College Credits: Geneva Student Learns From NASA Astronaut

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Geneva student attends Central College Scholar Days

NASA and the moon landings connected curious minds at Central College where 200 prospective students attended Scholar Days in January and February. These events welcomed admitted students to campus to learn about the college and to earn additional academic scholarships, up to full tuition.

James Bucholz, from Geneva, attended Central's Scholar Day.

Students discussed with faculty and staff the moon landing and the theoretical exploration of the dark side of the moon. Scholarship candidates prepared for the day by learning more about the Apollo project and hearing NASA astronaut, Raja Chari, discuss his experience as an astronaut.

During Scholar Day, participants were interviewed by faculty and invited to discuss how NASA team members embody engaged citizenship and how skills like critical thinking and working collaboratively made space missions possible. The group challenge is designed to showcase students' collaboration, creativity and communication skills.

— Merit Pages News

UTampa names Geneva students to fall 2024 dean’s list

The University of Tampa has honored 2,300 students who were named to the dean's list for the Fall 2024 semester. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher to be eligible for the dean's list.

• Rosa DeMory, of Geneva (60134), is a Junior majoring in Nursing BSN
• Helena Havlovic, of Geneva (60134), is a Sophomore majoring in International Business and Marketing BS

— Merit Pages News

Geneva student graduates from Millikin University

Trinity Sanders, of Geneva, graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Music Education - Vocal from Millikin University.

Trinity was one of 80 graduates recognized during the 2024 Winter Commencement ceremony at the Kirkland Fine Arts Center on Dec. 15, 2024.

— Merit Pages News