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Registration still open in SafeLandUSA oil and natural gas training on Nov. 2

Created: 17 October 2013

INA, Ill. (Oct. 17, 2013) – There is still time to register for the last SafeLandUSA training course on Nov. 2, which is offered through a joint venture by Rend Lake College’s Applied Science and Technology Department and Southeastern Illinois College. The course will be held from 8 a.m. –…

RLC grad TJ Tomshack awarded prestigious Poshard Foundation Scholarship at SIUC

Created: 15 October 2013

CARBONDALE, Ill. (Oct. 15, 2013) – TJ Tomshack has one more achievement to add to his list: the title of first-ever Rend Lake College graduate to receive the Poshard Foundation Scholarship for his hard work in school and overcoming adversity.

Now a Saluki, Tomshack is working on a Bachelor’s Degree…

High School students gather for CTE Career Day (standalone photo)

Created: 15 October 2013

REASONS TO GO TO COLLEGE
INA, Ill. (Oct. 15, 2013) - Beth Hoffman, RIGHT, Upward Bound Student Advisor, emcees a round of Family Feud Tuesday morning in the Rend Lake College Theatre for students participating in CTE Career Days. The question: what are some reasons to go to college? Throughout…

Tours, information abound at CTE Open House (standalone photo)

Created: 10 October 2013

TOURS, INFORMATION ABOUND AT OPEN HOUSE
INA, Ill. (Oct. 10, 2013) - Mary Williams, LEFT, a senior at Pinckeyville Community High School, tours the Culinary Arts kitchens Thursday night with Culinary Arts Instructor Brad Stout, RIGHT, during the CTE Open House at Rend Lake College. Williams, along with many other…

RLC hosting “Pink Out” day Oct. 22 for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Created: 10 October 2013

INA, Ill. (Oct. 10, 2013) – In an effort to honor breast cancer survivors and victims, and to raise money for Women With Hope, Rend Lake College faculty, staff and students will be hosting a Pink Out day on Tuesday, Oct. 22.

Pink Out t-shirts will available for purchase from…

Illinois SBDC at RLC MarketPlace surpasses development goals for 2013

Created: 09 October 2013

MT. VERNON, Ill. (Oct. 9, 2013) — Small businesses in our area are taking advantage of more than $7.5 million in financing secured through the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Rend Lake College.

The SBDC, located at the RLC MarketPlace in Mt. Vernon, announced last week that it…

Rend Lake College Board of Trustees -- Oct. 8, 2013, Meeting Highlights

Created: 08 October 2013

New certificates, courses approved
The board approved two new certificates, several new courses and other changes to curriculum and authorized their submission to the Illinois Community College Board for action.

The two new certificates approved were:

Cyber Forensics Specialist – This certificate will prepare students to work in the criminal justice…

Cast revealed for fall play “Treasure Island,” tickets on sale today

Created: 07 October 2013

INA, Ill. (Oct. 7, 2013) – With one month to go until show time, the cast and crew of Rend Lake College’s fall play “Treasure Island” work nightly on perfecting their roles, learning dance steps, building sets and nailing down a British dialect or two in preparation for a Nov.…

Donors, recipients invited to 24th Annual RLCF Scholarship Banquet

Created: 04 October 2013

WHITTINGTON, Ill. (Oct. 4, 2013) – Hundreds of successful students and devoted donors are invited to spend an evening with cheer and thanks during the 24th Annual Rend Lake College Foundation Scholarship Banquet, set for 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14 at the Rend Lake Resort.

RLCF CEO Shawna Manion…

Allied Health awarded up to $2.25 million from U.S. Department of Education

Created: 04 October 2013

INA, Ill. (Oct. 4, 2013) – Big changes lie ahead for students looking into healthcare at Rend Lake College as updated curricula, student support services and new programs will be taking shape over the next five years with the help of federal grant money.

The Title III Pathways to Success…

Fall Car Show lays out details, fundraiser to benefit RLC students

Created: 03 October 2013

INA, Ill. (Oct. 3, 2013) – New details on the Rend Lake College fall Car Show are being planned to bring out the whole family for a fun-filled day of cars, awards and prizes. The show and activities are scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 on the…

Dates set for first Concealed Carry certification classes at RLC

Created: 02 October 2013

INA, Ill. (Oct. 2, 2013) – Gun owners in Southern Illinois and throughout the state will soon have the option to choose Rend Lake College as a training center to earn a concealed carry license.

On Monday, the Illinois State Police released a list of approved concealed carry firearm training…

Golf Outing deemed successful for RLC Foundation, Warrior golf teams

Created: 01 October 2013

WHITTINGTON, Ill. (Oct. 1, 2013) – A total of 167 golfers teed off in September at the 33rd Annual Rend Lake College Foundation Golf Outing at the Rend Lake Golf Course, making it one of the largest and most successful fundraisers for the Foundation, and for the Warrior and Lady…

Registration deadline nearing for VESTA wine making workshop

Created: 30 September 2013

INA, Ill. (Sept. 30, 2013) – Home and commercial wine makers alike are invited to enhance their skills with a two-day workshop through Rend Lake College’s Viticulture and Enology Science and Technology Alliance (VESTA) program. The Wine Chemistry Workshop is set to begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 and…