RLC Foundation elects Mathew, Wood as new board directors
INA, Ill. (Aug. 27, 2013) – The Rend Lake College Foundation is two directors stronger after the addition of Finny Mathew, CEO of Crossroads Community Hospital in Mt. Vernon, and Nelson Wood, President of Wood Energy Inc. in Mt. Vernon, to the board.
RLCF CEO Shawna Manion said the board…
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Cake decorating enthusiasts needed for three baking classes
INA, Ill. (Aug. 27, 2013) – If learning to bake is on your bucket list, or if you’re wanting to learn some secrets and tips, check out these evening baking workshops courtesy of Rend Lake College’s Community and Corporate Education Division.
The first class this fall is Cake Decorating for…
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RLC Coal Mine Training Facility expects to grow in coming years
INA, Ill. (Aug. 26, 2013) – As the coal mine industry continues to expand in Southern Illinois, Rend Lake College’s Coal Mine Training Facility grows with it, already bringing students and miners from across the nation to learn and practice on-the-job safety and skills.
Don McBride, Mining Technology Instructor, said…
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Foundation Children’s Center to hold Fall Carnival Sept. 17
INA, Ill. (Aug. 26, 2013) – A Fall Carnival will be held for the first time by the Rend Lake College Foundation Children’s Center, to both raise money and help more families learn about the childcare options on RLC’s campus.
The carnival will be held from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.…
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RLC Theatre looking for actors to attend casting call Sept. 3
INA, Ill. (Aug. 26, 2013) – With the fall play “Treasure Island” right around the corner, a casting call for actors has been set for 6 p.m. Sept. 3 in the Rend Lake College Theatre.
Those attending the casting call will be asked to cold-read from a script, as…
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Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan visits RLC (standalone photo)
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INA, Ill. (Aug. 23, 2013) - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan (RIGHT) addresses a room full of economic developers, law enforcement, municipal employees and senior services representatives Friday afternoon in the Executive Board Room of the Student…
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Youth invited to attend workshops through RLC
INA, Ill. (Aug. 22, 2013) – For youth needing an after-school or weekend activity, and who want to improve upon their education and skills, two Community and Corporate Education workshops are available through Rend Lake College.
High school juniors and seniors are invited to prepare for the ACT test with…
RLC and SIC partner to offer SafeLandUSA oil and natural gas training
INA, Ill. (Aug, 21, 2013) – Rend Lake College’s Applied Science and Technology Department is joining forces with Southeastern Illinois College to bring new training for those in the oil and natural gas industry.
The training will be offered by PEC, an organization accredited by SafeLandUSA to provide training and…
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“Treasure Island” announced as fall play
INA, Ill. (Aug. 21, 2013) – The classic tale of “Treasure Island,” originally written by Robert Louis Stevenson in 1883, will be portrayed on the Rend Lake College Theatre stage this fall.
Tickets for the play will go on sale Oct. 7 for $12 a ticket. Show times are 7…
VESTA providing workshop for wine makers at RLC
INA, Ill. (Aug. 19, 2013) – A two-day workshop is being offered to wine makers across the state through Rend Lake College and the Viticulture and Enology Science and Technology Alliance (VESTA). The Wine Chemistry Workshop will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 and end at 12:30 p.m. Sunday,…
Uncommon workshops offered through RLC Community and Corp. Education
INA, Ill. (Aug. 19, 2013) – Anyone looking to pick up an interesting and unique hobby should look no further than these workshops through the Community and Corporate Education Division at Rend Lake College.
New this year are workshops in dinner etiquette, horse whispering, iPhone fundamentals and martial arts.
For…
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Whisenhunt to perform tonight, concert to benefit RLC Art League
INA, Ill. (Aug. 19, 2013) – Rend Lake College students and community members are invited to start the fall semester with a night of good music in the form of a concert by Rob Whisenhunt. The concert is scheduled for 6-7 p.m. tonight at the RLC Theatre.
Whisenhunt, a…
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RLC Community and Corp. Education hosts DIY workshops
INA, Ill. (Aug. 16, 2013) – Rend Lake College Community and Corporate Education will be offering several new and unique do-it-yourself classes for interested residents.
Three of the workshops are a part of a home improvement series: Vinyl Siding, Basic Plumbing and Basic Electrical. The goal of the classes is to help…
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RLC welcomes AHEC to Ina campus, increases opportunities for students
INA, Ill. (Aug. 15, 2013) – Students interested in any medical field will soon have some of the same opportunities as those living in bigger cities as Rend Lake College joins forces with the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford to bring an Illinois Area Health Education Center…
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