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Kaskaskia College announces Spring 2022 Graduation Deadlines
Mar 8
Kaskaskia College is announcing that this year’s graduation ceremony will be held at the main campus on Friday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. This ceremony will recognize all students who graduated in December 2021, and graduate in May or July of 2022.

Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees holds special board session
Mar 7
The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees held a special session on Monday, March 7, 2022. Board members included Bill Hawley (Odin), Jim Beasley (Centralia), Bryan Holthaus (Carlyle), Louis Kalert (Centralia), Laura Wedekemper (Shattuc), and Jeff Brown (Greenville). Alexis Enke (Student Trustee) was absent.

Kaskaskia College hosting logistics and supply chain roundtable on March 17
Mar 7
Kaskaskia College is hosting a Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics Roundtable with area business leaders on Thursday, March 17, from 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in the Lifelong Learning Center at the college’s main campus. Breakfast will be provided.

Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees approves tuition and rate fees; approves purchases for career and technical programs
Mar 4
The Kaskaskia College Board of Trustees held its monthly meeting on Monday, February 28, 2022. Board members included Bill Hawley (Odin), Jim Beasley (Centralia), Bryan Holthaus (Carlyle), Louis Kalert (Centralia), Jeff Brown (Greenville). Laura Wedekemper (Shattuc) and Alexis Enke (Student Trustee) were absent.

Turning over new wheels: two sisters complete truck driver training program at Kaskaskia College
Feb 28
After inquiring about the details of the Workforce Equity Initiative Grant at Kaskaskia College for her son, Monique Campbell realized that the WEI grant was her opportunity to change careers. Kaskaskia College’s Workforce Equity Initiative (WEI) helps minority students excel and complete their certificates in ten different programs to be job-ready in less than one year.

Kaskaskia College March 2022 Community Education Courses Calendar
Feb 28
Kaskaskia College Community and Continuing Education are offering over 15 courses during March at the district’s education centers. Courses feature a wide range of topics for students of all ages, including Understanding Medicare and Social Security, painting, essential oils, spring crafts, cooking, and more!

Kaskaskia College Music Department to Host Winter Instrumental Concert on March 1
Feb 23
The Kaskaskia College Music Department presents its annual winter instrumental concert on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 7:30 PM in Kaskaskia College’s Jane Knight Auditorium. The concert features the Kaskaskia College Concert and Jazz Bands under the direction of Professor Cliff Jourdan.

“Temple” faith-based photography exhibition open at Kaskaskia College through March 31
Feb 22
With issues of contemporary spirituality inspiring his artistic vision, Southern Illinois artist Michael Aldag’s new photography and art series “Temple,” dives into the past of several abandoned and repurposed church buildings throughout the region.

Pop-culture project turns heads for KC student
Feb 16
For science fiction fans owning a full-size London Police Box similar to the one shown in the tv series "Doctor Who" would be a dream come true. Originally used as a communication base for patrolling police offices in England before the age of mobile phones, the box is perhaps most famous as the spaceship for "The Doctor," a character who uses it to travel through time and space.

MANUFACTURING CAREERS: A BRIGHT JOB OUTLOOK IN ILLINOIS
Feb 14
Kaskaskia College is celebrating Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs during February. CTE programs prepare students for high-wage, high-demand careers in various fields, including those in the manufacturing and advanced manufacturing sectors.

KC Winter Choir Concert to be held on March 3
Feb 14
The Kaskaskia College Choral Program is proud to announce its Winter Choir Concert in conjunction with the 2022 High School Honor Choir on Thursday, March 3, at 7:00 p.m. in the Kaskaskia College Jane Knight Auditorium.

Three American Heart Association courses to be offered in March at Kaskaskia College
Feb 10
The Kaskaskia College Department of Industrial and Continuing Education is offering three American Heart Association courses at the Kaskaskia College Main Campus during March.

Kaskaskia college is accepting applications for the spring associate degree nursing program
Feb 9
Kaskaskia College is still accepting applications for a spring cohort for its Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program scheduled to start March 14. Students completing the program will be prepared to pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) exam and practice as registered nurses.

Fall 2021 President's List
Feb 7
Congratulations to the full- and part-time students on the Kaskaskia College President’s List for the fall 2021 semester.

Fall 2021 Dean's List
Feb 7
Congratulations to the full- and part-time students on the Kaskaskia College Dean's List for the fall 2021 semester.