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Simpson Senior wins Award for Research Project
Jen Draiss, a senior at Simpson College, has won a Psi Chi Regional Research Award for her work looking at the way bonobos communicate.

Culver Center Hosts Education Director Jason Glass
Jason Glass, director of the Iowa Department of Education will meet with students at noon Wednesday on campus as part of the Culver Public Policy Center's "Pizza and Politics" series.

Madrigal Singers Delight Audiences in Midwest
More than 600 people in two states recently enjoyed performances by the Simpson College Madrigal Singers.

Simpson Debate Team Wins Sweepstakes in First Season
The new Simpson College debate team hasn't taken long to make its mark. Formed last September, the group received the Sweepstakes Award for overall team points Friday at the Ohio University International in Athens, Ohio.

Simpson Enrollment Strong
Spring enrollment of new students at Simpson is the strongest in several years and indications for fall enrollment suggest a confirmation of that trend for the freshman class of 2012-13.

Student-led project leads to Dirlam Lounge improvements
As Simpson College students returned for the second semester, many did a double-take when they visited Dirlam Lounge.

Students spend MLK Day working to help others
Answering the call to make Martin Luther King Jr. Day "a day on, not a day off," some 20 Simpson College students joined other volunteers in Des Moines last week to help others.

Simpson to host workshop for elementary music teachers
Thirty elementary music teachers from across Iowa are expected to attend the Simpson Music Education Workshop Series this Saturday.

Farnham Galleries feature Julia Schwadron
The paintings and drawings of artist Julia Schwadron are currently featured in an exhibit at Farnham Galleries.

Two Simpson students have work recognized by national conference
Two Simpson College students have been invited to present their research projects at the annual National Conference for Undergraduate Research later this year.

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Last Updated: 1/13/12