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Heavy Steppas
Founded in 2019 by alumnus Andrew Leon-Sanchez '23, our mission to break down racial barriers, create an inclusive community within the group, and educate the campus and surrounding community on the culture and history of the art form of step. We create an environment that allows members to enhance their dancing experience, leadership, teamwork with one another, and hold equal collaboration of members with greatest value. We commit to provide community service, education, diversity, equity and inclusion through this organization.
Slough drainage and restoration updates
On Nov. 12, crews from the City of Rock Island will begin draining the Slough in order to relocate a water pipe. The project, which will move a primary water line from under the Slough to under the Slough Path, will allow for easier access to the pipe in the event of future needed repairs.
Slough drainage, restoration project ensures future beauty
Work to relocate a primary water line from under the Slough to under the Slough Path will allow for easier access to the pipe in the event of future needed repairs.
Slough drainage project begins Nov. 11; parking affected
The project will require a temporary disruption to the street parking on the west side of 38th Street hill. Beginning at 6 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, an estimated 12 spots will be unavailable for use to allow for the staging of equipment for this City of Rock Island project. In addition to parking in the WVIK parking lot, campus is encouraged to use the Centennial Hall parking lot.
Broken pipe drains slough
A drainage pipe beneath the slough on campus failed Saturday morning. As a result, water from the slough was released down-campus, which resulted in water damage in many areas.
Slough spirit
One of the most iconic places on campus, the Slough is stunning in all seasons and memorable for many reasons. These images were submitted by alumni and friends of the college in the recent Slough Photo Contest, held in recognition of the Slough drainage and restoration project.
2023 in review: Bergendoff renovations, Japan tour, and Slough draining and restoration
2023 marked a return for our music students traveling internationally, with a transformative band trip to Japan. We saw several campus improvements, including the Bergendoff and Sorensen renovations, and broke ground on the Lincoln Park tennis complex. Another in-progress improvement includes the draining and restoration of the Slough.
Newspapers
The Swenson Center has a sizeable collection of Swedish-American and Swedish-Canadian newspapers online, in print, and on microfilm.