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Jim Beasley Veterans Tribute to Host Ceremony in Observance for Vietnam War Veterans Day
Mar 18
The Jim Beasley Veterans Tribute committee will be hosting a ceremony on Tuesday, March 29, at 4:30 p.m. to observe Vietnam War Veterans Day. The ceremony will be at the Tribute, located on the main campus of Kaskaskia College.
Kaskaskia College April 2022 Community Education Courses Calendar
Mar 18
Kaskaskia College Community and Continuing Education are offering 13 courses during April at the district’s education centers. Courses feature a wide range of topics for students all of ages, including sign language, Feng Shui, painting, essential oils, spring crafts, cooking, and more!
KC Professor Awarded Grant by Illinois Arts Council Agency
Mar 17
Kaskaskia College English Professor Josh Woods has been awarded an Individual Artist Support Grant by the Illinois Arts Council Agency. The grant is intended to help Woods further develop his novel, The Black Palace, both as a marketed book and as a potential adaptation into a series.
Explore Kaskaskia College Day to be held on April 1
Mar 16
Kaskaskia College is hosting “Explore KC Day” on Friday, April 1st, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The event is free and open to any high school student, parents, or other potential students that wish to visit KC and learn more about the college.
“International Trauma Life Support” EMT course offered at Kaskaskia College
Mar 10
The Kaskaskia College Department of Industrial and Continuing Education is offering an “International Trauma Life Support” course at the Kaskaskia College Salem Education Center on March 21 & 22, 2022, from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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.
