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Master computer basics with Community Education

Created: 13 September 2018

INA, Ill. (Sept. 13, 2018) - Take the leap into learning the ins and outs of computers or learn a new program with a suite of classes from the Rend Lake College Community and Corporate Education Department.

The offerings start with Beginning Computers taught over two classes from 5:30 –…

Go explore the world with RLC Community Education offerings

Created: 13 September 2018

INA, Ill. (Sept. 13, 2018) - Somewhere far away has never been easier to get to thanks to Rend Lake College’s Community and Corporate Education and Collette Vacations. With a pair of far-flung adventures, it’s never been a better time to get away.

The first getaway offers community members the chance…

Add color to your life with Comm Ed classes

Created: 13 September 2018

INA, Ill. (Sept. 13, 2018) - Rend Lake College’s Community and Corporate Education is providing two unique opportunities to play with some paints.

In Fun with Acrylics, participants will try their hand at painting while having fun. Not creative? Never painted before? That’s okay! No painting or drawing experience needed. The…

Rend Lake College Board of Trustees – September 11, 2018, Meeting Highlights

Created: 11 September 2018

FY 2019 Budget approved

The board adopted the FY 2019 budget as presented at the August 7, 2018 Board of Trustees meeting. The budget was presented in tentative form at the August meeting. A public hearing was held at 6 p.m. prior to the regular board meeting this evening, September…

RLC offering array of Handgun Training classes this fall

Created: 10 September 2018

INA, Ill. (Sept. 10, 2018) – Whether you’re learning the basics of handgun safety, interested in learning more techniques, or needing to get your Concealed Carry license renewed, Rend Lake College has a handgun training class for you this fall.

Beginners can step into Basic Reloadingwith Instructor Michael Dollins. This…

St. Louis attractions to highlight RLC Day Tours

Created: 10 September 2018

INA, Ill. (Sept. 10, 2018) – Two Rend Lake College Day Tours this fall will feature many popular attractions in St. Louis that are sure to peak many interests. Stops on these two trips include the National Blues Museum, the Metropolitan Square Building, the Gateway Arch, the Anheuser-Busch InBev Brewery,…

CNAs invited to free conference Oct. 5 at RLC

Created: 07 September 2018

INA, Ill. (Sept. 7, 2018) – Local Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) have the chance to earn free continuing education credits next month during the fifth CNA Conference at Rend Lake College.

Attendees earn 0.5 college credits for attending the conference, set from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5,…

RLC hosts first Student Job Fair (standalone photos)

Created: 06 September 2018

INA, Ill. (Sept. 6, 2018) - Approximately 60 Rend Lake College students stopped by the first Student Job Fair yesterday in the Student Center's Private Dining Area (PDA) to learn more about local, part-time jobs. Ten different employers were on-hand with opportunities for internships and entry-level jobs. Click on the…

RLC Coach Jim “Hummer” Waugh dies at 81

Created: 05 September 2018

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (September 5, 2018) - Rend Lake College lost a legend yesterday. James E. "Jim" Waugh of Terre Haute passed away Tuesday morning, September 4, 2018 at Cobblestone Crossings Health Campus. He was 81 years old.

Waugh was born July 26, 1937 in Vigo County to Max Waugh…

American Heart Association offerings CPR, PALS, ACLS trainings

Created: 05 September 2018

INA, Ill. (Sept. 5, 2018) – Rend Lake College is teaming up with the American Heart Association (AHA) this fall to offer a number of emergency services courses at the AHA Training Center at the MarketPlace, Room 221, in Mt. Vernon.

Among these courses are CPR/AED and First Aid, Pediatric…

Culinary classes aimed to help with healthy living

Created: 04 September 2018

INA, Ill. (Sept. 4, 2018) – Four culinary-themed classes offered through Rend Lake College’s Community and Corporate Education Division will prepare attendees for a healthy diet this fall. Interested participants can enroll today for these classes, scheduled in September and October.

First up this month is Ready, Set, Sushi– a…

RLC Community Education highlights hobby class offerings

Created: 30 August 2018

INA, Ill. (Aug. 30, 2018) – It doesn’t matter if you like fast cars, holiday decorations or just looking up at the night sky, Rend Lake College’s Community and Corporate Education has a hobby class to get you going.

Principles of Street Rodding will provide students with an opportunity to learn…

RLC Community Education plugs in with computer classes

Created: 30 August 2018

INA, Ill. (Aug. 30, 2018) – Community and Corporate Education is offering a slate of classes to help you get versed in some of the finer points of the computer. From just learning the basics of the internet and email to the foundations of understanding social media all the way to…

RLC seals up 50th Anniversary with time capsule

Created: 30 August 2018

INA, Ill. (Aug. 30, 2018) — The Rend Lake College community came together this afternoon to bury a time capsule at the Ina Campus Clocktower and put a finishing touch on its 50th anniversary celebration. Founded as Mt. Vernon Community College, it became Rend Lake College through a public vote…