Project Success Leadership Team looking for donations

Matthew Gerding, IV Leader editor
November 6, 2012
Filed under News, Student Life

It is once again time to be thinking about holiday donations. One way to donate is through Project Success and Holiday H-U-G-S for Heroes. Nov. 6 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the IVCC lobby and Nov. 8 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the cafeteria, Project Success along with the... Read more »

Student designs newspaper banner

IV Leader Staff
November 1, 2012
Filed under News, Student Life

Nancy Scott, a graphic arts student, has designed the new banners which are used in this edition of the IV Leader. Scott’s banners for the front page and the sports page will be used for forthcoming issues. Several graphic design students submitted potential artwork for the cover and back page... Read more »

New system streamlines Spring class registration

Matt Gerding and Josh Dillon
November 1, 2012
Filed under News

      Registration for Spring semester classes will begin Wednesday, Oct. 31. Registering will be handled differently this year. Instead of having a separate day for each method of registration, all forms of registration will begin on the same day but start at different times. “The intent is... Read more »

IVCC computer club hosts PC tune up clinic

Brent Bader, IV Leader staff
November 1, 2012
Filed under News

Once again the IVCC computer club will be hosting a PC Tune-Up Clinic this fall for all those who may be having computer issues.  The IVCC computer club is closely connected to the Illinois Valley Network Users Association and has an extensive knowledge of computer troubleshooting gained from instructors... Read more »

Bake sale to benefit Toys for Tots

Matthew Gerding, IV Leader Editor
October 31, 2012
Filed under News

Anyone wanting to donate to the charity Toys for Tots and get a tasty snack at the same time is in luck. The Illinois Valley Leaders for Service Student Organization is sponsoring a bake sale with all proceeds going to Toys for Tots. The bake sale will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. next to the cafeteria... Read more »

Campus jobs help students balance work, class

Josh Dillon, IV Leader Sports Editor
October 22, 2012
Filed under News

One of the biggest issues with being a college student in the 21st Century is balancing schedules around classes, work, and other extra-curricular activities a student can participate in. Dealing with one of those issues, students looking for extra income should look into IVCC’s student employment... Read more »

Spirit Day fun for all, rousing success

Matthew Gerding, IV Leader Editor
September 25, 2012
Filed under News

IVCC’s annual Spirit Day was held on Sept. 12. Clubs and organizations set up tables around the courtyard alongside fun event tables such as caricatures and wax hands. Normally held in conjunction with New Student Convocation, it was decided to have Spirit Day as a separate event. Classes were not... Read more »

News BRIEFS

September 25, 2012
Filed under News

Running club seeks new members IVCC’s runing club is looking for new members. The running club is a group where runners of all abilities, from beginner to pro, can get together. They participate in events such as preparing for a 5k and training for half or full marathon. Anyone interesteed is welcome. Information... Read more »

IVCC Foundation donors recognized by wall, ceremony

September 25, 2012
Filed under News

The Illinois Valley Community College Foundation hosted a ceremony on Sept. 20 to unveil its refurbished donor wall near the entrance to the Counseling Center. About 75 donors, Foundation directors and college personnel attended the rededication in the main lobby. The 10’ x 4’ wooden exhibit displays... Read more »

21st Century Scholar recipients named

September 25, 2012
Filed under News

Sophomore Hannah Graham of Utica was named the 21st Century Scholar for 2012 at the sixth annual IVCC Foundation 21st Century Scholars Society dinner at Starved Rock Lodge Aug. 30. Graham was one of five finalists for the award and will receive $2,000 from the Society. Finalists Emma Crockett of La... Read more »