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91福利社 Tech Ed students win medals at the National SkillsUSA Competition

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Southwestern Illinois College Technical Education students brought home gold medals in Automated Manufacturing from the National SkillsUSA Competition in Louisville, Kentucky 鈥� the ninth year in a row that 91福利社 has earned medals at the event.   

鈥淥nce again, our talented Precision Machining Technology students are national champions,鈥� said 91福利社 Industrial Technology Coordinator Mark Bosworth. 鈥淭he talent that comes out of this program is just amazing to watch. Our students have won 10 national medals in nine years.鈥�

91福利社 2019 SkillsUSA gold medal Automated Manufacturing team includes:

  • Connor Barnard of Alton
  • Gavin Becherer of Troy
  • Connor Braasch of Troy

  Other 91福利社 students who competed at SkillsUSA Nationals include:

  • Bryce Dickenson of Granite City 鈥� Welding  
  • Clayton Lents of Waterloo 鈥� Mechatronics
  • Jonathan Lunk of Waterloo 鈥� Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 
  • Tom Petroski of St. Jacob 鈥� CNC Turning  
  • Mike Torre of Highland 鈥� CNC Milling   
  • Blake Schuette of Alton 鈥� CNC Technician   
  • Nicholas Wittenauer of Red Bud 鈥� Mechatronics

SkillsUSA is a national technical education organization that partners educators, employers and students to teach greater skills to Americans, according to its website. The SkillsUSA Championships are competitive events showcasing the best career and technical education students in the nation. Contests begin locally and continue through the state and national levels.

For more information about 91福利社 Technical Education programs, visit swic.edu/tech-ed.

Photo caption: The 91福利社 students in the first place Automated Manufacturing team include, left to right, Connor Barnard of Alton, Gavin Becherer and Connor Braasch, both of Troy.

91福利社 to celebrate art, film and music in fall 2019

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Enjoy a film festival, purchase original art pieces or listen to the sounds of the 91福利社 Concert Band at 91福利社 this fall.

The college鈥檚 arts series, called the Southwestern Illinois Creative Arts Syndicate, features a variety of events ranging from a lecture from the 91福利社 faculty speaker series, titled 鈥淎rchitecture, Renovation & the Haunting of Hartmann Manor,鈥� by 91福利社 Assistant Professor of Art Paula Haniszewski on Oct. 29, the annual 91福利社 Pottery & Art sale on
Nov. 28, the 91福利社 Holiday Concert on Dec. 3, to the first annual two-day Southwestern Illinois Film Festival held Dec. 13-15.

The fall 2019 91福利社ARTS calendar is below. For details on individual events, visit swic.edu or .  

Oct. 2: Faculty Speaker Series: 颅Thrice Homeless 鈥� Welcoming Gustav Mahler, with Associate Professor of Music Ed Jacobs, 3 p.m., The Schmidt

Oct. 29:颅 Faculty Speaker Series: Architecture, Renovation, & the Haunting of Hartmann Manor with Assistant Professor of Art Paula Haniszewski, 1 p.m., The Schmidt

FILM 

Sept. 26 鈥� Filmmaker Spotlight: 鈥淚n Memory of鈥� with writer/director Eric Stanze (This film contains mature content and is not suitable for all ages.) 7:30 p.m., Liberal Arts Theatre

Oct. 17 鈥� Filmmaker Spotlight: Experimental Filmmaker Zlatko Cosic,
7:30 p.m., Liberal Arts Theatre

Nov. 7 鈥� Filmmaker Spotlight: 鈥淒og Days鈥� with writer/director Chad Carpenter, 7:30 p.m., Liberal Arts Theatre

Dec. 13-15 鈥� Southwestern Illinois Film Festival: SWIFF A 2-day film festival. To apply or for more information visit , Liberal Arts Theatre

Dec. 15 鈥� Tim Venhaus Retrospective, 3 p.m., Liberal Arts Theatre

THEATRE 

Nov. 15-17 鈥� Fall Theatre Production: 鈥淥ne Flew Over the Cuckoo鈥檚 Nest鈥�
Main Complex Theatre

ART 

For exhibition information, visit swic.edu/theschmidt.

Aug. 22 鈥� Exhibition Opening Reception: Todd May, Nanette Boileau and Daniel Stumeier, 4-7 pm., The Schmidt

Oct. 24 鈥� Exhibition Opening Reception: Cory Sellers, Thomas Matthew Pierson and Amy Reidel, 4-7 pm., The Schmidt

Nov. 26 鈥揚ottery & Art Sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Schmidt

MUSIC 

For concert information, visit swic.edu/music-calendar.

Sept. 17 鈥� 91福利社 Music Faculty & Friends Recital, 7 p.m., The Schmidt

Oct. 9 鈥� 91福利社 Student Recital, 3 p.m., Main Campus Theatre

Oct. 20 鈥� 91福利社 Concert Choir & Chamber Singers: The Poet Sings, 3 p.m.,
Union United Methodist Church, 721 E. Main St., Belleville

Oct. 23 鈥� 91福利社 Student Recital, 3 p.m., The Schmidt

Oct. 24 鈥� Choir Concert: No-Name Chorale & Friends, 7 p.m.,
St. Paul United Church of Christ, 115 W. B St., Belleville

Nov. 4 鈥� 91福利社 Jazz Band, 7 p.m., Main Complex Theatre

Nov. 5 鈥� 91福利社 Concert Band: Musical Mixtures, 7 p.m., St. Clare of Assisi Church, 1411 Cross St., O鈥橣allon

Nov. 6 鈥� 91福利社 Student Recital, 3 p.m., The Schmidt

Nov. 7 鈥� 91福利社 Piano & Violin Recital: The B Side, 7 p.m., The Schmidt

Dec. 3 鈥� 91福利社 Holiday Concert featuring Chamber Singers, Concert Band & Jazz Band, 7 p.m., Varsity Gym

Dec. 4 鈥� 91福利社 Student Honors Recital, 3 p.m., The Schmidt

Dec. 7 鈥� 91福利社 Concert Choir & Chamber Singers: Carols by Candlelight V featuring St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Principal Harpist Allegra Lilly, 7 p.m., Union United Methodist Church, 721 E. Main St., Belleville
 

MASS COMMUNICATION

Oct. 18 鈥� College Radio Day, Liberal Arts 1342,  ALL DAY

Oct. 18 鈥� College Radio Day, Liberal Arts 1342,  ALL DAY

COLLEGE TRANSIT CHALLENGE AUGUST 28

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Public transit is a safe, cost-effective transportation option for people of all ages, and in the St. Louis region, it鈥檚 proving to be particularly viable for students. High school, college and university students accounted for nearly 2 million MetroLink and 1.6 million MetroBus passenger trips during the last school year. To underscore the advantages of a robust public transit system and further boost ridership among students, faculty and staff at higher education institutions, Citizens for Modern Transit, Metro Transit, Metro Transit Public Safety and the Bureau of Transit Police are teaming up with St. Louis Community College (#STLCC), Saint Louis University (#SLU), 91福利社 (#91福利社), University of Missouri鈥揝t. Louis (#UMSL) and Washington University in St. Louis (#WUSTL) to host the first ever College Transit Challenge. On Wednesday, Aug. 28, those affiliated with the respective schools can help their college or university win by taking MetroBus or MetroLink that day. Ridership will be tracked via social media. Participants simply check in at a Metro Transit Center 鈥� via Facebook, Instagram or Twitter 鈥� and post a status update or photo with #iTakeTransit, along with their school鈥檚 hashtag (ex: #iTakeTransit #UMSL).

The school with the most ridership will be awarded bragging rights and a MetroLink Train Trophy. All College Transit Challenge participants will be entered in a prize drawing for St. Louis Cardinals tickets and more. Plus, those who show their Metro U-Pass to the Bureau of Transit Police and Metro Transit Public Safety Officers when traveling via MetroLink or MetroBus that day may receive a special prize.

鈥淥ne of the goals of this challenge is to spotlight the fact that academic institutions are helping to support sustainable transit access through transit fare programming,鈥� commented Taulby Roach, President and CEO, Bi-State Development. 鈥淢ore than 100,000 passes provide students, faculty and staff unlimited access for MetroBus and MetroLink trips during the school year through Metro鈥檚 U-Pass program. In addition to getting to and from campus, these passes can be utilized to gain free access to restaurants, shopping, employment opportunities, sporting and concert venues, and St. Louis culture. It鈥檚 safe, convenient and far more cost effective than driving, paying for parking or utilizing on-demand ride services.鈥�

College Transit Challenge partners are hosting a kick-off event at 8 a.m. at the Grand MetroLink Station. There will be formal remarks by Kimberly Cella, Executive Director, Citizens for Modern Transit; Taulby Roach, President and CEO, Bi-State Development; Colonel Jon M. Belmar, Chief of Police, St. Louis County Police Department; Thomas F. George, Chancellor, University of Missouri鈥揝t. Louis; and Ashley Williams, a student from Washington University in St. Louis who regularly uses the local public transit system. Mascots from each of the participating schools, as well as other representatives, will also be on hand.

鈥淭his day-long effort is an yet another opportunity for us to reinforce the key role a safe, integrated public transit system plays in providing access and opportunity to an array of resources, including education,鈥� said Kimberly Cella, Executive Director, Citizens for Modern Transit. “We are grateful for our academic partners and look forward to a fun-filled day aboard transit.鈥�

To learn more, visit or .

About Citizens for Modern Transit

Citizens for Modern Transit is a nonprofit, member supported organization that leads efforts for an integrated, affordable, and convenient public transportation system with light rail expansion as the critical component that will drive economic growth to improve quality of life in the St. Louis region.

About Metro Transit

Metro Transit operates the St. Louis region鈥檚 public transportation system which includes 400 clean-burning diesel buses that serve 83 MetroBus routes in eastern Missouri and southwestern Illinois. Metro also operates MetroLink light rail vehicles on 46 miles of track serving 38 stations in the two-state area, and operates Metro Call-A-Ride, a paratransit fleet of 122 vans. Metro Transit is a Bi-State Development enterprise.

Save lives, donate blood at 91福利社 Belleville & Red Bud Campuses Sept. 10

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Save the lives of up to three people by donating blood during the upcoming Blood Drive Tuesday, Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Southwestern Illinois Belleville Campus, 2500 Carlyle Ave., in the Main Complex Varsity Gym or from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the 91福利社 Red Bud Campus, 500 W. South Fourth St., in the Performing Arts Room.

鈥淲e need every donation we can get in order to maintain the supply in our region,鈥� said College Activities and Student Life Director Amy Brockman. 鈥淵our donation truly will make a difference. We hope to see you!鈥�

All types of blood are needed, especially O Positive. If you do not know your blood type, you can find out when you donate.

To donate you must weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be at least 17 years old. If you are 16 years old and wish to donate in Illinois, you need a permission form signed by your parent or guardian. New donors should bring proper identification, such as a driver鈥檚 license or a state ID.

Individuals are encouraged to set an appointment time, but walk-ins are welcome and will be accommodated as quickly as possible.

All presenting donors will receive light refreshments and a place to rest briefly following their donation.

For more information or to make an appointment, call 618-235-2700, ext. 5561, or toll free at 866-942-91福利社 (7942), ext. 5561.

91福利社 President appointed to Governor鈥檚 manufacturing strategic planning committee

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Nick J. Mance
Norma Bellcoff
Norma Bellcoff

Gov. JB Pritzker recently appointed 91福利社 President Nick J. Mance to the state鈥檚 Policy Academy on Strengthening Your State鈥檚 Manufacturing, a committee dedicated to developing and implementing a strategic plan to strengthen manufacturing in Illinois.

In addition, Gov. Pritzker appointed 91福利社 Foundation Board Chair Norma Bellcoff, vice president of Business Development/Trust at TheBANK of Edwardsville, to serve on the Board of Trustees of the Teachers鈥� Retirement System.

Mance has 25 years of service in community college leadership as a 91福利社 Trustee from 1993-2018, and 20 years as chair of the 91福利社 Board of Trustees, before becoming president of the institution in July 2018. He is a Certified Public Accountant, with more than 30 years of senior business management and leadership experience.

鈥淚鈥檓 honored and excited for the opportunity to serve on the Governor鈥檚 Policy Academy,鈥� Mance said. 鈥淭his is a chance to strengthen the relationship between education, industry and our state government with the goal of improving our economy.鈥�

The Policy Academy is charged with developing and implementing a plan that will improve retention and competitiveness of manufacturers in the state; increase Illinois manufacturing productivity and sales; and prepare the Illinois workforce for high-demand manufacturing jobs.

Mance is one of only four individuals in the state appointed to the Policy Academy Core Team. The Policy Academy is part of a five-year statewide economic development plan.

Bellcoff鈥檚 role on the Board of Trustees of the Teachers鈥� Retirement System will be to work with other Board members to oversee the operations of the TRS. The Board ensures the continual delivery of the retirement security promised to members by maintaining the highest and most efficient level of service.

Bellcoff has been in the financial services industry since 1988 and began her career at Argosy Gaming Company as assistant director of investor relations before joining A.G. Edwards Trust as a trust officer. Bellcoff joined TheBANK in 2010.

In addition to serving as chair of the 91福利社 Foundation Board, she also serves on the Marquette Catholic High School Foundation Board as well as other foundation boards and the Southwestern Illinois Division Auxiliary Board of Directors of the United Way of Greater St. Louis. Bellcoff received her bachelor鈥檚 degree in finance and accounting from Duquesne University in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.

For more information, call 91福利社 at 618-235-2700, ext. 5247.

Explore ceramics and pop culture pieces at The Schmidt Art Center

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Starting in August, three solo exhibitions at the William and Florence Schmidt Art Center will offer art lovers varying views of American culture through ceramics, a large-scale installation, and drawings and prints.

Artists Nanette Boileau, Todd May and Daniel Stumeier鈥檚 exhibits will be displayed from Aug. 22 through Oct. 10 at The Schmidt. An opening reception will be held from 4-7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 22 and artist talks at 6 p.m. at the art center on the 91福利社 Belleville Campus, 2500 Carlyle Ave.

The exhibits offer viewers a chance to reflect on the timeless exploration of wheel-thrown ceramic forms using natural gas reduction; investigate a large-scale installation about varied and non-conformist paths of Americans fighting for their dreams; and view drawings and prints that examine Midwest American popular culture in light of current attitudes toward race and class.

鈥淭hese exhibits give us a chance to discuss current events within our society and culture,鈥� said Schmidt Curator Nicole Dutton. 鈥淎s well as, reflect on the past and hopes for the future.鈥�

For more information about these exhibitions, The Schmidt, the art center鈥檚 calendar of events and arts education programs, visit swic.edu/theschmidt or call 618-222-5ART (5278).

91福利社 ranked No. 5 top value for nursing programs in Illinois

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Southwestern Illinois College鈥檚 Nursing Education program is ranked No. 5 for Best Value in the state, according to online magazine Nursing Explorer.

The magazine rated 1,721 nursing programs in 45 states based on information from the Department of Education and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. 91福利社 placed at the No. 5 spot out of 63 programs in Illinois.

鈥淲e鈥檙e very proud to offer such a high-quality program at an affordable price,鈥� said Julie Muertz, dean of the 91福利社 Health Sciences and Homeland Security Division. 鈥淥ur program is well-known throughout the Metro East and St. Louis for graduating qualified RNs. I鈥檓 glad we鈥檙e getting recognition at the state level too.鈥�

The ranking scores are based on the NCLEX nursing exam pass rate and the institution鈥檚 net-price. Each school was awarded a score between 1 and 100 that reflects the quality of education offered at the school and the program鈥檚 affordability. Rankings can be viewed at .

If a school has a high NCLEX pass rate and low tuition, then its ranks will be higher. Averaged over the last five years, 91福利社 has a 90 percent NCLEX pass rate. Tuition and fees are only $122 per semester credit, plus financial aid and scholarships.

91福利社 offers a two-year Associate in Applied Science degree in Nursing Education. The program includes classroom and hands-on lab instruction, as well as clinical experience working with real patients in health care facilities.

Registered nurses provide a variety of comprehensive medical services that range from promoting good hygiene to administering medication in order to maintain or restore a patient鈥檚 good health. Nurses practice in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, physicians鈥� offices, schools, industries and home-health-care settings.

For more information about the 91福利社 Nursing Education program, contact the Nursing Education Director Angela Gilbreth at 618-235-2700, ext. 5268 or angela.gilbreth@swic.edu, or visit swic.edu/nursing.

91福利社 Precision Machining courses at Red Bud High School open to the public

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Learn the basic principles of precision machining from safety and set up to drilling and cutting in 91福利社 courses offered at Red Bud High School this fall.

91福利社 will offer two Precision Machining Technology courses, PMT 101 Intro to the Machine Trades and PMT 102 Intermediate Machining at the high school, 815 Locust St., in Red Bud. The courses are open to the public as well as to Red Bud High School students.

Both four-semester-credit courses count toward the 91福利社 Precision Machining Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree and Certificate. They will be offered Monday and Wednesday nights: PMT 101 鈥� Aug. 19 to Oct. 14, 5:15-9:35 p.m., and PMT 102 鈥� Oct. 16 to Dec. 11, 5:15-9:50 p.m.

鈥�91福利社 wanted to offer the residents of Randolph County the opportunity to experience these career-building courses in the local area,鈥� said 91福利社 Dean of Technical Education Brad Sparks. 鈥淚f they discover their interest in Precision Machining, they can purse the college鈥檚 other degree and certificates courses and start working toward a career.鈥�

In PMT 101, students will learn basic hand tools, measuring tools, and layout procedures, then transitions into basic machine principals including safety, operation, and part set-ups for primary and secondary machining. In PMT 102, students will learn   

four machine operations (drilling, turning, milling, grinding). Thread cutting, advanced milling operations and the introduction of the surface grinder will be covered.

Graduates of the PMT program are prepared to work as toolmakers, CNC programmers and operators, general machinists and maintenance machinist in manufacturing as well as the steel, chemical, oil, food and beverage industries.

For more information about the PMT courses offered at Red Bud High School or other PMT courses, visit swic.edu/pmt. For registration information, visit swic.edu/admissions.