MONMOUTH, Ill. — Bryn Lawrence, a 2007 graduate of Augustana College, has been hired as Monmouth College’s new coordinator of Web services. He began his position on Feb. 4.

"During the interview process, it became clear that Bryn was a very well-rounded candidate, with a wealth of experiences related to our needs," said J. Lance Cavanaugh, MC’s vice president for development and college relations. "Additionally, as a recent college student himself, we believe he will be able to design content that will relate to future prospective students, who are increasingly using the Internet to identify colleges that interest them."

Lawrence’s most recent experience with the Web has come with the Internet startup business, ObservNation. He has also done Web-related work for a Quad Cities-based singer, the Quad City Chamber of Commerce and the Quad Cities Passenger Rail Initiative. The Moline resident has also worked for WVIK radio, the Quad City Times and the Moline Dispatch/Rock Island Argus.

Lawrence’s duties will include developing and managing the college’s Web site and overall Web presence; implementing and producing Web content; preparing and implementing a strategic plan for the college’s Web presence; and ensuring that the college’s Web site is highly functional and attractive.