College Credits: Oswego Runner Named All-Academic Athlete

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Women's cross country runner from Oswego named all-academic athlete

Naylah Allen, of Oswego, is one of the seven Lewis University Women's Cross Country runners named an All-Academic Athlete by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.

Overall, 216 men's programs and 249 women's programs were honored by the USTFCCCA for finishing the 2021-22 academic year with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher. The Lewis Women's Cross Country team achieved a 3.62 team GPA for the fall semester.

Allen is studying Nursing BSN at Lewis University.

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Student from Oswego makes presentation at Alma College Honors Day

Natalie DelaColina, of Oswego, was among the nearly 140 Alma College students who participated in Alma College's 27th annual Kapp Honors Day program on Thursday, April 6, 2023. This day provides a forum when traditional classes are canceled and students share their original research, creativity and talents with an audience of their peers.

In sessions spanning nearly eight hours, students perform in dance productions, give oral presentations of scholarly research, and lead poster discussions. With a multitude of the student body participating, other students are encouraged to attend as many presentations as possible both to support their fellow students and to learn from them.

DelaColina, a senior majoring in nursing, presented “Remembering Velsicol: Responding to the Historical PBB Disaster;” and “Night Shift: Effects on Nurses' Sleep and Mental Health.”

— Merit Pages News

Oswego thespian takes part in University of Wisconsin-Whitewater’s 'Macbeth' adaptation

Kaitlyn Grove from Oswego, IL, who is studying Theatre at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, was a member of the Production Team, serving in the role of Stage Run Crew in "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare.

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Oswego students participate in research and discovery symposium

Students at the University of Findlay recently participated in the annual Symposium for Scholarship and Creativity. Undergraduate and graduate students were given the opportunity to share their research, creativity, and professional learning experiences with the University and community, with many students receiving honors at the same time.

Local students include:

• Kijana Caldwell, of Oswego, 60543, received the Mancuso Award.
• Kwesi Caldwell, of Oswego, 60543, presented "The Pulse Student Digital Media Campaign."

— Merit Pages News