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Senator John Sullivan (D-Rushville) recently visited with Kay Norton’s English Composition class at Spoon River College in Macomb. The class presented Senator Sullivan with papers they had written concerning the importance of the MAP Grant funding. Senator Sullivan accepted the papers then shared not only the status of MAP funding, but also the importance of good writing skills. The conversation quickly turned to the financial concerns of Illinois and what Senator Sullivan feels will be the solution to the financial problems of the State. Senator Sullivan spent over an hour with the class, answering students’ questions and listening to their concerns. He presented an insight into the workings of state government that many students were not familiar with, and they all agreed that it was an interesting and educational experience.

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Sally Shields
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Office of College Information
Phone: (309) 649-6250
Fax: (309) 649-6235
sally.shields@src.edu

NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR SPOON RIVER COLLEGE ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME

Feb 5, 2010

Gary Schindler, dean of student services at Spoon River College is putting out a call for nominations to the newly established Spoon River College Athletic Hall of Fame.

SPOON RIVER COLLEGE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CAMPUS CHAPTER TO HOLD SPAGHETTI DINNER

Feb 4, 2010

Members of the Spoon River College Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter will be holding a spaghetti dinner on Friday, February 12 at the Wesley Church Fellowship Hall in Canton from 5pm to 8pm. Proceeds will go towards the group’s upcoming trip to Las Cruces, New Mexico, where they will take part in the Collegiate Challenge over spring break.

SPOON RIVER COLLEGE NURSING STUDENTS TO HOLD BLOOD DRIVE

Feb 3, 2010

Students in the nursing program at Spoon River College will sponsor a blood drive with Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center on Wednesday, February 17 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the student center at the Canton campus.

"GREEN" RIBBON CUTTING EVENT AT SPOON RIVER COLLEGE

Feb 3, 2010

In keeping with their eco-friendly ideals, members of PEEPS (People for the Earth’s Environmental Preservation Society) at Spoon River College provided a recycled ribbon made of old newspapers for the ribbon cutting held on the Canton campus to kick off the new campus wide recycling program at the college.

SPOON RIVER COLLEGE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY CAMPUS CHAPTER RECEIVES STATE FARM GRANT

Feb 2, 2010

The Spoon River College Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter has been selected to receive a $5,000 matching grant from State Farm® for its outstanding work in building safe, decent and affordable homes.

DODD NAMED SPOON RIVER COLLEGE EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER

Feb 2, 2010

Ellen Dodd was selected as the Spoon River College Employee of the Quarter for the third quarter of the academic year. She is an assistant in the SRC Bookstore and has been with the college for 33 years. Dodd was recognized for her adherence to the core values of the college-caring, respect, integrity, fairness, and responsibility-in her everyday interactions with all college employees, students, and community members.

WINTER INTERIM A SUCCESS AT SPOON RIVER COLLEGE

Feb 1, 2010

In order to provide alternative course delivery options to students, Spoon River College piloted a Winter Interim during the college’s winter break. The five online classes averaged 17 students per class for a total of 86 students who chose to cut their winter vacation short in order to hasten their educational goals. The classes offered were: Accounting, American History, Nutrition, Beginning Algebra with Geometry, and Statistics.

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Feb. 15 - Presidents Day - College Closed

Feb. 19 - Professional Development Day - No Classes

March 15-19 - Spring Break - No Classes/College Open

April 2 - Holiday - College Closed

May 10-13 - Final Exams

May 15 - Commencement

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