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BANTERRA BANK DONATES $30,000 TO REND LAKE COLLEGE FOUNDATION; SUPPORTS EXPANSION TO LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER AT INA CAMPUS

Created: 15 March 2021

The Banterra Bank team presented a $30,000 gift to support a major renovation to the Rend Lake College Learning Resource Center on the Ina campus. Banterra President Jeff May was joined Friday at RLC by Regional Manager Sandy Jones and Branch Manager Melia Steffy. Accepting the gift on behalf of…

RLC Choir to take part in "Collaborative Hope" virtual concert with SIC, John A. Logan

Created: 15 March 2021

Mark your calendars for a virtual concert featuring the musical talents of three area community colleges.

“Collaborative Hope” will premiere on Thursday, April 8, at 7 p.m. on YouTube. The pre-recorded event will feature four choirs from Rend Lake College, Southeastern Illinois College and John A. Logan College.…

Give RLC your opinion and you could win $100

Created: 10 March 2021

Hey Warriors!

Would you like to win a $100 Visa gift card? Rend Lake College invites you to participate in a survey about how you use the media and spend your time. Your participation in the survey will help the college with our future marketing plans.

The college is working…

REND LAKE COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MARCH 9, 2021 MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

Created: 09 March 2021

INA, Ill. (March 9, 2021) — The Rend Lake College Board of Trustees learned about the appointment of Nick Wimber as the new student trustee during its Tuesday meeting.

Wimber, a freshman from Henderson, Ky., was recently elected as the incoming RLC student trustee. Wimber is the son of Laurie and…

In-person classes resume this summer and fall at Rend Lake College

Created: 09 March 2021

Face-to-face classroom options will return to Rend Lake College this summer and fall, as Covid-19 vaccines continue to roll out and our area's outlook improves.

While some classes have had face-to-face learning experiences for their labs up to this point, this shift will now allow for face-to-face lecture as appropriate.…

Make a difference on March 17 for RLC Giving Day

Created: 09 March 2021

INA, Ill. (March 9, 2021) - A gift, no matter the size, that makes a difference - Rend Lake College Giving Day is an all-day online event that will take place March 17th. The Rend Lake College Foundation is calling all alumni, students, parents, friends, faculty, and staff to…

Fill your spring days with a class from RLC Community Education

Created: 08 March 2021

INA, Ill. (March 8, 2020) – If you are looking for a way to spend your days this spring or wanting to learn something new, consider one of the affordable offerings this semester Rend Lake College’s community education courses.

Enroll now in one of several available classes. To register…

Grant and scholarship disbursement is March 17

Created: 05 March 2021

INA, Ill. (March 5, 2021) -- Are you ready for your financial aid refund? Rend Lake College Spring 2021 grant and scholarship funds will be disbursed on Wednesday, March 17.

Students expecting a refund will need to have their BankMobile accounts set up. For more information about getting your refund…

RLC Nursing Program deadline is March 31

Created: 03 March 2021

The deadline to apply for the Rend Lake College Nursing program is fast approaching. All applications and required materials are to be sent in by March 31.

The Associate Degree Nursing Program is designed to prepare future nurses to give quality care to clients and function as important members…

Fall registration dates coming up in March

Created: 03 March 2021

Fall semester may be a few months away, but the time to sign up for classes starts now.

Fall classes begin the week of Monday, Aug. 16, but students can begin scheduling appointments with their advisers this month. Whether you are a returning or incoming student, Rend Lake College has…

RLC Foundation Awards Grants and Honors Employee Donors

Created: 03 March 2021

Ina, Ill. (March 3, 2021) - For the 4th year, the RLC Foundation awarded We Are Warrior grants totaling $10,500 to RLC faculty and staff to provide new technology and equipment to enhance student learning and further the college's strategic plan.

Most of the grant funds come directly from RLC employees…

Culinary Arts Showcase to feature "The Cuisine of Western Europe"

Created: 03 March 2021

Take a tour of one of the tastiest places on the planet, when Rend Lake College culinary arts students prepare and serve “The Cuisine of Western Europe.”

The annual Culinary Arts Warrior Showcase will be held Thursday and Friday evenings from March 25 through April 30. Reservations are now…

RLC nursing students get clinical strength, real-world experience through program

Created: 02 March 2021

Jennifer Best, a second-year RLC nursing student from Bluford, practices checking on a patient during one of her labs this spring semester. Clinicals are one of the first opportunities for students to learn about their profession.

Before they scrub in for their first job, nursing graduates at Rend Lake…

Schiff named March 2021 Veteran of the Month

Created: 02 March 2021

Jesse Schiff of Christopher has been named the March 2021 Rend Lake College Veteran of the Month.

Schiff served in the US Marine Corps from 2007 to 2013. He currently has a 4.0 grade point average and was named to the President’s List for the Fall 2020 semester.…