TAG SEARCH RESULTS FOR: "William Penn University"

Speaker Announced for WPU Dean’s Convocation

Posted on by KBOE Administrator

(OSKALOOSA, Iowa) – William Penn University staff, faculty and students will ring in the start of the spring semester with the Dean’s Convocation on Thursday, January 18, at 11:15 a.m. in the main gymnasium of the Oskaloosa campus. William Penn welcomes Chicago native, Christina Fernandez-Morrow, as the keynote speaker.

Fernandez-Morrow moved to Des Moines in 2001 after accepting a public relations position with State Farm Insurance Co. She has worked in the non-profit world for most of her career and launched the Latina Leadership Initiative of Greater Des Moines, the only agency in the state that focuses on leadership development for young Latinas.

While in Des Moines, Christina helped start a number of community organizations, including the Young Professionals Connection and Art Noir, where she was instrumental in kicking off their inaugural Hair Ball fundraiser. She was a founder of Iowa’s Latino Heritage Festival. Most recently, she started the Warren Morrow Latin Music Festival, named for her late husband who was also an active Des Moines resident and Latino advocate.

Among her recognitions for her community service, Christina was LATINA magazine’s Next Generation Latina award winner, featured in the Des Moines Registers’ “13 People to Watch in 2013”, and a 40 Under 40 award recipient.

Christina is currently serving as an educator at Des Moines University, where she creates live patient-simulated clinical examinations for medical students.

WPU Men’s Basketball Knocks Off Yellowjackets

Posted on by KBOE Administrator

Lamoni–In a day full of obstacles to overcome, the Statesmen men’s basketball team did enough to hand Graceland its first Heart of America Athletic Conference setback in a 90-84 win Saturday.

#3 William Penn (14-1, 4-1 Heart) is now tied with the Yellowjackets (10-6, 4-1 Heart) at the top of the North Division standings, doing so with a blistering second half that saw the team shoot 60.7{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b} from the field and 72.7{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b} from behind the arc.

The visitors were slow to get started Saturday, making just two of their first 14 shots. The navy and gold trailed 14-7 seven minutes into play, but rallied back to take the advantage momentarily. Both teams then each enjoyed small runs down the stretch with GU eventually holding a 38-37 edge at the break.

The home squad remained in the lead for the first half of the latter stanza, but the Statesmen got hot from deep with four consecutive three-pointers, including three by Corbin Medley (Sr., Rogersville, Mo., General Accounting). The senior was electric, going 8-for-9 overall, headlined by a 6-for-7 effort from three-point land, for a game-high 22 points off the bench.

“I am very happy for Corbin; it was definitely his night,” Head Coach John Henry said. “It was also great as his parents and grandparents were at the game.”

Graceland responded with six straight of its own to knot the contest at 64-64 with 7:16 to go, but seven unanswered put the navy and gold on top for good. The Statesmen went up by a game-high 10 points at 80-70 with 2:07 to go and held on by connecting their final six free throws. While the last two minutes were excellent, the charity stripe was actually a weak spot for the victors, who finished just 14-for-23 overall.

Surprisingly, William Penn’s 90 points are a season low; the team entered Saturday leading NAIA Division I with 108.4 points per game.

Aakim Saintil (Sr., West Orange, N.J., Business Management) finished just behind Medley in scoring with 21 points as he made five trifectas and was a perfect 4-for-4 at the line. WPU, which outshot GU 50.8{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}-48.4{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b}, was incredible from deep at 51.9{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b} (14-for-27).

Terrell Thompson (Sr., Indianapolis, Ind., Wellness and Recreation) produced 14 points and dished out a contest-high eight assists. Dominique Shaw (Sr., Lufkin, Texas, Wellness and Recreation), with 12 points, and Mikeal Donaldson (Sr., Columbia, S.C.), with 11, also reached double figures.

JC Washington (Sr., Houston, Texas, Sociology) tallied just four points, but was a major presence on the boards and on defense with team highs in rebounds (7), steals (3), and blocks (2). The Statesmen lost the rebounding battle (36-32) for the first time this year, but were better in turnovers, committing just 10 mistakes (13 for GU). That resulted in a 16-13 mark in points off turnovers.

“This was a great road win for our program,” Henry said. “We overcame a lot tonight, including transportation issues, and we did not play well for most of the game. We fortunately stayed together, made enough shots, and played just enough defense to win.”

Next Up: William Penn returns to Oskaloosa next Wednesday to host Heart rival Grand View in the annual Toilet Paper game at 7:30 p.m. The first 1,000 fans through the doors will receive a free PennZone t-shirt.

This coverage was provided as a news release sent to KBOE 104.9FM by Wade Steinlage, William Penn University Sports Information Director.

William Penn University Drops Clive Location, Adds Johnston

Posted on by KBOE Administrator

Additional Location to Provide Accessibility and Flexibility to Students

William Penn University will welcome students to their new metro location in Johnston on January 2, 2018. The Clive location closed as of December 31, 2017, however the Oskaloosa location will remain open.

The addition of the Johnston location makes classes more accessible to central Iowans by meeting student needs and increasing educational opportunities for both classroom and online learning. These programs are designed for people who would like to earn or finish their degree to fit their schedule. Classes begin every eight weeks. Bachelor degrees in accounting, business management, human resources management, psychology, sociology, human services and political science are offered. For graduate studies, William Penn also offers a Master of Business of Leadership degree. To learn more about these opportunities, visit www.wmpenn.edu/online.

William Penn’s Johnston Campus is located at Johnston Station, 5525 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, Iowa 50131. Enroll today at www.wmpenn.edu.

About William Penn University

William Penn University provides the opportunity for an educational experience with a focus on leadership, technology and the Quaker principles of simplicity, peace-making, integrity, community and equality.

2017 ‘Hour of Code’ at WPU

The 2017 Hour of Code at William Penn University (WPU) is being held Saturday, December 9, 2017 from 10:00 am–Noon at the Musco Technology Center (northwest corner of the William Penn University campus), Room 104. The structure is a “come & go” environment, so allow at least 45 minutes or plan to stay the full 2 hours. This a free event.

 

Join participants around the world who are learning critical skills for 21st century success and having fun. Come and bring your children, grandchildren, parents, neighbors (ages 4 –104 welcome) to join in FOR FREE. William Penn Computer Club members will be ready to assist as you go through your choice of activities involving Minecraft, Star Wars, music creation (headphones/earbuds suggested) and more.

 

For more information, please contact Assistant Professor of Applied Computer Science Judy Williams at 641-673-1053 or williamsj@wmpenn.edu.

 

The 2017 Hour of Code will be held during Computer Science Education Week (December 4–10, 2017). The Hour of Code, organized by the nonprofit Code.org and others, is a global movement that has reached 475,568,761 students in 180+ countries with tutorials in over 45 languages.

William Penn and KMZN/KMYQ to Partner for Basketball Broadcasts

Posted on by KBOE Administrator

Oskaloosa–William Penn Athletics Director Nik Rule is proud to announce that the University has entered into an agreement with KMZN/KMYQ to broadcast radio coverage of all the men’s and women’s basketball Heart of America Athletic Conference games this winter.

Beginning with tonight’s home doubleheader against Mount Mercy (5:30 & 7:30 tipoffs), KMZN 99.5 FM and 740 AM will serve as the flagship stations for all Statesmen basketball radio broadcasts, both at home in Penn Gymnasium and on the road.  KMZN/KMYQ Sports Director Emery Songer will be the ‘Voice of the Statesmen’, while Kiley Broadway will provide color commentary for most contests.

Listeners in Sigourney, Keota, Kalona, North and South English, Williamsburg, Wellman and Washington can also hear the games simulcasted on the company’s newest station, KMYQ 97.1 FM.  The games will be broadcast over the internet at www.radiokmzn.com as well.

The entities have been partners for numerous years for William Penn football broadcasts.

“We are excited to partner with the team at KMZN/KMYQ to be the voice of William Penn Athletics and cover our conference basketball games this winter,” Rule said.  “Many of our teams are among the best in the nation in small college athletics and we look forward to having the leader in radio in our community broadcast our games.”

“Here at KMZN/KMYQ, we are all excited about the opportunity to serve as the flagship stations for the William Penn University Statesmen,” KMZN/KMYQ General Manager Rick Watts said.  “I am certain that our listeners, both over our airwaves as well as online at radiokmzn.com, will welcome the opportunity to tune in to this exciting coverage.”

The additional KMZN/KMYQ radio broadcasts will be a supplement to the video broadcasts which WPU already offers to fans at https://portal.stretchinternet.com/wpu/

Juveniles Start Fire in William Penn Gymnasium

Posted on by KBOE Administrator

On Saturday November 11, 2017 at approximately 12:37 p.m. the Oskaloosa Police Department and Oskaloosa Fire Department were dispatched to 201 Trueblood Avenue at William Penn University in reference to a smoke report.

William Penn Security contacted the Mahaska County 911 Center and advised that the old upper basketball gymnasium was full of smoke. William Penn Security activated the smoke alarms and the building was evacuated.

Upon emergency services arrival at the scene it was discovered that a fire had been deliberately set in a return air vent located at the north east corner of the gymnasium. The fire was extinguished by emergency personnel and shortly thereafter persons were allowed to return into the building.

On Tuesday November 14, 2017 the Oskaloosa Police Department charged two twelve year old male juveniles from Oskaloosa with Arson in the Second Degree. Both juveniles have been referred to Juvenile Court Services as required by law.

Arson in the Second Degree is a class C felony punishable by up to ten years in a state penitentiary. At the time of this release the Oskaloosa Police Department has not received an estimate for damages from the Arson reported on November 11, 2017.

It should be noted a criminal charge is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

Statesmen Wrestling Falls 24-21 to Waldorf

Posted on by KBOE Administrator

Oskaloosa–The William Penn wrestling team came up a bit short in its first dual meet of the year, falling 24-21 to Waldorf Tuesday.

WPU (0-1) won two matches and received additional points from two forfeits, but could not put away the Warriors (1-1) at home.

The evening began with Jeremy Andujar (Sr., Tampa, Fla., Biology) earning six points for a forfeit at 125 points.  John Altieri (Jr., Warwick, R.I., Sociology), wrestling up a weight class, then pushed the advantage to 9-0 by holding off Edwin Youngdell 19-13 in the 133-pound match.

Waldorf trimmed the deficit to three with back-to-back wins, but Joe Eads (Fr., Morrison, Ill., Biology) extended the edge to nine once again with a forfeit at 157 pounds.

The visitors claimed the 165-pound matchup, but 174-pounder Jason Beebe (Fr., Oskaloosa, Iowa) put the Statesmen ahead 21-9 with a fall over Dominick Fadden in 3:17.

Unfortunately, the Warriors closed with victories in the final three bouts, including a decision at 285 pounds to secure the dual meet win.

Next Up: William Penn travels to Minneapolis, Minn. Saturday to compete in the Augsburg Invitational.  The tournament begins at 9 a.m.

125–Jeremy Andujar (WPU) won by forfeit (6-0)
133–John Altieri (WPU) won by decision over Edwin Youngdell, 19-13 (9-0)
141–Taylor Lehman (WU) won by decision over Tyshon Cannon, 8-3 (9-3)
149–Jonathan Halk (WU) won by decision over Kionte Crocker, 7-6 (9-6)
157–Joe Eads (WPU) won by forfeit (15-6)
165–Dereck Samudio (WU) won by decision over Johnny Hopper, 5-2 (15-9)
174–Jason Beebe (WPU) won by fall over Dominick Fadden, 3:17 (21-9)
184–Griffin Thorn (WU) won by forfeit (21-15)
197–Dallas Knoop (WU) won by fall over Sheldon Rodriguez, 5:55 (21-21)
285–Jacob Pinedo (WU) won by decision over Chris Rodriguez, 7-0 (21-24)

William Penn University to Host ‘Cards for Jacob’

Posted on by KBOE Administrator

William Penn University will be hosting two consecutive “Cards for Jacob” nights during the men’s basketball games at home this weekend. The first game is slated for Friday, November 17th at 7:00 PM against Lincoln Christian and the second contest on Saturday, November 18th against Wright State Lake will begin at 2:00 PM. Both games will take place in Penn Gymnasium on William Penn University’s Oskaloosa campus.

About Jacob

Jacob Thompson is a 9-year-old from Maine. He was diagnosed with Stage 4 High-Risk Neuroblastoma.  The doctors aren’t sure that Jacob will make it to Christmas, so for his last wish, Jacob requested to have Christmas Cards sent to him from all around the country. William Penn University would like to invite anyone planning to attend the games this weekend, to bring along a card for Jacob.

“William Penn will be sending all of the cards that we receive to Jacob on Monday morning,” said Joe Reagan, Director of Corporate Relations at William Penn University.

Those unable to attend may still send a card to Jacob by sending it to the following address:

Jacob Thompson

c/o Maine Medical Center

22 Bramhall Street

Portland, ME 04102

“We look forward to helping Jacob celebrate his last Christmas with cards from Oskaloosa, Iowa and William Penn University,” said Reagan.

Band Members From William Penn University Chosen For Honor Band

Posted on by KBOE Administrator

Four collegiate band members have been selected to participate in the 24th Annual Iowa Collegiate Honor Band. This year’s guest conductor for the Iowa Collegiate Honor Band is Dr. Jack Stamp.

Students selected from local William Penn University include:

  • Mallari Winegar of Rose Hill, IA – Clarinet; senior music education major.
  • Joseph Criscuolo of Pella, IA – Alto Saxophone; senior music education major.
  • Adam Genskow of Oskaloosa, IA – Tenor Saxophone; senior music education major.
  • Steve Residor of St. Louis, MO – Trombone; senior music education major.

The event is open to the public and free to attend. The honor band will rehearse Nov. 17– 18, with their performance at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18. The rehearsals and performance will be held at Josephine Tope Community Auditorium attached to Nevada High School, located at 1001 15th St. Nevada, IA 50201.

About Dr. Jack Stamp                                                                                

Dr. Jack Stamp is currently an adjunct professor of music at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, where he teaches conducting and composition. Prior to his current appointment, Dr. Stamp served as Director of Band Studies at Indiana University of Pennsylvania for 25 years and served as chairperson of the music department for six years. While at IUP, he was awarded Distinguished University Professor.

Dr. Stamp holds a DMA degree in Wind Conducting from Michigan State University where he studied with Eugene Corporon. An internationally recognized composer of wind band music, Dr. Stamp studied composition with Robert Washburn, Fisher Tull, Joan Tower, David Diamond, and Richard Danielpour.

He was the founder/conductor of the Keystone Wind Ensemble, a wind band dedicated to the recording of forgotten band literature. The ensemble boasts over 20 commercial compact disc releases. He is a contributing author to the “Teaching Music Through Performance in Band” series and resides in Hudson, WI with his wife, LeAnn.

Carlson Resigns as Volleyball Coach

Posted on by KBOE Administrator

Oskaloosa–William Penn University Athletics Director Nik Rule has announced the resignation of Jennifer Carlson as Head Volleyball Coach.

Carlson was 42-125 (5-50 conference) during her five-year career as the leader of the program.  The Statesmen were 12-25 this fall (3-16 Heart), highlighted by starting the season with 11 wins in their first 28 matches.

Carlson coached eight all-conference players, nine academic all-conference honorees, and six NAIA Scholar-Athletes over her tenure at William Penn.

“We want to thank Coach Carlson for her efforts in leading the Statesmen volleyball program,” Rule said.  “Being a leader of a college program is more than just coaching games; it is also managing academics and young people. Coach Carlson did a nice job in areas that the public does not see.  In the end, we assessed the future of the program and accepted her resignation, seeing it as an opportunity to establish a fresh direction with the goal of being a leader in the Heart of America Athletic Conference and the NAIA.”

The cupboard is fairly stocked for the future of WPU volleyball.  Junior libero Ashley Miller led the NAIA with 832 digs during the regular season.  The Statesmen also have five underclassmen who posted over 100 kills this year, which accounted for 78{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b} of the squad’s offense.  WPU’s underclassmen recorded 83{99cd714f394079a7f0ed2eb1518dd31342ff3ceb5b6c267c3ad8acd5b5a7d66b} of the team’s blocks as well and all three of William Penn’s varsity setters have eligibility remaining.

William Penn will begin a national search for a new head coach immediately.

NEWSLETTER

Stay updated, sign up for our newsletter.