:14" CategoryIds="126|144|129|142|128|156|219" FileName="x42969.xml" Name="Remarks to the Class of 2021 from Dr. Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz" Title="Remarks to the Class of 2021 from Dr. Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz" Abstract="&quot;Patience is a virtue. ... it may require years of dedication to develop the necessary expertise and sense of judgment to develop truly novel ideas.&quot; " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2021/JLS-janelia2_900x600.jpg" MainImageAltText="Dr. Jennifer Lippincott-Schwartz" PublicationDate="20210605T15:19:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x31627" URL="news/fallen-oak-tree-teaches-history-lessons" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:55" CategoryIds="144|230|156" FileName="x31627.xml" Name="Fallen Oak Tree Teaches History Lessons" Title="Fallen Tree Lives On, Teaches History" Abstract="Knox College students, faculty, alumni help local students touch 200 years of history by donating sections cut from an oak tree blown down last summer." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/oak-tree-delivery-30765.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College biology professor Stuart Allison delivers section of oak tree to Costa Catholic Academy in Galesburg." PublicationDate="20161123T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x36939" URL="news/student-research-saves-crows-and-trees" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:38" CategoryIds="230|156" FileName="x36939.xml" Name="Student Research Saves Crows and Trees" Title="Student Research Saves Crows and Trees" Abstract="A crow deterrent method researched by Elena Prado-Ragan '18 was used to take a tree off the chopping block by the Knox County Board.  " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2019/crow-tree-courthouse-171529.jpg" MainImageAltText="A crow effigy hangs from a tree near the courthouse, preventing both trees and crows from harm. " PublicationDate="20190226T19:11:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x31990" URL="news/knox-gears-up-for-6th-annual-prairie-fire-bioneers-conference" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20260205T17:00:55" CategoryIds="134|126|144|158|145|129|156|150|135|168|217|164|200" FileName="x31990.xml" Name="Knox Gears up for 6th Annual Prairie Fire Bioneers Conference" Title="Knox Gears up for 6th Annual Prairie Fire Bioneers Conference" Abstract="Conference engages students in conversations on environmental impact and sustainability." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/Bioneers_20150053.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox students install a monach waystation during the 2016 Bioneers Conference." PublicationDate="20170124T18:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32205" URL="news/environmental-solutions-within-reach-at-prairie-fire-bioneers-conference" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20260209T17:56:37" CategoryIds="126|144|145|129|156|150|186|168|164|200" FileName="x32205.xml" Name="Environmental Solutions Within Reach at Prairie Fire Bioneers Conference " Title="Environmental Solutions Within Reach at Prairie Fire Bioneers Conference " Abstract="The annual conference sparks the community’s interest in contemporary environmental topics. " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/Bioneers-2017.jpg" MainImageAltText="A speaker leads a workshop at the 2017 Prairie Fire Bioneers Conference. " PublicationDate="20170220T18:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8004" URL="news/students-work-at-internships-in-india" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="156|168|175|229|220" FileName="x8004.xml" Name="Students Work at Internships in India" Title="Knox Students Work at Internships in India" Abstract="Two recent Knox College graduates and a current student are working at internships in India this summer, highlighted by a recent meeting with the President of India." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/india-internships-18741.jpg" PublicationDate="20140717T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8098" URL="news/students-chosen-as-ford-fellows-pursue-variety-of-research" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="146|182|136|139|158|145|156|219|167|179|135|168|191|194|173|175|184|185|160" FileName="x8098.xml" Name="Students Chosen as Ford Fellows Pursue Variety of Research" Title="Students Chosen as Ford Fellows Pursue Variety of Research" Abstract="Ten Knox College juniors are selected for program that prepares them to conduct research, teams them up with faculty mentors, and helps them explore options for future graduate study." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/supej-michael-aa-42636.jpg" MainImageAltText="The Ford Fellows program prepares students to conduct research, teams them up with faculty mentors, and helps them explore options for future graduate study." PublicationDate="20140219T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8014" URL="news/knox-selected-to-help-boost-diversity-in-tech-related-fields" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:30" CategoryIds="198|126|133|158|145|142|218|155|156|183|161|179|135|168|164|185|202" FileName="x8014.xml" Name="Knox Selected to Help Boost Diversity in Tech-Related Fields" Title="Knox College Selected by AAC&amp;U to Help Boost STEM Diversity" Abstract="Knox College has been selected for a new initiative by the American Association of Colleges and Universities, to recruit more diverse students for technology-related courses." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/Election_2012_Class_Spacco-aa_1953.jpg" PublicationDate="20140625T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x29841" URL="news/honorary-degrees" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:45" CategoryIds="241|133|230|218|208|156|186|168|217|201|225|190|149" FileName="x29841.xml" Name="Honorary Degrees" Title="Senator, Historian, and Environmentalist to Receive  Honorary Degrees" Abstract="U.S. Senator Richard Durbin, American Indian History Scholar Brenda J. Child, and Chad Pregracke, founder of Living Lands &amp; Waters, will receive honorary degrees at Commencement on June 5." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/HonoraryDegrees2016.jpg" MainImageAltText="U.S. Senator Richard Durbin, American Indian History Scholar Brenda J. Child, and Chad Pregracke, founder of Living Lands &amp; Waters" PublicationDate="20160502T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8058" URL="news/getting-a-jump-on-graduate-research" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="138|146|134|126|139|132|133|145|156|161|219|157|179|194" FileName="x8058.xml" Name="Getting a Jump on Graduate Research" Title="Getting a Jump on Graduate Research" Abstract="Margaret Fleetwood '04, recent Ph.D. recipient, credits her success in graduate school to her liberal arts education at Knox." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/margaret-fleetwood-aa-MF-linkedin.jpg" PublicationDate="20140425T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x12773" URL="news/summer-internships-offer-students-real-world-experience" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20251206T10:11:11" CategoryIds="138|146|134|126|182|136|133|145|128|156|187|183|161|157|186|168|152|165|177" FileName="x12773.xml" Name="Summer Internships Offer Students Real-World Experience" Title="Summer Internships Offer Students Real-World Experience" Abstract="Opportunities include conservation work in Alaska, covering major league sports for the Chicago Sun-Times, and assisting with marketing and communications for one of the largest banks in the Midwest." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/Kaung-Kyi-TS-1.jpg" PublicationDate="20140826T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8282" URL="news/nsf-grant-to-knox-targets-students-interested-in-science" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:13" CategoryIds="138|134|126|133|158|145|155|156|219|135" FileName="x8282.xml" Name="NSF Grant to Knox Targets Students Interested in Science" Title="NSF Grant to Knox Targets Students Interested in Science" Abstract="Knox's new Creating Opportunities and Access in Science and Technology (COAST) initiative will offer academic and financial support to students planning on careers in biology, chemistry, and biochemistry." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/crawford-spectrometer-lab-aa-16554.jpg" MainImageAltText="The COAST program offers academic and financial support to students planning on careers in the science fields of biology, chemistry, and biochemistry." PublicationDate="20130509T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20687" URL="news/exploring-marine-biology-in-belize" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="138|134|132|133|145|156|214|229" FileName="x20687.xml" Name="Exploring Marine Biology in Belize" Title="Exploring Marine Biology in Belize" Abstract="Students in Professor Linda Dybas' class on Belizean marine biology travel to the Caribbean country for a firsthand look at organisms in their natural habitat." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/Belize-2014-305-a.jpg" MainImageAltText="Building on their classroom studies at Knox, students traveled to Belize to study that country's marine biology." PublicationDate="20150123T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x21222" URL="news/horizons-event-spotlights-student-research" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:29" CategoryIds="147|138|146|136|139|133|158|145|129|155|156|187|161|219|167|162|191|173" FileName="x21222.xml" Name="Horizons Event Spotlights Student Research" Title="Horizons Event Spotlights Student Research" Abstract="Knox students share their advanced research and creative work -- in various subjects including theatre, chemistry, and psychology -- with the Knox community." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/horizons-presentations-50267.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College students share their advanced research and creative work at the Horizons conference." PublicationDate="20150417T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x22528" URL="news/prairie-fire-bioneers-conference-calling-all-innovative-students" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:30" CategoryIds="138|133|158|129|218|155|156|168|217|164|165|246" FileName="x22528.xml" Name="Prairie Fire Bioneers Conference: Calling All Innovative Students" Title="Prairie Fire Bioneers Conference: Calling All Innovative Students" Abstract="The 2015 Prairie Fire Bioneers Conference will offer insights on environmental and social issues through activities and workshops." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/Admiring_Life_Walk_7032.jpg" MainImageAltText="Admiring Life Walk as a part of the Prairie Fire Bioneers Conference in 2014. A group of 20 went around campus and through the communityto admire nature and the surroundings that they live in." PublicationDate="20151030T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x28971" URL="news/2015-prairie-fire-bioneers-conference-motivates-social-economic-change" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="138|146|133|158|145|230|218|155|156|186|168|217|165|225|190|200|246" FileName="x28971.xml" Name="2015 Prairie Fire Bioneers Conference Motivates Social, Economic Change" Title="2015 Prairie Fire Bioneers Conference Motivates Social, Economic Change" Abstract="Knox College students and members of the Galesburg community participated in a variety of interactive workshops, activities, and lectures." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/Bioneers_20150133.jpg" MainImageAltText="Attendees of the annual Prairie Fire Bioneers Conference install a monarch waystation at the Knox Farm." PublicationDate="20151111T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x29670" URL="news/equiknox-lecture-will-focus-on-herbicides-impact-on-frogs" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:46" CategoryIds="138|133|158|145|129|230|142|155|156|232|168|217" FileName="x29670.xml" Name="EquiKnox Lecture Will Focus on Herbicide's Impact on Frogs" Title="EquiKnox Lecture Will Focus on Herbicide's Impact on Frogs" Abstract="Biologist Tyrone Hayes, a professor at the University of California-Berkeley, will discuss his atrazine research on April 20. " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/green-oaks-2014-92714-aa.jpg" MainImageAltText="Scenic view of prairie at Green Oaks " PublicationDate="20160324T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30072" URL="news/lincoln-fest-diversity-through-student-celebration" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="138|146|182|136|132|133|145|129|230|128|218|156" FileName="x30072.xml" Name="Lincoln Fest: Diversity Through Student Celebration" Title="Lincoln Fest: Diversity Through Student Celebration" Abstract="Lincoln Fest 2016 hosts Knox College student musicians and artists, along with headliner San Fermin, for a celebration of music." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/Lincoln_fest_1130192aa.jpg" MainImageAltText="Headliner San Fermin performed at Lincoln Fest 2016, along with student musicians and artists." PublicationDate="20160520T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30171" URL="news/knox-biology-professor-uses-her-expertise-to-explain-ancient-greek-art" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="138|136|139|132|133|145|128|218|156|187|183|135|152|153|184|246|160" FileName="x30171.xml" Name="Knox Biology Professor Uses Her Expertise to Explain Ancient Greek Art" Title="Knox Biology Professor Uses Her Expertise to Explain Ancient Greek Art" Abstract="Professor Judith Thorn recently clarified a longtime misinterpretation of dogs' postures on Classical vases." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/thorn-judith-904.jpg" MainImageAltText="Biology professor and chair of neuroscience Judith Thorn clarified a misinterpretation in Classical works of art." PublicationDate="20160706T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30407" URL="news/equiknox-speaker-inspires-by-combining-scientific-research-advocacy" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:55" CategoryIds="138|133|158|145|129|142|156|232|168|217" FileName="x30407.xml" Name="EquiKnox Speaker Inspires by Combining Scientific Research, Advocacy" Title="EquiKnox Speaker Inspires by Combining Scientific Research, Advocacy" Abstract="Invited to Knox by KARES, biologist Tyrone Hayes presents sustainability lecture about his research on frogs and agricultural chemicals." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/campus-fog-45748-a.jpg" MainImageAltText="Sustainability is one of the values of Knox College" PublicationDate="20160531T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30535" URL="news/allison-named-to-watson-bartlett-professorship-of-biology-and-conservation" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:45" CategoryIds="138|133|145|156|135|168|164|200" FileName="x30535.xml" Name="Allison Named to Watson Bartlett Professorship of Biology and Conservation" Title="Allison Named to Watson Bartlett Professorship of Biology and Conservation" Abstract="A member of the Knox faculty since 1997, Stuart Allison is recognized for distinguished teaching, scholarship, and service to the College." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/biology-class-lab-163388-a_1.jpg" MainImageAltText="Biology Professor Stuart Allison is named to Watson Bartlett Professorship of Biology and Conservation" PublicationDate="20160829T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30906" URL="news/knox-students-develop-business-skills-through-fullbridge-program" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:46" CategoryIds="138|146|134|133|145|156|174|157|186|175" FileName="x30906.xml" Name="Knox Students Develop Business Skills Through Fullbridge Program" Title="Knox Students Develop Business Skills Through Fullbridge Program" Abstract="Program builds on Knox's core focus on critical thinking skills to prepare students for the professional working world." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/fullbridge-a-2016-67691.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College students further developed their abilities to analyze, collaborate, and communicate through the Fullbridge program." PublicationDate="20160922T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x31011" URL="news/phi-beta-kappa-lecture-2016" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:54" CategoryIds="138|133|158|145|129|266|155|156|232|219|168|206|223|185" FileName="x31011.xml" Name="Phi Beta Kappa Lecture 2016 " Title="Phi Beta Kappa Lecture Will Focus on Climate Change" Abstract="Acclaimed chemist Dr. Marsha Lester will be at Knox College to present the lecture and meet with students considering science careers." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/MarshaLester.jpg" MainImageAltText="The Phi Beta Kappa Lecture will be presented by Marsha Lester" PublicationDate="20161014T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32420" URL="news/3d-printing-laser-cutting-and-more-knox-engineers-club" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:39" CategoryIds="198|147|264|138|133|158|230|218|155|156|232|187|183|161|168|217|164|185|246" FileName="x32420.xml" Name="3D Printing, Laser Cutting, and More: Knox Engineers Club" Title="3D Printing, Laser Cutting, and More: Knox Engineers Club" Abstract="Knox Engineers is a new club created by students to apply what they learn in the classroom." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/KEstudent.jpg" MainImageAltText="Will Parkinson of the Knox Engineers Club using a CNC mill to carve their club logo on a piece of wood." PublicationDate="20170404T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32510" URL="news/knox-students-navigate-research-at-sea" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:54" CategoryIds="138|133|230|218|156|168|217|164|225" FileName="x32510.xml" Name="Knox Students Navigate Research at Sea" Title="Knox Students Navigate Research at Sea" Abstract="Two Knox students take classes and conduct research while living aboard a 136-foot schooner for 12 weeks." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/Egan.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox students sail the Caribbean during their SEA semester." PublicationDate="20170404T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32581" URL="news/knox-college-to-celebrate-earth-month-2017" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20260216T14:32:11" CategoryIds="138|132|133|158|230|218|155|156|135|168|217|164|225" FileName="x32581.xml" Name="Knox College to Celebrate Earth Month 2017" Title="Knox College to Celebrate Earth Month 2017" Abstract="Activities at Knox College include a lecture on environmentalism, an Earth Day 5k Fun Run and Walk, and an Earth Day Festival." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/Earth_Day_Carnival_9854.jpg" MainImageAltText="Students enjoyed various Earth Day activities on the south lawn of Old Main, Saturday, April 18, 2015." PublicationDate="20170410T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32585" URL="news/a-pocket-guide-to-predicting-flunk-day" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:38" CategoryIds="198|147|264|138|133|158|230|218|155|156|232|187|183|161|168|217|164|185|246" FileName="x32585.xml" Name="A Pocket Guide to Predicting Flunk Day" Title="A Pocket Guide to Predicting Flunk Day" Abstract="The Office of Communications looked back at Flunk Days stretching back to 1986 to predict when it is most likely to occur." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/FlunkDay-2016-b.jpg" MainImageAltText="Flunk Day friars awake campus on Tuesday, May 10, 2016." PublicationDate="20170410T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32722" URL="news/knox-gilman-scholar-to-study-elephants-in-thailand" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:12" CategoryIds="180|138|133|218|156|135|168|217|164|165|190|220|154" FileName="x32722.xml" Name="Knox Gilman Scholar to Study Elephants in Thailand" Title="Knox Gilman Scholar to Study Elephants in Thailand" Abstract="Sophomore Keara Crook's Gilman Scholarship makes it possible for her to learn about the care and conservation of Asian elephants in Thailand." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/11813269_1155344321159233_4100043052218333402_n.jpg" MainImageAltText="Keara Crook '19 is studying abroad in Thailand over the summer, with the help of the IIE Gilman Scholarship." PublicationDate="20170518T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32900" URL="news/students-learn-innovation-leadership-at-business-intensive-seminar-17" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20251206T10:12:34" CategoryIds="147|138|132|133|158|230|218|156|150|157|162|165|246" FileName="x32900.xml" Name="Students Learn Innovation, Leadership at Business Intensive Seminar '17" Title="Students Learn Innovation, Leadership at Business Intensive Seminar" Abstract="Students learn about communication, entrepreneurship, and basic skills of the business world." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/business-intensive-seminar-179639.jpg" MainImageAltText="Students collaborate on the problem-solving component of the seminar, where groups must devise a strategy to save a failing company." PublicationDate="20170615T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x33075" URL="news/13-students-complete-college-honors" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="138|182|132|133|158|230|218|155|156|187|183|167|162|135|206|217|194|173|189|175|171" FileName="x33075.xml" Name="13 Students Complete College Honors" Title="13 Students Complete College Honors" Abstract="Undergraduates' academically rigorous research projects and creative work are comparable to graduate school-level work." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/mahmood-nashra-176012.jpg" MainImageAltText="Nashra Mahmood '17 did an honors project on women in trade unions." PublicationDate="20170918T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x33132" URL="news/immersion-course-gives-knox-students-a-taste-of-medical-school" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:46" CategoryIds="138|146|133|158|145|155|156|150|183|202|203" FileName="x33132.xml" Name="Immersion Course Gives Knox Students a Taste of Medical School" Title="Immersion Course Gives Knox Students a Taste of Medical School" Abstract="At Jump Simulation Center in Peoria, six students learned medical skills and shadowed health care professionals." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/JumpTraining_Medical_5306a.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox students take a pre-med immersion course to learn about medical school experiences" PublicationDate="20170801T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x34075" URL="news/prairie-fire-football-player-cody-hipp-selected-for-team-stars-and-stripes" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:54" CategoryIds="138|133|238|131|156" FileName="x34075.xml" Name="Prairie Fire Football Player Cody Hipp Selected for Team Stars &amp; Stripes" Title="Prairie Fire Football Player Cody Hipp Selected for Team Stars &amp; Stripes" Abstract="Hipp, a linebacker, is one of 40 standout student-athletes chosen for the honor." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/34-hipp-cody-175994.jpg" MainImageAltText="Prairie Fire Football Player Cody Hipp Selected for Team Stars &amp; Stripes" PublicationDate="20171212T18:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x34249" URL="news/national-science-foundation-awards-knox-grant-for-microscope" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:38" CategoryIds="138|133|158|156|168|164|173" FileName="x34249.xml" Name="National Science Foundation Awards Knox Grant for Microscope" Title="NSF Grant Buys a Whole Lot of Microscope" Abstract="A $188,000 National Science Foundation grant will help students gain a more in-depth understanding of the world through the purchase of a Scanning Electron Microscope." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/nsfgrant_look-close-at-pottery.jpg" Image="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/nsfgrant_-nick-fish-jaw.jpg" MainImageAltText="Student examines layers of ceramic artifact found at Dhiban site" PublicationDate="20180305T23:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x34755" URL="news/knox-senior-dives-into-experiential-learning-through-sea-semester" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:05" CategoryIds="138|132|133|218|156|219|174|186|168|217|175|214|229|195" FileName="x34755.xml" Name="Knox Senior Dives into Experiential Learning through SEA Semester" Title="Knox Senior Dives into Experiential Learning through SEA Semester" Abstract="Karen Lynch '18 participates in SEA Semester, a program that gives students the opportunity to sail across the Caribbean on a research vessel." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/unnamed-2.jpg" MainImageAltText="Senior Karen Lynch pictured on the research vessel SSV Corwith Cramer, where she studied abroad during SEA Semester." PublicationDate="20180329T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x35016" URL="news/student-research-published-in-nature-magazine" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:12" CategoryIds="138|132|133|145|218|156|219|135" FileName="x35016.xml" Name="Student Research Published in Nature Magazine" Title="Student Research Published in International Science Journal &quot;Nature&quot;" Abstract="Findings of a team that included Tamia Phifer '18 and researchers from Penn State and Virginia Tech could reduce the loss of millions of dollars' worth of crops each year." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/biology-fish-lab-43438.jpg" MainImageAltText="Tamia Phifer examines a specimen in the class Biology of Fishes" PublicationDate="20180711T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x35094" URL="news/knox-galesburg-community-participates-in-national-water-dance" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:39" CategoryIds="147|138|132|133|230|218|156|163|135|168|152|229|195|200" FileName="x35094.xml" Name="Knox, Galesburg Community Participates in National Water Dance" Title="Knox &amp; Galesburg Communities Participate in National Water Dance" Abstract="More than 115 dance organizations join event designed to inspire people to take responsibility for conserving and protecting water. " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/Water-Dance.jpg" Image="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/30708431_1731334440223329_7466911412779430848_n.jpg" MainImageAltText="The Knox Dance Ensemble and community members of Knox and Galesburg performed in the National Water Dance." PublicationDate="20180501T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x35356" URL="news/earth-day-inspires-community-engagement" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20260216T14:34:01" CategoryIds="138|132|133|230|156|135|168|217|225|200" FileName="x35356.xml" Name="Earth Day Inspires Community Engagement" Title="Earth Day Inspires Community Engagement" Abstract="Knox celebrates Earth Month with activities, lectures, workshops, and more—including a nature scavenger hunt, repair fair, and alumni tree planting." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/20.jpg" MainImageAltText="The Knox Alumni Council plants a tree for Earth Month." PublicationDate="20180518T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x35618" URL="news/five-students-receive-gilman-fellowships" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:39" CategoryIds="138|133|218|156|219|215|168|214|229|220" FileName="x35618.xml" Name="Five Students Receive Gilman Fellowships" Title="Five Students Receive Gilman Awards for Study Abroad" Abstract="Knox support programs intersect to help students earn scholarships for international education." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/Haddad.jpg" MainImageAltText="Natalie Haddad studies comparative anatomy." PublicationDate="20180727T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x35659" URL="news/knox-students-gain-skills-at-pre-medical-immersion-course" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:38" CategoryIds="147|138|133|158|145|266|156|183|202|203" FileName="x35659.xml" Name="Knox Students Gain Skills at Pre-Medical Immersion Course" Title="Knox Students Gain Skills at Pre-Medical Immersion Course" Abstract="Six students, aiming for careers in health care, get hands-on experiences and learn about what medical school is like." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/jump-DSCF2948.jpg" Image="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/jump-20180611_162539.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox Students Gain Skills at Pre-Medical Immersion Course" PublicationDate="20180629T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x35744" URL="news/knox-faculty-receive-grants-for-collaborative-projects" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:38" CategoryIds="138|146|126|136|139|133|145|156|150|183|167|162|135|168|164" FileName="x35744.xml" Name="Knox Faculty Receive Grants for Collaborative Projects" Title="Knox Faculty Receive Grants for Collaborative Projects" Abstract="Three faculty members will lead innovative plans dealing with the study of neuroscience and the Mississippi River watershed." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/old-main-37724760112_6281c457c6_k.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox Faculty Receive Grants for Collaborative Projects" PublicationDate="20180730T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x36043" URL="news/first-issue-of-journal-x-displays-variety-of-visual-arts" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:21" CategoryIds="138|136|156|161|157|168|152|153" FileName="x36043.xml" Name="First Issue of Journal X Displays Variety of Visual Arts" Title="First Issue of Journal X Displays Variety of Visual Arts" Abstract="In addition to the digital arts, the journal includes photographs of both two-dimensional and three-dimensional art." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/KnoxVisualArtsJournal.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox Visual Arts Journal" PublicationDate="20180927T18:26:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x36184" URL="news/students-present-and-publish-original-research-through-mcnair-program" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:21" CategoryIds="180|138|133|158|156|150|187|183|127|167|162|186|171|178" FileName="x36184.xml" Name="Students Present and Publish Original Research through McNair Program" Title="Students Present and Publish Original Research through McNair Program" Abstract="Ten McNair Scholars conducted research projects, learned about graduate school, and developed friendships over the summer." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/mcnair_presentationgroup.jpg" Image="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/student-chemistry-lab-40077.jpg" MainImageAltText="McNair Scholars pose outside the national conference after presenting their research." PublicationDate="20181026T17:39:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30231" URL="news/whats-next-for-the-class-of-2016" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="192|198|222|147|241|166|138|146|136|139|133|145|230|142|128|218|266|156|187|183|219|240|186|206|191|263|165|201|173|225|175|190" FileName="x30231.xml" Name="What's Next for the Class of 2016?" Title="What's Next for the Class of 2016?" Abstract="Knox College's newest graduates are starting new jobs, getting ready for graduate school, and pursuing opportunities for community service, such as Peace Corps." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/outcomes-2016-27450518306_e2db869a58_h.jpg" MainImageAltText="The Knox College Class of 2016 is venturing into the world." PublicationDate="20160615T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32218" URL="news/knox-college-honors-4-women-with-alumni-achievement-awards" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:21" CategoryIds="166|138|146|134|132|133|145|266|156|187|157|202" FileName="x32218.xml" Name="Knox College Honors 4 Women with Alumni Achievement Awards" Title="Knox College Honors 4 Women with Alumni Achievement Awards" Abstract="Award recipients are Harriet Drew Barringer '58, Rebecca Hollmeyer Ullman '70, Jane Strode Miller '81, and Luella Williams '06. " MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/alumni-awards-a-2017-79025.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College Honors Four Women with Alumni Achievement Awards" PublicationDate="20170220T18:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x34031" URL="news/2017-knox-mellon-scholars-pursue-internships-and-research" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:11" CategoryIds="166|138|134|133|158|266|155|156|150|187|183|161|219|174|157|162|186|191|152|263|165|190|177|171" FileName="x34031.xml" Name="2017 Knox Mellon Scholars Pursue Internships and Research" Title="2017 Knox Mellon Scholars Pursue Internships and Research" Abstract="Students receive financial assistance to help them gain valuable experience in high-impact experiential practices." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/Luba-Liubvina.jpg" Image="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/damota.jpg" MainImageAltText="Luba Liubvina '20 discovered her love for glass work through Mark Holmes' art course Sculpture II." PublicationDate="20171206T18:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x8007" URL="news/green-oaks-term-2014-interdisciplinary-course-biology-field-station" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="126|224|145|156|168|206|217|164" FileName="x8007.xml" Name="Green Oaks Term 2014 Interdisciplinary Course Biology Field Station" Title="Green Oaks Term 2014" Abstract="Arts, biological sciences, cultural studies... Knox College's Green Oaks Term features multidisciplinary academics and everyday activities on the prairie." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/Green_Oaks_term-a_140530_2481.jpg" PublicationDate="20140710T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20378" URL="news/december-trips-build-on-classroom-lessons" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="180|138|146|134|136|139|132|133|224|145|176|156|174|167|162|168|206|191|173|184|214|229|154" FileName="x20378.xml" Name="December Trips Build on Classroom Lessons" Title="December Trips Build on Classroom Lessons" Abstract="Students are traveling all over the world during the 2014 winter break, taking their studies to Cuba, Japan, Spain, and Belize." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/japan-term-sugamostreet.jpg" MainImageAltText="Students in Knox's Japan Term become immersed in Japanese history, culture, language, and philosophy." PublicationDate="20141212T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x21166" URL="news/prairie-burn-promotes-biological-diversity" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:45" CategoryIds="235|138|133|224|145|156|168|217|200" FileName="x21166.xml" Name="Prairie Burn Promotes Biological Diversity" Title="Prairie Burn Promotes Biological Diversity" Abstract="Students help with the traditional springtime prairie burn at Green Oaks Biological Field Station. Controlled fire ensures the health of the prairie." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/prairie-burn-2015-62007-a.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College students help with the traditional springtime prairie burn at Green Oaks Biological Field Station. Controlled fire ensures the health of the prairie." PublicationDate="20150410T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x35914" URL="news/green-oaks-term-2018-learning-while-building-community" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:55" CategoryIds="235|138|182|224|230|156|150|168|152|171|200" FileName="x35914.xml" Name="Green Oaks Term 2018: Learning while Building Community" Title="Green Oaks Term 2018: Learning while Building Community" Abstract="Students build a community as they live and take classes at Knox College's Green Oaks Biological Field Station." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/green-oaks-7f6f5_h.jpg" Image="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/green-oaks-6e7c9811d_k.jpg" MainImageAltText="Students build a community as they live and take classes at Knox College's Green Oaks biological field station." PublicationDate="20180903T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x7994" URL="news/knox-college-national-science-foundation-grant-for-nmr" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="126|144|132|158|145|155|156|130|183|164|185" FileName="x7994.xml" Name="Knox College National Science Foundation Grant for NMR" Title="Research Equipment Grant from National Science Foundation" Abstract="Knox College has been awarded a major research equipment grant of $292,100 by the National Science Foundation for a new, more powerful nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/cermak_student_140421_0073.jpg" PublicationDate="20140801T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x20278" URL="news/national-science-foundation-grant-scientific-imaging-system" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:29" CategoryIds="133|158|145|155|156|130|183" FileName="x20278.xml" Name="National Science Foundation Grant Scientific Imaging System" Title="National Science Foundation Grant for Scientific Imaging System" Abstract="Knox College receives a National Science Foundation grant to acquire a new imaging system for research and teaching in biology, biochemistry and neuroscience." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2014/students-imaging-station-54908.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College students analyze imaging data for their biochemistry research." PublicationDate="20141202T18:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x31570" URL="news/green-oaks-forest-garden" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="235|138|132|133|224|145|142|156|130|219|168|206|217" FileName="x31570.xml" Name="Green Oaks Forest Garden" Title="Alumna Builds Forest Garden at Green Oaks " Abstract="Jess Robinson '16 created a forest garden at Green Oaks for Knox students and faculty to research, teach, and learn about sustainable agriculture. " MainImage="/images/News/2016/12/green-oaks-2014-92717.jpg" MainImageAltText="The sun shines over a field at Green Oaks, hedged by dark forest. " PublicationDate="20161205T19:15:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32546" URL="news/medical-immersion-trip-pre-med-students-learn-from-alumni" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20251206T10:05:08" CategoryIds="134|126|132|133|158|145|128|266|155|156|130|187|202" FileName="x32546.xml" Name="Medical Immersion Trip: Pre-Med Students Learn from Alumni" Title="Medical Immersion Trip: Pre-Med Students Learn from Alumni" Abstract="A group of pre-med students traveled to Chicago over spring break to shadow Knox alumni with careers in medicine." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/KnoxMedicalImmersion_Chicago2017_013.jpg" MainImageAltText="Students meet and shadow alumni in the medical field during a spring break medical immersion trip." PublicationDate="20170411T17:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x21278" URL="news/environmental-studies-class-at-green-oaks" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:29" CategoryIds="235|143|156|168" FileName="x21278.xml" Name="Environmental Studies Class at Green Oaks" Title="Scorched Earth Yields Data" Abstract="After the annual Prairie Burn, an environmental studies class gathers data from burned and unburned sites at the Green Oaks Biological Field Station." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/green-oaks-class-60583.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College Environmental Studies class in Soil Science gathers data from burned and unburned sites at the Green Oaks Biological Field Station." PublicationDate="20150506T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x21413" URL="news/knox-senior-films-documentary-for-honors-project" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:12" CategoryIds="143|138|146|133|145|156|168|217|175|229" FileName="x21413.xml" Name="Knox Senior Films Documentary for Honors Project" Title="Knox Senior Films Documentary for Honors Project" Abstract="Zoe Marzluff '15 focuses on people who want to live sustainably and are engaged in small-scale farming." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/zoe-95113928.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox students produce a wide range of research and creative work through their Honors projects. Zoe Marzluff '15 produced a documentary film on sustainable farming." PublicationDate="20150610T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x21722" URL="news/knox-student-joins-pioneering-pacific-research-expedition" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:03" CategoryIds="143|138|134|126|144|133|145|156|168|214|229" FileName="x21722.xml" Name="Knox Student Joins Pioneering Pacific Research Expedition" Title="Knox Student Joins Pioneering Pacific Research Expedition" Abstract="Nathan Kemp '16 is spending his summer at sea, traveling to the Phoenix Islands with SEA Semester." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/SEASemester_PIPA_Group2015.jpg" MainImageAltText="Nathan Kemp '16 participates in a research expedition in the Pacific Ocean. Like other Knox students, he has many options for studying and doing research work off-campus." PublicationDate="20150722T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x21861" URL="news/hawks-live-hunt-on-knox-college-campus" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="143|156" FileName="x21861.xml" Name="Hawks Live, Hunt on Knox College Campus" Title="This Predator is No Alien to Campus" Abstract="A family of Cooper's Hawks has taken up residence on the Knox College campus. Bird expert James Mountjoy, associate professor of biology, provides details of hawk life." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2015/Coopers_hawk_140731_5077.jpg" MainImageAltText="Cooper's Hawk flies on the Knox College campus" PublicationDate="20150819T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x29773" URL="news/prairie-burn-at-green-oaks-term-2016" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:06:29" CategoryIds="235|143|224|156|162|168|152|200" FileName="x29773.xml" Name="Prairie Burn at Green Oaks Term 2016" Title="Prairie Burn Highlights Start of Green Oaks Term" Abstract="Knox College students and faculty in Green Oaks Term conduct the annual prairie burn at one of the nation's oldest tallgrass prairie restoration sites." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/prairie-burn-50150.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College students and faculty at the 2016 Green Oaks Prairie Burn." PublicationDate="20160407T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x30237" URL="news/green-oaks-term-nature-culture-study-knox-college" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="235|143|136|224|156|150|219|162|168|152|173|200" FileName="x30237.xml" Name="Green Oaks Term Nature Culture Study Knox College" Title="Explore Little Things, Big World in Green Oaks Term" Abstract="Green Oaks Term, an immersive learning program, combines natural and social sciences with creative arts and small-community living, at a 700-acre biological field station." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/Green_Oaks_8401.jpg" MainImageAltText="Students build log bridge at Knox College's Green Oaks Biological Field Station." PublicationDate="20160620T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x31726" URL="news/professors-recommend-books-to-knox-community" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:07:02" CategoryIds="213|209|166|143|144|230|142|156|179|135|173|141|214|229|149" FileName="x31726.xml" Name="Professors Recommend Books to Knox Community" Title="Professors Recommend Books to Knox Community" Abstract="During the winter break, Knox professors rummaged through their shelves and pulled out some of their favorite books to share with the Knox community." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2016/book-recommendations-estes.jpg" MainImageAltText="Joel Estes smiles next to the book Why Teach? " PublicationDate="20161207T18:00:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x32559" URL="news/annual-burn-restores-prairie" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:38" CategoryIds="235|143|138|144|132|133|156|219|168|217|210|200|154" FileName="x32559.xml" Name="Annual Burn Restores Prairie" Title="Annual Burn Restores Prairie" Abstract="Knox College students and faculty conduct the annual Prairie Burn, part of ongoing prairie restoration at the Green Oaks Biological Field Station." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2017/prairie-burn-41631.jpg" MainImageAltText="The annual Prairie Burn at Knox College's Green Oaks Biological Field Station." PublicationDate="20170405T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x35029" URL="news/prairie-burn-ecological-restoration-green-oaks-knox-college" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:37" CategoryIds="235|143|138|144|132|133|156|162|168|164|152|173" FileName="x35029.xml" Name="Prairie Burn Ecological Restoration Green Oaks Knox College" Title="Huge Prairie Fire, Then Snow" Abstract="Knox College students and faculty conduct the annual Prairie Burn at Green Oaks on March 22." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/prairie-burn-2018-58908.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College student turns away from the heat during the annual Prairie Burn at Green Oaks." PublicationDate="20180412T17:00:00" NoIndex="false" NoFollow="false" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x35587" URL="news/2018-college-honors-at-knox-college" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:38" CategoryIds="143|138|134|144|132|133|128|156|219|162|194|189|229" FileName="x35587.xml" Name="2018 College Honors at Knox College" Title="From Writing a Musical to the Evolution of Minnows: 15 Complete Honors Projects at Knox" Abstract="Honors students complete advanced study and defend their projects before qualified outside examiners." MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/biology-fish-lab-45147.jpg" Image="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/torvald-rehearsal-30175.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College students re-enact ancient Greek warfare." 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MainImage="/images/News/OldNews/news_media/img/2018/whale-cranium.jpg" MainImageAltText="Knox College students and faculty prepare to bring the cranium of a fin whale into the Umbeck Science-Mathematics Center" PublicationDate="20181119T20:57:00" IsComponent="false" /><Page ID="x36590" URL="news/science-center-renovation" Schema="NewsStoryPage" Locale="" Changed="20250722T03:05:20" CategoryIds="198|264|143|138|133|158|145|266|155|156|130|187|183|127|161|219|179|168|265|164|194|263|185|200|202|203|204|205" FileName="x36590.xml" Name="Science Center Renovation" Title="Re-imagining the Umbeck Science-Mathematics Center" Abstract="A phased plan will deliver improvements to the student experience within the core of the building, while laying the groundwork for improvements to each of SMC's wings." 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