MSHA awards RLC $73,000 Brookwood-Sago grant for mine safety training
INA, Ill. (Sept. 27, 2012) – Rend Lake College was recognized among the nation’s leaders in mine safety training Wednesday when the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration announced the latest round of Brookwood-Sago grants.
RLC has been awarded $73,293 to provide mine emergency response…
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RLC class offers enlightening account of Cherokee journey
Ina, Ill. (Sept. 25, 2012) – Rend Lake College’s Institute of Lifelong Learning invites the public to attend a one-day class about the unforgettable journey of the Cherokee Indians.
Instructor Sid Milliner will share information about the facts that led up to the treaty resulting in the removal of Cherokee…
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Master supper and desserts with delicious a la carte cooking classes at RLC
INA, Ill.—Rend Lake College is offering two one-day cooking classes with Chef Robin Wilson. These courses were developed to utilize locally produced fresh food prepared with flair on traditional family favorites.
During the course, The Supper Table, participants will learn how to make Catfish with Mustard Sauce; Braised Mixed…
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U.S. Department of Ed’s Liu finds bus stop at RLC “enriching”
INA, Ill. (Sept. 20) – U.S. Department of Education officials met with Rend Lake College students, administrators and staff Wednesday on campus as part of the department’s cross-country Back-to-School Bus Tour.
Sue Liu, special assistant for community colleges in the Office of Vocational and Adult Education, said her…
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Rend Lake College Board of Trustees -- Sept. 18, 2012, Meeting Highlights
Fiscal Year 2013 budget approved
Approved the Fiscal Year 2013 budget as presented. As required by law, the budget has been available for public inspection for 30 days and a public hearing on the budget was held at 6 p.m. prior to tonight's regular board meeting. No public comment was made.…
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Fix It with DIY Home Improvement classes at RLC
INA, Ill. – Rend Lake College Community and Corporate Education will be offering a series of home improvement courses for people who would like to save money by learning the basics.
Weatherization will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Sept. 22. This course is designed to show participants…
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State workforce investment leaders meet at Rend Lake College
REND LAKE COLLEGE, INA, Ill. (Sept. 14, 2012) – The Illinois Workforce Investment Board meeting Thursday at Rend Lake College featured more than 30 leaders in the public and private sectors talking about the state’s economy and workforce initiatives, as well as goals to network businesses, employer associations, education partners,…
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Lt. Gov. Simon sits in on IWIB meeting at RLC
The Illinois Workforce Investment Board welcomed Illinois Lt. Gov. Sheila Simon as its guest Thursday during the board's meeting held at Rend Lake College. The meeting featured more than 30 leaders in the public and private sectors talking about the state's economy and workforce initiatives, as well as goals to network…
USDE officials to visit RLC, Continental Tire
Explore colleges and universities at Illinois College Exposition Fair, Sept. 18, at RLC
INA, Ill. (Sept. 10, 2012) – The upcoming Illinois College Exposition at Rend Lake College is a great way for parents and students to size up colleges and universities they are considering. The event is free to attend and will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, in the…
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RLC graduation rate fifth in the U.S. among peer institutions
INA, Ill. (Aug. 31. 2012) – Rend Lake College lands fifth on the latest top 10 list of public community colleges in the nation with the best graduation rates.
First-time, full-time students at RLC complete their degree 50.3 percent of the time, according to the Chronicle of Higher Education’s…
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New Magnum Steel Works Scholarship fuels RLC freshman’s fire for welding
INA, Ill. (Aug. 30, 2012) – Local manufacturer Magnum Steel Works Incorporated started a scholarship this semester for a Rend Lake College welding student. The first recipient of the $1,000 education award is Kaylan Grove of Mulkeytown.
Magnum Steel Works President and CEO Jim Czerwinski could not have found…
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RLC marches for ICCB's "A Million Reasons Why" at DuQuoin State Fair opening parade
Rend Lake College students, faculty, staff and administrators joined other colleges Friday night at the DuQuoin State Fair Parade to support the Illinois Community College Board's new campaign "A Million Reasons Why." The Illinois community college system is the third-largest community college system in America, educates 65 percent of higher…
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