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Education

  • College News

    Durbin earns master’s degree
    Lacey Jo Durbin of Vandalia recently completed her master’s degree in occupational therapy at Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Mo.

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  • Kaskaskia College News

    Extended hours on main campus
    Kaskaskia College will hold extended hours of service on the main campus Aug. 6-31 for the convenience of students registering for fall 2012 classes.
    During this time, Financial Aid, Academic Advising, Admissions and Registration, and Cashier’s offices – and the college bookstore – will be open Monday through Thursday, from 7:30 a.m.-7 p.m., and Fridays, from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
    For more information, contact the college at 545-3000.

    E-mailing and downloading course

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  • Rohlfing earns doctorate degree

    Tracy Rohlfing, formerly of Vandalia, recently graduated with a doctor of education degree from California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, Calif.
    Rohlfing taught in both Brownstown and Vandalia.
    Her dissertation topic, “California Female Superintendents with Longevity,” explored the leadership qualities of female superintendents who had five or more years tenure in their current positions, which resulted in 10 common leadership trends.
    Rohlfing is currently employed with the Los Angeles County Office of Education.

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  • Three Vandalia teachers honored by IEA

    Vandalia teachers Sherry Schneider, Amy Vieregge and Todd Ehlers were recognized as Outstanding Teachers by the Illinois Education Association at the IEA Annual Awards Banquet at the N.O. Nelson Complex of the Lewis and Clark Community College in Edwardsville.

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  • Attend GC Music Camp

    Bailey Jones and Haele Ruble attended the Greenville College Music Camp at Greenville college from June 10-15.

    Jones and Ruble are drum majors and will lead the Marching Vandals at Vandalia Community High School this fall.

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  • KC Vandalia Campus

    How to Buy and Sell on eBay
    The Kaskaskia College Vandalia Campus will host a class entitled “How to Buy and Sell on eBay” in July.
    Students will learn to turn items from the attic and basement into cash using online auction sites.
    This hands-on class teaches how to put your unwanted items up for sale on eBay. This course is designed for the beginner online auctioneer.
    The instructor will demonstrate how to post items on eBay.

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  • College News

    EIU
    More than 1,090 undergraduate students have been named to Eastern Illinois University’s spring 2012 deans’ list.
    The deans’ list at EIU recognizes undergraduates with a declared major whose academic performance has been excellent.
    Students who achieve a GPA of 3.80-4.00 (on a 4.00 scale) while completing a minimum of 12 graded semester hours, excluding credit/no credit grades, in a fall or spring semester will be named to the deans’ list.

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  • KICK classes at KC Vandalia

    The Kaskaskia College Office of Continuing/Community Education has announced the KICK (Kids In College at Kaskaskia) classes to be held in July at the Vandalia Campus, located at 2310 W. Fillmore St.
    Cake Decorating for Kids
    Kids will learn to add color to frosting, using the tools of the trade to make a beautiful treat. Each student will decorate a cake to take home and enjoy. This is a messy class, so dress appropriately.
    This class will be held on July 9, from 11 a.m.-noon. It is for students in grade 3 and above, and the cost is $20.

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  • Country school reunion is in Patoka on Saturday

    The 19th annual Country School Reunion will be held this Saturday at the Patoka Civic Center, 201 W. Bond St.
    The reunion is for all former pupils and their families of the following schools: Bear Creek, East Chapel, West Chapel, Okaw, Shady Grove, Toad Island, White Haven and Wisher.
    A potluck dinner is at 12:30 p.m., and all attending are asked to provide a covered dish.

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  • Kaskaskia College

    Food service courses
    Kaskaskia College will offer two food service courses at the Vandalia Campus this summer.
    The food service sanitation certification course will be held on Saturdays, July 7 and 14, from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The registration number for the class is COOK 074 VA01W.
    A food service sanitation refresher class will be held on Saturday, July 7, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The registration number is COOK 075 VA01W.
    These courses are designed to provide the student with vital sanitary information applying to food service management.

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