Input boxes available for comments, suggestions

Saralyn Simpson, IV Leader Staff
April 5, 2012
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Have you ever wanted to make a suggestion for improving the school, but weren’t sure how to go about it? Well, the IVCC administration would like to remind students of the input boxes positioned around campus. Ten boxes are available for students and staff to access.  The boxes are wooden and square... Read more »

Chemistry instructor gets pied

IV Leader staff
April 5, 2012
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Chemistry Professor Matt Johll took a pie to the face March 14 — all for a good cause. In celebration of Pi Day and Einstein’s Birthday, IVCC’s Math Club Indefinite Limit planned a raffle fund-raiser involving clubs, organizations and administrators at IVCC. People were allowed to purchase tickets,... Read more »

Construction ramps up with favorable weather

Matthew Gerding, IV Leader Editor
April 5, 2012
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Construction on the new Peter Miller Community Technology Center is well under way. Access to Building F, the Cultural Centre, which houses the auditorium as well as two classrooms, has been completely shut off since the beginning of March. In preparation for laying the foundation of the new building,... Read more »

Chemistry instructor gets pied

IV Leader Staff
March 14, 2012
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Chemistry Professor Matt Johll took a pie to the face March 14 — all for a good cause. In celebration of Pi Day and Einstein's Birthday, IVCC's Math Club Indefinite Limit planned a raffle fund-raiser involving clubs, organizations and administrators at IVCC. People were allowed to purchase tickets,... Read more »

MLK essay contest winners named

March 7, 2012
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The IVCC Diversity team announced the winners of this year’s Martin Luther King, Jr. writing contest, where students were asked to submit an entry about any aspect of civil rights or the civil rights movement, historical or current, in any format. Entries were judged by members of the Diversity Team. First... Read more »

Summer, fall registration approaching

Saralyn Simpson, IV Leader Staff
March 7, 2012
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Believe it or not, summer and fall registration for classes is right around the corner! The year is flying by and starting on Tuesday, April 3 at 8 a.m., you can register for summer classes. Fall registration begins Wednesday, April 11, also at 8 a.m. According to Tracy Morris, the associate vice... Read more »

Women’s History Month events cover wide range

Rachel Hettrick and Evan Johnson
March 7, 2012
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March is Women’s History Month and IVCC will have a full calendar of events, sponsored by Diversity Team, SAGE, the World Language Organization, College Democrats, and the Student Government Association. The theme for this year is “Women’s Education – Women’s Empowerment.” According to Professor... Read more »

Tuition increase, daycare topics at board meeting

Haley Petre, IV Leader Staff
March 7, 2012
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The Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees approved a nearly 10 percent tuition increase on Feb. 21 The board also agreed to the closing of the campus early childhood daycare center during the two-hour meeting. The board voted on an $8.25 tuition increase. The increase will be applied... Read more »

FAFSA filing help available to students

Saralyn Simpson, IV Leader Staff
March 7, 2012
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If you need help paying for college, applying for financial aid can help. Students need to apply for financial aid as soon as possible, school officials said. Even if you filed last year, you need to reapply for the 2012-2013 school year. You can go online to  to apply. If your income total is estimated,... Read more »

Student Development Commons in CTC to be named after alumni

March 7, 2012
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An alumni couple from Winnetka has pledged $100,000 toward Illinois Valley Community College’s capital campaign for enhancement within the Peter Miller Community Technology Center. As a result of their multi-year pledge, IVCC will name its new counseling and admissions area within the CTC “The William... Read more »