Poet Allison Joseph to hold reading at RLC
INA, Ill. (Feb. 6, 2020) — Come join acclaimed author Allison Joseph as she reads a selection of her poetry this month at Rend Lake College followed by a book signing.
The reading will take place starting at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 in the private dining area of the…
Local high schools compete in ACES Regional at RLC
INA, Ill. (Feb. 7, 2020) — Some of the brightest students from around the region converged on the Rend Lake College campus Wednesday for a battle of wits.
The annual Academic Challenge in Engineering and Science (ACES and formerly known as WYSE) saw ten local high schools bring students to…
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RLC hosts Emmy-winning storyteller Bobby Norfolk
RLC mourns the loss of former board member Marvin Scott
INA, Ill. (Jan. 31, 2020) — Rend Lake College mourns the loss of a titan in education and community service today. Marvin W. Scott, the longest-serving Board of Trustees member in the history of the college, died Wednesday evening in his Belle Rive home with his family by his side.…
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Benton Food Pantry steps up to help RLC Adult Education students
BENTON, Ill. (Jan. 30, 2020) — Rend Lake College Adult Education students can find assistance taking the GED this spring thanks to the Benton Food Pantry.
The food pantry has provided a free classroom for GED students in the community, but the assistance doesn’t stop there.
“The food pantry has…
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Filing dates coming for Student Trustee 2020 election
INA, Ill. (Jan. 29, 2020) — Candidate filing dates are fast approaching for those interested in student government at Rend Lake College.
RLC’s Student Trustee represents the student body on the RLC Board of Trustees. The trustee attends RLC board meetings each month and has an advisory vote on all…
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Lifelong learners head to St. Louis Aquarium in April
INA, Ill. (Jan. 27, 2020) — See all the aquatic life St. Louis has to offer this spring through a bus trip organized by Rend Lake College.
RLC’s Institute of Lifelong Learning Day Tours is heading to the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station where guests can see the various…
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Mt. Vernon student earns $100,000 scholarship through Michelin
MT. VERNON, Ill. (Jan. 23, 2020) — A Mt. Vernon Township High School student got a big boost in financial assistance for college thanks to a single penny.
Max Zinzilieta, a senior at MVTHS and a dual credit student in both the Rend Lake College Entrepreneurship program and Jefferson County…
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Trader earns scholarship for agriculture studies
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Jan. 23, 2020) — Recent Rend Lake College graduate Mackenzie Trader was one of 10 students to receive a scholarship from the Independent Professional Seed Association this month.
Trader was awarded the $2,000 scholarship at the IPSA’s 31stAnnual Meeting in Kansas City last week. The scholarship program…
Storyteller Bobby Norfolk to perform at RLC Theatre
INA, Ill. (Jan. 23, 2020) — Emmy award-winning speaker, author, storyteller and teaching artist Bobby Norfolk will present “Henry ‘Box’ Brown and Tales of the Underground Railroad” from 3-4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3 in the Rend Lake College Theatre.
Norfolk…
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Can you smell what Rend Lake is cooking in Culinary Arts?
INA, Ill. (Jan. 21, 2020) — The phone calls don’t stop — restaurants, bars, resorts and even hospitals are all looking for kitchen help. And they are looking to Rend Lake College for prospective hires.
“People are looking for everything,” said…
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James Bergman named RLC VETERAN OF THE MONTH for January 2020
INA, Ill. (Jan. 16, 2020) — James Bergman has been named Rend Lake College’s Veteran of the Month for January 2020.
Bergman, a resident of Mt. Vernon, served in the U.S. Army from July 2010 to July 2016. He is currently…
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RLC Thespians welcome public to night of improv comedy
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