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Rend Lake College Class of '13 crosses stage at 46th Commencement

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, May 20th, 2013, 4:47pm

Rend Lake College Class of '13 crosses stage at 46th Commencement

INA, IL (KFVS) - Rend Lake College officials send their thanks and congratulations to the Class of 2013.

The 46th Annual RLC Commencement was held May 18 in James Waugh Gymnasium. Dr. Jeannie Mitchell, a psychology professor at RLC, was the guest speaker.

A total of 860 graduates were conferred 773 Associate Degrees and 651 Occupational Certificates.

The Rend Lake College Class of 2013 is:
(All hometowns Ill. unless noted otherwise)

ALMA - William Andrew Williams

ANNA - Chad M. Buchanan, Cassie Jane Newberry

ARCOLA - Taylor Nicole Thomas

ARGENTA - Kyle Raymond Powars

ASHEBORO, N.C. - Eric John Tozzi

ASHLEY - Jessica Garrison

BELLE RIVE - Taylor Renee Adams, Larry P. Caldwell, Cory Drew Capps, Gale Lee Hefner, Heston Wayne Mays, Samuel Alan Oliger, Beverly Ann Sears

Tami Donley of Ewing is handed her Associate in Applied Science Degree in Office Systems Technology.

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RLC’s Cosmetology classes begin in May

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, April 29th, 2013, 2:37pm

MOUNT VERNON, IL (KFVS) - Studio RLC, Rend Lake College’s Cosmetology school, is gearing up for new classes in the coming months, including an evening option.

Students will learn everything from basic haircuts to today’s trendy styles.

Registration is going on now. Students can complete the program in just one year in the daytime format, or in 21 months through the evening program. Students who successfully complete the program will earn an occupational certificate in Cosmetology, and will gain experience at Studio RLC, the program’s full-service salon. The program is housed at the Rend Lake College MarketPlace on Potomac Boulevard in Mt. Vernon, just west of Interstate 57/64.

Students can get started in the day program either this summer or fall. The summer start date is Wednesday, May 1, and the fall start date is Monday, Aug. 26. For those interested in the evening format, that start date is Monday, Aug. 19.

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RLC offering Quickbooks workshop, ag class for educators

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer

Thursday, April 25th, 2013, 1:03pm

RLC offering Quickbooks workshop, ag class for educators

INA, IL (KFVS) - Rend Lake college is offering a workshop and a summer class in different areas.

Rend Lake College Community and Corporate Education is offering a workshop in Quickbooks.

The Intermediate QuickBooks quick computer workshop will be at the Rend Lake College Marketplace in Mt. Vernon.

According to the college, participants will learn about integration with outside vendor programs and how to use QuickBooks to help with marketing. The class will be held from 12 to 4 p.m., Thursdays, May 2 and May 9 at the Mt. Vernon Marketplace in Room 338. The registration fee is $40.

The college is also offering a Summer Agricultural Institute class for Preschool through High School educators.

Students will learn about food and technology in and around southern Illinois as well as how to integrate available resources and hands-on activities about agriculture and the environment into existing classroom curriculum.

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SLIDESHOW: Prom in the Heartland 2013

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Wednesday, April 24th, 2013, 9:00am

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Show us your pictures for Prom 2013

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013, 5:09pm

(KFVS) - As the end of the school year is approaching, it is time for Prom in a lot of Heartland communities.

You can send us your Prom pictures to cNews@kfvs12.com or click here to upload them. Don't forget to include your name, where you're from and what school you go to. Pictures will be used online in the slideshow and possibly on-air.

You can click here to see our Prom 2012 slideshow.

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IEMA launches initiative to enhance safety on Illinois campuses

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Web Producer

Monday, April 22nd, 2013, 5:43pm

IEMA launches initiative to enhance safety on Illinois campuses

(KFVS) - The Illinois Emergency Management Agency recently announced an initiative to enhance safety for students, staff and visitors on college and university campuses.

Nine colleges and universities will participate in a pilot of the Ready to Respond Campus program, with a full rollout of the program expected in January 2014.

“The Ready to Respond Campus program will recognize those institutions that meet rigorous standards for ensuring the safety of their students, staff and visitors,” said IEMA Director Jonathon Monken. “The Ready to Respond Campus designation will let current and prospective students and their parents know that safety is a top priority on the campus.”

Schools participating in the pilot program include:

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