100 Events for 100 Years

2025

84. April 12-100th: Anniversary Gala

83. April 3-5 and 10-12: Hello Dolly

82. March 29: Young Welders Competition

81. March 7: Halls of Opportunity

80. March 6: Wind Ensemble

79. March 4: Jazz Band Concert

78. February 26: Edible Car Contest

77. February 25: Black History Month presentation “Navigating the Bases of Race/Racism in Baseball”

76. February 24: Etiquette Dinner

75. February 13: Black History Month Soul Food Buffet

74. February 13: Black History Month presentation “The Chicago Black Renaissance”

73. February 3: Black History Month presentation “Evolution of Hip Hop and Rap”

72. January 7, 2025: Peer mentoring program launched

2024

71. December 17, 2024: Kuhar Family nursing scholarship established

70. December 9, 2024: Community Cornerstone Award winners celebrated

69. December 2, 2024: Give Today for Tomorrow fundraising campaign kickoff

68. November 21, 2024: Comedian Amy Schwartz (DEI)

67. November 21, 2024: Dutch educators visit

66. November 20, 2024: Open House with Spanish language breakout session

65. November 19, 2024: First Eagles Run

64. November 18, 2024: Native American History Month presentation by Chief White Winnebago

63. November 13, 2024: ONYX Mentorship program

62. October 24, 2024: Community Response to Homelessness expo

61. Thursday, October 17: Retiree Reception

60. October 14 - Nov 31: Statewide competition Food drive

59. Saturday October 12: LPO-IVCC Hall of Fame Ceremony

58. October 9: College and Career Night

57. October 3: Dr. Maureen Dunne presents The Neurodiversity Edge, The Essential Guide to Embracing Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Other Neurological Differences for any Organization

56. October 3: Wind Ensemble

55. October 2 - November 1: Day of the Dead display

54. October 1: Jazz Ensemble

53. September 30 - October 4: IVCC Professional Development Week activities

52. Thursday, September 26: 21st Century Scholar Dinner

51. September 26: Hispanic Heritage Month Alumni Panel

50. September 18: IVCC Soccer Assists with Grand Opening of Equipment at Rotary Park

49. August 29: Scholarship Recognition Event

48. July 27: Dental Assisting Pinning Ceremony

47. July 10: LPN Nurse Pinning Ceremony

46. July 1: Starved Rock Media IVCC Day

45. July: We the People 9/11 display at the IVCC Ottawa Center (in partnership with the Ottawa Area Chamber of Commerce and Ottawa Visitors Center)

44. Tuesday, June 25 11:00 a.m.: Mural Dedication

43. June 13: William Uebel Memorial Scholarship created

42. May 31 7:00 p.m.: Pistol Shrimp Celebrate IVCC Event

41. May 18 1:30 p.m.: Commencement

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40. May 18 11:00 a.m.: Nurse Pinning

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39. May 5 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Student Birthday Picnic

38. April 29 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.: River Currents release in C316

37. April 25 6:30 p.m.: 100th Anniversary Party

Birthday Welcome (PDF)
Program (PDF)
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36. April 22-23: Spotlight on the 1920’s (PDF)

35. April 19-May 3: Disc Golf event

34. April 11-14, 18-21 Theatre Production of “Tootsie”

33. April 8: Eclipse Event (PDF)

32. April 4: Employee Recognition Event

31. April 3: Academic Awards Ceremony

30. April 2024: Emeritus nominations open

29. March 20-21: Spotlight on the 2000’s and March Madness

28. March 8: Grand Opening for CETLA

27. March 2024: Spotlights on Women in IVCC history 

26. February 24 : Coldest Night of the Year Walk (IVCC Team)

25. 100th Anniversary Coffee Blend (Created) by Starved Rock Coffee Company)

24. February 20-21: 90s Decade Days (PDF)

23. February 19 - 29,: 100 Years, 100 Cans

22. February 9: Souper Bowl

21. February: Paul Simon Essay Contest

20. February: IVCC Annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Writing Contest

19. February 9: SOUPer Bowl Drive for Eagles Peak

18. January 10-19: Employee Scavenger Hunt

17. January 19; Calling All Stories

16. January 23-24: 80’s Decade Days (PDF)

15. January 23: Starved Rock Coffee created a 100th Anniversary Coffee Blend

14. January 10: Decades Day at the Employee Inservice

13. January, 2024: Continuing Education Highlights 100th Anniversary Cover (PDF)

12. January, 2024: ASC starts the countdown to 100

11. December 15: Employee Holiday Breakfast

10. December 15-17: Jingle All the Way Revue

9. December 5: Employee Giving Kickoff

8. December 5 - 6: 70’s Decade Days (PDF)

7. November 27 – December 12: The 12 Days of Holiday Savings

6. November 20: Display cases in Buildings E and A unveiled

5. November 13-17: Thankful for our Faculty and Staff: Faculty and Staff Appreciation Days

4. November 6-9:  Thankful for our Students: Student Appreciation Days

2023

3. November, 2023: Thank a Teacher! Thank a Staff Member!

2. October, 2023: Basic Needs Campus Drive

1. September 21, 2023; Presidential Investiture Ceremony