Visual Communication Design students get hands-on experience at Summersville Grade
MT. VERNON, Ill. (Sept. 30, 2019) — Rend Lake College Visual Communication Design (VCD) students collaborated with Summersville Grade School Superintendent Mike Denault to design and install environmental graphics at Summersville Grade School on Sept. 16 and 17.
The project started in the Spring of 2019 when sophomore VCD students…
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Infinity Tool MFG invests $10k into students' futures
INA, Ill. (Sept. 30, 2019) - Infinity Tool MFG, a Benton business focused on the manufacture of rock drilling consumables, including PDC bits and PDC reamers, made an investment in the area’s future, presenting the Rend Lake College Machining Program with a generous $10,000 donation.
"Strong partnerships with area businesses…
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EIGHTH ANNUAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE ROUNDUP FOR SCHOLARSHIPS SET FOR OCT. 21
INA, Ill. (Sept. 30, 2018) – The eighth annual Criminal Justice Roundup for Scholarships fundraiser is returning next month to raise money for Rend Lake College students. The event is set for 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21 in RLC’s Student Center, Private Dining Area, on the Ina campus.
During…
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RLCF seeks to honor iconic RLC coach with endowment fund in his name
INA, Ill. (Sept.20, 2019) - The Rend Lake College Foundation is honoring Dave Smith — one of the most iconic coaches in the college’s 50-year history, and a mainstay to the campus at large.
Last year, the longtime RLC Men’s Golf Coach and welding professor announced that he would…
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Let RLC's Truck Driver Training help you hit the open road
INA, Ill. (Sept. 20, 2019) - Get on the road to a new career with the Rend Lake College Truck Driver Training Program. It’s as simple as navigating three courses to arrive at an exciting, in-demand new career.
Truck driving is one of the fastest growing industries today. There is a…
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CNAS INVITED TO FREE CONFERENCE OCT. 11 AT RLC
INA, Ill. (Sept. 19, 2019) – 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. 11,…
RLC FOUNDATION HOSTS 39TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
WHITTINGTON, Ill. (Sept. 17, 2019) – Thirty-one teams and 180 golfers teed off at the 39th Annual Rend Lake College Foundation Golf Outing on Sept. 12 in a fundraising effort for the RLCF, and the Men’s and Women’s Golf teams.
The outing, held at the Rend Lake Golf Course in…
Packed house at Illinois Regional College Fair
INA, Ill. (Sept. 17, 2019) - Rend Lake College Student Records Specialist Summer Braden, foreground, and Director of Academic Advisement Jena Jensik, background, assist interested students during the 2019 Illinois Regional College Fair held in the RLC James “Hummer” Waugh Gymnasium on Tuesday. Click on the image for a larger view. …
RLC esports club had a 'smashing' time at Fun Fest
INA, Ill. (Sept. 16, 2019) - Rend Lake College's esports club held its first event last week at Fun Fest. Participants competed in Super Smash Brothers Ultimate. Noah Burke, center, took home the top spot. Colin Meade, right, finished second, and Raegan Irwin, left, finished third. All three received gift…
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Grammer hunts down new computer thanks to RLC Amateur Radio Club
INA, Ill. (Sept. 16, 2019) - RLC Amateur Radio Club held a "WiFi Fox hunt" during 2019 Fun Fest. Students were tasked with using their cell phones to find four hidden WiFi access-points around campus. The first person to find all four points won a complete, refurbished Dell desktop computer.…
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Navistar makes sure RLC Diesel Tech students keep trucking
INA, Ill. (Sept. 16, 2019) - RLC Diesel Technology students are going to be able to put rubber to road when it comes to their education with the donation of five International trucks thanks to Navistar and 2013 RLC Alumnus of the Year Trish Reed.
Reed, Vice President and General…
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Henry Cockrum wins Science Stone Drawing
Support RLC students by participating in the 7th annual RLC Car Show
INA, Ill. (Sept. 10, 2019) - Help support the next generation of automotive enthusiasts by participating in the 7th annual Rend Lake College Car show.
Taking place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct 5 on the main campus, the show will have a $15 registration fee that helps fund…
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REND LAKE COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES – SEPTEMBER 10, 2019, MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
FY 2020 Budget approved
The board approved the FY 2020 budget as presented. As required by law, the proposed budget has been available for public inspection for thirty (30) days. A public hearing was held prior to the meeting.
Board adopts 2019 tax levy
The board adopted the 2019 tax…
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