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Cosmetology, Barber teaching courses offered at RLC for Fall 2020

Created: 26 February 2020

MT. VERNON, Ill. (Feb. 26, 2020) — The next generation of hairstylists needs teachers, and Rend Lake College is helping make that happen.

RLC is offering both Cosmetology and Barber Instructor courses for the Fall 2020 semester. These classes provide occupational certificates designed for people looking to teach barbering or…

Continental cuisine on the menu at annual Warrior Showcase

Created: 25 February 2020

UPDATE — Due to ongoing health concerns with COVID-19, this event has been canceled. RLC is committed to the safety of students, faculty, staff and the public and is working to limit large gatherings during this time. For up-to-date information on the college’s plan moving forward, visit rlc.edu/coronavirus. …

Foundation awards $13K in We Are Warriors Grants

Created: 25 February 2020

INA, Ill. (Feb. 25, 2020) — More than $13,000 in employee giving and community sponsorships were awarded as grants to programs last week at Rend Lake College.

The spring 2020 recipients of the RLC Foundation "We Are Warriors" grants were announced in front of the entire RLC workforce during the…

New semester, new beginnings at RLC

Created: 24 February 2020

INA, Ill. (Feb. 24, 2020) — Opportunities are endless at Rend Lake College, especially for those looking for a fresh start. And the chance to build upon your skills or choose a new career path is fast approaching.

Open registration for Fall Semester 2020 at RLC begins March 23 for freshmen…

Acclaimed poet Allison Joseph shares work with RLC students

Created: 20 February 2020

INA, Ill. (Feb. 20, 2020) — Award-winning poet Allison Joseph read a selection of poems for students, staff and members of the public Thursday at Rend Lake College.

Joseph is currently the director of the MFA Program in Creative Writing at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. She has published a multitude of…

Help make “The HUB” a reality at RLC

Created: 20 February 2020

INA, Ill. (Feb. 20, 2020) — Plans to expand and enhance the Learning Resource Center at Rend Lake College are well underway. At its Annual Dinner in December, the Rend Lake College Foundation launched The HUB fundraising campaign with the announcement of a very generous lead gift from George and Mary…

Health care forum at RLC addresses workforce demands

Created: 19 February 2020

UPDATE — Due to ongoing health concerns with COVID-19, Rend Lake College has canceled the following event. RLC is committed to the safety of students, faculty, staff and the public and is working to limit large gatherings during this time. For up-to-date information on the college’s plan moving forward, visit…

RLC has plenty of studio art classes to offer in coming semesters

Created: 14 February 2020

INA, Ill. (Feb. 14, 2020) — Want to brandish your creative side? How about taking on a new type of artistic challenge?

Rend Lake College offers a variety of studio art classes each semester that can help nurture your skills in many different mediums. And these classes are not just…

Learn how apprenticeships can work for you

Created: 13 February 2020

INA, Ill. (Feb. 14, 2020) — Career seekers, businesses and community members are invited to learn more about apprenticeship programs at Rend Lake College’s Apprenticeship Works! event.

Apprenticeship Works! takes place 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26 in the RLC Theatre. Registration begins at 8 a.m. The event is free…

Learn to fly your drone at RLC

Created: 12 February 2020

INA, Ill. (Feb. 12, 2020) — Looking to get into the commercial side of unmanned aircraft systems? There are a few things you need to know before your drone leaves the ground, and Rend Lake College can help.

RLC is offering a new four-day drone class from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.…

RLC Foundation hosts annual Ladies High Tea

Created: 11 February 2020

INA, Ill. (Feb. 11, 2020) — Shelly Keeneth, Melinda Jones and Michelle Maher enjoy some tea and conversation during the fifth annual Ladies High Tea event on Tuesday afternoon, hosted by the RLC Foundation. Over 40 guests from around the Rend Lake…

REND LAKE COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES — February 11, 2020 MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

Created: 11 February 2020

INA, Ill. (Feb. 11, 2020) — Tuition rates will remain flat next school year at Rend Lake College.

At Tuesday night’s RLC Board of Trustees meeting, the board approved keeping the in-district tuition rate at $110 per credit hour for the Summer 2020, Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 terms —…

See the fantasy artwork of Eric Velhagen at RLC

Created: 11 February 2020

INA, Ill. (Feb. 11, 2020) — Dive into a visual world of fantasy this month as acclaimed artist Eric Velhagen showcases his work in the RLC Theatre.

Velhagen’s fantasy illustrations are now on display in the Rend Lake College Theatre Lobby and the exhibit will be on the Ina Campus…

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…