News Archive - 2024
December
Kuhar family establishes nursing scholarship
December Board Report: first class completes IVCC Surgical Technician program
Winter Break Closures Announced
December IVCC Board meeting and committee meeting
President’s gesture ‘spoke of hope’ as IVCC champions graduate in health struggle
IVAC recognizes IVCC leaders for regional contributions
New payment plan would defer first payment as IVCC tuition deadline nears
November
Music ensembles to perform in separate concerts
Art Club to host first art sale
Fundraising campaign proves why every donation matters
Dental clinics resume in January
Grant programs impact local college students
Inaugural Eagles Run race draws young athletes
LPN-RN bridge program streamlines nursing path
Women's basketball game postponed
Ottawa young executives establish mentorship program for IVCC students
Lottery to determine IVCC election ballot placement
Native American speaker returns to IVCC with presentation during Native American Heritage Month
Diversity presentation set for Nov. 21
November IVCC Board meeting advance
Dutch educators visit IVCC for two weeks
Weekend women's Basketball game postponed
USDA Rural Development reps visit IVCC distance learning hub
Board candidate petitions due next week
Board Audit Committee to meet Tuesday
Continuing Education offers into to curling sport
Flag-raising ceremony Friday; Veterans Day closure announced
Fall musical 'Forever Plaid' features 4-part harmonies and hilarity
Welding registration sessions set at IVCC
October
Cross Country Team to host new fall race
Election Day closure notice from IVCC
Perfectly Flawed Foundation to present during IVCC Wellness Week
Spring Registration opens next week
Expo at IVCC to showcase homelessness and its solutions
IVCC nursing graduate honors instructor with Teacher of the Year nomination
2024 Discover Manufacturing Expo
2 events in November showcase IVCC agriculture and Illinois Valley opportunities
IVCC’s Escatel: role model, advocate for Illinois Valley immigrants
IVCC to stage annual Terror in the Aisles
October Board of Trustees Report
Board retreat scheduled next week
Trip to North Shore and Holocaust Museum
New IVCC-LPO Hall of Fame inductees to be recognized Saturday
Board of Trustees monthly meeting this week
September
Friday closure for professional development day on campus
College & Career Night set Oct. 9
IVCC prepares to present Day of the Dead display
Panel of young professional alums lead IVCC in celebrating, exploring Hispanic heritage
IVCC revises nursing admissions policy to include prior work experience, education
Jazz, Wind Ensembles to perform next week
Best-selling neurodiversity author to champion inclusion and innovation in upcoming LaSalle keynote
Voting process presentation on Monday
Bus trip scheduled to Wisconsin wildlife refuge
Theater costume sale continues this weekend
September IVCC Board of Trustees Report
IVCC names new marketing & communications director
September Board of Trustees advance
Scholarship recipients recognized
IVCC Cybersecurity Camp Featured on CBS News
August
Continuing Education programs can map your next adventure
Auditions set for IVCC fall musical
IVCC soccer games postponed due to heat
Athletes named to NJCAA All-Academic Team
Business Sponsorships help support IVCC Foundation, students
Dental Pinning Ceremony held July 27
Spring 2024 Presidential Honor Roll
Private Pilot Ground Training course
Board nominating petitions notice
Aspiring welder fuses career skill, hobby in winning formula
Choir seeks community singers; 2nd concert added to season schedule
Black Bros. Co. donation expands IVCC manufacturing, CAD equipment
Fall Preview to welcome students
Archaeology field school experience a dream come true for IVCC student
Archaeology professor joins professional digs in Britain, Michigan
Free FAFSA Completion workshops next week
July
AI and cybersecurity summer camp set at IVCC
Nursing graduates receive their pins
Psychology professor returns from Netherlands exchange program
Youth basketball camp builds skills on court and off court
Campus First Responder team welcomes new coordinator
June
Ottawa Center hosts traveling 9/11 exhibit
Coordinator takes part of cultural/professional exchange to Holland
Welding registration session set
Explore IVCC open house set July 17
IVCC-LPO Hall of Fame nominations sought
History mural dedication ceremony set
Scholarship created for LPO/IVCC instructor
Get Set college readiness program
Math teacher takes a different course in disc golf arena
Popular career exploration summer camps
June Facilities Committee Report
IVCC moves to summer operations schedule
Basketball youth camp registration underway
Colin Krug signs to IVCC tennis squad
Students, staff study abroad this summer
RN graduates participate in pinning ceremony
June Board of Trustees Meeting
May
Facilities Committee to meet Monday
Taylor scholarships awarded to 2 IVCC students
Adult Education graduates recognized
Summer retreat schedule at Nell's Woodland
Students conduct 46th annual river testing exercise
IVCC graduates participate in 58th annual commencement
LaSalle's Fesperman receives IVCC campus/community service award
Pistol Shrimp theme night honors IVCC at 100 years
Athletes recognized for academic excellence
Fike family establishes scholarship fund
Enrollment underway for IVCC summer youth camps
IVCC softball wins Conference recognition
EMS trainees receive a special token at graduation
Board of Trustees Report for May
SIU Carbondale inks agreement to improve access for Illinois Valley Community College students
Students create cultural mural
Welding grad undergoes commercial diving training
Ottawa author keynote speaker for 58th IVCC commencement
Makenzie Eichelkraut signs with Lady Eagles Tennis
Foundation fundraising campaign underway
Pistol Shrimp theme night honors IVCC's 100th
April
Spring music concerts next week
Winners announced in IVCC's 2nd annual Welding Competition
IVCC hires Montana educator for vice president role
Today's softball game rescheduled
Garden tour to follow pollinator presentation
2 IVCC alums work to bring college history mural to life
IVCC baseball game cancelled today
Today's IVCC softball game cancelled
Annual IVCC SciFest sparks curiosity, participation
Young professionals to offer career guidebook to IVCC students
April 2024 IVCC Board of Trustees Report
29th annual MIMIC fair at IVCC showcases student product designs
Scholars honored at annual ceremony
'Tootsie' brings fan favorites back to IVCC stage
Blood drive set for Friday; 2nd drive later this month
Irwin named 2024 Coca-Cola Scholar
Farm Bureau donates to IVCC food pantry
Connie Dzierzynski Skerston Memorial Award winner
Outstanding part time faculty award
Rain forces IVCC game cancellations
2nd info/registration session for IVCC welding program offered
March
Community College Month declaration invites experiences, stories
IVCC to stage "Tootsie -- The Comedy Musical" in April
New IVCC partnership opens opportunities for nature courses
Ottawa Center registration times set
Softball game rescheduled for Wednesday
IDEA CAD state qualifiers announced from IVCC regionals
IVCC's Herman named Arrowhead Conference coach of the year
IVCC uses new system for registration, payment processes
Student pens winning Paul Simon Essay
Decennial Committee submits final report
IVCC hurler to play with IV Pistol Shrimp this summer
2 travel adventures in March and April
Spring into swing dance and photography in IVCC's continuing education courses
Board Decennial Committee to meet Thursday
Board of Trustees to meet Thursday
Explore open house set March 20
Literary/art journal relaunched this year
IVCC releases annual financial report
2nd IVCC welding competition set
February
Edible Car Contest delights Illinois Valley students
IVCC traces its own history for Women's History Month
Women's History Month with presentations
Ensembles perform in concert next week
Welding information sessions set
2024 Jr High Band Festival at IVCC
IVCC campus closed Monday for Presidents' Day
SAT-prep class offered at IVCC
Gearing up for 2024 Edible Car Contest
Wildlife photography class set Friday
New IVCC dental hygiene program accepting applications
Marc Lowe IVCC's new women's BKB head coach
Board Audit Committee Report February
Winter Retreat classes at Nell's Woodland
Auditions next week for IVCC Spring Production
Academic Challenge competition 2024
Board of Trustees February meeting
IVCC commemorates Black History Month in February
January
IVCC seeks submissions thanking teachers, staffers
Nearly 200 students earn degrees, certificates at IVCC in FA 2023
One Book One College announces spring events
Register now for IVCC late-start and second 8-week courses
Pasieka family endows agriculture scholarship
Submissions accepted for IVCC's annual DEI writing contest
Free dental clinics begin this week
Submission period for IVCC Paul Simon Essay opens
Choir calls for community to join
First IVCC blood drive of the year set Jan. 31
Lifelong learning virtual classes offered on several topics
Private Pilot Ground Training course
Collecting LPO-IVCC memories for centennial celebration
New organization for neurodiverse students
25th annual IVCC softball clinic scheduled next month
IVCC Board of Trustees monthly meeting Thursday
IVCC closed Tuesday due to extreme cold
IVCC Saturday events, classes canceled
IVCC closed today due to snow storm
Foundation Scholarships available; application deadline approaching
Accepting applications for nursing bridge program