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
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
40. May 18 11:00 a.m.: Nurse Pinning
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)
Photos
Video
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