College Credits: Oswego Student Performs In Christmas Concert

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Oswego student graduated from MSOE in summer 2023

Julia Kalish, from Oswego, graduated from Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) in summer 2023. Kalish received a Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering.

Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.70 or above are listed as having graduated with "High Honors." Undergraduate students with a cumulative GPA between 3.20 and 3.69 are listed as having graduated with "Honors."

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Augustana College students perform in Christmas concert

The Augustana College Department of Music presented Christmas at Augustana, Dec. 2 and Dec. 3, 2023 at Centennial Hall.

More than 200 student musicians took the stage to share their talents in what has become a highlight of the Augustana and Quad-Cities holiday season. Presented by Quad City Bank & Trust, Christmas at Augustana has thrilled audiences since 2008. The performance will feature the Augustana Brass Ensemble, Augustana Symphony Orchestra, Ascension Ringers, Augustana Choir, Jenny Lind Vocal Ensemble and Augustana Concert Chorale.

This year's Christmas at Augustana performers included:

• Luke Exner, a first-year Augie Ages major from Oswego (60543) performed in the Augustana Choir

— Merit Pages News