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Gene Haas Foundation Scholarships available for machining students

Created: 10 February 2020

INA, Ill. (Feb. 10, 2020) — The Rend Lake College Machining Program is taking applications for the Gene Haas Foundation Scholarships. The amount of the scholarships will vary based upon the number of applications, with the minimum award being $1,000 for the FY21 Academic Year (Aug. 2020-May 2021). This application…

Here’s what Community and Corporate Ed has to offer this March

Created: 07 February 2020

INA, Ill. (Feb. 7, 2020) — From test prep to computer classes to wildlife cooking, Rend Lake College’s Community and Corporate Education has a wide variety of classes scheduled for March.

To register for any of the following classes visit www.rlc.coursestorm.com. For more information, contact RLC’s Community and Corporate Education…

Poet Allison Joseph to hold reading at RLC

Created: 06 February 2020

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

Created: 06 February 2020

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…

RLC hosts Emmy-winning storyteller Bobby Norfolk

Created: 04 February 2020

INA, Ill. (Feb. 4, 2020) — Acclaimed entertainer Bobby Norfolk brought his storytelling skills to the Rend Lake College Theatre on Monday when he performed “Henry ‘Box’ Brown and Tales of the Underground Railroad.”

Bobby Norfolk performs "Henry 'Box' Brown and…

RLC mourns the loss of former board member Marvin Scott

Created: 31 January 2020

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.…

Benton Food Pantry steps up to help RLC Adult Education students

Created: 30 January 2020

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…

Filing dates coming for Student Trustee 2020 election

Created: 29 January 2020

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…

Lifelong learners head to St. Louis Aquarium in April

Created: 27 January 2020

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…

Mt. Vernon student earns $100,000 scholarship through Michelin

Created: 23 January 2020

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…

Trader earns scholarship for agriculture studies

Created: 23 January 2020

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 31^stAnnual Meeting in Kansas City last week. The scholarship program…

Storyteller Bobby Norfolk to perform at RLC Theatre

Created: 23 January 2020

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…

Can you smell what Rend Lake is cooking in Culinary Arts?

Created: 21 January 2020

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…